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l i \ I M » I . \ I I H ' F R I D A Y , A P R I L 2 2 . 1 9 7 Getting A *Grip9 On Things. Five members o( the McHenry Police department recently participated in a three-day Defensive Tactics program at the McHenry P.D. Police Sergeants Robert V. Mickelsen and Duane R. Lange. along with Officers James A. Molnar, John Langdon. and Gary Wigman took part in the program, along with policemen from throughout the area. The purpose of the program was to support, supplement and coordinate existing training resources, assist local agency trainers, and stimulate new programs where voids exist. The instructors were all highly skilled in karate, with one instructor holding a fifth degree black belt. The participants in the program worked on handcuffing and searching techniques, weapon defense, removing suspects from vehicles, escapes from holds, and various other defense techniques. In photo at left, officers work on securing techniques, while, at right. Patrolman Molnar prepares to handcuff an "offender." Police Style Above, McHenry Police Officer James Molnar grimaces while a choke hold is applied by another police officer. At left, an instructor displays the proper choke hold to interested policemen. Learning how to properly apply the choke hold was one of lessons taught during the three-day seminar on defensive tactics for police officers. The Defensive Tactics program is sponsored by the Chicago Police department Training academy. STAFF PHOTOS BY WAYNE GAYLORD [ WORKWISE * QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ! l I am 14 years old and have ja work certificate During the ij past 6 months I have been '* working part-time at a clothing Jstore Since I've been there. {I've only been scheduled until 7 *p m. -- my boss said that's the Jlaw. As soon as summer 3vacation arrives. I'd like to 'work later since I won't be going to school What does the law say about this0 According to the Child Labor law, 14 and 15 year olds may work until 9p m. from June 1 to Labor day. However, they may not work more than 8 hours per day. 6 days per week or more than 48 hours per week After Labor day. the time will revert back to 7 p.m. 2. A labor union at the plant I work at is planning to go on strike. I belong to a different union that is not participating Chuck Lewandowski Tony Fick Chuck Lewandowski \ i \ i LET'S GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT LOW-COST AUTO INSURANCE. in the strike. If I refuse to cross their picket line, can I collect unemployment insurance benefits? Illinois ltfw states that a person cannot be denied benefits solely because of failure to cross a picket line. If you are otherwise eligible for benefits and are able to work, available for work, and ac­ tively seeking work you will not be denied benefits as long as you are not actively par­ ticipating in the strike. (Questions may be submitted to WORKWISE, 910 South Michigan Avenue. Room 1830, Chicago. Illinois, 60605) • • * * Forward-looking sports experts can tell you who will win the pennant in 1977. Letter from Washington by Senator Charles H. Percy The exceptionally severe winter, serious drought condi­ tions in many states and a number of large oil spills have focused public attention on the Federal government's programs for disaster assist­ ance. In Illinois, at least 37 coun­ ties have a water-shortage and drought problem. This situation has brought great GIVE ME A CALL FOR THE FACTS ON LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE. I'D LIKE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON LOW-COST HOME­ OWNERS INSURANCE. I'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE FACTS ON LOW-COST LIFE INSURANCE. AMERICAN FAMILY Tony Fick Call us I N S U R A N C E AUTO HOME HEALTH Iff AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY* MADISON. WIS. 53701 for Details huck Lewandowski Phone: 385-2304 Tony Fick Phone 344-2438 Your Good NeigHBor Dennis Conway 3319 W. Elm St., McHenry 385-7111 See him for all your family insurance needs. UkeA Good Noighbor, Stab Firm b Than STATI FARM I N S U R A N C I State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices.- Bloomington, Illinois hardship to thousands of citi­ zens, farmers and livestock producers. Federal aid is needed to provide relief for these affected counties. A number of studies con­ ducted during the past year have documented the utter chaos that characterizes Fed­ eral disaster assistance pro­ grams. Emergency prepared­ ness and disaster assistance is perhaps the most poorly organized function of the Federal government. There are 45 different Fed­ eral agencies that deal with emergency relief. There is no coordination among the pro­ grams. They are funded separately, each with their own priority projects. During the past 27 years, Congress has created pro­ grams that deal with emer­ gencies ranging from civil defense against nuclear at­ tack to relief from natural disasters. In every attempt to reorganize this structure, past Congresses and Presidents have failed to address the need for a single agency to coordinate the various dis­ aster and emergency prepar­ edness programs in the Exec­ utive Branch. Rather, new laws have simply vested au­ thority in the President to delegate in times of emer­ gency. As a result, a horribly frag­ mented system has evolved which makes it difficult for state agencies to untangle the web of red tape. Recently, I introduced the Federal Emergency Assist­ ance and Preparedness Ad­ ministration Act of 1977 to revamp the emergency-re­ lated Federal agencies and departments. For the first time, a single Congressionally authorized agency would be responsible for planning and reacting to emergencies and disasters. All functions and programs now scattered among different agencies and departments would be coordi­ nated by the new agency. This bill would result in the elimination of three