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| Twice Told Tales | TROPHY FOR NEWMAN - The Newman club at McHenry County college received a trophy as the college's "Most Active" organization at the recent awards dinner dance. MCC acting president, Robert Bartlett, awarded the trophy to the Rev. John Holdren, forma* club sponsor, and to MCC students, Lorelei Kuetemeyer, and Bob Hollenbeck. Observe Hospital Week Memorial Hospital for Mc­ Henry County staff mem­ bers are participating in the 1980 National Hospital week observance with a, recognition program and a • celebration. National Hospital week began Sunday, the nation's 6,000 hospitals rallying around the slogan, "We're America's Health Team." "We think of Memorial hospital as a team where each member contributes his or her own special abilities to achieve the hospital's goal of providing the highest possible quality care and concern for our patients," said Lee Pesce, executive director. In addition, said Pesce, "Memorial hospital func­ tions as a leading member of this community's health team which involves many agencies and professionals, all working to provide a healthier way of life for everyone." On Friday, May 16, Pesce, Rich Robertson, and other departmental leaders will be scooping ice cream from 2 to 4 p.m. That's their plan because an ice cream social is planned in the hospital cafeteria to salute all 400 employees. At the ice cream social employees who have worked from 5 to 10 years at the hospital are being presented a certificate of appreciation and recognition. Pesce said that all em­ ployees with 10 or more years of service will be recognized at a luncheon in the near future. "It is an attempt to say in a special way that we do .appreciate the dedication employees show this hospital and its patients," Pesce elaborated. -Wise-Burning Issue Although nearly three- fourths of all dwelling fires begin in living spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens, many fires also start in areas usually not occupied such as basements, attics, garages and utility rooms. These fires often burn for a long time before discovery. Basements are the most frequent sites of fires in unoccupied areas of the house. Paint, paint removers, cleaning1 fluids and other flammable liquids should be kept in tightly- sealed containers. Paint- soaked rags should be discarded or put in sealed metal drums. This Spring clean out all those piles of old newspapers, discarded clothing and trash that are serious fire hazards. They are an even greater fire danger if they are stored in the furnace area, which should be kept free of combustibles at all times- It's also important to be careful with cldthes, dryers, paying special attention to the regular cleaning of lint traps and filters. Attics often contain a wide assortment of combustible materials: old newspapers, books, files, records, clothing, wood items and cardboard boxes. Once ignited, attic fires spread rapidly, with plenty of fuel to feed on. During warm summer months the danger is increased by high tem­ peratures and low relative humidity. Adequate ven­ tilation of the attic is im­ portant. Garages also may be filled with junk that has ac­ cumulated over many months or years. With the presence of an abundance of combustible material, an ignition source such as a spark or a frayed electric cord can easily start a fire. Inform the family not to use flammable liquids such as gasoline to start or freshen a fire or for cleaning purposes. Dispose of smoking materials carefully (not in open wastebaskets) and keep large safe ashtrays /Wherever people smoke. Keep matches out of the reach of children and out of direct sunlight (e.g. window sills). Keep all paint in tightly closed metal containers. This spring can be fun, but only if it is fire safe: Trash and discarded material can produce an unsafe en- vironment and then it is only a matter of time. Fire has no time limit when it will strike. Good spring housfecleaning habits can make the dif­ ference. Silk The cocoon of a single silk­ worm can yield up to 1,000 yards of silk thread. FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 22; 1930) The graduation exercises of the rural schools in the McHenry district were held at the Community high school auditorium and were attended by parents, friends and interested spectators that filled the large hall to its capacity. Thirty-one graduates from the various districts received their diplomas from the hands of the county superintendent, MrsiJS.G. Coe. Darlene Merchant of the Ringwood school was presented a pin as the reward for the winner of the spelling contest. The Northwestern hotel, Main street, will celebrate its tenth anniversary on May 29. Special bargains will be offered on that day. The annual concert of the McHenry high school band will be given at the high school auditorium May 23. The band is now composed of 43 members who have worked hard and faithfully toward the completion of this program. Hie directors of the band are W.N. Sears and Miss Mildred Minnich. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 16, 1940) Farms in the Greenwood area were hard hit by an electrical and windstorm, although a complete "blackout" was reported from various other places as electrical lines were put out of order. Communications were put out of order in Greenwood, Richmond, Union, Marengo and McHenry. Several buildings were destroyed on a farm in Greenwood township. McHenry did not receive the worst of the storm as it apparently was not in the „path, but surrounding communities have reported much damage. All Chicago area milk producers will receive a blended price of $1.60 per hundredweight for all milk delivered during April. The price was two cents below 0 the March blended price and was the lowest since the f e d e r a l m a r k e t i n g agreement became effective last September. The decrease was attributed to lower prices prevailing under the evaporated code, governed by the Chicago 92- score butter and Plymouth, Wis., dairy cheese markets. TWENTY-FIVE Y^ARSAGO (Taken from the files of May 19, 1955) (V The Village of McCullom Lake held its first election resulting in a new governing body consisting of Joseph R. Levesque, president ; Emma Pyritz, village clerk; Victor Howe, police magistrate; William E. Creutz, Otto Ebert, John T. Boyle, Allen E. McKim, Fred Matthesius and Willard Schultz, trustees. After eight years of faith­ ful ministry, the Rev. Frank W. Anderson of the Wonder Lake Gospel church has found it necessary to resign because of failing eyesight. He will preach his farewell sermon May £2. Shortly after leaving, the pastor will undergo surgery which he hopes will restore his vision so that he and Mrs. Anderson may enjoy many more years together. » The county league baseball season opened and the Johnsburg Tigers came to McHenry to play the Shamrocks. Wotta game. Everything happened as McHenry took the decision 9 to 8 in twelve innings. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 20, 1970) Guest speaker for the McHenry Rotary club meeting will be Mitchell Ware, superintendent of the PAGE It - PLAINDBALER • Illinois Bureau of t In­ vestigation. Mr. Ware will speak about the newly formed Bureau and present facts regarding the effects of dime in the state of Illinois. Miss Cheryl Tomao, who this past year has reigned as Miss McHenry, was named Miss Am-Vet'by Post 258 of Waukegan. Winning the Miss Am-Vet contest entitles the McHenry miss to travel to Mount Vernon to compete WEDNESDAY. MAY 14.IMS with other post winners throughout Illinois for the state title. Thomas W. Nye, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Nye, received a bachelor of Science-ctim laude degree-at the Loras college com­ mencement exercises in the Loras stadium. Marian high school's two top ranking 1979 graduates were Anthony. Elliot and Deborah Cristy. Degree To Brian Nuss Brian Nuss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nuss of McHenry, received a B.A. Physical Education degree at commencement exercises held at Eureka college Sunday, May 4,% with 75 seniors graduating. The Baccalaureate service was held at the Eureka Christian church with Dr. Lawrence Pitman, regional minister of the Christian Church in Illinois and Wisconsin, as speaker. Dr.. 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