PAGE IK - PLAINDEAI.KK WKDNESDAY. DECEMBER 6. 1978 Dead Batteries Dead Eyes .The season for dead batteries is; fast approaching, and this means more motorists using jtfmper cables, more battery explosions, and far more eye injuries, according to Kdgar T Britton. executive director of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness "Battery manufacturers have done a lot in recent years to alleviate the danger of ex ploding batteries." Brit ton explains, "but any battery is dangerous i f not t reated with considerable respect and yreat caution When a battery is dead and hooked up for a . jump start , the gases it produces can ex plede with extreme violence and spray batter\ fragments and corrosive acid in al l directions The eyes. Brit ton explains, are part icularly vulnerable to such explosions an*d«^every winter season Il l inois hospitals t reat hundreds of vict ims 1 The 1 S Consumer Product Safety commission. Bureau of Epidemiology reported more than 8.000 injuries to the" eye irom exploding batteries oc curred nationwide in 197K > Explosions causing eye in juries are traceable to f ive primary causes. Brit ton reports: 111 the use of a match or cigarette l ighter for i l lumination. 2> incorrect connection of jumper cables. 5) sparks from the careless use of tools around the battery 4) smoking while working on the batterv and 15) incorrect connection of a battery charger 'These five "goof ups" by the victims very briefly tell the story of what not to do around your car battery." Britton says "All it akes for a person to protect himself." he adds, "is a little caution, a little common sense you your battery as you witufd approach a l ive / :nd a ' i t t l r knowledge And this is very generously and very specifically provided in the owner's manual for every car or by the battery manufac turer "These directions should be followed to the letter." Britton warns. "It only Jakes one slip up to rum your battery. But that i£ nothing compared to the slip up that ruins your sight " Sunnyside Area Betty Messer 344-2494 "Remember that red traffic light you drove through in Canada?" Observes Rules For Operating Of Snowmobiles Once again it is the time of year when all snowmobile owners take to their sleds and go flying across the fields and roads. What some people may not know is there are rules and regulations for operating a snowmobile, and saying who may operate them Books are available from the con servation department Or if you are a new snowmobile owner, and are not too sure of the rules, the Sunnyside Police department has a copy, and perhaps can answer your questions For instance, did you know no one under 16 is allowed to drive a machine alone'.' All snowmobiles must have their registration numbers painted in large numerals on both sides of the machine Snowmobiles are not allowed to run along side the road, but must stay 15 feet in from the road These are but a few of the rules that goven snomobiling It looks like a good season for sledding. So make it a happy one It's a fun sport. make sure you keep it a safe one FIRST GRANDCHILD Mr and Mrs. Conrad Rupp of Lakeview avenue in Sunnyside became grandparents for the first time on Nov 17. Son Rick and his wife Amy are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy. Richard Allen Rupp Jr. weighed 8 lbs 8 ozs at birth. Rick and Amy reside in Crystal Lake The paternal grandparents are Mrs. Britt Bovak of Crystal Lake and Mr Ray Bovek also of Crystal Lake Baby Ricky also has great- grandparents. the senior Conrad Rupps of Wonder Lake and a great-grandmother. Ruth Nelson, of Crystal Lake Ricky also has a lot of aunts and uncles. His mother is a former Miss Crystal Lake winner t FIRST CHILD Seems the baby boom has hit in the Sunnyside area A new arrival in the Terrace area is Amanda Lynn Gundlack. Amanda arrived on Nov. 27 at 6 lbs 15 ozs. Her parents are Dan and Debbie Gundlack of 4411 Hiverdale The proud grand parents are Mr and Mrs. Daniel Gundlack of 716 Regnar lid.. McHenry NKWPOLICEOFFICERS SWORN IN Two new police officers were sworn in to the Sunnvside notice WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES ON SALE ITEMS riHVSuiWSiiK IHSUiHfnkB w*ib wr»MB mm ! T ' ^ T T DELIIIQUORS : MERCHANTS L OF FINE WINES AND LIQUORS SALE BEER NOT ICED NO SALES TO MINORS j r- O ik CANFIELDS MIXERS & FLAVORS 4 QUARTS C PLUS DEP. 4610 W. RTE. 120-McHENRY, ILL 385-3200 SALE GOOD WEDNESDAY. DEC. 6 THRU TUESDAY. DEC. 12 GILBEY1 VODKA COKE-TAB FRESCA SPRITE 4 QUARTS QQc PLUS DEP BUBBLE-UP 8-16 OZ. BTTLS. c PLUS DEP 1.75 LITRES LEJOH BRANDY V NEW! 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CANS lr! PREMIUM CALIFORNIA WENTE m Li BLANC 1 DE BLANCS A 049 FIFTH OLD MILWAUKEE 24-12 OZ. CANS (LOOSE PACK) M t M PREMIUM CALIF0RNA MARTINI BURGUNDY 4 1 99 FIFTH t: ..