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Meeting The Disabled PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MAY 1«, 1979 Disability is a fact of life for some 35,000,000 Americans, nearly 5,000 of whom are McHenry county residents. In . view of the needs of this large segment of the population, the week of May 13-19 has been established by Presidential proclamation as National Handicapped Awareness week. The purpose of this week is to help eliminate architectural barriers and breakdown at- titudinal ones. Of the two types of barriers, the attitudinal ones are sometimes even more difficult to overcome than architectural ones, according to Don Bruns, president of the Easter Seal Society for McHenry County. Bruns, confined to a wheelchair since 1955, states that "many attitudinal barriers are created because able-bodied people are sometimes embarrassed when dealing with the disabled and do not know how to be helpful." He outlined the following points to remember when meeting a person who has a disability; -Remember that a person who has a disability is a person like anyone else. -Relax, if you don't know what to do, the person who has the disability can help put you at ease. -Explore your mutual in­ terests in a friendly way. The person probably has many other interests besides those connected with the disability -Offer assistance if asked or if the need seems obvious, don't overdue or insist on it, respect the person's rights to indicate the kind of help needed. -Talk about the disability if it comes up naturally, without prying. Be guided by the wishes of the person with the disability. -Appreciate what the person can do. Remember that the difficulties the person, may be facing may stem more from social attitudes and barriers than from the disability. -Be considerate of the extra time it might take to get a thing said or done. Let the person set the pace in walking or talking. -Speak directly to a person who has a disability. Don't consider a companion to be a conversational go-between. -Don't move a wheelchair or crutches out of the reach of a person who uses them. Never start to push a wheelchair up or down stairs, curbs, or other obstructions; ask the person how he or she wants you to proceed. Don't lean on a per­ son's wheelchair while talking. -Give whole, unhurried attention to the person who has difficulty speaking, don't talk for the person but give help when needed. When necessary, ask questions that require short answers or a nod or shake of the head. -Speak calmly, slowly, and distinct for those who have a hearing problem or other difficulties in understanding Stand in front of the person and use gestures to aid com­ munication. When full un­ derstanding is doubtful write notes. -When dining with a person who has trouble cutting, offer to help if needed. It may be easier to ask if the person would prefer to have the food cut in the kitchen. Explain to a person who has a visual problem where dishes, condiments and utensils are located on the table. -Be alert to possible ar­ chitectural barriers in places Don Bruns, president of the Executive board of the Easter Seal Society for McHenry County, is a strong spokesman for the handicapped. With the experience of his own disability, Bruns gladly shares his knowledge about coping with disabilities to handicapped and non-handicapped persons alike. you may want to enter with a person who has a disabi l i ty: watch for inadequate l ight ing, which_ inhibi ts communicat ion by persons who have hear ing problems The Easter Seal Society for McHenry County is an aff i l ia te with the Nat ional Easter Seal Society, the world's oldest and largest voluntary health care agency providing direct ser­ vices to persons with disabilities. The Easter Seal Therapy center, serving all of McHenry coutny. is located at 708 Washington street. Woodstock. Lakemoor-Lilymoor Margaret Karas 385-4934 Finds "Loot" In Lily Lake The last cold spell in April found A1 Dember with diving suit and tank, exploring the bottom of Lily Lake in search of sunken treasure. Not gold bullion or old coins, but large pipes that had been placed on the ice this winter for use in the dredging project and which had disappeared with the ice, were the object of the hunt. A1 found most of the pipes in the 12 foot waters off Fritzsche's Beach area. Lost though, was one mask. Jerry Weber, cochairman of the dredge committee of the Lily Lake Conservation club, was directing the salvage operation. Al's descending into the icy water, doing a job that few are qualified to do to help the conservation effort, deserves warm appreciation. ROCK N' ROLLERS Five young local musicians will add to the excitement of the "Royal Flush" weekend of amusement. The Lily Lake Conservation club hopes to bring about an awareness of the contributions our young people are making to the "Save Lily Lake" effort. COMMUNITY SADDENED Ben Segermark, ailing since the death of his wife, died May 4 at the McHenry hosptial. Sympathy goes to his twin daughters Connie and Bonnie, son Howard, and the rest of his family. Ben will long be remembered by his many friends in our area. BIRTHDAY TIME Mary Wilson and Les Nejedly share May 17 as their birthdate Les' activities include being cochairman of the Royal Flush Days, and a member of the Lakemoor planning com­ mission. Mike Douglas celebrates the nineteenth. The twentieth of May is a three time celebration, being shared by Patrick Heald, Shawnda Dawdy and Patty Chambers. The twenty-first is Larry. Withrow's day. Sorry to have missed Mar- cella Foss' birthday on April 20. Hope it was a memorable one. CAUGHT IN ARKANSAS A ten day fishing trip to the Bull Shoals area of Arkansas found Bruno Karas and brother-in-law John Paroubek catching their limit of trout. Waters that were 171 •> feet above normal also yielded a few bass and an 1134 pound carp, which was valued so highly that it was (thankfully) stolen by some unknown predator. The weather was mostly rainy with high winds. Bruno's seat got wet fishing in the boat, and John's feet got wet sleeping in the cabin. But the bottled bass were good, friends were visited in Mountain Home, and the countryside with, the flowering dogwood and other blooming things reminded the fellows that Arkansas is at least six weeks ahead of our growing season Glad to have you home, and the trout are delicious' HEALTH REPORTS Peggy DeMarco is home from the hospital which makes husband Joe and the rest ot her family and friends very happy. Louie