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PAGE 16 - Pl.AINDEAl.ER - FRIDAY, APRIL 6,197i Cancer More Than Medical Problem "Cancer is more than a medical problem", says Mrs. Rita Hahn of the American dancer society. "It's something that affects some 2 million Americans right now in all phases of their lives." She says that the society, while working to prevent and treat cancer, does not forget these individuals who already have the disease. Mrs. Hahn, is chairman of the ACS Residential fund raising Crusade in McHenry. Volunteers make personal home visits during April. "The society provides ser­ vices ranging from equipment loans and transportation to social work assistance and home nursing care. Everything is carefully coordinated with other community services. ""Our rehabilitation programs use cured cancer patients to guide others over the rough spots they negotiated successfully, the Reach To Recovery program for women recovering from breast surgery, the International Association of Laryngectomees for patients learning to speak again, and the Ostomy program, helping those who have had to restructure body habits are examples." The Crusade leader says that over the past year, more than 300,000 cancer patients were helped through ACS service and rehabilitation programs. Mrs. Hahn says the society is working to open lines of communication between patient, physician and family. Different age groups have special problems of their own. "People with cancer need to be listened to with all the senses," says Hahn. "They must neither be denied hope, nor discouraged from discussing symptoms, anxieties, fears or death." She says that details on the specific services offered in the McHenry area are available at the local ACS office at 321 James Street, Geneva, 111. yXX36S6X36S006S6XS6X36S636S6» IN YOUR GARDEN Association For Retarded Names Development Director (By Carol Wright) » We may have to wait on the weather but we certainly don't, have to wait on Spring! I've teen enjoying a taste of Spring jrince St. Patrick's day and I'd like to share it with you. We don't have to go to Florida or even rid ourselves of the snow. What I'm referring to are the visual signs of renewed life and the warmer days which \vill eventually arrive. ; If you are like me, by mid- March the slightest glimpse of «now is repulsive but what choices do we have? ) Well, there are two. First, we can stretch our patience and Wait for the natural flowering all the spring bloomers. ** Or we can hurry nature along tndoors. I prefer the second Option because I'm impatient. ?t perks up my morale and jastly it prolongs the pleasure of the spring season. I All of our spring flowering Jrees and shrubs can be forced to bloom indoors with only a minor amount of trouble for delightful rewards. Most of our desirable shrubs have completed their dor­ mancy requirements by early January. After this point, they can be removed from the plant, brought indoors, and brought into bloom long before the weather would promote this process. The procedure is simple: 1. Select your plant material. Choose young growth with lots of buds. The larger buds on the shrub are usually flowers and the smaller ones are leaves. Also fruit trees bear their flowers on spurs or short stems only inches in length. So be selective. Unusual curving or branching patterns add interest to your bouquet so keep an eye out for these features. 2. While you are busily cut­ ting branches, remember to use good pruning practices. Cut branches flush with main- stems, use sharp tools, paint over large wounds more than 1- inch in diameter. 3. Bring the branches indoors and smash the ends with a few brisk strikes of a hammer. This ensures good water uptake which is critical to the vase-life and opening of blossoms. 4. Immerse the entire branch in the bath tub overnight, or wrap branches in wet burlap for several days, or mist the branches frequently during the day for a few days. These op­ tions take the place of spring rains which soften and moisten the buds. If this step is eliminated, the buds may dry and drop without opening. 5. After soaking the buds, place your branches in a bucket of water with a small amount of charcoal. The charcoal does not prolong the flower life like a sugar preservative, but keeps the water fresh longer. Hang a garbage bag over the ranches to keep the humidity high and place the containers in a 60 to 65 degree fahrenheit room. Higher forcing temperatures promote faster development but reduce the size, color and keeping quality of your blooms. 