9 SECTION 2-PAGE 1 -PLAINDEALER-WED., DEC. 20, 1972 nA'"e.. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 McCullom Lake Mildred Watson 385-3585 Village Soarkles With Christmas Decorations No doubt about it folks, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the village. The village sparkles with bright lights and beautiful decorations. Many homes have set up a creche, the, scene of the Christ Child in His crib, surrounded by Joseph, Mary, the wise men, and shepherds. Homes and yards are bright with lights and other decorations, symbolizing the good cheer of Christmastime. Friends and neighbors are preparing cakes, cookies, and all sorts of candies. Have a Merry Christmas everyone. VILLAGE NEWS C-S 4 Raymond Faucher is home for the holiday. Ray and wife, Darcy, plan a big first Christmas for their nine month old son, Chris. Ray is stationed aboard the USS Coronado (LPDll), home port Norfolk, Va. Coronado's second year was filled with firsts, notably in assisting with the first tests of the Mark 105 Mine Sweep Device towed by helos working from her flight deck. The Coronado combines the helicopter capability of the LPH, the landing craft and amphibious capability of the LSD, and the troop carrying capability of the LPA. During a typical day with troops aboard, cooks, bakers will prepare and serve 360 dozen eggs, 288 pounds of bacon, 246 pounds of butter, 288 gallons of milk, 96 pounds of coffee, 120 pounds of fresh fruit, 12 large sacks of potatoes with fresh and frozen vegetables totaling 495 pounds and 780 pounds of steak or chicken. In March of next year Ray will leave the Coronado for duty elsewhere, his wife and son will join him then. The snow and freezing rain have made the roads messy and slippery, certainly making things miserable for everyone. Most of us shovel around the mail-box to make it a little easier for the mailman, but then lo and behold the snow plow comes through and makes those efforts for naught. But, please try to get it cleaned for the mailman just so he can get his car to the mail-boxes, how I don't know but try. Mayda and Shirley had a day of Christmas shopping on Wednesday. They treated themselves to lunch, then did some shopping in McHenry. Had a good time too. VILLAGE CLERK Vehicle stickers and dog licenses will be available Jan. 1. When purchasing a dog license, please bring the dog's MEN'S FLEECE LINED SLIPPERS Classic style slippers with a surprize inside.. the deepest fluffiest plush pile lining. Supple leather-like uppers are practical * scuff-resistant vinyl. Rigid heels and solqs. S i z e s : 7 - 1 2 HORNSBYS Lakemoor-Lilymoor Alma Hueckstaedt 385-5689 recent rabies certificate, it's a must. The clerk's hours are as follows: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday hours are from 9 in the morning until noon. Yep, the year sure rolled around pretty fast. BEACH-GALS Dec. 23, will be the day for school age kids to go caroling. If you are interested meet at the beach-house at 4 p.m. Cocoa and Christmas cookies will be served afterward. This really sounds like fun, kids, and what a delight it will be for the residents hearing the carolers, it is something for all to enjoy. If you have bells for mittens, or just to carry, please bring them, it will add a special touch. Mothers of pre schoolers, if you would like your youngsters to join the group of carolers, come along with them please, the little ones can get so cold so quickly, and maybe a little scared too, then they will want their mommies. So it is necessary for you to come too, right? One more thing, please bring along a flashlight. It all shouldn't last beyond 6 p.m. GENERAL ELECTION Dec. 20 to 30, are the dates to file petitions for village trustees and village president. As all elections, this one is an important one. The petitions are available at the clerk's office. Don't hesitate, get your petition now. Woodstock Man Wins National Farmer Title Richard E. Walters, 29, of Woodstock, has been named Farm Bureau's Young Farmer of the Year at the convention of the American Farm Bureau federation. Walters was one of three young farmers from across the country to receive the honor in the nation-wide contest which featured entries from 453 counties in twenty-three states. He won the Illinois Young Farmer of the Year contest at the annual meeting of the I l l i n o i s A g r i c u l t u r a l association last month in Chicago. The McHenry county farmer operates a 500-acre grain and livestock farm. He has served as chairman of the McHenry Farm Bureau Young Farmers committee, has been a member of the McHenry j^arm Bureau board of directors, and has served as chairman of the board's legislative committee. Walters and