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P A O F i 2 - P L A I N D E A L E R - W E D N E S D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 2 1 . 1 9 7 7 COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPEN HOUSE (Continued from page 1) the public to attend and see what has been done and what is being done with county tax dollars. About 10 percent of the real estate tax bill goes for these uses. V The courthouse is relatively new, having been first occupied in 1972. The probation building, next to the courthouse, was acquired more recently, as was the Animal Control center, east of the courthouse and north of Marian Central high school. The Highway department facilities, next to the county fairgrounds, were built in 1955 and 1965. The county's oldest facility is what is now known as Valley Hi Nursing home. It was first used in 1885, but was totally remodeled and added onto in 1958 and again in 1971. It is near Hartland, between Woodstock and Harvard. The beginning point for the tour will be the courthouse, which is located on Rt. 47, north of Woodstock. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) session and the awards lun­ cheon, where do newspaper folks gather? In a special room surrounded by prize winning entries, of course! And this is what it's all about -- learning from others and sharing concerns. Sure, conventions can be fun. But they're also a time for learning. They have fulfilled their goal if we return home inspired with a desire to make our own newspapers the best product possible. KAF RECALL MEMORIES OF SOUTH AMERICA (Continued from page 1) schools in the community in which she lived. Indians, she related, are taught through their tradition to develop a dislike of the white man. At present they speak only their own language and almost none of them attend school. However, Sandy said there is a movement under way to require Spanish-speaking Sents to take a course in hua so they can teach the ins to speak Spanish and have an opportunity to become educated. Sherri was particularly* impressed by the zeal of Bolivian young people for dancing to American rock music. Discotheques are in abundance, and when teenagers are not attending one of them, they often gather elsewhere for dancing. There are ho chaperones. and she witnessed no drinking problem. The closeness of families was a trait that appealed to Lisa in her association with the people of Bolivia. She firmly believes that the primary reason drinking is not a problem is that it is always available and provides no challenge. Lisa also speaks highly of the trust and respect children have for their parents. t ± The girls described muchwe same classroom situation in all three schools attended. Students remain in class and the teachers of various subjects come to them. The communities in which the young ladies lived are almost completely devoted to the Spanish language. All of them had taken two or three years of the language at local schools but found it "strange" to be surrounded by almost no English except some in the homes in which they lived. Street markets were a fascination, where one can buy anything from food to souvenirs. Indian women sell their wares attired in bright, wide-skirted attire. Many of the Indians sleep in the streets, according to the observations of the girls. Lisa was especially repelled by the lack of concern for sanitation as it pertained to food. She said meat remains unrefrigerated in the street markets for hours. One morning she walked into the kitchen of the home in which she was staying to find a cow's head on the counter, the skin peeled off. Chunks were cut and eaten by the family, excluding Lisa, who had seen quite enough of the unusual in serving style. Now, in mid-September, Sandy, Sherri and Lisa are back at classes in MCHS, probably with a greater ap­ preciation for their home community than before their travels. The girls enjoyed their summer experience as par­ ticipants in the American Youth Exchange program. Students from the United States and South America "ex­ change" homes for ten-week periods and attend school in their new, temporary homes. The program is the finanical responsibility of the individual families, with host families assuming the customary living costs of another member. v,ltia«r beSKe Baldwin is >r of tjtt local program, w in her sflRfad year at East campus, she would be happy to assist any young person, with a knowledge of Spanish, who would like to participate. ACCIDENTS CLAIM TWO YOUNG PEOPLE (ContinuedJrom page 1) driving while under the in­ fluence of intoxicating liquor following a one-car accident early Saturday morning on E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. Konecny was not injured in the crash, which damaged the yard of Max J. Zager, 4208 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. He told police he had an accident, and left the scene to get help for his car. He said he came back to the car on foot. Jerry R. Levesque of 1603 N. Meadow lane, McHenry, was victimized by a hit-and-run driver while his auto was parked in the Farmejr's Almanac parking lot Saturday night. More than fifty dollars damage was done to the auto, and police have no lead as to the identity of the offending driver. Gregory Bliznick of 5218 Shore drive, McHenry, and Lawrence Creve of California were both taken to McHenry hospital