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\..l t IM \IV»! .!•: 25. urn: hAKL WALSH So I Hear • Bill Sullivan of the Wonder Lake Hardware phoned to say they are doing some work on the (rid Town Hall in Greenwood and would like to And an old picture of the building. With a picture, they can attempt to make the building look like it did 100 years ago. Somebody must have a picture. Please call me or call Bill at 653-4471. i We'll be listenin'. Contributed: Don't let the mistakes of yesterday and the dread of tomorrow ruin the only day you have- which is today. An 11 year-old boy told me about a man who is so old that he makes a prune look smooth. "Zeke" never lets me down. This letter tells me first about their home in paradise, known as Tucson. No humidity. No mosquitoes. The letter had clippings enclosed relating to Lou Di Muro, highly [respected American League umpire, who was struck by an auto and died. i Di Muro's home was in Tucson Vhere his wife and five children still Reside. I "Zeke" also mentioned the passing p{ the famous Satchel Paige, estimating his correct age as about liny number. ! Huh! 01' Satch was old when I.was but a slip of a lad. • When one old columnist takes pity pn another one struggling along, he ^ends help, so, read on. ! A few more quotes from Bacon's I have an appointment for a test and scrap book. "Money talks, but today it doesn't make enough cents to get anyone to listen." This one Is from another Bacon, Sir Francis - "When asked as to when a man should marry, he replied, 'A young man not yet and an old man never!' " , - • For golfers. To one who has hit a great shot but wound up in a precarious position, "What a shot, but you won't like it!" and "Show me a good scrambler and I will show you a guy who has been in a lot of trouble." Those are by HJB. Suppose you have heard the one about the 80 year old man who went for his annual physical. The doctor said, "My, you're in great shape, what did your father die from? The man said, "I didn't say my father was dead." Well what did your grand­ father die from? "I didn't say my grandfather was dead, in fact he's going to get married next week." "Now why would a man his age want to get married? - "I didn't say he wanted to get married!" Thanks, "Zeke". Don't put that scrap book away. am lOKI l nave IO i«m mm Hlnwik before I hey draw blood. j Big deal. I can have water. Now. that's a lot of nonsense. In 14 hows with just water, my Mood will be so thin nothing will show op in the test. Getting mixed up on the day was an experience. I woke up Saturday morning thinking it was Father's Day. After giving a few orders, I learned it wasn't my day. A 420 Bypass Richmond President Eyes Survival by Kurt Begaika 5 * i. 7 * * » 4* Ji­ lt could only happen in this country. A fellow gets a gun, plans to kill the - President of the U.S.A. and almost succeeds After a long and costly trial, the would be killer is found innocent because of insanity. The guy would leave no doubt about being crazy if he tried it in some countries we can think of off hand. His trial would be very short. Very short. Cox Concludes Warfare Training Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffery L. Cox, son of Phyllis Chandler of 5611 Wonder Woods drive, Wonder Lake, recently completed mountain warfare training at the Marine" corps Mountain War­ fare Training center. Pickle Meadows, Calif. He is a member of 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The intensive "Summer Rock Package" included patrolling, land navigation and individual survival as well as rappeling from steep or vertical slopes. The training culminated in an aggressive two-day mock war, where the men were required to utilize all the techniques learned during the course. CUT BACK WHEAT £US Department of Agriculture •commended that you cut back vheat, cotton and rice plantings 15 percent this year, your feed grain (com, sorghum, barley and oats) plantings 10 percent. The reason: Our wheat carryover year is expected to exceed a billion bushels; our corn carryover, 2.0 billion bushels; our cotton carryover nearly 5Mi million bales, and our rice carryover a record high 50 million hundredweight. "The county doesn't seem to un­ derstand how difficult it Is for a small town to survive," said Village President Bruce Hunter. "They have not come out and seen what the real world is like." The tension deals with what Is left of the former Crosstown Expressway project. An expressway known as FAP 490 calls for a two-lane bypass around Richmond. Although the funds needed to complete 420 are not readily available, the Illinois Department of Transportation is considering con­ structing the bypass. Lack of com­ munication has led to confusion and confrontations. If constructed, FAP 420 would run south from the Wisconsin border, east around Richmond and McHenry, cross U.S. 12, and pass south of Fox Lake before eixfing in