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PAGE »- PLAINPEALER • WEDNESDAY, MARCH It, 1881 Wonder Lake Anne Sowers 653-9549 Plan Mosquito Spray Program The main point of discussion at the Sunday, March 8 meeting of the master Frupcriy uwucfs association was a mosquito spraying plan. Beginning in early May, the Clark Spraying company of Roselle, 111., will begin to spray in the areas where the larva is hatching. The next spraying would take place in June and the final one in July. This will cover an area of 288 acres which has 75 different sites. Each spraying should last for 45 days. The MPOA is asking each of the nineteen Wonder Lake subdivisions to contribute $250 to the program. Many have already agreed since they feel the mosquito problem was tremendous last summer. ^ Throughout the summer, a hot line number will be in effect whereby people having a mosquito probksn in their area after the spraying, will be able to have someone look into the problem with the possibility of another spraying. TALK ON BIRDS Would you like to attract some different kinds of birds to your back yard? If you would, Mrs. WilliamCarroll of the Audubon society of McHenry county, will be giving a talk at the Woman's club of Wonder Lake meet­ ing March 19, on "Plant­ ings to Attract Birds". The meeting begins at 8 p.m. in Nativity Lutheran church hall, 3508 E. Wonder Lake road. This will also be Reciprocity night which means members of nearby Woman's clubs will be in­ vited to visit the Wonder Lake club. The fourth District President, Mrs. Leo Smith, will be one of the honored guests. She will be bringing a quilt to show the dub that has been worked on by all the District Four members. Each club made up a square depicting something of interest from their community. Hostesses for the evening will be Sara Hearity, Clara Kruger, Holly Regner, Emma Meier, Trudy Miller, and Addie Peklo. If you are interested in joining the club or would like to hear the guest speaker, stop by the church, March 19. BASEBALL REGISTRATION Don't forget if you have a son planning to play ball on one of the teams in the Wonder Lake Boy's Baseball league this summer, you have only two more Saturdays to register. Registration will take place from 9 to noon March 21 and 28, at Christ the King hall. If Saturdays are impossible for you to make, contact Chuck Sowers at 853-9549 to make other arrangements before the final registration day. Even if the boy was assigned to a team last year, he must be registered again this year. There will be no sign-up days after March 28. . REMEMBERING WHEN Had some more thoughts of days recently and many at you share thsm with me. Do you remember the Model Railroad dub that a group of young men organised back in the 89's? They spent many hours in one of the rooms in the T.P. Mathews building that faced the gas station. They had a whole village set up and it was interesting to stand and look in that window.v Also had some good times at the teen daiges that were held is that salfi^ buikSag. At least once a month and sometimes more often, the records would be spinning. How about the big social event of the summer - the Firemen's Carnival. There would be something going on every minute for that whole weekend. All the game booths, the Miss Wonder Lake contest, and of course another teen street dance. One year they even had a big tank set up for trout fishing. Do you remember 21 years ago when Marian Central was getting ready to graduate its first class? Wonder Lake had two students in that class, Pat Hopkins Time i and Dan Indelicato. flys!! Matchmaking in the Rain A Coat Umbrella to Boot Umbrella chic. Forecaster of Boston knows that sometimes a raincoat Is not enough shelter from a spring down pour- so they designed an umbrella along with their two-tone raincoat. This woven polyester > ̂ design is drenched with style. It's single- j breasted with a contrast collar, cuffs and inlays. Choose either tasteful grey or mauve. Sizes 6-16. Reg 90.00 68.00. What a splashing success! Better Coats, Elgin on 3, Crystal Lake and St. Charles. ,, ,.f ,r:.... p. COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 19 Woman's club meeting; 8 p.m.; Nativity Lutheran church March 21 Boy's Baseball registration; 9 to noon; Christ the King March 22 St. Joseph's day feast; 1 p.m. Christ the King March 28 V4 day of school for District 200 (con­ ferences) March 27 no school for District 200 '(conferences) March 28 Boy's baseball final registration day: v-12: Christ the King March 29 District 200 Referendum panel discussion 2-4 p.m. Green­ wood school 4-H NEWS LINCOLN CLOVERLEAFS Our March meeting was opened by Becky Wolters and Annette Freds leading the pledges. After