by the Crystal Lake Rescue squad after the cars they were driving collided Monday night at the in­ tersection of Rt. 31 and Rt. 176. Creve was ticketed for failing to reduce speed to avoid fen accident in connection with the incident, which caused an estimated $1,500 damage to the Bliznick auto. . According to state police, Bliznick was stopped at a traffic signal when his vehicle was struck in the rear by the Creve car. Finally, Jimmie L. Colberg of 1203 Bonnie Brae, McHenry, escaped injury Friday af­ ternoon when his pickup truck slid off Martin road, striking a telephone pole. Colberg was not ticketed by police in connection with the accident, which caused more than $500 damage to his truck. He told police he was driving around a curve on Martin road when he lost control of his truck. In doing so, he left the road and struck the telephone pole. "CONTROL URBAN SPRAWL" (Continued from page 1) Traditionally, urban sprawl has followed the busiest thoroughfares. The result has been traffic congestion, numerous accidents, and poor traffic control at oeak hours. spurgeons #849 White in B, C or D cup Wide tricot straps- stretch Seam-free cups lined with fiberfill Slip-on comfort pads Here's Lovable® comfort and support for the full figure! $4 $£50 B & C cups Hr D cups ~ Wide,stretch sides, back Shoulder #764 White in C or D cup Wide underhand, back, sides Wide straps cross-over for uplift, separation Full, fashion lace cups with underliner support pads 189 1656 9 mu« tutto--ia 4400 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY 385-4100 DAILY 9-9, SAT. 9-6, SUN. 10-5 especially in Crystal Lake, Cary, and Algonquin. And it doesn't stop there, Mrs. Howenstine emphasized. Urban sprawl is gobbling up farm land north to McHenry, and northwest to Woodstock at an alarming rate. "We must create up-to-date zoning ordinances that will be used as a tool to implement the Land Use plan which is currently being put together," remarked Aradas. Our good farm lands can never be returned to crop production once the shopping craters, industrial parks, and sub­ divisions have been built. "We need the input and in­ terest of our county citizens," added Mrs. Howenstine. "Please come out on Sept. 26 and be a part of the plans that will determine our future." HIGH IPA AWARDS TO PLAINDEALER (Continued from page 1) information and coverage, all characteristic of these papers". Concerning the circulation promotion idea, it was written: "McHenry Plaindealer offered cut rate ($4 off) in an out­ standing promo ad that might have been improved if the customer had been provided an easy-to-fill-out coupon. The Daily Sentinel at Woodstock also won three top awards, first places for ad­ vertising and a special section and third for a feature story. Among smaller newspapers, the Harvard Herald received second place for a feature story. Lt. Governor George Nigh of Oklahoma, known as the second Will Rogers, was guest speaker at the evening dinner. "Our state contest is the largest newspaper contest in the nation", said Bob Best, president of IPA and publisher of the Moultrie County News, Sullivan. "Add to this fact that Illinois has a number of the best newspapers in the country and* you see that all awards in our contest are important. My congratulations to all newspapers which received recognition today. These newspapers represent the best in American Journalism and are a credit to their com­ munities". Haadtegpf** * . Governor James Thompson recently signed into law two bills to provide more services to handicapped persons. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. James Philip and Rep. Gene Hoffman, both of Elmhurst, and extends the availability of registration plates and special designations for cars operated by han­ dicapped individuals. House Bill 1815 broadens the definition of "handicapped person" to include any person with a physical, mental, or com­ municative disability which restricts them in any way in an environment. The new definition will expand facilities in public buildings to insure safety and comfort of han­ dicapped persons. Sponsors of the bill were Rep. Peter Peters, Chicago, and Sen. David Renger, Mt. Prospect. CANCER Answerbline American Caneor Soctaty y7 (Editor's Note: This is a < regular feature, prepared by the American Cancer society, in cooperation with the McHenry county unit, Eustice Klein, president, to help save your life from cancer.) A framing shop owner writes: "My cousin in California has told me about a 'cancer consultation service' there, and I would like to know, more about it." ANSWERline: In the San Francisco area a number of experts have formed a special review panel to discuss difficult cancer problems with any physician who requests it. The experts are drawn from many institutions and serve on the panel for three month periods without pay. This is another example of today's team approach to treating cancer when a patient may require the skills of several specialists from surgeons to radiologists to chemotherapists and rehabilitation experts. In the communities not far from the nation's nineteen Com­ prehensive Cancer centers there are professional "Out reach" programs, some using s p e c i a l t e l e p h o n e arrangements which offer local physicians expert consultation. The primary physician, the one who is often the first to suspect cancer, is crucial because