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4? SUCTION 2 - PAGE 111 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13. 1977 iwice To d FIFTY YE ARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 14. 1927) A very small percentage of the voters went to the polls Saturday afternoon to cast their ballots for members of the school board for the grade school and also the Community high school due to the fact that there was no opposition At the grade school election there were only seven votes cast for J E Pufahl for president of the board and George H Johnson and Fred Boger for members. At the Community high school election this number of votes was exceeded by two. making the total of votes cast nine for A E Nye and E E. Bassett "Poor Father" will be presented on Sunday. April 17. at the parish hall in Johnsburg for the benefit of the Johnsburg church There will be two performances, a matinee at 2 o'clock and an evening per­ formance at 8 o'clock Sufficient money has been subscribed to assure the high school band uniforms. Watch for the first appearance of the boys and girls in their new outfits. - The Ladies Aid society will hold a spring bazaar and dinner at the K C. hall Saturday. April 23. A dinner will be served at noon with all the good things on the menu that these ladies know how to make and at 5 o'clock a cafeteria supper will be served FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 15, 1937) The recent purchase of the 160 acre John S. Freund farm on Route 20 east of McHenry, gives W R Skidmore a total of 1,160 acres of land in the vicinity of Pistakee Bay. The Freund farm, which will be known as No 6 of the Pine Tree Dairy farms, is being com­ pletely rebuilt and remodeled into a model show place. About forty men are employed on Farm No 6 in the extensive improvements. William Pries, owner of the Central Market and Miss Ethel Jones of the Agatha Shop, who are now nicely settled in their new quarters, will hold their grand openings on Saturday when they invite their friends and customers to visit them and inspect their shops. A cottage at the Seyfferth home at Lily Lake was destroyed by fire of unknown origin Friday night. Fire broke out in the cottage Friday af­ ternoon when the local fire department answered the alarm and apparently had the blaze extinguished, but it broke out again later in the evening TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 17. 1952) A day long rain failed to deter the public from going to the polls last Saturday and casting their votes for the candidates of their choice for school board membership. Over 900 votes were cast for District 156. Saturday's winners were George Hiller of Johnsburg with 552, Donald Howard of McHenry with 527 and Fred Marks of Wonder I,ake with 327. Vale Adams received 358 votes and Florence Engdahl 324 while James Downs was supported by 69 voters on a write-in basis. A winner was a loser Saturday, as evidenced by the voting totals. Although Mr. Adams ran third highest in number of votes, Mr. Marks of Wonder Lake will assume the third post on the board as a i esult of avlaw passed by the last legislature stating that should 30 per cent of the taxable property in the district be located «n' unincorporated erritory. two members must be elected from the outlying district McHenry's two candidates, Norbert Mauch and Mrs Florence Svoboda. were found not to be among the seven winning candidates for county board of school trustees when the final vote was tabulated. Both polled a large number of votes, however, especially when it is taken into con­ sideration that this is the only township in which there were two candidates Mr Mauch received 5.038 votes and Mrs. Svoboda. 4.870. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 20. 1967) McHenry experienced an exciting city election in two wards in which .contests existed 987 voters went to the polls. In Ward 2 incumbent Arthur Jackson was reelected. Frank S. Hromec and Jerome Rogers were the winners in4he new Ward 4. which includes the Lakeland Park area. Leonard D. Wright, 20, of McHenry, and Thomas Morgan. 18. of Wonder Lake, were held in county jail early this week on charges of burglary. A ruling by Judge James H. Cooney also puts on trial with them a juvenile who will be 17 this month. They are accused of burglarizing Reichert Chevrolet in Crystal Lake. Three young men, two from this .area, were released on bond after being apprehended last Sunday near Fox Lake, with the assistance of young Boy Scouts from that com­ munity. George K. Rohde and Leonard Lilla, both of Spring Grove, were charged with criminal damage to property and reckless conduct, while Speaking Of Disabled ..(What Will The Carter Ad­ ministration .Mean To The Handicapped?) Along with 28 million other handicapped Americans. I am anxiously awaiting to see how the policies of the Carter ad­ ministration will affect the lives of the handicapped No one could claim that the handicapped are singleminded politically, as each of us have our own political and philosophical bias as the result of our backgrounds. However, as one who has been affected both positively and negatively by government policies. I for one, am very encouraged by what appears to be the ad­ ministration's philosophy toward those of us who are disabled The President has stated on a number of occasions that he feels that like other Americans "the handicapped have a right to control their own destinies." Rather than the government doing things for the han- dicapped. President Carter says that "the handicapped will be partners in achieving the common goal of full civil rights, full personal dignity and full human happiness." He has expressed his concern for both the handicapped who are in­ stitutionalized and those who are living and working in the mainstream of society. Mr. Carter has said that his Donald DeServi of Evanston was charged with the same offenses and also contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Their arrest came after the four had vandalized a Boy Scout camp in Lake county. On