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PAGE 7 - PI.AIN0EALER-FR1DAY. NOVEMBER 19. 1976 On The Sidelines by Dick Rabbitt The prep high school football season is coming to a close. Tomorrow the semi-finals will be played in all five divisiorfs of the State High School playoffs. Having read and heard about football since last August, I'm going to get the crystal ball polished again, and try to pick the winners of the semi-final games. Class 5A New Trier East of the Mid Suburban, which has produced the only 2 winners against St. Laurence of the Chicago Catholic League. I'll pick St. Laurence because of their defensive ability. Any time you can hold 8 opponents scoreless regardless of the caliber of competition, you must have something. The same theory goes for Glenbard West against, Belleville West. Still think the best football played in the state is in the Chicago area. Class 4A • The championship should be decided in the game against Rockford Boyland and Joliet Catholic. Coach Bill Day who has watched Boylan informs me they are the best in the state regardless of Class. So I'll go along with goof friend Bill and pick Boylan. (They embarrassed our North Suburban foes). Danville should beat Wheaton-Warrenville. Another friend Paul Shebby the coach of Danville could make up the difference in the two teams. Class 3A Geneseo has too much tradition for Sycamore of the Little 7. Just a few years ago Geneseo had a 43 game winning streak, and are now on a 16 game streak in regular season play. They lost in the playoffs last year 8 to 6. Metamora the defending champ, has too much power for Roxana, located south of St. Louis. Metamora defeated my old school Momence 22 to 21, scoring 22 pts. in the past period. Class 2A Fulton to defeat Mommouth, and Hamilton to beat Gillespie. Class 1A In schools with an enrollment of under 250, I'll pick the defending champs, and my old college chum Don Kemp coach of Concord Triopa, who has a record of 135 wins and 23 losses in 19 years, to beat Argenta. Triopa has averaged 46 pts. per game, and has allowed just 19 pts. in 9 games. In the final game of the semi's in Class IA, I'll go along with our neighbor from the South Hampshire from the Dundee district. They should defeat Maroa-Forsyth from the central part of the state. It will be interesting to see how the crystal ball does in the playoffs. Our hearty congratulations to John Mclnerney of Eastern Illinois University, making the All American Squad throughout the nation is no easy task. John is a former McHenry High cross country and track star, and his status as an All American should be an inspiration to all McHenry athletes. John finished 17th out of 250 in the race, tutd one must remember John is only a sophomore at Eastern 111. U. A tip of the fedora to Jim Murray of Coach Mike Shanahan's Water Polo Team. Jim was accorded 3rd team All State, and the only boy to make the top three squads from outside the city of Chicago. As usual the Catholic League from Chicago dominated the team. A special note to all football players from the squads 1970 to 74. Coach Bill Day informs me that he has game film available to anyone on these teams, who can have the same by calling the Coach. Fellow if you don't call, the film is going to be discarded. What a way to live your past, I suggest you get in touch with the Coach, and pick up these films. They are free for the calling. To you Chapel Hill golfers. Bobby Beyer and yours truly, gave a good lesson to Ed Todd and "Big John" Kr earn check last Sunday. Then to add to our enjoyment we took a few "pesos" from our good friend "Pappa Joe" Reza and his partner Archie Aubin. As I said to "Pappa Joe", when you play against a lefthander, you are really playing against the big boys". All in all it was a good day, and I want to thank my good friend George Brda for the dessert he provided for my wife and I at dinner last Tuesday evening. & FIRE WARNING Last summer's drought is now taking its toll of Illinois forest land according to state Conservation Director John McGuire McGuire last week warned of extreme forest and brush fire danger throughout the state and asked all people who plan to spend time out­ doors to be extremely careful with fire. Since last Friday more than 1,000 acres have been burned in 49 separate fires in southern Illinois and several hundred more acres in central and northern Illinois have also been burned. Extremely heavy precipitation will be needed before the forest fire danger is removed, McGuire said. Buy Now & Save! ALL SNOW IN STOCK BLACKWALL & WHITEWALL INCLUDES FREE MOUNTING! GRANT BATTERIES '10 OFF UP TO ANTIFREEZE AVAILABLE! McHENRY TIRE MART 3931 W. MAIN 385-0294 Until he was taken in recently by a Helping Paws volunteer he had been foraging for food and consuming the left-overs of vittles put out for the raccoons. His owners moved to Florida last July and when he wasn't around for the take-off, left him to look after himself. He's an adult, neutered, housebroken, with all the qualities of a good pet. Call 312-658-7043 days; 455-2739 evenings. (PHOTOCOM PHOTO) HELPING PAWS Bv Estelle Atwell This is a reminder about the new Animal Registry plan originated by Helping Paws. Concerned pet owners who wish to register their pet or pets should inquire about cost by writing to P.O. Sox 205, Crystal Lake, 60014, along with sending the following facts about their pet: breed, sex, age, color or colors, and identifying marks. Include phone numbers where you can be reached during the day and evening, as well as name and address. The gold color tag they issue bears the Helping Paws phone number and your pet's individual registration number AUow one week for delivery of the tag. The information you supply is placed on file in the Helping Paws office. A call to them about an animal found wearing the Animal Registry tag will almost immediately identify the owner. In the case of an animal lost the services Helping Paws performs include contacting proper authorities; circulating a picture of your pet, free advertising for six weeks in three area papers; contacting Animal Control to check on incoming animals; and a special phot - number will be given you where a Helping Paws representative, can be reached This makes it as comprehensive a service as you can get Another reminder: if you have any spare time to assist Helping Paws in a new fund- raising project, and your skills include sewing, your two helping hands will be of great benefit to Helping Paws. Original designs for two stuffed animals, Puss and Pooch, the Helping Paws mascots, await assembling in time for the holidays. To assist in this project please call 312-658-7221 between 6 and 10 p.m. The Helping Paws office number is 459-2641, open from V0 to noon and 1 to 3, Monday through Friday. DOGS FOR ADOPTION Beagle mix male, under 1 year, short beige and white coat, small. 