his wife, Donna, have four children. Daily 9 to 9 Sundays 9 to 6 4400 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, III. Clerk Announces Filing Date For Village Election The clerk would like you to take notice of the following date for the coming election. Jan. 8 is the first day to file certificate of nomination. If anyone in tends to run for office, please pick up the necessary papers from the village clerk before that date. Election will be held for president, 4-year term, clerk, 4- year term, and three trustees, 4-year term. Other important dates pertaining to this election will appear in later issues. Please take not of the important dates coming up. CHRISTMAS PARTIES Members of the Fun Club held their party on Dec. 13. The ladies exchanged gifts and enjoyed a social evening. The following prizes were won by Helen Para first,Toni Ehredt - second, Lu Bitterman - third, and Emma Kunz - fourth. Doris Kibbe was hostess. Members of the Ladies League held their Christmas party at a local restaurant in Johnsburg, on Saturday evening, Dec. 9. They had a large attendance considering the weather that night. Husbands and guests were invited to attend. The members were very happy to see Mrs. Hyatt and her son, Dick President Hyatt presented the president of the Ladies League, Helen Para, with a corsage and he thanked the ladies for their help and cooperation with many projects in the village. Members of the Lilymoor Women's auxiliary held their Christmas party at the Country Club in Grayslake. The ladies enjoyed the sandwich bar luncheon. Among our guests were Mrs. H. Vornkahl, Mrs. C. Gohl, and Mrs. R. Lee. Mrs. Lee did the honors of pouring at our end of the table. You really should have been there. All the ladies were very happy to see Ruth Young at the party since her recent illness. The next scheduled meeting for the auxiliary will be March 5 at the home of Eunice Tobey. I shall print a reminder at a later date. BIRTHDAYS Best wishes for a very happy day are being sent to Sherry Waddell on Dec. 21, to Joseph Fischer on Dec. 23, and to Maynard Johnson also Arthur Lund on Dec. 25. NURSERY NEWS Double pleasure, double fun, those are the feelings of the Kunz family. The reason for those feelings are the twin sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kunz on Dec. 8. The boys made their appearance into the world by way of McHenry hospital. They weighed in at 6 lbs., and 7 lbs., and were named Albert and Michael. Their maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Weiser of Marshall, Mich., and their paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kunz of Lakemoor. The twins and their parents are residents of Lilymoor. To the parents and grandparents we offer congratulations. To the twins we say welcome. NOTICE If any resident in Lakemoor has any problems pertaining to the roads, please call Curt Freeman at 385-7293, and if he possibly can assist you he will. Lakemoor is in the process of purchasing a new squad car. IN CLOSING I would like to take this op portunity to wish all of you out there, and the Plaindealer staff, a very Merry Christmas. See you next week. Rep. Anderson Announces 1973 Grain Program Congressman John B. An derson (R-Ill) hailed the an nouncement by Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz of the 1973 feed grain program as "...indicative of the continuing concern of the Administration for the economic welfare of America's farmers. Secretary Butz stated that "net farm income will reach a new high of $18.8 billion this year. The way to strengthen farm income is to produce crops that are in demand in the world marketplace. The 1973 feed grain program for corn, grain Cash Grants To Disabled Cash grants totaling up to $500 will soon be made available through the Illinois Department of Revenue to residents over 65 or to those who are disabled and accrue property taxes on their homes or pay rent. The amount of the grant will vary as it is based on the amount of property tax accrued during 1972 (payable in 1973) or rent paid for 1972 and the amount of household income received during 1972. Eligibility covers two basic groups of Illinois citizens. Those 65 or over as of Dec. 31, 1972, and those physically or mentally disabled for a period lasting or expected to last not less than one year. Eligibility applies to homeowners or renters of single family dwellings, mobile homes, farm homes and units in multi-family dwellings and persons in nursing homes or institutions subject to property taxes. For purposes of the grant the household income includes taxable income, pensions, sorghum and barley is aimed at this objective." Butz continued, "The 1973 set-aside program for feed grains is designed to provide farmers with more income from market sources.", Anderson noted: "The program is structured to permit the individual to par ticipate in the way that best fits his operation, and this equitable approach will hopefully encourage more participation." To comply fully with the set- aside program and receive full payment, the participant is required to set aside 30 percent of his feed grain base, but he will have no restriction on his 1973 feed grain acreage. An alternative allows the farmer to set aside 15 percent of his feed grain base, thereby making him eligible for loans and a lower payment rate per bushel if he limits his feed grain .