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SECTION 2 - PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER - It s A Man s World Clyde Blackwell Clyde Blackwell has something everyone else wants-carte blanche at Mc­ Donald's. But Clyde Blackwell also has something that no amount of whoppers, double-burgers, or money can buy~a deep and intense love for mankind, especially children. Anyone who has seen Mr.- Blackwell present his puppet show at McDonald's or at a school, or has seen the glow in a child's eyes after he-she has seen the puppet show, knows that what Mr. Blackwell has, money can't buy. He says the joy and satisfaction he receives is in the faces of the children he en­ tertains, and in the fistful of "thank you" letters the children have sent him. How many children has Mr. Blackwell entertained and brought joy to? Well, it's not twenty-one billion--yet. And though Mr. Blackwell doesn't have a sign in front of his home revealing the number, a safe gtimate would include just about every child who attends a local grade school] That ne has spent the time and money (he accepts no money for his performance -- a hamburger is fine thank you) solely for the joy of others is remarkable. That he does it at his age qualifies for Ripley's Believe It Or Not. What Clyde Blackwell does is entertain children with a puppet show that must be seen in order to understand its in­ tricacies. The "stage" is completely handmade, and the puppets pop up and down through a complex series of wiring and levers. The show is based around the popular Sesame Street characters, but the show changes depending on whether the calender says it's Christ­ mas, Halloween, Easter, etc. There are more than thirty puppets in Mr. Blackwelfs show, which is big on audience participation and even bigger on good, clean fun. He began his puppeteering, fittingly enough, at McDonald's last year. He started not with thirty puppets and an im­ maculate stage, but with about five finger puppets. "I went into McDonald's one afternoon to eat and • saw a birthday party going on in the back part of the restaurant," he explained. "I had just a few finger puppets in my pocket so I Staff photos by Wayne Gaylord Story series by Jeff Bonato went back there and asked if they wanted to see a puppet show." That was the start. Realizing that much more than a few finger puppets would be needed to put on a longer show, Mr. Blackwell began purchasing puppets and building a stage on which the puppets could "perform." Even now, a year after his first show, Mr. Blackwell is adding and taking away pup­ pets, replacing old characters with new ones and continually adding to his stage. % He devised his stage so that it all folds up into one compact carrying case. The unique device is really just an ex­ tension of years past when Mr. Blackwell was doing other "inventing." Some of his efforts include mounting a camera onto a pair of binoculars in order to take pictures of birds, and extensive work with major camera companies ' in the areas of developing motion picture cameras and camera film that enabled a person to take more than one picture on a roll of film. Yet, despite his extensive work in other areas, the McHenry children know Mr. Blackwell as the puppet man. He is now as much a part of McDonald's birthday parties as hamburgers and coke. During the school year, he performs for the grade school children, and puts on a show at the local library for another group of children. What does he do for relaxation? "I sit looking out the window, thinking of new ideas for the show. I shoot some pictures also, but I continually try to think of something dif­ ferent, to make the puppet show better. Mr. Blackwell was married nearly fifty years before his wife, Velma, passed away, and he has two children, Dale and Sterling. Sterling is an airline pilot. Mr. Blackwell is still in­ volved with the McHen Senior Citizens club, and is a W.W.I veteran. His reasoning for attempting to bring joy to others is ex­ plained thusly: "I believe people should have more consideration for one another." Clyde Blackwell is living by that motto. He is one man who has truly earned the right to "have his hamburger and eat it too." College Plans EMT Credit Course In Fall McHenry County college will offer an EMT (Emergency Medical technician) credit class on campus this fall on a first-come first-served basis. Due to public demand, MCC will offer this course in addition to two classes the college co- sponsors with McHenry hospital. The EMT class, a five-hour college credit course, will be held Monday and Thursday evenings from 7-10 p.m., beginning Aug. 22. Students will also arrange with the instructor ten additional hours clinical time which will be done at McHenry hospital. Richard Tobiasz, instructor, is a licensed EMT instructor who has had advanced coronary training and also teaches the courses at the hospital. In addition to training in physical medical aid there will be a section on the EMT's emotional involvement as an E m e r g e n c y M e d i c a l technician.. After completing the course students will be prepared for the state examination leading to an EMT I certificate. Registration may be done by phone 455-3700, through Aug. 5 and in person through Aug. 19. AT THE :OU£THOUSE Meetings that will be held in the McHenry County Cour­ thouse include: June 29 -- Special Zoning Committee of the McHenry C o u n t y B o a r d , 9 : 3 0 a . m . ; Legislative, 1:30 p.m. June 30 - Finance, 9:15 a.m. July 1 -- Zoning, 9:30 a.m. July 4 -- the courthouse in closed in observance of In­ dependence Day. July 5 - Transportation, 9:30 "Twn. Easy Method Secretary of State Alan J. Dixon recently cited the Sears Easy Method Driving school on charges of making un­ warranted financial claims f^ainst individuals involved in accidents with its driving school vehicles. A licnese revocation hearing for the • school has been set. Secretary Dixon'-* office licenses and regular* all private driver training schools in Illinois as well as the instructors in those schools. It also investigates consumer complaints against them. CORRECTION! Auto Appearance May Add To Trade-In Value McCullom Lake Mary Jo Farrell , 344-1575 AN ERROR APPEARS IN THE H0RNSBY CIRCULAR WHICH IS PUBLISHED WITH THIS PAPER. IT SHOULD READ! KODAK XL342 ZOOM MOVIE CAMERA MFGS. 224.50 '150 Maintaining the appearance of a car adds to its trade-in value, sometimes hundreds of dollars, says the Automotive Parts and Accessories association. It is usually assumed that if one has cared about main­ taining the car's appearance, he probably has also been careful about other aspects of the car's maintenance. By following these few simple suggestions from the Automotive Parts and Ac- cessweis association (APAA), e can have a "cream puff,1' a shining, well-kept car with a high resale value rather than a dirty, run-down car. Begin with the car's finish. Always wash it in the shade, using cool water and a mild soap made especially for cars, not laundry. To avoid body rot, always wash the car after driving in the rain. The wash water carries away those corrosive chemicals that cause rust. If one has driven on roads that were salted during a snowstorm, rinse under the fenders, behind bumpers and underneath the car. Then always dry the car thoroughly. Never rub hard whether washing, wiping or waxing. Use a soft paste or liquid wax. Keep chrome shining by using chrome polish and following up with wax to resist rust. Never use abrasives on aluminum trim, warns APAA; they can take the color finish right off. Remove old bumper stickers by soaking them with gum label solvent available from stationery dealers. Then carefully work the sticker from the bumper with a sharp razor blade. Now for the car's interior. Follow a regular clean-up program, with immediate attention to spills and stains. Wash windows, seats, dash­ boards and pillars. Any reliable window cleaner is fine for the windows. For fabric upholstery, use a drycleaning fluid such as carbon tetrachloride. Apply it sparingly with doors open for good ventilation. Tough vinyl plastic may be scrubbed. Soft leather-like plastic can be cleaned with foam cleaner or a mild detergent. For real leather, use only mild soap and water. Vacuum the carpeting and clean it thoroughly with household rug shampoo. Rubber floor matting can be scrubbed with a strong detergent and a stiff-bristle brush. ^ Family Reunion For Johnson's Anniversary In honor of their parents' fortieth wedding anniversary, all four children of Harry and Irene Johnson journeyed home for a party to celebrate the happy occasion. At a beautiful garden party held at the home of daughter and son^nt-tew Karen and Ernie Koenig June^ 19, family and friends gathered for the very special occasion. Harry and Irenfe were very happy to see daughter, Bar bara, and granddaughter, Sharon, who had come from For other tips oni tasks such as checking and 'changing oil filters, air filters and wiper blades, send a stamped, self- addressed business-sized en­ velope to: "Tips," Automotive Parts and Accessories association, 1025 Connecticut avenue, N.W., Suite 707, Washington, D.C. 20036. APAA is a Washington, D.C.- based association of retailers, manufacturers and others engaged in marketing automotive products. Houston, Tex.; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Hank Sickinger, from Macomb with Michael, JoAnn, and Jeanette; and son, Warren, with his wife, Judy, and baby girl, Sandra, former McCullom Lake residents who had journeyed all the way from Jacksonville, Fla. Along with their children, many friends of the couple were on hand for the party. A lovely visit was had by the entire Johnson family, as it had been eight years since the whole family had been together. BOWLING Even though the Beach Gals have decided not to hold meetings in July and August, they still will be getting together for a fun evening June 29. The gals are going bowling Wednesday, June 29, meeting at the beach house at 7 p.m. " After bowling, the girls are planning to get some eats at a local establishment. If you have never attended one of the Beach Gals bowl-ins, be sure and come-you'll never forget it! HOLIDAY Just a reminder for all those who will be traveling over the holiday coming up. There is so much traffic oh the Fourth of July weekend, that it is WFHMESDAY. JUNE 29. necessary to be extra careful when driving. We don't want to hear about any villagers being in any difficulty, so please, be careful. Have a great, safe, holiday. BIRTHDAYS- ANNIVERSARIES Happy birthday this week to Lenny Harwell, Jr., who celebrates June 29, to Michele Wolf July 2, and to Jill Hansen and Pattie Regner July 5. A very happy anniversary to Donna and Glenn Gates, whdse anniversary falls on July 2. Energy Savers Governor James R. Thomp­ son recently kicked off Illinois' Home Energy Saver's program (H.E.S.P.) with a home energy audit of the governor's man­ sion. H.E.S.P. is a test program in eleven counties to promote energy saving weatherization of homes. It is funded by a Federal Energy administration grant and administered by the Energy division of the Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development. 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