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I PAGE 8-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1972 HELPING .PAWS Ujjr ^J By Carol Wilyat Helping Paws' office will be closed New Year's day and will re-open Tuesday through Friday, 10-12 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., 815-459-2641. Helping Paws has to turn away many animals each day because we do not have a shelter to take them to. Although we have a few volunteers who take dogs and cats into their homes, we could never have enough foster Homes for the many calls we receive of animals in distress. As soon as an animal is placed from a volunteer's home, we have another to take its place. Helping Paws never claimed to take care of every stray animal and it's impossible without a shelter. Our shelter fund is growing steadily but due to the high cost of land, it will be some time before our goal is realized. In the meantime, be patient with us, as we are doing the best we can. Anyone wishing to help in any way, may call Carol Wilyat at 815-459-0511. Donations may be sent to Helping Paws, P.O. Box 263, Algonquin, 111., 60102. Our attention has been called to many stray cats and kittens living outside that were born under buildings, in vacant lots, etc. These cats are very shy and, therefore, are hard to catch. Until a solution can be found for this problem, they have to be fed. Dry cat food is needed as that will not freeze if put out in very cold weather. Please call our office 815-459- 2641 if you could donate cat food and send monetary donations to our P.O. Box 263, Algonquin, Illinois, 60102 and specify "for the outside cats". Thank you. A1 ̂ -year-old female Labrador Retriever Shepherd mix that is housebroken and friendly and her six puppies are up for adoption at 815-459-8913 evenings and weekends and 815-459-8844 days. A 3-4-month-old female Labrador mix puppy, black with a white chest and com- Best of Lack Wishing our greeting lights the way to a year that's bright, light and merry. May '73 offer an abund­ ance of good things. ACE HARDWARE 3729 W. Elm St. McHenry, III. 385-0722 susoirs As time runs out on '72, we look forward to serving you next year. And thanks . . • for your support and loyal patronage. RADIC0M 2604 N. Chapel Hill Rd. McHeny 385-4224 pletely housebroken can be seen by calling 312-658-8174. At 312-658-8517 is a brown 7- month-old male Beagle Dachshund mix pup that is housebroken, good with children and had puppy shots. In Woodstock at 815-338-6986 is an adorable 3-4-month-old Golden Retriever Shepherd mix. He is fawn colored with black tail, paws and nose and cute floppy ears. A P/2-year-old charcoal grey miniature Poodle is looking for a quiet home, preferably without children, as he was hit by a car and after a 4-hour operation and a pin in his hip, he cannot play rough. He has a slight limp but otherwise is fine - has a great disposition. Call 312-526^2727. At 815-385-5772 are two male 2V2-month-old Shepherd mix puppies with blond short hair and a white blaze on the chest. A 10-month-old Border Collie mix male dog that is in Burlington, Wis., is in need of a home. Call 414-763-7743 or 459- 5000 Ext. 314 evenings. A 14-month-old male chocolate Labrador Retriever, medium size, housebroken, all shots, friendly yet still a good watchdog is looking for a new home as its owners are unable to care for him due to ill health. Call 815-385-6624 - one lode and you'll fall for this dog! Four grey and white kittens about 6 months old are at 815- 385-0199 evenings only. Now living outside. A grey, semi-long haired female kitten about 4 months old, a 10-week-old grey and white female kitten with big eyes and a one-year-old female chocolate sealpoint Siamese cat are at 815-385-1458. Also at 815-385-1458 is an 11- week-old female Abyssinian kitten and an ll-week-old all grey female Manx (tailless). At 815-385-4894 are very tiny 3-month-old kittens, the male is white with orange spots and the female, black with a white bib. In Lake Zurich at 312-438-2923 is a four-month-old, two-toned orange tiger female kitten and a beautiful silver grey male cat about l ̂ -years-old that is very affectionate. Two 2-month-old orange kittens, one male and one female, are at 815-385-4082 after 5 p.m. An extremely gentle and loving short-haired male cat, white with orange and about one-year-old, is at 815-385-1362. A 9-month-old neutered male orange and white kitty with all shots can be seen by calling 312- 526-2727. You And Your Pet By Raymond A. Minor, D.V.M. Manager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories Advances in veterinary medicine have led to increased longevity for pets but special problems still crop up in older animals either as a direct or indirect result of aging. An older dog may suffer from a vafiety of major and minor ailments that do not normally afflict younger pets. Among the most important problems are kidney disorders, deafness, arthritis, eye disorders, prostatitis and abdominal swelling. Kidney ailments, ranging from too frequent urination to an affliction in which the