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WE'LL GIVE YOUR FIELDS THE CUSTOM TREATMENT. Geneologists to compare notes The December meeting of the McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Central High School cafeteria, Crystal Lake. The program will include group discussions, according to areas of research: county, state, province, or country. Members are encouraged to compare notes, and share family in­ formation and research hints. Several members have found they are researching the same areas, and are distant cousins. Those attending should bring, a plate of holiday cookies to share. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Looking for a Christmas gift? A reprint of the indexed 1885 History of McHenry County will be available for purchase, or call Judy Robel (815) 385-8791 to order a copy. Get a headstart in your new town. Don t waste time wondering about a fast way to get your bearings Call me. I 'm with WELCOME WAGON When you ve |ust moved, you re pressed for time And the gifts, community and business information I bring will save your family time and money Let me hear from you soon NANCY LAZAR 344-3966 SERVICE LINE : A LISTING OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS COMPILED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TQ McHENRY McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302 G Wesi Crystal Lake Rd McHenry, II60050 815-385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday Call 815-338-8080 FEDERALGOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours 7 30 a m to 5:30 p.m. week days •Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not known where to call7 And then been given the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well bui dtdn t know how to help7 Ten specialists available at this center) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone:800-972-6004 * ifor confidential conversations on problems dealing with run away childrenl MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains, Spon sored by Interstate Commerce Commission ! STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE , 217-522-5514 BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant' Need Help? Counseling Service 385-2999 24 hour Answering Service McHENRY COUNT* SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 800-892-3272 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 30 p m ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE:800-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries about or reporting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys. I NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P 0 Bo* 1607, Rockville, Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun powered hot-water sys'em I YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone:344-3240 24- hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 iAnswers questions abom automobile safety defects or wheiher a iwrwi'ai model has ever been recalled Valuable for those interested in buying a ustd car i MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co 24 hour Emergency number'and professional staff will answer your call Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System NAI lONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Bo« 1 7400, Washington, D C 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 CONSUMER PRO TECTION DfVISION • 312-793-3580 Chicago, II ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone:217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER 666 Russel £t, Woodstock, II60088 ----° Phone (815) 338-7100 Job Training Offered McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED e Robert G Lambourn, Executive Director Phone:344-1230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (815)455-3311 McHENRY TOWNSHIP DIAL-A RIDF. 385-5671 Mijntliiv thru Friday f) ()(JA M 4 (KJP M .ire: 01 tiff adults. 'iDUnr swum aliens, twirliraupwl anil stiidt.'"is, rliildrcr unr]i;! 7 ruling with a paying adult am free PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES.INC. 800-942-3940 Free legal representation in civil cases to low income persons Landlord tenant disputes, domestic violence or improper denial of benefits such as Social Security, Public Aid, Food Stamps, General Assistance & Unem ployment Insurance ( SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN WHO BATTER , , Meets every Thursday 6 7pm For information call 338-8080 COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS McHenry County ChapterlFor bereaved parentsl Call 385-5732 SECTION a - PAGE • - PLAIN DEALER-HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12,1984 Survey on child care set The U.S. Bureau of the Census will conduct its regular survey on employment and unem­ ployment in this area during the week of December 10 to 15, according to Stanley D. Moore, director of the bureau's regional office in Chicago. In December, additional survey questions will provide information on child care during nonschool hours. The survey is conducted for the U.S. Department of Labor in a scientifically-designed sample of approximately 71,000 households throughout the United States. Employment and unemployment statistics based on results of the survey are used to