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SECTION 1- PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER-TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23,1975 Historical Items-From Post Office Ready For Viewing CONGRATULATE SECRETARY - Mary Ellen Rottol, right, administrative secretary at McHenry hospital, is congratulated by Carol Altmann, assistant administrator, on her certification by the National Secretaries association as a certified professional secretary. Mrs. Rossol is the only member of the Shoreland chapter of N.S.A. to have achieved her certification as a result of this year's national examinations. » Handle Food Safely After Traditional Holiday Dinner C h r i s t m a s d i n n e r traditionally is a time to bring loved ones together. Families gather and count their blessings. Traditions are practiced and gifts are ex­ changed. Grandparents swell with served hot. Cold foods must be kept and served cold. If not, bacteria can cause food poisoning. All bacteria need to grow is the right combination of time, temperature and moisture. Foodborne illness can cause pride as they watch the family. ^ diarrhea, vomiting, somach Mothers are harrassed with last minute tasks. Dad tries to get out of carving the turkey. Children are bright eyed and happy. The house is noisy, fragrant with Christmas cooking smells.. Handling food safely so that no food borne illness affects this happy scene is important, says Mrs. Nancy Moore, University of Illinois Extension Home Economist. Every day cookery has few problems if you have the average kitchen storage space. But when larger crowds are present, and more foods are prepared, the cook may find it hard to keep foods at correct temperatures. Hot foods must be kept and cramps and other unpleasant symptoms, states Moore. These symptoms may last for several hours or even days. With young children and elderly people, the results can be more severe. Often people mistake food- borne illness for a simple "bug" or virus. The real cause may be food that was/not properly handled, prepared or served. This can be prevented. Don't spoil your Christmas with food poisoning. Follow the directions below. Perishable foods 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 *11 || li» "EyrX E from SPefiie ûiu'ne Award Winning Restaurant Gourmet Dinner includes • WAGON OF HORS D'OEUVRES * CHOICE OF ONION SOUP OJLr4 FRESH MUSHROOMS SUPREME • CHOICE OF A HOT APPETIZER * QUICHE LORRAINE OR SEAFOOD FLORENTINE • CHOICE OF ENTREE'S • Steak Au Cognac • Roast Duck • Rack of Lamb • Rainbow Trout * CHEESE,SALADS, HOMEMADE DESSERT, R0LLSf & COFFEE * COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE • PARTY FAVORS- t 125?, PER PERSON I'S F> Children's Portions Will Be Served 220 W. RAND ROAD 815/385-7495 LAKEM00R East of McHeniy The McHenry County Historical society is getting ready to set up the several post office fixtures that were taken out of the West McHenry post office when it discontinued service a number of years ago and donated to the society. Unfortunately, the units had to be stored in a member's barn for several years and rusted badly. Clay Malaker, a Boy Scout from Marengo, wants to earn an Eagle Scout badge and has undertaken restoration and setting up of this display as his project. With the assistance of his brother, Eric, Bruce Richardson and Pat Sandy, Scouts, they spent a Saturday morning brushing off the rust and accumulation of cobwebs, dust and thick dirt with steel brushes. After Christmas they will resume work and get them ready for painting and setting up. Paul Patzke and his wife of McHenry, supplied information on how they should be put together. When set up, the viewers will be able to walk down one side and see the public side and come back the next aisle and see the "behind the scenes" view. Again, the society is being asked for information of old time families. Inquiry comes from Salt Lake City as to date of birth, where, date of marriage, date of death and place of burial of a Dr. Colin C. Watson, a practicing doctor in Nunda around 1899. He married Vilat'e E. Mansfield and in­ formation concerning the Mansfields is also wanted. Dr. Watson served as president of the incorporation of North Crystal Lake and Village of Nunda in the 1874 election. His son, Hugh William Watson, was born in Nun^a and information is wanted regarding him. Another inquiry is regarding the Thomas P. Sheldon and the Spencer Field Hopkins family, including Rufus Hopkins. According to the 1860 U-S. census they resided in or near Richmond. Still another inquiry is about Mrs. Mary Catherine Woleben, who died July 11, 1878. Her husband, John, died in 1852. The society would like very much to have Someone volunteer to look up such in­ formation regarding old families in newspapers and courthouse records. Inquiries are piling up. The press of work getting the museum ready for opening just does not allow the two or three faithful weekly volunteers to undehake this chore. Anyone who would like to give several hours a week to this interesting work should call Dorothy McEachren, 338- 1983. Does anyone have a copy of the Richmond Gazetter for Aug. 11, 1932? It is supposed to have a story regarding a Dr. S.R. Ward, who saw Lincoln shot