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Special Children Need Special Homes Twice Told Tales 4\DY Six-year-old Andy lives in a foster home. Shortly before his fourth birthday he was in­ stitutionalized. During the next two and a half years of his life Andy resided in three residential facilities for mentally handicapped children. Then nine months ago Andy moved into a foster home Nine months ago Andy was a child who wouldn't cry when he fell or laugh as his age mates do He spoke like a garbled telegram - in short two word sentences that were hardly intelligible A frightened child, he uiiiiJiI t^ijtfilt into other people's eyes as they §poke to him. he would attempt to repeat words rather than dare to converse, and he would receive all directives as a threat to which he would respond with a defiant resounding "no". So up-tight Andy didn't know how to enjoy, share and play with other children. Even by himself. Andy didn't really play. As if to say, "I have no control of my unordered life, no security ", Andy would spend time placing crayons in a box exactly as he found them, and repetitively turn the sink faucet and light switches on and off Foster care has changed Andy from a withdrawn isolated resistent child who hides his feelings into a little boy who can experience a true childhood Andy gazes directly into the eyes of foster family members as he jabbers their ears off in sometimes six-word sentences. He admits pain and cries running to his foster parents for comfort. He rough houses and plays games with his foster brothers and sisters with expressions of glee and spontaneous laughter Andy's interest in life has been awakened and he exhibits a strohg desire to learn new tasks For the first time in his life Andy attends public school Special Education classes. Through the love, ac­ ceptance. security and challenge given to him by his foster family Andy has become an expressive, trusting, hap­ pier and more able child. A foster home became available for Andy through a new foster care program for develop- mentally disabled children initiated by Central Baptist Family Services in Lake Villa. More foster homes are needed Homes for develop- mentally disabled children like Andy are in short supply. In addition to its new foster care program for developmentally disabled children. Central Baptist Family Services provides most of the foster care services in Lake and McHenry counties for all children. Homes are needed for infants, FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Februa*3r%?3, 1928) A new organization, which it is believed will fill a long felt want in McHenry and vicinity, has been launched and will soon be ready to do business being the McHenry Building and Loan association, the charter for which has been received from the state of Illinois. Of­ ficers and directors have been chosen, which were as follows: President, Ben J. Dietz; vice- president, A.H. Mosher; secretary, M.J. Kent; treasurere, Henry J. Schaefer. The directors including the above named officers, are Dr. D.G. Wells, M.J. Schmidt, Bruce Stirling, H E. Buch, J.W. Rothermel and Roy A. Kent. Wednesday, Feb. 22, did double duty this year, being a legal holiday because of the birthday of George Washington and with Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, also falling on this day. During the Lenten season many of the card parties and social activities will be discontinued and a period of rest and devotion will ensure. Special services will be held at the various churches during Lent, with services at St. Mary's church on Wednesday and Friday evenings of each week. The devotion of the Lenten period will culminate in the Easter services on Sunday, April 8. Walter J. Freund, the West McHenry tire and battery man, has just added to his already well equipped shop a new vulcanizing machine of the very latest type, which now makes his place one of the best shops anywhere in this vicinity, within a radius of forty to fifty miles. He is now able to handle the vulcanizing of all tires, including all balloons and truck tires up to and including 7-inch. toddlers, school aged children, teenagers, as well as for developmentally disabled children Central Baptist Family Services is a not-for-profit, non- sectarian social