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m* Chester needs a new home and the reason is his present owner no longer has any time to spare for his care. He's a 5 year old Mack Lab with a friendly disposition. Call 459-2641 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. Metro Photo By Estelle Atwell Having served coffee to One or another of several bosses, and run many personal errands in a long career as a private secretary, we figure we are better off because of it - in fact it taught us something valuable - how to serve others. This may account for our satisfied adjustment to things as they are in respect to women's rights. But there is certainly a lopsided situation in the dog world where female rights are concerned, and perhaps a liberation movement should be set a foot to equalize matters. During the height of the mating season a German Shepherd brought home his lady friend, evidently a stray, underfed, nervous and skittish with humans. The male dog's owner fed the two of them hoping to keep them on the premises and to befriend the female. But after a hearty breakfast they were gone only to return at dinnertime. The female ate hungrily, and the HELPING PAWS ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION P O Box 205 • Crystal Lakr, Illinois 60014 • {815)459-2641 by Estelle Atwell obvious conclusion was that she was eating for two, or let us say for several. Then, one day, the courtship period was over and the male no longer chose to go off with his lady. The lady dog had become accustomed to being fed at his home. She kept returning and food wad placed out for her as well as for him. But, the cad, he no longer greeted her warmly; he actually barked at her with hostility, chasing the pathetic little female off again to whatever jfate lay ahead for her. How's that for a big dose of male chauvinism? A spayed female would have declined his advances, accepted the food, and may well have received assistance from her benefactor. A Lib movement to protect the females of the dog world? Well, spaying would help them a great deal. Not a day goes by without at least seventeen to twenty calls to the Helping Paws office concerning disposal of litters of unwanted kittens. If you can't fall asleep try counting what that means in numbers of kittens. The more kittens on the list for adoption, the fewer are adopted. There are just so many potential homes for them and the kittens far outnumber the homes. Spaying your female cat would help correct this tragic situation. DOGS FOR ADOPTION Viszla, male, reddish brown. Lab-Scottie mix, 3 months, male, black. Shekie-Collie-' German Shepherd mix, 1 year, male, black-white. At McHenry County Animal Control center: St. Bernard mix, female, under 1 year; German Shepherd, male, 2 years; and Chesapeake Retriever, male, four years. CATS FOR ADOPTION Three Domestic kittens, ten weeks, females, tortoiseshell. Domestic cat, small, black with yellow-green eyes. Three Domestic kittens, five weeks, long hair. Domestic cat, female, six months, long black-white hair. Two Domestic kittens, male, eight weeks, various colors. Domestic cat, young adult, long hair. Two Domestic kittens, five- six weeks, smokey gray. Hanners Substitute North Carol ina For Alaska Trip (By Father William 0. Banner, Episcopal vicar, retired. Father Hanner resided in McHenry for, several years before moving to Florida last year.) We started for Alaska and aided up in North Carolina. It is sort of this away. All my life I have wanted to go to Alaska, to see Mount McKinley and the Mendenhall Glacier. So this year we bought our steamship tickets and our flights. We planned to drive to Chicago, fly from there to Vancouver, take ship (up the Inside Passage) do White Horse, the Yukon, Fairbanks, Anchorage - all with side trips. Then back along the Inside Passage by boat, ten days with Mike and Susie, a few days with the Itschners, (Lt. Gen. U.S.A. Ret.,) an old school chum, and back to Chicago, Kenilworth and McHenry. But, "the best laid plans of mice and men gag oft aglee" as Bobby Burns the Scot poet saith. I came down with severe summer sessions with throat, lost voice, tiredness and a terrible cough. The trip was just out of the question and a week before we left; when it was too late to get all our money back, we gave the tickets to Mike and Susie Hanner and they unselfishly went in our stead. We went to North Carolina where the food in part made up for our lost trip. There is, hidden on the top of a wooded hill near Waynsville, N.C. -way west of Ashville, a