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SECTION 2 - PAGE 3 - PLAINDEAI.ER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH 21.1979 i • ANOTHER OP'NIN OF ANOTHER SHOW-McHenry High School Drama club is only a week away from its Spring musical, "Kiss Me Kate." The cast shown above is polishing up one of the many production numbers. Performance dates are March 29,30 and 31 at 8 p.m. and April l at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at East and West campuses, from a cast member, or at the door. Junior Varsity Debate Team To Quarterfinals McHenry's junior varsity debate team of Jill Hutchinson and Derek Gilbert geared up for the state championship in April by reaching the quar­ terfinals of the ISTA statewide invitational recently. The team ran up a 7-3 record to reach the elimination round with 2-0 wins over Freeport and Fremd and 1-1 splits with Grayslake, Dundee and Rock- ford East. Jill and Derek were seeded sixth in the quarterfinals and faced Wheaton Central, seeded third in the round. A close debate was seemingly broken open in Jill's final speech, but two judges disagreed and a 2-1 decision was handed to Wheaton. The latter eventually lost the championship round 5-0 to Rockford East. The varsity team of Russ Crittenden and Ruth Snyder compiled a 5-5 record in that division. However, four of their losses came from the "two Belvidere teams - one finished first and the other third. The IHSA sectional is March 23 and 24. by JOSEPH COOLS s ta f f 'psychologis t news from the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County Traffic Toll Down Frorp Two-Month '78 Figure The superintendent of Illinois state police, Lynn E. Baird, has announced the latest figures which indicate that during the month of February, % persons died from injuries sustained from traffic accidents on Illinois streets and highways. State Police, District 2, which covers Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, Kane and DuPage counties, reports 21 persons have been killed in these counties, since Jan. 1 of this year. Thirty-two persons were killed during the same period last year in these counties. A breakdown of the counties for statistics in February of this year shows Lake county had 1 fatality; McHenry had none; DuPage county had 6; Kane county had 2 and DeKalb county had none. As a comparison for February of last year, Lake county had 6; McHenry county had 1; DuPage county had 1; Kane county had 2 and DeKalb county had 1. One hundred sixty-eight persons have been killed in the entire state since Jan. 1 of this year. There were 204 persons killed during the same time period last year, showing a decrease of 36 under last year. (Editor's note: This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry County readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service and Community Mental Health Center staff. This ar­ ticle is "Coping - Child Abuse.") Child abuse is an extremely serious pr6blem which always requires professional help. It is defined quite simply as an act by a parent or parents which causes or is likely to cause serious physical damage to a child. Child abuse is also a legal problem, as all physicians are required by law to report any suspected child abuse cases to the proper authorities. First consideration in a case of child abuse is the safety of the child. Usually, removal of the child from the abusing parent for a period of time is the only solution which can guarantee the safety of the child. Rather than taking a punitive approach to the child abuser, the courts usually provide a stipulation that the parent undergo intensive therapy to deal with the problem, with supervised visits with the child. Often the parent can provide many of the child's needs without the additional burden of worrying whether this day will be another day that they will strike the child too hard. Most parents who are child abusers are genuinely remorseful for hurting the child, and at times cannot even believe that they could have injured the child. Many firmly believe that they would never abuse their child again, them find themselves again beating the child. Often child abuse cases are detected in the hospital emergency room, when a physician becomes suspicious about an explanation of an improbable injury, and sees evidence on the child's body of old injuries. The most important point is that the child abuse cannot be controlled by an effort of will or by pretending it does not exist. The child abuser, who is often a parent who was himself abused as a child, requires immediate professional help. Next: Behavioral Disorders in Preschool Children. Attention Farmers!!! Nope. Toro. Case? SB Yup, we dare compare the Toro Groundsmaster 52' mower to some of the finest farm tractors. With good reason. It's built rugged and hefty like a fine tractor. Has hydrostatic drive like a fine tractor. Has hydraulic power like a fine tractor (to raise and lower the out front cutting deck). Even has PTO like a fine tractor to link power with attachments. It mows big yards fast with 3 rotary blades and a 52" cut. Rear-wheel steering and offset designed deck let you trim right up close to trees and shrubs like no "lawn tractor" can. The Groundsmaster 52 also mulches leaves and blows away or plows snow with appropriate optional accessories. In addition, you can order a bagging system to collect clippings and mulchings. Cab also available. The Toro Groundsmaster 52 riding mower. Built to stand up under the heaviest use. Just like a fine farm tractor. Saves395 on snow thrower attachment with purchase of Grounds- master 52. Offer good until APR. !»