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Serves S&L Board THOUGHT FOR Htrt find Thvrt In Buainvms r\ - prt tit Slight Unemployment Drop CHESTER H. GRANDT. SR Chester H. Grandt, Sr., has completed 35 years at TC Industries, Inc. where he is manager of the Atmosphere department. Grandt started with American Terra Cotta corporation in 1946, where he served as a model and mold maker and was later in charge of the kiln crew. He also served as foreman in the Amtec division. He is a second generation employee with the company and his son, Chet, Jr. is also an em­ ployee. He and his wife, Jean, have four children. TTiey live at 513 Front street in McHenry. Chambers In Graduate Program John D. Chambers has returned to his office in Wonder Lake after attending an exclusive course of ad­ vanced instruction for Realtors and Realtor- Associates. Chambers is with the firm of McHenry County Realty, Inc He was participating in the in­ tensive graduate program of the Realtors Institute of Illinois, held in Arlington Heights. Enrollment in the course is limited to graduates of the Realtors Institute (GRIs). Fewer than 4,000 people have earned the GRI designation in the 17-year history of the professional designation in 1980. MODINE REORGANIZATION Modine Manufacturing Co. announced a major cor­ porate-wide reorganization to improve cost control, profitability, and broaden the company's management team for future growth. Under the program, Modine has been divided into three operating units; original equipment business, af- termarket business, and industrial heating products business. The Illinois unemployment rate dropped slightly in January to 9.0 percent from December's 9.4 figure. Annrnvimatelv 487.000 people in Illinois* 5.5 imiliur. labor force remained unemployed, however. The January Illinois unem­ ployment rate was the third highest in the nation behind Ohio and Michigan. The U.S. January unemployment rate was a steady 7.4 percent. "Relatively small call­ backs of workers at a few automotive and steel plants accounted for the slight drop in the rate," Wally Bier- mann, chief of research for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA), said, "but the automotive, steel and construction industries in the state are still suffering from current economic conditions which is keeping the state unemployment rate high." Illinois construction contracts, for example, declined bv 25 percent &s1^:SSS, aemdiiig U>the February Illinois Economic Data Sheets released by DCCA late in the month. This was nearly twice the decline experienced by the total U.S. In real or constant dollars, 1980 Illinois construction cbntracts totalled $1.8 billion; below even the depressed market of 1975. Unemployment figures lor the state's standard metropolitan statistical areas (SMSAs) for December-the latest month for which SMSA figures are available-were as follow: Bloomington (6.9), Cham­ paign (5.9), Chicago (8.4), the Quad-Cities (7.5), Decatur (11.6), Peora (9.1), Rockford (14.6), and Springfield (7.0). The relatively low unemployment rates for Bloomington, Champaign and finrinfffield were at- tributc?:? c,"aHy economic bases of those cities in education, government and service firms. The more in­ dustrialized the city, the higher the unemployment rate. "One bit of good news for the Illinois economy during 1980", Biermann said, "was the significant increase in coal production. Ap­ proximately 63.1 million tons of Illinois coal were ex­ tracted during 1980, an in­ crease of six percent over 1979 production. Because of the increased emphasis on coal use, this trend will probably continue into 1981 and further," Biermann said. Real Estate Facts ] (By Yvonne Beer, executive officer of the McHenry County Board of Realtors) The home improvement industry is booming this year. Soaring interest rates have forced many buyers to postpone a move and opt for sprucing up their present quarters. L i k e w i s e , m a n y homeowners are tackling home improvement projects themselvs rather than hiring professionals in order to save from 30 to 60 percent in costs. But whether you hire a professional or do-it- yourself, there are certain things you should keep in mind if you're remodeling with an eye to enhancing your home's resale value. First, you can't expect dollar-for-dollar return on every improvement you make. Some improvements have a high percentage of recovery cost; others only have nominal value on resale of the home. Second, it's possible to over-improve property in terms of the value of neigh­ boring homes. Should your improvement mean that the home is worth far more than other homes in the neigh­ borhood, it would be difficult to gain that new value in the sale of the home. One dollar spent on remodeling adds only about 50 cents to the resale price of a house, according to a home improvement survey con­ ducted in the mid-1970s. Some improvements add Eighteen Winners In Stop-Smoking Contest Eighteen employees at the Intermatic, Inc. automatic timer plant have stopped smoking for the past year lured by the promise of a day at the horse races and possibly a free trip to Las Vegas. The 18 were winners in a group of 36 who gave up smoking a year ago in a program devised by Jim Miller, Intermatic president, called "Bet Your Money - Not Your Life". The cam­ paign will cost the company more than $4,000. Among winners were Marie Dockery and Sheri Stiles, assemblers, both of McHenry; Stephanie Cole, warehouse equipment operator, and Mike Final, maintenance electrician, both of Spring Grove. The McHenry Plaindealer M12 W»»t llm StrMi (USPS MS 200) i»tofcllth«4 l«7S McHenry lllmoift 400S0 Phon«*l» MS 0I70 Publt»H»d W»dn#»doy t fndoy o» Illinois S»cond Clou Poilaf* Paid •• McHenry Illinois •y McHCNRV PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASTER Sond addfiti