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\ M«HKN#tY ARIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE f • W4& K in* F ' *vp&* tilft Umj-M'; t.i w xsiMOvk h.xttpi! -*3t»iR*,q»»5fl§ m -•) ,u-vS~ * mis. C of C Promotion Winner Lakeland Park & Lakeland Shores Sharon Gacek Karen Aldrich 385-3777 344-2780 Bttb Smith, right, and Tom Williams, center, of the McHenry business community watch as Robert Preadergait, executive director of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, pulls lucky winners of top prises in the exciting C of C Retail committee promotion designed to betteracquaint the buying public with local stores. Top winner of $200 was Frank Quist, Volo. Other winners were J. Mohr of 1M1 Sunnyside Beach drive, who received $150; Edward H. Schoessling, 4711 W. Ashley drive, $100; •Ud David and Carolyn Lawson, 1901 Eastern avenue, $50. CCC Interest Rate On Loans Up 2 Percent The annual interest rate on Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loans for 1979 crop commodities will be 9 percent, Ray Fitzgerald, CCC executive vice-president,' has announced. The 7 percent rate remains in effect for 1978 crop loans until they are repaid, he said. TTie increased CCC interest rate reflects an increase to the CCC in the cost of money that it borrows from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Details of this announcement Will be published in the Federal Register. STAMPS AND STORIES Taxes Doubling The percentage of income tax paid by the average American family has more than doubled since 1963. In 1953, the average family paid 11 per cent of its in­ come out in taxes. Two years ago, that figure had risen to 23 percent. By Stanley J For the beginning stamp collector or the seasoned ex­ pert, the chance discovery of a rare and valuable stamp can be the excitement of a lifetime. . As is the case with most other collector's items, it is the desirability and rarity /pf a stamp that can make it frbrth thousands of dollars,/vA «' An interesting case inVoint concerns the first U.S. pictori­ al stamps, which were iifrOed in 1869 and were the forerun­ ners of today's commerjora- tives. Due to a printing error, portions of the designs of three of these stamps were printed upside-down. These inverted varieties of the 15-cent,V24- cent and 30-cent denoAlna- tions are now among the most valuable of all U.Sr stamps. The inverts were dis­ covered while the 1869 stamps were still in circulation, but received little public notice. Long afterwards, the faulty stamps began to turn up. In the 1930s, a New York stamp dealer visiting Portland, Ore., stumbled onto a copy of. the 30-center with inverted flags. It had passed through the hands of several dealers and collectors, but no one had noticed the error. An unused copy of this stamp now has a catalog value of $50,000, and a used copy is valued at $25,000! Retirement Plans The office of Lt. Governor Dave O'Neal last week issued a list of financial cbnsiderations for those planning retirement. The office suggests those persons carefully study and evaluate their budgets, make inquiries about old age assistance if necessary, register with the state em­ ployment service if part-time work is desired, write the local office of the Internal Revenue service for their free booklet "Tax Benefits for Older Americans", and investigate retirement communities carefully. Introduces New Writer I would like to introduce Karen Aldrich who will be assisting me in writing our column. Karen and her husband Michael and children, Schoen and Scott, have lived in our community for the past two years. Please call her with your news, as this column belongs to our entire com- 1 munity. DAUGHTER ON VACATION Karen and Michael Aldrich put their daughter Schoen Marie on a plane Sunday bound for Chattanooga, Tenn. She will be spending the entire summer vacationing in Rossville, Ga., with her grandparents, Homer and Doris Aldrich; aunt and uncle, Suetta and Earl Morgan; and Cousin Jenniffer. Schoen was able to meet the pilot of her plane and visit the cockpit before takeoff. Brother Scott had a fantastic time watching all of the planes landing and taking off. NEW DAUGHTER Douglas and Carol Belohlavy are proud to announce the arrival of their new little daughter, Sarah Christine. Sarah made her debut into the world two weeks early on May 20, at 6:23 a.m. She was delivered at McHenry hospital. Petite Sarah tipped the scales at a dainty 5 lbs., 7 oz., and stretched the ruler to 19 inches. Benjamin, Sarah's older brother who is 2 years old, could hardly wait until mom and dad brought his little sister home. Grandparents who will spoil Sarah are Mr. and Mrs. Glen Belohlavy of McHenry, and Mr. and Mrs. William Jaenicki, Jr., of