Federal agencies as well as saving the Federal government $15 mil­ lion. More than 15 Presidential |» J OS KIM I COOLS \tdtj [>s\ i news from the F«mily Service and Mentel Health Clinic of McHenry CouAty -- (Editor's note: This is the twenty third in a series o| especially written articles for McHenry County readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service and Community Mental Health center staff. This article is "Coping - Etiology of Phobic Behavior.") There are differing theories as to the reasons why people develop phobic behavior or fear reactions to certain situations. There is some evidence to suggest that a person can develop a phobia as a result of a single traumatic or series of traumatic emotional ex­ periences as a child. Some claustrophobic (fear of closed- in places) patients can recall being locked in or trapped in a small confined space as a child. Other patients, who had been frightened by or bitten by a dog as a child, have as adults an extremely terrified reaction to all dogs, even years after the original incident has been forgotten. In such patients, it may take hours of therapy before the traumatic event cai. be remembered. In other patients, however, there does not seem to be any history of definite traumatic events that are directly related to the formation of the phobia. In these cases, some experts feel that the phobic object is a symbolic representation of early psychological trauma. Thus a fear of closed-in places may symbolically represent a deep seated fear of aban­ donment. Fear of animals may represent a fear of punishment for a wrongdoing. P More likely, however, the majority of phobic behavior is very simply an expression of an internal feeling of anxiety which is discharged during the phobic attack. In this case the phobia is not symbolic in its meaning, but simply an ex­ pression of a general feeling of inadequacy and fear. ° Next. Treatment of phobias. April Days The last half of April contains anniversaries which should be recalled by all Americans. What might have been the most disastrous fire in the history of the nation began on the 18th in 1906. in San Francisco, following an earthquake. On the 19th in 1775, the battles of Lexington and Concord (about which Emerson wrote the shot was heard 'round the world) were fought. The Battle of San Jacinto, which forced Mexico to recognize the independence of Texas, was fought and won on the 21st in 183b. Arbor Day is celebrated in Nebraska on the 22nd as is the opening of unassigned lands on the 22nd in 1889, in Oklahoma. April 23rd is the birthday anniversary of the fifteenth President of the nation, James Buchanan, born at Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in 1791. As the last President before the outbreak of the Civil War he believed the federal government had no constitutional right to use military force to keep states seceding from doing so but also was prepared to defend federal property against attacks. On the 24th in 1814, British troops attacked, captured and burned Washington. The 24th is re­ membered in Mississippi as Confederate Memorial Day. General U.S. Grant, 18th President of the nation and the commanding general of U.S. forces which won the decisive battles of the Civil War, was born at Point Pleasant, Ohio, on the 27th in 1822. The 28th is the anniversary of the birth of the nation's fifth President, James Monroe, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 1758. Monroe negotiated the purchase of the Louisiana territory from France, was so popular as President he received every electoral vote but one in reelection to a second term. Police Tickets Michael A. Lorch, 2017 N. Ringwood road, McHenry, driving while driver's license is revoked. Leon D. Beaman, 1719 Ridge road, McHenry, disobeyed a traffic signal. Clyde R. Naus, 3815 John street, McHenry, driving while intoxicated. Nicholas J. Troka, 3215 S. Waterview, McHenry, illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor. Nicholas J. Troka, 3215 S. Waterview, McHenry, driving while intoxicated. Janet Sue Savastano, 3102 Crescent, McHenry, no valid city sticker. Janet Sue Savastano, 3102 Crescent, McHenry, violation Declarations of Major Dis­ aster Areas or States of Emergency have been issued this year. W^need a new agency to set coherent poli­ cies and programs to combat emergencies and disasters in a more economical and sensi­ ble manner. of license restriction (failure to wear glasses). Janet Sue Sevastano, 3102 Crescent, McHenry, failure to yield the right of way from a private road or driveway. Steven R. Nusbaum, Woodstock, failure to reduce .speed to avoid an accident. RECIPE RENTAL NO installation charge NEW fully automatic softeners TWO year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions per month PHONE 312-259-3393 RENT-A-S0FT INC. Serving McHenry & Greater McHenry County By Sarah Ann Sheridan Banana Cake 2l/« c cake flour 1'/« c sugar 2'/i t baking powder Vi t baking soda '/« t salt x/i c butter or margarine 1 Vi c mashed ripe bananas 2 eggs 1 t vanilla Sift the flour, sugar, bak­ ing powder, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Be sure butter is softened. Add butter, Vi c banana and un­ beaten eggs to flour mixture. Beat hard for 2 minutes. Add remaining banana and vanilla. Beat for 1 minute. Pour into a greased 9 inch square pan and bake in an oven (375 degrees) for 25 minutes. Cool on cake rack. Frost with banana frost­ ing-. „ Banana Frosting V* c sugar 1 egg white Vi banana mashed 1 t vanilla Mix sugar and egg white in top of double boiler. Cook over hot water beating with egg beater until frosting holds its shape. Mix in mashed banana and vanilla. Beat several min­ utes longer. Remove from heat and cool before putting on cake. ILEASEI A FULLY EQUIPPED * J GRAND } * PRIX * * s155 * PER MONTH ) f l ^ ^ M O L E A S E OVKRTOiN f /////////z -- P O N1 IA C ' - R1 120 and RT 31 y ' M(HENRY 3R5 6000 ! |