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if '• MX. PAGE 4 - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY. AUGUST 12. If77 A Guide Tov Travel By Gojan Nikolich Befuddled weekend trippers presently bored with motel bunks, leaky little tents, sore feet and the fumbling first-time pitfalls of a rented RV camper might consider a pleasing .^alternative to that next bout •with the overnight-lodging ,?blues. >1 The get-away option is called £ "state park lodge" and there are several located throughout ^•Illinois. Convenient, usually •Jkind to the pocketbook and ' always a change from the "routine, the lodges highlight everything" from golf courses ',?nd indoor swimming pools, to . some of the best woodland, jriver, lake and hill country scenery in the midwest. . „ One has an 8,000 acre '.backyard. Another, a nearby network of Illinois canyons. -: One lodge lies in a portion of America's only mountains that ' run east and west. Here they are: ^ Giant City State park - " rated near Makanda and xitheast of Carbondale in mthern Illinois, Giant City's 3,000 acres border the 43,000 acre Crab Orchard National Wildlife preserve which, in turn, flanks the 240,000 acre Shawnee National forest, making this the biggest chunk of woodland in the entire state. Named after the unusual rock formations which appear to resemble the tumbled remains of an ancient city, the park offers twelve cabins with showers, air-conditioning, television and heat. Fully carpeted, the cabins can be rented from mid-March through the second week in November. Situated along the northern extension of the Little Ozark mountains, the only east-west range in America, Giant City is a veritable hiker's paradise. Deep gullies, ravines and closed-in rock formations are perfect for an isolated picnic or stroll. Caves and deep overhangs in the park are known to have been used by primitive man thousands of years ago-as well as by deserters during the Civil War. Atop an eight-foot cliff in the "~i3a " 'HHI The McHenry Plaindealer Established 1S75 3S12 West Elm Street Phon. 3*5-0170 g McHwiry, Illinois MOM 55 Published Every Wednesday A Friday at McHwiry, Illinois Second Class Pastaga Paid at McHonry, Illinois »y McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY SMhurfcin «n f sw»rt»< to pmUs Im--mMc* ml dii|« W •«'»•< H 1W X; McHtwy »» W. BmU.. M. MM* A d.JurtUii «<«-- «w--<t» tr--. X; •K* •xpiraMo* of • »»WilpH«n ««W km mm4» wkmrm • dMnf* o» «• pit**** X; tfcromli Hm hs OWm Dipimmi. ;j;j Larry E. Land-- Publisher Adeie Froehlkh-- Editor NATIONAL NEWSPAPER I -- SDK1 Viiw»Mni / <imSRIPTK>N RATES 1 Year S10.50 , 1 Year In McHenry and Lake INA SUSTAINING] kENBCR-19771 Oa^plde McHenry •I5.no j£ .McHE/VRV McHENRY 385 0144 $1.00 AU. 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IS PHOUE SIS-344-0444 ADMISSI0R ADULTS S2.00 THE PEOPLE TIME FORGOT"* ALSO Is anything worth the terror of DeeP * LATE SHOW FRIDAY - SATURDAY NIGHTS CHARLES BROMSON "BREAKOUT"re © McHENRY OUTDOOR EVERY SUNDAY 8 AM. TO 4 P.M. FLEA MARKET mothers BUY-SELL-TRADE FOR INFORMATION -- BUYING OR SELUNG, CALL (312) 223-2644 park is a large wall of loose stones enclosing several acres. Called a "stone fort" because it resembles some sort of primitive defense dwelling, the wall is believed to have been used by prehistoric Indians as a buffalo trap. Herding the animals into a corner of the enclosure, the Indians chased them over a nearby cliff. Within a short drive of Giant City are Little Grassy, Devil's Kitchen and Cedar lakes - all prime trophy bass fishing grounds. During late fall, eagles wing north along the Mississippi river flyway tb their winter roosts near Crab Orchard, north Of the Giant City State park. For reser­ vations and information, call (618 ) 457-4921 Pere Marquette State park - A large white cross along Rt. 100 marks the point where Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet first entered Illinois at the Mississippi-Illinois river confluence. Today, 304 years after that event, visitors can see much the sarare river bluffs, winding