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SECTION 2 - PAGE 8 - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1984 ^Pffgeneral^^™ News Storyteller feature of women's history program Influenza noted in nearly all counties Fred H .Uhlig, acting director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, has announced that influenza-like illness is occurring "in virtually every county in the state". "Although, in most areas, the B-Singapore strain of influenza is causing the outbreak, we have identified outbreaks involving both that strain and A-England strain in Champaign, Clay and Cook Counties", he said. "Even though more cases of influenza are currently ocurring in the school-aged population than in adults, the flu season in Illinois traditionally lasts until about mid-April, so we may yet have larger outbreaks among adults than we are no ex­ periencing," Uhlig said. "The best treatment for in­ fluenza", Uhlig said, "is bed rest; plenty of fluids, with emphasis on fruit juices; and a mild pain reliever for aches and pains and to reduce fever". However, he cautioned persons whose influnenza symptoms do not improve to consult a physician. Professional Storyteller Beth Horner will present the program "Women With Guts" Tuesday, March 27, as part of McHenry County College's Women's History celebration. The program features folk and literary tales with active, positive, female characters. Storytelling has traditionally been not only a means of en- ent, but a means of on cultural values as n many traditional cultures, the values of ood as presented in folk tales have been clear. Typically, the "good" female character has been beautiful and passive. If she gets into difficulties, she cries until a handsome prince rescues her well, weste woma and carries her away as his bride. The "bad" female is typically ugly, manipulative, petty, evil and often unmarried. In most cases, the assertive or strong female is characterized as conniving or evil; and the woman who abhors housework or raising children is seen as slovenly or neglectful. Active females have not traditionally been characterized in a positive light. However, if one digs a little deeper into fold literature, one discovers a gold mine of tales presenting women as active and intelligent. These are the sort of women characters Horner's tales will depict during her performance in MCC's Student Whirlpool announces exciting new brand Whirlpool concepts Toast Platinum warm Whirlpool home appliances in these two whole way of looking at your kitchen LEE & RAY ELECTRIC 1005 N. FRONT, McHENRY (815) 385-0882 BRIEFS BIDS AUTHORIZED The McHenry City Council authorized Park and Recreation Director Peter Merkel to ad­ vertize for bids on the purchase of a new lawn mower for the department. Merkel was also authorized to purchase a freezer for the concession stand in the new building at Petersen Park. POLICE AWARD McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli reported at a recent council meeting that Juvenile Officer Gary Wigman has been selected to receive a recognition award from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Off. Wigman was one of 26 juvenile officers in the state to be recognized for work in that area. •S^VnXG^ "A SA ^o|o 9,^ ' \ , . o°V „ <$> <1 -art A r.<\ * A*° Lounge. She will begin at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Horner, of Urbana, has been telling stories since she was 16 years old. She works hard at her craft. She has attended seminars, institutes, workshops, conferences and festivals on storytelling. She spends a lot of time looking for stories in literature, in folk culture, and by talking with people. She doesn't make up many of her stories. She believes that listeners like to be able to think that "this happened to them." She perceives the majority of persons as looking for something they can identify with in a certain situation and liking to be able to say that they have acted in a similar manner. She is concerned that in our culture storytelling has come to be almost exclusively associated with children, and says, "Everyone loves a story. I can't think of anyone who doesn't like to listen to a story." She credits her father's storytelling when she was a child with giving her background on her own an­ cestors and with laying the groundwork that led to Her BETH HORNER emergence as a professional storyteller. Tickets for the program can be purchased in the MCC Re- Entry Program office, room 143. Tickets will also be available at the door if seats are available. Ms. Horner's performance is only a part of the festivities at the college March 26-27 honoring women's accomplishments through the course of history. The public is invited to par­ ticipate in MCC's celebration of women. SEDOM superintendent announces retirement By Kurt Begalka Plaindealer news service Dr. James Albert, superin- tendent-director of the Special Education District of McHenry County, is retiring after nine years. "After 34 years (in education) I felt it was time to use the op­ tion of early retirement," the 58- year-old Albert said. He and his wife, Lake in the Hills residents, plan to move to the West Coast. The announcement was made at last week's SEDOM board meeting. Albert is using ac­ cumulated vacation time until his contract expires June 30. Carl Radebaugh, regional special education liaison for the east region, is serving as director pro tem. Albert came to SEDOM in 1975. He received bachelor of science and arts degrees in 1950 ^Trom : Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. He later earned a master's degree from the University of Virginia and a doctorate from the University of Nebraska. Albert coordinated special education in Bolivia for the U.S. State Department and from 1956-59 was in Grand Island, Neb. He was superintendent for several school districts in Illinois beginning in 1963 before being hired by SEDOM. Secretary Yvonne Charles said she wasn't surprised at the announcement. "He has been kicking the idea around," she said. Albert said a major hurdle facing SEDOM is expansion. Additional classroom space at the SEDOM center is needed for early childhood and severe and profound programs. Also, the state is encouraging local special education districts to take in students presently in out- of-state placement. Overcrowding is occurring despite the fact that local school districts are administering more programs on their own, he said. A ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. -"-Pa*. 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