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PAGE 20 - PLAIN DEALER - WKDNKSDAY. tH'TUKKN S. IS77 f There's An Answer (by Norman Vincent Peale and , Ruth Stafford Peale) Local Pastor Selected 'Bellringer' Chairman World Will End If Wife Leaves Q. I was hurt by a girl and began drugs and alcohol and it led to > trouble for me. I was served some warrants, but when I met my ? wife my whole life changed. She knew of the trouble I was in and it did not turn her against me because she loved me and says she still < does. She insisted we get married before I did time in prison. I tried t to let her back out but she insisted, so we got married. But now she says she wants a divorce. I'm going home soon and have begged and pleaded with her but it's done no good. I feel if I lose her the . world might as well end. I dearly love her and I'm beingjhurt. I'd appreciate your answer and I'd like my wife to read it. J A. Let us hope your wife will stand by you as you head into a new life of self-control and creativity. She will prove herself a really . strong person if she does. * But if she chooses to leave you, then just go ahead on your own. It * is silly to say mat if you "lose her the world might as well end." Be ' a man; live your own life. As a matter of fact, as you do that she . just might have more resepct and even more love for you. If she % does not, then perhaps you do not really need her at all. - We have a booklet, "You've Got A Future", that has helped r others with problems such as yours and a copy of it is on its way to 1. you Any reader wishing a copy may write to us at Box 500, ^ Pawling, N.Y. 12564. • Daughter Living In Sin v Q. Our 20-year-old daughter was a good girl, went to church I every Sunday with us. But a year ago a boy her age talked her into * having sex with him. When I found out that she was at his * apartment almost every night doing this I told her to leave home, r To me she was filth, living in sin. So they are living together. We T have very little to do with her. But we love her. When she's told that * she's living in sin, she replies, "Not if you're in love." I've cried - many buckets of tears and asked the Lord why did He allow this to 1;happen. I've put her in the Lord's hands, and perhaps she'll come * home to us and ask forgiveness. But so far the devil has won out. > Why? I A. We would hazard the guess that if the devil has won out thus \ far in connection with your problem, it could be because of the •absence of four powerful and positive factors: love, compassion, •'understanding and forgiveness. w' When those qualities are absent, the devil can well have a field * day. h That your daughter is engaged in a wrong way of life, we agree. vHer excuse that what she is doing is all right "when you're in love" £ is a specious and invalid rationalization. *. But your method of dealing with the matter is very likely to be ineffective until your spiritual and parental love is stronger than * the so-called love of a boy who perhaps wants her only for physical purposes. *)Not Married, But Why? Z] Q. My boy friend and I have been going steady for about three * years. He and I have a daughter two years old. I love him and I %really believe he loves me. He's 26 and I am 19.1 asked him a long %time ago why he didn't want to marry me and he says he is not tjready. But out of all that we get along OK. I want to know why we ^haven't married in this length of time. % A. Likely he will never be ready to marry you. And the reason? ^He just doesn't want you enough to assume marial responsibility. > One wonders how dumb women can be not to realize these boy friends want sex without having a legal wife on their hands. And so­ -called sophisticated girls still fall for this "I love you. I'm going to >marry you" bunk. Better check this relationship off now while you >are still young.Clear the way for a boy freind who will love and •C marry you. S I* (If there is something you would like to ask Dr. and Mrs. Peale to sdiscuss in this column, write to them in care of Box 500, Pawling, >N.Y. 12564.) f Speaking Of Disabled I V * • •&. -is. •' Reverend Gerald Robertson of McHenry, was named Mental Health chairperson for the November Bellringer campaign, announced Harlow Piper, president of the Mental Health association in Illinois. The Bellringer drive will be carried on in areas where the association is not a United Way participant. As chairperson, Rev. Robertson will recruit volunteers to go house to house in McHenry during November. Anyone interested in becoming a Bellringer volunteer should contact Rev. Robertson at 385- The Mental Health association in Illinois is strictly a volunteer association, with members dedicated to informing the public about mental illness and mental health, while helping the mentally ill and their families. In the past, MHAI has been instrumental in the passage of bills to increase funds available for mental health care and has sponsored a number of bills improving care and after care. MHAI has also worked extensively to broaden the powers of 706 boards. As citizen advocates, the association works to see that government funds are sprat effectively. Members would like to see a greater emphasis in state mental health dollars go to community mental