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GIGANTIC STOREWIDE SAVINGS QIAQ£t| Treatment Twice Told Tales A few weeks ago, a thirty- five-year-old;' unconscious -female was Brought into the emergency room at Long Beach Memorial hospital. "Emergency personnel quickly noticed the Medic Alert emblem on her wrist with the 'diabetes' imprint. A call to Medic Alert's 24- hour answering service provided additional in­ formation which saved the physician and emergency nurse considerable time," replied Malcolm C. Todd, M.D., a doctor at the hospital who also is a former President of the American Medical association. "The time factor jnvolved with the gathering of a patient's medical history can be particularly costly in terms of dollars. In emergencies, where the patient is unable to speak or communicate, the time saved by obtaining vital data through Medic Alert's 24- hour emergency information service can make the dif­ ference between life or death," Todd said. «• "The emblem also saved her or the insurance carrier money caused by un­ necessary testing and studies," Todd added. Medic Alert, formed twenty-three eigo, is nonprofit, charitable and tax-exempt. Its mission is to provide a complete emergency identification and information service to everyone with a hidden medical ..condition ranging from allergies to medication, heart problems, epilepsy and diabetes. These are only four of the more than 200 reasons some 1.5 million people worldwide wear the Medic Alert em­ blem. The emblem is worn either around the neck or on the wrist. On the reverse side is engraved 24-hour emergency phone number, the wearer's hidden medical condition and an ID number. Emergency personnel, trained to look for alerting types of ID when faced with a situation where a victim is unable to communicate, can obtain life-saving in­ formation through Medic Alert's central registry. A wallet card is issued annually to each member which carries additional information about the patient. "The physician can play an extremely important role in helping to bring the Medic Alert system to the attention of those patients who do have a hidden medical condition," Todd said. "One of Medic Alert's primary objectives is to support the physician in his work to provide the best health care possible," Todd stated. The Medic Alert organization says that there are over forty million Americans, or roughly one out of five people, who have a hidden medical condition. .They urge those people to write for information to Medic Alert, Turlock, Calif 95380 or call a regional office in. New York City, Chicago, Orlando or Salt Lake City. Home Fires Increase In Winter Season FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of January 9, 1930) At the regular City Council meeting, Attorney Cowlin reported that the bank case had been continued. Also that summons had been issued on the mayor to ap­ pear in the Bender case. It seems- that Mr. Bender is now suing for some $3,000, when he would have been glad to have received about $1,200 a short time ago. Some of the alderipen think that very little of the Bender property was within the city limits. Most of the aldermen talked about hiring ad­ ditional counsel, but Alderman Schaefer was very insistent that the board turn to arbitration instead of 1 to the courts. But when the matter came to a vote, it was decided to allow Attorney Cowlin to employ his own assistant. Alex Justen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacbb F. Justen of this city, has completed his course in bookkeeping and accounting with the Universal Business institute of Fort Wayne, Ind., for which he has received his diploma. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Janaury 11, 1940) The valuation of property "in McHenry township shows an increase of $272,424 over last year's survey. The records in the office of County Clerk R.D. Woods disclose that the amount jumped from $3,738,988 in 1938 to $4,011,412 in 1939. McHenry township is the only township in the county with any decided increase in valuation. Slight increases are shown in Riley, Coral, Grafton, Greenwood, Burton and Algonquin while r.ll the other townships show decreases over the previous year. The increase in McHenry county is due to the many improvements in the subdivision communities. This is more true in Wonder Lake and McCullom Lake regions where development of property is more - noticeable. . McHenry township ranks third of the 17 in total valuation, being topped only by Algonquin, the highest, and Dorr. Plans are under way and the announcement is made that there will be a big charity ball and en­ tertainment in McHenry on Jan. 27. at the Bridge ballroom with all of the proceeds to be used to create a community fund for emergency retQtf^needs in McHenry township. loans in excess of four million dollars. Sixty per­ cent of the loans are mor­ tgages on homes in the McHenry area. A new type of annual dental program is being planned for the McHenry schools •»' arid will be inaugurated Jan. 10, under supervision of Mrs. Joanne Rulien, school nurse. The new plan has been suggested by the McHenry dentists, who formerly carried out the project, and they have in­ vited the Division of Dental Hygiene, Illinois State Department4 of Health, to visit the local schools and carry on their dental x-ray programs. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of January 7, 1980) The board of High School District 156 has appointed Carl Neiss to fill a vacancy caused when Dr. Leslie Krieger found it necessary to resign when he moved from the^district. Mr. Neiss will serve iptil April of 1970, when someone will be elected to serve a one-year term. The terms of three other members expire for PAGE 15 - PLAINDKAI-KK - WKDNK8IMY, JANUARY 2, IW» Open Nurse Refresher urse At Hospital A free 11 week refresher course, "Nurse Update", will be offered this winter at McHenry hospital, for .registered nurses mow inactive in4 thein profession t)Ut seeding to re-enter. /"Before they resume their Careers, registered nurses ' who have temporarily dropped out of nursing to raise families need in­ struction and supervised experience, to provide contemporary knowledge and techniques," according to Pat Kelly, R.N., director of staff development. "The refresher course, which we have presented six times during Ihe past four years, combines" textbook learning with practical demonstration, lectures and supervised bedside ex­ perience." . i . : T o a c c o m m o d a t e registered nurses who have children of school age, the course will begin Jan. 14 and will end March 31. The daily schedule is also planned to coincide with the school hours of pre-teen children, Mrs. Kelly said. Further information and a conference appointment may be obtained by calling Mrs. Kelly, at 385-2200, extension 642. Jii. *v + - < i • <•>*- TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO ----^three-year terms (Taken from the fiteT~oF fn Sli * In answer to a question-January 6, 1955) The year end statement of condition published in this issue by the McHenry State bank reflects a healthy economic condition in the community. Deposits at the local bank are at an all1 time high, showing an increase of a million dollars in the last year. Almost half of the increase is in savings deposits. The McHenry State bank's resources have in­ creased sO" that they now exceed ten and one-half million dollars. The local bank continues to be McHenry county's largest financial institution. The loaninadepartment has also had a pusy year with an, increase j»f $500,000 shown, making the outstanding V naire sent to Mayor Donald Doherty by the McHenry Plaindealer to review major marks of progress within McHenry in the last ten years. Mayor Doherty listed among the major im­ provements the annexation of Lakeland Park, Whispering Oaks and Pheasant Valley, the latter still to be developed. In 1961 a master plan was developed for the city of McHenry. During the decade the city has grown so that an up­ dating of the comprehensive plan is presently being worked on. Only rubble remained when flames swept through the large barn owned by Northern Pump Farms on 1 TAX FACTS I Civic, social and recreational non-profit organizations have certain responsibilities relating to their tax-exempt status. The following questions, and answers cover some of the major points. Q. Our growing com­ munity organized its first volunteer fire company. What must we do to be sure it will be considered tax exempt? A. The organization must file an "Application for Recognition of Exemption," Form 1024, with the district director of the key district for your {location. The IRS can tell you which district is your key j district. It will issue ay ruling or deter­ mination letter after~it has reviewed your application. Rt. 31, five miles north of McHenry. The bodies of two horses, two ponies, one colt, a calf and a dog were found after the blaze was brought under control. Q. If a civic, social or recreational organization is tax exempt, does it have to file a tax return? A. Yes. Most exempt organizations, except churches, must annually file the information return, Form 990, "Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax^" if their receipts are over $10,000. Organizations also must notify their key district of any material changes in their operation. Q. Are exempt organizations examined? A. Yes. The IRS examines exempt organizations to* determine compliance with the.tax laws,that affect their -activates and financial opermions. As with in­ dividual taxpayers, there are appeals procedures for resolving disputed issues. Q. How can our organization get more in­ formation? A. By checking with the IRS and requesting its free Publication 557, ".How to Apply for and Retain Exempt Status for Your Organization." The winter season, historically, is a time when property damage, injury, and death rates increase because of fire. Fire deaths are highest in the' home. The annual statistics report that ap­ proximately 6,000 people in the United States die each year in residential fires. * The danger of fire can< never be overlooked or forgotten, and because of the increase in home fires during the holiday seasbn, it is important to remfbrce fire emergency procedures by sitting down with all family members and discussing the plan of action in case of fire. . .Sleep With Bedroom Doors closed. If a fire breaks out in the living room, kitchen, or furnace room, you and your children will be protected, for a given period of time, from deadly smoke, fumes, and toxic gases. (Remember - smoke takes lives before flame reaches the victim). Install Smoke Detectors. Most residential fires occur between the hours 12 a.m. - 6 a.m. when you are asleep. Don't depend on your own senses to smell smoke - all too often, victims have died in their sleep from asphyxiation unaware there was ever a presence of fire. Have An Escape Plan. ake sure children- un- 'eK&tand the danger of smoke and know to "feel" the door before opening to determine if fire is outside the doof. If they must escape through a window, are they able to open the window and remove the screen? If they should have to break the window, be sure you have taught them the proper way, so that they will not injure themselves., and remember, designate one location outside the house for all family members to gather and be accounted for. When you leave your children in the care of a babysitter, remember to acquaint the babysitter with fire emergency procedures, and never leave your children alone - not even for a few mintues. REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING SEMESTER Classes Begin January 12, STARTS WtDNESDAy MNUAKy* ICE: Excitement, action apd in­ credible sayings are here again, as Spiess rolls back prices during our outstanding January Clearance! Items too numerous to mention but all must go, and first come, first served!. ... . ' . . 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