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Lamaze Hospital Gifts PAGE 3 - PLAIN DEALER - WEDNESDAY. MAY 16,1979 Prom Attendance A Question Of Priorities A little over a week ago, there was a rumor that Johnsburg high school mighOM oe having a prom. Well, the rumor was false, but it did prompt the Plaindealer to do a little looking into the question of whether or not proms were diminishing in popularity. The prom organizers at McHenrv Community high school's West campus, Norma Losch and Jim Gallagher, said that only about 25 percent of the students actually go to the prom each year. Part of the reason, they said, is cost. To rent a nice tuxedo costs about $40, and the pressure is still there to wear one. Add to this the cost of flowers and the ticket and the student is looking at anywhere from $80 to $100. The girls can spend anywhere upwards of $60 for a dress. Some of the students at MCHS have either boyfriends or girlfriends going to Johnsburg, and vice versa, and this may also account for part of the small decline in attendance at MCHS, Ms. Losch said. She felt that there could be a feeling among the students that it would be more appropriate to go to a prom with a "steady" date. At Johnsburg, there was some concern over the lack of students signing up to go. For a while it appeared that prom might have to be called off. The students were told that although it" was still to be a formal affair, a tuxedo was really not necessary. "If the kid can afford one, and wants to wear one-great. But if he can't, we want him to be there," Bob Gough, of Johnsburg high school, said. As things turned out, the formal at MCHS, organized by Ms. Losch and Gallagher, had a 93-couple turnout. Johnsburg high school's, organized by Jan Bosman and Chuck Schultz, had 55 couples signed up as of Friday morning. Ask Reimbursement For School Walkers McHenry County Lamaze Parent Organization president, Lynn Huebsch, right, presents a birthing wedge to Sue Ohlrich of the obstetrical department of Memorial hospital. The McHenry County Lamaze Parent organization recently donated two "birthing wedges" to the obstetrical department of Woodstock Memorial hospital. The pillow­ like wedges are designed to give a woman firm, com­ fortable back support on the delivery table. formed three years ago, is an organization of parents who are interested in promoting healthy and happy children and families. The organization sponsors many educational programs on child rearing, social activities for families, and a Helpline service for all new Lamaze mothers. The Lamaze Parent group, Annual fund raisers are held to raise money to purchase equipment for pediatric and obstetrical wards of local hospitals. Membership in the organization is open to all parents. Anyone wishing to obtain more information about the group, can contact the president, Mrs. Richard J. (Lynn) Huebsch, Jr., 834 Oak street, Woodstock. School districts which provide bus service for children ' living within lVfe miles of school who would otherwise have to walk to school through hazardous situations, would be reimbursed by the state, ac­ cording to a bill sponsored by Sen. Jack Schaffer, R-Cary, which has passed the Senate. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration there. Senate Bill 100 would allow transportation without charge to pupils who reside in areas where walking to school would be hazardous, regardless of distance from residence to school, except where public transportation is available. "What I'm trying to do is allow children to get to and from school safely. If there is no public transportation and the children have to walk, they shouldn't have to cross busy highways or dangerous railroad tracks or unprotected construction sites. The bill wouldauthor^ethestate to pay school districts to include these children on their regular bus routes, even if they live within the 14 miles," Schaffer said. State law now forbids reimbursement to school districts which transport children who live within 14 miles of their schools. According to the bill, the school board would certify to the Illinois Deaprtment of Transportation and the Illinois Office of Education the existence of a hazardous condition. The woman on the go will be pleased with the cool, white ail weather coat. One shop displays one with the new full sleeve tied at the wrist, full skirted to show movement and cinched at the waist with a wide cum­ merbund belt. * * • * It's good to have a slogan, but it is better to perform. Mr. and Mrs. David Noah. Volo, 111., named their first; daughter Julie Ann* The 6 lb. 7 oz. girl was born May 9 in McHenry hospital, and joins a brother, Jason, 3. Grandparents are Bud and Geri Minter and Leo and LaVeroe Noah, all of McHenry. Charles Raymond, Jr., is the name given to the first child of Renee and Charles Copley, 33 Gate street, Crystal Lake. * The 8 lb. 1 Oz. boy was born May 6 in Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stillini McHenry, and Mrs. Stell Brenizer, New Mexico. I Among recent birtfys recorded at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Wood­ stock, were the following area births: May 9, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brodin, Wonder Lake; and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Heh- ningfeld, McHenry, on May H. Wanna Bet? Statistics show that the favorite wins fewer than 30 per cent of all horse races. To even make things worse, "Gambler's Digest" claims that an estimated $1 million is lost at race tracks each year by people who lose or carelessly throw away winning tickets. Senior Centers Hold Pinochle Tournament DIVORCES IttcRBHRY Home Of OPEN EVENINGS 'TIL 9 Amtncan Drt* A championship trophy, to be awarded the winning site, and individual trophies for the winning pair are incentive to win the first annual Senior Citizen's Pinochle tournament. However, the players don't need incentive, they enjoy meeting at McHenry county's Senior Citizen Walk-In cneters, eating together and sitting down to an afternoon of cards or "kibitzing." Play in the tourney began April 30 at the centers. Rules and registrations are available at sites in Woodstock, McHenry, Crystal Lake, Marengo, Huntley, Harvard, Wonder Lake, Cary and Fox River Grove. Individual center cha«m- pionships will be held between May 18 and 25. The county-wide championship will be played by winners of each center on Thursday, May 31 at Marengo Walk-In center, 132 East Prairie (city hall) at 10 a.m. Meal reservations are necessary for that day, and all seniors are encouraged to join the fun and excitement of tourney day. The tournament, organized by the Nutrition Project Council, the advisory board for McHenry county's Senior Nutrition program, is con­ centrated into the month set aside nationwide for senior citizens. All seniors are invited to participate as players or cheering section. Dissolution of marriage was granted recently in 19th Judicial Circuit Court, Woodstock, to: Joan M. Kraus and Eugene R. Kraus; Robert B. Ransom and Judith J. Ransom; Leona M. Stephens and James E. Stephens. Lynette K. DeMonte and Dean J. DeMonte, also known as Joseph Dean CcJllins; Jane A. Effler and Robert W. Effler. Rome fturnishiiigs r HOSPITAL NOTES MCHENRY Admissions: Fred S. Fradinardo and Cheryl Van- DeWege of McHenry, and Nancy Sundstedt of Lake In The Hills, Algonquin. WOODSTOCK Admissions: Wayne Sabaj and Mi|s. Mary Nihill of McHenrjk Edwin Steinam, Sr., Mrs. Flora Koplin, Donald E. Berlin, George Dickman, Mrs. Bessie Krizenecky, Mrs. Peggy Sterba, James Wilson and Mrs. Joan Ohlrich, all of Wonder Lake. HARVARD Admissions: Rose Rogers of McHenry and Harry Hartjes of Ringwood. Medical Care Costs "When I've got a headache, I take aspirin," the patient pointed out. "When I've got a cold, I go to bed and drink fruit juices," he added. "If I've got stomach trouble, I take bicar­ bonate of soda. Have I been do­ ing the right things, doctor?" "You bet," was the reply. "That will be $20, please." WE RE OVERSTOCKED! LIVING ROOMS! ALL STYLES ! PRICED TO SELL NOW! HELP US CLEAR OUR SHOWROOM! 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