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\ r* Step into Summer... With a visit to our warm and exotic greenhouse. Sunshine, lush greenery, and blooming flowers. And don't forget to carry some of that Summer home with you. WEEKEND SALE - GREEN PLANTS 50 to 60 Varieties to Choose From March 9,10,11 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday THOUSANDS TO SELECT FROM 3" Pots, Reg ̂ Sale price 75° 4" Pots, Reg. '1.99 Sale price *1.25 "Guaranteed To Grow" lowerwocc 1 Rt. 14 & 176, Crystal lake, III. | 815-459-6200 j Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 11-5 THOUGHT FOR FOOD By GOULD CROOK Roquefort Dressings Roquefort is the King of cheeses, maybe you are one of the fortunate receivers of a package ir^ a holiday cheese assortment. Domestic bleu and Danish bleu are both Roquefort type cheeses and can be substituted in recipes calling for Roquefort, but the flavor will vary with the cheese that is selected. A good quality Ro­ quefort or bleu has quite enough flavor on its own without the addition of seasonings or bottled sauces. Cream Dressing V« pound Roquefort cheese '/» cup mayonnaise and Vi cup commercial sour cream V* cup chopped parsley. Cream Roquefort cheese, add mayonnaise and sour cream and add a speck of salt if you wish. Mix together well and serve over wedges of lettuce sprinkled with chopped parsley. Vinegar Dressing cup salad oil V« cup white wine vinegar V4 pound Roquefort cheese A bit of lemon juice Maybe a dash of salt V* cup chopped parsley Mix oil and vinegar. Add Roquefort cheese that has been crumbled well and blend thoroughly. Add the lemon juice and salt to taste. This too is good served over lettuce wedges and chopped parsley on top. SSSftST' When Pi Alpha, a chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, met in the home of Pam Doherty, McHenry, plans were completed for the tag day to be held in McHenry Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The proceeds of this venture will be donated to the National A.L.S. Foundation, Inc. to help in their research of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. This is a progressive neuromuscular disease characterized by a deneration of motor cells in the spinal cord and brain, and, to date, there is no known cure. A.L.S. is frequently called Lou Gehrig's disease. The National A.L.S. Foundation, Inc., was officially launched as a not-for-profit voluntary health organization in July 1971. Beta Sigma Phi, of which the local sorority, Pi Alpha, is a chapter, is a social, cultural and service organization with over 20,000 chapters throughout the free world, and is dedicated to life, learning and friendship. Pi Alpha recently joined othe^ McHenry county chapters in sponsoring a benefit dance for A.L.S. WE'RE HERE 10 SERVE A.L.S. TAG DAY - Dorothy Haddick, service chairman for the Pi Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, is shown accepting a preliminary donation for A.L.S. Tag Day from Sandy Etten. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Born af Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Wood­ stock, March 3, to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Pytko, McHenry, a boy; to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fleck, McHenry, a girl. On March 5, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mason, McHenry, a girl. [ HOSPITAL NOTES! MC HENRY Admissions: Michael Peterson, Bonnie L. Heinz, Mrs. Arlene Guzzardo, Desiree C. Frantz, Brian E. Serra and Theresa A. Nelson, all of McHenry; Jennifer Sczur of Cary, and Clinton Pacione of Round Lake Beach. WOODSTOCK MEMORIAL Admissions: Mrs. Mildred Thomas and Mister Christopher Byrnes, both of McHenry. HARVARD Admissions: Richard Por- tera of McHenry. Fame is no sure test of merit, but only a prob­ ability of such; it is an accident, not a prop­ erty of man. -Thomas Carlyle. f MARRIAGE 1 I LICENSES Applications for marriage licenses at the McHenry County Clerk's office were recently made by: Charles R. Benson Jr. and Mary C. Sharbaugh, both of Des Plaines; William A. Ruth and Regina A. Manning, both of Huntley; William Max Pitz, Cary, and Laurie Jean Koep- pen, Fox River Grove. Luis Medina and Elvira Amaro Sanchez, both of Woodstock; Zane A. Easley, Carpentersville, and Marisa Lynn DiCostanzo, Barrington; Robert H. Burda, Bartlett, and Patrice A. Stanger, Island Lake. Kenneth A. Larsen and Cindy S. Westerdale, both of Lake In The Hills; Paul R. Webster and Gail J. Kopecky, both of Cary; James Potts, McHenry, and Vickie A. Danelski, Woodstock. James P. Steadman and Dorothy Koleno, both of McHenry; Mark Arthur Wakeley and Karen Jo Car- : INCOME i THX • SERVICE : • ® lYegge Accounting* • •Experienced a • •Professional ° • •Personalized -J • 'Year-Round a i INCOME Tnx i : SERVICE • Phoiw j : 385-79S7 ; : f°r : • appointment 0 tlBAM »IBBB BBB«m Ready to help you with your Banking Transaction at Whispering Point Office are left to right, Joanne Eppers, Judy Beres, Joyce Diedrich & Assistant Vice President, Bob Power. McHen<y*ote WKtspenog point Office 1 \d friWojl NOW OPEN Lobby and 2 Drive-Up Windows DRIVE UP AND LOBBY HOURS Monday...8:30-4:30 • Tuesday 8:30 - 4:30 CLOSED WEDNESDAY Thursday 8:30 - 4:30 Friday 8:30 - 7:30 Saturday...8:30 - 3:O0 McHenry State Bank Crystal Lake Road/Lillian Street and 3510 W. Elm Street --McHenry, Illinois 385-1040' !0u/i HODS*: LENDER CHUCK PONIO TORKELSON MERCURY Is proud to announce, that Chuck Ponio (formerly of Flame G Hearth Fireplaces, Crystal Lake) has taken his 10 years sales experience and joined our sales staff at the "CAR STORE" in McHenry. Chuck and his family have lived in the McHenry-Crystal Lake area for a number of years. When you're in the area, stop in and say hello or call him at (S15)344-1200 if he could be of any service to you. > men, both of Harvard; Kenneth P. Grider and Linda L. Zim­ merman, both of Harvard. It's not too early to think of Easter dresses if you sew for your children. An attractive dress for the little miss (6to 10) features a high waist, square neckline and a whirling three- tier skirt. Lovely spring raincapes and raincoats are being shown in most shops. These vinyl snap front capes and coats are colorful and quite comfortable over outfits. Pictured above are the winners in the annual essay contest sponsored by the Kishwaukre Trail Chapter of the DAR. First place winners received silver medals, second, bronze, and honorable mention, silver dollars. Winners shown from the left, first row, are David Widhalm, Montini, f irst place in fifth grade division; Linda Thorson, Montini, second place; Mark Donahue, Huntley, honorable mention; Jennifer Wisniewski, Montini, second place, sixth grade; and Craig Kunz, Montini, first place. In the back row are Jennifer Wirtz, Montini, honorable mention sixth grade; Carla Jean Davidson, Prairie Grove, first place, seventh grade; Chris Stumbris, Parkland, first place, eighth grade; Cheryl Wright. Parkland, tied with Michelle Boltz, N'orthwood for second place; and Angela Anderson, Harrison, honorable mention. have a nice weekend... TURN THE OTHER CHEEK!