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/ Voter League Leatns CPR PAGE 9 - PLAINDEAI.FR . WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 22, 1978 The Village of Holiday Hills Cheri Hoglund $ 385-3944 Rosemary Holtz 344-0615 Warn 800 Farmers Of Fertilizer Problems V m- * Mary Spraetz. R.N., of McHenry hospital s Mobile Intensive Coronary unit, demonstrates the proper way to clear the air passage before starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Her "victim", Kathleen LaGreca, also a nurse, is director of the M.I.C.U. The two recently taughta four-hour course in C.P.R. for a group of Crystal Lake League of Women Voters. League President Jeannine Thorns, takes notes. "Heart attack is our number one killer and has been for years," Mary Spraetz, McHenry hospital's Mobile Intensive Coronary unit coordinator said. Her audience was a small group of Crystal Lake League of Women Voters gathered recently in the home of their president, Jeannine Thorns, to learn the basics of cardiopulmonary resus­ citation, or C.P.R. Ms. Spraetz went on to explain that clinical death occurs when the heart and lungs stop. Then there are four to six minutes until irrever- sable brain damage begins from lack of oxygen. "In rural McHenry county an all-volunteer rescue squad needs more time. What we're trying to do is make you basic rescuers in C.P.R The sooner you initiate life, support systems, the better chance the heart attack victim will have." Ms. Spraetz and the director of the M.I.C.U., Kathleen LaGreca, both registered nurses, explained that C.P.R. training is being urged for 5 to 10 percent of the local population."We need you people... we need you and lots more, particularly in McHenry county,- Ms. Spraetz stressed. What do you do first if someone clutches his chest and slumps to the floor? "Make them comfortable, then get to a phone and call for help. Call your rescue squad, 911. Leave your phone off the hook after the call so it can be traced if necessary," Ms. Spraetz said, then added that many people call other family members or friends then decide to call their family doctor. "Don't call your family doctor, call your rescue squad first!" she stressed. The nurses emphasized the importance of getting help fast even if the victim objects. They said it was typical of many people, especially men, to minimize the symptoms. One League member told how her father had suffered a severe heart attack on the golf course but insisted on finishing the game. Another member of the group asked, "People are afraid of calling the rescue squad and then not really needing them. How do they feel about that?" Ms. Spraetz answered, "They don't care. They want you to call if there are any symptoms. Who cares what nurses, doc­ tors, paramedics think about you? It's your body, you take care of it." The instructors demon­ strated the alternate ven­ tilation (breathing) and compression (heart massage) techniques basic to C.P.R. They warned the group to be A-L HEARING AID REPAIR SERVICE Ffm Loan«r»-Compl«t» Sorvic* on all Mak*t Custom Eormolds-30 Day Trial on Now Aids. [NOMISnVtCI gojfiflgJttL TRY BEFORE YOU BUY I Moico-Oticon-Rodio Ear Qualitono Audioton* Tolox-Sono Tono Custom Mad* All in tho Ear AAodats SERVICE CINTER WEDS 1:00 TO 4:00 OTHER HOURS BY APPT. R0BT. STENSLAND l ASSOCIATES 3937 N. MAIN ST. HcNENRT, ILL 385-7661 MmMT. PMSTECT mumms* sure the unconscious victim actually needed life support action, by checking for breath and pulse. "Take five or ten seconds to check the carotid pulse. Be sure!" Ms. Spraetz emphasized. The league members then had their turn on Resusci- Annie, the manikin specially constructed to teach C.P.R. The instructor stressed the importance of learning to do it right and to practice it right. "Only thirty percent of normal cardiac output is going with artificial pressure, so it must be done right to do any good at all," Ms. Spraetz said. The women practiced singly and in pairs. "It's exhausting," one woman said, "I don't know how long I could keep it up." The instructor stressed that one can 't atop unless the patient regains consciousness or someone better qualified comes along. They also said that with a C.P.R. card, awarded after attending the four-hour course, a person is protected against any legal problems. Another part of the training is the Heimlich Maneuver, first aid for choking victims. The simple hugging technique forces air out of the lungs and 'pops' the obstruction out. The course is sponsored by the Illinois Heart association and is available free to any size group