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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 3 Aug 1977, p. 18

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PAGE 19-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 19IT Sunnyside Area Betty Messer 344-2494 Kim Competes In Charleston Contest At Fair Joseph and Judy Jacques of 1616 Indianridge Sunnyside Estates are very proud of their daughter, Kimberly. Kim is one of eighteen girls who competed in the junior division dance competiiton for the county fair. Kim was one of the eight girls chosen to perform during the county fair. Kim won doing her version of the Charleston. Friends and neighbors can see Kim do her version of the Charleston at the coqnty fair grounds Aug. 5 at 2:30 p.m. The winner at the county fair will go on to Springfield to compete at the Illinois State Fair to be held later this month. Good luck Kim, we're all cheering you on as a representative of Sun­ nyside. A BIT OF LOCAL TRIVIA-CHAIN O'LAKES The attraction of the Chain O'Lakes in the 1920's were the Lotus beds which at the time were in Grass Lake. These famous flowers are grown in only three places in the world. Egypt, China and Grass Lake. The Lotus flower is a beautiful plant whose creme colored flowers give off an exotic perfume that prevails the entire area of Grass Lake. The bloom is 6 to 8 inches in diameter. At one time there were 2,000 acres of Lotus beds, they would go into bloom in July. The flowers were used for perfume and dusting powder. The ancient Egyptians were called Lotus eaters. They made wine from the flowers. The pungent odor was said to induce slumber. ' ^ Lotus has been transplanted - successfully, but in the Grass Lake area they are natural. The Lotus blooms for 6 to 8 weeks. In the late 40's the Lotus beds started to die, the reason for this is believed to be the result of the water control dam in McHenry. The dam in early winter was open to relieve flooding in the spring. When this happened it left Grass Lake ) with only a foot of water in the ^Mftiddle of the lake. The very H, Ifng co)d months froi# hold ^"devistation" t'o^the Lotus J plants. The winter freeze would go deep as two feet below the roots of the vegetation, thus >*• causing the roots of the Lotus plants to die. The hard freeze , would kill the Lotus pods. There is rumor that the Lotus • plants may be coming back, but ' not is such large and massive growths as there once were. The peet bogs will not freeze solid in the winter so maybe the roots of the Lotus flowers can be formed. We or our children may not see the natural beauty there once was, but Grandma and Grandpa no doubt will remember the beautiful/ide by boat down row after row of Lotus beds. There was a legend that sailors of old who visited the Lotus lands lost their desire to return home. (The text of the story of the Lotus Blossom was supplied by JoAnn Britt.) SUMMER BLAHS? If you are thinking of something to do with , the children and yourself during the last days of summer before school starts perhaps this idea will help. How about the fishing derby July 30 through Sept. 1, 1977? There will be thousands of dollars in prizes, rods, reels, tackle boxes, lures, outboard motors. Where: Chain O'Lakes Wooster Lake campgrounds, Rt. 134 and Wooster Lake road. For more information call Margaret Tuck 1-312-587-2828. GARAGE SALE The Pistakee Terrace will be having a garage sale, proceeds go to aid the association. Dates are Aug. 11,12,13, 14. Time 9 to 5 daily. Where: 4508 N. Highland Dr., Pistakee Terrace. PROUD FISHERMAN Bob Messer, age 7, 1405 Bayview Lane, is a very proud fisherman. His fish tale is a true one. His prize IV4 lb., crappie caught in Lower Buck- catabon lake, Conover, Wis., won him a new reel. His sister, Julie Rosinski, called to say he is the big winner. Official notice will come in the mail. Bob is the son of Betty and Rich Messer. BIRTHDAYS Birthday greetings this week go to Eric Heim, 1317 Sunnyside Dr. His day is Aug. 3. Ellen Perschke has her day on Aug. 4. P.T. Fleming, Jr., 4121 Wilmot road, also has his day on Aug. 4. Best wishes to you all for a happy day and many more to come. ANNIVERSARY Doing the anniversary waltz this week are Ruby and Chester Crowley, 4215 Riverview, whose special day is Aug. 7. Congratulations and best wishes for many more happy years together. PICNIC The village of Sunnyside picnic is