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PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JULY tS. 1984 Neighborhood MOWS Wonder Lake: What once was a dream is now a reality What started out as a dream for a small group of men, headed by E.R. Jacobsen, known later as the Wonder Lake Syndicate, is our present reality. Standing at the highest point of the lake, which was an old lookout tower, these men sur­ veyed the area with the Nip- persink Creek flowing gently through the middle. Uiey could see that their thoughts had great potential so they immediately contacted an engineering firm that was well known for its association with Ithe Panama Canal construction. After working out all the details, the dam was finally built in 1929. The gates were closed and the water began to rise until it reached 1 the Ringwood- Greenwood Road, that came across the center of the lake. Filling came to a halt until the right-of-way could be purchased and another road built that would extend from the center south to Route 120. This was accomplished and the lake was again allowed to fill covering the old road bed. The "History of McHenry County, 1832-1968", states that, "When the first trickle of water went over the new dam at 6 a.m. Feb. 22, 1930, a considerable crowd had gathered to watch it." Now, 50 plus years later, people are still driving by and looking up at that same dam. Dawn Miller 385-4901 Today the lake covers 876 acres with over 11 miles of shoreline, but this is only the physical look at Wonder Lake. What .makes Wonder Lake unique is its people. From it's very beginning, Wonder Lake has been associated with people who had a dream. Jacobsen had a dream which gave us our beginning, but there have been other people with dreams that gave us our churches, our wonderful fire department and rescue squad, all of our local businesses, our own post office, the Kiwanis, Woman's Club, Yacht Club, Lion's Club, American Legion, Water Ski Club--all started by a dream. The weekend of Aug. 11 and 12, we will be gathering together to celebrate the fifty-fifth birthday of our Wonder Lake dam and the formation of our lake. Our thoughts can travel back to the days of the Pottawatomi Indians whose village site was in the area we now call White Oaks Bay, on the west side of the Lake. We can give thanks to the forethought of E.R. Jacobsen and his endurance and pursuit of this dream. We can surely be happy with the pleasure we obtain from those cool breezes off the lake on hot days; the beauty of a sunset over the trees casting it's shadow in the water; the fishing, swimming, boating and water sking; and, not to be forgotten, that frozen mass of water that provides ice skating, ice boating, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. And for giving us the op­ portunity to celebrate together, our thanks to the birthday committee which had a dream that began a year ago and has now also turned into a reality. REGISTRATION Registration for all students who will be attending Harrison School in Wonder Lake for the 1984-85 school year will be Wednesday, Aug. 15 in the school gym. Textbook and work­ book rental fees will be collected on this day. Letters will be sent to all families with school age children during the first week of Aug. giving a definite time and fee schedule. A packet with the handbook and other pertinent information will be given to each family on registration day, so it is important that all parents come to registration Aug. 15. Any new families should call the school office at 653-2311 as soon as possible so that all the necessary information can be sent to them. Parents are also reminded that children entering kin- dergarterf and fifth grade must have a physical examination, with all the required im­ munizations up to date before the child may come to shcool. The first day of classes will be Wednesday, Aug. 22. If there are any further questions^ you may call the school at 653-2311. ANNUAL GOLF OPEN The 132nd annual golfing event for Wonder Lake men will be held Thursday Aug. 9, at Hunter Country Club. Tee off times should be arranged bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. by calling the pro shop at 678-2631 before Aug. 1. Foursomes will be starting every eight minutes. The cost is $32 now and $42 after Aug. 1, so hurry and get your reservation in by calling Joe Sullivan at 653-2211 or Bill Fitzgerald at 728-0424. You will enjoy 18 holes of golf, beer and pop on the course brat or hot dog, and a family style dinner served at 6:30 p.m. There will be numerous prizes and trophies awarded after dinner. ; SPECIAL DAYS Happy birthday to Brian Diedrich, who will be hearing the birthday song July 26. We have four Wonder Lakers sharing July 28 as their special day. Happy birthday to Cindy Chesler, Brian Kelly, Dick Barthuly, and Adam Yager. McCullom Lake: Lakeland Park: Conservation club holds meeting Young mothers want to start club Five members were present at the July 17 Conservation Club meeting at the beach house. The club had a small booth Saturday, July 21, at Petersen Park beach, as part of Fiesta Days. Elmer Thorpe has gotten together some pictures to be displayed. The dredge has been removed from the lake for repairs. It will be in operation next year on the west side of the lake. Anne Sowers 653-9549 This fine club, dedicated totally to the care and upkeep of our lake, meets every third Tuesday of each month. Its president is Harvey May, and all residents are welcome to attend these meetings at 8 p.m. at the beach house. COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE The date for our village community garage sale is Saturday, Aug. 11, starting at 8:90 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. four interested parties have signed up already. The sale is to be held at each individual's home with all involved sharing the cost of advertising. If interested in joining the fun, contact Laurie Olson at 344-3864 