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King Of The Golden Age PAGE 7 - PLA1NDEALER • FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 14. MM Hie chill of November has sent most summer golfers, tennis players and softballers into the warmer, but just as competitive, atmosphere of the neighborhood bowling alleys. i ~er.'ea®,e8' school leagues, bachelor leagues and ladies leagues are all part of the winter ritual, but one .league in McHenry boasts a long tradition and many memories...the Golden Age League. Nobody knows more about the Wednesday afternoon league, composed of retired residents of McHenry, than Helmer "Andy" Anderson. Anderson is a native of Sweden and at 87 years of age, is one of four original members left in the league. Another bowler in the league, Fred Hertel, is also 87, but has recently had to bow out because of leg problems. Andy, however, is in tip-top shape, and although he now has reverted to a 15-pound ball instead of his original 16- pounder, he is still the envy of his younger bowling mates. Besides rolling three games every Wednesday at a local bowling alley, Andy also rolls three practice games every Monday. He never did take the game seriously, however. "I always bowl better on practice day," Andy said."In fact, my best game ever came on a Monday, a 243." Anderson is a rare breed. He boasts an average of 146 which many men in their prime would love to achieve. He doesn't try to analyse the game which he never played before coming to the United States in 1922. - "Bowling is funny. "You'll swear you're going to get a strike, but there's always one pin left staring you in the face,"he chuckled."You can't learn anything from the pros on TV either because they miss pins and get splits just like me." A spot bowler, Andy has a slow, deliberate style, lofting the ball slightly and giving up on his follow through. He also shows as much excitement at a strike as he does at a gutter ball ... hardly any. "Bowling is just good for my health and a good form of recreation," he said with his very Swedish accent. "I never win, but I sometimes pick up a few bucks at the sweepstake bowling at the end of the year." • In Sweden, Andy was a skier and a soccer player before coming to Crystal Lake to start a construction company in Chicago. He never did bowl in Sweden i as bowling was "for rich pepple,"but he said he was a pin boy for many years He said that the league has dwindled somewhat since its inception, and that 60 bowlers has slowly shrunk to about 40. "I don't pay attention to no names anymore," he shook his head. "I think my memory is failing." If his memory is failing, his wit is as sharp as ever. After a strike, he turned to the group, shook his head and chanted, "That one don't count, that was a lousy ball." An avid jigsaw puzzle enthusiast, Andy hasn't missed a day of bowling in two years and said he was only absent for three weeks years ago because of an operation. "I've never been on a winning team since I started bowling," he remembered. "That doesn't matter, win or lose, it's fun." EARL WALSH' So I Hear It is Veterans Day and I just returned from the American Legion Home where veterans, relatives and friends gathered to pay their respect to the memory of those who served their country so bravely and so well. The program followed the pattern of those in the past and with the same feeling of patriotism and respect. I couldn't begin to remember the names of all those at the speakers' table so will skip that part for fear of omitting someone. Old Reliable Bernie Matchen was the Master of Ceremonies, handling the program with voice and heart. Relaxed might be the best description of Bernie. And, what would a Veterans Day program be without Shirley Smith and her inimitable rendition of songs to fit the occasion. May God keep her with us for many years to come. The veterans love her. One half of the hall was filled with chorus members from both of McHenry's high schools. This chorus group took the fancy and admiration of all. They had a holiday from school, but had the respect to give up other pleasures to be present and lend their talent in honoring the veterans. If there is anything wrong with our country it is the lack of more young people like this chorus group and other groups "Who set such a fine example for others to follow. The future of our country rests on the shoulders of young people with firmness of purpose and righteousness. Bernie read a history of the local American Legion Post, a copy of which should be preserved in the McHenry Library historical room. What is missing is a pic­ ture of the ornamental stand with names of World War Two servicemen. Anybody have such a picture? As I sit at my desk, my eyes focus on some pictures which Leo Heimer gave me recently. These are pictures taken Nov. 11 - 1918 of the parade in McHenry celebrating Armistice Day. Classes were dismissed in the schools and most business places closed shop to join in the celebration. Bill Herbes, with musket on his shoulder, dragged a rag doll over the ground -- the doll representing the Kaiser. A hearse, drawn by George Meyers' mules must have been for the Kaiser. Am sure the Plaindealer printed these pictures some time ago. Somewhere in the files there must be one of Emil Patzke on the Wattles cow pony. Leon Rothermel rode a pony borrowed from the Ben Stilling family and I rode my own spirited, speedy bundle of horse flesh. We thought that was the war to end all wars. Too bad it wasn't true. It is with a proud feeling that we watched the local World War One vets. The ranks are thinning. Must remember the next time I meet Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zima to ask if they told me they are White Sox fans. Anyhow, they are readers. Old time ball players, who thought only a speedy shortstop could be carried on the team if he didn't hit at least .300, must wonder what the world is coming to in these inflationary times. A .276 hitter, Dave Win- feild, sent letters to numerous clubs stating he would not be interested in joining them. All he wants is a 10 year contract worth 13 million dollars. How much is that? Most ball players don't last 10 years. Oh, well, if some team like the Yankees can spare 13 million out of their petty cash fund, let them have him. Maybe they deserve each other. Dusting off an old one that still gives me a chuckle: The audience was questioning the lecturer who had just spoken on big game hunting in Africa. "Is it true," asked a woman, "that wild beasts in the jungle won't harm you if you carry a torch?" "That depends," the lecturer said, "on how fast you carry it." Will it Last? Now'sthe time to check that old furnace of yours. If there is a chance that it will leave you cold this winter, now's the time to replace it with a new, dependable Lennox heating system. D ALTHOFF INDUSTRIES 809 N.FRONT STREET McHENRY B15-385-5700 RESPONSIBLE PET CARE Robert Pine, Sergeant Joe Getraer of the popular tele­ vision show, "CHiPs," is encouraging proper pet care year-round with special em­ phasis during Responsible Pet Care Week which is being held September 21-27 this year. As honorary chairman of the observance, the actor places special importance on pet care. A pet owner himself, Pine asserts that, "If you give pets love and attention, you get it back in kind for a long, long time." He notes the value of pets to everyone, in general, and to children, in particular. "Pets," he says, "receive the love we give without question; pets are terrifical­ ly responsive!" But, he said, we must all do our part in caring for the pets in return. "All pets," he believes, "should be taken to the veterinarian regularly in ad­ dition to receiving the daily care which is necessary for their health and happiness." As the CHiPs' star says, when one takes a pet into the home, the entire family gains a special companion, OF PETS Robert Pine, one of the stars of the television show, "CHiPS," serves as honorary chairman of Re­ sponsible Pet Care Week, September 21-27, 1980, an observance promoting the proper care of pets. and in return, needs to provide loving care which includes proper feeding, reg­ ular exercise and good veter­ inary care. Sponsored by the Pet Food Institute, a non-profit trade association, Responsi* ble Pet Care Week is a week-long reminder of the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership. This year's theme is "A Pet Is A Special Friend--Special Friends Need Loving Care!" 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