health services. The Mental Health association believes education is a key factor in dealing with mental health issues. With one in ten persons needing some kind of mental health care, the Association offers free literature to the public on alcoholism, children's mental health, depression and other mental health topics. For information, write to the Mental Health association in Illinois, 103 N. Fifth street, Room 304, Springfield, 62701. YOU AND YOUR PET By Robert L. Stear, D.V.M. Manager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories Farm Bureau Women's Group Elects Officers t By Bill Riser £ Following the end of World War II, President Harry S. Truman took an action that Began a battle we are still {raging in this coutnry. That action was the establishment of die President's committee on Employment of the Handicapped, and that battle is •far full equality in employment Sf disabled people. We are |>eginning, after all these years, to see signs of victory. • Improved medical care, both On the battlefield and at home, |ud led to an ever-increasing number of disabled persons- veterans and civilians. The •Country had to do something, [fruman recognized that** ;«pportunity for employment ;&ffered the only realistic hope ifor the handicapped to have a ! better life. v One of the first necessities •feras a change in attitudes. It !yas generally thought that ;people with any type of physical or mental • Impairments had to be taken eare of for the rest of their fives. If they had families, the physical and economic burdens fell there. If not, :institutionalization-with the Expenses borne either by p r i v a t e c h a r i t a b l e prganizations or public agencies-was the only other option considered. For progress to be made, it was essential for employers and co- Workers alike to be educated to the fact that handicapped people could be productive. I'm old enough to remember the first publicity efforts Regarding employment of the handicapped. Quite naturally, I 4)oped these efforts would lead Oto a job for me. But the picture !was not as rosy as it seemed. As ;*ny personal attempts to find a ended in failure year after jear, I became cynical, •invariably I was told, "Oh, yes. $We are employing the ••handicapped, but no one as tjpeverely handicpaped as you." There will be those who say it [is impossible to find ^employment for the more • Severely disabled. Thirty years *ago these same cynics were ^fcoffing at the idea that people Without arms or legs could »%ork on production lines, much Cjess hold professional or ^managerial positions. f P r e s i d e n t C a r t e r ' s ^appointment of a triple 'amputee as administrator of ;^J»e third-largest federal «. agency should lay that belief to I; rest, for once and for all. By J; ftirther utilizing the techniques Xf rehabilitation engineering "Cand job modification, we can ^iook forward to the •employment of an ever- lnereasing number of severely disabled people. However, their success in the world of work still depends in large part on an understanding public. Scientists and engineers can devise all types of ingenious ways for disabled people to function, but these will be useless unless employers are convinced that disabled individuals can perform the jobs they need done. But, things are getting better. The public is mdre aware, as disabled people are becoming more confident and more articulate. The first White House conference on Handicapped Individuals, coupled with the signing of the Section 504 Regulations of the 1973 Rehabilitation act, signalled a turning point. Winning the battle is, at long last, within our reach. President Carter recently established the tone for the country when he urged all branches of the government to "set an example for fair employment practices by demonstrating what can be done to make the fullest possible use of the abilities of qualified handicapped people." This year there are many reasons to celebrate National Employ the Handicapped week. As one severely disabled person who at long last has found a way to earn my own New officers to lead the active McHenry county Farm bureau Women's committee have been chosen with Mrs. Ella Martin, Marengo, elected to serve as the third chairmen of this committee. Mrs. Martin succeeds Mrs. Rosemary Bartman, chairman the past two years. Chairman the first two years was Mrs. Joanne Cornelison. An IAA District I meeting to help Women's committees in Northern Illinois learn about possible special projects was held in early September. In addition, participants were brought up-to-date on such major projects as marketing, safety, political education and Farm Bureau membership. Other 1977-78 committee officers for the McHenry county Farm bureau include Mrs. Pat Beard, Hebron, co- chairman; and Mrs. Leona Luerssen, Alden, secretary. New projects to be considered include Estate Planning seminars, family farm incorporation seminars, consumer information programs and property identification programs. Furthest along in McHenry county is the property identification program, planned in conjunction with the McHenry county Sheriff's department and other law enforcement officials. "Property crime is increasing at a rapid rate, causing loss of property, personal valuables and bodily