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* How electricity is helping the Ball Corporation preserve scarce fuels PAGE 14 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 1978 Lakemoor-Lilymoor Margaret Karas 385-4934 Ridiculous To The Sublime In Correspondence Our faith in the integrity of our legislators has been restored. A letter was received by Bruno Karas, president of the Lily Lake Conservation club, Inc., from State Senator Jack Schafferwho has been trying to help find a solution to our problem of lack of water in Lily 1 ake He had requested in­ formation from the Illinois State Water survey, a state agency, regarding the possibility that the water level of Lily Lake was being lowered by gravel pit pumpage. William C. Ackerman, chief, replied that a study could be made, but would require a minimum of eighteen months and cost $44,000. Senator Schaffer's response truly warmed our hearts (and purse). "Dear Mr. Ackerman: Letters such as the one you sent me Jan. 20 undoubtedly would have started the American Revolution. For $44,000 in an eighteen-month period we could probably totally solve the problem by dredging the lake. I was not looking for absolute legal proof that gravel pit pumpage had lowered the water level of Lily Lake. I was looking for an intelligent opinion to that issue which would allow us to sit down around the table with other reasonable men and women and work on a solution. "Please let me know if it is possible to come up with such an intelligent opinion im­ mediately and relatively inexpensive. If you are unable to do that, I would appreciate any suggestions of any other state agency that could help." "Sincerely yours, "Jack Schaffer" It is so good to read a straight forward request that does away w i t h g o v e r n m e n t goobledegook. There is hope, fellow taxpayers. THE SHADOW KNOWS Even without having more of this white stuff falling out of the heavens, the ground hog knew enough when he came out of his burrow last Thursday to take one look at the cold bright dj^y,^ turn quickly, see his shadow and disappear into his warm tunnel. For at least six more weeks, we will have this winter scene. The shadow knows! It has been so interesting to check the tracks in the snow in the open areas. The large footprints followed by the two smaller ones of the rabbits, the paw prints of the dogs, the small indentures with the straight lines of the squirrels, and the two-hoofed track of a deer. One could get to be quite a detective in fields of snow. Have you been feeding the birds? With all the vegetation covered, they need man's help A little junco found shelter during the storm under a snow- laden branch of our yew. How these creatures survive is truly wondrous. THE BAD The last Saturday in January was not a good night for the Lakemoor municipal building. Five young persons broke into the building and proceeded to enjoy some alcoholic refresh­ ments. As a result, the fire extinguishers were emptied in the building and general vandalism was done. By Lakemoor ordinance, parents are responsible for juvenile vandalism, so there are now some very contrite young lads scrubbing the municipal building. We trust a lesson has been learned. The cost of destroying property that belongs to others can be an expensive way to spend an evening. AND THE GOOD Some of our young people are availing themselves of the activities sponsored by our schools, by joining athletic events after regular school hours. There are many op­ portunities for our boys and girls to learn and enjoy sports activities. A member of the freshman wrestling team, Vic Betancourt, has had a very good record in competition, with ten wins, four losses and one tie. Congratulations, Vic, and keep up the good pinning. The opportunities are here kids-use them. ° GET WELL A variety of hospitals were well used by our people with Libertyville, Evanston, Waukegan, and Woodstock represented. Good health is wished for Edye Fitts, Carl and Jackie Stromley, Don Hipwell, Lloyd Tomlinson and Rich Dunnagan At least all of our problems don't end up in the same place. LIBRARY STORY Handicrafts and Hipwell are synonymous. Louise has been holding crochet, knitting and needlepoint instruction at the McHenry Nunda library on Lily Lake road for the past two weeks, and the ladies are progressing. Tuesdays, 9:30 and 11 and Thursday, 7 to 8:30 are the hours. Call 385-6303 for more information. Anyone may join at any time. JOYS OF SENIOR