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PAGE 4 - PLAINDF: \ L E R -FRIDAY. JANUARY 2, mi Optimism For Cancer Patients Deaths "Forty-one percent of cancer patients will survive at least five years after treatment", Don Peasley, voluntary public relations chairman of the McHenry county unit of the American Cancer society, said this week. In the 1961 edition of its annual publication, "Cancer Facts and Figures", the society asserts that about 268,000 Americans - one- third of all who will get cancer this year - will survive five years or more. When normal life ex­ pectancy is taken into consideration (factors such as dying of heart disease, accidents and diseases of old age), 41 percent of cancer patients will survive. "About two million of the three million Americans who are alive with a history of cancer can be considered to be cured", the annual publication summarizes. "However, some patients can be considered cured after one, others after three, and in some cases, have to be followed for much longer than five years." Peasley, a chapter board member since 1981, pointed out how the ACS has been stressing many more could be saved. "About 134,000 people with cancer will probably die in 1981 who might have been saved by earlier diagnosis and prompt treatment , he explained. "With our present knowledge of the disease, as many as one-half of cancer patients could be cured." The 1961 edition of Facts and Figures demonstrates why there is such an over­ whelming concern about prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Despite the progress against cancer since the early part of this century, the total numbers of new cases each year continues to rise. "In the 70's, "the publication states, "therj, were an estimated 3.5 million cancer deaths, over 6.5 million new cancer cases, and more than 10 million people under medical care for cancer." In a section on the prevention of the disease, the society points out that "most lung cancers are caused by cigarette smoking, and most skin cancers by frequent overexposure to direct sunlight." In discussing occupational and environmental factors, Facts and Figures includes examples of cancers that could be prevented such as bladder cancer among workers in the dye industry and lung cancer in asbestos workers-especially those workers who also smoke cigarettes. The most optimistic trends continue to be in the area of diagnosis and treatment. Because of this, the American Cancer society's education program focuses on six priority sites: lung, colon-rectum, breast, uterus, oral cavity and skin. The program explains how people can help protect themselves against cancer and stresses the importance of careful attention to possible warning signs of the disease through self- examination techniques and r e g u l a r m e d i c a l examinations. The report also describes 14 cancers which used to be considered largely Un- curable. It states that "today they are being cured in many cases, predominantly because of chemotherapy advances", and lists the following as examples of this progress: Acute lym­ phocytic leukemia, adult myelogenous leukemia, Hodgkin ' s d isease , his t iocyt ic lymphoma, Burki t t ' s lymphoma, nodular mixed lymphoma, ewing's sarcoma, Wilms' tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, choriocarcinoma, testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, breas t cancer and osteogenic sarcoma. Facts and Figures is recognized as a standard reference work in its field. It is an annual publication of the American Cancer society and presents a com­ prehensive picture of cancer in the United States today. i) WHO KNOWS? 1. Name the presidents born in January. 2. Who is the new tSenate Republican Leader? 3. When did Hitler be­ come Chancellor of Ger­ many? 4. Name the flower and stone for January. 5. When was the first National election held? 6. Where was the first prison, constructed in America? Answtrs To Who Knows 1. Millard Fillmore, Wil­ liam McKinley, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Richard M. Nixon. 2. Howard H. Baker Jr., Tennessee. 3. January, 1933. 4. The carnation and the garnet. 5. January 7, 1789. 6. Nantucket, Mass., in 1676. CHARLES F.PHELAN Charles F. Phelan, 12120 Southview drive, Woodstock, died Saturday, Dec. 27, in Memorial hospital for M c H e n r y c o u n t y , Woodstock. He was 79 years old, bom Feb. 1, 1901, in Niantic, \-111., the son of Michael \ and Florence Phelan. Mr. Phelan owned find operated Phelan Shoe store until retiring In 1973. On Sept. f, 1920, in Decatur, 111., \he married Lola Craven, who survives. In addition, to ihis wife, he is survived by three sons, Charles C. of Mf. Prospect, Jack E. of McHenry and William L. of Princeton, 111.; nine grandchildren; one step-grandson; and 10 great­ grandchild Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs\Lela Metcalf of Chicago, MrsNLeta Marks of Chicago and Mrs> C. G. McKim of •* one brother, Chicago. CLIFTON GRANT Clifton (Speedy) Grant, 64, a resident of Antigo, Wis., formerly of Deerneld and McHenry, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Wausau hospital, Wis. He was born in Maine Nov. 11,1916 and had worked for the Culligan International Corp many years, retiring Nov. 1, 1979. He was a veteran of WW II, having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Grant is survived by his wife, Evelyn, nee Hallstrom; one son, Donald of Sheboygan, Wis.; a daughter, Mrs. David (Donna) Hultberg of McHenry; five grandsons; three granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; three brothers and two sisters. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the K. K. Hamsher funeral home, Fox Lake, with interment in Memorial Park cemetery, Skokie. stock, and /Joseph of VlUkOgV. Mr. Phelan v/as preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 11 a>m., in the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney chapei , I wi th interment in Memorial Park cemetery, Woodstock. Memorials may be made to the Woodstock Rescue squad. J McHENRY 1 RAiuuvAiaiu inr a i a a DOWNTOWN 1854144 1.50 ALL SEATS 1.00 BARGAIN MATINEE DAILY TILL 5PM HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOST POPULAR MOVIE MUSICAL OFTHE YEAR? is the word lor " PRIVATE BENJAMIN'comes out with flags flying.Goldie Hawn proves that she is the screen's leading comic actress. If we gave promotions she'd be a general!' A--A--A--A A "GOLD1E HAWN is a comic leading lady of the first order...who could charm the brass off die Joint Chiefs of Si ' J - HANSEN NEWSWEEK Winner! Deliriously Nutsy." -STEWART KLBiS. 