The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

I'UiE 211 - PKAINDKALKK Wl U.S. Bicentennial Coinage Popular A round World r.Americans have history to spend, hut apparently they are saving it instead. ;n\KSl)\Y. OC TOBER 6, 1976 The I S Mint reports eitizens are acquiring cir­ culating versions oi the nation s new Bicentennial coins at record rates "The popularity ot the coins is a tribute to the nation." said Mrs. Mary Brooks, an Idaho rancher who is Director of the McHENRY, ILL. MX)50 UARESE'S cc ir' Italian Night EVERY WEDNESDAY! Special menu includes: Salad bar, soup, all the hot & cold appetizers you can eat, and a glass of tvine with each dinner. PASTAS •MOSTACCIOLI -RAVIOLI- LINGUINI-SPAGHETTI with meat balls, sausage or sauce to order $ 3 5 ° *395 CHICKEN MILANO $ 5 2 5 •LASAGNE with meat sauce •VEAL ALA PARMIGIANA •MANICOTTI Crape stuffed with cheese •CONNELONI Spinach and meat filled Crape with red & white sauce *495 $450 $450 ITALIAN DESERTS •ITALIAN STRAWBERRY ICE •ITALIAN CANNOL1 •AMARETTO ICE CREAM AMPLE PARKING IN REAR 75° »1<>O $ J 7 5 Mint. "It confirms that Americans have great pride in their country and its heritage." She championed the concept of new coinage as the most effective way "to place history in the hands of all Americans." Congress agreed. It directed minting of both circulating and non-circulating versions to provide citizens with official, meaningful commemoratives of the country's 200th birthday. The new quarter, half dollar and dollar coins are writing history while honoring it. They were designed "by the people" in nationwide competition, and the first circulating coins changed to celebrate an an­ niversary of American In­ dependence. The newly designed coins "represent one of the most important coinage changes to occur since the founding of our government." Mrs. Brooks said The Mint reports that orders for circulating versions of the coins far exceed demand for their predecessors during comparable periods ending last year. It also announced that proof and uncirculated sets of the three coins, which contain 40 percent silver, are being ordered around the world from Austria to Japan A bank in Taiwan, recently ordered 250.(KM) such sets with a check to the Mint for $1,750,000. But Americans apparently are even collecting the cir­ culating versions without silver. As of June 30, the Mint said it had distributed for general circulation: -954 million Colonial Drummer quarters since August. 1975, a 140 percent increase over the previous quarter during a like period. -345 million Independence Hall half dollars since July. 1975. a 70 percent increase. --143 million Liberty Bell with moon dollars since Oc­ tober. 1975. a 260 percent in­ crease. These figures are based on distributions to Federal Reserve Banks throughout the nation, which in turn reflect commercial banking and thus public demand for the coins Of the 45 million special 40 percent silver uncirculated and proof coins minted under the Congressional directive, ap­ proximately half have already been purchased at home and abroad. Mint officials believe Americans and citizens of other nations are purchasing the special sets as "Treasures for today. heirlooms for tomorrow." To increase availability of the special coins, they are being marketed through banks and other financial institutions across the county. But they may also be purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in San Francisco. Urge Farm Men, Women To Participate In Elections Farm people have an ususual opportunity to participate in and influence what happens at county governmental levels in many Illinois counties, Leonard Gardner said this week. Speaking at a Farm Bureau District I meeting at DeKalb on developing policy resolutions, Gardner, IAA secretary, pointed out the importance of farm men and women taking part in elections. Elmer-Hill, Union farmer who is legislative chairman. headed the McHenry County Farm Bureau delegation to that meeting. Asserted Gardner: "The County Board is an important governmental unit, and in many counties, districting is such that farm people comprise a significant part of