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p\r.E K - PI.AINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7. 1978 Wonder Lake Mary Jean Huff 728-0267 Community Lows-Welfare GuidedBy MPOA Wonder Lake is an ever changing community. New faces come and old faces leave. Some o£ our newcomers may be confused by our rigid com­ pliance to unincorporation i with the exception of the village of Sunrise Ridge) for nearly fifty years But in our seemingly unorganized Wonder Lake shores, the core of our com­ munity centers with a group of concerned people known as the Master Property Owners association. Inc., (MPOA). According to their by-laws i printed in 1966 and soon to be revised) the purpose of the MPOA is (1) to conduct and promote the Wonder Lake recreation area for the im­ provement of civic and social welfare and to control and maintain the lake bottom and other community property pertinent thereof and do any and all acts necessary to fur­ ther said object; (2) to limit the use of Wonder Lake to those property owners who have lake rights by or through deeds, contracts,or agreements of the Wonder Lake syndicate or the Master association. Public meetings of the MPOA are held four times a year, on the second Sunday of the months of March, June, Sep­ tember and December. The present officers of the MPOA are Walter Miller, president; Les Carlson, vice- president; " JoAnn Gran, treasurer;, Ron Gohl, secretary; and Pat Seaver, recording secretary. Delegates to the MPOA, one representative for each 100 lots per lot owners association or one for each twenty acres of unsubdivided land, are elected or appointed according to the by-laws of the respective lot owners' associations. Each subdivision selects a director. Subdivisions and lands which have voting privileges are Deep Spring Woods Country club; Deep Spring Woods property owners; Hickory Falls 1 and 2; Hickory Falls 3; Highland Shores; Indian Ridge; Lookout Point; Mathews Underwater; Oak- wood Shores; St. Francis Heights; Shore Hills Country club; Sunrise Ridge; Sunny Oaks; White Oaks bay; Wildwood; Wonder center; Wonder Lake realty and Trust; Wonder Woods and Wooded Shores. The next regular meeting of the MPOA will be Sunday, June 11, beginning at 2 p.m. at Nativity Lutheran church. Included on the agenda that day will be a report from the McHenry county Health board regarding the recent fish kill in the lake; the dredging of culverts on the lake and in­ stalling fences on the north and south ends of the culverts; vandalism in Wonder Lake; boat stickers (all boats in Wonder Lake must have MPOA stickers); patrolling of the lake by the U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary and the sheriff's department; the U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary report; in­ surance; dredging of the lake and the proposed Sunrise Ridge annexation. If you're a newcomer to Wonder Lake or if you've been around for a long time and still don't understand the "hap­ penings" of our community, come to the meeting of the MPOA June 11 and we guarantee, you will be in­ formed. "PLAY BALL" Wonder Lake Boys baseball officially opened this year's season Tuesday, May 30. It was a perfect night for baseball at Christ the King field when Carl Kiernan, president of the league, welcomed everyone to the opening day festivities. The flags were presented by Wonder Lake Boy Scout Troop No. 145. As the four major league teams who were playing on opening day stood on the base lines, the Star Spangled Banner was played. Tony Zidek of Wonder Lake the National Easter Seal child this year, threw out the first ball to the waiting catchers of each team. As a result of the recent money making project, Ricky Price took home a new bike for his super selling. Brock Rewchuk, Greg Spranger and Ron Murray each received baseball gloves for their hard work. Theresia Hirth, Paul Furman and Wendy Foley also shared in. the happy results of the project. With this business out of the way, it was time to - play ball! In two exciting games, the Indians beat the Angels 9 to 4 and the Yankees were vic­ torious over the White Sox, 16 to 10. . , BENEFIT DANCE In a dance recital recently at McHenry West campus, many young Wonder Lake students were participants. The Bar­ bara Klein dancers of Ringwood perform each year to benefit a deserving cause. In the past they have danced for Muscular Dystrophy and Cerebral Palsy. This year $317 was donated to the Johnsburg Rescue squad, who are celebrating their silver jubilee. The ballet and tap dance students from Wonder Lake are Jamie McGowan, Jennifer McGowan, Robin Jacobson, Tricia Barnes, Becky Barnes, Joy Sobzack, Kerri VanKanegan, Mary Bazan, Kelli Williams, Madeline Ahern, Holly Terrell, Robin Loss, Laura Little, Angela Moore, Jennifer Hallerud, Erin JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET STORE • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET STORE • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET S A DIVISON OF JEWEL DIRECT MARKETING JIWIL 301 W. 