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HOUSE CLEANING-CONTRACTORS SPECIALS •Light Housekeeping • New Homes •Maid Service ^ •Small Offices Ttflfo " • Apartments •Weekly Bi-monthly •Moving 'Models in or out FREE ESTIMATES - Call Today 385-0283 Barbara Klein School Of Dance Tap and Ballet SUMMER CLASSES NOW FORMING ADULT-TEENAGERS-YOUNGSTERS For Enrollment Call: 815-728-0161 or stop in...4403 Ringwood Rd., Ringwood, III. I • 1 MAY 31 OES Advance Night-Acacia hall, 1309 N. Court street. Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters-board of directors meeting-St. Paul's Episcopal church-9:30 a.m.-- potluck luncheon will follow. * JUNE 1 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM-Fish Dinner-Longhom Steak Hou8e-5:30 p.m. Community Calendar Ni&ht Store Opening ' survey Do you prefer: Thursday Night Friday Night Reason: (25 words or less) Are you in favor of all one-night-open stores being open the same night? Fill in survey and return to McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W. Elm Street, McHenry, by June 4. BEN FRANKLIN STORE 1250 N. Green St. US- MM McHenry, III. PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER -WEDNESDAY, MAY 30.1979 You owe it to yourself to shop & compare! Offer Adult Health Clinic "You've had that cold for more than three weeks, Cheryl- -you just don't look healthy. Don't you think you ought to see a doctor?" "Oh come on--it'll go away," Cheryl answered between coughing fits. "And besides, how can I afford to see a doctor now? With John out of work, I don't know how we're going to pay the rent and buy food!" "But there has to be somewhere you can go..." There is. On the first Wed­ nesday of every month, the McHenry County Health department offers a free adult clinic for those who cannot afford other medical care. From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., residents can receive free medical attention, ranging from health counseling and physical examinations to testing and prescribing of medication. Held in Room 101 of the courthouse, 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, the clinic is staffed by a doctor and two public health nurses. Nurses perform preliminary assessment and offer health counseling, discussing with the patient any medical questions that may be troubling him or her. The doctor performs the physical exam, and may order lab work, from blood tests and urinalysis that can be done at the health department to more extensive work such as paps and V.D. tests to be done at other laboratories. "We follow up on each case," says Eileen Hanson, head of the Health department's Division of Public Health Nursing. "If someone has lab work ordered, the doctor will check back, make sure tests are done and interpret the results to the patient." The Health department's effort is an outgrowth of the workings of a private group. Until last fall, the Church Woman United- Clothing Closet operated a mobile medical van, renting a fully equipped medical unit to bring health care to people around the county. Costs of the operation forced an end to the service, but the Health department was able to pick up the responsibility with the start of adult clinics. Church Women United- Clothing Closet offered to finance/transportation to the clinic/Anyone needing help for transportation should call them at 338-5136 on Monday or Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • • • • The hardest job is the one that you put off until the last minute. <cA/(o±tLu •zSocia.L End Long Teaching Careers •CVSTOM DRAPES LOW-LOW PRICES * 300 STYLES & PATTERNS COMPLETE LINE OF DRAPERY HARDWARE OFFICERS INSTALLED - The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters installed recently elected officers at their annual Luncheon meeting, held at the Wedgewood Inn. Retired chairperson of the executive board, Kay Hutchings, hands the gavel to incoming president, Carol Sek. To her right are Sherry Floro, vice-president, and Ann Schweder, treasurer. Secretary, Shiela Aleckson, will remain in office for a second year. STAFF PHOTO - WAYNE GAYLORD MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL BELANGER MARRIED IN CHICAGO - Mr. and Mrs. Michael Belanger are residing in Oak Park after their May 11 wedding in Chicago. The bride, the former Karen Anderson, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Anderson, 311 Mineral Springs drive. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Belanger, Acushnet, Mass.. are the parents of the groom. The bride is a graduate of Marian Central and of the University of Illinois Medical school, where she became a Medical Technologist. Her husband studied at the University of Massachusetts, where he received his Masters degree in 1968. He is employed at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's hospital as an engineer in medical research. JUNE 15 Country Art Fair-sponsored by auxiliary to McHenry hospital-Parkland school. St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM Meeting-Oak Room- Montini Middle school, McHenry -7:30 p.m. JUNE 16 Country Art Fair-sponsored by auxiliary to McHenry hospital -Parkland school. McHenry Senior Citizens club baseball trip to Milwaukee Brewers-Kansas City game- McHenry Savings and Loan parking lot at 10:30 a.m. JUNE 17 Coantry Art Fair-sponsored by auxiliary to McHenry hospital-Parkland school. JUNE 18 Al-Anon Family group meeting--8:30 p.m.