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/ PAGE 10 - PLA1NPEALER - WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 20,1980 Past 65 She's No Journeyman Carpenter By Carl Riblet, Jr. Question -- "I must comment on your response in your column to the 71- year-old widow who wanted to put up a towel rack in her bathroom, an experience I have gone through. Unless she is a journeyman car­ penter, she is never going to find a stud in her wall by thumping." -- Mrs. D.E.H. Answer -- Mrs. D.E.H. must have solid walls in her house. When I read her letter I went to a wall in my office and did some thumping. I discovered that a stud thumps solid, and the wall space, in between two studs thumps hollow. Perhaps a woman doesn't hear thumps in the same way as a man does. A thump is either a hard thump or a hollow thump. Any lady should be able to locate a stud in a normal, air-space wall -- by thumping. The way to thump is to half stiffeqthe first two fingers of the right hand and then go thump, thump, thump with the ends of the fingers until a thump sounds solid. It's all a matter of thumping and hearing correctly at one and the same time. Question - "There was a meeting held in our oldest high school auditorium by the Council for Aging for a lecture on the problems of aging. Hardly anybody came. Only about 15 people. I think that's strange. What do you think the reason is for the low attendance? -- Walter A. Answer -- It might be that the meeting was held in the wrong place. Thoughts of an auditorium in an old high school make people an­ ticipate that a lecture there would be an echo of speeches that nobody ever listened to. Small meetings of interest to the aging should be held in interesting places, such as a restaurant's banquet room or places recommended by the ..Chamber of Commerce Speaker's bureau. The Council on Aging in Walter's town ought to have its knuckles wrapped. Question -- "The other night, my husband and I, who are past 70, went to see that movie 'Going in Style' in which George Burns, age 84, does a terrific job of acting. Most of the people in the movie house were young and they were tickled to death and laughed in appreciation of the movie. It must be that young people have more appreciation for older people than we thought. On the other hand, the Bert Parks battle over the 'Miss America Beauty Contest' master of ceremonies job tells another story. The promotors want to kick Parks off the program because he is 65. Maybe they should ask the beauty queens. The girls may want Mr. Parks as master of ceremonies. Anyhow, they shouldn't kick him out because he is 65" - Barbara P Answer -- George Burns and Art Carney and the others are indeed in a good movie, an entertaining movie, that's the key -- entertainment! Word got around and the young people wanted to see it because the movie had promises of top entertainment. Yes, the girls who are entrants in the "Miss America Beauty Contest" should have something to say about Bert Parks. But -- no matter what his age, if the? promotors and the con­ testants don't want him, that's it! they won't have him. ? Question -- "The lawyers advised me that the Iowa State Bar association has fixed costs for a lawyer's services in guiding a will through probate at 2 percent of the gross estate. Is price fixing by lawyers legal? -- Delos D. Answer -- I think so, becuase it is a minimum charge. The best way to find out for certain, however, is for Delos to ask his lawyer or to write a letter to the Bar association for an answer to Lakemoor-Lilymoor Margaret Karas Area 385-4934 A Privilege Those who are not registered, but want to participate in the November general election, may register after March 19. Registrations will be accepted to the date of the elections for the April 8 voting for the McHenry Nunda Library Board of Trustees. After 1980, elections held in the state of Illinois will be consolidated. They will then be held on the same dates, saving the taxpayers duplicate election costs, and the voters time spent at the polls. the question. Of course, Delos should be realistic and expect the Bar association to