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Points To Consider When Buying A Boat "First of all", states McHenry resident Anthony Bianchi, Flotilla 3-2 ot the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, "as a prospective boat buyer, you should make a check-list of exactly what kind of boat you want. Establish your plans in concrete form with priorities of what is most important and what would be "nice to have". How big a boat do you need? What kind? What ac­ commodations are necessary? Desirable? What special OCTOGENARIAN TOPS INTERMATIC BOWLING LEAGUE The man who wrote youth must be served never heard about Dick "Gramps" Ristow. Ristow, who is 85, recently rolled 179,237 and 181 for a 597 series and high triple handicap mark of 729 in the Intermatic plant bowling league. Why does an octogenarian want to bowl? "I don't have to, I want to. I gotta be in amongst people. If I didn't have bowling I'd have quit a long time ago," says Ristow. Hevhas been bowling for 65 years and married for 63. "My wife likes the game too, and used to come watch me," he adds. Ristow lives in nearby Pistakee Highlands, just north of Fox Lake, five minutes from the timer and heater plant where he works on ground maintenance. He reitred about five years ago from Marshall Field & Co., and went to Florida. ("I bowled down there too," he says). Ristow returned north shortly thereafter and went to work with Intermatic. He will be 86 on Oct. 1,1975. Lakeland Park Boys And Girls Baseball Registration Mar. 2 CRYSTAL LAKE BOWL T&C NEWCOMERS 2-21-75 , Team No. 1 - Goodtimers - Mary Lou Heald 164 - 400. She also had a double Won - 0 Lost - 4. Team No. 2 - Woodpickers - Mary Ann Zuatut 132. Charlene Simon 362. Charlene also had two doubles. Won - 1 Lost - '3. Team No. 3 - Tri-Ro-Va-tes - Valerie Lath 168 - 478. Won - 2 Lost - 2. Team No. 4 - Pinsetters - Nancy Manybuk 146. Carmen Fields 386. Nancy also had two doubles. Won - 3 Lost - 1. Team No 5 - Flubbers - Thea Hoevke 163 - 427. Barb Erdelac and Thea each had a double. Thea also picked the 5-10 split. Won - 2 Lost - 2. Team No. 6 - Wallbangers - Bonnie Paneroli 135. Linda Kurowski 372. Bonnie also had a double. Won - 4 Lost - 0. Team No. 7 - Lucky 7's - Delores Conners 132. She also had a double and a turkey. Won - 1 Lost - 3. Team No. 8 - Dels - Eva Baggio 156 - 440. Won - 3 Lost -1. features do you want? What features do you need? What price range is realistic for you? Once you have done this, it is time for the second step. Next, survey the field of stock boats available. Boat shows are an excellent place to do this as they concentrate a lot of dif­ ferent boats in one place at one time. It is no accident that most boat shows are in the winter and early spring. Boat manufacturers know that or­ ders placed in the spring come from seeds planted at the- winter boat shows. You should look at as many different boats that fit your general needs as possible. The broader your survey, the better you can .compare and the more likely you are to settle on just the right boat for you. As you leave the boat show you will undoubtedly notice • that you have amassed a veritable flood of literature. The neixt thing to do is catalogue and evaluate each of the boats you have seen. Narrow your selection to two or three boats that are the closest to what you want. Then do some checking on these boats. Contact present owners of the boats you are interested in. Do they have any complaints? Check the boats out with a marine surveyor or shipwright who has no vested TUES. MIDNITE SPECIALS Tomasellos 7p.m. Valentines Day can­ dy Winners: M. Schultz, B. Jennison, G. Fenzel, R. Mat­ thews, B. Lindberg, L. DeHann, D Conway, D. Johnson, L. Cawthon, J. Petrov, F. Thorson and F. Klotz. L. DeHaan 463-166-161; B. Fontana 433-163; A. Wright 419- 146; D. Johnson 418-146. High Games: C. Babineau 187; B. Lindberg 167; F. Klotz 157 and M. Underwood 156. Conversions: L. DeHaan 1-7. The Lakeland Park Boys and Girls Baseball club will hold its first registration for the 1975 season Sunday, March 2 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lakeland Park Community House. There will be a registration fee which will include in­ surance coverage. All parents interested in volunteering for either fund raising or coaching a team are asked to sign up at one of the desks March 2. The club is looking forward to another fun and exciting season