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PAGE 12-FLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, AI'llUST 17, 1977 Establish Can you remember when bluebirds were a common sight in McHenry county? If you can. you are probably old enough to wish ^au were young again. The Eastern Bluebird, once numerous east of • the Mississippi river, has declined in numbers as much as 90 percent. The main reason for Mtis decline is a lack of suitable T *sting sites and competition from House sparrows and tarlings. The McHenry county v. hapter of the Illinois Audubon society will begin a bluebird trail in the spring of 1978 to insure that there are sufficient nesting sites in McHenry county and encourage widespread nesting activity To aid in the project, the chapter is asking for help from the public Anyone who has seen bluebirds this summer is asked *o report the approximate date and location of the sightings and mail a card to McHenry County Audubon. P.O Box 67, Woodstock, 111., 60098 The public is asked not to confuse bluebirds with indigo buntings which are much more common. To aid you in iden­ tification, bluebirds have bright blue head, wings, back and tail. The throat and breast are rusty red like a robin and the belly is white They are slightly smaller than a common sparrow Indigo buntings are about the same size and are completely blue. Bluebird Trail rtsi^ts of A bluebird trail coi nesting boxes .(bird houses) placed in areas suitable for attracting bluebirds. Several trails have been in use for years in the eastern United States and they have proven very suc­ cessful in reestablishing bluebird populations. The nest boxes are designed to discourage use by sparrows and starlings. Starlings and House sparrows compete with bluebirds for control of cavities in trees and wooden fence posts where all three birds nest. Because of its small size and gentle nature, the bluebird is usually the loser. Since they nest only in cavities, bluebirds may completely desert an area where the competition is too fierce. One of the greatest ad­ vantages of a bluebird trail is that it encourages the insect eating birds to nest in areas where their beautiful plumage and song can be observed and enjoyed by everyone. CANCER I Answer̂ line Select "Oklahoma" As Fall Musical Offering Rodger's and Hammerstein's d e l i g h t f u l m u s i c a l , "Oklahoma!" has been selected by the Woodstock Theatre company to complete the 1977 season. The company which brought "South Pacific" to the Opera House in April, has announced that the show will be performed at the Woodstock Opera House Nov. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13. 18 and 19. An outstanding directorial staff has been selected by producer Frank Harrison The director will be Bill Keller. Keller, a native of Streamwood, is no stranger to the Opera House. 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However, the preliminary schedules warrant musical auditions for Sept, 12 and 13 and acting tryouts for Sept. 14 and 15. All roles in "Oklahoma" are open for auditions. In addition, orchestra personnel, stage hands and technicians, and back stage help are needed. Further information regarding the show can be obtained by calling 338-7556. Orange Syrup Spruce up those pancakes with some home-made chunky orange syrup. Simply section 2 oranges; dice; add to 1 cup of maple flavored syrup with 1 teaspoon grated orange rind. Heat; serve on pancakes. (Editor's Note; This is a regular feature, prepared by the American Cancer society in cooperation with the McHenry county unit, Eustice Klein, president, to help save your life from cancer.) A farmer writes; "Whether or not laetrile is any good, I believe that as an American I should have the freedom to choose to use it if I want. It is a matter of my basic rights. What do you say?" ANSWERline: Freedom of choice is one of our most precious concepts, but to in­ voke it on behalf of a substance that has never been scien­ tifically proven to be either effective or safe for cancer patients is "a snare and a delusion," in the words of Dr. Frank J. Rauscher, Jr., senior vice-president for research of the American Cancer society and former director of the National Cancer institute. Some unfortunate patients or their families, believing that Laetrile, a derivative of apricot pits, is a suitable alternative method of treatment, ignore proven treatments that might be lifesaving. It is a misuse of the concept of freedom of choice when patients are victimized because they are falsely lured to a sometimes needless and untimely death. A student asks: "Does the public have any say about the government's investigation of chemical cancer-causing substances in our en­ vironment?" ANSWERline; At the end of 1976, the National Cancer in­ stitute established a Clearinghouse on En­ vironmental Carcinogens to consider which chemicals should be tested for cancer potential, the appropriate experiments, the significance of test results, and any possible cancer risk to human beings. Voting membership includes thirty representatives of groups outside the federal government such as -the American Cancer society, GET THE BEST ON YOUR BOY U N C O N D I T I O N A L L Y G U A D A f t f f C D DACRON-COTTON UNDERWEAR Comfort.. softness... freedom to move... all the things boys need and want in their underwear. And Golden Fruit of the Loom gives it to them, at a price that's comforting to you. Briefs T-Shirts Tee Shirts or Briefs 097 Q 16 « PL-SIZES 2-20. Pkg. HORNSBYS - family centers ^ 4400 W. RTK. 120, McHENRY MI. 47 4CMRY. CLR. RR. W000SIRCR representatives of industry and labor organizations, as well as consumer groups devoted to health. All meetings of the clearinghouse and its subgroups are open to the public. Dr. James M. Son tag, executive secretary of the Clearinghouse on> En­ vironmental Carcinogens at the National Institutes of Health at Bethesda, Md., has full in­ formation about its activities. A reader asks: "What is 'hemotherapy' and is it used to treat cancer?" ANSWERline: The term refers to the use of blood or blood components in the treatment of disease or side effects. It is particularly im­ portant in cancer treatment because many forms of cancer injure the body's ability to manufacture blood cells and destroy the capacity to fight infection or stop bleeding, which are properties of blood cells. Some anti-cancer drugs also impair the blood system's function and for these reasons, transfusions of special blood components are critical in keeping a patient healthy during cancer treatment. Blood components are particularly important for patients with leukemia, which is the cancer that directly affects the blood and blood-forming tissues. 