streams and rock formations noted by early French trappers and explorers. The Marquette lodge is open all year and includes eighteen air-conditioned rooms, six four- room guest cottages and one five-room guest house. All have television. For those who like to gaze at scenery rather than hike through it, there's an outdoor swimming pool and a five-hole par three golf course. From April through October a part-time naturalist is available for scheduled trips down the variety of hiking trails which wind through Pere Marquette's 8,000 acres. Fif­ teen miles of bridle paths are also featured. Guests can rent their steeds from stables located near the main lodge. Within a short drive are small and colorful towns such as Elsah, where folks decorate NEW OWNERSHIP 414-279-6491 1 • AUGUST 1218 RfMtMUR IWW 6009 I llOKJ fftll fm FIRM TIME A GfOPGf 0OHU r nday 2,4:20, S:35,S35 • Ttiitacto, TIM RMCSM i Tate af 2 ICrittns, Oru-Xiltet Whate, fm MM Lava of A Brktga Too Far, Air- • part '77, A STAR WARS Wii-MibaiT village bridges with flowers and where %over two dozen homes date from before the Civil War. There's also a free ferry ride across the Illinois river to Brussels. A bit north of the park, along a portion of the Great River road (Rt. 100), is Eldred and the site of the Koster Archeological Digs. Here, scientists unearth layers of a civilization which flourished in the Mississippi and Illinois river watershed over 8,000 years ago. For reservations and in­ formation," call (618) 786-3351. Starved Rock State park - A glacier the size of California shaved away portions of the prairie surrounding tins region of northern Illinois. Dawdling a bit, for reasons only another glacier would know, the monster ice hunk gouged out huge monoliths of St. Peters sandstone just south of where Rt. 80 now zips west through La Salle county. We should be thankful, because it gave us one of the state's most dramatic and popular outdoor recreation areas. Over 600 species of plants and animals that range from barred owls to grey fox and beaver now make thier home in this 2,300 acre land of ravines, canyons and riverside cliffs. Starved Rock lodge is open all year and includes forty-two air-conditioned rooms, twenty- four cabins and a dining room which faces toward the Illinois river. Named after the band of Illini Indians who were starved atop a sandstone outcrop by their enemies, the park area was settled in 1683 by Sieur de LaSalle. Numerous hiking trails wind through deep canyons and ravines, making Starved Rock an excellent place for isolated picnics. Several waterfalls can also be seen easily. For reservations and information, call (815) 667- 4211. Illinois Beach State park - Located at the far northeast corner of the state, Illinois Beach is a 2,000 acre combined recreation and preserve site which includes the state's only natural beach and dunes area. Am k̂̂ T̂ ioITFosM™11 - RINGW00D ROAD, McHENRY - FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY (5:00-9:00 P.M.) . PERCH-ALL YOU CAN EAT U AVAILABLE E PUBLIC MNMENT IN THE LOUNGE SATURDAY ONLY - "BOB AND THE BLUE TONES" MON.--WED.--THOR9.--FRIDAY - 3:30 to 6:OOC«t Price* Marquette went ashore here in 1673, near where the Dead river mouth meets Lake Michigan. Open all year, the lodge has year-round swimming, a golf course, riding stables and both European and American plan rates. There are 106 lodge rooms. Up to two children under 13 are allowed in a room free when staying with parents. For swimmers there's a 1,000 foot beach open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the summer. You can't fish from the beach area, but anglers can find nice spots at various park ponds. For reservations and in­ formation, call (312) 244-2000. White Pines Forest State park - Located west of Oregon in northe/n Illinois, White Pines' lod^e includes thirteen one-roomy cabins and three four-room cabins. Known for its large stands of White Pine, the park is also a short drive from the John Deere Historic site. Here, in a small blacksmith shop„ visitors can see where the wofld's first steel plough was perfected. Known "By" Indians for its medicinal-loffectR on lung ailments, the bark of the white pine was also used by early settlers in steam baths. The Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock were also greeted by a grove of white pines. The first American homes were built of white pine. And even the colonials of early Massachusetts used chips of white pine for minting English shillings. For reservations and in­ formation, call (815) 946-3817. Grand Chafnpions • MMf f ™ :A V;: »• p # - v pl V f' TURN ONS JT / ISN'T J*A8Ei«s NEW HUSBAND A JUDGE? 