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t k I If I r r ; Deaths DeELTON P. GREGORY A funeral Mass will be offer­ ed at 11 o'clock Friday morn­ ing in St. Mary's Catholic church, Woodstock, for DeElton P. Gregory, 30, who died of injuries suffered in an auto ac­ cident Tuesday night, Nov. 18. Burial will be in Calvary cem­ etery. Mr. Gregory was born Feb. 6, 1939, in Monroeville, Ohio, the son of Howard and Mildred (Bailey) Gregory. He graduated from Arlington high school in 1957 and Cul­ ver-Stockton college in 1963. He had completed his enlist­ ment with the Army Reserve and was employed by Celli Trucking Co., Wauconda. On Aug. 25, 1962, he was married to Mary Lou Heider in Woodstock. She survives, as do three children, Brad,Chris­ tine and Steve; his parents; four brothers and one sister. The body rested at the Schnei­ der- Leucht, Merwin, Cooney funeral home. JOE G. BUCH Funeral services will beheld in Texas for Joe G. Buch, 65, of Dallas, who died Nov. 18 in his home. He was a for­ mer McHenry resident. Survivors are his wife, Ethel- yn, and a sister, Kate Behlke, of Glenview. A brother, H.E. (Ernie) Buch, of McHenry pre­ ceded him in death. Sp/4 Duane Schmitt is now stationed at Fort McClellan, Ala., in the chemical corps of the Army. Time To Spare The Army of Humanitarians Now, which European in­ stitution would you say has made the transition to Ameri­ ca most effectively, and with­ out loss of its distinctive character? That question might not seem particularly seasonal. Hut in my book it is, because my choice would be -- the Salvation Army. No time of the year is as appropriate as Christmastime for a discus­ s i o n o f t h i s A m e r i c a n i z e d o r g a n i z a t i o n f o u n d e d b y a Victorian Knglishman. William Booth wanted to carry martial virtues over into the field of Christian humani- tarianism. He planned to form a great army of dedicated soldiers, marching not to war, but to the aid of the poor, the suffering, and the oppressed. General Booth succeeded. We're all familiar with the mili­ tary titles, the uniforms, the rousing music, and the dis­ ciplined energy of the Salvation Army. * Some^ of its commanders stand out more clearly than fighting generals. Who could ever forget that grand lady of an illustrious family, Kvangeline Booth? She came from England, and made the Salvation Army an indis­ pensable part of the American scene. Today it's one of our most i m p o r t a n t h u m a n i t a r i a n agencies, with services that run from social work in the slums to the maintenance of low cost housing for seniors. These ser­ vices are, needless to say con­ ducted the year round. - Still, Christmas is the sea­ son when the Salvation Army ----- Mmi \ M Pi. M \ D F \ I I R Pin Qfl&fnry c&laiJeal eaier Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 385-0170, McHenry, Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois by McllENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Larry E. Lund - Publisher Adele Froehlich - Editor MEMBER r KHMHI M A M f N M L jJWEWWPflP ER SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year $7.50 1 Year $9.00 In McHenry and Lake Outside McHenry and County Lake County USE THIS COUPON FREE 1 COMPLEXION SIZE OFFER EXPIRES NOVEMBER 28 LIMIT ONE FREE COMPLETION BAR PER FAMILY GOOD ONLY AT ACE NORMAL RETAIL PRICE 141 PER COMPLEX­ ION BAR OTHER BARS 14 --' i HOI«/I«;OI.Q3729 W. Elm (WITH THIS COUPON) fiaruwarf McHenry becomes especially noticeable to most of us. We can hardly think of Christmas Eve without those street corner groups in uniform, banging tambou­ rines, tootling jolly songs and carols, suggesting in the nicest way that passers-by remember the less fortunate members of our society. The Salvation Army re­ minds us that the holiday is a holy day. That's one reason why so many of us reach into our pockets for a coin or a bill when we see a collection kettle ahead. Another reason is the color­ ful display. I think it's worth a modest donation to make sure that we'll have the Salva­ tion Army adding to the joyous occasion each December. An Organization Called SIR If you're fed up with sitting around trying to use up re­ tirement leisure, here's an in­ teresting idea. It came from California, where a group of retirees decided to band to­ gether to make their new and unfamiliar lives more worth­ while. They formed an organiza­ tion based on the premise that jevery member has something to offers and something