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Volunteer 4-H Leaders Have Love For Young People Love for young people. That is what volunteer 4-H leaders have in common. After that, they are individuals with talents ranging from auto mechanic to crafts instructor, according to Dave Plocher, McHenry County Extension adviser. Much of the success of the 4-H program can be attributed to its volunteers. Some lead clubs, others help on a one-time or short-term basis. Many people become volunteer leaders because they are asked or because they feel a sense of responsibility, says Dave. But most volunteer leaders in McHenry County help with 4-H because they genuinely like kids and want to do something for them. As one leader said, "It means more to kids if people are working with them because they want to, not because they're being paid to." Dave describes volunteer opportunities in McHenry County such as: Leading a 4-H Club, leading learning sessions on a club or county level on subjects such as electricity, auto care and safety, a craft, or any area volunteers feel knowledgeable, serving on the McHenry County Youth Council. Volunteers in McHenry County are needed for their total selves, not just for their hands or their willingness to take orders. We can involve volunteers in many ways in McHenry County. The opportunities are almost endless. 4-H runs on VP- -volunteer power. Let us use your energy. Contact the county Extension office at P.O. Box 431,11909 McConnell Road, Woodstock. fAUL y - l*LAll>ULAL<C<I\-nc.l by Gerry Johnson He Paints a Different Picture of Retirement Press Freedom! By ALBERT BLANK Philadelphia (Pa. ] Evening, Sunday Bulletin "Is the relinquishment of. . .the liberty of the press necessary for your liberty? Will the abandonment of your most sacred rights tend to anyone's security? Liberty . . .give us that precious jewel and you may take everything else." Patrick Henry Our country was born in a time of crisis. We have lived through dangerously troubled times throughout our history. The men who signed the Declaration of Independence knew the heavy responsibilities that came with independence. Each one was aware of the dangers and hardships that lay ahead, as they signed. Democracy has never been, and never will be, an easy form of government to live under, because it is a government of the people. Democrary itself is a fragile plant which must be well rooted in public understanding and confidence if it is to survive. As Winston Churchill observed, democracy as a form of government has many weaknesses but still it is better than anything else. A free press is indispensable to a democratic society. And in the end, we cannot avoid the conclusion that opinion and a wholesome skepticism by the public in regferd to what it reads and hears can be potent forces in sensitizing the press to this responsibility. "Whether or not the public agrees with what it reads, hears, and sees is not, and never should be, the criterion of its confidence in the media. The criteria is, and must forever be, public belief that what it reads, hears and seeeTis accurate and fair. No matter how much timefc^id effort we devote to talking with each other within the media about our 'inviolable First Amendment rights,' the public doesn't really give a damn unless it believes that those criteria -- accuracy and fairness -- are being met. This freedom of the press is not something handed down to Moses on Mount Sinai but is rather a civil privilege granted us by the people when they approved the First Amendment. And what the people can grant the people can take away. The only effective reporting is that which convinces the reader by the recitation of logical presentation of the facts, without interpreta­ tion. It is hoped then the reader will draw his own conclusions and they will not stem from prejudice or the conspiracy thereof to explain news events. Another essential ingredient is that the G E O R G E W A S H ­ INGTON, the general who assumed command of America's revolutionary army 200 years ago, is seen here as a young rifleman. Though Washington had self-doubts about his ability to lead the army, to his com­ patriots he was a far more impressive leadership figure than he saw himself. despite abuses and the potentialities of abuse audience read with ̂ eyes and an open mind, t hp 3 TPrnflrlVPS tn a froo nrocc aPO far urnroo > . . .... ..... .. the alternatives to a free press are far worse. There are some prices we have to pay for democracy and its institutions. A free press in a free society. This is our choice, and we prefer to live with it. "Error of opinion may be tolerated so long as reason is left free to combat it": these words of Jefferson sum up the case of free speech and academic freedom. The press must not be arrogant and wrap itself in the First Amendment. It must welcome all opposing points of view with a willingness and humbleness to publish giving accountability to the readers, and not the "official view" presented by institutional spokesmen which is selfserving and seeks to use the press for it's own ends. The public is concerned, however, that the press show a sense of responsibility in exercise ing its great freedom. Central to this responsi­ bility is what I would describe as a sense of