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I'm grateful for more than turkey on the table Dick Peterson -That I had to put together only one some-assembly- required device this year. Don't all Slot A's and Wingnut C's look the same? -That I don't mind paying >n't cor I don't mind Reagan raises mine, I won taxes. When President complain that I have to pay quickly economic year: A I am not a death is a foregone With a full belly, are you as thankful today as you were before eating yesterday? I always draw up a list of things to be thankful for before Thanksgiving so that I don't forget to leave anything out before fighting over the wishbone. I am thankful for several things this yes , -That I am not a U35> Sunreme Court justice given that i for more than half of the It must be unsettling to be a these days, which are numbered. -That I am not a Chicago Cubs fan. I'm not sure how I would deal with rollercoaster emotions. Down 39 years, up one, down 39 more. -That there are only two months left in the repetitive all- network mini-series called the National Football League. You'd think they would come up with a catchier name, like Pro Paperdolls. --That the mutt puppy left me with a few pair of socks to wear. Christmas won't come too soon. -That my name hasn't been mentioned for high political office in 1988.1 will be old enough to be a U.S. senator then, you know. On the other hand, maybe I should feel left out. Actually, I'd like to be named an ambassador to California, or someplace exotic like that. That's not asking much, is it? has to explain the federal tax increase. Big Jim Thompson has the ex­ perience, it should be noted. -That my new grass did in fact grow. -That people have gotten over the AT$T divesture. I was ">y thi ' That is not say ! have'gotten over paying more the edge by the phrase, "breaking up is -mat people I being pushed to haratodo."Tha for less telephone service. -That I finally learned how to put the ribbon on my typewriter. It only took two years. I can now laugh at the dread I experienced each time the ribbon was about to run out. -That no one asked me if I were better off now than I was four years ago. My answer would have been misin­ terpreted. A question like that may sound simple enough, but the reading between the lines that went on to interpret the yes-no answer bordered on the mystical. -That those dreary "1984" predictions did not come true. I would find it embarassing to have Big Brother watching me while I picked my nose in the privacy of my own living room. --That I didn't succumb to asking anyone where the beef -That I still have roonT for dessert on this post- Thanksgiving Friday. S • PLAINDEALER HER ALD. FR IDAY, NOVEMBER 0,11W Alzheimer's disease group to meet next on Nov. 28 tact the disease. Early stages can be helped with medication so changes in behavior, especially the mental process of remember­ ing, should be followed quickly by a complete physical. The percen­ tage of population affected in­ creases with age. The McHenry County support group meets monthly at Family Alliance 248 Throop St. in Woodstock. The next meeting is Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. For more in­ formation call Bobbi Fossum at 338-3590. Persons who would like to receive a newsletter or be notified of meetings, should make a re­ quest to Mrs. Fossum to be put on the mailing. Alzheimers disease is not thought to be inherited. However, according to Dr. Ben Gierl of the Illinois State Psychiatric Hospital of Chicago, it may be shared by brothers and sisters. Dr. Gierl spoke to 38 people at­ tending a recent meeting of the McHenry County Alzheimer's Support Group. The group meets m o n t h l y t o l e a r n a b o u t Alzheimer's disease, to share ex­ periences and to support each family that is experiencing a family member with Alzheimer's. Research is currently being done in the county and in Europe on Alzheimer's but at this time it cannot oe predicted who will con- * \ ! Income survey planned Breathing club to hear talk by NIMC pharmacist Association of DuPage Counties nS ana in McHenry cooperation with Northern Illinois Medical Center will hold its' next "PAL" (Problem Af­ fecting Lungs) Breathing Club meeting of me fall sessions. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the old facility of the the topic Northern Illinois Medical Center discussing (3616 W. Waukegan Road). The group will meet In room 1 C on the main floor. The speaker this month will be a registered pharmacist, Paul Springborn, R.PH., who works at Northern Illinois Medical Center. Springborn will cover the topic of medications, discussing how medication affects one's respiratory illness and side effects that may occur. He will also answer any questions about specific types of medications. People attending should bring their own medications with them if they want to ask specific questions. Anyone interested in learning more about medications and their respiratory problems is invited to attend the program. The breathing club meetings are free and made possible through Christmas Seals. There will be pamplets and refreshments available. For more information contact the lung association in Woodstock at 338-6675. Beginning Dec. 3, loeal representatives of the U.S. Bureau of the Census will revisit selected households in the area to conduct the Survey of Income and Program Participation, Stanley D. Moore, director of the Bureau's Regional Office in Chicago, announced. The survey is being conducted in response to the need for better information on the economic well-being of the U.S. population. Information collected will be used to determine how selected government programs are working, and to help policy makers consider what changes are needed to make programs more effective. Area households are among 18,000 nationwide taking part in the survey. Interviewers will gather information on jobs, earnings, participation in various government programs, and population characteristics. Summary data from the survey will be published periodically. Information supplied by people taking part in the survey will be kept confidential. The information will be used only to prepare statistical summaries from which no individual or household can be identified. Representatives conducting the interviews will carry creden­ tials identifying them as Census Bureau employees. COLLEGE CLOSED McHenry County College is closed through Saturday, Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving recess. The college will open and classes resume on Monday, Nov. 26. McHENRY SAVINGS AND LOAN'S 1 J Think About It.. The "SMOKE BUSTERS" Have A NEW REASON For You To Stop Smoking, MONEY! ...Have you ever considered how much of your hard earned dollars are going up in Smoke? ...If you're Smoking one or two packs a day, you're spending about $7.00 to $14.00 per week! ...If that money was deposited into a simple savings account it would grow into thousands of dollars! If You Quit Smoking For One Pack Per Day Dollars Saved- Cigarettes Not Inhaled Two Packs Per Day Dollars Saved- Cigarettes Not Inhaled 1 year $374.43 7,280 $748.85 14,560 10 years $4,911.80 72,800 $9,823.60 145,600 20 years $13,624.31 145,600 $27,248.62 291,200 McHENRY S A V I N G S McHenry Savings V _ *mo to»» AS*OCIAVIO« 1209 North Groon Strnt, McHonry tt5-3S5*3000 10520 Main Stroot, Richmond S1S-47S-2041 10402 North Vino Stroot (Huntioy Contor on Rout* 47) Huntloy J12-6M-333J SAVSRS HOURS: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday. Tu«»doy, and fhursday 9:00 am to6:00 pm. Friday.9:00 am to 1 00 pm Saturday. McHonry Ottica Oriva in window* opon Wodnosday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm CioMd Wednesday in Richmond and Huntloy. HERE IS THE REASON: During the American Cancer Society's "GREAT AMERICAN SM0KE0UT" in November, McHenry Savings and Loan will decrease the usual minimum starting deposit of our Passbook Savings Account to ten dollars; about the cost of a carton of cigarettes. Instead of watching your money go up in smoke, watch your "SMOKE BUSTERS" Account grow into thousands of dollars! Just stop in and ask for a "SMOKE BUSTERS" Account and promise to try to stop smoking. AT McHENRY SAVINGS AND LOAN WE'RE READY TO BELIEVE YOU!