dog retains his urine, are quite common in older dogs. A common disorder is nephritis, an inflammation of the kidneys. If your dog appears thirsty and drinks more water than usual, it may be a sign of nephritis and you should take him to your veterinarian for diagnosis. Deafness is also common in older dogs. But precautions can be taken either to postpone or avoid it. If your dog begins to turn his head in a strange manner or paws persistently at his ears, you should suspect an infection, though his ears might only need a good cleaning. Remember that you can do irreparable damage to the dog's ear if you dig into it yourself. So if the difficulty appears even mildly serious, consult with your veterinarian immediately. Arthritis is another ailment which the older dog may suffer from. One way to help is to keep him away from cold, wet or drafty places. Your veterinarian may recommend medication or injections to alleviate the pain. Almost all dogs will have some cloudiness in their pupils as they grow older. This is called nuclear sclerosis - a natural compaction of lens fibers that usually decreases vision though not to the point of blindness. Cataracts are a more serious problem, usually resulting in blindness or very limited vision. FOUND CATS A solid gray male cat with short hair was found in Crysta^ Lake at 815-459-5681. ri HAPPY NEW YEAR! AND HERE'S A HAPPY NEW DIVIDEND RATE! RATE PER ANNUM ACCOUNT TYPE MINIMUM BALANCE ANNUAL RATE 5% PASSBOOK DEPOSIT $25.00 5.13 5%% GOLDEN PASSBOOK $1,000.00 5.39 5!4 % 6 MONTH CERTIFICATE $2,500.00 5.64 5%% ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE $5,000.00 5.92 6% TWO YEAR AND FOUR YEAR CERTIFICATES. $5,000.00 6.18 INTEREST CALCULATED FROM DATE OF DEPOSIT TO DATE OF WITHDRAWAL PAID QUARTERLY: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31. EFFECTIVE 1ANUARY 1, 1973. -- CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFERED -- Passbook Savings Accounts Certificate Savings Accounts Christmas Club Savings Accounts Travel Club Savings Accounts Savings Account Loans First Mortgage Loans Construction Loans Improvement Loans "Equipment Loans *Not to exceed $5,000.00. Must have home mortgage or savings account with us. SAVE BY MAIL V- EQUAL HOUSING L E N D E R 24 Hour Night Depository Service (located near our drive-up window facilities) \ Money Orders Free Parking Free Notary Service American Express Traveler's Checks Additions to Certificates of Deposit Five free money orders per month not to exceed $250.00 Per Money Order for de­ posit holders of $5,000.00 or more. per money FEDERAL SAVINGS SlflftN OF CRYSTAL LAKE 1 EAST CRYSTAL LAKE AVENUE TELEPHONE 459-1400 SAVE...WHERE SAVINGS PAYS! Established 1952 as Crystal Lake Savings and Loan Assocation. If your dog hesitates to jump on his favorite chair or balks at entering a darkened room, examine his eyes. If you see a bluish discoloration he may have a cataract and professional treatment will be required. In the older male dog, there is the problem of an enlarged prostate known as prostatitis. The enlargement of the prostate gland may lead to difficulty in urinating. If a dog cannot urinate, his blood­ stream Will retain toxic sub­ stances that can spread throughout his body. So if you notice your dog is having dif­ ficulty in passing urine, you should go immediately to yoqr veterinarian. Any abdominal swelling that is more than a collection of fat (obesity is also a problem in older dogs) should be brought to the immediate attention of a veterinaraian. The swelling may be a result of a heart or liver ailment. Or it may be the result of an ac­ cumulation of tumors. The swelling is rarely a condition that will clear up by itself. Delay in treatment may jeopardize your pet's chances of recovery. There are many other ailments - major and minor - that afflict older dogs. The most important thing to remember as your dog grows older is that owner awareness and regular checkups are the keystones of a successful geriatric program. If your dog has regular checkups, you can be reasonably sure of protecting him against serious ailments. And if you take him for an examination as soon as you suspect something is wrong, you will be able to bring most ailments under control. Dr. Minor regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He recommends that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. CONSERVATION AWARD - Arthur J. Baker, left, president of the board of trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district, presents award for the sixth grade through eighth grade class in the Conservation district symbol contest to Eugene Svoboda of Wonder Lake. The youth, a pupil in Northwood Junior high school, is shown with Ed LeCrone, his teacher. "MEANWHILE BACK AT THE COURTHOUSE" BRANCH COURT III Associate Circuit Judge Thomas Baker Otto Bockelmann, 1003 Main, Spring Grove, charged with driving while intoxicated, amended to reckless driving by the city of Richmond, fined $300 and costs; another charge of no lights when required was nolle nrfKSpd William H. Hattory, 3305 Riverside