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PAGE 10 - PLAINft)EALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30,1980 HARRY C. KINNE, JR.' 3431 W. Elm St., McHenry, Illinois, Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letters and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is in­ ventoried withinJhat period. Claims against said estate should be filed in the Probate office of the Clerk of said Court, County Court House, Woodstock, Illinois, and copies thereof mailed or delivered to said legal representative and to said attorney. VERNON W.KAYS. JR. Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF OTTO F. SCH­ MIDT Deceased, FILE NO. 80-P-13. Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 194 of the Probate Act, of the death of the above named decendent and that letters Testamentary were issued on January 10, 1980, to JOHN LANGER, 2428 S. Highwood Rd., McHenry, Illinois, whose attorney of record is Block will pay any interest if we mak an error. We re only human and once in a while we make a mistake, but if we should make an error that costs you additional tax, you pay only the tax. Block pays any penalty and interest. We stand behind our work.. H&R BLOCK9 THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 302 W. Diggins HARVARD Phone 943-6410 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-6, SAT. 9-5, EVE. & SUN. BY APPOINTMENT 220 S. State MARENGO Phone 568-6363 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-9, SAT. 9-5, SUNDAYS BY APPOINTMENT 1308 N.Park 1 McHENRY Phone 385-8630 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-8, SAT. 9-5, APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 110W. Calhoun WOODSTOCK Phone 338-3330 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-8, SAT. 9-5, APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Clerk of the Court (Pub. Jan. 16,23 & 30,1980) Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF JOHN J. NEUHARTH, Deceased, FILE NO. 80-P-9. _Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 194 of the Probate Act, of the death of the above named decedent and that letters Testamentary were issued on January 7, 1980, to Irene Hicks, 837 Lathrop, Forest Park, IL., 60130 ana Virginia Bauer, 900 SW 12th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL., 33315, whose attorney of records is Alfred L. O'Connor, P.O. Box 264, 136 Hawley Street, Grayslake, Illinois, Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letters and that any claim not filed within that period is jbarred as to the estate jyhich is inL ventoried wjiHin that period. Claims against said estate should be filec in the Probate office of the Clerk of said Court, County iCourt House, Woodstock, Illinois, and copies thereof) mailed or delivered to said legal representative Smd to said attorney. * VERNON W. KAYS, JR. Clerk of the Court (Pub. Jan. 16,23& 30,1980) Courthouse Squares Winter Is A Fall Season APPL WELL MOJTHS MAfL s <v " p < "O In winter, hazards can lurk just outside your door - icy or snow-covered steps and sidewalks. The slippery surfaces of winter are particularly treacherous for the elderly, who face the greatest danger from falls. According to the National Safety council, falls are the biggest accidental killer of persons over age 75 and the second leading cause of accidental deaths for persons, ages 65-74. But whether you're young or old, you can reduce the risk of winter falls by sprinkling salt or sand on icy patches, says Nancy Moore, University of Illinois Ex­ tension home economist. She also advises you to clean the snow from shoes when en­ tering the house. Otherwise, your feet may slip out from underneath you. On icy sidewalks or streets, Ms. Moore says to position your body slightly forward as you walk, putting each foot down flat. Don't put your foot down heel first. Also, take short steps and wear shoes with non-skid soles and heels. Another option is to buy clamps that strap under your shoes and steady your feet on snow and ice. Hold onto outdoor and indoor railings, and be especially careful around entrances where slush might collect and melt into pud­ dles. Use caution crossing icy streets. If the road is so slippery that you fall, it might be so slippery that an oncoming car can't stop. To manypeople falls are only a concern during winter, when steps and sidewalks are icy. But for many elderly people, falling is a year-round concern. The eyesight problems that often comes with age contribute to the problem. According to the American Optometric association, a 60- year-old needs seven times more light than 20-year-old to see clearly. Consequently, an elderly person might overlook that last stair, hidden in the shadows. The .