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& PAGE 4-PLA1NDEALER-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1979 Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of February 7, 1929) The price of milk to the farmer was fixed at $2.64 by Dr. Clyde King, arbitrator agreed on between producers and dealers. This price is $2.65 to the dealer, of which $2.64 goes to the farmer and one cent to the association for dues. The annual meeting of the McHenry local, Pure Milk association was held at the Woodman hall, at which time the following officers were elected: President, Elbert Thomas; vice-president, E.R. Sutton; secretary, Charles W. Gibbs,; and treasurer, Gerald Carey. Crystal Lake will be the scene of the McHenry county basketball tournament this year. McHenry is the host this season, but owing to the size of the gym at McHenry it has been arranged to have the tour­ nament at Crystal Lake although McHenry school of­ ficials will have full charge of sponsoring the program. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken frbm the files of February 16, 1939) i The lifeless body of one of McHenry's best known canines was found near the old clay hole, where it is supposed he had gone while looking for water. We refer to "Pooch", who for the past eight years was the constant companion of "Peggy" Feltz, employed by the city in keeping McHenry's streets clean. The dog, part Airedale and part Collie, was better known to local citizens as "Sluefoot" and really belonged to the Jacob Justen family. He was about 9 years old, but when about 1 year of age, "Slue" was adopted by "Peggy" or vice versa, and given the name of "Pooch". He began making the rounds every day with his new master and the little cart. The local public grade school was closed Monday and Tuesday of this week because of the illness of several teachers. Those absent were Misses Mary Althoff, Mary Kinney, Mrs. Jennie Mae Richardson and M.L. Schoenholtz. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of February 11, 1954) Voters in the McHenry Township Fire Protection district are being urged this week to remember the election on Saturday, Feb. 13, regarding issuance of bonds for the purpose of building a new fire house and purchasing new equipment. Knuth's -SEASON SAVE UP TO '50 by Hart, Rossignol, Elan Boots SAVE UP TO '30 by Munari Off Bindings || Ski SAVE UP TO '20 by Salomon Besser Gloves and Mittens SAVE UP TO '5 by Rubin, Saranac knuth' P.O. Knuth Co., Inc. McHenry County's Leading Sporting Goods & Office Supply Center 228 MAIN ST ~~ 338-3535 WOODSTOCK SAVE UP TO'25 by Jean Claude Killy, Roan The equalized valuation of lands, lots and personal property as fixed by the state department of revenue has reached an all time county high this year of $200,044,656. Algonquin township shows the top valuation with $33,223,470, McHenry ranking second with $27,927,603. Most of the seventeen townships showed an increase over the past yea-, especially where numerous subdivisions were heavily populated. The county figure set this year on land and property is $2,982,812 higher than the previous high last year, which was $197,051,844. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of February 5, 1969) In two separate decisions made by the board of super­ visors, members voted both to approve the report on a courthouse site evaluation and also the recommended Bigelow site, with arrangements for negotiations to purchase to be made by the Public Building committee, contingent upon annexation to the city. Ap­ proval of the report met with unanimous support, while the vote on the site itself was 26 to 2 favoring the proposed location. The negative votes were cast by Edwin Buckley and Ernest Foote of Woodstock. A third Woodstock member, Thore Emrickson, said that while the Annex was his original choice, he was forced to change his vote as he regarded the site with the future in mind. McHenry hospital officials are looking forward to ex­ pansion of their facilities with the present 134-bed hospital being called on for more ser­ vices than anticipated when the virtqally all new structure opened in 1966. Discussion at the annual meeting centered around the future potential which can materialize with the board's decision to expand at another location. Lakeland Park & Lakeland Shores Sharon Gacek 385-3777 McCullom Lake Mary Jo Farrell 344-1575 Candidates Sought For Trustee Spots In McCullom Lake Village elections are coming up April 17, and candidates are needed! There are five trustee positions open, three four-year terms and two two-year terms. Petitions must be picked up from the village clerk and returned to her by Feb. 11, so you don't have any time to lose. The clerk's new hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Lesley Curran, the village clerk, whose office is in her home at 4807 W. McCullom Lake road, said she will be glad to take- care of you during other times, also, as long as you call in advance so that she can put her dogs away. Vehicle stickers for the 1979 year are now available from the clerk. Prices are a little higher this year, so bring a little more money along with you. Stickers must be displayed by April 1. NEW ARRIVAL Thomas Egan Farrell, who, along with the big snows, is the main reason you haven't seen a column in several weeks, made his debut at McHenry hospital on Friday, Dec. 29. Tommy weighed 9 lbs., 5 oz., and was 21 Vi inches long. He was welcomed home by Tom and myself, along with big sister Megan, who had been waiting for him for a long time. Tommy's grandparents are George and Ginny Farrell of Oakwood Hills, and his great- grandpa, B.A. Rychlik, lives in Bridgeport, Ct. BEACH GALS The Beach GAls will hold their III! You can Bank on us First! * • ---- mm CHECKING ACCOUNTS REGULAR SAVINGS GOLDEN SAVINGS CHRISTMAS CLUB SAVINGS BONDS REAL ESTATE LOANS MASTER CHARGE A TRAVELER CHECKS NIGHT DEPOSITORY LICENSE PLATES INSTALLMENT LOANS BANK BY MAIL SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS BUSINESS LOANS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE LOANS BANK AMERICARD/VISA AUTO LOANS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES DRIVE-IN BANKING CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT MONTHLY INCOME CHECKS FREE SENIOR CITIZEN CHECKING ACCOUNTS SOCIAL SECURITY DIRECT DEPOSIT INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT Member FDIC Member Federal Reserve System NaTiONaL eaiviK of m< hcnry 3814 W. ELM ST. McHENRY, ILL. 385-5400 