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staking •»ru Oece^ yfl •<>. School children remember 'early days' Due to the great success of last year's Old Fashioned Day, which was organized in obser­ vance of Landmark School's 90th birthday, the event was again held this year. Students were treated to m&ny displays and demonstrations which taught them local history. Above, Paul Maliszewski and Kelly Humann recreate a Improvement projects set for rail system Almost $7 million in capital improvement funds have been allocated to McHenry County for commuter rail projects, Jeffery R. Ladd, chairman of the Commuter Rail Service Board announced. * An additional $6.2 million has also been allocated for transit improvements that will have direct impact on McHenry County rail riders although the work is being done outside the county. McHenry County's share of thes 1984 allocation provides funding for station im­ provements at Crystal Lake and Woodstock, as well as track and structure improvements at several locations in the county. A total of $52 million in capital improvement funds has been ' earmarked for specific projects ? under the purview of the new Commuter Rail Service Board, ^an adjunct agency to the .Regional Transportation ; Authority (RTA). TTie federal Urban Mass Transportation ! Administration will provide 75 to 80 percent of the funding for the projects, and the rest will be • funded through the RTA and 'Illinois Department of Tran­ sportation. The funds are restricted for capital programs and cannot be used to offset operating costs. "It is encouraging to see an awareness on the part of funding agencies that a truly regional system requires capital im­ provement grants for all points throughout » the service territory," Ladd said. "Northeast Illinois is served by an excellent commuter rail system, a system considered by many to be the best in the nation," Ladd continued! "A system this large needs to be supported by continuous upgrading. These capital funds will enable the Commuter Rail Service Board to make much- needed station, track and support facility improvements that will help ensure continued reliable and efficient commuter rail service for McHenry County residents.", he said. At Crystal Lake funds will be used to rehabilitate the depot, install new high intensity lighting and resurface the platforms. In Woodstock, the depot will be modernized. Other projects included in the 1984 allocation for McHenry County include: --Installation of ties and ballast from Cary to Crystal Lake and from Hartland to Harvard. --Rehabilitation of rail crossings in Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Hartland and Harvard. --Bridge renewal near Crystal Lake and on the McHenry branch. --Installation of continuous welded rail between Woodstock and Harvard. Work on the projects listed above will begin during the 1985 construction season. Happy Birthday Happy 50th BUTCH For a see me ^ i information and rostrvaUont call our conclarga Free 800-621-6909 linois call collect 312/791-1901 i|or credit cards accepted All sales linai Page 7 - PLAINDEALER HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER », 1*4 Five-year-olds may now join Scouts Girls living in the area, who are five years old and in kindergarten, may now join the Girl Scouts. Sybaquay Girl Scout Council has announced that it will begin registering younger girls as Daisy Girl Scouts in January. Until now, the youngest Girl Scouts were six years old or in first grade. The new age level was named for the founder of Girl Scouting, Juliette Gordon Low, whose childhood nickivame was Daisy. It represents the first change in the minimum age for girl members since 1973 and the first major revi- sior of Girl Scout age levels in 21 years. "The decision to serve younger girls was reached after years of extensive study ana nationwide pilot projects," said Pat Laird, president of the Sybaquay Girl Scout Council. "In Sybaquay Council, troop organization for Daisy Girl Scouting is well under way. We are actively seeking adult volunteers to help extend the program to even more girls. Adults wishing to work directly with Daisy Girl Scouts are welcome, as are groups or organizations interested in spon­ soring a troop." The Daisy Girl Scout age level was announced nationally at the Girl Scouts' 43rd National Council Session/Convention held recently in Detroit. Sybaquay Council was represented by 25 area volunteers and staff members. Comprised of delegates from Girl Scout councils around the country, the national council meets once every three years to determine basic policy for the Girl Scout organization. This year, the big news was Daisy Girl Scouting. Other business consisted of electing na­ tional board members and voting on a number of proposals that ef­ fect the future of Girl Scouting in the United States, including a new wording for the Girl Scout pro­ mise. For more information about Daisy Girl Scouting in the area, or to volunteer, call the Sybaquay Girl Scout Council at (312) 741- 5521. Shared concern for care of elderly responsible for Valley Hi's success common prank of early school days while sit­ ting at an old-fashioned desk - dipping a girl's pigtail in the inkwell. In lower photo, Debby Griggs, a McHenry High School East Campus senior, gives a spinning demonstration to some first graders. Platefealwr Herald News Service "Many people are giving a little to care for our elderly," Ervin Walters said as he praised the cooperation of volunteers and government during open house ceremonies Sunday af­ ternoon at the county's Valley Hi Nursing Home. Walters, chairman of the county board Valley Hi Nursing Home committee, said state, county and township units of government share the financial responsibility and concern to care for the less fortunate residents of the county. Calling attention to the efforts required for an efficient building program and to operate the county nursing home during the transition period, Walters praised Bill and Judy Morefield for their dedication. Bill has been administrator of_jther- nursing home since 1969. In 1970 he supervised the 90-bed ad­ dition constructed for $500,000. The present addition cost about $1.8 million and is financed through bonds issued by the McHenry County Building Commission. Morefield said the staff will begin moving residents into the new facilities in early December. Morefield called attention to the outstanding efforts of the employees at Valley Hi, and added a tribute to another group. "We have outstanding Valley Hi volunteers who assist us and help our residents in many ways. Our own Auxiliary and the Red Cross volunteers are among many civic groups that enhance the lives of those who live at Valley Hi and make the caring by employees easier," he said. County board Chairman Clint Claypool said completion of the facility during his tenure on the board is a satisfying develop­ ment, but he observed that "already we have a waiting list, so now we know the new con­ struction program is not big enough. We are not able to meet the needs of today. "However, I am pleased to observe the way units of government functioned. At Valley Hi, you see firsthand where government is working for the public." An ice sculpture featuring "VH" and "100" focused at­ tention on' Sunday's twin celebration: the open house and the 100th birthday of Valley Hi's founding in 1884. The 3%-foot numerals and letters were created by John Kartje, son-in-law of Alice Van Landuyt, Valley Hi's food services manager. John is an executive chef at a Chicago hotel. More than 500 people attended the open house and toured the multi-wing facility which in­ cludes a new patient lounge, a room for in-service instruction, an expanded dining area, and remodeled areas in the existing facility.' In his remarks, Walters recalled discussions that led to the start of the county poor farm in 1884. The county board pur­ chased the J.C. Allen farm west of Hartland-113 acres for $6,000. In 1919, $9,000 was spent to add to the facilities. Howard Nehlig became superintendent in 1959 and the name was changed from the McHenry County Farm Home and Hospital to Valley Hi, he recalled. A $285,000 referendum was approved in 1959 to renovate part of the old building for an employee dormitory and in 1909 the 90-bed addition was started soon after Morefield became administrator. Walters explained how residents are selected. "Township supervisors submit applications to the Valley Hi committee of the county board. Ttiey are then studied and ap­ proved. If no space is available, names are placed on a waiting list. Funding comes from Public Aid, Social Security, and township and county funds." The present waiting list in­ cludes from 50 to 75 people, Walters added. The new ad­ dition provides 50 new beds, mostly for skilled nursing care. Some present beds will be lost because of remodeling. The capacity will be 117 beds. Valley Hi has an annual budget of $1.7 million and has 100 full-time and part-time employees. Ramp completed Members of VFW Post 4600 John Lescher and Chester Bryniarski put the finishing touches on a ramp they installed for a disabled veteran who is confined to a wheel chair. The McHenry VFW Post has a continuing program of help for veterans and anyone who knows of a veteran in need should contact the service officer at the post. 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