Arbor Day. April 28. the McHenry Garden club will dedicate a flowering crab tree to the memory of Carl Buckner, McHenry superintendent of schools at the time of his death. administration will carefully evaluate the recommendations of the White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals (to be held in Washington, DC, May 23-27) and he assures the handicapped that "vigorous action" will result from the c o n f e r e n c e ' s r e c o m ­ mendations. Whatever his specific programs and recom­ mendations. if he carries out the basic philosophy of one statement, we have real cause for encouragement. President Carter has stated that, "If we neglect the abilities or rights of even one person it does not just hurt that person. It hurts us all." Certainly, we must be realistic about what the new administration can and will do for the handicapped. Like all other groups in America with pressing needs, we must realize that our needs must fit into the much broader national priorities. As much as we would like, the President cannot merely push a button and change the philosophy and policies of all government offices overnight. When - and if - the Carter philosophy toward the han­ dicapped is implemented in all agencies of the federal government,, the handicapped should be able to expect many changes. Such changes will be felt at State and local levels as well. Foil example, a local transit authority will be much more likely to equip their buses with lifts or ramps if they know that their federal funds will be cut off in accordance with the law. Some private businesses may stop dragging their feet on providing equal employment opportunities to the han­ dicapped once they feel that the government is one hundred percent behind this effort. But. before the handicapped lasureEme <Ws! Free or low priced gifts tor qualifying deposits... Before long, the weather will be warm and everyone will be going outdoors agakv (first Federal Savings & Loan Association of Crystal Lake Coffering a ffne selection of gifts for qualifying savings deposits to new or existing accounts. Whether you're into gardening, photography, bird watching, picnicing, stamp collecting, or golf... you'll find a gift suitable for your leisure time activity. Come in to any of the four convenient First Federal Savings offices in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Wauconda or McHenry and pick out your gift. But hurry, some items will go fast, so come in early for the best selection. Of course, all FFS savings plans from passbooks to certificates pay the highest interest rates allowed by law and are insured safe up to $40,000 by the F.S.L.I.C. The People Pleasers . .. FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATIONHDI^C^'STAJ^AKE Serving you in: Crystal Lake 1 East Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake, III. 60014#(815) 459-1400 Algonquin 1309 Dundee Road (Rt. 31) Algonquin,III. 60102 *(312) 658-8622 Wauconda 475 West Liberty (Rt. 176) Wauconda, III. 60084 *(312) 526-8622 McHenry 4400 West Route 120*McHenry Market Place •McHenry. Ill 60050* (815) 385-9000 jump out of their wheelchairs with joy and excitement, they might do well to remember that any partnership carries with it a dual responsibility. If the handicapped do receive fair and equal treatment from the new administration, many of us may lose one of our treasured pastimes - that of blaming the government for everything. It is always easy for people to rebel against a system in which they have no part, but it is often more difficult to accept the responsibility of bringing about desired changes. If President Carter and his adminstration can lead all segments of American society to a new understanding of the role of the disabled citizen, we will surely have much over which to rejoice. Rather than thinking in terms of a new order, these efforts should be considered as a fulfillment of the principles on which this country was started. If the partnership which Mr. Carter has promised becomes truly operative, we who are physically or mentally im­ paired can have a part in building a better America. (Bill Riser, of Winston- Salem, NC, and 1976 Han­ dicapped American of the Year, authors a weekly syn­ dicated newspaper column, a weekly radio program, and edits a newspaper for the North Carolina Rehabilitation Association. This column is one of a series provided monthly to this newspaper by the President's Committee on Employment of the Han­ dicapped). Extension Comments (By Goorgo J. Young, Extonflon Advisor, McHonry County, University of Illinois) JL W0RKWISE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. This summer I plan to open a small snack stand by our local beach. I am going to hire only one other person to help me run the stand. Do I need to file with the Unemployment Insurance division? Yes, as long as you are planning to be open for business at least 20 weeks or if you are going to pay out $1,500 in wages during any calendar quarter, you are required to file with the Status Determination unit, Division of Unemployment Insurance. 910 S. Michigan. Chicago. 111.. 60605, or call 312- 793-4225 to receive a registration form. 2. A year ago I was released from a penitentiary after serving my sentence. Now that I'm out, I desperately need a job. Everytime I go to a job interview, everything goes fine until the employers see my arrest record listed on my job application. I then get the cold shoulder. I know I've done some wrong in my life, but I've also paid for what I've done. Can I legally be refused a job because of my past record? No. The Fair Employment Practices act states that it is illegal for any employer, employment agency or labor organization to inquire on a written job application whether or not the applicant has ever been arrested. The Fair Em­ ployment Practices com­ mission enforces this act which also prohibits discrimination in employment due to race, color, religion/ sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap unrelated to job ability, or unfavorable discharge from military ser­ vice. