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Pay 10 NORTHWEST HERALD Section B Wednesday, July 31,1915 Crime of the Week Regional Town and Country Tips Like the other summer months, August is an important time in yards and gardens. Harvesting crops, preparing for fall plan­ tings, and continuing various cultural practices keep most gardeners busy this month. Harvesting of crops from the home garden is a major activity during August. Proper timing of harvest is important to assure quality produce. Most crops will not ripen further once picked, with the major exception of tomatoes. Tomatoes may be picked when green and allowed to ripen off the vine -- but do not leave them on a sunny windowsill. Instead, store -them in a dark area, or inside a paper bag, at room temperature. Continue to harvest crops as they ripen and clean up any oyer- ripe, damaged, or other unusable vegetables rather than leaving them lie in the garden. This will lead to a more sanitary garden area, which in turn reduces the possibility of pests in the area. A major pest which can be reduced is the picnic beetle, which is ex­ tremely abundant this year. Pic­ nic beetles are small, black, hard- shelled beetles with light spots on their backs. If fall plantings are planned for this year, August is a good time to begin preparations. It is beneficial to have your soil tested prior to planting, largely to find out the soil pH and levels of major nutrients. Soil samples may be submitted to the Farm Bureau in Woodstock for laboratory analysis. Do not add lime to soils without knowing the soil pH. However, adding organic matter will improve all soils; use com­ post, peat moss, composted manure, rotted leaves, or similar materials. Late August is a good time for renovating or establishing a lawn. Areas to be reseeded may be sprayed with glyphosate (Roun­ dup, Kleenup) in mid-August to get rid of existing weeds, then safely reseeded (or planted with woody plants) after the weeds die without leaving a soil residue. Watch for more details on lawn renovation later this month in this column. Continue to maintain plantings through the hot weather of August. Infrequent but thorough waterings are needed by flowers, shrubs and small trees. Frequent, light waterings bring roots to the surface, which can cause pro­ blems. Flowers may be kept pro­ ductive by frequent removal of faded blooms. Woody plants should not be fer­ tilized until late fall or next spr­ ing. Fertilizing trees and shrubs now will promote succulent flushes of growth when these plants should be starting to harden-off for winter, thus in­ creasing winter-kill possibilities. Finally, hold off on fertilizing lawns until very late August or early September, rather than now. For additional information, con­ tact the McHenry County Office at 789 McHenry Ave., P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, 111. 60098. Phones: (815) 338-3737 and 338-4747. CPR program offered Northern Illinois Medical Center (NIMC) offers this food for thought about cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. The child who dreads the day he has to face a new lesson in school might be compared with the adult who worries he/she might have to give CPR some day -- but who still puts off taking a CPR class. It's impossible to know when you will be needed to help save a life. There is not always "a doctor In the house" or even a nurse or maybe even someone else with a CPR card. The Job may be up to you -- the one who never got around to taking CPR. The regular monthly CPR class will be given in Algonquin/Lake in the Hills at the Family Treatment Center located in the Twin Village Shopping Center, 1435 W. Chicago Ave. The Family Treatment Center is affiliated with NIMC, and reser­ vations for the program may be made by calling (815) 344-5000, ex­ tension 3861. The program is free. Hearing impaired phones used at Memorial Hospital a way to help many pa­ tients," explains Margareta Haas, a member of the Social Services staff at Memorial Hospital, referr­ ing to telephone receivers available for the hearing im­ paired. The special AT&T receivers have a volume control. Memorial Hospital's Social Ser­ vices department has several of the receivers available. Haas ex­ plained she works closely with nurses to learn about patients that may benefit by using the special receiver. Medicare patients are given special attention since older people can often benefit with a volume control phone receiver. Haas said Memorial Hospital owns four of the AT&T receivers and explained the change is made by unplugging the existing room phone and plugging in the special receiver. "We have one or two in use most of the time," she said. COPD group meeting set "Learning to Breathe Better," a self-help group for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary diesase (COPD), is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m.,-Aug. 19, in the auditorium at Saint Joseph Hospital, 77 N. Airllte St., Elgin. COPD includes asthma, em­ physema, chronic bronchitis and related diseases. At this session, Chris Best, R.N., a nurse practitioner, will speak on how to cope emotionally with COPD. Family members of COPD suf­ ferers are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the community relations department at Saint Joseph Hospital at (312) 931-5510. EYEWEAR, NO LONGER A NECESSITY? m EYE SURGERY WHICH TAKES PLACE WHILE THE PA­ TIENT SNOOZES IN AN OUTPATIENT CENTER NOW OFF- ERS THE REALISTIC HOPE OF REMOVING EYEGLASS DEPENDENCY FOR MANY WHO ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH CONTACT LENSES OR WHO SEEK FREEDOM FROM EYEWEAR FOR PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL REASONS. THESE SURGICAL TECHNIQUES, FIRST USED IN THE U.S.S.R. AND IN COLUMBIA, CAUSE BETTER