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1 2 EALER-FRIDAY. MAY 1J.MO -EARL WALSH So I Hear Valley College m Dixon letter: May 3,1983 six months ago since we it famous Zion Lutheran haven't forgotten my write you. Many things to mind that one could ^ as well as we did that IlighL la "The roost naustalgic recall was the item about Howard Phalin in the recent , issue of the Plaindealer. In ->mematmer or other we have been !<>uche0hyhim. If it isn't ourselves its our chikbren through Child Craft and \\ orld Book. Our own two boys have grown with those books. The thing that touched home most of ail was Ostend School, then and now. Firat because my cousins. Olga Prahl ijarwood, Elsie Prahl Lewis, fid ESyera Prahl King, were in the pictuiip«(ffi2 years ago and were able to bewifib the group again that many > t'arste$er. The second thing was that so many-of our old farm neighbors are < n the lecture still looking good. Vfoitsee, my dad. Magnus Nelson, and rfly aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. (>scaf*Pfahl, started out farming tgethfer when they first came from Sweden way back in the very early 'eens. 4*mt Caroline and Uncle Oscar ent terming on their own on the V rank Kaiser farm around the time he pid|are was taken at Ostend. Members of the Kaiser family still I'ive out there in beautiful Bull Valley. Dan and Mom farmed on the Frank VVattWsftfcrm until moving to the John !M.vers;'{arm. now called Windy Knoll. Itie Prahl family in time moved Ja Ridgefield. Although they •eft theimmediate area they still kept in loucfiewith such grass roots families is 'he^Math Blakes, James Saylers. FrankM&rassers. Frank Hendricks, lohn Eefetroms, the Drapers, the Harrers, and many others. Of course, those people are long gone. "My own old home the Math Freund farm has given way to a shopping center. Only the old oak tree close to the liquor store is a reminder of where the house stood. It used to be a thrill to hear the old train whistle on a cold winter's morning. Its sound travelled loud and clear across the pasture and the duck pond. "Well Earl, I'll have to sign off now. IH think of more old time McHenry another time. Frances sends her regards to both of you too. She enjoyed that evening. "Best regards, "Harold Nelson" Dear Harold, You didn't forget. It really was a nice visit we had as we dined together. Some of those good, solid citizens you mention are long gone, but families linger on. I remember when they had a baseball diamond across the road from your home. Some good battles. If Old Timers could come back, they wouldn't recognize Route 120 West, now Elm St. Write again, Harold. I'm sure you have many recollections of your youth and high school days in McHenry. Yours, S.I.H. I was pleased to receive a call from Pat Wirtz (Mr. Softball Himself) inviting me to the 12-inch opening at Knox Park Monday night. What Pat didn't tell me was that I was again going to throw out the first ball. No time to warm up. With Alderman Gary Snell doing the catching, all went well. Softball has bceome a big sport in McHenry, providing a lot of exercise and fun. ̂ Gene Huff says, if a man wears rubber gloves while washing dishes his hands won't get so rough. That's nice to know. "I have kept a little book on politicians for a number of years. Would you like to see it?", said a man I hardly know. "No thanks", says I, "I have an interesting file of my own". Some good, some_not so good. But it is much better to see the good side. A question about the location of the Wattles cattle barn cam#to me. The barn was located at the southeast corner of John and Center Streets with pasture adjoining. Frank Wattles bought and sold cattle. His son, Howard, later carried on the business. Emil Patzke was the envy of some of us would-be cowboys as he rode herd for Wattles. A good horse with large western saddle were part of the equipment. The stockyards? They were located in back of the Wilbur Lumber Co. (now a car wash) which faced Main St. A railway sidetrack came alongside of the stockyards. Farmers brought hogs to the yards where they were weighed and shipped by rail to Chicago. Sure. McHenry had a stockyard! Reading the last issue of the Plaindealer, I reached Page 16 and found our edear editor had printed "A Tribute To A Columnist". Students Salute Civil War Era The Civil war era will come alive again as Johnsburg Junior high school recreates a living