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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 19 Oct 1983, p. 12

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PAGE 12 • PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER it, 1983 ^Wgeneral^^™ News Remembering When: Howell's Villas on Fox River Offer cold weather advice for energy-efficient home With most of the hot weather behind us, many people are breathing a sigh of relief from this past summer's sky-high energy bills. However,, cold weather soon will be placing its upward pressure on our utility bills. Making your home more energy-efficient will save money now and add value to your house should you decide to sell. As indoor activities come more into focus, it is an appropriate time to check your home's energy efficiency. Weather stripping-caulking: Look for air cracks around doors, windows and other openings around pipes and wets, u you see a crack or feel air coming in, it's time to reseal to lower both heating and air conditioning bills. Heating-cooling system: clean or replace filters as needed; once a season is often sufficient. Close vents in unused rooms, and insulate ducts and pipes in unheated spaces. Thermostat: Set at 65 to 68 degrees in winter. Lowering the setting by five degrees while sleeping will save even more - and you my wish to consider a timer thermostat. Higher temperatures are recommended for homes with sick or elderly people or infants. iJater heater: If it's hot to the touch, it needs insulation. This is a major energy user, so you may want to try a lower thermostat . setting (110 to 120 degrees). Drain a pail of water from the bottom of the tank every three months to remove sediment and increase efficiency. Installing water flow restrictors in showers and faucets will cut hot water use without affecting family comfort. Appliances-lighting: Fully load clothes washers, dishwashers and dryers. Turn off unnecessary lights. Use florescent lighting where possible. Windows and doors: Use storm windows and doors or double-paneled glass for an effective energy seal. , « Sunlight: Let it in on cold days; keep it out in summer. Use blinds, drapes and shutters on cold nights and on the shady sides of your house, particularly on windy days. Insulation: Check to see if there are recommended amounts in the attic, exterior walls, floors and crawl spaces and foundation walls. Checking these items and taking the appropriate action will cut your year-round energy bills, increase your family's comfort and increase the value of your home up to nine percent. ft 4 >-/ CJ E L I mm \ \ l I / • * i .. Father Fish turned in this old time picture of i-towell's Villas which was sent to him by his son. With the help of Frank Gans, who knows every inch of Fox River, it was verified the resort was reached through the road leading to the Chapel Hill Golf Course. We are unable to determine the date of the picture, but it was printed on a post card with a one cent stamp attached. Note the garb of those pictured. The ladies wore cover-me-all dresses. The men were informal enough to shed their coats, still wore neckties, the Rev. Vincent Fish Announce scholarship fund competition for h.s. seniors eligible for both judgings. Prizes wul be awarded directly to the McHenry State Bank announces a two-part scholarship fund competition that enables high school seniors to enter local and national essay contests with a single paper. It is all part of a program sponsored by the nationrs independent banks to increase public awareness of locally-owned banks' contributions to the community. The bank is a member of the I n d e p e n d e n t B a n k e r s Association of America, a professional trade association that is conducting the Howard and Katherine Bell Scholarship Fund competition. The national contest will award a total of $5,000.00 in prizes in a contest that is open to all high school seniors without regard for financial assistance needs. McHenry State Bank is adding $280.00 in a local contest with local judging. The same entries submitted in the national seniors to competition will be judged in the local contest. The bank is working with the McHenry High School, East and West, Marian Central and urg High School to invite > to submit short essays on the community role of the it bank. Information on the contest is available both at the bank and the school, but entries are to be made tl the school. Entries must received by Jan. 3, 1984, to be winners in mid-March. The scholarship fund program has been established to honor the career of Howard Bell, retired executive director of IBAA, and his wife, for 25 years of service to the national banking association. 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Box 10383 Des Moines, IA 50306 Offer expires January 1, 1984 © 1983 National Pork Producers Council Arrested after disturbance at Legion A McHenry man was arrested by county police following a disturbance at the Wonder Lake American Legion, 4117 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake. Harold T. Caley, 34, 4822 E. Prairie, McHenry, was charged with assault and resisting arrest after county police were called because of a disturbance at the establishment. • In other arrests: -McHenry Police arrested Robert A. O'Neil, 35, 7715 Beaver, Wonder Lake, for driving under the influence, transportation of open liquor and improper lane usage possession of cannabis, transportation of open liquor and improper lane usage after a traffic stop early Sunday morning. -Brian A. 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