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Pool maintenance done now avoids mid-summer problems Most people with home swimming pools tend both to underrate the importance of timely pool care,,and over­ rate the difficulty, according to Johns-Manville, a leading producer of swimming pool filter aids. A key time for mainte­ nance is now--before the pool is opened for the sea­ son. Steps taken in the spring are not in themselves dif­ ficult, and can save big trou­ ble at the height of the sum­ mer. J-M provides the following checklist of pre-season main­ tenance steps which will help avoid costly repairs and dis­ maying downtime later on. After removing protectivfc winter covers from pool and equipment, sweep inside and surrounding areas clean of debris and dirt (if pool was drained). Then inspect ex­ posed surfaces (walls, floors) for cracking. Also note if painting is needed. Examine all valves, con­ trols and pipes for deterio­ ration. If repair is not required, fill pool. Recheck valves, controls and pipes for leakage. Dried packings and gaskets on these devices may cause . DISCOUNT CLUB JOIN THE NEW TOWN AND COUNTRY •GIFTS! at 1331 North Riverside Drive McHenry, Illinois 60050 CLUB STARTS APRIL 16th f£aiwttwh MEMBERSHIP DUES: MO MEMBERSHIP ENTITLES YOU TO A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL MERCHANDISE FOR 1 YR. i Learn to Super Sew. After 8 easy, inexpensive lessons you will have made at least: One T-shirt One pair of perfect-fit pants Three fashion tops One skirt . One sweater . --~, One suit jacket One swimsuit Using Ann Fterson's unique sewing methods, you sew in a fraction of the time of ordinary sewing. You'll learn to fit and to design. And it's so simple. The classes are fun --like a special club meeting. You learn. But you love it You can make it. We will show you how. (CALL TODAY FOR NEW CLASS SCHEDULES: 312-362-2660 8 LESSONS: $1800 ATTENTION! McHenry County Residents Only: Inquire about our "Cor Pool" Special class rates for 4 in a group. Also, we will accept collect calls for Class Registrations Only. Stretch & Sew America s Fabric and Sewing Center Liberty Mill Plaza 918 So. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville Phone 312-362-2660 Store Hours Mon.-Thurs. 9 to 9 Fri.-Sat. 9:30 to 5:30 minor seepage that will stop, as they absorb water and ex­ pand. If major leakage occurs, turn off water and call for professional help. While pool is still filling, check filtration equipment for operational readiness. Before filter start-up, follow manufacturer's recommen­ dations for oiling and clean­ ing. Start up filter as pre­ scribed by manufacturer, fn doing so, Johns-Manville emphasizes the need "for "precoating." Most home and commer­ cial pool filters (the dia- tomite or diatomaceous type) call for proper precoating with a filter aid capable of removing impurities of ex­ tremely small particle size. (Precoating is performed by circulating a mixture of dia- tomite and water into the filter to provide a 1/16-inch thick coating on the ele­ ment). This will help assure clean, clear water, as well as efficient filtration. The diatomite filter aid should also be placed into the filter's body feed. Not all pool filters have a body feed. In those that do, the device adds small amounts of dia­ tomite during filtration to separate debris and prevent it from clogging the precoat layer. As the pool continues to fill, the water may take on a cloudy appearance --though it's perfectly fit for drinking; toward end of the first 24- hour filtration cycle it will begin to sparkle. Sub­ sequently, the filter should be run so water is completely filtered every 18 to 24 hours. Finally, chlorination and addition of other chemicals to the water should be ac­ complished before the pool is used. The pool is now fit for swimming, but maintenance shouldn't stop here. Johns-Manville recom­ mends frequent cleaning (every three to 10 days), water skimming and vacuu­ ming-all help insure ef­ ficient filter operation and clean water. And careful control of algae by chemical treatment will help cut operating ex­ penses by reducing filter load, as well as keeping al|£ie in check. -- Of final importance, J-M notes diatomite filter aids are not expensive, and that the cost of proper filtration will be small compared with the benefits of swimming in crisp, inviting water. } LEASE * )f A FULLY tQtJIPPI I) ^ J COUPE $ *DE VILLE} I s249 * PER MONTH ) 2 4 M O . L E A S E ) O Y I I M O N ( -- P O N 1 I AC RT 120 ond RT 31 [""V! McHENRY 385-6000 •COKE -TAB *RC COLA DIET RITE •PEPSI •DR.PEPPER (REG. OR DIET) •7 UP (REG. OR DIET) •DIET PEPSI PEPSI LIGHT 8-16 OZ. BOTTLES WE ALSO CARRY: •BAG & BLOCK ICE •SNACKS & CHIPS & MORE! 1% MILK >1 09 GALB Plus Dep. ALL BRANDS-ALL SIZES CIGARETTES 50 INGL TAX 4/'l HOME SlYLt BREAD CARTDfi 10W-30, 10W-40 CITG0 MOTOR OIL LARGE CHEESE & SAUSAGE LEONARDI'S J11 Quik Mart McHenry 4502W. RTE. 120 OPEN M0N. thru FRI. 6-10 SAT. & SUN. 7-10 CITGO PRICES GOOD APRIL 1517 ALL ITEMS PLUS TAX •V. HELPING PAWS ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 205 • Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 • (815)459-2641 From the top . PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1977 Sometimes people can choose the kind of «pet they want. Sometimes not.