385-5095 Possible Schnauzer mix female, under 1 year, black wiry coat. 385-5095 Labrador Retriever male, 1 to 11 v, years, black. 459-1145 after 7 Lab mix male, 8 months, black, housebroken, likes children. 312-658-6261 English Sheepdog, female, spayed, 1'2 years, blue-gray, white face and paws, housebroken, not for household with children and must be only pet. 455-2280 after 8 p.m. English sheepdog, male, 112 years, white and gray, housebroken, has shots, amiable with children. 338-4687 after 4. , At the County Shelter, 11608 Banford road, Woodstock, phone 338-7040, hours 9 to 5, Saturday 10 to noon: SBV DAW VOUUMIT sp5 t& moneys THROUGH TBS f8 Put 6" Fiberglas* / yougH|Hp Save $50 to $200 a year on your fuel biHs.* * •T.M. Hag. O.-C.F. Corp. "lHlrnHd saving* baaad on an uninautata* attic with 1000 aq. It of Inaulatabla attic floor araa, natural gaa haating and aiaotrtc air conditioning High energy costs, escalating every year. Continuing energy shortages. Two good reasons why you should take another look at how much insulation you have. Come in and ask for a free Owens-Corning Fiberglas brochure that tells you how much you can save by adding insulation, whether you heat with gas, electricity or oil. But remember. Every day you wait it's money through the roof. OWINS tOfl\iN(i FIBERGLAS ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. 909 N. Front - McHenry 385-1424 German Shepherd male, adult, large, mostly brown with little black, nice disposition, great for kids. Labrador puppy male. 4 months, black Labrador male. 1 year, black ( ATS FOR ADOPTION Domestic Shorthair female imother», 21 u years; and female kitten, 4 months. Both black and white. 459-7854 Domestic Shorthair female. Tabby, 3 months, has yellow- tipped tail and stomach. 312- ">87-7172 Domestic cat, sex unknown, young adult, black, small. 459- 3317 Domestic cat. sex unknown, 9 months, long orange and white coat, orange eyes 459-0380 Domestic cat, female. 6 weeks, short black and white fur. 312-639-2881 Domestic" cat. male, 3 months, short gold and white fur. 312-639-2881 Angora mix female, 7 months, long white fur, blue eyes, fine with kids and pets. 385-1756 LOST AND FOUND Lost: Irish Setter male, 1 year, at Terra Cotta. Wore collar with number 51 on tag. 459-8343 OPEN MEETINGS The Illinois Commerce commission, which regulates public utilities and utility rates has unanimously adopted a resolution to open commission meetings to the public. Chairman Marvin S. Lieber- man last week announced the resolution which will allow open meetings starting 30 days after a set of regulations governing conduct of such meetings is passed by the commission. Health Systems 3 Agency Considers By-Law Revisions The Health Systems agency for Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties. Inc. will beholding its regular board of directors meeting Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the corporate office, 400 South Old Rand road. Lake Zurich. At this meeting, the board will consider revisions of the several by-laws. The Health Systems agency has been designated by the Department of Health. McHenry Boy Among Winners In Blke-A-Thon Winners of the McHenry county route for the third an­ nual Bike-a-thon for multiple sclerosis have been announced by Kitty Gora, Crystal Lake, route chairperson. Cheryl Duffy, 11, Crystal Lake, topped the list with a record of 40 miles and $432 collected in pledges. She will be awarded the choice of a CB radio or 10-speed bicycle. A calculator goes to second place winner Katy Walter, 13, Crystal Lake, and an MS sweatshirt to Jeff Cajthaml, 10, McHenry. Totals from all routes in the Bike-a-thon for the Chicago chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, came close to $40,000. Education and Welfare to provide health planning ser­ vices for the residents of Kane. Lake and McHenry counties. Area residents are en­ couraged to attend meetings and participate in agency activities. CHRISTMAS CONCERT The combined Northern Illinois Choral association- McHenry county college chorus will present a Christmas concert Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic church on Route 176 at Oak street, Crystal Lake. Under the direction of Judv Williamson, the combined chorus will sing "Cantique de Jean Racine" by Gabriel Faure, (1845-1924) the famous French composer known for his exceptionally melodic and beautiful music. "Four Old Flemish Christmas Carols" by the Belgian composer, organist and choirmaster Flor Peeters, is arranged from ancient melodies for soloists, chorus and instruments. An ethereal work that has never been professionally recorded, "Laud To The Nativity" will also be performed. HERITAGE DAYS Two holiday season prgrams in the Illinois Heritage Days series were announced last week by the Department of Conservation Both will take place on Dec 4 and 5. Galena, in Jo Daviess county, often called the most beautiful town in Illinois, will be the site of a Christmas walk including a tour of the home of Ulysses S. Grant. The second Heritage Days Christmas weekend program will be at New Sa\em.. near Petersburg in Men\rd county. There visitors will nt* able i to watch craftsmen making pioneer Christmas gift items and visit the Abe Lin­ coln's log cabin home Universal It seems that modem statesmen can't tell a lie, either. The correct name for it is "official denial.*' -Star, Minneapolis. DidYoiiKnow Togetherness is the central theme of Thanksgiving. Friends and relatives gather to celebrate this joyous holiday. 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