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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 13 Apr 1983, p. 5

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I Planning For The Future | PAr.E 5 • PLAINDF.ALER - WEDNESDAY APRIL «, tW3 (The last questionnaire released by Elementary School District 15 con­ cerned special education. Since there are comprehensive state and federal laws mandating services for children with handicaps, special education programs in McHenry elementary schools are many and varied. Han­ dicaps may be physical, mental, so9ial and emotional or in any com­ bination. The first question was a teaser in which the correct response was 'gifted.' In several states the term special education refers to all types of exceptionalities in children. In those cases, usually, children who are exceptionally gifted are included in special education programs. Not so in Illinois where the term refers only to children with certain defined han­ dicaps. Incidentally, what constitutes giftedness is probably an endless professional and lay debate. Surveys indicate the public generally equates giftedness with intelligence. However, many people seem to have a gift for artistic endeavors and everyone has watched many gifted athletes. Remember, exceptionality for the handicapped is not confined to just mental or intellectual deficiencies, so perhaps giftedness should not be defined only as a matter of in­ telligence. What is the age range for which the public school is responsible for providing special education services? That was the second question last week. Normally the public schools n^kst provide for the education of children from age 5 until, if necessary, to age 21. That is, a program that starts with kin­ dergarten and concludes with the twelfth grade. In the case of han­ dicapped children the age range is 3 to 2} 4 • Three and four-year-olds with identified handicaps are tne respon­ sibility of the public schools. These services may be half day programs called Early Childhood Education or be short regular appointments for speech or language therapy, physical therapy, etc. District 15 conducts regular pre-school screening for these possibilities each spring. However, parents who think their child may be developing some skill too slowly are encouraged to call the board of education office at anytime to arrange for an interview. Children who are under 3 years of age or young adults who may be handicapped should contact Pioneer Birth To Three program or Pioneer Center Rehabilitation facility. These programs are listed in the telephone directory. The third question referred to the public schools cooperative special education program. Its proper name is Special Education District of McHenry. SEDOM classes are held in a number of the 21 school districts of the county and in its own school in Woodstock. The little short school busses, which have McHenry County Schools printed on their side, carry the special children traveling to and from special classes. The answer to question four was 'yes, free of charge.' This refers to a service public shools must offer all children when they are experiencing a lengthy illness. When the physician certifies a child will be hospitalized or confined to a home for several weeks, the district will provide a tutor for the convalescence period. Finally, as it was pointed out, the law requires that each handicapped child should be educated to the maximum extent appropriate for that child and that it be in an atmosphere as normal for all children as possible. That means, for example, that a junior high school special education child might need a program especially adjusted for him during most of a school day, but can par­ ticipate in the regular curriculum for the balance of the day. This concept is referred to by all three possible an­ swers suggested last week It could be called 'least restrictive environment' or 'mainstreaming' or 'barrier free.' LAKELAND PARK & LAKELAND SHORES Carol Cominsky 365-7246 LICENSE STICKER DEADLINE Secretary of State Jim Edgar has annnounced today that midnight Saturday, April 30, is the deadline for car owners with license plate registrations expiring in April to display the purple 1964 stickers in the upper right corner of their rear license plate. Dredge Sight Is Dangerous A mother and her six-year-old son took a walk to the West Beach area last week so the boy could try out his new fishing pole he received for Easter. The dredge has been sitting there idle over the Winter and this mother was unaware it was not a safe place to be. Someone has knocked down the fence and removed the warning signs. As the boy was walking towards the water he was sucked into the mud and went in up to his thighs. After some frightening moments the mother was able to retrieve her son from the cement like muddy sand. Parents should tell their children to stay away from the dredge, especially with no adult supervision. CANCER CRUSADE April 16 and 17 are the days volunteers will be out collecting for the American Cancer Society. They can be identified by their volunteer name hadge and they will be handing out literature to educate us on cancer. Please give a donation of any amount to help this worthwhile cause. CARD PARTY The Lakeland Park Woman's club is having a card party to benefit FISH. All