be very careful to give good reasons why the charge is legal. Nobody can win in a question match with a bar association group. LLCCI MEETING Wednesday, Feb. 20, is the date of the monthly meeting of Lily Lake Conservation Club, Inc. The purpose of the club is the rejuvenation and preservation of Lily Lake. The meeting will again be held in the Lakemoor Municipal building. Do you want a mosquito breeding lily pond in the middle of our area, or are you willing to help our natural resource become an attractive body of water with swimming and fishing? Residents are urged to join the club, share ideas and give time, energy or monetary support to im­ prove and beautify our area. A bake sale for "Save Lily Lake" fund, will be held this Saturday in the lobby of the McHenry State bank. Donations will be accepted and picked up if necessary, by chief planner, Mitzi Gurske, 385-8263, and first assistant, Sherill Weber. Please buy your Sunday dessert Saturday at the M O N T G O M E R Y ihVL\ a cj Sale ends February 23,1980 ONLY? Super February Expert service nationwide. 7310 *90 off pair. 18-lb laundry team does big loads, perm press. 29988 mm ^ ̂ Wash* TAKE WITH Washer. Reg. 349.99 7-cycle washer with ^-hp, 2-speed motor has 4 wash/rinse temp, 3 speed combos. Handy full-time lint filter is built-in. Matchingelec. dryer, reg. 239.99.. 199.S8 Gas dryer, $40 more. 6318 *50 off. Play and record on new 4-m-l compact stereo. 1492S TAKE WITH awfcerly 199.99 Ojrnpart >y <t#rr. AM/FM atereo re­ ceiver, f u i i t > . » ftuto turntable, H-track player and ***** recorder Basy to read !,KI> \xA\r.Ai/x hgfht* 2 speakers. Save s200 Water/ice thru-the-door on our 21.7-cu.ft. model! / 8992?. TAKE WITH Rep. 1099.99 4 glass cantilever shelves, drawer in freezer for easy organization. Adj temp­ erature meatkeeper and produce crisper. Adj rollers, 4 egg racks and wine rack. Simulated walnut cabinet. Plexi­ glass'1 doors. New-look stereo has 4 systems in 1 unit Special l>u>. AM/FM stereo receiver with full-size semi­ automatic turntable. Cassette recorder features auto stop, reset, digital tape counter. 8-tr player. Built-in speakers. Your choice. Freezers: 15 cu.ft. of convenience and savings. 88 299 TAKE WITH Reg. 349.99 Both deluxe models have interior light, built-in safety key-lock, adjustable cold control, defrost drain. Automatic temp probe Fingertip controls 10 separate memories. 8240 *70 off. Wards big 1.5-cu.ft. gourmet microwaven oven. 429s8 Regulai TAKE WITH Regularly 499.99 Remembers any 3-step program. Also stores entire programs for later use. "Delay Start" lets you set oven to turn on while you're away. 99-min timer; 650w power. IPS MgrtHetil tftfrmi ftewte 14 •154SI )1?0 I PMKittC /Crystal Lake STORE HOURS: MOD. thru Fri. 10 «.fn. to 9 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 •mto5p.m bank, and as a buy-product, help Lily Lake! CELEBRATIONS Billy SR&ughnessy has his seventeenth birthday Feb. 20* the same date important to David Eggert. Polly Withrow's birthday is Feb. 21. Feb. 22 is the day for Sophie Patterson, George Garbacz, (a member^ of Lakemoor's governing body), and Nancy H u e c k s t a e d t , ( n o w recovering from a hospital stay). Pat Morrison and Connie Meyer share Feb. 24 bir­ thdays, and Jean Marie Freeman celebrates the twenty-fifth. ANNIVERSARIES Norman and Pat Morrison will be celebrating their anniversary Feb. 23. Pacita is Lakemoor's village clerk, and Norm has been active in Lakemoor's growth. Mrs. Morrison is always one year older one day after her anniversary. Does one really age that rapidly, Pat? Jackie (Marlene) and Carl Stromley celebrate their wedding anniversary Feb. 26. Anyone wishing to have a good neighbor should live next door to Carl. We know, because we do. SKIING Moraine Hills State Park, within walking distance to most of our area, is being enjoyed by many cross­ country skiers.