- A dedicated Helping Paws ' worker laughingly remarked that she doesn't choose the pet; the pet chooses her. An animal needs a home and what can a softie like her do but take it in. For those who can make a free choice, a fascinating new method of selection has come tp light recently with the publication of a biography, Omarr: Astrology and the Man. Sydney ; Omarr, noted astrologer and consultant to top Hollywood stars, says, people should pick their pets ac­ cording to the stars-in order to avoid potential pitfalls arid problems. Your sign and that of your pet should be harmonious - - that is, two signs apart. Here are his guidelines: Aries (March 21-April 19)...The most independent, headstrong, aggressive, has a tendency to get scratched and cut, susceptible to abrasions. Taurus (April 20-May 20)...7he most placid but always collecting, Might come home with an old shoe or grasshoppers. Gemini (May 21-June 20)...The most restless and active. Cancer (June 21-July 22)...Most domesticated, loves to eat. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)... A show-off. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)...Most finicky and neatest. You won't have to worry about the kitty litter but you may have to wash the feeding dish often. Virgos are very sensitive about what they put in their months, have finicky digestive systems. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)...Most graceful, has innate sense of beauty, loves flowers and music. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)...Most difficult animal to have around children, too in­ tense, hard to handle, rebellious,. over-sexed. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)...Also too rough for children unless you have a large yard. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)...Very serious, often morose, but Capricorns have a great sense of responsibility, make fine pets as well as guard dogs and seeing-eye dogs. Aquarius (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18)...The most unorthodox, adventurous. Life is never dull with an Aquarius pet (human or animal). Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)...Sensitive, sympathetic, a Pisces dog or cat makes a very fine house pet, even for a handicapped or confined person. Pisces animals don't like being on their feet, don't mind being confined in an apartment or small area, don't require a lot of exercise like the Sagittarius dog. We checked the papers on our pet who turns out to be a Pisces. She is a borderline date and seems to have some of the Aquarius traits. Works out very well around our house. Coming up this week is the open house, Thursday, April 14, in Room 249 of the new McHenry County college main building, from 7 to 10 p.m. It's a getting-to-know you evening for volunteers who can learn about Helping Paws programs. Helping Paws maintains an office, open Monday through Saturday, from 10 to noon and from 1 to 3; phone 459-2641. DOGS FOR ADOPTION Toy Collie-Sheltie, female, lVfe years, golden red long coat with black and brown markings, 30 pounds, great with children. 459-7382 after 5. Collie, female, one year, 65 pounds, housebroken, great with children and pets. 459-8039. Shepherd-Collie pups, males, 7 weeks, rust-colored. 312-426- 8093. 1 Shetland Sheepdog, female, 1 year, sable and white coat, small, shots, housebroken. loves childfen and pets. 815-568- 8876. Lab-pointer, female, 5 years, black with white chest, 30 pounds, housebroken, shots, good with children and pets. 455-0294. Toy Dachshund-Springer mix, male, 1 year, black short silky coat, housebroken, shots, great with'children. 728-0071. Elkhound, male, 2 years, gray and white fluffy coat, small, 30 pounds, housebroken, shots, good with children and pets. 653-9071. Shelter dogs, 11608 Banford road, Woodstock, 338-7040: Irish Setters, male and female; Samoyed, male, about 3 years; Chocolate Lab, male, about 2 years; Shepherd Mix, female, 5 months and many mixed breed pups from 8 weeks down. CATS FOR ADOPTION Domestic cat, male, young, black, small. 