Harvard; great grandfather is Mr. Ralph Waldo of Genoa City, Wis.; great grandmother is Mrs. B.C. Timm of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Other great- grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Jaenicki, Sr., of Harvard. Sarah also has a great-great-grandmother, Mrs. P.O. Gladhill, who resides in Franklin Park. With the birth of Sarah there are now five generations of females on the maternal side of the family. Our congratulations to the Belohlavy family! BRIDAL SHOWER On Sunday, May 27, another bridal shower was held for Toni Boydston and Herb Dettmer at the home of Mrs. Helen Knowlton of Mundelein. The bridal shower was given by Herb's aunts, Mrs. Ruth Hall and Mrs. Helen Knowlton. Present at the shower were many relatives and friends of Toni and Herb, and the flower girl, Shannon Hohmann, and ring bearer. Glen Knowlton, both of Mundelein. Two prior showers were given, one by maid of honor, Cindy Hughes, and the other by the girls in the bridal party. There is much excitement as Wayne and Maryanne Dettmer prepare the June 9 date when their son, Herb, and future daughter-in-law, Toni, will start their new life together. Toni's parents are James and Kyra Boydston of Oak Park. BRIDALPARTY On May 26, two of the Gacek children were in the bridal party for the wedding of their cousin, Alysia Wrona, to Martin Bush. Antoinette looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle with her basket of blue and white flowers holding onto the arm of her brother, John, who was dressed in a blue tuxedo and carried the rings for the ceremony. Martin* Bush and Alysia Wrona joined hands at the nuptial ceremony held at St. Mary's church in Buffalo Grove, with Father Donald J. Duffy officiating at the 2:30 service. Members of the bridal party were maid of honor, Janis Stien; best man, Peter Panapolos; Barbara and Bob Bush; Laurie Lewis and Steven Rooney; Donna De Silva and Kenneth Dayton; flower girl, Antoinette Gacek; ring bearer, John Gacek, III, and junior usher Michael Bush. Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley (Helen) Wrona of Buffalo Grove, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Rita) Bush of Mount Prosepct. When the children were Dream houses start here The electric heat pump. Every year, more and more new homes in northern Illinois are being equipped with electric heat pumps. There's a good reason. The heat pump is the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool a home. Instead of burning fuels to make heat as oil and gas systems do, the heat pump uses electricity to capture sol|7r heat already in the outside air. By using existing heat, it produces at least 50% more energy than it uses over the entire winter. As outside temperatures drop, the heat pump is supplemented by electric resistance heat to keep you warm. In summer it acts as a central air conditioner. The initial cost oi a heat pump is a little higher. But the operating cost is lower. With energy costs rising, that makes the heat pump the energy-smart choice lor a new home. Talk to your contractor. Or call us. Commonwealth Edisan Walking for you. For names ol qualified heat pump installers in your area, call Armstrong Carrier General Electric Emory C Perry Co Temperature Equip Corp (312)496-6200 (312)562-3700 (312)6816220 Jobnson Scotl Woodft Metal Inc Priedrich Moore Supply Co ( 8 1 5 ) 9 3 3 - 7 7 2 6 ? , , * ? • , ( 3 1 2 ) 2 3 5 - 4 4 0 0 #anj (312)785-0500 Lennox Central Furnace Supply Oil Heat Parts (312)593-2820 (312)355-1220 Fox River and West (815)965-8727 Aiv gas# Excelsior Steel Furnace Co (312) 773-5500 Scott Wood ft Metal Inc Kane. Kendall •c LaSalle Counties (313) 896-5400 Tappan Tappan Distnb Center (312)773 2270 Westlngbouse G W Berkheimer Co (312)374-4411 G A Larson Co Fo* River and West (815)963 0471 Rogers Supply Co Grundy Kankakee 8c Livingston Counties (217)367-6488 Williams G W Berkheimer Co (312)374 4411 Williamson Williamson Distnb (312)625-2500 asked what they liked most about the wedding, John replied that he really liked, disco dancing with the bride, and Antoinette thought everything was like a fairy tale. The new Mr. and Mrs. .Marty Bush are enjoying a honeymoon in funland Florida. PRESCHOOL GRADUATION On May 31, a few parents and families 'attended the graduation of their pre­ schoolers. Proud mom, Ginger Koch watched daughter Amy receive ^ her diploma from the school, as did mom, Mary LaRusa. and Frank LaRusa's grandmother Schillaci. Jason Larch had his mom, Claudette, and younger brother and sister, Jeff and Melissa, to cheer him on. The children sang songs and acted out finger plays for their parents and guests. After the graduation ceremonies the parents and children enjoyed a picnic lunch. PITCH HIT