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a PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, JUNE 29,1984 Fanners apply for relief from drought FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 21,1994) More than 600 McHenry county farmers registered at the courthouse for drought relief this week. The list seeking drought aid is much larger in numbers than anticipated. Practically every farmer in the county has been hard hit by the drought. T wice ----Told Tales The first meeting of the McHenry 4-H Club was held June 19 at the home of Miss Elsie Vycital. The leaders in charge of the club are Mrs. Margaret Bienapfl and Miss Elsie Vycital. Officers elected were: President Monica Beller; Vice President Hosa Popp; Secretary and Treasurer Janice Klontz; Reporter Miriam Sayler; Recreation Chairman Ethel Granger. You've heard him many times with Eddie Cantor over NBC - The Fox Pavilion presents Benny Meroff and his Or­ chestra- Sunday Eve., June 24, McHenry - 18 Entertaining Musicians - One Hour Floor Show - Ladies SO cents, Gents 75 cents. Featured Saturday at the Empire Theatre - Slim Sum- merville and Andy Devine in "Horse Play" with an added attraction, the First of 12 Amazing Chapters of That New Serial Sensation "The Vanishing Shadow" with Onslow Stevens. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 22, 1944) St. John's Church will observe its Centennial Tuesday, June 27 with a Pontifical High Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop John J. Boyland S.T.D.. In all, 20 pastors have served the faithful of Johnsburg during the last 100 years with Rev. Albert J. Neidert, the most recent. Rev. Neidert came to Johnsburg in 1938 and during the past six years has devoted himself to both the spiritual interests of the congregation and to the development and improvement of the community in general. A new type of business will open in McHenry July 1 when Bylaws change anticipated in Health Systems Agency two local young ladies, May E. Justen and Mary Durland Kauss, open the Toddler's shop in a section of the Jacob Justen Sons furniture store on Green Street. The shop will include infants' clothing and for children to and including three- year olds. , TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 18, 1959) Carol Weingart, Joan Blake and Donna Mae King are three local entries for the title of McHenry County Dairy Prin­ cess. The winner will be crowned at a banquet in Woodstock on June 25. John Phipps, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phipps of Fox Street, narrowly escaped serious injury on Monday morning when he was struck by a car on the bridge on Rt. 120. With the V.F.W. Color Guard forming a background, officers of the Riverside Athletic Club presented a supply of baseballs to the McHenry Little League as lights were turned on for the first time. Included in the presentation were Phil Mangold, John Stone, President Fred Meyer , Earl Walsh, M.C. Mayor George P. Freund and Township Supervisor LeRoy Smith. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 21. 1974) There was tension Monday night as McHenry policeman and city councilmen strained to keep their tempers during ti»e third presentation made by the Combined Counties Police association who were seeking recognition of their organization as bargaining agent for local policement. Hubert "Huppy" Smith, 62, long-time businessman ^n Green Street, died early Wed­ nesday morning, June 19 : at McHenry hospital. ; . McHenry Country Club June 27 will host the ninth AnnijJ Tournament of Champions for women golfers in Illinois. Load ladies participating will be Marilyn Bishoff, current cham& plus Carol Cooney, Floss O'Connell and Lil Michels. •" Pearl Cooper, com­ munications chairman of the American Legion Auxiliary, received a first place award from Mabel Schultz, 11th district president, for her com­ munications book. Mrs. Cooper attended the annual spring convention of the 11th district along with Mrs. Lloyd (Midge) Scnarf, Mrs. Roy (Lauretta) Homo, Florence McCann and Mrs. Edward (Marge) Datz. Plaindealer newt service phi Skyline spectacle For the fifth consecutive year, a traditional fireworks display will be held July 4 in McHenry, to commemorate the freedom of the country. Sponsored by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and assisted by members of the McHenry Jaycees and the Auxiliary Deputies of the Sheriffs Department, fireworks will be presented in Petersen Park, which provides plenty of parking and spectator space for the July 4 spectacular. by Ronald Porep Plaindealer news service The Health Systems Agency of Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties Inc. (HSA-KLM) Board of Directors created a special by-laws committee during its meting last week to recommend a change in the agency's by-laws to make most board committees membership New laws to take effect July 1 More than 80 measures ap­ proved last year by the General Assembly will take effect on July 1, including such important laws as the Freedom of In­ formation Act, public employee collective bargaining and a revised sex offense statue, state Rep. Dick Klemm, R-Crystal Lake, announced. Bills with a July 1 effective date include