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SECTION 2 - PAGE 8 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8.1978 Wildlife Program Twice Told Tales The giant tortoise for which the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador were named is perhaps the world's oldest living creature. And its survival continues to be threatened if not now directly by man. then by animals introduced to the islands by man. This creature of reverential movement inhabits the volcaaic islands which have long been a naturalist's paradise of unique wildlife forms and associations and which are the subject of John Wilson's intriguing Audubon Wildlife Film program, Galapagos. Titled "Galapagos . the second of three wildlife fi lms will fx1 presented Dec 10 at the Woodstock Opera House at l 30 p ni Obtained through the National Audubon society, these films are accompanied and narrated by their creators The Audubon Wildlife fi lms are well known for their out standing quality John Wilson, who will per sonally present this film, was raised and educated near Montreal He began his photographic career in 1971 when he set out on a motorcycle trip from Canada to Ecuador and to the Galapagos Islands in order to photograph and study wildlife The eight month lournev resulted in radio and TV interviews for Wilson, and in his conducting seminars in wildlife studies and photography for various out door recreational, naturalist , and educational institutions In 1974 he returned to the Galapagos Islands to produce several programs for Canadian televisions The Galapagos consist of more than sixty islands scat tered over some 23.(KM) square miles of the Pacific west of the South American country of Ecuador They are the meeting place of cold and warm waters of converging currents that have brought species from many differing climates And because they are isolated by the surrounding waters, the landoriented species which have flourished there have done so through unique adaptation to the environment John Wilson will take his audience to Hood island, which provides the only nesting grounds for the Galapagos Albatross, to view the life cycle of this species as well as the courting and nesting behavior of the Masked and Blue-footed Boobies On another island, the famed Galapagos Tortoise will be visited in Alcedo Crater, in addition to the land iguanas and Galapagos Hawks Other species presented in the film are flamingoes and cor morants. gulls. Tropicbirds. marine iguanas, scarlet crabs, and sea lions For further information, call the Opera House ticket office at 338-5300 The final program of this 3- film series will be held Jan 7 and tit led "Superior -Land of the Woodland Drummer Tom Sterling will take the audience on a film journey through the seasons in the Lake Superior wilderness The first fi lm. "Song of the Northern Prairie", which was presented in November, was very favorably received, judging by comments of those who at tended The series is sponsored by the McHenry County Audubon society, the McHenry County Defenders, and the Citizen's Environmental Education Advisory committee of the McHenry County Con servation district FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 4. 1928* Notices that he will demand a recount of the votes cast in the Nov. 6 election for state representative in the eighth senatorial district were served by Thomas A Bolger of McHenry. Democratic, can­ didate defeated by the three Republicans The cement pavement at the city limits on the Crystal Lake road is now completed as far as Spencer 's mill and after the required number of days necessary for it to dry it w ill be opened for traffic This w ill be a very welcome improvement appreciated by motorists as the thoroughfare has been a bad one for some time The Plaindealer is requested to publish a warning to skaters Jo keep off the ice on Boone creek west of the Green street bridge Since the recent dredging has been done there, the water in the creek bed is from 10 to 12 feet deep, whereas formerly it was very shallow and not dangerous Do your skating where the water is not deep FORTY.YEARS AGO Taken from the files of Decern ger 15. 1938) The Interstate Commerce commission's Bureau of Safety in Washington. D C blamed an "open switch " apparently due to malicious tampering for the derailment of a Chicago and Northwestern railway passenger train at McHenry on Oct 22. Twenty passengers were slightly hurt Executors of the estate of the late Dr. D G Wells appeared before Judge Henry L Cow Sin in Probate court and made final settlement of the estate Dr Wells passed away on Nov. 26, 1937. The estate consisted largely of securities of the estimated present value of about $75,000. bequested to his son. Dr. Glenn W Wells, now residing in Los Angeles. Cal. The local high school five romped over Richmond 43 to 13 on the McHenry home floor. TWENTY FIVE YEARSAGO i Taken from the files of Dec. 10. 1953) The interior of McHenry's city hall is going to have a new- look Bids for redecorating were received at the City Council meeting and the proposal submitted by Harold J Freund was approved That w as only one of many problems awaiting discussions and decisions at the meeting City Attorney John Looze advised the Council that ' the state legislature has now made it mandatory for cities under 500.000 population, previously naming a zoning Board of Rev iew. to increase the number of members to seven Hickory Creek Farms. West McHenry. have recently ex ported a registered Holstein- Friesian animal to South America Sold to Guillermo Decker of Buenos Aires. Argentina, the animal was Hickory Creek Valiant Burke, a bull calf building on Front street, loading and unloading to be provided inside the building. The city clerk s report showed an item of $489 collected in the one dollar delinquent parking meter tickets. This was the result of the police depart­ ment 's activity. Coming up fast for McHenry are residents are two things to remember concerning the hospital. George P Freund. president, reminds everyone this week First is the need to pay dues to the McHenry hospital corporation, the of­ ficial governing bodv that directs the hospital From the membership of 160 persons comes the people who are elected directors and from the directors come the officers. They are also reminded of the annual meeting to be held Feb Safety T ips For Lawn Vacuums If you have a lawn vacuum for tidying the green carpet around your house, or if you are contemplating buying one, here are some safety tips from the experts at the Outdoor Power equipment Institute. FUNNYSIDEjj T R I M B L E C O U N T V v POOR HOUSE of TEN YEARS AGO i Taken from the files December 11 I9fi8) At the last regular meeting of the McHenry City Council , the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals w as approved and a variation granted to J Althoff and Associates. Ine , permitting a reduction of the redr -setback for addition to Christmas Desserts Bring Good Luck The traditional Christmas desserts in England, the United States and Canada are Mince Pie and plum pudding." One legend says that it brings good luck to eat mince pie on Christmas Day In earlier times, mince pies were baked in an oblong shape meant to represent the manger Plum pudding, too, has its legend of luck, but here the legend of luck comes in the mak­ ing of the pudding Every mem­ ber of the family must stir the pudding while it's being made, if good fortune is desired, says an old English tradition Fruit cake is one of many specially-baked cakes that are a part of the food -- and feasting customs of Christmas These are also said to bring good fortune and good health K E E P C H I L D R E N a n d p e t s a w a y - w h e n y o u ' r e v a c u u m i n g t h e l a w n . 1. Dress for the occasion. Sturdy boots can keep you from falling or slipping. 2. Do you know how to use all the controls and attachments? Make sure to reread the owner's manual before you start the vacuum season. 3. Children and pets should be kept away--playfulness and machinery don't mix. 4 Learn to stop the ma­ chine in an emergency--some­ one's life could depend on it. 5. Never clean the machine or remove obstacles from your path without stopping the engine. Follow these tips and you'll have the cleanest lawn--and safety record--around. 0 "When is his case going to be reviewed?' Phenomenon I m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r Christmas each year the ex­ ecutive offices of stores re­ ceive bills and coins tumbling from envelopes This is "conscience money". The en­ velopes usually contain scrib­ bled notes that say "I stole from your store -- I'm sorry -- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year " 1^1 LUNCH SPECIAL! one RC COLA; LENNOX HEATING & COOLING We are involved... Longest Series NBC's Sunday morning special, Meet the Press, is the longest running national televi­ sion series Featuring interviews with social and political per sonalities. 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