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Spring Grove Eva Freund 675-2135 Increased Benefits For Some Unemployed Grltzuks Observe Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gritzuk on their fortieth ^wedding anniversary. The occasion was celebrated on Nov. 9 when their children held a surprise party for them at the Club Mono's in Chicago. A delicious family style dinner was served the guests and the * evening was spent dancing. About 120 friends and relatives were present t^ help them celebrate. Tho^from this area who attended were Mr. and Mrs. William Gritzuk, McHenry; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Horobik from Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tarczynski, Fox Lake; Mr. • and Mrs. Richard Buehrer, Woodstock; Mrs. Elsie Buehrer, son, Wayne, Mrs. Catherine Kelly, daughter, Diane, from Spring Grove. UPPERGRADE HONOR ROLL OF SPRING GROVE SCHOOL Pupils, Grade 6 "A"...Tracy Duncan, Mike Fitzgerald, Glenna Gosch, Sheila Hansen, Scott Jones, Ann Rich, Peggy Rinda, Mary Ann Schmidt, Justin Traver, Steve Young. Grade 6 "B".. Valerie May, Cheryl Petska, Debbie Volk- mar, Jackie Werner. Grade 7 "A" Eileen Rabelhofer. Grade 7 "B"...Sara Eckman, Tammy Hack, Nancy Jones, Heidi Seebacher, Julie Sutton, Ann Vierke. 1 Grade 8 "A"...Jim Brown, John Ducy,. Virginia Korus, Rita Porzel, Sue Young. Grade 8 "B "...Debbie Bron- zoske, Mike Bychowski, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathy Noster, Linda Reedy, Mitchell Wegner, Janet Werner, Darren White. CHRISTENING The infant son of Dwight and Marilyn Lueck was baptized Michael Alan at St. Peter's church on Nov. 30. His maternal grandparents Clarence and Magdalen Miller were sponsors for the baby. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lueck of Rich­ mond. A dinner was served at the Dwight Lueck home in Solon Mills after the ceremony. CHRISTMAS PARTIES The Christmas season is starting to be in full swing. The Presidents Club enjoyed Christmas luncheon at Mill Inn, Richmond. Postmasters of McHenry County held their Christmas dinner meeting at Andre's, Richmond. Table decorations were beautiful and there were favors for all plus a gift exchange. Mrs. Marie Miller entertained members of her club at her home in Fox Lake to a turkey dinner. She roasted the turkey and members all brought- their favorite dish to complete the meal. There was a gift ex­ change and cards were played. The house was beautifully decorated in keeping with the season and a cheery fire in the fire place added to the at­ mosphere. Donald A. Johnson, director of the Illinois Department of Labor, has announced in­ creased benefits for some of the 325,000 persons who receive unemployment insurance in Illinois. Effective Jan. 1, the new maximum weekly benefits payable to unemployment insurance claimants will be: For a single person, $103; for a married person with non- working spouse, $123. At present, maximum benefits are $97 and $116, respectively. Maximum weekly Political Corner What is life without hope? Mere existence .. a pale sub­ stitute for living. Un­ fortunately, for many Americans, that's all life is. That's why The Salvation Army plays such an important role. Each Christmas, its program of social service -- new clothing, gaily-wrapped gifts, a modest check for turkey and trim­ mings -- rekindles hope and optimism for millions of needy Americans. At the same time, its worship services and spiritual guidance bring the light of faith into many darkened lives. ANTIQUE...Children view a figurehead from a sailing ship, which now graces the garden of a home on Nan­ tucket Island. Where once whaling ships set out to sea, today Nantucket's main in­ dustry is tourism. Four File For Positions On County Board Former McHenry Mayor Donald Doherty and three others filed Monday as a Democratic candidate for the McHenry County board from District 11. Filing with him were Charles Weingart of McHenry, the only Democrat on the twenty-four member board, Mrs. Pat Dusthimer of Wcmder Lake and William Campbell, president of the Holiday Hills Homeowners association. • Doherty, who served as McHenry mayor for twelve years, is currently on the McHenry County Planning commission and a member of the McHenry Rotary club. Weingart, a McHenry far­ mer, is also president of the McHenry County Fair board and a member of the Illinois Agricultural Advisory com­ mittee. Mrs. Dusthimer recently organized and led a citizens' group which lobbied suc­ cessfully to get Highway 120 resurfaced and improved from just west of McHenry to Greenwood road. Campbell, a business man, represents Holiday Hills on the Lake-McHenry Council of Government. District 11 includes McHenry, Nunda and Burton townships. Four board members will be elected from the district next year. New Owners, Margaret and Agnes Sislo Invite You To