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jJ H 8»il9»K>l Ac one of the activities of Catholic Schools week. St. John the Baptist school, Johnshurg, contributed to the organization FISH. Above, Mrs. Mary Gnnderson accepts cans of food from Kiersten Huemann and Brenden McCormack. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The First formed Catholic school in McHenry county was conducted at St. John the Baptist parish in Johns burg in 1850. From a humble log structure to the current brick building, St. John's school offers what is described as "academic excellence and care and concern for the whole person in a religious environment". Last week, Feb. 1-7, St. John's school joined other schools around the nation in celebrating the "Choosing A Tradition - Catholic School." The children of St. John's school had a busy week. Starting with a celebration of family traditions. This was followed by activities such as sharing food with the community organizations, FISH, reviewing the history of St. John's school through pictures and memories brought in by the Johnsburg community. The official celebration ended with a family Mass Feb 7, but the theme "Choosing a Tradition - Catholic Schools" goes on. Probe Fox Danger Spot wo FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of February 12, 1931) Sitting alone in the little cabin of a mail plane, enroute from Chicago to Santa Barbara, Calif., Paul Stephenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. H M. Stephenson of Ringwood, flew to a new field of labor last week, where he will take up his work as director of the Lobero theater in Santa Barbara, after four years of similar work at Grand Rapids, Mich. liie acting mayor, Aid. Herman Kreutzer, and Aldermen Krause, Schaefer and Wattles, along With others from McHenry at­ tended the Lincoln banquet at Woodstock given by the Woodstock Civic club at St. Mary's school in that city. About 100 members of the club and their guests were present, the latter including visitors from Ringwood, Johnsburg, Richmond, Genoa City, Greenwood and McHenry. Plans are being made for a grandstand to be erected at McHenry's new ball park this spring, which will have a large space for advertising. Walter J. Freund, who will be manager of the team, has the project in hand. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of February 13, 1941) Four local young men left to answer the selective service call, while two more will leave on Feb. 20. George W Kinsala and Clarence C. Wohlert of West McHenry and Richard E. Behrens and Anthony G. Wolf of McHenry are the four who were in­ cluded in the quota which left. Leaving on Feb. 20 are LeRoy W. Melsek and Loren G Miller, McHenry. Mrs Betty Nielsen, ac­ companied by her daughter, Betty, and her sister, Miss Catherine Nielsen of South Haven, Mich., returned home from Florida where they had been vacationing for the past month. Trips were made to Key West, via the seven mile ocean high­ way. and to Havana, Cuba, which they took on a con­ ducted tour. « TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of February 9, 1956) The home of Vito LoVerde at West Shore Beach, Mc- Cullom Lake, was partially destroyed by fire in what has Y Members of the Nunda Fire-Rescue department move out to check a fresh hole in the ice on the Fox river near Colby Point. This was about the same spot where a Palmyra man drowned At about 4 p m. last Friday, units of the McHenry County Sheriff's police and Nunda Rural Fire-Rescue department were called to the same spot off Colby Point where a Palmyra, Wis., man drowned last week. According to witnesses, a fresh hole had opened in the ice. where, an hour earlier the same spot had been frozen over. Recent Cats Vie For Honors More than 400 cats will compete for top honors in the twenty-first annual Lincoln State Cat show, Feb. 21 and 22 at the International Amphitheatre, Chicago. A total of 300 purebred cats from all parts of the country and Canada are entered in the pedigreed competition, with separate judging each day planned for 100 household cats. The Lincoln State show is one of the three largest cat shows in the country, with all its proceeds going to feline research and cat charities. The show will be held at the International Am­ phitheatre, 4300 South Halsted, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22. snowmobile tracks led up to the hole. Residents and members of the Nunda Fire-Rescue department went out in boats to probe the area for a downed snowmobile or rider. Divers were later called in for a more extensive search of the eight-foot deep section of river. Mrs. Linda DeMarco, who lives within eyesight of the spot, said, "You're living on pins and needles watching these guys." She noted that a creek joins the river at this point and pointed out that this spot was always the last part of the river to freeze. As the bystanders, deputies, rescue personnel and media stood near the open water, no less than 12 snowmobiles passed near the opening in the ice. Waiting for the divers, all shook their heads in­ credulously as the machines passed - watching the water ripple and ice move in an undulating motion. The divers searched but. fortunately, came up empty almost definitely been determined as arson The LoVerdes, who live in Niles, occupy the home only on weekends and in the sum­ mer. A neighbor turned; in the alarm and so quick was the response of local firemen that they arrived in time to find very real evidence that the fire was of an incendiary nature. The honesty of two young McHenry boys was rewarded when they returned a wallet containing over fifty dollars to its owner. Ronald Schmitt and Larry Freund found the wallet on Green street and notified local police authorities. Identification within revealed that the owner was Kenneth Fiecho of Chicago, who, when notified came to McHenry to claim the billfold and rewarded the boys. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of February 10, 1971) Members of the McHenry County Medical society learned first hand that many changes are taking place in the McHenry County Sheriff's department during the past seven weeks. Sheriff Tyrrell explained one reason for the changes is because he anticipates increased crime and violence in McHenry county as the population continues to grow During the • business meeting new officers were installed, with Dr A M R o s s e t t i , M c H e n r y , assuming the presidency. Dr. Bernard G Miller, McHenry, was chosen treasurer Jaycee President Robert Sturgeon announced that a tentative plan of action has been agreed upon for further development of the new city park. Readers of our various subdivision columns may have noted the several changes in writers in recent weeks. Newest to assume responsibility for the news of her home community is Bonnie Kellen of Holiday Hills, who steps into the talent-large shoes of petite Inez Young, who put away her pencil and copy paper after 10 years with the Plaindealer. Other new ones a r e M i l d r e d W a t s o n f o r McCullom Lake, Kay Druml at Lakeland Park and Mary Jean Huff, for the expar Wonder Lake area Mr. Norman Niemeyer. area foreign secretary for the West Asia and Southern Africa fields of TEAM (The E v a n g e l i c a l A l l i a n c e Mission), will speak at Wonder Lake Bible church. 7500 Howe road. Wonder Lake. Sun., Feb 15, at 6 p m Mr Niemeyer attended Calvin college and was graduated from the Ap­ palachian Bible institute of Bradley, West Virginia, in 1961. Before becoming a missionary, he pastored a small church in Weirwood. West Virginia, for one and one-half years, and a church in Dixie. West Virginia, for four and one-half years He and his wife. Sue, went to Trinidad in 1965 Their first two years on the field w e r e s p e n t i n a c a m p directing ministry In 1967, they began an evangelistic- church planting ministry in two villages, Kandahar and Five Rivers In 1973, the work was organized into a church. This was repeated in the village of Caroni, and the work was organized into a church May 6, 1979. Mr Niemeyer also served in other capacities in Trinidad He was on the Trinidad field council for 11 -^iears, serving as secretary, vice-chairman, and chair­ man. He taught in an ex­ tension seminary program originating from the Jamaica Bible college He initiated the LIT (Leader s h i p , I n s t r u c t i o n a n d Training) Bible School program,, (it now has a student body of 45). The Niemeyers have four children, John, Bruce, Connie and Dawn In his assignment as an area foreign secretary, Mr. Neimeyer serves as an administrative liaison for the missionaries in the areas of West Asia and Southern Africa This position has taken him to West Asia twice to meet with missionaries on those fields, and will soon take him to the Southern Africa fields M r N i e m e y e r i s associated with The E v a n g e l i c a l A l l i a n c e M i s s i o n ( T E A M , a n evangelical agency without denominational affiliation, sponsoring about 1,000 missionaries in such varying ministries as evangelism, church planting, education, communications, translation and medicine in 24 world areas Set Heart Day Feb 14 will not only be Valentine's day at many nursing homes in Illinois, it will also be Rock N Roll Jamboree day when residents rock in rocking chairs, roll in wheelchairs and walk on canes to benefit the Illinois Heart fund The event will be spoil sored for the fourth con­ secutive year by the Illinois Health Care association which lists approximately 250 member nursing" homes in the state SERVICE REMINDER No Mail Deliveries Scheduled Feb. 16 after his snowmobile broke through the ice last week. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The McHenry post office will operate on a holiday schedule during its Washington's birthday observance Monday, Feb. 16. Postmaster LeRoy Smith said there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries, and usual post office lobby services will not be available with the ex­ ception of lockbox service. Delivery of certain ex­ pedited mail service will continue during the holiday weekend, such as special delivery. Mail pickup from collection boxes also will be on holiday schedule as posted on individual boxes, or determined by calling the post office. Normal mail service will resume Tuesday, Feb. 17 To get rich, amuse the people; to stand alone, know something; to be feared, be above re­ proach. Just a reminder that now is a good time to beat the spring rush on equipment repairs of all kinds for the farm, construction, or lawn. We have the largest, most efficient shop in the area to take care of your equipment needs. 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