service agency which operates cooperatively with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and the Illinois Department of Mental Health. Persons interested in more information regarding foster parenting may call 312-356-1021. Susan Weinger can respond to questions regarding foster care for developmentally disabled children. Inquiries regarding the other children in need of homes should be directed to Pat Gesicki. W YEAR ROUND GENOA THEATRE otNOACrrr. wts. WMIIa (top. H11.2 Mi. IL rf Mcfcaa* 414-2794491 DAY--RITE JUST 50' bf $1.51 AM 75* ChU AND COUPON ADMITS ONE Feb. 17-23 HELD OVER FB. 24-MAR. 2 SAT. A MM. RM l:*l CHARLOTTE'S Fn 8:05; Mon-Thur. 7:00 Sat . Sun 3:35.7:15 Fri. I Mon Thur 8:30 First Love & low Story; The Gauntlet; Heroes; Sat. Night Fe*er; Close , of the Third Kind, Julia; The Gwjtoĵ lJj URNKqhK the professional do-it-yourself carpet cleaning Vi D«y A» HALF DAY Mon. thru Thurs. RINSENVAC cleans the way professionals do. at a traction ot tha cost FRI., SAT.. ft SUN. (l'AHRS. . W M.OOMIN.) JIB HOUR OVERNIGHT SPECIAL I 0:00 P.M.-9:00 A.M. 10.00 HORNSBYS fami ly tenters 4400 W. RTE. 120 McHENKY, III. | . in.--it--w -* McHEMRY MtHENRY 385 0144 ALU SEATS Go uhiud- lauqhi SHOWPLACE 12 3 4 5 Rf 14 & J1 CRYSIA1 lAKE PHDNf ASS 100S I Q U I P P I 0 W I T H n o t B T S U R R O U N D S T I R f O •URT REYNOLDS FRIDAY 7-911,SAT. 14-5-7-911 SUR.l-3-S-7-f,MOR.THUR17:19-9 "HIGH ANXIETY" m AAEL •ROOKS PSYCHO COAAEDY FRIDAY 7:15-9:1911:15, MT. 1:15-3:15-5:15-7:15-915-11:15 SUN. 1:15-3:15-5:15-7:154:11 Mon. THUIS. 7:154:15 "" MICHAEL Pf DOUGLAS SUN. 1-3-5-74, MOR.-THUtS. 7*54 "COMA •• FRI. 7-911. SAT. 1-3-5-7-911 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER FRI. 74:15-11:15, SAT. 24:30-74:15-11:15 S H O W P L A C E 5 i QUIPPl0 WITH 001 BY SURROUND It Rh iTttlS, M0R.-THURS 7-9:15 FRI. 7 911, SAT. 13-5-7411 TIME MAGAZINE "ONE OF THE BEST PICTURES OF THE YEAR: from Warn* Bros A Wttwt Communications Company mrumc »«•••«< ~ aKANIAK h'rtliin'• PrmlsbyMGM SUN. 1-3-5-74, H0R.-THURS. 74 FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files> of February 24, 1938) A representative crowd from various towns in this district met at Johnsburg on Monday evening of this week to hear the report of an investigating committee regarding the ad­ visability of securing fire- fighting apparatus for John­ sburg and vicinity. The com­ mittee consists of the following names: A.H. Severinghaus, chairman; Joe B. Hettermann, Jos, (Butch) Freund, Tony Smith, Jos. Iwanis, and Peter Meersman. The committee report stated that after their appointment, they met with Mayor Overton of McHenry, Fire Chief Wm. Bickler and the entire City Council to inspect equipment and discuss cost of securing same. After being out for more than eight hours the jury in the $10,000 damage suit of Mrs. Minnie Hapke, administratrix of the estate of her husband, George Hapke, against Ward T. Huston, returned a verdict of $5,000 in favor of the plaintiff. Delphin and Irvin Freund, r Stanley Schaffer and Raymond Hughes arrived home Monday night after a three weeks' trip to Miami, Fla. Over 4,000 miles were covered by the young men who made the sightseeing trip with the Freund trailer in which they slept and cooked their meals. The state has made a traffic investigation of the intersection of Routes 12 and 14 at the dangerous point south of McHenry and east of Crystal Lake according to a com­ munication made public by the Woodstock Lions club. The state contemplates a number of improvements for the junction among them being the relocation of U.S. Route 12 which will be directed into Chicago over a different route. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of February 26, 1953) Many items of important business came before the thirty members of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce who met in regular monthly session on Monday evening of this week at the Legion home. Store hours occupied a major part of the meeting following an an­ nouncement that the McHenry State bank would follow others in this area in the future and be closed all day Wednesday. When A-2C Walter Mueller returns from a long period of service in Europe a year from now, he will be accompanied by his English bride of a few months. Announcement was made recently of his engagement to Brenda Richardson of Warrington, whom he will marry next September. Walter has been stationed in England for the past year and one half and during that time has enjoyed a reunion with his brother, Harry, who is stationed in Europe. The next meeting of the Johnsburg Community club will be held Monday, March 2, in the new building which is nearing completion. At the last meeting the club members announced that the annual summer carnival will be held June 26, 27 and 28. Plans were also made for the grand opening of the new building and meeting place, although no date has been set. According to County Clerk Raymond D. Woods, McHenry county taxes will be extended on the largest assessed valuation in history. The total valuation of all assessed property is $197,051,838 which is $13,906,164 higher than last year when it was $183,145,674. Increase in multiple and in PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1978 some assessed valuations are given as the two main reasons for the larger total. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 1, 1968) In a contest hosted by the Militaires of Fremont, Ohio, the McHenry Viscount color guard won top honors last weekend in that city with a score of 83.0. A weary but happy group of young ladies returned home in the early hours of Monday morning from a successful trip which took them to both Fremont and Geveland. With them they brought five trophies. The filing deadline for school board posts in McHenry opened Feb. 28 and will close March 23. The terms of Dr. J.E. Sayler and Dr. Leslie Krieger expire on the high school board. Dr. Sayler has indicated he will not seek reelection but Dr. Krieger stated he would again be a candidate. The petiiton of Elizabeth Nolan has been filed and another is being circulated for Edward Guettler. In honor of "Know Your Town" week, Mrs. Frank Sek. vice-president of the League of Women Voters of Woodstock- McHenry, has presented Mayor Donald Doherty with the League's publication A Voter's Guide. The mayor has proclaimed "Know Your Town" week, to be observed from Marcy 4 to 11 in con­ junction with Gov. Otto Ker- ner's announcement of a state­ wide "Know Your Town" week for all' Illinois communities. The board of governors of the I n t e r n a t i o n a l P l a t f o r m association has announced the election of Mrs Dorothy Ullrich, McHenry. to its membership Mrs. Ullrich, principal of Edgebrook school, also was recently listed in "Who's Who of American Women"-fifth edition for 1968 69. Pay the Price Lots of g ir l s can be had for a song The trouble i s . i t ' s usual ly the wedding march SP 1-2-3-4-5 BARGAIN MAT. $1.25 TILL 2:30 Adults $3.00-Young Adults 12-16 $2.00-Child $1.25 THE SfSfbOMl U.S. 14 8> 173 HARVARD, ILL. 815-943-4451 24 Hr. Information Ml PANTS PLACE The place with the Iwst nam# brands in fashion jeans, casual pants, shirts and tops, is having a SAL! on shirts for CUTS and «AL$. SAVE 20-25% or more. Selected goods are even being offered at 2 for 1. LOCATED AT 2913 W. Route 120 (Just east of the bridge) CALL 385-6788 FOR MORE INFORMATION MENTION THIS AD AND SAVE M .00 THRU FEB. 28 ONLY jk / SHARON HOUR SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 25 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (12 noon to 4 p.m FREE PADDING W JUTE BACK CARPET 3 (Including close-out rolls and remnants) For 12 hours this weekend one of the largest selections of jute back carpeting in all of Nor­ thern Illinois will be very specially sale priced with prices starting as low as »6 ,s SQ.YD. And that's not all. Along with choosing from hun­ dreds of fabulous decorator colors and patterns you'll receive free carpet padding for every sq.yd. of carpet you purchase during this special 12 hour carpet sale. Prices good only Saturday and Sunday. Stock only. Don't wait! - Some qualities are limited number. in $ 6 9 5 prices starting as low as sq.yd. IIncluding t ree padding! *Free padding offer only valid with retail purchases All retail prices good tor Saturday and Sunday on ly Free Padding offer is not retroactive on any estimates or sales invoices TIDY CARPETS & RUGS 200 WASHINGTON ST./W00DST0CK, ILLINOIS/815-338-1000 STORE HOURS: MON.. THURS , FRI 8 9. TUES . WED , SAT 8 5. SUN. 12 5