Undecided UNDECIDED? • The sailboat at the left seems to be living up to its name as the skipper goes in the opposite direction of other drivers. This scene took place last Saturday as over twenty-five entries participated in the Pistakee Yacht club's annual Blue Chip regatta. Sailors from nine states came to Pistakee to compete in the event which is the highlight of the racing season in the Midwest. The sailboats, called "C" Scows, are built mainly for racing and are considered to be the fastest sailboat built. (PHOTO BY GAYLORD) •••••••••••••••• RECIPE Auxiliary Notes By Sarah Anne Sheridan From V.F. W. *•••••••*••••••• The Ladies auxiliary to VFW Post 4600 held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the post home. The Membership chairman reported on dues received to date. September being membership month, it was nice to hear that the auxiliary is one- third of the way to having 100 percent in paid up members. National Home Chairman Mary Admore told members that Nov. 15 has been designated as "Illinois day" at the National home in Eaton Rapids. Each state will have a day at the National home during this, the observance ;of their fiftieth anniversary.' Downey Veterans Hospital Chairman Ilia Hogan an nounced the needs for the hospital as paperback books, magazines (no more than 3 months old), craft, sewing (and magazines of that type may be older), plastic flowers, yarn, candles, large wine bottles, fabrics, leather scraps, old jewelry, plastic drinking glasses, felt scraps, old keys, round plastic ice cream con tainers, art magazines, knitting and crochet needles, em broidery needles and items to be embroidered. The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8. Before the first signs of fall, we find apples are plentiful at the grocery stores and in many areas at roadside fruit stands. Fresh Apple Cake lte c salad oil 2 c sugar 2 eggs 3 c fresh apples, chop ped 1 c nuts 1 c raisins or candied fruit, if desired 3 c flour 1 t soda Vi t salt 2 t vanilla 1 t cinnamon Mix salad oil, sugar and eggs and beat. Add remain ing ingredients. Bake in a tube pan in a slow oven (325-350)until done, about 1 Yi hours. Cool about 15 minutes before removing from pan. Delicious served hot with ice cream or your favorite topping. Industrial employees suffer one thousand eye injuries every working day of the year. At least 90 percent of them could be prevented, points out the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness, with the use of proper protective eyewear, such as safety glasses and goggles. For the facts on eye safety, write Prevent Blindness, Box 426, New York, New York 100219. STORE HOURS; spurgeons TRANSPLANT Four- month-old Amanda Sheets, who is recovering from a rare bone marrow trans plant operation wasn't given more than a year to live because her body couldn't produce antibodies. Now, Amanda of Crystal, Mich., is expected to lead a full and normal life. * % * * Clothes may make the man but our opinion is that it is the woman who makes the dress. MON.-FRI.: 9-9 SUN. 10-8 pairs 110 E. Jackson YOUR PERSONAL BOOKSTORE WHERE EVERY BOOK IN PRINT IS AS CLOSE AS YOUR PHONE. CALL 338-3940 We mail books anywhere in the U.S. Same day ser vice on in-stock titles. Free gift wrap. Master Charge and Bank- Americard available. Your Choice This Week Only! Fashionglass Cafes Reg. $3.19 pinch-pleated cafe curtains--44" pleated size to the pair with jumbo rings to match the fabric! All glass--hand wash, drip * dry, hang and never iron! No fade, no shrink, no stretch. Come, see these lovely Fashion- glass* window fashions, now. Choose a brightly colored floral or bamboo-fruit de sign or the wool-textured solids in white, gold, lime or pumpkin. Now 2.59 a pair or 2 pairs for $5. Matching valances, reg. $2.19 now 2 for $3 Matching 45-Inch Shortie Draperies in wool textured solid white, gold, lime, pumpkin. Reg. $4.39, now 3.59 a pair or 2 for $7. 189 1656 9 M AIT tUMOMlt fashionglass I 385-4520 1 •MADE WITH F6ER GLASS YAHNS BY PPG MXJSTfUS MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER BEAUTY SALON 4400 W. RTE. 120 - McHENRY 385-4100 BANKAMERICARP UJ "Friends In Service Here" We feel sure that you are already familiar with "Fish", a group of people who want to express their concern for their neighbors. We are the Mcllenry chapter On an emergency basis only, we can offer babysitting, transportation, housework" for the sick, provide a meal, food, companionship for the elderly or shut-in, phoning and listening, referral, reading to the blind. The Fish number is 385-8020. or you can write Fish, Box 282, McHenry, 60050. Our pantry is presently receiving fresh vegetables from our generous donors - from various churches and other organizations, who keep it regularly stocked. Our "Telephone Line" is a new service for calling the elderly at certain regular times to visit, listen and to let them know someone really cares. If you are in need of some of our services, please call Fish. If you know of someone who could benefit from our services, tell them about Fish, and if they are shut-in or disabled, maybe you could call for them. Should you be interested in volunteering for some of the Fish services - call or write for complete details. You will enjoy yourself while you are helping others . Keep this in- BIRTHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Boleslaus Nowicki, McHenry. are parents of a son. Sept. 14. MCHENRY HOSPITAL Mr and Mrs. Christ Felde, McHenry, became parents of a son, Sept. 11. HOSPITAL NOTES HARVARD HOSPITAL Henry Knetzer, McHenry, was a recent patient in Harvard hospital. MCHENRY HOSPITAL Patients admitted to McHenry hospital included Ruth Shellberg. Frank Lorch, Dora Chamberlain, Helen Immekus, Betty Dehne, Ed ward Rieke, Wade Robinson, LaVerne Schmidt, Sandy Lind Lively, Elke Pace, Jennifer Ivan, Jerome L. Ballak, Jr., Victoria Lord, Edward J Mclntrye, Terry Becker, Steven Parisi, Mary Watrous, Frank Schoen, Keith Besserud, McHenry; Leonard Marturano and Victoria Gohs, Spring Grove; and Caren Lee Opsal, Wonder Lake. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, included Bernice Golik, Master Kenny Adrian, Pamela Matchen, Baby Robert Ackerman, II, formation handy, you never know when you, or someone you meet, can benefit from FISH! M.G. 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