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and loan association Theatre At College Bob Ehier, Theatre department director at McHeary County college, working with Theatre Practice students in a rehearsal for a one-act play. McHenry County college will be. offering a three-credit course in Acting this spring as part of the expansion of the college's theatre department. The class, which has not been offered in several years, is a humanities elective designed to teach students basics of acting. Robert Riner, MCC theatre department director, explains students will use acting exercises and theatre games to lead up to improvisation. "The course will aim to open up the individual to develop concentration, imagination and sensory awareness. It will be almost all physical with very little emphasis on dialogue," Riner explained. In addition to the Acting course which will meet Mon­ day, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 3 p.m., there will be two other theatre courses of­ fered this spring, Introduction to Theatre and Theatre Practice. Riner, who has been at the college since August, explains that the Theatre Practice course allows students some individual study with training in how to audition, character portrayal, children's theatre and scenery work. The class also enables some students to work on lighting and scenery under an arrangement with the Woodstock Opera House. The Theatre Practice course will meet Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and can be taken for one, two, or three credits. Introduction to Theatre is a survey course designed to acquaint students with plays and playwrights, theatre history, and production techniques. It will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays for three credits. * Riner came to MCC from Seattle where he had spent a year taking classes at the University of Washington, working in creative dramatics and children's theatre as an actor and director and teaching classes at the Poncho Children'8 theatre. Prior to that Riner taught for six years at North Country Community college in Saranac Lake, New York. He has been directing productions for more than ten years and has acted professionally in Seattle, in summer stock in New York and in children's theatre. In New York he founded a touring children's theatre company, "The Blue Phrog Players", which performed for 12,000 to 15,000 children each season. A Crystal Lake resident, Riner praises local community theatre produc­ tions, and adds he hopes that productions the college will be scheduling will bring greater variety to theatre offerings here. Riner says he is hopeful the college' can begin having productions this spring, although details of a location for the plays still have to be worked out. In addition to of­ fering additional courses ih theatre he said the future calls for MCC to produce two major plays each year 'with the possibility of a children's play as a third production. "It's important to me that the plays we do have something to say. Not that they will be •preachy', but that there be some reason to do them," be said. As examples of the kinds of plays he chooses, Riner said that his Ipst year at the com­ munity college in New York state he directed productions Of "Godspell", Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and a festival of five American one-act {days. Riner explained the college's future productions as well as the theatre courses will not be aimed at producing p r o f e s s i o n a l a c t o r s . "Becoming an actor is a long, long process. We will offer good fundamental activities, careful direction in the development of appropriate working methods and attitudes, and help in avoiding bad habits." Information and telephone registration for the various theatre courses offered during the spring semester is available by calling the college. Ringwood News SECTION 2 • PAGE 1 - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY. DECEMBER !«, 1917 / Unwonted: Item 385-8037 653-9262 728-0343 An Inexpensive Gift People Who have gardens or live in rural areas can make beautiful wreaths for their doors or for graves. Use foam wreaths as a bases or use a coat hanger, wrapped tightly in newspapers. Evergreens and colored huts or burrs make an attractive creation. Combined Choirs Present Christmas Cantata Dec. 18 These are busy days for everyone with all the preparations for the coming holidays, but let us not lose sight of the real meaning and purpose for celebrating Christmas. Why not set aside some time during the busy days to give some serious thought to the real meaning of Christmas or attend the services at the church of your choice. The following is a schedule of services at the Greenwood- Ringwood parish churches and anyone is welcome to attend. * Sunday. Dec. 18, the com­ bined choirs will present the cantata, "The Story of Christmas" during both church services, Ringwood church, 9:15 a.m. and • Greenwood church, 11 a.m. Also, Dec. 18, the children's Christmas program will be presented at Ringwood, 2 p.m. and Greenwood, 7 p.m. Christmas eve services will be held in the Greenwood church for both parishes at 11 p.m. Won't you join us! YOUTH GO CAROLING Last Sunday evening, members of the U.M.Y. went caroling in our town for some of the senior citizens and shut-ins. I'm sure it was appreciated by all who heard them. Following the singing, they all returned to Lee Walkington's home for refreshments and games. BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to Jason Hogan, Maya Walkington and Cindy Spencer Dec. 18, and Dec. 19, Dan Kehoe will add another year. Dec. 21 is that special day for Flora Carr and Dec. 22 is that special day for Ed Betts and Allen VanEvery with Dick Zell celebrating Dec. 23, ahd Patty Jones Dec. 24. Happy Birthday to all of you wonderful December babies. ANNIVERSARIES Happy Anniversary to Earl and Tina Betts and to Gary and Angie Rienwall Dec. 19. We wish both couples all the happiness in the world. THINGS TO REMEMBER Every Sunday -- Church services - 9:15 a.m. Ringwood church Evefy Sunday -- Church school - 9:45 a.m. - Ringwood church Church School Program - Dec. 18-2 p.m.-Ringwood church - 7 p.m. - Greenwood church Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15-16 - Early school dismissal Dec. 24 - Christmas eve services - Greenwood church - 11 p.m. Dec. 25 - Christmas day services-9:15 a.m. -Ringwood church DIAI^A-PRAYER. 