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PAGE 12 PIAINDEAIER WEDNESDAY MAY 11 1977 EDITORIALS Taking Stock Of Health - Hospitals do more th<m care for us when we are sick. Hospitals provide health education information and patient education programs which help us maintain good health. They also assist us in dealing more effectively with ongoing health problems Each of us should take advantage of health information available, and do what is necessary to stay strong and vibrant During this week -May 8-14--the county's three hospitals join with the nation's 7.000 hospitals and the American Hospital Association to observe National Hospital week. Recent studies indicate life expectancy and better health care are related to a number of basic individual habits. They include: 1. Three meals a day at regular times. 2 Breakfast every day V 3. Seven or eight hours sleep each night 4 No smoking. 5. Maintenance of a moderate weight level. 6. No alcohol, or alcohol in moderation. National Hospital week might be a good time for you (to ask yourself about • taking stock" of your health care habits and then doing something about taking advantage of the sound information provided throughout the year by area hospitals. One-Term Congress? A proposal of increasing interest is that to elect members of the House and Senate to lone long term, no reelection being allowed That would enable men and women writing the laws of the nation to vote their convictions, to stand firmly against pressure groups, special interest groups and other powerful interests seeking goals contrary to the national interest. To avoid having all new members in any year. House terms, like Senate terms today, would be staggered so that a third or a fourth of the membership would be elected each two years. Terms could be six or eight years, for each body. This would prevent campaigning while in office among Senators and Congressmen, discourage those who seek the job primarily for its lush financial and retirement benefits (the retirement bonanza now in existence could be largely ended) and would prevent the building of dynasties or power bases. There are disadvantages, but looking at the record of Congress over recent years, some feel the advantages might very well outweigh the disadvantages. Reference Racket One of the rackets making the rounds in recent years is the publication of reference books supposedly listing distinguished Americans. Many of the mailout letters fill the solicited with flattery, alleging that he has been carefully selected (a great honor, etc.) to be included in the directory. » Aside from a few worthwhile volumes, many of the new efforts are money-making schemes to separate the easily-flattered from a bit of folding green Be careful! May, 1977 Spring -s last born darling< clear-eyed, sweet. Pauses a moment, with twinkling feet, And, gold locks in breezy play. Half teasing and half tender to repeat. Her song of' 'May. •Susan Coolidge. The month of May contains many memorable dates. There's the celebration of May Day, held in many colleges and schools, and the custom of electing May Queens. The custom probably began in England, as a survival of the Roman festivals. The Battle of Manila Bay was fought on May 1st, 1898. That battle won ascendancy for the United States' fleet against the Spanish in the Asiatic theater and is remembered for Dewey's famous order, "You may fire when ready, Gridley." Many Americans will remember the sinking of the liner Lusitania, which occurred May 7th, 1915, which did much to turn sentiment in the United States against the Kaiser's Germany in World War I. World War II in Europe ended May 8th, 1945. The first transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10th, 1869, meeting at Promontory Point, Utah. The annual observance of Mother's Day, of course, falls on the second Sunday, and dates from 1907. Miss Anna M. Jarvis of Philadelphia, is responsible for gaining national acceptance of the day, although Miss Mary T. Sasseen, a Kentucky schoolteacher, probably arranged for the first observance of the day, in 1906. Be Alert For Myopia Symptoms In Children Myopia, or near-sightedness, affects one of every four Americans, according to statistics compiled by the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness. It is a widespread visual impairment, the society adds, that accounts for more than half of all the eyeglasses and contact lenses in use today. Parents, particularly if they themselves are near-sighted, the society warns, should be alert to early symptoms of myopia in their youngsters, since myopia can affect not only a child's vision, but also the personality development of the child The physical symptoms of myopia to look for, according to the society, are frequent squinting, complaints about inability to see blackboards in school or other distant objects. All are warning signals of possible myopia and suggest a prompt visit to the eye doctor. Psychologically, the society explains, children with visua' impairments often exhibit personality traits directly traceable to what they can or cannot see. Shortsighted youngsters, for example, often do well in school because they are less often distracted by- things going on around them. Tests show that academically the myope scores five percent higher in reading, math, and verbal skills. Few. because of their blurred distance vision. For Your Information I>**ar friend*. A funeral in the family given rise io all kinds of needs to be met - seeing thai someone is available to go on errands - to rare for ehildren - to take over in the kitchen. Notification of family advisors, such as the attor­ ney. insurance agent, the bank nhere a safe deposit box is held. Clone relatives and friends can ren­ der such kindly assistance. Respectfully. y«.-e PETER MJUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 ! KEBf i Building Permits (city of McHenry) The following building permits were issued by the city of McHenry during the month of April: Brian LaReau. 5210 Shore drive, single family dwelling. Brittany Builders. 5320 W. Sherman drive, single family duelling. James C. Peterson. 4508 Spruce lane, single family dwelling. * John W. Wilson. 4621 Bonner drive, fence. John West. 2009 Oak drive, fence. Paul Rizzo. 4903 W. Home avenue, siding March Builders. 1716 Park, family room Jim Hahn. 49f9 Willow, single family dwelling. Echlis Manufacturing Company. 1600 Industrial drive, industrial. • B.J. Cominsky. 4709 Prairie, fence. Ray Jemiola. 3216 Fairway drive, single family dwelling. Dennis N. Dalby, 4710 W. Bonner drive, garage. Otto R Biring. 