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GIFT LIST •new CAR \ •STOVE #TV 1 •refrigerator V •SNOWMOBILE 43% PAGE 24 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10,1982 Surgeons Say: Neck Injuries Can Be Prevented Most neck injuries could be avoided if passengers and drivers wore safety belts with properly adjusted shoulder harnesses every time they rode in motor vehicles, the National Safety council and the nation's neurosurgeons say. The overwhelming majority of neck injuries are "whiplash" injuries, which occur when a person's head is thrown forward and then backward during a rear-end automobile ac­ cident. Such an injury stretcnes anu bruises neck ligaments and muscles, which may result in pain lasting from a few weeks to many months. As well, similar neck injuries can be prevented by motorcyclists and bicyclists heeding safety rules. Athletes, particularly in the body- contact sports, can avoid major in­ juries by a gradual neck muscle strengthening program, and by avoiding direct impact using the head as a battering ram. The Joint committee on Education of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, in association with the council, preserit the following facts on neck injuries: 1--The neck is a flexible column made up of bones, ligaments, and muscles that support the head. Sudden unexpected motions whip the head, causing the column supporting it to be stretched, twisted or frac­ tured. 2--Neck injuries vary from simple strains or bruises of the muscles and ligaments to injuries of the bones and spinal cord. Although the great majority of neck injuries are minor and will heal spontaneously, some leave the victim permanently paralyzed or dead. 3--After any serious neck accident, a person should get X-rays of the neck and a complete physical examination of the spinal cord and nerves. Emergency room physicians are trained to obtain these X-rays. 4--If the X-rays determine there is major injury, a doctor may prescribe PLANNING TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS OPERATIONS? •OFFICE MANAGEMENT •INTERACTIVE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM •INSURANCE RATING SYSTEM •ATTORNEY'S TIME AND BILLING PACKAGE p̂Tek\1deo Systems, Inc. Let the HENNIP COMPUTER GROUP design and install the right package for your needs. Call (815) 385-9687 "THE DATA SERVICES SPECIALISTS" Of (815) 385-3734 FOLLOWING THE STAR Midnight wraps the hills around Bethlehem in stillness. Woolly sheep lie on shadowed hillsides. Shepherds cluster together, talking quietly of the main topic of the day - the ironclad Roman rule over their country. In subdued tones they talk of how the prophets have foretold the birth of a Deliverer, and pray earnestly that it may be very soon. And even as they talk, suddenly a bright halo of light envelopes them - so bright that they are frozen with fear. Then an angel calms their fears with the glad news, "Behold, unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." While the shepherds watch - still spellbound, the light slowly fades and once again the stars shine down on sleeping Bethlehem. Looking at each other with wonder, the shepherds are filled with the greatest happiness they have ever known. Midnight brings starlight to ancient Persia. Soft breezes stir the palm fronds and gently ripple through an open window, lightly touching the rolls of parchment on the table. Three men are intently studying the scrolls - scientists they are, who have included the Scriptures in their research. Suddenly they catch a glimpse of a strange glow through the open window, and watch' as it seems to become on dazzling star that hovers just above the far horizon. Following the Star, the Wise Men are led to the greatest Star, on Earth. Happiness glows on their faces. Midnight enfolds the hills and vales, towns and cities of Christmas 1982. Christ looks down upon the birthday celebration planned in His honor; His heart is made glad as His children follow the Star, giving Him the gift of their hearts, and sharing the gift of His love with one another. Home Improvements Do-lt-Yourselfers or McHenry Area Contractor lip To 5 Yrs. 12.?5%a.p.r Over 5 to 10 Yrs. 13.75% A.P.R. New Auto Rote 11.75% A.P.R. in McHenry Used Auto Rate 13% A.P.R. in McHenry Snowmobile Rate 15% A.P.R in McHenry Motorcycle Rate 15% A.P.I In The Spirit of Christmas, McHenry State Bank has Lowered Secured Consumer Installment Loan Rates thru December! * and in some cases even more Our rates are A P Q/ reduced up to /O on items purchased in McHenry j ./ thru December! 'Offer available to qualified buyers who live in The McHenry State Bank lending area. McHenry Appliance Rate 15% A.P.R. in McHenry Recreational Vehicles (boats, campers, * motorhomes) New 13.5% A.P.R. Used 14.5% A.P.R. in McHenry jyjL So, this Christmas season be smart...If you need a new or used car, new appliance, or need to fix up your home for the holidays, SHOP McHENRY and take advantage of reduced loan rates thru December. Contact Phil Oeffling or Keith Leathers today at the Gerald J. Carey Building for rate information and terms. It's a very special offer to very special people available only Frovi your pianos/rr McHENRY STATE BANK Main Building: 3510 W. Elm St. Gerald J. Carey Building: Richmond Rd. at Pearl St. Robert L. Weber Building: Crystal Lake Rd. at Lillian St. MEMBER FDIC McHENRY 385-1040 . JPUU.1 LENDER pain medication, heat, or limitation of activity. . 