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V PAiifc H PLAL^DEALEK HOME tiNERGY AUDITS CONDUCTED (Continued from pogo 1) the thermostat at a constant tem­ perature. He answered with a definitive, "It depends." Arquilla said that for those homes heated by electric heat, it was ad­ visable to leave the thermostat at a constant temperature. "Homes heated by gas recover very quickly, usually within 20 minutes to a half-hour," Arquilla explained. Here, he added, a clock thermostat can save the homeowner a substantial amount of money. In the home heated by gas, for example, the homeowner could set the clock thermostat at 55 degrees when he or she was away at work or in bed. Automatically, the thermostat would turn on the furnace a half-hour before returning from work, or arising iq the morning. "The clock thermostat is par­ ticularly effective if the temperature difference is 10 degrees or greater," Arquilla said. Arquilla entered all the notes he had made into a portable computer ter­ minal which was tied, via telephone lines, to a computer in Seattle, Wash. Dialing the toll-free Seattle number, the two terminals "talked" to each other and swapped information. Within three or four minutes, the terminal in McHenry produced a print-out which told Mrs. Evertsen the installation cost, first year savings and number of years to payback of a variety of alternatives. According to the print-out, in­ stalling a clock thermostat would cost the do-it-yourselfer between $42 and $64, save $38 to $57 in the first year and pay for itself in two years. A blanket around the water heater, which is available at many hardware stores, would cost, if done by the homeowner, $10 to $15; save $4 to $5 in the first year and thus pay for itself in about three years. Arquilla said the last column, how long to pay back, often helps the WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1982 homeowner determine what should be done first. To insulate ceilings under the attic to an "R" factor of 30, would pay for itself in 11 years, if the work was done by the homeowner. If insulated by a contractor, the estimated payback jumped to 25 years or more. Anyone wanting more information or to sign-up for the energy audit can call the Illinois Energy Audit Association toll-free at 1-800-942-8334. MUSIN' AND Honor Retiring McClory MEANDERIN' (Continued from pogo 1) destroying the cash, the breeches, and no doubt, his entire afternoon. We've known money to burn in some folks' pockets, but this is going a little too far. And in the area of occupational hazards is the chef whose piece de resistance was presented to the in­ surance firm in the form of a request for workers' compensation reim­ bursement. It seems he tasted his own rich cheese sauces so often that he finally developed gout and found it hard to work. Just consider the possibilities of excesses in other professions. But probably the most unbelievable story belongs to the poor lady who had to explain to her family and friends how she was hit in the head by a toilet seat after walking under it. The lady in question entered a variety story, only to be beaned by the seat, which fell from an overhead display. And they claim there's no adventure in the world! With these and other troubles chronicled in exciting stories^l in­ surance firms, it might t»*jwell to remember what an anonyrfious author once wrote: Trouble knocked at the door, but hearing a laugh within, hurried away". KAF CONSERVATION MEETING The next regular meeting of the board of trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the district office at 6512 Harts road, Ringwood. A tribute for Congressman Robert McClory is being planned by the Republican Central committee of McHenry county and will be held Oct. 23 at the Branded Steak House in Crystal Lake. McCfory, who decided not to seek reelection to the post he has held for 20 years, has served McHenry county and other parts of northern Illinois in Springfiela as well as in Washington, having been both a state senator and state representative. Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in getting many services for McHenry county and his district. He has provided outstanding leadership for the Republican party. In the House of Representatives, Bob McClory is the ranking Republican on the Judiciary committee; is on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; and a member of the U.S. Interparliamentary Union delegation. The tribute planned for McClory is not a fund raiser. Those wishing to attend are invited to purchase tickets from Republican headquarters, 56 North Williams street, Crystal Lake, telephone 815-459-8185. Tables for 10 are available for interested groups. The tickets are being sold on a first- come, first-served basis with no tickets to be sold at the door. Co-Chairmen of this event are A1 Jour dan and Art Tyrrell. Emcee for the evening is Mai Bellairs. 