drive, McHenry, charged with driving while intoxicated, amended to reckless driving by the village of Island Lake, fined $350 and costs. James J. Sayler, 1304 N. Court, McHenry, charged with driving while intoxicated, amended to reckless driving by the city of McHenry, fined $400 and costs. Associate Circuit Judge Leonard Brody Anthony J. Belcore, Wonder Lake, charged with two counts of creating and maintaining a nuisance, case nolle prossed on payment of costs. COMPLAINTS Sgt. Richard Burlingame of the Hebron Police department charges that John R. Congdon of 902 E. Route 120, Volo, committed the offenses of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and improper use of registration or title (fictitious plates). Court date set for Jan. 15. Michael Malone, manager of St. Regis Pub, 1237 N. Green, McHenry, charged that on Dec. 23, Timothy J. Spears, 207 N. Green, McHenry, committed the offense of disorderly con­ duct in that he used profane language in said place of business. Bond set at $300, court date Jan. 10. CONSUMERS' CORNER'^Uk When fashion designers jumped off the color wheel and started giving far-out names to their colorful hues, they created a problem for home furnishings shoppers. Who can tell, without take them home, if "brassy blue" towels will complement or clash with other blues in the bathroom? And if you see a catolog picture, can you rely on "pumpkin" being the exact color printed there? Now, one department store chain has developed a system that - should make color selections less ' confusing. Colors will still be i named "lettuce," "cinnamon" and "buttercup," but each one will be more clearly identified. For by mid summer, every house furnish­ ings item the chain sells will be 1 colored one of 29 hues; each hue , having four to six shades. ; Store buyers will have a book explaining the system and provid­ ing color schemes. Manufacturers will be supplied with color swatches so the goods they make will match official hues and shades. Eventually, the chain hopes to supply customers with color swatches to end the con­ fusion about what "brassy blue" or "buttercup" really looks like. your week ahead BY DR. A.W. DAMIS Forecast Period: December 24 to December 31,1972 mm- tood oeh i £ Fraacfe Nagaat IL ARIES Mar. 21 • Apr. 19 TAURUS Apr. 20 - May 20 GEMINI May 21 • June 20 MOONCHILD June 21 • July 22 LEO July 23 - Aug. 22 VIRGO Aug. 23 • Sept. 22 LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 PISCES Feb. 19 Mar. 20 No question about it* 'good will is in the air. But, a chronic problem with the opposite sex could flare up. Avoid emotional discussions. It seems as though you are going to yield and placate, as part of the Holiday atmosphere. Oh, yes! A subtle overture should come your way. Believe it or not, self-pity crisscrosses your chart. Also, an over analysis of your relationship with the other sex. According to your chart, you are inclined toward concentrating on making the wrong per­ son or persons happy. Meaning? Don't put your­ self out for anybody who has been inconsiderate. You could very well be carried away with the Holiday spirit. In other words, you could be­ come careless. So, take normal safety pre­ cautions. Hold it, Virgo! It seems as though you are warming up to give someone the "cold shoul­ der." Stellar patterns advise that you go along with the Holiday spirit. Stick close to home base. It's a fact of life, those under your sign involved in a triangle, are headed for an emotional explosion. It would do your sign well to mix more with your neighbors and associates. There's a ten­ dency for you to withdraw, during the Holiday. Hot and cold emotions toward a member of the opposite sex, is indicated in your chart. Inci­ dentally, it would be wise to keep your feelings to yourself. You are inclined to be somewhat careless of an associate's feelings. Make certain that you don't slight a loyal friend. Also, avoid moodiness. Your sign, ironically, could run into a few try­ ing hours of boredom. So, prepare to cover up a tell-tale yawn. Otherwise, all should go well. It seems as though you will be the most for­ tunate of all signs this Holiday period. Material­ istic things will be secondary to the "inner glow" that's coming your way. Well, it's just about Christmas again, just days away. A friend of mine has asked me that seasonal question once again: "How much should I spend on Christmas presents, being retired and all?" He tells me he feels guilty not giving expensive gifts, because his children and some of his older, working grandchildren give him such lavish presents at Christmas. Then he tells me if only he had the money he would give just as lavish and elegant gifts to his children and grandchildren. That's when I tell him to pull up the chair near the pantry door, sit down and have a cup of tea, and discuss this situation logic­ ally. First I explain to him that everyone in his family, just like in my family, realizes that when you are retired you are living on a restricted budget. Therefore, no one expects ex­ travagant gifts from you, and