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Thursday, July If? M7 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Lakeland Park i'; ' By Jett* Gleeson aai Dorothy Utttch WAboi General Meeting; Held 3ut sixty interested -citizens , of Lakeland Park attended the general meeting held on Sunday, June 30 at the Legion clubhouse. The meeting was opened and .conducted by the vice-president, Ray Grote as the president, Joe Cinn was unable - to be there until later in the evening. The minutes - --of the previous meeting were • read by Joan Krater.- MlA very interesting and enlightwlng history of the - early days pf the L.P.P.O.A. was read by Len Bottari. The data for this document was compiled by the Siew'y designated historian, Bill Radisch. We have, it cn good authority t.'a.t he was »bly assisted by his wife, Lyda. They did a superb job of digging out the tacts and putting them into book ' form. a m l A letter received by the board concerning the nearby black top pit with its unsightly smoke and soot was read to those present. All were glad to hear that as of July 16 the company plans to cease operation in that particular location. Hoy Meineko, chairman of the fceat h committee talked obout the accomplishments and the plans that are being discussed for furth- (£* beach improvement. He also announced the forthcoming carnival and ask-1 for more volunteer workers. J. an Krater gave a resume the problems that were .encountered before a settlement was reached with representatives of the scavenger service Helen Strandquist gave the financial report. Glen Uhles proved to be a very flfdrpt speaker as he gave an inspiring talk on way he. felt the pr oposed community oouse was so vitrJ. Following h?s speech an open forum gave a large number of participants a chance to exi pi ess their opinions a, id ideas both pro a.wl con on the project. When the meeting ^adjourned I I'jr sure all who came felt that it was well worth the, effort. Dr. Raymond Keesecker of T-akeland Park gave the park dedication talk and Dr. John Gray dedicated the colors at the Fourth of July ceremonies at the Lakeland Park park- sitp. The Rev. Burton Schroeder of the Nativity Luthern church of Wonder Lake gave the invocation and the Rev. William Collins of St. Patrick's church in McHenry gave the closing prayer. « A color guard and drum and ff#ugle corps provided by the American JLegion! marched " and played from the model homes to the park site. Dr. Len Bottari, a member of the board of directors of the LPPOA, acted as master of ceremonies and introduced those who spoke. Dr. Keesecker, editor of the American Osteopathic Association ancHsummer resident of Lakeland Park, spoke On the men of all wars. He stated he has been a city dweller for 45 years and looks forward to his summers in our community. He hoped the grounds would be dedicated to the next generation, to today's youngsters, 'teen-agers and oldsters. The place for children- is in the country, he stated. Dr. Gray, commander of Legion Post 491, . presented q beautiful nylon flag to Dr. Bottari for the Lakeland Park community park site. He dedicated the colors, saying in the iiame of the American Legion Post that these colors are dedicated to the users of the community of Lakeland Park, hoping that we care for them properly. The flag was raised by Sgt. Suchki to the call of the colors, then the drum and bugle corps played America with the audience singing. The ceremony was very well attended by the residents of our community. William Herzog has accepted the responsibility of posting and retrieving the flag. Miss Virginia Cooling took pictures throughout the ceremony. It's hoped that it will not be long before they can be displayed in the coVnmunity house. The LPPOA board of directors and the park committee express their thanks to all who participated and made this park site and flag dedication the success it was. Chicago. Mrs. A1 Kujak, Ray Grote/ and Earl Porter took time out fxpnrrtheir busy day and drove the group in cars. They all brought picnic lunches. The reports I got are that all had a v^ing-ding of<a time and the only complaint was that the money ran out too soon. Those who attended the outing were Sandy Bucaro, 'Susan Dahlquist, Pat Faunt, Beverly Grote, Jim and Tom Kujak,' Eddie Manginen, Kenny O'Gara, Adrienne Ozog, Chuck Peterman and Frank Sweeney. Hey, Kids Start saving those pennies! Lakeland Park is having its first carnival. You won't have too long to wait either because all the fun is due to start on Wednesday, July 17 and continue on until Saturday night, July 20. I'm sure you'll all be able to see where it is once the ferris wheel is up, but in case you're interested in knowing before hand I hear that it will be located near highway 120 and Meadowlane. J There will be six rides tip insure a good