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fe" ̂CHOBCll SERVICES Trustee and Lioness Schweiss experience first hand the special relationship between a Leader Dog and its companion. For several years he and his wife have devoted much time publicizing on behalf of Leader Dogs for the Blind and the other Lions service programs. Within seconds, the world was plunged into darkness. It did not last long, but it was long enough for Lion Thomas Schweiss of Fox Lake to gain some understanding into what it would be like to be per­ manently blind. Lion Schweiss was one of fifty-one people who recently visited Leader Dogs for the Blind, Rochester, Mich. The people were district governors and district trustees from the Lions of Illinois Foundation board of directors, their wives and special guests. As part of the visit. Lion Sch­ weiss, and others were tightly blindfolded and had only a Leader Dog to guide them They were first told about verbal and hand signals to give the dogs, then blindfolded and turned loose with the dog on a special training,course at the school, which received grants from the Lions of Illinois foundation through money raised on Candy day, to be held this year Oct 13. "It's a very strange sensation to be walking down the street, not be able to see a thing, and know that there might be all kinds of obstructions in the path," said Lion Schweiss "You really have to put all your trust in that dog and just start walking We weren't blindfolded long, but it was long enough for me to gain some insight into the problems blind people face and to have more appreciation for the work being done at Leader Dog " Lion Schweiss is district trustee from Lions District 1-F Those following the obstacle course also remarked about the knowledge a blind person must have, and the concentration necessary in using a Leader Dog "You can tell the dog to stop, go, go right or left and the dog knows to steer you around obstacles, but it is still the person who has to know the route to where they want to go," said Lion Schweiss. The fifty-one visitors flew to Detroit, then drove to nearby Rochester to watch the training sessions, view the facilities and hear staff members discuss the work done there Leader Dog has graduated more than 4,000 teams of blind persons and dogs, making the school the largest of its kind in the United States Dogs and people both undergo individual training before being matched as teams. Among dogs used are German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers. The team then trains together to learn how to work as a unit. "Training doesn't end with the school sessions," said Lion Schweiss. "When they leave Rochester, the dog and person still have to learn to work together in that person's home surroundings. They might have to learn the number of blocks to the store, or bus or train routes to work, or any number of things. And it is amazing the bonds that develop between the dog and the blind person " Leader Dogs is one of the principle beneficiaries of Lions Clubs of Illinois Candy day for Humanitarian Services The day has raised millions of dollars since it began in 1952 and has raised more than a million dollars annually tor the past three years The goal this year is $1,000,004 in honor of the fourth year of a million dollar goal Funds are used for a variety of services and agen cies and programs benefitting the blind, visually han dicapped. deaf and hearing impaired WHAT'S NEW Fluorescent adapter in­ stantly converts ordinary lamp socket. Manufacturer says it saves 50 per cent on light bills with no loss in in­ tensity, has 12 times the life of the average incandescent bulb. (Written under the auspices of Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal) Q. What is the Food Stamp program" A. Administered by the Illinois Department of Public Aid. the USDA Food Stamp Program provides an effective means of improving the quality and quantity of the diets of low- income households. USDA pays 50 percent of all administrative costs and provides the coupons to the State Food Stamps are used in­ stead of cash to pay for food at grocery stores They can be used to pay for meals provided by Meals-on-Wheels. a com­ munal dining facility or a drug addiction or alcoholic rehabilitation center Q Who can get food stamps0 A Many low-income households qualify for Food Stamps A "household" is defined as a group of people living together who buy and cook their food together and share their income and ex penses While most households are comprised of families, other groups of individuals can also constitute a household NOTE: Most Supplemental Security Income and Public Assistance households are eligible for the Food Stamp Program regardless of the income and resource stan dards. Q Are there any people who can't get Food Stamps? A Yes. Ineligible persons include: roomers, boarders, illegal aliens, live-in at tendants, peopl^ in group care facilities and students living away from home (if considered as tax dependents by households whose income and resources are too high to qualify for Food Stamps) NOTE: More Food Stamp information will follow next week Write or call us at Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action Centers at 160 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, 111 60601, or 3 West Old Town Mall. Springfield. Ill . 