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PAGE 1« - PLAlixDEALER . FRIDAY. DECEMBER 1«, 1171 DISTRICT 15 ALLOWS SEDOM CLASSROOMS (Continaed from page 1) to have a new survey to review heating, lighting, insulation and energy practices. Corrections required by the survey would be financed by the Health, Life Safety tax levy, as allowed by law. Before approved, Althoff observed, "I believe we could save 10 percent with this in­ spection". Newly appointed member, Robert Thornton, added, "Any action we can take to save energy we must take, the costs are rising so fast." Regarding personnel, Leslie Schubert was granted a leave. Barbara Popovich was em­ ployed to teach Social Studies and Diane Brown, as a coun­ selor, at Parkland. In classified employment, Maureen DeRosier was named secretary at Hilltop and Franklin Ernest, custodian at Parkland. They replace Bar­ bara Schmaling and Roy Aim, respectively, both of whom resigned. The resolution to levy 1977 taxes was approved and will be filed with the county clerk. The amount was the same as published previously, including $1,656,000 for the Education fund and $180,000 for Tran­ sportation, the largest of all funds the levy includes. After hearing from High School District 156, the board agreed upon Jan. 11 as the date for a unit school meeting in­ volving both local districts and Harrison school, Wonder Lake. CAR DESTROYED BY FLAMES AFTER HITTING DEER (Con tin Bed from page 11 vehicle stuck in a snowdrift on E. Lake Shore drive, near Cedar drive at Wonder Lake Dec. 9, it was reported later to the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Freddie R. Rowland, 7408 Northwood drive, Wonder Lake, said he was driving south on Lake Shore drive about 7:38 p.m., and as he crested the hill, he saw a car ahead stuck in the snow. He braked and his vehicle skidded down the hill and at the bottom collided with the immobilized vehicle of James E. Lebrecht, 3121 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. Deputies estimated the damage to each vehicle at over $500. No injuries were reported. Several motorists in McHenry discovered Monday that the kindly driver who waves them onto the highway from a private drive may be leading them into trouble. Two collisions were attributed to this act. Gary A. MacGregor, 4506 Ramble road, McHenry, pulled out from a parking lot onto Route 120 (Elm street) at 5:10 p.m. and was hit in the side by another vehicle driven by Kenneth H. Becker, 5200 W. Home, McHenry. Becker said he was driving east and saw the other car crossing his lane. He braked and slid into it. MacGregor said that traffic was stopped in the outer lane of 120 and a friendly truck driver left a space and waved him through. As he crossed the inside lane his car was hit. Damage to each vehicle was estimated by McHenry police as over $150. Marilyn J. Rein, 904 Wheeler, Woodstock, said she had a similar experience at 609 W. Elm street about 1:02 p.m., when a courteous driver in the stopped traffic left her driving space and waved her onto the highway. As she tried to cross the traffic to go west, her car was hit by another vehicle driven by Joseph T. Coppoletta, 7510 Hiawatha drive, Wonder Lake. Coppoletta said the Rein car sudenly pulled in front of him and he couldn't stop. Damage to each vehicle was estimated at over $150, police said. An intersection collision was reported on Route 120 at Crystal Lake road, at 5:43 p.m. Monday, McHenry police said. A car driven by Thomas S. Talbot, 8 Marberry drive, Prospect heights, was hit by a vehicle driven by Christine Lopez, 5121 Wonder Woods, Wonder Lake, as she pulled out from the stop sign to go west. She said she didn't see the other car. Damage to Talbot's car was estimated by police as $200 and to the Lopez vehicle, $150. A motorist struck a trailer on which some snowmobiles were being loaded on Virginia street at John about 5:40 Sunday, inflicting about $150 in damages to each vehicle. Gerald L. Grignon, 4633 Lake Valley drive, Lisle, said his car and trailer were parked with lights on while the sleds were being loaded, when a car driven by DOnald W. Neubauer, 2918 W. Virginia street, McHenry, collided with the back of the trailer. Neubauer said he braked, but his car slid. A driverless car produced a three-car collision in the parking lot of 3718 W. Elm street, at 12:28 p.m. Dec. 11, police reported. Damages approximating $150 per car resulted. A vehicle owned by William J. Kennebeck, 3408 W. Washington, McHenry, was parked in a stall, but was left running while the owner was absent. For some reason, it slipped into reverse gear at the same time that a car driven by Helen C. Schmitt, 5113 N. Beacon Hill drive, McHenry, was backing from a space on the other side of the parking lane. In the meantime, James C. Norton, 3924 W. Waukegan, McHenry, was stopped a few feet back waiting for the Sch­ mitt car to finish