history museum Saturday, May 14, from ndon to 4 p.m. on its school grounds. The afternoon's activities will begin with a mock battle staged by "Union commander" Dave Hendrickson and "Confederate commander" Seth Knight at noon. Over 40 junior high students will participate in this reenactment of a typical Civil war skirmish. To lend authenticity to the day's theme, the real Illinois 10th Infantry Volunteers, Company H, commanded by John Russell, will set up a Civil war camp with displays of guns, books, uniforms, and equipment. A show of gun play is scheduled during the af­ ternoon also. Martin Litvin, who received a Pulitzer Prize nomination for his biography. Chase the Prairie Wind, will speak to visitors about the Civil war experience. A noted biographer and novelist, Litvin will be in John­ sburg tor all three days of the Civil war days project. All of Saturday's planned events are opened to the public. Hie following schedule will be observed: noon, student re-enactment of Civil war battle; 12:30 to 1:30, slides of miniature soldiers and battle re- enactments; 1:30 to 2, student play, "No Place to Hide at Gettysburg"; 1 to 1:45, 2 to 2:45, Martin Litvin; 1 to 2:45, and 2 to 2:45, Bob Edwards, Civil war artillery; l, 2 and 3, performance at the Last Chance Saloon" dance hall girls and old-time western melodrama, "Romance of Rat­ tlesnake Ridge"; 3, old-time baseball game: Booster club vs. PE depart­ ment on school grounds; 3 to 3:45, ballooning in the Civil war - Fritz VonBruenchenhein; 4, Civil Air Patrol balloon demonstration, Pat Clemens, Aeronaut. On-Going activites between l and 4 include: Tenth Illinois Infantry Volunteers, commander, John Russell, Civil war living history, on school grounds; Mason-Dixon museum; student project exhibit; craft hall; woodworking demon­ stration with Peter Cullen ; Johnsburg high school band and choir, Hal Thompson, director; computer programs on the Civil war with John Heidler; ice cream social and Civil war film festival ^sponsored by Johnsburg library. Author Litvin To Visit School MCHS Brochure Illustrates Passive Solar Construction Debbie tribute MCHS. Laskonis had written the in James Blum's class at HOME OF THE O* FABULOUS FRIDAY FISH FRY FRESH FROM THE SEA * finely Seasoned Baked Haddock •lake Perch, Pan-Fried To Sizzling Wrr'Sf TrX-atr-Ji.* Walleyed Pike, Tenderly Broiled ' Oief Donate. MTTJVST EAT OUT, DINE IN STYLE! * 801 N. RIVER RD McHENRY ILL. •ofTWRTTNvW 385-2671 a To make a one-pound honeycomb, bees must draw nectar from about two million flowers. In nearly 48 years of column writing, it is hard to think of anything that has pleased me so much. I must meet Debbie. If her tribute didn't go to my head, it surely went to my heart. West campus Graphic Arts students designed and. produced a 12-page brochure to illustrate passive solar house construction for the Building Trades open house. Bruce Montressor, Graphic in­ structor, said, "Our students learned how a marketing manager works with an advertising agency and printer to promote a product. Students met with the vocational director to learn about the new building trades home and the unique features that a customer needs to know. The students made all of the design and production decisions and made recommendations for ap­ proval. This project represented research, Creativity and teamwork," said Montressor. Many interesting articles will help the general public learn how passive solar energy can reduce winter heating expense. The brochure contains a letter from Governor James R. Thompson commending Robert Swartzloff, District 156 superintendent, for participating in the Solar Energy program. The new three color brochure is available at McHenry Savings and TtU, 'A'Ad -PC B«t333-2906 W. Rt. No. 120. McHenry, 1L 60030 . 