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PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, MAY 3.1978 SERVICE NEWS Mail-Order Fraud Warning Soldier Of The Quarter "Although they are the ex­ ception rather than the rule, some mail-order promoters use the mails to get money through misleading or fraudulent claims that prey upon the public's hopes and aspirations, Postmaster Leroy Smith said this week. In an effort to increase public awareness of postal service activities, the Third annual Postal Consumer Protection week was held nationwide and in the McHenry area in April. "Most mail-order advertisers are above board in their promotional material, but there are some who, in­ tentionally or unintentionally, make less-than^accurate claims that confuse and raise the hopes of many people," Smith said. Based on postal inspection service investigations, the Postal Service's Consumer Protection office takes action to stop schemes involving products and services ranging from weight loss and sexual potency aids to diploma mills and non-existent medical schools. One recent case involved a school in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that bought advertising in many major metropolitan newspapers in the U.S. claiming it would open a four- year medical school in February of 1978 for English language students. Acting quickly, postal in­ spectors obtained a mail-stop order as Consumer Protection lawyers filed a formal com­ plaint. They estimated about $150,000 was collected from about thirty-six prospective students before inquiries and remittances intended for the school called 1 Borinquin university--could be delivered. A decision against the operators of the school, returned in February, means any remittances will be returned to sender. A postal service ad­ ministrative law judge ruled that the operators of Borinquin university made a number of false representations, including claims it had physical facilities for medical school, faculty, finances, staff, curriculum, and accreditation or provisional accreditation of the Association of American Medical colleges and the American Medical association. On Feb. l the postal judicial officer upheld this decision. Postal inspectors found Borinquin university occupied four floors of a 14-story con­ dominium in San Juan, but its library contained nothing "apparently related to a medical school". There was only one faculty member, and its claim of affiliation with a hospital in the U.S. was false. According to Smith, mail- stop orders, such as the one issued against the Puerto Rican school under the postal false representation statute, require the return to senders of all subsequent mail related to the mail-order scheme. The postal service does not have to prove that intent to defraud was behind any scheme, but only that claims for a product or service were not true. Postmaster Smith stressed that any advertisement of­ fering "unusual or easy solutions to problems should be viewed skeptically, especially when the seller and his reputation are unknown." Sun Day At Outdoor Center GEORGE A. KALSCH Spec. 4 George A. Kalsch, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Kalsch, Jr., 5207 Woodrow avenue, McHenry, recently was named Soldier of the Quarter for U.S. Army Garrison-Honshu, U.S. Army Communications command, Japan, at Camp Zama. He was selected for his soldierly appearance, knowledge and performance of duties and military courtesy. Kalsch, a teletype maintenance specialist with the command, entered the Army in October, 1975. The specialist Is a 1975 graduate of McHen.*y Community high school. Air Force Tours Begin For Local Young People The Solar age will dawn Wednesday, May 3--Sun day. At Pleasant Valley Outdoor center, the celebrations will begin in the morning at 10 o'clock and will continue on into the afternoon. Pleasant Valley, located near Woodstock, is a 460-acre farm, camp and environmental learning center operated by the Community Renewal society. Under the direction of Fred Jackson, Pleasant Valley hosts over 8,000 resident and day campers, families and church groups annually. A highlight of Sun day at Pleasant Valley will be a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new solar-heated conference, retreat and recreational facility. Plans call for the building to be constructed on the side of a hill, facing south, so as to make the most efficient use of sunlight and the natural insulation of the earth. Blueprints and a model of the building will be on display, and Architect Rodney Wright, nationally known for his solar constructions in the Chicago area, will be present to answer questions. The day will also feature demonstrations of solar technology. A solar collector Sergeant Gary Roberts, local Air force recruiter, has at^ nounced that four area youth began active duty tours with the United States Air Force in April. They include Ms. Jill Wirtz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. Wirtz, 1508 N. Freund avenue, and Donald E. Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Peterson, 718 Country Club drive, both of McHenry. Following six weeks of basic military training, Peterson will train as security specialists and Ms. Wirtz will train as a v telecommunications operations specialist. Ms. Wirtz is a 1976 graduate of McHenry high school, Peterson is a 1977 graduate of the same school, Q These young people are eligible to earn a two-year associate of science degree froin the fully ^accredited Community college of the Air Force. For information regarding Air Force training and education, contact Sergeant Roberts at 40 Brink street in Crystal Lake. by JOSEPH COOLS stu ff psychologist news from tht Family Strvtce and Mental Health Clinic of McHanry County (Editor's note: This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry county readers. Joseph Cools is a, psychologist on the Family Service and Mental Health Center staff. This article is "Coping - Post Partum Depression.") Childbirth is a' traumatic process both physically and emotionally for most mothers. Besides the actual physical discomfort and pain associated with the birth process and the couple of weeks foHowing birth, there is an immediate and rather drastic change in thd mother's body chemistry, particularly the endocrine system. Hormones that had been produced in abundance This tag shows you the prlca This tag shows you the savings. FORMAL WEAR RENTALS for ALL OCCASIONS £ Stfcuat . . . M t t o w i m a 1114 N. Green St., McH--ry Lakemoor-Lilymoor Margaret Karas 385-4934 will be built, and food dryers and solar cookers shown. Other activities will include a tour of Pleasant Valley led by Fred Jackson; a slide show presenting the ecological diversity of PVOC: hayrides and exhibits. Visitors will be able to view sheep-shearing, spinning and weaving, as well as the gardens which provide Pleasant Valley with organic fruits and vegetables. "Natural" refreshments will be served, although guests are requested to bring their own lunches. All activities are open to the public and are free of charge. during pregnancy are suddenly stopped, while hormones that had been suppressed during pregnancy are reactivated. The drastic physiological change that occurs at this time can precipitate a feeling of depression that is clinically indistinguishable from a functional, or emotionally based depression. In most women, the feeling of depression does not start until at least two weeks following birth. Most women who report having gone through a post partum depression feel a loss of energy, uncontrolled crying, general feeling of sadness, irritability, and, at times, a feeling of anger or resentment directed to the child and husband. Feelings of wanting to commit suicide are frequently reported in post partum depression, although actual suicide attempts are rarely encountered. The symptom of depression may be short-lived, lasting only a week or two, but may be prolonged over a period of up to six months. In mild cases, no professional intervention is necessary if the family is supportive of the mother and able to talk to her and un­ derstand her feelings. In severe or prolonged periods of depressions, professional Dredge Ready, Willing, Able To "Dig It" The dredge is here! ' As soon as government regulations are met and the dredge is readied, work will start. What a challenge we are all facing! With cooperation, using the talents, time, money, or whatever each one of us can give, our lake will once again be a source of pride and en­ joyment. To offer your help, call Mrs. James C. (Kathy) Kelley or Mrs. - Richard «(Maggie) Dunnagan, LLCC secretary, both of McHenry. The public meeting date has not been determined as yet. After the board meeting with State Senators Berning and Schaffer, conservation persons, other government officials, and representatives of all Lily Lake areas, the general meeting will be announced. Keep the faith- we will have a body of water to swim in, to fish, to boat on and to enjoy. MEDICAL HELP The large white trailer truck with the big cross painted on its sides, parked at the Lakemoor municipal building last Wed­ nesday was well used. For a small fee, examinations were given, health problems diagnosed, children received shots. Mrs. Stinespring and Mrs. Brannock were the dedicated "admitting" ladies from Church Women United, who are funding this project. The purpose is to bring medical help to everyone in the community, including those who do not wish to go to a regular clinic; those who cannot afford standard medical costs, and those who find it difficult to travel. One genleman claimed he had not had such an enjoyable evening in a long time. The entertainment offered by others waiting was worth the charge, even without the examination! It is possible to get a check up and have fun simultaneously. Next Medical van date is Wednesday, May 10. LONG MAY IT WAVE ^ Have youtseeP lhe neyv flags at the fire station on Route 120 and Lily Lake road? After the original flag was stolen last year, our volunteer firemen also took the pole down. Through their efforts of rust removing and repainting, it now looks brand new. The firemen had a moving ceremony Sunday, April 23, when the American flag and the Illinois flag were raised. Made them feel almost as if they were re-enacting Iwo Jima. Edye and Joe Fitts had provided the American flag as a memorial to Edye's father. It is good to again be reminded of counseling and-or medication to relieve the symptoms are warranted. Next: Discrimination. Prej •NEED HHP? I CALL BIRTHRIGHT office ores t iiTtura, TNML-flN. I HMF.IL 815-385-2998 our country's heritage. And, hopefully, these flags will not be stolen. SCIENCE FAIR Ruth Pierce, a student at Montini, received a first prize award for her science project on grafting trees. Ruthy showed various ways plants are propagated by placing a part of one plant to form a union with another. Her project is now on display at the McHenry Public library. Congratulations to our budding horticulturist. BIRTH DATES A happy belated birthday to Otto Witzke, who doesn't look his seventy some years. His day was May 1. Dan Victor celebrates May 4, and Richard Polinski on the sixth. Jason Leske, Marion and Don's grandchild, will be 2 May 10. Happy May days