- First United Methodist chtirch. JUNE 19 Mewcomers club Ladies Luncheon-noon--The Old Court House Inn, Woodstock. JUNE 21 C D. of A. potluck-6 p.m.-- installation of officers-K of C hall. JUNE 25 Al-Anon Family group meeting--8:30 p.m.- First United Methodist church. McHenry Senior Citizens club meeting--7:30 p.m.--West Campus cafeteria. JUNE 26 McHenry Senior Citizens club baseball trip to Chicago for Cubs-Philadelphia game-bus from Savings and Loan parking lot at 10:30 a.m. McHenry chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star- Worthy Matron's and Worthy Patron's night-8 p.m. JUNE 30 St. Margaret Chapter of NAlM-card party-Oak room- Montini Middle school, McHenry-7:30 p.m. The ankle-length terry wrap, made of mostly cool, absorbent cotton, is quite popular. It's worn over the swimsuit, or for relaxing at home. The small spaghetti straps are added for comfort. As warm weather in­ creases, those who prefer long hair can softly sweep it off the face. With a little practice, one can learn #to gently twist the hair from the face until you form a knot in back at the neckline. Pin to secure roll and knot-hiding the pins for a neat finish. A rhinestone pin or flowers can be added for evening. • * • • A good friend is one who doesn't care how much money you have. JUNE 4 McHenry Senior Citizens executive committee meeting- McHenry public library--10 a.m. Al-Anon Family group meeting--8:30 p.m.-First United Methodist church. silly question, but I don't know what /£ to do. My husband / has invited sev- / JE eral of his busi- Jab ness associates over for dinner and I have no idea how to entertain them. I can cook basic meals, but nothing fancy. I don't want my husband to be em- barassed by my housekeeping, but I work, and don't have a lot of time and energy to put into housework. How can I prepare something in a short period of time? Working Wife JUNE 5 Whispering Oaks bus to Chicago Loop leaves com­ munity center at 8:45 a.m.- rides available for senior citizens and residents-call 358- 8518 by June 1. Newcomers club June board of directors meeting-7:30 p.m.- -homeof Mrs. Robert Aleckson- -members welcome. Ruth circle of the First United Methodist church- luncheon at The Lambs in Liberty ville-noon. McHenry Pigtail League meeting-7:30 p.m.-city hall. Marsh Mary Ball circle luncheon-noon-Rustic Harbor. Women of the Moose Charter Member Night-potluck, 7 p.m.- -meeting 8 p.m., Moose lodge. JUNE 6 McHenry Grandmothers club meeting-1 p.m.-McHenry city hall-luncheon, Wonder Lake Inn, 5506 E. Wonder Lake road- 11:30 a.m. JUNE 7 • McHenry Barracks 1315-- Veterans of World War I meeting-2 p.m.-McHenry post home, 2505 N. Ringwood road. St. Mary's Rummage and Bake sale-8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Valley View Neighborhood Girl Scout meeting-K. of C.hall-9:15 a.m. JUNE 8 St. Mary's Rummage and Bake sale~8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. JUNE 9 St. Mary's Rummage and Bake sale-9 a.m. to noon. Friendship Club potluck dinner and meeting-5:30 p.m.-- First United Methodist church. Women of the Moose in­ stallation-8 p.m.-Moose lodge JUNE 11 McHenry Senior Citizen club meeting--7:30 p.m. -West Campus cafeteria. Al-Anon Family group meeting--8:30 p.m.- First United Methodist church. JUNE 12 Newcomers club monthly meeting -St. Paul's Episcopal church-7:30 p.m.-visitors welcome. McHenry chapter Order of the Eastern Star stated meetings-Fathers' night-8 p.m. JUNE 13 Annual Luncheon and Card Party-Blessed Virgin Mary sodality-Johnsburg Com­ munity club--ll:30 a.m. JUNE 14 Private showing for patrons- Country Art Fair-sponsored by auxiliary to McHenry hospital - Parkland school. UMW general meeting-7:30 p.m.-First United Methodist church-hostesses: Mission Team. Dear Working: First, learn to budget your time... and persuade your hus­ band to pitch in. As for dinner, fix something basic and don't pre­ tend to be a gourmet. Some things are better kept simple. As for cleaning, set aside a Saturday to do nothing but pick up around the house. Once you do major chores such as mopping, win­ dows, etc., all you'll need to do is dust and sweep. If you schedule one big "clean up" day every two weeks, you won't find yourself in a panic situation. Good Luck. It you would like Colleen s comments on your particular situation or problem, write COLLEEN. Bo* 639. Frankfort. Ky 40602 ) •CURTAINS A SHEERS 200 STYLES & COLORS IN STOCK The Fred Dickman home, located at 7812 Island lane. Wonder Lake, is among the four homes on the Woman's Club's "Tour of Homes", June 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. An architectural strength of this home is that it blends beautifully into the environment around it. It is a waterfront home, with a pool and surrounding deck which can be seen from the lake side. Ttie interior and exterior of this beautiful dwelling are tied together through the use of warm natural tones in both areas. PRE-SPROUTING SEEDS HELPS TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF GARDENING Pre-sprouting seeds is not new. American Indians filled shallow clay dishes with sand and planted bean seeds. The planted dishes were covered with warm ashes for three or four days to* speed up sprout­ ing. As soon as root tips be­ gan to emerge, the sprouts were dropped in holes and covered with