while attending Ford's theatre, Washington D.C. It also carried an item that Clarence Darrow, the well known Chicago lawyer, visited Richmond and began the practice of law in Harvard. Most of the display cases have been washed, painted and ready for filling with artifacts. Volunteers are needed to help with the remaining ones and to dust off books, file photographs, dust off clothing and other items. Mrs. Margaret Conley, and Mrs. Ramona Martin, Cary, have been two faithful volunteers doing this work but they need help. Christmas Party For Lake Senior Citizens room temperature more than two hours. Perishable foods such as seafood, poultry, and cooked meats must be kept hot (above 140 degrees F.). Bacteria grow best in lukewaim foods. Never let these foods stand at room temperature more than twc hours. Refrigerate left overs promptly. If gravy or drippings are kept for a second meal, boil for a few minutes before ser­ ving. Creamed vegetables are perishable; refrigerate promptly after serving. Stuffing should be removed from the bird and stored separately. Meat from bird should be removed from car­ cass and refrigerated. For more information on safe food handling at Christmas or any other time of the year, contact Nancy Moore at the Extension office, 338-4747 or stop at the office at 11909 Mc- Connell road. These University of Illinois facilities are available to all McHenry county residents. The Senior Citizens of Wonder Lake held their first Christmas party Dec. 15, in the Nativity Lutheran church, in Wonder Lake. There were about 100 present. After the business of the club was taken care of, there was singing of Christmas carols by the group. Mrs. Alvina Shonkwiler read a true Christmas story. Mrs. Bernice Nelson sang "Silent Night" and also a yodel song that was very amusing. Mrs. Irene Hyland sang an old time song everyone enjoyed. Everyone who attended received a pen as a gift. Later, refreshments were served and everyone went home happy, instilled with the Christmas spirit. The next meeting will be held Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. at Nativity Lutheran church in Wonder Lake. Grandma Sez • • • VISIT HAWAII Mr. and Mrs. Don Lasco of McCullom Lake have just returned from a trip to Hawaii where they visited three islands. Their plane was the last one to land before the recent hurricane hit the islands and caused much damage. They toured Pearl Harbor and on their return trip spent three days in LasVegas, Nev., where they saw four shows., Going Shopping? Plan before you shop for food, possible, plan menus and shop for at least a week at a time. In­ clude as many recommended servings of the Four Food Groups as possible. By planning ahead you can save money by using leftovers in another day's meals. Then you can call them planned-overs, not left­ overs. Rockin' away, an' ponderin' th' sitiation o' th' inflated economy, an' th' wastefulness, in gover'ment, an' in th' way folks live, these days, brought tj me mind, th* thought, thatf accordin' t' th' example, set by our governin' bodies, so live our people. When we had frugal leaders, we had frugal standards o' livin'. Long ago, when our leaders began t' think in billions o' dollars, a lot o' us older folks, 'specially those who went through th' depression, as adults, felt that it was a sure fallacy, t' spend th' people's money, in such proportions, fer things which could wait, 'til there'd been a good job fer humanity, accomplished here, on this good ol' earth. Money's been spent, wasted in th' most part, that might ha' done wonders fer th' whole world. When this granny hears prominent leaders tellin' th' public, now, that th' results wa'n't worth all the effort, it sort o' makes a body feel that th' realization 's comin' a bit late. Word went out, some years ago, t' spend, spend, spend, an' th' governin' bodies proceeded t' set th' pace. Like sheep, folks bought on credit, 'til hoards o' 'em had t' declare 'emselves bankrupt. Livin' standards required keepin' up wi' all th' modern conveniences, an' economical management o' th' home front went out th' winder. Now, what bothers this ol' lady, is what's a goin't' happen when th' balloon bursts, an' we, all, find ourselves descendin' at a great rate, t' th' most limited way o'life we've seen, in more'n forty years. Seems so foolish, this reduced dollar value. Somebody's always fightin' fer a raise. So many raises, an' th' next thing ye know, prices go up, fer all th' necessities, an' it's becomin' doubtful one c'n afford th' luxuries. It's all th' result o' inflated ideas, by those who set th' pace fer th' economy. It ain't right, an' it's got us all off th' track, o' sound an' dependable organization* that should guide th' people t' a well-balanced way o' life. The balloon o' inflation 's a gittin' bigger, all th' time, an' when it goes POP, ye better be prepared, wi' a nest-egg, stashed away, fer that rainy day. & we're having a party 8 diuifca r..