provide a continuing measure of^the economic hfealth of the natron. For example, in October 1984 the survey indicated that of the 114.0 million men and women in the civilian labor force, 105.6 million were employed. The nation's unemployment rate for civilian workers was 7.4 per­ cent. The overall unemployment rate was 7.3 percent. Information supplied by in­ dividuals participating in the survey is kept strictly con­ fidential by law and the results are used only to compile statistical totals. Prepare for annual concert The McHenry High School East Campus Chorus, under the direc­ tion of Bill Toalson, practices for its Thursday, Dec. 13 concert. The high school bands and chorus will give the concert in the Plaindealer Herald photo by Donna Santl East Campus theater at 7:30 p.m. Admission will be free. Selec­ tions will include traditional Christmas carols as well as works by contemporary and classical composers. 20% OFF Canada geese making comeback FOR YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING... VISIT STRODE'S By Norman Emerick District Wildlife Manager Sundown, the 20th of November 1983, closed the second successful hunting sea­ son on the giant Canada geese (Brama Canadensis Maxima) in we<it central Illinois. From a meager beginning of 64 birds released in 1969, to a fall population of 10,000 bir.ds in 1983, tlus flock is a success story comparable to the famili­ ar white-tailed deer and turkey restoration projects. The giant Canada goose is the largest-average weight 12 pounds-of several sub-species of Canada geese and was thought to be extinct 40 years ago. Through the work of Harold Hanson of the Illinois Natural History Survey, the geese wintering in Rochester, * Minnesota, and several captive flocks were found to be of the subspecies Maxima. This large goose has since been re-estab­ lished in several Midwestern and north central states. Wetlands created by sur­ face mining for coal created habitat that the Department of Conservation biologists be­ lieved could support a resident flock of giants*. A cooperative project was started in 1967 when 80 juvenile geese were placed in holding pens at four locations in Knox and Fulton counties. The objective of the pioject was to establish a self-sustainuig, free-flight popu­ lation on private land that would provide an aesthetic and timely harvestable resource on the available wetlands. An additional 345 geese were released between 1969 and 1971 ui Knox, Fulton and Henry counties. This project would not have been possible without the cooperation of REINSTATEMENT individuals, sportsman's clubs, private landowners and the coal companies, all of whom contributed time, money, ma­ terial and the protection need­ ed to ensure the success of the project. consideration to ensure the well-being of the flock. They included the establishment of refuge areas, requiring all hunters to report their kill and having a quota that would not' harvest more than 10 percent Today, the geese have pioneered all of the surround­ ing strip mine habitat and arc using farm ponds that provide the security needed during nesting. Secure nesting sites in the form of islands seem to be the key to successful reproduc­ tion from predators (primarily skunks and raccoons). Islands provide an easily dcfendablc site for the geese. Research has shown island nests to be 82 percent successful, with an average of four goslings pro­ duced per nest, whereas shore nests were only 37.5 percent successful. The flock lives year round within the west-central part of the state. There is some late winter migration to the refuge areas in southern Illinois when the snow cover makes food unavailable locally. DOC initiated a limited season in 1982 for 10 days or until a quota of 500 birds was reached. The season had been closed in 1969 to give the needed protection to establish the Hock. There was concern that it would be a massacre, because the birds were not used to hunting pressure. Sev­ eral factors were taken into of the 1981 fall population - » estimate of 7,000 birds. A normal harvest of 20 percent is allowed on the interior spe­ cies of geese that winter in southern Illinois. Since the har­ vest was only 350 birds and the 1982 lull population estimate was in excess of 8,000 birds, the quota was raised to 800 and the season was extended to 20 days in 1983. A total of 75U birds was harvested. The future of the giant ' Canada goose look* good, not only in west-central Illinois, but in Randolph, Perry, and St. Clair counties, where geese have been released on strip mined areas in an attempt to ' establish a second resident flock. These geese have been, relocated Irom the metro-area of northeast Illinois, where they had become a nuisance annual. A bud once thought to be extuict has now been re­ established into the state where adequate habitat exists and provides a free-flying flock for the aesthetic appreciation of all the people, and a trophy bird for sportsmen. At least 23,000 Illinois residents who had their Social Security disability benefits terminated after May 1, 1981 by Health and Human Services Secretary Margaret Heckler may seek reinstatement, Illinois Attorney General Neil F. Hartigan has announced. 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