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PU.K 8 I'LAiMii- \i.KR -WKONESOAY. NOVEMBER 17.1982 Retrain Older Students The Unemployment Picture by Kurt Begalka SHAW MEDIA NfWS SERVICE While news on 'he unemployment front remains bleak, there are positive efforts under way for people pounding the pavement in search of Jobs. Nationwide unemployment rose to 10.4 percent in October, meaning some 300,000 people joined the jobless rolls last month. This swelled the number of unemployed to 11.6 million. Accordirig to ihe Illinois Bureau for Employment Security, last month 6,642 people in McHenry county were without work, 9.2 percent of ihe county's population. In the state, unemployment ranges from a low of 7.7 percent in Iroquis county to 26 percent in Hardin county, located in southeastern corner of the state along the Kentucky border. , And the numbers probably will get worse before they get better. Jean Hansen, regional manager for Illinois Unemployment Compensation division, predicts a dramatic swell in the jobless during the holiday season. "Unemployment usually drops a little over Christmas with people hiring additional help," she said. "We're not seeing that this year." Several area companies are tem­ porarily laying off workers. Precision Twist Drill & Machine Co. in Crystal Lake will lay off 358 workers over the Thankgiving holidays, Hansen said. She blamed the situation on the economy and the "ripple effect" that strikes various steps of production. Blue collar workers have been especially hard hit, resulting from business failures, plant closings and declining sales. Labor department figures show them with a 15.9 percent unemployment rate, while con­ struction workers have the dubious distinction of leading the list with a rate of 23 percent. * The number of people filing for uraemployiflent in the state has doubled compared to last year, Hansen added. "We're experiencing a situation where we get less jobs and more people unemployed," said Lyman Keown, supervisor for the Illinois Job Service office in Woodstock. "Generally, things have not turned around." Yet, people continue to pound the pavement. Jim O'Leary, co-owner of The Copy Express Inc., 119 E. Calhoun street, said business has picked up dramatically. He estimates the number of people seeking resume printing has increased 50 percent more than last year. He and his partner, Hervey Warriner, are in the midst of a promotion to help those looking for jobs. "We give 25 free resumes if people bring them in camera ready," Warriner said. John Adelmann, director of student services at McHenry County college, said the trend over the past four or five years has shown people returning to school ;o be retrained. "The number of new freshmen out of high school has stayed about the same over the last three fall semesters," Adelmann said. He added that about 17 percent of the total enrollment at MCC is older students coming back. "Our biggest charge in the future is to retrain people," said Dennis Wentworth, director of financial aid and placement at the coJUege. "We have to retrain people to do something else or to work on better equipment in their field. Otherwise they're going to be unemployed." Adelmann and Wentworth concur the technical fields are the growth areas nowadays. Concerning com­ puters, Wentworth noted entry-level salaries are good and it is relatively easy to break into the market. "It's very, very hot," he added. Wentworth said the number of job openings has declined rapidly. In 1981 his office averaged 100 jobs per month. That is down to 20 jobs per LAKEMOOR-LILYMOOR AREA Margaret Karas 365-4934 WHAT S NEW Jaycees Seek New Members Woodstock Opera House presents Hubbard Street O November 26-December 5 / /i SO Energy-Efficient General Electric has a new line of light bulbs that will save 5 to 8 per­ cent operating costs. Called Miser, the new bulbs have more argon gas at higher pressure and smoother filaments. The McHenry chapter of the Jaycees is currently looking for a few new members who wish to take ad­ vantage of the program the Jaycees offer. The Jaycees are young men ages 18- 35 who are interested in improving themselves, performing meaningful community service work, and meeting and socializing with othfer members of the community. In the past 6 months members have sponsored a 10 km run to benefit a handicapped childrens camps; held member training sessions in leadership skills, personal financial planning and public speaking, among others; organized and ran several major fund raising projects; distributed 'Red Ball' stickers in the community; sent four area children to summer camp; held a bowling party ; had a softball team; and will have a hayride and Christmas party. Anyone interested in any of the above is asked to consider joining the organization. For more information, call either: Bob Laystrom at 312 587- 2099 or Bill Cross at 815 385-4094. The meeting Nov. 22 will expose one to what Jaycees are about and allows him to meet present members in a relaxed atmosphere. For those unable to attend Nov. 22, regular meetings are at 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the American Legion hall on Ringwood road. the Woodstock Opera House an exquisitely restored historic theatre an hour's drive or less from most Chicago area locations. Saturdays 8:15 p.m. Sundays 3:00 p.m. Thursday, (Dec. 2) fc Friday, (Dec. 3) 8:15 p.n} ^November 26 -|8:1E pening Night Benefit -7 TICKETS (815) 338*5300 »12.00/*9.00 »10.00/*7.00 «10.00/»7.00 Start Thinking About Christmas! 