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Here & There In BUSINESS Louis Block Retires After Service Long Board members of Memorial Hospital for McHenry County gather following the fifty-seventh annual meeting and election of officers last week. From left, front, Mrs. Irving Stransky, Gordon Thurow, Mrs. Robert Emery, Jack Byers, Harold Beth, Mrs. Eugene O'Brien, and William Caldwell. Back: Charles Lehman, Richard Thompson, G.W. Frame, Kenneth Decker, Milton Olson, Harold Nye, Wayne Brown, and Donald Cooney. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) Annual Hospital Report Highlights Numerous Changes Changes in patient care, changes in services being performed by the nursing staff, changes in ftuhv financial situation--those are among highlights of what's been taking place at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County during the past year as reflected in the annual reports at the association's fifty-seventh annual meeting last week. American Legion Auxiliary News sss UNIT 491 by Pearl Cooper VETERAN'S CRAFT EXCHANGE On Dec. 15, 1937; the American Legion auxiliary, Department of Illinois, opened a small norl-profit shop in Chicago's Looj) area, known as the Veteran's Craft Exchange. This was managed by a disabled veteran assisted by volunteer auxiliary members. Its purpose was to aid disabled veterans in disposing of the handicraft made by themselves or their dependents. The Shop opened with ninety exhibitors. Today they number approximately 300 from thirty- six states. This has necessitated moving to larger, more attractive quarters located at 30 West Washington street, Chicago 60602. A fine assortment of handmade ar­ ticles are displayed there. Among the most popular of the items are the rugs woven by blind veterans. The materials used for the rugs are prepared by local auxiliary members. McHenry unit has helped by supplying many pounds of such material. Donations of clean, usable materials would be appreciated by the unit for this program. Mrs. Raymond (Betty Lou) Smith, 3301 W. Elm St., McHenry will be happy to furnish further information to anyone wishing them. This unit has contributed to the main­ tenance of this shop, which depends almost entirely from such donations. Articles made by the veterans are on display daily at the McHenry American Legion post home, Ringwood road, and are for sale to anyone desiring to help the hospitalized veterans and their dependents. Application forms and full details for any disabled veteran wishing to become an exhibitor may be secured throught the local chairman stated above. P r e s e n t s Golden Tree 5Ai5y "When you're on his trail,-' says Sassy, "make sure he fol­ lows the scent " Golden Tree iuU/XAtxilma Increased occupancy level the final three months of 1971 and during January, 1972, has improved the hospital's financial situation. Jack Byers, president, explained the ad­ dition and improvements totaling $2,225,000 went into service at about the same time occupancy and use of the hospital's services declined in mid-year. "Measures to control costs and improve cash flow, together with increased oc­ cupancy in the larger (120-bed) hospital, place the hospital in a healthier financial position," he summarized. The financial statement shows a $46,621.48 deficit for last year. Added value of the new buildings and a new depreciation percentage contributed to that deficit on a year's activity that involved $2,497,652 in earned income. Eighty per cent of the expenses went for salaries and wages for the professional and ad­ ministrative staff and for other expenses directly related to patient care-$2,020,000. The hospital spends $132,000 a year in employee health and welfare benefits, too. Changes in patient care in­ cluded the opening of the new fourth floor with thirty beds; opening the new Intensive Care unit in the addition, and opening the post-operative recovery area. Bert Hanson, administrator, said the new Emergency department now under construction is on schedule and should be ready by June or July. Mrs. Carolyn Schmidt, R.N., director of nurses, said developing individualized nursing care plan involves the participation of all nurses, nurse's aides and orderlies. "Special attention is being directed toward teaching and rehabilitating the patients. Patients are being taught such procedures as testing urine, injecting insulin, special diet calculations, care of colostomy appendages, and specific physical therapy exercises," she said. "Nurses recognize the need for continuity of care so plans are madt with the family or with the extended care facility to which the patient is discharged to assure no in­ terruption in nursing procedures." New directors