5--A bone in the neck may be fractured without producing a significant problem other than pain. 6--If a bone fracture or dislocation of the spine occurs, the spinal cord may suffer a neurological deficit. This could range from a minor weakness in the arms or legs to a total and per­ manent paralysis from the neck down. 7--A cervical disk (the relatively soft pad that lies between two ver­ tebrae) is occasionally ruptured* during injury to the neck. People with arthritis; prior neck injury, or birth defects of the neck are susceptible to neck injuries than le with normal spines. They shoukhtalk with a physician before playingl competitive contact sports, such as\(ootball. 9--A severe spinal cord injury is a tragic, expensive, permanent problem. However, many neck in­ juries can be avoided by the practice of preventive measures. Farmers Vote In Corn Referendum All Illinois corn producers are eligible to vote in a referendum on the Corn Marketing program for Illinois corn and corn products, reports Brian Sager, McHenry county Extension adviser. A producer is defined as any person who produces and markets corn and has the first right yof ownership for which payment is received at the first point of sale. Each eligible voter will be required to sign a statement or affidavit declaring that he or she is an eligible voter in the program, Sager says. However, a producer who qualifies as an eligible voter in more than one county or on more than one tract of land may vote only once. Ballots to all producers on ASCS mailing lists were mailed Nov. 24. Any prbducer who is eligible to vote and does not receive a ballot, can request one from the director of the Illinois ^Department of Agriculture. All ballots must be returned to the Director of Agriculture by Dec. 15. The director will appoint a teller committee to count the ballots and certify the results. More information about the marketing program is available from the McHenry County Cooperative Extension Service, 789 McHenry avenue, P.O. Box 431, Woodstock. Students In Computer Study A- three-prong approach to com­ puter education was approved recently by the Johnsburg school board. It was a plan developed by a group of junior high teachers who have been working on the curriculuym proposal since last spring. Spearheading the effort were JoAnn Lemker, Learning Center coor­ dinator; Mike Heger, Social Studies; Diana Yerly, Math, Larry Reinhard, Science; Richard Dine, Reading; and Hank Schmitt, English. Students will undergo an orientation of the computer program during lunch hours A one-week unit has been added to the eighth grade Consumer Education program. Students will be involved with the computer unit objectives. At the present time a survey is being conducted among the students to determine the amount of interest in a club. Results will be analyzed and recommendations made. POLICE TICKETS The City of McHenry Police Department has issued the following citations. Anthony W. Pennington, 1806 N. Riverside Drive, speeding, 42 mph in a 25 zone. Erich P. Meissner, 2912 N. Wooded Lane, improper exit from a private drive. Donald H. Palmer. Jr., 1208 Ridge Road, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Charles C. Rounlree. 1404 N. Chapel Hill Road, improper exit from a private drive. William Carl Schramm, 4812 Barnard Mill Road, driving with a suspended license. Richard R. Rokosz, 5120 Willow, following too close. Jennifer L. Nickol, 2810 Rosedale. failure to yield the right-of-way. Theodore G. Pattinson, 4920 Bar­ nard Mill Road, no rear registration light and transportation of open liquor. Stanley Bogdon. Jr., 2425 Alton , Road, speeding, 47 mph in a 35 zone. Phillip L. Kuhn, Jr.. 3409Venice, no valid registration. Robert Daniel Schmidt, 1414 Nor theast Shore Drive, driving in the wrong lane. James D. Dowhin, Sr., 3006 S. Elder Lane, disobeyed a stop sign Igors Eglitis, 2805 E. Chestnut, Wonder Lake, passing a school bus Martin J. Zaccardo, 7707 Howe, Wonder Lake, expired license. Florence Blake, 2212 N. Richmond Road, failure to yield the right-of-way. Diane J. Chyllo, 4415 Dennis Blvd., driving too fast for conditions. Edward J. Neuman, 1207 W. Route 120, speeding, 51 mph in a 35 zone. John McCoie, 8714 Burton. Wonder Lake, improper lane usage and driving under the influence. Sally A. Isaacson, 410 Magnolia, failure to yield the right-of-way. Jeffrey L. Wheelock, 905 Broadway, speeding, 51 mph in a 35 zone. Allen J. Henderson, 1921 Lakewood. speeding, 50 mph in a 35 zone. Elizabeth A. Keber, 4814 Hamp­ shire, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Gabriel Vehovsky, 5004 Dartmoor, avoiding ^a traffic control device. Martha N. Baehne, 3814 High St., no valid registration. Terry Jean G. Freeburg, 4807 Barnard Mill Road, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Tamara J. Franklin. 3215 Biscayne, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Cynthia S. Boelter, 3701 James St., speeding, 45 mph in a 30 zone. Nicholas J. Muschal. 3808 W. Main St., speeding, 44 mph in 3* 30 zone. William J. Weber, 606 S. Crystal Lake Road, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. . Nancy E. Stjfiite, 5421 Sherman, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. John H. Erdman, 500 Livingston, improper passing. William P. Haupt, 8504 Memory Trail, Wonder Lake, disobeyed a traffic control device. Cathy L. Mueller, 7710 Gene. Wonder Lake, speeding, 50 mph in a 35 zone. John A. Lucarz, 4418 Hilltop, Wonder Lake, speeding, 58 mph in a 45 zone. Brian J. Conant, 4408 Poplar Leaf, no valid registration. Lorri A. Reinke, 2917 Regner Road, improper passing. PRETTY CHRISTMAS PITCHERS A different and lovely decoration can be made by arranging three inexpensive, white pitchers of graduated sizes, on the mantel or table. Fill each pitcher with evergreen sprays, and tie a red bow around one pitcher. TIFFANY SALE NOW THRU DECEMBER 23rd! ALL TIFFANYS UST IN STOCK! NELSON ELECTRONICS Rte. 31 & Bull Valley Road (Enter on Bull Valley)