100 Representatives At MCC College-Career Fair Approximately 100 schools and agencies will explain their educational programs and training opportunities at the eighth annual College and Career Fair to be held Thursday, Oct. 7 at McHenry County college. This event, according to Shirley LeGare, counselor and coordinator of high school articulation at the college, is designed for area high school students, their parents, college age students and others interested in comparing the relative merits and costs of colleges, universities, ap­ prenticeship programs, etc. When asked to comment on the variety of schools and agencies to be represented in the program, Ms. LeGare stated: "On hand will bfe representatives (pom more than 75 public and private colleges and universities, both in-state and out-of- state, as well as representatives from more than 25 programs specializing in such things as nurses training, gem- cutting, and the Armed Forces. "All in all, we will be bringing # together under one roof a wide representation of post-high school opportunities. If our past experience is an indication, this year's program will enable many students and parents to obtain valuable in­ formation for use in exploring and evaluating educational and career opportunities." She continued to say the College and Career Fair will be held at two dif­ ferent times on the seventh. There will be an afternoon session from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and an evening session from 7 to 9 p.m. In addition to the Turn your bah-humbugs into ho-ho-hos. Shop-by-phone with the JCPenney Christmas Catalog. w availability of the representatives, special sessions will be offered for financial aids information and op­ portunities offered through McHenry County college. The financial aids seminar will be offered at 2:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. and the MCC session will be held at 3:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Both of these sessions will be held in the college lounge located on the lower level of the Main hall building. College and Career Fair is a no-cost, cooperative program sponsored by McHenry County college and all of the high school districts in the county. Flyers containing summary in­ formation about each participating school and agency will be available through each high school counseling office and the office of student ser­ vices at McHenry County college after Oct. 1. Further information may be ob­ tained by contacting McHenry, Johnsburg and Marian high school counseling offices or by calling a' counselor at McHenry County college (815 ) 455-3700. The Fair will be held in the college's new multi-purpose facility located in the rea of the Main hall building on the college campus on Route 14 and Lucas road, near Crystal Lake. The expression "He wears his heart on his sleeve" probably comes from an old English Valentine's Day custom. In the 1700s, a young man used to wear a paper with his loved one's name on his sleeve for several days after the holiday. JUST IN TIME FOR WINTER! 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Shop by phone 815-455-3150 VISA' m The JCPenney Catalog Sales Center RTA Refunds For Strike Days Lost Regional Transportation Authority Chairman Lewis W. Hill has an­ nounced that there would be a refund for the RTA commuter rail monthly and weekly ticket users for three work days lost due to the strike by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE). Refunds will be made on the basis of 21 work days for the month of Sep­ tember and five work days for the week of Sept. 20. The following example, using the rate for the railroads' Zone D, describes the procedures which will be used by all RTA rail carriers: A monthly ticket in Zone D which costs $79.65 divided by the 21 days equals $3.79 per day, which, when multiplied by the three lost days, equals $11.38 rounded to an $11.40 refund. A weekly ticket in Zone D, at a cost of $23.60, divided by five days equals $4.72 per day- The $4.72 multiplied by the three lost days equals $14.16 rounded to a Refund of $14.15. Refunds will be provided either as a cash refund or a credit on the next weekly or monthly ticket purchased. In either event, refunds will require that the September monthly ticket or the weekly Sept. 20 ticket be turned in to the ticket agent. Refunds for the weekly tickets began Sept. 27, and for the monthly ticket, will start Thursday, Sept. 30. October monthly tickets will be honored Sept. 30. Farmers Market At MCC Local farmers and gardeners are invited to sell their produce and cut flowers at the second Farmers' Market at McHenry County college Saturday, Oct. 9. The market is being sponsored jointly by the college's Agriculture department and the Community Services department, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sellers are responsible for their own trucks or wagons, for containers to sell their products and for handling their own money. There will be a charge of $5 assessed each displayer who did not participate in the July 31 market and did not pay at that time. Anyone in­ terested in selling on that date should contact Rebecca Strong at the college (815) 455-3700. The public is invited to stop by McHenry County college on Oct. 9 to buy the fall produce from local growers. The displays will be in full, view from Route 14. Two People Killed In County Auto Mishaps 230 Virgj :1982 J C Penney jjoia, C iney Cortai Country Corners Shoppjng Center, Cryst^LLake Mon.