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Sulk Rot U.S. Postoge Poid Bloomington, III. Permit No. 62 mm C3 mm Today VCfTT r7 to; ujwr Manufacturing Engineer Vermillion River Valley Chapter to meet at Pontlac Sportsman'i Club at 7 put Meal terved at 5 30 p.m. Zero-till breakfast Sponsored by Soil and Water Conservation District at the Pontiac Elks Club.

United Methodist Women Of Cornell to meet at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Cosmos Dance Club To sponsor dance from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Pontiac Elks Club. Music by the Originals Orchestra.

Energy Assistance Program Sponsored by Mid Central Economic Opportunity Corporation. Applications taken at Reading Township Hall from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. The Pantograph FEB. 15, 1984 Home Extension provides answers Thursday I 7 4'V tf Cornell Fireman's Auxiliary To meet at 7 p.m.

at the home of Doris Cool. Energy Assistance Program Sponsored by Mid Central Economic Opportunity Corporation. Applications taken at Fairbury Firehouse Community Room from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Pancake, sausage day Sponsored by Pontiac Methodist Men from 11 a.m.

to 7 p.m. at the church's fellowship hall. Zonta Club Of Streator to meet at 7 p.m. at the Town Country Restaurant i Friday 1 Energy Assistance Program Sponsored by Mid Central Economic Opportunity Corporation. Applications taken at Pioneer Gothic Church, Dwight from 9 a.m.

to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. By TERRIE JOPUN Pontioc Pantograph bureau PONTIAC Who can you call if you want to know how to prune your trees, to control Insects in your home, to learn about refinishing furniture, to receive help in parenting or preparing nutritious meals on a limited budget, or how to redecorate your kitchen? Help Is as near as Livingston County Home Extension adviser Ruth Hensen who has served in this capacity for 16 years. In addition to providing information and advice, she coordinates 22 Homemakers Extension Association (HEA) groups and, as part of HEA Week, is organizing a free "Show and Tell" exhibit The exhibit will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Pontiac Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

and will inform the public about the group and its purpose of education and service, Mrs. Hensen said. The theme is "Learn to Live Give to Live." The county organization is 60 years old and is one of the first to be organized in the state, according to Mrs. Hensen. The present 530 members range in age from 20 to 93.

Each group is responsible for exhibits and demonstrations at the show and also for programs at the monthly meetings. "They all do something in their community. It's not just a social hour and it's certainly not a crafts circle," said Mrs. Hensen. Coordinating this year's show are Cornell's Aldine Monroe, Odell's Anne Mund and Long Point's Leona Rhodes.

The organization is open to anyone interested and has minimal annual dues. Beginning with farm women, the group has changed over the years so that now a third of the members are working women, Mrs. Hensen said. The group begins its year in September and meets through June. Anyone may call the tax-supported extension office for information.

According to Mrs. Hensen, "lots of people don't know who to call about food preservation, or when the freezer stops or 1 Vv-' i I If' iniiirinimiMMiJ Saturday Pintigrwn photo DON ORUIN Leona Rhodes of Long Point, Anne Mund of Odell and Aldine Monroe of Cornell, from left, coordinated the HEA exhibit that will be on display Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pontiac VFW Hall.

"Mousetrap" Play presented by the Vermillion Players at the Pontiac Township High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. Dinner dance Sponsored by Streator VFW at the VFW Hall. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. with dancing to the music of "Sheri and the Southern Sounds" from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Spaghetti supper Sponsored by Fairbury-Cropsey Band Parents from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

at the Lincoln School cafeteria. Steer welgh-ln For 4-H members entering Rate-of-Gain competition at Livingston County fair, from 8 a.m. to noon at 4-H Park. about household mold." During the flood of December, 1982, she was inundated with calls concerning clean up and she wrote a series newspaper articles detailing those procedures. There also have been sewing demonstrations which are free to the public, including one series on blazer construction.

HEA programs have included presentations by lawyers about wills, deeds and funding for retirement, she said. Making homes energy effecient is a popular program, as are those which present ideas on making homes more attractive. greatest satisfaction comes from "helping people who are really frustrated with their kitchens or house and helping them see what can be done." HEA is also sponsoring a three-part workshop on "Managing Stress and Wellness," conducted by Jerry Robinson Jr. from the University of Illinois. The workshop will be held from 7 to 10 p.m.

on March 6, 19, and 26. The "Show and Tell" will feature exhibits and demonstrations, including those on tatting, candlewicking, sewing machines tips, microwave cooking, quilting and stenciling, and will provide opportunities for the public to learn what HEA offers, Mrs. Hensen said. Mrs. Hensen meets with the group leaders "about every other month" to present and hear ideas for programs.

"The hardest thing is thinking of ideas which will appeal to people of various ages." she said. "Many of the ideas come from the grass roots because members try to think of both what is timely and of the needs of their community." Every six months, Mrs. Hensen meets with the individual groups. Working out of the office approximately two days a week, Mrs. Hensen said she enjoys her varied work and likes to "dig out information." Her Sunday Saunemin girl eyes Olympic return Dwight extension Of Futures Unlimited to hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m.

at the Dwight office. "Mousetrap" Play presented by the Vermillion Players at the Pontiac Townwhip High School Auditorium at 2 p.m. Pancake breakfast Sponsored by Saunemin Volunteer Fire Department at the Saunemin Legion Hall from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup and Sandwich banquet At Ladd School, Pontiac, to feature Chicago Bear Les Frazier.

