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P-AGE _12 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IS. 1976 term in 1967-1969 and then was elected chairman at that May 1, 1972. board meeting. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) his knee, the latter presenting a "list of treats anticipated in his Christmas stocking Neatly packaging the pic­ ture. Jeff affixed the necessary thirteen cents to the envelope and sent it on its way) His smile conjured up delightful visions of young Hobie Pryor when he answered the mailman's visit Friday morning to find his first Christmas wish answered. It's the kind of story that will he repeated over and over this holiday season, demonstrating once again the kindness and compassion that permeates mankind during this holy season Unfortunately, this story must, of necessity, carry a postscript - we have no more Santa pictures to send Other requests will need to be directed to the North Pole K A F SET FORTH COUNTY GOALS (Continued from page 1) meets this week. Klemm assigned new board members to fill committee respon­ sibilities vacated by retired !>oard members. He asked Ron Morris, Harvard, one of the leading contenders for the chairmanship, to serve as chairman of the Finance committee, the committee Klemm headed during the past year. Huemann was named tem­ porary chairman of the Zoning committee since both the chairman and vice-chairman are no longer members of the County board. Dean served as board chairman the second longest of any leader He had a two-year DRAMA CLUB PRESENTATION (Continued from page 1) assistant Dr. Watson are called upon in yet another battle in the never ending fight against crime Called in to solve a bizarre mystery. Holmes and Watson find themselves in the midst of a household filled with suspects who can only be described as wild, weird and wonderful Leaving no clue unturned, detective work never quite the same, Holmes sleuths his way through the baffling, spinetingling. exciting, and many times funny mystery from strange beginning to incredible end. The famous Holmes is played by Mike Davis and Mike Berlin is his trusted aide, Dr. Watson. The members of the household are the maids, Lynn Lupo, Shelley Von Bruenchenhein, and Gretchen Heidler; the butler, Peter Bender; the cook, Eileen Ahern; the master of the mansion. Joe Host; his sister, Jenny Fossum; their aunt, Tammy Gunder. The woman of Holmes' dreams is Deb Maris. Also appearing is Dee Sturm. TICKETS MANY, INJURIES FEW IN AREA ACCIDENTS (Continued from page 1) and stopped for the stop sign. She then turned left onto Wilmot road when Bartnik came up from behind and hit her. Bartnik said he didn't know if he stopped at the sign, only that he saw the Pfeiffer auto but couldn't stop in time. Damage to both cars was approximately $100. Dale F. Konecky, 4718 Winnebago drive. Wonder Lake, was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad after a one-car accident at 3 a m. Saturday. Konecky said he was traveling east on Valley Hill street at 35 mph when he lost control of his car on the icy pavement The car slid down an embankment and stopped in some trees. No ticket was issued, and the Konecky vehicle sustained $300 in damages. David L Rudolph, Rich­ mond, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Richmond Rescue squad after a one-car accident at 11:30 Friday night. Rudolph said he was traveling north on Meyer road at 55 mph He slowed because he saw an oncoming vehicle, but slid on some iee and his car spun out of control. The auto proceeded through a snow-covered field, and his car came to rest some 255 feet into a cow pasture. Rudolph sustained cuts on his face and hands, and his automobile was demolished. No ticket was issued. Patricia F. Kase, Buffalo Grove, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following an accident involving her car and one driven by Bobbie J. Cannestra, 2609 S. Highwood, McHenry, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Ms. Cannestra said she was stopped, preparing to turn north from Rt. 176 onto River road in Island Lake Ms. Kase said she was traveling east on Rt. 176 when she saw the Cannestra vehicle stop. Unfortunately, she was unable to stop before hitting the other woman's car in the rear. Damage to each car was about $100. Stanely D. Madden, 4707 Winnebago, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 8 p.m. Thursday after hitting Russell E. Hanlin's car. Hanlin, 4413 E^ Wonder Lake drive, Wonder Lake, was traveling on Wonder Lake drive when the Madden vehicle swerved to avoid hitting some pedestrians and went out of control, banging into the Hanlin car befafre stopping against a tree. Madden was taken to Woodstock hospital for bruises, and damage was estimated at roughly $100 to each car. Finally, Boyd R. Jefferis, Belvidere, was ticketed for driving in the wrong lane, and Dennis M. Savage, Oshkosh, Wi , was ticketed for improper parking on roadway after a two-car accident at 2 a.m. Saturday. Jefferis was traveling south on Oak Grove road at 35 mph when suddenly he looked up and saw the Savage vehicle stopped on the road in front of him. He attempted to swerve, but still made contact, causing $400 damage to his own car. Savage said he was parked on the east side of Oak Grove with the lights off when he was hit. AWAIT COUNCIL ACTION ON ANNEXATION (Continued from page 1) activity being brought to one location. "For about six weeks during the summer season, we run some night operations," Miller said. "It is not our intention at this time