SECTION 2 • I* \<;K 4 - IM.AINDKALKH-HKH ALD. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1.19t5 MOLLY MILLIGAN Your HonSe Decorator ftni Mriltgen Svndn-alr Here are some frequently asked questions about sheets and towels. Q. A. Q. A. Q. A. o. A. Q. A. Q. A. Q. A. Q. A. Q. A. Q. A. Doe* polyester reduce towel abeorbeocy? Generally, no. Most towel manufacturers put polyester only in the ground weave of the towels for extra durability, not in the terry pile . . . the part of the fabric that does the absorbing. Should fabric softeners be used on towels? No. Towels retain their soft texture without the use of fabric softeners. In fact, some softeners contain silicones which coat the terry fibers and make them water resistant. Are vdour towels aa absorbent as regnlat towels? Not quite. The shearing process removes part of the terry on one side of a velour towel thereby slightly reducing the absorbency on that side only. Do colored sheets and towels fade when laundered? Dark colored sheets and towels tend to run slightly when laundered, but one or two seperate washings should correct this. Always wash deep colored sheets and towels before using to remove excess surface dye. Why Is acrylic so widely need In blankets? Acrylic blankets offer maximum warmth, luxury and durability. They are also washable and non-allergenic. When buying sheets, what does "thread count" awan? Thread count means the number of threads in one square inch of fabric. The higher the thread count, the softer, and more luxurious the sheet. Really fine sheets will have 180 to 200 threads per square inch. When buying sheets, what does "finished siae" menu? Finished size is the actual dimension of the sheet afltr hemming. long cm I be snre a certain sheet pattern will be In the stores? The life of a sheet pattern depends on its popularity. Usually, traditional patterns and colors are available for several years. Others are discontinued after a year or so. It is always wise to buy an extra set of pillow cases to match your new sheets . .. just in How long should n sheet last? Given reasonable care, a quality sheet can be used for eight to fi. en years. What's a "thermal" blanket? A thermal blanket is made of acrylic or cotton and designed for year- round use. A special weaving process creates tiny air pockets in the fabric to trap air for warmth or coolness. What la the best way to Inundrr a sheet? Ming. should be able to circulate freely in the wash. Tumble dry--remove at and fold. Uftmlmem mmthmfor Ycmr Home Decorwfr, tendUotomtwUkeseif-^tdmseil. stomp*! envelope to UoUy P.O. Box 14 Dtmdee. IL 60118. Allow four weeks for a reply. Language enrichment classes are provided at Easter Seal Language enrichment are being offered for children three to five years of age at the Easter Seal Therapy Center, 708 Washington, Woodstock. Classes will be held Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The program is designed to provide children with experiences that will en courage growth of expressive and receptive language skills Group activities with three to five children per group have been created to stimulate overall language growth. Classes will be taught by a McHenry County multiplier remains McHenry County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0, according to J. Thomas Johnson, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. The equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,000 local taxing districts overlap into .two or more counties (e.g. * school districts, junior college districts, . fire protection districts). If there was no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. State law requires property in Illinois to be assessed at one- third of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently, with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures, but with farmland and buildings assessed ac cording to standards based on productivity; The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the sales price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the assessor. If the three-year average level of assessment is one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be one. If the average level of assessment is greater than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be less than one. " And if the average level of assessment is less than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be greater than one. Assessments in McHenry County are at 33.64 percent of market value, based on sales of properties in 1981,1982, and 1983. The equalization factor; currently being assigned is for. 1984 taxes, payable in 1985. Last year's equalization factor forr the county was also 1.0. The tentative factor is subject to change (1) if the County; Board of Review takes actions which significantly affect the county assessments or (2) if local officials or others can present data showing that the Department of Revenue's1 estimates of the average level of assessments in the county should be adjusted. A public' hearing on