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SECTION 2 - PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. JUNE 15,1979 | Spring Spring cleanup time, the traditional time for painting and doing repair work around the house, is also a very good time to think in terms of fire safety. According to Charles F. Cliggett, manager, Illinois Fair Plan association, a non-profit organization that provides fire insurance and homeowners coverage for urban area dwellers, springtime presents special hazards. "This is because we're working with equipment that has been stored for the winter and because we're trying the new products on the market, many of which should be used with extreme care," he said. The Illinois Fair plan suggests the following rules that will lead to a safer spring season. 1. Be sure to read directions carefully on all the new products you're using for your work around the house. Many of the new adhesives and furniture finishing materials are highly combustible. Follow t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s suggestions. 2. Check all your power equipment. Did you forget, at the end of last summer, that you meant to repair the damaged plug on the saw? Are all of the electric cords in good condition, with no frayed areas? 3. When you're finished using any power equipment, pull out the plug. Someone could Safety Rules | inadvertently flip the switch and the tool could turn into a dangerous weapon. 4. If you're using an electric lawn mower, check to see that the blades are still firmly i; place. If you're using a g mower, be sure to store the f in a safe place. Don't refuel motor while it's still hot. Spill fuel or escaping gases can sta a fire or explosion if they toud a hot area. 5. Before putting in the room air conditioners, check to make sure they're in good working order. If you have a central air conditioning system, have it checked by a professional. Short circuits are potential fire hazards. 6. Don't overload your electric circuits. Remember, you can expect a heavy draw from your air conditioners if it's a hot day. Add this to your use of power tools and it could result in overburdened circuits. This a common cause of home fires. 7. When you're busy with outside chores, be sure to keep an eye on any pots cooking on the stove. It's best to shut off the stove if you're going to be away for any extended period. 8. Be careful when you're storing combustibles. Keep them in a cool place. Cover the open paint cans and turpentine containers tightly to avoid spillage 9. Springtime is a good time to throw away piles of paper and old rags that have ac- cumlated in the attic or basement. Get rid of any unusable material and don't st^ffa new pile of oily rags or r t i a l l y - c l e a n e d p a i n t brushes. 10. Choose your working clothes with care. Loose blouses and shirts can get caught in electric tools or can catch fire when you're starting your barbecue. Don't smoke near combustible materials. BY JOSEPH COOLS > staff psychologist . nnrs from the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County. Advertising makes any good business larger. ( E d i t o r ' s n o t e : T h i s i s 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 -The Spoiled Child") It does not appear possible to "spoil" a child by an overdose of love and attention Genuine caring for a child can produce only one result: a happy and contented child. When a child appears to be whining, demanding, and mischievous, it is likely in reaction to the frustration of overindulgence. Overindulging a child may appear lo the casual observer to i>e nothing more than a lavishing of affection. In truth, however, an inability on the part of a parent to set limits is merely a symptom of in­ security or rejection on the part of the parent An insecure parent may mistakenly believe that giving in to every demand of the child is simply meeting the child's needs. The child with no limits does not feel particularly loved, but simply frustrated Children, especially very young children, are totally dependent on the parents, and definitely need limits placed on them The parent who believes that the way to prevent frustrating the child is to give in to every whim is actually producing the op posite effect There are also parents who lavish "affection" on the child under any circumstance-even when the child is being very trying These people feel so guilty about having any negative feelings toward the child, that they force them selves to "accept" the ctyld's everv behavior It is confusing to the child to hear words of affection and see signs of anger in the parent at the same time The confusion and ambivalance often cause !he child to act out in frustration It is far better to accept the fact that the child will do things that are aggravating and allow oneself to not only set firm limits but also to get angry with the child T h e m o r e r e a l l o v e a n d a f ­ fection given to a child, the less likely it is that the child will be spoiled Next: Overprotection A man was once excused from jury duty because he said he was a professional mind reader. FIESTA DAYS PARADE Sunday. July 29,1979 Participant Application THEME: Hollywood on Parade NAME ADDRESS Please circle category you are entering: Mini Float (any walking entry or small float no larger than 6x8 feet). 