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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 7 Oct 1983, p. 4

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I'AUK 4 - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY. OCTOBER 7.1*3 general • • Gathering at mom's dining room table Local woman receives state award in 4-H When Grace Vyduna of McHenry was recognized for her outstanding achievements in the 4-H field at the University of nffamU Oct. 1, die was one of five with local 4-H association to HtaHmpiiA themselves in the 4- H field this year. Ms. Vyduna was one of four state winners in the 1963 Illinois 4-H Alumni Awards program. A leader of the Cloverleafs for the years, hers was the Lincoln eight lult award among the five local persons recognized. Hie two local high school oris chosen last spring were Debbie Griggs and Lee Tomlinson, both of whom will attencV^ational 4-H Congress Nov. 26 through Dec. l in Chicago as state winners in the health and achievement areas, respectively. ; Hie two other young people honored also have strong McHenry ties. Susan Thompson (Continued on page 7 ) r In our growing up days, the whole family sat down to the table together. No straggling in at differemt times. No menus. No special orders. You ate what Mom put on the table, family style. "Riose were the days of linen tablecloths. Individual cloth nankins were rolled up after a meal and put in wooden holders I prefer oilcloth or whatever it is they use for tablecloths nowadays. v If you spill something or get a on the cloth, you can get the rag and clean it with a swipe or two. Rolling out of bed in the morning has its good and had points. Breakfast, I like. After the second cup of that 1, old fashioned egg coffee, I real sociable. So I Hear by Earl Walsh Breakfast comes first. Then comes the old grind. It's a wonder our skin doesn't wear out from daily scrubbing. Shaving. That's another grinds If the hair would grow on my head like those blamed whiskers crop out every day, the barbers would be busy with haircuts. I just got out the doorlUs morning when the voice of authority rang out, "What hat are you wearing?" It mattered not that I was wearing an old, sloppy, comfortable head covering. I couldn't be seen down town sporting that old favorite. Life has its problems. I like soup. If I'm not feeling right i» to par, the Chief ofstaff serves a bowl of smooth cream of tomato. That does it. This is an important week. Baseball playoffs are about to start. __ > of course, I feel the White Sox will go all the way. But, there are some who detract. They die hard _ Now, how can they be so cruel? After all, I pulled for the Cubs to win so we could have an All-Chicago World Series. Wow! It is storm window time again. At least, the time has come to get them ready. We hm some of the new fancied combinations and some of Che old fa>i>AtT! It's a great time of the year, but a crazy time. Getting storms ready before putting the lawn mower to rest stums tfhs a nwflW That tree on Crlsty's HOI is displaying its beauty again this falf. Looks like it will outlast me. For those who may not know the location, it is on the south side of Waukegan St., "pMi from landmark School. a colorful leaf has been from that tree and What goes on here? Imagine geese flying north at this time of/ear! This world is mined up, but when those honkers lone their compass, it is time to rit qp and notice. PICKUPS: Maybe you cant "take it with you*' - and maybe you wont need it, when you get there. One has to get to church early to get a back seat. sacks come in three sins - •m«Ti smaller, don't b-- WL officials donate for sealcoat Grace Vyduna/ pictured in center, was honored last Saturday for her outstanding achievements in the 4-H STAFF PHOTO-WAYNf GAYIO® field. With her are Lee Tomlinson, left, and Debbie Griggs, who will attend 4-H Congress Nov. 26 through Dec. 1. Kurt iw Free Press Media "It annoys me that the people doing the most complaining are ignoring a fund that they could well afford to donate to," Village President Duane Zeman said. "I've heard it's a wait-and-see attitude. It's getting pretty