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Aero'5 "smart" is more than skin deep. The heart of this sleek design is a machine that's a breeze to operate, a joy to ride. Inexpensive, too. Best of all, jt can get you noticed. In fact, there's no smarter way to make the scene. Your Authorized Honda Aero Dealer. Of 31 459-1631 C Slate Fiesta Bed Races PAGE IS - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESD \Y, MAY'll. ISS3 * I LAKELAND PARK& LAKELAND SHORES Carol Comihsky 365-7246 Register For Baseball Now and Angelina there to help her mom Lehockey. V1 "The 2nd Annual Bed Race is coming!" announces Tim Althoff, Fiesta Days Bed Race chairman. "Get Ready!" Above to a scene at the first race held in McHenry. « On July 23 of Fiesta Days, registration will take place at 3 p.m. The beds will be neatly and singularly lined up in their resplendent wrap­ pings and trappings for all to view, enjoy, and judge "audience choice" of "best dressed bed" at 4 p.m. The official team of judges will also then make their choices. The racing will begin at 8:30 p.m. along Court street (new course this year) and continue until all rafcing is completed. Awards will be presented at the end of the evening. Karen Hintz, the McHenry area chairperson for Muscular Dystrophy (MD) introduced the Bed Race idea to the Fiesta Days committee last year. As fun-loving and competitive , the idea was readily accepted by McHenry residents and added to the Fiesta Days schedule. Ms. reported, "McHenry's inaugurc race produced most impassive results: $7,000 was pledged to MD collectively. Kim Schweitzer, the district director of MD at the Rockford office, was overwhelmed with the success of jthe project and was most grateful to jHenry for such outstanding sup- Hundreds in this area benefit rrom\the MD foundation funds. Medical^ costs for MD patients run high. Ms. Hintz has been a most zealous worker for MD for the past eight years, and last year was presented the "Volunteer]of the Year" award for northern Illinois by the MD foundation at the annual awards banquet. Bed luce chairman, Tim Althoff, encourages early entry return for this^fene second annual Bed Race, and its to assure viewers that bleachers will be along the race course this year for better viewing and comfort. Launch Aid cr/or Program Of rming Community The Illinois Farm Development Authority announced it is beginning its second major program of aid to the farming community-a soil con­ servation assistance program. For more information on the program, contact the lending institution or the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation district, telephone 815- mere. While erti tray ^ni;. The soil, , conservation loan and programs may be used to finance construction of permanent soil and water conservation practices, or conservation farm equipment limited to specialized planters and drills used for no-till planting of row crops. Such planters and drills provide for a planting procedure in which seed bed preparations and planting are com­ pleted in one operation. Under this program there is neither a minimum nor a maximum loan for this Authority has approved $9,292,781.00 in land purchase and equipment loahs since it began its financial un­ derwriting work last December. This is a program in which ISO banks around the state already have signed on to receive tax exempt in­ terest bonds for loans made to far- the Authority$250,600 net ' worth limits on the first program, both of these limits do not apply to the new soil conservation program, Wallis stressed. progrtup. Farmers need to go to a lending FUNDS FOR CENTER , As a result of its fund raising auc­ tion and frolic, Branches presented a check for over $2,600 to Lakeside center in Crystal Lake. One of the most energetic workers for the auction - is Lillian Garland of roe L*aneiana rark Liiue League held its registration April 30 and there is still time to sign up if you missed that date. All boys and girls age 8 to 12 are eligible to join. For further in­ formation, call 344-3494 or 385-1102. DEADLINE There was no column in last Wed­ nesdays edition because all the news I received came in past my deadline. If _ you have news for the column it has to reach melTriday morning the week before. i, BELATED WISHES May 4 was the day Dorothy Hum­ phreys celebrated another birthday and Gregory and Debbie Mayer were married nine years. Jean Hanndorf and Suzanne Faunt had their special day May 5. We know next door neigh­ bor Tim Lesch had a fine birthday on the 6th. We hope May 9 was a great day for Mary Dobbins and Ken Maxson. Fred and Sandv Kupstis celebrated their fourteenth wedding anniversary May 10. GIRL SCOUT NEWS The girls in Troop 320 have been busy as usual. A few weeks ago they enjoyed an outing to a local pizza parlor where they devoured plenty of pizza and pop. Each girl put 25 cents into the jukebox to play their favorite songs for everyone's enjoyment. On April 27, they hosted the third grade Brownies from two local troops. First of all, they made cards for their leaders in honor of Girl Scout leaders day last Friday. They all made fuzzy headed pencils and taught them lots of songs and a dance. The younger girls were also tqld about badges and work they do when they join a Girl Scout troop next year. Wednesday, May 4, was their Court of Awards night, where the girls got badges and pins for the year and prizes for selling cookies. Everyone said their thanks to leaders Pat Barnes and Trish Eiserman who are leaving after five years of service. They also presented flowers to moms who drove for their many trips. Cake, coffee and pop were the refreshments served to everyone who attended. The girls planned the whole program themselves and each wore, a pretty yellow corsage for the evening. Cadet Troop 41 made book marks at last week's meeting and are donating them to the McHenry library. They are now saving money for a horseback riding party. Special invitations were handmade telling when and where this outing will be. » iL . BABY SHOWER fcld Bw^Steinsdoerfer's mother-in-law, Jeamne Current, and girl friend Drama