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2'AGE 12_- PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, MARCH JO, 1974 Sheriff Report Yearly Comparison OFFENSES AS REPORTED Murder Assault Burglary Burglary (from auto) Theft Theft - Auto Arson Forgery Fraud Vandalism Weapons Sex Offenses Narcotics D.W.I. Iiauor Violations Disorderly Conduct Suspicion Rtaiaways Abandoned Vehicles Anonymous Calls Domestic Trouble Emergency Assistance Fatalities (Other than traffic) Fowd Articles Lost Article Mental Missing Person Outside Assistance Overdose Suicide Attempted Suicide Others Traffic Miscellaneous Investigations Total Offenses Reported ARRESTS FOR THE YEAR Burglary Bodily Harm not recorded 1972 1973 1 • 2 7 4 10 9 92 112 471 530 [ separately 59 51T 620 35 86 7 26 4 13 7 12 651 772 49 63 16 16 119 137 95 50 28 31 72 101 423 412 27 1 211 179 144 122 490 489 187 120 14 42 142 165 183 215 114 42 88 129 278 301 2 9 8 6 25 21 284 315 532 404 645 CQO TOO 5886 6313 57 65 101 77 Criminal Damage Deception Disorderly Conduct D.W.I. Forgery liquor Violations Murder Narcotics Non-Support Rape Robbery Sex Crimes Theft Traffic Weapons All Others Total Adult Persons Arrested OFFENSES CLEARED BY ARREST Felonies Misdemeanors JUVENILE CASES HANDLED Burglary Bodily Harm ^ Criminal damage' Disorderly Conduct Curfew , liquor Violations Narcotics Runaways Robbery Sex Crimes Theft Traffic Weapons All Others Total Juvenile Cases Handled PRISONER COUNT FOR THE YEAR Adult Males Received Adult Females Received Juvenile Males Received Juvenile Females Received Total Prisoners Received Total Prisoners Discharged Average Prisoner Count Per Day fYEAR 54 59 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS HANDLED 1941 34 35 Total Number of Accidents 1893 1941 85 115 Personal Property 1421 1332 168 168 Bodily Injury 445 588 10 7 Fatalities 39 38 105 4 64 0 Warning Tickets Issued 1387 741 95 127 Prisoner Records Prepared 1519 1642 57 32 Warrants Served 1239 960 1 1 Court Processes Received 6423 6243 10 5 Court Processes Served 5355 5177 ' 14 20 Bailiffs In Court 1263 1247 69 73 ' Persons Taken To Court ^ 903 839 3085 3583 Meals Served Few the Year 16759 23764 13 27 Persons Conveyed To Other Institutions 163 154 210 163 Mileage Conveying Persons 22688 14830 4181 4613 Mileage Serving Court Processes 78389 68557 Mileage Patrolling and Investigating 1,086,649 1,081,304 Around The Garden 199 4173 164 4474 5 13 7 12 46 30 42 16 10 8 9 3 2 4 167 176 0 0 7 5 19 28 20 15 9 9 55 122 399 325 You And Your Pet 1286 73 101 60 1428 1395 17 I 1370 99 140 33 1642 1631 22 By Raymond A. 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Children will be fascinated by the color and movement -- and financial outlay and periodic cleaning will be kept to the minimum for the parent. If you want to buy a cat or dog, and have toddlers at home, wait until the children grow out of the grabbing and poking stage. A kitten or puppy has to make an adjustment to living in a new place, and your child should be old enough to help, not hinder, this process. The old story about boys being made of "snips, snails and puppy dog tails" may be a fairy tale, but a child's development is influenced by his companions, both human and animal. A pet can help in establishing > confidence in a shy child who has to make new friends or present something for "show and tell" in school When you do buy a dog as a companion for children in elementary school, choose a breed known for even tem­ perament and steady nerves. Basset hounds and golden retrievers are good examples. Many mongrels also have the patience to put up with active children. If the pet is intended to be the sole responsibility of your children, match u£the animal with the child's ability to care for it. Don't expect an 8 or 10- year-old to groom a long-haired cat every day or to walk a St. Bernard. Small pets (like box turtles, parakeets or fish) are rpuch more manageable. Of course, there should always be an adult watching out for the animal's welfare, and checking that it is fed and watered properly. When you buy a pet for your child, see that it is healthy by scheduling an early visit to the veterinarian. It is cruel to give a child a pet to love - only to have the pet and child suffer because of preexisting disease. This will also safeguard the child, since some bacterial and fungus diseases are tran­ sferable from pets to people. Whatever the age of your child, make sure that he or she realizes that the pet is a living creature which is dependent upon the family for its well- being. The child should remember that the pet is not a toy, which can be t06sed aside as the interest fades or the fad is over. About the only time a child should not be given a pet is when he or she is not at all By Matthew S. Rosen Instructor - Ornamental Horticulture McHenry County College Whoopee! Spring is less than one week away. Soon the grass will turn green; buds will swell and burst cladding the land­ scape in a colorful coat. Ten­ der, young green leaves will adorn the now naked branches of decidious trees and shrubs. Flowers of every imaginable hue will herald in Mother Nature's annual spring festival of life. Why, already the ad­ vanced party has arrived. No more than six inches high, the seemingly fragile blooms of the winter aconite and the q .aint snowdrop are battling the elements in order to scream out the message to one and all that "spring is just around the corner." When gazing at these two petite species gamely parrying the deadly thrusts of freezing temperatures, blustery winds, and . the few stubborn snowflakes that persist in falling, apparently not realizing that their hour has past, all my cares melt away. This is a time for rejoicing. The bleakness and dreariness of winter is quickly vanishing. Spring is coming! If I seem a trifle emotional, I ask your forgiveness. To me the spectacular re-appearance of visible forms of life on the landscape is an event com­ parable to the birth of a child. Why, even the sight of the first dandelion sets my heart aglow. So, sharpen up ye old pruning shears, and overhaul your lawn mowers, because, before you know it, we will be moving our topics outdoors. Although pruning spring flowering shrubs now is a no-no, and the grass obviously does not yet have to be cut, we can use this time for planning our flower garden. Each year when I go to purchase seeds, I am faced with the same problem. The pictures on all the seed packets look so enticing, that although, at the outset of my trip to the store, I had my mind made up on exactly which species and varieties I was going to grow, upon viewing the large seed displays, I become torn betwixt and between. After all, I want to make the best possible use of the little space I have available. Should I be satisfied to plant the reliable varieties that I have tested over the years, or might my garden acquire more character if I interested in having one. If you try to talk a child into taking a gift puppy or kitten he does not warit, the pet will probably be neglected and become a burden on someone else in the family. Wait six months or a year and the child's interest will probably change. Dr. Minor regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. 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As a hedge, I always plant a couple of dependable varieties just in case some of the new introductions do not come up to snuff. Gradation in mature plant height is important. If my flowers are to be displayed to their maximum effectiveness, I must have plants of varying,, heights. I divide perspective, candidates into three classes: low, medium and tall. •, Used in the foreground, the;, low species preferably should be no taller than six to eight,* inches. If the variety really "sends me", and, its foliage is not too coarse, I will accept _ plants up to one foot in height. My medium range runs from 12 to 24 inches. Anything above 2 feet I classify as tall. These latter species I will set along the rear border of my garden. Can I provide the correct cultural condition? Most an­ nuals prefer full sun; however, some, like impatiens, require shade if they are to prosper. If I cannot provide the necessary amount of light, I automatically drop the plant from consideration. After all, witii limited spice, there is no point in my growing a variety that I know cannot possibly,, perform up to its full potential. > Next week, we will spend our t time talking about the proper sowing procedures, as well as the post emergent care of young seedlings. McHenry Man Returns From Pleasant Cruise Learning about the real estate business while on board a fine giant passenger cruiser while it is moving through seas to different wonderful trooical islands \ is a delightful way to go. to school, according to Hugh Kirk. Hie Illinois Association of. Realtors recently went on such » an excursion. Those attending ] were most pleased with ttss seminar, the fine fellowship and the chance to see the islands of the Caribbean. Meeting the different people that populate these islands and absorbing some of the culture and manna* of living of this great territory provide a most enlightening experience. A few quick first impressions of Kirk's were that Puerto Rico was much bigger than he had envisioned. San Juan is a large fine modern city and a great deal larger than he had imagined. All of the islands were mountainous. In the next few issues, Kirk will try to give thumb-nail sketches of his impressions of some of the larger islands. vvvvwwvvwwwvw 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 -1 spent three years in the military service and was honorably discharged this year. Am I eligible for a business loan from the Veterans administration? '/. A - Business loans are available to veterans from the Small Business administration. VA's authority to make business loans is limited to those who served before Jan. 31, 1955. 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