this year. Further information will be released through the sports page of the Plaindealer or call Phil Bucaro at 728-0596. Red Cross Swimming Lessons Offered REGISTRATION Boys wanting to play in the Little League this summer may Swimming lessons are being offered at McHenry high school's West campus pool on still register Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the McHenry Favorite Sport Center on Green street. Saturdays beginning March 1st. Register at District 156 'Central Administration office, 3926 W. Main, McHenry. For further information call 385-7900 RADIAL SALE Join The Switch Io Radials During litis 3-Day Price Cut On30,000 Mile POLYGLAS Tires Regularly S49.I0 AR70-13 whitewall plus $2.29 F.E.T. and old tire Polyglas Radial WiT Whitewall Goodyear's new Polyglas tire makes it easy to join the switch to radials-especially during this sale period. You get double fiberglass belts. Double polyester cord body. True radial construction. Wide tread radial perfor­ mance. Save on this 30,000 mile tire now through Satur­ day. Radial Sale Ends Saturday IVIarch I. Size Replaces Size Fits Models Of: Regular Price SALE PRICE F.E.T. and old tire AR70-13 A78-13 Vega, Pinto, Gremlin, Colt, Falcon, Toyota & others $49.10 $44.00 $2.29 BR70-13 B78-13 Vega, Colt, Oart, Pinto, Falcon, Mustang & others $52.60 $47.00 $2.32 DR70-14 D78-14 Gremlin, Hornet, Javelin, Valiant, Duster, Barracuda, Maverick & others $54.70 $49.00 $2.65 ER70-14 E78-14 Matador, Ambassador, Nova, Chevelle, Camaro, Dart, Mustang, Cougar & others $55.65 $50.00 $2.80 FR70-14 F78-14 Torino, Ambassador, Camaro, Cutlass, Chevelle, Challenger, Roadrunner, Charger & others $60.15 $54.00 $3.01 GR70-14 G78 14 Torino, Montego, Century, Chevelle, LeMans, Charger, Roadrunner & others $62.70 $56.00 $3.18 HR70-14 H78-14 Matador Wagon, Sportwagon, Vista Cruiser, LeMans Wagon, Charger Wagon 4 others $67.55 $61.00 $3.31 GR70-15 G78-15 Chevrolet, Polara, Galaxie, Monterey, fury, Catalina & others $64.40 $58.00 $3.17 HR70-15 H78-15 LaSabre, Riviera, Newport, Galaxie, Monterey, Olds, Pontiac & others $71.25 $64.00 $3.36 RAIN CHECK - If we sell out of your size we will issue you a rain check, assuring future delivery at the advertised price. SALE! $366 Lube and Oil Change Up to 5qts. of major brand multi-grade oil • Comple te chass i s l ub r i ca t ion & o i l change • Helps ensu re longe r wea r ing pa r t s & smoo th , qu ie t pe r fo rmance • Please phone fo r appo in tmen t • Inc ludes l i gh t t rucks Sale Ends Saturday Mght Engine Tune-Up $1795 Mtd regi Add $4 for 8 cyl., $2 for aircond. REGULARLY $34.95 • Wi th e l ec t ron ic equ ipmen t ou r p ro fes ­ s iona l s f ine - tune your eng ine , i n s t a l l i ng new po in t s , p lugs & condense r • Helps ma in ta in a smooth running engine for maximum gas mileage • Inc ludes l i gh t t rucks , GOODpfEAR 6 Ways to Pay • Our Own Customer •American Express Credit Plan Money Card • Master Charge • Carta Blanche • BankAmericard • Diners Club DAILY 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. GOODYEAR SERVICE 4400 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY,ILL. STORE PHONE: 385-7300 interest in the boats you are considering. Ask boatyards and maintenance companies about frequency of repairs and now much professional main- tenam-e each of your can­ didates requires. Look into the resale market. Are there a lot of two year old boats for sale like the ones you are con­ sidering'? This may indicate owner dissatisfaction. Are used models hard to find and do they bring a good price0 ,This would indicate a good investment. Once you have all the in­ formation you gather sifted, categorized and evaluated it is time to make the big decision. Pick the one you want and place your order, but you are not ready to relax yet. When you place youKorder, get everything in writing. What boat will it be? What changes will be made in the stock configuration?' What extra- equipment will be installed and how much will i t all cost? There is no suggestion of shady practices here,, but people's memories tend to be con­ venient. You may remember that one thing was said and the dealer may remember another. If everything is in writing you will both know where you stand. Many manufacturers are willing to have you visit their factories and see your boat being built. This is an excellent idea if you can manage it. Not only will you get a tremendous sense