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PAGE S - PLAINDEALEH-FRIDAY. AUGUST 23, 1974 Ringwood News (653-9006) (653-9262) (728-0295) Frank Visconti Given Surprise Birthday Party c It was a real surprise for Frank Visconti last weekend when thirty of his friends popped up on the beach at the campgrounds in Spring Grove last Saturday night to sing "Happy Birthday". This was not a spur-of-the-moment kind of a party but one that took weeks of scheming and conniving on the part of his wife, Lil, and their good friends, Sue and Ed Erwin. To be sure they got Frank to the rendezvous point, Lil and the • Erwins planned an overnight camp-out. To have sufficient firewood for the bonfire that night, Frank was talked into cutting down a dead tree a week ago. Then it was up to Lil and Sue to haul the pieces away without his knowing it. This was the first time Frank had been on a hay ride and everyone had a terrific time although it m IS THE TIME TO BUY! ! • KITCHEN REMODELING • KITCHEN CABINETS Wood Made - White Meyer - Brammer - Ray Gold - Homecrest - Custom • VANITORIES STOCK A CUSTOM • MARBLE CORIAN & FORMICA TOPS - APPLIANCES - • Jenn Air • Roper •" Corning • Broan Hoods • Coming & Vance Counter Savers GLAVIANO'S INTERIORS & Palatine Millwork PHONE 385-3764 414 So. Rte. 31 - McHeniy, III © M sounded to your reporter as though there was more walking than riding, some of the hazards of the evening (but still fun) included many black and blue marks from being shoved off the wagon, Larry getting his troupers caught on a nail as he slid off the hay and not being able to get unhooked, and Ed getting a "hot seat" when a hole was burned in his trousers. Everyone had such a good time, the girls are already planning their next party in October. WELCOME NEW GRANDCHILD It was a happy time for Walt and Doris Low when they received the good news that their tenth grandchild had finally made his arrival into the world. The proud parents are Linda (Low) and Bill Billikas of Dubuque, Iowa. Little Nicholas William Billikas weighed in at 8 lbs. Saturday morning, Aug. 17. The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Nick Billikas of Boston CANASTA CLUB MEETS Bill and Shirley Cristy hosted the Canasta Club last Saturday night. Jerry and Mary Lou Cristy substituted for Alvin and Muriel Benoy who could not be there and Jerry was one of the lucky ones to get high score. Sue Low was the other high scorer. HERE AND THERE Frank Visconti's niece, Jan Visconti, spent three days with them last week. She celebrated her birthday on Friday. Mrs. Nellie Hepburn's sister and brother-in-law, the Russell Soddys of Kenosha, spent the weekend here and on Sunday they took Aunt Nellie and visited the Henry Aissens in Wonder Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meier of Elma, Iowa, arrived at the home of Dick and Phyllis Zell last weekend to spend a few days before returning home with their daughter, Susan, who has been visiting here. The Zells' other house guest, Terri Stevenson, returned home last Saturday. Paul and Althea Walkington, Alvin and Muriel Benoy with daughters, Lisa and Jodi, went camping last weekend at Shawano, Wis. It was one of those lovely, lazy and relaxing weekends where a person just does nothing. Debbie and Bill Bork of Charleston were recent visitors of her folks. Bob and Martha Betts, of our town. Bill's folks, the Bob Borks of Chicago, joined the group for a nice visit. For the past 10 days Resae Ackerman has been home on leave from l^kehurst, N.J., enroute to her new duties in Pensacola, Fla. Best of luck, •Resae. They sure do shuffle you around. Their families got together for a cook-out just before she left, chicken and sweet corn were top on the menu, and with a few clouds shuffling by she was asked how come she hasn't given us a CRRPETS-RUGS TIDY CLOSEOUTS . .. MUST BE SOLD NOW TO MRKE ROOM FOR NEW FRLL CRRPETS ARRIVING DRILY ^REMNRNT We've made direct mill, truck load remnants (all special purchases) for our August remnant sale--these, plus our own remnants are sale priced. Hundreds of colors, styles and patterns. SAVE $1.99 sq.yd. to $5.99 sq.yd. SCULPTURED SHRO CLOSEOUTS Choose from Masland, Trend, Coronet and many other famous name carpet mills. Over 50 rolls in stock . . . over 50 colors in stock. 9 7 SQ.YD. (stock only) REGULARLY $9.95 sq.yd. and $10.95 sq.yd. FORM BRCK PRINT CL05E0UTS Kitchen, rec. rooms, offices, bedrooms, stairs . . . everywhere! Tidy stocks colorful, practical foam back carpet for every area, every budget. 12 ft. and 15 ft. widths. Choose from ^over 10,000 sq. yds. SQ.YD. '(stock only) VALUES UP TO $10.95 sq.yd. DO-IT-YOURSELF VINYLrTILE 12" H 12" Choose from a superb selection of durable, practical vinyl t i les But hurry, thses prices are valid for a l imited t ime only. EA. (stock only) CARPETS & RUGS 200 WASHINGTON/WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS/815-338 1000 * HOURS: f\ MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8 9 TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY 8-5 i SUNDAY 12-5 u fc. jsr r-,S forecast yet and as she looked up she said mostly cloudy, with a few cirrus clouds drifting by. Sounds just like John Coleman. BIRTHDAYS On Aug. 25 Leon Tonyan and little Bob Brennan both share their natal day, and as we move on over the calendar we find that David Christopher and Rich Gillespie both share their day on Aug. 28, and Patty Christopher and Judy Beck both celebrate on Aug. 