Serving the banking needs of the McHenry area. next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. All ladies of the village who are as anxious to get out of the house as I am are eagerly urged to attend. - OFF THE STREETS, PLEASE The village board has asked that residents (and visitors) keep their vehicles off the streets when it snows so that the plow can get through. Your vehicle will be ticketed if it's in the way; so it would be well worth your while to find a spot for it elsewhere. BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday this week to Shelly Yates and Maureen Behrendt, who celebrate bir­ thdays on Feb. 8; to Ron Svoboda, Leslie Walter, and Kari-Ann Wyman, who have birthdays on Feb. 9; to' Bart Behrendt, whose big day is peb. 10; and to Freddy Groh, who has a birthday on Feb. 12. \ANNIVERSARY HappV anniversary this week to^Jini pnd Joan Bitterman, who wiuicelebrate another year of wadded bliss on Feb. 8. Have a great day, you two. American Viewpoints New Daughter For Albertsons Jim and Sally Albertson are proud to announce the arrival of a new little daughter, Megan Aleta. Megan made her debut Wednesday, Jan. 17 in Elgin at Sherman hospital, at 9:07, and, coincidentally weighed in at 9 lbs., 7 oz., and stretched the ruler out to a full 22 inches. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Albertson of Harmon, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard LeDuc of Algonquin. Megan also has a paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Brill, also of Harmon. When Megan arrived home she had plenty of attention from her two older brothers, Sean, 10, and Matthew, 3l/z, and from her older sister Stefanie, who is 2Vfe years old. Welcome to our community, Megan, and congratulations to the Albertson family. ASSOCIATION NEWS There is none! No meeting was held on Thursday evening due to the lack of board members. The vice president, Mr. Lloyd Wagner, has not been to the last two meetings, nor has Mr. Len Sieracki, Mr. Bowlin and Mr. Winkle who were also missing from the last meeting. Tentative date for the general meeting will be March 25. There will be a Newsletter that will be sent out later in February. WOMEN'S CLUB The Lakeland Park Women's club will be holding its monthly meeting this Thursday evening. Tickets for the Spring luncheon will be given to the members. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Community house. THINK SPftfNG Baseball leagues are starting up and spring is around the corner, or should I say around the next snow bank. The McHenry Pigtail league is holding a registration at the McHenry Firehouse on Route 120. The registration will be held in the meeting room. It is required that the girls be 8 years old by Dec. 31 and not older than 16. The girls are provided a hat, shirt and insurance for a small fee. The fee decreases per each girl in the family. If you cannot register on the tenth there will be another registration that will be held on Feb.47 also. If further information is needed, please contact league president, Michael Aldrich. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Special birthday greetings go to a very special person, Max Koch who had a birthday party this past Saturday and actually celebrates on Feb. 7, and to Richard Huebner who will have eight candles on his cake. Another special person Lester Dobbins, celebrates his day on Feb. 8, as do Colleen Rogers, Joseph Johnson and Michael Cominsky. A birthday wish to Vicki Bottarri, who will blow out the candles on her cake on Feb. 9. Feb. 10 will be a good day for Cheryl Henderson and Diane Bergdorf, and Christopher Conway will have three candles on his cake. On Feb. 11, Miss Kathleen Johnson will become a teenager. Congratulations! Feb. 13 will be the day that Bruce Okal and Carol Cynowa hear the birthday song sung for them. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ...to Richard and Marty McGrath, who will celebrate eleven years of wedded bliss on Feb. 10. Proclaim Edison Day 8 Our way of life is based upon the will of the majority, and is distinguished by free institutions, representative government, free elections, guarantees of individual liberty, freedom of speech and religion, and freedom from political oppression Horn S Truman Governor James R. Thomp­ son has proclaimed Feb. 11 Thomas A. Edison day in Illinois. Edison was born on that date in 1847 in Milan, Ohio. "Edison's invention of the incandescent electric light bulb in 1879 literally and figuratively illuminated the world," the governor's proclamation states. The 100th anniversary of the invention of the incandescent bulb is being marked by a year­ long international Centennial of Light, which not only honors a great American but seeks to regenerate enthusiasm for invention and innovation, especially among the young. The proclamation notes that Edison left 1,093 patents. His other inventions included the phonograph, the central power station and the modern research laboratory. Edison was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1928" for development and application of inventions that have revolutionized civilization". Aria Notes Set Feb. 10 Concert Soprano Ruth Ann Riddell- Bishop, and dramatic soprano Kathy Brown-Gilpin will sing a concert Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. at the First Congregational church in Crystal Lake. Completing the trio that forms the Aria Notes is accompanist Diane Koenig. The First Congregational church is located at 461 Pierson street in Crystal Lake. Ad­ mission to the Feb. 10 concert is free. The concert begins at 8 p.m. White And Black Swans are usually white and there is no plumage distinction between male and female. However, two black species do exist -- the Australian Black Swan and the Black-necked Swan of South America. DANCE TO ̂ THE BIG BAN! SOUNDS OF THE 30's & 40's Valentine Dance FRIDAY, FEB 9TH FEATURING; "George Olisar" AND HIS BAND CONSUMER GUIDELINES DANCE EVERY FRIDAY NITE AT 8:30 Antioch Action Center ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS 4 BLOCKS EAST OF RTE. 83 ON NORTH AVE. Recycling Works Used corrugated boxes are the single largest source of waste paper for recycling. Used corrugated comprises about 40 per cent of all the waste paper recycled in the United States. Join your community's effort -- or start a recycling program. OPEN! DAILY AT 10:30 AM SPECIALS SERVED DAILY l^VWWWWW A & W RESTAURANT 2214 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY 385-9725