by calling Mary Spraetz at McHenry hospital. Frozen Dogs Hot dogs can be frozen for up to two months. Marie Gibbs Welcomes First Grandchild Congratulations to Marie Gibbs on the birth of her first grandchild Kathrine Marie. Daughter Linda and proud husband, Ken, called to an­ nounce the blessed event shortly after the baby's birth on Feb. 9 at McHenry hospital. Best wishes to the entire family. WINTER RETREAT Does winter sunshine, fresh air, and loads of winter sports mix with a spiritual life in Christ? It does and it can as Sue Mahon and Noreen DeWitt will tell you. The girls and several other young people from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church went on retreat to a Wisconsin hideaway near Elkhorn. The weekend was spent enjoying winter sports, as well as seminars discussing Christian living. A rewarding time was had by all. BAPTISM A small party honoring Kristy Joy Olson, infant daughter of John and Jan, was held at the home of grand­ parents, Erna and Mike Novak. The celebration followed services at Zion Lutheran church on Jan. 2. We ask the Lord's blessing on this child of God. HELLO DOLLY Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Carlene Wagner and Gary Hoglund. The young couple are grateful to colum­ nist Cheri Hoglund for their future happiness who had in­ troduced nephew Gary to the pretty Holiday Hills resident. Carlene and Gary are planning an Oct. 7 wedding. Best wishes for a long and happy life. SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Shades of John Travolta or so it seems as Tim Hughes and Gretchen Heilder danced for the Easter Seal Telethon at West campus. Tim was chosen best male dancer of the hour as he raised money through pledges towards this worthy charity. Our cpiuP&tulatipns on a job well done. SCHOOL DAZE Our saga of the Hughes family doesn't end with Tim. Brother Tom was awarded a third place medal as he out- wrestled his opponent to capture a victory for his school at the Grayslake conference meet. Nice goin, Tom! WOMEN'S CLUB A new format for the Holiday Hills Women's club was an­ nounced at the February meeting. A vote of confidence by members resulted in new life and a new look for this long established club. April will begin the new year for the village ladies who will be in- THANK YOU! for helping us celebrate Our Anniversary 13" Color Television ZEN SASAH . McHenry Don't wait for next year - See us again - Soon| ICAREY APPUANCESALES 1241 N. GREEN ST.. McHENRY SERVICEl 385-S500 SUBSCRIBE To The McHenry Plaindealer And Save $10.30 Over Newstand Price FILL OUT AND MAIL OR BRING TO: McHENRY PLAINDEALER M12 W. Elm St., McHenry, III. 60050, with check or money ordor for *10.50 for ono year subscription within McHonry County. NAME ADDRESS CITY -ZIP vited to attend dinner and a play. Swimming lessons and the annual Easter Egg Hunt will remain on the format for the enjoyment of - our youngsters. The bazaar and bake sale, both popular events, will also be retained. All women are cordially invited to attend meetings and support the club. GET-WELL WISHES go to Sally Carroll who was in McHenry hospital recently undergoing tests. Sally is home now and feeling much better and a card or call would brighten her day. BIRTHDAY BOUQUETS AND ANNIVERSARY ROSES - REVISTED to all thosie who have been neglected on your special days by the lack of a column. We hope all your birthdays and anniversaries were most happy. BIRTHDAY BOUQUETS go to Kenny Farman on the twenty-second, Dolly Thomas and Chris Szamlewski on the twenty-third; Bill Wise on the twenty-fourth and to Keith Teuber and a special birthday wish to Bill Holtz, both on the twenty-fifth. HAVE A NICE DAY Farmers should anticipate problems in obtaining needed fertilizer during the relatively short delivery period this spring, Stanley Steagall, general manager of McHenry FS, warned 800 annual meeting guests at Lake Geneva, Wis., last week. McHenry FS is a farmer- owned cooperative serving farmers in McHenry county, Illinois and Walworth county, Wis., with farm supplies needed in farming production. Robert Gardner, Solon Mills dairy farmer and president since 1961, presided during the business session at the Playboy club convention center. Steagall said the delivery will be "worse than ever" this spring because of several factors and said the problem will confront all companies in the farm supplies business. "The lower-than-usual volume of fall applications because of adverse weather is one reason fbr the impending difficulties. Rail car shortages will contribute to less-than-, usual delivery of