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Remembering When //. (with long time subscribers) MR. AND MRS. JAMES THOMPSON Older McHenry area residents know James s Elm street service station (where he stil^worics) at the intersection of Richmond road and Elm street. Younger McHenry residents will recognize the Thompsons as the bus drivers who took them to school. "She drove one and I drove the other," Thompson said. Jim Thompson moved to McHenry as a boy from Ringwood, where his father was a farmer and his grandfather was a blacksmith. Jim recalled coming into McHenry for shows at the theater. "They used to have vaudeville in between the shows," he said. The family then moved to the Pearl street- Richmond road intersection, where the McHenry State bank addition is located now. Jim's wife, Isabel, lived across the street at that time. Her father, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, was a custodian at St. Mary's. She remembered when the Plaindealer was located on Green street and some of her friends who worked there. Lyle Franzen was a typesetter and Marie Nix was a writer for the paper. The paper at that time was published once a week, she said. Allay Microwave Fear When microwave ovens first became popular, a common fear was that while the oven would reduce cooking time, radiation might reduce the user's life. Some of these fears still circulate, but Janet Weaver, University of Illinois Ex­ t e n s i o n e q u i p m e n t specialist, says microwave ovens are safe. She points out that since the ovens were introduced in 1955, there has never been a documented injury due to radiation ex­ posure from microwave cookery. Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic energy but they should not be classed with gamma and x-rays, she says. Microwaves are non­ ionizing rays while gamma, and x-rays are ionizing. Ionizing radiation can cause damage to a cell, breaking it apart. Non-ionizing radiation, such as radio waves and microwaves, simply, cause molecules to vibrate. Microwaves used in cooking cause polar molecules, such as water molecules, to vibrate 2,450 million times per second, Ms. Weaver says. The vibrating molecules bump into each other, creating friction. Friction generates heat and causes the food to cook. Thus, the surrounding air in the oven does not become heated as in traditional ovens. Ms. Weaver says microwave oven safety is strictly regulated and there should be no danger of a radiation leakage unless the oven suffers major damage. Since October, 1971, standards for microwave ovens limit radiation leakage to 5 milliwatts per square centimeter measured 2 inches from the oven. This amount is quite small, Ms. Weaver says, especially when you compare the 5 milliwatts (.005 watt) with the 600 to 700 watts used to cook food in household microwave ovens. "All microwave ovens also have two safety interlock systems," she continues. "This means that when the door opens, the microwaves will stop immediately." For safe use, do not at­ tempt to operate the oven if an object is caught in the door, the door does not close peoperly or there is damage to the door, hinge, latch or seal. "If there is damage, make sure the oven is serviced by qualified personnel," Ms., Weaver adds. "And if you suspect any leakage, contact a service professional or the state health department. They will have radiation detection devices." There also has been some question whether microwave ovens cause problems for people with pacemakers. But Ms. Weaver points out that the problem was with the pacemakers, not the microwave ovens. Until a few years ago, pacemakers were affected by many types of elec­ tromagnetic energy and not just microwaves. Some types of electric shavers, elevator switching devices and automatic garage door openers also caused problems for pacemakers. But this has been solved, she says, because pacemakers are now shielded from ygfcttromagnetic energy in­ terference. Persons with pacemakers should still follow their doctor's recommendations. The greatest chance of injury from a microwave oven could be from a food or steam burn, Ms. Weaver says. Plastic wrap, often used to cover foods in microweave cookery, holds" the steam inside the dish. If the wrap is not removed carefully, steam could cause a burn. Also, because food may heat the dish, she says to be areful when removing hot foods from the microwave oven. So, as microwave myths are dispelled, the interest in the ovens increases. Ms. Weaver says about 13 per­ cent of American homes have microwave ovens and some projectionsa estimate that by 1990, 50 percent will own them. HOSPITAL NOTES WOODSTOCK Admissions: Mrs. Jane Fredrick of McHenry; Richard Franzen and Michael Simonelli, both of Wonder Lake. HARVARD Admissions: Paul Freund of McHenry nd Dante An- tonelli of