4816 W. Shore drive, fence. Brittany Builders, 2003 Sherman drive, single family dwelling. March Builders, 4802 Bonner, single family dwelling. Ron Sztuzko, 3401 W. Elm street, alteration. Robert Haner. 5015 W. Dartmoor drive, single family dwelling. Leo Bland. 5008 W. Dartmoor drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group. 5007 W. Bromley, single family duelling. Kenneth Homo, 3806 W. Maple, siding. Jacob H Martin, Rt. 120, Burger King. Kenneth Rainey, 5121 W Home, fence. Ralph Gehrke, 4916 W. Rt. 120. alteration. Lloyd E. Wagner, 2006 N. Oak drive, alteration. Robert J. Miller. 4304 Crestwood. shed. Mr & Mrs. Bruce Bradley. 3505 Shepherd Hill, single family- dwelling Roger Freund. 3931 Main street, alteration. Harold Teater. 4215 Prairie street, fence. Joseph T. Gross. 4217 Prairie avenue, fence. William Ewald. 3108 Judy lane, single family dwelling. Donald Logan, 3207 Crescent, addition. Residential Development Group. 4904 Pyndale drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 5005 Dartmoor drive, single family dwelling. Brittany Builders. 5504 Sherman drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group. 4911 W. Bromley drive, single family dwelling. Mirek Halaska, 4607 Bonner drive, single family dwelling. Don Harris, 4513 Spruce lane, single family dwelling. Donald Humann, 5003 W. Willow lane, fireplace. Ronald Sztuzko, 3401 W. Elm street, advertising sign. Stan Wardzala, 1906 Oak drive, addition. Don Weingart, 4215 Crestwood avenue, addition. Beef Villa Restaurant, 3709 Elm street, sign. Duane E Winn, 4413 Prairie, fence. John R. Weideman Sr., 1405 Riverside drive, single family duelling. John R. Weideman Sr., 1405 Riverside drive, garage torn down. Alphonse Kostecki, 1908 Oak drive, alteration. March Builders Incorporated, 4707 W. Prairie, single family dwelling. David Walsh, 5005 W. Bromley drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 4909 Bromley drive, single family dwelling. Anthony Cortez, 5005 Dartmoor drive, single family dwelling. James H. Bracher, 424 Stratford court, fence. R.G. Ullrich, 3912 W. Grove, siding. Robert Laursen, 1721 Pleasant avenue, fence. William Richards. Lillian street, duplex. David Gelwicks. 3817 Waukegan. greenhouse. William S. Wroblewski. 4615 Prairie avenue, addition. Timothy Schulze. 5109 W. Willow, addition. Joseph Misiak, 1608 N. North avenue, fence. Residential Development Group, 4907 Pyndale drive, single family dwelling. Robert Kerns, 5007 Pyndale drive, single family dwelling. Stanley Slonina. 1613 N. North avenue, addition. Catherine V. DelGenio, 1006 Essex court, alteration. William A. Keith, 3806 W. Timothy, dog run. William A. Keith. 3806 W. Timothy, shed. (Outside City Limits) Building permits recently issued by the Building and Zoning Department for McHenry County include: Robert H. Schindler, 2719 Stilling Blvd., McHenry. to build a single family residence at 2721 Stilling Blvd., McHenry, for an approximate value of $48,000. Permit and service fee-$209. Frank and Margaret Perry. 3705 Ringwood Rd., Wonder Lake, to build a single family residence at 6110 N. Greenwood Rd. in Hebron Township, for an approximate value of $40,000. Permit and service fee-$238. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson, 5014 Barnard Mill Rd., Ringwood. to build a single family dwelling at 5515 Ridgeway Rd., McHenry Township, for an approximate value of $50,000. Permit and service fee-$248.28. George Ogle. 208 Apple Tree Lane, Barrington, to build a single family residence at 4108 Billingsgate Lane in Crestview Subdivision, for an approximate value of $60,000. Permit and service fee-$221. Robert B. Covalt, 3719 N. Hillcrest, McHenry, to build a single family residence at 7517 Bull Valley Rd., McHenry, for an approximate value of $75,000. Permit and service fee-$287.40. Tom Neis, 4604 W. Ashly, McHenry, to build a house at 1106 Boone Creek Court, for an approximate value of $50,000. Permit and service fees-$246. are interested in sports, sightseeing in the country, movies or stage plays that they can't see clearly. Conversely, television viewing is made to order since the child can sit as close to the set as he or she likes Since many activities of the near-sighted child are solo activities, the child tends to become introverted and with­ drawn, and reading often becomes a favorite diversion. Gentlemen Wash A small boy had taken his mother's powder puff and was in the act of powdering his face when his small sister, aged five, snatched it from him. "You mustn't do that," she exclaimed. "Only ladies use powder--gentlemen wash themselves!" 6ococosocooooococ«osee< re You New In McHenry Area? 9SOCSCCOOCOO Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 McHenry iiumwu KNOW YOUR AREA--ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST ooocosocoooooooooooooooocooo Service Line MCHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 PARENTAL STRESS UNE OF McHENRY COUNTY Meeting Place: McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 312-463-0390 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours7:30a.m. to5:30p.m. weekdays (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not know where to call? And then been given a runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Phone 800-621-4000 (For confidential conversation on problems dealing with run-away children) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interestste moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800-638-2666 (For questions or complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car) ILLINOI&DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child Abuse Center McHenry County (312 ) 546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries about, or reporting on, the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607, Rockville, Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun-powered hot-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 1603 N. North Avenue McHenry, 111. John T. Licastro (Calls from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 385-1703; interviews Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) T H E P R O P H E T ' S H O N O R I ) A '«» 135*?/ mse£UA And when he was come into his own countrrj, he I taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were' astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this xoisdom, and these mighty unrks? Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren James, and Joses, and Simon and Judas? And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things. A And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. 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