•••• o i, I a.«.\ . • O'O O o.o I ! *;VV -• ••• STOPPERS ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13TH We Will publish a Special Valentin* Greeting page in the classified section of this paper. •*£$••• •o O o «o • . V* io. i w. .© o o* :<*av « THE handy ADDRESS PHONE • I. p •• LO-e '.or. \ NUMBER StK A m».Enc,osed frZT°"Ch0<"« fom tWo sizes JAMPLF ' " Hon, and ltuif .f r'"n H'ry « Jin, * I 52.25 Happy -Q, Co I Jf ? 2 3.50 ' COL. x l" ' COi. y o" ma*irnum K result: a fall and possibly a fracture. With age, a person's reflexes are slowed and he might not be able to catch himself from falling. Any medication he is taking also might affect balance. Yet another fear, Ms. Moore says, is a drop attack. This is when a person's legs just give way underneath. The person recovers strength immediately, but damage may already be done. Not only are falls more frequent among the elderly, the consequences are more severe. With age, the soft marrow cavity of a person's bones enlarges and the bones become brittle. Thus, a fall that a youngster rebounds from might devastate an elderly person. Ms. Moore has these tips for the elderly: -Make sure rugs have a skid-resistant backing and use non-slippery floorwax. -Falls are less likely in, home with low-pile carpeting than in those with thicker carpeting. -Keep electrical cords out of walkways. -Light stairways at the top and bottom. If there is only one light at the top of stairs, shadows may cover the bottom steps;. -Be sure steps have handrails. -Don't store items on the stairs. Don't walk around in slippery footwear, such as socks. -If you're buying a new home, consider a single-level house so there are no stairs. -Keep stairs in good condition. -Install non-skid surfaces and grab bars in bathtubs and showers. --Don't store things too high. While reaching for high shelves, an elderly person might get dizzy and fall. -Consider keeping a phone by the bed to eliminate late- night visits to the phone, in the dark, there is more risk of tripping. -Keep a light near the bed. Ms. Moore says senior citizens might take away some worry by setting up a backup emergency system. In other words, they can have somebody check daily to make sure they are all right. In some communities, senior citizens can call a cert&in telephone number to check in daily. In other areas they can place special stickers on their mailboxes; and if the postman notices mail has not been picked up at one of these houses, he calls for help. In another system, an alarm alerts help if the toilet doesn't flush for eight hours. Check on what is available in your com­ munity. The University of Illinois Cooperative Extension service in McHenry county is available to all McHenry county residents. It is an educational program geared to answering questions in Agricultural and Home Economics or Horticulture. The resources of the University of Illinois are at the disposal of the local office. 4-H is the youth program sponsored by this office. For information, call 815-338-3737 or 4747. The offices are located at 789 McHenry avenue (Rt. 120) in Woodstock. Hold "LIT Abner" Auditions Feb. 6-7 The Woodstock Musical Theatre company, a com­ munity theatre organization based at the Woodstock Opera House, has announced auditions for the upcoming spring production, "Li'l Abner. Auditions will be held Wednesday and Thursday evenings,.Feb. 6 and 7, between 7 and 10 p.m. on the Woodstock Opera House stage. All roles are open for audition. Those wishing a part will be required to give a reading audition, a singing audition, and will be required to dance for par­ ticular roles. All women trying out are asked to bring shorts or a leotard. "Li'l Abner" will represent the seventh major musical presentation of the company in three years. It will be presented at the Woodstock Opera House April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26. Directing this show is Sharon Harrison with Dick Austin, musical director. Further information rearding "Li'l Abner" can be obtained by calling the Woodstock Opera House at 815-338-4212. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Opportunities for men and women who have prior military service to enlist in the United States Air Force have never been better, according to Lieutenant Colonel William D. Shep pard, 3551st USAF recruit­ ing squadron commander. The Air Force has initiated changes in the Prior-Service program to help attract 5,000 applicants for the 1980 program. For more in­ formation. contact the local Air Force recruiter, or call Staff Sergeant Steve Trower at (815) 424-2952. "COUPON™ •••-• 15' A DONUT | This offer is good I at participating Dunkin' Donuts shops. | Limit: 2 dozen per customer. Offer expires: 1/31/80. I Not valid in conjunction with • other offers. Back case, take-out I donuts only. MINIMUM 1 DOZ. REQUIRED AT SOME LOCATIONS \m Its worth the trip. BY JOSEPH TOOLS staff psychologist .news from the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic ot McHenry County- (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 article is "Coping - Cerebral Palsy"). Cerebral palsy is a widespread, well understood (by the medical profession) disorder that is often misunderstood and feared by people who have been affected in one way or another by the disorder. Most people react with fear and-or disgust when faced by a child or adult who has cerebral palsy. It is as if the person who has cerebral palsy is not as important as the disorder itself. There "are many misconceptions about cerebral palsy that con­ tribute to this attitude: that it is a contagious disease; that it is genetic (inherited); that it means the person is retarded; that it means the person is mentally ill. Cerebral palsy is neither contagious nor is it a disease. Cerebral palsy is, quite simply, an injury, usually due to a lack of oxygen to some part of the brain. 80 percent of cerebral palsy type brain injuries occur at birth, especially when there is a difficult delivery, an Rh in- compatability, or jauridice at birth. Great strides are being made in preventing this type of cerebral palsy, with a sp­ ecific medication available to Rh negative mothers, and a special light to -treat jaundice in newborn babies. The disorder is not in­ heritable, and is not passed on from generation to generation. The type of disability incurred by the child varies/ depending on the location and severity of the damage to the brain. Many times, both upper and lower ex­ tremities, as well as speech, is affected by the damage. Although there appears to be a greater incidence of retardation in children with cerebral palsy, there is by no means an assurance that a child with cerebral palsy will be any less intelligent than a "normal" child. Often the area of the brain affected has nothing to do with development of intellectual potential. Finally, the child with cerebral palsy has no greater potential for mental illness than any other child, provided that the child is given the love and respect that all children need. A child with cerebral palsy, like all children, needs to be accepted for what he is as a person, and not evaluated because he has a disability. What Just One Person Can Do The Oil Engineer and God It was a black-tie affair; the grand ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria was filled to overflowing. Among the many guests were some priests, bishops and two cardinals. After dinner, Robert Merrill, Flip Wilson and Frank Sinatra took turns entertaining. It was the World Mercy Fund annual dinner. I had never heard of the organization. A friend in­ vited me and I found out that World Mercy is an organization based in Alexandria, Va., originally established in 1969 and in­ corporated in Washington, D.C., in 1974. Its aim is to alleviate the sufferings of people in the Third World, especially in Africa. A film narrated by Frank Sinatra was shown about the work being done among the poor in Africa. It turned out that Sinatra was a close personal friend and promoter of the man behind the Mercy Fund, a Holy Ghost priest named Tom Rooney. Twenty years agd-, father Rooney was an oil company engineer working in West Africa. In his own words, "There was no night life there, so I used to take my recreation with the missionaries. I got in­ terested in their struggle to bring social amenities to the poor people. One of them asked me to help. I thought he was asking for a donation." Tom Rooney donated his life. When he returned to Africa as a priest years later, he lived in an area where there were three doctors caring for more than three million people; a land where people eat ants and rats to stay alive; a land with a 70 percent infant mortality rate. In his efforts to change these odds and obtain more medical assistance for his people, be began raising money in the U.S. With a lot of help from his friends, he has established three mini- hospitals. He has provided pumping stations to bring pure water to villages in the interior, and he runs a teacher-training college as well as a unique "vocational and manufacturing collegie." It all started in 1960 when an oil engineer saw human suffering and responded to the call of God. There is a miracle of God's grace behind every spiritual success story. Tom Rooney realized that the Lord needs our hands, our hearts, and our sacrifices before His abundant gifts begin to flow. 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