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.uE 8 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1975 FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of ^apt. 3, 1925) B.J. Adams purchased one of the finest cabs on the market today and is now ready to give the city of McHenry splendid cab service. Mr. Adams has for the last five years conducted a bus and taxi service in this city which he will continue to keep in operation in addition to the new Checker cab service. The McHenry fire depart­ ment was called out twice this week. The first fire was at the Hanley farm and the second at Lake Defiance where they saved surrounding buildings from possible damage. Miss Clare Elizabeth Degen of McHenry became the bride of Mr,. John Kueny of Kenosha, Wis., on Sept. 1, at St. Mary's church, McHenry. They will make their home in Kenosha. Through a real estate deal consummated Saturday last week by Carl W. Stenger, banker and realtor, West McHenry, will have an additional business concern added to its district. The lot belonging to Richard Walsh, located just west of the postoffice, was sold to James Morrow and sons of Waukegan, district agent for the Dodge Motor Co. The ground runs through from Main street to Waukegan road and the new owners will erect a modern building with Dodge salesrooms on Main street, a garage and probably an oil station on the other street. Rev. Father Freund, who has acted as assistant in St. Mary's parish for some time, will take Father McEvoy's place during his absence. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 5, 1935) On Saturday evening, Aug, 24, Miss Eleanor Dillon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Dillon, was united in marriage to Mr. Ford Mc­ Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McDonald of Woodstock. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents with Rev. L.H. Brattain, pastor of the McHenry M.E. church, offciating. The residence of F.H. Miller at Pistakee Bay was damaged by fire Thursday evening causing the Joss of several hundred dollars. The fire started around the fireplace. The McHenry fire department responded to the call and succeeded in extinguishing the flames. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Unti have moved from the R.V. Powers house to the house recently vacated by Supt. and Mrs. C. H. Duker. F.S. Orr, popular coach and GENERAL REVENUE SHARING ACTUAL USE REPORT '© GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROVIDES FEDERAL FUNDS DIRECTLY TO LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS YOUR GOVERNMENT MUST PUBLISH THIS REPORT ADVISING YOU HOW THESE FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED OR OBLIGATED DURING THE YEAR FROM JULY 1. 1974. THRU JUNE 30. 1975 THIS IS TO INFORM YOU OF YOUR GOVERNMENT S PRIORITIES AND TO ENCOURAGE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN DECISIONS ON HOW FUTURE FUNDS SHOULD BE SPENT NOTE ANY COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE USE OF THESE FUNDS MAY BE SENT TO THE OFFICE OF REVENUE SHARING. WASHINGTON. D C 20226 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES (A) CATEGORIES 1 PUBLIC SAFETY 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 3 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 5 RECREATION 6 L IBRARIES 7 SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AGED OR POOR 8 F INANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 9 MULTIPURPOSE AND GENERAL GOVT 10 EDUCATION 11 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 12 HOUSlNG8.COM MUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13 ECONOMIC < DEVELOPMENT ^ 14 OTHER (Spec i fy ) Traffic Relief (B) CAPITAL 6,813 $ 32,312 $•• 30,681 34,632 117,192 15 TOTALS $ 221,630 (C) OPERATING / MAINTENANCE $ NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET (E) CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the Chief Executive Officer and. with respect to the entit lement funds reported hereon. I certify that they have not, been used in violation of either the priority expenditure requirement (Section 1Q2T) or the matching funds »fohibit ion (Section t the Act ur iv !? Stanek, Mayor Name and Tit Date 8/?fl/75 THE GOVERNMENT OF 1CHENRY CI T has received General Revenue Sharing payments totaling *3.0 5. 0 12 during the period from July 1. 1974 thru June 30 1 975 V ACCOUNT NO 14 II i- H! i R Y C 11 T Ci TV Cl_£RK MCHENRY I U_ I NO .1 S £.» u u o u jm (D) TRUST FUND REPORT (refer to instruction D) 1 Balance as of June 30 1 974 $_ 2 Revenue Sharing Funds Received from July 1. 1974 thru June 30. 1 975 $. 3 Interest Received or Credited (July 1. 1974 thru June 30. 1975) S. 4 Funds Released from Obligations $. 5 Sum of l ines 1 2. 3. 4 $. 