to gain from his colleagues, its name --Sons in Retirement, which collapses nicely into the mono­ syllable--SIR. The idea is to put talent to work. For instance, a pro­ fessor who has taught literary courses may be invited to di­ rect a SIR reading program. Or an amateur naturalist may take groups on bird-watching jaunts. But it isn't all that high- falutin. Sports are prominent, sometimes far short of the pro level. Prerequisites are interest and energy. Most important, from the standpoint of those of us who are scattered around the coun­ try, is that SIR's formula is "easily duplicated. A chain now exists, and more links can be added. Here are a few special features: R e l i g i o n a n d p o l i t i c s a r e two fields not represented in the activities of the club, al­ though both, may be pursued by members outside the club. There are no dues--voluntary contributions cover operating costs. Otherwise, you could prob­ a b l y g u e s s t h e p r o v i s i o n s , which are standard for most clubs. Elected officers are in charge of activities, which other members vote on before decisions are made. There's a weekly calendar of events, and a weekly lunch where members can get together on a conviv­ ial basis. Writing for Fan and (Maybe) Profit Some advertising has just r e a c h e d m e c o n c e r n i n g a school for writers. The text sounds persuasive, and the students are all pleased with their experience, judging from the photos that accompany the text. You'd guess that all onehas to do is take the course and -- ! >resto!--his pen will bring him ame and fortune. Advertising like this leaves me in two minds. Some people undoubtedly benefit from this kind of in­ struction. The growth of sum­ mertime literary workshops seems sufficient proof. And I know individuals who have learned by mail, and swear by But others think you only waste time and money when you pay to learn how to write My own feeling is that only the individual can decide for himself. Still, if you want a capsule verdict, here it is. A writer with some compe­ tence can benefit from dis­ cussing his work with pro­ fessionals. A beginner might be better off simply writing. My own case was one of learning by doing. I'm glad I hammered out my own style before apy expert had a chance to tamper with it according to his ideas of what it ought to be. Again, I feel that anyone with the inclination should take up authorship, at any level that suits him. The least he can look forward to is a good deal of fun. If he proves to have ability, he may be able to sell what he writes. Many a failure has cooked his own goose by aiming too high at the start You can't count on breaking into print by sitting down and dasning off a novel, or by turning out essays in the style of Addison. But you may well sell a piece to your newspaper if you tailor it to the needs of the editor. The main thing is to slant your work toward your audi­ ence. If you write a brief re­ miniscence to let your friends and relatives read, the treat­ ment can be a lot looser than if you're doing a solid auto­ biography for a book publisher. You and Your Documentary Evidence I guess we all know that one thing we need by age sixty is some proof of earlier accom­ plishments in life -- that's why we're so careful about things like deeds and bankbooks. Oddly, there's one document that too many of us handle carelessly -- our birth certifi­ cates, the most fundamental in­ formation about any in­ dividual. When we're born, the world notices our arrival officially by way of a birth certificate. When growing up, we may take our birthdate for granted, without realizing that nobody else can take it for granted. That's why a certain num­ ber of Americans get caught every year. They're asked to firoduce their birth certificates or one reason or another and are embarrassed when they can't They just haven't paid any attention to the document over the years. So, instead of presenting it without any fuss, they have to begin a trouble­ some search.' Of course, there are special cases. Many Americans were born abroad, and can't get back to their native lands to run down the records. Other A m e r i c a n s w e r e b o r n i n Western localities in the days when birth certificates weren't always part of the process. T h e n a g a i n , A m e r i c a n s a r e mobile; family documents don't FOR THAT OLD FASHIONED FLAVOR COME TO KOENEMANN SAUSAGE COMPANY 35 Varieties of homemade sausages sliced