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4 SECTION 2 - PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25. 197(5 Wonder Lake Speaking Of Handicapped Mary Jean Huff 7280267 H iXPBESS TOUR BUS - This is one of the special buses to be used Sunday, Aug. 29. to take interested persons on a tour of the well known Johnsburg Personality House during that community's observance of the Bicentennial. A picnic open to the public will be held from noon to dark on the Community club grounds. Village of McHenry Shores Jade La Francis 385-5067 Resignation Ends Eighteen Years Of Village Service Oil Aug. 18 at the regular board meeting, Ed Olbinski turned in his resignation. After being involved in the lot owners' association and then in the newly formed Village of McHenry Shores; Ed has spent eighteen years in village government. His intelligent approach to any problem and his efforts to perform his board member duties to the best of his ability have made Ed a real "trustee" of the people of this village. His resignation was sadly accepted by the board. Ed'0expertise will be missed; Ed's cooperation will be missed; but, most of all, Ed will be fnissed. The board voted to accept John Ruiz as Ed's replacement. John will hold this office till April, 1977 when the general elections are held. We wish John luck in his new position; it will be a hard act to follow. ( WORKERS NEEDED Now that the two buildings on Beach drive officially belong to the'Village of McHenry Shores, carpenters and electricians are urgently needed to complete thtf renovation processes on both sites. Please notify the Village hall if you are in­ terested in donating your time ana knowledge for this wor- th#hite project. The telephone number is 385-8500. POLICEMEN AS STUDENTS Bob Leurrsen and Ozzie Amaro, two police officers from McHenry Shores, recently returned to school. They were enrolled in a Regional Training program for policemen. The course involved Traffic, Ac­ cident, and Investigation training. We praise them for their continued effort to im­ prove their skills as police officers. BIRTHDAYS Birthday congratulations go to Susie Perez, Aug. 28 and Clarence Mueller, Aug. 29. ANNIVERSARIES A wish for many more happy years together goes to Bill and Nancy Ewald who will share twenty-six years of marriage, Aug. 26 and also to Gene and Linda Kurowski who will celebrate eleven years of marriage, Aug. 28. CREEK PROBLEM CONTINUES There are still many areas to be considered with regard to alleviating the problem at the creek on Broadway and Beach. Youngsters playing in the creek still remain a major problem in spite of repeated warnings. And the suggestion of a fence is still under consideration. All alternatives are being given equal consideration by the Streets, Water, and Sewers committee. SHORELINERS SPONSOR SCOUTS The Shoreliners, an District 36 To Propose Referendum Our great country of America has become a land in which we indulge our children. We give them more candy than is good for their teeth, we give them toys that they quickly break or store away and never use, instead of water they drink soda pop, we buy them new clothes because the fashions of their peer group demands it. Sometimes it would seem we are trying to buy our love for our kids. They are children for a very short time in their lives and our lives and these years when they are our responsibility are important ones. Possibly the most important or one of the most important and valuable things we can give our children is an education - the tools with which they will form a lifetime. The Board of Education at Harrison school has decided to submit a proposed tax increase to the voters of District 36 on Sept. 25. They will ask for an increase of 35 cents in the Educational fund and .08 cents in the Transportation fund. The financial situation at Harrison school as well as at many schools throughout the state is very serious. The in­ creasing costs brought on by inflation along with less State and Federal monies are factors which have led to the financial crisis. Many cutbacks have been made, including the elimination of extra-curricular activities this year and more cutbacks are anticipated. A successful referendum on Sept. 25 would provide some financial relief and it is hoped the State will increase the aid to schools to meet the needs of the students. organization of the women residents of McHenry Shores, met on Tuesday, Aug. 17. At this meeting the members voted to sponsor Girl Scout Troop No. 417. Mrs. Einwick stated that she and Mrs. Orin, her co-leader, were pleased to have the Shoreliners as the sponsor for their troop. The next meeting of the Shoreliners will be Sept. 21. Come join in the fun and meet your neighbors. We are a group of women who enjoy ourselves while helping others. Woman is perfection; man was just an experiemnt. If the referendum is not successful the time will come when there is no money to operate the school and