ladies and men are invited to at­ tend Wednesday, April 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the community house, 1717 Sunset. Coffee and cake will be ser­ ved, a mini bake sale and craft table will be featured and there will be many prizes. Reservations can be made with Mrs. Lyda Radisch, 385- 2754. TURNS FIVE April 5 was the day Carol Lachel turned five years old. When she went to grandma and grandpa Lachel's for Easter dinner they served cake for the birthday girl and gave her some nice presents. On Thursday, April 7, Jami Cominsky and Ben Jordan went to her house for cake and ice cream and a few hours of fun and games. TWO YEARS OLD Joe and Sue Lovergine's daughter Tina celebrated her second birthday April 11. All of her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins came over on Sunday the 10th for a birthday party. Big brother Joey was also there to help her celebrate. MENDING Not too many 18-month-old children sprain their ankle but that's what little Julie Harazin did. When she began crawling again and crying each time she stood up Melanie took her daughter to the doctor. X-rays didn't show any fractures so it was decided she had sprained it. We hope she heals fast so mom won't have to carry her around much longer. PHONE TOO QUIET I was wondering why no one called last week and then I began hearing about all the families on vacation. Many people decided to take off while the kids had time off from school. If you live' on Willow, Sunset and Pleasant and you went away, how about a call to let us know all about your trip? BIRTHDAYS Ronnie Steinsdoerfer will be 11 years old April 13, and he shares that date with Bill Dralle, Valerie Bergdorf and Jan Sullivan. A very happy birthday to Mandy Jo LaSusa (Barle) on April 14, her seventh birth­ day. Jill Bartos and Edna Domrese have their special day April 15. Becky Sweeney turns five on the 17th. Florian Malina, Kathy Campo, Pam Steele and Ken Becker all celebrate on April 18. April 19 is the day Ray Barle, Mitchell Ketchum and Mary Boelter add another year. MERGING SAFELY Many expressway accidents occur ^i sons merge their cars from the acceleration lane leading from the entrance ramp to the expressway lanes. The National Safety council said that to enter the traffic lane properly, drivers must signal their intention to merge, and take a quick glance over their shoulder oncoming traffic to see if there's a pis so they can entere easily. Then check the car ahead. Look back to the high­ way again. If there's no gap, Uwy should slow, and as a last resort, atop before they reach the end of the ac­ celeration lane and wait for a moment to merge. NUKES MORE OF EUROPE MORE AFFORDABLE. 3/19-4/30/89 3/19-5/31/93 ISAIAH 53 PERFORMS Isaiah 53 is due to perform at Chain of Lakes Evangelical Covenant church, Sunday, April 17, at 7 p.m. The public is welcome. Those who would like more information on any facet of this ministry should call (815) 344-5696 any day after 5 p.m. ALL FARES ROUND- TRIP FROM CHICAGO Luxembourg--Super APEX Fare. 14 day advance purchase. 7-60 day stay. Icelandair to Luxembourg. Luxair connecting service to other destinations. Purchase tickets in U. S. 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Eighty streets remain closed, and about 100,000 people, many evicted from condem­ ned apartments, still seek housing. National Geo­ graphic reports. The McHenry Plaindealer MIS WmV Clm ttrNt Ffcon* (IS-MS-Slft McH*«ry. INInoii MOM PuMith«d Every We4«#s4oy I Friday at McHenry. Illlnolt Second Cleat Peatefe PAID et McHenry. INinoit by McHfNRY PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASTER Send eddreaa dienfes to McHenry Pteindeeter M12 W. Elm St.. McHenry. IIHneia I Subscriber* ere requetted to provide immediate notice of change of ed­ dreaa to The McHenry Plelndeeler. Ml 2 W. Elm St.. McHenry. III. MOM. A deduction of one month from the expiration of a subscription will be mode where e chonge of oddreit it provided through the Pott Office Thomas C. 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Illinois 60071 Member: McHenry County Restaurant Association about the 'individual' in Serving McHenry and The McHenry Area Since 1906" (INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT) P,.' At Mchenry State Bank, we believe a retirement account should fit into a total financial plan. A plan right for you... individually An Individual Retirement Account is a long term commitment that should be looked at very carefully. It is best to look at all investment op­ tions before deciding on where to put your money. Everyone has different needs and at McHenry State Bank we suggest you study how an IRA will affect your retirement and long term plans. When you're ready, we will take the time with you to study how an IRA will affect you in­ dividually. We offer a variety of plans with a wide range of interest rates and maturity dates designed to f it your needs now and in the future. Vou can still open an IRA for 1982! All contributions made into an IRA before April 15th, 1983 are fully deductible f for the tax year 1982! McHENRYSTATE BANK Main Building: 3510 W. Elm street Carey Building: Richmond Road and Pearl Street Weber Building: Crystal Lake Road and Lillian Street McHenry 385-1040 MEMBER PDIC rt

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