the tentative multiplier is pending. New legislation regulates county's water supplies The McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District is now administering the Water Use Act of 1983. Tlie legislation acknowledges the need to better manage and conserve the state's water supply. Under the legislation all owners of wells constructed after January 1( 1985, are required by law, to notify the Soil and Water Conservation District of the proposed point of water withdrawl, so that the district may review the impact of the withdrawl on other water users in the area. Public notification of planned substantial withdrawls is in tended to assess the effects of new wells on the water supply in the surrounding areas, not to give the SWCDs the power to regulate or restrict groundwater withdrawls. The owner of proposed wells which are capable of pumping more than 70 gallons per minute or 100,000 gallons of water daily are required to notify the SWCDs of proposed water with drawl prior to actual well construction. The Soil and Water Conservation District, in con- juction with the Illinois State Water Survey will determine the potential impacts of the water extraction. The agencies will- then make their findings public. Under the law it is a petty offense to extract water without first notifying the proper local authorities. It is hoped that well owners will voluntarily comply and compromise in the event of a negative review, and that negative impacts will be mitigated by adopting pumping schedules that will minimize the negative impacts. For further information regarding the implementing procedures involved with the new law, contact the McHenry County Soil and Water Con servation District, 1143 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, or phone (815) 338-0099. gpeedl pnftMringlnt: Speech pathologist Lori Schairer stressed the im portance of a language enrich ment program for children. "Since all of a child's teaming is based on his language skills, he may have problems learning if these skills are not properly developed." f Parents are encouraged to enroll their children early so they can be assured of getting a placement bf railing Easter Seals at (815) 338-1707. If an additional class is needed, one will be arranged. DIRECTORY 1 • JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R.WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE* BONDS ISISW. •mSt.,McMwwy DENNIS CONWAY auto. un. ran State Farm Ins. Co. SSIVW. ShnStiMt. McMmry. M. sss-mt IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY DR. LEONARD B0TTARI M--.. T--i.. Umhi.. W>.. 4-4 Tea*. . UMH., M. J-Vp.m.. Sal. MM p.m. Hmm SSS4M1 ar SSS-SSM JAMES M. McINTEE, LAWYER AVAHAHI TO PRAOTCI M: P«MMI k|nrf/TMI. MMN CWPMNMM WWihrtiN. Plmii, S--I l«W>. Workmen's Cimpimsllsii. 94MW. SmkiMt, McHenry, M. McHENRY DENTAL CENTER: DR. C.J. LUDPORD DR. KEVIN WEGRZYN UNTUStSSMIieSAT. . m-m *M>. (langMai Ow) S Vntlw (I.V.I HUM)/ nr Farm Equipmont 4 GEORGE P. FREUND, * INC. 4IM W. Crystal take M.. MtHaaqr i n c i u AIL CARS EUROPA MOTORS, INC. SSISWa. ISS.Mdfcam ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Somoono Now? Wo Would Liko To Extend A Royal Wolcomo To Evory Nowcomor To Our Aroa 111 CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 °*&TION Mt#« •» > w r*~fnrrr ™ ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Aroa-Roycri Wolcomo Doos If Bast SHEPHERD of the HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH 404 N. Green St. Rev. Racer W. Schneider Phone 3SS-77S6 or 385-4030 Sunday Worship 8:30, 9:45 & M:00a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursery Services Available Day School Available n CATHOLIC CHURCH JOHNSBURG Rev. John C. Holdren, Pastor Rectory Phone: 385-1477 Sat. Eve. Mass 5:30 p.m. Fulfills Sun. Obligation Sun. Masses 7.9 & 11 a.m.-Mon., Wed & Fri. 7:30 a.m.-Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. Sot. 8 a.m.-1st Fri. 7:30 & 9 a.m. IN THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE WONDERLAKE BIBLE CHURCH phone:728-0422 or 728-1687 7501 Howe RDr. Wonder Lake. Ill Mrrlr E. Conklin, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship Scrvicc 10:45 am Bible Fellowship 6 pm Prayer Hour-Wed. 7:30 pm 30N EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 4206 W. Waukesan Rd. (Rt. 120) Rev. Hermann F. Greet 385-0659 385-1616 Sunday Warship 7.45 & 10:30 Nursery Services at 10:30 Education for Eternity. Sunday School Children & Youth 9:00 a.m. THEEV/ LUTHERAN OFALLSAI 312-587-7727 (Office) Rev. Roger Elliott Sundav Schedule: Worship Services 8:00 ft 10:45 am Sunday School 9:15 a.m. VILLAGE CHURCH OF WONDER LAKE 4918 E. Wonder LakeRd. Wonder Lake. Illinois Phone: 728-1091 Pastor. Dennis Shaw Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. McHENRY COUNTY FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKER) I st It 3rd Sunday 11:00 a.m. For information call 385-8512 or 312-683-3840 MARANATHA ASSEMBLY.OFGOD (Charismatic/Pentecostal) Pastor Lawrence Thompson 1309 Court St. 344-0557 