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PAGE 6 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1984 a m «meet your Neighbors J >0 Lakemoor/Lilymoor : sr. PATRICK S' CELEBRATED The Frett family is moving FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 29, 1934) Friends in West McHenry are regretting the loss of their good neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Frett, and son, Edward, who moved to Sauk City, Wis. Mr. Frett has transferred his headquarters for the Tri-County Produce company to Sauk City, wice The third McHenry Precinct Regular Democratic club will sponsor a dance at the Bridge Ballroom, McHenry, April 5, to which all are invited. Music will be by Frankie Gans' Skylarks and refreshments will be ser­ ved. Admission 50 cents, ladies free. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 30, 1944) The new federal revenue act will become a reality April 1. The new act will increase taxes on many small luxuries, with next month's telephone bill also in line for a raise. The increases in general are between 25 to 100 percent, but the increase in the cabaret tax is 500 percent. On April 1, a new business will open in McHenry in the former Popp building in West McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kosti have purchased the building located on Main street and have an­ nounced the opening of a shoe repair and hat cleaning establishment. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 28, 1959) Fiesta Day-or a similar event is almost a certainty for McHenry in 1959, arranged through the cooperation of various organizations. At present, plans are under way to raise $2,100 to assure a number of drum and bugle corps units coming to the city to take part in the daytime parade and present a spectacular evening program. Mr. and Mrs. August Uttich were elected co-presidents of the McHenry Community P.T.A. at a meeting held in the high school cafeteria. Named to serve with them in the year ahead were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mars, first co-vice presidents; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Oleyar, second co-vice- presidents; Mrs. John Weich- mann, treasurer; and Mrs. Howard Weiss, secretary. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 29, 1974) Doug Viita, son of Mr. and Mrs. U.E. Viita, McHenry, received his Eagle award in an impressive rite held in the Lakeland Park community house. The honor was bestowed on the 14-year-old youth just three and a half years after he became a Boy Scout, which occurred three days after his eleventh birthday. Interest in serving on local school boards is at its lowest ebb in many years. The last day of filing found only two contests in five districts. One of the contests will occur in District 15, where Dorothy Vick, a long time member and board secretary, is completing a three-year term, and Marilyn Munz is finishing a one-year term. Both have filed to fill two three-year \ eancies. A new candidate will be Jon Gealow. In High School District 156 Howard Weiss will seek re­ election but only for the one- year term. Philip Bartmann, who is filling in an unexpired term of several months on an appointment, will run for a three-year term. The third candidate is R.G. Newport, who filed for the one-year post. IRISH FUN Hie Moose Lodge was all for "wearin' o' the green" Thur­ sday, March 15, when the senior citizens at the Meet and Eat Center celebrated St. Patrick's Day. Not a single person had to pay the 25-cent penalty for not wearing something green. Marge Ehrhardt wrapped 25 gifts that were used in the fun game, where "yours is mine until someone else takes it." Some presents were in pretty wrapping paper, while others were cleverly covered with comics, all the product of Marge's artistry. The great turnout was a tribute to the ability of Dorothy Loss, site manager, and her able volunteer assistant Julia Kraus, and proved that our seniors are really fun loving youngsters at heart, ready to party on any occasion. BIRTHDAYS March 23 is birthday time for Anthony Gurski of Lilymoor. Joan O'Brien adds a year on the 25th, as does Pat Epperson. Entering the teen years on the 27th is Traci Saylor Ohlson. Carol Cominsky 385-7246 CONDOLENCES ' The death of Rita Mercure who had lived in our area with her ten children some years ago, was mourned by former neigh­ bors and friends. Evelyn Carter especially remembers the many years of friendship and sharing a bond of mutual concern. Nancy Schufft's aunt, Lillian Behrens, died March 12 at McHenry Hospital. Sympathy extended to all who have lc family members and friends. GET WELLS Toni Yerkes is now getting^ around a bit better, as her painful foot injury is healing. Cherrie Mumma is still in the process of regaining her health and stamina, as is Eileen O'Brien of Lakemoor. IT'S SPRING The first robin was seen March 1; and the first chip­ munk, March 20. the first complaint about roving dogs doing their chores in other people's yards was received this week. Not only do others' leave piles, but the closed garbage cans waiting for the disposal people are also invaded. People- -be kind not only to manfs best friend, but neighbors as well, and keep your dogs in your own yards. Having heard from others that raccoons were around, it was nevertheless a great surprise to have one sitting on out back stoop one night last week. Hearing a noise, I turned on the outside light making visitfte (his lovely fat bunch of fur with the black banded eyes, sabring to me, "Now why did you put on that light?" and with great dignity and poise, he slowly turned around and sauntered down the hillside. Now Bruno knows who enjoyed the big pot of chili he had put outside to cool one night some time ago.