29. The thirtieth Billy Dowell has his day and Richard Thompson shares his day with Richie Gillespie on the thirty-first. We that you all have a real jppy birthday, and it's one of the most fun times this year. Really hate to remind you but, don't forget to register for high school this next week. Like, where did the summer go???? ILA S REPORT While in London, Ila was a day early for the Queen's Royal birthday. But there were bands from every country or isle that England owns or rules playing in around the fountain square in front of the Royal Castle. It was most impressive. It is very interesting to see and watch the changing of the guards. Don't think that anyone really misses that while in London. Besides that Ila toured the Tower of London, which holds many historical artifacts and stories. The Tower houses the gates that open the roadway, to allow ocean-going ships to enter the Pool of London. The two bascules that carry the roadway weigh over 1,000 tons each. But they can be raised in just under 2 minutes. The bridge was built in between 1886 and 1894 by the City of London Corporation to link the southeastern part of the city with the city proper and the eastern city. The cost was well over a million pounds. The shore front is used as a pleasure beach by children. Tons of sand were brought in with the thanks of Sir Charles Wakefield and the sanction of King George V. It was opened in 1934. Even the tower of Big Ben should' not be^ missed. Please go out and visit Ila to see all the beautiful pictures. Marshall High Plans Reunion The 1939 class of Marshall high school, Chicago, is looking for alumni. A thirty-fifth anniversary reunion of the Marshall high school graduating class of June, 1939 (February '39 grads are welcome too), is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Sheraton O'Hare, 6810 W Mannheim road, Rosemont, 111. Anyone who resides locally should contact member of the committee, Mrs. Jack (Pearl Singer) Cooper after 5 p.m. for immediate reservations Collapsible? A certain gentleman was over­ heard saying he thought there was a lot more truthfulness in advertising these days. It seems he purchased one of those col­ lapsible swimming pools for his children This morning it did. Dancers participating in next Saturday night's program in the McHenry city park are shown above. From left, on fire engine, are Carolyn Cowie, Crystal Lake; Ann Thennes, McHenry; Doug Groh, Crystal Lake; Cheryl Hartmann, Jenni Lewan and Judy Svalander, McHenry; Holly Walker, Crystal Lake; Clark Ellithorpe, Woodstock and Carolyn Mierzwa, Mc Henry, Dancers To Present Free Park Program Something very new in the way of entertainment awaits McHenry residents Saturday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m. in the city park band shell. A group of McHenry county dancers and dance students will perform, free of charge, for the enjoyment of the public. The offering will be a suite of jazz dances entitled "Life Is A Song". Among the dance numbers will be selections from the musicals, "Sweet Charity", "Grease" and "Godspell", as well as others ranging from Strauss to Cat Stevens. The public is invited and there is no charge. I I u LpjDrLnJr Dishwasher Eleven Great Cycl Options • Dish & Potwasher cycle. • With Sani-Cycle option. • Normal cycle. • With Sani-cycle option. • China and Crystal cycle. • With Sani-Cycle option. • Short Wash-dry cycle. • With Sani-Cycle option • Wash-natural (unhealed) Dry cycle. • Rinse and Hold cycle. • Plate Warmer cycle. *279 00 Limited Quantities Lee & Ray Electric 1005 N. Front (South Rte. 31) McHenry,III. 385-0882 Ringmasters Are Named For Park Carnival Everyone is invited to attend a neighborhood carnival against dystrophy which will be held Aug. 24 at McHenry city park on Pearl street. Sherry Bringle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bringle, and Anita Rebel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Rebel, will serve as ringmasters, assisted by Mickey Mouse. The carnival, which begins at noon, will feature such games as Balloon dart game, bowling on the green, bean bag game, magician show, bake sale and more. All proceeds will go to aid the fight against dystrophy and related diseases afflicting millions. Last year, in cooperation with Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, 39,543 carnivals were held by children across the country and over $1,172,661 was raised for MDAA's research and patient service programs. TAX FACTS Northern Illinois taxpayers who own aircraft must file a special federal tax return, Form 4638, by Sept. 3. "The For..i 4638 should include the annual fee for each aircraft, plus the tax of 3V2 cents for each pound of maximum certified takeoff weight for turbine powered aircraft, and 2 cents for each pound of maximum certified takeoff weight over 2,500 pounds for other aircraft," according to Charles F. Miriani. IRS district director The tax year for the Use tax begins July 1 and runs through June 30. If the first taxable use by an aircraft occurs after July 31, the tax based on weight is proportionately reduced. These tax revenues are used for construction and improvement of public airports and air control facilities. "Forms 4638 and additional information on the aircraft use tax are available at the Chicago IRS District office," he said. New Zealand has a more varied scenery than any other given area of the world, it is said. Its climate included all types, except extremes t