The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

NORTHWEST HERALD Section B Monday, August 26,19S5 Regional I Hospital adds fall babysitting course Due to the tremendous enroll­ ment response of the August Babysitting Clinic, Northern Il­ linois Medical Center will be offer­ ing the program throughout the Sponsored by the McHenry Jaycees along with NIMC, this course is based upon Red Cross in­ struction and is geared toward the Junior High level (minimum age, 11 through 14). Pre-registration is required since class size is limited. The after-school clinic dates and hours are: September 3, 4,10 and 11,3:30to 5:30p.m. October 1,2,8 and 9,4:00 to 6:00 p.m. November 5,6,12 and 13,4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It is requested that participants attend all four sessions of the specified month. Students are in­ structed on the care and safety of young children and how to handle basic responsibilities. Group par­ ticipation in practical demonstra­ tions using life-like mannequins is observed to insure proper techni­ ques in lifting, holding, dressing and diapering babies. Local policemen, firefighters and paramedics are invited to attend as guest speakers to reinforce first-aid skills, dealing with emergency situations and fire- safety. A $3 fee is required. Upon suc­ cessful completion of the pro­ gram, a NIMC certificate of achievement, as well as a Red Cross Babysitting card and pin, is presented. Refreshments are in­ cluded. To register call NIMC 815/344- 5000, extension 3861, Terry Rutkowski, Department of Educa­ tion. LWV sets luncheon for potential new members The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters invites all inter­ ested people to attend either a membership brunch at 10 a.m. or a coffee at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. The meetings' goal is to introduce potential new members to the League and its activites. Both meet­ ings will feature a humorous skit, "The Wizard of League," highlight­ ing goals of the group. Although the League works in the field of politics, it is a non-partisan organization. Its purpose is to en- • courage people to take an active interest in government and to dem­ onstrate that the informed citizen can influence legislation. The com­ munity depends on the League for \voter registration and "get-out-the - vote" campaigns; for reliable, im­ partial facts on candidates and is­ sues; and for the training of election officials. League members participate in Unit Meetings that deal with issues chosen by members. Resource com­ mittees research and share vital information at these meetings. League members may also partici­ pate in the League's observer corps, which serve as "watchdogs" of lo­ cal government bodies. Other League members are active in the area of voter service. Any person interested in learning more about the League is invited to attend either membership meeting. Limited babysitting during the brunch is available. For more infor­ mation, call Julia Jessup at (815) 385-7595, or Sherry Floro at 338-4962. Memorial Hospital offers iciass in weight control Despite what many expensive fad diet plans are promoting, los­ ing weight and keeping it off is / hard work, tiot magic. It requires the discipline of consistently choosing lower calorie food items and maintaining a regular activi- .ty program. ; Memorial Hospital staff unders- ttand this challenge and are ready ! to help you meet it, through a 10- week weight loss class entitled ;"Take Control." The class will meet Thursdays, starting Sept. 12th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. in the hospital's conference center, 527 W. South St., Woodstock. The class includes in initial health screening and goal setting sessions, nutritional guidelines and practical suggestions on modifying eating patterns. It also includes stretching and calisthenics, aerobic exercise and yoga instruction. The class is taught by a registered dietitian and has an in­ itial fee of $60. Twenty-five dollars will be refunded to those who achieve their goals. This gives participants an extra incentive and enhances the effectiveness of the program. Class size is limited, and registration is required. To register, call 815-338-2500, exten­ sion 320. State Sen. Jack Schaffer has been appointed to serve on a new Joint House/Senate Committee on Educa­ tion Reform. i "Jack Schaffer made some out- 1 standing contributions when he • headed a Senate Republican com- ! mittee to develop recommendations 2 for schools this spring," said James < "Pate" Philip of Bensenville , Sen- } ate Republican Leader. "We can i count on him to help assure that the S education reform plan we adopted | is carried out." • The new Joint Committee will be made up of six senators and six • representatives. They are to meet ' with the State Board of Education ' at least four times a year to review ! the implementation of education re­ form and consider new proposals for change as they come up. "It was a real challenge to be involved in the school reform legis­ lation and I look forward to this opportunity to see