to increase that load just because the Ready Mix company will be there too." Joslyn and Green, attorneys for McHenry Sand and Gravel, drew up the petition agreement, with the final decision to be made at Monday night's meeting. The City Council meeting will • begin at 8 p.m. ST TREAT OaO Like A kiNC, FOR THOSE RELAXING HOLIDAY EVENINGS sin cbARLes p * Nothing does it better than the handsome "Sir Charles --a proud English-inspired recliner right down to its gleaming brass stud trim. Wonder­ fully deep and roomy, pillow-soft headrest, extra-length ottoman for extra comfort. And the clever magazine pouch is a very welcome idea. Famous Barcalounger craftsmanship, and the proud look of superb quality w NOW IN RICH, GLOVE-SOFT LEATHER-LIKE VINYL ONLY. . . Christmas Special $29995 ALSO AVAILABLE IN FULL TOP GRAIN LEATHER DONAHUE FURNITURE FURNITURE SH0WPLACE OF THE MID-WEST 1818 South Routt 47 (South of 14) Woodstock 815-338 1086 BATTERY CHARGE FILED FOLI OWING ICE THROWING (Continued from page 1) her names, before each took a piece of ice from his drink and hurled it at the girl, striking her in the face just below the right eye. Foat appeared with his father at the McHenry Police station the next day and explained that when he and Fisher went to the counter to be waited on, they said "hi" to Miss Sturm. She didn't answer them, Foat said, and when she took a break, they began the name calling. The ice was hurled next, fortunately not injuring the girl more than a swollen cheek. Bond was posted for the two youths at $1,000 each and they have a joint court appearance Dec. 16. Deaths HAROLD LASH Mass was offered at Tran­ sfiguration Catholic church, Wauconda, Saturday, Dec. 11, for Harold Lash of 3104 S. Riverdale road, McHenry. Mr. Lash was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital Thursday, Dec. 9, at the age of 80. The deceased was born Feb. 19, 1896, in Chicago, the son of Charles and Gusta Lash. He had been employed as a fur­ niture salesman. He is survived by his widow, Ann (Henslin) Lash, whom he married in 1970; a son, Clarence W., of Crystal Lake; a daughter, Mrs. William (LaVerne) Specr, Chicago, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. Arrangements were handled by the Querhammer funeral home, Crystal Lake. Young People Provide Mlchaml z'"'r °uf Of Intensive Care Manpower For Recycling Dec. 18, will find young people manning the Defender Recycling drives in McHenry, Crystal Lake and Cary. In McHenry at the Market Place Shopping plaza, Boy Scout troop 459 will be manning the drive for paper, cans and glass from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. With winter here, Defenders urge citizens to make sure their recyclable materials are properly prepared before taking them to the recycling center so the volunteers can work as rapidly and com­ fortably as possible in the in­ clement weather. Paper should be tied securely in manageable, bundles, glass jars and bottles should be clean, separated by color. Foil labels and metal ri%gs should be removed. Cans should be crushed to reduce their bulk and kept separate from "tin" cans. Funding Request Far Retarded Is Endorsed By NIFC The McHenry County Association For The Retarded request for $82,000 was en­ dorsed by the Northeastern Illinois Planning commission Dec. 1, it has been learned. The request is for funding for the acquisition of five tran­ sportation vehicles with two- way radios to serve the elderly and handicapped in McHenry county. The application now goes to the U.S. Department of Transportation for final con­ sideration. Also, the City of Woodstock's request for $157,500 in funding was e'ndorsed by the Nor­ theastern Illinois Planning commission on Dec. 1. The request is for funding for widening to standard of existing lanes and other im­ provements to South street from Blakely street west to the city limits in Woodstock. The application now goes to the U.S. Department of Transportation for final con­ sideration. Michael Zeller, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zeller, Jr., 702 S. Rt. 31, McHenry, has been moved from the intensive care unit to a regular room at the Evansttfn hospital, a hospital spokesman said Tuesday. Zeller had been in the in­ tensive care unit since Sunday, Nov. 28, when he was pritically injured, and another youth, Carl Strom killed, when the car they were in crashed into a telephone pole. Zeller had been taken to McHenry hospital and flown by helicopter to Evanston hospital shortly after the accident. MEET FOR RETARDED The board of directors of McHenry County Association for the Retarded will hold its regular meeting Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. at 4803 West Route 120, McHenry OCTOBER ALLOTMENT Monies amounting to $78,288.66 have been allotted to McHenry county for its high­ way needs. Released by the State Treasury during the month of October, the sums are computed on the basis of motor vehicle registration fees. Rector's Wife In Her Garden MFT FUNDS McHenry was among Illinois townships and road districts to be allotted a share of motor fuel tax paid into the State Treasury during October, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Computed on the basis of mileage in McHenry county township and road districts, the total was $32,377.46. (by Father William O. Hanner, rector emeritus of Holy Comforter church, Episcopal, Kenilworth. Father Hanner was a frequent con­ tributor to the news columns of the Plaindealer while a resident of Whispering Oaks. He and Mrs. Hanner now make their home