Schueler is responding well to therapy, and is even up to answering telephone calls these days Little Chad Hueckstaedt is scheduled for corrective surgery, which hopefully, will be over by now. Wishes for returning good health go to the wife of our favorite mailman, Tom Wiles. Hopefully, the warm breezes and growing things will make everyone feel better MAIL CALL Letters have been reaching us in one day's time, which makes one marvel at the ef­ ficiency of our Postal service. Wheaton. Woodstock and Chicago letters mailed by noon, are delivered in our rural route box the following day. Have a complaint with the U.S. Post Office though. Packages, especially those sent to APO's overseas, have become an aggravation, because one never know s which rules and regulations are going to be followed on which day by what Post Office employee. One package was not to be sent because it had no string, another could not be sent because it had v string; one package had to have an overseas listing, another WEATHER BY PHONE FREE From McHenry and Wonder Lake 344-3100 Latest McHenry County Weather Security; American Family's Special Homeowners Package Policy. Complete security for that special place you call home. It's the most comprehensive, home­ owners coverage we've ever offered. Call me today. I'll provide you with all the information. & ? TONY CHUCK FICK LEWANDOWSKI Coraer of Crystal Lake Blacktop lRt 120 CALL US FOR DETAILS 385-2304 mMMUR Airaric«i Family Mutual inturanca Co Wonder Lake Anne Sowers 653-9549 package overseas did not need listing, come on people, get your act together! COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 21 - free blood pressure screening - Lakemoor municipal building. 7 to 9 p.m. May 28 Memorial Day - remember those who gave so much. June 1 - Rock n' Roll band at Lakemoor's Royal Flush weekend - 8 p.m June 2 - bicycle parade - 10 a m - Lakemoor beach - contest open to all youngsters to 16 years old - call 385-8574. June 3 - bake sale - Lily Lake Ladies League - at Lakemoor beach, 11 a m. to 4 p m. Stop wishing for things long enough to enjoy the fragrance of those now flowering. (iOI) BLESS German Delight German "Hutzelbrot" is a richly fruited sweet yeast bread which is spiced with a rich assortment of dried fruit, walnuts and candied orange peel Swimming Lessons Sponsored Through W1. Women's Club Now that the weather is seeming more like summer might be around the corner, it's time to start thinking of the annual Red Cross swimming lessons sponsored by the Woman's Club of Wonder Lake. Registration will take place both Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be held at Wonder Lake Hardware. Hilltop Grocery, and Sunset Grocery. It is very important to take advantage of the registration dates and not think you could sign your children up later when lessons are getting closer. Some of the classes might be too full by then. „ Also, it would be advisable to bring the card that your child received when passing last year's class, so he will be placed in the correct class this year. The classes are for beginners, advanced begin­ ners. intermediate. and swimmer Basic water safety will be offered for those \tfho have passed swimmers and have reached their eleventh birthday. Senior life saving will be held for those who have reached their fifteenth bir­ thday The lessons will be held from July 16-27. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Paul and LaVerne Polidori are being treated royally by two of their sons," who are taking their parents out to dinner to celebrate their thirty- eighth wedding anniversary on May 18 Their son Gary lives in McHenry, while their son Ronald resides at home in Wonder Lake. The Polidori's seconds oldest son. Paul, lives in Cincinnati. Mr Polidori is a retired gentleman who says he com­ pletely enjoys just relaxing and c an ' t understand other retired people who seem to think they have to develop many hobbies and keep busy every moment of the day. I'm sure on May 18. Ixith Mr and Mrs. Polidori will spend some time relaxing and reminiscing over the past thirty-eight years. NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH The church council has set Sunday, May 20. as "Grubby Sunday". This means that everyone is to come in working clothes, bring a sack lunch, and work at Nativity for the day. The Salvation Army Donut Day will be held Friday, June 1 Nativity is co-sponsoring this social ministry project with Christ the King church. Volunteers are needed to work between 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. If you can help, contact Dottee or Charlie Jacobson. There were two baptisms in April. They were Amy Robin Kinzie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kinzie; and Kristoffer Kolin Fendel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Fendel. Nativity extends a welcome to the following confirmands who were confirmed on April 22: David Fees, Tim Fournier, Julie Gildemeister, Natalie Hay. Tami Lienard. and Dawn Sturm SPECIAL DAYS Happy birthday to the following who will be celebrating this coming week: Ivy O'Donnell. May 17; Elaine Malenius, May 18; Diane Olson, May 19; a former Wonder Lake resident, Tim Mieling, also on May 19; and Cathy Janke, May 22. Hope you all have a very special day. VILLAGE RUN Don't forget that special Wonder Lake spring event, the "Village Run" to be held this Saturday, May 19. Registration will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Wonder Center beach. The race begins at 10 a.m., and you may choose either to run the two mile or the six mile course. Trophies will be awarded to the top three winners in all categories, and all those finishing the race will be given a T-Shirt as a memento of their efforts. INSTALL OFFICERS Installation of Officers for the 1979-80 club year will take place at the May 17 meeting of the Woman's Club, to be held at Nativity Lutheran church hall beginning at 8 p.m. The program for fte evening will be "Our Locale-Wildlife and Wild Flowers". Members will be hearing the final plans for the house tour which will take place June 2. Helpers will also be signing up for the Red Cross swimming lessons. Hostesses for the evening will be JoAnn Gran, Clara Kruger. and Mary Hicks. Dues will be payable at this meeting, since it is the last meeting held until September COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 17-Woman's Club meeting, 8 p.m., Nativity Lutheran church hall. 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