time for all the youngsters -- six to sixty. If you want to get the most for your money check into the advance sale of the books of tickets to be used on the rides. You can save quite a bit and for those of us who have children this should help. I just happen to have some books so if you're interested you can give me a call. The proceeds from this affair are to go for improvements at both beaches so we'll all benefit. ftiVite" j-ouru •IHendsr' neighbors, and relatives to join you. See you on the merry-go-round. Riverview Outing The Junior 'Teen club- left Lakeland Park bright and early On Tuesday, July 2 for the long awaite^ trip to Riverview Park in % £> for better homes for lowest prices SEE US A Fifteen Day Leave Now that's SOME birthday present! Wayne Strandquist came hqme on Saturday, July 6 on a fifteen " day leave from Norfolk, Virginia. His leave came in time to permit him to celebrate his birthday on July 8 with his family the Larry; Strandquists. Wayne has been assigned duty on the U.S.S. Murray, a destroyer experimental ship. On hand Saturday to help welcome liim horne were Mr. and Mrs. H. Rose of ElmWood Park find the Larry Strandquist Jr. family of Wheaton. Stevie Stanek Is announcing the arrival of his brand new baby brother, Joseph Patrick. "Pat", the newcomer, signed in at Memorial hospital in Woodstock on Wednesday, July 3 and weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. On hand to greet Pat were his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stanek. Congratulations to all. power mower; and Henry Koehls with a driveway as a birthday gift from his uncle. Congratulations To Ed and Grace Mandziitra who celebrated their - eighteenth wedding anniversary on June To Chuck Kluk who h|d an "over- 21" birthday ^ft^Suly 1. To Jerry Porters who had a large audience to watch him blow out two candles on his birthday cake. Those who came to the big blow-out were Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Porters and sOn, Mrs. Lois Schlapinski and children, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Salomone and' daugh ters, Robert Porters, and Mr. and Mi's. A. Kujak".' ' Close Call Stan Lezak and Cliff Last were returning home from work in Chicago early Friday morning when a station wagon failed to see a truck in time and swerved into Cliff's car. Considerable damage was 'done, but fortunately none of the occupants of the? cars were injured. The accident occurred on- Gilmore Road. Isn't It Nice To receive gifts. Several residents of Lakeview Ave. have been showered - with very handy presents recently. Among the fortunate are the Hammonds who received a television aerial from their son; the Herzogs^ with a Just Can't Wait Do you remember how important birthdays used to seem? Well, little Mike Krug of Knoll Avenue has been marking the calendar each day,; for the past several weeks -- hoping that by doing so his birthday will appear quicker! He even wanted to know if he could mark off the days ahead of time. He'll change when he gets older tho' I'm sure. Don't give up Mike, the end of July will roll around before you know it. Backyard Pot Luck Jean Neault and Phyftss Kroehler invited the John Reinhardts and the Andy Hauptmanns to an outdoor pot luck supper after the dedication on the Fourth. All enjoyed the tasty barbequed chicken potato salad and relishes. Isn't it nice that so many neighbor? get together for a real good time! Fourth of July Outing "The "C.C" had a big tltne on the Fourth of July. Barbequed ribs and all the fixings for lunch. Then everyone attended the dedication of the park site and flag, pole. After returning to the Gagnon home watermelon was served -- after which the cards appeared. Who won? Well, the ladies took all games. After a delicious supper of broiled hamburgers and red hots there was the traditional fireworks. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. James McEnery, Bob and Mickey; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Links, Lind-Jo and Kirk; Mr. and Mrs. William Radisch and the host and hostess Jean and ROBERT HAY CONSTRUCTION Co. F.H.A. & V.A. FINANCING • Masonery • Concrete • Carpentry 305 E. Elm St. McHenry PHONE: 1907 Bus. 1377 Home " -'i J * ^ - & WWWHP \T77i ARE FRANKLY PROUD of the service our skilled Registered Pharmacists render in helping preserve the health of this community; So we invite you to benefit from their competence 'and care. Bring us your Doctor's next prescription. You can rely on us to compound it promptly --and precisely as directed. BOLGER'S Drag Store PHONfe *6 103 S. Green St. McHenry, U NO TANK TO BUY BUDGET "KEEP-FILL" SERVICE BULK RAT LOWE! for domestic, industrial and commercial us* DRI-GAS KEEPS YOUR TANK FILLED you only pay a MONTHLY PAYMENT Our bright green cylinders ore, off course, available for regular