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mH&m "THE GRIMESTOPPERS - On Thursday, Nov. 3, "The Grimes toppers" will appear at two McHenry schools. At 10:15 a.m. and 1 p.m., they appear at Landmark school, 3614 W. Waukegan road and at 2:15 p.m. they delight children at Valley View school, •515 W. Route 120. This play involves the audience in cleaning up Grimesville, the dirtiest town in the land and introduces children to environmental awareness. Urban Gateways offers thirty-seven different programs in drama, dance, music, visual arts and cultural heritage to schools in the six-county Chicago metropolitan area. Funding is provided, in part, by grants from the Illinois Arts council, the National Endowment for the Arts and private contributions. Interesting Theme For Essay Contest Of DAR The Kishwaukee Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is happy to announce the title of this year's American History essay contest, "Growing Up in Colonial Times" (circa 1760- 1790) a title which lends itself to an imaginative approach by the fifth through eighth grade students for which the contest is planned. For the fifth and sixth grades the essays must range from 300-600 words, while the seventh and eighth grade students are asked to write 600- 1,000 words. The total number of words must appear at the end of each essay. The title of the essay, con­ testant's npM>a»ABd full home address Vame of le of the must on the essav. Lack of these items will be Cause for disqualification. Essays will be judged by a panel of three persons on the basis of historical accuracy, |- -- • I Senior Hot Line { Q. I rent a small apartment and have very little income. The only things I own are a few household goods and a 1970 car. Can I get SSI payments? A. It will depend on the amount of your income and the value of your car. If the retail value of your car is not over $1,200, or you need it for a job or to get medical treatment, it shouldn't keep you from getting supplemental security income (SSI) payments. Call or write any social security office for more information about SSI. Q. I get a disability pension from my company, but social security turned me down for disability payments. How come? A. The rules in the social security law for deciding whether a person is disabled differ from rules in some other Government and private disability programs. People who qualify under another program may not be eligible for social ' security disability benefits. Q. My father is going to apply for supplemental security income payments, but he needs financial help right away. Is there some place he can get immediate assistance? A. When your father applies for supplemental security income, he should tell the person at the Social security office that he needs immediate financial help. Under certain conditions, an advance payment of up to $100 can be made to an applicant in need. In addition, the social security representative may be able to refer him to a State agency for assistance during the time his application is being processed. Q. I recently got a refund on the taxes I'd paid on some land I own. Will-this refund affect FORMAL WEAR RENTALS for ALL OCCASIONS I may supplemental security income payments? A. No. Any refund of taxes you've paid on real estate or food purchases is not counted in figuring your income for supplemental security income purposes. Write or call us at Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action centers at 160 North La Salle, 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 may have on various subjects. Call statewide: toll-free dial: 800- 252-6565 McCullom Lake \ ^ Mary Jo Farrell 344-1575 adherence to subject, originality, interest, neatness, spelling, and punctuation. Each essay must be handwritten in ink and include a bibliography, which contains the research materials used. Elementary students unused to writing research papaers will need in writing a proper bibliography. Winning essays will be sent to the district, where the best will be sent to the state and national for judging. Local winners will receive award certificates and medals. All who enter will receive Certificates of Ap­ preciation and an invitation to a tea in February at which time the awards will be presented. Parents and teachers are asked to encourage students to enter the contest. Information concerning the contest has been sent to every school ad­ ministrator in McHenry county. All entries must be received by Dec. 15. Mail to Alice Clark, American History chairman, 8815 Route 120, Woodstock, 111. 