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PAGE 5 - PLAINFM2ALER. - FRIDAY. DECEMBER 24. 1982 EARL WALSH So I Hear By the time this issue reaches some of you, Christmas of 1982 will be history. We hope Old Santa was good to you. True happiness, we must remember, is showing kindness to others. It is a known fact that when a person has one of those down days, the way to snap out of it is to do something for somebody else. A man called "Biff' came back to s old home town on Sunday and "rang me up". He called to ask me about some Old Timer, then forgot the name after placing the call. Is he that old? We have a very nice card from those former Snug Harbor girls, Pie and Zoe. Painting on the card was done by the artist, Zoe. The note says they are all set to feed their "dear deers" way up there in the wilds of Wisconsin. Would you believe? The girls have 3,400 pounds of corn and 25 bales of alfalfa stored for their "dear deers". Wow! Deer haven. We visited your old stamping grounds this week, girls, and found the friendly owner wearing the chef's cap and uniform. On him it looks good and he puts out a good meal. We have 50 pounds of food for the birds and some corn for the squirrels, but that won't last long. Last week flocks of assorted feathered friends swooped down on us, over 100 at one time one day. We are considering putting out containers in business places with signs "Help feed the birds in the Walsh back forty". A good friend, who is doing some research, has been trying to find some history on the first Baptist church located in McHenry. The Plaindealer Centennial issue carried a picture of the church which was located where the J/icHenry State Bank now stands at the corner of Green and Elm Streets. The site is where Dr. Wells built a beautiful home and office. Do you have any information? We wonder who turned in that picture. We said it before -- never sell a Ken Ludwig team short. The Warriors weren't supposed to beat the taller Dundee five. But-'beat 'em they did. Next came Woodstock and the word was out that the Streaks were too fast and too good for the Ludwig boys. So -- the Warriors took 'em down the line. LATE FLASH! Wilbert Hecht, who keeps me in­ formed minutes after each game, phoned to report a Warrior victory over Crystal Lake Central Tuesday night. Dick Rabbitt is taking him down the pike on bets the same way John Busscher takes me in baseball. Dear Mr. Walsh- In reading your S.I.H. column of December 8, many memories were brought back to me. Dietz's Stables of Ivanhoe did indeed burn down in 1927 but it was struck by lightning first. Even though it was rebuilt within a week (not on the same location Dean's barn, which it originally was, but some distance away), the new pavillion was also struck by lightning a short time later and completely destroyed by fire and never rebuilt. The owner, Louis Dietz, was my uncle. On the night of the first fire, my father, John Dietz, carried out the cash register. Both of these men were brothers of Ben Dietz who was the proprietor of Snip Snack Inn in McHenry for some years. You will, I hope, remember my telling you that I was his niece when we had the oc­ casion to meet in the old Jewel store several years ago. Your column is a joy. I wouldn't miss it for the world. May it continue for a long time! Sincerely, Florence Dietz Wickersheim Dear Florence, The joy part is on my part. It is a joy to have readers like you who take time to write. (Especially since I know you have battled illness.) May God bless you with better health. Keep reading and writing. S.IH. Can't get over the fact that I didn't recognize Lina (Miller) Hettermann as we waded through a crowd at the Longhorn Friday night. Lina was one of the best roller skaters in the midwest some 10 years ago and we printed some news about her success on the sports page. It took some urging on her mother's part to get Lina to come to my office to introduce herself. I was so pleased to see her thai and now. I put on a new shirt this morning, looked at the markings and found it was made in the U.S.A. • That made me fed good over the entire area it covered. A large envelope came in the mail from Don and Joan McCracken. END THE WINTER BLAHS WITH EXERCISE CLASSES NOW MEETING ON MONDAY NIGHTS IN THE McHENRY AREA CALL 34*0553 OR 728-1051 The McHenry Plaindealer MI2W*»tllm IttMl (U8H llll MM) (•taWisllMi !»75 McHwry. Illinois 400SO Phon*tlS-M5-0170 Publith*d Cvary Wxlnttdiy 1 Friday at McH«my. Illinois Second Clou Pottog* PAID at McHwnry. Illinois by MkHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASTER S*nd •Mrm changot to MtMonry Plaindoolor Ml} W. Elm St.. McHonry. Illinois 40050 Subscribers or* roquostod to provide immediate notice ot change ol ad' dress to The McHenry Plaindealer. 3(12 W. Elm St.. McHenry. III. 40050 A deduction of one month from the expiration of a subscription will be made where a change of address is provided through the Post Office department. Thomas C. MilUr-Publisher Ad*l* Fro*hlich-Editor 3toarb Winning iJttoapajxr MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Y»or $16.50 1 Year $24.00 m- TILL •IN STOCK * DEC. 31,1982 MANNINGTON^INYL $9" INSTALLED •CHECK OUR IN STOCK CARPET SPECIALS McHenryites now residing in Horton, Michigan. Joan took care of Brendan and Aleen (grandchildren) when they were small. A kinder, loving and more concerned person never lived than Joan. The McCrackens have a son, Robert, who has earned a scholarship to study journalism. Copies of some of his writing sent by his mother make it evident that he will go places in his chosen field. I'm sure Robert's mother wore a big smile when she enclosed his one: "POEM BY A DIE-HARD CHICAGO CUBS FAN ". Photo copies of the McCracken Christmas cards through the years are a clever idea. Our happy remembrances and continued interest