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Guest Speaker At Meeting The Legislation committee of the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club will bost the second session of s. four-pert seminar on Government and Practical Politics, Monday, Feb. 15. McHenry County Auditor A1 Jourdan will be the guest speaker at the meeting which will start at 7 p.m. in the McHenry Public Library, 1011 N. Green street. He will discuss county government and the role of precincts. Following the meeting, everyone in attendance is invited to join in the BPWs celebration of the birthday of Susan B. Anthony, which is Feb. 15. Ms. Anthony achieved recognition for her efforts on behalf of women's rights and was highly in­ strumental in their ultimately getting the right to vote. She is the only woman ever to have her image engraved on a coin served in honor of the oc- The public is invited to attend and those interested may obtain more in­ formation by calling Mrs. Marvin (Lynne) Donarsld of McHenry. AL JOURDAN and Governor Thompson proclaimed her birthday a commemorative holiday in the state of Illinois. Cake and coffee will be president, welcomed ap­ proximately 25 people who came to hear Mayor Stanek weak on city government He opened his remarks with a description of the seven forms of government, citing McHenry's type of Alder- manic-Mayor to be what he considered the best. He enlightened everyone present on the workings of all the city departments and committees, gave an ex­ planation of the budget and was pleased to announce receipt that day of the grant for Knox park. A question and answer period followed, which was very informative. Valentine's Day--Time For Sentimental Greeting Cards Is romance dead? Just ask the nation's school teachers. They'll be quick to point out that it's more alive than ever. In fact, by Feb. 14, teachers will receive more Valentines than anyone else. According to research sponsored by the National Association of Greeting Card Publishers (NAGCP), children exchange almost four times as many Valentine cards as adults and mothers can expect to receive as many Valentines as they have children. Carl Goeller, editorial director of a well known greeting card company, said teachers today are en­ couraging their students to remember every classmate to avoid hurt feelings. "Adults really tend to worry more than children about being left out" he added. "Overall, distributing Valentine cards in the classroom is an excellent means to teach thought- fulness, caring and the expitssing of sentiment at an early age". The NAGCP emphasizes, however, that the adult market for Valentine cards is growing rapidly and has increased by over 45 percent in the last 10 years. The organization claims that approximately 800 million cards are expected to be exchanged this year, making Valentine's day the second- largest card-sending holiday after Christmas. Although commercial Valentines have been published in the United States since around 1840, Goeller attributes their resurgence in popularity to the more conservative mood of the country and the greater diversity of designs available to shoppers. "Romance and nostalgia are really big for *82", he noted. Shoppers will find vibrant, romantic reds and pinks predominating, complemented by delicate lace, hearts and flowers, gingham, stitchery and similar art motifs. For more contemporary tastes, the company is of­ fering a host of other selections, including humorous spoof cards and soft touch designs, featuring realistic photography and frank, conversational messages relating to love and friendship. Even the current metallic look in fashions is reflected in Valentine cards through the use of special coatings and finishes in the printing process. "Actually, greeting cards 1250 N. Green St. McHenry 385-0806 Open Fri. Evm Til S P.M. ITEM OF THE MONTH Caron DazxIeAire Knitting Yarn ld«al for knitwaar or crof­ ts. this c rot Ion/nylon yarn It mochino washobW, and coimi In a rainbow ¥ Irld--c»nt color*. 3-oz. skein. BACK IN STOCK I are a fashion item, mirroring the tastes and trends in an increasingly mobile society," Goeller said. He attributes his com­ pany's sensitivity to the preferences of the buying public as just one factor accounting for the rising popularity of Valentine cards. He theorizes that another major cause is the increasing number of young adults in the 20 to 35 year-old bracket. According to him, they're becoming more tradition conscious, as demonstrated, for example, by their preferences in dressing and the return of the big band sound. "Changing life styles and attitudes must also be taken into consideration," Goeller stressed. "Since the Viet Nam era, men are more willing to express their emotions and they also appreciate being the recipients of such sen­ timents. The breakdown in social barriers generated by the women's movement has also had an effect. In general, people are finding it easier to share their feeling with others, and Valentine's day provides a perfect outlet". Research further reveals that today's shoppers are frequently buying two Valentine cards for one recipient - one humorous, the other serious. A wife may insert the humorous rendering in her husband's lunch pail or briefcase, while the dear-heart love note is intimately exchanged at a candlelight dinner. Even though Valentine trends may vary from year to year, Goeller maintains that the premise of the oc­ casion has remained steadfast through the years. "Valentine's day is simply a lovely, old-fashioned holiday dealing with love and romance - two human needs that will never go out of style". Pork Recipe Of The Month ,' V ; ^ Microwave Lasagna 1 quart spaghetti sauce lWc. warm water 8 oz pkg. lasagna noodles, uncooked 1 pound ground pork, uncooked Salt, pepper and garlic to taste Arrange layers of noodles and ground pork in large (11x7) glass baking dish. Pour half of spaghetti sauce over and 1 cup of the water. Continue layering noodles and ground pork. Top with rest of spaghetti sauce and the remaining V4 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent by pricking holes in it. Micro­ wave on HIGH for 20 minutes. Mix and beat well: 1 cup cottage cheese Vi pound shredded mozzarella cheese 2 t. parsley 2 eggs V4 t. salt Spread this mixture over the microwaved noodle-pork mix­ ture. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 10 more minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Serves 4-6. Foresters Set Next Meeting The next regular of St. Agatha Court No. 777 < the National Catholic Society of Foresters wOl be held Monday, Feb. 15, at 7:10 p.m., at the Johnsburg Community club and the third round of the card tournament will be held. J Elaine Miller Is in charge of the following committee: Eire LaFontaine, Carol Wakitsch, Anita Luther, Dorothy Hughes, Judy Reinboldt, Joan Freund, Eva Schaefer and Marilyn Etheridge. Nutrition forToday. by Laurence M. Hursh, M.D. Consultant National Dairy Council CAN THIS "CURE" KILL? Question: Is the amount of sodium fluoride I plan to take in any way dangerous? I'm 38 years old and have osteoporosis. For the next few months, I plan to take 60,500 international units of vitamin D on a weekly basis. After six months, I'll switch to 50 mg. of sodium fluoride per day. Answer: It certainly is. And so are the megadoses of vitamin D you're gobbling. A trace mineral, fluoride helps protect your teeth from decay. There's also some evidence that suggests fluoride - as well as calcium -- may guard against osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become thin and brittle. But too much of any nutrient will bring out its dark side. Fluoride is no exception. You only need about 1.5 to 4 mg. of fluoride per day. If you took a daily dose as high as 20 mg. over a period of 10 to 20 years, you could end up with a crippling bone disease called "skeletal fluorosis". (This is somewhat ironic since, I gather, you're taking the mineral to cure yourself of another bone disease.) A daily dose of 80 mg. will give you acute fluoride poisoning. You're also taking far too much vitamin D. In fact, on a daily basis, you're getting 43 times the adult Recom­ mended Dietary Allowance • - certainly a toxic dose. Rather than popping supplement pills for the vitamin D you need, why not get it from the right foods? That way, you won't have to worry about toxic megadoses. Good sources of vitamin D are fortified milk, liver and butter. tting the fluoride you need from food may prove a bit more difficult. That's why so many communities now fluoridate their water. Otherwise, you can get this mineral from certain ocean fish. All Facilities of Monday Presidents Day February 15,1982 J. BIRTHS Kevin and Terri Rourke, 1308 N. Park street, McHenry, announce the birth of their second daughter Feb. 1. Karri Lynn was born at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock and weighed 7 lb. 4 oz. She was welcomed home by her sister Kimberly Ann, age 15 months. Maternal grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ivan of McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Rourke of McHenry are the paternal grandparents. The infant has two great-grand­ mothers, Mrs. Justina Ovancsits of Chicago and Mrs. Mildred Rimell of Michigan. Among recent births recorded at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock was the Feb. 5 birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Maxstadt of Wonder Lake and the Feb. 9 birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Schlotterer of McHenry. RECIPE By lank kmm Do you find making rolls from scratch just too time consuming when planning dinner for a few guest? This recipe takes only a few minutes and your guests will rave over the biscuit-roll flavor. PAGE S - PLAINDE ALER mixture slowly, stirring with a fork. Turn on floured board and knead. Roll out Vi inch thick and cut. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Omit soda if sweet milk is used but add '/« teaspoon more baking powder. Makes 16 biscuits, double recipe for larger dinners. Angel Biscuits 1 pkg. yeast 1 T lukewarm water - 1 t salt 2'/i t baking powder Vi t soda Vi c shortening 2 T sugar V« c buttermilk 2 c flour Dissolve yeast in water for 5 minutes? Stir flour, salt, soda, baking powder and sugar together; add shortening. Combine yeast and buttermilk. Add to flour Sot A Shining Example Let's shed a little light on lighting. There are ways to see the light for less, saving energy and dollars in the process. Here are some bright ideas: a FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 12.1S82 shades free of dust and dirt that block light trans­ mission. • Paint ceilings and walls light colors. Since light colors reflect more light than dark colors, you may be able to get the same amount of light with less wattage. • Always turn lights off when they're not needed, even for a few seconds. It's not true that the so-called "starting surge" uses up more power than continued use of a light for several minutes. • Don't use the same watt bulb for lighting a hallway or the front porch as you would for reading. As a rule of thumb, one watt of lighting per square foot of floor area is adequate for general room and hallway lighting. A dirty bulb rob you of That's what's • Keep bulbs and lamp- • Here's a simple, fool-proof way to remove excess fat from soups and stews. Just drop a lettuce leaf in the pot and watch fat disappear. Remove the leaf when grease is gone. HOSPITAL NOTES WOODSTOCK Admissions: Leonard Prohm, Mrs. Laura Jo Lennon, Dennis Taylor, Mrs. Alvina Pilat, Walter Bruhn, and Master Timothy Riley, all of McHenry; and Baby Holly Chevopulos, Norbert Sauers, Mrs. Maria Kat- zenberger and Mrs. Dorothy Janssen, all of Wonder Lake. If milk or cream spills on furniture, wipe it up quickly. Dairy foods act ss mild psint and varnish remover.. If spots show, clean with white liquid wax. DO-AHEAD TIPS FOR SALAD IN SECONDS. • Break up washed and dried salad greens the day before. Store in plastic bag in refrigerator up to 24 hours. Add tomato and hard-cooked egg at last i^kiute. \ ^e Add 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed, to bottled oil and vinegar dressing for home­ made touch. One slioo of bread makes about a third of a cup of dry bread crumbs or three-quarters of a cup of soft bread crumbs. SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY SUNDAY BRUNCH With A Strolling Violinist 10 amto2:30pm RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 815-385-8899 (Formerly Crescent Bay Landing) SJ09N. Chapel Hill Rd., McHenry WINTER HOURS: Open for Lunch Mon. thru Fri. Closed Mon. & Tues. Night for Dinner lie ^asfiLon <Sno 0)\JC ekclo UJ HfU 17*1