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Thtre's An Answer (by Norman Vincent Peale and Ruth Stafford Peale) No-Fuss Summer Supper Pregnant and pitied Q. I recently became pregnant with our fourth child. My hiehandandl wanted four childrepand we planned this baby. The typical reaction I have been hearing is, "Oh, you poor thing!" My husband loves me and we love our children dearly, but right now I am so depressed I can hardly get out of bed in the morning. Is there anyone in the world who appreciates a woman who chooses to stay at home and raise children? A. Yes, we do. Your choice of raising a wonderful, healthy family is the greatest career of all. Add to that the role of a wife and homemaker and you are doing one of the most rewarding Jobs on earth. Be proud of your decision. Start each morning with a prayer of thanksgiving for all you are about to do that day and "rejoice and be glad in it". We Are sending you our booklet, How to Have a Good Day Every Day, which may be of help to you. Anyone wishing a free copy may write tousatBoxSOO, Pawling, N.Y. 12564. Always in trouble Q. Our 21-year-old son hasn't listened to us since his second year in high school. As parents we have done everything trying to help him. He went out on his own for four months. But he got picked up several times for drunken driving and was in all kinds at financial trouble. So we took him back home. Now he cranes in ana goes out and never speaks to us. Each year I think it's the/stage he's in or the company he's with, hoping for signs of improvement What can we do? A The first thing is to stop doing everything for him. He's an adult now, and he should be on his own. Firmly but lovingly tell him he'll have to make his own way. Assure him you care and are emotionally supportive, but stop taking over at the first sign of any trouble. Of course, he'll make mistakes along the way. But he'll be learning and will be faced with the need to mature and take responsibility as you have been hoping. Took her best years Q. I fell in love with a man and we went together for 12 years. I even bad a child by him. He said he had a bad wife and promised we would be getting married, sent me looking for a house we would buy. But he ran for a position and won and since then he stopped seeing me. I am 41 years old and he took the best years of my young life. I thought he was telling me the truth all these years. Sometimes I feel like killing him, but I pray to God to ease my mind. ' A It is hard for me to understand how you and lots of other modern and supposedly sophisticated women keep falling for that old line. Skip the killing idea. Forget this man He isn't worth remembering. Be smarter next time. Live' a decent, upright life and you'll find happiness ultimately. If there is something you would like to ask Dr. and Mrs. Peale, write to them at Box 500, Pawling, N.Y. 12564. PAGE S - PLAINDE^LER - WEDNESDAY* SEPTEMBER If, IMS Hotel Awaits Restoration Safety Hinfs At- summer's end, when you find yourself with an abundance of fresh ripe tomatoes, either from your garden or market, a new recipe idea is always welcome. Why not try this delicious no-fuss recipe for "Pasta Verano!" Chopped fresh tomatoes and green peppers are combined with bottled Italian dressing for a flavorful "no-cook" sauce which is tossed with hot macaroni and cheeses. Served with crisp Italian bread, refreshing iced tea and fresh fruit, it's a delightfully easy summer meal you'll want to serve often. In fact, you 11 wish that summer would never end! PASTA VERANO 5 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped ; 2 medium green peppers, chopped 1/2 cup Italian Dressing 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 pound uncooked macaroni or spaghetti 1 package (8 ox.) mozzarella cheese, diced 1/2 cup grated parmesan ch« In large bowl, combine tomatoes, green peppers and Italian dressing blended with basil. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour, tossing occasionally. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Toss hot macaroni with cheeses, then tomato mixture. Serve, if desired, with additional parmesan cheese. Makes about 4 servings. Tucked in among stately homes and peaceful marinas along Fox Lake, stands one of the last reminders of the days when the Chain 0' Lakes served as a playground for Chicago's elite. In its heyday, the Mineola hotel was the showplace of the Chain-a convention center where hordes of Chicago businessmen came to openly gamble, a getaway resort where the rich in horse-drawn surreys came to enjoy lavish parties, and occasionally, a (Mace fraught with scandal and fear. Later it was the scene of numerous political functions including the once popular Governor's Cup Boat races. Today this relic awaits a revival. On Jan. 29,1979, the Mineola was placed in the National Register of Historic Places by the State of Illinois and the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. With the aid of federal funds, owner Emmy Jakstas plans to restore the structure in time for its Centennial in 1984. Currently, only the bar is open to the public. According to research Mrs. Jakstas has done, the building was built in ap­ proximately 1884 by five members of the Chicago Board of Trade as a private clubhouse for entertaining family, friends, and business associates. While it has not been documented, it is believed that George Pullman played a key role in the origin of the building. In 1898, the Mineola club was sold to Edson C. Howard, under whose management it flourished and became one of the largest and most majestic hotels and resorts in the area. Howard wanted to isolate the hotel and its surrounding cottages with a moat, but died before his plans could be completed. The resort continued to operate in the 1920's, although not as prosperously as before. By the 1930's, the Chain O' Lakes area was a lar spot for gangsters to spend their for­ tunes. The Mineola attracted its share of questionable characters during that period. Ownership changed hands many times as the Mineola began to fade from its former limelight. The Mineola enioyed a resurgence in popularity in the early 1940's, with the 79 sleeping rooms filled nightly and a band playing six nights a week. Pete and Emily J a k s t a s a s s u m e d management of the Mineola in 1943, eventually buying the hotel several years later. During the post-war years, the Chain O' Lakes area once again began to lose its ap­ peal, primarily due to the demise of gambling