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PAGE IS - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,1973 85 Per Cent Of First y0U Anc/ your pef C/oss Mail Zip Coded The zip code - the five-digit number following the state in United States addresses - now appears on more than 85 per­ cent of first class mail, ac­ cording to Postmaster Leroy Smith. . He said the coding of mail has become even more important in recent months with a growing share of first class letters sorted on machines equipped with the zip mail translator (ZMT). "With this computerized unit, the letter sorting machine operator simply keys the zip code appearing on the en­ velope", Postmaster Smith said "The zip code is then 'translated' so the envelope is routed to the bin which will give it the best transportation", he said. Previously, postal clerks were required to learn the complex local and regional sorting schemes that are now carried in the ZMT computer. Postmaster Smith said that zip code usage is running about 85 percent on first class mail going from one business to another. "The mail from the average family to businesses does much better, however, with the percentage nearing 90 percent", he said "This reflects the near universal use of zip code on business stationery, including return address, order forms, coupons, reply en­ velopes, etc." He said that zip code use by other classes of mail includes airmail letters, 91 percent, and parcel post, % percent. The use of zip code has been mandatory since 1967 for second class and bulk third class rates. Postmaster Smith explained the five zip code digits as "a Publish New Eye Care Pamphlets Two new pamphlets on eye care and safety are now available from the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness. One brochure covers the potential hazards of eye cosmetics and aerosol sprays; the second provides useful information concerning the use of contact lenses. Both pamphlets, Leonard H. Heise, executive director of the Society, explains, are available free of charge, and can be Obtained by writing the Illinois Society at 220 S State Street, Chicago 60604. Defenders In Two September Recycling Drives McHenry County Defenders announce that effective with the September recycling drive, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15, newspapers as well as glass and cans may be delivered to the Crystal Lake Shopping Plaza. Explorer Post 127 will be at the usual location to accept glass and cans from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at a nearby site at the plaza, Defenders will be on hand the same hours to collect bundled newspapers, magazines combined with junk mail, premium paper, and corrugated board. On Saturday, Sept. 29, Defenders and the eighth grade class of Montini Middle school will join forces in McHenry to collect newspapers at the Market Place Shopping center on Route 120. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bottles and cans may be delivered to the same location during these hours. For further information, call the Defender representative at 385-8512. Make Appointment To State School Board By Oct. 1 Gov. Dan Walker has signed House Bill 661, creating a state board of education for Illinois. The board, which will have vast educational policy-making responsibilities beginning in 1975, will consist of seventeen members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate. The board will be regionally representative as follows: Four members from the first Judicial district within the city of Chicago; four members from the first Judicial district out­ side the city of Chicago; two members from each of the four downstate judicial districts; and one at-large member appointed and designated by the Governor as chairman of the state board. The Governor has indicated that appointments to the state board will be announced by Oct. 1. The appointive process, it is generally anticipated, will result in a state board which is broadly representative of Illinois' population in terms of experience, age, sex, race, political affiliation and socio­ economic status telescopic sequence", focusing on successively smaller areas. The first digit points to a geographically large area, the second and third digits to one of 556 sectional centers - key post offices which serve 30 to 200 or more smaller post offices -- or to one major city post office. The last two digits stand for the post office or postal station of ultimate destination. "For example", he said, "zip number 21750 means that the letter is bound for the middle Atlantic states -- represented by the figure 2. The digits 17 single out the Frederick Sec­ tional center in Maryland. Accordingly, the\ sorter deposits the letter into an outgoing 217 pouch". The letter, together with all other 217 labeled mail arrives at Frederick, and other sorters re-route the letter to its destination - Hancock, Maryland, as specified by the digits 50. CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN Mrs. Dan Walker has been named honorary chairman of the Illinois Breath of Life campaign for the National Cystic Fibrosis Research foundation. Sept. 9-16 has been officially declared Children's Lung Disease week in Illinois, and Mrs. Walker said that "every parent should be aware By Raymond A. Minor, D.V.M. Manager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories There's an old story - one that usually elicits groans when it is finished -- about teaching an old dog new ticks. I can't bore you with the story: I don't remember it. But there really isn't anything very funny about ticks or other external parasites like fleas. They can make life hellish for your dog. Ticks are dependent upon your animal's blood for sur­ vival. Most pets tolerate a few ticks but become irritated and restless as the numbers in­ crease. They often try to rid themselves to the pests by rubbing, scratching, licking and biting. Of course they only make the situation worse. Frequently, ticks attach themselves to the ears, neck and flanks but they can also be found all over the body, from the larva stage ("seed ticks") to the engorged female, easily detectable