faithfulness and fairness in discharging its function. While this responsibility cannot be commanded or policed by law, the force of public and be willing to accept the bad news, the disagreeable, in good faith and not blame the media for reporting the same. We will only get rid of society's worst problems by being deeply and continually aware of them. In times like this, the role of the newspaper becomes even more important to the democratic process. Most publishers and editors agree there never has been greater need for strengthening public understanding of the press. Nor is this simply to protect the interests of the press, for the public interest is plainly involved. Indeed, it is paramount. For, if the public does not value a free press, then all our institutions are in peril. If a crisis develops, if the system falters, each of us shares in the blame. If the democratic system fails, it will not be a crisis that kills it. It will be the ignorance and apathy of the people. As Thomas Paine said, "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it." In a world that moves swifter than sound the only document published in tune with the times, but which submits to being mulled over, is the news­ paper. It stretches and gives permanence to immediacy. And always it has a definite, if sometimes subtle, bearing on our lives. -- Bob Considine. Grand Re-Opening UARESE'S SUPPER CLUB 1266 N. Green McHenry II FREE CHAMPAGNE WITH ANY DINNER October 17-18 & 19 Featuring Our "New" Menu with outstanding entrees such as: * TWIN LOBSTER TAIL $9.50 • SURF t TURF X.?i:..$8.75 • PRIME NEW YORK STRIP 1 }.<?...$7.45 * COMPLETE ITALIAN SPECIALITIES...^...$2.75 (Salad Bar Included with lunch 6 dinner entrees) 8 Ox. Lobster Tail *595 Specials • Friday - Seafood Platter $395 Saturday - Prime Rib,....,$495 & $695 Businessmen's Luncheon - Different Specials Everyday! • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT £ DANCING * FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9:30 to 1:30 "The Norm Stanton Revue" VALET PARKING FRI & SAT1 Smorgasbord & Buffet for Parties Only SERVING 30 to 150 FAMILY STYLE or MENU SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES! Reservations: (815) 385-3120 Dr. James L. MacKay can tell you a lot about retire­ ment, but not too much about what it is like to be re­ tired. Officially the 84-year-old Dr. MacKay is retired --re­ tired 13 years now from his position as Director of Guid­ ance for the South San An­ tonio Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. However, he is so busy helping others who are retired or about to retire that he hasn't the time to lead what is considered the tra­ ditional retired life. The day he was contacted by a writer for The National Council on the Aging, Dr. MacKay was working on changes in the Institute of Lifetime Learning which he helped start in San Antonio in 1970. The Institute is open to anyone 55 years and older. It offers courses such as "Painting is Fun" and "The History of the Short Story" plus courses such as "Help for the Hard of Hear­ ing." "We're going to associate with a junior college," Dr. MacKay said. "We had 1,650 students last year and just got too big for our britches. We are probably the largest operation of this kind in the country, possibly the world." The Institute began with four or five small classes. It has been run with mostly vol­ unteer help and the classes have been held in various churches. The courses are open to anyone 55 and over. "We should be able to get back to charging just $5 for an eight-week course. That was what it was when we started, but it went up as we developed extra administra­ tive expenses. It just got too big for strictly volunteers," Dr. MacKay said. Dr. MacKay is also chair­ man of the Texas Personnel and Guidance Commission on Middle-Aged and Older Persons. And, he is a paid consultant on gerontology to the Alamo Area Council of Governments. Then there is a handbook for counselors on the elderly which he has in the planning stage. He does other writing, too, mostly for specialized publications. Dr. MacKay does share one activity with many re­ tirees--painting. "1 started painting when I was 79. I wouldn't give it up for anything. My wife want­ ed to take the course (at the Institute) but she didn't want to go alone. So 1 went with her. I've now sold some of my paintings," he said" with obvious pride. "My painting and my writing are my outlets," he said. Through all his various projects. Dr. MacKay has developed many thoughts about the elderly. "We are all knowledgeable about in­ dividual differences among children and how these dif­ ferences become more pro­ nounced in adolescence," he wrote recently. "Well, in the elderly you have these same differences intensified and overlaid with 65 or more years of habit --and remem­ ber, the laws of learning (habit formation) apply to attitudes as well as to skills. So you see the older the age group, the more heterogene­ ous it becomes." While he is aware that many of the older people have special problems, he noted, "The 20 million elder­ ly of the United States rep­ resent the accumulated knowledge, skill and, above all, wisdom of more than a billion years of adult living. This is, perhaps, the most grossly wasted asset in the