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PISTAKEE HIGHLANDS & SUNNYSIDE Bobbie Fantus -497-3509 Do We Want To Know? The Art Of Dying Today President Told Of Improvement Road Program Good news in the form of a letter came to the home of Jim Fantus on the status of our roads. As most of our residents know we have been awaiting word from the road im­ provement committee on Bill 1440 as to whether we were accepted for hard-surfacing on our gravel rooads. The letter came from Richard Klemm, chairman of the committee, informing us that we were selected as number six out of thirteen submitting sub­ divisions. We were informed that no work would probably begin until one year from this spring. All selected areas would have to be engineered first, and then bonds would be floated to support the project. Also hearings will be held to inform residents of the cost for the project. ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING On Feb. 7, the Pistakee Highlands Community Association held their general meeting at 8 p.m. The meeting was called to order r by President Fantus which was followed by the pledge to the flag. January's general and board meeting minutes were read by the secretary and accepted. The treasurer's report was given by John Heidler, which showed a balance of $6,169.84. Announcements were made by Jim Fantus that Roger Christianson would be our new road commissioner as well as vice-president. Our former road commissioner, Don Freeland, resigned from the position to take on other jobs that will benefit our com­ munity. As a reminder, all problems concerning roads from now on should be directed to Roger at 497-3043. Herb Steward has volun­ teered to be the executive trustee of the association. Herb will now have the duty of overseeing all other trustees find to carry the key of the 'association safe deposit box. v The parking lot planned for the community center was still on the agenda at this time. As soon as bids are received and voted on work will begin. Discussion followed for the possibility of some face lifting on the center this spring. The w o r d s " P I S T A K E E HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CENTER" are going to be put on the front entrance of the center by Ed Burda. Also painting and general clean-up were discussed. Free Cancer Films Available To Organlxations Schools, clubs and various organizations are invited to take advantage of the free film library from the American Cancer society, Mrs. Frank (Ilaverne) Gregory, McHenry, education chairman for the McHenry county chapter of the ACS, said this week. Both men's and women's organizations should take advantage of these health- motivated films, films which show practical ways of saving lives and preventing cancer, she explained. The most recent film-one on general health featuring Opera Star Marguerite Piazza-was shown last week by the McHenry Business and "Professional club, with Mrs. Lee Stangerone, program chairman. Other films are on breast and uterine cancer, smoking, and ways to spot cancer signs. Films can be obtained free by calling Mrs. Gregory at 385-1422. Taking part in the program at McHenry was Mrs. Betty Freeman, Cary, the county's Reach to Recovery coor­ dinator, and Dr. Robert Kessler of McHenry. Dr. Kessler fielded questions from guests and commented on the seven danger signs. Mrs. Esther Richardson presented the film. LOSE WEIGHT OR MONEY BACK Odrinex can help you become tiip trim slim person you want to be. Odrinex is a tiny tablet and easily swallowed Con tains no dangerous drugs. No starving No special exercise. Get rid ol excess (at and live longer. Odrinex has been used successfully by thousands all over the country for 14 years Odrinex Plan costs $3.25 and the large economy size $5.25. You must lose ugly fat or your money will be refunded. No questions asked. Sold with this guarantee bv Bolger's Drug Store 1259 N. Grnn St. Mail Orders Filled Grace Steward announced the illness of Milt Croasdale and it was decided to send flowers to him. A motion was made by Ron Goldfarb to set up a special flower fund to be used in the future for members of the association. Craig Thoren volunteered to take care of ordering for this project. Refreshments were served by Bobbie Fantus after the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. GIRLSCOUTS The Girl Scouts are busy on their annual cookie drive which will last until March and also hope to pick up some coupons for the Johnsburg activity program while on their way. COMING EVENTS Women's Club - Feb. 28 - Community Center Association General Meeti - March 6 - Community Center / Board Meeting - March 21 - Community Center Tax Facts Roger C. Beck, district director of Internal Revenue Service for Northern Illinois, has announced the beginning of the second phase of its Highway Use Tax compliance check. During the first phase, the IRS compared lists of registered truck and bus owners with Highway Use Tax returns on record. As a result of this comparison, the IRS identified a substantial number of truck owners as potential nonfilers. Soon all those identified will be contacted by mail concerning their possible delinquency, the Internal Revenue Service advised. Because the Highway Use Tax applies to vehicle users, not all owners necessarily are liable for the tax, Beck said. In some cases, for example, truck owners involved in lease arrangements, the lessee rather than the owner of the vehicle may be liable for the tax, if local law requires the vehicle to be registered in the name of the lessee. The tax applies to certain trucks ,ti*ucK-tractofS1 arid buses that use the public high­ ways. Thir amount of tax depends on a combination of the number of axles and weights of the vehicles. Patients who are dying need to be told the truth, say a psychiatrist and a minister. But an internist warns that "most people really don't want to know." The three men were presenting their views on death and dying at a suburban hospital community education forum