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>*U;K ' • PI.AIVDKALKH - FRIDAY. HKt KMBKK II. l!WI TARL WALSH" So I Hear The time has come the walrus said---to think of something After a good visit with the A1 Phannenstills, it it time to whack out a column.before sleep overcomes me. Deadlines come on forever A1 has turned lumberjack and heats their home with wood. The idea sounds good except for cutting down trees, working up the wood and hauling it. Oh--my aching back! I have a long and amusing list on "How To Know You're Growing Older". Have no idea who the author might be. Here are a few: You feel like the night before, and you haven't been anywhere You're still chasing women, but can't remember why. You know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions. You sit in a rocking chair and can't get it going. Your pace-maker makes the garage door go up and down when you watch a pretty girl go by. You're 17 around the neck, 42 around the waist, and 95 around the golf course. 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Member ef McHenry Chamber ef Commerce There are boo-birds in any crowd, but sometimes things get out of hand. Crowds at basketball games wer^always wild. However, theyshowed good sportsmanship by being quiet when a player was shooting a free throw. Heard a discussion on that subject recently with some strong comments. If anything, college crowds are worse than high school groups. There doesn't seem to be an answer unless school officials and coaches can control the crowds. School spirit should not be suppressed. Good sport­ smanship should be stressed. We grew up across the street from each other. She moved to Woodstock and we met infrequently. We did correspond from time to time I planned to go to see her. Margaret Miller Stoffel died this week. I found time to go to her funeral. How do those hijackers get on the planes? At 0 Hare, a metal band on my cane set off an alarm and all my pockets had to be emptied. Everything Even the cigars in my coat pocket. Can't fool anybody-- I didn't mention may name when I phoned George Worts to find out about a bus arrival. "About 4:30 or a quarter to five, Earl." said George. "How did you know my voice9" says I. "I know a senior citizen's voice when I hear one," came the reply. EDNA LAGRECA Edna M. LaGreca, 69, of 2510 29th street North, St. Petersburg, Fla., died Tuesday, Dec. 8, in St. Petersburg. She was born in Shelby, Mich. Mrs. LaGreca was a member of Transfiguration Catholic church, St. Petersburg. She and her husband Arthur J., who survives, were the owners and proprietors of a lounge and restaurant on the lake at Wonder Lake for many years. Survivors in addition to and Anna Marie (Boliski) Grietzuk. Mr. Grietzuk had been a school custodian in the Chicago and Winterhaven school systems. He moved from McHenry to Florida in 1978. Survivors are his wife Maxine (James) Grietzuk and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in d&th by his first wife, Marie "Doris" (Kobus) Sept. 16, 1979. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at Elmwood cemetery, River Grove, 111. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Peter M. J us ten & Son funeral home. BETTY BLAND Mrs. Betty Bland, 52, 8003 her husband are two "^takwood drive, Wonder daughters, Barbara Ann Lake, died Tuesday, 8, Fiala of Crystal Lake and Sharon Sue Doyle of Chicago; a son James A. of Chicago; a sister Evelyn Cates of Arroya Grande, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mee and Ramme funeral home, 3918 W. Ir­ ving Park road, Chicago. Prayers will be recited at 9:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home and a Mass will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ferdinand's Catholic church, Chicago Burial will follow at St. Joseph's cemetery in Chicago. WILLIAM GRIETZUK William Grietzuk of Winterhaven, Fla., formerly of McHenry, died Tuesday. Dec. 8. at his home. He was 62 years old, born in Chicago Nov. 4, 1919, the son of John at the Desert-Samaritan hospital, Mesa, AhirT She was born Mug. 31, 1929 in Chicago. On June 30, 1951 in Chicago, she was married to Richard O. Bland, who passed away May 20, 1979. Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew (Mabel) Mayer of Wauconda, 111.; a daughter Linda Radovanovich of Wilmette, 111.; two sons, Richard Destin of Florida and Scott of Davenport, Iowa; one grandson Thomas and one granddaughter Jennifer. Other survivors are two brothers. Bob Mayer of Wonder Lake and Daniel Mayer of Wauconda; and one sister Mrs. Cheryl Horncastle of Thompson, 111. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Freund funeral home Wonder Lake. Funeral services will be Ladies' Fashion Gifts Hurry...Sale Ends Saturday, December 12th! 