in Don, Joan and their family Will never cease. Ever-friendly Elaine Gray came a- • " callin' and brought some pictures" of the Florida-McHenryites' picnic. How lucky can I get? Elaine gave me a picture of Coach Stringer in shorts. Can't wait to show it to some of his old time basketball players. Am sure they aren't trunks held over from his playing days. Emergency Training Saves Lives Some day soon, I am going to have a good time looking through an en­ velope full of old time clippings and pictures loaned to me by Joe Draper. Now, as Santa goes home for a well deserved rest, we will look forward to New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and all the resolutions for 1963. bv Kurt Begalka SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVIlc "My husband heard this gurgling," said Doris Pitzen, of McHenry. "He found me on the couch with my head back and eyes rolling." Mrs. Pitzen, 26, was breast feeding her 3-week-old baby when she suf­ fered cardiac arrest. Doctors later called it a postpartum reaction resulting from a loss of magnesium and potassium. But Pitzen noted that two hospitals and numerous tests later, doctors still aren't sure of the cause. Mrs. Pitzen doesn't remember much, a common symptom of cardiac arrest. But she is quick to point out it was her husband's rudimentary knowledge of artificial respiration and CPR that kept her alive until the paramedics arrived. Polly Pasco, executive director of McHenry county chapter of the American Red Cross, said the ob­ jective of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to keep the person alive until professional help arrives. It works by rhythmically blending breathing and heart massage together. But you can't just read a book and do CPR. Unskilled hands can cause injury or even death. Janet Sedlock, program director and CPR instructor for the McHenry county chapter of the Red Cross, said it is a physically strenuous process that demands exacting technique. "You need to sit down and practice until it becomes a natural part of you," she said. "You need to automatically do it." Mary Ganek, director of education at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, agreed that proper training is a must. "You really have to practice," she said. Children are handled differently than adults. The particular sequence must be followed, the right amount of air administered and proper pressure applied. To do otherwise can crack ribs, puncture lungs or lacerate the liver, she warned. The American Heart 4 association helps sponsor free classes at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at McHenry hospital, 3516 W. Waukegan road, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month at the Crystal Lake Fire department, 121 W. Woodstock St. The Red Cross also offers courses throughout McHenry county. In 1981, the Red Cross taught 13 CPR classes and about 100 students CPR. The cost covers the cost of a textbook, film and mannequin, known as Resusci-Annie. Students must be at least 13 years old to participate and classes run an average of 8Vfe hours, Mrs. Pasco said. Sometimes, they're broken up over a couple nights, other times one day­ long session. "We'll put on a class any place in the county, whenever it's necessary," Mrs. Pasco said. People can sign up in the office, 216 S. Throop St., or organize their own group of eight to 10 people and contact the office. Since thePitzen incident, her sister- in-law, a certified medical technician, gave her and her husband a crash course on CPR in preparation for more detailed training. Pitzen's in­ laws also took a class. "Mv father droDDed from a massive coronary," Mrs. Pitzen said "You don't know when your number is going to be up." For Mrs. Pitzen, claims that "it won't happen to me" and "I don't have time" are weak and dangerous excuses. "They don't have time not to," she said. Volunteers Are Red Cross Need Red Cross disaster director, Dick Padera, of Woodstock, stated at a recent meeting of the board of directors, that he has an "excellent disaster team", but that he needs to increase manpower to lessen in dividual loads. "As you have seen, McHenry county does have disasters, and our local Red Cross chapter does give immediate assistance," he noted. Jim Hill, the chapter chairman, regards volunteer development as a major goal this year. "I consider volunteers to be the real substance of this organization. The work we have seen from this year's group is gratifying, and we are now actively- looking to add people who are in­ terested in being part of a forward thinking, flexible human services agency." Any person who wishes to become affiliated with the local chapter, should contact the office (815 338-1050) or apply in person. Applications will be presented at the next board meeting Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the chapter office, 216 South Throop street, Woodstock. Those interested in becoming active Red Cross volunteers are invited to attend In McH«nry Out i idm McH«nry County County etmw •MM £jn the peace and quiet of this snow-laden countryside, the air is atingle with the crisp freshness of winter, and we see / the familiar signs and symbols of the good old-fashioned Christmas spirit... a spirit ever new. For you and yours, we wish a bounty of traditional pleasures, of serenity and contentment. At Christmastide, we pause in warmest appreciation of your continued loyalty, trust and confidence to wish you the very best of the season. It is our continuing pleasure and wish to be able to serve you. Best Wishes from Directors, Officers & Employees of the McHENRY STATE BANK A FULL SERVICE BANK Main Building: 3510 W. Elm Street Gerald J. Carey Building: Richmond Road at Pearl Street Robert L. Weber Building: Crystal Lake Road at Lillian Street McHenry Phone 385-1040 Member FDIC