joining the board include Wayne Brown, Donald J. Cooney, Charles Leh­ man, Mrs. Robert Emery and Mrs. Eugene O'Brien. Outgoing directors included William Tittle, Ludwig Kulovsek, Anton Grill, Mrs. Virgil Smith and Mrs. Flora Mann. Reelcted directors were Ralph Nichols, Richard Thompson. William Caldwell, Louis Block of 3103 W. Charlotte avenue, McHenry, retired Jan. 21 after fifty years of employment with the Terra Cotta and Processed Steel Co., of Crystal Lake. He was honored guest at a farewell dinner given by personnel manager and various plant foremen at a Crystal Lake restaurant. Mr. Block plans to spend some of his retirement time working on the new home he recently purchased. ADMIRAL REPORT Admiral corporation has reported fourth quarter con­ solidated sales reached $111 million. Ross D. Siragusa, Jr., president, stated this is an all- time quarterly record high in the 37-year history of the company. The previous high quarter sales was the third quarter of 1966 which figures also included sales from the government division, sub­ sequently sold in 1969. The sales momentum of 1971 is carrying forward into 1972 in both the consumer electronics and appliance business. ISSUED CHARTER A charter has been issued by the state to Fox River V.F.W. Post 4600, a not-for-profit corporation. Jr., and Mrs. Mae Stransky. At the organizational meeting, directors reelected Jack Byers, Woodstock, as president. Richard Zieman, McHenry, was elected first vice- president; Gordon Thurow, Woodstock, second vice- president; William Caldwell, Jr., Woodstock, secretary; and Harold Beth, Woodstock, treasurer. Byers observed that the attendance of 440 people established an all-time high participation in the annual meeting. Hanson said mem­ bership in the association is at an all-time high, too. Previous high was 722 in 1971. This year, 730 had paid their dues by Dec. 31 and were eligible to vote at the annual meeting, and since that date an additional thirty have joined for a record 761 association members. APPROVE STOCK SPLIT A 2 for l stock split has been approved by the board of directors of the Echlin Manufacturing company, Frederick^ Mancheski, board chairman, has announced. Additional shares will be distributed April 15 to shareholders of record on March 31. 1972, Mr. Mancheski said The split does not change par value of the company's common stock. Tax Advice Now Available On State Income Tax advice is seconds away for Illinois residents who are required to file state income tax returns. Simply by dialing a few numbers, taxpayers can obtain free assistance with their state tax forms from the Illinois Department of Revenue. According to George E. Mahin, department director, residents outside of the Chicago area may call toll free 800-972- 1630, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A representative of the Illinois Department of Revenue will also be available for assistance at the McHenry County Courthouse in Wood­ stock, one day per month, Feb. 14, Mar 20 and Apr. 10. Ripon College A.B. Degree To McHenry Man John Reihansperger was awarded the A.B. degree at Ripon college upon completion of the first semester of the 1971- 72 Ripon school year. A history major, John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Reihansperger, 1507 Val court, McHenry. PIGS KILLED Deputies investigated a report by Kenneth Busch of 1502 Sunset road, Spring Grove, Saturday morning, that he had discovered four of his six- month-old pigs had been killed. Evidence indicated that all had been killed by use of a pitch fork, probably during the night of Jan. 19. The identity of the offenders was not learned and no reason could be found for the offense. Salon 3325 W. ELM. ST. MCHENRY, ILL. ,WWrtAA/WWVW\AAAA/VWyV^fl^W\rtAVUWWWVWVWy Of Course Senior Citzens, 65 Years Of Age And Over, Have Enjoyed Free Checking Account Privileges At The McHenry State Bank For Several Years. If You Are New To The Area Or If You Have Just Reached The Golden Years' Call / Lillian Cairns At The McHenry State Bank, 385-1040 And Arrange For That Free Checking Account. A FULL SERVICE BANK A representative of the Social Security office will be at the McHenry State Bank on Thursday, February 3, 1972, from 10:30a.m. to 2:30p.m. to answer any questions you might have regarding social security benefits. McHenry State Bank 3510 West Elm Street a McHenry, Illinois PAGE 3-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1972 spurgeons GETAWAY FROM IT ALL! GET AWAY TO NASSAU • Register for Lovable 's drawing of an a l l expense paid t r ip for two to t t ie Bahamas • One lucky customer f rom Spurgeon s Mid West s tores wi l l win1 . 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