Ringwood. Openiig the first week of line! FOR MEN & WOMEN IMC HENRY, ILL. 3BOB W. MAIN 344-5330 spurgeons "Kenney" Valaiced Roll-ups 20% SAVE Ai W / O OFF This Week Reg. 6.99 to 30.99 McMttHIY MAMCCT PtACt 10O-41OQ DAILY SATURDAY *4, SUNDAY 10-5 PAGE 3-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MAY 23, IMS Lengthy Agenda For Circle Dear Colleen Dear Colleen: My best friend is really a great girl in every way I think. She is really nice and she is a cute girl, but she is always putting herself down for some reason. This is beginning to bother me. 1 tell her she is cute and has a good personality but she still keeps putting her­ self down. I'm beginning to wonder if something is wrongk Can you help me to understand and maybe help her? Concerned Dear Concerned: There are several reasons your friend could be putting herself down. Maybe she ex­ pects others to put her down and so she does it herself first, or maybe she is doing it to get compliments. You should ask her why she puts herself down and maybe she will take a look at herself and find why she is doing this. Dear Colleen; How can I be popular? I've really tried all year to be friendly with everyone, but I haven't gotten anywhere. I am 16 and have my drivers license but that doesn't help either. Everyone has been nice enough, but it seems they don't come to me -- I'm always asking them if they want to go to a Bob and Debbie Welter^ 3923 W. Clearbrook, McHenry, announce the birth of their first son May 19. Matthew Adam was born in McHenry hospital and weighed 9 lbs., 4 oz. His sister, ^Uecky, age 4'6, eagerly awaited him at home. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Stepanovic of Janesville, Wis., are the maternal grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mr. Leroy J. Welter of McHenry. Mrs. Mary Michaelsen of Berwyn, 111., is the maternal great grandmother. Among recent births recorded at Harvard Memorial hospital, was the May 19 birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nootbaar of McHenry. show or take a ride. They never ask me. What am I do­ ing wrong? Puzzled izi/ied: sjlike Dear Puz Sounds^like you are trying too hard and in doing so you re not really being, yourself. Most of the time if we just relax and be ourselves, we are more likeable. Of course, some people will like us and some won't and you shouldn't ex­ pect everyone to like you. The less importance put on being liked and trying to get people to like you, the more you will be liked. The most important thing anyone can do to be popular is to like yourself.. There were many items on the agenda when the Marcia Mary Ball Circle met for its May meeting in the church parlor of the First United Methodist church. Hostesses were Mary Dobbins and Lyda Radisch. After enjoying delicious refreshments, the group spent a very busy time making plans and setting dates. / The "Shop and Share" program at a local super­ market May 26, through 28 was discussed and iden­ tification cards were distributed. The Circle's participation in a baby shower for'Karen Roberts, Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m., in the church, was agreed upon. Hoping to get started on a quilt for the Fall bazaar, the Craft group will meet Tuesday, June 3,10 a.m., in the church parlor. The annual "Lunch Out" for circle members and friends was set for Wed­ nesday, June 25, at Branded Steak House, Crystal Lake, at 1 p.m. Reservations are to be made with Lyda Radisch. Wednesday, July 16, at noon, is the date set for the annual „ circle picnic at Peterson park. This will be a catered picnic, so reser­ vations are to be made with Lyda. The usual White Elephant sale will be featured. The U.M.W. Kitchen Shower has been postponed until Fall. There will be no regular meeting until Tuesday, Sept. 2, at noon, in the church parlor. Ask Churches To Note Servicemen's Efforts In recognition of the Veterans Administration's 50th anniversary, the VA chief of chaplains has called on churches across the nation to ask veterans to participate in religious services the weekend of July 18-20. "It is my hope that the contribution of veterans to the nation will be recognized by all local churches, synagogues and chapels," said Chaplin Corbin L. Cherry. On the same weekend, chaplains in VA medical centers also have been asked lo encourage veterans to participate in services. "We are soliciting the cooperation of the local clergy so that both veterans and non-veterans will un­ derstand the significance of VA's goals and the significant part the veteran has played in our country," said Chaplain Cherry. . The VA has sent letters to the major denominations for distribution to'clergy across the country to encourage wide-scale participation in the 50th anniversary ob­ servance. 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