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FIRST PLACE BEST ORIGINAL FLOAT The Hobos r id ing the engine were Mary Jane Smolzer & Chery l Weber and the Engineers were Debbie Smi th & Barb Sauignani Solar Energy On The Farm mailer lists, call the office. There arfe lists on dairy, beef, swine, sheep, horses, field crops, commercial vegetable c r o p s , c o n s e r v a t i o n , beekeepers, home gardens and horticulture, and home economics. There are also f o u r t e e n a g r i c u l t u r a l newsletters written by specialists in Urbana. Coming Events Aug. 10 - Dairy tour of Ova Transfer facility Aug. 11 - Pond Management meeting Aug. 18 - Marketing tour to Chicago Aug. 19 - Commercial Vegetable Growers Twilight meeting " Extension Comments (By G»org« J. Young, Extension Advisor, McHonry County, University of Illinois Ringwood News 728-0343 653-9262 728-0295 Weekend Guests Entertained In Ringw<pod Homes Mr. and Mrs. John Blackman of Antioch visited in the Brennan-Hepburn home last weekend. Also Mrs. Hepburn's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Soddy of Kenosha. On Sunday, Mrs. Hepburn and Art 'Jensen visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Madden at Roscoe. Debbie and Bill Bork and little Aaron spent the weekend with Bob and Mart£^ Bete They came to help; Bob celebrate another birthday which fell on Aug. 6. Which one is it Bob? BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to Weldon Tennis anyone? Be sure your eyes are protected from speeding balls! For some free tips, write the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness, 79 Madison avenue, New York, New York 10016 Working with agricultural engineers at South Dakota Stile University, researchers for Sioux Steel Company, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, have created this experimental grain-dryiilg bin that relies entirely on solar heat to dry the grain. The bin itself is a conventional round steel drying unit. However, the southern two-thirds of the outside wall is covered with Blac-Klad -- a new coated steel developed by Inland Steel Company, Chicago -- which acts as a high power solar collector. The nor­ mal method of grain-drying, using LP gas, usually costs 9-10 cents per bushel. The solar bin reduces this cost to 1V4 cents - a savings of $600 in 8,000 bushels. With the price of LP gas soaring, and its scarcity in many areas, agriculture experts see solar heat a potentially valuable energy alternative on A Straw "Now, Harry," asked the teacher, "to what family does the whale belong?" "I don't know," replied Harry. Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness, can be halted if it's discovered and treated early. For more in­ formation about this insidious disease, write Prevent Blind­ ness, 79 Madison avenue, New York; New York 10016 Nobody in our neighbor- (lomc in and browne, you'll pet idea* for furnishing your bath and discover many charming gifts. ^ 3012 W. Rte. 120, McHenry Ea*t of New Bridge-Free Parking 385-0048 Mon.-Thur*. 9-5:30, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 95 Complete planning and installation of fixtures and accessories. riJJ&i) THE WORD FOR OUR !«?/ WEEKEND \VA SPECIALS V Ml DINNERS INCLUDE: SOUP OR JUICE, GARDEN SALAD, A POTATO A VEGETABLE, ̂ HOT LOAF OF BREAD ^ ABUTTER, .V.'.V. ;.v.v The McHenry State Bonk Board off Directors it particularly proud off it! employees, especially the young people who recognize the importance off being involved in "the community. The ffirst place trophy might not Ih that important, but the interest these people showed is most common' dable. The success off the McHenry State Bank Is dependent upon the success o! our community, and we thank our employees ffor having a part ir another successful Fiesta Day. Good ideas, enthusiasm, the right materials, three weeks off hard work, a place to do it and PEOPLE - mat's all it takes. The McHenry State Bank put all this together and came up with a first place trophy ffor the best original ffloat in McHenry's 1977 Fiesta Day parade. The colorful, well executed replica off the old Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa FE locomotive engine was designed by AMBROSE KITTL and JERRY LARKIN, and brought to life by many off the bank employees. The workers also included children of some of the bank employees. CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 10AM-2PM.. (CHILDREN S1 UNDER $2.00) "FREE ROSE FOR THE LADIES' SMORGASBORD 3p.11. (CHILDREN t A UNDER $3.00) McHenry State Bank 3510 W. Elm Street McHenry, Illinois itfUiyn BANK 2500 N. CHAPEL HILL RD* McHENRY, ILL 385-0333 FOR RESERVATIONS / ' • v' * ,..T W :f . i •' •: r * : - ' • ' • ' 'W^ * ' t - FAGE 5 -FLAINDEALER- FRIDAY. AUGUST 12. liTT »