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Village of McHenry Shores Jude La Francis 395-5067 10 W ays Saving Energy Also Saves Money Urgt "En Masse" Representation At Water Hearing. At the regular meeting of the village board, the most im­ portant item on the agenda was the proposed water rate in­ crease. Frank Higgins from Northern Illinois Utilities (our water company) was present to give his reasons for a rate in­ crease. The Illinois Commerce Commission Hearing on this proposed water increase is set for early December. All those interested in at­ tending this hearing to voice their dissatisfaction with the increase should notify the village president. If enough people show interest in fighting this increase, that is, if a large group of residents coverge 'en masse' at the hearing, the village will have a spokesman to represent it. One proposed increase is a minimum bill of $15.00 per month plus a $4.50 service charge per month. If there is a lack of interest on the part of the residents, the village board will not continue to fight against the increase. Septic repairs on the village annex will take place in the near future. The purchase of the property between the village hall and the annex has been given the go-ahead by the board. The trenching and repair of the drainage system at Hilltop and Bull Valley will begin either before winter sets in or next spring. The starting time depends upon the work load of the contractor. The next bdard meeting is tonight. ANNIVERSARIES Howard and Penny Bain celebrated an anniversary Nov. 26. And James and Sheri Blue had an anniversary Nov. 28. Congratulations and best wishes for a long future of happy anniversaries. BIRTHDAYS On Dec. 2 Janette Rees will be two years old. Dec. 5 is Robbie Leurssen's eighth birth­ day. Paul Glass has a^>irthday Dec.6 and Vic Lawson has his special day Dec. 8. May all of you enjoy many more years of happy birthdays. He who knows contentment is rich. Year 'Round Miseries Hay Fever--It's No Joke The Federal Energy Ad­ ministration says that almost 20 per cent of all the energy consumed in thc^inited States is used in our 70 million house­ holds. Conserving energy is a relatively new idea for most of us, but today it's as timely for the average family as getting higher interest from the bank. Here are some practical ways, energy experts say, consumers can help cut doWn fuel and utility bills, and -- at the same time -- save energy in the coming months. * Close off rooms and closets not in use. * Lower thermostats to 68 degree^ during the day and 60 degrees at night. * Keep windows tightly' closed near your thermostat. Remember, it's the tempera­ ture at the thermostat that determines the operation of your heating (and cooling) system -- turning it off and on. * Repair leaky hot water faucets fast. A leak that fills an ordinary cup in ten min­ utes wastes 3,280 gallons of heated water per year. * Once a month drain water from your hot water tank until it runs clear. This reduces mineral deposits and helps retain the heating effi­ ciency of the unit. * Ceilings (attic floor) and walls should be properly in­ sulated. In colder climates six inches of insulation is usually recommended for attic floors and three to four inches for outside walls. * Insulate window glass itself with sheets of reflective GESUNbVgTI J More tnan ten million Americans suffer the miseries of hay fever each year. And, while one of the ma­ jor causes of the disease is rag­ weed pollen, it is certainly not the only culprit. Others such as soap powder, spray paint particles, sawdust and even'textile fabrics can cause discomfort all year around. Although the disease is of­ ten mistaken for a head cold, it has different causes and is not contagious. It is an aller­ gic reaction to some ordinarily harmless substances in the air. Guidelines To Follow 1. See your doctor. (He may recommend antihista­ mines and eye drops, air con­ ditioning and air purifying de­ vices -- or even a vacation in another part of the country. 2. Avoid the cause of your allergy, if you can. For example, there's more rag­ weed pollen in the country than in the city. (There's less pollen at night, no matter where you are.) 3. Wear a Micropore Pol­ len and Dust Mask -- a face mask that filters out many harmful particles in the air. One such mask, developed by 3M Company research, filters particles down to five microns in size. Tests indicate the unit is 99 percent effective against ragweed -- one of the smallest pollens. (The researchers say the mask is especially useful for sportsmen and women because it provides protection from dust, mold spores and other airborne particles that fre­ quently plague outdoorsmen.) 4. Avoid becoming over­ heated and exhausted. Often fatigue can trigger hay fever into activity. 5. Don't attempt to "doc­ tor yourself" with non-pre­ scription drugs. Many times hay fever vic­ tims are so badly affected they window film insulation. The film cuts heating costs in winter by "bouncing" warm air back into the room. In warm weather, the insulated window glass prevents the sun's hot rays from entering a room -- thereby keeping the room cooler and lowering air conditioning operating costs. Business and industry often are unable to work or go to school. More than $250 mil­ lion is spent annually to treat their ailments. About one-third of all hay fever sufferers develop sea­ sonal asthma which -- if un­ treated -- may progress with age into a serious and crip­ pling condition. CHRISTMAS HOURS AT B&UHm LiMilED 1220 N.G£EN ST P® Mc H E N FLY, it.6°o50 Starts Frl., Dec. 3rd MONDAY. 