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SECTION 2:LPAGg2 -PLAllVDBALER - WEDNESDAY. APRIL tt. Itt» Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 24, 1930) Following the regular monthly mating of the City Council, the annual meeting was called and the new of­ ficers sworn in. Two new members will sit at the Council table this year, being Frank Wattles from the second ward and R.I. Overton from the first ward, who will take the places of John Stoffel and William Bonslett, retiring board members. George Bohr is the police magistrate for the next term. The golfer and the ball player may think he has the center of the stage about now but Dame Nature fs putting on a good show, too. In ad­ dition to her wonderful Spring flowers, she scheduled an eclipse of the moon and the sun. On April 13 the moon went into a small partial eclipse, visible to observers here. About 11 percent of the moon's sur­ face was covered by the earth's shadow. The show that will get the big at­ tendance will be the solar eclipse April 29. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files April 18, 1940) of Many local relative* and friends were shocked to learn of the passing of the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John F. Sch- mitt, 74, pastor of St. Joseph's church in Aurora. Death came after he had said Mass in the church he helped build 42 years ago when the parish was founded in 1898. Monsignor Schmitt was born in Johnsburg, one of the 11 children of John and Marie Schmitt. .McHenry Community high school will graduate forty- eight seniors May 31. And so, as commencement grows quickly near at hand, the class of 1940, an outstanding class in many ways, is busy planning on the invitations they will send, selecting the proper attire, perhaps catching up on back work and attending to a hundred and one little details. In­ wardly too, each student is hoping that he or she might be one of the four or five scholars to receive the gold key, which will be symbolic of scholastic ability. TWENTY-FIVE YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of April 21, 1955) One of the main topics of discussion at the City Council meeting was a plan to correct what the members felt would not be adequate protection for children using the walkway across the new bridge near Edgebrook school. A thorough review with the engineer brought about agreements for Changes satisfactory to all. A change in the sidewalk ^rade and the guard rails will be made before completion of the new structure. Reports of traffic during the past weekend prompted the Council to instruct Chief Harold Aim to station an officer at the corner of Elm street and Riverside drive during periods deemed necessary. This is expected to reduce excessive speed and give pedestrians and cross traffic a chance. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 22, 1970) The Scholarship Selection committee of District 26, Illinois Congress of parents and Teachers, has an­ nounced Karen Blake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blake, as winner of the Golden Jubilee scholarship for 1970. Action, deferred at the last regular meeting of the City Council, was taken when the petition to annex the Country Club Estates subdivision was approved. John Coughlin was elected chairman of the board of the new St. Mary's-St. Patrick Catholic school board of education. Henry Kenyon Wonder Lake Anne Sowers 653-9549 Crime Concern What seems to be not so many years ago, Wonder Lake was a very small community in which no one was a stranger. Most of the residents moved here from large cities where doors were always kept locked and possessions watched with suspicious eyes for fear they might be stolen. Wonder Lake was a release from all that tension. A wonderful little com­ munity where everyone was known to each other. Ac­ tivities were contained within the cwnmunity too. Businesses' were being built and much activity centered around the chur­ ches which were being built. Friends helped friends support building funds and do some of the work, even if it wasn't their denomination, just because they were friends. It was a freer period for young children, too. The Firemen's Carnival or different subdivision picnics was chosen vice-chairman, and Mrs. Joan Weber, corresponding secretary. were packed with children all running around with little concern from parents who knew they were safe because only other known Wonder Lake people were there too. Those are days of the past now. We are no longer a self- contained community. We have groWn to the extent that it would be physically im­ possible for everyone to be known. Like all communities, our crime rate has been in­ creasing over the years. We have many incidents of vandalism, thefts, threats to our older citizens and the list goes on and on. This is not unique to Wonder Lake ~ it happens in McHenry and Woodstock, and other towns in McHenry county. What is unique is the reaction of most of our residents. We have a problem but no one wants to admit we do. By burying our heads in the sand it won't go away. One of the members of the McHenry County Sheriff's Department, Ed McFadden, says the department is heating its head against a brick wall trying to come up with a solution to the problem of empathy in Wonder Lake. All it takes is a phone call to the sheriff's department, at 338-2141, if you see something suspicious in your neighborhood. If you don't want to leave your name you may remain completely anonymous. A car would be dispatched to your area to check out the problem. The Neighborhood Watch Program was initiated a couple of years ago, but seems to have lost the in­ terest which is needed to really get it rolling. It is up to each arid every one of us to open our eyes and then do something about what we see. Just a simple phone call is all the sheriff's department is asking for. They can't know what's going on unless we tell them. Even a false alarm would be better than nothing at all. McFadden is willing to come to any community groups to talk about our problems and try to give suggestions. He says Wonder Lake will be a top priority for him this summer in hopes to reach a solution to the crime increase. Maybe your first reaction to talk of crime is .to say, "No, not here." That is no longer true. We are not unlike any other community and we need help. The help is as close as our telephones, so let's do something about it. BOOK REVIEW Anyone interested in a relaxing, fun filled evening is invited to join the mem- Prices effective while quantities last. We r«*«rv* the right to limit quantities. PRICES EFFECTIVE WED., APRIL 16 THRU SUN., APRIL 20 * All Discwrtimrad Calling Tila 10% Regular Prices Hide unsightly watar marks and cracks with calling tiles. 