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SECTION 2 - PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15,1980 Fireworks Injure More Adults Eyes Than Kids Eye injuries in Illinois from fireworks exploded during this year's In­ dependence day holiday took on a "strange twist," ac­ cording to Edgar T. Britton, executive director of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness. (ISPB). A non-profit organization founded in 1916 to protect and preserve the sight of Illinois citizens of all ages, ISPB has been compiling fireworks eye injury reports from Illinois eye doctors for the past three decades. Britton explains that the toll of eye injuries reported to the Society was disap­ pointing in that it showed a slight increase (63 in 1980 compared to 62 in 1979), but the surprising trend was the number of eye injuries suffered by older American males in their 30's and 40's. "Last year," Britton says, "most of the injuries were to youngsters of grade school age. This year, we tallied injuries to six males in their 40's, one of whom may lose the sight in one eye after a direct hit by a rocket, and to 11 males and one female in their 30's." Britton couldn't account for the statistical findings. "Obviously," he said,"the younger generation was more careful and the older generation more careless." The 63 injuries reported this year (57 to males; 6 to females), Britton notes, compares to 62 injuries from fireworks in 1979, 48 in 1978 and an average of 45 to 50 serious eye injuries during the previous 25 years. "There are undoubtedly more victims from fireworks each year," Britton says,"since the Society has no effective way of con­ firming a 100 percent response from doctors throughout the state." Injuries reported in 1980 ranged/ from corneal abrasion and burnt lashes to severe contusions, internal hemorrhaging and debris in the eye. Sparklers, rocket- type projectiles such as roman candles, and firecracker explosions caused most of the eye damage, according to reports by the doctors. There was one definite case of blindness, a Peoria teen-ager who suffered a "global rupture." And the 45 year old Chicago suburban victim hit in the eye by a rocket, could lose the sight in one eye "This year's toll is discouraging," Britton concludes. "Year after year we do all we can to warn parents and children of the danger, and we know law enforcement, safety of­ ficials, and the media have done all they can reasonably do to protect citizens or the state." "But it's not easy to keep the toll down when your 'island of safety' (fireworks are illegal in Illinois) is surrounded by a sea of ex­ plosives." Lakeland Park & Lakeland Shores Carol Cominsky 385-7246 ?-» THE GAS PUMP Drive with the windows closed, especially at high speeds. Wind turbulence has the effect of "hold­ ing back" the car. At highway speeds, open win­ dows can lower mileage as much as 10 percent. Conservaflon Club Meets The McCullom Lake Conservation club will have its monthly meeting Wed­ nesday, Oct. 15, at the Mc­ Cullom Lake beach house, beginning at 8 p.m. Some of . the topics to be discussed are the date for the annual fishing derby and a decision will be made as to when the dredge and weed cutter should be removed. I have received numerous calls from residents with questions about the weed cutting. This would be a fine opportunity for you to attend and have all your questions answered. These meetings are open to the public and you are urged to attend. JETSETTERS We missed wishing a happy anniversary to Tom and Beth Jenkins on Sept. 4. What a memorable one this one was for them, as they took a second honeymoon to Hawaii. They spent eight glorious days in Oahu while daughter Kelly Jo stayed with grandma Jeeninga in sister a week inute Chicago. Beth took loads of pictures but sorry to report many of them didn't turn out. The Jenkins were only home a few days when Beth and Kelly Jo flew to Baltimore for Sue's wedding They were there to help with It wedding preparaft was able to fly out on Friday to witness the happy event and now everyone is back home with fond memories of a super month. PINK BUNDLE Steve and Carol Sedlak welcomed their first child, a