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Pi. UNI* ALKK F KID AY, AUGUST 29, 1980 Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the fkpes of September 4, 1930) The usual heavy Labor day traffic was evident through McHenry over the weekend, but the rain rather dampened the spirits of some of the vacationists and caused them to hurry home earlier than they would otherwise have done. At Ray McGee's for the past 10 days there was "pulled off" one of the most successful late summer "clearance" sales ever staged by any merchant in McHenry Through the use of one double page ad­ vertisement and one five column advertisement, Mr. McGee attracted to his store buyers from many sections of the county all of whom went away more than delighted with the bargains they were able to purchase at this old and very well known clothing store. The meeting of the City Council broke the record for expediency and drew to a close shortly after 8:30 o'clock After bills were paid, the popular chief of police, Jack Walsh, was given a two weeks' vacation with pay, after which the meeting adjourned Cecil and Raymond Rothermel and Harold Heimer started on what they plan to be a tour of the United States They will also stay for a few days in Canada. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of September 5, 1940) The strong Sycamore nine won the Illinois State Amateur baseball title on the McHenry diamond on Labor- day, beating Algonquin I too and moving on to the national tournament in Birmingham, Ala In win­ ning the state title, the Sycamore team was presented with the Gabby Hartnett trophy. The tournament had everything - fights, sparkling plays, high scorii g games, low scoring games and rousing good crowds The preliminaries started when the parade, including the City Council and American Legion members, followed by the McHenry band through McHenry in a pep-up parade. William Althoff was honored in recognition of his efforts in guiding the destiny of McHenry's baseball team and also his untiring efforts in securing the State amateur baseball tour­ nament for the city of McHenry. Sixty volunteers Women Workers for Willkie were present at the meeting held in the old telephone building on Green street, McHenry. The turn-out was remarkable since this was the first meeting of this kind to be held in McHenry. Ladies were present from Spring Grove, Richmond, Ringwood, Crystal Lake, Woodstock, McHenry, Johnsburg, McCullom Lake and Wonder Lake. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of September 1, 1955) The busiest places in McHenry these days are the schools, where hundreds of young people and faculty members are preparing for opening days next week. At M.C.H.S. a total of 29 teachers will instruct the growing number of students in addition to the super­ visory duties of Supt. C. H. Duker and Principal Carl Buckner. Six new teachers will be included on the roster at Edgebrook school, ac­ cording to the announcement of Principal Eleanor Foley. Between 700 and 800 in­ terested folks attended the Ringwood church centennial celebration and consecration of the new edifice The consecration of the beautiful new church was one of in­ spiration to congregation members and friends alike, who looked back a year to the burning of the nearly , century old structure and offered special thanks for the accomplishments of the past twelve months. Other activities filled the af­ ternoon, which ended with the serving of a buffet supper The two new kindergarten rooms in the Edgebrook building will not be ready for use on the first day of school It is likely that they will be ready for use on the twelfth or nineteenth of September. In the meantime Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Buckner will be in the old kin­ dergarten building on Waukegan street and Miss Harvey will be in a small room at Edgebrook. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of August 28, 1970) (FAMILY! ; BUFFET! ! NIGHT 1 An average reduction in real estate taxes of 26.3 percent was the reward 13 patient taxpayers from McHenry, Crystal Lake and Cary received from the Illinois Property Tax Ap­ peals board. Miss Marie Ropp of Godfray, 111., a former teacher in McHenry, paid a visit to the community and expressed great pleasure when she made a tour of the old Landmark school, where she instructed kindergarten classes and art for several years. The popular Miss Ropp came to McHenry in September of 1929 and remained until December, 1942, when she left to enter Navy inspection service in Chicago. The trial of Mark Smith for murder will be held in McHenry county The decision was made definite in Circuit court when Smith's attorney, ,Harold McKenney, was granted leave to withdraw his motion for a change of location. A special election will be called in High School District 156 asking for an increase in the maximum annual tax rate for the educational fund of that district. IpOOOCOCCCOCOCOOCOO^ IPOLICE TICKETS! Stephen H. Taylor, 5009 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, no valid registration, improper display of plates, driving with a suspended license and improper use of registration Mark D. Berlin, 7316 Chippewa, Wonder Lake, disobeyed a stdp sign and no valid driver's license. Terry Freeburg, 4801 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, disobeyed a police officer. Janet F. Inzer, 309 River road, no valid registration. Donna R. Holtz, 7905 Bull Valley road, speeding, 42 mph in a 30 zone. Mary R. Formby, 914 Oakleaf, speeding, 46 mph in a 30 zone. Margaret M. Clark, 1518 River terrace, speeding, 43 mph in a 30 zone. Kathleen A. Austin, 4912 Pyndale, speeding, 55 mph in a 40 zone. George A. Stepanovic, 1421 River terrace, speeding, 45 mph in a 25 zone. Maria M. Schaefer, 