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,a/. PAGE 8 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1978 Speaking Of Disabled People County Director: (Bill Riser, of Winston- Salem, NC, and Handicapped American of the Year, authors . weekly syndicated newspaper column, a weekly radio program, and edits a newspaper for the North Carolina Rehabilitation association) As more handicapped people secure jobs and gain economic independence, our need for vacation opportunities grows. A week or two traveling or visiting friends is part of the American way of life, so most businesses, large and small, provide employees with paid vacations. - ThiSis not philanthropy, but ition of the fsct that do better jobs if they can rest sometime during the year. It may not be a legal or con­ stitutional right, but taken away, I think we'd see a revolution! For handicapped people, taking a. vacation is more complicated than for others. We can't just hop into a car and drive to the beach, fly across the country assuming we'll find accessible hotel ac­ commodations, or hitchhike through Europe. Still, growing ~ public awareness of' environmental and transportation barriers has led to removal of some great travel restrictions, and now, with planning, we can enjoy a vacation. Car travel is easier than before. Many states require accessible stops on state roads, and the Federal Highway commission only recently has started marking accessible rest stops on interstate highways. International hotel chains are cooperating too. Holiday Inn corporation for instance, requires its newly built facilities to have one room in every fifty accessible to han­ dicapped people. Barrier free . accommodations are also available at Best Western, Ramada, Hilton, Quality Inns, and other hostelries. For severely diabled people, air travel is the most con­ venient way if covering long distances. Regulations which have restricted us from air travel are presently being reexamined by . Federal agencies, and airlines are responding to our needs with liberalized policies. It is no longer uncommon to see people moving about our airports in their wheelchairs. Some travel agencies offer international tours to people who are disabled. Often more expensive than conventional tours, they* do provide a han­ dicapped traveler with physical assitance and accessible transportation and ac­ commodations. There are dude ranches and other resorts in the West and Mexico with special programs for physically handicapped people. Some even can arrange for an attendant to meet vacationers in their hometowns and travel with them to the ranch or hotel. Today's affluent handicapped person has more possibilities for vacations than ever. But we come from all economic levels, and need vacation opportunities in all price ranges. As we break out of old stereotypes, and assume responsibilities of productive, well-rounded citizens, we dream of the day when we can plan vacations according to our needs and desires. As more of us enter the world of work, we can hope public opinion will cause changes which will make even more recreational and transportation facilities available. . Special tours and vacations are fine, but our long-range objective is to be able to enjoy ourselves wherever, whenever, and with whomever we want. Certainly, we will never be able to hike, climb mountains, or water ski; probable there will never be a ramp to the top of Pike's Peak. But proper hotel accommodations and ac­ cessible recreation facilities are a reasonable goal. As one who is grateful for my job, I accept the hard work it entails. But during hard times, I, just as anyone else, am motivated by dreams of vacations and travel. Whether it's on the;rue de la Paix, beside the Leaning Tower of Pisa, or relaxing on a beach, I look forward tft meeting you-fellow vacationc ' Farm Exports Vital In Foreign Affairs The United States is the world's leading agricultural producer and exporter, providing the most essential of all products to millions of people world-wide, Jim Lucas, county executive director, McHenry county ASCS office, said that the productivity of American agriculture and its dependability as a supplier of' food and feed have been ap­ propriately described as "major tools" in our . in-, ternational diplomacy kit. >. Participating recently in the observance of World Trade week, May 16-22, the US. Department of Agriculture reported that long-term agricultural trade relations, in some cases beginning with the food aid efforts involved in rebuilding the world economy after World War II, have helped . cement U.S. relations with Europe and Japan. More recently, the abundance of American agriculture has played a major role in the easing of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union; as- well as with the People's Republic of China (PRC). The bulk of the trade in recent years between the United. States and the Soviet Uttftn~4ta8 been agricultural trade. Agriculture also has dominated-trade between the U.S. and 4he PRC since the recent resumption of relations between the nations. "American farmers are among the most efficient in the world," Lucas said. They can produce far more food than we can possible eat. As a result, about three-fifths of the wheat and rice grown on American farms is available for export. "These exports stimulate farmers to produce at or near capacity." The