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The program for the evening will be a book review by Mrs. Orpha War die of "The Woods Are Full of Men." Plans are being finalized for the auction to be held Sunday, May 4, at 1 p.m. Arrangements may be made by calling 653-3126 after 5 p.m. to have any large ar­ ticles picked up that you may want todoante. Guests are always welcome at the Woman's Club meetings, which are held on the third Thursday of the month September through May at the Nativity Lutheran church hall beginning at 8 p.m. SPAGHETTI DINNER Get your taste buds ready for a delicious spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Community Teachers Organization (CTO) of Greenwood school. Serving times are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 18. The menu includes spaghetti, tossed salad, seasoned Italian bread, ice cream, milk or coffee. Something the children look forward to each year, the Cake Walk, the Philadelphia pretzels, and the Button Machine, will all be back again. This year, a new feature has been added. There will be entertainment going on in the Learning Center for all to enjoy after dinner. COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 16 - Young At hearts; 11 a.m., Christ the King hall. April 17 - Woman's club meeting; 8 p.m.; Nativity Lutheran church hall. April 18 - Spaghetti dinner; Greenwood school; 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 21 - Senior Citizens meeting; 1 p.m.; Nativity Lutheran hall. April 23 - Anniversary party of Young At Hearts. May 1 - Pinochle Club; 7 p.m.; Christ the King hall. May 4 - CROP Walk; Moraine Hills; 1:30 p.m. May 4 - Woman's Club Auction; 1 p.m.; 7517 Howe drive. CARE Cards Help Mothers Overseas "All mothers worry about their children's future, but destitute mothers in developing countries overseas are especially concerned because many of their children rarely know a day without hunger, ill health and inadequate shelter," according to Valerie Cavin, Illinois- Indiana regional director of CARE. "By supporting CARE's Mother's day program, Americans can help over­ seas mothers and their children receive urgently- needed food, health care and self-help services," she said. If a person makes a contribution to the CARE Mother's day program, the international aid and development organization will send a special Mother's day card to the donor's mother or any other person specified. The contribution will provide vital aid to needy mothers and their families in more than 35 developing countries throughout the world. Donors are asked to send contributions to Mother's Day Plan, CARE, Illinois- Indiana Regional Office, 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 673, Chicago, 111., 60604. Include the donor's name and ad­ dress, the name and address of each woman honored (minimum $2 per card) and instructions for card han­ dling. If cards are to be mailed directly, state how each is to be signed. Make checks payable to CARE and order early to assure delivery by Mother's day. Hold Small Business Seminars At MCC Two special seminars designed for owners and operators of small businesses are scheduled for April and May at McHenry County college. "Points to Consider in Record Keeping" will be taught April 23 and 30 by Peter Taglia, a certified public accountant. "Systems of Inventory Control" will be taught May 7 and 14 by John Wehde. Both seminars will- meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at North Junior high school in Crystal Lake. Taglia said his seminar will be for small business owners, financial officers and anyone considering starting a new business. "I will cover the importance of record keeping, various record systems, payroll and income tax ramifications and a general overview of credit and collections," he said. Taglia is a partner in the accounting firm of Kulovsek and Taglia in Crystal Lake. Wehde said his seminar will be geared to retail operations. "It will include controlling stock, using the information in buying, and computer use," he said. "The most common in­ ventory problem is over­ buying," Wehde explained and he added that if you can avoid it, it can rectify your cash flow problems. He said the seminar is designed to fill the gap experienced by many people who go into business without any specific training in retailing. Fried and scrambled eggs have a tendency to stick to the pan unless a lot of fat is used. Cut down on calories and cleanup time by spraying pans with vegetable cooking spray which is now available in non- aerosol containers. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF Wonder Lake State Bank OF WONDER LAKE, IL AND SUBSIDIARIES AT THE CLOSE OF BUISINESS ON MARCH 31, 1980. PUBLISHED IN RESPONSE TO CALL OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Thousands of dollars ASSETS Cash and due from banks U.S. Treasury securities Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans, Total Less: Reserve for possible loan losses Loans, Net Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises Other assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships. and corporations * '..... Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations Deposits of United States Government Deposits of States and political subdivisions...... Certified and officers' checks TOTAL DEPOSITS Total demand deposits Total time and savings deposits Other liabilities. TOTAL LIABILITIES. EQUITY CAPITAL Common stock a. No. shares authorizad 50,000 b. No. shares outstanding 32,000. Surplus. Undivided profits. TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL 1.345 . . 4 9 1 .300 . . . 4 0 1 1 .. 400 109 26 2,671 . 4 1 2 . . . 1 , 1 4 7 . . 2 290 39 1.890 . 453 1,437 27 • . . . 1 , 9 1 7 (par value) 320 320 114 > . . . 7 5 4 2,671 above-named bonk, do I. John McCarrrinan, Cashier* of the w solemnly swear Mat this report of condition is true and correct. to the best of my knowledge and belief. Edward Marsh, Stephen Mitchell. Helen Lindow Directors State of Illinois, County of McHenry ss: Sworn to end subscribed before me this 10th day of April. 1900. My commission expires December 27, 1909. Mary Jone Johnson. Notary Public I