if you were to buy them anyway, most of your children or grand­ children would feel guilty about accepting them. Then he always asks me: "Why do they buy me such nice things then?" I tell him if he doesn't know I'm not going to tell him (but I always do)! My answer is: "They love you and it is their way of expressing to you how much they appreciate everything you have done for them while they were growing up." But this discuss always ends up with this question: "Well what then should I give them?" And I tell him: "Give them something that you created with your time and energy, not necessarily with your money." After that state­ ment has sunk in and we've finished our tea, my friend gets up, moves the chair back by the pantry door and says: "You know, you're right. I think I'll give my daughter some of my preserves she's always complimenting me on, and my grandson says his wife wishes she could grow Afri­ can violets as well as I do -- so that's what I'll give her -- one of my prize plants! And Jim is al­ ways commenting about the way I . . . . " TOCJOK'S Heolth Nen/s Published by the American Medical Association PERSONALITY PROFILE For your Sun Sign Analysis, send the day, month, year and ploce of birth, plus 50 < for pottage and handling to Dr. Andrew W. Domis, P. O. Box 12766, St Petersburg, Florida 33733. | THINK ABOUT IT! [ By BOBJUSTEN January 1, after all, is just another calendar date. But voices and noises join in mixed emotions. It means gaiety and gladness, a partying time for some people. It is a parting time for others who exile or disengage themselves from the past. All on ac­ count of a calendar date. Some people will ponder and be proud of what was done in the past. Others Will think of things done and can not now be undone. Some will say they will change the ways of their days; they will try to live better by the Book... Others will try to live with a better pocketbook. All this too-on account of a calendar date. The message Happy New Year is heard everywhere -on account of a calendar date. For ourselves, we simply and sincerely say to all our friends who read this-"May you be happy.. May God bless you"-on EACH and EVERY calendar date.. .GEORGE R. JUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3519 W. Elm St., McHenry, 111. Phone 385-2400. The sad saga of Sam .. . Sam, a Chicago auto mechanic, missed about three weeks of work last winter. He was uncomfortable with his affliction and almost more in distress when he had to confess to his fellow workers and bowling partners why he was out of action. Winter had, he ex­ plained, dealt him a severe case of chapped hands! Don't laugh. Winter skin care problems can happen to anyone: male or female, young or old. And here are some of the symp­ toms: white, flaky skin that looks scaly to the eye and tends to shed when touched; rough, red blotches on hands and elbows; a taut, burning sensation across the cheekbones; and dry, chapped lips. There's no need, of course, to give in to such problems. Rather, one should arm himself or herself with the latest know-how on pro­ tecting the skin from the effects of dryness, cold, winter sun and windburn, and changing tempera­ tures. TH queried a group of prominent dermatologists across the country and came up with the following guidelines: • Turn down the heat in your house or apartment--trying to keep it below 72®F. Warm air absorbs moisture readily, drawing it from every available source, in­ cluding your skin. • Add moisture to indoor air. Furnace humidifiers are available for central heating systems, but pans of water beneath radiators and inexpensive room humidifiers will also help do the trick. • Substitute a quick shower, or at least a short warm bath, for a long, hot soak in the tub. • Use less soap--a luscious lather helps wash away the body's own protective oil. • Apply a moisturizer directly to the skin immediately after bath­ ing--any good cream will do. • Wear rubber gloves for doing indoor chores that require water and a cleaning agent. • For outdoor activities, bundle up. Wear mittens instead of gloves--they're warmer. • Protect your lips with a greasy lip cream or balm--and apply it often (lipstick helps, too). • Use either a chemical sunblock- ing screen or a preparation (such as zinc oxide) that provides a phy­ sical barrier to sun rays if you're outdoors for any length of time- especially if there's snow on the ground or you're at a relatively high altitude. Winter sun may not feel as warm as summer sun, but it can burn your skin as badly. • Take it easy, if you head south for a short winter vacation. Too much sun, too fast, can put you flat on your back with a blistery burn. If fortune is on your side, how­ ever, you can simply pack up for the entire winter and surf your troubles away. Majorca, anyone? WANT MOKE INFORMATION? Write Todoy'i Heolth Mogotini CF, 535 North Deorborn Street Chicago, lllinoit 60610 You can never tell when a little careful driving will save your life on the high­ ways. Our advice to you this week is to take care of your heart, and live a while.