62701 with questions or concerns about any government agency or programs This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens may have on various subjects Call Statewide Toll Free 800- 252-6565 Metropolitan Chicago :512 793-3333 Think Safety! Summer Safety--Fans A Servicc of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. It 's hot, sticky and you begin to believe life would be unbearable were it not for that breeze provided by a portable electric fan on the table next to you. At a time like this not much thought is directed towards the safety of this equipment, only toward the relief it pro­ vides. For many years Under writers Laboratories Inc. (UL) has been concerned that port able electric fans be designed so as to reduce both electri­ cal and fire hazards, as well as greatly lessen possible hazards involving contact with the blades of the fan The electric and moving parts of the fan should be enclosed or adequately guard ed The concern over properly designed guards and enclosures is particularly aimed at pro­ tecting children. The guard or grill should be permanently attached to the fan, requiring two sep­ arate operations or five pounds of pressure to dis­ engage, or requiring the use^- of tooirH^^move. In UL testing of electric fan designs, a probe is inserted into the openings of the grill to simulate a human finger or toe. The probe has a one inch diameter that tapers to 1/8 inch A properly con structed grill will not have openings large enough to permit the probe to contact the moving parts of the fan UL also conducts tests to determine that a fan is de­ signed with proper stability. The fan is subjected to such stability tests whether it is off, on, or operating at maximum speed Even with the use of a fan whose design has been tested certain operating j » I l- cautions should be followed • Place the fan and cord out of the general traffic pattern. • Position the fan on a stable, level surface • Do not attempt to move or start the fan in the dark. • Follow manufacturer's suggested safety and operating instructions • Watch children closely and keep ihem away from the fan Keeping these safety tips in mind and using UL Listed equipment should greatly re duce the risk of accidents during hot weather in addition to keeping you cool Labor is exercise con­ tinued to fatigue; ex­ ercise is labor used only while it produces pleasure. -Samuel Johnson BOSTON DON T LOOK BACK including: Feelin Satisfied/A Man I II Never Be It's Easy/Party/Used To Bad News FE 35050 The most anticipated album of the year! 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Ruth Wickershqrn , Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. McHenry Evangelical Free Church 603 Royal Dr., McHenry (Mooting, 2nd Floor Carestoel) 344-1111--Church Pastor Roy Wisner 1653-9675 Sunday Service 11 AM, 7 PM Sunday School 9:45 AM Ringwood Methodist Church Ringwood. Illinois Rov. Jamas Sogin Rot.646 2646 Church 653-6956 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Church Sorvico Church School at 10:15 a.m. Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints (MORMONS) 5209 N Wolkup A«« (across from Veterans Acres) Crystal Loko Illinois Sunday School: 10:30 Sacrament Mooting: 5:00 p.m. Sunday United Pentecostal Church 258 Sunnysido-Lokomoor Rov. Nolan Hildorbrand 312 279-6269 Sunday 9:45 ft 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m. Biblo Study Fri. 7:30 p.m. Youth Sorvico St. Peter's Catholic Church Spring Crovo, Illinois Rov. KilduH, Pastor Phono 815-675-2266 Massos: Daily 8 a.m. Saturday - 4:00 p.m. Sunday - 7a.m.,9a.m.,11a.m. Faith Presbyterian Church Lincoln A Chopol Hil l Roods Rov. I f i t J . Snydor Corporoto Worship 9:30 a m Nurtory I Pro-School 9 30 o m Adult 10 45 o rrt Spring Grove Church Unitod Mothodist 8102 N. Blivin, Spring Crovo III. Rov. Douglas Whito-Pastor Sunday Worship • 10:00 o.m. Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Rov. Edmund Potit, Pastor Rov. Raymond Kearny Assoc. Pastor Sat.. Evo. (Sun. obligation fulfilled 5 p.m.) Sunday 7:15 6:30 9:45 1 1 f t 1 2 1 5 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 404 N. Croon St. Rov. Rogor W. Schnoidor Phono 365 7766 or 365 4030 Saturday Church. 5:00 p.m. School. 5:45 p.m. Sunday Church. 8:30 ft 10:30 School 9:15 Nursory Sorvicos Available First Baptist Church 509 Front St 385 0083 Rov Marshall E. Worry Biblo Study-Sunday School 9 30 a.m. Worship Sorvico 10 45 a m. and 7:00 p.m Wodnosday Prayor Sorvico 7:00 p m Alliance Bible Church 3815 W Bull Valloy Rd. Rov. Corald Robertson Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. Sorvico - 11 00 P.M. Sorvico • 7:00 Wod Biblo Study ft Proyor 6:00 p.m. St. Francis National Catholic Church Flanders Rd.. east of Ringwood Rd. Sunday Massos - 11 o.m. Father A. Wodka - Pastor Chain 0'Lakes Evangelical /< Covenant Church 461$ H: Wilmot Rd. , R*v. Mitchell Considino Worship Sorvico 10 A.M. Nursory Coro Provided Church Phono 497 3000 Porsonogo - 497-3050 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Johnsbwrg Rov. Loo Bertol. Pastor w Rectory Phono 365-1477 So' Evt Moil 5 30 and 8 OOp m FwHilU Sun Obligation Sunday Monti t 00 9 00 10 30 and t J 00 Waafc doyt 7 30 4 9 00 So) 8 00a m First United Methodist Church 3717 West Maln8treet Church pho*»o 365-0931 Ralph Smith, Pastor Parsonege Phone: MS-1352 Summor Schodulo of Worship 8:00 a.m. ft 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church 3706 W St. Paul s ft Croon Rov. Arthur D. McKay. Vicor 365-7690 Sundoy Sorvicos Holy Eucharist - 8 A M Family Eucharist • 10 o.m Church School ft Coffoo Hour Wednesdays Holy Eucharist 9:30 a m Friday-Holy Eucharist • 9:30 a m Christian Science Society Lincoln Rood And Eastwood Lano Sunday Sorvico - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Wod. Evo. 8 p.m. Christ The King Catholic Church 5006 E. Wondor Loko Rood Wondor Loko, Illinois Sunday Massos; 8, 10 a.m., and noon. Evo. Mass 8 p.m. Fulfills Sunday Obligation Nativity Lutheran^ Church 3506 i. Wondor Lake Id. Box 157. Phono 653-3832 Wondor Loko, Illinois Sun. Worship 8 ft 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9 a.m. (Nursory Facilities Available) St. Mary's Catholic Church Rov. Eugono Baumhofor Sat. Evo. Mass - 5 p.m. Fulfills Sun. obligation Sunday Massos - 6:30. 8. 9:30 9:45 10:45. II. 12 noon. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 4206 W Woukogon Rd. (W. Rt. 120) Rov. Homonn F. Craof 365-0659 385-1616 Sundoy Worship. 7:45 ft 10:30 Nursory Sorvicos providod at 10:30 Education for Etornity Sunday School - Childron and Youth. 9 a.m. Wonder Lake Bible Church 7501 Howo Drivo Wondor Loko Illinois Rov. Richard N. Wright. Pastor Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a m Morning Worship Sorvico II o m. Biblo Fellowship Hour 6:00 p m. Wodnosday: Midwook Prayor and Proiso Hour 7:30 p.m. } World Of The Blind SECTION 2 - PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. AUGUST 25.1878 r™Senior Hot Line ! I * i