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(Continued from page 8) corporation was organized were "to organize, maintain and develop an emergency rescue squad volunteer service for the benefit of the John- sburg, Pistakee, McHenry areas including, but not limited to, the purchase and main­ tenance of emergency equip­ ment in units, the training of volunteer workers and such other acts as are necessary to create and operate a rescue service to act in emergencies involving accidents op water or on land." Since that time, the squad has acted in approximately 225 emergencies each year. These emergencies consist of high­ way accidents, water ac­ cidents-, home accidents, emergency maternity cases, heart attacks, etc. Each member of the squad is required to complete the standard and advanced Red Cross First Aid courses plus EMT I and II (Emergency Medical Technician) training. Each member is also trained in the operation of the squad's specialized equipment. The AUGUST *, 1*7$ - PLAIN DEALER CENTENNIAL EDITION-PAGE * men receive no compensation or remuneration for any ser­ vice performed for the squad. The operating expenses and additional equipment required are paid for from the proceeds of the annual dance and from generous contributions from the people. Through the years there had been an increasing need for an adequate building to house the truck and equipment. In February, 1956, the squad purchased a building site in a centralized geographical location with the thought of a future building. In the fall of 1959, an organized campaign for a building fund was started. This campaign was generously supported by the residents of the community and ground was broken for the project im­ mediately. The members of the squad designed the building and acted as the general contractor. The many con­ tractors and builders in the area donated materials and equipment. Men in the building trades and members of the squad donated their time and knowledge to insure "the completion of this worthwhile project. Residents of the area now look with pride upon the completed building which was truly a community effort. The Johnsburg Rescue squad was the first of its kind in McHenry county and one of the few in the state of Illinois in 1960vwhich had a building and equipment facilities to handle any emergency. Current officers of the rescue squad are Bob Meyer, president; Roger Wiggerman, vice-president; Rick Lane, treasurer; Harry Powers, secretary; Bill Swartzjoff, chief; Chuck Majercik, assistant chief and Dick Huemann, captain. Members include Harry IVfay, Alger ueffiiog, Mike DeWolfe, Wayne ^bller, Dick Seaborn, Tom Fooler, Bill Beutel, Les Klotz, John Olson, Don Bentz, Grace Bentz, Ed Hettermann, Jr., Chick Violet and Mary Het­ termann Debrecht. Same Men Serve Wonder Lake Fire, Rescue Needs If you lose interest in life, you're dying. johnsburg Original members of the Johnsburg Rescue squad in 1952-53 are sho m above. From left, first row,, they are Clem Freund, Gerald Hettermann, Fred Huemann, Kennet.i Hamsher and Lloyd Oeffling. .Standing are Richard Marshall, Albert Adams, John Stone, Bill Schmitt and Harrv Freund. In 1935, men who lived in the area of Wonder Lake started a volunteer fire department. Each man carried a pail, broom and shovel in his car. In response to the firing of a gun, _ the available men gathered at a loca 1 tavern and then went to the fire and did what they could until the McHenry Fire department arrived. On Jan. 5, 1950, articles of incorporation were filed for the Wonder Lake Volunteer fire department. On Feb. 27, 1953, a petition to create a fire protection district was - filed. On Feb. 30, 1953, a vote was held. Results were 244 for and only 1 against. About 1960, the west side of the lake composed of Highland Shores and Sunrise Ridge, applied for admission to the district. ' A community house was built on the west side of the lake and _ three pieces of equipment were supplied by the Wonder Lake Fire Protection district. With the five units on the east side of the Lake, there are now a total of forty-four volunteers, eight pieces of equipment, two pumpers, two tankers, one rescue truck, two ambulances and a stand-by ambulance. The Wonder Lake Rescue squads are one of the first in McHenry county to be handled by