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Remembering When... (with long time subscribers) I MR. AND MRS. BEN BAUER Residents of the McHenry area all of their lives, the Bauero' farm house is still standing at the corner of Fairway drive and Green street. "That house was just too big," Bauer said. The Bauers have recently moved a couple of blocks down the street into a smaller hoiise, but one that stands on what used to be the Bauer farm. Mrs. Bauer reminisced about school dayi. "There were no school1 buses when we were children and I remember riding to school on the milk wagon," she said. "Then the milk wagon would go west and we'd have to go north." V - J A dairy farmer all his life, Bauer thought back to the days when he was married. "When we were married, there were only a few houses from East campus south." The McHenry Plaindealer has been in the Bauer family for as long as either can remember and he takes particular pleasure in reading the paper from front to back. Mrs. Bauer said she is able to keep up with family and friends through newspaper articles and clippings. Turkey Preparation Requires , Extra Care PAGEis - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. DECEMBER 21,ltlt Grandma Sez . . . n An' now, it's time to say "Merry Christmas", t' one an' all, in this last one o' this decade. Hardly seems like ten years ha' rolled around, since we welcomed th' 70's, wi' a bit o' trepidation, a wonder in' what th' years 'd bring forth. Many o' us elders, havin' watched th' so-called progress o' th' human race, th' race f'r one set o' humans t' beat another set o' th' same, at somethin' 'r other, c'n only say. "We told ye so". Wi' misginin's in our hearts, we face these holidays prayerfully, wi' trust in our leaders t' see a way t' correct th' mistakes made in th' past. It takes a brave man t' take a stand, in th' face o' th' obstacles which may encompass him, in governin' our nation, in this uncertain age. Too many problems loom up t' test th' most intelligent mind, ina tryin't' unravel th' web we've woven, due t' lack o' fore-sight, an' now we're all caught up in it. When one considers th' thousands, hundreds o' thousands, an' on into billions o' dollars spent on non-essentials, one wonders where th' money comes from. But, take into con­ sideration that, that dollar bill ye spend so readily, has been cut into such minimal pieces, it ainH worth much any more. We hear that th' spendin' f'r holiday festivities is surpassin' any o' th' past, an' it gives this ol' lady th' ' videa that folks feel they may as well get th' most o' it, while th' gettin's good. One can't put it away in th' ol' sock, anymore, f'r fear o' losin' it by theft 'r somethin' else. Where, oh where will it all end. Wi' people more in- t'rested in th' material things in life, to which they've b'come so ac­ customed that they b'gin t' feel that they're essential, one wonders what th' next Christmas season '11 bring. Prayers an' hopes f'r a satisfactory settlement o' problems, o'er seas, fill th' heart o' us, all an' a hope that Christmas Day may be a reunion f'r those op­ pressed, who serve our country. So, have a "Merry Little Christmas," while ye can, an' a good start on th' New Year, an' a new decade. May God Bless Us, All. Grandma Radtke Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Silman announce the birth of a son Dec. 12, at the McHenry hospital. Christopher Wayne weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz., and was welcomed home by brothers and sisters, Jackie, Kim, Marlene, Brian and Kevin. The maternal grand­ mother is Mrs. Regina Robson, of Palatine; and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Silman are the paternal grandparents. Among other births reported at the- Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock, was a girl borh to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Majercik, of Wonder Lake, Dec. 18. U.S., Soviets increase strength in Indian Ocean. HOSPITAL NOTES MCHENRY Admissions: Arthur M. Parramoure, Jr., of McHenry. WOODSTOCK Admissions: Mrs. Bernice Bieritz, Miss Cathy Osteen and Ms. Mary Pigoni, all of Wonder Lake. Holiday Food Safety Tips- Entertaining a large family gathering is fun, but it needs to be done safely too, says Kathi Heberer, mcHem;y County Extension Home Economist. Roast turkey, the all-American favorite Thanksgiving entree, is a perishable food. Always thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator. If you must thaw it more quickly, put it in a water­ proof plastic bag, seal tightly, and defrost in cold water. Thawing frozen poultry at room temperature is extremely dangerous, warns Heberer. Thawing at room temperature gives bacteria a chance to grow. This is especially true with large frozen turkeys because of the long time it takes them to thaw^ompletely. Commercially frozen stuffed poultry should not be thawed before baking. Put the poultry directly into the oven. Cook turkey thoroughly, to an internal temperature of 180-190 degrees F. Never partially cook it and finish cooking later. Bacteria can survive in partially cooked poultry. Stuffing inside a warm turkey is a breeding place for bacteria, it is recom­ mended that stuffing be cooked separately from the turkey. If you must cook stuffing inside the turkey; cook it until the meat thermometer inserted into the stuffing reaches 165 degrees F. Never stuff a turkey the night before cooking, says Heberer. Turkey dinner leftovers should be refrigerated immediately. Cool leftover meat dishes quickly (con­ tainer may be placed in cold water), cover, and refrigerate. Use within 3 to 4 days. Stuffing should be removed from poultry and stored separately. Use these leftovers within 1 or 2 days. Scalloped oysters, another holiday favorite, is also highly perishable. Keep them refrigerated or frozen until just before cooking. In serving, keep them HOT (above 140 degrees F). Serve quickly and refrigerate leftovers immediately. On holidays when large groups gather and more food is present storage may be a problem, adds Heberer. Perishable food such as cream pies, seafoods, and dishes made with eggs, fish, meat and poultry must be kept COLD (below 40 degrees F). Do not let these foods stand at room tem­ perature more than 2 hours. Holiday meals are fun but need careful planning. Don't try to feed more people than you can handle. Consider the size and quantity of the cooking equipment you have, your supply of eating utensils and dishes. Also consider how much the refrigerator will hold. By serving it safely you are sure to have a holiday meal everyone will enjoy concludes Heberer. Literature and music were the most important subjectr taught in ancient Greek schools. JOIN THE 12,000,000 PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALREADY DISCOVERED DIRECT DEPOSIT Have your Social Security or other Government payments sent straight to wherever you have your checking or savings account. V Public Service of This Ntwtpipw I The Advertising Council United St«lnTi*«sun Advanced U.S. fighters facing engine problems. Civiletti asks U.S. to temper anger over hostages. DIRECTUM*! YOU KNOW YOUR MONEY'S SAFE AND SOUND. Three of the B vitamins -- thiamin, riboflavin and niacin -- play a central r o l e i n t h e r e l e a s e o f e n e r g y f r o m f o o d . Seniors Have Food Boxes The McHenry County Senior Citizen's Council, through the Meet and Eat program, announce that Sunshine Supplies, an emergency food program, available to senior citizens in the county will be available again this year. The Sunshine Supplies boxes, containing three meals per day for three days for one person, are available at senior Walk-In centers throughout the county. The nutrition program is not based on a charge system, however, donations of the retail cost of the contents, enable more seniors to participate. The boxes provide emergency meals for snow­ bound seniors during the winter months. Last year the council's Meet and Eat program distributed 500 boxes of supplies; this year 1,000 boxes are being prepared. The nutrition program relies on the Meet and Eat program and the generous efforts of volunteers who help package and deliver boxes to home-bound seniors. The Sunshine Supplies are c a r e f u l l y p l a n n e d , nutritiously selected, and contain food to meet the RDA for seniors. Linn Olesen, director of the Nutrition project for the council, states the supplies will, "lift the spirits with a little bit of sunshine on a gloomy day." Additional information can be obtained by calling the Meet and Eat program, 455-6990. rB i--n THE fWGAS pump A regular car tuneup is a gas saver, but some of it is wasted motion and money if you don't have the air clean­ er checked at the same time. The cleaner may need to be blown out or replaced. A dirty air cleaner reduces air flow to the carburetor, which forces the engine to run on a richer-than-necessary fuel/ air mixture, increasing both fuel use and emissions. "3(1 CHINA LIGHT (v Chinese & American Cuisine Lounge & Carry-out AAON.-FRI. SQ05 Daily Luncheon Special ^ HAPPY HOURS Send A Greeting to our Hostages in Iran JOHN L FREUND Freund Funeral Home Serving Wonder Lake and Chicagoland Area 815-728-0233 7611 HANCOCK DR. WONDER LAKE I i) If you are a McHenry Area Resident Bring your Greeting Card With your Return Address To the New Account Department We will ADDRESS and PAY the POSTAGE for MAILING Deadline must be December 22. McHenry State Bank 3510 W. Elm St. and Lillian St. & Crystal Lake Rd. Richmond Rd. & Pearl St. McHenry, Illinois 385-1040 4 PM-7 PM At the Lounge Beer 50* Highball 75* H Free Drinks for Kids from SANTA CLAUS Dec. 23 & 24 SPECIAL New Year's Eve Dinner for Two China Light Soup, Pu-Pu tray, Sizzling War-Bar, Subgum Wonton, Yeung Chow Fried Rice and one tropical drink of your choice s30°° artsi O F M C H E N R Y A CENTER FOR REHABILITATIVE THERAPY AND SKILLED NURSING CARE 803 ROYAL DRIVE (815) 344-2600 V I II Regular Menu alto Available on New Year's Eve 1UE Call to find out about our menus for three or more. Make Reservation Early- China Light Restaurant & Lounge 1266 N. Green St. w.hoMr 344-3220 (Corner of Green & Rt. 120) AMERICAN EXPRESS CARDS 3C v.J -- \ To Our Son Alan, la Korea. Merry Christmas, Our Thoughts Are With You a • • • The emergence of this Christmas season, with its manifold blessings, bright lights, celebration and sense of anticipation...also serves as a sobering remin­ der that there are numerous people--some of whom we serve--who are less fortunate or not totally able to take full advantage of the joys of these holidays. Therefore, to the general community which has helped give us our begin­ nings... the families of those who need our help the most... to our many professional friends and colleagues...and to our blessed staff of dedicated employees...without whom we could not provide the sensitive and professional care that our patients need and deserve...and will continue to receive... ...WE EXTEND OUR FOND WISHES TO YOU FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE NEW YEAR FOR US ALL! / '