the State Officc of Education will have to evaluate the future of Harrison. At that time, consolidation with another district would be a possibility. Most people want to reject immediately an increase in taxes. As a country that has become indulgent with our children it is; time to examine our priorities. Will an education at Harrison school be „a poss&lity for the children of WOncfyr-Lake in the years to come? The issue at hand is a vital one and it deserves our careful examination and consideration during the month to come. ANNIVERSARIES Happy fiftieth wedding an­ niversary to Bill and Marie Lamont on Aug. 28. Happy seventeenth wedding anniversary to Jerry and Evelyn Raske on Aug. 29. VISITORS The Don Huff family had the good fortune of having a visit last Monday with two very good friends, Julia Murphy of Marengo, who celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday not long ago and Gertrude Brickly of Harvard, who will be remembered by many Wonder Lakers as a former first grade teacher at Harrison school. Although Miss Brickley is now retired, she still occasionally sub teaches at Harvard. She is planning a trip to Europe soon where she will visit several countries. BIRTHDAYS Happy seventh birthday to Anthony Brisinte, Aug. 25; to "Rio' chet Sheriff", Jack Liggett, Aug. 26; happy ninth birthday to Kurt Scheib, Aug. 27 and happy twelfth birthday to Beth Mathews, Aug. 27. Hat >y thirteenth birthday to Tim v bbons, Aug. 28; to the "Mayor", Don Huff, Aug. 29; happy fifteenth birthday to Midge Cristy, Aug. 29 and happy fifteenth birthday to Mark Scheib, Aug. 29. Happy fourteenth birthday to John Black, Aug. 30; and happy thirteenth birthday to young Joe Sullivan, Aug. 30. Happy days to you all! HAPPINESS IS... Happiness is...David Harney, celebrating his seventh bir­ thday with a party for his friends at his home on Monday, Aug. 16. Happiness is...the Wonder Lake Kiwanis and friends bussing to Milwaukee By Bill Riser Coming from a moderate income family which valued education highly, I grew up with a goal of going to college. A few things stood in my way of reaching this goal, for I was a severely involved cerebral palsied individual. My parents made every effort to give me an elementary and high school education at home, but there were no hopes of furthering that education. During my early adulthood, I could only dream about going to college. The few tests I took during this period showed that I had the mental capacity for college work, but my multiple handicaps kept me from completing my education. About this time in America, a few cerebral palsied and other handicapped people were at­ tempting to get a college education. Many articles were written on whether or not it was realistic for these handicapped individuals to get a college education. As I read, each one was a little more negative than the one before. My life long dream seemed to be nothing more than a fantasy. While I never got to attend college in the usual sense of the word, I later had the op­ portunity of auditing ap­ proximately 50 hours of college work, which changed my life greatly. Looking back on those days, I wonder how I ac­ complished anything. All of my classes were in an army sur­ plus prefab building which succumbed to icy cold weather and unbearable summer heat. Of course, architectural barriers posed a great problem. Too often I had to depend on others to help me to class or get research materials for me from the library. In spite of the many ob­ stacles, college opened up to me a completely new world of knowledge. Perhaps more for a baseball game with lots of brats and beer and a bit of baloney being passed around. Happiness is...a small child's anticipation of returning to school and an older child's reluctance to admit he feels the same way. Happiness is...making (till pickles out of those funny looking, prickly West India gherkins. Happiness is...being treated with warmth and friendliness as you register the children for school. Happiness is...bratwurst, sizzling on the grill and fresh picked com being roasted in its husks, along with vine ripened sliced tomatoes - ummm! Happiness is...welcoming, all the newcomers to our shores of Wonder Lake. important, it changed my views of the world and the people in it, including myself. Yes there were obstacles, but what I have already accomplished, (and still hope to accomplish) would have been impossible without my limited college experience. Today, I am happy to see the new emphasis on providing highter education opportunities for the physically handicapped. Fortunately, more and more universities, colleges, and even community colleges are at long last opening their doors to handicapped students. Since architectural barriers have, in the past, been a major reason why handicapped people would not go to college, the removal of these barriers is opening up new opportunities.. While the barrier removal effort on college campuses is slow, each