•. while supplies last. See us today TORO Haven't you done without a Ibro long enough? * Ground master 72 with water cooled engine also available Chic TOT Turf-lrrigahon[ 911 Hilltop Drive. Itasca. III. 60143 (312)773-5555 Local Dealer in McHenry: GEO. P. FREUND, INC. 4102 W. Crystal Lk. Rd. McHenry, III. 385-0420 Town-Country Tips by Dovid Plocher, Extension Service 338 3737 338 4747 Wills - Why - Do you have a will? Do you need a will? These are only a few questions an­ swered by our Extension Circular 1164. Are you sure that your estate will be settled in the way you desire? Illinois Law provides for the settlement of estates not governed by a will. Perhaps a wife or husband with respon­ sibility for young children should recieve the full estate vs x> provided by Illinois Law. Perhaps some children left by deceased parents need to be provided for at different levels than others. Give us a call and we'll drop you a copy of 1164. If your estatp is an agriculture estate, also request AE4432, Planning Agriculture Estates after the Tax Reform act of 1976. Corn and Soybean Supplies - Heavy feeding rates are good news for corn producers. The first quarter of the 1978-79 marketing year shows an 11 percent higher rate. Exports are also running ahead of last year. Even though demand is * great, stocks may still exceed 1.4 billion bushels. Soybean demand has shovyn the same strength in feed and export use. Exports through February 8 were 27 percent higher with soybean meal and oil up 12 percent. The upcoming harvest from the southern hemisphere will provide competition for our U.S. sup­ plies. A continued strong demand will increase prices further. How much depends on that southern hemisphere crop. The European community is our biggest customer of corn and soybeans. India and Iran have increased their soybean oil imports markedly and Mainland China has decreased their imports. Farmland Ownership - Aliens who own or have a financial interest in more than one acre of U.S. farmland must report their holdings to the federal government, according to regulations issued recently by Secretary of Agriculture. The regulation also requires aliens who gross more than $1,000 from U.S. land to register. Under the regulations, aliens or foreign interests who owned farmland before Feb. 6 must report ownership by Aug. 6. Those acquiring land after Feb. 6 must report the transfer within ninety days. Reports are made at the county office of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation service (ASCS). Rabbit and Mice Damage - When the snow melts, you may find that young fruit and shade type trees have been girdled by rabbits or mice. Hungry mice will eat the bark off at the ground level while rabbits will mark the snow height by their feeding The tree's vascular system used to transport moisture and the elements needed for plant growth are located just under the bark of trees. When these little "varmints" eat the bark they most always munch an essential part of this tissue away also. When spring arrives, the tree may leaf out almost like normal and fool you But this is the final activity of the tree Twig grafting over the eaten area is what many callers would like to do. It is nearly ever a success though when done by tree experts. Wrapping the area will also do no good now. Protection must be in­ stalled in the fall. USD A Yearbook - The latest USDA yearbook of agriculture takes a different tack than most previous ones. The yearbook, Living on a Few Acres, is a practical guide to country living which describes both the pitfalls and the satisfactions. Despite its appeal to people who just want to live in the country, it does have a fair amount of information for farmers. It contains in­ formation on some sideline or hobby type farm enterprises that you may find interesting. You may be able to obtain a free copy of the yearbook from either your congressman or one of your senators. Or it can be purchased from the Superin­ tendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Washington, D C. 20402. Ask for stock number 001-000-03809-5. USDA has no copies for public distribution or for sale. Beef-Cook-Off - I have just received the information on the 1979 Illinois Beef Cook-Off. It will be on April 18 at the Rock Valley College Food A-Rama If you are 18 or older and a non­ professional, call Irene at 568- 7191 or us at the Extension office at 338-3737 or 4747. We have the details Ninth Annual Alfalfa Sym- posiu.n - Jim Schaefgas, Harvard area farmer will be one of the speakers at the Ninth Annual Alfalfa Symposium this week. Jim will discuss sheep nutrition and how different qualities of forage are fit into his feeding program Jim's farming operation consists of nearly 200 head of ewes, a cash alfalfa crop and