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BESTEVER . „ Watching fireworks on the 4th of July is a great American tradition, and watching the colorful reflection of a display of fireworks on Wonder Lake can be a beautiful experience. This year's display Monday, July 3, promises to be the biggest and best ever! The Wonder Lake American Legion post is being joined by the Wonder Lake Men's Social Athletic club in sponsoring this project. They will be knocking on doors during weekends until July 3, asking for donations. Please welcome them and be generous with your con­ tribution. And don't forget to mark your calendar for July 3 - a beautiful night in Wonder Lake! BELATED Belated birthday greetings to John Seaver, son of Pat and Gene Seaver, who celebrated his fourteenth birthday June 6. STELLAR PERFORMANCE Each of us has been given talents - some are used and some are not. On Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, a display of talent took place at Harrison school in a production of "The Wizard of Oz". Not only did the students who had the leading roles and whose performances were magnificent, use their talents, but each student who appeared on the stage, from the girl who only had two lines to say - to the last scarecrow dancer - gave equally of their ability to entertain the audience. At the Friday night per­ formance, at curtain call time, the students themselves recognized and applauded the talents and time given to them by their directors and teachers. The very real learning ex­ perience which has enriched the lives of the participants as well as the audience was possible with the vocal direction of Mona Brown, the drama direction of Joanne Higgins, the scenery by art teacher Karen Six and John Quick handling the con­ struction end, Jayne McMillan was choreographer and the many, many teachers and students involved with behind the scenes lighting, publicity, make up and costumes. The "Wizard of Oz" was more than just a grade school putting on a play. If these students and teachers continue to use their talents and work together, our whole world will - 'cuz, isn't that really wfiat life is all about. BEST WISHES Happy fourteenth birthday to Doug Maris, son of Eugene and Donna Maris, June 8. ANNIVERSARY Happy thirtieth wedding anniversary to George and Gloria Freund June 12. COMMUNITY LOSS It has been a time of sorrow in Wonder lake these past few weeks because many beloved citizens who have passed away. We will miss Tom McMillan, who was eulogized as a man who "knew how to love people" and he spread that love to many. Larry Fuhrer was well known in Wonder Lake by our old timers as he was one of our pioneers. We. didn't know Steven Youngquist, but he died much too soon at the age of 21. Dave Clinton, we remember, always mowed the grass in the lots in our subdivision and he will be missed by his mother, his sisters and lots of nieces and nephews. Rocco Roti had been in Wonder Lake for a long, long time and we can remember when his son, Tom, and his daughter, Peaches, were high schoolers. But most of the sadness in our area came with the sudden death of Michael Diederich at the tender age of 15. Michael was a gentle and loving boy and a friend to both the young children and the senior citizens. His death was one of those mysteries in life we must ac­ cept with faith but with great sorrow for those who loved him. REGISTRAR Some people wait until it's too late to register to vote. Some people don't realize we have a voting registrar right here in Wonder Lake. If you have just turned 18 years of age (or are over 18, but have never registered), if you have moved from another county, if you are an alien, if you have moved from one precinct to another precinct, give our registrar, Gene Jakubowski a call at 653- 9765. He will be happy to help you with any of your questions about voting registration. HAPPINESS IS... Happiness is...David Gohl and Jason Warren, filling in at last moment's notice behind the scenes and before the audience of Wizard of Oz in the Harrison school play and both giving remarkable performances. Happiness is...congratulating Linda Jinga, who received the Louis Armstrong Jazz award at ther final concert at Marian high school. Happiness is...Pat Seaver, serving cake and coffee. Happiness is...Jill and John White, having a wet and fun Memorial day party for the neighbors. Happiness is...watching the very short parade in Wonder Lake on the Monday Memorial day. (Let's make it bigger next year!) Happiness is...congratulating Marian Central students, Mary Wohnrade and Lori Vogt of Wonder Lake, who participated in this year's state track meet. Happiness is..Coach Tom Misiak of the Indians, giving Kevin Moore the game ball for his great ball playing during the first game of the season. CHILDS ALL WOOD IPICNIC TABLE Baked enamel in Red & Black. Overall size 36" x 37". 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MCC REG. $59.99 *299® ONLY 10 PEDESTAL TABUS Reproduction of colonial styling. Mellow antique finished pine wood. Table of many uses! 24 x 15" diameter. MCC REG. $17.99 ALL OTHER INDOOR FURNITURE 1/2 PRICE INDOOR FURNITURE SALE - CL STORE ONLY t C A T A L O G O U T L E T S T 0 R F • J E W E L C A T A L O G O U T L E T S T O R E • J E W E L C A T A L O G O U T L E T S T O R E Happiness is...attending the "Fiddler on the Roof" at Marian Central high school and enjoying the excellence of the whole production. Happiness is...Roger and Barb Heaver giving an eighth grade graduation party for their daughter, Shannon, with Barb's delicious lasagna disappearing almost quicker than she put it on the table! Happiness is...John Raber, hitting a ball out of the park at his first ball game this year. Happiness is...asking you to call with youruiews, especially about your graduations or awards or anything we might have missed reporting. COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 11-Master Property Owners association meeting, 2 p.m., Nativity Lutheran church. Perspective - JARVIS AND THE *1 NEW REACTIONARIES Bv RONALD REAGAN Mchenry's Headquarters for Complete Repairs on Domestic & Foreign Cars 1 TUNE-UPS * •BRAKES •TRANSMISSIONS •MAJOR & MINOR REPAIRS •MECHANIC ON DUTY 7 DAYS A WEEK QUALITY SERVICE AT REASONABLE RATES 10% DISCOUNT TO SENIOR CITIZENS 3702 W. ELM McHENRY, ILLINOIS (815)344-2510 No wonder everywhere I go