fast approaching. The date is Aug. 13 and rain date Aug. 20. Mr. Mitchell has in­ formed me games and prizes are for residents of Sunnyside. Energy Symposium How will the nation's energy needs affect the lives of Illinois residents? A two-day energy symposium at Starved Rock State park in LaSalle county Aug. 20 and 21, will bring energy experts and interested citizens together for media presentations and discussions of the nation's energy problems and proposed solutions. The program is free and open to the public. It will include events of interest to persons of all ages, including an "energy game" played with the help of a computerized energy wizard. Only Olivetti gives you an electric portable with a changeable typing ball! The Lexikon 82. (See it at your Olivetti Dealer today!) (M'lftC HANOI ASlt IS OFFICE SUPPLY PHONE 385-5890 FOR FREE DELIVERY 1260 N. GREEN ST., McHENRY Financing Available McHenry Lions Membersf* Aid Glaucoma Detection wary jo Farreii McCullom Lake 344-1575 Glaucoma: A serious eye disease which can lead to blindness if not detected in time. In the detection lies the hope, and the hope is with the Lions of Illinois foundation and the McHenry Lions club, assisted by the University of Illinois, Department of Ophthalmology. Lion Frank Cady, 518 Emerald drive, McHenry, president of the McHenry Lions club, said club members are mobilizing to help staff the Lions Mobile Glaucoma Screening unit when it arrives here Aug. 10 as part of a state­ wide swing to offer the free screening to residents of McHenry. "We feel fortunate in having the unit visit our community," said Lion Frank Cady. "It is estimated that more than 2 percent of the total population of Illinois residents have un­ suspected glaucoma. So far, almost 7,000 people of those already screened state-wide have been warned that fluid pressure in their eyes is suf­ ficiently high to warrant a complete eye examination. Many others have been reassured that they are fine." When the unit arrives, Lions and volunteers will help welcome adults wishing to take the simple, painless test, and to assist the professional medical staff. Local Lions planning to help in the screeening include: FYank Cady, Leonard Bottari, Clare HaWle, John Licastro, Ken Sheridan, Anthony Freels, Richard Mercure and Dennis Swedo. In addition to glaucoma tests, visitors to the unit also will be able to take preliminary visual acuity tests for other eye problems which may need attention. G l a u c o m a g e n e r a l l y manifests itself in adults. Its symptoms rarely are noticed until it has advanced to a dangerous stage, although it is detectable in earlier, treatable stages. The disease is not inherited, but it does have a tendency to run in families. Little Leaguers Sweep All-Star Series In 2 Games McCullom Lake can now boast that we have the best baseball players in town! McCullom Lake Little Leaguers swept the first two games of the All-Star series last week, eliminating the need for a third game. The score of the *first game, which was played on ^Tuesday, July 26, was McCullom Lake All-Stars 6, Lakeland Park All-Stars 5. In the second game of the series, played on Thursday, July 28, McCullom Lake won another close victory, 6-4. The Little League tag day, conducted on July 23, was a huge success. Enough money was collected from the generous people in the village to keepthe boys going for a while. Inr nice to see that the residents of this village can come through in a pinch. GIRLS SOFTBALL The McCullom Lake Girl's Softball Association is spon­ soring the Father-Daughter Softball game on Sunday, Aug. 7, at McCullom Lake beach park. The time is 6 p.m., and all girls who are on the McCullom Lake Softball teams are urged to attend with their dads for a fun time. NOTICE The village clerk has an­ nounced shortened hours for, the duration of the warm weather. Her hours, effective Aug. 3, will be Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. If these hours inconvenience anyone, arrangements may be made for a special appointment by calling the village clerk, Lesley Curran, at her home phone or at the village number, both of which are listed in the phone book. BIRTHDAYS Only two birthdays this week, and no anniversaries to send wishes. Happy birthday to Kurt Weisenbergejr, who celebrates on Aug. 3, and to Myrtle Burg, whose birthday is Aug. 6. i • have a nice weekend .be inconsistent