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/ Christmas Bikes For Fit, Not To Grow Into Close to a million bicycles will find their way under the nation's Christmas trees this year, as bikes continue to head the "most asked for" Christ­ mas gift list. American-made bikes come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, styles and prices, so there is sure to be something there for even the most finicky Santa's helper. Coaster-brake, 3-speed, 10- speed? It's largely up to you; who is the bike for and how will it be used? A 10-year-old who is probably not going much further than back and forth to school, doesn't need a $300 super bike, and probably would not be mature enough to give it the kind of care it deserves. For him, a coaster brake or 3-speed model priced in the middle range should be just the ticket. Older and wiser heads with a more sophisticated approach to cycling for recreation, touring or commuting, will demand more sophisticated equipment to satisfy their cycling needs, and again, there's plenty available with wide choices in component parts and ac­ cessories. From the fanciest derailleur equipment to saddle bags, electronic locking devices that howl when tam­ pered with, there is little or nothing in the way of bikes and cycling equipment that can't be had to make Christmas merrier this year. "Form follows function" should be the rule in bike buying, most particularly when buying for children, where safety is the prime con­ sideration. Parents must exercise considerable judgment in buying the "right bike" for their offspring. The most common mistake made here is that many parents will buy a bike that is too large for their child so that he can "grow into it," and get a few more years out of it. This is a dangerous economy, and can lead to accidents and injury. Buy bikes to fit, not to grow TAX FACTS Roger C. Beck, district director of the Service of Northern Illinois, has issued a reminder to all gasoline and petroleum dealers that due to recent changes in the Cost of Living council's Phase IV regulations, all dealers in petroleum products must post stickers for gasoline pumps. The deadline for complying with the new regulation was Nov. 21, at 11:59 p.m. New stickers and instruction- computation forms are available at all Internal Revenue Service offices. Under revised Cost of Living council rules, effective Nov. 1, gasoline and diesel fuel retailers are permitted to in­ crease their May 15, 1973, ceiling price to reflect, on a dollar-for-dollar pass through basis, increased petroleum costs. This can be done no more than once a month. Whenever an adjustment is made to the maximum permissable price, each retailer must adjust his posted price. George Levin, the newly appointed chief of stabilization, advises that any complaints, inquiries, or additional in­ formation may be obtained by calling 591-1229. into. Here's a good way to make sure. Have your child stand astride a boy's bike. If he can stand with both feet flat on the ground and still clear the cross bar with an inch or so to spare, the bike is not too big. Then the saddle and handlebars can be adjusted up or down for comfortable riding position. Test girls the same way...on a boy's bike; find the one that fits, and buy a comparably sized girls model. The best advice is to go to your local bike store and talk to the owner. Tell him what you think you want in the way of a bike, let him know how much you want to spend and how you intend to use it. His advice will probably be excellent. Once*] has picked out a bike or^two that he thinks will suit your needs, test it by riding it around the block a few times. Have him adjust the saddle and handlebars to your height. A poorly fitting or badly adjusted bike is no bargain at any price. In order to assure that the bikes they make-in whatever style-truly meet the needs of today's bike-buying public, the members of the Bicycle Manufacturers Association of America have developed a standard for safety and manufacturing known as BMA- 6. These manufacturers are now making all models of their full lines of regular bikes- regardless of style-to the specifications of this stringent standard. Hold Prophetic Study Of Bible The First Baptist church will observe the Passover Sunday evening, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a prophetic study of the book of Joel led by Dr. Paul Feinberg at the First Baptist church of McHenry. The study begins Friday evening, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. and continues Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Feinberg is uniquely prepared to lead the church in such a study as he is of Jewish descent, a second generation Christian and as taught in Moody Bible institute and Trinity college of Deer- field. Hospital Tells Of Conservation In Energy Use