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Pricn good in McHonry County. PAGE 10 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JULY 3i. IW> ty. . inning THOMPSON INSURANCE Best Humorous Large Flout McHENRY STATE BANK Moot Beautiful Large Float CHAIN O'LAKES TRAVEL SERVICE Moot Humorous Mini-Float Floats FIRST FEDERAL OF CHICAGO Most Original Large Float McHENRY PARK DISTRICT BICYCLE PARADE Most Original Mini-Float STAFF PHOTOS-JOEL WAKIT8CH The Easter Seal society's Nu-Voice club was formed in 1976 to provide support to the laryngectomee and his family. Dinner meetings are held to allow the laryngectomee an opportunity to return to normal social activities which are often shunned by those who have been laryngectomized. The fear of being different or of being rejected in a public situation soon dissipates as each person discovers that he is indeed comfortable with ordering, eating out and socializing again. Meetings often include speakers, films, or tapes concerning laryngectomy or related topics. Past programs have included a speech on first aid for the laryngectomee given by a representative of the rescue squad, and a film from the Cancer society titled, "Care of the Stoma". A very vital part of the Nu- Voice club involves pre­ operative and post-operative hospital visits to those patients who have ex­ perienced or will undergo a laryngectomy. Members of the Nu-Voice club ac­ company a Speech- Language pathologist on these visits which are arranged by a formal request by the individual's surgeon. Individuals who are provided with this service have an opportunity to discuss their fears with club members who know exactly what the anxieties relating to the operation are. The Nu-Voice club has a loan pool of electronic and pneumatic artificial voice devices to be loaned and demonstrated to new laryngectomees for a small deposit fee. Elaine Bottari, Speech- Langauge pathologist and coordinator of the Nu-Voice club, states: "The sharing of ideas, optimism, solutions to problems, and techniques for communication (through esophageal speech and ar­ tificial devices) provides a warm, strengthening ex­ perience for the laryngec­ tomee. Those who have felt so terribly isolated because they are now 'different' from others in a highly com­ munication-oriented society, find that indeed they aren't alone and are fully capable of regaining their status as productive, communicative, members of society." To further the education and socialization of the laryngectomee, laryngec­ tomee seminars and-or workshops are offered at various universities and rehabilitation centers. The Nu-Voice club, at its April meeting, agreed to offer a $50 scholarship toward a seminar-workshop. The scholarship is entitled the Robert Sahs Scholarship fund, in memory of Robert Sahs, a past member who was instrumental in raising funds for the equipment loan pool. For further in­ formation about this scholarship, direct questions to Elaine Bottari. Getting out of the house, being with positive-thinking people, and learning more about life as a laryngec­ tomee is what the Nu-Voice club is all about. For more information about the club, call the Easter Seal society at 338- 1707. Canine Deaths On Rise, Vaccine May Be Limited Several confirmed cases of canine viral enteritis closed the Anti-Cruelty society of Chicago over the weekend of June 21. Veterinarians in the near north side are reporting an increased incidence. Vaccine is available...but it could be in short supply. The disease, caused by a parvovirus, commonly referred to as "parvo", has been identified across the United States with no area showing complete im­ munity. It was confirmed in the Chicago area a little more than two years ago and veterinarians have been reporting isolated cases since that time. The Chicago V e t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l The McHanry Plolndaolar 3812 W. Elm Street McHenry, II. 60050 •'2 Years • $25.00 (Bast Buy) • l Yaor-S 13.50 • 6 Months - $7.50 O Payment Enclosed FAMILY BUFFET NIGHT i M Crescent Bay Landing EVERY FRIDAY 5T09PM In Our Banquet Salon •BBQ RIBS '•CHICKEN •NEW ENGLAND FISH 5 "HJLTS Children linger 12 FREE MOVIE 9:30 • 3309 Chapel HUlRd.-MrHcnry association offers the following information to dog owners: lYansmfesion-The disease is transmitted by sniffing or licking fecal material from infected dogs. Prognosis and Symptoms- The virus causes a severe watery diarrhea that responds poorly to an­ tibiotics and routine treatment. Death is common without intensive care and can still occur despite all medication available. It is seen mainly in pups and young dogs, but can occur at any age. Prevention-V accination and isolation to avoid con­ tact. r Because of the increase in confirmed cases, the Chicago Veterinary Medical association recommends that you contact your veterinarian for more in­ formation. The CVMA feels the disease has not reached epidemic proportions at present, but advises pet owners to avoid contact with other dogs and areas where dogs are exercised. Pregnant, NEEB NE1P? Call OfFIC( OPEN9 To II A M AND FROM 7 To»PMMON thro Ml, * • J4 HOUff ANSWKING StltVICf 15-385-299' U.S. agricultural exports totaled $17.6 billidh during the first five months of fiscal year 1980. This five-month total was up 36 percent from the same period a year ago. And the year-end estimate of (37 billion is a 15 percent increase. Agricultural exports are expected to remain suf­ ficiently strong to offset most losses stemming from the Jan. 4 decision to curtail grain and soybean exports to the Soviet Union. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that in­ creased shipments to Mexico, Brazil, China, and Spain will help keep total agricultural exports at reconLlughJevels. Corn export values in­ creased 76 percent, soybean shipments were up 16 per­ cent, and wheat and flour were up 63 percent. Soybean meal exports gained 31 percent. The corn export estimate for 1979-80 was recently boosted and total feed grain exports are now expected to reach 71 million tons, 18 percent more than the previous year. The higher estimate reflects decreased export availability from Argentina and growing world demand as importing countries seek new sources of grain in the face of strong competition from the Soviet Union. The USDA report showed that the value of farm im­ ports rose by approximately 13 percent ot $7.4 billion for this period, leaving the United Slates with an agricultural trade surplus of $10.2 billion - nearly 60 percent ahead of the same point in fiscal 1979. Corn Borer Threat Low-- The overall potential for damage by first-generation European corn borers has been declared moderate in our area of the state. The earlier planted corn this year may change the potential somewhat since egg-laying corn-borer moths are particularly at­ tracted to the fields with the tallest com. Inspect your fields, par­ ticularly the taller fields for signs of damage. Feeding damage by the larvae results in "shot holes" in the upper leaves. Yield losses result when the larvae move from the whorl leaves and tunnel into the stalk. Cavities made by the borers interfere with nutrient up­ take and infested plants have smaller ears. Control measures are warranted if 50 percent or more of the plants show signs of fresh whorl feeding, if live larvae are present and if the corn is at least 24- inches tall. Contact me at 338-3737, for more in­ formation if you expect corn borer damage. H a z a r d o u s W a s t e H o t l i n e -- A n y o n e w h o suspects a hazardous waste problem is encouraged to report it to a new hotline Ag Exports Strong (Town and Country Tips By Dave Plocher) Nu-Voice Club Offers Help By Rehabilitation | Registration operated by the U.S. En­ vironmental Protection agency (EPA). The hotline number is 800- 621-3191 or (Illinois only) 800- 972-3170. The hotline is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The EPA is looking for abandoned storage drums on vacant lots, in ditches or buried on land near you. The EPA estimates that only 10 percent of the 30 to 40 million tons of hazardous wastes produced nationwide each year are being handled properly-by controlled incineration, neutralization, secure landfills, recycling or reuse. SMV Emblem--Mixing slow and fast moving traffic on the same road can be dangerous-unless the slow vehicles are easily iden­ tified. Now that things are slowing down a little, take sc me time to be sure all slow moving farm vehicles have a slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblem on them. The SMV emblem is a fluorescent-orange triangle, designed for daytime safety, with a dark red reflective border for nighttime driving. It is 14 inches high and 16 inches wide. All vehicles traveling 25 miles per hour or less on Illinois roads and highways must display the SMV emblem. The emblem must be visible 500 feet to the rear. Mount SMV emblems point between four and 12 feet above the ground and in the center of the equipment. Mount them on a bracket directly on the tractor or implement or on a staff designed for them. An SMV emblem may not do much good if you don't keep it clean or if they fade. Clean dirty emblems with household detergent and water* and replace faded emblems. To increase the life of an emblem, store the im­ plement indoors or outside with the emblem facing north. Senior Hot Line By Lt. Gov. Dave O'Neal The i980 cost-of-living increase in Social Security and supplemental security income (SSI) payments has been set at 14.3 percent. The increase will be reflected in the July checks to more than 35 million people receiving Social Security checks and 4.1 million receiving SSI payments. Q. How was the amount of the cost-of-living increase determined? A. Social Security and SSI p a y m e n t s - i n c r e a s e automatically when the Consumer Price Index goes up three percent or more in a year. The calculation was based on the change in the Consumer Price Index from the first quarter of 1979 through the first three months