6. As soon as the buds are nice and plump, remove the garbage and give the branches bright but indirect light so they will develop full color. 7. When color begins to show, then arrange your branches to your desired effect. They are often times lovely when displayed only by themselves. Some of you may prefer some additional color, and so I suggest you pick up a few Spring cut flowers from your florist. Tulips, daffodils and irises are usually available from late January until the time when you can cut your own at home. I do hope you will try this technique. My pussy willows have given me such a lift and are well worth the few minutes it took to cut and force them. Nature has given us such a superb array of spring flowering trees and shrubs so why not enjoy them sooner rather than later. We don't have to wait on Spring, it's waiting for us. Using an inexpensive four- cup percolator coffeepot, with basket in place to strain frying lit and drippings, is a handy container and can be stored in the refrigerator. GARY WENTE Gary Wente, 24, has been named director of development for the McHenry County Association for the Retarded, Robert Lam bourn, executive director, has announced. Wente, a 1978 graduate of Northeastern Illinois university majoring in special education, taught in the Special Education District of Lake county and worked as assistant manager of a workshop for the Proviso Association for Retarded Citizens before joining the Pioneer Center staff in McHenry county^ He also worked part-time with the Shoreline Association for Retarded Citizens, Guilford, Conn. Some of his experience also came while in college. In his new position Wente will work with other organizations responsible for human resource services to the developmentally disabled in the county. He will also work with the business and professional communities to generate greater awareness of the problems that confront the developmentally disabled and those who want to help them. "One of Gary's jobs will be to educate the public on the developmentaily disabled and subsequently expand our sources of funding through private and organizational contributions," said Lam- bourn. "Funds from state and national sources are at a plateau though the number of people turning to us for help continues to grow rapidly. We do have a local tax in McHenry county, but this provides only a portion of our funds. JState officials warn local agencies they must involve the public and encourage their financial contribution." In this respect, Wente said he is encouraged by the many civic groups that sponsor fund- raising functions. Coming up in April is a Pancake breakfast sponsored by the Life Un­ derwriters of McHenry county. In May, a Richmond women's group plans a dance-a-thon. Lambourn said another responsibility Wente has assumed is to seek foundation help and sources of federal grants. A specialized field is to become aware of federal grants and then know how to file the documentation to receive it. A native of Oak Park, Wente graduated from Proviso West high school in 1972. He is living in McHenry now and plans to be married this Spring. His fiancee, Kathleen Mueller, Chicago, will be graduating from Northeastern Illinois university this Spring and plans on teaching special education in the McHenry county area. Set Topics For District Welfare Meeting April 20 An all day meeting of District 11, Illinois Welfare association, is scheduled for Friday, April 20, at the Indian Lakes Country club, 232 West Shick road, Bloomingdale. The Reverend Frank Moyer, chaplain, Rockford Memorial hospital, will address the topic "Dying Is Not a Stage" during the morning session. Roger Curless, director, Juvenile Court Services of Kane county, will discuss "The Facts About Juvenile Justice" during the afternoon session. Registration and coffee is at 9:30 a.m., with the programs starting at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at the Country club. Advance registration is due by April 16 if one desires to stay for lunch. For reservations call 815 338- 7964. The meeting is open to the public. Help Veterans To Avoid Direct Deposit Problems Some problems involving direct deposit of " erans administration compensation and pension checks can be avoided by following a few simple procedures, according to VA regional office director Donald R. Ramsey. The direct deposit or elec­ tronic funds transfer system allows VA beneficiaries to have compensation and pension checks entered in a checking or savings account at the financial institution of their