^acreage in 1973 to last year s level. To participate in the 1973 feed grain program, farmers must sign up at their local Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) office between Feb. 5 and March 16,1973. The ASCS office will also have the necessary information to answer specific questions about the 1973 feed grain program. «oy men wear English Leather* Every one of them!" £n#sfcretr$t*r AFTER SHAVE English feather, A COMPLETE LINE OF MEN'S GROOMING « AIDS AND GIFT SETS FROM ONE DOLLAR Available Over 65 annuities and social security benefits. The grant is determined by the amount of property taxes or 25 per cent of the rent in excess of 6 per cent of income between zero and $3,000, plus 7 per ceht of income over $3,000. The maximum grant is limited to $500, less $5 for each $100 of income. If, for example, a married couple have combined income of $4,000 and property taxes were $550 the maximum limit of the grant would be computed in the following way: . There are 40 100's in the $4,000 income. Multiply 40 x 5 equals 200. Subtract $200 from the maximum $500, and that leaves $300, which is the maximum grant for this in come level. Excess taxes over income: 6 per cent of the first $3,000 of income is $180; 7 per cent of the remaining $1,000 ($4,000 - $3,000) is $70. Add $180 and $70 and it is $250. Subtract $250 from the amount of^ property taxes ($550) and you have $300. The amount of this grant would be $300 as it does not exceed the maximum allowed. Registration forms for the grants will be printed in major newspapers throughout the state and are available from the Department of Revenue. Completed forms should be sent to the Illinois Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 3124, Springfield, 111. 62708, in order to receive claims for grant forms in 1973. Residents are urged not to telephone state offices, since only mailed requests can be processed. BUMPER STICKERS AT TUB £ND OF- YOUR ROPB ? 1\B A KNOT AND HAM6 ON! / V.A. NEWS Q. -- About two years ago, I received VA outpatient treatment for an injury sustained in service and verified by VA Can I receive treatment again from VA? A -- Yes, if you have established this service- connection with VA. Suggest you apply for treatment again. Q -- Do Social Security benefits reduce a veteran's compensation from VA? A - No. VA does not count any income against com pensation for service connected disabilities, including Social Security payments. Income is a factor for pensions for non- service connected disabilities, however. Q -- May a veteran pay off a G I l o a n b e f o r e d a t e f i n a l payment is due? A -- Yes. A VA-guaranteed loan may be partially or fully paid at any time ahead of schedule. However, part payments may not be less than one monthly payment or $100, whichever- is less. FOR CHRISTMAS. . . . SEE CAREY APPLIANCE Daily 9 to 9 Sundays 9 to 6 HORNSBYf - f a m i l y centers 4400 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, III. com ITSELF 9 9 Mode' TBF ON J370 GE PICTURE WINDOW RANGE with P-7" Total Clean " oven system! Oven cleans itself entirely, including oven shelves, inner door, window and sur face unit reflector pans GE 20.8 cu. ft. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER Giant 243-lb. freezer • Jet-Freeze Ice Compartment • 3 full-width adjustable refrigerator shelves • Automatic Ice- maker now or later (at extra cost) ^. "" ' L _ O X V " Mil" B i l l illlif T F F 2 2 R 2L5 Cu. Ft. Americana No Frost Refrigerator • Custom Dispenser supplied by dependable Automatic Icernaker Stores about 210 cubes • Fretver holds up to 227 lbs • Adjustable tempered glass shelves • Convertible 7 Day Meat Keeper • Rolls out on vvheels • 3?" v\ Kle 66Y huih GGSC41 ON 9 GE CONVERTIBLE DISHWASHER • Portable now . . . Built-in later • 3- level wash action • 2 cycles-Normal. Rinse and Hold • Soft Food Disposer • Woodgrain Textolite' Worktop Appliance 1241 N. Green St. 385-5500 McHenry Coupon Christmas DISHWASHER Daily 8 To 9 Sat 9 To 5:30 This Sun. GREEN STREET MAU Address 9 To b