cancer is best treated in an early stage, and the primary physician is in the best position to make the earlier diagnosis. A clothing manufacturer asks: "Just what is ultrasound, and how is it used in relation to cancer?" ANSWERline: Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves instead of x-rays to locate tumors deep within the l>> JOSKIMI COOLS stufj f)sychnhtf i isi in an effort to prove that there is really nothing wrong. Other people become so in- (Editor's note: This is the forty-fihh in a series of especially written articles for ^McHenry county readers. Joseph Cods is a psychologist oflh the Family Service and ^ immunity Mental Health center staff. This article is "Coping ^ Recuperating From A Heart Attack."; Just as important as physical recuperation from a coronary is a psychological recuperation. Quite naturally, a person who has suffered a heart attack feels vulnerable. It is this fear and anxiety that may interfere substantially with the recovery process. Denial is a common defense against the feeling of anxiety, following a heart attack. The patient may convince himself that it was just "a small heart attack," and not make any adjustment in his life style. As a matter of fact, some people will attempt to place almost unbelievable physical and emotional loads on themselves MCC, State Job Service Goal To Aid Veterans body. It is a useful tool in the diagnosis of cancer, and it may also be helpful in treatment. When a cancer patient is being treated with radiation, ultrasound may be used to pinpoint a hidden tumor with great precision in order to determine the exact radiation usage. The mother of two explains: "I am embarrassed to say that I know only one of the seven warning signals - a lump or change in the breast. What are the others?" ANSWERline: Your local American Cancer society unit will be glad to give you a free leaflet about the seven warning signals. Please note that the first letter of each one, when put together, spell the word, CAUTION. Here, for all the AN­ SWERline readers, are the important seven: Change in bowel or bladder habits; A sore that does not heal; Unusual bleeding or discharge; Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere; In­ digestion or difficulty in swallowing; Obvious change in wart or mole; Nagging cough or horseness. If you have a warning signal please see a physician right away. Most likely it won't mean cancer, but if cancer is present you may have helped save your life. Please don't wait for the signal to "go away" because that can cost precious time. Remember that of the two million Americans alive and welljoday after a diagnosis of cancel most can be considered cured. There are many effective treatments for cancer, but first it must be diagnosed properly. Help yourself and your physician by heeding "CAUTION." For those who are unem­ ployed veterans, McHenry County college and the Illinois Job Service are looking for you. "We can offer you a joint effort-the college to give you the training you need to get hired, and the state to find you a good job if you already have the training," explains Howard Miller, MCC veterans affairs coordinator. Miller explained that the Illinois Job Service recently appointed Marvin Davis as its veterans' employment representative. Davis works in the services office at 425 Clay street in Woodstock and will handle the task of finding jobs for unemployed veterans who seek his help. "Davis tells me he already has a list of 730 unemployed veterans in the county. What concerns us both is that if that many have already registered for help, there must be many more unemployed veterans who could use our help," Miller said. "The college can offer eligible veterans who aren't trained, the chance to go to school and study automotive technology, farming, business or any other field that MCC offers at practically no cost to the individual," Miller pointed out. Davis can give veterans preferential treatment in sending them out on job in­ terviews dayS ahead of others seeking the state's help in finding a job. Miller explained that federal law gives veterans preference at companies with government contracts or their subsidiaries. Veterans also gett first chance at jobs lor government agencies, he said The veterans' preference gives the chances for the jobs first to disabled Vietnam era vets, next to any disabled vet, then to any Vietnam era yet and finally to any veteran. Vietnam era veterans are defined as those who were in the service between Aug. 4,1964 and Dec. 31, 1976. I "What concerns us is that there are 37,000 veterans in McHenry county and only 28%of them are enrolled in classes at MCC. We want a chance to h^tlp other veterans, especially those out of work," Miller said. Veterans who want to register for the job-finding service or get information about the training programs open to them should contact Miller at the college by telephoning 455-3700 extension 266 or contact Davis at the Illinois Job Service at 338-2372. Schedule Annual MS Bike-A-Thon Sept. 25 McHenry county area cyclists will have an op­ portunity to measure their stamina against riders from nine other suburban areas taking part in the annual Bike- a-thon for multiple sclerosis Sunday, Sept. 25. Joe Fogarty, Woodstock, and Roger Marchant, Crystal Lake, have announced that all cyclists who complete fifty miles or more, or 100 