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/> PAGE 4-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY. MAY 14. IMS -- LAKL WALSH So I Hear McHenry has lost another Old Timer, tiara Noonan was a well- known person in our community. Many of us have heard her referred to as "A Great Girl". That she war With a mind as sharp as a tack and a heart of gold, Clara Noonan lent a helping hand to many along the way. OLD SAYINGS: When somebody spoke evil of another person or "Done him wrong", Old Timers" would say, "Don't worry. Chickens come home to roost." A new barn will build a new house, but a new house won't build a bam. Some kids are counting the days 'til the end of the school year. Betcha teachers are doing the same. Can't remember what little girls did in the summer time. Didn't pay too much attention to them until teen age. I I do remember how boys spent the summer. They took QJJLtheir shoes for the summer. Some oF us had to put them on to go to church on Sunday." They pinched. They put oil on the city streets and the soles of your feet got crusted over. town team's diamond weresitea for ball games. There were seldom enough players for two teams so we played workup. That wata when you moved up and played every position before you got a chance to bat. When the big team broke a bat, kids repaired it with nails and black tape. Old baseballs were also wrapped with black tape. Many a battle took place as rules were made up as the games progressed. Swimming in the Fox River was mostly for the East Side "Over- crickers". with a parade. Sideshows wont over big as (be barkers got the crowd steamed up. 4 * 10 ' * Older boys tried to get iftto the tents to see the girlie shows without at- tracting attention. Boys vied for the job of carrying water to the elephants to earn a free ticket. mmm The circus teft in the night and it was time to plan for the County Fair in Woodstock, <• Road horses were hitched to buggies and surreys to take the family to the County Seat. Mothers used to fry up a big basketful of chicken for lunch. You can bet the baskets wefeempty on the way home. /A. Most of my summers were spent on the farm and kids headed for the creek in the evening for a splash Swimming suits. What were they? Time went so fist, 'isn't it terrible how short a vacation we had! Auto Sticker Deadline May 31 Secretary of State Jim Edgar has announced that due to the Memorial day weekend, car owners with license "KIDS UNDER CONSTRUCT! ON"-Tak big leading rotes be presented Saaday. May It. at 7 p.m. at the eftarch. in the presentation of "Kids Under Construction" are Tickets may be pare based from members er at the doer these yaaag people from the First United Methodist oa the evening of the performance. church of McHenry. From left are Jewiy Gerstad. Lee STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Lockwood, Cindy Lockwood and Uracy Kyle. The play will spent on day weekend, car owners with license . . . . . . . spiaahL £?« ME SST21 Poppy Day In Wonder Lake The Fourth of July was the signal for a carnival. A ride on the merry-go- round cost 5 cents. Cotton candy sold for the same price. If^ you had a quarter in your pocket, it went a long way with careful planning. After the Fourth, it always seemed like the summer vacation *as going down hill A vacant lot, a cow pasture or the ' Next came a circus which started Friday, Mrfy Z8, to pur chase new stickers at Secretary of State's facilities in Springfield and Chicago, or Staurday, May 29, at most of the participating banks, savings and loans, currency exchanges and creditunions. Midnight Monday, May 31. is the deadline to display the orange, May 1963, stickers in the upper left corner of the rear license plate, r Effective Tuesday, June 1, anyone driving a car with an expired brown, May 1962, sticker will be subject to a fine for improper registration. On May 22, the red crepe paper poppy will be offered to the public by the American Legion auxiliary. This reminder of the sacrifice of countless thousands in four wars is an annual event undertaken by the members of Unit No. 1109 in Wonder Lake. Volunteers from the unit will once again take part in this nation-wide program in memory of the citizen soldiers who gave their lives in the cause of freedom. Fluids collected on Poppy day are Question... Wljy is there 1 Citation at funerals? Some people complain that a funeral Isltation can be an uncomfortable social situation. Viewing the body, talking about memories of the deceased or recalling old times may seem awkward or even disrespectful. Discomfort comes from misunder­ standing the purpose of the visitation. Visitation Is a time to express our feelings about the person we loved. It Is a time when those close to the deceased have deep feelings of loss and desire support. Viewing also brings forth the reality of the death. Recalling memories and old times gives survivors a chance to express their feelings about the deceased In positive ways. The social occasion may be uncomfortable because some one loved Is de£l. It can however be most comforting to survivors. & A <p 'fee >arc • -/t.' 5.'