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PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALER - Lakemoor- Alma Hueckstaedt •Lilymoor 385-5689 Lakemoor Hosts McHenry County Municipal Assn. Lakemoor was the host Wednesday evening June 22 for the McHenry County Municipal association. Members and guests met at a restaurant in Lilymoor. President Don Enstrom of Huntley called the meeting to order and the benediction was given by Mayor Joseph Stanek of McHenry. The members and guests enjoyed a prime rib dinner before the business of the evening began. Following dinner, the president introduced Judge Terrance Brady, who spoke on zoning and condemnation. The next speaker was Larry Harris, manager of the farm bureau, who spoke on the protection of farmland and preserving it as such. The next speaker was Mayor La Few speaking on the amendment. President Bangert spoke on the 208 program, and President Tom McPhee spoke on the conflict of interest. Richard Klemm stated that Sept. 30, is the deadline to apply for federal funds for water improvements. Richard Britton was presented with a resolution and a gift ffom the officers as he left the office as secretary- treasurer , a position he has held for several years. The next item on the agenda was the election. Those elected were James Witting (president of Fox River Grove) for secretary-treasurer; John McPhee (president of Lake in the Hills) for vice president, and Rose Lilligard (president of McHenry Shores) for president. The newly elected president and vice president both ac­ cepted and gave a very brief outline concerning their coming term of office. Due to an earlier commitment the newly elected secretary- treasurer was , absent from Jitodnesday's meeting. ANNIVERSARY OUTING Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mumma celebrated j their anniversary by taking their children to an amusement park June 14. It was an enjoyable day for all of them. BELATED WISHES It seems that I overlooked the birthday of Michael Eggert. Sorry, Mike, I hope it was a happy one on the sixth of June. BIRTHDAYS. Starting off tlfe July bir­ thdays we have -Kathleen Kelley, Caroline Rasmussen and Sonny Withrow sharing the first, Shirley Hager, Betty Jean Schorsch, and Violet Nixon share July 2, Carol Schmidt and Chad Hueckstaedt share July 3, and David Tobey will celebrate July 5. A very happy birthday to all of you, and may you have many more. OUTREACH PROGRAM On Monday evening between twenty and twenty-five persons came out to the blood pressure screening program in Lakemoor. To those of you who may not have heard of the program it is free and anyone may go to the municipal building and have their blood pressure taken by a registered nurse on the third Monday of -c each month any time between 7 and 9 p.m. There are no office calls to pay for so why not take advantage of this service for your own health? GOLD PIN AWARD ALYCE KOWAL Our community is very proud to have folks like Alyce Kowal among them. I don't know of anyone who gives more of himself to volunteer work than she does. She has to her credit more than 5000 hours for which the Veterans hospital ad­ ministration awarded her a gold pin. Alyce began her volunteer work in 1969. Other community affairs that Alyce is involved in are the Mental Health and Family Service of McHenry of which she is a board member; she is a member of AARP, the Eagles, McHenry Senior Citizens club, the Ladies auxiliary of the Fox River VFW Post 4600, and the McHenry Chapter 1348 Women of the Moose. She was a trustee on the village of Lakemoor board for eight years. In looking over. Alyce's record you will find that she is a very dedicated person. VACATION Cherie, Dick, and the Mumma children left for Pennsylvania June 15. They arrived at Duncannon the same evening. They stayed with Dick's sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilt. During their stay they went around and visited other relatives and went on a shop­ ping trip. On Saturday, June 18, they attended the wedding of Dick's brother, Wayne, who married Stacy Long of Enola, Penn. Sunday was spent at a cookout early in the day then/ thev were invited to a Team­ ster's union gathering at the Willow Mill amusement padc. Monday found the Mummas on the way home via the scenic route through Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and, finally, Illinois. Thev spent one night in W. Virginia due to the fact that two of the four children became car sick because of the narrow winding roads they traveled on. They arrived home safe and sound Tuesday night with a lot to talk about. HOSPITAL NOTES Friends and neighbors of Mrs. Maurice (Sue) Ingram will be happy to hear that she is home from the hospital following her surgery that had to be performed on her leg due to an injury at her place of employment. Sue will be at home for two months and I am sure she would enjoy visits from as many of you as possible, as it will make the time pass much quicker. Shirley Tonyan is also home from a Chicago hospital and she too would enjoy visitors. A card would be welcome and can be sent to Box 938, Rt. 6, McHenry. Betty Sinkler came home from the hospital last Friday." Here's hoping all three of you are feeling much better and it won't be too long till you are back to your regular activities. TIL NEXT TIME CONSUMER GUIDELINES 1 1 rs Save Energy . . . U s e y o e r •VM to cook I î̂ jre then one food et • Him -- nnd resist opening fftto d sof eetfl yoof ̂ experience or kitchen thner tells yoe the food ii i dene. A short preheating is necossery for beting, bet m >t for roosting moot or hooting proporod foods. Cook main db tbes end behe breeds end cooties hi geentity/ freeze seme for leter ese. Let frozen foods the* slowly In the refrigerator his A A -Jk » -« HM Oi RVIVIi| f • n mm iL • P F Wff? r P»w' frozen steto. Get homeowner* insurance for your whole home. When your home is damaged or destroyed, it's expensive to rebuild. Construction and labor costs have increased more than 50 per cent in the past few years. So, if you haven't revised your policy recently, you're probably underinsured. Revamp your outdated insurance with a home­ owners policy from Country Mutual. Chances are you'll save money with a Country Mutual homeowners policy, too. v See your Country Companies agent and piece together a plan that'll protect your home at its full value. " The Country Companiesv We're a little dif­ ferent than most insurance people.