to order. True German Style Flavors Westfaelischen Schinken Lean Hickory Smoked Bacon Delicious Hickory Smoked Hams 815-385-6260 Just East of Rte. 12 VOLO always survive it , Anyway, the time to think about this documentary evi­ d e n c e i s b e f o r e a c r i s i s develops. If you don't have a birth certificate, try the authori­ ties who might be helpful. Write to hometown officials, or to the church where you were baptized, or to the school you attended. Try the Census Bureau in Pittsburgh, Kansas. The Social Security office has the form you need. T h a t r e f e r e n c e i s i t s e l f a warning. When the time comes for you to collect your Social Security, a missing birth certifi­ cate can be a stumbling block. True, they're willing to con­ sider such things as marriage licenses and military discharge papers. But why not make it easy for them -- and yourself? Why n o t s t e p f o r w a r d w i t h y o u r b i r t h c e r t i f i c a t e ( a c e r t i f i e d copy will do) in your hands? Being a Good Samaritan I'd be just about the last person to criticize those who do their bit to help humanity by visiting the ill and the bed­ ridden. Being a Good Samari­ tan is one of the noblest Voca­ tions for any man or woman, as we know from our reading of the Gospels. And there's no higher authority than that. Still, a few precautions are in order, not as criticism, but by way of guidance. After all, the idea is to be helpful. So people who devote their time and energy in this way should be anxious to know exactly what being helpful means. P e r h a p s t h e c o m m o n e s t misconception is that a long visit is more appreciated than a short one. That's true in some cases. But in many more, the person visited wants rest more than lengthy inquiries about his condition. A good capsule recommen­ dation is -- make it short and sweet, unless your're asked to stay. Be cheerful and entertain­ ing, interpreting those terms as your good sense indicates. If you shouldn't show appre­ hension about the patient's ill­ ness, neither should you try to show him that you're the life of the party. When an individual prefers to do the talking, be interested in what he has to say. When he prefers you to carry the con­ versation, be ready with a fund of light topics -- books, travel, gardening, TV programs, etc. T h r e e " d o n ' t s . " D o n ' t smoke, sit on the bed, or raise your voice. These can be sim­ ply excruciating for the other person, and they're easy to slip into without thinking. One warning. Patients with lingering illnesses have been known to get the idea that the doctor's to blame. Never leave the impression that you agree. Above all, encourage the pa­ tient to stick to the prescribed fi treatment whenever the subject n, aomes up.' • • • . xi ' I suppose tfiat it all comes down to an understanding of the psychology of the indivi­ dual. When you know the kind of person you're dealing with, you're in a position to decide < about how to approach him. If you have the desire, it shouldn't take more than a few visits before you're on your way to becoming a genuine Good Samaritan. How to Deal with Diabetes It's generally recognized that people approaching re­ t i r e m e n t a g e b e c o m e m o r e prone to diabetes than in their younger days. Statistics ex­ perts tell us that the highest incidence occurs between the ages of 50 and 64. 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Approximately three million Americans are aware that they have diabetes. Another two million probably have it too, without realizing the fact. (Ladies, by the way, especially those with large families, seem to be more susceptible than men.) What is diabetes? Nobody is quite sure yet. My doctor thinks it's probably several diseases, all resulting in a failure of insulin. The body needs insulin, a hormone s e c r e t e d i n t h e p a n c r e a s , i n order to break down its sugars and starches and turn them into heat and energy. W h e n t o o m u c h s u g a r builds up in the bloodstream and gets into the urine, it's a danger signal that often spells diabetes. If allowed to continue, the condition strains the kidneys, poisons build up, acidosis results, then, in severe cases, coma and even death. Not something to shrug off, you must admit. F o r t u n a t e l y , o u r d o c t o r s are so skilled nowadays that most of us can control the disease fairly easily. 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