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Wins State Typing Trophy Ringwood News 385-8037 653-9262 728-0343 Tina Licastro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Licastro of McHenry, a senior at McHenry West campus, returned from Peoria, recently with a fourth place state trophy and plaque for her performance in typewriting. Tina competed in the local area contest, sponsored by OEA (Office of Education association) and took second place. She then went to Bloomington to compete in the state contest. In Peoria, the OEA meeting was a two-day conference ending with the awards banquet. Shown with Tina, above, are Greg Johnson, principal, West campus, and Don Blume, typing instructor whose help made Miss Licastro attain this outstanding recognition. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Keepin' Healthy Did you know that there are more than seven million motorized two-wheelers in the United States? And, now that the snow and ice of winter are gone, thousands of cyclists will be getting out onto the streets and highways. More and more people every day are discovering the fun of motor­ cycling. The Illinois Department of Public Health has some suggestions for motorcyclists that will help add to their en­ joyment by decreasing the risk of accident. Since about 90 percent of all cycle accidents involve collisions with autos, cyciists must be better drivers than automobile drivers are. The first step toward becoming a better driver is to study up. Study your owner's manual-learn how to operate the controls by touch-obtain proper instruction before you attempt to drive-practice off street or on low traffic streets- and know your machine's limits (a small, lightweight can't compete with freeway traffic, and shouldn't try to). Proper clothing for cycling also adds to both your en­ joyment, and your safety. An approved safety helmet ("skid lid") is, of course, a must. It wiH help prevent serious head injury in case of accident; it protects against weather; and helps make you more con­ spicuous in traffic. Goggles or face shield are also important. They reduce glare and protect your eyes from dust, dirt, wind and insects. In fact, eye protection for cyclists is required by law in Illinois. Boots or sturdy shoes help prevent foot injuries. It has been found that riding in shorts with no shoes and no shirt can result in serious injury. All riding clothes should be light in color to make you more visible; and it's a good idea to apply strips of relflective tope to your helmet, jacket and gloves. Illinois law also requires that motorcycle headlights and toillights be turned on whenever the vehicle is being ridden. When you're ready to "hit the road," start thinking safety before you start up. Drive defensively - be prepared for the unexpected. The double braking system of a two-wheeler, plus the fact that you can operate brakes and throttle at the same time, are major safety features-if you have the know-how. But, always remember to add "think distance" to your braking distance. For example, if you are travelling 50 m.p.h*, once you decide to stop, you will travel 50 feet before you apply the brake, and another 125 feet before you stop - 175 feet between the decision and the actual stop. You'll also be safer if you use your gears properly. Smooth shifting is the mark of an ex­ pert driver, and results in better control, improved performance and less engine wear. You should avoid "riding" the clutch; and should downshift to help you slow down. When you're on the road, allow yourself room to maneuver-never drive into a space you can't see your way out of. Don't travel too close to parked cars; and pass other vehicles with caution. The state health department says that, if you remember six common-sense rides for safe cycling, your chances of ac­ cident will be less: 1. don't show off; 2. pass with caution; 3. don't insist on your right-of- way; 4. concentrate on the road; 5. never tailgate other vehicles; and remember that automobile drivers don't always see motorcycles even when your lights are on. If you want more information about safe motorcycling, write to: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Education and Information, 525 West Jefferson, Springfield, 111 62761. Congregation Congratulates Bridal Couple During the- fellowship hour following church services last Sunday, members of the congregation extended best wishes to the new Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Gamen who were married April 22. Gifts were given to the young couple and everyone enjoyed cake and coffee. Cheryl (Bipley) Gamen is organist at the Ringwood church. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Usually the honoree is the one treated on their birthday but this is one time when it was reversed. Mrs. Nellie Hepburn, whose birthday was Tuesday, May 2, treated everyone to delicious kaloches during the fellowship hour Sunday at church. We hope your day was a very happy one, Nellie. Mrs. Hepburn's sister and brother-in-law, the Russell Soddys of Kenosha, spent the day with her Sunday and took Mrs. Hepburn out for dinner in honor of the occasion. ABOUT TOWN Mrs. Alma Cox of our town is a patient at McHenry hospital. I'm sure she would enjoy receiving cards. Ingeborg Jacobson dropped in for a chat at the Brennan- Hepburn home recently. Sunday supper guests at Walt and Doris Low's last Sunday were Lenore Freund and daughter Carol and son Mark of McHenry. TO THE RELAYS , Leonard and Phyllis Ackerman spent three days out in Des Moines Iowa, this past week viewing the Drake relays which is in its sixty-ninth year. It has many runners of all ages, all schools, colleges and universities. They went to watch a nephew of theirs run. Many of these young men and women will be competing in the 1980 Olympics. They said if anyone ever gets a chance to get tickets for this event and is interested in sports, that is the place to go. U.M.W. CHICAGO BUS TOUR Come on, ladies, if your name is on our list to let us know if you are going with us, please call and leftis know for sure. We still have a few seats left but they are filling fast so do call. We will be visiting Lincoln Park conservatory, the Youth OutPost at Lincoln park, Christian Fellowship church social services program and a very prominent restaurant for lunch. Call Katie, Doris of Althea and reserve a seat. DRIVE CHAIRPERSON Mrs. June Oxtoby of Ringwood was named Mental Health chairperson for the May, 1978, Bellringer cam­ paign. As chairperson, Mrs. Oxtoby will recruit volunteers to go house to house in Ringwood during May. Anyone interested in becoming a Bellringer volunteer should contact her at 653-9047. BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday goes to Wanda (Bruce) Wermeski May - 10 and to Rachel Ackerman and Emily Olson May 11 with Susan Thompson and Patty Brennan celebrating May 12. Jamie, Mough and Doug Strom will add another year May 14 as does Robert Mough May 15. May 16 is that special day for Cindy (Bruce) McPherson and Jim Pearson. Happy Birthday to all of you wonderful people. ANNIVERSARIES - Happy fifty-eighth an­ niversary wishes to Lucille and Byron Sowers May 13 and congratulations to Charles and Dolores Brennan May 16. We wish both couples many more happy years of wedded bliss. THINGS TO REMEMBER ' Every Sunday-Church services-9:15 a.m.-Ringwood church PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALER -FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1978 EMPLOYMENT SURVEY Local representatives of the U.S. Bureau of the Census will conduct a survey of em­ ployment in this area beginning the week of May 8, Stanley D. Moore, director of the Bureau's Regional office in Chicago, announced. Interviews will be conducted over the next forty- eight months during the weeks that include the twelfth and twenty-sixth calendar days of each month. Approximately 1,500 households throughout the nation will be contacted each month. Results of the survey will be used to develop more complete and accurate estimates of the employment situation. Every Sunday-Church school--9:45 a.m.-Ringwood church Every Wednesday-Choir practice-7 p.m.-Ringwood church Thursday, May ll-UMW tour to Chicago-Meet at Ringwood church--leaving 8:30- reservations,-Doris, Katie or Althea Sunday, May 14~Remember Mother's day DIAL-A-PRAYER 1-385-1234 Beyond the stars, and all this passing scene, Where change shall cease, and time shall be no more. -Kirke White. A fanatic is usually an uninformed person in love with self. Catherine Althoff Enters Para-Legal Institute Program Catherine (Katy) Althoff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Althoff, 508 N. Green street, was recently accepted into the Corporate Law program at the Institute of Para-Legal Training in Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Althoff will enter the program in June, 1978, after a May graduation from Purdue university. She has majored in both Political Science and Mass Com­ munications. Miss Althoff has served on several university committees, as well as sitting as president pro-tempore of Purdue's Student Senate. After com­ pletion of the Paralegal program, Miss Althoff will work in Chicago. TURN ONS YOUR HUSBAND IS A RSCAL HYPO­ CHONDRIAC? ME SHOWS GREAT PttIN WHEN 1 SPEND ANY MONEY. TRY OUR NEW Sunday Buffet Brunch FROM 10 to 2:30 MAKE MOTHER'S DAY DINNER RESERVATIONS NOW! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY & SATURDAY NITES! JIMMY ALMAN TRIO PLUS "LITTLE JAKE" GRgSCENT qBAY* sLANPINCj 3309 N. 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