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% • * PAGE 4 - PI, A IN DEALER - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, lilt m -X -K* ail -P? 3i« §ij, IE. AF flu | Bi »/!' Your Police Department by Officer Jim Fitzgerald di). 3*. During this past year, we have seen that the accident rate has dropped dratically in the city of McHenry. However, we all can admit that there are still far too many accidents, and the amount of damage to property and vehicles (not to mention es to drivers, passengers pedestrians) is extremely With any kind of luck at all, you will not have an ac­ cident in the near future, or for that matter, ever. However, if you should have an accident, here are a few things thaj, you should do right away to insure your safety, and your rights. First, stay at the scene of the accident. Don't leave the scene to go home to call the police. If you are near a phone, or a business that has a phone, walk over and call the police department. If you have a CB, call the police on Channel 9 or 19. After calling the police, go back to your vehicle and stay there until a police officer arrives. Stay off of the road so Publ ic Relations Officer McHenry City Police Phone 385-2131 that you are not hit by an vehicles that drive by. If you are injured, have someone else call the police; in other words, don't move. You do not know how bad the injury is, and you could make the injury worse by getting up and walking around. Hie other person can call; or someone passing by will get ahold of the police department. If the other person tries to leave the scene of the accident, copy down or remember the license plate number first, and then the description of the vehicle. The easiest thing for the police to trace is a correct license plate number. The plate will give us all the information we need about whom the vehicle belongs to, and where it might be. Also, try to get the names of all witnesses that you can, and their phone numbers so that we can get hold of them later, if they have to leave. If you can, ask them to stay at the The McHenrv Plaindealer (USPS 335-200) Established 1S75 3812 West Elm Street Phone 3*5-0170 McHenry. Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday I Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois By McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscriber* or* r«qu*tl*d to provide immediate notice of change el eddreti to The McHenry Plaindoeler. Ml] W. Ilm St.. McHenry. III. 40050 A deduction of one month Irom the expiration of a iub»cription will be mode where a change of addret* It provided through the Post Office Department. r •ij: Larry E. Lund-Publisher NEWSPAPER Adele Froehlich-Editor $: NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION furtrt HIS frttPrttt g| NNA SUSTAINING ® MEMBER-1979 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Sp » Vear $12.00 I Year $17.00 & In McHenry Outside McHenry County County scene with you so that the of­ ficer can talk to them first. When the Police get to the scene, the first thing that they will ask of everyone there is whether they are alright, and not hurt. If you are hurt, tell the officer so that he can get you medical attention right away. Do not worry about having to leave the scene with the resuce squad because the officer can come to the hospital later and talk to you there. Be ready to tell the officer exactly what happened, in as much detail as you can as to what you were doing, which way you were traveling, how fast, and what you did, if there was time, to avoid the accident, and what the other driver did. Also, have your drivers license ready to give to the officer. If you do leave the scene because of an injury, and the officer has your drivers license and the license plate of your vehicle, he has everything that he needs to start >the accident report, and can get the statement from you later as to what happened. After the officer has finished the accident report, he will give you a long form that you will have to fill out and send to the Secretary of State's office to give your side of the report. You do not have to fill out the form right away, but you can do it later in the day after you relax a while. The report form will have a number written on it by the officer. This number is the number of the report that the officer has to file with the Secretary of State's office. After you have called your insurance man and have told him what has happened, he will probably want a copy of the police officer's report. You can pick up a copy of the officer's report after three working days at the police department, and there is a small fee. When you go to the police department, Pregnant, 'NEED HELP? CALL BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE OPEN FROM 9 To II AM AND FROM 7 To 9 P M MON thru FRI 24 HOUR MMCMK SERVICE 815-385-2999 ask for the report with the number that the officer wrote on your form. If you have any problems in filling out the report form, ask your insurance man and I'm sure that he will help you. The forms looks very complicated at first, but after you read it over, you will see that is is very easy to fill out. and it only asks for the general information ab­ out yourself, your vehicle, and the other driver's information, which will be on the report that the police officer files. Also, the form has a spot for you to ex­ plain in your own words just what happened, and a place for you to draw a picture of the scene. If the other person receives a ticket resulting from the accident, you will be called as a witness in court in case the other person decides to plead not guilty, so that you can tell your side of the story. If it is necessary for you to be there, the officer will see to it that you receive a supeona that will have the date and time of the court, so that you can plan ahead for that day. Hopefully you will not have an accident and will never need to use these suggestions. If the need arises, I hope that I have been able to help you. M B B B B B B B B B B B B J Safety Hints $ By Alan J. Dixon Secretary of State Driving safely at night requires alertness, con­ sideration of the other driver, knowledge of your vehicle's capabilities and observance of the Rules of the Road. Statistics show that night driving is four times more deadly than day driving. Here are six additional suggestions to add to last week's list to help you drive safely at night: 1.) Keep your windshield clean. 