backing. The Schmitt car hit the driverless Kennebeck vehicle, which in turn continued backing and hit the Norton car. An icy road surface caused a collision at the intersection of Route 31 and John street at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 8, according to police. A car driven by Christine A. Mouhelis, 376 Hilkert court, Crystal Lake, slid past the stop sign, across the highway and was struck by an oncoming vehicle driven by Terry R. Miller, i Lyn Cliff, Oswego. No injuries were reported. Damage to each vehicle was estimated at over $300. Two persons were reported hurt in a one-car accident on Ringwood road at the Mc- Cullom Lake intersection at 11:30p.m. Dec. 13, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Michael A. Gilio, 906 N. Center street, McHenry, told deputies he was driving north on Ringwood road at about 50 mph. and failed to see the stop sign at the intersection. He braked and skidded through the intersection. His car struck a utility pole and knocked it down. He and his passenger, An­ drea M. Heiser, 19, 4315 Sioux lane, McHenry, were both transported by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad to the McHenry hospital for treat­ ment. Damage to his car was estimated at $1,000. Four persons were reported hurt in a collision at Route 31 and McCullom Lake road at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday when one driver reportedly admitted that he "blew" the stop sign. Transported by the McHenry Rescue squad to the McHenry hospital for examination and treatment were Cynthia A. Sutton, 5511 Walnut, Richmond, and her daughter Jennifer, 1, and two other passengers, Ann Stetter, and Robert W. Stetter, 1 year old, both of 9806 Mayline road, Richmond. Joseph C. Campbell, 18854 Yorktown road, Great Lakes, told officers that he was driving east on McCullom Lake road when he blew the stop sign. Mrs. Sutton said she was traveling at 35 mph. nor­ thbound when the other car charged through the in­ tersection and hit her vehicle. Damages to Campbell's vehicle was estimated as $1,500 and to the Sutton car, $1,000. Kathleen A. Karg, 106 Lake court, Antioch, advised Dec. 14 that she was driving north on Riverside drive, near John­ sburg road at 1:35 a.m. when her car started to skid. She said she lost control of it and the vehicle hit a utility pole. She said her injuries were not serious enough for treatment or transportation. Ask Zoning For Liquor Store, Medical Office A petition has been filed for hearing before the McHnery county zoning board of appeals by E.R. Whitney and Itose J. Whitney for amendment of the zoning ordinance of McHenry countv to reclassify property from "B-l** Business to "B-2" Business to permit the use of thepremises for a liquor store. The property is located on Hancock drive and Wonder Lake road, at the southwest corner, known as 4017 Wonder Lake road. The hearing on this petition will be held Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. at the McHenry city hall, located at lill Green street, McHenry. Anyone desiring to be heard may be present. Another petition, has been filed by the McHenry State bank, trustee under Trust No. 1127, and the Highway 31 Venture, for amendment of the zoning ordinance. They request reclassification from "F" Farming to B-l in order to allow use of the property for a professional medical office facility. \ Hie property is located on the west side of Route 31, with approximately 300 feet of frontage on the highway and a depth of 363.04 feet, ap­ proximately across from Drake drive in Nunda township. Approximately 2.5 acres is vacant and unimproved. The hearing on this petition will be held on Dec. 21 at the Crystal Lake city hall, located at 121 N. Main street, at which time persona desiring to be heard may be present. It is scheduled for 2 p.m. RELAXING ....Par from the snow and cold of less temperate climates, Lisa and Jeff Solowitz f ind poolside backgammon an en­ joyable day to spend a warm afternoon in Palm Springs, Calif. PAFETY- tJAMPLER [/•̂ Kousands oT deaths I jtruqbX have beenprfc- I vented last yf®r with Isrrvokc detectors «<»o» License Charges Filed Against Two Drivers srr\c ectors where smoke likely to rise %r5iAch as -the tops of stairwells Udve ar\ escape plan "for yomr family ir\ the event of -fire** a srr\oke detector car\ orsly war A yOKA aoooo* for more ttifbrrrvaJiorv about smoke detectors, write: US. Consumer fVodwct Safety Cbmn\\5Sior\ Washington D C ZO&Of. vor call toll-free 800-658-2666 Maryland residents only gk .call800-492-2937. " A McHenry man was arrested for driving with his license suspended after a Deputy patrol stopped him for a license plate problem on Route 120, near Greenwood, Dec. 8, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's police. Charged was Thomas Arnett, 5307 W. Parkview, McHenry. His bond was set at $1,000 for a court hearing Jan. 23. On Dec. 7, William