FOCUSING OF UGHT WITHIN THE EYE BY RESHAPING THE CORNEAL WINDOW. IN THE SOVIET TECHNIQUE (FYODOROV), CALLED RADIAL KERATOTOMY, HALF MILLIMETER-DEEP RA­ DIAL CUTS GOING FROM THE PUPIL'S EDGE TOWARD TOE WHITE PORTION ALLOW A NATURAL FLATTENING EFFECT ON THE CENTRAL CORNEA TO OCCUR. REFINED IN THE U.S.S.R. SINCE 1973 AND IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1978, MORE THAN 100,000 KERA- TOTOMIES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED WORLD-WIDE. SEVERAL U.S. STUDIES HAVE RECONFIRMED ITS SA­ FETY AND HIGH EFFECTIVENESS, THOUGH SOME RARE, SERIOUS COMPLICATION HAVE OCCURRED. KERATOTOMY CORRECTS NEARSIGHTEDNESS AND ASTIGMATISM. IN THE COLOMBIAN TECHNIQUE (BARRAQUER), THE SURGEON USES HIGH-TECH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE A QUARTER-MILLIMETER-THICK CONTACT LENS- SHAPED WAFER FROM THE FRONT EYE WALL. THIS PROCEDURE, WHICH HAS A 25 YEAR TRACT RECORD, CORRECTS FARSIGHTEDNESS AS WELL AS NEARSIGHTEDNESS BEYOND THE RANGE OF KERATO­ TOMY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, WRITE: S, ILLINOIS CENTER FOR CORRECTIVE EYE SURGERY 214 WASHINGTON STREET DEPT. S INGLESIDE, ILLINOIS 60041 Scoliosis screenings offered by Easter Seal An estimated one million Americans suffer from Scoliosis -- a lateral or side to side cur­ vature of the spine. Scoliosis can be so mild that it is hardly noticeable or so severe that it is unsightly, impairs the body's range of movement, cramps inter­ nal organs, and adversely effects general health. - ' This condition begins in early childhood and progresses rapidly during the growth spurt years of adolescence. Once again, early detection and early treatment are essential in the proper manage­ ment of Scoliosis. In screening programs nation­ wide, the detection of some degree of Scoliosis is small and usually occurs equally in boys and girls. Most children only need continued observation to ensure that their condition isn't getting worse. Scoliosis becomes severe enough to treat in many more girls than boys. Free Scoliosis screenings are available at the Jayne Shover Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center, 799 S. NJcLean Blvd., Elgin. TO make an appointment, call (312) 742-3264. Screening is recommended for children from 10 to 15 years of age. The examina­ tion is brief and completely private. Girls being tested may wish to wear a swimsuit or other garment which bares their back This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an unusually long and unusually expensive series of vandalism incidents in Crystal Lake. Starting in early June, someone has been shooting out windshields and back windows of automobiles parked in Crystal Lake. The oc­ currences appear to be random in nature, with cars parked in driveways, parkinglots and streets all being potential targets. More than 20 separate incidents have occurred, and thousands of dollars worth of damage has been caused. It is believed that the suspect, or suspects, are using an air rifle or pistol, or even possibly a high-powered slingshot with steel projectiles. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and filing of criminal charges against offenders. If you have any information on these vandalism incidents in Crystal Lake, or information on any other crimes, call Crime Stop­ pers at 1-800-762-STOP. Conservation district MC Fair officials named now a 8a*er P'?ce *° ')e The McHenry County Fair is operated by board elected members of the McHenry County Fair Association. Charles We­ ingart, president, heads the board which is composed of one person from each of the 17 townships and five directors elected at large. The officers for the 1985 McHenry County Fair are Charles Weingart, McHenry, president; Pete Reiland, McHenry, vice president; Dorothy Schultz, Huntley, treasurer; and Margaret Szlachta, Woodstock, secretary. The five-at-large directors are Bruce OlbriCh, Seneca Township; Lyle Given, McHenry; Margaret Szlachta, Dorr; Sue Newell, Dorr; and John Crowden, Seneca. Elected from the 17 townships as directors were George Ainger, Alden; George England/Algon­ quin; George Rudolph, Burton; Joe Henning, Coral; Jack Hayes, D o r r ; W i l l i a m D a v i d s o n , D u n h a m ; G a r y M a r t i n , Chemung; Ronald Hansen, Green­ wood; Dorothy Schultz, Grafton; Bill Morefield, Hartland; Jim Hallisy, Hebron; Lester Finder, Marengo; Charles Weingart, McHenry; Pete Reiland, Nunda; Cindy Gardner, Richmond; Floyd Gabriel, Sr., Riley; and Charles Cairns, Seneca. A major improvement was the construction of Building G, newest exhibit hall, located next to Massey Hall on the midway. Anyone who happens to stumble Or bumble or be struck down by the heat can be rest assured that a good place to do it might be in the McHenry County Conservation District. The Northern Illinois Medical Center Emergency Medical Services department recently conducted a First-Aid Update for the summer help at the district. The county conservation district usually hires several people to work during the summer explain­ ed Rich Tobiasz of NIMC's Emergency Medical Service. "They wanted them updated CPR- wise," he continued. Bruce D. Eternick, Paul E. Smith, Joe V. Lalor, John A. An- tonik, Randy Hines, Cindy Leibert and Kevin Lockwood were cer­ tified in CPR and reviewed trauma and medical emergencies as related to the , conservation district. 1 Tobiasz said it was stressed that the emergencies which might oc­ cur during a day's work at the park included bleeding wounds, fractures, poisonous plants, bites, stings, heat exhaustion, heart at­ tack, diabetes and burns. Many of the people who receiv­ ed training were students Tobiasz said, many of them studying biology. At least one of those cer­ tified was a teacher. 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