CITIZENRY The Meet and Eat group who collect at the Moose hall on Route 120 five noons a week, had a Sunday brunch Jan. 29. George Collette, 'one of the coordinators of this project, invited Bruno and myself to witness first-hand what the S.C. council has been doing. The Sunday brunch was a first-time venture for the council, and by the great response, it might become a monthly affair. It was good to see mature in­ dividuals enjoying themselves while having a nutritious luncheon. Drivers are needed to bring interested adults to the lun­ cheons. Those of you in our neighborhood who can qualify for the senior citizen title, and wish to partake of good food and company, do sign up for the Meet and Eat program. Your place should be reserved one day in advance. If you drive, bring your neighbors with you and share a fun time. SAGA (CONTINUED) It has been proven that Rusty Hueckstaedt has not taken all our winter weather with him to Texas. At last report, Rusty is alive and well in Irving, Tex., where he will now make his home. Seems California is forgotten, as he thinks it has dropped off into the ocean. He is currently busy furnishing his apartment, playing racquet- ball, and looking for em­ ployment. Keep us posted, Alan, and good luck. CELEBRATIONS - A belated birthday wish to Lieutenant Bill Rose of our volunteer fire department. Feb. 9 is Virginia Nixons' natal day, and Phyllis Zabroski celebrates the eleventh. A concerned conservationist, Dale Rasmussen, adds his year Feb. 13, with Becky Huffman and Marlene (Mitzi) Gurske sharing Feb. 14. Two Wilsons are having birthdays, Ora, Feb. 15 and Lonnie Sr., Feb. 16. Carol and Tom Schmidt are the anniversary couple, celebrating Feb. 12. Happiness to you all. And did you see the birthday greeting Lilyann sent to husband, Brian Baker? You were a beautiful baby, Brian.! COMING EVENTS Feb. 9 - Lakemoor village meeting, 8 p.m. at Lakemoor municipal building Feb. 15 - Auto license deadline. Put them on your car, now. Feb. 14 - Lilymoor association. Meeting at 214 N. Ridgeway, 385-8556. Feb. 14 - Valentines day. Open your heart to your sweetheart, your family, your community, your Lord. GOD BLESS Between 19 and 29 percent of all hospital patients in the United States are suffering from the effects of alcoholism, according to the American Hospital association. Of ap­ proximately 940,000 alcoholics in Illinois only about 5 percent are in treatment or counseling programs. SHOP OPEN DAILY 9 TO 9 SUNDAY 10TO 6 PRICES EFFECTIVE: WED., FEB. 9th HORNSBYS family centers -- 4400 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY RTE. 47 ft COUNTRY CLUB RD.. WOODSTOCK FIRST Sunnyside Area Betty Messer 344-2494 Rally Puts Sunnyside "On Tlie Map" Where's Sunnyside? These were the words of a Chicago radio announcer talking to one of the many who worked on our Snowmobile rally. Where's Sunnyside? Well, after Sunday, Jan. 29, 1978, a lot more people know where Sunnyside is. Our Snowmobile rally was a great success. It was a perfect day and everything went as smoothly as if it wasn't the first time. There were no accidents, no unruly spectators, no traffic jams with over 500 people present to see the races. There were ninety-three snowmobiles entered in the races. Almost 200 people were in­ volved in getting the event together. So many worked together the day of the races, each doing his job and that's what made it a success. The men from ESDA who came out to help our police force were terrific. So were Sunnyside's "finest", all under the direction of Chief Earl Kramer. At no time was traffic halted or jammed on Wilmot road. The Rudolph's from the Polar Palace helped us arrange the races, spending hours plowing the field and putting up snow fences. We even licked the blizzard with all the work that had to be redone after the storm completed. Gene and Carol Kalinowski who operated their weiner wagon for the auxiliary and Don and Nancy Felix of Pistakee Highlands who came and helped, are to be commended. - It was such a great day that people asked if we're going to do it again next year. We hope to have this become a yearly event. We are so pleased with this year's response that next year can only be better. For a gang of greenhorsn we think we did well. A special tip of the hat goes to Trustee Bill Mitchell who was the director of the whole show. Bill spent many hours preparing for this day and out in the field working day and night. Every spare minute he had went into