choice. "Following application, beneficiaries should allow approximately 90 days tor direct deposit to take effect," Ramsey explained. "During this time the checks will con­ tinue to go to the current ad­ dress." If a person wishes to cancel direct deposit at any time, VA should be notified either by mail or phone. Toll-free numbers are available in all 50 states. Consult community telephone directories or local information operators. A change of address card from the post office will not suffice to cancel direct deposit, Ramsey said. Following the notification to cancel, VA beneficiaries should keep their bank account open until the check is received at the new address. If a person wishes to change banks, a standard form from the new bank is all that is required. "Here again, it is important to keep the account open at the old bank until the first payment is received at the new bank," Ramsey emphasized. Could You Survive? You and two companions are on the second day of a four-day cross-country ski trip. You are traveling in an area generally above the tree line and are making good time. Suddenly, a drastic change in the weather occurs. The temperature is 15 degrees, the wind is blowing at lOmph and is increasing, and it is starting to snow. It is im­ perative that you get shelter as soon as possible. Would You... A. Begin digging a snow cave. B. Start collecting available materials for the construction of a lean-to. C. Continue traveling until you find a good wind break. D. Move down into the tree line and locate a downed tree and burrow under it. To Survive In all emergency situations, such as slorms, where shelter is mandatory to survive, a person is wise to utilize what is available. In the situation described, alternative (A) is the best selection. Considering your location above the tree line and the prevailing con­ ditions, a shelter that would provide maximum retention of body heat is needed. A snow cave, with three people working on it, can be con­ structed in a matter of minutes - at least to a point where you are shielded from the elements. Once inside, you can expand the shelter to suit your desires. Alternative (D) would be acceptable if you were in a well-forested area. Seeking out a downed tree and burrowing is a quick way to get shelter, but under these conditions, (A) is still the best solution, since the distance to such natural shelter is unknown. (B) does not offer a reasonable alternative. You are in a snow-covered area above the tree line and are faced with severe weather. To attempt to gather materials would unnecessarily subject you to additional loss of body heat and energy. (C) does not offer a definitive course of action that would solve your immediate needs. A wind break would not be adequate to protect you from the weather Many jade plants are killed by overwatering. Once a month watering from Septem­ ber to April is usually enough. SUBSCRIBE To The McHenry Plaindealer And Save $8.80 Over Newstand Price FILL OUT AND MAIL OR BRING TO: McHENRY PLAINDEALER 3812 W. Elm St.. McHenry, III. 60050. with ch«ck or mon*y order for *12.00 for one year subscription within McHenry County. I I I I I I I I NAME I I I CITY I ADDRESS ZIP MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR UNUSED PORTION" CHURCH SERVICES Nativity Lutheran Church 3506 E. Wonder Lake Rd. Wonder Lake, Illinois Sunday Worship 8 & 10:30 A.M. - Sunday School - 9 A.M. Alliance Bible Church 3815 W. Bull Valley Rd. Rev. Gerald Robertson Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. Service - 11:00 P.M. Service • 7:00 Wed. Bible Study A Prayer 8:00 p.m. St. Francis National Catholic Church Flanders Rd., east of Ringwood Rd. Sunday Masses - 11 a.m. Father A. Wodka - Pastor Christian Science Society Lincoln Road And Eastwood Lane Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Wed. Eve. 8 p.m. Christ The King Catholic Church 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road Wonder Lake. Illinois Sunday Masses: 8. 10 a.m., and noon. Eve. Mass 8 p.m. Fulfills Sunday Obligation Chain 0'Lakes Evangelical Covenant Church 4815 N. Wilmot Rd. Rev. Mitchell Considine Sunday School 9:45 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Church Phone - 497-3000 Parsonage - 497-3050 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Johnsburg Rev. Leo Bartel. Pastor Rectory Phone 385-1477 Sat Moss 5 30 and 8 OQp m Fulfills Sun Obligation Sunday Mosses 7 00 9 00 10 30 ond 1 2 00 Week days 7 30 « <> 00 Sot 8 OOo m First United Methodist Church 3717 West Main Street Church phone 385-0931 Ralph Smith. Pastor Parsonage Phone: 385-1352 Schedule of Worship Services Morning Worship 9 30 and 11 a m Sunday School 10 50 a m Nativity Lutheran Church 3506 E. Wonder Lake Rd. Box 157. Phone 653-3832 Wonder Lake. Illinois Sun. Worship 8 ft 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9 o.m. (Nursery Facilities Available) St. Mary's Catholic Church Rev. Eugene Baumhofer Sat. Eve. Mass - 5 p.m. Fulfills Sun. obligation Sunday Masses • 6:30. 