Braeback, 1505 Hickory, McHenry, was charged with a similar offense when deputies stopped his car on River road at Northside avenue, because of no license plates. Braeback was charged with driving while his license was suspended and his brad was set at $1,000for a court appearance Jan. 23. McHenry Man Charged in Business Vandalism A McHenry man was im­ plicated in the vandalism of the Richmond Auto Body, 9003 Route 12, Richmond, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's police, following an investigation Dec. 11. Kevin Cadotte, 21, 3202 Skyway drive, McHenry, a former employee of the business, was charged with criminal damage to property. The investigation was triggered when an employee found that thirty windows had been broken in the building when he stopped there Sunday to remove some trash. In­ vestigators found bloodstains in the snow and had the McHenry police check a report of a male subject who came to the hospital for treatment of a cut hand. According to the deputies Cadotte admitted that he alone was responsible for breaking the windows with his hand, resulting in his injuries. Light Up Her Life With a Beautiful Lamp from LETTY'S! or how about a new shade to brighten up her favorite lamp. REDUCED ALSO A SELECT GROUP OF TABLE LAMPS REWIRING-PARTS LAMP REPAIR LEITY'S LAMPS & SHADES 3318 W. ELM ST. (NEXT TO JEPSEN TIRE) McHENRY-385-2824 ;* * SPECIAL! * Blue ft Green PARAKEETS Reg. »18" $ 12 >98 EA. DEC. 16& 17 ONLY! WE ALSO HAVE CANARIES, FINCHES, &C0CKATIELS • SMALL ANIMALS • AQUARIUMS • 80 TANKS OF TROPICAL FISH I We will Hold Any Bird or Animal Til Christmas 2102 RTE. 120 McHENRY 385-6220 WE WILL BE OPEN WED. ,,DEC. 21st The Top Dcck is having a CHRISTMA PARTY SATURDAY-DEC. 17 featuring music by the "2ND ADDITION" 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM Make You New Year's RESERVATIONS NOW! 3SEATINGS 5:30,7:30 a»d-9:30 The TOP DECK 1232 N. Green St. McHenry 385-9836 <% 3 <§L J, TIL CHRISTMAS DAILY 9 a.m.-9 p.m. \ £ SATURDAY 9a.™ -5:30p.m.| SUNDAY 11a.m.- 4 p.m. j Your Christmas T Pholo • ® Headquarters Deaths MARY FREUND Mary Freund, formerly of 1306 Richmond road, McHenry, died at the home of her daughter in Chicago Wed­ nesday, Dec. 14, at the age of 93. Mrs. Freund was born in Johnsburg Feb. 21, 1884, the daughter of John F. and Catherine (Freund) Freund. She had been an area resident all of her life. She married Mike Freund at St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Johnsburg, Jan. 27, 1904. He preceded her in death July 2. 1971. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. George (Esther) Wagner and Mrs. Harold (Catherine) Miller, both of Chicago, Mrs. George (Olivia) Hiller of Johnsburg and Mrs. Albert (Mildred) Garrett of Carrollton, Kn.; three sons, Arnold of West Chicago, Elmer of Des Plaines and Harvey of Chicago; twenty-four grandchildren; forty-one great grandchildren and four great great grand­ children. ' In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Caroline and Elizabeth, five brothers and six sisters. The Peter M. Justen fc Son funeral home scheduled / ft,|p n iHOlOCOM J "McHmnry County's lorgmil Photo Cirt>*r" 122North MainStr.e* • 8 15/455-2360• Crystal Laka visitation Friday from 2 to 9 p.m.( A funeral Mass will be offered Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church, McHenry, with burial at the church cemetery. MARGARET P. MASQUELET A native of McHenry, Margaret Pearl Masquelet, 77, of 1406 Park street, died at McHenry hospital Tuesday, Dec. 13. Mrs. Masquelet was born in McHenry Jan. 12, 1900, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Rothermel) Freund. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and the Christian Mothers society. Prior to retirement, she had been an employee of Oaks manufacturing, Crystal Lake, for 23 years. Her husband, Frank, preceded her in death in 1955. Among survivors are two sisters, Miss Helen Freund and Mrs. Veronica Burton, both of McHenry; a brother, Ernest Freund of McHenry, and many nieces and nephews. The George R. Justen & Son funeral scheduled visitation Thursday from 2:30 to 9 p.m. with the Rev. Eugene Baumhofer officiating at an 8 p.m. Christian wake service. Mass will be offered at St. Mary's church at 10 a.m. Friday with burial at the church cemetery. SUBSCRIBE To The McHenry Plalndealer And Save *10.30 Over Newstand Price | • Fill OUT AND MAH OK MING TO: j McHENRY PUUNDEAIER j MI2 W. Km St., McHmry, III. MMfO, | with check or money order for *IOJt for one year | subscription within McHonry County. I NAME I J ADDRESS j jjCITY ZIP J it MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR UNUSED PORTION" 10 SANTA (These letters to Santa have been sent from McHenry children and are being published just as they are received.)