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She was 88 years old, born Sept. 20,1893, in Meyer, Iowa, the daughter of Jacob and Mary Ann (Roeder) Retterath. Survivors are one daughter Mrs. Thorlund (Dorothy) Thorson of Wilmette; two grand­ children, Charles Klein and Barbara Lodge; one sister Christine Hergott of Libertyville; and a brother Michael Retterath of Austin, Minn. She was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas May 13, 1952 and a Son Ed­ win, July 26, 1979. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Friday, at St. Peter's church, Spring Grove and burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home. ooooooooooow Safety Hints By Secretary of State Jim Edgar Many of you will be traveling on Illinois high­ ways to be with friends or relatives for Christmas this year. Please keep these things in mind to help avoid some of the dangers of driving in heavy holiday traffic: 1. Plan your trip in ad­ vance and allow for heavier traffic both coming and going. 2. Be sure your vehicle is in good operating condition, that there is solution in the windshield washer and your lights are working properly. 3. Pack your car, truck or RV in a way which will ensure that nothing ob­ structs your vision out the rear window. 4. Stop periodically for fresh air and a cup of coffee or a light snack, especially if you are becoming drowsy. 5. If you must drive at night, remember to reduce speed. You should be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead with your lights. 6. Keep your radio or CB tuned for weather conditions and change plans if necessary. Have a safe and happy holiday season. If you have any questions about the Secretary of State's office, please feel | VANtws | Editor's Note: Following are representative questions answer fed daily by VA counselors. Full information is available at any VA office. Q - Is there a time limit for applying for widow's pension from Ukl Veterans Administration? A - No. There is no time limit. However, in order for benefits to be retroactive to the date of the veteran's death, application must be filed within one year of that date. Q - I defaulted <m a Veterans Administration guaranteed loan in 1971 and the VA claims I owe them money on their loss. They have notified me they are going to start collecting from my VA compensation check to pay this debt. I have not given permission for them to do so. Can this be done? A - Yes. Your VA com­ pensation may be withheld to satisfy a debt owed to the VA. Q - I am a disabled veteran receiving 100 per­ cent compensation from the Veterans Administration. Am I eligible for dental care? A -- Yes. Veterans receiving compensation at the 100 percent rate for s e r v i c e c o n n e c t e d disabilities may apply for dental care at the nearest VA medical center. Q - Does the Veterans Administration give small business loans? A - No. The VA discon­ tinued this program in 1975 and it is now operated by the Small Business Ad­ ministration. Check the "U.S. Government" section of the local phone book for the number of the nearest SBA office. Insurance maximums for servicemen under Ser­ vicemen's Group Life in­ surance and Veterans Group Life insurance were raised to $35,000 by recent legislation. Judge: You are charged with running Over this man, and abo speeding. Motorist: Yes, Your Honor. 1 was trying to get over him as quickly as possible. free to tise our toll-free telephone number (800-252- 8980). (A copy of the Rules of the Road will be sent to you upon request. Write to Jim Edgar, Secretary of State, Springfield, 111. 62756.) r TRAIN SHOW RETURNS TO McHENRY SAVINGS AND LOAN The trains or* back and running again in McHenry. Modal trains, that is, sponsored by tha Mid wast Division of the Train Colloctors Association, prestigious national organization of miniaturo railroad buffs. This is the seventh annual display of the little trains. It opened Saturday in the lobby of McHenry Savings and Loan Association, and will run through December 19. Three separate rail systems, including a wide guage lohmann LGB train from West Germany, can bo operated by visitors. The other two are a Lionel freight train and a passenger train. A total of 15 locomotives is being eiihlblted. Included are a replica of tha Civil War "Goneral" which figured In the Anderson raid. Fans will rocognlzo tha Raymond Loewy designed GG-1 electric engine used by the old Pennsylvania and now being phasod out of service (a roal one will be soon at the Union rail museum). Others are various steam and dlesol locomotives. Jack F. Sak of is a The TCA collectors responsible for the local show are Keller and Kenneth R. Do well ef Wauconda Schaumburg; and Gilbert I. Tosch, Des Plaines. The past national president of the organization. ^ niilaaa AMJI I MM AMielaJa -- LLi AISII •wwwlj® MM aWH OTTVQMI WWjfVRvt Mp wlHI little, will stop by to see the trains. "Ivory year, starting In Sep­ tember, we got inquiries from folks anxious to know If Wo're going to have this show. Model trains seam to bo as much • part of wnw vjiriiinvfli ifflioi) w Ninia wvni otio ovcvFvTwq frvvi>