the following: Freedom of Information (HB 234). This bill states that Illinois' public policy will be that all persons are entitled to complete information regarding the affairs of government. Under provisions of the act, people who want to see the files of government agencies can file a written request, which must be complied with, or denied in writing, within seven working days. An extension of seven working days is applicable in some cases. Collective bargaining (SB 536). This measure grants public employees the right to bargain collectively and gives some the right to strike. Sexual offenses (HB 606). Eight existing sex offense statutes, including rape laws, are consolidated under this measure, which makes sex offenses gender-neutral. No-fault divorce (SB 189). Under this new law, Illinois couples can file for "no-fault divorce" if they have been separated for two years (or for six months, if both spouses agree) and a judge determines there is no reasonable chance for reconciliation. Adult responsibility (SB 437). Adults who allow minors to drink on their property could be fined under this legislation. Adults could be fined for a petty offense if they know persons under the age of 18 are in possession of or are consuming alcoholic beverages at their residence, and know that the minor left the residence in an intoxicated condition. The bill contains an exemption for religious ceremonies. High School curricula (HB 1179). High school students would have to complete a specified number of courses in order to receive a diploma under this legislation. The bill requires that students complete three years of language arts, two years of math, one year of science, two years of social studies and one year of music, art, or foreign language. One year of computer science could be substituted for a year of math, and one year of vocational education could be substituted for art, music or foreign language.. Voter registration (SB 1301). This bill allows for voter registration at public aid offices, unemployment offices, drivers license facilities, libraries, colleges, schools, and by civic organizations and labor unions. Latch-key children (HB 1178). This measure allows school boards to establish before- and after- school programs for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, and sets standards for these programs. Drug and Alcohol Abuse (HB 670). A new Department of Substance Abuse will be established as the result of this legislation. It will be respon­ sible for the duties previously performed by the Dangerous Drugs Commission and the Division of Alcoholism within the Department of Mental Health. College for senior citizens (SB 972). Under this measure, senior citizens who qualify for grants through the state's Circuit Breaker program will be able to enroll in public colleges and universities nee of change if space is available in classes and the minimum number of tuition paying students have enrolled. Restitution (HB 67). This bill requires that restitution to a crime victim be based on the damages done, and not on the offender's ability to pay. Workers' compensation (SB 512). Allows the corporate of­ ficers of small businesses and of businesses selling goods or services to the public to with­ draw from coverage under their companies workers' com­ pensation policies. GRAND OPENING SALE w www •"Drawing Board Greeting Cards" •Art •Artifacts •Collectibles •Old Jewelry •Sheet Music •Glassware •Records 45's, 78's & Disc. •Books •Pictures And Much, Much More ANTIQUE JUNCTION McHENRY DEPOT HOTEL, AT RAILROAD STATION AAAIN STREET. McHENKY H. 344-0401 ^ j MINI'S "FOOD THAT CREATES CONVERSATION" "SINCE 1921" DELICIOUS ITALIAN & AMERICAN CUISINE SPECIALS ~ TUESDAY BAROQUE BACK MS ft CHICKEN COMBINATION W/SPAGHETT) s5" WEDNESDAY ITALIAN FIESTA PLATE (Tm glass of wIm) *4" SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN (AIIU-C« Eat) J4" THURSDAY PRIME RIB l6'5 CRAB IBS (AR-U-Caa Eat). *9" FRIDAY FISH FRY (AN U-Cai Eat) *4" CRAB LEGS (All-li-Caa Eat) *9" FRfD SHRIMP (AM-U-C* Eat) W All SPECIALS MCLUOE SOUP I SALAD BAR •BANQUET FACHITKS AVAILABLE •MAJOR CRHMf CARDS ACCEPTED •CLOSED MONDAYS HUNCH FROM 113 PM an odd number. This is expected to create a better consumer and provider medical service mix.Currently, most com­ mittees have an even number of mpmhpr<! The HSA-KLM board will by October have considered the construction of a 40-bed addition to the current 315-bed Royal Terrace Nursing Home in McHenry, at an estimated cost of $650,000 excluding equipment and furniture. The HSA-KLM board will also be considering within the same time period the construction of a 120-bed nursing home by First American Hospital Develop­ ment Company Inc. at an as yet unnamed site in Lake County at an estimated cost of $2,500,000. Happy Birthday HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY JON SCHMITT Love, Your Family HAPPY 21st, TERRY BenefitDancc theSenrv ROTARY CLUB FRIOAV,WN6»1»M _ 1*00 a.m. S:00p.««.--,,uw JOHNSBURG rrtMMUNlTY CLUB i---raKST"" + (3)GET-A-W AY WEEKENDS +TWP TO MAUI Music By mrtio and "Two Beers and a Coke WHh Featured Appe°ran^** ^ By McHenty's Andrews S.ste "Beef freund and his irumpe Bob ORSOLIWS MS. 12 t 31 * RICHMOND II!