Their [ Plant i Doctor [Residence benefits for a person with children remain at $135. Director Johnson said: "This is the first time that the Department of Labor has been able to adjust benefit levels to reflect cost \of living increases without havihg to go to the legislature. When Governor Walker signed H.B 285 on June 30, he ensured that men and women who are seeking work but are unable to find jobs would be protected from the drastic inflation jumps we have seen this past year." The legislation set weekly benefit amounts at 50 percent of the claimant's prior weekly wage. An additional allowance is added for dependents: Maximums are set at the ap­ propriate percentage of the state-wide average weekly wages for covered employees, computed twice each year to reflect the state of the economy. This is the first recomputation the Department has had since the bill went into effect July 1. The state-wide average weekly wage increased from $193.84 to $204.46 in recent months. Open Fourth Lake County Council Dec. 15 The fourth Lake County Council for Seniors Nutrition center will open Monday, Dec. 15, at the AMVETS post No. 1201, Cedar Lake road in Round Lake Beach. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will include games, music and a visit from Santa Claus. The only eligibility requirement is that the par­ ticipant be 60 years of age or older. No income information is required. The Lake County Council for Seniors recognizes that many seniors are faced with the difficulties of shopping economically; of preparing a full, nutritious meal each day; of living in isolation. The Nutrition program offers the opportunity to enjoy a hot nutritious meal in warm fellowship with others. The Nutrition program, a joint venture of the LCCS and Catholic Charities, will eventually be available throughout Lake county at six senior centers which will $>ffer social and rehabilitative ser­ vices, recreational activities, e d u c a t i o n a l p r o g r a m s , workshops and other activities planned by seniors. Tran­ sportation and home- delivered meals will also be • ON THE FIRST of June, Harold Martin sold his dry cleaning business which he had owned 27 years and be­ gan a new career. He ODened a home repair service; he became a handy man. "It took a lot of courage," he admitted. "But I felt it was now or never. The long­ er I put it off, the harder it would be." Mr. Martin, now 56, had grown up in the dry cleaning business. His father owned a dry cleaning plant and start­ ed Mr. Martin in the busi­ ness early. Mr. Martin left his father's establishment in Michigan and moved to Per- rysburg, Ohio where he worked 6 months, then opened his own place. He lat­ er opened two more places. "People have to enjoy what they are doing," Mr. Martin said, confessing he had grown weary of the dry cleaning business, its long hours and many headaches. "I'd always done the main­ tenance work at the plant and enjoyed that. When I was in the service I was told I had a mechanical apti­ tude." Mr. Martin admits busi­ ness is a little slow now, but thinks it is "working out pretty good." He works out of his house, "but mostly out of my truck." Mr. Martin would advise others to change jobs, if at all possible, if they are not hap­ py in what they are doing. "The key to the whole thing is doing something you're comfortable in." « OLDER PEOPLE with low incomes can earn extra money in several ways. The federal government, through provided as much as possible for those who need these ser­ vices. Funds for the Nutrition program come from federal and local sources. The local obligation for federal funds requires that meals be available for a nominal fee. Each person will be expected to contribute what he or she can reasonably afford up to a maximum of $1.45 per meal. A suggested fee scale will be provided to assist each in­ dividual or couple. Con­ tributions will be kept anonymous and will be used to help the Nutrition program grow. SECTION 1 - ACTION, offers two ways -- Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions. Foster Grandparents recruits people over 60 who want to work 20 hours a week as foster grand­ parents for institutionalized and other needy children. You must be over 60 for the Senior Companions, too. It provides companionship and services to other older people who are home-bound. Both programs pay a small wage which is exempted from So­ cial Security penalties. For further information write ACTION, 806 Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20525. PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER- WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 10. 197: y THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER -GOOD WORD from the Bible -^0^ Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 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