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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 14 Apr 1982, p. 20

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p\*;f ri. ,i\ii.'AU" - wkdnesday . april u. isju TOPS CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE (Continued from page 1) Extend Hours For Tax Help Covalt, Neida Rechisky. Mark Justen, and Bill Dumalski. It is not necessary, however, to await a contact. By calling 385-4300. the call will be referred to one of the members who will call to set a mutually convenient appointment or just answer questions. Ethics and integrity are the requirements for membership in the Chamber, and all new members must be approved by the board of directors. Last year's accomplishments are cited an indication of the strength and energy of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. Among a long list are these: eliminated metered parking; lobbied for improved Postal conditions; promoted a fireworks display on July 5; expanded Trade F'air; formed Economic Development commission; and surveyed Bad Check problems. MUS1N' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued f r .>m page 1 ) the Chapter was dedicated to the late Lillian Anglese, its sponsor for many years. At East, the dedication was to Maurie Taylor, the first sponsor when the National Honor society chapter was formed locally 23 years ago We were excited with the attitude of these young people who had put on their "Sunday best' ' to receive the recognition they so much deserved. Most at West had never met Lillian Anglese; none had the opportunity to work under her expert guidance but it was evident they were impressed a ith the memory of this outstanding teacher whose name the chapter will carry in the future We were also happy to have been able to share with these intelligent luniors and seniors a few lines from a book dedicated to an MCHS graduate oi the 1920's. He had made his mark in his chosen profession, which was related to education - a mark which seemed not beyond some of these bright *oung MCHS graduates of 1982 It was thrilling to watch the juniois and seniors approach the stage ior then awards and find a relative of the I92u s graduate among those honored Another inductee was following in the footsteps of her mother, who wa^ selected for membership the year the society was formed locally How quickly 'he time will pass from now until graduation day And how high will the dreams of the seniors soar as they set out to emulate the successful who have gone before them. KAF The Illinois Department of Revenue will offer extended hours this week to assist last-minute taxpayers with their state mcomc tax returns Toll-free telephone lines will be in operation from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through deadline day Thuisday, April 15 Tne toll-free number is 1-800-252-8972. Chicago area residents can come to the loop office at 160 N I.aSalle during regular business hours v8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and until 6 p rr. on deadline day. Assistance is also available at Department of Revenue district offices in Wauconda. The revenue department estimates that just under two million tax returns are yet to be filed out of a total 4.7 million expected this year. The department reported that 1,416,894 refunds totaling $65.1 million had been issued through April 2, for an average refund of $45.93. Recycling -- An Old Solution As recyclables are collected for the McHenry County Defenders regularly scheduled recycling drive, to be held Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Market Place on West Route 120, some may think recycling is a new solution to an old problem con­ servation of precious natural resour­ ces. Actually, according to a McHenry County Defenders spokesman ihe ancient Greeks and Egyptians knew about recycling and devised a special smelting process to enable (hem to make nr products out of coppei scrap. Tin 'Hive is being co-sponsoted by 'he WuodstocK McHenry League of Women Voters. The organization will use its share of 'he proceeds to finance 'heir many *?• .ationai activities through the y«_..r such as public programs candidates nights, and other voter services. Items which can be recycled include newspapers securely tied (no magazines, cardboard or junk mail included), glass containers rinsed and all metal or pjastic removed, steel ("tin"') cans washed and flattened, used motor oil in plastic or metal containers, and aluminum scrap of all kinds. There is an immediate buy-back program in effect for all-aluminum cans brought to the drive. This is the last drive at which the coupon entitling the bearer to an additional 2 cents per pound for these cans will be accepted. For further information about how an organization can participate in these drives or details about recyclable materials, contact the Defenders representatives at 385-8513. Apt 11 Conservation Program During mia-April, the McHenry County Conservation distriel is altering several programs that will interpret the natuiai environment •X shun night walk to study the animal sounds along a marsh-forest boundary wiii be n« Id at Harrison Benwell Conservation site al o W p.m. Fridav. April 16 From a trail, par­ ticipants should hear several frog songs punctuated b\ ow< 'alls The parking area ;s next u Ha. lsuii school or. Mc( uilom 1 ake ; oad No pre- "egistratioi is needed three-hour oub lour u McHeniv county's geological landforms will start trom the Glacial Park main parking area Saturday. April 17, at h 30 a.m. The coach bus allows everyone to see nnd hear about 'he majoi glacial .norains, tne \ 'Wcsh plains, the Karnes and Kettle- that make up local landscapes MCCD Interpretive Naturalis. Johr sh:?i will describe the processes tna' shaped these features. Limited seats require pre registration. Contact John Shiel in­ terpretive naturalist, at (815 ) 678-4431. On Sunday, April 18 at 1 p.m., a wildflower walk will be conducted at the Coral Woods Conservation site. The spring woodland wildflowers at this sugar maple forest should be doubly special since this forest type is so un­ common in McHenry county. Park in the ranger's drive, on the west side of Rt. 20. 