1 -- * h "r 'hen I tell my patienl% they,have trench mouth, I Tv«e a variety of reactions such as Yikes how sing!', .'That s impossible I never cheat on But I brush and floss my teeth every day, Ijjjfrdfc possible? or I caught it when .1 was lowing my lawn?" J ? -NtHlvQu don t become infected from this disease through your ditch. The nickname "trench )s given to soldiers in WW I from close in-- trenches where, unfortunately, the flourished The proper name, "Necrotizing Ikfeitdtive Gingivitis or N.U.G.. means death of elis or • portion of tissue resulting from irreversible to the nucleus which becomes ulcerated (bleeding in the gums. This- very common and equally unpopular gum is highly contagious. You can become infec- 1 from another person Who has this disease Y ^^*9- drinking from the same glass, unclean ".ptlt into the mouth, even a close conver- and worry can help make you more i.to this disease Some of the early sym- fM~ IvIWeeding in gums wheh brushing teeth. jreness Jn tissue of mouth, finess ond redness in tissues. t notice any of these symptoms, call your immediotly for an appointment to have your " ,ed. If this disease is not stopped at an . it can result in receding gums as the '>£h»ch hold your teeth dissolve' Once the oyed. it is never restored. Gum disease le for the greatest loss of teeth after age £ . Sincerely % ALEXEY BOTIAN D.D.S., P.C. The McHenry Plaindealer MI2 WMtElm StrMt (USPS J3S200) Estoblithed H75 McHmry. Illinois 40050 Phon.ilS J»5-0t70 Published Every Wednesday • Friday at McHenry Illinois Second Class Postage PAID at McHenry. 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Call 385-7900 for more details. t Construction Of Hospital Progresses Construction at Memorial hospital is proceeding on schedule so that soon members of the auxiliary will assume still more responsibilities in con­ nection with patient care. Lee Pesce, executive director, praised auxiliary members during a tea to honor the more than 200 active volunteers who serve patients in a myriad of ways seven days a week. Speaking at last week's ceremony, Pesce told the assembled men and women volunteers that if bids are within the budget, an expanded Gift and Thrift shop will be constructed along the front of the east wing on the circle driveway. One highlight of the volunteer tea was to acknowledge the many hours of service donated by Auxiliary men and women throughout the year. Mrs. Mae O'Brien, chairman of the committee, and Pesce presented recognition awards to those present. CHILDREN'S TEETH The baby teeth can be kept healthy by regularly visiting the dentist, brushing daily and eating a healthy diet from the Four Food Groups. Healthy baby teeth will aid in the growth and development of the child's final set of teeth. This will keep that smile for a lifetime! MARTIN LITVIN Martin Litvin, the Illinois author and historical researcher who discovered the lost personal papers of the famed Illinois Civil War nurse, Mother Bickerdyke, will be a guest at Johnsburg Junior high school May 12 and 13, in conjunction with the Civil war observance previously an­ nounced. The invitation to Litvin was tendered by James E. Long, Social Studies instructor who served as an officer aboard a naval vessel named for Mother Bickerdyke during World War H. Litvin is the author of several books, some dealing with Illinois Civil war subjects and the Underground Railroad. His newest, A Daring Young Man, will be published in early July. It is a biography of Ben Nicholas, who persuaded the California State Legislature in the late 1970s to pass the nation's first "Right-to-die-with- dignity" law. Litvin will also give a presentation on his Civil war research and Mother Bickerdyke's life to an adult group Saturday, May 14. He will remain in McHenry until Sunday, May 15, returning to Galesburg at that time. One of the few living Illinois authors who resides and writes in the towfi of his birth-Galesburg-Litvin was first encouraged professionally by Carl Sandburg in 1953. By then. LitVln had graduated from college (U.S.C. Class of '49) and served two years in Great Britain with the American Army. Ahead for the fledgling writer was an unhappy school year at the University of Iowa Law school and then an 18- year residence in New York City. By late 1972, when Martin Litvin at age 44 decided to re-locate permanently in the town of his birth, he had a few books in print, a membership in the Dramatists guild in New York City (he is also a professional playwright and librettist) and a great deal of work ahead. Since his resumption of a prairie life, Litvin has had more books emerge from the press. He lectures nationally and has appeared in 205 public schools coast-to-coast since 1971. He has also lectured in 25 colleges. WALL BRACKETS 547-41-20 456-41-10 20-88 A MSI 600-54-20 50% Off Retail Sale! Up le 80% OFF Every Light In Stock 40% Off Retail Sale! Special Order Lights 25% OFF LIST ALL LAMPS M STOCK (INCLUDING STIFFEL) Absolutely 3 Pays Only! 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