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mamm [ A t % £ < t g ' * ' ;1 4 McCullom Lake Mary Jo Farrell 344-1575 Permits Are A Necessity Did yod know that if you are planning to remodd your home in any way, or dig a new well or install a new septic tank, you need a permit? If you didn't, and you. start work without a permit, you could be subject to a line from the village. For a building permit, (if you're in doubt about whether you need one or not, check first) call Jim Box, the building commissioner; and if you need a septic or well permit, call Tom Farrell, health and welfare. CHRISTMAS PARTY The annual Christmas party for the children of the village, sponsored by the Beach Gals, was held Saturday, Dec. 8, at the beach house. The big event was extra special because of the appearance of a real live professional magician. It turned out to be a delightful experience for everyone, as the gentleman and his show were very entertaining and mystifying. He didn't really chop that lady into three pieces, did he? Or did he? After the show, amidst a lot of really loud singing, Santa appeared and talked to each child about his or her special Christmas wishes. Santa's helper assisted handing out goodies to each child, whether he saw Santa or not. Lovely Christmas cookies and treats made by the Beach Gals were served with red and green juice to the eager children, and the little ones were finally shipped home with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS, Happy birthday this week to Jim Brown and Phyllis Venable, who celebrate their birthdays on the same day, Dec. 20; to Mona Bitterman Dec. 24, and to Darlene Groh, Mildred Kelley, and Carol Behrendt, who all have birthdays Christmas day. Hope you all have happy holiday birthdays. ANNIVERSARY WISHES Special people this week celebrating anniversaries are Rick and Carol Dina, who were married Dec. 20, and Ray and Elsie Osterby and Kurt and Joe Weisen- berger, share Dec. 22 as their big day. Hope you have wonderful anniversaries! OOPS! There have been so many birthdays and anniversaries in the past weeks that haven't been in the paper, and I finally have a column and miss a birthday for last week. Happy belated bir­ thday to Johnny Lawson, who was nine years old Dec. 15. TIS THE SEASON With just a few days left before Christmas, that biggest of the big days of the year, let us stop for a moment and reflect on how much we all have to be thankful for; the many friends that are so important to life, and especially our children, the most important gift He gave us. Have a blessed and happy holiday. Drive carefully if you have to travel, and stay home if you don't - America needs the energy! Merry Christmas! ' :::3$ 11 3$$l$ CLASSIC GOOD LOOKS When it comes to classic good looks, the facts are simple: Scotch Tumbler® pullovers by Jantzen. A soft blend of Shetland wool and Dacron® polyester. You'll want more than one. Sizes S-XL, $ 19.00. Jantzenv Christmos Hours Weekdays 9 om to 6:30 pm Saturday 9 am to 4 pm Sunday 10-3:00 pm (Dec. 7 thru Dec. 23) 'Qlhriatnphpr'H jfltrna Iwr 3902 w MAIN ST-MCHENRY, ILLINOIS 385-4060 Corn Prices Fall Below Reserve Release Limit Tax Relief Single Tax British economist Henry George promulgated his "sin­ gle tax" theory in 1887. It as­ serts that public revenues should be obtained by taxing land only -- . irrespective of the improvements upon it. Accord­ ing to George, this should be the only tax levied. Corn may no longer be withdrawn from the farmer- owned grain reserve without penalty since the national average market price is $2.31 per bushel, 19 cents below the $2.50 reserve release level, according to John Gibbs, acting executive vice-president of < the Commodity Credit cor­ poration (CCC). Reserve barley remains in call