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PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALER Sunnyside Area Betty Messer 344-2494 Senior Hot Line The Northland Beckons Over Long Weekend Lou and Ernie LeBay took advantage of the long Memorial day weekend to take a trip up north. First stop was in Appleton, Wis., to visit with their daughter. Then they continued on to the Iron Mountain area of the Michigan Peninsula. Marj and Ray Nolan just returned from a week's vacation at a resort in Land O Lakes, Wis. They spent the week fishing and relaxing in the beautiful northwoods region. PAST PRESIDENT HONORED Mrs. Andrew Eichhorn of 1409 W. May has been asked to attend the fiftieth anniversary of the Grayslake Women's club. Mrs. Eichhorn will be an honored guest at a luncheon in Libertyville celebrating the occasion. She is being honored as a past president of the Grayslake Women's club prior to moving to Sunnyside. SUNNYSIDE NOTES Tuesday, June 7, was the monthly meeting of the village of Sunnyside. It was a very productive meeting. A highlight of the meeting was the plans for the upcoming village picnic. Plans are under way and the date of the picnic will be Saturday, Aug. 13. It will be held at the beach area on Riverview drive. Residents are to bring a dish to pass. The village supplies hot dogs, pop and beer. There'll be games for the kids and for the grown-up kids. There'll be prizes for the winners. Bill Mitchell, 4017 Wilmot road is in charge of making arrangements for the picnic. But Bill can't do it alone. He needs helpers for games, food and clean up. If you're in­ terested in helping contact him. I'll keep you informed but be sure to mark Aug. 13 on your calendar Last year the picnic was a huge success and everyone had a very enjoyable day. This year we think it will be even better. It's a good way to get out and meet your neigh­ bors and have a nice time. CLEAN-UP Response to the spring clean­ up was very good, and residents cooperated very well disposing of discarded items in the proper receptacles. The areas surrounding the bins were kept clean. Early Monday morning the disposal company came out and removed the bins. POLICE NOTES - The chief of police, Earl Kramer, reported at the meeting that the vehicle sticker check during May went very well. Those who were stopped and who had not as yet pur­ chased a village sticker were permitted to do so then. Police did not issue tickets to those who had been remiss in displaying their stickers. WELCOMING COMMITTEE Another item brought up at the meeting was the newly formed committee to welcome new residents to the area. The committee is headed by trustee John Miedzianowski. John and his committee will welcome new residents to the area and give them information con­ cerning the village and the surrounding area. NEW RESIDENTS At this time we would like to extend a warm welcome to the following newcomers, Mr. and Mrs. David Rogers of 2603 Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butin of 1408 Bronson, Mr. and Mrs. Duell of 4415 N. Florence and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hurst of 1608 W. Oakleaf. We hope you are all enjoying your new homes. We think we have a nice area and really nice people out here. BEACH AREA PLAYGROUND A number of people are concerned about the destruction that has been going on around the beach area. Bob Tomsa and A1 Schuberth are going to repair the swings at the playground. Bob is sup­ plying >the material.. Anyone caught damaging village property will be severely reprimanded. Another item of concern for the area at the pier is children throwing rocks. The rockfill around the area is very ex­ pensive fill. Rocks in the water can damage boats coming into the pier. The rocks are used for a reason other than just throwing them in the water. They are being used to kill and maim baby ducks. Parents please talk to your children. If you're old enough to read this and know you are one of the culprits throwing rocks, you're old enough to know better. The tires placed along the sides of the pier on Riverview are there for a reason. They are also being thrown in the water. The tires are placed around the pier to protect the boats tied up at the pier from damage. They belong on the pier and not in the water. A boat getting caught in one can mean costly repairs. So let's see that the tires are left where they belong. The area around the pier, beach and streets adjoining these areas are becoming littered with pop and beer cans. How about bringing disposal bags with you when you use the area and dispose of the cans properly. We don't want our village to start looking like the city dump. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Birthday greetings this week go to Gail Lehman, who celebrates her day June 13. Sandy Messer has her special day June 14. Kevin Zimbrick also celebrates the same day. Joyce Kennebeck has her special day June 15. Hope you all have a happy day and many more to come. BIKE REGISTRATION Some time during the month of July the police department from Sunnyside will hold a bike registration. The chief has not set a date yet. But as soon as the date, time and place are chosen I will place notice of it in this column. Watch for more information regarding the registration. DOING YOUR SHARE I'd like to acknowledge the nice people who call with items of interest for the column. And to those who just call to say they enjoy reading the news of our area. I hope to meet many of you at the picnic in August. PUNCH LINE 13 ft V WOMBU I AHEH'T WHAT I THEY USED • TO BE ~~ \ GIRLS? PUBLIC NOTICE 350 LUCKY HOME OWNERS One of the world's largest manufacturers of aluminum siding has created a new type of specially insulated aluminum siding for your home. For the first time ever, a WRITTEN 50% FUEL - SA VINGS GUARANTEE THE FIRST 350 HOMES WILL BE DONE AT HALF PRICE!! Call Collect 815-385-6889 if you live in McHenry, Cook, Kane or Lake Counties. This means we can reside your home for one-half ohe cost of any aluminum siding on the market today. If this notice does not c tr in your paper, call us. 