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^'uhl' l i f t . dt Here find There In Business Heads League head of that organization, he will guide and oversee the League's policies over the next twelve months. A graduate of St. Rita high school, Ropa has been with Public Savings since 1959. He studied accounting at the University of Illinois and the University of Connecticut and holds a diploma from the American Savings and Loan institute. He is a member of the Financial Managers Society for Savings In­ stitutions and a past vice- president of the Garfield Ridge Chamber of Com­ merce. He has served as secretary of the Chicago Area Council of Savings associations, and currently serves as a director of the Savings Association council. He is president of the Shore Hills Home Owners association in Wonder Lake. Born and raised on Chicago's south­ west side, Ropa is married to the former Gail Nowacki, of South Mozart avenue in Gage Park. Robert W. Ropa of Wonder Lake, left, president of the Public Savings and Loan association, 6422 W. Archer avenue, Chicago, Is shown receiving the gavel marking his election as president of the Polish-American Savings and Loan league from Arnold J. Rauen of McHenry at the league's recent annual meeting in the Starlight Inn. Arnold J. Rauen, who is president of the Bank for Savings and Loan Associations, in downtown Chicago, served as the in­ stalling officer when Robert HORACE R.WAGNER Senior Sales Associate Award * for the month of JANUARY JEAN PITTMAN WONDER LAKE OFFICE BOB ROALSEN McHENRY OFFICE McHENRY COUNTY REALTY, INC. 7^ (aA*H- Of W. Ropa of Wonder Lake became president of the Po­ lish-American Savings and Loan League. Rauen is the founder and past president of the McHenry Savings and Loan association. Ropa has served as vice- president of the Polish- American league for more than three years. As the new IN THE BLACK A strong fourth quarter performance helped the Chicago and North Western Transportation company to overcome a weather-related 1979 first quarter loss of more than $30,000,000 and wind up the year in the black. Net income in the 1979 fourth quarter rose to $18,844,000, or $4.24 per share, compared with net income of $6,979,000, or $1.57 per share in the fourth quarter of 1978. Something New. . . EVERY TUES., WED. ft THURS. FAMILY DINNER New in your neighborhood? And still searching for the grocery store and more closet space? It's my job to help you feel at home fast. As your WELCOME WAGON Hostess I can supply answers to your new neighborhood questions and bring a basket of gifts to delight your family. Hundreds of people like you in McHenry have called me. I hope you will, too. Judy Wallace 344-3498 COME AND GET IT includes Soup, Salad, Roll and Butter ... Only .THE HERITAGE HOUSE Rtes. 14 & 23 HARVARD EVERY FRIDAY EVENING A Delicious FISH FRY for only 75 3 Includes Soup, Salad, Rolls, Butter, Choice of Potato Pancakes, e French Fries, or Parsley Boiled. EVERY SUNDAY SURF & TURF all at reasonable priest Phone 943-6153 For Reservations •OPEN FOR LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:30 to 2:00 p.m. EVENING DINNER HOURS: Tuesday • Friday 5 p.m. 10 p.m. Sat. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. 10 p.m. H.I.A. GROUP ENROLLMENT FEB. 11 Thru FEB. 29 Blue Cross ft Blue Shield MAJOR MEDICAL Medicare Supplement DECREASING TERM LIFE • No Waiting Periods [Except for OB benefits] No Age Limits No Physical Exams INDIVIDUAL & FAMILIES SPECIAL GROUP RATES 2 TO 22 PERSONS ENROLL TODAY McHenry County Health Improvement Assn. 226 W. Judd Street Woodstock, III. Heads Southern Pacific Account JIM BRADY Jim Brady, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brady of Lakemoor, has been ap­ pointed national accounts manager, chemicals, for Southern Pacific railroad. This MCHS graduate of 1960 had his career start in 1964 in Chicago, where he worked in pricing and sales. In 1972 he became assistant district sales manager of the Cleveland office. Prior to going to the West Coast in 1979, Brady spent two and a half years as district sales manager in New York. As national accounts manager for chemicals, he will be developing and im­ plementing new programs to better serve customers and to identify new areas of market potential in the petrochemical industry. Brady received his elementary education in St. Mary's school, McHenry, and later attended McKendree college, Lebanon, 111. He now lives in Concord, Calif., with his wife, Deborah, a computer programmer. Certified CLIFF NIES Cliff Nies of Photography by Nies, McHenry, has been named a certified professional photographer by the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois (APPI) in con­ junction with the Professional Photographers of America, Inc. (PP of A). The certification program is a new service provided by the PP of A Inc. in cooperation with its af­ filiated state organization the APPI. David | Beatty (state certification chair­ man) said not just any photographer can become certified. Certification status is granted to those photographers who suc­ cessfully complete a rigorous series of tests designed to measure the applicant's understanding of both the technical and business aspects of photography. In addition, a certified photographer must be a professional active member in the PP of A and this state organization and have a minimum of two years of full 'time, active involvement in a successful photographic business. Also, certified professional photographers are bound to a strict code of professional conduct established by the PP of A. The McHenry Plaindealer (USPS 33S 700) Establ ished 1875 3812 West f lmSt.ee. Phone 385 0170 McHenry I l l inois 600S0 Published Every W e d n e s day t Fr.doy ot McHenry I l l inois Second Class Postoge Poid ot McHenry I l l inois By McMtNRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice o» chonge ot address to The McHenry Plaindealer 3«IJ W €lm St McHenry III 60050 A deduction ot one month Irom the e»piration ol o subscription will be mode where o chanqe ot od dress is provided through the Post OMirr deportment Adele Frophl ich-Edi tor Larry E Lund-Publ isher member «yn9iii>7 ' ' t newspaper J NATIONAL NEWSRAPER ASSOCIATION 1 Year In McHenry County SUBSCRIPTION RATES $13.50 I Year & $19.00 Outside McHenry County The Energy Corner | By John Hogan Commonwealth Edison When storms rip through our area, power lines can be knocked out. What should you do if the lights go out? Here are a few tips to help you weather the storm : Always keep a, fresh supply of batteries on hand and place a flashlight in a convenient location so you can find it quickly. Tran­ sistor radios come in handy, too. Stay tuned to local stations to keep informed about the outage and when the utility expects to have power restored. If your lights go out, check to see if power is out in the neighborhood or if only Jbur house is affected. If it seems to be affecting only your house, call the local utility office and report the problem. Otherwise, wait a few hours before calling to avoid overloading the switchboard. Chances are, the crews are already on their way. There are a few precautions that you should take when the power goes out. Unplug or turn off ap­ pliances such as toasters and televisions. Also, keep doors and windows shut and drapes and curtains drawn. Food will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 24 hours, but it's a good idea to keep the, refrigerator and freezer > doors closed as much as possible so that the cold air does not escape. Do not trytp operate a furnace which; requires a blower while fee power is off. ' If you do spot a fallen power line or burning transformer, don't hesitate to give the utility a call." However, do not attempt to move the power line yourself and do not step in nearby puddles. Extra care should be given so that children do not wander near fallen lines. While electricity is usually restored within a few hours, damage caused by severe winter ice storms may take longer to repair. This is because heavy ice may cause large sections of wire to fall, and crews must exercise extreme caution when working under these dangerous conditions. Remembering and practicing these few suggestions will help you and your family through a power outage. Secretaries' Seminar The Greater Lakes chapter of the National Secretaries - association invites secretaries and other office personnel to a one-day workshop-seminar entitled Modern Business Com­ munication, Saturday, March 15, at the Northern Chalet, Route 21 south of Route 137, Libertyville, 9: a. m. to 3:30 p.m. Gwen Jones of the College of Lake County will lead discussions on Secretarial- Business Techniques, changing attitudes in business language, and mechanical features of correspondence currently in practice. The fee includes con­ tinental breakfast, lunch, fashion show, and meeting materials. Everyone is welcome. For. information and reservations call Anne Placzkowski, area code 312- 566-0010, Extension 301, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. HONORED FOR TOP SALES-Lee Bujak of Wonder Lake, right, receives $200 United States savings bond from Phyllis Bauer, district sales manager, Avon Products, at the recent recognition banquet for 30 top selling area representatives known as the President's club. She also received a special award figurine representing Mrs. P.F.E. Albee, the first "Avon Lady". Savings bonds of various denominations were also presented to other representatives who demonstrated top sales performances. Among them were Marilyn D'Angelo, Sharon Gacek, Cheryl Brown, Vicki Hoffman, Mary Jo Brefeld, Barbara Haffner and Alyce Kowal from McHenry, and from nearby areas, Anita Prouty, Lee Roy, Barbara Crawford, Bev Steinmetz, Joyce Schilling, Donna Hummel, Irene Rudolph, Agry Bouchard, Thelma Michnevitz, Sandy Simon and Carol Shepherd. j TAX FACTS I Employees who have not received their Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2) from their employers must still file by April 15, the HUMES SENIOR wl™ CITIZENS "faS1 w VMHftllSiSS aisii BOUTIQUE DESIGNER HKectionMB SPECIAL PRICES DO NOT APPLY. I Internal Revenue Service advises. To avoid delays in receiving the W-2, em­ ployees should furnish their employers with a current address. If employees did not receive the statement by Jan. 31, they should first contact their employer. Since Feb. 15 has passed, the employee should ask for help by calling the IRS toll-free number listed in the telephone directory. The IRS reminds tax­ payers that they must have a W-2 form from every em­ ployer they worked for during the year. Even if an employee is unable to get at W-2 before the filing deadline of April 15, a timely return must be filed. Report all income and attach a statement explaining the tax computations for the missing wage and tax in­ formation, the IRS says. Office Space FOR SALE WHISPERING POINT CENTER Individual Heat System. Cen­ tral Air, Thermo-pane Win­ dow* Maintenance Free Ex­ terior Included, Architect tural Space Design, Unlimited Office Partitions, Carpeting, Abundant Parking. Units available for purchase Built to Suit Reiidential Development Group 815-385-5577 1