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Pieper's 28 Points Leads Skyhawk Sophs Over SoBos Johnsburg's Tom Pieper scored 20 points in the first half to pace the sophomore Skyhawks in a 55-44 victory over the South Beloit Sobos Tuesday. Pieper scored a total of 28 points for the evening. The Skyhawks held the lead throughout the game. Jeff Bartmann was second high scorer for Johnsburg with 10 points. Johnsburg vs. South Beloit Bartmann 4 2 2 10 Williams 1 2 4 4 Moran 0 2 2 2 Popovich 0 1 0 1 Rorig 0 1 0 1 Totals: 20 15* 17 55 Davis J. Davis - Thorton Cartwright Squire Menne Holverson South Beloit fg ft pff tp 5 12 11 2 10 4 0 Johnsburg fg ft pf tp Totals: Beck 4 14 9 Pieper 11 6 3 28 Boger 0 0 2 0 18 8 18 44 Johnsburg 16 16 6 12 55 South Beloit 8 11 10 15 44 ENERGYfcUPOATE WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF TRAINING GIVEN NUCLEAR UNIT OPERATORS? By Joe A. Mantooth Joe A. Mantooth is super­ visor of operator training at the Tennessee Valley Au­ thority. I believe the safety of the nuclear industry in itself can be related to the effective­ ness of the training, and I think that since Three Mile Island, with the increased emphasis on training and on the operator himself, the nuclear industry is safe to­ day and it's going to be safer tomorrow. The nuclear industry spends moe^ time and money than/ possibly any other industry in training the people who are going"to run it. I'm fully confident that our operators can han­ dle any emergency which might arise in a nuclear plant. Hie training they re­ ceive on the simulator will give them the competence and the training to handle any malfunction that might arise. The length of TVA's train­ ing program, for instance, has been increased from 22 months to 26 months and the hot-license training pro­ gram time has increased from a four-week program to a 13-week program. It now takes a total of over three years of training to become a nuclear plant operator. Hie first 26 months is technical, class­ room training. Hie next 14 months is time spent as an assistant operator. A trainee spends 17 months of intensive class­ room training covering col­ lege level math, chemistry, physics, plant systems and components, turbine sys­ tems and then nuclear tech­ nology and reactor theory. In fact, we're working to get an associate's degree in nu­ clear technology for this program. They then spend 20 more weeks in plant systems training and five months of on-the-job train­ ing at the plant. Actual hands-on experi­ ence is gained through three months experience on the simulator, which is designed to respond identically to the operations of the plant. The student starts off with basic plant operations such as start up and shut down. Joe A. Mantooth From there he goes into single malfunctions and then to multiple malfunc­ tions of the system. In other words, an operator is at the simulator running the plant just as though it were the real plant. All of the instru­ mentation and controls act just as they do in the actual nuclear plant. Problems come up and he has to find out what they are and solve them just as you would if you were on duty in an actual plant. All licensed operators are required to come back to the simulator for two weeks every year to go through normal operations and mul­ tiple malfunctions. The general trend throughout the electric power industry since Three Mile Island has been to improve unit-operator train­ ing. I think we'll continue to increase training to make sure accidents like that don't happen again. MOON WHIMS So says the VA By Fcrtf JMmma HAT do«S •OOST' K6AU.Y MCAN? WRMT5 COCIMLE Contact nearest VA office (check your phone book) or a local veterans group. Local Observance 50 Years Of Scouting Pack 162 Cub Scouts and their families gathered together at the American Legion hall in McHenry Sunday, Feb. 17, to celebrate Scouting's Fiftieth an­ niversary. The annual Blue and Gold dinner began with the in­ vocation sung by the Scouts of Den 7. A delicious roast beef dinner was enjoyed by approximately 200 people. Every den had its own tables decorated by the Scouts and their den mothers. Their talents and hard work could be seen in the lovely place mats, napkin holders and cen­ terpieces. Blue and gold streamers, balloons, lovely fresh flowers' along with large numerals "50" added that special touch to this Fiftieth Anniversary of Scouting. Chairman Dave Hunt began the program by presenting John Grandt, cubmaster of Pack 162, with a special service award for his dedicated 13 years of service, followed by a well deserved round of applause. « Service awards were also given to Dave Hunt, Lester Smith, Diane Evans, Betty Argy, Sheila Grandt, Dave Miller, Kathy Sanchez and Art and Bev Kreutzer. Dianne Carl and den mothers Mary Johnson, Wanda Kluesener, Chris Allsup and Pat Einweck were^also acknowledged for their many contributions. All received a personal, hand­ made "you lighten my load" plaque by John Grandt. Congratulations to the following Scouts for earning these achievement awards: Den lMohii Meisner, 3 silver arroWs^ Marc Johnson, 1 silver arrow; Brian Mann, 1 silver arrow and Brian Kreutzer, 1 gold arrow and 2 silver arrows. Den 3: Ruben Gonzoles, wolf patch, 1 gold arrow, 1 silver arrow. Den 5: Jeff Carl, wolf patch; Marc Manning, recruiter patch; Roy Allsup, wolf patch and Sam Perez, who received his bobcat patch after being sworn in by John Grandt. Den 7: Chris Groer, 1 gold arrow, 1 silver arrow and his wolf patch. * Following the awards, Cubmaster John Grandt acknowledged the American Legion Post 491 for spon­ soring Pack 162. Entertainment was then provided by the scouts. Den 2 scouts sang and acted out a George Washington skit complete with a homemade cherry tree branch. Magic tricks performed before our very eyes was provided by Den 3. Motor­ cycles, that needed "a few nuts to hold them together" skit was given by Den 5. The unusual and funny "The Viper's Coming" skit was given by Den 7. Webelos Den 1 ended the program by reciting and honoring the meaning of the Scout pledge. This special Blue and Gold Fiftieth anniversary dinner will be well remembered by all attending. Dianne Carl The Problem Of Alcohol (This article is the first of three on alcoholism. It is written by Ted R. Graves, Alcoholism coordinator for the Family Service & Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County). Alcohol use, abuse, and overdose (getting drunk) is familiar to everyone. The drug, alcohol, is used in a safe and socially responsible way by most of the people who use it. However, there are some individuals who have become dependent on the drug. This dependency may have even reached the point of alcohol addiction where the person drinks to live and lives to drink. What are some of the reasons that could lead a person from normal early experimentation in the use of this drug to full alcohol addiction? In this article and in several future ones, I will attempt to give you some answers to this question. First, I think it is im­ portant to realize that if you want to understand the reasons for alcohol depen­ dency, you must start with the beliefs of the individual who has developed this dependency. The belief I would like to focus on in this article is that to be happy or satisfied with yourself you "must be accepted, liked, or - even loved by most of the people in your life". If you believe this and act on this belief, you will probably say or do things you don't really believe in just to get or keep someone else's approval. You will probably feel anxious frequently and may find yourself depressed occasionally. For some people who hold this belief when they drink, something special happens. They become more outgoing, say what they really believe, feel more relaxed and accept themselves more. This use of alcohol is not dangerous or unusual. If a person keeps his "social drinking" at this level, he would probably not have any major difficulties using alcohol. However, if a person starts thinking he needs several drinks almost every time he is out socially, or starts using alcohol as a replacement for human relationships ~ look out! This pattern could develop into increasing alcohol dependency and even alcohol addiction. If this pattern does reach alcohol addiction, it is obvious to most everyone as his whole life revolved around drinking regardless of the personal cost. The belief that, "it is awful and terrible when people and events are not the way we would very much like them to be", and how this personal belief can lead to alcohol dependency and alcohol addiction, will be the subject of the next article. February is Alcoholism Awareness month for McHenry county. If you are interested in a speaker on Alcohol and-or Other Drug Use, please call 815-338-4750 and ask for Jackie Mansholt. If you or someone you know has a problem with drinking, please call the Mental Health Crisis Line for more information help. 1-800-892-8900. "If you Block people make an error, you pay the interest and penalty? I shoulda come here last yeah" C If we should make an error that costs you additional you pay only the tax. Block pays any penalty and interest. y We stand behind our work. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 302 W. Difgins HARVARD Phono 943-6410 OPEN WEEKDAYS M, SAT. 9-5, EVE. t SUN. BY APPOINTMENT 220 S. State MARENGO Phone 5616363 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-9, SAT. 9-5, SUNDAYS BY APPOINTMENT e. NcHENRY Phone 3854630 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-1, SAT. 9-5, APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE JiSrSSS* .. WOODSTOCK PHo*. 331.3330 OPEN WEEKDAYS 94, SAT. 9-5, APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ^WE^OVING John's Sport Stop 4811 W. 