PAGE 18 - I'LAINPEALEU-WKDNESPAV. JUNE 2, 1976 Consumer Forum *ij%*e%xxxsaxxx3sxx%3exx3fai&%x̂ *%x%%s**̂ *%xxx* by Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott Here is a vacation checklist for auto and home. About your car... 1. Have it thoroughly checked and tuned a few days before leaving. 2. Get a "parts condition list" f r o m y o u r t r u s t e d l o c a l mechanic. This may help you a v o i d a c o m m o n h i g h w a y fraud: An unscrupulous station attendant in the middle of nowhere will tell you your "huffenpuffer" is "about to go." He offers to install a new one for "just $29.95." If you A-l HEARING AID SERVICE Free Loaners - Complete Service on all Makes Custom Earmolds-30 Day Trial on New Aids Try Before You Buy! Maico-Zenith-Radio Ear ~ Qualitone ROBT. STENSLAND & ASSOC. 3937 W. Main St. 385-7661 B e h i n d - t h e - e a r A I D j l Q Q Reg. $239 1** know your "huffenpuffer" was new or in good condition when you started your trip, you may suspect fraud. 3. Have a first aid kit.' 4. Have an emergency kit, including lantern, flashlight, flares, jack, spare tire in top condition, and any other necessary repair or warning equipment. 5. Have a what-not kit, in cluding kleenex, sunglasses, moist packaged towelettes, reading material for passengers, a pillow, a blanket and a thermos or two. (But don't try to drive and drink hot coffee at the same time!) 6. Have a child kit (if a child is traveling with you!), in cluding books or toys or games that will quietly occupy the child while he is securely sit ting beneath a seatbelt -- which you should be, too! 7. Remember the 55 mph limit. 8. Take time to stop and stretch and relax. About your home... 1. Stop all home deliveries, including mail, newspaper, laundry, milk. 2 . Arrange to have lights adjusted at night, either by an automatic switch, or better yet, by a trusted neighbor. 3. Ask that neighbor to keep an eye on things in general, and tell him how to reach you in case of emergency. 4. If you'll be away for a while arrange to have your lawn mowed. Thieves look for high grass - among other things. 5. Unplug lights (except those to be used) and electrical ap pliances, including the television. 6. Lock all windows and doors. Remember the cellar door. 7. Tell local police you'll be away and ask them to keep an eye on your home as they patrol. Also let them know where you can be reached. 8. Don't forget your house plants! Ask that neighbor to water them, or to plant-sit! Have a good trip! The fur of a sea otter is very soft and fine, reports the National Wildlife federation. It contains approximately 650,000 hairs per square inch or 800 million hairs in a large otter. When the tips of the dense fur get wet, they cling together in a layer that repels the water and gives the animal insulation and buoyancy. Lakemoor- Alma Hutekstaedt Lilymoor 385-5689 Library Offers Children's Hour For Summer Months Summer hours start on June 1, at the McHenry-Nunda library district on Lily Lake road. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays will find the library open at 1 p'm. Saturdays at 11 a.m. More new books are being purchased every week, so check out your "free" supply at your library before you pay for that paperback! Children's Story hour for the four to seven age group will be held on Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Mrs. Claudia Garn of Sunset drive will be the Story Lady. Call the library at 385-6303 for information and to register the little ones for ex citing times with books. FOLLOW-UP My son, Rusty and I went on a weekend trip to Nashville, In. We drove all night Friday to Bellevue, Mi., to meet up with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell and daughter Brenda, (my s i s t e r , b r o t h e r - i n - l a w , a n d niece.) We then transferred our luggage to their camper. We all set out then on a four to five hour ride to Nashville. We spent the largest portion of the day after arriving there touring through all the antique and craft shops all up and down the full length of the main street. The reason for this trip was to see my niece Miss Janis Russell appear on stage at the Little Nashville Opry house. She was on the bill with country-western singer, Donna Fargo on May 22. The show lasted about two hours and all during the show, pictures were being taken and after the show autographs were sought. The appearance of Janis was part of the prize she won as first place winner of the Talent Search contest she took pait in at LaPorte, In., May 1. Rusty and I returned home early Sunday evening very tired but thrilled and excited* to have been able to see a relative on stage in the entertainment world, who seemed to fit very well. APOLOGIES The slighting of two guests at the recent baby shower was very unintentional. The two unnamed guests were Mrs. William (Robbie) Nicholas and Louie Schuler's cousin L o r r a i n e w h o c a m e w i t h LaVerne. My apologies to both of you ladies. SHORTCOLUMN These holdays always throw me, as all of a sudden I realize the deadline is one day earlier than usual which results in not enough time to write up a longer column, but I must say it is an improvement over the past as it used to result in no column because of my forgetting completely about the holiday at hand. TIL NEXT TIME Eastwood Manor Men and Women Some say that when a women has a roof over her head and a man inder her thumb, she's happy. Others wonder why if it's a man's • world, how come women seem to nm it? Then there's the ones who claim that a man who thinks marriage is a 50-50 proposition, doesn't understand at least one of two things - fractions or women. Mary Ann Bellak Warm Welcome To Three Families By Manor Residents Three new families have recently moved to Eastwood Manor. They are: Mr. and Mrs. J. Covalt, Sr., and family of 1401 North Fairview lane. The Covalt family moved to McHenry from Dundee. Mr. and Mrs. V. Baum'gart- ner and their daughter moved in at 2507 Fairview lane, in Settler's Woods. The Baumgartner family moved to McHenry from Island Lake. And last, but not least, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Houck of 1314 Eastwood lane recently moved to McHenry this past week from Lake Zurich. Sincere welcome greetings are ex tended to all of you. GRADUATIONS Debbie Skupbien and Buady Shaw will be graduating from grammar school within the next week. Congratulations to you both. 385-5705 BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Dieter Gramer who will be celebrating his eighth birthday this Saturday with many of his friends. Many more happy birthdays to you, Dieter. VACATION IN MICHIGAN Mr.1 and Mrs. Robert Farrington, and their two daughters, Kim and April, r e c e n t l y r e t u r n e d f r o m a n enjoyable vacation in Michigan. The Farringtons spent their vacation visiting f r i e n d s a n d r e l a t i v e s a n d having a relaxing, enjoyable time. CONTRIBUTIONS Please call up and contribute to your local column, remember there is no charge, and it's fun to read about your friends, neighbors, and relatives. So please give me a call real soon! • LUKE HAGERTY Luke Hagerty will soon be coming to Eastwood Manor for a visit along with the rest of his family. / V U ) M I ( . ( ) / \ A E K ' Y riv^NU SAVE 25% 100% SOLID STATE COLOR PORTABLES SAVE *12 POOL SWAG WITH 6-IN. DIFFUSER 16V4" fiberglass shade. Red with 1 ̂ 99 green trim. 15- * foot cord incl. REG. 29.99 SAVE 50% FLOWERBED ANNUALS Wide variety of plants to choose from. Perk up your landscape. 20% -50% OFF ALL EVERGREENS IN STOCK SAVE *1 ECONOMY GARDEN HOSE Vinyl hose in -- AA V4"x50-ft. length. | 99 Handy, light and flexible. REG. 2.99 50% OFF POPULAR ROSES NOW ON SALE Delicate roees, great accents. 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MONTGOMERY WARD spirit of STORE HOURS Mon. thru Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 12 Noon - 5 p.m. Crystal Lake 105 Northwest Highway Route 14 Phone 459-3120 FREE FAKKliNG i