'L (Written under the auspices of Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal) Q. What are my protections under the law if I buy something from a door-to-door salesman? A. Remember that if you buy something from such a person, chances are you will never see him again. Should the product need repairing or replacing, will you be able to get that done? If you pay by cash you have no chance of getting that money back. If the person tries to deceive you in any way to get you to buy his product, he is breaking a state law. If this happens to you, contact the Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Fraud and Protection division. There is an office in Springfield at 500 South Second street, and another at 134 North LaSalle in Chicago. Contact them as soon as you can. They will be happy to help you. Your prompt action could help other people. Q. What happens if I sign a contract? A. The best advice to remember when you sign a contract is this: you are bound by that contract and you must live up to your end of the bargain. Make sure that all ^blanks are filled in before signing and that you receive a copy. There are certain exceptions to this rule, but make sure they apply to your situation before signing the contract. I# the salesperson comes to your home without your asking him to, and sells you something that costs more than $25.00, he must also tell you about your right under state law. This law says that under these cir­ cumstances, you have thre^e business days to cancel the agreement. For example: A saleslady comes to your home on Mon­ day, and you sign a contract for a $75 vacuum cleaner, to be delivered in three weeks. She also tells you that you have three business days to cancel your end of the agreement. This means that by Thursday night you must notify the company that you do not want the vacuum cleaner. The best way to notify them is by telegram or by certified mail, though this is not necessary. t If the person does not tell you of this right, you will know that • he has committed a violation of the state law by not telling you of your legal right. You do not want to deal with such a company. Q. What should I do if I suspect a salesperson is fraudulent? A. If the person uses high- pressure tactics, you don't want to deal with him. Tell him you would like to think about his offer and ask him to come back the next day. If he refuses to come back for a sale, you know he will never come back if you have problems with your product. You could also ask the person to show you his drivers license. Again, if he refuses, you do not want to deal with him. In either case, call the police im­ mediately, and contact the Attorney General's office. Your prompt action could save other people from being gypped. By waiting even a day to report, the person could be hundreds of miles away in a different state. Note: If you would like copies of the Attorney General's booklets, "20 Ways Not to be Gypped" and "Your Protection Against FRAUDulent Sales, Advertising, and Loans", send you name and address to Aging Box 60, Springfield, 111., 62705. Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action centers Lead Poisoning Serious Menace To Young Folks Evidence continues to prove that lead poisoning among children is a serious menace to the health and well-being of children, Kathi George of the McHenry County Association for the Retarded, said this week. "Lead poisoning is known as the 'silent menace' with good reason. Lead can be easily obtained from paint, toys, pencils, cribs, newspapers and magazines, and from lead particles in the air as a result of vehicles," said Miss George, Follow-Along coordinator for the association. Tests being conducted in Springfield and Chicago help with information. Write us at 160 N. LaSalle, Chicago, 111., 60601 or 3 West Old Town Mall, Springfield, 111., 62701 with questions or complaints, about any government agency or program. This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens have on various subjects. Call Statewide: Toil-Free Dial 800-252-6565 around the state disclose cases of lead poisoning withoiit regard for economic status, race, geographic location or parent care. As a result, Miss George says the McHenry County Association for the f Retarded plans to hold a free screening for children 1-6 within the next few weeks, probably in early July. "This will be our first screening during the vacation period, and we are hopeful parents will respond by taking advantage of this precautionary program," Miss George continued. Earlier ones were held,in October. Lead poisoning is a major cause of mental retardation in otherwise normally healthy youngsters. One purpose of the free screening is to detect lead poisoning in the early stages and to begin remedial action where necessary. Miss George cited data provided by the Illinois Association fpr Retarded Citizens that shows the frequency of lead poisoning. Of the 7,000 children tested in Illinois last year, she said - WEDNESDAYj_JUNE 15, 1977 technicians found 337 cases pf elevated lead levels in the blood of the children. "If not detected and treated, permanent brain damage could result," &he summarized. A 1971 study showed million dwellings in the Unit ̂ States presented high risks, ifi respect to lead poisoning. Pajn} or plaster with large amounts of lead provide the source's! this danger. Additional information be provided on location artd times for the free screening, ? simple-to-give test with £h£ help of equipment provided t>y the Illinois Association for Hie Retarded and the Knights IqT Columbus councils in McHenry county. 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