the district. "If farm people would turn out to vote in overwhelming numbers for the candidates they deem best suited to serve the people, they would elect able candidates from the viewpoint of farm people. This could happen because the percentage of voter turnout overall is barely over 50 per­ cent . and a near- 100 percent turnout by farm people could be decisive." McHenry county is divided into three districts in terms of county board elections. Grafton and Algonquin townships comprise District I. Nunda, McHenry and Burton comprise District 2. That means the remaining twelve townships, including many rural area townships, comprise District 3. Gardner complimented those County Farm Bureaus giving more attention to local issues, such as zoning, land use, adequate police protection in rural areas, and waste disposal. "The Farm Bureau viewpoint program begins at the county level, encouraging each member to express his views so that people on the resolutions committee have a chance to know what members are thinking. Policy comes from the grass roots, and what members decide in this resolutions process at the county, state and national levels serves to guide the respective boards and em­ ployees," he continued. Gardner encourages farmers to ask candidates how they stand on issues. Mint officials attribute the demand for the coins to their commemorative value and their relatively limited num bers. Incumbents can be judged somewhat on their voting records and on whether they've done what they've said they'd do in the heat of a campaign. "You can get an indication of the performance of a candidate seeking office for the first time if you will ask questions." he advised. "Inform them on Farm Buearu's policy positions and find out what we can expect if they are elected." Gardner voiced other responsibilities of farmers in politics and government. Farm Bureau members should keep in contact wizh legislators through letters, telegrams and personal visits. They should take part in Farmers to Washington and Springfield trips. They should contact legislators when they are in the home district. They should attend meetings sponsored by Farm Bureaus and other organizations to meet and discuss matters with legislators. "Legislative people want the public to ^contact them and express their views. One of the frequent complaints they have is too few people express opinions-to often the only ones they hear from are the agitators, the aginners' and those with special interests who have no concern about the rights and views of others," he summarized. ELECT OFFICERS - Two new officers were elected by the board of directors of the McHenry County Farm Bureau at the re­ organization meeting last week. From left: Elmer Hill, Union, reelected vice-president; Don Luerrsen, Alden, elected president; David Gardner, Solon Mills, elected secretary; and Don Cash, Harvard, reelected treasurer. DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY State Delivers 400,000 New Passenger Plates It is two months before 1977 license plates may be displayed but over 400,000 new passenger plates have already been mailed to Illinois motor vehicle owners. This is more than double the number of plates which had been sent at the end of September last year. Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett said today that his office will continue its ac­ celerated application and mailing program to avoid the usual heavy processing backlog late in the year. "This significant speed-up in sending out 1977 plates can be mainly attributed to the im­ provement in registration and validation procedures which our office developed this year," Howlett said. "In addition, employees from all depart­ ments in the Springfield Secretary of State's office are assisting in the application processing whenever possible." The period of reassignment and special license number requests ended Sept 30 POET'S CORNER THE ONE HISTORIC LANDMARK In my hometown of McHenry O'er a river called the Fox There's a bridge of steel girders Built upon the rocks. CHORUS She's the one historic landmark In the whole d-- town And all the legislators Took a