and she will be glad to sign you up. Let's all get involved and besides making a little money have some fun at the same time. NO NEWS In order to keep writing this column, I need some news. It may not seem important to you, but your neighbors and fellow residents are interested in vacations, all types of parties, birthdays, anniversaries, sympathies, new births, moving and new residents. Even if aunt Matilda is visiting, give me a call. We want to know your good news too. BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday wishes for this week go to John Reiter, celebrating July 25; Elaine Gleeson shares July 26 with Sena Groh; Rebecca Odom blows out two candles July 27, along with Tom Farrell and Dennis Suchor opening their gifts on that day. Happy day uncle Denny! Dorothy Lorch shares July 28 with Amy Harwell, turning eight; Angie Mathison and Heather Nelson celebrating her twelfth birthday on that date; Jennifer Odom blows out four candles July 29; and Debbie Bitterman and Lloyd Wright open their cards on July 30. Many happy returns of the day to all. ANNIVERSARIES Anniversary wishes are sent to Sergio and Cindy Martini, celebrating another year of bliss July 26. We wish you both many years of happiness. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesday evenings, TOPS meeting at the beach house, starting at 6:30 p.m. All welcome. Thursday, Exercise to Music, from 10-11 a.m. at the beach house. Babysitter available. All ladies welcome. Contact Laurie Olson (344-3864) with any questions. Improvements made for county fair The McHenry County Fair board of directors has achieved several improvements to enhance the 1984 McHenry County Fair Aug. 1-5. A major improvement is the way traffic will be handled and ticket admissions accomplished from the large parking. Charles Weingart, president, stressed that parking on the grounds is free, and additional lighting has been installed in the parking area this summer. Traffic will now move to the parking area, then fair-goers will walk to the admissions gate near Hansen pavilion. A special ticket booth has been built by Marengo FFA chapter mem­ bers. Grange members will staff the admissions gate again this year The board approved tearing down the goat barn, first building erected on the grounds soon after the fair was revived in 1949. That space is being utilized for commercial and educational outdoor exhibits this year. The building utilized as a mid- grounds office and the press headquarters has been painted and spruced up on the inside; this building will be the location of the public address system for the grounds. Other painting and cleanup has been ac­ complished. Some landscaping has been done by several volunteer groups, including 4-H members and Garden Clubs. Weingart says a limited amount of blacktopping has been done on the grounds. The biggest expense concerns construction of a fence from Building F, toward Hansen Pavilion, and the racing track to the northern fence line. Two gates were installed for pedestrians and for exhibitors. The harness racing track has been improved, with the ad­ dition of limestone after grading. Harness racing will be conducted three afternoons. Would you like to get together with other young mothers and share recipes and craft ideas for your family, and also benefit your community and local charities? Would you like to learn how to make inexpensive Christmas and other holiday gifts? Several women in our area would like to start such a group this fall. This is a great way to get out of the house a few evenings a month, get involved in your community, make new friends, and teach others crafts and Melanie Harazin 344-3649 recipes. The kids will be back in school soon and Christmas is approaching. If you have ideas to share or would like to learn some new crafts or recipes, please contact your columnist. FIESTA DAYS I hope everyone has and will be enjoying "Fiesta Days" activities here in McHenry. There's so much to do right here in Petersen Park and most of us can even walk there! This is a wonderful opportunity to do things as a family without spending a fortune. Have fun and enjoy! / CELEBRATIONS Help! We are desperately trying to update the information we have for birthdays and an­ niversaries; but aren't sure who's still here, who's gone or whatever. It's especially nice to mention children and an­ niversaries, so we need your help in keeping our information current. Please give us a call so we can update our record book. July and August are very busy for Ken and Jane Grothman on Willow, who will be married 29 years Aug. 3. Jane recently had a birthday and their grand­ daughter Jennifer just turned ten years old. Best wishes to the Grothman family! GOOD LUCK I'd like to take a minute to wish Carol Cominsky and her family much luck and happiness in their new home. They'll be living out of boxes for a few weeks until their new home is built, so life will probably be a bit hectic til then! Maybe when they're all settled in Carol will write for the Mill Creek sub­ division? Best wishes to you and your family Carol! Wish me luck! Joining me to write the Lakeland Park news will be my neighbor and close friend, Sue Lovergine. Sue has lived in this area all her life, and she and husband Joe have lived in Lakeland Park since November of 1974. They have been married almost ten years and have two children. Joey will be eight soon and Tina just turned three in April. The Lovergines enjoy fishing and camping as a family. Joe's main interest; outside of the family, is his remote control airplanes, helicopter and boat. While Sue keeps busy with Tina, Joey, crafts and loves shopping! She'll be a big asset to the column, especially since she can type 80 words per minute! In the event you have any news or comments to share with your Lakeland Park neighbors please call either of us! CHILDREN--STREETS We are hearing more than too many comments about small children darting into