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THRU THURS. 2:30-4:30-6:30-8:45 FRI. ft SAT. 2-4-7-9-10:45 i l l .MMri i < staff psychologist _ne*i tiom.tht Firmly Service and Mentil HMlthJCImit of WcHentj County (Editor's ndte: This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry County readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service & Community Mental Health Center staff. MILDfeED KROEGER Mildred Kroeger, 64, of 4226 N. Riverdale, McHenry, died Tuesdays Dec. 30, in McHenry hospital. She is survived by her husband Edwin. Funeral services were scheduled at the Geils funeral home, 180 S. York road, Bensenville, 111. Arrangements were handled By the George R\ Jus ten & Son funeral home. This article is "Coping - Becoming a Superstar".) , In our culture, there is a drive for excellence that is probably unequalled in any other country in the world. From early childhood, we are urged to pick an activity or interest (sometimes the choice is made for us), and to be the best that we poss ib ly can be in th is activity. There is no country in the world that so adores i t ' s spor ts f igures , musicians, authors, business leaders, and politicians. What is wrong with this kind of thinking is perhaps bes t exempl i f ied t>y the sports figure, who is so valuetf'for his or her athletic ability that the persons' very identity is incorporated in physical ability. Depending on the sport, the athlete can look forward to about ten years of "superstar" status, after which the part of his or her life that is most valued is no longer of any value. The issue goes deeper than dealing with the possibility of losing an abuity. The person who is valued only for accomplishments, talent or beauty can never feel . secure. To feel fulfilled, a person must feel valued simply as a human being. The message must be, "you are lovable because you are a worthwhile human being", • not "you are lovable because you are a superstar (beaut i fu l , a th le t ic , intelligent)." It is good to reward excellence in any endeavor- with money, awards, trophies, and other "things". It is better than awarding excellence with love and adula t ion . Reward compass ion, car ing, and humanness with love. k That way, no one can confuse being a "superstar" with being a "superperson". Set Self-Insurance Regulation Hearings Legislation that became effetive Jan. 1 permits employer^to form groups for the purpose of self- insuring their worker's compensation liabilities. The Genera l Assembly ac t ion directed Philip R. O'Connor, d i r e c t o r , I l l i n o i s Department of Insurance, to propose regulations to implement the legislation. R u l e s d e s c r i b i n g requirements for employers who form a group to self- insure their liabilities under the Workers' Compensation have been promulgated id public hearings on these regulations have been scheduled. One will be in Chicago at 160 N. LaSalle street, Room 1800, Jan. 30, and another wijl be in Springfield at 320 Washington street, Fourth floor, Feb. 5. Both hearings will begin at 9:30 a.m. "For the first time we will see employers grouped in self-insured pools providing a competitive element I hope will improve the health of the work comp marketplace ," sa id O'Connor. The minimum number of employees for a pool member i s 20, and the annual payroll must be at least $250,000. Members of a self-insured group must have combined annual payrolls of at least $io *• million. Copies of the proposed rule may be obtained by writing or ca l l ing Jackie Gammaitoni at the Depar tment of Insurance (217-785-1791). Any person wishing - to submit ora l or wr i t ten comment on this rule must contact Robert N. Enoex, Jr., Acting Chief Counsel, Department of Insurance, 320 W. Washington Street, Springfield, 111., 62767, on or before Jan. 26. Pleas ure, Work In Hawaiian Vacation Most people go to Hawaii on vacation to relax and take it easy. But McHenry County college student Joyce Ryan spent part of her vacation working for a floral design c o m p a n y c r e a t i n g arrangements that were displayed in resorts and motels. Ms. Ryan explains that she was able to have the unique experience of working with the native Hawaiian flowers because two local designers on the island of Maui were impressed that she could study floral arranging at a community college. "There are no floral design schools in Hawaii", she explained. The two designers who had learned the trade on their own were interested in hearing more about/the MCC program which teaches floral design and floral shop managment. Ms. Ryan is a nurse who decided to change jobs and is attending MCC part time to ing in she shop and igi said, adding that the out her lawai ian company reaffirmed her interest in commercial work. own design shop i commercial design opportunity to try skills at the Hi Ms. Ray an completed the Maftter Floral dmiffn class at the college tne past semester and plans to study floral shop management spring semester. BUDDY'S WORKSHOP Wood Floors Heavily Used Scratch Easily How can I remove scratches from heavily travelled wood floors? Wood floors that are in constant use will develop small scratches over a period of time. But no need to fret. Minor scratches and black rubber marks can be removed by scrubbing the area with a paste wax that's been applied with 000 steel wool, observes Charlotte Womble, extension housing specialist, North Carolina State University. Apply a heavy coat of wax and scrub with steel wool until scratch and black marks disappear. Then buff with a clean cloth. 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