to you all. AILING Wishes for good health go to Walter Martinson, who has been battling pneumonia. Hope this finds you feeling much better. ANNIVERSARY A year ago, Anthony Gurske fell off a picnic table and broke his wrist. To celebrate the years passing, he now has his nose in a sling! Anthony was playing baseball at school, and somehow a bat connected with a ball and then with Anthony's nose. His P.E. teacher later used Anthony as an example, i.e.: why one should not stand too close to a batter. Batter luck next time, Anthony. Another event, this time of commitment, which happened in the Gurske household was son Robert's First Communion Sunday, April 23. This im- C>rtant decision for Robert was ter celebrated with dinner out with proud parents Skip and Mitze, and brother, Anthony. It's beautiful to be blessed. FIREWOOD, ANYONE? Jerry Weber and Dale Rasmussen have spent several weekends cutting up logs which will be sold to help the Lily Lake Conservation club with its goal of saving Lily Lake. The logs are located on the south­ west side of the lake. Contact Jerry or Dale at 385-8556 for information. These men are doing .more . Qikn thi;ir share towards the lake, and need the help of more volunteers LIBRARY STORY The "Amityville Horror", a true story by Jay Anson, made Louise Hipwell's long black hair and Karen Johanson's long blonde hair stand straight up! Both ladies are trustees of the library board, and both reported being unable to stop reading the book, after which they were fearfully aware of every sound in their houses. The haunted house account is at the library, and is highly recommended reading for a quiet evening at home when you are all alone. COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 9-Lilymoor association, 214 N. Ridgeway, 8 p.m. May 10-Medical van, Lakemoor municipal building, 5-8 p.m. May ll-Lakemoor village meeting, Lakemoor municipal building. May 14-Mother's day. Very important. May 15-Free blood pressure screening-Lakemoor municipal building. May 20-Rummage sale, Faith Presbyterian church, 9-4. Faith is never surprised by success. GOD BLESS McHanry Girl On High Ranking Vocabulary Team Western Illinois university Omicron Kappa chapter of p Beta Lambda,- nation c o l l e g i a t e b u s i n e t organization, recently cor peted at the £t*te Phi Be Lambda leadership conferen< in Springfield ahd toofc honor Among those recognized w. Mary Jurczynski, sophomo psychology major from 2508 \ Mehring, McHenry, a memb of the vocabulary relay tea which placed fifth. YMCA Spring Flea Market Flea markets are fun and c opportunity to find sopnethif one has always wanted at U right price. For others, tl sellers, it is a chance to find new home for things, he ju can't bear to throw sway. The Spring Flea Market oft! Lake Region YMCA will attra< patrons from 10 a.m. to 5 p.n Saturday, May 6, to the YMC grounds between Manor roa and Route 31, south of U.S. 1 Sponsored by the Y's Men club, parking space stalls wi be rented, and in the bazat area, entrepreneurs may set u a card table for a smaller fe» Grounds open for set up at a.m., with the general publi invited to browse and bargai from 10 a.m. until closing. In the event of bad weathei May 13 has been designated a the rain date. 4-H NEWS FEDERATION On a cold spring night, tl McHenry county 4- Federation held its month meeting, and despite tl dreary weather, the teens we filled with the spirit of sprin Roll call began with every H club member sharing favorite 4-H activity with tl rest of the group. Commits reports came from Fair boar and Youth coupcil meeting then from Judy Vydun rummage sale chairman, wl announced there will be a Fa Out 4-H Super Garage slae. Tl date set for this event is May at 9:30 a.m. in Massey hall , the fairgrounds. Everyone w; encouraged to bring rummaj and buy some, too. . • There i were reports of tl public- speaking cohtest, whk went very well, and Share-Th Fun, which was a big lurnot New business consisted < forming a committee to plan canoe trip, a June barbecue ft Federation and an annual tou such as a concert. These even are being worked out and wi be organized by the ne: Federation meeting. The meeting adjourned ' John Scott from Countr Companies, who explainc interesting facts about crim burglars and thefts. He show< a half hour long movie on ho to burglar-proof a house to 1 safe and lable certai possessions to insure sal recovery. Some of the new cars are downsized in everything but price When you buy an air con­ ditioner, don't just look at the price. Check out the EER. too. Because the higher the EER. the less the unit costs to run. Not all air condtttanea are created equal. TWo similar air conditioners can do the same cooling job, yet one may use less energy to do it Obviously you want to find that one. because it's more efficient and costs less to run That 's where EER comes in How to find the EER rating. EER stands for Energy Effi­ ciency Ratio. It indicates the relative efficiency of an air conditioner Sometimes there's an EER tag right on the machine; but even when there's not. you can figure it out yoursell. Everything you need to know in order to calculate the EER is contain­ ed on a metal plate attached tdthe unit. T"7 VOLTS lllfYCLES «. A 1ASEL COOLING BTU7M0,r, AMtt 75, WATTS f lb find the EER. Just divide the BTU's by the watts. In our example, the EER divides ̂ out to 8.7 7500 BTU's * 860 Wbtts = 8.7 What's the recommended EER? Wb recommend an EER lor air conditioners of 6 or higher. Lower reded units waste energy, and the energy wasted costs you money ' B pays to know about EER. 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