6 Funds Returned toORS $. 7 Total Funds Available $. 8 Total Amount Expended (Sum of l ine 15. column B and column C) $. 9 Balance as of June 30, 1975 $. 207,698 10 5, 6 , 5 2 7 319.460 319,460 221,630 97.830 (Published September 3, 1975) (F) THE NEWS MEDIA HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS REPORT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCU­ LATION I HAVE A COPY OF THIS REPORT AND RECORDS DOCUMENTING THE CONTENTS THEY AREOPEN TOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY AT. Hall - McHenry, Illinois McHenrv Citv biology teacher, sent in his resignation at the high school, having decided to teach and also continue his education in the university of Iowa. His position will be filled by Gerald H. Reed. Louis Schroeder, well known resident of Ringwood, had a narrow escape from death when the Pontiac car he was driving was struck by the fast C. & N.W. train going south. Miss Ruth Nye left Tuesday for St. Therese's hospital, Waukegan, where she has entered the school of nursing for a three year course. She has been employed at Erickson's store during the summer months. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 14, 1950) Clifford Kiehl was reelected president of the McHenry Choral club Monday evening in the beautiful new home of the A.P. Freunds. Mrs. Leone Tonyan was hostess to the group. Wed for fifty years and for almost that long residents of McHenry are Dr. and Mrs, Rollo G. Chamberlin who on Sept. 8 observed the occasion of their golden wedding an­ niversary. Mrs. Catherine Weber has purchased the Elizabeth Pick millinery business on Green street. In addition to hats she will feature a complete line of lingerie and woman's ac­ cessories. Duane Bacon has landed in Japan and is in readiness to leave for Korea. He joined the Marine Corps last March. Sister M. Junilla of Milwaukee, Wis., spent ten days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Stilling. Sister M. Junilla (Loretta Stilling) will observe the silver jubilee year of her entrance to the convent in 1951. A total of more than 39,000 voters are registered in McHenry county, according to figures released by County Clerk Raymond D. Woods. The Robert Slimmer family has moved from Chicago to the Donald Hunter place on Center street. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 9, 1965) Herman Brown of Edgebrook Heights sustained burns on the face and arms Sunday evening when gasoline exploded. Pastor Takes Ride On County's Back Roads (by Father William O. Hanner, rector emeritus of, Holy Comforter church, Episcopal, Kenilworth) Our McHenry county is over half the size of Rhode Island, our smallest state. Two McHenry counties would more than make Rhode Island. Six hundred and ten square miles with big and busy towns like Crystal Lake, Woodstock, McHenry. There are smaller places attractive Marengo, little Union with its Railroad museum and the County H i s t o r i c a l s o c i e t y ' s headquarters. I like unchanged Ringwood and Richmond with its an­ tique shops, old homes and good eating places. Little Alden is just a breath as you pass by, but there this Springjn the Methodist church I found material for an article. Way Officers of the McHenry high school P.T.A. met early in September with Carl Buckner, superintendent of schools, to discuss plans for the coming year. Of major interest and importance will be the proposed bond issue for con­ struction of a new high school. Mrs. Morris (Anna E.) Crouch, who with her husband operated the McHenry Floral Co. for many years, died in McHenry hospital Sept. 6. On Saturday, Sept. 11, Frank J. and Katherine Koch of McHenry will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Koch is a retired employee of the American Can Co. Alfred A. Bossier of McHenry is retiring from Teletype Corporation in Skokie with over thirty-three years of company service. A distinguished dealer's award for outstanding mer­ chandising integrity, customer relations and service has been awarded to Dreamer Pickup Camper Dealer Lawrence Freund of Freunds Camper Sales, by Travel Industries, Inc. Miss Judy Conway, 18 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conway, will be ap­ pearing in a new weekly television program starting Sept. 14. Judy will be one of the Sue Charles dancers on the "All Time Hits", over Channel 9. s p u r g e o n s needlewoik SALE! Stitchery Kits, Special Purchase for This Sale! 188 each Creative stitchery at its best! Kits come complete with all you need for pillows, pictures, seat covers, etc. Outstanding selection of motifs to please your particular taste. Budget boosting price! All other kits 20% off Now in progress for a limited time only! 385-4520 BTAUTY SALON TUES. 9-5 WED. 9-5 ($enior Citizens Day) THURS. - FRI. 9-9 SAT. 9-6 STORE HOURS: MON.