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•PAGE 3 - PI.AINDEAI.F Newcomers Announce Newly-Chosen Leaders The election of officers for the club year 1979-80 «took precedence among the many important items on the agenda of the Town and Country Newcomers club which took place recently at St. Paul's Episcopal church in McHenry. President Shari Weakman very competently handled the election chores. Those selected for club leadership posts include president, Sheila Aleckson, vice-president and program chairman, Sandy Young, secretary-treasurer, Nancy Hulstrand; and prospective membership chairman, Nancy John. Other committee chairman for next year will be appointed and approved by the new executive board. These chairmanships are social, publicity, and ways and means. Several committee members are needed for each committee, and Mrs. Weakman en­ couraged members to volun­ teer for these positions. Mrs. Weakman also commended a relatively new member, Lynda Seil, for the attractive and informative newsletter which each member receives. Social Chairman Marilyn Bisiewicz acknowledged Kathy Kucik and her committee members of the very successful "Easter Bunny" party for children. It was noted that Bill Loughan impersonated Mr. f Birth Date Bunny with such flair. Mrs. " Bisiewicz then announced that the next "Tea, Talk, And Sew", a morning coffee and get- acquainted session, will be held on Wednesday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m. at Faith Presbyterian church at Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads in McHenry. Nancy John and Sheila Aleckson will serve as this month's hostesses. Babysitting is provided at a nominal fee for those attending. Mrs. Bisiewsicz also asked members to sign up for the Couples' Dinner, an annual event for club members and their spouses, to be held Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at Crescent Bay Landing in Johnsburg. Those who wish to attend are asked to make their reservations with Mrs. Bisiewicz (344-2622) by April 30. Finally, Mrs. Bisiewicz in­ formed those present that the social committee is contacting several area restaurants as possible sities for the annual "Ladies' Luncheon" scheduled for Tuesday, June 19. This date has been selected since both the McHenry andtf> Johnsburg schools will be on vacations and teenagers will be available to babysit. "Then Ways and Means co- chairman Helen Borland discussed the final plans for the Newcomers' bake sale scheduled for Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at a local food store in the shopping center. Members are requested to bake*4t least two items and then to drop them off, packaged and priced on Friday, April 20, at either Mrs. Borland's home on Maple or Mrs. Weakman's home on Fairway drive. Please call these two members for directions to their homes, if necessary. Some items will be ' accepted Saturday morning. The proceeds from this bake sale will help support the club's social and service activities. Mrs. Borland also commented on the plans for this year's second annual "Cutest Baby •^Contest", a summer fund- raising project by the club to benefit a charitable or non­ profit organization. At the conclusion of the business meeting, Program Chairman Elizabeth Loughan introduced Mrs. William P. Forbes of Whispering Oaks, McHenry, who gave an ex­ cellent presentation on the topic of flower preservation. Members were fascinated by the expertise of the well- informed speaker. The next monthly meeting of the Town and Country Newcomers' club will be MARINE FESTIVAL QUEEN CONTEST Name- Address- Phone- Parents' Names- Hobbies- School Attended- School Activities- I j Please include picture, preferably black and white. I Parents' Signature- Candidate or parent must bring this coupon to Plaindealer office, 3812 W. Elm Street, McHenry, in person. Discover the secrets of delicious microwave cooking at our Litton cooking school. 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They come with the latest features and advanced styling plus a Litton cookbook that shows how simple and easy microwave cooking really is. Try a Litton oven in your kitchen for 30 days. If you like it, keep it Your whole family will get satisfaction from it. If not, take it back to the dealer you bought it from within 30 days of purchase and your purchase price will be refunded.* Litton is making this offer because they're confident you'll like their Litton microwave ovens. Built by the people who are changing the way America cooks. "All returns must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase. Litton... changing the way America Cook§. CAREY APPLIANCE Tuesday, May 8th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal church in McHenry. 