/, BACK DOOR TAVERN ANNOUNCES (RAND OPENING OF THE KEN CANNEN FEATURING DAVE DALTON ' SATURDAY, MAY 22 From 6:00 p.rti. to ? -{$1.00 Cover) 2912 W. Rta. 120, McHenry have t THE UTILE RED BARN'S" BARNYARD BARGAINS A Consignment 6 Resole Co-Op Concept A new woy for you to generate •xtro income during these hard recessionary times... We welcome your handicrafts, household items, tools, toys, most anything you would like to turn Into cosh. You Provide i Good SeHable Merchandise Darnyard Bargains Provides •Unique high traffic store with o main highwoy location • Display space for your items •Paid Rent » , •Paid utilities • Paid advertising •Store personnel . 'Payment of necessary business m tones and permits tike opening your own store without oil the related expenses. 1701N. Hicham* Road Rti.31, 3444433 3384 used to assist the needy veteran and his family. It is a self-help program, for the auxiliary's familiar red paper poppy is handmade in poppy shops run by auxiliary volunteers. In these shops, disabled and hospitalized veterans make the flowers by hand, petal by petal. It is part of a physical and psychological therapy program by veterans for veterans. These pop­ pies are purchased from the shop by the auxiliary and offered to the public, not at a price, but for a con­ tribution...a few cents to say America remembers. This memorial flower was adopted "if American Legion auxiliary in and since that time, programs been conducted throughout the United States each year. • Contributions made on Poppy day are used by the local unit to aid needy veterans and their families in the community and in hospitals throughout the state. All proceeds are channeled directly into rehabilitation and welfare work for children and youth. Auxiliary members from Wonder Lake will ask the public to pause for a moment, pin on a poppy, and wear it with pride, remembering the civilian who took an oath to serve his country and gave his life so that America would survive today. « PLAN-ZONING VACANCY The Planning and Zoning com­ mittee of the McHenry County board, will accept application from persons interested in being recommended for appointment to the McHenry County « Planning commission to Dec. 1,1982. Application forms are available tn the County board office, Room 204,2200 N. Seminary avenue, Woodstock, 338- 2040, extension 221, and should be returned to that office no later than Friday, May 21, in care of Dean Cunat, chairman, Planning k Zoning committee. SAFETY HINTS By Secretary of State Jim Edgar May is American Bike month. We join in the celebration of bicycling for its contributions to transportation, energy savings, physical fitness, and recreational value to more than 100 million Americans. If you are a bike enthusiast, please follow these bicycle, laws and safety tips: 1 - It is important that all bicycle riders know and obey all traffic laws. 2 - Always, ride in the same direction as other traffic. Stay close to the right edge of the roadway. 3 - Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided, bicycle riders must use the psth and not the roadway. 4 - No bicycle should be used to carry more persons at one time than it is designed snd equipped to carry. 5 - Use caution at intersections and railroad crossings. 6 - Keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times. If you plan to carry books, packages or other items, add a front or rear carrier to your bicycle and drive with both hands on - the handlebars. If you have any questions about the Secretary of State's office, please feel free to use our toll-free telephone number (800-252-8980). (A copy of the Bicycle Rules of the Road will be sent to you upon request. Write to Jim Edgar, Secretary of State, Springfield,111., 82758). YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT The Metropolitan Youth Symphony orchestra, under the direction of Pamela Overstreet Ctilley, will close its twenty-third season with a per­ formance at Orchestra hall, 220 S. Michigan avenue, Chicago. The concert will take .place at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 28. Tickets will be available at the box office. American Legion Post 491 NNKWOOO MAO. MdCNNV OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY (540 • MO PH.) - •KNCN-Ml VON UN EAT •OTHER MENU AVAILABLE PIUS GIANT SALAD BAR INCLUDED HALL FOR RENT HITEY O'DR SINGER OF THIS & THAT FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 10:00 A.M. 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