Hawkins, gave surprize baby shower for the mother-to-be on April 9. When Barb arrived at Jeanines Lilymoor home that afternoon she never expected to see her mother Pearl Bukovsky and friends Jeannie Donahoe, Diana Wilhelm, Andy Johnson, Sue Schmidt, Lori Bockhorst, Renee Johnson, Rhonda Naranjo, Nancy Ghilarducci, Eloise institution, fill out an application and McHenry. Branches, a Christian obtain certification from the local Soil and Water Conservation district. According to Bill Wallis, executive director of the Illinois 'Farm Development Authority, the fixed- rate loans have ranged from 7 to 11 percent. About half .the loans made - usually variable race loans made on longer term land purchases - have been at60-80 percent of the prime rate of interest. According to Wallis, the Singles group, is an outreach of the First Congregational church of Crystal Lake,; It is a non- denominational group whose purpose it is to encourage an atmosphere where single persons, of all ages, from all of the nearby towns, find sharing, caring, friendship and an opportunity for personal growth. Meetings are held at Lakeside center, 401 Country Club road, every Tuesday at 8 p.m. i" X - . 4 . '• Spring Clearance SALE! ATHOL Solid Ash 36" Square Table w/4 Chairs Reg. $723 JO SALE '539.00 NATHAN HALE 38" Dark Pine Hutch • Reg. $900.00. SALE *679.00 SOLID OAK 5 Piece Bedroom Set Keg. $2489.00........SALE '1669.00 CLAYTON-MARCUS Rust Print Sofa w/Contrasting Chair, Reg. $1400.00,. .SALE ^.OO BLUE PLAID Love Seat Reg. $459.00. ..SALE *345.00 BENNINGTON Dark Pine Armoire Reg. $1131.50. SALE '795.00 SOLID MAPLE Writing Desk Reg. $289.00... SALE *229.00 BENNINGTON Dark. Pine Washstand w/Mirror Reg. $690.00 .SALE *488.00 CLAYTON-MARCUS Blue Print Sofa & Chair Reg. $1071.00. SALE *699.00 SAVE 30% OFF ALL SEALY POSTUREPEDIC BEDDING | Plus Many More Specially Reduced Floor Samples j i . All Special Orders WIU Be Reduced Including I Bedroom, Living Room A Dining Room Furniture FREE DELIVERY Hurry, Sale Ends Sunday, May 19th Colonial Vermont Furniture Main St., Huntley 312-669*3500 Take Rt«. 47 South from Woodstock to Huntley. Turn left on Main St and you'll fk)d us across from the Village Orson: We're also only 6 miles W. of Spring Hill MaH. CLOSED Hours: OPEN SUN. It-S; Tues.-Sst. »-S; Fri. W; MONDAY Refresher Courses For CPR Instructors Set Lehockey E • was also open all the pretty gifts for her netf brother or sister. Since .this was a 'ladies only' aff&i*, young Ronnie stayed home with bis dad but ne made sure he 'uuugbt «uu wrapped a gift and made it over to grandma's house. I JUST A HELLO I had the pleasure of meeting another family who resides in Lakeland Park when Debbie Touissaint called to say hello. She livesan Lakewood with husband Craig and three-year-old Christopher. They expect another addition to tjtieir family in August and everyone is hoping for a girl this time. There are 18 grandchildren in the Touissaint family and only four are girls. We'll all help them think pink.- ° BIRTHDAY WISHES V Marabeth Blum turns 10 years old May 11; and Wayne Kreutzer adds another year the same day. Best wishes to Walter Kozicki, Richard Broemm and Ruthann Sturm on May 12. May 13 is the day Michael Dargatz turns 18 and Douglas Arthurs turns 10. Helen Gerambio and Michael Johnson hear the birthday song on the 15th. May 16 is a special day for Lyda Radisch, Italia Mazzoni and Rae Lynn Waychunas. A very happy birthday to JoLynn Prazak, Vincent Linnane and Mike Bergdorf on May 17. Naperville Youth . Choir In McHenry The Youth Choir of Community United Methodist church, Naperville, will present a chancel musical-drama entitled Beginnings by Buryl Red and Reagan Courtney at the First United Methodist church, McHenry, Friday evening, Mayl3, at 7:30 p.m. Beginnings tells the story of the creation as well as the life and teachings of Jesus through the medium of contemporary music, drama and dance. The choir will also present varied anthems from their regular worship repertoire. The youth choir of Community church is made up of 43 singers in grades 7 through 12. The choir meets weekly through the school year for rehearsal and participates regularly in worship at Community church. This tour, the third the choir has made, includes appearances in McHenry and Lake Villa, as well as a home concert in Naperville. Dale McCurdy, director of the youth choir, has served Community church as director of Music Ministries since 1978. He is a former music teacher, " having taught public school music in Minnesota and Illinois, as well as being on the faculty of the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Refresher, courses for current McHenry county CPR instructors are being offered at McHenry hospital and Memorial hospital, Karen Kise, coordinator for the program, hns announced. hospital, May 17 or May 24, 7-9 p.m., and Merpori orial hospital, Woodstock, , 7-9 May 19 or June 2, 7-9 p.m. American Hospital association and Illinois Affiliate CPR certification and registration policy requires that each instructor attend a refresher course every two years. Attending the course at either of the two hospitals will fulfill that requirement. However, participants should register by calling the hospital where they plan to take the course. The dates are as follows: McHenry CONCLUDE FILM Tn!F° The sixth and final Him of John MacArthur Jr.'s series on "The Family: God's Pattern for Living" will be shown at the McHenry Evangelical Free church, 3013 W. Lincoln road, Sunday evening, May 15, at 6 p.m. The title of this last film is "Divorce and Remarriage: God$p Pattern Broken". All are invited to see and hear this high impact message on a subject that is greatly affecting everyone. Traveling almost anywhere in the world today you can pick up such necessities as night creams, nail polish and nylons. The one thing you may not be able to find is comfortable shoes to fit your American feet. Don't leave home without outfitting yourself in an assortment of com­ fortable shoes. CHEAP! Silas: "Those guys are just cheap politicians!" 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