8, 9:30. 9:45. 10:45 11, 12 noon. McHenry County Friends Meeting (Quaker) 1st ft 3rd Sunday. 10:30 o.m. For information call: 385-3872 or 312-683-3840 Church of God Greenleaf Ave. at Fairfield Or. Island Lake School Services: Sunday School, 10 a.m Church Service, 11 a.m. Evangelistic Service, 7 p.m. Telephone: 312-526-8056 St. Peter's Catholic Church Spring Grove, Illinois Rev. Kilduff, Pastor Phone 815-675-2288 Masses: Daily 8 a.m. Saturday - 4:00 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 9 a.m... 11 a. Mount Hope Church United Methodist 1015 W. Broadway Pistakee Highlands Rev. Ruth Wickersham Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. McHenry Evangelical Free Church 803 Royal Or., McHenry (Meeting in gym at Carestoel) Mill--Church Pastor Roy Wisner 1-453-9675 Sunday Service 10:30 to 11:30 am Sunday Eve Service 6:30 pm Sunday School 9:15 to 10:15 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 4206 W. Waukegan Rd. (W. Rt. 120) Rev. Hemann F. Graef 385 0859 385-1616 Sunday Worship. 7:45 ft 10:30 Nursery Services provided at 10:30 Education for Eternity Sunday School - Children and Youth. 9 a.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church 3706 W. St. Paul's ft Green 385-0390 Rev. Win. H. Morley, vicar Sunday Services Holy Eucharist-B a.m. Eucharist, Sermon-10 o.m. Church School and Coffee Hour Wednesdays Holy Eucharist-9:30 a.m. Holy Days as announced Wonder Lake Bible Church 7501 Howe Drive Wonder Lake. Illinois Rev. Richard N. Wright. Pastor Sunday: Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Fellowship Hour 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer ond Praise Hour. J:30 p.m. Rev. Robert Repke, assistant to Fostoi Tuesday, 7 p.m. - Shipmates Ringwood Methodist Church Ringwood. Illinois Rev. James Segin Res. 648-2848 Church 653-6956 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Church Service Church School at 10:15 a.m. Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints (MORMONS) 5209 N. Wolkup Ave. J n Veterons Acres) Lake, Illinois School: 10:30 ent Meeting: .m.Sunday itecostal Church 258 Sunnyside-Lakemoor Rev. Nolan Hilderbrand 312-279-6289 Sunday 9:45 ft 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Fri. 7:30 p.m. Youth Service Faith Presbyterian Church) Lincoln ft Chapel Hill Roads Rev. Eric J. Snyder Corporate Worship 10:30 a.m. Church School: Sunday School 9 a.m. Spring Grove Church United Methodist 8102 N. Blivin, Spring Grove. III. Rev. Douglas White-Pastor Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Rev. Edmund Petit, Pastor Rev. Raymond Kearny, Assoc. Pastor Sat., Eve. (Sun. obligation fulfilled 5 p.m.) Sunday 7:15, 8:30, 9:45, 11 ft 12:15 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 404 N. Green St. Rev. Roger W. Schneider Phone 385-7786 or 385-4030 Saturday Church. 5:00 p.m. School. 5:45 p.i Sunday Church. 8:30 ft 10:30 School, 9:15 Nursery Services Available First Baptist Church 509 Front St. 385-0083 Rev. Marshall E. Werry Bible Study-Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45a.m. and7:00p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service. 7:00 p.m. George R. Justen Funeral Home 3519 W ELM STREET McHENRY ILL 385 2400 Freund Funeral Home 7611 HANCOCK DR WONDER LAKE 1728 0233 Peter M. Justen Funeral Home 3807 W ELM STREET McHENRY ILL 385-0063 Glaviano's Interiors & Palatine Millwork 385 3764 414 S ROUTE 31 JUST NORTH OF MCHENRY FLORAL McHenry Savings & Loan 1209 N GREEN STREET McHENRY ILL 385-3000 Guettler's Service, Inc. 818 N FRONT STREET McHENRY ILL 385-9831 Brake Parts. Co. f O BOX 1 1 McHENRY ILL 385-7000 First National Bank of McHenry 3814W ELM STREET McHENRY ILL 385-5400 Mitchell Sales, Inc. BUICK -- OLDS --OPEL 903 N FRONT ST McHENRY 385 7200 Ace Hardware 3729 W ELM STREET McHENRY ILL 385 0722 t The Bath Shop 3012 W RTE 120 McHENRY ILL 385-0048 The McHenry Plaindealer 3812W ELM STREET McHENRY ILL. 385-01 70 Tonyan Construction Co. 1309 N. BORDEN STREET McHENRY ILL. 385-5520 McHenry State Bank 3510W ELM STREET McHENRY ILL. " 385-1040 Coast to Coast Hardware 4400 W RTE 120 McHENRY MARKET PLACE 385 6655 4 •