0.3 miles north of Coral road and 0.8 miles south of West Union road. MEET ON DIABETES The Greater Elgin area branch of the American Diabetes association has announced a kickoff meeting for its new- year. The meeting will take place on April 15 from 7:3C to 9:30 p.m. at Sherman hospital Elgin. A film concerning diabetes will be shown along with a general discussion relative to the control and management of diabetes All area diabetics, their iamilies, friends, etc. arc invited to at lend. There is no charge for this meeting. ĉ buf QllTiTlS1 • ••• CLIP COUPON 2 Fish & More Dinners $4.29 With coupon Offer expires: May 16, 1982 West Route McHenry coupor pi­ per son [ SisfaSf _ CLIP COUPON 2 Chicken Planks Dinners $4.09 With coupon Offer expires. May 16, 1982 Good only at: 4313 West Route 120, McHenry coupor persoi CLIP COUPON 2 Fish & Fryes Dinners $4.09 v £<•"k ^ 7: ^ Offc expires: May 16, 1982 With coupon Good only at: 4313 West Route 120, McHenry One coupon per person rw ' m • m m • m * m m it, m » COUPON P™* ,?3B» INVESTIGATE FIRE-McHenry Township Fire Protection Bennett said the house was pretty well engulfed when the first District officials are probing the cause of a fire that damaged units arrived. He noted that the fire took about 20 minutes to this home in the 900 block of River Terrace early Saturday control. At 4:58 a.m., Companies I and III responded with morning. Company II and the Johnsburg Rescue squad tankers. responded to the blaze at 4:46 a.m. Company I chief, Chris STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Seek Missing Plane Parts Area Woman Killed SHAW MEDIA NEWS SflfclCE ) Missing parts of an Illinois Air National Guard KC-135A tanker transport plane, which crashed in the Greenwood area March 19, are being sought by military authorities. Recovered portions of the aircraft are being pieced together at the military base at O'Hare International airport in an effort to determine the cause of the crash. Anyone who finds parts of the plane is requested to take them to Gait airport, 5112 Greenwood road. No questions will be asked of those delivering pieces of the plane. Lack of parts could hinder investigations, authorities said. McHenry County Board Chairman Ronald Morris said a meeting on operations at the air crash scene was conducted Thursday at the courthouse. About 45 people, representing the military, county offices and volunteer fire and rescue units, were on hand to review activities at the crash site, Morris said. "The National Guard and Air Force representatives told us they were impressed and very pleased with the county's emergency communications system and they took back our com­ munications plan," Morris commented. He said the military personnel stressed the communications here were excellent and superior to those used at similar incidents. "We had a worthwhile meeting on Thursday," Morris said. "We learned the good points of our operations and also learned where improvements are needed. There was no hostility ... just a critique ... an exchange of ideas and suggestions in the event of another disaster." CONSERVATION MEETING The next regular meeting of the board of trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district will take place at 7 p.m. April 15 in the district office at 6512 Harts road, Ringwood. Shaw Media News Service A 20-year-old Crystal Lake woman was killed early Saturday morning when she lost control of her car and it flipped over and crashed into some trees on Huntley road. According to Kane County Sheriff's police, Lisa Prefach, of 480 Essex lane, Crystal Lake, entered a curve too fast when the accident occurred. A witness reportedly estimated the auto's speed at between 75 mph and 80 mph. The Prefach car skidded off the road and rolled several times, police said. Ms. Prefach was thrown from the car and died instantly, a spokesman said. UNITED FUND PLEDGES Having completed its 1982 fund raising drive by meeting it" $147,000 goal, the United Way of McHenry Coun­ ty is now receiving money from those businesses who pledged money during the campaign. United Way is an organization of volunteers and local human service agencies, working together to meet human needs in McHenry county. It comprises 21 county organizations providing a wide range of services. DOLLAR DAYS McHenry Area Chamber retail members have announced Dollar Days dates of July 8-10. IN ART SALON The Springville Museum oi Art, Springville, Utah, has announced the inclusion of work by Don Neubauer, McHenry, in the fifty-eighth annual National April Salon. His work was approved by the jurors in the final judging. Wecttherproof In winter. For the past several winters, many parts of the country have experienced energy shortages The oil and coal needed to make electricity couldn't be delivered. Rivers were frozen. Stockpiled coal was frozen solid. The machinery to move coal was frozen. As fuel ran low. electricity had to be rationed Plants and schools were closed. People were laid off. Shivering became the national pastime. But not in northern Illinois It wasn't luck that got us through those winters; it was nuclear power. Over 40% of the electricity we make comes from nuclear fuel. Because no matter how much it snows or how cold it gets, nuclear fuel is > ~ ( available--weatherproof. "'A o.Enough uranium to l " provide all the electricity Commonwealth Edison electricity is made mostly from abundant coal and uranium That helps to conserve the scarce fuels oil and natural gas we need for an Illinois winter can be stored in a one car garage. In summer. Nuclear power gives us the reliability we need to respond to summer peak demands without brownouts. In the last decade, when growth ol air conditioning helped increase demand for electricity more than 35%. Edison's nuclear stations had an unbroken record of summer availability. And nuclear power is today's great energy bargain. It costs about a penny and a half a kilo­ watt hour less than coal and over four cents less than oil. If we'd replaced our uranium with low sulphur western coal in 1980, it would have cost an extra $460,000,000 in fuel expense. Using oil or gas instead of uranium would have driven the cost up to almost. 1.5 billion dollars. Instead, the nuclear fuel we used, the equivalent of 46,000.000 barrels of oil. saved over 10% on your electric bill. With our strong nuclear capability, we're ready for the weather Let it „. ) snow. Let it sizzle. P e Ccmmonwealth Edison V <• *,'• V } jS

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