Soviet Union was the largest market for U.S. wheat during July 1975-March 1976, with shipments of 3.9 million tons valued at $592 million. U.S. wheat exports to Brazil during July-March at 2.0 million tons were 5.15 times the year-earlier volume. India expanded its imports of U.S. wheat during July-March by 10 percent, despite its large 1975-76 grain crop. Slightly less U.S. wheat was shipped to Japan during this period than was shipped a year earlier, as Japan im­ ported more from other traditional sources of wheat supplies. Developed countries took one-third of U.S. rice exports during July-March. The largest of these markets were the & Republic of South Africa, Canada, West Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. POET'S CORNER OBITUARIES AND MEMORIES Went to a funeral today. Was my own. For I died when you left Didn't they let you know? Please don't send any flowers For they'll only wilt. Like our love for one another DM.... Death 1s so final and yet We all die a little every day. In some certain little .way. The funeral will be forever. For when one dies, it's for good. Doift cry for me, cry for you. For you could have prevented this If you'd only stayed..... Debbie Zmich > RECK A Veteran's Thoughts We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities On Sale Items OF FINE WINES AND LIQUORS 4610 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY, ILL PRICES EFFECTIVE JULY 7 thru JULY 13 L BELL RINGERS Mohawk WEEK GIN OR VODKA J.W. CHARCOAL FILTERED v WHISKEY 24-12 0Z. CANS Seagrams 7 Crown $Q49 J* HALF GALLON ca-Cola 816 0Z. BOTTLES Lord Calvert PLUS. DEP. Sale Beer. Not Iced • • • • No Sales To Minors Bulla ntin« ^SCOTCH $ n 8 9 HALF GALLON I Christian Brothers BRANDY Between the first and tenth day of every month the Veterans administration mails an estimated $124,000 to McHenry county resident veterans for attending school under the G.I. Bill. As of June 1, 1976, 30 percent of these veterans are no longer eligible to receive their benefits. Consequently, $35,000 per month is being withdrawn from the cash flow of McHenry county. Under the current G.I. veterans are granted i thirty-six months educational entitlements, ten years from their separation from active duty with which to use them.- Many veterans were not financially able to attend school right after their release from active duty as they had families to support, as well as competing in an ever shrinking job market. Once they did start their schooling, part-time and at night, they found out it would take them four to five years to complete a normal two-year degree program. The ten-year ending date caught many of these veterans in the middle of their educational pursuits. * The termination of education benefits results in a loss of income, not only to the veteran but also to the community in which he lives. Veterans have been using their monthly allotments to pay the rent or mortgage, to make car payments, to purchase food, clothing, and sundries, or deposit in a savings account. Every area of consumer spending is affected by this loss of income. Turning aside from this immediate monetary issue, the biggest loss is the education the veteran must relinquish. The veteran served his country while his civilian counterpart continued his education or established job seniority. Once again the veteran is being denied the equitable educational entitlement that he earned. Legislation to revive these., benefits is pending in both the House and the Senate and once again the veteran has become a congressional football to be kicked around during an election year. Senator Vance Hartke (D. Ind.) chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs committtee, recently stated, "For every dollar spent by the federal government on G.I. Bill education it receives three dolars in return from future higher tax revalue." If you would like to join in the effort to continue educational benefits, write to your congressmen and encourage them to support the Vietnam era veteran. It is not only patriotic-it is smart! For further information call or write the Office of Veterans Affairs at McHenry County College, 455-3700, extension 264. BY Savah AIM SherMai As the weather grows steadily hotter, the smart homemaker will prepare tas^r and nutritious meals for her busy family.We sug­ gest a bowl of your favorite soup, a desert and Ham Slaw for a mid-day meal or a Sunday night supper. Hn Slaw .ni 2 or 3 c diced, cooked ham 3 c coarsely shredded c&bbage 1 carrot, thinly sliced. % c chopped green pep­ per VA C chopped onion 2 eggs 2 T sugar Vi t salt K t pepper 1/3 c vinegar , 1/3 c water cabbage or lettuce leaves. Beat eggs. Add sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar and water. Cook over low heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens slightly-- about 2 to 3 minutes. Chill. Combine ham. cabbage, carrot, green pepper, and onion. Add chilled dressing and toss lightly. Serve in lettuce or cabbage lined salad bowl. •Serves sii. f Alcoholics Anonymous Forms New Pi strict LIMITED SUPPLY & ASSORTMENT Colonial Club Cordials From the Largest Wine Selection In Lake And McHenry Counties. Christian Brothers TABLE WINES Chablis Rose Burgundy $099 Mm MAGNUM NEW! T.J. Swann Stepping Out 99* IMPORTED Blue Nun LEIBFRAUMILCH FIFTH Members of Alcoholics Anonymous have announced the recent forming of a new district in the McHenry county area. Known as District 1-A of the Northern Illinois area, the proximate boundaries of the lew district are the Wisconsin border on the north, Route 59 on the east, Route 22 on the south and Route 23 on the West. A mailing address has not yet been established but members of the district can be contacted by telephone twenty-four hours a day at 815-455-3311. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other in order to solve their common problem and to help others recover from alcoholism. The only requirement membership is a desire to st drinking. There are no dues ot fees, and A.A. is not allied with any other organization. The primary purpose of its mem­ bers is to stay sober and to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. Since the fellowship was founded in 1935, membership has grown to more than 800,000 persons in 25,030 local groups throughout the worn!. People who are interested in obtaining more information concerning Alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous are invted to call the above num­ ber. During your vacation to the beach or lake this sum­ mer an interesting pastime might be a study of the clouds day by day. for example, very high cirrus clouds will often in­ dicate the approach of a warm front, which brings with it rain. But the higher the typical summer cumulus clouds, separated white e puffs moving gently along in a summer sky, the better the weather is likely to be. If the sky is cloudless Witt) barometer high and steady and wind from the west, then good weather should be ahead. If the typical summer cumulous clouds form low to the ground and get even lower, then rain will probably oc- the day. ^ fcloud p*f£s ' are fd^ed as air rises and contracts, thereby increas­ ing the percentage of mqis-, . ture in the air. When ^in­ creases enough, the mois­ ture changes into tiny par­ ticles, which change the air to visible air--a cloud. If this occurs low to the surface of the earth, It's an indication that the mois- J tore content of the air la great--thus a greater chance of rain from the clouds dur­ ing the day. The National Cemetery £ system was transferred to the Veterans administration ^rom * the Department of the Army to ' 1973. / Pampered Pets--1976 Capella o Pastoso jj^| MELLOW RED WINES CB $099 Mm GALLON Pabst 12-12 OZ. CANS Leinenkugel or Schlljz^ 6-12 OZ. CANS $] 39 VISIT OUR CHEESE SHOP Blatz 2412 OZ. BOTTLES $959 PLUS. DEP. 1 6 1 0 W R t e . 1 2 0 P h . 8 1 5 3 8 5 3 2 0 0 What has long been famous as the home of the contented cow is also gaining an inter­ national reputation as the headquarters of the pampered pet. Although not generally known, Carnation Research Farms, which spreads over 1200 acres of lush agricultural land in the state of Washing­ ton, is one of the nation's foremost research centers in the care and feeding not only of prize dairy cattle but of dogs and cats as well. Since 1931 -- the Farm it­ self was established in 1910 by E. A. Stuart, Carnation Company's founder -- the Friskies Research Kennels has been an important part of the unique establishmentvIn more recent years, a research Cat­ tery was established. The animals are cared for, groomed, exercised and fed. The results of the feeding studies conducted at the Ken- nela and Cattery contribute to new knowledge about ani­ mal nutrition for the benefit of pets and pet lovers the world over. A recent completed mil­ lion-dollar expansion and modernization program at Carnation, Farms has also in­ creased the size and capabil­ ities of both the Cattery and Kennels. The Cattery, which currently houses 300 cats and their litters, has been ex­ panded to accommodate as many as 550 animals. Animal Care Technicians feed, groom and care for the daily needs of the lively and growing commu­ nity of cats and kittens. A glassed-in leisure area with tiered and carpeted levels for romping and climb­ ing accommodates the re­ production colony. Offspring from this colony continue on growth tests through maturity. When meals are prepared in the gleaming Cattery-kitch- ena, a panel of cats are chosen to taste-test any new formula for flavor, ingredients and preparation to determine its palatability, and this impor­ tant data contributes to the development of pet food products. Scientists are atye to observe growth and main­ tenance patterns of cats over several generations. A team of two resident veterinarians, a bio-chemist and a laboratory technician, oversee the medical and health needs of the animals, conduct in-depth studies of growth and development, food consumption, metabo­ lism, reproduction and gen­ eral well being. A fully equipped animal hospital pro­ vides a complete facility able to care for all of the animals at the Farms, both large aad small The newly expanded Ken­ nel houses 360 dogs of dif­ ferent breeds, all pedigreed with many a distinguished in­ dividual and family record of championship performances in the show ring or in field trials. Successive generations of Scottish Terriers, Labrador Retrievers, Beagles, Collies, Brittany Spaniels and Poo­ dles continue to prosper and rear healthy offspring as tost animals. ^ While the dogs and eats it Carnation Farms seem to live the "Live of Riley" in pam­ pered luxury, their contri­ butions are considerable. This kind of intensive nutritional research can benefit people as well ss animals. have a nice WINDOW / 8