---- Betty and Bill Kmetz were among those who went out for a brisk afternoon of exercise. Betty did fine until she took a spill, which is not very good for one's dignity. Sons, Mike and John, couldn't join Betty and Bill, due to the flu. Anthony Gurske went skiing with a group from school, and came home with all bones, etc., intact. Congratulations, Anthony. SYMPATHY Fred C. Gardner, father of Anne Micheletto, died suddenly Feb. 10. He had been living with Anne and Bob for over a year. Five other daughters and six sons survive Mr. Gardner. A m o n g t w e n t y - s i x grandchildren who will miss him very much, are Amber. Robert, Christopher and Therese, Anne and Bob s children. Sympathy is ex­ tended to our neighbors. TOWNSHIP The Nunda Township Revenue Sharing hearing Thursday Feb. 14, was at­ tended by Margaret Karas, representing the non-profit Lily Lake Conservation Club, Inc., and the McHenry Nunda Library District, as substitute for Board s President, Louise Hipwell, who was ill. It is always interesting to see the workings of our government first-hand. It is good to be able to take problems to a governing body and have a courteous and competent response. CUPID Parkland school had its own "CupiJ" on Valentine's day. Suzy Wipper, dressed in white tights, red shorts, striped top and red cap, complete with bow and arrow, darted through the halls last Thursday, pasting hearts on favored students. A person on TV's "Real People" show played Cupid, but he is not as pretty and inventive as our Suzy! COMMUNITY CALENDAR Feb. 20 - Lily Lake con­ servation Club, Inc. open meeting, 8 p.m., Lakemoor Municipal building, 385-4934. Feb. 20 - Ash Wednesday, beginning of.Lenten season. Feb. 23 • Bake sale, McHenry State bank, 9 a.m. to noon. Benefit, "Save Lily Lake" fund. Feb. 28 - Lakemoor Village meeting, 8 p.m. Feb. 29 - Not another one until 1984. Mar. 4 - Lilymoor association meeting, 1004 Dale Ave., 7:30 p.m. Call 344- 0970 for information. Pray before you leap! GOD BLESS Hospital Gives $300 Nursing Scholarship The auxiliary to the McHenry hospital is pleased to offer a scholarship amounting to $300 per year, applicable to nursing education only. Any young man or woman who has the necessary qualifications for entrance to the career which he or she elects to follow is eligible to ^ I The McHenry Plaindealer 3812 W. Elm Street McHenry, II. 60050 [ 12 Years • $25.00 (Best Buy) f 11 Year- $13.50 I 16 Months - $7.50 i l Payment Enclosed Nome. Address. City. Prices good in McHenry County. apply for this scholarship. A student should be prepared to offer a year's service to McHenry hospital (after graduation) as a condition of this scholarship. Applications ave available in school offices. They must be completed and mailed by April 1 of the current year to Mrs. Robert Aleckson, 222 N. Country club drive. McHenry. The winner will be selected before the closing of the current school term. The selection of winner is made by a committee comprising the scholarship chairman, president of the auxiliary, and a physician from the McHenry Medical group. Judging is based on school grades, work experience, character, as displayed in the theme required, and finally, on need. Same Thing It sounds much more dignified to say that we are moving in cycles, rather than running around in circles, but it amounts to about the same thing. -Journal, PlatteviUe. TAX , I • Preporati#. f Make Sure You Pay The I Lowest Legal Tax I a CALL i (815)385-4410 J P--lA.Sdwrfd J a 4410 W. Elm Str«*t (j McHenry. Illinois * | | Notice of Public Hearing ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the Town of McHenry in the County of McHnery, State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning March 25, 1980 and ending March 31, 1981, will be on file ond con­ veniently available to public inspection at 393J Main Street, McHenry, Illinois from and after 9 o'clock AM., Friday, February 22, 1980. Notice is further given hefeby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinan­ ce will be held at 8 o'clock PM., Tuesday, March 25 1980. at 3922 Main Street, McHenry, Illinois in th* Town and thot final oction on this ordinance w»H be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meetina to be held at 8 o'dbck PM., Tuesday on the 25th day of March, 1980. yKf Dated this 20th day of February, 1980 Walter J. Dean, Albert A. Adorn*, CUrtr