̂ t® ^ JOIN US ~ 5 Make Your 5 New Year's Party Reservations Now! 00 PER C0UPL *35 INCLUDES: S Live Music & CHAMPAGNE DINNER Choice of Prime Rib or NX Strip Steak From 9:30 to 11:30 $ * OPEN BAR FROM 11:30 TO 2 ft AftCSt'S 1266 N. GREEN ST. FOR RESERVATIONS ESTAUftANT* McHENRY, ILL. * PHONE 385-3120 « Merry Christmas Enjoy each fun-fllled moment of th* holiday season. Share them with family, friends. The Casual Shoppe 1216 N. Green St. McHenry 385-2713 Community] Calendar DECEMBER 27 St. Margaret Chapter NAIM - No Cards. of Friends In Service Here Needed ... For a baby, due very soon, a bassinet, warm clothes, blankets and diapers. Remember His birthday. Call FISH at 385-6182. Fish, as Santa's helper, is busy - busy - preparing for the great day. Santa Claus, too, is busy, preparing for the many stops he is to make to take care of all the children he visits. Baskets are being packed this weekend, for approximately forty families. Remember those, too, who are to be alone this Christmas - our elder citizens, the ill and handicapped - visit them, call them, send a card - let them WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - Mr. and Mrs. Denis McDonald of 1302 W. River Terrace drive, McHenry, announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Peggy L. Alonso, to Lee A. Hahn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hahn, 3415 W. Skyway drive, McHenry. A Feb. 7. 1976, wedding is planned. DECEMBER 29 McHenry Woman's Club - Board Meeting - City Hall - 10 a.m. JANUARY5 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Executive Committee Meeting - 3 p.m. Landmark School. JANUARY6 Marcia Mary Ball Circle Meeting - 12:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church. JANUARY8 McHenry Woman's Club - Social Hour - 12 Noon - Meeting - 1 p.m. V.F.W. Hall Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting -12:30 p.m., Lakeland Park Community House, 1717 North Sunset Avenue. Regular L.P.P.O.A. Board Meeting - 8 p.m. - Lakelanu Park Community House - 1717 North Sunset Avenue JANUARY9 jL Margaret Chapter 0f N*1m - Fish Fry - Legion Hall - 5 p.m. - Board Meeting - Jean Driscoll Home - 7:30 p.m. JANUARY 10 The Friendship Club Pot- Luck Dinner and Meeting - 6 p.m. - First United Methodist Church Dining Room. JANUARY 12 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. JANUARY 13 Evangelical Covenant Church - 4815 N. Wilmot Road - Movie "Breast Self Examinations" - Question & Answer Follows - 7:45 p.m. JANUARY 16,17, 23,24, 30,31 A.R.T.S. presents "The^ V^-V a- s* 1. . ^ ** vr mmmi ENGAGE IN HOSPITAL PROGRAM - The Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars has a continuous interest in the hospital program for veterans. Above, looking over ditty bags, lap rates and snowmen, are Joanne DuAagan, hospital director for the Ladies auxiliary of the State of Illinois; Kay Kastings, state Hospital chairman for Downey Veterans hospital and her co- chairman, Mary Kuemmel. Ms. Kuemmel is a member of the Ladies auxiliary to VFW Post 4600 of McHenry. Some of the patients at Downey Veterans hosgriUriwill receive personal items inserted in snowmen that Were made by some of the members of the Ladies auxilairy to VFW Post 4600. know you are thinking of them. The Fish Line would be happy to call folks who live alone, visit with them, and help them through a day - regularly - make their days brighter. If you know of some one like this, call FISH, 385-8020 - for the Fish line and other information. M.G. Tunnel Of Love" - McHenry Country Club - show Time, 8 p.m. - Call 815-675-2066 For Reservations. JANUARY 16 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Regular Meeting - Oak Room - St. Mary's School - - 7:30 p.m. JANUARY 18 Diocesan Installation dinner for NAIM - Cloven Hoof, Marengo - Cocktails, 1:30-- Dinner, 2 p.m. - For Reser­ vations Call *Jean Driscoll or Alvina Summers. JANUARY 31 Wild Game Dinner & Dance - Sponsored By Knights of Columbus -- V.F.W. Hall St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Cards - Oak Room - St. Mary's School - 7:30 p.m. P U N C H L I N E O F T H E W E E K HOSPITAL NOTES MCHENRY HOSPITAL Patients admitted to McHenry hospital included Danny Drake, Vicky Fellows, Colleen Strauel, Axel Sch- wanke, Mary Butler, Shirley Freeland, Reinhold Doerfert, Faith Bush, Bernice Donovan, Richard Schaelkoph, Bertha Berger, Sharon Cahill, Ryan Irwin, Candace Rode, Thad- deus Rice, Laura McClellan, Magdaline Blake, McHenry and Susan Weisenberger, Spring Grove. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, included Lila Mrowka, Wonder Lake; John Levine, Carol Vesley, Jennifer Jensen, McHenry; and Lenora Miller, Spring Grove. BIRTHb JU Hare's wishing you a holiday that resounds with peace and joy. Our thanlcs to you. FM RADIO & IV 4605 W. Rte. 120 McHenry 385-0979 ro1 BY THE TIME THE AVERAGE WIFE LEARNS TO KEEP THE HOUSE CLEAN, GRANDCHILDREN A RE ON HAND TO TEAR IT APART.' El MCIjENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sherman, Wonder Lake, became parents of a son, Dec. 14. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Davis, McHenry, are parents of a daughter, Dec. 18. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Michael Miller, Wonder Lake, became the parents of a son, Dec. 12. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hillesheim, McHenry, Dec. 17. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Guthrie, McHenry, are parents of a son Dec. 18. I.R.A. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT for more information CALL: MCHENRY STATE BANK \ 385-1040-