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FRIDAY, JULY 10.18fcl Hold Contest For "Special People" The first annual "Because You're Special" Mister and Miss contest for the special handicapped children of McHenry county will be held at the John Evans Inn, Crystal Lake, July 22, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. This is the celebration* of the International Year of the Disabled Persons, the only pageant of this kind to be held this year. Entrants will be judged on t h e i r p e r s o n a l i t y , appearance and attitude. Entries are open to boys and girls from the ages of 9 to 25 who must be entered before July 18. Entries should be sent to Gacek's Windsong Acres Teen club, 6303 E. Hillside, Crystal Lake, the sponsoring club. After the contest there will be dance that is open to all special children and their parents in McHenry county, whether or not they are entered into the contest. Mrs. Gacek stated, "Don't let your handicap hold you come out and strut your stuff, because this pageant is for you because you're special". Moms, dads, grandmas and grandpas are welcome to attend the contest, with music, dancing and refresh­ ments after the crowning of the prince and prioress. There will be no charges for this event. The public is invited. Dance Company In Festival INSTALL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING NOW ANO BEAT THE HEAT NEXT TIME • 1 Va ton W0" ton *930°" •2'/i ton 'lOlS" •3 ton *1092" •3Va ton *1260°° i $ 130500 •4 ton *1260°° i $ 130500 Completely installed irregular installations will cost extra Creative Kitchens & Baths Inc. Heatii| Bnisiw 3012 W. Rt. 120 McHenry 344-1180 Name Phone Number Rt. 20 Improvement Study Is Initiated DANCE THEATRE IN PERFORMANCE The Illinois Department of Transportation has an­ nounced that it has initiated a study for the improvement of U.S. Route 20 from West street to West Union road in McHenry county. The proposed im­ provement will provide for the resurfacing of U.S. Route 20 within the project limits. The project will also in­ vestigate the possible need for channelization and traffic signals at Illinois Route 23. Drainage studies will also be undertaken as a part of this project. NEED If...RENT II! For Your Summer Party Needs.. We Rent Most Everything! •EXTRA TABLES & CHAIRS •COFFEE URNS (100 CUPS) •GLASSWARE •PUNCH BOWLS 'CHAFING DISHES ® •PORTABLE BAR •BEER TAPPERS •BBQJ&PITS & GRILLS •CHAMPAGNE FOUNTAINS •ROLL-AWAY BEDS •STEAMEX 5SSSSSSSSS6SS PARTY CANOPIES EASILY FITS IN TRUNK AND COMES IN 2 SIZES: 20' X 20' RED A WHITE 20' X 30' BLUE ft WHITE ED'S RENTAL & SALES, INC. McHENRY 904 Front St 385-3232 OPEN DAILY 7:30-6 SUNDAYS 9-1 CRYSTAL LAKE 5407 Terra Cotto Ave (Hwy 176) 455-3232 ERRONEOUS REPORT An erroneous statement attributed to Daniel R. Miller, the 27-year-old man killed in a motorcycle ac­ cident last week, was given to the Plaindealer photographer and police by a witness. In fact, Mr. Miller was judged to have been too severely injured to make a statement. The statement prompted a Search of the cornfield for a possible second victim. The Judith Svalander Dance theatre recently performed at the Greater Chicago Jewish Folk Arts festival at Centennial parte, Evanston. The group was invited to participate in the day long lakefront festival, along with other performing arts groups, to celebrate the Jewish culture. The dance company performed excerpts from the ballet, With Wings as Eagles choreographed by Judith Svalander, a former McHenry resident, to the music Exodus by Ernest Gould. Judith Svalander Dance theatre is a local, non-profit, dance company, whose most recent concert in Hemmens auditorium featured guest soloist Alexandre Proia from the Paris Opera ballet., ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER" FEATURING COMPLETE LINES OF: •OLYMPIC STAIN •BRAMMER CABINETS •ANDERSEN WINDOWS •PRE-HUNG DOORS •NORD SPINDLES •JIM MARTIN PAINTS •LINCOLN WINDOWS •GAF SHINGLES •BUILDERS HARDWARE •PREFINISHED PANELING •CHAMBERLAIN GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS Phone 385 1424 909 N. FRONT ST., McHENRY Ten good reasons why we need a new regional Health Care Center on Route 31 and Bull Valley Road. REASON 3 grown faster iji area's health care facilities. Action needed . . . now! Recognizing that time is a critical factor in the cost of the project, it is most important that we begin to build the new medical center as soon as pos­ sible. Therefore we ask your sup support of this project. To voice your opinion in sup^, port. . . call or write: The area's population has the past 25 years than the The unprecedented growth of McHenry Hospital's service area has put a strain on current area health care facilities. On numerous occasions, the present hospital does not have adequate space to meet current patient demands, Patient census in some units often exceeds 100%. Advances in the-field of com­ munications have made almost every northern Illinois resident aware of the unique contribu­ tions that medical progress has made to his or her welfare. More and more, health care is per­ ceived as a birthright, rather than a privilege. Currently, and in the near future, area resi­ dents may seek care outside of the area because present facil­ ities do not meet their expecta­ tions, nor the high standards and abilities of the hospital's current patient care professionals. •Roymond Passeri Executive Secretary The Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board 