fertilizer to local plants. "Companies such as McHenry FS do store up large amounts of fertilizer but still cannot store enough to meet farmer needs." Steagall said another factor that will affect fertilizer sales for McHenry FS in the years ahead is burgeoning con­ struction in McHenry county. "A total of 1,120 homes were 'planted' in McHenry county outside cities and towns last year. "The growth is frightening. We need to get orderly growth, preserve the farmland and put houses on non-productive land. The tragic part is readily visible if you fly over McHenry county," continued Steagall, a pilot who flies frequently from Gait Airport where he main­ tains a plane with partners. "We could put all the houses now built on the good productive land on marginal land and still have room for housing growth for years to come. But we continue to abuse the productive land." Steagall, who will mark his twentieth year with the farmer- owned company in June, focused on a problem he has discussed each year since 1973- this nation's lack of an energy policy. "We still have no energy policy from Congress. I've harped on this for several years and some accuse me of being paranoid on the subject. But I suggest you wait five or six years and the shortages and crises will become grave unless something surfaces quickly." Steagall was referring to the dependence on Mid-eastern countries for a large per­ centage of the oil tms nation uses and on this country's $47 billion a year payment to those nations. "Farmers use only 3 percent of the nation's energy. Through their productive ability far­ mers supply the products sold overseas that pays for 66 percent of that exorbitant cost," Steagall pointed out. "Where would this nation be if it did not have farm products to export to help pay that huge deficit?" Two directors were reelected and one new director was elected during the annual meeting. Reelected were Richard Walters, Woodstock, and John Teuting, Elkhorn, Wis. John Martin is the new director. The Marengo farmer succeeds Ray Deneen, Marengo, following Deneen's retirement after serving twelve years as a board member. Martin farms 1,350 acres- mostly all corn-and raises 8,000 turkeys and farrows-to- finish 1,200 hogs annually. He is a past president of the McHenry County Farm Bureau. Walters farms 1,600 acres, also mostly all corn. He has a year-around hog confinement operation and markets 4,000 head a year. He is a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau state marketing committee and is on the McHenry County Fair association board of directors. Tueting farms 900 acres. He has a 50-cow dairy herd producing 16,000 pounds of milk and averaging 647 pounds of butterfat. Tueting is treasurer of the Walworth County Farm Bureau. SENIOR CITIZEN'S CORNER HELPFUL IDEAS FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT Nutrition Essential Proper nutrition is essential if senior citizens are to enjoy their golden years. Beginning this year, all food product labels are required to identify fats and oils by name. General names, such as vege­ table oil or shortening, may still be used on the new labels--but only if followed by the name of the specific oils or fats used, such as cotton-seed oil. corn oil or beef fat. With this more complete infor­ mation. you should be able to select or avoid specific fats and oils for health reasons. The infor­ mation should be especially useful to consumers who must avoid certain fats or oils because of food allergies and those who are following their doctor's or­ ders to restrict or favor certain fats or oils in their diets. In addition to specific iden tification of fats and oils, the new regulations also require that fats and oils which have been treated with hydrogen be identified on the label as "hydrogenated" or ' 'partially hydrogenated." WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES ON SALE ITEMS SALE BEER NOTICED NO SALES TO MINORS E WINES AND LIQUORS MET PEPSI PEPSI LIGHT! m 8-16 0Z BOTTLES SQUIRT ••8-16 OZ] f \ B 0 T T L £ S n 8-16 OZ. BOTTLES or 4 QUART BOTTLES CANFIELD'S ROOT BEER 8-16 OZ. BOTTLES blended WHISKY 8-16 OZ. BOTTLES COKE--TAB--FRESCA 8-16 OZ. BOTTLES or 4 QUART BOTTLES PLUS EP. SWEET CANFIELD'S MIXERS 4 QUART BOTTLES FROM McHENRY'S LARGEST WINE SELECTION! MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR UNUSED PORTION" KALUM INEGARTEN H YIN ROSE --IF YOU LIKE HARVEYS-- ERIKA 1975 or DEMMER 1976 Liebfraumilch ARMADA CREAM SHERRY 99 ONE TENTH EQUALS $3.98 FIFTH OLD STYLE 24-12 OZ BOTTLES 12 PACK 12 OZ CANS 6-12 OZ. NO RETURN BOTTLES PLUS DEPOSIT