Waukegan. It is supposed to connect with FAP 432 which traverses Lake county and meets FAP 431, an extension of Illinois 53 north from Boiingbrook. The problem is that Richmond village fathers believe a bypass and FAP 420 are inseparable. To just build a bypass would be, in Hunter's words, "a subsidized form of economic destruction." Richard Hocking, vice-president of Barton-Aschman Associates Inc. of Evanston, acknowledged, "there is a lot of uncertainty whether 420 will ever be built." But he recommended the corridors will be maintained in case money and population growth warrant completion of the entire project in the future. Barton-Aschman, an engineering consulting firm, completed a study last year for McHenry county. The report stated that small im­ provements like the bypass "would offset the immediate need for a freeway. ... A bypass around Rich­ mond will provide a way to satisfy traffic demands created by increasing ^ nf th>« irei. which would generate wrrtrdsy work trips and high-volume weekend recreation travel." Hunter disagreed. "Just bypassing Richmond isn't going to relieve the traffic problem," he said. "The entire village is a billboard that advertises itself. You have to see it, be there." Last year the village collected f7t,000 from sales taxes. Richmond officials are afraid the proposed bypass lacks proper exit facilities to Richmond and would have a serious effect on business volume. Hocking said that while he can understand their concerns, he does not see that as a serious problem. He believes the majority of people go antique shopping there because of its reputation. Hocking sees the bottom line as a choice between relying on impulse, on-sight shopping or clearing up a traffic problem that likely will NOW THAT JACK IS DEAD BECKY HAS SOME BIG DECISIONS. ' The death of someone we love can change our lives drastically. The house may be too large, we may have a sudden loss of income, we may have to raise the children alone Adjustment to these changes rpay force us to make major deeWons at a time when we are already distressed emotionally and least able to make good decisions. We may feel rushed to make decisions simply to avoid memories. Good decision making requires that you take time, have all the facts before you and be rational not emotional If you or a friend are faced with major decisions because of a death in your family we urge you to take time, get good information and wait until your emotions have subsided Having been a widower in Jan 1978, I know that this experience creates many unclear answers to questions I found that time is the greatest healer and that one who has not experienced this same kind of loss cannot truly understand it But for some practical answers to many basic questions, I recommend you write and request our free hnoklet entitled "Widow's Walk" by Jane Woods Shoemaker 3 R -- _ ^ fo*i , Robert A Juslen Licensed Funtral Director 3619 West Him Street. McHenry, Illinois 60050 (815) 385 2400 Summer Care For Drivers Kids are out of school for the summer and many, despite warnings from their parents, are playing in the street. Drivers should be especially careful when they drive on neigh­ borhood streets to avoid hitting a child, warns the National Safety Council. The Council offers the following advice to The McHenry Plaindealer (utn win) I 1(71 MllWtil llmllrMt McHwiry !»)»•«• «MM H«nry. Illmoti fokUiM t*»ry I Clan PiiUM PAID tap MtMINSV AfftlMMQ MHlMAittl tmmM Ufa r miiw «•» laMilkwa m»«»i«< I* ptoit4» Imnndiqdli n*Mc« at ot mt- 4IMI •• Th» McNwiy P1»lw<>«Ur. Mil W Hall.. McManry, N. MMt. A 4*4u<llon *4 on* montfc Irwn Ml* ••piraltwi •< • twfcxrlpttan wM ba mmit wk«« • ot |4»||| la throuffc tho Pool OMlco depertmewi Thomas C. MHUr-f wbll»h«r Ad«U Frovhlkh-lditor fltoarb 9mmng ihtDSpaprr MEMSSft NATIONAL NIWSPAPIR ASOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION SATIS t VMr SI*.SO lo McHonry County I VMr $24.00 OvHMoMcHomy Comw»> motorists: ...Lookout for children who may suddenly dart into the street to chase a stray ball or frisbee. If you see an object rolling or flyingh across the road, hie prepared to stop immediately - a child may be right behind it. ...When you see children playing a game in the street, stop at a safe distance from them and honk your horn. Wait until they have cleared the street before you proceed slowly. The Council reports that in 1981, there were approximately 9,000 pedestrian deaths, over 1,000 were between five and 14 years old. A 1979 study shows 2,700 persons were killed or injured while playing in the street. Jim Rakow, McHenry county superintendent of highways, argued that "personal opinions" rather than logical, documented thought are behind Richmond's complaints. Rakow noted there will be three points of access: off U.S. 12, at the junction of U.S. 12 and Illinois 31, and at Illinois 173. Rakow adds that although he isn't partial to any