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SHOP HOW FOR CHRISTMAS Chamber recognition for community service PAGE f - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, ISO At its recent annual meeting, the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce recognized many McHenry businesses and individuals for outstanding service to the community during the past year. The top award wai presented to President Thomas Bolger and McHeniy State Bank lor the outstanding economic stimulus they have provided to the area by reducing the cost of loans for mortgages and for autos for McHenry residents and businesses. Included in the acknowledgment was their outstanding cooperation and assistance to the chamber in all their endeavors. Chamber Vice-President Sue Low was declared "Outstanding Board Member of the Year" for her extraordinary involvement on many levels, including chairmanships of the tenth annual Trade Fair, and the aniumi meeting. Cultural appreciation awards were presented to McHenry Nunda Library and McHenry library. Recognition for successful grant-writing were presented to Pioneer Center and the City of McHenry for grants benefitting the development of the entire area. Hie result of this mutual will provide employment ___ 70 persons as well as im­ proved infrastructure that is essential To industrial FieiStMDa^s appreciation certificates were presented to all who volunteered their ser­ vices in the planning of, or during, the 10-day festival. Special recognition awards were presented to Chairman Butch Meyer along with the an­ nouncement that the Mountain Cadets will perform for 1994 Fiesta Days. "Art in the Park" Chairman Debbie Gust was presented the "Advancement of the Arts" award. Muscular Dystrophy volunteer Karen Hintz was commended for bringing two extremely successful events to Fiesta Days, Bed Race and Family Feud, including her faithful service to both events. The director of the Parks jsnd Recreation Department, Peter Merkel, received a Community Activities award for the con­ tribution of the athletic events for Fiesta Days and the out­ s tanding year-round recreational programs his department provides for all area residents. ' Beer Chairman John Goett- sche was proclaimed "Beer Baron of Fiesta Days", and Frank Holas, Jr., was cited for outstanding assistance during Fiesta Days. V - * 1 • - Special recognitions for Trade Fair were presented to Ann Zeller of Royal Welcome who not only introduced the idea to the Chamber 12 years ago, but has continuously volunteered her services for each hour of each trade fair ever since. Additional Trade Fair recognition and appreciation for extraordinary services during all Chamber events held at Parkland School were presented to Gerard Justen, Principal Donald Toole, and to District 15. Aside from the paid staff of the Chamber office, • several volunteers donate clerical assistance on a regular basis. Harriet Dodd and Elsie Moesman were each cited for over 100 hours of volunteer service in 1983. Plaques were awarded to all retiring directors of the board for their services during their terms of office: Barbara Ashbaugh, John Greener, Maxtne Moy, Thomas Miller, Chuck Neugebauer, Robert Schaefer, Jack Spellman, Don Toole, Tom Williams, and Chris Wirtz. ™:ial recognition for Landing cooperation were presented to the local media: the McHenry Palindealer, Lakes Cablevision, WIVS- WXRD, and WMCW; and to Senator Jack Schaeffer, Rep. Dick Klemm, County Auditor A1 Jourdan, the McHenry Police Department, the Department of Public Works, and tne McHenry Beautificatkm Committee. The theme of the 1983 annual meeting, "Share k Care", was exemplified in the award ceremony. The contributions of every member of the Chamber were acknowledged as vital to the success of the organization. here & m there in Business o Computer expert speaks to independent accountants equipment le aej Craig Smith of CSS Computer Service addressed the October meeting of the McHenry County Chapter of the Independent Accountants Association of Illinois. Specifically addressed was the area of computer soft­ ware and the necessity that the software program fit the needs of a client prior to purchasing any hardware. Smith stressed that while there are many software programs on the market, the accountant and his client must review these programs carefully, checking ffle source and compatabiltty as well as future backup. The same care, he stressed, should be taken in the selection of hardware. Purchasing the from a reputable dealer, preferably locally, would also be advisable to avoid unebessary chasing when a minor problem arises, ne observed. Smith fielded questions the audience. A1 and Tom Kestelym, ac­ countants in Woodstock, demonstrated the IBM com­ puter using a personal income tax program which was of in­ terest to all in attendance. The next meeting for the chapter is scheduled Nov. 15. Any accountant in the area may make a reservation by con­ tacting Ken Martin at (815) 459- 0707. RB Iflflll Wk ̂ I Act to enforce new 'bad check' law Effective immediately, the Department of Revenue will begin making full use of the provisions of a new law which allows for arrest and prosecution of a person who submits a bad check(s) to the t. new law (Public Act 82- 1009) states that any person who issues a check for tax due with the "intent to defraud" (That is, a check which he knows will not be paid by the depository) can be convicted of committing a deceptive practice, a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by imprisonment of up to one year and-or a fine not to exceed $1,000). A person convicted a second or subsequent time will be guilty of a Class 4 felony (punishable by imprisonment of one to three years and a fine of up to $10,000. Failure to have sufficient funds with the depository on which the check is written may be prima facie evidence of an 'intent to defraud." Modine sales, earnings up Modine Manufacturing Company has reported record sales and earnings for its July- September second quarter, according to President and Chief Executive Officer Earl E. Richter. The rebound, stronger than anticipated, caused the Racine-based manufacturer of heat-transfer products to boost its sales and earnings projec­ tions for the 1963-84 fiscal year. Net earnings for the second quarter ended Sept. 26, at $3,779,000, were more than three times 1982-63 second quarter- earnings of $1,175,000. Sales during the quarter totaled $55,388,000, a 26-percent in­ crease over last year's second quarter sales of $43,876,000. Net months for the first six odine's 1983-84 to $5,079,000, compared with $2,177,000 during the first half of 1982. Sales for the April- September period rose 13 per­ cent to $86,309,000, compared with $86,813,000 during the first half of 1982. Richter attributed the greater-than-forecasted sales and earnings growth to several factors* including record sales of replacement radiators by the company's Aftermarket Division, due in part to the hot summer ; and improved sales by the company's Original Equipment East Campus presents "Sorry Wrong Number Freshman Jason Kivett "attacks" Sue Hoover in a scene from "Sorry, wrong Number", to be presented Nov. 4and 5at 8 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 2 p.m in the East Campus Theatre. Tickets are available at the door. WE HAVE OVER 25 DINING ROOM SETS ON DISPLAY TO CHOOSE PROM ALL ON SALE FAMILY OWNED A OPERATED FOR OVER 40 YEARS ARE ALWAYS 90 DAYS FAMOUS MAKERS LIKE: KELLER, BASSETT, BROYHILL, VIRGINIA NOOSE, TELL CITY, AND MORE CREDIT 10% DOWN STOP IN FOR DETAILS FAMILY OWNED 4 OPERATED FOR OVER THREE GENERATIONS M K I t T l i t N neatrai tTt t aosis ssasaT 690 LAKE AVE WOOBSTBCK (615) 336*40* SEN FRANKLIN -McHENRY- 1250 N. GREEN ST. 385-0806 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE ALL MERCHANDISE IN STOCK! * ( S o l e d o c s n o t i n c l u d e C i q o r e t t e s ) V i s a & M a s t c r c h a r q c N o l o n g e r A c c c p t c d A l l S a l e s F i n a l Merchandise is marked at regular priccs-your 35°o discount wil l be deducted at the registers. SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. EVERYTHING MUST GO! ! !