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PAGE 1» - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH IS. ltl* On Annexation Village - WLRT Negotiate The Sunrise Ridge village board of trustees hope to begin negotiations with the Wonder Lake Realty Trust (WLRT) regarding the proposed an­ nexation of 142 acres to the village at the scheduled meeting Wednesday, March 15. Twice before proposed meetings of the Board and the WLRT representatives have been scheduled and cancelled while waiting for the Plan commission of Sunrise Ridge to conclude its meetings and make a recommendation on zoning and platting to the village board. At the last meeting of the Plan commission Tuesday, March 7, reports from Tom Clark and Tim Paul of the Illinois Department of Local Government Affairs (IDLGA) and from Robert Layer of the McHenry County Regional P l ann ing commiss ion (MCRPC) were given to the commission for consideration. The IDLGA would not approve the proposed annexation agreement in its present form based on findings in a cost revue analysis. The report from Robert Layer recom­ mended additional site work, testing and possible changes in platting. The Plan commission recessed until March 28, when members have asked to have the Sunrise Village engineer present with his recom­ mendation regarding plats, drainage and roads. Emphasis On Home Services A record number of child abuse reports in 1977 was met bv the state Department of Children and Family Services with stronger emphasis on home services for families and a 52 percent boost in funding for community-based prevention and treatment programs. These developments in child welfare are documented in the department's annual report, Families 1977. DCFS Director Margaret Kennedy noted that child abuse and neglect reports to the agency in fiscal year 1977 reached a record total of 8,788. up 30 percent over the previous year Miss Kennedy said this in­ dicates a growing awareness of the child abuse problem among professional groups and the general public "Professionals, particularly teachers, are realizing more and more than everyone must do what he can to help the abused child." she said To encourage community treatment and prevention ef­ forts, the department increased its child abuse grant program in fiscal 1978 to more than $1 million The grants are used as seed money to encourage local organizations to develop such services as emergency care for children, counseling for their parents, crisis hotlines, and group therapy. "In addition to grants, department caseworkers are spending more and more time working with children and families in their own homes." Miss Kennedy said In 1977, casework staff spent 48.3 percent of their time serving children living at home, up from 40.8 percent in 1975. Miss Kennedy attributed the shift to expanded use of family support services such as counseling. homemaking. advocacy, and day care. "By providing services in the family home, we often can help families before their problems get to the point that the children must be placed in foster care." Miss Kennedy said. Deaths BLANCHE LELEH HOWARD A native of McHenry, Blanche Leleh (Bacon) Howard of 1501 N. Riverside drive, died at Woodstock Residence Friday, March 10, at the age of 76 Mrs. Howard was born in McHenry June 14, 1901, the daughter of William and Zena May (Potter) Bacon. The deceased was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star and Royal Neigh­ bors of America. She is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Fern Mitchell and Mrs. Carl (Arleen) Hiatt, both of Waukegan; Mrs. Hazel lange of Wonder Lake; Mrs. L-{Boris Robinson of Redding, Calif.; and Mrs. Lois Rapp of Arlington Heights; three brothers, William of Mar- shalltown. Ark.; Robert L. of Lake Zurich; and Marshal of Yardsville, N.J.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters - The gift of sight was given to the Illinois Eye Bank and the body of the deceased donated to science. The George R. J us ten & Son funeral home will handle arrangements for a memorial service to be held in April with the time and date to be published at a later date. J ROBERT MONTGOMERY J. Robert Montgomery, the .father of Mrs. Joe (Jean) Bjorn I and William J. Montgomery of (McHenry, died Sunday, March 12, at Kishwaukee hospital in DeKalb, at the age of 66, / following a lengthy illness. ' The deceased was born in Sandwich, 111., Dec. 13,1911, the son of Ward P. and May (Fitzgerald) Montgomery. He leaves a wife, Barbara J. (McMenamim) whom he married Sept. 4, 1943, in DeKalb; two other children, Richard J. of Genoa, and John R. of Akron, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents. Anderson funeral home in DeKalb scheduled visitation Tuesday, March 14, from 2 until 9 p.m. Mass will be offered at St. Mary's church in DeKalb Wednesday, March 15, at 11 a.m. with interment at St. Mary's cemetery. A memorial is being established. JOHN BEHRENDT. JR. A former member of the McHenry Police department, John Behrendt, Jr., of 314 Glenwood drive, Lilymoor, died at McHenry hospital Thursday, March 9, at the age of 84. Mr. Behrendt was born in Chicago Sept. 23, 1893, the son of John and Marie Behrendt. The deceased was a former employee of Appleton Electric company of Chicago, a member of McHenry Masonic lodge for 58 years and the National Federation of Policemen and Star Craft club of Chicago. He was prededed in death by his first wife, Marie May 4, 1965. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Staudacher) whom he married in McHenry Jan. 29, 1968; a son, Harold of Rolling Meadows; two grandchildren, Donald and Keith; and a sister, Mrs. Tony (Mamie) Blake of Chicago. Three brothers and three sisters also preceded him in death. Masonic services were conducted at 8 p.m. during Sunday visiting hours at the George R. Justen It Son funeral home. Interment at Forest Home cemetery. Forest Park, followed chapel services Monday at the funeral home. GAYLE L. EYLANDER Sixteen-year-old Gayle L. Eyelander of 4806 W. Willow lane, McHenry, died at McHenry hospital, Saturday, March 11. She had been a McHenry resident for the past few months. Miss Eyelander was born in Chicago Heights Feb. 14, 1962, the daughter of Richard A. and Mildred (Ewers) Eylander. She was a student at East campus high school and a member of Crystal Lake Church of the Nazarene. * Her parents of McHenry survive as well as two sisters, Linda and Brenda, both of McHenry; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. He Ewers