by the eye. To rid your pet of a few ticks, simply pluck them off, taking care against breaking off the mouthparts or head. that severe chronic lung disease in children exists on a scale that most people do not realize. More than one half of chronic diseases in children is respiratory." If the ticks are more numerous, additional measures will be necessary: washing with proper medication is usually more effective than sprays or dusts since it penetrates the hair better. In the cases where larvae are present, removal becomes very difficult and the pet should be taken to your veterinarian for treatment. Fleas are small, wingless parasites. They feed on blood and cause intense irritation and inflammation to the pet by constant biting and the secretion of a toxic, allergenic saliva. To control fleas, both the pet and his environment must be treated. Commercial powders or spray insecticides will remove fleas from your pet's body. The application of an an­ tipruritic ointment to treat itching hot spots and to help avoid secondary infection, and oral administration of a sedative should relieve much of his discomfort. Although you may be able to completely remove fleas and ticks from your pet's body, he can be become reinfested within a few weeks if outside breeding places are not con­ trolled. In severe cases, your pet's old bedding should be discarded and the surrounding area should be sprayed with a disinfectant. Other areas where your pet spends considerable time should be treated similarly. There are preventive measures you can take to control flea and tick problems: -- Provide your pet with a clean, dry environment. -Give him several thorough examinations prior to the flea and tick season. -Take immediate corrective steps when you observe the first sign of irritation. In extreme situations when your pet becomes overwrought bv itching, scratching and numerous infections, I recommend that you take him immediately to a veterinarian for concentrated professional treatment. Dr. Minor regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. Set Zoning Hearing On Area Property A hearing has been scheduled on a zoning petition filed by the Oak Park Trust and Savings, as trustee, Arthur Adams and Sinclair J. Hoffman. It will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday, Sept 13, at the Legion building, Main street, Richmond. The petitioners are seeking a reclassification in zoning from F-Farming district to E-3 Estate district. Offer Heart Health Booklet Free To PubBc "You and^our Heart," a new 16-page booklet filled with basic facts about the heart in health and disease, now is available from Illinois Heart association. Using cartoons and simple diagrams in red and black, the booklet defines many technical terms. It also gives advicd»,on reducing the risk of heart at­ tack. The booklet tells how to recognize the early warning signs and what immediate steps to take to increase the chance of survival, should a heart attack occur. "You and Your Heart" ex­ plains how the heart and blood vessel system works, what goes wrong to bring on heart attack and stroke, and what roles are played by hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. A special section describes ways to help prevent heart attack - what to eat and what to avoid; how to determine proper body weight, and maintain it; what kinds of exercise are beneficial if done regularly; and how tension and cigarette smoking can affect the cir­ culatory system. The person who avoids ex­ cessive worry, shuns The premises consist of 35 acres of vacant land currently zoned farming, located on the east side of north Solon road. cigarettes, has regular check­ ups, and watches his weight and intake of saturated fats lessens his chances of having a " heart attack and increases his prospects for healthier living. « For more information about heart attack and risk reduction, ask Illinois Heart Association for a free copy of "You and Your Heart". V.A. NEWS EDITOR'S NOTE: Veterans and their families are asking thousands of questions con­ cerning the benefits their Government provides for them through the Veterans Ad­ ministration. Below are some representative queries. Ad­ ditional information may be obtained at any VA office. Q - How do I go about getting the $150 annual clothing allowance the Veterans Ad­ ministration now pays certain disabled veterans? A - If you wear a prosthetic or orthopedic device for a service connected disability which tends to wear out or tear your clothing, all you need do is apply to the nearest VA office. Q - As the 18-year-old son of a veteran who has a 60 percent service connected disability, am I eligible for VA education benefits? A - No. Only children of veterans who suffered per­ manent, total disabilities or deaths from service connected causes, or children of ser- Open Ostomy Club Meetings To At Patients The Lake County Ostomy club will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Sefct. 13, at the Victory Memorial hospital am­ phitheatre, Waukegan, at 8 p.m. The club was organized to provide help and information for all ostomy patients.' Qualified speakers and presentations are part of each meeting as well as individual experiences. The speaker for this meeting will be Mrs. Marilyn Tousignant,ostomy consultant, Holy Family hospital, Des Plaines. Anyone with any type of ostomy and members of their families are invited to attend. For further information please call 385-4419. vicemen missing in action or prisoners of war for more than 90 days are eligible for education benefits. Q - My August compensation check from the Veterans ad­ ministration for a 30 percent peacetime service connected disability was for the same amount as my buddy's for a 30 percent wartime service connected disability In the past, his checks were alwyas larger. Why did we receive the same amount in August? A - In 1972, Public Law 92-328 increased peacetime rates to levels of wartime rates, ef­ fective with checks VA mailed in Aguust, 1973. our reg. 23.97 Ladies all weather coats of aacron and cotton with pile lining. Solid colors, as­ sorted. 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