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Wr Regular Banking Hours ^ 9:00 A.M. To 3:00 P.M. Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday Closed Wednesday Drive-In and Walkup Windows Open Friday Evenings 4:30 - 7:30 PAiiE 4 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY tt, 1»7I Wonder Lake Maty Jean Huff 728-0267 Awareness Best Consumer Protection "The greatest enemy of the mail-order cheat is the in­ formed consumer," Post­ master L.W. Murphy said today. "That's what Postal Consumer Protection Week is about ... to make you an in­ formed consumer." Although the vast majority of mail-order firms are honest, reliable and necessary to U.S. economy, "a few bad apples can spoil the rest of the basket," she said. "Being aware is the best way to combat the spoilers. Postal Consumer Protection Week, Feb. 23-28 is designed to inform (he public of available postal Consumtr assistance," the Postmaster added. BIRTHDAY NOTES Scott Parquette, son of Nancy and Ron Parquette of Oakwood Shores, chose to celebrate his eighth birthday by sharing his favorite sport, bowling, with some of his friends. After school on Thursday, Feb. 19, Mike Freund, Ross Ruzicka, Kevin Huff, and Scott's brother, Todd, gathered at the Parquette home for birthday cake, before going to the bowling alley, where the boys bowled two games. From there, the hungry lads went on to McDonalds for cheeseburgers, french fries and malts. Sparing no words, a striking good time was had by all! Birthday greetings to the sportsman of the Huff family on March 2. Dan will be eleven years old. Happy birthday* Dan! Also, birthday good wishes on the same day, March 2, to David Gohl, son of Trudy and Ron Gohl of Indian Ridge. HAPPINESS IS... Happiness is...a dollar in your pocket. Happiness is...picking up the phone to call Grandma or Grandmpa, just to say "Hi". Happiness is...a soon-to-be first time mother and a soon-to-be first time grandmother, spending the day together preparing for the coming special event by painting the nursery. Hap­ piness is...Verona and Sandy Huff, having dinner with their old time friends, Corky and Sally Capporos and their son, M a r k . H a p p i n e s s is...something to think about. SMALL WORLD It was once again proven "It's a small world, after all", last week, when Dr. Merrill and Rosemary Wagner traveled to Sterling, to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, who had died in California but was being buried in his home town. Much to the Wagner's surprise, the funeral director had a very familiar face. He was none other than John Schilling, former Wonder Laker and owner of Schilling's funeral home. John now operates Melvin's funeral home in Sterling. CUBSCOUT BANQUET Cub Scout Pack 145 held their Blue and Gold banquet at Christ the King hall on Sunday, Feb. 22. Special guests at the celebration were Ernie Vogt, Dr. Ray Jones and William Dicker, all representing the Wonder Lake Kiwanis and Mrs. Sophte Nowacki, Don Berlin and uan Lundborg, Boy Scout commissioner^. With much thought and a lot of hard work, each scout den had prepared a centerpiece for the individual den's table. Ribbons were awarded as follows for best centerpieces; first place, den 3, Sharon Peters, den mother; second place, Webelos, Harry Peters, Webelo leader; third place, den 7, Karen Utes, den mother. In a special tribute to George Washington on his birthday, Jimmy Schiele had made a replica of the Washington Monument. Awards earned by the Scouts were then presented by Cubmaster Richard Gon­ zales to: Robert Prosen, Gold Arrow and four Silver Arrows; Ray Lance, Wolf badge; Ron Murray, Wolf badge; Warren Howe, Wolf badge; Mike Jensen, Wolf badge; Kevin Moore, Bear badge; Eddie Gallagher, Gold Arrow and four Silver Arrows; Dan Doyle, Gold Arrow and two Silver Arrows; Steve West was welcomed as a new Bobcat; Jim Schiele, Wolf -badge; Bobby Utes, Gold Arrow. In an impressive ceremony, Dan Huff received the Arrow of Light Award, the highest honor in Cub Scouting, which he will carry over into Boy Scouts. David Gohl and Dan Huff were then advanced to Boy Scouts and welcomed by 'Don Berlin, Boy Scout commissioner. To the delight of the Scouts and their families, entertainment was provided by a magician with some help from his audience. Refreshments were then served to the group. As they left to go home, each Scout was given his Pinewood Derby kit by his den mother. The Pinewood Derby race will be on March 25 at Harrison school. COMMUNITY SADDENED One of Indian Ridge's earliest residents and most respected citizens, Guy Henderson, died last week in Chicago. Mr. Henderson and his wife, Helen, moved to Chicago a few years ago after spending a large share of their lives in Wonder Lake. During that time, Mr. Henderson was an active worker for nearly twelve years as Secretary of the Indian R i d g e I m p r o v e m e n t assocaition. He also con­ tributed a good deal of his time to Masonic work and was a board member of the Job's Daughters Masonic hospital in Chicago. Because he gave so much of himself, Guy Hen­ derson is a name that will long be remembered in Wonder Lake. COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEB. 27 Half day of school. Harrison FEB 28 Solo and Ensemble contest, Harrison, host school MARCH 4 Seventh grade play, Harrison school. 