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Tall is an excellent time to plant * »FltEE MINI TREATMENT--q 4203 W. Cryitet Uk* Id. Suit# OWhlsparlng Poirt* McH*nry, III. 60050 IlkliiJUt (H No An$w»r) 312-M9-MW Keepin' Healthy by Mary Richards While you are doing your fall cleaning, isn't it about time you cleaned your medicine chest of drugs that have lost their potency or became toxic? There are few over- t he -coun te r o r prescribed drugs that have an indefinite shelf life. Syrup of ipecac and alcohol are among the exceptions. Aspirin seems to last a long time, but it begins to lose its : potency in about two years. An­ tiseptics and ointments last two or three years. The state health department advises you to date all medicines when you buy them unless it is a prescription drug that is to be taken continuously until all of it is used. Keep drugs in original containers with labels, and read the label each time you use the drug. The state health department recom­ mends that drug con­ tainers have safety lids, but that is not always practical. It's not only those with arthritic hands who have trouble opening these con­ tainers. If you have medications in your home without safety lids, keep them out of the reach of children. Old drugs should be discarded. Some drug bottles have an ex­ piration date; so you know when to get rid of them. You can tell when others are losing their potency when they become c rumbly , change color or odor or consistency. Asp i r in sme l l s vinegary when it loses its potency. Liquids might dry out, and manydrugs darken with age. When you discard drugs, flush them down the toilet, and rinse out the bottle. Never throw drugs in the trash can - it is too easy for children to get to them. Don't stock up on over-the-counter drugs when they are on sale. Buy only the amount your family will use in a reasonable length of time. This is true of prescription drugs, too. There is an added danger here - and that is self-diagnosis. If you get similar symptoms at a later date, you may start taking that medication again, and it may not be the medication you should be taking at all. If you, or a member of your family, is sick enough to warrant taking a prescription drug, a doctor should be prescribing it. Now, you've got your med ic ine cab ine t cleaned out. Where should you store the drugs you are going to keep? Not in the med ic ine cab ine t , because of the fluc­ tuation in heat and steam in the bathroom. Drugs stored in such conditions lose their potency or become toxic faster than those stored in a cool, dry place. The ideal place would be in a locked box in a cool closet in a bedroom or hall. If there are no children in the home, drugs could be stored in a shoe box, but keep in mind that children are climbers from the toddler stage on - so put them on a high shelf - out of reach of visiting children. If you want more information on storing drugs safely, contact the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Food, Drugs and Dairies, 535 West J e f f e r son S t r ee t , Springfield, 111., 62761. DAM.ENE ST4BU COOLS. ACSW CSW Y Individual, Couple, Family And Group Therapy (815) 728-1039 DAYS, EVENINGS AND SATURDAY HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL CHECK OUT YOUR UECTR0100IST MFTHnnr/1 EUctro Blend, California's HCimWL-J Flnoot Mothod, Now OHorod Horo TECHNIQUES Only Truly Pormonont Form Of Hair Removal SCHOOLING 0 "Stato Accrodltod Schools Producu tho Flnust Eloctrologlsts WE'VE JUST ADDED A LITTLE MORE INTEREST TO SAVING. Saving money has always been a very practical thing to do. But now First Federal of Chicago makes it more interesting by offering beautiful Mikasa crystal stemware or durable Mirro cook ware, free. Start either collection by making a deposit to any new or existing First Federal savings or checking account. Or, simply renew your certificate of - You can purchase additional pieces of crystal or cookware to inexpensively add to your collection. Complete sets are also available at a greatly reduced price. So put your hard-earned money to work at First Federal of Chicago; where you get high interest rates. And now, with a gift of Mikasa crystal stem- ware or Mirro cookware, you'll also get savings you can see. deposit. Depending on the size of your deposit, youH receive 2 pieces of Mikasa crystal free, or at a special low price. Choose from either Normandy or Kensington stemware, elegantly crafted from blown and cut leaded crystal for superb brilliance. Or, if your shelves are already lined with crystal, make your gift selection from Mirro, one of America's most cooked-in cookware. Offer is good from July 12,1982, through December31,1982, or while supply lasts. First Federal of Chicago reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offer at any time without notice. Participating customers must comply with standards established by First Federal of Chicago based upon federal regulations governing premium promotions. All items offered at each First Federal of Chicago office are subject to availability. Merchandise offered in this program is guaranteed by the respective manufacturers, not First Federahf Chicago. Sorry, mail orders accepted on cookware only. First Federal of Chicago McHenry Branch ' 4400 West Elm Street 385-9000 Main Office: Dearborn and Madison, Chicago, (312) 977-5000. And 64 other offices statewide. ESEE <£> ©1982. First Feder.l Savings and Loan Association of Chicago. Member: Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. ---' !Ti2» £ UJLCS UoU <J, CL FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 22,1932) Seventy years spent in one house with his children as the fourth ^generation to occupy the house is the record of Henry J. Klapperich, who celebrated his seventieth birthday at h i s home nea r Johnsburg . Mr . Klapperich was born and raised in the old homestead which was taken up from the government by his great­ grandfather as far back as 1845 when the Indians were their neighbors. From "Bacon's Strip": "We hear that Sib Whiting has regained the batting eye that made him a con- sistant and dangerous hitter for many seasons. He ran into a slump with the A's this season and decided to turn his job over to somebody else. Sib is playing lots of third base for the Johnsburg old-timers these days." FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 17,1942) Sergeant John Jones is recruiting for the Marines at Missoula, Mont., where he afid Mrs. Jones, thje former Barbara Gilkerson of McHenry, are living. A son has recently arrived to join the family and we presume the proud father has already signed him up to the Marines. Not in a long time has the birth of a daughter caused such rejoicing as the one which arrived at St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin, born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfons Adams. Mrs. Adams is the former Irene Walsh. Reason for the rejoicing was that girls had been very much in the minority in the Adams family for some time. In fact it goes way, way back to the grandparents of the newborn Jean Lynn. These grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Adams, had eight sons and with each new birth in the family added a grandson until they had 10 with the entrance upon the scene of not even one little girl. No wonder, the popularity of Jean Lynn is assured. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 19,1957) Confusion has resulted among drivers concerning the new electric stop signs, which are designed to best direct traffic during busy periods. On the northeast corner of Green and Elm, the light turns green a short time before the sign at the northwest corner, permitting west-bound traffic to turn north into the business section without causing confusion. At the Richmond Road-Elm intersection, green arrows permit traffic in the right lane to proceed. Pedestrians have the right of way on the "walk" signal over turning traffic. Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce appeared before the City Council in meeting in an effort to secure cooperation to appoint a commission of five men, which will include representatives of the council and local organizations, to form a planning commission to make a detailed study of future growth of the city, the parking situation, etc. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 22, 1972) A new smoking policy set forth by Principal Gary Fields of East campus was accepted by board members. Fields recommended the revision to give leeway for administration to deal with students as individuals who have individual differences. Returning rains which started with a large fall late Sunday afternoon has set the McHenry dam as a focal point of concern. Numerous homes and some businesses both above and below the locks have had considerable water surrounding them but there have been no evacuations ordered in the immediate community. Perhaps the best news coming out of the McHenry City Council meeting is a report that the corporate tax rate has been lowered again this year. This is not to be confused with the total tax which includes schools and other taxing bodies. Political Corner Attends Coffee Nancy Stevenson, wife of Adlai Stevenson, Democratic candidate for governor of the State of Illinois, will attend a coffee at the home of Kathy Rogers, 4803 Gregory, McHenry, at 10 o'clock Thursday, Sept. 16. . Mrs. Stevenson will visit McHenry County college between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. ' ' • LIBERTARIAN DISCUSSION A discussion group will gather Thursday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Branded Steak House, Routes 31 and 14, Crystal Lake. At that time Libertarian Organization of McHenry County will discuss alternatives for such as the current economic problems and other governmental alternatives, as they do every month. For more information call 455- 4494. „. ' A very big camel can drink 60 or 70 quarts of water. Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, exactly 50 years after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Free Trees In Fall Promotion The National Arbor Day foundation is giving 10 free trees to all the new foundation members joining during September. The free trees are part of the foundation's effort to promote fall tree planting. A Colorado Blue Spruce, White Flowering Dogwood, Red Maple, Norway Spruce, Walnut, Red oak, American Redbud, European Mountain Ash, Flowering Crab Apple, and Butternut tree will be given to each new member joining during September. The six-to-twelve inch trees will be shipped this fall postage paid with enclosed planting in­ structions. trees because the roots themselves over the winter and support faster tree growth in the springy" John Rosenow, foundation executive director, said. "However the advantages of fall planting aj>e often overlooked. This is why fhe National Arbor Day foundation is making this special offer." The National Arbor Day foundation, a non-profit organization, is working to improve the quality of life throughout the country by en­ couraging tree planting. The foun­ dation will give the 10 free trees to new members contributing $10 or more during September. • ' t To become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, a membership contribution should be sent to Ten Trees, National Arbor Day foundation, Arbor Lodge 100, Nebraska City, Nebr., 68410, by Sept. 30. PAGE 15 - PLAINDEALER RAILSPLITTING CONTEST Lincoln, 111., the only city in the world named by and for Abraham Lincoln, will host the twelfth annual Abraham Linco ln Na t iona l Ra i l sp l i t t i ng con te s t and Cra f t s festival Sept. 18 and 19. Historic Lincoln college campus will be the festival site. This institution was named for Abraham Lincoln on his WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,1982^ last living birthday in 1865. Festival *82 will begin with an old fashioned ice- c ream soc i a l Sep t . 17 , beg inn ing a t , 5:30 p.m. on the college campus. The . festival queen will be crowned at 7, p.m. and will reign over the events of \ the eighteenth and nineteenth. Ad­ ditional information and entry forms may be obtained by writing to the Logan Railsplitting Association, P.O. Box 352j Lincoln, 111., 62656. •TO •l \^y ~ 5^ Food and Beer Concessions go to local ; Rescue Squads, > Lion's Club & Jaycees 1 In 1896 Marconi succeeded in transmitting radio signals for a distance of more than a mile. The silkworm produces fine silk threads only when it has as its food the leaves of the white mulberry tree. MUSICFEST '82 SEPT. 25 PEARL ST. PARK 1 PM UNTIL 11 PM