of this year. Q. If I receive both Social Security and SSI checks, will I get a 14.3 percent increase in each check? A. Depending on your individual case, your SSI check may be reduced to reflect the additional income you will receive because of the Social Security cost-of- living increase. Q. I depend on my Social Security check, but sometimes it doesn't arrive on lime. What should I do? A. Each month about 250,000 • Social Security recipients report to Social Security Administration offices that their checks are late. They, are generally asked to wait for three days to see if their check has been delayed in the mail. Generally, about 75 percent of these people get their checks by that lime. Q. What if it still doesn't arrive after three days? A. The Social Security Administration will then check other causes for the delay. The most common cause for delay is the recipient's failure to report a change of address. Sometimes the checks stop because the beneficiary is no longer eligible for payments, such as when a mother's youngest child turns 18. If the Administration finds a check should have been issued, it checks whether it was. If it was, the Ad­ ministration then checks to see whether it was cashed. If it was not cashed, a replacement check is issued. This process generally takes about 10-14 days to replace a Social Security check. Q. Does a delayed SSI check go through the same process? A. Delayed SSI checks go through a faster process. A replacement check to an SSI beneficiary is issued within about four days after the person notifies the govern* ment of nonreceipt of a check. The Social Security Ad­ ministration then checks to see whether both the original and replacement checks have been legally cashed. If so, the beneficiary must repay the overpayment. Write or call Senior Action Centers at 160 North LaSalle, Chicago, 60601, or 3 West Old Town Mall, Springfield, 62701, with questions or comments about any state government agency or program. Call statewide toll free 800-252-6565. (from the Selective Ser­ vice System) REVITALIZATION Ever since 1973, the United States has relied entirely on volunteers for its armed forces. The last draft calls were issued in December, 1972, and legal authority for the draft expired July 1, 1973. Registration without a draft continued until April of 1975, when it was suspended largely to save money. Classification actions were terminated early in 1976 and the state headquarters and local Selective Service of­ fices were closed soon thereafter. It was never intended for the all-volunteer force to stand alone in time of war. When the authority to draft was allowed to expire, Congress directed that the Selective Service system continue to exist in a standby condition, ready to begin operations in an emergency. " R e v i t a l i z a t i o n " o f Selective Service is a series of actions to improve the agency's capability in a mobilization, when it would be necessary to process large amounts of in­ formation quickly and accurately and to make decisions on claims for deferment or exemption. 1--Computer Capability. Developing an automated data processing system that could store data on several million registrants and issue induction orders in a short time is one of the agency's highest priorities. A com­ puter facility to be shared by Selective Service and the M i l i t a r y E n l i s t m e n t P r o c e s s i n g C o m m a n d (MEPCOM) will be operational early in 1981. Until that time Selective Service is relying on assistance from other Federal agencies for ADP support. 2--Local Boards. The local and appeal boards were disbanded in 1976 after classification "actions were terminated. As a part of revitalization, Selective Service will identify and train the men and women who would serve on the boards in a mobilization. Selective Service law requires that the local boards reflect the race and national origin of the registrants within the community where the board is located. Because the governors of the states are responsible for recom­ mending board members, Selective Service will work closely with state officials as the board ihembers are selected. If board members are not selected and trained before they are needed, the only option will be to use un­ trained and unrepresen­ tative boards - a course of action which does not lead to fair and equitable treatment of registrants claiming deferment or exemption. 3--Alternate Service for Conscientious Objectors. Selective Service law provides that certain con­ scientious objectors serve in a civilian job in the national interest rather than in the armed forces. Developing a program to identify jobs which would be suitable service for conscientious objectors is also a part of revitalization. When the revitalization is complete, the Selective Service system will be better prepared than it is now, but it will still be in "standby." The Messiah is just one of George Frederick Handel's 18 English oratorios, the rest of which are seldom performed.