Banquet begins at 6 p.m. to prepare for this summer's Special Olympics. Her big brown eyes widened in excitement as she spoke about the gold and bronze medals captured in last year's events. Cathy realizes when she does get back to running, strength and endurance will have to be built up step by step. But that doesn't seem to bother her.

She'd like nothing more right now than to don her jogging suit and start running around the block. "She's a real go-getter," said her mother. Monday China Dolls Art Guild To meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bank of Pontiac.

Spaghetti supper A benefit for Little League sponsored by Skinner-Trost American Legion Post 122 at Cullom Community Building at 5 p.m. Bake sale at same location from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. INSIDE Tuesday 1 1 1 1 Willing Workers 4-H Club To meet at 6:30 p.m. at Graymont Hall. Women of Church of God Of Streator to meet Feb.

21 at 10 a.m. at the home of JoAnn Taylor. Osman Column Li3 It will give Cathy freedom to go back to school and do "just about anything she wants to do," her mother said. The cost of fitting is around $125. That may not sound like much but right now it seems like a fortune to Mrs.

Law, a tailor who closed her sewing shop in December to care for her daughter. So far, all of Cathy's medical expenses have been taken care of through the Illinois Aid to Families with Dependent Children program. They've been a godsend," said Mrs. Law. And just as the state has paid for the steady supply of temporary appliances, they will pay for the permanent one too but the specialist who makes them will not accept the state's green medical cards any more.

So, for now, Cathy is at a standstill. But the bubbly sixth-grader is in good spirits. She hasn't felt the depression that ostomy patients often experience, according to her mother. Quite the opposite, Cathy feels "really lucky." During her numerous hospital stays, she's seen scores of chronically ill children and it's helped her realize she's among the fortunate. Talking openly about the surgery with her friends has helped.

"I've explained to them what's happened to me and told them if they had any questions to just ask," she said. More than anything, Cathy misses the daily companionship of her friends at school. "Each time I go back after being in the hospital, they plan a party for me during recess. You could say I'm one of the gang," she smiled. And she misses running.

Just thinking about getting back into her sneakers put a smile on her face. A few years ago she saw a television special about famous athletes who had ostomies. Remembering that has sparked the courageous attitude within her if they can do it, so can I. "Cathy has always taken things as they come," her mother said. But talking to the youngster, it's obvious she's hoping for a permanent fitting in time By CAROL SCHOTT Pantograph Pontiac bureau SAUNEMIN Less than a year ago, Cathy Law donned her jogging suit and raced around the neighborhood each day to prepare herself for the Special Olympics.

Although the 13-year-old has suffered from chronic cystitus for as long as she can remember, the severe bladder infection has never limited her enthusiasm for running. But this year it's going to take more than enthusiasm for Cathy to compete in the annual Olympics. Unless the Saunemin girl can meet the $125 expense needed for a special medical appliance, her team will have to get on the bus without her. Cathy was close to losing her left kidney in December. At St.

Francis Hospital In Peoria, she underwent a vis-icostomy. Because of this temporary surgical procedure, Cathy's bladder is able to rest and has a chance to rebuild its strength. "After having an infection so long, her bladder became damaged and enlarged. Eventually the muscles just quit working," her mother, Audrey Law, said. Although her daughter's kidneys were not directly involved, "they, too, were slowly being damaged," she said.

Cathy's doctor has given the process as long as two years to work. Until recently, this procedure was done as a permanent type surgery. Now, after organs have had time to heal, it can be reversed, Mrs. Law explained. "There's no guarantee but it's worked in the past," she said optimistically.

Meanwhile, Cathy is making some unexpected adjustments. Initially, she was told that the ostomy appliances would have to changed weekly. "Boy were they wrong about that," she said, raising her eyebrows. Frequent daily changes are causing the already tender-skinned area to become severely irritated, adding to her discomfort Changes can take up to 45 minutes, so Cathy cannot attend school or "partici- Dwight Lions Club Li3 Plan ahead Last Pontiac hanging Li5 Cathy Law 'Show and Tell Day Sponsored by Livingston County Homemakers Extension from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Feb. 22 at the VFW building, Pontiac. VFW Ladies Auxiliary Of Streator to meet at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at the VFW HalL In-service meeting At Institute for Human Resources, Pontiac, from noon to 1 p.m.

Feb. 24. Pontiac-Esmen PTA To meet for lower grade concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the school Deadline For submitting calendar items to Livingston Today is Friday noon for the following week's edition.

Copyright, Evergreen Communication Inc. Pontiac wrestlers Li7 pate in anything that lasts any amount of time," said her mother. For awhile, because of the care involved, the idea of going back to school seemed to be more a part of Cathy's future than her present But that's all changed. After being put into the hands of an ostomal therapist, Cathy was told about a specialist who could fit her with a thin, skin-like ostomy appliance that could remain permanent for the duration of the Livingston Yesterday Li 8.