• Your Country Companies, Agent COUNTRY un . COUNTRY MUTUAL • COUNTRY CASUALTY MlO-AMfftlCA FIRE ANO MARINE • INSURANCE COMPANIES Keith Sonnichsen McHENRY, ILLINOIS PH. 344-2772 Loren Miller RICHMOND, ILLINOIS PH. 678-6691 WATCH IT... ON A NEW 1977 ZENITH OR RCA TV AT INCREDIBLE SAVINGS , DURING OUR SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE WE NEED ROOM FOR THE 1978 MODELS. A PRICES TOO LOW TO PRINT! YOU'VE GOT TO COME IN AND SEE FOR YOURSELF <$$**• "THE ORIGINAL" MacKAY'S TV 7224 Barnard Mill Rd. Wonder Lake, III. * K Top-Line Products - Tops in Service • "STAY TUNED iFOR FURTHER NEWS' A Guide To Travel |speok/ng of D/saJb/edj Long before the automobile acre outdoor museum also I J Long before the automobile became a second home and jet airplanes began thundering through the clouds, the un­ challenged king of American transportation was the all- powerful steam locomotive; Chugging noisily through the nineteenth century with great fanfare, the traditional iron horse of the Illinois prairie was at one time an almost mythical symbol for growth and prosperity. And within decades of the founding of such mud and stick villages as Chicago,, the segmented tracks of American railroad enterprises were already linking midwest communities with a vast net­ work of steel and timber. Railroad beds stretched across Illinois from the lead mines of Galena to the Lake Michigan shore; down through the hilly corridor of the Mississippi River valley, through Peoria and Springfield, and all the way to Cairo and the Ohio river. 1851, in fact, Illinois boasted almost 3,000 miles of tracks, more than any other western state. If a person ever wondered where they all went, those monster steam locomotives, trolley cars and plush passenger wagons of the 1800's, look no further. Because one can view the world's largest display of railroad artifacts at the Railway museum in Union, 111. Located an hour's drive east of Rockford off Rt. 20, the Railway museum is a non­ profit organization operated by volunteer railroad buffs who want to keep a tight grip on the colorful heritage of train, trolleys and those tempestuous locomotives which tamed the raw Illinois wilderness. The museum calls itself the world's largest operated railway display and features over 140 steam engines, streetcars, inter-urban vehicles, elevated railway cars and trolley buses. In addition to an intriguing collection of antiques which you can view, there are also several operating pieces which afford the visitor a chance to actually step aboard and ride a relic from the past. The forty-six acre outdoor museum also boasts a 1.5 mile demonstration railroad. Of thirteen authentic locomotives, some of which represent pieces from a dozen other states, visiting travelers can enjoy a jostling ride on four. Museum president Jeff Brady quotes yearly at­ tendance at around 65,000 and adds that the museum is constantly collecting new items from throughout the country. The museum's oldest train was built eighty-seven years ago and once steamed its way across the arid desert flats of Nevada. Most locomotives of that period, says Brady, rarely topped 50 m.p.h., apparently due to the lack of air brakes and safe tracks. Visitors might want to stop at the 1851 depot building which has been converted into a gift shop. If one feels like experiencing what it was like during the less refined days of twentieth century transportation, try riding the Burlington Zephyr steam engine, a 1923 trolley, or the old 1904 Chicago Red Rocket. Free parking is available near the museum. Kids under six are free. Schedules for all rides vary, with all displays open during the warm weather months. For a complete schedule, write the Illinois Railways museum, Box 431, Union; 111., 60180. Located in Union, and also a restored remnant from Illinois' past, is the Seven Acres museum and village. Visitors here can sample an old time doctor's office, tobacco shop, barber shop as well as free movies and one of the largest collections of old time phonographs in the world. June 11 and 12, the museum staged its third annual Antique Phonograph and. Music Box show and sale. The sale began at 10 a.m. and' featured everything from old records to music boxes that were new when grandmother was a little girl. June 4, visitors caught Governor James Thompson as he stopped at the museum before heading for the annual (By Bill Kiser) At a time when actors and politicians are so conscious of the image they project, we who are handicapped should never forget the importance of building positive images either. As one who is severely han­ dicapped by cerebral palsy, I have found that my entire life depends not so much on my ability as on what others think I can do. Although I have never studied anthropology, it seems to me that the image which developed around prehistoric man is still affecting the way the public sees handicapped people. When we consider the difficulty of survival in those times, it is not surprising that physical prowess and worth came to be associated-and that they still are in many minds. Only in recent decides have more than a few been able to live without depending on physical strength. During the first part of this century many private charitable organizations were formed to "aid" the han­ dicapped. In spite of the Dairy days celebration in nearby Harvard. Chugging choo-choo thrills are also available in southern Illinois when with the Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad in Marion, a retired steam locomotive, powered by coal and typical of the powerful machines used during the 1920's, operates here daily, except Monday. Fifteen miles of track have been set aside for travelers who can ride the train beginning at 9:35 a.m. and running until 3:35 p.m. Rides last for an hour and travel from Marion's old depot to the 43,000 acre Crab Orchard National Wildlife refuge. After taking the nostalgic ride, visitors can visit portions of the huge wildlife area where camping and picnic facilities are located within a short distance of three lakes-Devil's Kitchen, Little Grassy and Crab orchard. For informaiton, call: (618 ) 993- 5769. / valuable and essential ac­ complishments of these charitable efforts, too often they created negative views of handicapped people. Terms like "deaf and dumb," "the feeble minded" and "the crippled" are good examples of the patronizing images that developed. Perhaps the greatest positive change in the image of the handicapped of America took place following World War II. As the result of advances in medical care, many more of the wounded recovered. Then, under the leadership of people like Dr. Howard A. Rusk, the Armed Forces began to develop comprehensive efforts to reintegrate disabled people into society. These efforts also embraced . the . civilian population. Vocational rehabilitation has grown to include an ever-increasing number of services, services that offer a great deal of hope to severely handicapped people. The development of more rehabilitation and employment opportunities for the han­ dicapped has dramatically changed their image. The public is no longer shocked to see people in wheelchairs performing all types of jobs and taking part in a wide variety of community activities. It has even been said that wheelchair athletics have helped alter the public's impressions. It seems that when the public sees handicapped people par­ ticipating in sports, they im­ mediately gain a new and more positive image of them. The new vocational and athletic image of the han­ dicapped has carried over to most other areas of life. TWenty or thirty years ago it was practically unthinkable for handicapped people to marry and raise families. However, today these opportunities are opening up to more han­ dicapped people. Because the handicapped have better educational opportunities, including higher education, they are able to compete successfully in our scientific and technological world. WEDNESDAY .WINE 29, 1977 Despite all this progress, we who are handicapped often become discouraged with the pace at which change occurs. One thing we can do is not make the mistake of thinking that our image • will improve automatically. Like politicians and film stars, we are responsible to a great degree for the way other people see us. In our personal relationships as well as our vocational en­ deavors, we must be ever- conscious of the image that we project. For those of us who have been handicapped all of our lives, it is often difficult to establish a new image. Having been physically and financially dependent on others most of my life, I know how hard it is to create an image of in­ dependence at this stage of my life. Because I grew up as an over-protected child, I know how crucial the psychological aspect is. I find myself wanting to get on the soap box and urge parents to have a positive image of their handicapped child, to do everything possible to instill this positive image in the young person too. If a disabled person does not receive a positive, image of himself from his family, his later life will be much more difficult. It's true that the fate of handicapped people depends on scientific and technological advancements, progressive legislation and better public education. However, these benefits will count for little unless we who are handicapped develop positive images of ourselves-and convey these to the public. Aggressive Abatement State Public Health Director Dr. Paul Q. Peterson recently called for aggressive mosquito abatement programs in the southern portion of Illinois to help prevent potential for human cases of St. Louis En­ cephalitis later this summer. Dr. Peterson's warning was issued following a report from th£ coordinator of the depart­ ment's Encephalitis Early Warning program which showed large numbers of the disease carrying Culex mosquitoes throughout the southern third of the state. With this simple device, many voiceless people can now talk. We call it an electronic larynx. It was developed by the Bell System for people who have lost the use of their vocal cords. And by placing it against the throat, these voiceless people can learn to speak conversationally--even with inflections--just by forming the words with tongue, lips and teeth in the usual manner. Over the years, Illinois Bell has . developed many special devices for customers with aioss of speech, sight, hearing or a motion disability. One of these services might solve a problem that you--or someone you know--has in using the telephone. (Usually there's a charge.) S If not, we may be able to vfovk out a special combination of telephone services to meet your needs. And for those who have difficulty completing calls by themselves, we'll arrange to have the Operator place them for you without having you pay the higher rate for Operator-assisted calls. \ For more information, contact your Illinois Bell Service Representative; The number is in the front of your directory and on your phone bill. You can also call our Personal Service Specialist collect in Chicago, at (312) 727-4421. Or send in the coupon below and get a copy of our free booklet. If you or someone you know has a disability that makes it hard to use the phone, send for a free copy I I of our booklet, "Services for Special Needs'.' Name. Address. City. State. .Zip. Send to: Illinois Bell, Box 4848, Chicago, IL 60680 - * J Illinois Bed