summer lodge of comfortable tho not luxurious rooms. But do they have a dining room! (This is an exclamation not a question). Their meats; chicken, country ham, roast beef, fish and bacon, made vou sit up and take notice, but their vegetables, at least six at every meal, brought awe andi culinary respect and a watering mouth to every participant. Beans: home grown and snapped and the strings taken by hand -cooked with bacon or a piece of pork - fine huge tomatoes -elegant corn they shucked just before mealtime, squashes that were LOST AND FOUND Lost: Schnauzer, six months, female, Sept. 16, 385-6457. Lost:. Coonhound, one year, male, Rt. 31/1% miles north of McHenry, black and brown, gearing choke chain, 385-1957. redolent with butter, sugar and spice, chunky green apple sauce and an assortment of other mountain goodies (peanut cream pie) (not made with Carta* peanuts though), kept us from losing too much weight. It is hard work to eat so much and then climb fifteen steps back to your porch, walk twenty yards to your rocker and get seated. Then you rock diligently and read till they feed you again next morning. Waynsville is in the Smokies. There are many places to visit near by. You can go to Ashville and Biltmore which I have described for you before. We stayed close to our center of operations hardly leaving Haywood County whose county seat Waynsville was our headquarters. It is one of the most mountainous sections of the whole of the Eastern seaboard. The Great Smoky Mountains are all about you. They are bisected by the Blue Ridge Parkway, that great national and scenic park, the only National Park to be a scenic road several hundred miles in length stretching up into Virginia. It has been written and rewritten about The National Geographic magazine has gone into raphsodies over it and published articles and pictures in goodly number. Over this trail we drove in part on several days. We went around curves and up and down but keeping mainly to the crest of the mountains. The highest point we reached on the highway was 6,540 feet and that is as high as Denver and over a mile up in the air. Stretching before us in ever increasing mistiness (which gives the Smokies their Name) were ten ranges of mountains. It truly is quite a sight. Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain east of the Mississippi River, is only 144 feet higher. Driving on a little further we came to an Inn run by the Parkway. It was near Mount Pisgah. There we stopped for lunch and were greeted with the remark: "Why Father Hanner what are you doing here?" It was Mrs. Peterson in charge of the Inn, who is a member of St. Peter's Cathedral's Altar Guild in St. Petersburg. She has often laid out my vestments for Holy Communion. Lunch was broiled mountain} trout served at a table beside a window from which the mountains stretched their ridges and got lost in the Smokies hazes. Near our lodge was Maggie Valley and the Maggie Valley post office which came into being in 1904 when a local resident, asking the government for a post office, was called on to submit names. He gave the names of his several daughters. From the list the post office department chose Maggie and so the Maggie Valley was given its name from the name the Post Master General chose for a post office whose business was conducted in a space not a yard square. In the Middle west we do not know the Smokies and the Blue Ridge mountains. But the people of the states of Florida and Georgia know them as well as northern Illinois knows the Wisconsin woods. Bless you my McHenry Friends and Plaindealer readers. Youth Motto Encourages Freedom To Be Recognition goes to the over 1,200 4-H members and nearly 400 teen and adult volunteer leaders in McHenry county during National 4-H week, Oct. 2 - 8. 4-H members use the motto "4-H Freedom To Be'": 4-H gives everyone the freedom to develop the "you that you want to be"; 4-H is freedom to set goals and reach for opportunities. 4-H is freedom to seek new knowledge and develop life skills through programs shaped by aspirations and needs. 4-H is freedom to explore and learn about the American free enterprise system and the responsibilities of 4-H members and leaders within the system; 4-H is freedom to appreciate people of other cultures and other lands. 4-H is freedom to gain information and skills to plan for the future. 