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SENIOR CITIZEN'S CORNER,® $ HELPFUL IDEAS FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT ELDERLY HOUSING Senior citizens may want less living space tl:an they once might have required Keep in mind that easy maintenance and safety become paramount considerations at this stage of life. Take the time to create a safe, healthful, stimulating environment without overemphasizing features that constantly remind you or your loved ones of your age and or your infirmities. In the interests of ef­ fective use of space, consider the following --Ramps, both inside and out­ side. are necessary with certain grade level or elevation level specifications The maximum grade should be a 1-inch rise in 12 inches to provide for unassisted movement by wheelchair or' walker --Provide railings on both sides of all hallways to allow safer travel through these areas --Install lever-type handles on all inside door latches Elderly persons often find it difficult to operate round or oval knobs --Locate all apartment elec­ trical switches, convenience outlets, and thermostats 36 inches above the floor (except over kitchen counters i --All single doors within a living unit should be at least 3 feet wide --In the kitchen, cover the back- splash area between the counter \ops and upper cabinets with 1-i" perforated hardboard Adjustable shelves can be attached to this surface at an easily-reached height for small items • -- I pper shelves in kitchen cabinets, as well as shelves in storage areas, should easiLv ad­ justable for storing items of varying heights --Strip lighting under upper cabinets increases the light level at the counter top --Plan a counter top that will be adjacent to oott} tne range and sensing unit over the kitchen stove refrigerator ^ i area --Install a fire alarm or heat- i-. spurgeons i SET FOR FESTIVAL - The Strawberry Festival sponsored by the Pioneer club will be held Saturday, June 28, starting at 10 a.m. (rain date will be June 29). The event will be held in the court yard on Broadway, Richmond. Strawberry shortcake will be featured plus sundaes, barbecue, hot dogs, coffee andj>op. Homemade bakery goods will also be sold. All members will lie attired in old fashioned costume. Pictured above, from left, are Minnie Kostock, Ardella Anderson and Robert Leonhardt. TEARFUL EARFUL - Through beautiful dark eyes blurred by tears, a happy new queen accepts her trophy and crown. The lovely young lady is Marissa Pace, 17, who was named Miss McHenry in a contest held Thursday, June 12, in the Legion home. One of her prizes is a trip to Disney World in Florida. ^ STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Community Club Plans For J Saufen Und Spiel The Johnsburg Community club has begun preparations for the fourth annual Saufen und Spiel, which will be held Sun­ day, Sept. 14. The day will begin with the traditional parade through Johnsburg, followed by a complete schedule of activities. A meeting will be held Tuesday evening, June 24, at 9 p.m. in the clubhouse for all interested in participating in the ac­ tivities. For further information, contact John Dehn or Phillip Bartmann. N E W R O A D T h e pipeline haul road, built by Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. for the state of Alaska, climbs onto the Chandalar Shelf of the Brooks Mountain Range. The road will be used by heavy equipment during construction of the transAlaska pipeline. Parade Application (Marine Festival) Sunday, July 13 Name Address MINI FLOAT: 1-Humorous (1st and 2nd places) 2-Origina l • • LARGE FLOAT: 1-Beauty (1st and 2nd places) 2-Humorou s 3--Origina l COLOR GUARDS: (1st and 2nd places) • c TWIRLING UNITS: (1st and 2nd places) • HORSES: (1st and 2nd places) • ^Mwbv/» J *vt uuj TTuinuig CliLi y yji auiail float, no larger than 6x8 feet. Large float category is for floats larger than 6x8 feet) Send entries to Tom Low, 1320 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry, 60050. Phone 385-6541. Very Special Purchase! 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