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Find Cattle Disease Cattle scabies has been laboratory-confirmed in two northern Illinois counties, following discovery of the disease in Fulton county in central Illinois in recent days. Illinois Department of Agriculture diagnostic laboratories have confirmed scabies in a DeKalb county herd -' and in a herd in Carroll county. Teams of state and federal v e t e r i n a r i a n s h a v e mobilized and are tracing the origins as well as movement of cattle from herds in those three coun­ ties. The state's chief animal health official, Dr. Paul Doby, superintendent of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Division of Meat, Poultry and Livestock inspection, says the exact origin and movements from the DeKalb and Carroll county herds have not yet been determined. However, officials have determined that scabies- exposed cattle from the Fulton county herd have • moved to farms in eleven additional Illinois counties before the disease was diagnosed there. Those eleven counties where scabies might now exist include Tazewell, Stephenson, Sangamon, Peoria, Morgan, Mc- Donough, LaSalle, Knox, Clay, Christian and Carroll. (Note that the exposed cattle in Carroll county are in herds separate from the farm where the disease was confirmed in recent hours.) Officials will be examining cattle in those new herds to determine if scabies is present. Cattle scabies is a disease or condition that is brought about by tiny mites that burrow into the skin primarily above the 'animal's shoulders, hack and tail. Intense itching | occurs and the animal rubs, Jicks, and scratches the infested areas until the skin becomes raw-leading to even more discomfort. Loss of weight usually follows and death may result. Animal health officials are concerned because the disease has been under control in Illinois and most other Midwestern states for several years. Scabies can be controlled by "dipping" cattle in vats containing a solution of the chemical toxaphene or other approved miticide. Dipping is common in some western states where the disease is still a problem- -but at present the _onl^ Lakeland Park & Lakeland Shores Sharon Gacek Karen Aldrich 385-3777 344-2780 Dance Slated On March 1, the Lakeland Park Property Owners will celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary with an an­ niversary dance. Everyone is urged to plan on spending an evening out with friends and neighbors of the com­ munity. $ Many prizes of silver will be awarded throughout the evening. There will be good food, including three kinds of meat family style, sit down dinner, and a band will play everything from disco to polkas. A good time is promised by the Association Board Members. So plan on attending the twenty-fifth anniversary dance. Tickets are available from board members, or call this columnist for further in­ formation. NEW PEN PAL Proud grandmother, Marie Cross, is thrilled to announce that she has a new pen pal, grandson, Pvt. Robert Botthof. Pvt. Botthof is doing basic training in the field of aviation at San Diego, Cal. After basic training, he will be home with proud parents, Pete and Joan Botthof, of Palatine, for two weeks. And of course, Banner and Lisa will be very happy to have their master home again even though the stay will be short. Grandmother Marie, has another pen pal, grandson, Mike, who is Robert's brother. Mike is stationed in Arizona and has served five years with the Marines. Robert's other brother, Peter, is a school teacher in the Schaumburg school district. Congratulations Marie, and keep writing! TURNS FIVE Pretty Brenda Danielson has turned five! Jan. 20 was her special day, and like all children when they turn five, she can hardly wait to start kindergarten. Mom, Susie, made a delicious Holly Hobby cake that was decorated by a special friend, Burnell Lovett, and enjoyed by Dad, Dave, brother Brian, grandmother Pearl Timm, and cousin Dena Timm. A good time was had by all and, of course, birthday parties are such fun; especially when it is yours. Happy birthday, Brenda! SCHOOL CLOSING Did you ever wake up to a hefty snowfall and wonder if the kids will have school? You turn on your favorite radio station, and wait to hear if McHenry schools are closed. Then as they go down the list, one of the kids asks, "Is there school today?" and you still don't know because you missed it. Now you can call 344-3100 and they will give you the weather, and answer questions about school closings. This service is being provided by one of the realtors in our area. INTERNSHIPS The Illinois Legislative council and Sangamon State University last week an­ nounced that applications are being accepted through Mar. 1 for the Illinois Legislative Staff Internship program. The program, now in its eighteenth year, provides eighteen out­ standing students an op­ portunity to pursue graduate studies and research while observing and becoming ac­ tively involved with the operations of the Illinois General Assembly. Ap­ plicants, who must have completed work for a bachelor's degree prior to the starting date of the in­ ternship, should have out­ standing academic records. Interns will be appointed for a 9'/2-month nonrenewable term that begins Oct. 1, 1980 and will be paid $750 per month. Appointments will be announced in early April. For further information contact Dr. Kent Redfield, Illinois Legislative Staff I n t e r n s h i p p r o g r a m , Sangamon State university, Springfield, 62708. Central ORDER YOUR Air LENNOX ConNd în9 CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ALTHOFF _ INDUSTRIES $09 N. FRONT ST., McHENRY 385-5700 known dipping vat in Illinois is currently being con­ structed on the Fulton county farm where the disease was recently discovered. Animal health officials have been successful in controlling scabies in Illinois in recent years through the enactment of a state law which requires dipping before cattle can be brought into Illinois from the states of Nebraska and South Dakota-as well as sections of Colorado; Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Farmers can detect' scabies in the early stages by constant movement of animals, rubbing, licking, scratching, and tail swit­ ching - even during cold weather when no insects are apparent. Mites thQt cause scabies can not be controlled by d u s t i n g c o m p o u n d s currently used by farmers to control lice and other in­ sects. PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 13. IIM B^OSKIMHOOLs staff psychologist .news from the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County. possibility that he is losing or h a s l o s t c o n t r o l o f h i s drinking. It is rare that a person can regain control over the drinking after that control has been lost for a significant period of time. The disease of alcoholism is irreversible in that once the disease has been established, there is no "cure" other than complete abstinence. An alcoholic can never regain control of his drinking and" usually needs either professional help or Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve and maintain sobriety. Fortunately, there are so many avenues of help available that any alcoholic can receive the help he needs at any time. * • • * The politicians are busy men this year saving us from the politicians. (Editor's note: This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry county readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service and Community, Mental Health Center staff. This article is "Coping - Developing an Alcohol, Problem"). At times, such as during a crisis precipitated by divorce, death of a close relative, or loss of a job, a person may quickly develop a dependence on the drug, alcohol. Usually, however, the problem develops in­ sidiously over a long period of time. It is impossible for anyone to say, "last month I didn't have an alcohol problem but this month I'm an alcoholic." In most cases of alcohol dependence, the problem is causing clear social and-or vocational difficulties before it is recognized as a problem. In the early stages, there, are only occasional incidents of out of control drinking, in which the person drinks much more than he or she ever intended. These in­ cidents tend to be brushed off, at least at first. 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