the minutes and treasurer's report were read and approved, Bobby Fink- beiner reported that after four practices our Share-the- Fun act is shaping up. Costumes are being prepared and scenery is being designed by a com­ mittee with Phil Thennes as chairman. Jeanette May reminded us that 4-H camp is planning another - super camping season for Younger camp in June and Teen camp in July. Debbie Griggs reported on the success of our tree sale held March 6 and 7 and recognized all who pur­ chased trees from us. Anyone still interested in buying trees can still order by calling (312) 497-3001 by March 25. After the large turnout for county demonstration contest in February, we ' were all encouraged to hdp make the April public speaking contest as suc­ cessful. Tim Shine and Don Thennes gave a talk about rocks and minerals and we all enjoyed a talk and slide program given by our In­ ternational night guest, Jenny Roberts, about her country, South Africa, and her hometown, Johan­ nesburg. Jenny is an ex­ change student living with Dennis and Janet Conway and attending East campus, McHenry high school. We wish her a pleasant stay in our community. Scott Brough, Club Reporter EMPLOYMENT SURVEY The U.S. Bureau of the Census will conduct a regular survey on em­ ployment and unem­ ployment in this area during the week of March 16-20,1981 according to Stanley D. Moore, director of the Bureau's Regional office in Chicago. In addition to the usual questions on current employment, the March survey will include others concerning the work, ex­ perience and income of household members last year and whether they have moved since March 1980. 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Now that spring is almost here, it *is the time that people get out of the houae, and start trying to shake off th# "cabin fever" we all Ml ... ^ a. _ - - .t -- a-- *s_ - m _ over uic wmm uiuuus. nc will be outside cleaning up the yard and driveway, and generally getting the homestead cleaned up and presentable for the coming summer months. Some of us will be out walking around the town and subdivisions, checking out the areas and neighbors. I think that as a nice com­ munity project, while we are walking around, we can carry a small garbage bag and pick up some of the garbage and refuse alongside the roadway. If everyone does this just a little, we can all hdp make McHenry cleaner. Along with the warmer weather of summer and spring come the numerous religious and other organizations soliciting and generally making them­ selves known about town, and with them come the flood of phone calls to the Police department, repor­ ting them all. Most of these organizations have been in town before, and do go to the City Hall and get a permit to go door to door, but there are always a few who either forget or don't know about the ordinances in town. Here are a few tips for handling the different people who come to your door: 1) When they come to your home, at least listen long enough to find out their names and which organization they are from. This way, you can determine if you want to talk to them or not.. If you tell them no, and the person gets pushy or nasty, you now have the persons name and group and can tell the police. 2) Ask for some iden­ tification before letting the person in your home. Be sure in your own mind the person is who he saystf*1s. 3) My own personal policy is to never sign anything or agree to purchase anything the first time someone "pitches" you for a product or service, even if you do want whatever they are selling or offering. Tell them you want to think about it for a few days or so, and ask him to come back then for your decision. This way, you can think about the offer without the pressure of the "pit­ chman" being there to coerce you. 4) If you fed that you must sign a contract right away or lose this great offer, remember that you have three (3) working days to change your mind and cancel the contract if you later decide not to buy. Just call the phone number which should be on the contract , explain your choice, and cancel the order. Keep the contract and write on it the date and time you called to cancel and who you talked to at the office. This way you have proof that you cancelled in time. 5) Never, Never, Never sign a contract that is not completely tilled out, and has blank spaces. Read the contract carefully and un­ derstand it fully prior to signing it. 8) Finally, if you do not want to talk to the person, say, firmly, "No, lhank you very much" and dote the door. If the person has been --«• U4.. Mm mm UK* •>«• fWWV, WW « in return, but firm. There is no reaaon to get nasty - although they sometimes are pushy, and seem to try and out-talk