'Each member attending is asked to bring a potluck dish to pass. Dessert will be provided by the club. Prior to the dinner, there will be the customary installation of officers by the retiring board. For more information about joining the Newcomers club, come to a club meeting or call Mrs. Joseph F. (Judie) Wilcox. ' Senior Hot Line J r HOSPITAL NOTES MCHENRY Admissions: Karl Brieschke of Crystal Lake and John Amandes of Fox River Grove. WOODSTOCK MEMORIAL Admissions: Mr?. Anne Reh- finger, Fred Lyons, Mrs. Anna Gilligan, baby Heather Rush- more, S. Peter Newell, all of McHenry; Gary Spranger of Wonder Lake, and Mrs. Anita Prouty of Ringwood. HARVARD Admissions: Karen Aldrich of McHenry. Smoke detectors can save the lives of entire families. Smoke or heat activates the detector and the ear-piercing alarm gives added minutes to escape. Smoke and poisonous gases overcome and kill mem; bers of sleeping families. When entertaining, sim­ mer a stick of cinnamon and several whole cloves in water on top of the range to give your house a clean, spicy aroma. Tom and Carol Philips, 1410 N. Glen, McHenry, had their third child April 11, at McHenry hospital. 10 lb. 6 oz. Daniel, joins Jennifer and Christian. Grandparents are George Wilcox of Leesburg, Fla., and Lucille Philips, Park Forest South, 111. Robert Alan is the name given to the first child of Clayton and Patricia Patzke, 616 Lillian street, McHenry. The 9 lb: 6 oz. boy was born April 12 in McHenry hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Byrne, McHenry, are maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murray, formerly of McHenry, are the paternal grandparents. Elizabeth Anne Neis was born April 11 in McHenry hospital," the first child of Tom and Marilyn Neis, 1106 Boone Creek coutr, McHenry. She weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Evaline Theis, St: Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Neis,' Crystal Lake, are the paternal grandparents. April 11, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dawson, McHenry, at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock, (Written under.the auspices of Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal) Q. I have heard that an organization called the Legislative Support Center works with legislators on issues affecting senior citizens and low income people. Would you tell me about the center's work? A. The Legislative Support Center is the legislative office the legal aid programs around the state created to represent clients before the general assembly on issues that affect them. Usually, when an in­ dividual walks into a legal aid office seeking help with a landlord-tenant problem, or in getting their government benefit check untangled from some red tape, for example, the legal aid office solves the problem by making some phone calls or by going to court. But, sometimes, people walk in with problems that have no solution except through a change in the law. That is where the center enters the picture. Q. What does the center do when such a problem is referred to it? A. Each year, it receives many more requests for and April 13, a girl was born to Mr. and Mrs John Moorehouse, Wonder Lake. assistance than it could possibly respond to, so the center has developed a system by which the people it serves assist it in picking from those hundreds of requests the several dozen that the center staff will actually work on The center then researches those problems for possible solutions, and if staff decides that a change in the law really is warranted, they approach the legislature to make those changes. Q What issues is the center working on this year? \ A. It has several bills to help people with creditor problems, some housing bills, and a whole range of public assistance issues, but, probably of greatest interest to seniors would be its efforts to curb abuses in the nursing home industry by enacting a com­ prehensive nursing home reform bill. Center staff members are working with Senators Richard M Daley4 (D- Chicago) and Lynn Martin <R- Rockford), the sponsors of Senate Bill 316, which will establish a nursing home residents' "bill of rights", provide for surprise inspections of such homes, set minimum standards for. the homes and many other badly needed reforms to protect the rights and well-being of seniors who live in nursing homes across the state. R - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1979 (j If I want to find out more about the center's work or any of these issues, where can i contact the center0 A. The Legislative Support Centerr is located at 504 East Monroe street. Suite 1010, Springfield, 111 62701 Beyond information on the center, if anyone would like, they can request a copy of the new SetjioV Citizens Handbook, one of the center's legal aid programs recently published. It is free and gives a good summary of the rights and options seniors have under the law in Illinois Write or call us at Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action Centers, at 160 North LaSalle street. Chicago. Ill , 60601, or 3 West Old Town Mall. Springfield. 111., 62701 with questions or concerns about any government agency or programs. This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens may have on various subjects. Call statewide, toll free 800- 2 5 2 - 6 5 6 5 M e t r o p o l i t a n Chicago. 312-793-3333 If you think dirt is cheap, try buying a load of topsoil Register Now Microwave Cooking School AP"!?* ken 1241 N. GREEN ST. SALES & SERVICE 385-5500 McHENRY, ILL. at OUR . Point OHice V(Msp®r T The Whispering Point Lobby and drive-up windows are equipped to handle ON-THE-SPOT transactions for: PASSBOOK SAYINGS •SILVER SAVINGS •€. of D. PURCHASES •ALL YOUR BANKING NEEDS eBank Crystal Lake Rd./Lillian St. & 3510 W. Elm Street McHenry - 385-1040 ^ FQUAi. 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