making this go as well as it did. On Monday after the races Bill was taken ill on the verge of pneumonia. We all wish you a speedy recovery and good health, Bill. We couldn't have had this rally without you. CARIBBEAN CRUISE While we were fighting the worse blizzard the area can remember, Eleanor and Elbert Schuberth of 4206 Riverview were basking in the sun aboard an Italian cruise ship. The Schuberths flew from O'Hare to Fort Lauderdale and from there were taken by limousine to Port Everglades where they boarded the ship. They made stops at Aruba, Caracus, Panama, Jamaica, Montego Bay and Castineyga. On board and entertaining were country singers Bill Anderson and Mary Lou Turner. It goes without saying Eleanor and El enjoyed their trip. While we were nursing frostbite, they're nursing sunburns. They returned to McHenry Jan. 28 to find us digging out of Thursday's blizzard. WELCOME NEIGHBOR I'm happy to welcome to the village, Caroline and Jefry Grenman and their four children. The Grenman's moved into their new home at 1414 Channel Beach. Jerry just retired from the Navy and the Grenman's moved here from Great Lakes. We're sure you'll love our friendly little com­ munity and the people who'll be your neighbors. SENSE OF HUMOR? It seems our friend with the morbid sense of humor is still in the area. First it was a deer carcass dumped in someone's front yard. Now a resident called to say someone placed a dead rabbit in her mailbox. Not very pleasant to find when you go out for your mail. We hope these sick individuals have had their fun and will stop. No one else is laughing. VISITOR FROM OHIO Ed Pence of Amelia, Ohio, came to visit his Aunt Mabel Zawislak of 1413 Bayview lane a couple of weeks ago. As a result of last week's blizzard Ed will be around a while longer than he expected. Ohio is still digging out from the storm and having to cross Indiana, which is also snowbound, Ed became the man who came to dinner and stayed. Hope you're enjoying your stay in Sun­ nyside If it stops snowing for a while, you may get back to Ohio before spring. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY Wednesday, Feb. 15 is the regular monthly meeting of the Sunnyside Women's auxiliary. We meet at Raymond's clearance EFFECTIVE WED., FEB. 8th ALL REMAINING STOCK OF MENS & BOYS, LADIES & GIRLS OFF - Instant Replay CLOTHING REDUCED FROM 75 7. i. Waterfront lounge at 1 p.m. That's on Chapel Hill road and the Fox river. Be sure to attend and bring a friend or two with you. Ladies, don't forget to bring your recipes with you. We want to get this cookbook out as soon as possible. Our format for this month is going to be hobbies. So all you ladies who are handicrafters, bring along a sample of your work. For those who would like to learn some of the different arts, we'd like to organize groups to get together and learn new crafts. Whatever your specialty, bring it along. BIRTHDAYS This week's birthday KABUKI "MACBETH" - The three witches torment Lady Macbeth, center, in a Kabuki version of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Gary Wendland, right, 2909 S. Holiday drive, McHenry, played one of the witches. In Kabuki, the classical theater of Japan, all the roles are played by men. Wendland is a UIUC student. greeting goes to Patty Sallaz who has her special day Feb. 5. Mark Fredricks does his celebrating Feb. 6 and Kathy Neurauter has her day Feb. 9. Feb. 10 is the special day for Pauline Lang and Jean Tomsa. Best wishes to you all for a happy day and many more to come. ANNIVERSARY Our happy couple doing the anniversary waltz this week are Mr. and Mrs. Ivar Wendell of 4214 Riverview. Feb. 7 is their special day. Congratulations and may you spend many more happy years doing the anniversary waltzx •ogether. X The Ball Corporation is famous lor making glass , jars that preserve just about anything. Prom apples to strawberries. Their glassmaking. however. burns a lot ol scarce fuels So when Ball decided to switch part ol their production to electricity, they were helping all ol us. , That's because electricity is plentilul here in northern Illinois. Ninety percent ol it comes from coal and uranium--two fuels in good supply So whenever you. or g company like Ball, use electricity instead ol a scarce hiel, you're actually conserving that fuel lor transportation and other vital energy needs. And that knowledge is as sweet as strawberry preserves -- w. make electricity --the conservation energy. >n e