* "Dear Santa: * "I would like baby come back, ballerina Barbi, Super star Barbi, hot tomato and anything else you want to bring me^ Did you really name your reindeer "Nicky". "Kim Mullen "3914 W. Maple k "McHenry" "Dear Santa: "I want for Christmas a Superstar Barbie fashion face And a Toy-Jukebox. My sister Jame wants Chers fashion face. My Brother Jake wants Milky the cow % "Thank you "Hfiather, Jane, and Jake Wakitsch "3616 W. Main Street - "McHenry" "Dear Santa: "There are only a couple of; things I want this year. 1.Sesame Street Pan & Cutter set. 2. Rub-a-dub Dollys Tugboat: shower. " That's afi I want this year,' Merry Christmas Santa P.S. In my stocking I would like some sort of stuffed- aminal. "Love Cris May "XXOOXXOOXXOO "2515 Olive "McHenry" "Dear-Santa: < "I have tried to be a good girk all year. - > v Here are some suggestions to fill my Christmas. 1 a small teddy bear ~ * 2 a play house * 3 a Wonderdog 4 Mama and baby beans * 5 changing table * 6 baby burps 7 bean Bag « Merry Christmas Santa * "Stephanie May Age 64 * "XXOOXXOOXXOO I "2515 Olive ; "McHenry" - "Dear Santa: * "Can i have Big foot, Donny, • playdough barber shop. Thank - you. r i "Mark Clary "5218 Leeside "McHenry" ' J from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS >•< : .T >mili orf? ot -- 1773--Boston Tea Party--Boston patriots protest " against British tax on the product by damping tea into the water off a British vessel anchored in tbe harbor. December 17, lttS-Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful airplane flights in history as they soar over sand dunes near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. December IS, IMS-Slavery is abolished in the United States by the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution. December IS, 1777--George Washington and his troops start r their wtatcr encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. December IS, IMS--The state of Missouri levies a tax against - bachelors. Unmarried men between the ages of 21 and 5$ must pay a , dollar a year. December 21,1944--Horse racing is banned in the United States • far the dvatioa of World War II. December 22, 1775--The Continental naval fleet is actively -i' organised under the command of Enk Hopkins, a former New ' England sea captain. Your Otcn Home ... More Than A Place To Live To buy a home or not to buy a home? That's not a difficult ques­ tion to answer, considering*he many advantages homeowners enjoy over renters. These ad­ vantages range from gaining a tax shelter to ableto own a pet. The National Association of Realtors says: The sooner someone becomes a homeowner, the better off he or she is. To explain why this is so, let's take a closer lode at some of the benefits involved with homeownershlp. EQUITY--AS a homeowner gradually pays off his mort­ gage, he builds up equity -- money available to him when he sells. In a renting situa­ tion, a monthly payment is money down the drain. A renter. In effect, Is helping to buy property for the landlord. INFLATION HEDGE--Since homes become more valuable each year, owners have a way to combat the Inflationary spi­ ral through ownership. Na­ tionally, the value of existing homes has Increa&d about 10 to 11 percent in the past year. FINANCIAL FREEDOM -- Mortgage payments remain constant for the full term of the loan, while rents usually increase with the cost of living. TAX BREAKS -- Interest paid on a mortgage and real estate taxes paid on property are tax deductible. For exam­ ple, in the first year of the purchase, a homeowner pays SUOO for interest on a $20,000 mortgage at 9 percent, and several hundred for real es­ tate taxes. The total is tax deductible, and the saving jn the 20 percent tax bracket would be at least $400. A renter would not have such a benefit. benefits you only while you're , a tenant. Fixing up your own home satisfies creative desire ' and can build equity and ov­ erall value. " FETS -- Many apartment building owners forbid animal̂ - on the premises. However, in your own home, you can have all the pets allowed by local \ government. PRIVACY--Owning a sin- " gle-family home means you > can play a stereo set as loudly % as you want, practice karate > at 3 am., or vacuum without having your neighbors com­ plain. Also, homeowners dont have to fight with neighbors over parking spaces. SECURITY AND CREDIT--'! Home ownership means being a solid part of the community and having an established credit rating. ? ; 3 • CREATIVE FREEDOM -- Remodeling an apartment All In all, owning a home 1 provides much more than Just ! a place to live. It offers com- ̂ ' fort and economic stability, > i and in that respect has value " - beyond all measuring. The home you can afford ~ • now may not meet your > 1 "dream house" requirements, "1 • but it does represent an op- 1: ' portunity to start building a - • nest egg you can use later on 1- ! as a down payment for Ti • house you prefer. \ Join Your Friends For Lunch or Dinner THE TODAY AT*. 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