year more colleges are appreciating the need for change. In a recent brochure, published by the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, the results of a poll of all the junior colleges in America showed that a great many of them have already taken significant steps toward eliminating physical barriers on their campuses. However, it was found that few colleges rated highin all categories. The questionnaire involved five or six items such as ramps, low drinking fountains, and phone booths, along with curb cuts, special dormitory facilities, and accessible restrooms. Some colleges may have ramps to their buildings, but the restrooms are not accessible to people in wheelchairs. Therefore more planning is needed when considering future educational programs for handicapped students. After the student gets past the architectural barriers he is then confronted with social barriers. I know that too often the handicapped student was left out of social activities. Today, most if not all of the special programs for the handicapped are geared to helping the handicapped in­ dividual develop his whole personality. Every effort is made to see that the han­ dicapped student is integrated into the regular social and recreational activities of the school. Many of us who did not get these opportunities when we were younger have deep regrets. However, it would be far better if we rejoice that the college doors are at long last opening to the physically handicapped and do what we can to see that these op­ portunities are well expanded. We should take every op­ portunity to encourage young handicapped people to take full advantage of the opportunities now available to them. (Bill Kiser, of Winston- Salem, NC., and Handicapped American of the Year, authors a weekly syndicated newspaper column, a weekly radio program, and edits a newspaper for the North Carolina Rehabilitation association). Birch Society Polls Visitors To August Fair The John Birch society booth was again in evidence at the McHenry County Fair. This year, according to volunteers, the^e was more interest than evei in the issues of importance to sW^ival as a free nation. More people bought bumper stickers with a "Back to God" theme than ever before. Response to the Bi­ centennial Opinion Poll was good. A total of 90 people responded to twelve key questions. In response to the question on Federal Gun Control, 56 were opposed and only 28 favored such controls, while six were undecided. In answer to the question on deficit spending, an over­ whelming 68 registered op­ position, while only 11 favored. There were 11 undecided. A whopping 73 persons were against giving up control of the Panama Canal. Of two questions dealing with Secretary of State Kissinger, 52 did not favor his policy of detente, and slightly less, 44, favored firing him. The two questions about abortion revealed an in­ teresting angle. Of those responding 48 opposed abortion while 35 persons favored it. Of those who favored abortion, 27 did not understand it as taking a human life, while 54 persons answered that they believed abortion is taking a human life. An overwhelming 74 respondents were opposed to the U.S. giving up the sovereignty of the United States, and this attitude was reflected in the general op­ position to the present policy of detente. In regard to domestic issues, a large majority, 68, favored capital punishmnet, and agreed that welfare and unem­ ployment payments were too high. Workwise Q. When I was terminated from my job, I received six months salary as severance pay. This was given to me in a lump sum. Does this affect my eligibility for unemployment benefits? Do I have to wait six months to apply? A Severance pay does not disqualify you from receiving unemployment insurance benefits. You must, of course, meet all other requirements for unemployment insurance - such as being able and available to work and actively seeking work. You should file a claim with your local unem­ ployment insurance office. Q. I run a small factory and have always been told that when I terminate an employee, I must, by law, immediately send the last pay check out by certified mail. This has not always been possible as it takes time to get the wages owed in order. Wnat time factor is considered legal? A. Under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection act, you are' required to pay an employee's final compensation not later than the next regular pay day. (Submit questions to WORK- WISE, Room 1830, 910 South Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, 60605). CONSUMER GUIDELINES To give low income con­ sumers a chance to own a home they rehabilitate themselves. HUD has start­ ed an experiment in urban homesteadmg The depart­ ment has made available houses it owns--because of urban renewal or mort­ gage default --and $5 mil­ lion in rehabilitation loans Under the program, HUD will transfer the houses to the local governments f in 22 selected communi- UoMt <, it: APifJo ties, which, in turn, will give the houses to a consum­ er or family to be home- steaded To qualify as a homesteader and get title to the house, consumers must meet these conditions -- Agree to occupy the prop­ erty for at least three years -- Make the needed repairs before moving in (within 18 months) -- Rehabilitate the property so that it meets lo­ cal housing standards. mxMm y FIBERGLASS .00,^.9. s7"..s1345 OFF our regular June prices per tire DOUBLE BELTED BLACKWALLS WHITEWAILS r | 1 Regular Regular I ! St/e j June price NOW June puce NOW f ET !