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PAGE II - PLAINDEALER • WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 9. 1977 CANCER I Answer\line (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 gymnastic instructor asks: "Can Vitamin A prevent cancer?" ANSWERline: Natural Vitamin A in large doses can be very dangerous to health. However, recent studies of man-made chemical com­ pounds similar to Vitamin A, but different in molecular structure, indicate that these compounds may have value in protecting people at high risk of developing cancer from ac­ tually getting the disease. The Federal Food and Drug ad- • ministration is expected to approve testing soon of these compounds in Madder cancer patients who are at risk of recurrence of the disease. Keep in mind the fact that the use of these compounds is very much in the testing stage, and there will have to be a careful evaluation of both bepefit and possible side effects. A reader wonders: "What is the 'Delaney clause' people mention in relation to the saccharin ban?" ANSWERline: The Delaney clause is an amendment that became part of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic act in 1958 at the instigation of Congressman James J. of Queens, N.V. The Delaney < amendmc amendment specifically states that no food additive can be considered safe if appropriate tests show that it can cause cancer in man or animals. The Federal Food and Drug ad­ ministration was therefore legally obligated to move jutainst saccharin when laboratory animal tests showed a relationship between this food additive and the development of cancer. An executive secretary writes: "My husband is a laryngectomee and like all laryngectomees, he needs a special kind of first aid if he becomes ill or is hurt in an accident. I think you should tell your readers about this." ANSWERlinei A laryngec­ tomee is a person whose voice box has been removed, usually because of cancer, and who has a special opening in his or her throat for breathing. The American Cancer society urges that anyone giving first aid to restore breathing should first check the stricken person's neck. If he or she is a laryngectomee (1) expose the hack (2) give moutn-to-neck breathing only (3) keep the person's head straight, chin up (4) keep neck opening clear with cloth-don't use tissue. Many laryngectomees wear special medic alert iden­ tification bracelets or carry "Emergency!" instruction cards. It is advised that the families and friends of laryngectomees learn this special kind of first aid. Local ACS units have^films and literature for firemen,-police, ambulance crews, civil defense, Red Cross and medical workers. As in any emergency first aid, speed is critical to giving effective help. e e e e The right guess is never as good as the cor­ rect answer. Illegitimate Fond Raising Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott has ordered the confiscation of over 100 charity collections that had been placed in southwest Chicago area stores. Scott deposited the $646.29 contained in the cans with Cook county court authorities. He said that this was an illegitimate fund raising operation and urged store keepers and citizens to call his charity hot-line num­ ber, 312-793-2595 to report questionable fund raising practices in Illinois. } Department of Labor entered WORKWISE the Wage Payment and ~.~i . j ' i . ' ." ir inri* * Collection act which prohibits 1 deduc . Questions Aad Answers I've been reading a lot about that piece of legislation in the U.S. Congress on raising the mandatory retirement age. If it passes, just who will it cover? The bill, which is sponsored by U.S. Representative Paul Findley, will raise the man­ datory retirement age to 70, amending the existing law that sets the age limit at 65. The Mil covers employers in private industry who employ, twenty- five or more employees, and municipal and state employees. Federal government workers will have no age ceiling for mandatory retirement. Per­ sons interested in obtaining a copy of this Mil may do so by writing U.S. Representative Paul Findley's office at Room 205, Federal Building, Springfield, 01. 62701. I work as a gas station at­ tendant and I'm paid the minimum wage of $2.30 an hour. Several weeks ago, our station's manager decided that all employees were going to be required to wear special uniforms to pump gas. I didn't mind this at all until payday, when we all discovered the boss had deducted each of us $25 to cover the cost of these new uniforms. Can he legally do this - especially since we only make minimum wage? The deduction your employer made to pay for the uniforms was illegal. The Wage Claims division of the Illinois unauthorized payroll deduc* tions except for lawful purposes (income taxes, social security, etc.) or deductions for the benefit of the employees (retirement plans, insurance plans). The Wage Claims division can be contacted at 910 S. Michigan avenue, 18th floor, Chicago, 60606. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour division, em­ ployers covered by the Federal Minimum Wage law are prohibited from requiring employees to be responsible for expenses for the benefit of the employer, since these expenses cut into the payment of the minimum wage. Uniforms are usually considered such an expense. The U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour division has offices throughout the state. Consult your phone directory for the office nearest you. Questions may be submitted- * to Workwise, Room 705, v Stratton Office building, Springfield, 111. 62706. Construction Funds Gov. Thompson announced the release of some $1.08 million in Capital Development Bond funds for the construction of specialized living centers for substantially handicapped persons in Springfield, Rock- ford, Addison and Swansea. The governor also released an additional $760,000 for equip­ ment for the centers. W< ) \ K .( ) / \AI k 'Y I VAl E4 U Save •50 4 DAYS ONLY Red-hot buys on warm-up outerwear. Misses' hooded stitch-trim coat in lush wool/nylon. Our winter-wiae coat of wool for warmth, nylon for wear. Smooth acetate lining. Rust, camel. Special buy more. Sizes 7/8-17/18. 4888 '50 of! all other La-Z-Boy® recliners. *6 off. Big boys love tough hooded mountain jackets. Nylon with Scotchgard* _ resists stain. 