of satisfaction out of such a visit but you will also learn more about how your boat is built and have a more intimate sense of identification with it On delivery day, there is often a temptation to take your boat and go but you should avail yourself of a "checlf out"' sail with a dealer represen­ tative so you can go through the Present Two Programs For Gem Society two programs are scheduled for> the next meeting of the Hiawatha Gem and Mineral society Tuesday, March 4. at 7:30 p.m. in the dining room of the. McHenry West campus. The first program is an account of mineral and rock collecting trip to the western states complete with an exhibit of material collected and description of locations ex­ plored. The second program is a speaker-presented slide program, "Introduction to M a k i n g C a b o c h o n s " illustrating the basics of the simplest form of gem cut. the cabochon, a stone of any- geometric outline that is curved and rounded on top and boat completely and make a list of discrepancies to be corrected belore final delivery This shakedown ride will reveal small items that can be expected in anything as complicated as a boat and correction of these little items will saveyoua lot of hassle later on. The last step is to wait impatiently for the dealer to finish correcting the items on your discrepancy list before you take final delivery for "Happy Sailing". But before you set sail, contact William A. Robinson, 4002 White St., Box 43, Solon Mills, 111., (>0080 - 815-675-2432, for information on safe boating courses offered to the public and a free Courtesy Motorboat Examination. It may well be (he most important single step you will take. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC, PET CENTER GIVE AWAY ree Baby Gerbils. 497-3123. 2-26 7 German Shepherd puppies, 6 weeks old, to good home. 385-9631. 2-26 FOUND FOUND: Female all black cat, friendly and clean. 3617. 385- 2-26 I 'ound young female, Shepherd & Collie mix, black & brown. Very well behaved. Huemann Sub. 385-6695 2-26 eooBocooecoooeooooooooooocooooooeoooooocoool a**"* r.wir. < - fiai.NUMLLK - VVh ususally flat on the back. This gem cut is also used on crystals. Both programs are of special interest to the lapidary, mineral collector and rockhounds in general who enjoy the excitement of planning, anticipating and participating in exploring remote areas searching for the . minerals, rocks, crystals and gem material to study, keep, trade or craft into useful and ornamental shaped for jewelry, bookends, table tops or sculpture into esthetic forms inspired by the lapidary's imagination . and skill developed. Every states is a hunting ground for gem material. GlaHni deports sedimentary ILNKMJ.Al, »• KHKIAKV 26, 1975 and igneous rocks provide an unending supply of gemstone and crystals. New hunting grounds and new minerals are unearthed all over the world! A weekend trip to a lake beach or one day in a gravel pit or quarry can produce some unusjLj.ai--and usable rock specimens for the lapidary, mineral collector and the luckiest rockhound may also lind a lew fossils on such a field trip ^Visitors are welcome to the meeting and very instructive programs basic to the potential rockhound and lapidary. This program will not be repeated this year New members are welcome to attend and bring a guest with a friend EARLY FAILURE . . . This post-civil war photo uncovered at the Army Ordnance Museum, Aberdeen Proving Ground'is of a "constant pressure" gun which worked in concept, but blew up during testing. It was early attempt at use of multiple explosive chargcs to maintain a constant chamber pressure. Sale Ends Saturday LAST THREE DAYS Thurs. , Fr i „ Sat . , Feb 27. 28. & Mar. 1 These are the days. . . the last three of our Annual Winter Clearance of Furn i ture. AT <>nani(< / o V 7 Our Reputation Is Your Guarantee 1818 S. Rt. 47 Woodstock, III. SAVINGS UP TO '2200! 19' - IWs Demo's and few 1 - MARK IV 1- LINCOLN 2 DR. H.T. 4 - COMET 2 DR'S 1 - MONTEREY 4 DR. CUSTOM 1 - MARQUIS BROUGHAM 4 DR. 1 - COUGAR 2 DR. H.T. 2 - MONTEGO MX 2 DR. H.T.'s 1 - MONTEGO 2 DR. H.T. 2 - MONTEGO MX VILLAGER 3 SEAT WAGON'S 1 - MONTEREY 4 DR * 4 CAPRI'S WITH *500 FACTORY REBATE SERVICE 8-5 M0N.-FRI CLOSED SAT & SUN 99^W0HFRI 8-S M0N.-FRI » L I N C O L N - M E R C U R Y ° u ( CLOSED SUNDAY PHONE (815) 344-1200 4611 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY ILLINOIS 60050 JUST WEST OF TOWN