~A78 13 s36 00 •27.00 S40 00 $31.00 ^1 75 B78 14 1 37 80 29.50 42 00 33.00 1 98 C 78 14 ! 3845 30.50 1 42 70 34.00 2 05 i F 78 14 40 00 31.50 ! 44 40 { 35.00 2 27 1-78 14 44 10 34.50 48 95 38.50 2 43 |G78 14 4595 36.00 51 05 40.50 2 60 1H 78 14 | 49 50 39.00 54 95 43.50 2 83 ; J 78 14 i -- -- 57 60 46.00 2 96 1 F 78 1 b 45 30 26.00 5030 39.50 2 54 G 78 1b j 4710 37.00 I 52 35 41.50 I 2 65 ! H 78 1 b I 50 70 40.00 ! 56 25 44.50 | 2 87 ' J78 15 i 52 50 41.50 J 58 40 46.00 3 03 ; 178 lb | 54 90 : 43.50 i 61 05 48.00 I 3 14 1976 NEW CAR TIRES as low as JOT mMM Biackwail mm I All prices plus tax and old tire Otter ends 8/31/76 Gas saver. Many things can cut down your gas mileage -- especially faulty spark plugs. In fact, if only one spark plug is misfiring in your car's engine, you may be wasting gas. Your car may also be harder to start and its performance could be affected. Maybe it's time to see us about AC Fire-Ring Spark Plugs. Do it today. [gO^Tuiieup and go... with the names you know. 4005 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY, ILL PHONE 385-2323 HOURS: MUr S A.M. to 5 PJ». SAT. S Ail. to 3 P.M. DEAL WITH THE PRO'S" McHenry Firestone, Inc Clean your and save conditioner money. h dirty air conditioner has to work harder. That wastes money. When your air conditioner is dirty, it has to work harder That takes more energy And you end up wasting money A good periodic cleaning will make your air conditioner more efficient, and will help you save on its operating costs. It's possible to clean most window units in only about 10 minutes You should check your owner's manual for specific clean ing and maintenance instructions, but in most cases the steps to follow in cleaning are very simple And the more thoroughly you clean, the more money you'll save Vacuum the filter and save a little. First pull the plug. Then take off the front panel, and care fully remove the filter You Wuh the filter and save a little more. Your owner's manual will tell you whether the filter in your air condi tioner is the kind that can be washed and reused If it is, you can get the filter even cleaner by first vacuuming it, and then hand washing it in warm water and a gentle detergent The HIT type of soap recommended for washing woolens is best suited to this job Save on central air. If you've got central air condition ing in your home, there are several steps you can take to keep your central air system running efficiently. Remember to clean or re­ place your furnace filters regularly Clear away any debris from around the outdoor unit And keep grass and shrubs trimmed back to 12 inches away from any working parts A call for help may help you save. If you've had your air conditioner for several years and have never cleaned it before, it could take a qualified serviceman to perform the kind of maintenance and repairs that may be necessary. In an older unit the condenser coil, refrigerant charge, and motor parts may need expert attention. More ways to save. The idea of using timers on air conditioners is catching on You can plug your window unit into an auto matic timer made especially for air conditioners It works just like the kind of timer you'd use to turn your lights on automatically when you're away from home * You can set the timer so that your air conditioner comes ^ on an hour or so before you % get home from work on •« \ a hot summer day That \ way your house will be comfortable when you arrive, but you'll be m n using less electricity " # V§ \ And your air con ditioner won't be running all day long There's one last thing you should remember about air con ditioners, especially if you're thinking about buying a new one Air conditioner effi ciency varies from model to model, depending on what we call the Energy Efficiency Ratio, or EER The higher the EER, the more cooling you get for your electric dollar, year after year. It's easy to figure out the EER Attached to every air conditioner is a metal plate showing that machine's watts and BTU's To get the EER, just divide the watts into the BTU's We recommend mi EER of 8 or more The more efficiently you use energy, the less energy you waste, and the more money you save And an efficient air conditioner can save you plenty Commonwealth Edison Working for yon. can vacuum it while it's still in place, but it's easier to clean the filter well if you remove it first (