harm," said Mrs. Martin recently. "Thieves are less likely to take items that are readily identified, and the Farm bureau is cooperating with a Property Identification program worked out with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies." A special meeting was held last week to launch this program in McHenry county. For the past two years, the McHenry county Farm bureau Women's committee has won the top award in the state among large county Farm living, I wholeheartedly join in the celebration. However, any other severely handicapped Americans have not yet found their places in our work- oriented society. Great as it is, this victory will not be complete until we find meaningful work for all who want it. Then, with that done, we will have just cause to celebrate with all our hearts. SUBSCRIBE To The McHenry Plaindealer And Save $10.30 Over Newstand Price l I l l l l l I NAME j ADDRESS I CITY FILL OUT AND MAIL OR BRING TO: McHENRY PLAINDEALER 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, III. 60050, with check or mon«y order for *10.50 for one year subscription within McHenry County. JZIP MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR UNUSED PORTION" bureaus for its comprehensive programs on farm and home safety. EUTHANASIA Euthanasia is a Greek term that literally means "easy death." Today the term is generally translated as mercy killing. However you define it, the meaning is the same-the quick, painless death of a seriously ill (or unwanted) living creature. Because of advances in veterinary medicine, more pet owners now must deal with the problem of the aged or chronically ill pet. Many pet owners find it difficult to even discuss the possibility of their pet's death, even though the pet is increasingly uncomfortable. Some signs of advanced age in dogs and other animals are: arthritis, loss of bladder control, and certain types of cataracts. The aged dog may be reluctant to move from bed except for meals and elimination, because of the pain from an arthritic condition. And he may no longer be able to wait until you come home from work for elimination of urine or feces. In such cases, your veterinarian will be able to evaluate the amount of discomfort your pet is suffering and can keep you informed about your pet's condition. It may be possible to administer maintenance therapy to increase your pet's comfort. Despite all your efforts, there may be a time when you have to decide about the possibility of a humane deiith for a suffering pet. If you conclude that you should let your veterinarian stop your pet's discomfort, don't feel guilty about it. The procedure is generally quick and painless. The most humane method of euthanasia is the injection of an overdose of a barbiturate drug, similar to the products used by veterinarians as anesthetics. The animal is quite literally "put to sleep". It loses consciousness within seconds and death follows almost immediately. Barbiturates are usually used in the private veterinary office. However, most animal shelters use a rapid decompression chamber, which can accommodate several animals at a time. In this procedure, oxygen is mechanically removed from the chamber, ami the animals quickly become unconscious and die. Personnel at shelters using this procedure claim the animals inside the chamber feel little or no pain, except for a dizziness caused by the decrease in oxygen. They refer to the experiences of perso who ^participated in hig altitude-low oxygen testing, where the results showed minimal physical distress. There are other less-commonly used drugs and procedures that I " will also effectively result in the death of a sick or unwanted animal. Although it may seem cruel, eutlianasia at the local animal shelter is preferable to •the practice of turning a hear*"" but unwanted pet out on t street to fend for itself. The j owner who is unwilling to ft home for his pet among fri« or refuses to visit a shelter is not really giving his dog or cf|t a "last chance" on a city street or country lane. Rather this individual is forcing the pet into a miserable, underfed, unsheltered existence and is creating a public nuisance. Dr. Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. Examine Background Of Foster Care Applicants Persons who apply for a license to be foster parents will now have to submit to a background investigation from the Illinois Department of Law Enforcement under legislation signed by Governor James R. Thompson. "In the past, some children placed in foster homes have been physically abused," Governor Thompson said. "Lata*, it was discovered that some of these foster parents had criminal records. These a l r e a d y d i s a d v a n t a g e d children should not have to suffer the additional burden of being placed in such homes." When potential foster parents apply for licenses, they will be required to sign a waiver permitting the law enforcement checks. The sponsors of House Bill 761 were Reps. Jane Barnes, Oaklawn, and Aaron Jaffe, Skokie, and Sen. Philip J. Rock, Chicago, /XAONTOOAAER ihW Zi SALE ENDS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Big savings, Special Buys, values at our regular low prices. Select items on sale month long. 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