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ELECTROLYSIS EATING OUT Chinese food is popular over all the world, though in many countries it's not really what the Chinese eat in China. In this country, there is much more meat, and other Americanized touches, on the -- average restaurant menu. Won Ton soup is a favorite of many, as is Egg Drop soup. I've never found either much to shout about. Egg rolls, which are more popular in America than China, can be good or terrible. « ̂if the shell is crisp, _ j, and freshly-cooked, it is a delicacy. Shrimp plus Chinese vegetables is one version but any meat can be used. Sweet and sour relish plus hot mustard should be served with the rolls in any good Chinese eatery. Peking Duck is usually a loser. Nor- t h e r n C h i n e s e restaurants specialize PregiNMri, NEED HELP? CAII BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE OPEN 9 - 11AM AND FROM 7 - 9PM < MON. THRU FRI. 24 HOURS ANSWERING SERVICE 815-385-2999 in it and it can be tasty, . as can orange duck. But this is a dish for ladies who don't eat much, not for men (who do eat quiche, by the way). There isn't much meat to a duck-and much labor in finding it. When dining in a Chinese restaurant one should be prepared to eat at least part of one order of fried rice. If the menu lists fancy fried rice dishes as entrees, one can be split. It can be mixed with the normal portion of white rice one gets with most dishes at no extra charge. Plain, pork or chicken frie<L rice are J- the best choices. One can also order a bowl of crisp noodles to go with almost any entree and they often add much to the dish. Beef dishes, in this writer's view, are a poor choice in most Chinese restaurants. ' A better bet is chicken or pork, and the latter is especially good with bean sprouts. One won't get much chicken or pork, but enough to make a tasty, not-too- heavy entree. And ask the waiter to tell the chief to go lightly on the accent. Too much of it makes one overly tbirsty-and isn't good for some people with health problems. Bananas fried in honey is one of the d e s s e r t s m o s t Americans like. Our Golden vJFJJLJ In honor of our 50th anniversary, First Federal of Chicago introduces our spectacular new Golden Anniversary Rose. A hybrid tea rose plant developed by Jackson & Perkins, it can be yours, free, with a qualifying deposit to a new or existing account. Or, choose a Fashion Silk™ Golden Pothos, Vinca Vine, or Golden Anniversary Rose arrangement. Come to the First Federal office near you between May 7. Or call now, for more information. Ifs your golden opportunity to make investments that really do promise you a rose garden. Deposit to a new or existing investment plan or savings account. Or, open a new checking account. 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Through the district's payroll and its purchase of goods and services the district puts back into the local economy thousands of dollars monthly. Just imagine, for example, the impact of the 20,303 meals served in the cafeterias during the short month of February or the bus system which transports 2,887 children a day on the average. The question last week asked your estimate of the number of employees in the grade school system. While the district has had to lay off personnel rather heavily in the last three years, it is still a major McHenry employer. In a sense, all three choices offered were correct. The total number of employees is 262 persons. Of that number, 147 are full time employees such as teachers and 115 are part time emmployees such as bus drivers. Next was posed a question about the number and worth of the school buildings. The McHenry Elementary school district houses students in six buildings. They are Hilltop school, Landmark Primary center, Edgebrook school, Valley View school, Parkland Junior high school and McHenry Junior high school. The schools are vallued at $5,274,771 and set on land valued at $227,684. The appraisers have placed a value of $170,842 on equipment. The tran­ sportation equipment owned by the district is currently valued at $346,941. We can address questions three and four together. They relate to the amount spent per child in the McHenry elementary schools and, by comparison, other school districts in this county. Financial accounting in Illinois public schools is required to be done in very exacting ways. The same statutes require the records be audited annually by a certified public accountant and a report prepared in a prescribed manner. The reports are public documents and are on file in the board of education office, the regional superintendent's office and in the offices of the state board of education. PERMANENT HAIR HIWOVAL CALL FOR FRCE MINI-TREATMENT ft 815-344-3640 4302 W. CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD IF NO ANSWER SUITE C-WHISPERING POINT 312-658-4696 McHENRY. ILL. 60050 ^buffa mundi.cn £Ccctxo[oqi±t These mandatory procedures make possible meaningful comparisons among school districts. The amount a district spends on the education of a child in one year.is an amount that is 1 determined in all audits. That figure is referred to as the operating expense per pupil. It includes all costs except long term debts such as bond and interest payments to retire con­ struction costs on school buildings. In 1981-82, the last completed school year, the expendiure per child in the McHenry elementary schools was $1,926. There are 21 school districts in McHenry county and no district spends less than your grade school district. Crystal* Lake elementary schools spent $2,375 per child; Harrison school in Wonder