4-H is freedom to be! It is a privilege to work with the outstanding adult and teen volunteer leaders in McHenry county to make the 4-H program a visable, contemporary youth program. i open to all youth, living ih toWn or in 4-H is open to all youth, whether the country. Heating water is second only to heating and cooling residences in energy consumption. It accounts for 15 percent of the energy used in the home and 3 percent of all the energy used in the United States. Sensible use of hot water, along with conservative use of electricity, is the basis for the following tips: In The Kitchen: Be sure the dishwasher is full, but not overloaded, before you turn it on. An average dishwasher uses 14 gallons of hot water per load. • Scrape dishes before loading them in the washer. Rinsing is seldom necessary, but when it is use cold water. Let your dishes air dry. After the final rinse, turn off the control knob of the dishwasher and open the door. Use proper defrosting methods for manual refrigerator-freezers. These appliances consume less energy than those that defrost automatically, but they must be defrosted frequently and as quickly as possible to maintain the edge. Frost should never be allowed to build up to more than one-quarter of an inch. Most refrigerators have heating elements in their walls to prevent condensation on the outside. These heaters need only be turned on when the air is extremely humid. When buying such a refrigerator, be sure it has a switch to turn off the heaters. During holidays or other extended absences from home, empty the refrigerator, disconnect it from the power outlet, clean thoroughly, and leave the door ajar. Check seals around the refrigerator and oven doors to make sure they are airtight. If not, adjust the latch or replace the seal. Reduce energy consumption in cooking. Use flat bottom pans that cover the burner heating element. More heat enters the pot and less is lost to the surrounding air. Pressure cookers save energy by reducing cooking time. In The Laundry: Wash clothes in warm or i water, rinse in cold. You'll*a\ energy and money. Use hot water only if absolutely necessary. Fill clothes washer (unless they have small-load attachment or variable water levels) and dryers, but do not overload them. Remove clothes. SECTION 2-PAGE 7-PLAINDZALER-FRIDAY. OCTOBER 7,4977 Aging Parent Concerns AldeqjA By New Program Energy Savings dryer as soon as they are dry. Extra running time is pure waste. Separate drying load into heavy and lightweight items. Since the lighter ones take less drying time, the dryer doesn't have to be on as long for these loads. Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. The energy used to bring the dryer up to the desired temperature shouldn't be allowed to go to waste. Keep the lint screen in the dryer clean by removing lint after each load. In The B&th: Take more showers than tub baths. Showers use less hot water, hence less energy than baths. Consider installing a flow restrictor in the DiDe at the showerhead to restrict the flow of water to an adequate 4 gallons per minute. This is easy to do and can save considerable amounts of hot water and the energy used to produce it. The showerhead should unscrew easily, and flow restrictors are available at most plumbing supply stores. In areas where the water pressure remains fairly constant, a washer with a small hole inserted in the pipe should serve nicely. Legion Holds Flag Burning Coromonv Oct. 10 The American Legion, Post 491, 2505 N. Ringwood road, McHenry cordially invites the public to attend the flag burning ceremony on Monday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at the post home. Commander Jim Chesler is happy to announce that on that evening he has two guest speakers, Allen Lynch, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner and a V.A. Representative, and Len Kaufmann of the Illinois V.A. These gentlemen will answer any questions you have concerning the Veteran's benefits on disability, hospitalization, education and ; pension. If anyone has flags that are to be burned, please bring them to the post home before Oct. 10. After the meeting, refreshments will be served. * * • • . . . . i . » It is difi|$plt to change custom and practice by law or dc (•iftS f,Foi * •All .Sos^ons Autumn is here and that means the holiday season is right around the corner. So to get things rolling we've come up with a fine as­ sortment of gifts you can enjoy now and all year round. Practical gifts for the home, for entertaining or to use every day. Best of all, these great gifts can be yours Free or at a substantial savings. All you do is deposit $250, $1,000 or $5,000 in one of our high-earning saving or certificate accounts. So