Memorial Hospital for McHenry County personnel are keenly aware of the energy crisis and the call for ticipation in methods to con­ serve use of valuable sources of energy, Bert Hanson, ad­ ministrator, said this week. Temperature in non-patient areas, the cafeteria, con­ ference room, Gift and Thrift shop and business office are maintained at 65-68 degrees, he said. Unneeded lights are kept off and staff members are alert to this request frojn^Hanson in keeping with President Nixon's call for citizep/participation in the vohjirtary conservation Cm. "Outside lights necessary for safety of persons coming to the hospital as visitors or as patients are kept on," he said in reference to lights in the parking lots, emergency en­ trance and the front entrance. Memorial hospital an­ ticipates an adequate supply of natural gas and has official priority status as a health care institution should shortages develop. In another area of health care, Hanson reports food costs continue to climb. Cost of food- without labor or preparation-is 73 cents a meal, compared with the October, 1972, cost of 55 cents for each meal. Memorial hospital serves an average of 450 meals a day, so food cost increase is a major strain on the hospital's budget. Meanwhile, Memorial hospital and all other hospitals are operating under a severe handicap imposed by the federal government's Phase IV controls. "Costs continue to rise but we can't raise our. Sunday evening will climax the study. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., there will be a question and answer period. At 7:30 p.m. the church will conduct a Baptismal service followed by a special presentation of The Jewish Passover, led by Dr. Feinberg. The evening service will conclude with the otv servance of The Lord's Supper (Communion). The church extends an in­ vitation to interested persons to attend any or all of the these special services. Nursery will be provided. I Kj • * I wmm same good neighbor. Here's my new State Farm office, where I can serve you with the best in car, home, life and health insurance. I invite you to call or drop in anytime. DENNIS CONWAY 3319 WEST ELM ST., McHENRY / Phone: 385-7111 Uktt good Mighbor, Stt* Firm it thtn. f T A T I F A R M I N S U R A N C I STATE FARM hiuranc* Conptniii Horn* Offcn: \tJT4b 7Z///////L V Holiday Open House Sunday Dec. 2 OL Lme.: 1 f*.m. -- 5 1̂/isit (Out domftistsiy ovuxoom Area Churches In Collection" Of Clothing J McHenry county churches have just finished a very successful clothing collection for Church World Service. Over 1,150 lbs. of clothing, blankets and layettes were brought to the county depot at the Presbyterian church in Woodstock Nov. 16 and 17. Also, money was given for the purchase of seventeen new blankets. Church World Service is the cooperative relief agency of twenty-eight Protestant denominations. This material has been taken to the Church World Service warehouse, where it will be sorted and packed in waterproof bales. It will then be ready for im­ mediate shipment anywhere in the world where there is need. While most of the material is prices to match the increased burdens such as that imposed by the food cost example." concluded Hanson. Door Prizes & Refreshments McHenry floral 1 JKlU <Souifi On 31 cMc^Emy, (Jffinoii >iok>iOK>}OiOi<>KiiOlOi<i}dic t/ £ H *\ * * shipped overseas, thousands of blankets were used in areas of severe flooding this spring along the Mississippi and other rivers. . ' The next collection will be held in May, 1974. For further information, call A.W. Dillon at HERE AND THERE JBUSIJjEg^ Wage Increase, Moving Plans At Brake Parts Told Brake Parts company, a division of the Echlin Manufacturing company, has announced a general wage increase for all hourly factory employees. Orville Schmidt, division manager, stated that the increase was effective Monday, Nov. 12. Brake Parts company has also announced that it plans to move its Master Cylinder production line from the McHenry facility to another of Echlin's plant locations in PAGE 7 - PLA1NDEALER-FR1DAY. NOVEMBER 30. 1973 BENEFIT SALE The Groveschooi, 40 East Old Mill road, Lake Forest, invites the public to browse the Christmas -boutique. Hand­ made articles^ such as homemade cakes, cookies, breads, crocheted items, Christmas ornaments, wreaths, cards, etc. will be for sale. A special item for sale is the 1974 Grove school calendar which was drawn by children under the direction of Mrs. Pat Wylie, art director of Grove school. The hours are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturdays, noon until 3 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be served. central Illinois. This move is a result of a substantial increase in sales and a need for ad­ ditional production space at the McHenry plant. 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