1 THOUGHT SO UNTIL HE MARRIED HER. Tim Watkini, McHenry, receivi daring Thursday's competition bidder at the McHenry County ivid n*t 4-H Grfcnd Champion honors for his 4-H pen of the McHenry County fair. Tim offered these and FFA livestock auction Saturday, Aug. I. three market hogs hogs to the higiest COCKTAIL HOUR Soon to House: ^WindkiH ̂ifti and *lPa.nca&.e. ^PaxCox FRESH PICKED CUCUMBERS •PICKLES •DILL U2< XadUi * auf OPENS SATURDAY! Come see our beautiful Fall selections and accessories. LOCATED: RIVERSIDE DRIVE'S DEAD-END STREET McHENRY, ILL. 385-1172 HOME GROWN Karen Kantlehner, McHenry, received Grand Champion 4-H honors during Wednesday's sheep competition for her market lamb at the McHenry County fair. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) Senior Hot Line (Written under the auspices of Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal) Q. What is this "weatherization program" for senior citizens that I have been hearing about. A. This is the second com­ ponent of the Emergency Energy Conservation program. It is part of the 18.6 million dollar^ one-time federal fun­ ding to alTthe states for saving energy in this coming winter. Q. What does the weatherization program provide? A. Senior citizens who qualify financially can make minor home repairs on their dwellings to minimize heat loss and improve ' thermal efficiency. Things such as repairing broken windows, patching roofs and walls, caulking cracks and joints, insulating attics, floors and walls, and weather- stripping doors and windows. Also, included are such im­ provements as foundation, banking and minor ad­ justments and repairing of heating systems and efforts to assure that health hazards are not created due to malfunc­ tioning of the heat source. All these improvements must SWEET CORN YELLOW ft WHITE PERFECT FOR CANNING NOW I HOMEGROWN A . PEPPERS $5°2 PER BUSHEL •WATERMELON INDIANA MELON HARMS FARM and GARDEN CENTER McHfcNRY, ILL. 4727 W. CRYSTAL LAKE RD. 815-385-3074 THE MCHENRY MEDICAL GROUP ANNOUNCES THE ASSOCIATION OF Z. Ted Lorenc, M.D. PracticeLimitedtoInternal Medicine Hours by Appointment LocattM of Offer 330 West Terra Cotta Avenue. Crystal Lake, Illinois • Phones: (815)385-1050 (815)459-8445 I f f you want THE BEST, (y reflect an improvement in energy use. Q. How much money will be available for each household? A. A maximum of $350.00 is available per eligible household, for materials and improvements to save energy. Q. Who can I contact on the local level to apply for assistance and see if I am eligible for these funds? A. The elderly have priority in this program and if they feel they are in need and eligible for funds, they should contact the closest Area agency or Com­ munity Action agency representative. Q. How soon should I apply for this money? A. Applications are accepted now and can be made up to Dec. 31. This deadline is different than the one for the Crisis In­ tervention program which is for funding on past excess utility bills. Remember, the Crisis Intervention deadline is Aug. 31 and Weatherization program deadline is Dec. 31. Write or call us at Lieutenant Governor , Dave O'Neal's Senior Action centers, 160 N. LaSalle, Chicago 60601 or 3 W. Old Town mall, Springfield 52701 with questions or complaints about any government agency or program. This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens may have on various subjects. have a nice weekends. INSIST! On The Best! Free Estimates .don't despair