Automotive sale. Ransom Movie To Be Shown At City Church 30% - 35% off. One bleak morning in 1974, two kidnappers abducted the wife of a St. Paul businessman. Their action not only set in motion forces which led to their subsequent arrest and im­ prisonment but, even more significantly, detonated a religious witness conveyed by the news media to all corners of the world. That witness has been given new impetus through the release of a feature motion pic­ ture, Held For Ransom, to be shown Sunday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Alliance church, 3815 W. Bull Valley road, McHenry. Held For Ransom, based on the book by the same title, is unique in that the film's director, Bruce Lood, avoided the usual fictionizing which characterizes motion pictures of this nature. "We actually developed the script by clipping out description and dialog from the book," Lood says. "We wanted to come as near as possible to the events as they actually happened." To further assure story ac­ curacy, Eunice Kronholm, the St. Paul banker's wife, was closely consulted. She watched the crew and cast in production and, prior to the film's release, viewed the final cutting and gave her stamp of approval. Mrs. Kronholm and her husband also make an ap­ pearance at the end of the film. Held For Ransom was produced and released by Ken Anderson Films of Winona Lake, Ind. Courthouse Squares ANY MULE CAN KICK A MAN DOWN. ONLY A LACK OE DETERMINATION KEEPS HIM THERE. W HtN«* lCOUN^ lOV) ft ,oQ! Steel-belted Road Grappler Radial whitewalls. • 2 tough steel belts help protect against impact, puncture damage • Radial construction improves gas mileage over non-radial tires ^JOTRADE^^NEEDEO_^Sin|je^«dj«^jjr^ Sale priced thru August 9. mounting. TUBELESS SALE BLACKWALL PRICE SIZE EACH SALE PRICE SET OF 4 PLUS 1 F.E.T. I EACH I A78-13 $13 B78-13 $15 $52 $60 1.731 1.801 E78-14 $17 * F78-14 $18 G78-14 $19 $68 $72 $76 2.261 2.42 I 2.581 5.60-15 $17 G78-15 $21 H78-15 $23 $68 $84 $92 1.701 2.651 2.88 j NOTRADE IN NEEDED Installed free. Size* to fit many US cars. Save 5.07 Powerful Get Away 42 is maintenance-free. •TONIGHT® Miss McHenry County Pageant at McHenry County Fair GET AWAY 42 Type Cold ('rank , Amps Plates Sale J Price 1 1 72 280. 54 IMSexck. 24,24F, 74 360 66 SSJSesch. I 27.27F 420 78 99.99 exda. OQ88 type72 J Regularly 34.9S It's designed to require no more water! You get sure, power-packed starts in any weather. Housed in impact-resistant polypropylene case. taalowaslf.Mi Thursday1 Harness Racing 1:30 p.m. Orion Samuelson Farm Show, Noon 4-H Day, with King and Queen crowning, 7 p.m. •Friday* A Junior Talent Show, 2 p.m., Highway building | Senior Talent Sh0Wf 7:30 p.m., Highway building Motorcycle Thrill Show, 8 p.m. •Saturday* Livestock Auction, 1 p.m. Sonny James, Country-Western star, . 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Free Grandstand for all events Free Parkins on Fairgrounds Stnon Tickets: $6.00 Sinai. Admission: $2.00 adults $ .50 (8 to 12) All Seasons Motor OH Mobil «PecW" JOW-30 1 Ouan 20% off. High-performance Mobil® 10w30 oil 52c Regularly 45* qt. This quality motor oil eliminates the need for different winter, summer oils. ' Spio-on oil filter, 1.99 UnasseissMtd. Save 6.61 Wards 246-ton steel automobile ramps. 5,000-lb cap./ pair 8" lift. 1 >788 Not for super- X • matt wide tires Ref. 34.49 Save 1.23 Handy, lever-action 14V4-oz grease gun. Cartridpf dis- AA penser or bulk A** loads. Use any * type of grease. *•§• SM TUBELESS REGULAR SALE PLUS WHITEWALL PRICE PRICE F.E.T. SIZE EACH EACH EACH BR78-13t $50 35.00 2.06 DR78-14 $59 38.35 2.38 ER78-14 $62 40.30 2.47 FR78-14 $66 42.90 2.65 GR78-14 * $70 45.50 2.85 HR78-14 $76 49.40 3.04 GR78-15 $76 49.40 2.90 HR78-15 $82 53.30 3.11 LR78-15 $91 63,7 0 3,44 Big bias-ply value! *Xfor Size A78-13 tubeless blackwall. Plus 1.73 f.e.t No trade-in necessary. Singles and pairs comparably priced. • Smooth-riding polyester cord body • 5-rib tread for good skid resistance Air Cushion on sale thru August 6. \ CHARGE ALL YOUR AUTO NEEDS WITH CHARG-ALL We care about car care. tPMSTil FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE THE AUTO SERVICE IS OPEN 7DAYS A WEEK Mon thru Fri.8:30a.m. to9p m Sat. •: 30-5, Sun. 12Noon-5 • V - -- • -- | Crystal Lake 105 North weat Highway Route 14 Piratic 4594450 FREE PARKING 7T % r f t\ Vw

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