the streets on foot or bikes. Please remind your children to look both ways before crossing the street and caution them to walk or ride on the side of the street; not the* middle! Let's fact it. Lakeland Park is. full of small children, so motorists should be extra careful and drive a little bit slower. Taking a few extra minutes driving or a few extra minutes to caution your children before they go out to play just may help to avoid a possible tragedy. Crystal Lake man charged in drug incident Plaindealer News Service A Crystal Lake man will be in McHenry County Court Monday facing drug charges stemming following his arrest by Wood­ stock police. Danny R. Strain, 31, 771 Sussex Ln., faces possession and intent to deliver charges after police arrested him with a half- ounce of suspected cocaine Friday, July 13, at the 7-Eleven store On Seminary Avenue, police said. Police said Strain is a truck driver and was making a delivery to the store, when an undercover security agent employed by Strain's firm saw him with the alleged cocaine in his possession. The security agent then called Woodstock police, who arrested Strain, according to reports. He posted $5,000 bond and was released from McHenry County jail. Conservationist to study soil, water trends Signups underway for fall courses McHenry County College is offering 260 different credit courses for the fall semester of 1984. The fall credit schedule has been mailed. Residents who have not received one may pick one up at the college. Daytime, evening and Saturday classes are scheduled by MCC again this semester in an attempt to meet the varying needs of the community residents the college serves. Saturday classes will begin August 25, and weekday classes, the week of August 27. Individuals of all ages attend classes at MCC in preparation for new careers or transfer to four-year colleges or univer­ sities. Many students are just seeking to enrich their lives with the satisfaction that comes from added knowledge. Credit class registration began Monday, July 16 at MCC. Through August 3 residents may register by telephone. To do so call 455-6510. After August 3, registrations will need to be completed in person. Potential students who feel they need a little direction and could use the assistance of a counselor in choosing courses of study, can make an appointment to meet with a member of MCC's counseling staff before registration. Appointments are made by calling 455-3700, ext. 260. Registration office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. In order to conserve energy, the college is closed Fridays in July. Friday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. will resume in August. The office is located on the lower level of the Main Hall Building on the MCC campus, located at the intersection of . Route 14 and Lucas Road, between Woodstock and Crystal Lake. Dave Brandt has arrived in McHenry County as new district conservationist for the USDA Soil Conservation Service (SCS) located in Woodstock. Brandt replaces Ed Weilbacher who has transferred to Bourbonnais as area agronomist. Brandt .received his bachelor of science degree in 1975 from Southern Illinois University. In 1978, also at SIU, he completed two years of graduate studies majoring in soils and soil fer­ tility. His major duties as District Conservationist with SCS is to provide technical assistance to the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) on erosion control. In doing so, Brandt will survey and K,, SAY YES! To looking your Absolute Best. SAY YISIto Giving Your Skin The Best Care Available SAY YES! To Electrolysis, The Only Medically Approved Permanent Method Of Removing Excess Facial Or Body Hair PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL 4302 W. Crystal toke ltd.. Suit* C Whispering Point* McHawry. tl (•15) 144-3440 or (312)450-3494 TREATMENT ilectrologist McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB invites you to fine dining at McHENRY'S MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATION --Wed. thru Sat. evenings beginning at 5p.m. --Luncheon served from Tues. thru Sat. at 11a.m. --Live entertainment every weekend from 8p.m. Space is Limited McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB 820 N. John EXPERIENCE NS! 3&5-1072 design construction practices such as waterways, terraces, grade stabilization structures, etc. High priority with both SCS and SWCD is the promotion of no-till, reduced tillage and ridge till. Prime farmland protection is another issue that is of equal value to erosion control with both organizations. "The promotion and protection of prime farmland is quite im­ portant to our nation as well as to McHenry County. As I cover the county in my daily duties I see house upon house everywhere. Some are built on land which is not ideally suited to farming and that's great! Most, however, are cluster developments on prime For Your Information Dear friends. agricultural land. Communities must grow and expand, but it must be done in an orderly fashion and not have buckshot development. Let's try and leave prime farmland, that which produces the most crop for the least imput, to our nations largest industry- agriculture" says Brandt. Previous positions held by Brandt include soil con­ servationist with Saline and Gallatin Counties in extreme southern Illinois, and most recently as district con­ servationist in Jasper County in southeast Illinois. The Soil Conservation Service is located at 1143 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. For in­ formation call (815 ) 338-0049. •N The n**d to counsel with your doctor or attorney occurs moro frequently thon with your funeral director. Yet, |uat as you consult with a doctor and an attor­ ney In advanco of need, wouldn't It be equally wise to chooso and establish a reassuring relationship with your funeral director? Respectfully PETER M.JUSTEN A. SON FUNERAL HOME _/ KrttiMH IUINOIS - Mi-OOtJ