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you can contact the FEPC at 179 W. Washington, Chicago (312-435- 6200) or No. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield (217- 782-1927). This service is free of charge.• (Questions may be submitted to WORKWISE, 910 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60605 » v * * * The trouble with taxes is that you have to pay them. Spring. Summer Forecast Things may be better this spring and summer than some weathermen have been forecasting, according to Stanley Changnon, head of atmospheric sciences research for the Illinois State Water survey. Changnon discussed the weather at a recent telenet meeting in Woodstock. Using Illinois temperature and precipitation records for the last eighty years, Chagnon says chances are good that there will be plenty of rain this spring to recharge moisture- short soils. And, he adds, it will be a nice summer, with tem­ peratures about normal and rainfall above normal. "There is about a 70 percent chance of the weather coming out like this," he said. "Of course, there is a 30 percent chance of it not coming out like this." Student Honored Allan Schultz, Marengo high school senior, received recognition as the most out­ standing F.F.A. member in McHenry county. The Farm Bureau Young Farmers committee presented this award. In addition to Schultz, other candidates were Duane Nerge, Harvard; Richard Lueth, Huntley; and Ron Maritz, Woodstock Kevin Langan, a junior at Marengo high school was selected to represent McHenry county at the University of Illinois Agriculture Delegate assembly in Urbana recently. He plans to study veterinary medicine or production agriculture in college. Dairy Production Recently, there was a comparison of McHenry county dairy herds that topped 400 pounds of butterfat production per cow back in the 1958 DHIA honor roll with local herds that are now topping the 1975-76, 500 pound honor roll. Several herds back in 1958 exceeded 500 pounds and in 1976 several herds exceeded 650 pounds of butterfat per cow per year. Production records can supply information to base management decisions upon. Proper management decisions result in improved production efficiency. Recognized were five herds under the same management that are in both listings. These herds include Charles Weingart, Arthur Gritmacker. Lawrence Johnson. Perkins Dairy farm and Someday farm. Safety Any time one uses a chemical product, read and follow the directions on the label. The label is a legal document and must be kept intact on the container. Never use any chemical if it is not in the original container. Dairy Health Two summary sheets that discussed the possible dioxin contamination of Michigan dairy herds to the ap­ proximately 300 dairy herds were mailed recently. These related to the quarantine of eight Michigan herds because of detection of pen- tachlorophenol (penta) or dibenzodioxin in animal body tissue. Anyone wanting to be added to the mailing list or who wants to receive these updates, call the office at 338-3737 or 4747. Pseudorabies Update State and local officials reported no new occurrence of pseudo-rabies (Aiyeszky's disease, mad itch) in McHenry county recently. In addition to affecting hogs, this disease is deadly to dairy, beef and most other farm animals and wildlife. It does not affect humans. Recently, there was an informational meeting on pseudorabies and recently mailed out was a summary sheet on this disease to livestock producers who have requested to be on the mailing list. Italian Visitor John Louviere, a Woodstock Lions club member is making arrangements for several local farm visits for an Italian governmental agriculture official who is also a Lion Senor Piero Neri of Livorno, Italy, plans to visit the Bob and Earl Hughes farm. Ed and Norm Sass' farm and Len Schultz's farm, all of the Woodstock area. Farm Income In general, 1976 was an un­ profitable year for livestock producers in northern Illinois, and how grain farmers fared depended on how much their crop yields were reduced by lack of water. Following are some of the details on farm income provided at the Farm Business- Farm Management record meeting held recently. Of the slightly over 1,000 northern Illinois farms in this University of Illinois record­ keeping program, the ap­ proximate average farm and family earnings for beef was a minus $10,000 in 1976 compared to a plus $30,000 in 1975, and grain was $16,600 in 1976 and $22,600 in 1975. Farm and family earnings reflect returns to the farmers' unpaid labor, interest on in­ vestment capital of machinery, buildings and land, and management returns. These are calculated by accounting methods that are generally comparable to the accrual method. The families enrolled in this record program are probably about 10 percent above the average farm family in their management ability, so these figures are not meant to reflect the average producer. Cooperating grain farmers in McHenry county fared better on the whole than the average cooperating grain farmer in northern Illinois because the crop yields did not drop as much as they did in nor­ thwestern Illinois. Crime Resistance Tips Resist Burglary Keep shrubs trimmed to no higher than window sill height. Eliminate places where the burglar can hide. Adequate outdoor lighting installed above arm's reach on poies or on the eaves of a two-story house will deter burglars. A hardwood strip or large-headed screws placed in the channel above a sliding glass door will make it impossible for the burglar to remove the door and gain entrance. A wooden or steel bar placed firmly in the lower track of a sliding glass door will prevent the burglar from opening the door. If you have an outside access to a crawl space, it should be secured with a good padlock. Install adequate locks on all doors and use them. RENTAL NO installation charge NEW fully automatic softeners TWO year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions per month PHONE 312-259-3393 RENT-A-S0FT INC. Serving McHenry & Greater McHenry County