stop in and select your gift for all seasons at any of our three convenient offices. and loan association MARENGO: 200 E. Grant Highway 815/568-7258 McHENRY: 4400 W. Route 120 • 815/344-1900 WOODSTOCK: 118 Cass Street •815/338-2900 Member Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation • • .. • ' ' * '• ' f ' VAVl Gifts For All Seasons Deposit $250 $1,000 $5,000 Christmas Candle Assortment FREE FREE FREE • Home Sweet Home Coaster Set 1.00 FREE FREE Wine Glasses 2.00 1.00 FREE Stainless Gravy Bowel 2.00 1.00 FREE Leisure Blanket 3.00 1.00 FREE Punch Bowl 4.00 2.00 FREE Dog Radio 4.00 2.00 FREE. Wine Set 5.00 3.00 FREE Can Opener 5.50 3.50 FREE Hand Mixer \ 6.00 4.00 FREE Carving Board 6.00 4.00 FREE Com Popper 7.00 5.00 3.00 Carving Set 7.50 5.00 2.50 Electric Knife 7.50 5.00 2.50 Thermometer-Barometer 7.50 5.00 2.50 Toaster 7.50 5.00 2.00 . In an effort to lessen the impact and increase the coping skills of adult children in regard to aging parents, the McHenry county- Senior Citizens council announces a program entitled "As Parents Grow Older". The sessions will begin Tuesday evening, Oct. 18. antj continue for five consecutive Tuesdays from 7 until 9 p.m. at the new Senior Citizens council office St 112 Newell street in Woodstock. The program is designed to increase understanding and knowledge of the aging process, to improve communicstion with aging parents, and to aid in problem solving with i n d i v i d u a l c o n c e r n s . Availability of community resources will also be 1 discussed. Early registration is encouraged, as enrollment will be limited. Contact Gretchen Mills, at McHenry county Senior Citizens council by phoning 3S8- 6075 or 455-2660. Comedy Skits At Lutheran Church Oct. 8 And 9 "Airport 77% or Charlie Chin Goes Economy" is one of three one-act {days included in an evening's entertainment when the Zion Lutheran Talent guild presents its comedy skit Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8, at the church. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Also included in the hilarity are "Missionaries Impossible or The Rookie" and "The Honcymooners or Ralph and Norton Get Gonged." Tickets will be available at the door of the Zion Lutheran church, Rt. 120 in McHery or through the church office. Rod Crest Flrot Aid Courto* Glvn By Roscuo Squad The McHenry Area Rescue squad will again' offer American Red Cross first aid training. Persons interested should attend the first session on Oct. 10 for further information and class schedules. Anyone interested ih joining the Rescue squad may obtain the required training during this course. Beginning Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. and continuing on Mondays and Wednesdays standard first aid, advanced first aid and CPR (Csrdiopulmonsry resus- citstion) will be scheduled in sequence. All interested persons are welcome. Classes will meet at the rescue squad building, 1908 N. Court, McHenry, from 7-10 p.m. LIMIT: ONE GIFT PER FAMILY, PLEASE •Jf ANN O. ALLIN ^ When you substitute one food for another, for whatever reason (economy, calories, teste), be sensible about it. Be certain you're getting the nu­ trients required. It's true that two ounces of natural cheese can be sub­ stituted for two ounces of fish, poultry or meat, and you 11 get approximately the aame amount of protein. But, if you're substituting peanut butter, you 11 heed four table­ spoons for the two ounces; and with cottage cheese, use one-half cup to replace the two ounces. Sometimes you change for the sake of calories. Make up your own mind after looking at these figures: one table­ spoon mayonnaise • 101 cal­ ories; one tablespoon French type (commercial) dressing » approximately 66. Hie same amount of sour cream furn­ ishes 26 calories while plain, lowfat yogurt supplies nine calories. Dairy foods furnish ap­ proximately 75% of the cal­ cium in our diets. You'd have to eat enormous quantities of some other foods to get the same amount, such as 2.17 pounds of raw broccoli or 5.88 pounds of carrots for the same calcium as supplied by 22 ounces of milk. Even among dairy foods, calcium amounts differ: one cup (244 grams) of milk supplies 291 milligrams of calcium; one ounce (28 g) Cheddar cheese • 204 mg. calcium; 4 ounces (118 g) cottage cheese " 68 mg; 4 ounces (118 g) plain yogurt (lowfat with nonfat milk solids added) - 207 mg; and 1 cup (188 g) ice cream (10% « milkfat, hardened type) -178 mg. calcium. as jruu see, ounce tor ounce or cup for cup substi­ tutions won't slwsys work. But now you know what will!