corn. Crawl Space Insualtion - Spring is almost here! Your home heating bills will be a reminder though of that cold winter we just went through. Insulation could prevent a similar financial burden next winter. Walls, ceilings, or attics are, common areas where in­ sulation is needed But crawl spaces also need insulation First put down a plastic ground cover to keep mosture out, and thus off of insulation material. Second insulate above the ends of the floor joists. To do this place R-ll or R-19 fiberglass. Next, insualte the masonry walls. If the walls are dry, use fiberglass batts Hang them from the sills and turn them in at the bottom so you can lay a 2x4 along the bottom to keep the batts in place If moisture is a problem, use a plastic foam board insulation Then, close air vents in the crawl space and stuff insulation behind the vents for the winter Reopen vents in the summer. Insulate the heating ducts and water pipes, which are found in most crawl spaces Lamb Carcass Show - The 13th Annual Illinois Spring Lamb Carcass show is scheduled Saturday, June 9, on the Illinois State fairgrounds. The 1979 rules and regulations will not differ from last year's There will be both a Premiere division and regular Show division for on-rail placings. Both groups of lambs will show together in the on-foot show. Next year only Premiere lambs will be eligible to par­ ticipate in the Spring Lamb Carcass show The Illinois Lamb and Wool Producers. Inc., and the U of I Cooperative Extension service co-sponsor the show If you wish to participate in the premiere show, your lambs must be weighed and tattooed before 31 days of age. I have tattooed one set of lambs so far Call my co-worker Craig Scheidecker or myself for details. What Just One Person Can Do Tender Cuts The most tender cuts of beef are usually the rib steaks, ten­ derloin, < porterhouse, t-bone, strip loin, club or sirloin. Vera Leonard. Inventive Nurse A life-saving idea came to a pediatric nurse in the middle of a night when she awoke with worry over the safety of her charges in the event of a fire or some other emergency. Vera Leonard of Wesley Long hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina, devised what she calls an "evacuation gown." one having six kangaroo-like pockets, each of which com fortably holds a baby. Since elevators are not to be used in most emergencies, the gowns enable a person in her hospital to transport the infants down the five flights of stairs Many hospitals are now using the gown The pockets are 18 inches deep and 15 inches across The biggest babies would be put in the bottom niches, for easier distribution jf weight Now Vera Leonard is sleeping better at night. Should there be an emergency, the nurses are ready. How many lives will be saved by this imaginative nurse, and how will this contribution affect the lives of the parents and families of those saved0 We may not have exact answers to those questions, but we know what it would mean to us if our baby was saved by an alert nurse The value of a good idea is inestimable. You can take heart from the courage and conviction of Vera Leonard She took a good idea from the dream stage and overcame all kinds of obstacles to make the dream a reality. Not all of our ideas may be workable, but they deserve an airing. God sends some of His blessings to others through you and me. "Do not refrain from speaking at the crucial time, and do not^hide your wisdom." (Siracb-4^3) (For a free copy of the Christopher News Notes. "Creativity," send a self- addressed, stamped envelope to The Christophers, 12 E. 48 St., New York, NY 10017 Tenderizer Tips Most tenderizers in use are made from tropical fruits As the meat cooks, tenderizers soften the tissue of the meat. EHLESPEAKER Allan Hendry is the fourth speaker for the Ehle Lecture series appearing at the Lakeside center. Crystal Lake. Sunday, April 1. at 8 p.m. His talk will be "UFO's0?"" Tickets may be purchased at the door For additional in formation, call 815-459-6010. • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET STORE • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET STORE • IEWEL CATALOG OUTLET JBWIL MERCHANDISE CLEARANCE CENTER A DIVISION OF JEWEL Mon.,Tuas.-9 a.m.->5 p.i DIRECT MARKETING Wad., Thurs., Fr. 301 W. Virginia St. ^1 9 a.m.. 1 p.m. CRYSTAL LAKE *5^ Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. 815-455-0333 Sun. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sale Days Wed., March 21 Thru Tues., March 27 --While Quantities Last-- • H M A Our annual inventory is less than 2 weeks away. We are having a Giant STOCK REDUCTION SALE on all our hardgoods merchandise. Come in and Save, Save, Save!! ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE ON SALE --THIS IS NOT A STOREWIDE SALE-- Only Departments Listed COOKWARE APPLIANCES KITCHEN GADGETS VACUUMS DISHES GIFTWARE JEWELRY WATCHES GLASSWARE FLATWARE ELECTRONICS RADIOS CLOCKS LUGGAGE PLASTICS TOYS PLANTER NEEDS FURNITURE ITEMS TOOLSETS EXERCISE EQUIPMENT OFF Batteries and Gum Not Included OUR DISCOUNT PRICE ^ CATALOG OUTLET STORE • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET STORE • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET STORE -