thonjos to McHenry Plaindealer Mil W llm S) McHenry Illinois 400S0 Subscribers are requested lo provide immediate isalice el change ol address »o The McHenry Plaindealer Mil W llm St McHenry III MOM A deduction o( one month Irom the eapiration ol e subscription will be made where a change ol address it provided through the Pott OHice department Thomas C. Mill«r-Publi*h«r A4oio Froohlkh -Editor I V»°J •: NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES $I».M I Veer nothing at all. While modernizing a kitchen or bathroom is almost certain to reap maximum return in real value, such outdoor im­ provements as adding storm windows, aluminum sliding or new shingles offer little return. Before remodeling, you and your family should decide what repairs are imperative and what im­ provements are merely desirable. Keep in mind that what seems a necessary improvement toyou may not housing trends and features •seem so to the family that that make a home saleable. FULL SERVICE LAWN and TREE CARE FULL SERVICE SPECIALISTS! •Lawn Fertilizer *Weed Control •Crab Grass Control •Tree Feeding •Disease Control *And More! "For Over 30 Years" CALL NOW FOR FREE ANALYSIS! WIN I WIN I WIN I WIN I All estimates til April 20 qualify for 1 yr. of Lawn Care or FREE Cubs or Sox Box Seats! (815)459-4400 or (312)658-8866 DRYCLEANERS MEET Mr. and Mrs. Ron Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Don Howard of Mr. Don's Cleaners, . Inc., 1207 N. Third street, McHenry, met with South Suburban members of the Illinois State Fabricare Assocation (ISFA) recently for dinner and a seminar on spot removal. The program was conducted by Norman Oehlke, chief analyst at the International Fabricare institute in Silver Spring, Md. In McHenry County Out tide McHenry County spurgeon's cf O OFF Reg. Prices March 9 - March 22 Quality Socks for Men Made with special fiber blends to provide comfort, cushioned support, stay-up power, and durability. Many styles also have built-in deodorant protection. Interwoven socks are available in a wide range of styles, colors, lengths, and sizes .for Men. * , Featured styles include Crew Sader,^ America's favorite casual crew, in 23 colors . . . and Super Tube^ the all-purpose, all- perfect athletic tube sock. At popular prices . . and Unconditionally Guaranteed, by Interwoven, America's Number One Brand. 3 WAYS TO CHARGE OPEN SUNDAYS 10 to 5 FOOD •r OOULO CROOK PAGE 5 -PLAINDEALER • FRIDAY. MARCH 13,1981 -Preheat oven to 350° F. Slice bread into 3" pieces. Lightly toast on both sides. In a small skillet, saute eggplant in butter, drain fat. Spoon sauce generously on each piece of French bread. Evenly top with eggplant, mozzarella and Par­ mesan cheese. Place pizzas on baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese melts. Makes 6 Pizzas. * * • • Isn't it funny that we never miss the moon until we can't see it? EGGPLANT PARMESAN PIZZA 1 loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced into V* -inch slices •/« cup butter or margarine 1 jar (14 oz.) Ragu Pizza Quick Sauce (any flavor) 3 slices mozzarella cheese, quartered (about 3 ounces) 6 tablespoons grated Parme­ san cheese New McHenry Savings and Loan association board member, Joseph N. Sikes. center, is welcomed bv Robert C. Winkle, chairman, as President Charles M. Adams looks on. cuuLaiiOii Is» iliipOiiuiii Tlie Hairstyling Profession. Fashion And Products Change Continually. Our Staff Is One That Keeps On TOP. Texturizing Is Important For Today's Styles. might one day buy your home. And above all, the most important factor in the sale price of a home is the quality of the neighborhood. If the average price of a home in your neighborhood is 170,000 and your house cost $65,000 you may recover most of a $5,000 remodeling project. But a $10,000 improvement venture might price you out of the market for homes in that neighborhood. Before remodeling as well as before putting your house up for sale, why not consult a realtor. A realtor is your best source of market in­ formation on neighborhood growth patterns, current A long time leadet* in the suburban savings and loan industry has joined McHenry Savings 'and Loan association as a member of its board of directors. He is Joseph N. Sikes, Grayslake attorney, who was a founder of Lake County Savings and Loan association in 1960, and served as president until its merger with Home Savings and Loan of Lake County. Until recently, Sikes was board chairman of Home Savings He is villapp at­ torney for Lake Zurich and served Hawthorn Woods in the same capacity for 22 years He is legal counsel for the Round Lake Sanitary district and for both the community park district and fire protection district of Grayslake He is a member of the two committees of the Lake County Bar association...Sikes and his wife. Estelle, reside in Grayslake. They have five children During The Month Of March We Are Offering A SPECIAL | 00 PERM Come In And Find Out What's New In Hair Fashion For You. Rate President's Club McHenry ERA RDG Realty was inducted into the President's club at the ERA national convention in Kansas City for their fund- raising efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy association in 1960. Mem­ bership is limited to ERA brokers who raise a minimum of $5,000 for MDA in a 12-month period ERA RDG Realty was one of 28 ERA brokers who qualified for membership this year and was the recipient of an engraved plaque commemorating the honor. ERA Real Estate is the Liva Alone? Call For Help Instantly 24 Hrs A DAY! FOR MORE INFO CALL M.T.A.L.S. 385-8021 exclusive corporate sponsor of MDA from the real estate industry, and during the last four years has raised over $3,000,000 for the victims of muscular dystrophy . ©UZtilitLL SaJkrCZ 810 N. Front, McHenry 385-2966 Join us for ST. 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