recently. The issue of whether or not to tell a dying patient the truth is being raised more and more these days by the medical profession, the general public, and the clergy. The psychiatrist on the education forum panel, Dr. Michael Berg, explained why the subject of honesty about death is getting so much at­ tention these days: "Medicine has progressed so far it's im­ possible to die, and almost impossible to live, with machines keeping people going. Who will switch off the machines? Just as war is too important to be left to the generals, medicine is too im­ portant to be left to the doc­ tors." He continued, "Suppose switching off the machines were like jury duty, and you got a card from the hospital that you were the euthanasia operator this month. We're not going to be ready for it unless we get together and talk about it. Society is going to have to participate in these very im­ portant questions." Dr. Berg announced that he was "on the side of honesty - Generally, the tax applies to single unit trucks weighing 13,000 pounds or more and truck-tractors weighing 5,500 pounds or more. Beck said that increasing numbers of farmers are becoming subject to the tax because of the growing use of larger vehicles in the agriculture industry. Any taxpayer who receives a notice of potential liability and who actually is not liable for the tax should complete the ap­ propriate sections of the notice and return it to the IRS in the envelope provided. All taxpayers having delinquent returns to file should not wait to be contacted, but should file immediately to avoid additional penalties and interest, Beck said. IRS Publication 349, "Federal Use Tax oh Trucks, Truck-Tractors and Buses," furnishes detailed information and may be ob­ tained by writing to, or visiting, most IRS offices. tell the truth about dying," but admitted that "we really don't know what to say. It's astonishing how differently people die... but really not so astonishing when you see how differently people live." The minister, the Rev. George Kandle, a former prison chaplain and now a marriage counselor, main­ tained that we need to take death more seriously: "People need to grieve more openly, to feel the depth of agony that the terminal patient represents. The truth is that life is not all loving, not all winning. We are not just in the process of living, but of dying, too." The internist, Dr. Arthur *c*Green, believed that honesty is not always the best policy. "Terminally ill people tend to deny death and to fear death. I don't see anything wrong with it. Most of us deny and fear death - it has become associated with pain and suf­ fering. We fear the loss of bodily functions, the intense social demands - like courage - made on us, the grieving relatives, the dependence. And we have an intense fear of the unknown - like children being led into the dark ... The patient who can pose the cogent question, 'Doctor, am I dying?' is probably a very rare bird." He concluded, "Most people end up accepting death. Some people have an intense religious experience. No two individuals react the same way. In the act of dying, we change. I have no set way to proceed with patients. You try to do the best you can, hopefully, with compassion. A person has the right to be told he's dying, and also ajjght not to be told." PAGE 5-PLAINDEALER-WEDNE SDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1973 Dr. Green's views were not shared by the 200 people in the audience. After hearing the three philosophies on death the dying, the crowd broke up into small discussion groups and concluded that, yes, their dying wish is to know. When they re-assembled into the main auditorium and each group leader announced his group's position on the central question of being told the truth, Dr. Green answered them this way: "Many people who talk that way just don't want to know at the end. It just isn't that easy and clear cut." "But I expect that of you professionals!" yelled a man in the back of the room. "We are all going to die, all of us. That is absolute. The critical point is how and when. And I think we all want, honestly, to know the truth when we ask " Benefit Dates Set Students At Montini Plan Quad-City Tour Grade school and high school keep lots of athletes out of college. ATTENTION! Builders-Developere-Realtors IBC HOMES offers you a proven program for sales success in: OFFICE BUILDINGS • HOMES APARTMENTS We offer TESTED STANDARD PLANS. Drafting and blueprinting service. Immediate quotations on custom plans. Guaranteed quality and quantity of materials. Guaranteed prices. Quality materials and nam? brand products. Marketing know- how v!iat can increase your sales volumn. Interested Companies or Individuals are invited to write: IBC HOMES, DAVE JAHNS Box 475 Mattoon, IHinois 61938 The eighth graders of Montini Middle school are looking forward to a graduation trip to the Quad-Cities of Rock Island, Davenport, Moline and East Moline in early May. The trip will include such interesting sights as Arsenal Island on the Mississippi, Fort Armstrong, Lock and Dam No. 15, which is the largest roller gate dam in the world. From Arsenal Island one can see the Clock Tower, a Con­ federate cemetery, and the site of the first bridge over the Mississippi river. A visit to the Browning arsenal museum will view the Rock Island arsenal and many ancient and modern guns, rifles and other types of weapons. The day will include a ride on the 400 passenger Mississippi River boat, the M.V. Julie N. A benefit for this trip will be held at both St. Patrick's and St. Mary's parishes Sunday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will include a bake and book sale, with paperbacks and many children's books and magazines available for all. Mrs. Dolores Wines, eighth grade Science teacher, is sponsor for the trip. A farmer in Monona county, Iowa, has a farm five miles long and 80 feet wide. He bought the right of-way of an abandoned railroad. 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