Legion Auxiliary Gavel Changes Hands Almonds Add Crunch To Casseroles I* Art Of Keeping Vegetables Two smiling members of the auxiliary to Legion Post 491 ex^ange experiences within the organization as Lydia Fenner, right, outgoing president of the auxiliary, passes gavel to the incoming president, (irace Latimer. The joint installation of the auxiliary. Post 491 and World War I barracks was held at the Legion home in August. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Busy days are the time for easy make-ahead meals. Vegetable Casserole Almondine can be made the night before and heated just before serving time. With the addition of French bread or dinner rolls, it becomes a complete and well-balanced meal. The casserole is an economical dish that will satisfy the heartiest appetite. Eggplant and zucchini, both in season right now, are two of the principle ingredients. Protein is provided by the almonds, cheese and bacon. | Toasted almonds add a special erispness and delightful crunch to this casserole. For an extra flavor and protein boost, add one of the many convenient forms of almonds to any casserole or meatloaf recipe. VEGETABLE CASSEROLE ALMONDINE Homemakers can keep some vegetables at home a long time without freezing or canning them But they need to be kept at the right temperature and in the right moisture conditions, says Judy Troftgruben, University of Illinois Extension food and nutrition specialist One can store beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, kohlrabie, onions, parsnips, potatoes, squash, pumpkins, rutabagas, turnips and winter radishes under these controlled con ditions. Choose only good quality vegetables for storage They will keep one to four months. The temperature needed is about 40 degrees Vahrenheit, and that 's hard to find in many homes, says Troftgruben Usually, one needs a special room-preferably in the nor theast or northwest corner of the basement How many of these vegetables a family uses in a winter and how much space is available should determine the size of the room The room should be well insulated and vented to the outside to keep the temperature down and the room relatively humid. If there's enough ventilation, the odors that cabbage, rutabagas and tur nips give off won't flavor the other vegetables Vegetable containers should allow air flow, too use covered bins, boxes or other containers that have a few op^fiings for ven tilation Pumpkins, onions, and winter squash require cool, dry storage Slatted crates or mesh bags are best for storing onions During the storage months, watch the vegetables closely, Ms Troftgruben recommends If food starts to rot. remove it at once. Use quickly """any vegetables that show signs of shriveling or growth Vegetables will start growing if the room temperature fs too high Shriveling means the room is too dry For information on canning or freezing fruits and vegetables. contact the McHenry county home economics extenf'on advisers. HOSPITAL mm McllKNKY HOSPITAL Admissions: Laura Knoll. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK 4T Admissions: Baby Andrew Neillessen. Ronald I)opke. Mrs .Joan Jensen, all of McHenry; and Michael Lovergine of Wonder Lake IIARY \RI) HOSPITAL A d m i s s i o n s : M a r g a r e t Seifert. and Richard Adler of McHenry * * * * J There're too many leaders who would rather be smart than be right. ft «- When the joint installation of the auxiliary and Post 491, American Legion, and McHenry Barracks 1315, World War I, was held recently, Grace Latimer became the new head of the auxiliary . She takes over duties handled last, year by Lydia Fenner Others named to important posts in the auxiliary were Pearl Cooper, first vice- president; Danita Chesler. s e c o n d v i c e - p r e s i d e n t ; Margaret Datz, recording secretary. Betty Lou Smith, corresponding secretary; Dorothy Messer, treasurer; Lydia Fenner, historian; Lauretta Homo, chaplain; Betty Bockman.. sergeant-at- arms; and Laurel Latimer, assistant sergeant-at-arms. Eleanor Reid acted as in stalling officer, Marie Howe as chaplain and Cecalia Violette as sergeant-at-arms. All are past presidents of the auxiliary. Music, was furnished by Maria Guettler, with Julie Penny as soloist 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt % teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon basil 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1 package (6 ounces) sliced Swiss cheese <4 pound sliced bacon 1 pound zucchini, sliced in !4-inch rounds 1 pound eggplant, cubed I large onion, cut in wedges 1 tablespoon flour 1 can (1 pound) diced tomatoes or 1 can (1 pound) whole canned tomatoes, diced In 10 to 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; crumble bacon. Cook zucchini, eggplant and onion in bacon fat in covered skillet over medium-low heat 15 minutes, shaking pan or stirring often to prevent sticking. Stir in flour, then tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and basil. Layer vegetable mixture, with almonds, bacon and sliced cheese in 2-quart baking dish, ending with bacon and almonds in ring on top. Be ire un covered in 400 degree oven about 15 minutes or until hot in center. To serve later, cover and refrigerate; to heat, uncover and bake in 400 degree oven about 30 minutes or until hot in center. Makes 4 to 6 servings. BIRTHS UNDERSTANDING M E N T A L H E A L T H a health column from the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare 1st Your Head to Protect Your Body Any one of us can be raped, because rapists are not par ticular about the race, age, sex, or personal appearance of their victims Rapists are not stirred up by passion but by rage and hostility, which is why the Federal Bureau of Investigation lists sexual as sault as the number one crime of violence in the Nation Few people have the time or skill to master a martial art, such as karate, for self- protection Guns and knives could be taken away from you and used against you And staying indoors isn't an abso lute safeguard, because 35 per cent of rapes occur in homes or in apartment buildings The best weapon against rape is psychological prepared ness, which relies on common- sense precautions to avoid the trap of sexual assault Some ways that you can "use your head to protect your body" include • Have your key in your hand when you approach the front door of your home Do not enter if a window or door has been forced or broken while you were away Make sure the doors and windows of your home have secure locks, and install a "peephole" in your front door to aid you in identifying all callers Trim bushes and shrubbery which could hide an attacker. If a lone stranger in an elevator makes you feel uneasy, either don't get in, or get off on the next floor Always stand near the control panel within reach of the alarm but ton. If you receive obscene or annoying phone calls, hang up immediately. If the calls continue, report them to the police and the telephone company Ask a "wrong number" caller what number he or she is dialing, but do not reveal your name or number Never give out personal information over the phone to any one Park in well-lighted and highly visible areas Have your car keys ready be fore you leave your home or office Check your back seat for "unwanted passengers" before you get in Travel in groups of two or three, or walk with a dog Stay out of reach of doorways, shrubbery, and other dark peripheral areas. • Always be aware of your children's whereabouts and teach them to be alert and careful. • Don't be afraid to be afraid. Raising a com motion in an uneasy sit uation can sometimes save your life For further information on sexual assault prevention, con tact the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Rape, the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 10C-03, Rockville, Md 20857 • • • • Signing notes is a painful process, and sometimes a costly one. WELCOME SECOND CHILD Mr and Mrs Randy Nawalaniec, 1606 Pleasant, McHenry, welcomed their second child. Scott, born Aug. 16, at McHenry hospital. The 9 lb 5 oz boy has one sister, Tanya Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Nawalaniec, of McHenry. Mr and Mrs Leo Diedrich of McHenry are the maternal grandparents FIRST CHILD Mr and Mrs James J Krein III 611 Kent road, McHenry, are the parents of at> lb 12 oz daughter, their first child Bethanie Marie was born on Aug 16 at Memorial hospital in Woodstock Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs David Garcia. 1522 W, Chateau Lane, Schaumburg, and Mr John Duignan of Chicago Mr and Mrs James Krein, Jr . 1406 N. 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