the same group of men who are members of a volunteer fire Chief of fhe Wonder Lake Fire department is Edward O'Brien. Fire Chief O'Brien is assisted by the following men: Company No. 1 - east side of the Lake, Joe Novak, assistant chief; Jack Rice, captain; Jake Jacobson, secretary and lieutenant; and Ralph JSwearingen, Jack McCafferty and Mike Stolle, lieutenants. Company No. 2, west side of Lake, has Steve Laing as assistant chief; Rudy Reymann, captain; Terry Hoak, assistant secretary and lieutenant; and James Hafford and Tom Borta, lieutenants. In 1974, Company No. 1 an­ swered 168 rescue calls and fifty-nine fire calls. Company No. 2 responded to seventy-four rescue calls and thirty-eight fire alarms. At the present time, a new four-bay firehouse is under construction on the west side of the lake. Estimated cost of the building is $155,000. Of the forty-four volunteers, approximately half of the men have completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training No. 1 and more are now in training. Four of the men have completed EMT No. 2 and others are continuing advanced training. Fire Departments Serve Lake fpru T H$ GOOD? Qf Fj r FRIENDLY PERSONAL SERVICE is what Knuths in Woodstock offers their customers.They are always more than happy to answer any questions whether it be about sporting goods or office supplies. Stop in and inquire about their free delivery and business discounts on all office supplies. P. O. Knuth Co. The County's Finest Selection of Sporting Goods & Office Supplies 228 Main Ph. 338-3535 Woodstock mvgq* ORPP Company I firemen serve the east side of Wonder Lake. Some of the members are shown here in front of station. The chief is Edward O'Brien and assistant chief, Joe Novak. Captain is Jack Rice and lieutenants are Jack McCafferty, Fred Bethke, Jack Jacobson, Ralph Swearingen and Michael Stolle. Firemen are Herb Halm, Edward Coughlin, James Crocco, Gerald Draffkorn, Clarence Hummel, Joseph Kasting, Brian McCafferty, Lawrence McMahon, Clyde Perry, James Puhl, George Street, Carl Walker, Lowell Walker, Ralph Diedrich, Tom O'Brien and Richard Berndt. mmm mi* \ -Hsks ' / . . * . 1 5 - Company H firemen serve the west side of Wonder Lake. Edward Larry Bruce, James Carroll, Gerard deGelder, Martin O'Brien is chief and his assistant is Steve Laing. The captain is Hollembeak, Rondo Noller, Russell Nykaza, Heinz Reymann, Lee Rudy Reymann and lieutenants are Terry Haak, James Hafford Rollins, William Sullivan, Frank Teresi, John Wenzlaff and Glen and Thomas Borta. Firemen are Dave Sellek, Doug Albrecht, Hampton. Lakes Region Rescue Serves Many In Area Lakes Region Rescue squad [started Oct. 31, 1973. It serves an area bounded by Highway 31 to the west, Fairfield road to the east, Wagner and Fisher roads to the north, and Wilmette road to the south. This takes in such communities as Wauconda, Island Lake, Holiday Hills, Williams and Mylith Parks, the area surrounding the Fox River dam south of McHenry, Tower Lakes, Riverside, and all rural areas inside the boundries. Lakes Region is a non-profit emergency ambulance service. More than 50 percent of its members are emergency medical technicans, with four more members attending class now. Lakes Region also has three paramedics, with two members attending class. Lakes Region offers twenty- four hours service, and hopes to be able to operate a mobil in­ tensive care unit, thereby of­ fering paramedic service within the year. This, however, will only be possible through the generous donations of neighbors residing within Lakes Region area, due to the fact that Lakes Region is not tax supported, but supported by donations only. TO COAST TO com STORES , . total hardware is not one of McHenry's oldest businesses but since the day in 1970 when we moved from Riversid^* Drive to McHenry Market Place, we have given our customers the kind of friendly, satisfying service and quality hardware, houseware, appliances and beautiful gifts that keeps a business growing strong. We'll be s around for a long time COAST TO COAST STORES WILL SOMEDAY BE ONE OF McHENRY'S OLDEST BUSINESSES! Come In and See WHY! TO •\ V GEO. ZINKE & TONEY POLISE YOUR FRIENDLY COAST TO COAST OWNERS m . . total hardware 4400 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY, ILLINOIS 385-6655