60098. Beach Go Is Prepare For Christmas Parly The Beach Gals of McCullom Lake will hold theft November meeting Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the beach house. Don't forget to come and bring any ideas you might have for fun and games at the girl's Christmas party, to be held Dec. 14, at a local establish­ ment. , You can find out all about it and all the other Beach Gal activities by attending Wed­ nesday night. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Carl Bergstrom of Parkview avenue celebrated a very special birthday Oct. 25, and some of his friends came in to help him make merry. Carl was 90 years young, and lunch topped off by three cakes was enjoyed by Mary King, Ray Aguilar, Ruth Gumm, Kate Stasny, Jacqueline Todd, Harriet McNamara and the birthday boy himself. Carl received lots of cards in honor of the event, and some lovely gifts. Even though Mr. Bergstrom is no spring chicken, he ventures out every week to play his favorite game here in town with friends. Isn't it great to be so young at heart? CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear of the death recently of John Danko, stepbrother of Mary Lenz of Parkview avenue and Chicago. It is sad to hear of anyope passing away, and our sym­ pathy goes to the family. SPECIAL NOTE Now that the summer season is over and the winter weather draws near, the Park and Beach board would like to acknowledge all those who helped to keep the grounds in shape. The park and beach have never before been in better condition. Elmer Thorpe has spent many days raking and getting rid of weeds and debris along the beach and keeping the park free of broken bottles, cans and junk. Harold Michels sprayed the weeds on the park and beach which helped to keep it looking so nice. ' * Without Jerry Raytraft's dedicated efforts and the use of his machinery none of the heavy work could have been done without great cost to the village. To the many people who kept watch on the park, well done. Through your vigilance, vandalism has been kept to a minimum. We now have a maintenance man who can complete more project^ we have in mind. Horseshoe pits, better picnic benches, and many other things. Many of your names have slipped from memory, but your contributions are well remembered. Don't forget that all boats should have been removed from the launch site by Oct. 31. CONSERVATION CLUB Pledges are dribbling into the Conservation club at a very slow rate, so please, hurry yours up. Send pledges to McCullom Lake Conservation club, in care of Harriet Hammer, 5025 W. Flanders road, McHenry. You all know that lots of money is needed to keep that dredge working. 1214N.Ctm»9C, 1 1 p-- I READY TO FINISH loUAUTY FURNITURE ANNIVERSARY SALE 10% to 30% DISCOUNT FRIMV, NOV. 4 thru MOMMY, NOV. 7 ON ALL MERCHANDISE •TREE 5% GIFT CERTIFICATE GIVEN DURING SALE ONLY GOOD UNTIL CHRISTMAS mm FURNITURE FLAIR M . R t e 3 1 1 m i l e n o r t h o f R t e 11 C o r p e n t e t s * i i i e " 3 1 2 4 2 8 6 8 0 0 D o i l y l O 5 • ̂f i 1 0 - 8 • S u n 1 2 4 i is.:. Z •. And speaking of the dredging, it is coming along nicely, if slowly. Two operators have to be on the dredge every minute it is in operation, one to work the machine, and (me to move the pipes. If you can spare some time for this most important job, contact Ed Hammer or Harold Boland. The lake is alive and well, and lots of cute little (and big) fishes have been found in it. Northerns from 24-38 inches have been spotted, bluegills are healthy and in abundance, there are little perch swimming around in there, some of them are eight inches long, and there are even some bass , although they were the hardest hit by last winter's freeze. If you are interested in purchasing a cookbook from the club, contact Joyce Larsen or Harriet Hammer, there are still some available. On Dec. 4, that's a Sunday, there will be an auction to benefit the Conservation club. Donations, pre-arranged minimum bid items,' and items on con­ signment will be accepted, and there will be a free pick-up service within a five-mile radius. All proceeds, of course, will go to the dredge fund. There is going to be a shopping day at a local food store on Tuesday and Wed­ nesday, Nov. 15-16. A per­ centage of whatever you purchase on these two days will be donated to the Conservation club. Cards will be available, which will be taken to the service desk of the store after you have checked out, and your purchase amount will be recorded. Cards can be ob­ tained from Joyce Larsen or Harriet Hammer. As you can see, the McCullom Lake Conservation club has