in Florida) (This article is dedicated to the Whispering Oaks Garden club. I shall tell the activities of the lady some called their "Mother Foundress," my good wife, Rose Alice) Suncoast Manor covers about thirty acres. Our home is one of twenty built around the cir­ cumference of a plot of four or five acres. Behind each house there is a space where you can have a small garden. In it, Rose has two fancy hibiscus she has bought, some blooming zinnias, white geraniums, and white marigolds (shades of Senator Dirksen). Someone brought a white mum to her that had bloomed and asked that she put it into Santa's coming to Wards. n Santa's coming to Wards. Hey, kids! Have breakfast with Santa. Saturday, 8-10 a.m. Dec. 18 Make your reservation* now. Breakfast includes:- • Scrambled egg • Toast with jelly • Cup of Nestle'* hot chocolate . . . and a gift from Santa Claus. 88 Children's portion Don't forget to brin^ your camera. Have a jolly good holiday. ( Crystal Lake 106 Northwest Highway Route 14 Phone 459-3120 FREE PARKING MEW STORE HOLIDAY HOURS Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. her plot. She pruned it and set it out. It promptly bloomed a purple mum. On our south wall is a golden chalice vine of Mexico. Its blooms are a pure flower, white as snow, that turns the next day into a bloom of gold. The third day it drops off. This plant has been in bloom two months and has borne at least a thousand flowers. It is simply elegant but wilts promptly if picked. The bloom is nine inches long with fringy edges. This leaves an open grassy plot around which our homes are set. Here are two clumps of rather short, spindly palms, ,, between which Rose has a plot of indigenous plants. The palms are 25 feet high. There are magnolia and a date palm. In the center of the plot is a pool or lagoon, in three lobes, about 50x85 feet. Here, four fountains play and gold fish swim. Along the edge are Mary Lassiter's northern spring violets and her trees with or­ chids in the branches and ferns at their feet. Now Rose Alice looks over this scene and bethinks herself, "What we need here is a couple of waterlilieS." So, one fine day, armed with our purses we drove over to Winter Haven to a water lily grower. As a starter we bought two lilies for the longer arms of our pond, a pink All Glory for us, and for Mrs. Hall at the other end, a King of the Blues. We have our lilies, they are paid Cor, and they each are equipped with tub, dirt, and fertilizer. There are small stones to hold the dirt after the tubs are in the water. Now the question is-how do you get them into the pool? Fear not dear reader. Our heroine is not easily dismayed. You get the lilies in their tubs in the water with difficulty-- THAT is the answer. The stones that form the top layer in the tubs must be two inches below the surface of the water. We needed something to set them on. We have some cooperative maintenance men who care for our lawns and do upkeep work. They brought us some concrete blocks. Now arose the question, who will wade into the pool to set the base up for the tubs? "Not you," said Rose to me, "Not with your bad heart." "Not us," said the main­ tenance men, "we got our shoes on. We'd be all wet all day." I tried to look disappointed. But Rose was thinking,"--!" In a trice she had rolled up her pants legs, and, having tennis shoes on, was in the water. I handed her the blocks. She set two on two. Too high - the tubs stuck out of the water. The maintenance men, after a hasty consultation, disap­ peared and came back with a load of bricks. Now we had it. Two concrete blocks on the bottom and a layer of bricks on the top. Just right. The tubs were two inches below the surface so the large leaves floated freely and easily with buds above the water. One lily was in place. Now down to the other end of the pool to "plant" the second lily, King of the Blues. Rosie hopped in but the water here was 6 inches deeper. This resulted in sousing the rolled up part of her pants in two inches of water. She tried two layers of blocks here. Aha, just right! The leaves floated freely and the flower smiled charmingly at you. All was well. Rose Alice sat on the edge of the pool and swung her feet up and out of the water. She got up and walked with me to the other end of the pond. "Do you know," she said as we squashed along surveying our aquatic inheritance, "I believe there is room for four more lilies in there." I agree, I agree. What else can a gardener's husband do? Now as to the Whispering Oaks Garden club, I suggest that a copy of this article be "spread upon the minutes" of your next meeting to let you all remember that gardening is no light thing. Rose is still at it, aided in a way by her husband, the neigh­ bors, and the team of main­ tenance men. It's YOUR Money BY DONALD DALEY PRESIDENT FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY WHERE DO YOU LIVE? Do you have a vacation home, a weekend cottage, a second home somewhere? If your second home is in another state, be sure you make ONE of your homes your legal domicile. Here's how to go about it. Generally, choose the home where you spend the most time, where you join clubs and associations. Make sure your driver's license is from that state; register your car there. Vote there. Keep your ma­ jor bank accounts in that location. Use THAT ad­ dress on your important records -- tax returns, will, etc. It's even a good idea to have your lawyer draw up an official "dec­ laration of domicile." 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