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Operates AC or CQ88 o n b a t t e r i e s , j car/boat adaptor. At Wards. / t Builtrin FM/AFC. Sporting Goods Dept. © Batteries extra. Special buy. 4 games in 1 with APF® tv fun game. Hockey, tennis, handball, All squash. Angle, speed, pad- die size controls. More. WARDS CHARG-ALL CREDIT CAN BE A REAL BUDGET-STRETCHER--USE IT OFTEN Shopping value? Makes sense. SmYrial STORE HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ssturdsy 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crystal Lake 105 Northwest Highway " Routs 14 Phone 459 3120 FREE PARKING A PAIR OF FAVORITES - Two of McHenry's favorite high school actors, Tim CornweU, left, sad Peter Bender are shown above In s scene from "Send Me No Flowers" to be presented Friday, Srftfcrdly and Sunday, Nov. II, 12 and 13, at West campus auditorium at 8 p.m. Tteketsare available at the door. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Keepin' Healthy Each year, about this time, we receive a number of requests to repeat the state health department's advice on the proper way to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey. Turkeys, as you may know, are often associated with food-borne illness. The reason is that turkeys, as well as other poultry and red meat animals, frequently harbor disease- causing bacteria in their in­ testinal tracts. These bacteria may accidentally contaminate the meat during slaughter and processing. If they are allowed to multiply during your preparation and cooking, they can make you sick. So, for those of you who missed them last year, or have forgotten, here are some turkey-cooking hints from the . Illinois Department of Public Health: To begin with, keep in mind that you should not try to thaw a frozen 20 lb. bird the same way you would a 3 lb. chicken. Complete thawing for a large bird, especially pre-stuffed turkeys, may take several days. If your turkey is not com­ pletely thawed when you begin to prepare it, you will probably find Voiii'self wrestling with it in OT* eWWu<<Pl¥bihovfevs the 1 giblets and neck,1 which are frozen inside; then stuffing the still-partially-frozen turkey. The frozen cavity provides such complete insulation that suf­ ficient he,at may never penetrate to the center of the bird, and your turkey then becomes a vehicle for tran­ smitting disease-producing bacteria to you and your un­ suspecting family. When thawing a hard frozen turkey, remember that it should be thawed in the refrigerator, or in some way that will keep the surface temperature of the bird lower than 45 degrees F (7 degrees C). When you cook your turkey, the thickest part of the meat or dressing should reach a tem­ perature of 165 degrees F (76 degrees C) to assure that all harmful bacteria have been destroyed. Depending on the size of the turkey and the oven temperature, the meat may be done before the stuffing inside reaches 165 degrees. Therefore, it may be safer to cook the dressing separately, in shallow pans. To insure that the proper temperature has been reached, insert a metal-stemmed meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, breast or stuffing. Do not keep your turkey in an unheated oven, such as over­ night holding after cooking. After the meal, even if you may not feel like you want to move around, refrigerate leftovers promptly. Do not let them sit at room temperature for a prolonged period. When eating your leftovers later, be sure they are served either cold (right out of the refrigerator) or very hot. Never eat leftovers that are lukewarm or at room tem­ perature. A simple safety rule is to keep food hot or cold, or don't keep it. The Illinois Department of Public Health believes that, if you follow these suggestions, your Thanksgiving guests' only discomfort will be from eating too much of your good - and safe - cooking. Have a happy Thanksgiving! School. The Students' View In Parkland school during fourth hour, we have a variety of things to do. Fourth hour was used as a quiet study (a time when students can read or catch up on their homework) but that didn't work out well, so we now have activities. Among the activities we have are a CB class, where people who want to learn how to use a CB will have the opportunity. We also have a TV class where students can learn how to operate the video equipment and the television. There is another class where you can make Christmas gifts or other crafts with the materials pBtvided. There are also quiet study rooms for those who need them , The Parkland concert and cadet bands have begun another school year. This is our director, Bill Edington's, second year as a full time band director and second year as a member of Parkland's faculty. He also teaches music at Hilltop elementary school. The concert band is mainly seventh and eighth graders who have spent at least three years playing their instruments. They have rehearsals Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Each section of the band has an in­ dividual lesson once a week. The cadet band is made up of students who have played two years, and are mostly sixth graders. The two bands will play selected classical and rock songs in their 1977-78 concert schedule. The schedule is as follows: Dec. 6, winter-music program; March. 11, district band contest at Wauconda; April 27, District 15 spring festival; and May 16, spring band program. Band students may also take solos and en­ sembles to the solo and en­ semble contest this coming spring. The Parkland Viking basketball season has started once again. Last week, the seventh and eighth grade Parkland boys held tryouts. This year the eighth grade ^edaah will fee Jerry'Etasmnan, and the seventh grade coach will be Dave Miller. The boys started practice this week and are working very hard. The first game will be held Nov. 22 against the Lundahl Lions, at Lundahl. Games will be held on most Tuesdays and Thursdays through November, December, and part of January. The sixth grade will be starting their games in January. Their coach is Gene Vitale. We hope that this season will be a winning one for all three teams, and good luck to all of the players. The School Snoops Years WiUTeU Old age is when you find yourself using one bend over to pick up two things. -Dipper, Ashland, Kan. We are pleased to announce that Martin L Smith has joined our staff as an Investment Broker in our Woodstock office. Woodstock office Account Executives. From left: Jon stout, Crystal l^r, Ronald Thomas, Crystal Lake; VirgU R. Smith, Woodstock, office manager; Martin Smith, Woodstock, (seated); Jim Henry, Cary; and Donald Cash, Harvard. Investments Since 1S87 Members of the New York Stock Exchange and all major stock and commodity exchanges 220 Main Street, Phone (S15) 338-2550 Woodstock 1 III. Toll Free Phone (800) 892-6198 >