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SECTION 2 - PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MAY 25,1979 McHenry State Bank 351OW. Elm St. 6 Crystal Lake Blacktop - Lillian St. McHenry 385-1040 McHenry Savings V AND LOAM ASSOCIATION^^ Dole Gorrolts Michelle Malone low* RmmW Laura Tonyan KenBottorl Tom Maxion Roquel Ryan Eric Tyrell Monica Kennefceck Sandl Smith JoneWlengart Mary Kinoul Joy Spengel Mary Wohnrada Patty Zelasko MARIAN Now Compounding Interest Daily! xy 3ailv! "J 1209 North Green Street, McHenry &15/385-3000 10520 tyain Street. Richmond 815/678-2061 10402 North Vine Street (Huntley Center on Route 47), Huntley 312/669-3333 SAVEtSHOUtS 9 00 am to 4 30 p m. Monday Tuesday and Thursday tOOom to I 00 p m Friday » 00 o m to 3 00 p m Soturdoy McHenry Drive In WmdowofMiWtdntidoirfOOan to 2 00 p.m Closed Wednesdoy in Richmond & Huntley tHItortjfdople, iUpiw / Rick Ford Dan Malo Cathy Thompson Eva M. Go»lorow»kl Ruth Marshall Chuck Tonyan Lucy tyrnas Jay Huamann Julia HuH Marguorlta Crlsty Robert Nuttor Colloon DoRoslar Class Of'79 HURRICANES Lydla Ruggaro Darryl May Holdl Ann Tyrell lorl Vogt John Dlodrlch Ed Sondoll Kathy McAndraws Patricia Coloman •ill CougMIn Mlka Weker Raymond J. Westphal Jim Olodrich Carolyn Dohorty Karon Dusthimor Paul Schwodor Mary Rath Smith Jamas Dlatorolo Kathy KnoK Debbie Parman Donlso Suchor Stavo Moahllng Hoathor Nowklrk Wlllard Plorca Hi I / Pot Sweeney Susan Poschko Pot Sullivan BY JOSEPH COOLS staff psychologist . news from the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County. When It Rains ...It's A Million Dollar Problem | Senior Hot Line \ A Day In May (Editor's note: This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry County readers. Joseph Cools is psychologist on the Family Service and Community Mental Health Center staff. This ar­ ticle is "Coping - The Newborn".) The newborn child, par­ ticularly if the child is the first in the family, can be an un­ settling experience to the new parents. Most parents of a newborn have serious doubts as to their ability to care for and raise the child, particularly at first, since the infant is totally dependent on his parents for his every need. Many parents spend the first few weeks of the child's life constantly checking to see that the baby is all right Some mothers will get up frequently during the night to see if the baby is still breathing or to make sure the baby is covered. The recent publicity on Sudden Infant Death Syn­ drome undoubtedly has con­ tributed to many sleepless nights for a number of parents. Some parents become so obsessed with the health of their new baby that they FUNNYSIDE become overprotective and solicitous in the extreme, not allowing anyone to smoke in the house or letting anyone with a cold in the home, making sure the bottles is at a certain temperature, using vaporizers every night, having the child sleep in the same room, and calling the pediatrician two or three times a week to report any minor variation in the child's habits of health. Certainly, concern for the baby's health and well being is important, but constant at­ tention and anxiety about the baby's health can be wearing on both parents and the child. Usually, as the parents become more comfortable in handling the child, anxiety over the baby's health and evelopment decrease, and both mother and father can deal more realistically with the child's health. In certain in­ stances, however, the over- concern is not alleviated after a significant length of time and the parent or parents could profit from counseling to determine why they are reacting this way. Next: Emotional Adjustment to the Newborn. HOME 5vjeet HOME Flc • < "Qye, Mom. Glad you were able to visit for a while. A rainstorm is usually just a minor inconvenience. But for a television sports director covering a golf tournament, a rainstorm can wash out several months and half a million dollars worth of preparation. Imagine the dilemma of Harry Coyle, NBC sports di­ rector for the recent Bay Hill Citrus Classic, as he watched the clouds gather over his tournament. He had been pre­ paring five months for these two days. In place and ready for work were 12 stationary cameras, 3 mobile cameras, 9 towers, one forklift, one 90 ft. crane, and 150 crew members. As a veteran of many tournaments, Coyle remained calm but watchful. The skies had been a typi­ cal Florida blue during the Viceroy Rich Lights Pro/Am that immediately preceeded the Classic. But on Saturday, the first day of TV coverage, the sky had turned overcast. A director knows that even cloudy skies are a problem. A white ball in the air against a bright, blue sky remains white and is highly visible. However, a white ball silhou­ etted against a white, overcast sky appears black and may be difficult to follow. On Sunday the sky turned from overcast to threatening. Lightening flashed in the distance. A wary Coyle was ready to pull his men from the towers at any moment. Play continued as the storm approached. But it was almost a photo-finish between Bob Byman's sudden death vic­ tory at the 15th hole and the sudden cloud burst that would have put an end to play. Rain is not the only threat to a tournament. The winds that sprang up on Saturday at Bay Hill caused more than a few balls to fall short of the green. However, for cameramen who had sur­ vived the Hawaiian Open, the winds at Bay Hill were scarcely noticeable. In Hawaii, one cameraman had his safety pants torn from him by a gust of wind, and two men had to hold down one camera so that coverage could continue. In the end, the threaten­ ing storm at the Citrus Classic was just one more factor responsible for making it such an exciting tournament. In Coyle's opinion, a dull tour­ nament, with a run-away winner, is the hardest kind to cover. When this happens, the director must devise ways of keeping the interest of the viewers. On the other hand, a tension-filled, down-to-the- wire match is easy to cover. Spectator involvement, the reaction of spouses and the players themselves combine for an exciting performance. Lack of excitement was not a problem at Bay