-Thurs 9-6; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5 pany. Inc support you nood while losing. And the Be­ havior Education wi re-train your eating habits to keep you slim forever The WNulilniimhii' guarantee Folow the Nutri/System program wd you must reach the goal set by our exclusive Quickest and easiest Lose up to 30 pounds in 40 days on Nutri/ System's failure proof program. No constantly counting calories, weighing or measuring foods. No drugs. No strenuous exercise. 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Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, was Gonounced dead at the scene by the cHenrv County Coroner ami taken to the McHenry County morgue. According to evidence at the scene and the testimony of witnesses, Mayfield was walking north in the northbound lane when he was struck by an auto. The auto was driven by James E. Wilkerson, 18, of 6209 Sands road, Crystal Lake. The accident occurred at 12:45 a.m. Oct 3. An investigation into the accidedt is being conducted by McHenry County Sheriffs police and the McHenry County Coroner's office. A Chemung man was pronounced dead at the scene early Friday morning from injuries sustained in a one-car accident. Dean W. Wilkinson, 19, of 24119 Marshall St., was killed when the venide he was tirtviiig late Thursday night struck a tree and flipped over on Capron Road, 1.5 miles north of Hunter Road, according to Boone County sheriffs police. The Wilkinson vehicle was travi north on Capron Road and into the southbound lane before entering a ditch, a sheriffs department spokesman said. A passenger in the car, Shawn Zittlow, 17, of rural Capron, was injured. He was taken to Harvard Community Memorial Hospital by the Capron Rescue Squad, where he was treated for minor injuries and released. County police also investigated a one-vehicle "accident that occurred at the intersection of Lincoln and Rosedale roads, near McHenry. The driver of the car, Jeffery T. Hoffman, of 9105 Oriole TraiL Wonder Lake, told police he was heading west when an oncoming vehicle crossed the center line, forcing him off of the road. The Hoffman auto struck a speed limit sign. y Lynn E. Balletta, of 218. S. Draper road, McHenry, escaped injury when the car she was driving went off at Ringwood road, at Pioneer road, and struck a fence. Ms. Balletta said she must have fallen asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred at 6:30 a.m. Oct. 3. Charles R. Diedrick, of 5117 Greenwood road, McHenry, was driving north on Solon road when his car traveled into the southbound lane while he was braking for a curve. The Diedrick auto struck a vehicle driven by Thomas E. Krieger, of 4102 White road, Richmond. No citations were issued. A deer was killed early Wednesday on McCullom Lake road, McHenry, when it ran into the path of a car driven by 48-year-old William E. Kearns of Wonder Lake. Sophie E. Malina, 33, of 5013 McCullom Lake Road, McHenry, was cited Tuesday by sheriff's police on a charge of driving while intoxicated after her eastbound car on Hancock drive, Wonder Lake, crossed the westbound traffic lane, jumped a cement sidewalk and crashed into a restaurant, causing extensive damage, police said. Malina was taken to Memorial Aospital, Woodstock, by Wonder Lake Rescue squad. Frank C. Barg, of 7506 Redwood, Crystal Lake, was ticketed for driving under the influence and failure to yield the right-of-way following a collision at the intersection of Elm and Front streets. The driver of the other car, Timothy Keefe, of 9616 Zimmer, Algonquin, told McHenry police he was driving on Elm street when the Barg auto made a left turn in front of his car. Chuck J. Vrasich, of 1805 Oakleaf, McHenry, was cited for following too closely after the car he was driving ran into the rear of another vehicle. The driver of the other auto, Susan K. Zimmerman, of 120 W. Crystal Lake avenue, Crystal Lake, swerved to avoid an obstacle in the road just before the collision occurred. Michael J. Miller, of 1313 Fairview, McHenry, was stopped at the in­ tersection of Lily Lake road and Route 120 when his car was struck in the rear by another vehicle. The driver of the dark colored pickup truck left the scene without stopping. Jane E. Biggers, of 7104 Oak street, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of-way following a two-car collision at the intersection of Osage and Delaware streets. The Biggers auto struck a vehicle operated by Patrick E. Pulver, of 3703 W. James street, McHenry. FALL KICKOFI WITH QUALITY PAINTS MAIN PAINT "YOUR ONE-STOP DECORATING CENTER" A DECORATbai 9, Ml. 385-1115 3819 W. MAIN ST., McHENRY