and the increase of year-round housing. The Chain 0' Lakes was changing from a vacation playland to a residential community. The building, itself, is four stories high and is regarded as the largest frame building in Illinois. The Mineola Bar has a u-shaped bar and is flanked with memorabilia from the past-the original stained glass, a room service device, old menus and a sign that reads, "Rooms for Rent, $1 and Up." When restored, 79 rooms will be furnished with the hotel's remaining original fur- nitire. While searching through the hotel, Jakstas has turned up some unusual stories about the Mineola hotel. An overabundance of single mattresses led to the discovery that Indians were not allowed to rait out rooms but could sleep in the halls. Several yellowed clippings warn of uprisings and tell employee's struggle employer over fair According to the article, the court ruled that the tailor's hourly wage of a nickel was equitable. Mrs. Jakstas' son, Pete, says he believes that restoration of the building will reveal even more of the landmark's curious psst and tells this story. "I was discussing the Mineola with an acquain­ tance one night when an e l d e r l y g e n t e l m a n overheard me say, 'If these walls could talk, I could write a book and retire.' The man approached me and said, 'Son, you doq't know what you're talking about. If these walls could talk, half of Fox Lake would have to move away.' " For more information write Mineola Hotel, 117 Cora avenue, Fox Lake, 111. 60020 or Illinois Office of Tourism Travel Information Center, 160 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, 111. 60601. Nsil Guard It's easier to get dirt under your nails while gsrdening than it is to get it out. Avoid the problem by scratching your nails against a bar of soap before beginning garden work. BY ALAN J. DIXON Secretary of State After the heat wave and drought conditions we ex­ perienced this summer, all of us are looking forward to cooler fall weathsr. Gas prices and the onset of the school year will result in more bicycles on our streets. Since the bicycle is a slow moving and vulnerable vehicle, almost any accident will result in injury. By observing a few safety hints, drivers can reduce the hazards for bicycle riders and themselves alike. 1.) Be especially careful when passing a bicycle. Give the rider plenty of room and be prepared for a quick stop. 2.) Remember, a bicycle is hard to see in traffic. Be watchful at intersections and be prepared to allow for any turns the rider may make. School areas require special precaution. 5.) If the bicyclist is traveling between you and the road as you are preparing to turn, be sure he or she knows of your in­ tention and is not in your path. If he or she is riding along the right edge of the roadway, you must wait until he or she either slows down to allow you to turn in front of him or her, or proceeds through the turning area before you make your turn. (A copy of the rules of the Road will be sent to you upon request. Write to Alan J. Dixon, Secretary of State, v Springfield, 111., 62756.) McHENRY HOSPITAL Jim and Diane Hahn of 4919 Willow lane welcomed their second daughter, Lindsay, Sept. 4, at McHenry hospital. She weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz., and has a 4-year-old sister, Cory. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Merv Schmitt and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hahn, all of McHenry. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOOD8TOCK On Sept. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jones of Wonder Lake became parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Wonder Lake, are parents of a daughter, Sept. 3. A son was born Sept. 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Borta, Wonder Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hettermann, McHenry, are parents of a daughter, Sept. 4. Bethany Ann has three brothers, Bradley, Michael and William, waiting to help take care of her. Mrs. James Powers, McHenry, is the maternal grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barger, McHenry, became parents of a son, Sept. 4. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. S u l l i v a n , M c H e n r y , welcomed a son, Sept. 6. A daughter was born Sept. 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Eternick, McHenry. Vernon and Janet Weid- ner, 901 Sunset, Spring Grove, announce the birth of a daughter, Nicole Elizabeth, Aug. 16, at Memorial hospital, Wood­ stock. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and is their first child. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knox, Huntley. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weidner, 5716 S. Solon road, McHenry, are the paternal ones. Great- grandparents are Mrs. Robert Knox, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hiller, all of McHenry. The paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Weidner of Buffalo Grove. ^^Amricm Viewpoints rnjvj... I will study and get ready and someday my chance will come. Abraham Lincoln VA News Editor's note: Following are representative questions answered daily by Va counselors. Full information is available at any VA office. Q. - What is the interest rate on a GI home loan? A. - Currently, the interest rate is 11.5 percent. Interest rates vary from time to time. However, once a loan is closed, the interest rate remains in effect until the loan is paid in full. Q. - How may a veteran determine what adaptive equipment has been ap­ proved by the Veterans Administration? A. - Information on VA approved adaptive equip­ ment may be obtained by visiting or calling the nearest VA medical center of outpatient clinic, or by writing directly to the VA Prosthetic Center: 151 Seventh avenue, New York, N.Y. Q. -1 served eight years of active military service before being honorably discharged. Do I still have reemployment rights at my former job? A. - No. To be entitled to these rights a veteran must not have served for more than four years after Aug. 1, 1961. A one year additional voluntary extension of active duty is permitted if it is at the request of and for the convenience of the govern­ ment. 4 GREAT CABOT'S PRODUCTS SAVE 3 PC* ML TMW SEPT. 17lfc |To bring out the best in wood. These new stains enhance the beowty of the wood grain, pro­ duce rich, lively colon in a varie- 90led effect, depending «s the porosity af the need and die eapotvre. 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