vote to tear her down There's no place safe for the children And the bicycles to pass But they'd rather have a bridge that's higher More concrete means more class. The old McHenry bridge was built in Eigh teen-eighty-eighty-one I walked across her yesterday and Tried to tell my son that (Repeat CHORUS) The old bridge cost $8,000 bucks It costs a million for the new Which one you find more valuable I suppose is up to you, but (Repeat CHORUS) The site was first a fording place Then they ran a ferry boat At least in McHenry's history That is what they wrote. That the bridge has served us faithfully since 1881 It seems a shame to tell her that her usefulness is done She ought to have the right to share the silver years of all her friends With flowers on her walk-way, the sad old eyes she'd mend. (Repeat CHORUS) ^ She's taught our children courtesy >y Bu being one lane wide & A lesson any other bridge Never would have tried. I can't understand why the brand new bridge can't be built downstream away Leaving us a memory and a shrine to yesterday. (Repeat CHORUS) Perhaps there is salvation from the folks in Springfield town Perhaps they'll save the old McHenry bridge From the folks who'd tear her down. (Repeat CHORUS) „ by Gail Franzke (Editor's note) - The lyrics for this song apparently were written prior to the decision by the Illinois Historic Sites committee to recommend the Pearl street bridge for National Register status). AS THE YEARS GO PASSING As the years go passing I often wonder why People see changes in me That I am too blind to see. The way I do things Things that show I am me That are always changing That I cannot seem to see My friends, my foes See changes Changes in me As the years go passing by Marianne McKean 60-Miaates, Blank Camttt TAPES • Fits any player or recorder Om kwprit* i m. in MOUNTAIN MIST Fiborloft STUFFING 100% Polyester fiber Includes stuffed toy pattern Ilk Ay *1. [OTOVK RAYOVAC BATTERIES Heavy duty super cells Choice C or D sizes Air Pillo INSOLES • Cushion soft • Men s women s s i /es 0m low priet 2 $1 Ptt. • # KITCHEN CANNON X0WEIS • Cotton terry VV; • 16x26 m Si/e 2 for M. Pkg O f 8 etw : DRIP DRV HANGERS . J < yl dipped 2SM. USTERINE MOUTHWASH 14-0z. Size Mr M ii H Helene Curtis SUAVE SHAMPOOS itmnt ^wwWWWW tt-Oi Sin CHOtCi Mr r-olgatf COLGATE lastairt SKMC R»§ ., MhHM Umt, tins 1 FOR *1. CANNON mm-. CANNON DISH ' CLOTHS Banded open weave kni t 12*^3 m we do d»shes H a | i f f v 'PUFFS' 260 CURfTY SOFT PUFFS • Firm absorbent • Cosmetic baby uses' ^ PKGS 4^ ̂ Now BRAWNY PAPER TOWELS • 100 2 ply towels per roll White colors BENpRAN KLIN DOLLAR DOTS SO-Ft Roll Sara* Wrap Helps keep food fresh longer Clear plastic (OK SEWING THREAD mUSprnh, Untrttd Ctlm T * 1 . Spools Pkg of 100 MR COFFEE FILTERS Fits al l br isket type dr ip coHee brewers CANNON WASHCLOTHS Cotton terry in br ight sol ids checks and str ipes n§.$fs CIGARETTES BY CARTON REGULARS 'J*7 10NSS, PRE*. <297 Plus Sales Ti: wm HfRBAl VasoliM" Ifrtottfeo Cart' Lotio* tkr, HhM tf-ii uHhpmp enact Mr OHIV Wrought Iron Haiifor Bracket ^4 Black and colors 10v«-in for W • Btok indoors/outdoors Omrtrd ENVELOPES 75 count envelopes 400-FT. JUTE TWINE For macrame, dozens of uses 3 ply twine Natural color ODDS-ENDS PANELS - CAFES VA1AHCES 4tl00 cms, MHajjl00 ts-n.Rou REYNOLDS WRAP ALUMINUM FOIL • 12 in wide All Your Mars and MftM't Favorites! CANDY BARS 4-Pe. Steak KNIFE SET Stainless steel blade, smart rose wood handle PLAYM0RE FUN FADS 160 pages 8V,*11 in Educational* Fun to do SALE STARTS THURSDAY ONLY AT DISPOSABLE BUTANE LIGHTER • Adjustable flames • Thousands of lights' l *1 Olti If n u Package of 10 U9-\a. FELT PIECES For crafts, ornaments Creativity unlimited1 Big color assortment 10 Pet iNft| *1. BEAN BAG ASHTRAYS • 3% in diam • Color choice Mtni 0m Size 0RL0N SOCKS • 75% orlon 25% stretch nylon Many colors 2 « * i . Venetianaire^ ROOM Ihirlwiiing VMm SHADE Embossed vinyl in white only 37% in » 6 ft, with convolute roller < 23,- Extra if Cut mi *2t BRAND NEW SCREEN PRINT FRAN KLIIMrats swags vaunos 1250 N. GREEN STREET, McHENRY R*§. Pried to '6.00 SPECIAL CHOICE Choice of 4 Patterns *100 I EA.