459-3409 Domestic cat, female, 3 months, gray coat, small, shots. 312-639-2881 Domestic cat, female, 9 months, gray and orange medium coat, small, spayed, shots. 658-7043 LOST ANDFOUND * Lost: Sheltie, male, 6 years, in Briarwood, tri-colored, wearing black studded collar with 1977 Rabies Tag Number 13839. 344-0465 Lost: Lab, male, 5 years, in Wonder Lake, black with white on mouth and chest, stubby 2 inch tail, medium size. 653-6507 Lost: Domestic cat, neutered male, adult, St. Patrick's church, McHenry, yellow angora fur, medium size, wearing gold flea collar, child's pet. 385-3575 Found: Siberian Husky, female, young adult, in McHenry, gray and white semi- long fur, very small, 30 pounds, was wearing dark collar with tags. At County Shelter, 338- 7040 Badly weathered roof should be replaced before the 'fall'! WHO KNOWS? 1. Who are the only two Presidents buried in Arl­ ington National Ceme­ tery? 2. When did Queen Eliza­ beth assume duties as queen? 3. Who was the only bachelor U.S. President? 4. Defines cynosure. 5. What vS an iceberg? 6. What is-a glacier? 7. When did Florida be­ come a U.S. state? 8. Who was the President that followed Wilson? 9. Which President fol­ lowed Harding? 10.Salem is the capital of which state? Answers To Who Knows 1. William Howard Taft and John Kennedy. 2. February, 1952. 3. James Buchanan. 4. Center of attention or admiration. 5. A great mass of ice broken off from a glacier. 6. A large mass of ice and snow moving slowly down a mountain. 7. February 22, 1819. 8. Warren G. Harding. 9. Calvin Coolidge, upon Harding's death. 10.Oregon. Max Cleland heads the Veterans administration, the largest independent federal agency. Max Cleland, appointed Administrator of Veterans affairs by President Carter, is the tenth man to head the Veterans administration since 1930. Mariy homeowners pay little attention to the roof until it needs to be re­ placed. A worn roof not only detracts from the ap­ pearance of a home, but is. a sign that the roof should be replaced before it springs a leak. Sooner or later all roofs have to be replaced. A roof tends to wear out uniform­ ly. The biggest enemy is the sun, which causes the roofing to fade, dry out and become brittle. Wind and rain add to the aging process. Look for signs Signs of a badly weath- ered roof are curled, cracked or missing shin­ gles. But the best method of determining whether the roof is in need of replacing is to find out how old the roof actually is. A house with a roof of standard shingles 15 to 20 years old may be in need of replace­ ment. Inspect the roof from the ground. Not only is climbing up on the roof unnecessary, it's danger­ ous and could damage the roof. Check deck Before going ahead with the actual rerooflng, how­ ever, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Associa­ tion suggests that the condition of the roof deck and its supports be ex­ amined. Any warped, rot­ ted or damaged section should be repaired or re­ placed. If necessary, damaged gutters should be cleaned and rebuilt or replaced. Wherever needed, flashing should be installed in val­ leys. Attic ventilation THERE ARE SIGNS OF AGING in roofing just as there are in people. People's skins dry out and bones become brittle as they get older. With advanced age, roofing also dries out and becomes brittle. Other signs of a roof that's in need of replacement are curled, cracked or missing shingles. With today's asphalt shingles, homeowners can get a rugged, textured roof in a variety of handsome earthtone colors designed to last up to 25 years. should also be checked to be sure it is adequate. Another important con­ sideration is the type of reroofing material to be used. Asphalt shingles, for example, often can be ap­ plied over the old roof, eliminating the cost of a tearoff. Keeping in mind that the labor cost of applica­ tion is usually the same regardless of the life ex­ pectancy of the shingle, it may be less expensive in the long run to select a shingle with a longer de­ sign life. Estimate annual cost To estimate the prob­ able annual cost of a new roof, add the cost of labor and materials and divide the total by the shingle's design life. The shingle that's cost­ lier initially may be more economical on a yearly basis because the cost of materials and labor is am­ ortized over a longer peri­ od of time. Long-run economy Today's asphalt shingles offer more than economy and durability. Though designed to last up to 25 years with little mainte­ nance, they offer the ex­ tras of color and dimen­ sion. Three - dimensional as­ phalt shingles in hand­ some earthtone shades, such as browns, buffs and olives produce a heavy- textured roof with attrac­ tive, deep shadow lines that help relate a home to its environment. Tips For The Novice Automechanic by Donald B. Wilson, Member. SAE How to Use a Vacuum Gauge A vacuum gauge can help pinpoint problems and save you hours of labor you would spend in a guess-and- try approach to a good engine tune-up. It measures the difference in air pressure between the outside air and the underside of the carburetor throttle plates, which is the amount of vacuum in the intake manifold. i Many hand-held vacuum gauges also can be used to measure fuel pump pressure. These represent a good invest­ ment to a serious do-it-your­ selfer. These essential devices are available from most retailers of automotive products, the Automotive Parts & Accesso­ ries Association points out. APAA offers the following suggestions on their use: Start the engine and let it warm up. After it has reached normal operating tempera­ ture, remove the carburetor air cleaner to find an opening into the intake manifold for connecting the vacuum gauge. This may be a threaded fit­ ting. More likely, it will be a piece of rubber hose slipped over a nipple. , Most vacuum gauges are sold with an inadequate sup­ ply of fittings and hose dia­ meters to permit an easy hook-up. You probably will need extra hoses, fittings and pieces to accomplish an effec­ tive, leak-proof connection to the intake manifold. With the engine running at idle, you should get a reading on the vacuum gauge of from 19" to 21" of vacuum. Any­ thing less means maladjusted idle air-bleed screws, a leak between the engine cylinder head(s) and the intake mani­ fold, or between the car­ buretor base and the intake manifold, or a vacuum reser­ voir, or a vacuum hose, or a vacuum-operated accessory, such as door locks. Another possible cause of low vacuum is leaking engine valves. Adjust the yidle air-bleed screws to get the highest read­ ing on the vacuum gauge. If you still fail to get the desired 19"-21" of vacuum, systema­ tically remove and plug vac­ uum lines until you find the one that results in a higher reading on the gauge. Find out where that line is leaking. Don't overlook the vacuum diaphragm on the dis­ tributor as a possible source of leakage, or the line to a vaccuum diaphragm on an automatic transmission - or the diaphragm itself! A mixture of kerosene and gasoline brushed on the junc­ ture of the intake manifold and cylinder head(s) will rapidly dry up in the area of leakage. Tighten the manifold bolts at that point and retest. If the needle on the vac­ uum gauge drops rhythmi­ cally, it is indicative of such a leak or a leaking intake valve in a cylinder. If the neddle "trembles," it could indicate too low an,idle speed, igni­ tion timing that is too far advanced, or dirty carburetor idle passages. A can of good carburetor cleaner frequently restores proper operation in the latter instance. Sometimes a fouled pas­ sage will be cleared up by the added exercise of racing the engine and quickly hand- choking it by placing your hand over the carburetor air horn to shut off the incoming air as the throttle is allowed to slam shut, then quickly re­ moving your hand before the engine is "choked to death." If you do not get your hand off in time to prevent killing the engine, restart it by holding the gas pedal all the way to the floor while you crank the engine with the starter. Let up on the gas pedal before the engine races. When you know how they're built, you'll buy a YAMAHA $899 •Price does no include: set-up frieght. state and local taxes 1601 SOUTH ROUTE 47 - 338-6454 - WOODSTOCK 1977 YAMAHA XS 360-2D It's perfect for everyday commuting or weekend adventure. This Special ^Value Edition XS360 is quick, re liable and very economical. • Single overhead cam, 4- stroke twin engine • 6-speed close ratio trans­ mission • Duplex cradle frame WOODSTOCK LP AND AWAY...Four hundred regular performers at Town Square. U.S.A. area of Walt Disney World. Lake Buena Vista, Florida, are white homing pigeons. During nightly flag lowering ceremonies, the homers are released from a red, white and blue cage to soar over Cinderella's Castle and Fantasyland. PHONE (815) 675-2302 FOR TICKET INFORMATION LIMITED TICKETS AVAIl ABIE PRESENTS . . . AN ENTIRE EVENING OF DiNiNG, DANCING AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE FINEST SCENIC NIGHTCLUB IN McHENRY COUNTY. APRIL 29TH AND 30TH DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MERCER ELLINGTON