* / GOD BLESS Ringwood News! SPEAKER ON QUILTING SCHEDULED On Thursday, April 12 ladies of the Ringwood U.M.W. will be hosting their spring luncheon at 12 p.m. in the dining room of the Ringwood church. The speaker following the luncheon, is Hazel Rekenthaler of Richmond, who will be speaking on "Quilts and Quilting," a topic on which she is very well qualified to speak. Doris Low 653-9262 Katy Christopher 385-8037 Reservations may be made by calling 653-3294 by April 8. A donation will be taken at the door. SUCCESSFUL SALE With the help and support of many people, the rumage sale at Ringwood last weekend netted over $1,000. We are most grateful to everyone. OPEN HOUSE The children of Doris and Walt Low wish to invite their friends and relatives to an open house at the home of Sue and A1 Jette, 2802 Kama Ave., McHenry, to help them celebrate their for­ tieth wedding Anniversary, Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. Walt Low and the former Doris Thomas were married in the United Methodist Church in McHenry March 23, 1944 by the Rev. Mack Powell. The couple's children in ad­ dition to the Jettes, are Pattie and Dan Hanson of Ringwood, Donna and Phil Crocfer of Colton, Ca., Linda and Bill Billikas of N. Quincy, Ma., Pam and Dan Kehoe of Elkhorn, Wi., Ray and Cindy Low of Wonder Lake, and Tom and Sherry Low of Johnsburg. The celebrants request no gifts, but would appreciate receiving cards. GATHERING The Low clan meet at the home of Doris and Walt Low Thursday of last week for a tasty fish supper prepared by Doris and caught by WaltJFhe oc­ casion was to celebrate the March birthdays, which include Bob Low, Jr., March 8; Dan r Shaw Free Press Newspaper Group % the Whirl _ Mark Series Solid-State Ol Electronic Laundry Pair with ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROLS ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROLS On both the washer and dryer they provide you with precise, fingertip control over every load! Model LA9800XK Washer • Solid-State Electronic Cycle Selection including special options and fabric selections • Large Capacity Handles up to 18 lbs of heavy denim and twill garments (Whirlpool selected load) • "Infinite" Water Level Selector Lets you match the amount of water to each load • MAGIC CLEAN " Self-Cleaning Lint Filter • Bleach & Fabric Softener Dispensers MM: -- ..'i'i'iVi'iii LIMITED TIME! Receive A $ioo°° SAVINGS BOND WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS WASHER OR DRYER! 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NO MINIMUM Special Rental Rate Good Monday thru Thursday RINSENVAC cleans the way professionals do at a fraction of the cost. & SUN NO MINIMUM OVERNIGHT SPECIAL! 8:00PM 9:00AM $10.00 4400 W RTE 120 VUHENRY I I I Hanson, March 12; Joe Jette, March 13; and Sue Jette, March 20. a delicious coke cake, made by auntie Alice, and ice cream was enjoyed for dessert. CONDOLENCES The community wishes to extend condolences to the family of Robert M. Killam, who passed away March 7. Mr. Killam was 54 years old and had been a resident of the Ringwood area, for 22 years. CELEBRATIONS "Happy Birthday" to Chris Price and Kim Miller on March 29; with March 30 being that special day for Stephanie Huinker. Audry Andreas Smith and Nancy- Parsley will celebrate March 31; as Jerry Ratcliffe will do April 1. Laura Ackerman and Rusty Cerny will add another candle to their cake April 2; and April 3 finds Katherine Pearson and Arthur Walker doing the same. April 4 will be that special day for Mary Baker, Candida Bounds and Marie deGreef. ^ We wish you all a yery happy day and many; more to come. ANNIVERSARIES Today, March 23, we wish to extend a very Happy fortieth Anniversary to Doris and Walt Low. Check for Drama Club A check for $500 is being presented by Gloria Steward, right, board member, in behalf of the recently disbanded McHenry Performing Arts Association, to the McHenry School Drama Club. ; Accepting for the club are Charles Popp, drama coach, and Madeline Ahem, secretary. The money will be use for muslin for flats and for lighting equipment. Gait owner to receive s25,000 By Kurt Begalka Plaindealer News Service Art Gait, owner of Gait Flying Service, Inc., is receiving his $25,000 from the U.S. Air Force, thanks to the intervention of U.S. Sen. Chuck Percy's office. On March 19, 1982, an Illinois Air National Guard KC-135 tanker jet exploded over the village, killing all 27 people on board and raining debris across a three-mile-wide area. As part of the search and clean-up effort, military men and machinery poured into the area. The airport served as a command post. Gait estimated some 200 men and 40 vehicles, many of them heavy buses and trucks, participated in the search. The pavement was brittle and the heavy vehicles cracked runways and the en­ trance road. Gait had Curran Construction Co. make an estimate of the repair costs in April. The estimate totaled $25,900 and included patching the entrance road, the roadway to the hangers, the taxiway and runway. This winter and last winter compounded the problem, Gait said. The undulating pad around the gas pas pumps attest to that. Gait asked for compensation from the Air Force, but was refused. They offered him $15,000 and Gait said no. The Air Force then denied his claim entirely. Robert Bell, defense legislative aide for Percy in Washington, D.C., met with Air Force officials repeatedly in the past four months and helped pinpoint differences. Galen Reser, director of legislation for Percy, said the discrepancy revolved around whether or not Air Force per­ sonnel and vehicles used the runways. Gait was told of the problem and supplied the necessarv evidence, Reser said. The claim was accepted. <• . "I was a little bit surprised, yet I was determined to fight it," Gait said. "It (the claim) should have been decided long ago." Other claimants, Greenwood Township and McHenry County, were not so lucky. Greenwood Township Highway Com­ missioner Larry Hay attributed $65,000 in road damage to the Air Force. The Air Force»offered $1,079. "As far as I'm concerned, I dropped the matter," Hay said, adding it is virtually impossible to prove. "Gait knew everything that went into his parking lot," Hay said, noting that pinpointing the cause of a pothole on a public road is tough. Top achiever Terry Schmidt, Chicago Bears cornerback, presents certificate to Tracy Sluga, 9, a top achiever in the fall MS Read-a-thon benefitting multiple sclr~osis research and patient services. Tracy, a third grader at Bush elementary school, Johnsburg, read 21 books and earned $194 in pledges from sponsors.