1. Humorous (1st and 2nd places). 2. Original Large Float: (floats larger than 6x 8 feet) 1. Beauty (1st and 2nd places) 2. Humorous .^3. Original Color Guards: (1st and 2nd places) Twirling Units: (1st and 2nd places) Horses: (1st and 2nd places) Other: (please specify) Send entries to McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 306, McHenry, IL., 60050. Air condition your home with an =̂̂ lirtemp CENTRAL SYSTEM These units have excellent E.E.R. ratings for economical operating cost. Complete package to fit your furnace, in­ cludes coil, condensor, line set, relay and power wiring, com­ pletely installed. TON B.T.U. Approx. Sq. Ft Cooling Cap. PRICE INSTALLED 1 Vi 18,500 1000 s97500 2 24,500 1300 *1045*° m 31,500 1600 , l9 5oo 3 36,000 1800 s1295#0 3% 43,000 2100 . s144500 4 48,000 2400 s15450# 5 60,000 3000 *1675°° Prices could vary according to your particular home. Call for FREE ESTIMATE. Absolutely No Obligation! R.D. HAHN & SONS SHEET METAL, INC. 209 E. ROUTE 120 McHENRY, ILL. 385-9670 This summer, get carried away history. y> _ MA 'X % s'h ̂* Pa ^ ,y. „ ; ihi UKDW =: f «p '.JW - 4^,$ S&. !/ 999 McHenry County Tour Bus ) IE*" mrnm Now it's easier than ever to see the historical attractions of McHenry County. Just take RTA s new History Bus. Each Wednesday Saturday and Sunday you can take this special summer bus to the Illinois Railway Museum, the Woodstock Opera House and various other recreational facilities that have never been so economically accessible. The Midwest's largest selection of antique rolling railroad stock. There's no better place to get a feel for the era of the railroad than the Illinois Railway Museum. Nowhere in the Midwest will you find more trains in running condition. You can take rides aboard both steam trains and trolley cars along a demonstration track. This exciting, living museum is one of the major stops on the McHenry History Bus. The Woodstock Opera House, an old-fashioned saloon and Jail, and unusual artifacts. Other attractions on the tour include the famed Woodstock Opera House, where Orson Welles and Paul Newman played early in their careers. At the Seven Acres Antique Village on Union Road, you can step back into the past in an old-fashioned setting, complete to the jail and saloon. And the McHenry County Historical Museum will surprise you with such artifacts as the hat worn by President Ford's mother to her wedding and the original handwritten sheet music of "Down By The Old Mill Stream.' 80 cents for an all day bus pass. The fare for the McHenry History Bus is an economical 80 cents..On Sundays you may use an RTA Supertransfer. The Tour Bus will leave from Crystal Lake after making convenient connections with other RTA bus routes and RTA's Chicago and North Western Railroad. For information on how you can reach the McHenry tour from your area, call RTA Travel Information toll-free at 800-972-7000. For best service, call in the evenings. RTA's History Bus Rout* 808 to Harvard 999 Woodstock aoi*®. Woodstock ' Station Highway 1 76 McHanry County Historical Munum I West Union Rd 7 gfli Illinois Railway - Museum ' Sevan Acre* Antique Village Musaum 999 Crystal Lake Station Crystal Laka Union Rout* sos to Lak* In th* HMI* Algonquin I Importation Woodstock To Crystal Lake-- Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday* Crystal Lake llaian Woodstock Arrives Leaves McHenry Savon McHoary Bus Leaves County Illinois Acre County Bus Arrives CANW Historical Railway Antique Historical Throop Station Museum Museum Village Museum Street 10 00am 10 20am 10 25am 10 35am 10 40am 10 55am EVERY HOUR UNTIL 5:00 5:20 5:25 5:35 5:40 5:55 Crystal Lake to Woodstock-- Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday* Woodstock Union Crystal Lake Arrives Leaves McHenry Savon mcntw j Bus Leaves County Illinois Aero Ceaaty Bus Arrives Throop Historical Railway Aatiqoe Histerical CANW Street Museum Museum Village Museum Station 10 00am 10 15am 10 20am 10:30am 10 35am 10 55am EVERY HOUR UNTIL 5:00 5:15 5:20 5:30 5:35 5:55 * Also oporatos Monday, Soptambar 3 (Labor Day).