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Past 65 Politician* try to blow and swallow at the tamo timo. By Carl Riblet Jrf Q. -- "What are we elders going tti do about the politicians? They place us oh a shelf to wait out our time while they make grants to egg heads under age 60 who become instant experts on aging and don't do anything to give,us a decent standing in the market place. They hold seminars and suggest that elders pass the time playing checkers. The grants pay the substantial salaries of the egg heads but don't help us elders to a better life. They help us exist, that's all. Whenever the subject of aging comes up the egg heads pretend they are * helping us by making like they can blow and swallow at the same time. Nobody can do that". -- - Marjorie S. A. -- Contrary to Mar- jorie's conviction, there are some politicans who indeed help -- U.S. Rep. Claude Pepper (D-Fla.) for example. He is the congressman who led the successful fight to raise the mandatory retirement age from 65 to 70. We can fight the many indifferent politicians like this: When we are old enough to know in our guts what old age is, then we should enter the arena and fight for our rights, fight by writing to legislators* fight by in­ vestigating how the millions of dollars are misspent in so- called help to the aging, fight to reveal just how nicely those youngsters of 50 and there abouts live on tax money and pose as experts on aging while we try to eat and keep warm in a world that talks big about us, but acts small. What we elders need is more activity and interest ih the local problems of aging. We should not let the operators move it all to Washington and Ottawa and the state and provincial capitals. The American Association of Retired People, for example, the organization that receritly was closely identified with the Colonial Penn insurance outfit, makes some noise in Washington, but it is the wrong kind of noise in the wrong place. To quote an old French proverb: "I do not like noise unless I make it myself." -- "Whatever happened to the 87-year-old lady whose TV set was stolen at the nursing home just before she went to a hospital with gangrene in her foot?" Janice M. A. -- The lady is back at the nursing home, recovering very nicely, thank you, after undergoing an operation for amputation of her right leg at the thigh. She said, "I'm a tough old girl. The doctor says^I can live another 10 years." The managers of the nursing home have not replaced the TV set. She is without one. An employee of the home swore the niece of the "tough old girl" to secrecy and then whispered to her that the manager of the home had commented at the time of the operation that the home wouldn't have to replace the stolen TV set if the • owner died. I'll keep you informed on the awful thing that may happen to that nursing home's management. Craft Fair USA Is Scheduled In Marctf The sixth Craft Fair USA will take place Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, in the north-wing exhibit center at Wisconsin State fair park. It is open to all craft­ speople 18 years or older who exhibit work of original concept, design and execution. No commercial molds, kits, or manufac­ tured artwork are allowed. The Craft fair will feature the work of 175 craftspeople in jewelry, ceramics, weaving, candle carving, leather, metalcraft, redwood burls, stained and leaded glass, sculpture, woodcraft, fabric, plaques, mirrors, dried flowers, glassware and tapestries. Craftspeople wishing to participate should send five slides ^or photographs (name, media, and size of AIR MOISTURE Winter months mean more time spent indoors-and more dry air to breathe. As air is heated, it draws moisture from every available source, including your skin and hair. Moisture cream protects your skin easily enough, but a dry throat and nasal passages- and their resistance to germs-invite winter coughs and colds. The American Medical association recommends that the relative humidity in your home be at least 35 percent. Child Abuse Growing Concern PAGE 15 -.PLAINDE ALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23.1M0 (This is the second in a series regarding a film discussion week to be sponsored by McHenry County college Re-entry program and the McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service system. This article will discuss the topic of Child Abuse and Neglect). Child abuse and neglect became a growing concern during the 1970's. The reason for this is that it was not until the late 1960's that the battering of children became an offense punishable by law. Today virtually all medical, legal and social service professionals are mandated by law to report any suspected cases of child abuse and neglect which may come to their attention. As a result, the battering and neglectful care of children has been recognized as a community problem not only, affecting the life of the abuser and his or her child but the entire community as well. It has been suggested "by professionals in the field that child abuse and neglect is one of the leading causes of child mortality in this " country. It is further suggested that community tolerance of parenting practices which border on abuse and neglect are one of the main supporting factors for the continuation of the problem. There are four basic kinds of child abuse and neglect: physical, verbal, emotional and sexual. The most widely recognized of these is physical abuse and neglect. The most destructive and least recognized is emotional abuse and neglect. Why is emotional abuse and neglect so devastating? Because its full effect is not usually recognized until the child is a teenager or adult and the effect is the most long lasting and the most difficult to treat and cure: Emotional abuse and neglect is an element of all three -other abuses, but the one which is most difficult to sight and in many cases of least concern. During the 70's we have leari^d much about the diagnosis, treatment and causes of child abuse and neglect. We now know that one of the main causes of child abuse and neglect, is the problem itself. Persons who were abused as children are more likely to abuse their own child. Other