--FRI.: 9-9 SAT. 9-6 SUN. 10-5 Sale! Afghan Kits! Last Year's Prices! Reg. $10.59 Ripple or Shell pat­ terns to knit or crochet. 11 color 4 * *17 choice. 45x60" size. 8.94 each ^ for Reg. $7.59 Spanish Lace pattern; assorted color acrylic yarns to 4% crochet, 44x64". 6.33 each JL for Reg. $8.59 Cartwheel -- contem­ porary design to crochet in acryl- 4% ics. 46x63" size. 6.87 each Mm for Reg. $4.69 Ripple or Shell stitch afghan for baby. Orion® acrylic 4% to crochet. 28x36". 3.77 each Mm for "i:- A *12 H3 & * *W\ % < Stamped Pillowcases for Embroidery--18 New Patterns! 666 pre. or 2.33 pr. Stock up while they last! First quality permanent press cases of 50% cotton, 50% polyester. Charming assortment; hem-stitched for crocheted edging. $2.99 values 3 Sale! Reg. $1 Textile Paints 2 for 1.29 or 700 each 189 1656 9 [ MAtV All Other Needle Work Reduced! 20% off Craft i tems, assorted stamped goods, more! Everything's on sale during this semi­ annual event! Stock up now! 4400 W. RTE. 120 Use Our Layaway! * Plan your projects for the year --then use our layaway to get these great savings! Canvases, tubing, thread, yarn, kits, needlework --ev­ erything in the department on sale now! Yarn Sale! No Increase Over Last Year! Reg. 880 DuPont® Orion® acrylic yarn, ^ ^24 4 oz. skein in assorted colors. Hurry in! ^ 'or ^ Reg. 550 Aunt Lydia's rug yarn, 410 or 3 for |.9 Reg. $1.31 Orion® Sayelle--100% Or­ ion® acrylics, fashion colors! 4 oz. skeins. Reg. $1.31 Dazzle-Aire--brushed 50% Creslan, 50% nylon in lovely ombre shades! 3 oz. skeins. Reg. $1.31 Wintuk® Orion® acrylic splatter, smart multi-colors. 3 oz. w YOUR CHOICE three skeins for 321 or 1.12 each MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER 385-4100 over in the northwest part of the county lies Harvard. Here is a town that sent its band abroad, that entertains us with its Milk pageant. There is something else -- particularly in the northern part of the area that draws us. There we like to drive up and down, back and forth, hither and yon along the country roads. About a week ago we took to these back roads. We kept off numbered highways and drove for fifty minutes along back roads. Up hill and down they wandered across little streams and bridges. We kept at about 35 miles an hour -- you can see more -- the better to follow woodlands that hold hands with the creeks and brooks. Anon, the woods get heavier and denser -- it is from them that a deer might just bound4 out at dusk to quaff where a rill has become a pool before it hurries on to the Fox. Corn -- oh, the glorious green of these summer regiments marching across our land, where, in this hot moist sum­ mer of 1975 the stalks of the Prairie States' huge crop stand up to ten (and I'll bet more feet tall), I try not to exaggerate). The pastures that intersperse everywhere have herds of cows. The poetry about them "winding o'er the lea," is all too true. They flow off to huge and prosperous looking barns where modern milking machines will ease the weight and pressure of full udders. There the milk is cooled and prepared for the mammmoth trucks that carry it off to dairies, to bottling or handling plants for children, the sick, the ice cream factories -- the soups and sauces and the baking and the cooking of tomorrow. We drove, as I said, nearly fifty minutes and we found ourselves in Walworth, Wis. This part of Wisconsin isn't much different, after all, the two states concerned have only an invisible line betwixt them. Nearby we found an* advertised restaurant. This was where pleasure ceased. I don't know why we didn't get up and leave, but it was dinner time and we were hungry and so we stayed. The soup was tepid and watery, the silver had been polished last about 1950, the drinks were expensive and weak, the oven browned potatoes were ex­ cellent, the meat was dry and the waitress illy dressed and unattentive. Pie was so ex­ pensive I estimated they took in over eight dollars on one pie. We escaped' as quickly as we could. Rose bought a dozen fine glads along ihe road. They are just being thrown out now. Back to JMcHenry county. Now I ask you, where can you live in a more beautiful place? There are fine shops and stores close by. Woodstock is restoring its square into a pleasing busy mecca. And our surrounding cities; about 65 miles southwest lies Chicago and Mayor Daley, about the same distance away to the northwest is Milwaukee and that Farmer's Market I told you about, one of the world's great zoos and magnificent Whitnall Park which I have described twice. Is this all? No indeed! Fifty miles or so west you run into Rockford, Illinois' second city. Fine library, a college, the home