use. Joe • Gagnon and niece, Gayle. Plans were made for the Labor Day party for the CC. Glad to Hear That Bid Mandziara has returned home from the Oak Park hospital where he underwent surgery last Monday. Ed is coming along very nicely but he will have to be home from work for .awhile. Coming and Going Irene and- Henry Koehl have been entertaining an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mielke of Chicago for the past week. We expect to have them for future residents as they have purchased a site in unit three for: their new home. Marge and Arlo Schmidt have as their house guest, Arlo's father, Eric Kraft of Beaver Dam, Wis. The twins and Kathy have enjoyed several extra outings,due to his visit. Bob Lezak of Chicago is enjoying his school vacation with his aunt and uncle, Stan and Ivy Lezak. Swimming is one of their favorite pastimes. Bill's niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Kilbert of ChiCago visited with the Herzogs on the Fourth. Art O'Gara is on a two week vacation and very busy with guests and planned trips/ Among their holiday guests were George Cunningham, Mat and Jean Vasa, and Mickey and Hal Yunder of Chicago. Last Saturday night Mrs. Ann Guinta, Mr. and Mrs. John Guinta, Mr. and Mrs. D. Ramano, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Neel of Chicago were callers .at "the Vince Alesi home. Mr. Ramano plans on staying with the Alesi .-family for a visit. Company is still coming and going at the Bill Haynes' home. Helen's mother Mrs. Julia Fiorelli of Downers Grove and Mr. .and Mrs. Ronald Wickline and Mary Rose were guests last weekend. Mrs. Carla Darre and son Henry of Oak Park were holiday visitoi-s. Saturday evening guests of Lyda and Bill Radisch were Wilma and Roy Zody of Mc- Cullom Lake. The Zodys and Radischs lived on the same block in Chicago. Guests at the Joseph Links home on Wednesday evening, July 3 included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gagnon; Mr. and Mrs. James McEnery, Bob and Mickey of Lakeland Park; and Father James McEnery of Jamesville, Wis. Jean and Joe Gaghons' visitor this past week has been Jean's niece Gayle from Westmont. Helen and LaVry Strandquist attended thfesilver anniversary of Mr. aiid^Mft, H. Bolin of Elmhurst on Sunday, July 7. Mr. and Mi's. H. Noland and family of Lyons and M. Mahoney and son were Sunday guests of the LaPar family. Mrs. Mae Porters and son Eddie and Patty Schlapinski are spending several days with the Earl Porters. Lucky Judy Meineke took a jaunt to California. She left last Monday to visit relatives. Z E P H Y R ALL-SEASON VENTILATED ALUMINUM AWNINGS ROLL UP AWNINGS DOOR HOODS COLOR AND STYLE FOR EVERY HOME Ccufle-PicUe/i /llumUtum Combination Windows & Doors LIBERAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE ON YOUR OLD DOORS & WINDOWS ARTHUR SOGER S07 1. Waukegan Rd. Phone 1180 McHenry, Illinois It has been raining Company at the Andy Hauptmans' - home on Hilltop Ave. Ruth was so delighted to see her brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jordan, Andy, Tommy, Peter, Diane and Sharon of Woodbine, Ga. This is' the first time in three years that they have seen one? another. Andy and Ruth are on vacation this week and the Jord&ns will be staying with them. Other Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fruchtl,' Mr. and Mrs. Sam Black of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Burns of Bridgman, Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hpuptmann, Jr. and Patty. - Visitors at the Ed Mandziara home were Grace's mother, Mrs. Viola Bull, Mr. and Mrs. John Bull and Gayle and Mrs. Bertha Glenfry of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Wayne Laurence spent last week visiting in St. Paul, Minn. Wayne accompanied his grand- Flftom mother, Mrs. Zeman and he was quite thrilled with the ride on the dome top train. Yours truly and family just re» turned from a long weekend trip to visit the William Reedy family at Miner Lake near Waupaca, Wis. Swimming, boating, fishing and bridge sessions kept us busy but the atmosphere was so relaxing we didn't seem to tire out. Highlights of the trip were the launch trip thru the Chain of Lakes, the delicious fish fry we attended on Friday night, .and a. trip to .Appleton, Wis. to spend the day with old"rschool friends Jim and Mary Egan. By now everyone must know*~ that Tom and Jetta Gleeson left for Joliet. I'll be doing solo on the column from now on and I'd appreciate it if you'd call in your news. Everyone likes to see our new names so please won't some of you newcomers come forth. 1 Wm "a ' i WATER PUMPS AND WELLS ARE OUR ONLY BUSINESS Fred H. Mailhesius, Prop. Phone 713 And mm mm We Repair and Service AIJ« UAKCs of FUMP6L McHenry County Well & Pump Co. 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