girl, on Sept. 18. The 7 lb., 5 oz., infant was named Cynthia Ann. Her maternal grandmother is Sadie Johnson of Chicago and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sedlak, also of Chicago. BIRTHDAY WISHES We also managed to forget wishing Augie Borchardt a happy birthday on Sept. 25. We understand it was a fine one because son Mike took his dad and mom out for a nice dinner. They all had cake and ice cream at home to end the evening. Going out for dinner was a big help to Barb who's been down a month now with back problems. GOODBYE The folks on Prairie avenue are going to miss their neighbors, Ted and Debbie Torau, who moved Oct. 11. The Toraus, with daughter Megan, are staying with Debbie's parents in Waukegan until their new house is ready in Winding Creek. At least they aren't moving far away as they first planned to. We wish them much > happiness in their new home. ROYALTY Bob and Karen Doessel feel like they have "blue blood" running through their veins since their son John was chosen king for McHenry's Homecoming. What a nice looking couple John and Cherie Patzke made as they reigned over this year's Homecoming festivities. ^ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ...to Steven Mai and Jennifer Jo Olszewski on Oct. 15. Good wishes to Patty Rogers on the sixteenth. Oct. 17 is the special day for Jean Parisi, Pete Parisi and Betty Bockman. Jim Franklin, Judy Irwin, Eva Bott, Dawn Dolenski and Theresa FOX VALLEY MEAT IS A TREAT!! 150 lbs. 40 lbs. Pork 40 lbs. *U/Hc CO 'NO Beef Sides . U.S.D.A. CHOICE 51.06, UCK 36 lbs Poultry Potatoes Veg. WITH BEEF HALF PURCHASE PLATt ALL MEAT SOLD HANGING WEIGHT WEIGHT SOLD ACCORDING TO WEIGHTS AVAILABLE ALL MEAT GUARANTEED! Watch your meat cut and wrapped. OULDER SKET 300 LBS. U S D A C H O I C E V A H I F T Y E X A M P L E Loin, Rib ard Round 225 lb* Boot $ 1 1 3 P E R P O U N D Plus 75 lb. Bonus No Charge TOTAL $254 25 200 LBS. U.S.DA CHOICE SPECIAL EXAMPLE Loin and Round -140 lbs. Bm# $1.16 PER POUND Plus 60 lb. Bonus-No Chary* TOTAL $162.40 450 LBS. U5.0A FAMILY SPECIAL • Minute Steaks • Rump Roast ye erf the • Round Roast • Gfound Beet • RoundSteaks *T Bone Steaks • Porterhouse Steaks • Siftan Tip Roast $A55 • PER WEEK FOR 17 WEEKS EXAMPLE 300 U>. Sid* Bssf 61.06 PER POUND Plus ISObs. Bonus -- No Cherge TOTAL 6318.00 • Sirloin Steaks • HMs • Satan Tip Roast • Porterhouse Steaks • Stnp Steaks • Starring fit) Roast • T Bone Steaks •RoundSteaks • Rump Roast • Club Steaks • Barbecue Steaks • Chuck Roast • Rib Steaks 'Swiss Steaks • Ground Beef PER WEEK FOR 17 WEEKS r i Jwt FOOD STAMPS WELCOME TUE8.-FRI.10- 7 SAT. Cr SUN.8-6 CLOSED MONDAY FREE RACK OF RIBS!! OR 10 LBS. OF SMOKED CHOPS For opening your charge account with Beef Purchase US0A1>riMePre Tram* BEEF ORDERS From 'Fox Valley ~ Meats 920 Villa, Elgin, l"-3" CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 697-2616 IL Bus R( 20i f Licastro hear the birthday song Oct. 16. Helga Broemm, Brian Lean and Charles Lean will blow out the candles on their cake Oct. 19. Polly Licastro and Diane Cygan have their special day Oct. 20. Kirk Adam Jorgenson turns 10 years old Oct. 21, and he shares his day with Craig McGrath, who'll be 9 and Michael Malin, Steve Gehrke and Curt Freund HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ...to Ann and Wally Kuhns on Oct. 17, when they celebrate 27 years together. Oct. 18 will be the fifteenth anniversary for Karen and Mike Hodges. Best wishes to both fine couples. Next Selective Service Registration Jan. 5 The 1900 registration has been going very well indeed. As of Aug. 22. approximately 93 percent of the eligible population has in fact registered, and that number is growing every day as late registrations are received. This success has been in large part due to the out­ standing coverage and assistance provided by the media. "Registration" was a major news story, but the exceptional play given our public service materials was of great value in carrying the message to the public and in helping to make this important program such a success. The next formal registration period will be the week of Jan. 5, for men bom in 1962. At that point, Selective Service will