miles or more will receive special sew- on patches. In addition, all 100- milers will become members of the MS 100-Miler club formed with a charter group of eight riders from all routes in 1976. Hours for the McHenry county route in Crystal Lake- Lakewood will be from 9 a .m. to 5 p.m. Start and finish will be at the American Legion hall on Woodstock avenue. There will be checkpoints at 10211 Bard road and at West Beach park. Prizes will be awarded to winners on each route in three categories: most pledges, most miles, most sponsors. Bicycles, radios, cameras and CB radios will be among the donated prizes. All riders who complete fifteen miles or turn in fifteen dollars in pledges will recieve a 1977 Bike-a-thon patch. Sponsor sheets and in­ formation are available at local businesses and by calling Joe Fogarty at 815-338-1759, or the Chicago MS office at 312-922- 8000. Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system for which there is no known cause or cure. It is usually first diagnosed in young adults between twenty and forty. -T~ that thfty beWrhe Almost bedridden. Every, pain • is in­ terpreted as an impending heart attack. These people may become so physically inactive that they endanger their health even further. There are, of course, realistic concerns that people have following a coronary and in many cases a change in life style is an absolute must. A heart attack victim must share with his physician all of his questions and concerns about his activities. Most patients need guidance about their jobs, their physical activity and their sexual relationships following a coronary. If the patient is normally a very tense, hard driving, aggressive personality, counseling should be con­ sidered in an attempt to change this pattern, as this type of person seems especially prone to repeat attacks. MCC Plans Workshop On Alcoholism At Work k % A workshop on "Alcoholism in the workplace", co- sponsored by McHenry County college and McHenry county Chambers of Commerce, will be held Oct. 14 in Crystal Lake. The workshop is designed to help employers recognize and deal with the alcoholic em­ ployee. Acknowledging the fact that an employee's drinking problem becomes a company problem, workshop leaders will define alcoholism and help management representatives identify, confront and help an employee with a drinking problem. Workshop leaders G.R. Waldo, alcoholism counselor, and Ted R. Graves, alcoholism program coordinator, are both associated with the McHenry county Family Services and Community Mental Health center. In addition, there will be a panel discussion, moderated by David Murphy, operations analyst for an in­ surance company in Long Grove. Murphy is also a member of the McHenry County college board of trustees. Panel members in­ clude: M. Kendall Bird, Walter Burmeister, Linda Flowers, Mary Ellen Kane, Betty Ready, and John J. Shevlin. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., the workshop includes a luncheon and will conclude at 5 p.m. For registration or more in­ formation, call Becky Strong, coordinator of seminars and workshops at MCC. 100 Years Ago A Carmi man dug his own grave by candlelight, stepped in and, after drinking a bottle of morphine, passed away,'A fashion magazine reported tfyat the bustle had "forever departed" from the women's fashion scene. The Illinois State fair was held at Freeport from Sept. 17-22. Century-old headlines are on tap at the Illinois State Historical library in Springfield. BIRTHS McHENRY HOSPITAL FIRSTBORN Mr. and Mrs. William Akers of 607 Kingston boulevard, McHenry, announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Jennifer Joyce. The baby was born Wednesday, Sept. 14, and weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. when her parents first saw her. Proud grandparents in­ clude Mr. and Mrs. James Clark of Yorkville and Mr. and Mrs. Willia Akers of Aurora. SECOND GRAND- DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blake of McHenry are the delighted grandparents of Jennifer Elizabeth Blake, the new daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Blake of Athens, Ga. The baby was born in Athens General hospital, Georgia, Friday, Sept. 16, at 9:20 a.m. She tipped the scales at 7 lbs. 8 oz. and measured 21 inches long. A 3-year-old sister, Katie, welcomes her home. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mitchell of Champaign, 111. HOSPITAL NOTES McHENRY HOSPITAL Recent admittances to McHenry hospital who requested that their names be published included from McHeny: Brian Hoven, Jerry Hutchinson, and Jody Harbin; from Wonder Lake: Jason Walker. CTTICATXOHAL^J College Honors | SWARDED DEGREE Valorie Lynn Vicek of 1808 S. Nippersink road, Ingleside, was awarded a master of science degree during recent commencement exercises at Southern Illinois university, Carbondale. Participation in college-level training is greater under the current GI Bill than under either the World War II or Kroean Conflict programs, according to the Veterans administration. Lake Tests Some 115 lakes throughout Illinois, including backwaters of the Illinois, Mississippi, and Ohio rivers, were sampled this summer in the Illinois En­ v i r o n m e n t a l P r o t e c t i o n agency's clean water planning program. The tests help show state pollution fighters were the most severe water pollution problems exist.