A sad farewell to a good company

To the editor: I read in Friday's Herald that another business is leaving for China.

Usually when I read news like this I feel bad, but when it hits close to home, it brings out many more emotions. The company I am referring to is Methode, located north of Euclid on Hicks Road -- you know, the building with the mirrored front (Mr. McGinley started this company in his garage and now it is world-wide).

Back in 1974 I applied for the night shift, as my youngest just entered kindergarten and I needed a job for two years to pay for a new (used) car. Well, I retired in 2005 after 31½ years of service. It was a very nice company to work for. They let me go from nights to days and back to coincide with the school schedule.

Many times I had to leave work for appointments or emergencies. And later, when my daughter had cancer, I was allowed time off to care for her.

I remember taking up a collection and buying a "Methode" brick, which is located under the Carillon on Kirchoff Road. Over the years I have made many good friends, some of whom still stay in touch. So I say to all my friends, "Good luck, Good Bye and Adios! My prayers go with you."

Jean Wenzel

Rolling Meadows