AND RUN WINNERS Lakeland Park was very fortunate to be the host of two runners-up in the Pitch, Hit and Run contest held in Petersen Park. Tod Wienholtz was runner-up in the 9-year old category, and Steve Kloepfer in the 12-year old. Both were the recipients of beautiful plaques. In mid-summer they will be advancing to the next contest. As summer is here we would like to take this opportunity to remind you all that our children are out in the neighborhood playing. Please adhere to our speed limits for your safety and our children's. McHENRY PIGTAIL LEAGUE Lakeland Park resident Mary Ann Knaack is the manager of a team named Europa Motors. They have played State Farm to a win of 15 to 12 and Toddler Shop for a loss of 21 to 19. Much fun is being had by these girls, but importantly they are learning about sportsmanship and teamwork. Lakeland Shores hosts Arnie Doerfert for Adams Brothers Radiators. They have played Riverside S A C. for a win of 15 to 14. Arnie tells me that his team has some power SECTION 2 - PAGE 7 - PLAII^DEALER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6,19}9 hitters as they scored 3 home runs. Best season of luck in their COMPLAINTS We have been receiving complaints about the older kids on the new slide at Petersen Park The older children sit on the slides smoking and blocking the way for the children to go down the slide. Parents please inform your child that if he is going to smoke then he is a little old for the slide, if he is going to use the slide, then he is a little young for smoking. So please, if you are going to use the slide, go down, don't block the way and make it dangerous for the little ones who would also enjoy using the slide HBIRTHDAYS AND WISHES Birthday wishes are ex­ tended to Agnes Holas. Vikki LaRocco and eight-year-old Robert Michael Santi. June 8 brought Kim Bucaro and Glenn Taylor. Birthday candles were also lit for Debbie Rathmann, Steve Plucinski, and Marge Franklin More June birthdays are Donald Prazak. Tommy Daurio, and Mickey Gladman. Much health and happiness to you all John and Mary Lou Pautz will be celebrating their eleventh wedding anniversary on June 8. We wish you two all the happiness in the world on your day and many more to come Thirty-seven years! Much happiness to Therese and Frank Sweeney who will be remembering thirty-seven years of marriage on June 13 We wish you many, many more. Do you want your birthday or anniversary printed? Call us and we will be happy to add you to our birthday and an­ niversary book Editor's Quote Book A fanatic is one who can't change his m i n d a n d w o n ' t change the subject. Winston Churchill s- ?cl« By alan J. Dixon Secretary of State The list of things to checli before you drive your car verj far this summer appears to lengthy, but it is important. Here are a few additional items to add to last week's check list: 1.) Windshield wipers: As you probably have noticed, the rubber will become brittle wi$ weathering and age. and m^y be worn to a point where wipe** smear or streak the glas^ How's your supply of washer fluid0 2. • Tires Invest in a good tire gauge and use it frequently.^1/ you haven't checked tire pressure since winter, you're likely to find them un derinflated. Even a couple.Ql pounds of underinflation c^n cost up to three percent in fuel economy Be sure tires al;e inflated to the manufacturer's specification Improper in­ flation also causes excessive wear and poor handling Rotate tires, too 3.) Tune-ups: Is it t ime for pn oil and filter change, a lube jot or an overall tune-up ' An change is recommended every 3.000 miles for drivers whos*' cars encounter a lot of stop anrl go traffic, or are taken ,09 relatively short trips in c^ip weather If your mileage ap pears to be lower than normal you probably need a tune up As a final suggestion, check all of your lights (A copy of the rules of the Road will be sent to you uflop request. Write to Alan J. Dixon. Secretary of State. Springfield. 111., 62756.) . Coal Search The Illinois State Geological survey recently completed an evaluation of the conditiprvs that may have contributed tQ the formation of en­ vironmentally safe, low-sultyif coal in IllinQi^. Identified in ,(he study were'two patterns ,of occurrance of low-sulfur coal. The study goal was to gaijp further understanding of fhe characteristics of these deposits and their distribution to aid in the exploration f<T more low-sulfur coal j 0£ 1 My dad's the greatest because fne drearest in FjfK * • * ' I - lUfWH ** 1 ^ 3 Uf mm - ? 3.1 * + * 1 --, y..\ § i: I 1 j !?( I I M I I l U I:1 I... I* I- I I I [ h I lv I H i* I I I I! 1 .»] I I I Name Address Entries must be returned to the Plaindealer Office, 3812 W. Elm Street, by Noon, Fri­ day, June 8.