in the United States people are talking about Califprnia's Proposition 13, the Jarvis-Gann initiative. Its outcome in the June 6 election may determine for years just how much clout America's New Reactionaries will have. Who are the New Reac­ tionaries? Broadly speaking, they are the growing number of people whose self-interest is wrapped up in big government and a brimful public trough. In California this means these elected officials who have settled into the comfortable routine of voting taxpayer money to special interest groups who will vote for them in turn; powerful public em­ ployee unions; the teachers' union; elitists (such as con- sum erists and the more ex­ treme environmentalists) who favor ever greater government regulation; bureaucrats; and the Rhinemaidens of coalition, the League of Women Voters. What the New Reactionaries are for is an endless flow of tax money into the public coffers for them to control. What they are against is C-H-A-N-G-E. "Jarvis," as the measure is called by Californians (after its crusty author), would cause change all right. By limiting property taxes to 1 percent of market value and by requiring a two-thirds majority vote in state and local governments to enact new taxes, it would force elected officials, from the state legislature down to the local mosquito abatement district, to set spending priorities. That's about the last thing they want to do. Putting a lid on govern­ ment spending is as much what Proposition 13 is about as it is property tax relief. As if to prove the point, the New Reactionaries are getting more hysterical as election day approaches. Daily, the press carries reports of "doomsday" budgets concocted by public officials. Predictably, these budgets call for ravaging the police and fire departments and school systems if Proposition 13 passes. The idea, of course, is to stampede the voters into rejecting it. In Los Angeles, county school administrators even sent notices to parents of the county's 9,000 handicapped students telling them summer session would be cancelled if "Jarvis" passes. Outraged school board members pointed out there would be more than enough money, regardless of the election. But, too late - the notices had already gone out (at taxpayers' expense of course). Such tactics remind one of Cicero's phrase, "the arrogance of officialdom," but they have become routine for the New Reactionaires. A reading of letters to the editors in major newspapers in the state suggests that the voters aren't buying the scare campaign. The middle class is as close to taking to the streets in revolt against high taxes as it has ever been, and voting for Proposition 13 is the handiest way for them to express it. If it passes, pro-tax limitation forces in several other states will launch similar moves. On the other hand, if Proposition 13 fails, it may be a signal to "The Spenders" everywhere that they have reached "critical mass" -- the point at which their inertia would be un­ stoppable. The implications of that are ominous. Proposition 13 has drawn heavy support from homeowners, of course, but it has also brought out senior citizens, young workers who resent government's bite from their paychecks, conservative activists (ironically fighting for change in this case) and more than a smattering of liberals. For example, Richard Reeves, the Esquire political writer, whose liberal credentials are unchallenged, concluded a recent Proposition 13 article with these words: "Howard Jarvis is a nut, but in my heart I know he's right." Rather than the chaos the New Reactionaries predict for California if "Jarvis" passes, there may be a new building boom. Professor Neil Jacoby of the UCLA business school contends that there will be much new construction and renovation, once property owners realize they won't be hurt by huge new assessments for improving or building homes or commercial struc­ tures. Jarvis himself argues that apartment owners will pass their tax savings on to renters when they understand that the alternative might be rent control. And, Dr. Milton Friedman, the Nobel Laureate economist (a strong supporter of Proposition 13) says that the state should turn over most of its nearly $4 billion surplus to cushion the local governments from the initial effects of reduced income caused by passage of Proposition 13. He says it would cover about half of the revenue cut and that the other half represents, on the average, some 10 percent of the budgets of the affected public bodies. Then he asks, "Is there an adult Californian who, with a straight face, can say that 10 percent fat and waste can't be trimmed out of those budgets? " The answer, of course, is "no." And for that reason, I'm voting "Yes" on Proposition 13. Talking Computer Illinois has become the first state in the nation to use a telephone control system in which credit card callers talk to a computer. Ted Puckorius, director of the state Depart­ ment of Administrative ser­ vices (DAS) explained the new system to members of the General Assembly in Springfield last week. He said that the new DAS program would save the state over $200,000 per year. "The com­ puter credit card system," Puckorius said, "is one example of how DAS helps eliminate unnecessary expense to taxpayers in Illinois." Editor's Quote Book e Book 1 ie most Courage is the most common and vulgar of the virtues. Herman Melville DOES YOUR HONE QUALIFY? Vinyl Siding Siding made from B.F. Goodrich vinyl Lucky Homes You can be among mose who will be chosen for participation in a program of publicity for Northern Illinois Vinyl Distributors. The size of your house is not important. 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