nation. Most people retire at the height of their ability." Dr. MacKay may have re­ tired, but it is obvious he is making the most of his abili­ ties. NEEDED: 300,000 home- makers, home health aides. Available: 40,000. Denmark has one home aide for each 87 of its population; England, one per 724. Our ratio: one for each 4,766. We have home aide programs in only 2,000 American communi­ ties. It's far easier to get funds in this country to senc old people and children to hospitals and institutions than it is to get funds to keep them at home, where they belong and are happiest. Less than one percent of the dollars paid out by Medicare go for home health services. For Medicaid, it's less than one half of one percent. Yet keeping * families together -- which home health services help accomplish -- is far cheaper in the long run, and preferable to institutional care. McHenry State Bank Founded In 1906 - McHenry County's Largest Financial Institution Statement Of Conditions CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION of McHenry State Bank of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois 60050 And Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business September 30, 1975, a state banking institution organized and operating under the banking laws of the State and a member of the Federal Reserve System. Published in accordance with a call made by the State Banking Authorities and by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District. ASSETS 1. Cash and due from banks (including! none unposted debits) 5,363,422.33 2. U.S. Treasury securities $9,594,239.33 10,590,658.34 3. Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations 5,454,687.50 4. Obligations of States and political subdivisions 10,425,236.23 5. Other securities (including $117,000.00 corporate stocks) 117,000.00 7. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell 2,000,000.00 8. Other loans 44,805,790.15 9. Bank n^emises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premise* 751,877.46 13. Other assets (including $ direct lease financing) none ^ 724,770.99 14. TOTAL ASSETS 80,233,443.00 LIABILITIES 15. Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, andcorporations 14,989,698.35 16. Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations .. -52,709,010.72 17. Deposits of United States Government 330,641.60 18. Deposits of States and political subdivisions 2,615,709.20 21. Certified and officers' checks, etc 1,063,982.04 22. TOTAL DEPOSITS IN DOMESTIC OFFICES $71,709,041.91 (a) Total demand deposits $17,206,031.19 (b) Total time and savings deposits $54,503,010.72 TOTAL DEPOSITS IN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN OFFICES 71709.041.91 23. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 712,000.00 25. Mortgage indebtedness 21,600.00 27. Other liabilities 1,588,959.55 28. TOTAL LIABILITIES 74,031,601.46 RESERVES ON LOANS AND SECURITIES 30. Reserve for bad debt losses on loans (set up pursuant to IRS rulings) 557,036.72 32. Reserves on securities 200,000.00 33. TOTAL RESERVES ON LOANS AND SECURITIES 757,036.72 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 35. EQUITY CAPITAL, TOTAL (sum of items 36 thru 40 below) 5,444,804.82 37. Common stock-total par value 800]000.00 (No. shares authorized 80,000) (No. shares outstanding80,000) 38. Surplus 2,600,000.00 39. Undivided profits 2,044,804.82 41. TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS (sum of Items 34 and 35 above) 5,444,804.82 42. TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES, AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS (sum of Items 28, 29,33 & 41 above) 80,233,443.00 MEMORANDA 1. Average of total deposits for the 15 calendar days ending with call date 71,477,345.94 2. Average of total loans for the 15 calendar days ending with call date 48,881,359.60 4. Standby letters of credit outstanding ^ 56,000.00 I, Edwin J. Becker, Jr., Cashier, ot Lhe above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. » EDWIN J. BECKER, JR. We, the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this report of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief is true and correct. W.A. Nye M.D. Esther Carey Directors E.P. Adams State of III.. County of McHenry ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of October, 1975 Viola M. Borta Notary Public Official Publication DIRECTORS ESTHER CAREY WILLIAM A. NYE, M.D. ROBERT L. WEBER THOMAS F. BOLGER ELMER P. ADAMS JOHN L. COWLIN LENORA E. FRISBY ORMEL J. PRUST "FRANCIS M. SCHMITT OFFICERS WILLIAM A. NYE, M.D Chariman of the Board ESTHER CAREY, Vice Chairman ROBERT L. WEBER Chairman of Executive Committee THOMAS F. BOLGER, President ORMEL J. PRUST, Executive Vice-President JAMES E. LARKIN, Vice-President LENORA E. FRISBY, Vice-President and Trust Officer RONALD J. VACULA, Vice-President RICHARD A. LANE, Vice President ROBERT B. SCHNEIDER Vice-President & Trust Officer EDWIN J. BECKER, JR., Cashier ROBERT POWERS Assistant Vice-President LILLIAN CAIRNS, Assistant Cashier DONALD H. MEYER. Assistant Cashier and Assistant Trust Officer DONALD H. WATTLES, Assistant Cashier ALBERT G. VALES,' * Assistant Cashier FRED KUPSTIS, Assistant Cashier . PETER J. KELLER, Auditor CAROL SCHOLLE Assistant Auditor YVONNE RYDEN Credit Officer