you, and never let you get in a< word edgewise. Just say, No, firmly and close the door. The person will away. If he doesn't, call police if you fed that he is suspicious. We'll be glad to check him out and see if he has a permit. There will probably be many such people coming around to your homes, and to me, it's too bad,4)ut it is part of summer life. If you want the service or offer fine: if not, say "No!", and be done with it. Should you question s business that come to your door, call the Better Business Bureau and ask for s report on the business. They will be glad to tdl you whether it is good or bad. Don't fed intimidated or bound to do anything you don't want to do. It is your home, not theirs. See you next week! I Village of McHenry Shores Inge Aid* / 344-1984 Slate Next Road Meeting A report on the March 10 meeting over the road assessment appears somewhere else in the McHenry Plaindealer. We would, however, like to mention that due to the late hour, the meeting was recessed to March 24. If you have not been heard or if you want to get further information, please be sure to mark that day on your calendar. Tlie time is 7 p.m., location, the Alliance church on 3815 W. Bull Valley road. OPINIONS Your correspoodsnts have been asked why they are not putting their own opinions or those of residents in the column. The answer is simple. We as columnists fed that we have to be completely unbiased. We repent what is happening, and that ia all. We also cannot accept material written by other - residents. If you have comments that you would like to appear in the paper, please submit it to the McHenry Plaindealer directly so that it can be read under the "Public Pulae". DENELLE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Dendle Warner had a terrific party March 14 in honor of her 2nd birthday. Grandma Wilcox came all the way from Minneeota; grandma and grandpa Warner from Dundee; great- grandma Kennedy from Chicago and great-grandma Warner from Car- pentersville. Aunts and uncles were also attending to see William and Corine's little girl celebrate this important day. A happy belated birthday to you, Dendle! PROUD GRANDPARENTS Jeffrey Wayne is the name of EM and Gerry Olbinski's seventh grandchild born Monday, March 9. Little JeCf is the son of Edwin and Linda Olbinski who are residing in West Bend, Wis. Their two older children, Scotty and Beth, are as thrilled with their new brother as are the parents and grandparents, wishes to all of you! Best $ Conway I W. flm St. I McHenry 5-7111 I Dennis "See me for a State Farm Homeowners Policy with Inflation Coverage." Like a good neighbor. Suae Farm is there. BIRTHDAYS On March 8, Anne Nodle LaFrands was 5 years dd. Denelle Warner's 2nd bir­ thday was on the 10th. Ronald Roberts celebrated on Sunday, and today is the birthday of a very special lady, Jean Barnett. On Friday, Barbara Pogor will have a chance to celebrate, and on the first day of spring, Cheri Wim- mer will be thirteen. To all those mentioned and also to those who, un­ beknownst to us, had special celebrations, our sincere congratulations. And may we remind you again, as we have done in the past. This is your column. We want to print your news. So let us know what is going on. Your friends and neigh­ bors would like to share your happy times with you. OPERA ANYONE? As was mentioned in an earlier column, seversl people from this area go to Milwaukee on a regular basis to have a Sunday af­ ternoon at the opera. We leave in time to have a Idsurdy lunch in one of the many lovely restaurants Milwaukee has to offer, then enjoy the opera and get home around 8 p.m. This season the only of- fering left is "La Giocooda" March 22. This is billed as an operatic extravaganza with an extensive ballet sequence for all you dance lovers. It containa among other lovdy melodies the famous "Dance of the Hours". If you'd like to come, please call Inge at 344- 1884 for ticket availability and poaaible transportation sharing. The coming season of Milwsukee's Florentine Opera starts in November and offers 3 terrific operas, one of them in Englin. We are still interested in for­ ming a club or discussion group for all who would like to know something about the opera before they go. These would be very informal get- togethers with the emphasis on fun, no dry and dusty lectures. If you are interested in this idea, pleaae call Inge at the above number. And remember, you don't have to be a resident of McHenry Shores for this. We'd like to have people from all over. DM Yea Know? Earth's oldest living things are the bristlecone pines of Cali­ fornia's White Mountains, National Geographic says. 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