of our Representative in Congress. Right here in McHenry county is what may be the second highest point in the state of Illinois. Up on the land of Long Pond farm the elevation is over 1,000 feet. It is only 1,235 out in Jo Daviess county. Out beyond is the Big Foot prairie. Your home county is beautiful-it is close to many attractions-it has some of the most magnificent farms in our nation-there is a rural and bucolic note that many miss and it isn't all that far away- ten or fifteen minutes up and down those back roads and you are where God grows food and cattle and birds fly. Get out and see things before this summer recedes into eternity. r Eastwood Manor Mary Ann Bellak 385-5705 Bob Farrington Wins Second Place In Marathon Race Bob Farrington of Fairview Lane, in Eastwood Manor, placed second in the Marathon Race in his division. He ran the 7xk miles in a fantastic time of 45:53 minutes. Congrat­ ulations !! BICYCLES STOLEN Three different families in our subdivision recently had their bicycles stolen. Please be careful that yours are in a safe place in the day as well as the night. VOLLEYBALL AT HILLTOP Women's volleyball at Hilltop school will'begin this coming Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. and last until 9:30 p.m. as it did last year. All women are in­ vited from the different sub­ divisions in the McHenry area to attend. You don't have to be there every week or come at the beginning and stay till the end, whatever is best for you, will be just fine. Pat Marack, Debbie Hoffmann, Ginny Howard, and Terri Melone, will be up there again this year from Eastwood Manor. Cheryl Lockwood will be running volleyball this year so if you have any questions you may call either Cheryl or myself and we will be happy to answer them for you. (the fee that is charged is extremely small) MOTORCYCLES Boys driving motorcycles and mini bikes up near the path to Hilltop please be careful of all the children who walk back and forth there each day. BABYSITTING CLUB Please remember if you are interested in starting a babysitting club to call Mrs. Sandy Reid at 385-7667 and she will be happy to fill you in on all the details. Governor Gives Nod To Ethics Bill State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr.'s bill to force non-elected members of county boards of review to comply with the Illinois income disclosure act has been signed by the Governor. "It's really strange. When the legislature passed the ethics bill in 1975, they got everybody but appointed members serving on boards of review," the Crystal Lake Republican said. "I'm sure it was just an oversight, because knowing the location of real estate owned by the people who made decisions on real estate assessment appeals could be an important factor in stopping conflicts of interests before they start." Skinner also was the sponsor of last session's bill relating to boards of review. That 1973 law implemented the new state constitution by stripping all appointment power of review board members from the judicial branch. Previously, the chairman of the county board or another county board member of his FOX RIVER STONE CO. FLAG STONE - VENEER STONE _ LOCAL_FIELD STONE & BOULDERS • IMPORTED BOULDERS In A Variety Of Colors • COLORED LANDSCAPE STONE • CRUSHED LIMESTONE • SAND GRAVEL Rt. 3i & McLeaft Blvd. - 5 Mi. So. of Elgin i 742-6060 742-6064 SOUTH ELGIN, choice served ^as chairman of the board of review and the chief judge of the 'circuit court appointed two others, one a Republican and the other a Democrat. Now, each county board makes all three appointments and none of them have to be members of the county board. In counties with more than 100,000 people, applicants for board of review membership must pass a state administered test of their qualifications prior to being eligible for ap­ pointment "Another part of last year's board of review reform law allows the appointment of additional assessment appeal boards within each county, if there are more assessment appeals than can be handled by three people without delaying the next year's bills." Skinner doesn't know of any county that has made use of this new authority yet. "Certainly, too many assessment appeals can no longer Jbe a legitimate excuse for late tax bills," Skinner stressed. "All a county board has to do if a large number of appeals result from the quadrennial reassessment is appoint enough extra board of review members to hear them. "1 euess rnimtv officials will have to think of a new reason if real estate tax bills are going to be late next year," he added. ORNAMENTAL IRON Railings-Columns Custom Fabricating Welding & Structural STFEL SAl PS ADAMS BROS. (Next to Gem Cleaners) 3006 W. Rte. 120 Phone: McHenry 385-0783 %