particular course of action, he can't understand why Rich­ mond has rejected a free study by IDOT concerning the bypass. "IDOT is not going to proceed with a study if Richmond doesn't want it." He added the state probably would not bother to fight it and that the village "would be quite successful in stopping it." . Rakow said it would do no good to build FAP 420 without the connecting southern segments. But he views the bypass as a critical factor in relieving traffic congestion in Richmond. He estimates the average weekday traffic load through the village is 10,000 vehicles per day. Hunter claims the village has never heard of any study proposals and has had "no contact with individuals that did the study. The day the bulldozers move in, how the hefi are you going to atop it," he said. "The politics of the natter la that Mr. Rakow, as county superintendent of highways, wants thie budget, no matter what conaequences it ha* on Richmond. I intend to fight it with all the help I can muster," Hunter said. According to Toney Ofnacz, IDOT route studies engineer, Ms office ptam to do further studies on the bypass, but added that "nothing hae actually been laid on the table.7 Now that the feasibility of the project has been determined, Ofnacz said IDOT would like to ds*--1 v traffic flow and density, and additional ramps or modifications will he needed. Be added that if and when the study begins, a public meeting will be held and village input solicited. But he ruled out two options. Ofoacs said the costs involved do not justify constructing a cloverleaf off the bypass to bring traffic directly into the village. Also, U.S. 12 cannot be widened through the village. - Since many of the buildinfi are built to the edge of the propeity line, modification into a four-lane road would destroy storefronts, sidewalks and utility lines. "It would seriously undermine the economic development of the com­ munity," Ofnacz said. He estimates that U.S. 12 through Richmond is reaching its saturation point. "It's a matter of congestion, accidents and safety," Ofnacz paid. If traffic becomes cumbersome, he argued that people will gvto other areas to shop. IDOT plans to begin s study after the Reagan budget is approved *od funds become available. Ofnacs estimates construction on the bypass will begin by 1987. The state plans to keep an open-door policy. "We'll go through the procedure and whatever happens, happens," Ofnacz ssid. He adds that IDOT will not begin work without the knowledge of Richmond's residents and is hopeful that a mutual understanding can be worked out. Invitation To Summerfest Good food will be cooking at Summerfest this weekend when the Ladies guild presents a room for hot sandwiches and desserts on the second floor of Montini Primary center. Summerfest party-goers can sample hot beef and barbecue sand­ wiches with potato chips and pickles, as well as ham and cheese, with lots of hot coffee and iced tea to wash it down. Chairmen Jan Walker and Pat Miller want everyone to know that their restaurant, "Sober Up" will be dishing up ample portions of sand­ wiches and desserts, at modest prices. Midwestern bratwurst will be grilling outdoors, sending enticing aromas for a distance. The last decorations are going up at St. Patrick's, 3500 W. Washington street. Dress rehearsal for all the hgrd working performers took place Wednesday evening when the shows received their polish. An exhausted crew rested Thursday, while a special volunteer crew moved in to clean up, for "company's expected" at St. Pat's. Summerfest is intended to promote adult fellowship, while providing a creative way to raise funds for Montini Primary center. The hours and shows are not geared to minors, and because of the availability of alcoholic beverages, unaccompanied groups of young people ^are discouraged. WMM&F »i n y The atmosphere promises to be relaxed and inviting, entertaining, amusing and memorable. A total of 200 parishioners have endeavored to produce this year's Summerfest. The community can view the results Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26. For information, call 385-1434. Tickets will be available at the gate. r CONFUSED OVER SAVINGS INTEREST RATES? CONBR ATBLATHMSI D*mis Iwwwt Is The Winner of McHenry State Bank's,. "We Salute the Fathers Of McHenry" Contest. McNENRY STATE BANK McHenry 385-1040 MwnterFMC IVIYIYI TTV'rVTTT'i'T'i'T'i'T'i'l Y PiTTXfl pa* ,sbo oV> 11.8% S,\ HONOSiO AMCNICAN JOHN HANCOCK John Hnacock (1737- 1793), was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence, affixing his name in a bold, flowing script. Such an *0, Certificate. O/fy 14.5% act was typical of this flamboyant Mass­ achusetts leader, who seldom shrank from public respon­ sibility. As leader of the Boston Patriots Com­ mittee, be risked his fortune in wholehearted support of the American cause. 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