soiL This pro­ cedure was mostly used for planting early crops when the cool soil would tend to rot seeds planted in the usual fashion. Modern pre-sprouting can re­ sult in near perfect stands of flowers, and vegetables and virtually eliminate the waste­ ful practice of thinning. It is especially recommended for slow sprouting seeds such as parsley, beets, delphinium and larkspur. Pre-sprouting is very simple. It requires only small plastic bags and milled (shredded) sphagnum moss which starts out as the same kind of ropy green moss that is used for lining hanging baskets. It is run thorugh a hammer mill and screened. You can buy bags of it at fully stocked garden centers or order by mail A little goes a long way and the excess will keep. Sphagnum moss contains a natural chemical defense against diseases that can kill seeds as they sprout. Ordin­ ary peat moss should not be substituted; it lacks this disease inhibiting agent. Sphagnum moss is as dry as a bone when you buy it. Remove a small amount and re seal the package to keep out dust. Roll the dry material in a towel, moisten and wring it to force moisture into the dry moss. Let it stand wet for an hour, then wring again. This small amount of contained moisture is all that will be required to sprout seeds. Mark a small plastic bag with the kind and variety of seeds and the date of seeding. Add a cup of moist moss and a pinch of seeds. Shake to mix. Twist and fold over the top and seal with tape or a rubber band. Lay the bag in a warm place such as above a pilot light.The preferred temper­ ature is warm to the touch but not hot. Certain seeds don't need extra heat and will sprout quickly at room temperature: all cab­ bage family members, peas, alyssum and sweet peas, for example. Seed packets usually indicate the preferred temper­ ature for sprouting. Be ready to plant the sprouts when about half the seeds have pushed out roots or shoots. If rain delays planting, slow down the process by placing the bag in a cool room. Sprouts can be killed by expo­ sure to wind or sunlight. Pre­ pare the furrow before sepa­ rating the sprouts from the moss. Leave the unsprouted seeds in the moss a few days longer; plant only those which sprout. Work quickly to scatter the sprouts down the furrow making sure that they do not touch each other. Cover sprouts lightly with sifted compost or pre-moist ened sand. Do not use dry builder's sand straight from the bag; it will suck the mois­ ture out of the sprouts. Sprinkle lightly two or three times daily until shoots begin to show above the soil, then gradually decrease the fre­ quency of watering. Don't worry about sprouts being upside down or sideways in the furrow; they twist and turn to orient themselves pro­ perly. Is pre-sprouting worth the extra work? Definitely yes. With pre-sprouted seeds, you can overcome the difficulty of starting seeds in a cold or dry soil in the garden and insure good stands of slow-sprout­ ing kinds. Pre-sprouting should not be confused with the experiments now under way on growing small seedlings in an aerated water bath. This technique re­ quires sophisticated equip­ ment and special devices for planting and covering the lit­ tle seedlings. Seeds will sprout in five to twenty-one days, depending on the species. Most species sprout at 60-65°F; eggplant and pepper seeds need 70 °F. IN TOWN!! Included In "Tour" Fifty-two years of dedication in teaching ended when two teachers in Elementary School District 15 tendered their resignations. • Mrs. Helen Creamer, who was on a leave of absence for health reasons, retired after 26 years of service as a first grade teacher. And, Mrs. Ruth Buckner, wife of the late superintendent of High School District 156, Carl Buckner, and also a teacher of 26 years, retired earlier this month. Mrs. Creamer was well known during her term for piloting several innovative reading programs that have helped children throughout the <» years gain the reading ex- .pertise they heeded to make it in life., "If the kids don't learn to read in first grade, they're lost," she said. Dr. Farmer, superin- tenendent of Elementary District 15, said of Mrs. Creamer, "Your reputation as an indomitable and en­ thusiastic teacher continues to impress me. I'm pleased to acknowledge in behalf ,of District 15 boards of education, past and present, your career of professional excellence. A lot of children have learned well and been personally enriched because you willed it so and worked to make it true." Mrs. Buckner, a kin­ dergarten teacher at both the "white house" and Landmark school, has no plans for her retirement as of yet, and is just "trying to get through the year." "Your natural enthusiasm and love for children, your creative methods and adap­ tability to the circumstances of each year's classes and classrooms, etc., are not characteristics we can replace," said Dr. Farmer of Mrs. Buckner. As the twig is bent, so. shall grow the tree. Calling Colleen - BY COLLEEN DUDGEON •; Husband's Associates jj Might Like Simple Meal '* Dear Colleen: This probably sounds like MRS. RUTH BUCKNER ?£• ' ** MRS. HELEN CREAMER H.E. MORTIMER Presents PERFECT FATHER S DAY GIFT Bold le t te rs up to 24 Names p r in ted p la in l y on go ld wa lnu t o r b lack name p la te $11 95 each Order now MORTIMERS ENGRAVING 4118 Eas t D r i ve Wonder lake Ill inois 60097 815-653-9349