resume the practice (suspended in 1975) of continuous registration of young men within 30 days of their eighteenth birthday. Registration will take place at any U.S. post office. Appropriate public service and backgraind material will be prepared and distributed early in December. In the meantime, registrations continue to be accepted at any U.S. post office from men born in 1960 and 1961 who have not yet registered because of cir­ cumstances beyond their control, or through oversight or misunderstanding. Vote On Delinquent Tax Sale Amendment The proposed Delinquent Tax Sale Amendment to the Illinois Constitution, up for referendum Nov. 4, is the first ever presented to Illinois voters with no arguments against it, Michael J. Howlett said. Howlett, who was Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977, is chairman of the Committee to End Illinois Tax Abuse. When a proposed Con­ stitutional Amendment is submitted to the voters, the Secretary of State publishes a little folder. It is mailed to every registered voter by the counties. It includes the form of the amendment, an explanation of it and arguments for and against it, prepared by a joint comittee of the House and Senate. Secretary Alan J. Dixon has prepared seven million of these blue folders for this election. Under the heading Arguments Against The Proposed Delinquent Tax Sale Amendment there is a single word-None. There just isn't any argument against it. Since the 1970 Constitution was adopted, three attempts have been made previously to amend it-one in Howlett's administration and two in Secretary Dixon's. All three had agruments against as well as for it. All three were defeated. A check as far back as 1953 finds no proposition in 28 years has ever gone to the voters before without an argument against it. The Delinquent Tax Sale Amendment is aimed at tax dodging slumlords. It dees not apply to single-family dwellings or residential buildings up to six units, or to farm land. The media support the amendment. Gov. Thompson is for it. So are all his living predecessors-Govs. Shapiro, Ogilvie, Stratton and Walker. Everybody familar with the issue is for it except tax dodgers. Yet, it could still lose. It could lose if people confuse it with the other blue ballot amendment up for decision the same day and explained in the same little folder. It could lose if enough voters don't care enough about the issue to study it. If it passes, it will stop abuse of law by tax dodgers, return delinquent property to tax rolls and encourage renovation of neigh­ borhoods. It is up to all to see that the people understand what is at stake. Conservation District Wants Acorns, Walnuts The McHenry Con­ servation District will again be accepting acorns and wlanuts for delivery to the state tree nurseries for seed stock. Acorns should be separated and labeled by species or type (e.g. black, white, bur), Walnuts may remain in their hulls. All bags and boxes need clear identification of the collector's name, address and phone number. The nuts will be weighed and graded by the state in November, and payment to collectors will follow. This program has been a popular learning activity and fund raiser for schools, scout groups and other a c t i v i t y o r i e n t e d organizations. Oct. 24 will be the deadline for receipt of the nuts by the McHenry County Con­ servation district if collection goals have not previously been achieved. Goals are 3000 lbs. of acorns and 30,000 lbs. of walnuts. Collectors can drop them at the Conservation District headquarters at 'Glacial Park on Harts road, or a ranger residence in one of the District's four regions. Call 338-1405 or 678-4431 for further information. An armed forces veteran who uses an artificial limb, brace, wheelchair or other prosthetic device because of a service connected con­ dition can receive a $240 allowance from the Veterans Administration to cover clothing wear and tear. 15th Anniversary Sale! ^ INFLATION nSNIER SPECIAL.... BUY 1 PACKAGE OF RUY AT WHOLESALE Hearing Aid Batteries Get 1 ruff ̂ WITH COUPON Good thru Wednesday, October 29 WEDNESDAYS ONLY 10-6pm McHenry Hearing Aid Center 385-7661J 3937 W. AAAIN McHENRY, IL J /