2.) Stay awake and alert. Do not drive if you are tired or sleepy. Frequent stops, fresh air, lively radio programs and similar measures can help avoid drowsiness and inat­ tention. 3.) Watch carefully for high­ way signs. They are harder to see at night. 4.) Be especially watchful for pedestrians and vehicles stopped along the edge of the road. 5.) Do not stop on the road­ way for any reason. 6.) Carry a red warning light for use when stops alongside the roadway are unavoidable. (A copy of the Rules of the Road will be sent to you upon request. Write to Alan J. Dixon, Secretary of State, Springfield, IU., 62756.) OPEN 7 DAY! M 10 PM I THE VH.LBOE WONDER LAKE. ILLINOIS B1S-6S3 SALE _ THURS. • TUES. DATES MAR. 8-MAR. 13 QUANTITIES SUBJECT TQSgPPLY DUBUQUE REGULAR § WIENERS i lb. * PKG. 2 9 CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS 49 LB. 1 LOIN CUT JENO'S ITALIAN BREAD PIZZA 13% OZ. $1 1 9 PORK CHOPS MRS. PAUL'S SUPREME LIGHT BATTER !•'/* OZ. FILLETS r $i I 5 9 LB. Special̂ $2*9 [6 MRS. PAUL'S 9 0Z. FAMILY PAC COC ONION RINGS 07 EVERYDAY LOW PRICE I • ASSORTED COOKIES • ASSORTED BAG CANDY r" •KAPPUS BREAD UB. 3/$l0# LOIN END PORK ROAST LB. B6NELE$S ft6HEb PORK ROAST $]89 LB. WHITE POTATOES 10 LBS. DEAN'S FIELDCREST 1 2% MILK 51r* $ i 5 9 i DIET RITE BOTTLES DEPOSIT BABY BACK RIBS $]69 LB. COUNTRY MAID BACON $ ] 2 9 LB. MILLER LITE •12 OZ. CANS SASHA VODKA QUART BOURBON WHISKEY TEN HIGH QUART TCN HIG* $28,652 Relief Funds For County program elude pa: Governor James R. Thomp­ son has announced that federal Community Services Ad­ ministration (CSA) officials had notified him of the county allocations for the 24 northern Illinois counties eligible for CSA Winter-Related Disaster Relief funds. The grants total $1 million, of which $28,652 is allocated for McHenry county. "The allocations by county are made on the basis of an index of need prepared by the State Economic Opportunity section of the Governor's office of Manpower and Human Development," according to GOMHD Director Robert P. Goss. Goes said actual distribution of the funds in the affected 24 counties would be handled by a network of community action agencies. He said the agencies would probably begin outreach efforts and the acceptance of applications during the next two to three weeks. Assistance under the program, Goes said, can L in­ clude payment of fuel or utility bills for eligible households. Funds may also be used to pay for food, warm clothing, blankets, temporary shelter and emergency home repair. Maximum assistance per family if $250. To be eligible for assistance, households must be facing an .energy-related crisis affecting life or health and substantial increases in energy costs associated with-"the severe winter weather. Families must also meet income guidelines. A non-farm family of four, for example, must not exceed $7,750 in annual income. Goss saicK Thompson had requested the CSA Disaster Relief funds in mid-January. He said notification of county allocations for an additional $9.3 million requested under CSA's Supplemental Crisis Intervention program for all 102 Illinois counties was ex­ pected soon from federal of­ ficials. Counties Must Provide For Ambulance Service Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott has issued a legal opinion stating that counties must provide am­ bulance service when such service is not provided by anyone. Scott advised Crawford County State's Attorney Raymond W. McCamy that, in his opinion, state law requires that counties provide the service. Scott noted that references in sections of the laws relating to counties, stating ambulance service "should be available" and "should be provided" by private entities or local government and that counties "should be authorized" to provide the service did not weaken the mandatory effect of the phrase, "Counties .. . shall cause to be provided am­ bulance service as a public responsibility." Scott further advised that because ambulance ser­ vice furthers public health, safety and general welfare it's proper for the state to require counties to provide the service and pay for it from county funds. Scott said that if voters from a county fail to pass a referendum permitting the county to levy a special tax to pay for the service, the costs of the service would be payable from the county's general funds. GIRL SCOUTS Iprfrlpipipipwiplplpipipiplpiplpipipipipip't There were 18 members from Refresher Course For Nurses Starts March 12 A reminder comes from Mrs. Arlene Hosick, R.N. supervisor of nursing services at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County concerning the refresher course for nurses. The course will be given for four weeks, Monday through Friday, starting Monday, March 12. Classes will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no charge for this course, one in a series of community service projects sponsored by the