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? î?:A TH.°^Pict.,,̂ .above » few of the McHenry County Sheriff's Police Lodge No. 119, Fraternal Order of Police, member* who donated their off-duty time to the Easter Seal Dance-A-Thon. Left to right, are Sgt George Corson. Mike Labelle, WXRD-FM radio; Deputy Vernon Holm; Jenny Van Treese, Easter 8eals; Deputy Thomas Albercht; Deputy James Greco and Deputy David Shepherd. The Fraternal Order of Police, McHenry County Sheriff's Police Lodge No. 119 donated just under $1,700 in off-duty time to the Easter Seal' dance-a-thon, which was held Feb. 6 and 7 at McHenry County college. The deputy's function was to provide security during the 24 hours of dancing. Those who gave their off- duty time to make this year's dance-a-thon a success were Deputies Joosten, A. Kaufmann, Holm, Weber, Stafford, Albrecht, Page, Shepherd, Maxson, Greco, McKeating, Vance, Henry and Sergeants Connelly, Olson and Corson. Rabies Record Broken Last year was a record- breaking year for the number of cases of rabies in animals in Illinois. The years total of 555 confirmed cases of rabies broke the previous high, set in 1980, of 524. Before 1980, the record was 477, set in 1945. Although no cases of rabies in humans occurred during 1981, the state health department provided vac­ cine to 540 persons who were exposed to rabid animals. There have been no cases of rabies in humans in Illinois since 1954. According to William L. Kempiners, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, skunks were the primary factor in the rabies outbreak, with 456 of the 555 confirmed cases occurring in skunks. "What concerns us most," Kempiners said, "is that, in 1981, we had an increase in the number of confirmed cases of rabies in Jfckttlfe, cats, dogs and other domestic animals. Ob­ viously, since people have more contact with domestic animals than with wild ones, the risk of human exposure to rabies increases as the number of rabid domestic animals increases." Confirmed cases are those in which the animal has been tested at the laboratory and confirmed as rabid. Kempiners pointed out that rabies is not just a hot- weather problem. "Last year," he said, "nearly 200 confirmed cases occurred between Jan. 1 and the middle of April; we had 340 by mid-June; and 69 occurred after Oct. 1." He urged pet owners to have their cats and dogs immunized against rabies as soon as possible. "Just because we are experiencing cold weather does not mean we can ignore rabies," he said. Ten animals have been confirmed rabid since Jan. 1, 1982 - six skunks, one cat, one dog, one cow and one bat. The disease is tran­ smitted through contact with the saliva of a rabid animal. Kempiners said that, in addition to having pets vaccinated, Illinois residents should take the following precautions to minimize the chances of rabies exposure: 1. Avoid contact with stray cats and with wild animals. 2. If bitten by an animal, wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water, and try to keep the animal under observation until Animal Control Authorities arrive to capture it. 3. Resist the temptation to provide shelter to stray animals during periods of cold weather. Instead, request assistance from the local animal shelter, or humane society. 4. Do not allow pets to roam unsupervised, as this may increase their contact with rabid strays and wild animals. The life of the politi­ cian consists of passing the buck and placing the blame. IF IflST; Advertising Notice One of the items shown on the first page of this week's Hornsby circular (dated Feb, 19 thru Feb. 23) is Cat's Pride® Cat Litter, priced at 67*. This is incorrect. This item should read: GENERIC CAT LITTER 67 We regret any inconvenience this may have caused our customers. Rt. 47 ft Country Club Rd. Woodstock. II. 4400 W. Rt*. 120 McHanry, II. rolls?* Dally 9 to 9 Sunday 10 to 6 February 26? 27% 28* FREE ADMISSION "BRIGHTEN YOUR WINTER DAYS BY ATTENDING THE DAZZLING"... 9th Annual Trade Fair Presented By The McHenry Area Chamber Of Commerce at PARKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rte. 120 & Ring wood Rd., McHanry, III. FRIDAY 6:00 P.M 10:00 P.M. SATURDAY 11:00 A.M. . . . . 1 0 : 0 0 P.M. SUNDAY .. 11:00 A M 5:00 P.M. Featuring... 