a lot going to try to raise money for the dredge fund. Please help by sending your pledge in as soon as possible. It's your lake, too. BIRTHDAYS- * ANNIVERSARIES Happy birthdays go this week to Annie Lenhart and Patrick Loewe Nov. 2, to Glenn Gates, Amy Svoboda, and John Lawson Nov. 3, to Karl Blom Nov. 5, to Vic Sarabia, who has a birthday Nov. 6, and to Monty Yates, whose birthday is Nov. 8. Happy anniversary to Tom and Pam Jacobs, who celebrate their big day Nov. 3. CANCER Answerkline Aroertcm Cmcit SocMy New Prisons Governor Thompson recently announced that Centralia (Marion county) and Hifisboro (Montgomery county) were chosen as sites for two new medium security prisons. The facilities will each house 750 inmates, thus easing over­ crowding in the state's existing prisons. About 400 people from local labor markets will be employed at each facility. (Editor's note: This is a regular feature, prepared by the American Cancer society, in cooperation with the McHenry county unit, Eustice Klein, president, to help save your life from cancer.) A travel agent asks: "Is a colostomy a handicap to nor­ ma] living? ANSWERline: No. A colostomy is an artificial opening in the bowel on the surface of the abdomen that is surgically created for the elimination of waste when portions of the colon or rectum are removed because of disease, including cancer. There are thousands of Americans-business people, homemakers, teachers, manual laborers, actors, nurses,-who have colostomies, and are able to lead pctive lives. This is entirely possible when patients learn a simple pattern of caring for them­ selves. To better help colostomy patients adjust to their new way of living, the American Cancer society has a volunteer visitor program in many communities and is helping to train professional therapists who work in hospitals. By the way, as a PAGE 17 • PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1977 has such tremendous energy and cheerfulness. Is it true?" ANSWERline: Yes. Many years before she became nationally famous for her in­ novative approach to French cooking and her appeal as a television personality, Julie Child had a breast removed to save her life from cancer. She is only one of thousands of women leading active lives despite mastectomy-and like most of them, Julia Child's operation was her personal business until she chose to make her surgery public to encourage other women. She has said, "we have such a breast fetish in this country that women are led to believe that they are absolutely useless without them. Sexuality is really a matter of attitude, not equipment." Today thousands of American Cancer society Reach to Recovery volunteers - all of them women who have had mastectomies-visit more than 50,000 new patients each year bringing that same message and practical help in wardrobe adjustments and exercise. KARMER-TO-CONMUMKR As part of its farmer-to- consumer program to enable more people to enjoy the best in farm products, the McHenry County Farm Bureau is making available fresh oranges and grapefruit from Florida Nov. 15. Orders are being taken in advance, said Larry Harris, Farm Bureau manager, at the Farm Bureau. The deadline is Nov. 10, and payment in ad­ vance is requested. travel agent you might like to know that people with colostomies are able to travel frequently and normally. A cigarette smoker wonders: "Is there an early detection test for lung cancer?" ANSWERline: At this point in medical history, regular checkups, including a chest x- ray for cigarette smokers, is the common method of detecting early lung cancer. However, at present in four major medical centers, an evaluation is being made of a new screening process which involves analysis of coughed-up sputum for possible cancer cells. While this is a 10-year study and the final results remain to be seen, preliminary reports note that if the sputum test is done every four months along'with x-rays, some lung cancer can be detected in an early stage when cure is most likely. Some 30,000 smokers are to be included in this vast study. Should this appraoch work well the next step would be to use it to screen people at very high risk of developing lung cancer. A cooking enthusiast writes: "I am a great admirer of Julia Child. I find it hard to believe she has had a mastectomy-she SANTA'S HELPER I \ Air Power John Omk Air Compressor*. Put sir power to work with John Deere Compress Models from 1/3 to 2 I Sprsy psint. operste sir tools. inltste tires.., let sir power do the work. 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