7:30 p.m. MARCH 5 World Day of Prayer, Church Women United, at Christ the King Church, 9:45 a.m: MARCH 11 Christ the King Sodality pot- luck dinner, 6:30 p.m. Eastwood Manor Mary Ann Bellak 385-5705 PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindeater invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give - signature, full ad­ dress and phone number. We ask too, that one in­ dividual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we con­ sider libelous or in objec­ tions I taste.) ""'Editor: * "While reading the Card of Thanks put in the Plaindealer by the daughters of Joseph Williams, I couldn't help but think how very beautiful it was. "They must have had a great love for their Mother and Dad as well as a great belief in God. "Glayds Block" Community To Take Sting Out Of Summer The entire subdivision will be contacted about spraying our area this summer for Com­ munity • Mosquito Control. It . will be in my column several times; in a newsletter you will all receive within the next month, and whenever possible you will also receive a personal phone call. It is an entire subdivision project, the fee is very low considering it goes' throughout the summer months starting the end of May or beginning of June on through Labor Day or the middle of September. Hie whole sub­ division needs to cooperate if we are to do this, it would not be fair any other way. If for some reason you are against this, or have any questions whatsoever please contact me im­ mediately. Several hours of work have already been put into this project and many many more will be so if you are not interested, call 4m- , mediately. I'll state a few things which many of you probably would like to know and you take it from there, it is done by truck1 does not harm anything other than adult mosquitos, is 85-95 percent Around the Clock Protection and Service Safety Deposit Boxes « are the safest Place in town 24 hours a day 24 Hour Night Deposit effective* and will not harm grass, flowers, vegetables, shrubs, trees, etc., just the adult mosquito. We hope to make -this a very successful community project. More on this matter later. Again if you are interested in helping us, please call. Tell your neighbors and friends in our subdivision, please help us to help you. (thus far I have talked to twenty families in the area and they are 100 percent in favor of the project, for Community Mosquito Control- only 160 families more to check with I) LIBRARY NEWS McHenry-Nunda District Library has a new president of the board of trustees, former President Don Meyeir has turned it over to Mrs. Beverly Cochran of Eastwood lane in Eastwood Manor. Beverly Cochran and" the board are working towards better library service with the purchase of new children's books and by adding to the current adult collection. The board members are also checking on the possibility of moving the library to a more centrally located place, and a larger building as well, (as soon as one can be found.) Until then, do not forget your free library is on Lily Lake road one mile south of Route .120. (Firehouse is on the corner of Lily Lake road and 120, whore you will turn). Please call 385- 6303 for any further in­ formation. Congratulations to Beverly Cochran! We know you will do a fine job. ABSENTEE BALLOT- Anyone who is planning- on being out of town on March 16 may apply for an absentee ballot. Please contact Dan McNulty, 2004 N. Woodlawn Park for details. Do so today if this applies to you! FIRST COMMUNION Dawn and Michelle Melone will be making their First Communion on March seventh at St. Patrick's church in town. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Melone, along with their two other children Tony and Jeffrey will be there to witness this joyous occasion. BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to Mike Kasper who celebrated his twentieth birthday this past Sunday Feb. 22. Many more happy birthdays to you, Mike. BROKEN STREET LIGHT I reported another broken street light last week at the corner of Chapel Hill and Fairview lane. It was taken care of the same day which was very much appreciated. NEWCOMERS Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Schafer and family of 2403 West Lincoln road. The Schafer's moved here last week from Philadelphia. We hope you will all be very happy in your new home in Eastwood Manor. DOG COMPLAINTS Complaints have been made about dogs not being contained in our subdivision. Your neigh­ bors simply do not like your dogs on their property, so please do something about this before they do. Also, if I might suggest, take up your com­ plaint with your neighbor and perhaps that might work. Teacher Of The Week (District 15f PATRICIA GUZZETT A Mrs. Patricia Guzzetta is a fourth grade teacher at Edgebrook school. She is married, has ope child and resides in Crystal Lake. She is a member of the Inservice, Gifted and Gifted Handbook committees. Mrs. Guzzetta enjoys reading, horticulture and many aspects of arts and crafts. She attended Northern Illinois university for both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees and also has taken courses from LaVeme college. Her students have completed a project about famous American inventors and their inventions. Many students reconstructed some of the inventions. The fourth grades are using a seminar approach in their Social Studies program and they have completed a unit on the regions of the United States and will soon study early man and the Indians. The students in her class also receive an enrichment course in Spanish. They learn about the culture, background, vocabulary and they construct simple conversation. She has previously taught in Belvidere. Her home town is Morton Grove. Political Comer CHAIRS COMMISSION State Rep. R. Bruce Waddell, Dundee, has recently been elected permanent chairman of the state's Data Information Systems commission. The commission, which reports annually to the Illinois General Assembly, makes recom­ mendations regarding the most effective use of management information and data processing in various state agencies including the university system. NOTICE Q«t Blu# Cross * Blus Shitld And Unlimited Major Modleal NOW +9 Call 815-3384717 McHenry County H.IJV. Enrollment Closes Merch 2,1976 For More Information, No Obligation, Contact Florence McCauley 943-6127 Mrs. Reva Barker Garden Prairie Mrs. Adaline Filip 338-2606 Mrs. Virginia Peacock 338-4317 Mrs. Irene Bischhoff 338-0441 Glen Wright 338-5697 Mrs. Myrtle Pagles 943-6789 Helmuth Thurow 669-5249 Mrs. Gladys Lied berg 338-4236 Raymond Kuhlman 648-2735 Lloyd Fruin 568-8487 Robert Seegers 459-5458 William Harris 678-4075 Harold Leisch 338-3882 Mrs. Elsie Kelahan 923-4365 BANK Phone 385-1040 A FULL SERVICE BANK 3510 "Where Family Money Matters" McHENRY STATE Since 1906 West Elm Street McHenry