2 COMPLETE EXHIBIT HALLS The Gym, Learning Center and Seminar Rooms • LOTS OF FUN FOR EVERYONE • MANY EXCITING EXHIBITS • SEMINARS • STYLE SHOWS* DOOR PRIZES • ENTERTAINMENT • DELICIOUS REFRESHMENTS • HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES • COAT CHECK ROOM • PLENTY OF FREE PARKING AND PARKING ASSISTANCE •Cablevision Coverage •WXRD Live Broedcast •Watch For Additional Details In The McHenry Plaindeeler TRADE FAIR *82 I McHENlY | PARKLAND it HIGH I Real Estate Facts | (By Yvonne Beer, Executive Office, McHenry County Board of Realtors). Q. - We have found a home that m<«ts all our needs, except we must get a new adjustable mortgage loan (AML) and we're worried about that. Is it true that an AML can make our payments go up every month? A. - This relatively new loan features an interest rate that can change as often as every month. Any fluc­ tuations occur with changes in a stated and verificaWe index. Many lenders, however, have placed ceilings on the monthly payments for a set period, in effect providing a fixed-rate mortgage for one year or as long as five. In some of these AML plans, while the monthly payment remains constant, the terms of the mortgage vary with each adjustment in the interest rate. Buyers need to investigate plans offered by various lenders, since they vary widely and can be tailored to the par­ ticular borrower's needs. Q. - My home has been a good investment for me. It has kept pace with inflation and provided me with a sound family environment. Now I'd like to buy more real estate. How do I know what to buy? A. --r Just as there are many types of homes - condominiums, houses and apartments - there are many types of income-producing properties - industrial, commei&jal, residential, or even agricultural real estate. Investors study their options, consult a real estate professional and choose sound properties that not only will provide a resale profit, but income, and tax benefits during ownership. Improved property (not land) usually provides the greatest tax benefits. Remember, investment property should produce an income for the owner during the holding period as well as at resale time. Q - Our home has been for sale for several months, but we haven't received an offer. Now we're thinking about holding a raffle. Is this wise? A. -- House raffles recently have surfaced in the news, but sellers who have tried unsuccessfully to raffle their homes haven't got as much attention. Running a raffle can be dangerous. Most states have laws governing them. In fact, in many states, raffles must be conducted by a charitable organization or they are illegal. Sometimes a home­ owner must give up his house, even if only one raffle ticket is sold. In some areas, a maximum price is placed on tickets. PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER • It may be wiser to discuss with your broker why your home hasn't sold. Have you prepared it fpr sale properly? Is the landscaping trim and the outside paint fresh? How does your home compare in price to those for sale in the area? Are you offering seller financing? A home that is priced com­ petitively, shows nicely, has attractive financing, and is shown to qualified buyers is the one that sells fastest today. If you have any questions relating to real estate, send them to the McHenry County Board of Realtors at P.O. Box 192, Woodstock, 111., 60098. Questions of general interest will be answered in future columns. However, the McHenry County Board of Realtors cannot guarantee a response to all questions. * • • • Be sure that the infor­ mation you get is not mis­ information. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1», 1962 "Walk Thru The Bible" At Area Church On March 6, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church, Crystal lake will sponsor a "Walk Thru the Bible". "Walk Thru the Bible" can open up the Word of God and teach things people never thought they would ever understand, according to a church spokesman. Basically, they teach the highlights through signs and fill in between with details that only scholars know. The meeting runs from 9 a.m. tflge5 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Crystal Lake South high school. Pre- registration will ensure a discounted workshop price. The trouble with most m i n d s i s t h a t t h e y ' r e Unused. Y JUST LOOK AT THE SATELLITE SERVICES AVAILABLE ONLY ON CABLE T. h ĉNickelodeorv CALLIOPE ITALYS STUDIO WAR M CHANNEL32 w ^ CHANNEL 21 SAT. NIGHTS NEW YORK ^ H 7AM-8PM DAILY + ^ 5M*"*PM DAIlY SUNDAY AFTERNOONS CHANNiL SS CHANNEL 30 TELEFHAIMCE CHANNEL 2t-S-11PM DAILY CHANNEL 31-4PM MONDAY S FRIDAY CHANNEL 22 3:30PM - 3:30 AM 7:30PM-10:30PM SATURDAY ENGLISH CHANNEL * CHANNEL 36 CHANNEL 35 24 HOURS DAILY CHANNEL 30 24 HOURS DAILY TU.-TH.-SAT.-SUN. 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