hospital. Person wishing to learn more about the refresher course should contact Mrs. Mary Ganek, inservice director at Memorial hospital (338-2500 Extension 260). the Junior troop no. 190 who enjoyed a night of bowling and pizza at the Johnsburg Bowl Feb. 13. A good time was had by all and spirits were high, but averages weren't. These juniors are also making hand puppets from socks to earn their toymaker badge. The girls from Junior troop no. 417 had a bake sale Feb. 20 to earn money toward Girl Scout thinking day. Some of the goodies sold were brownies, rice krispie treats, cupcakes, cookies and punch and lemonade ice cubes. These girls have also beem making collage posters which depict the three parts of the Girl Scout promise, some patchwork place mats. They are also trying Origami, or Japanese paper folding, and are making dolls and birds from the paper. Scouts from Cadette troop no. 41 are working on their chef badge. They made some desserts from Mexico, Hawaii and Italy. Next week they will be making main dishes from other countries, and then plan one full meal of international favorites. Sounds fattening, girls. Some of. the Scout leaders have also be&ivbusy taking part in the first aid glasses given by the Sybaquay Girl Scout council. They will earn their first aid badge so they can take their girls on campouts. Hopefully their training won't be needed. Sounds like we have had some very busy Girl Scouts, doing interesting projects. i Senior Hot Line | Inservice Director Named At Hospital Mrs. Mary Ganek, R.N., has been named inservice director at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County. Announcing the appointment, Mrs. Arlene Hosick, R.N., director of nursing services, said Mrs. Ganek's respon­ sibilities include coordinating and planning the continuing education program for hospital personnel. She arranges for staff personnel to talk to staff members in an in-hospital education program and arranges for staff members to participate in seminars offered around the area. , Another responsibility in­ cludes lining up speakers for c o n t i n u i n g e d u c a t i o n programs. Mrs. Ganek, a graduate of ValDaraiso university at Valparaiso, Ind., in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, worked a year in a surgical unit at a hospital in Pennsylvania near her home. (Written under the auspices of Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal) Q. What is the Energy Crisis Intervention program? A. The Energy Crisis In­ tervention program is funded by the United States Com­ munity Services ad­ ministration. The program is operated in local communities by Community Action agencies or other not-for-profit com­ munity based organizations. Q. Who is eligible? • A. Persons meeting the in­ come guidelines as follows: Individuals of age 60 and above, whose income does not exceed 125 percent of the CSA poverty guidelines; or individuals and couples who receive Sup­ plemental Security Income (SSI) CAREY APPLIANCE •EST PRICES THIS YEAR. J The buys are just as great, and the quality just as dependable in these refrigerators: Size Reg. Price Spec. Price YOU SAVE. TBF14S TBF16D TBF21D 459.95 479.95 569.95 434.95 449.95 539.95 $25°* $30°° $30°° ...on General Electric featured-packed refrig­ erators. They're quality- built. They're depend­ able. And because we're getting special prices on them, you can get special savings... at our lowest prices of the year. AND AT THOSE PRICES ...THEY'LL GO FAST! A reliable refrigerator you can live with for a long, long time • 17 6 cu ft capacity fits most family needs, ideal for the couple just starting out • Easy to care for No defrosting ever! Shelves adjust for storage flex ibility • Great fit for your kitchen Only 30J " wide Coil free back fits flush to the wall Reversible doors you can change when your kitchen changes' TBF18DW SPECIAL PRICE $469,s REGULARLY $499.95 CAREY Appliance 1241 N. Green St. SALES ft SERVICE 385-5500 McHenry, Q. What services are provided? A. Assistance will be provided to assist low-income individuals and families who experience substantially in­ creased energy costs caused by winter related emergencies. Assistance can include one or more of the following: blankets and warm clothing, space heaters, furnace repairs, food, and other supportive services. Q. Is this program the same as it has been in the past? A. No. The program is somewhat more difficult to qualify for and does not provide the same types of services. In the past, all utility bills could potentially be paid, however, the guidelines have changed considerably. Q. Who can I contact for more information? A. For additional in­ formation, contact your local Community Action agency or call the Lieutenant Governor's Senior Action office. Write or call us at Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action centers at 160 North LaSalle street, Chicago, 111., 60601, or 3 West Old Town Mall, Springfield, 111., 62701 with questions or concerns about any government agency or programs. This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens may have on various subjects. Call statewide: toll free 800- 2 5 2 - 6 5 6 5 ; M e t r o p o l i t a n Chicago: 312-793-3333 WINN PHILLIPS CAIK4MUII We at Century 21 Car* Real Estate, Inc. are pleased to presant you with our weekly series of informative ReaS Estate Articles. You are invited to enjoy Brunch with Bob Collins (WGN - Radio) March 24 th, 1979 10 am to 1 pm at Crescent Boy Landing Tickets are on sale at Century 21 CARE Real Estate McHenry State Bank Toddler Shop Genevieve's WindHill Tone's Proceeds to National Easter Seal Society. 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