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John's Sport Stop DAILY 9:30-8, SATURDAY 9-6 PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, lfN ******** ********************************** Your Police Department 5 by Officer Jim Fitzgerald Public Relations Officer McHenry City Police *' Phone 385-2131 or There apparently is some confusion about what people are supposed to do when they enter and exit a "school zone" speed limit, such as are posted throughout the city. Hopefully, this article can help clear up some of the confusion. I will use the example of driving south on THE MARKE iSKET Snacks have become part of the American way of life. Each year Americans con­ sume the equivalent of two billion dollars worth of potato chips, pretzels, nuts, corn chips, puffed snacks, crackers, spreads and other snacks. Snacks are usually associated with fun time, socializing and enjoyment but they can also mean extra unnecessary calo­ ries, spoiled appetites and "binge" eating. Snacks need to be selected so that they supply the body with vitamins, minerals and possibly protein, in addition to energy. They should also be considered as part of the total day's food intake if they are not to contribute to over­ weight. Juice or milk instead of a soft drink or a dish of ice cream instead of potato chips are wise choices. High calorie snacks such as candy, soft drinks, pastries and doughnuts don't necessar­ ily have to be eliminated com pletely from the diet as long as they don't replace foods needed by the body. Green street from John street, towards the Edgebrook school area. As you proceed south, the first speed limit sign is a 25 m.p.h. sign at James street. Proceeding at 25 m.p.h., the next sign just north of Kane street is a "School Speed Limit" of 20 m.p.h., when children are present. At this point, you should slow down to 20 m.p.h., and continue south on Green street, being careful to watch for children. Proceed at 20 m.p.h. while in the school speed zone until you come to the next control sign, whidh is at Anne street, and states "end School Speed Zone". At this point, when you pass the sign, you may resume the speed you were traveling prior to the school zone, which was 25 m.p.h. In other words, when you enter a "School Speed Zone", which is 20 m.p.h., Don't hide Beautiful Eyes Behind Glasses you slow to that speed until you get to the "End" sign, then you resume the speed you were traveling prior to the zone. I hope this helps clear up some of the misunderstandings. A special message to the kids in the community- please, please do not use the city streets for sledding and toboggoning. This is a very dangerous practice, and could get some of you hurt very seriously should you slide out in front of a car. Sleds are so quick and small, and cannot be stopped fast enough for most car drivers to see you in time to stop before hitting you. Stick to your own yards or your friends' yards! If you are going to use someone else's property, be sure you have Mom or Dad call first and get permission from the property owners. Spring is coming folks- Hang in there!!! LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST SEEING IS BELIEVING BRING YOUR EYE GLASS PRESCRIPTION TO US AND WE WILL FIT YOU WITH SOFT CONTACT LENSES Treelike species of rhodo­ dendron sometimes reach 40 to 50 feet in height, w h i l e s h r u b f o r m s m a y g r o w t o 2 0 f e e t t a l l . & SOFLENS*m ULTRA THIN SOFT CONTACT LENSES Other Service* Alto Available: 'Eyes examined 'Fashion frames Sol* Priced Lenses Only 89 50 BUDDY'S WORKSHOP Grease On Carpeting What can I do to remove a grease spot from the dining room carpeting? Mix a paste of dry cleaning fluid and powdered starch. Spread the mixture over the spot When completely dry, care­ fully scrape the mixture, being careful not to damage the fi­ bers and then vacuum up the dust. If the spot is very bad, it may take several applications. Recently we purchased a new garbage can because the old one rusted out. Is there something we can do to prevent this from happening again? Usually the rusted area appears on the bottom of the can. Thoroughly scrub the can and let dry. Pour a cupful of asphalt paint onto the bottom of the can. Roll the can around and be sure all seams, crevices and cracks are filled. Work the coating up about a foot on the sides. The life of the can will be length­ ened and the job of cleaning much easier. When removing a picture that had been hanging for several yeaTS, a dirty spot was very noticeable. Can this be avoided in the future? A lack of circulation of air causes picture frames to leave a mark on the wall. In order to prevent reoccuring marks, drive 2 large rubber headed tacks or large carpet tacks in lower corners of the frame before hanging. This will allow air to circulate behind the picture and will eliminate the mark on the wall if you should decide to rearrange the pictures. 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