ridiculous." Bils. Zeman and other village officials have donated then- salaries to the fund, begun about a month ago. The village needs $20,000 to sealcoat all the roads. nibfutte •"ipoa Window and Wall Decor 9th ANNIVIRSARY SALE! SOFTLITE SHADES by Softllght beats the daylight's out of glare, energy-loss and fading with solarized fabrics that cut heat and glare by 87% or sheer, non-solarized shades, a stylish alternative to ordinary sheers mm, * A. ••SkliUiii ' VERTICALS el WOOD BLINDS by Bldel mar 7 i J window covemas by fgidel mar I I wndow covering: JOHN YLBfcEUND FRtfUND The process must be done for three consecutive years. Motor fuel tax funds will not be sufficient to cover sea legating next summer, she said. She is suggesting ISO a lot and $100 per house. The village has raised $10 so far. "I'd sure as hell hate to see the roads go to not aizain," Ms. Zeman said. Its cheap compared to a tax increase. The necessity of mustering local support was underlined by the scrapping of the Federal Aid Urban (FAU) project to resurface Thompson Road. Karen Karpawich, senior planner in transportation for the McHenry County Planning Department, said the proposal to resurface Thompson Road between Illinois 120 and West Wnnrtarl aks Bnsd WMMjastad because of money. v She said a rough estimate for engineering and resurfacing costs by the Illinois Department of Transportation waa $330,000. However, it did not account (or clearing riAt-of-ror, regradtaa and improving shoulders and drainage. "It would have taken a great deal of work to bring it up to specifications." Karpawieh said. lfsT Karpawich said the program, wlich ran from Oct 1, 1982, to Sept. 30, IMS, used federal funds on major roads near municipal areas at more 5,000 ptirplf Funding wonts on a 75-S split with the municipality paying 25 percent of the cost Zeman said the cost to the village was estimated roughly at $15,000. Greenwood Township was to drip in for portions of the two and three-fourths miles outside the village limits which is slated for repairs. Karpawich said the "MMWf was redirected to resurface Hancock Drive on the east side of the lake. FUNERAL HOMES • WONDER LAKE 7611 HANCOCK DR. 815-72S-S233 COOPER-FREUND • MARENGO 205 N. STATE I1S-S4I.TS4S Now that Fall is approaching ImS fa Dm upcoming •atCal... 6EWPS CHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICE 815-943-4927 1290 N. GltfKNST. SALE 50% OFF SAL! ENDS 1S-1S-SS GUILD SHOW The Thistledown Guild of Spinners and Weavers will hold its third annual show and sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,'" Sunday, Oct. 9, at The Lambs, Inc., located at the Lu n c t i o n o f iterstate 94 and Route 176, two miles east of LibertyvQle. a Dird S#*d Specials Stor#wid#l ITHISTLE SEED ..... *12V $-| 2*° $Q9S Reg 10 50 V Reg 14 98 SUNFLOWER. . 150# Oil-Type :ARM & LAWN MIX . . 50#, contains 20% Sunflower 'Purchase a Feeder and the first fill is On US * (excluding thistle and hummingbird feeder*) Galaxy DOG FOOD 50#, 21% protein $gso WE SELL BULK KEROSENE & PROCESSED COAL ?̂ L CLOSE-OUTI LAWN FERTILIZER! WOVEN WOODS S)<MQC^ MINI BLINDS 55P •mmm A/evv 6"* 6"* 8'Reg 950 BLACK TREATED TIMBER*8m IcEDAR FENCE POSTS . *2M 8' Sections [RAIL CEDAR FENCING 2 R a i l . . . . . . : * 9 . 1 2 3 Rail *11.58 includes post and rails USED RAILROAD TIES *3.75 MUCKLOAD SALE LARGE OAK WHISKEY BARRELS 75 We Deliver! EXPERT MEASURING AND INSTALLATION ^ SALE ENDS OCTOBER 8, 1983 1 Build up Mi* root system now tor a thicker lawn next sprlngl 50# 5-15-30...... *6.81 50# 10-10-10 *5.9! Magnesium, Sulfur and Calcium added Premium Bulk Grass Seed*1.10it>.i Quantity Discount DECORATIVE GROUND COVER Small & Medium Size * m £% f* WESTERN BARK **I.OD Large 3 cu.1t. big. Reg. S5.75 BURNT CORAL STONE *2.9 50# Reg. 3.88 Rt 12 No. of Rl. 120 Volo • Call 815-344-1888 Hours: Daily 9:30-5:30, Wed. til Noon, Sat. 9:30-4 * Closed Sunday WOODSTOCK FARM S LAWN CENTER f Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sst. 8:30-5:00 ., 2020 8. Route V > Woodstock, Illinois 80098 < [8181338-1200 Prices Good thru October It. Quanlttee Limited

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