525 West Jefferson Springfield, III. 6276) (217)782-3516 •Thomas J. Hanahan - State Representative State Office Building Springfield. III. 62706 •Jock SchaHer State Senbtor Illinois State Senate Springfield. III. 62706 •Dick Klemm State Representative Stratton Building Springfield. III. 62706 •Karl Barning State Senator Illinois State Senate Springfield, III. 62706 •Jill Zwick State Representative Stratton Building Springfield, III. 62706 •Batty Lou Road State Representative Stratton Building Springfield, III. 62706 •Donald Dauster State Representative Stratton Building Springfield, III. 62706 McHenry is represented by several dancers. The company is currently in rehearsal for their next major concert, scheduled for Oct. 23 and 24 at the At- theneaum theatre at Lincoln and South port in Chicago. They will present a mixed program of ballet, modern, and character dance, in­ cluding With Wings as Eagles in its entirety. Tickets will be available at the door. Fight Garden Pests (Town and Country Tips by Brian Sager) Watch This Newspaper For The "Ten Good Reasons 9 9 Each week we receive calls from area gardeners who have been unable to partake of the fruits of their labor because racoons, rabbits, gophers, and birds have already partaken. It's almost \uicanny that these friends or the forest seem to have a sense for knowing when fruits and vegetables are ready twenty-four hours before we do. Garden damage by wildlife is a common oc­ currence and is not restricted to rural areas. Such damage can be con­ trolled, however, and there are several methods of control available. One of the most popular methods is fencing. Fencing can be done easily by encircling a garden with a one to two-inch mesh chicken wire. To prevent rabbits and woodchucks from crawling or digging underneath fences, the wire should be thoroughly staked or the bottom edge buried to a depth of six inches. Since racoons are ex­ cellent climbers, as well as great vegetable lovers, ordinary fencing is usually not sufficient to protect a garden. Where racoons are a problem, fences should be constructed with six-foot wire mesh, the top foot of Which should be bent out­ ward about 18 inches and away from the area being protected. Another way to exclude more presistent wildlife from a garden is by using single strands of electrical wire about six to eight inches above the ground. These strands may then be elec­ trified by commercial fence chargers. It is important to use such devices with caution and check local ordinances, however, as some areas have laws restricting their use. Where fencing is not ef­ fective, live trapping may prove beneficial. Live traps are easier and safer to use thpnj conventional steel-jaw trapis and are available in load hardware stores. These traps are expensive and may become less effective as wildlife turn to the more readily available food maturing in the garden rather than the bait placed in the trap, however. Many times rabbit and gopher damage can be reduced by applying repellent. The purpose these substances is to make the protected plants less desirable to the animals. There are many brands of repellents on the market, but those with the chemical •A LAWYER S ROLE IS TO \ SOLVE PROBLEMS •LET ME SOLVE YOURS c/f. <zAfoLan A T T O R N E Y A T L A W S u i t o B 4 3 0 6 B C r y s t a l L a k e R d W h i s p e r i n g P o i n t C e n t e r j McHenry 344-1630 thiram seem to be most effective. To be safe, plants should not be treated with chemicals after the edible portion has started to develop. Another widely used repellent is dried blood. Usually a 15 percent dust is applied in a two-foot wide band six to eight inches from the plants to be protected. This band should then be wet thoroughly. For best control, a new band should be applied every two weeks or until plants are beyond the susceptible stage. Other repellents which are commonly used are moth balls and household am­ monia. These substances may be applied to the edges of gardens or in animal holes to discourage their presence. AIL repellents have the disadvantage of becoming less effective with increased weathering. Gardens are equally delectable to many birds and devices to scare away these unwanted guests are as old agriculture itself. Today, scarecrows and similar homemade contrivances have expanded to include flashing lights, smoke bombs, and sirens. Devices such as dummy hawks and owls, tin can lids, or aluminum strips suspended to revolve and flash are more suitable for urban areas. These types of scare techniques only work for awhile, however, so it is best to time their use to coincide with the period of greatest damage to gardens. Covering plants with coarse cheesecloth or netting provides the only reliable protection against birds. Courthouse Squares American Legion Post 491 - RINGW00D ROM). McHENRY - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY (5:00 • 9:00 P.M.) •PERCH--ALL YOU CAN EAT *0THER MENU AVAILABLE PLUS GIANT SALAD BAR INCLUDED HALL FOR RENT IV PERFECT FOR WEDDINGS. 1ANQUETS. PARTIES ANO MORE JULY CLEARANCE SALE COMPACT LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS •MODEL 6116-Twin Cyl., 16 HP, 42" or 48" MWR.$1999##f •MODEL 6118-Twin Cyl.,18 HP, 48" MWR. $2099*°* RIDERS MODEL 3105M-Monuol Start, 5 HP, 26" cut *799"* <§TV"/ / NOTICE THAT THE HIGHWAYS ARE FULL OF MANY CARELESS MOTORISTS WHO DRIVE TOO CLOSE AHEAD Of ME p I' h I *NO TRADES ON SALE PRICES & ROSS BUS SALES sinpiiaiii * - 344-0822 » )