that the changes we approved are put into practice as soon as possible," Sen. Schaffer said. He explained that the Joint Com­ mittee is to file an annual report about its activities and any recom­ mendations for change with the General Assembly by April 1 of each year. Sen. Philip said, "With outstand­ ing legislators like Sen. Schaffer as members, the Joint Committee can keep close tabs on trends and pro­ grams for schools so that the Illinois education system can rank with the best in the country." FREE SPINAL EXAMINATON Danger Signals of Pinched Nerves: la Headaches, Dizziness, Blurred Vision 2. Neck Pahb Tight Muscles. Spasms | 3. Shoulder Pain, Pain Down Arms, Numbness in Hands 4. Pain Between Shoulders? Difficult Breathing, Abdominal Pains 5. Lower Back Pain, Hip Pain, Pain Down Legs Why FREE? Thousands of arss rssMsnts wWch musty rsspond to chiropractic can. This is our wsy sf Micouraglng you to find out If you havo a pro bis in that could bo hoipod by chiropractic cars. It la also our way of ac* ûaiatlag you wHh our staff and facMUss. fnmlnatinn Indudas a minimum of 10 standard tests for vnMkm ths spina and a contour analysis photo as shown abovo. MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED McHENRY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER DR. KENNETH T. REISER, CHIROPRACTOR 4901W. ELM ST. (RTE. 120) McHENRY, ILLINOIS PLEASE CALL (815)344-1025 FOR APPOINTMENT Stiffness • Sjioulder Pain • Headaches Sharing of head lice can plague Pedal for prevention On Sundav, Sept. 15, area residents will have a chance to support the American Cancer Society's efforts in cancer research, preven­ tion, rehabilitation and education by biking in the Kemper-Lake Zurich Bike-A-Thon. Chuck Meinhardt, community relations coor­ dinator for the Kemper Group, and Barbara Bergstrom, Bike-A- Thon chairperson, display a map of the route bikers will pedal to raise money for the society's Southwest Lake County Unit. For more information, Call Bergstrom at the State Bank of Lake Zu­ rich at 43841292. Sharing is a nice idea, but not in all cases. It's back-to-school time and stu­ dents from kindergarten all the way through college will be returning to the classroom. Because students are so communal, they tend to share many things and sometimes this includes head lice. The McHenry County Department of Health each fall reminds readers that as a new school year begins, it is likely that some cases of head lice will be found. These insects are more of a nuisance than a health problem and do not, stricUy speak­ ing, cause a disease, but an undesir- eable condition. This condition is not a hygiene problem. No matter how clean you keep your hair, it will not prevent head lice if you come in contact with someone who has them. Guidelines to assist in detecting and treating lice infestations include: 1. Lice are hard to see, but can be detected by the presence of nits, small white or silver looking egg cases attached to hair shafts or the seams of clothing with a sticky ma­ terial. Areas around the ears and nape of the neck should be check especially carefully. 2. If lice are found on one family member, all family membejs should undergo treatment for tie infestation whether or not nits afe found on each individual. 3. Hair should be washed in watlr as hot as tolerable with one of sev­ eral lice treatment shampoos whi<h can be purchased over the counter or by a prescription at your dri}g store. 4. After shampooing, hair be combed with fine-toothed coi to remove nits and the comb should then be washed. 5. The entire process should t}e repeated in ten days. 6. All clothing and bedding usad within two weeks of the treatmei t should be washed in hot water ar i detergent. 7. The house should be thorough y vacuumed daily paying particuli r attention to mattresses, pillow, stuffed furniture, removable cusa ions and carpeting, until all cases y head lice have been eliminated 8. The sharing of combs, brushe hats, wigs, etc. must be avoided prevent the spreading of lice Sen. Schaffer on committee studying education reform at Spiess Young Attitudes Week Crystal Lake Only Monday, August 26 • Make-up Makeovers. 7-9 . Personalized Fashion Cc^surt na ̂ • Sign up for Madonna look-a-like come JSZgffi.0-0* King or Crystal Lake I any regular prioe item in the Junior Dept. • Pass to ShowplaceTheatre Calvin At drawing at endotdaywe iig ̂ _ younTZ^el staff will 0e moving Calvin Klein fashions. _ --- >- ° '°o*r-a-//(ce Loke **•« give Wednesday, August 28 • Make-up consulting. 7-9 . Personalized Fashion Consulting. t̂em in the Junior D^L * Pass,°Sh^eoT^ «e'll giv® avw Lee ieans. • Drawing at ena OT chnWor sweater. --- * "uL**** to04h°nc,boe * Ou'erw^.u®n^nior ^re0u,Of C'ce THIS WEEK THROUGH THURSDAY, AUGUST29, Come join us! ^gStx°̂ h Kwsday. » « d o c - fashions, frff t $ FREE merchandSft01 CouP°nd more! At *e and well haw ̂ the contest"?, look-a-liKe 9rand w f̂dS have ° d i n n e r t a T * ™ 0 , o r and two tfctetste ^ concert So l»l „the Sting i SPRING HILL CRYSTAL LAKE ST. CHARLES * CHARGE IT! Use your SPIESS CHARGE, Visa. MasterCard & American Express