status and release will continue through Dec. 31, for wheat, oats and rice. On Dec. 31, the national average market prices of these commodities will again be reviewed to determine their reserve status. Gibbs said the reserve status decisions were made following a review by CCC"bf theXJ.S. Department of Agriculture's agricultural prices report. Data used by CCC in determining the release and call levels include five-day average prices as reported by the department's Agricultural Marketing service which show prices bid by buyers at selected markets, as well as the month-end report of prices received by farmers issued today by the department's Economics, Statistics and Cooperative service. This end-of month report show the previous month's average price and the current mid-month price. James B. Zagel, director, of the Illinois Department of Revenue, last week reminded senior and disabled citizens to file for Circuit Breaker property tax relief for the 1978 claim year before the Dec. 31 deadline. Circuit Breaker tax rebates are designed to reduce the tax burden on Illinois citizens with annual household incomes under $10,000 who are 65 or over or who are disabled. Grants of up to $650 and grants of between $50 and $100 are available to qualified citizens. Application forms (IL-1365) may be obtained from Illinois Department of Revenue district offices, the Illinois Department on Aging, the Lt. Governor's i Senior Action centers, area legislators' offices and various senior citizen cen­ ters. ONLY'8" RENTAL V • NO installation charge • NEW fully automatic softeners • TWO year option to buy with • FULL rental fee deducted • ONE phone call can answer any questions rent 0^312-259-3393 \ . ARLINGTON SOFT WATER CO. '< No. I in the Fox Valley Area Copy light 1978 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES ON SALE ITEMS BELL IIQUORS MERCHANTS OF FINE WINES AND LIQU< ^ A A B i A A A A H B i i l l l A l A / D T C l O A A A ~ U C K I D V SALE BEER NOTICED NO SALES TO MINORS 385-3200 LIQUORS 4610 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY, .ILL. SALE $000: WED., DEC. 19-TUES., DEC. IS OUR McHENRY STORE ONLY • WHILE QUANTITIES LAST DRY SACK SHERRY 750 ML FIFTH RES. 5.49 Ballantino's SCOTCH 1.75 LITRE OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY 9 AM-3 PM CINZANO ASTISPUMANTE 750 ML FIFTH 4 99 RES. 6.59 SMIRNOFF VODKA 1.75 LITRE SEAGRAM'S 7 CROWN 1.75 LITRE 99 9 BEEFEATER'S! WALKER'S DELUXE BOURBON 1.75 UTM WALKER'S CAiistmas ... a time, of xecoCCection-to xememljex tlie good times of JQ7Q, and xeCy CASK 317 or CASK 318 BURGUNDY 750 ML FIFTH TAYLOR CALIFORNIA CELLARS 1.5 LITRE MAC. - 99 *E«. 3.79 3 LITRE 101.7 01 RE®. AA 5.99 99 2 LITRE 1 4 TASTING FRI. & SAT. - CANFIELD'S MIXERS 3 QUARTS c PLUS DEPOSIT OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE ufion tfiem. time to ..jiondex on. tie soxxocu± of tlie fiast yeax, and to tjecome tjettex fox tlie m. JJt ± a time of joy and /lafijiineis- to tfianH our -Hold fox c^fis many ljCe±±iny±. c/f time of festive reunion*.. Of Jloue fox one anotliex. ^3\om <z/tC[ of us at !BeCC Jdiquoxs, uiislies fox a most fiajifiy fioCiday filCed wiifi Cove and joy. All EIGHT PACK SODAS f | PEPSI 0&L- *16 02. BOTTLES RC COLA PEPSI LIGHTDIET RITE DIET PEPSI 1 49 A & W ROOT DEER 7*UP I m [COT COKE TAD DR. PEPPER W DEPOSIT FRESCA "N VERMOUTH 750 ML FIFTH 99 1 ROSES COCKTAIL MIXES 250Z.BTTL RES. 1.59 CRUSH OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE! SWIIT OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY 9 AM-3 PM CANFIELD'S FLAVORS t 8-16 OZ. BOTTUS 991* DEPOSIT OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE SPECIAL EXPORT _ 6-12 01 HO RET. BTTLS. (iW 1212 01 CANS OLD STYLE 24-12 OZ. CANS PARTY PAH SCHELL'S DEER wimuiu 99 39 PLUS HEP.