-=r ^J STROH'S 6 PK 12 0Z. CANS PREMIUM CALIFORNIA MARTINI MERLOT 1974 VINTAGE 2 99 FIFTH FOX DELUXE 24 12 0Z. BTTLS 49 PLUS DEP 3 dept by Mayor Kay Nolan. The new officers ire John E. Casey and George E. Davie. Sr. Both men are experienced law officers with a number of years in police work Welcome to the force. Recently added to the force was Officer Lillian Pomonis as the village juvenile officer This brings our police department up to five mem bers. BIRTHDAYS • Birthday greetings go to Bill Mitchell, who had his day Nov. 27. Nov. 30 was Marion Pflug's special day. Paul Duell has his day Dec. 1. and Renee Januschik has her day Dec 6. Best wishes to you all for a happy day and many more to come. VEHICLE STICKERS Just a reminder that village of Sunnyside vehicle stickers are now available for the year 1979. Stickers may be obtained from the village clerk's office, 1405 Bayview lane. For in formation call 385-6023. Clerk's hours are Tuesday. 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All residents of the village are required to post a vehicle sticker on each car they own. Those who do not display a sticker by the deadline date will be fined ( -_Y EDUCATIONAL '.olle«e Honors j National Merit Scholar One out of seven students in the freshman class at Washington university is a National Merit Scholar The class, which numbers 1,116 students, includes 156 Scholars, the largest number ever ad mitted to the university Ann Marie Snyder, daughter of Mr and Mrs. R.G Snyder, 2914 W. Lincoln, McHenry, is among those recognized More than 60 percent of the students in the new freshman class graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school classes and their average SAT scores were in the ninety percentile Beth Duel In Select Alpha H Lambda Delta Five Carthage students have been initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta Requirement for membership in this select academic organization is a 3.5 or better grade point average YOUR WEEK AHEAD By damis Forecast Period - December 4 lo December 9 ARIES "On vacation, watch your diet. There Mar. tl-Apr. It probability you might have problems with food, • take basic precautions TAURUS You are finally coming into your own when your Apr. 20-May 20 opinions will be listened to. As a result, help will come on your project GEMINI For those under your sign so inclined, there s a May 21-June 20 choice of becoming physically attracted to a member of the opposite sex. MOONCHILD Your long range plans are becoming affected -- June 21-July 22 someone's change of residence or occupation is the determining factor. * LEO Stop feeling sorry for yourself Take the bull by Julv 23-Aug. 22 the horns, and tend to the tasks at hand Self pity- is hovering • a VIRGO This week, you will not be the easiest person in the Aug. 23-Sept. 22 world to understand. Your actions will confuse - even you! LIBRA A member of the opposite, whether platonic or Sept. 23-Oct. 22 physical will not be on the best of terms this week, be careful SCORPIO Take nothing for granted You are heading for a Oct. 23-Nov. 21 very critical period -- as far as affairs of the heart go. SAGITTARIUS A new friend, or an old friend will be highly Nov. 22-I)ec. 21 productive as time goes by This week they will come into focus. CAPRICORN Can't you do it on your own this week0 Your chart Dec. 22-Jan. 19 shows you looking for someone who holds most of the answers AQUARIUS Align your obligations according to priority Take Jan. 20-Feb. 18 care of the tasks at hand -- don't dwell on that long term project. PISCES A legal document plays an important role in to- Feb. 19-Mar. 20 day's activities. It is really nothing to worry about. Psrtonattty Pro#»«: For you* Sun Sign Analysis send the day month year and place of b«rih p<us $1 00 for postage and handling to Dr Damis Staff PO Bo* 526 PineiiasPark Florida 33565 Realism In Toys Makes Your Gift Appreciated Realism best describes the trend in new toys Playthings on the market are inspired by popular media figures, especially TV heroes and heroines -- as well as people and places in the news and current social trends Many new toys, games and dolls are based on TV programs, movies and comic books In additions~to dolls modeled after famous athletes and superstar characters from TV shows, other dolls include action figures, career dolls, and a variety of fashion and traditional dolls With the large number and variety of toys on the market to day. the following suggestions may help select the right items for children of various ages and interests ('A' equals 4.0) for the opening term of a student's first year of college The new Alpha Lambda Delta membership includes Beth Duel. McHenry, daughter of Ward Duel. 4907 West street, McHenry -- Don t buy toys impulsively but consider types of toys that capture your child's interest, not the kind that you enjoyed as a child -- Choose playthings with some degree of realism Today s children are aware of and stimulated by the world around them Psychologists say that playthings that are scaled-down models of real-life objects help children become inventive and imaginative in their play -- Consider a child's age, in terests and abilities before shop ping for toys Take note of the age guidelines printed on most toy packages and select playthings that will help children learn new skills and discover new interests, such as arts or sciences or sports -- Don t overwhelm children with too many new toys at once Spread your toy budget throughout the year but use birth days and other occasions to in troduce new toys • • • * A lot of time can be wasted by worry. 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