of Park Forest; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eylander, Sr., of Park Forest. Services were held in Chicago Heights Monday with burial at Beverly cemetery. Blue Island. The George R. Justen & Son funeral home handled local arrangements. HLEY A. GARNER Chapel services were held Monday for Huey A. Garner who died early Friday mor­ ning, March 10, at Victory Memorial hospital, Waukegan, at the age of 62. He had made his home at 1305 Lake Mathews Trail, Crockett subdivision, Ingleside, for the past 29 years. Mr. Garner was born in Martin, Tenn., April 30, 1915. The deceased was co-owner of Garner & Klein Tool Manufacturing Inc. of Fox Lake from 1953 to 1973 and former owner of Garner's Food Market of Ingleside. His widow, Bernadine (Klein) survives along with two sons, Gene of McHenry and Jay at home; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Sandra) Donovan of Ingleside; two grandchildren, Jamie and Jeffrey; his father, William of Martin, Tenn.; a brother, Wayne; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Sunday visitation was held at the K.K. Hamsher funeral home, Fox Lake, with burial at Grand Township cemetery, Ingleside. ROBERT J. SUNDBY Injuries sustained in an auto accident Sunday, March 12, claimed the life of Robert J, Sundby, 20, at the scene of the accident. He had made his home at 1113 W. Sunset drive. Holiday Hills, McHenry. The youth was born in Chicago Aug. 5, 1957, the son of Robert G. and Margaret (LeClercq) Sundby and had lived in McHenry for 19 years. The deceased attended local schools and served in the U.S. Army in 1977. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, David of McHenry and Donald G. of Carbondale. Tuesday visiting hours were scheduled from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home. The Rev. Ralph Smith of First United Methodist church will conduct services Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Windridge cemetery, Cary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial con­ tributions in the name of the deceased to the First United Methodist church of McHenry or McHenry hospital. MERLE C. DAVIS Merle C. Davis, 64, retired lieutenant colonel in the Marine corps, died Monday, March 13, in McHenry hospital. Know{^> * 'TMt ± What does a halo around the moon mean? Does it indi­ cate warm weather-as some say? Does it mean it is likely to rain? A halo can, and often does, give a clue about approaching weather. A halo is formed when high, thin clouds move overhead creating the halo effect. These high clouds are composed of ice crystals which reflect the moon's light. Because a warm front al­ ways moves in overhead be­ fore it* mass passes over the immediate surface directly be­ fore the leading edge, one can often detect its approach, either in daylight or at night. At night the high clouds producing the halo produce a sign of probable rain. And during most of the year the approach of a warm front will mean noticeably warmer weather ahead. So the halo often does mean that rain and wanner weather are on the way. It is one of the sky signs which can be read by careful observers--though it is not an infallible forecaster. Some­ times neither rain nor warm weather will follow the pre­ ceding night's halo. . BATTLE BARN BLAZE-Firemen worked all night battling the blaze at the Gordon Stade farm, 4312 N. Pioneer road, March 9. Fireman were called to the scene at 5:30 p.m. and stayed until 7:30 a.m. the following morning, a total of fourteen hours. Firemen at the right direct water onto the two silos next to the burning barn. The silos had become smokestacks as heat and smoke from the Are had tunnelled up through the structures. Over sixty men and eleven pieces of equipment from five fire departments were needed to fight the fire. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD B&P Club Will View Opportunities For Women "Life Changes and Op­ portunities for the Woman, A Personal ExamDle." will be the subject presented by Effee Anderson Graham, Ph.d., at the McHenry Business and Mr. Davis was born Feb. 10, 1914 in McHenry, son of Joseph and Ethel (Francisco) Davis. After thirty years service with the Marine corps, he retired in 1966 and he and his wife had made their home for the past ten years at 3710 W. Clover, McHenry. The deceased was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600, which he served as quartermaster. Survivors include his wife, the former Maxine (Pep^ Bacon, whom he married May 24, 1941, in Yuma, Ariz. He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Nell) Eisele of McHenry and Mrs. Bill (Sheryl) Arnett of Salem, Ore. ; and three grand­ children. The body rests at the Peter M. Justen & Son chapel, where vistation will beheld between 7 and 9 p.m. Wednesday night. A military chaplain from Great Lakes will conduct last rites Thursday at the chapel, followed by burial in Woodland cemetary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in the name of the deceased to the McHenry Area Rescue squad. JACOB L. BICKLER Former McHenry resident Jacob L. Bickler, 63, of Des Plaines. died Saturday, March 11, at Holy Family hospital, Des Plaines. Mr. Bickler was born in McHenry June 8, 1914, the son of Arthur and Mary (Heimer) Bickler. His widow, Virginia (Truschke) survives as well as a son, James of Milwaukee. Wis.; four grandchildren, Jessica, Jason, Jeanne, and Julia; two brothers, Howard of Chicago and Paul of Park Ridge; an uncle, Leo Heimer of McHenry; and an aunt, Clara Bickler of Des Plaines. Mass at St. Stephen Catholic church, Des Plaines, was of­ fered Monday with burial at All Saints cemetery. Professional Women's club dinner meeting at the Branded Steak House March 20. Ms. Effee Graham is associate professor and acting head. Department of Medical- Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at the Medical center in Chicago. She has also spent twenty-seven years in Alaska playing a major role in the institution and direction of nursing educaiton programs. She was a member of the Special Task force which p l anned t r ans fe r o f AMU programs to the University of Alaska. Besides her experience in Alaska, Ms. Graham has traveled in Germany and Iran. She had two papers published and has two in preparation. Ms. Gregory, Business and P ro fe s s iona l Women ' s chairman, has promised an interesting evening. Cocktails are at 6:30 and dinner at 7. Reservations can be made by calling 385-0258 Guests are welcome. 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