0CONSUMER GUIDELINES Summer is a good time to check for air teaks around the home which hinder the efficient operation of heating or air conditioning. Good weather stnppmg and caulking of exterior window and door frames will reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Stripping and caulking drafty windows and doors is economical in any climate, pcirticulary if you do the work yourself. Bvahgellst Will Conduct August Crusade t The First Baptist church of McHenry invites the public to join in a Deeper Life crusade to be held Aug. 17--20 at 7:30 p.m. and 10:45 and 6 p.m. Aug. 21. The evangelist is Manley Beasley. In the day of Hollywood evangelism, when so many pastors are complaining about the lack of abiding fruit, the wordly methods, and the lack of Holy Spirit conviction, in most evangelistic crusades, many are prone to reject all evangelists. The Baptist is grateful there are still faithful evangelists who have been given to the church by the Holy Spirit--men who continue to stand true to both the message and methods of God. One such evangelist is Manley Beasley. He has been in evangelism fifteen years, was stricken in the late part of 1970 with three diseases that doctors stated were terminal. Mr. Beasley was unable to conduct crusade for a year. He lost from 210 pounds to a meager 140 pounds. Practically every muscle in his body collapsed. He consulted physicians in several states, however, to no avail. His condition only grew worse. Brother Manley was given the promise that he would see his children's children (Psalm 128:6). After getting this promise from God he came to the door of death. He was placed in the Methodist hospital in Houston, Tex., where he was confined for a total of about three months. During this time he was giving glory to God, believing that what God promised He was also able to perform. These days of con­ finement were days of blessing as he ministered from the hospital bed. People were visiting daily, many from out of state, seeking counsel and help. Mr. Manley kept believing that when his 'ministry in the hospital was completed God would raise him up. There were thousands of people praying for him daily. Around the first of the year he was released from the hospital and on the road to recovery. He preached his first revival after his illness at the Castle Hills , First Baptist church, San Antonio, Tex. Senior Hot Line (Written under the auspices of Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal) Q. I am approaching retirement age and have worked for one employer for , the past 12 years. I know I have contributed to a pension plan. What kind of benefits am I entitled to? A. The law states that only contributions which are taken directly out of your paycheck must be returned to you. Only a few pension plans are funded by deductions from workers' paychecks. Probably your contributions were paid into your pension plan by your employer. Your benefits will depend on whether you meet the requirements and con­ ditions of eligibility. Q. What are some of these conditions and requirements? A. They can be somewhat different from one plan to another and industries have the right to prepare their own plans. Most have a requirement for a minimum number of years of work. This is called "term of service". There is also a "break in service" rule which states that the work must be uninterrupted by work on another job. Q. Does membership in a union give me pension credit? A. Not always, many people think that their prions are assured because they nave faithfully paid their union dues for many years. Pension credit is nearly always based on work for employers who contribute to a pension plan rather than on union membership. Q. How can I know if my pension is giving me all I am entitled? A. If you are not receiving a pension you believe you are entitled to or if you believe the amount of your pension is in­ correct, you should go to a Legal Service office for help. Legal Services representatives can help you enforce your rights to benefits and to fair treatment from your pension plan. Write or call us at Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action centers at 160 N. LaSalle, Chicago 60601 or 3 W. Old Town mall, Springfield 62701 with questions or com­ plaints about any government agency or program. This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens may have on various subjects. / W0RKWISE Geese Qaickie Cook one-quarter cup of chop­ ped onion in 1 tablespoon butter or margarine until tender. Add 1 cup of sour cream, 2 cups diced cooked goose, dash each of salt and pepper, and one teaspoon lemon juice. Heat; do not boil. Serves 4. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ,1. My neighbor is collecting unemployment insurance, that's fine with me, because I was laid off my job once and collected U.I. until I found a new job. The thing that really irks me, though, is that this guy isn't looking for work and has made it clear that he has no intentions of looking for work. In fact, he goes around bragging about the unem­ ployment insurance benefits being his "paid vacation". I know that's not what unem­ ployment insurance is for. I don't like the idea of this guy mooching off the folks who must pay unemployment in­ surance taxes. What can%I do? 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Although my employer does not make deductions from my paycheck when the cash register comes up short, he will hold our checks until we pay him back. I know there is a law prohibiting deductions from paychecks to cover cash shortages, but what about keeping my check until I pay the shortage back in cash? The Wage Claims division of the Illinois Department of Labor enforces the Wage Payment and Collection act. This act not only prohibits employers from making deductions from a worker's paycheck to cover shortages, but also requires employers to pay their employees on a regular schedule. 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