Glimpses of the Past

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

1962: More than $5,000 in jewelr y stolen f rom Larry’s Jewelry Store

60 Years Dec. 12, 1962

Jewelry valued at more than $5,000 by proprietor Larry Vrchoticky was taken from Larry’s Jewelry Store on Fourth Street. Police Chief Howard Reedy and county and state officers are investigating the burglary, which is the 14th break-in to occur in Fulton during recent weeks.

A year ago. Howard Snyder wrote to Grandma Moses to congratulate her on her paintings and he was surprised to receive a large copy of one of her most popular Christmas card paintings called “Out for the Christmas tree.” The famous artist died this year and Snyder will prize the copy of one of her paintings.

50 Years Dec. 13, 1972

Fulton Fire Protection District volunteer firemen Arthur Kamphuis, who served on the department for 40 years, and Arthur Jordan, a longtime fireman, each were presented a watch from Fire Chief Howard Swanson at the annual Fireman’s Dinner.

Hershey’s Bar & Supper Club in Albany advertised a New Year’s Celebration at a cost of $14.30 a person. The menu includes choice of steak, shrimp or ribs. The price includes dinner and all drinks until 1 a.m.

40 Years Dec. 15, 1982

Students at Fulton Junior High are learning how to run and program computers. This is possible because the school recently received a second computer. Those who are familiar with the computer have shown others how to run and program it. Each student is now individually working at the computer.

Members of the Fulton Jaycees gave a gift of $150 to officers of the Fulton High School Athletic boosters. The money was raised through several fundraising projects over the past several months. Taking part were Larry Kettler, Keith Housenga, Stan Borgman, Steve Whitemore and Arnold Brondyke.

30 Years Dec. 9, 1992

Dave Vogel, executive vice president of Operations and Administration at Agri-King, was named National Feed Ingredients Association Member of the Year for his contribution of time, energy and diplomacy during the critical year when the decision was made to merge with AFIA.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recently announced the 1993-94 Illinois State Scholars. Of this year’s scholars, nine are from Fulton High School. They are Leah Bielema, Neal Bush, Melissa Doescher, Keith F a nd e r c l a i , M o n i c a H o o k , A n g e l a Hurlbut, Jeffrey Rathje, Hope Tiesman and Paul Venhuizen.

20 Years Dec. 11, 2002

Kent Hammer, superintendent for the River Bend School District, submitted a release explaining the problems the district could face financially in the coming years. The River Bend School Board will study cost-cutting proposals with final action most likely to be delayed until the middle of March 2003.

Tara Dersham of Albany, daughter of Tom and Debbie Dersham, came back from a recent Midwest Archery championship in Shirland, Illinois, where she took first place. Tara shot a 254 score out of a possible 360. Her nearest competitor logged 186 points. Tara hopes to shoot in the International Bowhunter Organization competition in Bedford, Indiana, next spring. Bedford is the third leg of the Triple Crown.

10 Years Dec. 12, 2012

NelsonCorp Wealth Management collected canned goods and nonperishable food items at its office in Clinton. The items were brought to the Fulton Food Pantry, where Ron Shear and Harlen Wiebenga received the donation. NelsonCorp also made a cash donation.

Cody Houzenga of Fulton, who is attending Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, recently was inducted into Delta Upsilon Fraternity. This is the oldest and largest nonhazing, nonsecretive gentleman’s fraternity. He also is a member of Woods and Water, an orientation leader, Resident Life Council, president of Denhart Residence Hall and Communications Coordinator for National Residence Hall Honorary.

YOUR HEALTH

Character istics and treatment of cluster headaches are discussed

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

Cluster headaches are severe headaches not related to migraine, often occurring at night and waking an individual. Unlike migraines, they do not have an aura or warning type of process, nor do they usually have nausea or vomiting. Typical characteristics of cluster headaches include sharp burning pain usually on one side of the head, pain around the eyes o r t e mp l e s , s t u ff y or r un n y no s e, s w ea t i n g o n t h e f o r e he a d o r e l s ewhere on the face, watery eyes or even drooping of eyelids. The pupils are generally small. This condition is much more common in males.

Each individual headache may last from 15 to 90 minutes. As the name suggests, they come in cluster such that an individual may have up to eight a day. Unfortunately, these may last for three weeks and, in rare cases, up to four times a month. It is not uncommon in individuals with cluster headaches to have one or two bouts of this cluster headache process a year.

Unfortunately, the cause of this has not been nailed down, making treatment difficult. Treatment may involve ergotamine preparations or oxygen. Sometimes a narcotic nasal spray is given. Sometimes prophylactic agents have been found effective and include Propranolol, Amitriptyline, Cyproheptadine, Lithium and Verapamil. Steroids such as Prednisone are sometimes used. Sandostatin is an injectable hormone treatment effective for some. The Triptans, such as Sumatriptan and many others used in migraines, have been used effectively for some to arrest cluster headaches. Sometimes a nerve block to the occipital nerve may be performed. Rarely, deep brain stimulation is considered.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION WORKSHOPS

4-H Holiday S.T.E.A.M. Workshop

How fast can you make your mini-Christmas tree spin? Explore reactions while making some holiday “cloud dough.” Youth ages 5-12 can learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math at the University of Illinois Extension holiday workshop. The workshop is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Road, Rock Falls.

The fee for the workshop is $20 a child. To register for the workshop, please visit go.illinois.edu/HolidaySteam, or for more information, call Allie Johnston at 815-632-3611.

Space is limited, so register today. It is first-come, first-serve when registering for sessions.

The Whiteside 4-H program is always looking for learning activities and workshop ideas, so if you know anyone interested in teaching a workshop or special interest club, please contact Allie Johnston at 815-632-3611 or lancast@illinois.edu.

Holiday Make and Take for youth Dec. 19

4-H invites all youth to a workshop from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the University of Illinois Extension in Milan to create handmade gifts for the holidays. Projects include decorating a magnetic frame, making ornaments, painting a holiday wooden decoration, creating a bead bracelet, designing holiday cards, decorating sugar cookies and wrapping the gifts to take home.

The cost is $5 a person and limited to 30 participants. Youth ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register by Friday, Dec. 16, at go.illinois.edu/ HolidayDIYMilan or call the Illinois Extension office at 309-756-9978 to participate.