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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 10 Mar 1978, p. 9

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0 A Man On The Go . In His '31 Truck What's the best way to escape a lingering winter? How about driving a 1931 Model-A Ford truck to the warm weather in Arizona. That's how Allen "Tag" Van Every of Solon Mills has escaped the snow and cold of McHenry county. Van Every, 3789 E. Solon road, left last Friday in his '31 Ford, and should be enjoying the warmth of the Arizona sun sometime this week. Why did "Tag"' decide to drive his antique truck to Black Canyon City. Arizona? "I just wanted to do it." said the Solon Mills man. Van Every said that his truck would be equipped with a CB radio and two spare tires, and would travel at an average speed of 46 miles per hour. "If everything goes good," said Tag. "I should make it in five days driving time." Van Every has taken his old PAGE 9 - PLAIN DEALER - FRIDAY. MARCH 10, 1978 Ford up through Wisconsin on several occasions, and his pickup truck averaged 19 miles per gallon of gas. He hopes to attain the same kind of npileage on his first extended trip. Having contacted WGN radio and the Wally Phillips show prior to his departure. Van Every promised to contact Phillips throughout his journey west, so area residents could stay aware of his progress. Van Every, who will be staying with a sister who lives in Black Canyon city. * has already planned an encore. After a brief stay in Arizona, Tag will drive his Ford back to Solon Mills. * * * * .•x'pcct everyone to vni're peifoet: nat^rtcd if you're abl e t n f . o \ o n e o r t w o , crv<" ,'w 1 • »„v TIIE GEORGE KLAKES TOl/IUStS -- Xlr. and Mrs. George Blake have returned from an eight-day trip to the Hawaiian Islands. The cities of Honolulu on ihe island of Oaliu and Kailua on the Kona coast on the big island of Hawaii were visited. In addition, the final day included a trip to llilo. stopping at the volcano area which has been active recently. Allen "Tag" Van Every of Solon Mills, at left above, stands beside his 1931 Model-A Ford pickup truck which he is driving to Black Canyon City, Aril. Van Every, who left Friday, expects his journey to visit his sister will take him at least five days driving time. The *31 Ford will average 19 miles per gallon of gas and should travel approximately 46 miles per hour for most of the trip. Prior to leaving for Arizona, Van Every contacted Wally Phillips of WGN radio in Chicago, and has been contacting Phillips during his entire trip. Although the truck is equipped with a "police radar detection device, "a Fuzz Buster", it isn't actually needed. The truck will only average 46 miles an hour, and its top speed is under the maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hours. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Ttfondez /lake Vnn Dinner • Cocktails • Family Dinner "Live Western Music" 00 SAVE *2. ON YOUR FAVORITE LARGE PIZZA I NOW HATOWM0' "Ik FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NITES CARRY OUT ORDERS! 5506 E. WONDER LAKE RD. WONDER LAKE. ILL. PHONE 815-728 0411 OR SAVE $1.00 ON YOUR FAVORITE MEDIUM PIZZA, OR SAVE ON BOTH THICK & CHEWY OR THIN & CRISPY! JUST CUT OUT THIS COUPON t TAKE IT TO THE McHENRY PIZZA HUT FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR BANQUETS A WEDDINGS TO 150' PHONE AHEAD & WE WILL HAVE YOUR ORDER HOT & READY! PIZZA HUT OFFER GOOD ON REGULAR MENU PRICES ONLY • GOOD TIL MAR. 19 926 FRONT RT.31 815-385-9303 (-'ttOXllt Hickty . VILLAGE MOTORS MdKNftY IILUNOISj HOURS: Mon.-Tliurs. 9 a.m.-l P-« Fri. Sal 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sun. Ua.m' 5 p.m. ANNOUNCES THAT WE ARE NOW A FRANCHISED MALLARD RV DEALERSHIP STOP BY AND LOOK 'EM OVER IB •OPEN WEEKDAYS 4 TO 10 SAT. & SUN. 1 TO 11 CLOSED TUES. Shop Friday til 9, Saturday til 5:3( Sunday, Elgin 11:30- 4:30, Crystal Lake 12-5 First for Fashion, Elgin Crystal Lake Charge Q All the prettiness you could want Really nothing quite like it soaring across your skin . . . jersey Qiana feels heavenly and looks it. YOUNG REFLECTIONS fashion with full dolman sleeves and a mandarin collar. Aqua, 5-13,38.00 Miss Elgin and Miss Crystal Lake Junior* BUY WITH CASH OR YOUR SPIESS CREDIT CARD 1 «Y % v m Shirts, jeans, skirts, active as all get out! Shapely shirts, teamed with Time & Time Again jeans, skirts for the greatest spring ever. (A) B l o u s e i n r e d / w h i t e o r navy/white check, 8-18, 12.00. Denim elastic back skirt, 8-16, 14.00. (B) Man-tailored blouse in 8-18, 12.00. Denim elastic jeans, 24" inseam, 8-16, (C) Ruffle yoke blouse, 8-16, 16.00. Denim jeans. blue, back 18.00 blue, 4 \ \ * V W 22" Inseam, roll leg, 8-16,20.00. ELGIN FREE PARKING CRYSTAL LAKE FREE PARKING Better Sportswear, Elgin and Crystal Lake JANE PAGE, PERSONAL SHOPPER Ticket validates first 2 hours, upper deck Elgin PUS Parking. Direct entry into Spiess thru enclosed ramp. • Convenient free parking for 2300 cars at Crystal Point Mall • For Elgin store, call her at 741-4300 For McHenry County store, call her at Crystal Lake, 455-3600 i

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