causes include the high stress levels of everyday life, social alienation, isolation and the social pressure which parents place on each other to raise children who "know how to behave". Parenting has become one of the loneliest jpbs^Cn the world and as a result many parents have no one to turn to for advice or assistance when their children seem unmanageable. In the 1980's, communities will need to educate them­ selves about the causes of child abuse and negelct and in that way lower the in­ cidence of this plaguing community problem. The McHenry County college Re- Entry program and the McHenry County Com­ prehensive Mental Health Service system will present films and discussion on the topic of Chi]d Abuse and Incest Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 in the McHenry County college student lounge on campus. Discussion leaders will be community professionals dedicated to providing assistance and . advice to parents in stress: Judy Szilack of the McHenry County Department of Health - Family Support Unit, Jean Thurow, professional sponsor for Parents Anonymous in McHenry County and finally a McHenry County college counselor. The public is invited to attend. For more in­ formation call McHenry County college or the Family Service & Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County. SERVICE NEWS Anderson Graduate Of Air Force Course Airman Dale R. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Byrne of 5203 Springdale, McHenry, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force aircraft maintenance training course at Sheppard . Air Force - base, Wichita Falls, Texas. Graduates of the course earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Com­ munity college of the Air Force. "Airman Anderson learned aircraft maintenance, repair and service. He is being assigned to Hill Air Force base, Utah. MCC Announces Fall Honor Roll The following students have earned either high honors or honors during the Fall 1979 session at McHenry County college (MCC). On the MCC system high honors, 4.0, is equal to an "A" and honors, 3.0-3.49, is equal to a "B". Part-time students are eligible for high honors and honors in those semesters in which they complete a multiple of 12 semester hours. 6 r Full Time-High Honors McHenry-AVilliam Agnes, Dirk Andreas, Arthur Beyersdorfer, Susan Carrick, Patricia Ceithaml, Michael Fleming, Desiree Frantz, Joe Huemann, Coralie Miller, Steven Nierman, John Nordholz, Jeffrey Partenheimer, Lucy Reyes, Michael Riley, Mary Smith, John Sojka, Joyce Spengel, Deborah Thorn p- work clearly printed on the back of each slide or photograph). Slides will not be returned unless a self- addressed stamped envelope is provided. For additional information or applications write Craft Fair USA, in care of Dennis R. Hill, Director, 1655 South 68 street, West Allis, Wis., 53214. Demonstrations in many crafts will highlight this year's fair. Refreshments and music add to the at­ mosphere. • * * * People who violate the sound laws of nature will pay the penalty without fail. ~ MCHENRY HEARING AID Sales & Repairs ALL MAKES LOW PRICES! BATTERIES '/a PRICE WED. ONLY 10 TO 5 3937 MAIN STREET McHENRY; ILLINOIS 30-DAY RENTAL PLAN 385-7661 \ t : •••••• Crystal Lake Hearing Aid Center •All in the ear aids •Discount to Senior Citizens 37 McHenry Avenue , Crystal Lake . 459-1193 1 son, Kim Wilson, Betty Zamastil. Wonder Lake-Steve Bazan, Merriel Borta, Theodore Dass, Leonor Meyer, Richard Mueller, John Vrett. Ringwood -Mary Goerner. Spring Grove--Ricky Nimsgern, Roxanne Nim- sgern. Richmond-Lorraine G r a n a h a n , W e n d y Pickering. Full Time Honors McHenry-Robert Adams, Richard Calkins, Steven Chaput, Pamella Gough, Barbara Grandt, Jerry Grenman, Dave Hiller, Rose Jakubicek, James Kalt- wasser, Julie Marsiglia, Larry Morin, Daniel O'Brien, Robert Pepping, Kenneth Schmidt, Mark Sch- mitt, Eric Staueteig, Robert Teuber. ^ W o n d e r L a k e - J o h n Adrian, Beth Bazan, Susan Pregnant, NEED HELP? Call BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE OPEN 9 To HAM AND FROM 7 To 9 PM UON thru FRI 24 HOUR ANSWERING SERVICE 15-385-299' Berg, Tom Henely, Lynn Meadie. Ringwood-Michael Davis. Spring Grove-^Mary Rabelhofer. Richmond-Joel Amettis, Julie Barber. Part-Time High Honors McHenry-Ingeborg Aide, Frank Borzewski, Jr., Lillian Boutin, John Burke, James Dostal, Collette Engstrom, Robert Erickson, Mary Gregg, Carlene Hougen, Karen Huebner, Raymond Hupke, John Jenkins, Diane Kawell, °Linda Kerns, Florence Lang, Sherri Langdon, Virginia Lazar, Lorraine Lid, Loretta Malinski, Kathy Martin, Diane Mattison, Donna Mical, Louise Novak, Ken Ross, Deborah Schabow, Barbara Schelter, Barbara Stuart, Andrea Thies, Nancy Treese, Robert Winters. Wonder Lake-Lorna Jones, Eileen Phipps, Cynthia Swetland. Richmond-Larry Martin, Alan Rasmussen, Colette Wilson. Island Lake-Bonita Bourke, Therese Preston. Part-Time Honors McHenry-Dennis Barts, Bonnie Bjorkman, William Blowers, Julie Boeldt, Mark Boggs, John Conway, Joan Dreyer, Judith Huemann, Terri Karsten, Charles Kozelsky, Barbara Kuna, Duane Lange, Carol Latz, Thomas Leahy, Douglas MOBILE REGISTRATIONS Marilyn L. Janke, Nunda township assessor, has announced that the Illinois Mobile Home registration forms are in the mail to all mobile home-owners in the township. Owners who do not receive the forms within the next few days should contact her office immediately. Assistance or information can be gained by calling 459- 6140. „ Mayer, Mike »McCarron, Dolores Molina, Louis Molina, Judy Ryan. Mary S c h a e f f e r , J a c q u e l i n e Sherman, Steven Stanek, Lee Steinsdoerfer, Linda S w a n s o n , J a m e s Szamlewski, Janet Tomal, Thomas Uttich, Dixie Welter, Guy Wendland, Cyntheea Weyland. Wonder Lake-Jeffrey B r o w n , R i c h a r d B u r n s , D a v i d J a n k e , L o r r a i n e Mihalovic. Richmond-Andrew Mayer, Rita Popenhagen. A broken toe is na­ ture's way of emphasizing the importance of the foot. • • • * Frankly, the longer we travel this road of life, the less we know about it. We regret to report that many New Year's re­ solutions have already been forgotten. 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