7314 Mohawk, Wonder Lake, speeding, 41 mph in a 25 zone. Geraldine M. Neubauer, 2918 Virginia, speeding, 42 mph in a 25 zone. Kevin L. Summers, 3009 Lincoln, disobeyed a stop sign. David J. Lundgren, 5213 Shore, speeding, 48 mph in a 35 zone. Gregg A. Wilsman, 2911 Gregg road, speeding, 35 mph in a 25 zone Andrew J. Selvaggil, 3309 Chapel Hill road, speeding, 37 mph in a 25 zone and operation of a vehicle in violation of restriction. Russell V. Campbell, 1901 Flower, speeding, 38 mph in a 25 zone. Mary L. Pollock, 3607 Sleeping Driver Escapes Injury As Car Crashes High School Board Acts On Resignations The Sheriff's police in­ vestigated an accident Monday that occurred when the driver of the auto fell asleep at the wheel. The report indicated that a car, driven by Sherry L. Irvin, of 311 W. Johns, McHenry, crossed four lanes of Route 12 and entered the driveway of the Captain's Anchor. The car traveled over a gaslight post, through a fence and came to rest balanced on an iron beam with the front of the car against a tree. Ms. Irvin was not injured in the collision and told police she must have fallen asleep at the wheel of the vehicle The collision oc­ curred at 4:09 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25. In a similar accident, Deanna K. Gardner, of 3105 Hilltop, Wonder Lake, was driving on Ridge road when her car went off the roadway after she fell asleep at the wheel. Ms. Gardner was not in­ jured and the car may have sustained minor damage to the underside, according to the report. Larraine A. Alonso, of 1302 River road, McHenry, was stopped at the intersection of Pearl street and Riverside drive when another auto turned the corner and struck her car. The driver of the other car, which left the scene, was Timothy Frisby, of 1419 Nokomis trail, McHenry. He told McHenry police he was looking over his shoulder when the collision occurred. He added that he became scared and left. Frisby was ticketed for leaving the scene of an ac­ cident. Terry M. Noster, of 1408 Woodland, Spring Grove, was sitting on a pedalcycle when an auto backed from a parking lot and struck the bike. The driver of the car was Charles L. McGinnis, of 10009 Wilmot, Spring Grove. Noster was not injured. Deputies Ask Pay Increase More than 60 deputies of the McHenry County Sheriff's police met with County board Finance committee chairman Ed­ ward Buss Tuesday morning to ask for a 15 percent pay increase. Spokesmen for the deputies claimed the pay increase was necessary to bring the Sheriff's police pay up to par with officers of surrounding municipalities. The deputies also said they were giving up a step in­ crease in salary again this year. The pay for a patrolman at the starting level is $14,124. Buss countered saying that if the County board were to give more than the proposed 9 percent pay in­ crease, there would have to be cuts in manpower. The deputies also suggested that the Finance committee take a look into the possible revamping of insurance benefits for the officers. In a series of personnel actions by the board of High School District 156, the retirement of Roy Homo, head custodian at East campus and a veteran of 19 years with the district, was accepted with regrets. Other terminations accepted in­ cluded those of Elizabeth Bazan, instructional aide; Patricia Lobinsky, part time custodian; Frank Estis, custodian; Kim Wilson, custodian; and Francis Jackson, East campus cafeteria helper. Approved for employment were teaching employees for West campus: James G. Wheeler as self-contained learning disabilities in­ structor; Karen L. Wheeler, health and P.E. instructor; Bonnie Gonzales as LD resource instructor; Judith L. Hemker as Title I reading instructor; and for East campus Linda C. Usrey as Librarian; Guy Waymire as science instructor; Claudia Dalton as Home Economics instructor; and Deborah Berg as an instructor for West campus. The board also okayed the hiring of Vernon Freund as, part time custodian for West campus and the transfer to West of full time custodian, Zygmunt Schornstein. The board approved the em­ ployment of Ronald Glawe as science department coordinator and George Cina as industrial education department coordinator, both at West campus. In other business the board heard a report by the school architects O'Donnel Wicklund & Pigozzi on the progress of the tennis court repair at West campus. The tile installed to correct a drainage problem which was causing surface heaving seemed to be working, he said. Norb Wolter, Central office administrator, outlined to the board a plan for recognition of out- s t a n d i n g s t u d e n t achievement at the monthly instructional meetings of the board. A maximum of six young people will be honored each month, two students from each building and two from the interscholastic area, he noted. Building principals will recommend students to be recognized. The athletic department reported that most of the coaching slots in the various sports were filled for the coming year, with five ap­ pointments yet to be an­ nounced. The fuel problem will be solved by American engine-uity. MCHS Among 72 Awarded State Education Grants Area Men Arrested In Shotgun Incident The three R's - Reading, Writing and Arithmetic - are the basis for several of the 72 projects being funded under Title IV grants by the Illinois state board of education for fiscal year 1981. McHenry high school has received a grant for its "The Simulated Employer Ex­ perience" (SEE) program. The competitive grants totalled about $7.9 million in federal funds this year. The grants are broken down into three main categories: planning, development and demon­ stration. Projects designed to meet local educational needs, based on priorites set by the state board, are awarded