44% OFF Chains 0Q 1-K KEROSENE the recommended fuel for all the new portable heaters. Now available for pickup in small quantities or delivery in large at... MCHENRY FS, MC tewy r (stock * Marengo . Huntley FIRE-SAFE HOME Almost $3 billion worth of property is destroyed annually by fire. The total economic cost of fire in the United States is estimated conservatively at $11 billion per year. Occupants of concrete a n a ' m a s o n r y apartments can rest assured that they are protected by concrete and-or brick floors, walls and ceilings from spreading fire. However, more and m o r e A m e r i c a n families-are moving into multi-family, low-rise buildings, such as t o w n h M l u s e s w i t h will three or flour flB6rs.! Many qfifii^stfbuildings are Duilt from materials and are subject to minimal building fire-code requirements. Here's how to tell if the building offers the fire protection it should: Walls: The building should have a minimum of one-hour fire-rated construction for walls between the ujtf$s and also for corriddpAvalls. However, two-hour fire- rated noncombustible a s s e m b l i e s a r e preferable. A 4*6 inch thick wall of brick masonry can withstand a fire for up to two hours. Compartmenta tion: Each dwelling unit in the building should be e n c l o s e d w i t h ^noiKombustifcle materirfn, «such as concrete, concrete masonry, or brick walls. These will control and limit the spread of fire. Hear History Of Lily Lake A visit from Arthur Maass, an oc­ togenarian who lives in Lilymoor, gave a glimpse into the history of our area. Mr. Maass spoke of the in­ teresting buildings and statuary next door to his home. Many people have expressed interest in the cement lions which formerly guarded the driveway, and the other art works displayed. Mr. Seifert, the former owner, had commissioned Maass and another sculptor to do the statuary. As no money was forthcoming, the molds were destroyed as was the formula for the material used. Oral history buffs should be aware of the wealth of background in­ formation Mr. Maass has of Lilymoor. Bruno found another area of remembrance, when both were living in Niles Center now known as Skokie, 111. "The President's Daughter", a book written by Nan Britton regarding her child fathered by President Warren Harding, was a welcome addition for our personal library from Mr. Maass. Plus a very enjoyable unexpected glimpse of the past beauty Of Lily Lake. RECOGNIZING VETERANS Veterans Day, 1982, was a special recognition of Vietnam veterans, the men and women who served in a "peace mission". This was also a special time of remembrance of those who had served their country in other wars, friends and relatives who did not come back, and those who returned with physical and emotional scars that have never healed. Especially remembered at this tinfe was a veteran of Nam, who is with us only in memory. I have before me a lighter on which is engraved, "Brian O. Baker, Saigon Vietnam 65-66". And though Brian's death was not service connected, yet the years he gave his country must be recognized. To Brian and all the men and women who have given so much so their country could be where it is, we express our appreciation and promise to make this the better world for which they gave years, health and even life itself. TIME PLUS TALENTS EQUALS DOLLARS Because of the work and generosity of Lilymoorites, wifh the bake and craft sales and the games at the last meeting, the association has added dollars towards the winter expenses. Still needed are the dues of members who have not made their yearly comiqitmeatftDues ave to be paid Lauraqy^eyjj^ tj^surei* At the next meeting on Dec. 6, another bake sale will be planned. Three more residents have joined this past month, adding to the 57 paid up members. A request was made to have dog owners keep their pets in their own yards. Roaming dogs do not add to the health and beauty of the community. COMMUNITY WATCH PROGRAM Police Chief Tom Dvorak of Lakemoor will be presenting another Community Watch program Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the municipal building at 7:30 p.m. He iwll give an up-date on activities since the first meeting. He will also explain what residents can do to make the program work. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Terri Gorski, officially known as Teresa Ann, is our area's represen­ tative in the National Honor Society. She attends East campus, works during the summer at Great America, and enjoys reading and being oldest sister to her younger siblings. She is the daughter of Peggy and Albert Gorski of Lakemoor. Congratulations to Terri on maintaining a high scholastic ayerage and the other requirements for National Honor Society membership. This will give the younger Gorskis a goal to match. MAIL CARRIER MISSED Tom Wiles, the mailman who has taken care of our area for many years, has had surgery in Memorial hospital in Woodstock. There isn't a person on his route who hasn't at some time been the beneficiary of Tom's knowledge and his giving more than his job description paid him for. So how about sending him a note of ap­ preciation and get well wishes and prayers. CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANS Residents of Lakemoor wishing to join in the annual Christmas party planned for Dec. 18 at the Chapel Hill Country Club, should call village Clerk Lola Narcaroti by Dec. 12 for reservations. She will give more in­ formation as to charges and time. IMPORTANT DAYS Ryan Antol of Parkside will really enjoy, his birthday Nov. 17, as he will be all of three fingers old. Victor Betancourt of Lakemoor celebrates the same day. Marge Polinski will be receiving happy birthday wishes on the 18th. Phil Mieszala's birthday is Nov. 20, as is David Weber's of Lilymoor. Patrick Martin adds a year on the 22nd. Wishes for peace, health and a better year ahead go to Norm Morrison. Trfeia *Goebel, ! away at college, leaves her teen years on Nov. 23. Where have the years gone? GOD BLESS 14K GOLD SALE One Day Only Elgin: November 18 Crystal Lake: November 19 St. Charles: November 20 Charms • Earrings • ChargS^olders 15' Special Serpentme Necklace. 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