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Page • • PL AINDEALER-HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13,1985 Public invited to LWV meeting jon safety of county groundwater Heidi Bender and talent Geologists meet winners compete at state " More and more, public con- *cern is focusing on the con- editions of the nation's ground­ water resources, once thought to "be virtually unlimited and un- ;spoiled but now threatened by ^contamination and over­ drawing. With this in mind, the iWoodstock-McHenry League of »Womeb Voters has devoted its -Feb. 14 Unit Meeting to the topic I"Groundwater in McHenry rCounty: Is It Safe?" The ^meeting is open to the public and will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thur- , day night in the Community ~ town of the Woodstock Opera Hie purpose of the meeting is o answer some of the many luestions McHenry County residents have about the safety rf their drinking water and the groundwater that is its source. The homeowner will learn how to have his water tested and how to avoid polluting his own well. The city residents will find out about the procedures taken by a municipality to insure the purity of its water source. Concerns over industrial waste, landfill leachante, and both agricultural and urban runoff will also be voiced. The homeowner's concern over the questions , of liability and insurance coverage in the event of well pollution wul also be voiced. Finally, the question of what laws there are to protect private wells and municipal water supplies will be answered. The meeting feature panel discussion with par­ ticipants from the fields of public health, water testing and drilling, insurance law, and legislation. Preston Rea, lowning class to begin Training to be a clown is being ffered by McHenry County •liege in one of its newest unity education courses, he employable and reational skill of clowning nrill be covered in a 20-hour course to be held Monday svenings, March 4 through May All aspects of clowning will be covered, including white face, ugust, tramp, character, shows ind skits. A formal graduation, complete with dress rehearsal, s included. All make-up will be provided >y the instructor, to be pur- in class for $25. The cost the instructional portion of he is $40. Hie class meets 7 to 9 p.m. at orth Junior High, Crystal Lake, The instructor will be a professional clown, Vidiet Schadeck. Registration can be completed at McHenry County College Monday through Thrusday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5; 30 to 8:30 p.m., or stop in on Friday bet­ ween 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Registration takes place in Rm. 140 of MCC's Main Hall Building. Hie College is located at the intersection of Route 14 and Lucas Road, between Woodstock and Crystal Lake. sanitarian, will represent the McHenry County Board of Health. James Hutching*, an area water well contractor, will speak to the subject of water availabilty. Charles Boyles, an attorney with an insurance company, will have information regarding insurance and water safety. Robert Bucuro, the manager of an independent analytical lab specializing in water quality testinig, will discuss water testing and ex­ plain what the procedure tells about the water source. Finally State Rep. Richard Klemm will join the panel and discuss the legislation that has been proposed or will soon be proposed regarding ground­ water management. AquaLab will also provide a limited number of bottles to members of the audience for free water testing. It will be the responsibility of the person whose water is being tested to return the bottle. The League of Women Voters urges the public to aliehd the Thursday, Feb. 14, meeting, at 7:30 p.m., to learn more about the vital issue of groundwater safety. For more information, contact Donna Schaefer at 344- 0619. COUNTY BOARD The next meeting of the McHenry County Board will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the courthouse, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., (Route 47 North) in Woodstock. SOFT WATER RENTAL 9" p.™ •NO installation charge * • FULL rental fee deducted* •ONE phone call can answer rent any questions • ARLINGTON SOFT WATM CO. xa MEJSfER BSAU . , 12(1. oz. cans* 6 pack Gat it for lass SUttAN'SV.O. 80 Proof«7S0 ML Gat it JACK MMB'S HACK 90 Proof*7S0 ML ' Gat it for lass KIUNITE WINES Rod. White or Roso«750 ML Sii • *2.s9M. Winners in various com­ petitions at last summer's .McHenry County Fair recently participated on the state level. The residents traveled to the Holiday Inn East in Springfield for the 75th annual convention of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs. Heidi Bender, 1984 Miss McHenry as well as Miss McHenry County participated among a record 58 contestants in the Buss Illinois County Fair contest. Kathy Forgas, Miss Sangamon County Fair, was Tickets on sale for Shrine Circus Hie 43rd Annual Shrine Circus will open Monday, March 4 at Medinah Temple, Chicago, for a three-week engagement. The circus provides revenue for the Medinah Charities and Activities Fund. Last year, tickets bought by individual Shriners enabled, 50,000 han­ dicapped and underprivileged children to see the circus free of charge. Shriners alto serve as volunteer ushers, with 800 slated to work at this year's event. Tickets for the general public went on sale Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Medinah Temple Box Office, 600 N. Wabash. For more in­ formation, call 266-5050. given the state title, with queens from Winnebago • County and Lake County serving as first and second runner-up. Several winners of the McHenry County talent contest also traveled for statewide competition. Second place in the junior division of the telenet contest was won by McHenry County residents Amy Reinhardt and Heather Adelphia of Woodstock, who performed a vocal duet. Total attendance at the convention was over 1,400, and 79 county represented. fairs were The February meeting of the McHenry County Genealogical Society will be held ThuSday Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Central High School Cafeteria located between Walkup Avenue and McHenry Avenue m Crystal Lake. Theprogram "Show and Tell" will give members and visitors an opportunity to briefly relate how they became interested in genealogy and to share ex­ periences and mementos with others. Admission is free, and visitors and new members are welcome. 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And then been given the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available at this center! NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone:800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run-away childrenl MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains, Spon sored by Interstate Commerce Commission I STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 BIRTHRIGHT " Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999 24 hour Answering Service McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 800-892-3272 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE:800-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION. 800-638-2666 (Operates five national liW. Answers inquiries about or reporting on the safety of inducts (ruinmiienspptensi to children's ttjyrl NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND #?• COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P.O Box 1607, Rockville, Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun powered hot water system! YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W Elm St., McHenry Phone:344-3240 24 hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 (Answers questions aboui automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car. I MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24 hour Emergency number and professional staff will answer your call Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. NATiONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Bo* 17400, Washington, D.C. 243041 Phone (703) 471-0404 ED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO McHENRY CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 * . Chicago, II ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE . Phone:217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations f McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER I 666 Russet Ct , Woodstock II60098 i > Phone (815J338-7100 •-« r» «• „ H «. frv, ; T . Job Training Offered McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn, Executive Director Phone:344-1230 . 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