development grants. A demonstration grant is given once a program has been evaluated and proved successful. Planning grants provide funding for school districts in the process of developing proposals for ensuing development projects. Of the 72 gi ants awarded, six are planning grants; eleven ar»* first-year development; six are first- Berkshire drive, speeding, 46 mph iti a 25 zone. y e a r d e v e l o p m e n t - demonstration and the others are development and development-demonstration continuations already un­ derway. Increasing concern for greater proficiency in basic skill areas has led to the funding of such projects as "MICRO", a planning grant awarded Hinsdale District 181. "MICRO" is aimed at improving the logical and critical thinking skills and the math achievement of gifted, average and disad­ vantaged children in grades 4-8 with the use of microcomputers. Programs directed toward helping parents, ad­ ministrators, gifted and handicapped students are also among the first-year projects being funded this year. Recommendations for grants are made to the state superintendent of education by the Title IV Advisory council, a committee mandated by the federal government to advise the state superintendent Development grants are also reviewed by a panel of educators not related to the state board. A(terJaeing assessed and val mated b^\a group of AT 5 Crescent Bay Landing ! EVERY FRIDAY 1 5 TO 9 PM * * * * * * * t * * * * * * In Our Banquet Salon BBQ RIBS CHICKEN NEW ENGLAND FISH 5 75 ADULTS 3.50 Children under 12 FREE MOVIE 9:30 Use Banquet Entrance Please 3309 Chapel Hill Rd.-McHenry * * * * * * * * J * } * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * you are- J No J Reservations * Necessary J * * 385-8899 1 Come as ********* ********************^ NOTICE STATE BANK. WONDER LAKE. ILL. 60097 Member FDlt: To the Residents of Wonder Lake (And Surrounding Areo) For your convenience we're accepting McHENRY COUNTY TAKES NOW thru September 4th!! "Your Community Bank Serving You" TAXES WILL DE ACCEPTED: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 8:00-8=00 SATURDAY 8:00-0:00 educators from other states, successful projects become qualified for the Illinois Demonstration network. The network gives schools throughout the state the opportunity to adopt programs to help deal with local educational problems at minimal cost. Deaths ANNA CHRISTENSEN Anna Marie Christensen, 8417 Coral road, Wonder Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 26,^ at Memorial hospital Tor McHenry county, Wood­ stock. She was 91 years old, born in Denmark Feb. 4, 1889, the daughter of Cart and Hansine (Nielsen) Petersen. Mrs. Christensen lived in Wonder Lake about ten years, having come from Chicago. Her husband, Carl Michael Christensen, preceded her in death April 10, 1966. She is survived by two sons, Charles M. of Wonder Lake and Raymond of Chicago; four grand­ children; eight great­ grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Elna Fauborg of Wheaton, 111. Funeral services will be held Friday, 10 a.m. at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home, with Pastor In two separate instances quantities of old or special issue coins were stolen from McHenry area residences in burglaries ' and thefts this past week. Eugene Verush, of 3001 Holiday, McHenry, called the Sheriff's police Sunday when he discovered that someone had stolen two $10 gold pieces and several old silver coins from his home. Also taken in the burglary were two rifles. On Aug. 23, Charles Donovan, of 1904 River terrace, McHenry, found that someone had broken into a strongbox in a dresser drawer and stolen $20 in bicentennial quarters. Vickie Lucchetti, of 9113 Memory trail. Wonder Lake, reported the theft of a television, two air con­ ditioners, a movie projector and a stereo from her home. A storage shed at 201 Sunset, McHenry, was broken into last Monday and a grill, a rowboat, a roto- tiller, a leaf catcher and an assortment of handtools were taken. The property belonged to James Poole. A number of tools were stolen from a truck parked at Creative Kitchens and Baths, at 3012 W. Route 120, McHenry. According to the police report, the thief scaled a fence to get to the truck. Sheree Baker, of 3111 Shady, Wonder Lake, called the police when she saw a man standing next to her car. The man ran off with the red interior door panels of her car. Offer Traveler Guide An exciting new Traveler's Guide to Historic Sites, listing 138 museums and historical attractions in Wisconsin, is now available free from the Wisconsin Division of Tourism, ac­ cording to Executive Director Donald A. Woodruff. The forty-four page booklet t^lls where to find old loggiii^Lxtinua ami-old jail cells, old scnoolhouses Gerald L. Robertson of the Alliance church officiating Burial will follow in O a k r i d g e c e m e t e r y , Hillside. Visitation was scheduled for Thursday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Alliance church, McHenry. and octagonal houses. The book also lists lumber, railroad, maritime, mining and natural history museums, many of them with "Jiving" displays and activities. For a free copy of "Wisconsin Traveler's Guide to Historic Sites," write Wisconsin Division of Tourism, P.O. Box 7606, Madison, Wis., 53707. Protest As the Plaindealer went to press, a protest was being conducted by postal workers a g a i n s t ' ' l o c a l management's instructions and working conditions- situations" at the McHenry office. DAILY Sr.NTINr.l Third Annual 1 | 2 * 8 M i l e hallenqe oad Run September 7. 1980 SEPTEMBER 7, 1980 3 Mile Fun Run -- 8 30 a.m. start 8iMile Road Race -- 9:00 a.m. Start / WOODSTOCK CITY PARK Main Pavilion West South Street Woodstock. 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