385-1234 • • • • December is a good month to renew your reli­ gious faith, and help sup­ port your church's program. eeee . It's surprising how people, though unin­ formed, will talk authori­ tatively about any subject. Remembrance of the han­ dicapped clients at Abilities Center Goodwill Industries for Christmas is inexpensive. A box of clothing. toys, housewares and small ap­ pliances which you no longer want, will make a real Christmas present. For information or pick-up arrangements for the Goodwill truck, call Mrs. Nick (Agnes) Adams, local representative. The truck will be in the McHenry area Friday, Dec. 23. "You will be remembering the disabled. practicing ecology and providing rehabilitation for a client. ' Mrs. Adams reported. "Everytime you throw out any discards or no longer needed items, you are throwing away a chance for some han dicapped person." Mrs. Adamis said "These items are used ih a training program in which disabled men and women learn to laundry, dry clean, mend, press, repair, lacquer and paint and do many other things in connection with the refur­ bishing operation. I Fire-Emergency Tips ,{ (A series of articles on fire prevention and other emergencies written for your information by the Firefighters of Company I, McHenry) Hot Tap Water. Can CaeseFatal Boras Would you like to help con­ serve energy? Would you like to save money? Would you like to remove an unnecessary danger from your home? You can accomplish all three of these things by simply dialing down the temperature on your hot water heater. In a recent report to the American Burn association, Dr. Jerold Z. Kaplan estimated that perhaps as many as half the homes of America heat their hot water to temperatures that are downright dangerous as well as unnecessary and energy wasting. A temperature of 135 degrees F. (57 degrres C) can produce full thickness burns after only 10 or 15 seconds exposure. In one survey of one neighborhood it was determined that 35 percent of the homes heated their water to 138 degrres F (59 degrees C) which can produce full thickness burns with only 3 or 4 seconds exposure. It is all too common for bum units throughout our country to receive scald victims such as yotmg children burned by the inadvertent turning-on of hot water taps while being bathed, or adults accidentally burned while showering. Dr. Kaplan recommended that the tap water temperature should be lowered to 130 degrees F (55 degrees C). He used an ordinary kitchen meat thermometer for his measurements Peoples Gas is recom­ mending 120 degrees F (48.4 degrees C) to its customers They claim that to be the ideal heat for most households. However automatic dish­ washers usually require h slightly higher temperature. Where higher temperatures are required they recommend turning the temperature up until the need is fulfilled and immediately dialing down again. Why don't you take a little time to check the tap water temperature in your house? A little adjustment can save energy, money and most im­ portant it can prevent pain and suffering for you or you loved Circuit Breaker As deadline for back filing for the Circuit Breaker tax relief approaches, Region Two, Area Agency on Aging serving counties of DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties report hundreds of older and disabled persons have filed within the last month. In spite of wide publicity over the last few years since 1972, many older persons report they have "never heard" of the tax relief program. Estimates are that many qualified persons will miss out on dollars in­ tended for them. Legislation was signed this year making it impossible for people to apply for back years after Dec. 31, 1977. Some who are getting in under the wire will receive as much as $1,500 if they were eligible for the program back to 1972. Eligibility for the program includes (1) Being 65 or older or having a mental or physical disability of one year or more duration (this can be verified by a disability income or a physician's statement); (2) Household income of less than $10,000; (3) Live in Illinois residence, (home, apartment, nursing or shelter care home), at time of Filing. Persons living with someone else are still eligible for the sales tax part of the program. The senior citizen in­ formation and referral offices located in each county can assist in telling people where to go for assistance in form completion, will send out forms or will find an outreach worker to assist at home in completing the application. The in­ formation and referral office for McHenry county is the McHenry County Senior Citizens council at 113 Newell street in Woodstock. The phone is 815-338-6075. Residents in the 312 area code cian call 455-2060. State Farm is there. For help with all four family insurance needs, see; Dennis Conway 3319 W. Elm St, McHeniy 385-7111 , inti MCM IMtWtAMCI We can help you pay less income taxnow, .. • 0939*1 more money retire! If you're presently employed and not covered tinder a pension plan, or self-employed without a pension plan, we've got great news lor you. We can help you start your own retirement program right now and get a nice tax break besides. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT IRA is a personal tax-sheltered retirement savings plan for working people not currently covered under any pension plan. You can set asioe as much as 15% of your annual earnings, up to $1,500 (Contrib­ utory IRA) or $1,750 (Spouse's IRA), per year. And you can do It with regular savings--or lump sum payments, as you prefer. The money you pay into your IRA savings account and the interest you earn on that account will not be taxed by the Federal Government during your working years! THE KEOGH PLAN If you are an Individual that is a self-employed professional such as a farmer, doctor, lawyer etc., you may be eligible for the Keogh plan. If you qualify, you may contribute as much as 15% of your annual Income up to $7,500 per year. Your contributions will be tax deducti- , ble and you pay no taxes on the interest until you retire. So whether you're employed without a pension plan, self-employed without a retirement program, single or married, we can save you tax dollars now so you'll nave more money when you retire. Stop by any of our three convenient offices and let one of our retirement coun­ selors design a plan for your individual needs. IRA and Keogh is one more way we can help...and helping re're all about Here'* an example of how quickly your money can grow in an IRA account with a contribution of $1,000 (made at the beginning of each year) earning 7%% per annum with interest compounded daily* -z-r 5YEARS $ 5,000 $ 1,368.13 | $ 6,368.13 10 YEARS 10,000 5,849.00 15,849.00 15 YEARS 15,000 14,771.52 29,771.52 20 YEARS 20,000 30,465.15 50,465.15 25 YEARS 25,000 56,116.16 81,116.16 MARENGO: 200 E. Grant Highway •815/568-7258 McHENRY: 4400W. Route 120-815/344-1900 WOODSTOCK: 118 Cass Street-815/338-2900 UI.MHKK M.IH.NAI V\V IM.N ,\M» ROW IVSI k \ \ « t I