Hill. In fact, NBC had taped some early holes, intending to show them at a slow point in the final match. However, the contenders were so close, and the natural excitement so in­ tense, that there was never any need for the tapes. NEW CABLE... Splicers work on the first commer­ cial installation of fibre- optic phone cable at Walt Disney World, Florida. The five mile transmission line uses laser beams to send more than 3300 calls simul­ taneously over a thumb- size cable. (Written under the Auspices of Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal) Q. 1 heard that a nurse aide training bill, which has the support of the Senior Legislative Forum has been introduced into the legislature. Is this true? A. Yes. If passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor James R. Thompson, House Bill 2021 would be Illinois' first man­ datory Nurse Aide Training act and would significantly in­ crease the quality of health care in facilities such as nur­ sing homes and hospitals. Q. Who has introduced the bill9 A. Representatives Phillip Bianco, Jr., R-Chicago, and Mrs. Josephine Oblinger, R- Sherman, who is also the for­ mer director of the Illinois Department of Aging, have introduced the measure, with the support of Lt. Governor Dave O'Neal, whose staff worked with the legislators and the Senior Legislative Forum to prepare the bill. Q. Just what would it provide? A. It has been estimated that 80 to 90 percent of the direct •" hands-on care in nursing homes is provided by nurse aides. Despite this major involvement in the daily care of our infirm, there is no requirement of any kind for their training. The bill calls for the creation of a Nurse Aide Training Ad­ visory Committee which will assist the director of the state Department of Public Health in establishing a core curriculum for approved training programs. In order to ensure the care given our less finan­ cially able residents, the act also provides the state reim­ bursement of training program costs as they relate to the number of Medicaid patients in an institution. The act would take effect over a three year phase-in period. Q. How will this improve the quality of health care? A. The job of nurse aides in Illinois is one that involves irregular hours, hard work and little or no recognition. This bill will bring them the professional recognition which the job demands and which will lead to providing a more professional approach to health care. Such recognition, for instance, will increase the job satisfaction of nurse aides and will improve their performance. If the experiences of other states, such as the District of Columbia and California, that mandate nurse aide training are any indication of what Illinois can expect, this bill can help reduce the high turnover rate that currently prevails in the occupation of nurse aide Write or call us at Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action Centers at 160 N LaSalle, Chicago, 111., 60601 or 3 West Old Town Mall, Springfield, 111 . 62701 with questions or complaints about any government agency or program. This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens may have on various subjects Call statewide: toll free 800- 2 5 2 - 6 5 6 5 ; M e t r o p o l i t a n Chicago; 312-793-3333 Today's Youth BY PATRICK DUDGEON Assisting Rape Victim Considered the cruelest of crimes by many, rape can be a horrifying experience -- es­ pecially for younger women The emotional and physchological well-being of youthful women can be impaired for a lifetime if proper measure aren't taken following an incident of rape. Most importantly, encourage any rape victim to seek help There are numerous community organizations nationwide which can provide professional as­ sistance. Don't hesitate to seek it out. In addition, rape victims truly need support, love and complete reassurance that she is now safe and protected. Also, provide helpful, listening ears in her time of extreme need. Emphasize that a rape victim should get back to her normal routine as soon as possible Don't pressure her too soon, and help her to gradually rebuild her world. On May 23rd, 1862, Stonewall Jackson's army was marching down the Luray Valley of Virginia to Front Royal in one of history's classic campaigns. Before Front Royal, Jackson halted, not knowing the strength of Union forces holding the town. At that moment he and his staff saw a woman in white run from a home belAw, keeping a hill between her and the village. To Jackson's aide she gasped, as he tipped his hat: "I knew it must be Stonewall when I heard the first gun. Go back and tell him the Yankee force is small--one regiment of Maryland infantry, several cannons and several companies of cavalry. . .tell him to charge right down and he'll catch them all. I must hurry back. Mv love to all the dear boys--and remember, if you meet me in town, you haven't seen me today." Colonel Henry Douglas, the aide, tipped his cap. Belle Bovd kissed her hand. The Federals were routed, and Jackson, with a half smile, suggested Douglas proceed into town for more information. Douglas found her chatting with captured Union officers. She greeted him with surprised cordi­ ality, and pinned a red rose on his uniform. Next day riding for Winchester (Middletown and Strasliurg having been freed) Jackson surprised Doug­ las by suddenly saying: "Mr. Douglas, what do you think of the ladies of Winchester? I mean the ladies generally. Don't you think they are a noble set, worth fighting for? I do. They are the truest people in the South." Douglas blushed. So spoke the legendary general, a hundred and seventeen years ago- destined to be killed accidentally by his own men at Chancellorsville a year later. KEEPING HEALTHY DON'T BE A FANATIC ON THE SUBJECT OF GERMS. SOME PEOPLE DEVOTE THEM­ SELVES TO ENDLESS BOILING AND STERILIZING. THEY SPRAY THEMSELVES AND THE AIR ABOUT THEM AND COMPLETELY SHUN EVERYONE. THE5E EXTREMES ARE UNNECESSARY FOR DANGEROUS GERMS SELDOM LIVE LONG UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS- MOST CANNOT TOLERATE AIR AND SUNLIGHT AND PLAIN SOAP AND WATER WILL KILL AND REMOVE THEM. KEEP voneS*iH£fts '