9 to 9 TUESDAY 9 to 9 WEDNESDAY 9 to 9 THURSDAY 9 to 9 FRIDAY 9 to 9 SATURDAY 9 to 5:30 SUNDAY 11 to 4 /(/ /jy //r /y 6 6 SHORT A SLEIGH FOR THE HOLIDAYS? ' » WE FEATURE CHEVROLET & OTHER FINE GENERAL MOTORS CARS - WE'VE GOT THE SLEIGH JUST RIGHT FOR YOU! S P E C I A L H O L I D A Y R A T E S Christmas and New Yeats Holiday Special WEDNESDAY NOON Thru MONDAY NOON * 1st Tank of Gas FREE t£JQ5 * No Extra Charge for u4 First 1000 Miles CAM RENTAL Novi 4-Door Sedan R E G U L A R R A T E S CHEVETTE 'lO00 per Day 10c per Milt NOVA '14" per Day 14c pei Mi It* Gas, Insurance, and A I.I. Maintenance included. (Special V.eeklj Kales) CHEVROLET use the film to help hold their fuel costs down. For free information on what you can do, write: Mr. C. Gardner, ICI-US, New Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19897. * Also, make sure all ex­ terior doors and windows are caulked and weatherstriped. Here's how much caulk usual­ ly is needed for most jobs: (a) one cartridge for two windows (b) four cartridges per sill (c) one cartridge for every two doors. * Use a humidifier in cold weather, It adds much needed moisture to a room and makes you feel comfortable at lower temperatures. * 'Maintain an efficient heating plant. Change furnace filters regularly and oil equip­ ment as recommended by the manufacturer. CANCER Answer. Ainwrcsn vencw gocwy PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1. I*7« Graham-Produced Film Ijftp T° 8© Shown In McHenry Snack Foods A recent survey showed that some children and their mothers ate as many as 20 times a day. Have nutritious snacks available at all times For example, keep a tray of raw vegetables and a dip in the refrigerator ready for snacking How about apple rings with peanut butter Cheese and fruit kabobs on toothpicks ready to eat? Keep some nonfat dry milk, flavored with a powdered fruit drink mixed, chilled and ready to drink. Keep fresh fruits ready to eat at all times. (Editor's Note: This is a regular feature, prepared by the American Cancer Society with cooperation of the McHenry county unit, Eustice Klein, president, to help save your life from cancer.) A disc jockey writes: "I am a cigarette smoker, and I get angry at all the pressure non- smokers put on people like me. Don't other smokers share my feelings?" ANSWERline: This year the National Clearinghouse for Smoking and Health released a major study on the adult use of tobacco and found that a large proportion of smokers share the attitudes of nonsmokers! For example, people in both groups want to see smoking allowed in fewer places; many are in favor of a total ban on cigarette advertising, and they feel that business management is right in prohibiting smoking in the workplace. Also, one- third of the smokers questioned said that they found it annoying to be near a person smoking a cigarette. A dieter asks: "Are they going to bring back cyclamates"" ANSWERline: What to do about cyclamates, the artificial sweeteners that were taken off the market because of a cancer association in laboratory animals, has been studied and debated for a long time. However, despite the fact that the original developer and marketer of the chemical compound said that it would ask for further hearings, the Federal Food and Drug Ad­ ministration issued another ruling in October, 1976 that makes it extremely unlikely that cyclamates will return to supermarket shelves. A rancher explains: "I was sorry to learn that Senator Hubert H. Humphrey had to be treated for bladder cancer. What can you tell me about this form of cancer?" ANSWERline: Bladder cancer will strike some 22,000 American men and 7,900 American women in 1976, making it one of the less common forms of cancer. Over the past twenty-five years, the incidence of bladder cancer has been dropping for women and increasing in men. Fortunately for both sexes, there has been improvement in survival thanks to better treatment and early diagnosis. Early detection of bladder cancer is crucial because there is more "The Restless Ones", con­ sidered the most successful motion picture yet prodjuced by Evangelist Billy Graham, will be shown in McHenry December 4 and 5 at the Alliance church, 3815 W. Bull Valley road, at 7 p.m. With the accent on youth, this feature-length film deals i m a g i n a t i v e l y a n d dramatically with the teen-age crisis. With a background setting provided by the 1963 Billy Graham Los Angeles Crusade, and artfully woven into the story pattern, "The "Restless Ones" is a hard- than a three times better chance of surviving at least five years if bladder cancer is first treated in an early stage. Early diagnosis can be accomplished in a routine way-by having regular checkups including urinalysis-and by seeing a physician immediately if you notice something that is not routine, such as difficulty in urinating and-or blood in the urine. Please remember that these symptoms don't necessarily mean cancer, but the possibility exists, and it might save one's life to have such symptoms checked by a physician. hitting, bold approach to social problems. Here is a film which dares to be different, a story which will stir the heart and mind. As one reviewer said, "Here is a picture that tells the world the truth and comes up with an answer, not an easy answer, but an answer from beyond us." This answer promises to satisfy, challenge and inspire young and old alike and will appeal to churchgoers and non- churchgoers. The Christian message comes through in the midst of a realistic teen-age situation, cleanly and without cloying. Swift-moving plot episodes highlight the op­ portunities facing the church. Quite A Game Dependable Dale entered his neighborhood bar and found it empty, except for the bartender and a dog sitting on one of the bar stools. The pair was engaged in an unusual game of chess. The dog. watching the board intently, wagged his tail when he made a good move and on occasion would bark to indicate, "Check." "Hey." Dale wondered aloud, "that's quite a dog you've got there." "He's not that smart." the bartender replied "So far. I've beaten htm two out of three'" Jeff Budge of McHenry Paint & Glass is happy to display the "Christmas Shop McHenry" poster that Joanne Eppers of the McHenry State Bank is delivering to him. They anticipate a very busy Christmas season for McHenry business people, as they encourage everyone to shop in McHenry whenever possible. Christmas McHenry DON'T Of LAY- v CALL FOR RESERVATIONS TODAY: 385-2100 We give you more time for your money. PAYTON i ! 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