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Nite 7:00 p.m. ^ThwiJfoi^jOOM^ 3506 E. Wondor lake Rd., Wondor Lake 653-3832 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY Lincoln Rd & Eastwood Lane Sunday Service & Sunday School 10:30 Wed. 8 p.m. Reading Room Tues & Thurs 2-4 Saturday 11-12 Noon ST. FRANCIS POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH Flanders Road East of Ringwood Road Sunday Masses 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month 2 p.m. Rev. Martin Wachna ALLIANCE BIBLE CHURCH 3815 W. Bull Valley Rd. Rev. Gerald Robertson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. McHENRY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 3031 Lincoln Road 344-1111 Church Pastor Roy Wisner 1-653-9675 Sunday Service 10:30 Sunday Eve Service 6:00 o.m. Sunday School 9:15-10:15 FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2107 West Lincoln Road (Across from outdoor Theater) W orship 6:30 Ar 10:45 Children At Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m Bible Study • Weds. 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Eric J. Sayder Phone 385-5388 or 385-8460 Nursery Services Available Home of The Joyful Noise Christian Preschool FvMTfl HlH 3519 W. ELM STREET McHENRY 385-2400 This Space Available to Advertisers for Pennies an Issue Mar M. Jastea 3807 W. ELM STREET McHENRY 385-0063 WifUM s Mntntri 414 S. ROUTE 31 McHENRY 385-3764 MclUary Saviafs 4 Laaa 1209 N GREEN STREET McHENRY ' 385-3000 This space available to advertisers for pennies an issue. BrabNrHU. P 0. BOX 11 McHENRY 385-7000 First Natiaaal Baali iff McNaary 3814 W. RTE. 120 McHENRV 385-5400 McNaary Paiat, Class tWallpapar 3411 W. ELM STREET McHENRY 385-7353 Act Hardware 3729 W. ELM STREET , McHENRY 385 3660 3812 W. ELM STREET McHENRY * 385-0170 MHcMI Solas, lac. BUICK - OLDS. 903 N. FRONT STREET McHENRY 385-7200 McNaary Track Um, lac. P 0. BOX 575 McHENRY 385-0712 Mclteary State Baali 3510 W ELM STREET McHENRY 385-1040 fhis space available to advertisers for pennies an issue. MOUNT HOPE UNITED METHODIST 1015 W. Broadway. Pialakee Highlands Church Phone 312-497-3805 Linda Misewicz. PerconU. Pastor Personage (312)497-3024 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. PENECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD 4010 Westwood Dr.. Wooder Lake 815-653-9980 Janie A. Long. Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 pm Friday Bible Study 7 pm 6:30! CHAIN i EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH 4815 N. WilmotRond Church Phone 497-3000 Parsonage 497-3050 Rev. Marlowe Shoop Chuffh School ..m. > WortliipCelebration 11 a.m. (child can for infant»-agr 5) i Weekly Youth/Adult Acfivitiei NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 3506 E. Wonder Lake Rd. Bos 157 Wonder Lake. Illinois Phone 653-3832 Sunday Worship 8:00 At 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. (Nursery Facilities Available) ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 3500 W Washington 385-0025 ' Rev. Edmund Petit. Pastor Sat. Eve(Sunday Obligation Fulfilled) 5:30 p.m. * Sunday 7:15.8:30.9:45116(12:15 UNITED PENTACQSTAL CHURCH 256 Sunnytide, Lakemoor Church Phone-365-2770 Rev. Nolan Hildehraad Pastor's Phone-526-1960 Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Fri. 7:30 p.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m.Bible Study Friday 7:30 p.m. Youth Service FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3717 W. Main Street Chutch Phone 385-0931 Thomas Lowery. Pastor Parsonage Phone 385-1352 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Church School 10:45 a.m. CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road Wonder Luke. Ill t Sun Masses 8. 10 am 6c noon Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Fulfills Sunday Obligation RINGWOOD METHODIST CHURCH Ringwood. Illinois Pastor Gordon Smith Res. 648-2848 Church 653-6956 Sunday 9:00 a.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m. ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 3706 St. Phil's & Green 385-0390| Rev. Marion Mailey. Rector Sunday Services Nursery Provit 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Christian Education 10:00 A.M. Family Eucharist Wed. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist j>^ol)^aj£SiasAnnounce^^ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | 509 Front St. 385-0083 Thomas R. Roberson, Pastor Bible Study-Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Setvice 10:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD OF McHENRY (Pentecostal) 3813 John St.. McHenry, III Sunday Siehool 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Kevin Grissom. Pastor Phone 344-2032. 344-3950 THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION 1403 N. Richmond Rd.. McHENRY 385-0024 Rev. James G. Gaynor. Pastor Rev. James Novak. Asst. Priest Rev. Walter Johnson. M.M. Rev. Stanley Ryzner Rev. C. Alfred Dietsch Saturday Evening Mats 5:00 p.m. (Fulfills Sunday Obligation) Sunday Masses 6:30. 8:00. 9:30.9:45. 10:45. II :00. 121