Lake spent $2,417; and Spring Grove school spent $2,633. Johnsburg and Wood­ stock are unit districts which mean their high school students are counted in the per pupil data and cannot be compared exactly with a district having elementary grade children only. Finally, we asked about your knowledge of our school district number. Often our own publications and the various media organizations refer to a school district by number. Ever hear one of the radio stations read one of those endless lists of school closings on a snowy morning? Every Illinois school district is numbered. McHenry elementary school distript number is 15. Since McHenry high school district is number 156, we fear you may be confused when they appear as Districts No. 15 and No. 156. Remember, the "little children" have the smaller number. The following are questions we will be responding to next week. Please clip out the questionnaire and return to any of our six school offices or the Administration center. There is probably a grade school child living close to you who would be glad to carry your response back to us. 1--The McHenry elementary schools provide many special education services and programs. Which one of the following ex­ ceptionalities is not covered? Mentally Retarded; Physically Handicapped; --Gifted; Learning Disabilities. 2--Federal law requires the public schools to provide children and young persons with certain help for their handicaps or developmental deficiencies beyond the normal school ages. What is the age range mandated to the schools? 3 to 21; birth to death; 5-18 year; birth to 21 years. 3--Children with handicaps or developmental deficiences range in seriousness from mild to temporary to severe. Generally speaking, District 15 provides services and educational programs for the modestly impaired children while the children with more specialized needs are enrolled in SEDOM. Are you familiar with those initials? 4--Are children who are home or hospital bound due to a prolonged health problem provided with tutoring during their convalescence? Yes, free of Charge Yes, for a fee No. 5--The law requires that children in special education programs be educated to the maximum extent appropriate with children who are not handicapped. This condition is often referred to as "least restrictive en­ vironment" - "mainstreaming" - "barrier free" (circle the most likely answer.) Return to etc., etc. etc. Mealtime Memories Have your children draw a picture of the dinner table at your house. The pictures can show where everyone sits and include the kinds of food your family eats. At the bottom of the drawing, have the children write a story about a meal with your family. Your children may enjoy sharing this activity with friends in the neighbhood and comparing drawings and stories. They'll see how the eating cutoms in your family compare with those of others. SPONSOR HANDBELL CONCERT-A handbell concert featuring the Martin Ringers of Rockford will be presented at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 North Green street, McHenry Sunday, April 10, at 7 p.m. A reception will follow in the Fellowship hall of the church. The evening program will be sponsored by the Shepherd's Bells of Shepherd of the Hills. The Martin Ringers is made up of 13 young people ringing 146 Whitechapel handbells. The Martin Ringers is an outstanding choir, having the distinction of being the only handbell choir with commercial records on the market The entire community is invited. For tickets and information, contact Dawn LaBuy, director of the Shepherd's Bells, at 344-0755, or the church office at 385-4030. Proceeds from the Martin Ringers concert will be used in sending the Shepherd's Bells to the handbell festival at Depauw university in Greencastle, Ind. this summer. Pictured, left to right, are Lorie Hansen, Bev Blundell and Cheryl Hansen of the Shepherd's Bells. Spring Seminar At Church Beginning on Sunday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Eric J. Snyder of Faith Presbyterian church will begin a seminar on the recent best seller, "Why Bad Things Happen to Good People". This poignant book was written by Rabbi Harold Kushner after suffering a personal tragedy. When his son, Aaron, was 2 years old he developed progeria, "rapid aging". The doctors explained that Aaron would never grow much beyond three feet in height, would have no hair on his head or body, would look like a little old man while he was still a child and would die in his early teens. Rabbi Kushner explained that when he received the diagnosis what he mostly felt was a deep, aching sense of un­ fairness. He had been a good person. He had tried to do what wa S right in the sight of God. He was living a religiously committed life. Why him? This seminar will examine this and other related questions, and will last through early May. Faith Presbyterian church is located at the intersection of Lincoln and Chapel Hill roads next to the drive-in theater. The public is urged to call the church office for details on this program at 385-5388. The public is also invited to worship Sunday mornings at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. give your lawn a booster shot of green... PRICES GOOD THRU APRIL 9 ONLY! FARMTOWN LAWNFOOD 21-5-9 Slow ttlNM nitrogen mixture that iMdi your lawn with iron and othor plant nutrionts tor extra greening. 19 lb. bag covering 5000 *qjf1 - _ _ Reg. 6.95 5 FARMTOWN TURF ft GARDEN A 12-12-12 nutrient grower to add the necesury vigor to your lawn. Eepecially good lor gardens next spring. 50 lb bag covering 5000 sq/tt. . 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