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SECTION 2-PAGE 3-PLAIN DEALER-WED., DEC. 19, 1973 Industries Aid Alcoholics McCullom Lake ith On-The-Job Programs Gerry Milbratz 385-8543 Industries throughout Illinois are cooperating with alcoholism coordinators in the state Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities to develop on-the- job treatment programs for alcoholics. Early detection and rehabilitation are the key to the employee counseling programs' success, according to Bruce Moore, coordinator of Region 3A, an eighteen-county area in west-central Illinois. "We are moving away from treating alcoholics in cen­ tralized state agencies and institutions--where most alcoholics had reached a final state in their illness," Moore said. "Early detection which can occur only in the com­ munity and on the job is necessary to treat the cause." In the Employee Counseling program, supervisors are asked to be alert for deteriorating job performance of employees related to social or family problems possibly caused by their inability to control drinking habits Moore said, "Alcoholism is an illness of six to eight percent of the population crossing socio-economic groups and sexes. There are an estimated 546,000 alcoholics in Illinois, Ninety-five percent of these are employed and members of families." He continued: "Research shows ths;; two things an alcoholic wants to hold onto are his family and job, and that these are more important to him than his health. If we put pressure on him at the job, we can create a crisis for him in the early stage of his illness, before he becomes unemployable." Richard Sample, industrial alcoholism coordinator of Region 3A, said initial contact has been made with five in­ dustries in the Springfield area. "In the initial contact with an industry," Sample said, "we point out the program's benefits to both the company and the employees. We request 100 percent participation from both labor and management in establishing a written policy for the Employee Counseling Program." The written policy usually states that alcoholism is an illness; that industry's concern with, drinking practices begins only when these practices result, in unsatisfactory job performance; that the em­ ployee must decide to seek treatment, and that the em­ ployee is assured complete confidentiality. "Although the programs in Region 3A are just beginning, those in other areas have claimed rehabilitation rates as high as 70 percent-better than clinics and hospitals. This implies that industry can be a very effective motivational tool in curing alcoholics," Sample said.' Sample added that public information and education is essential to remove the stigma from alcoholism and to treat it sensibly - as an illness. He said, "Participating companies should be congratulated and others should be encouraged to develop industrial alcoholism programs." , The following letters to Santa Claus are being printed just as received by local youngsters. "Dear Santa Claus,;, - "I want some things Raggedy Ann toothbrush, baby Alive, Ken doll, Peachy and her puppets, a house, Disney sing along Juke box, KaroseJ kit­ chen. "Debbie Tvaroh" "Dear Santa Caus, "I want bowl a matic. I want Mickey Mouse candy factory. I want both super play rifles. Also stick shifters. I want evel knievel stunt cycle. I want vertebird and bugs bunny. "Scott Tvaroh" "Dear Santa, "Please give me a train, 3 air-planes, light cars or a track, please give me a spooky house witches and stuff like that. One more-knuckle busters. Thank vou. "Jerry Bellak" "Dear Santa, "Please give me big Army men, Tonto with the horse too - the whole thing. Little cowboy men with a little horse and a little everything that goes with it. Helicopter too. Thank you. "Jimmy Bellak" "Dear Santa, "I have two sisters. Their names are Jody and Stacey. Jody would like a doll named Baby Crissy and my other sister named Stacey would like a toy that you ride. Its called Silly Sammy. My name is Jeff Justen and I have been in­ terested in a telescope. It is a 200 X reflector. It has an eyepiece at one end and it has a stand which it sits on. Thank you. P.S. Don't forget that all of us would like to get our mom iand dad something. My dad wants a belt and I already got my mom a gift and all of us would like if we could have !what we ordered. Please come Santa at 704 North Center street." ;"Dear Santa, "My name is Karen Carlson and for Christ mas I would like a radio and games and car set, Letters To Santa records and record holder. Thank you. "Love, "Karen Carlson" "Dear Santa, "Please send Karen Griffith, age 5, these presents: Mickey Mouse Candy Factory, Mickey Mouse Toothbrush, kitchen accessories, baking set baby Chrissy. Please send Jon Griffith, age 3, these presents: Weebles Marina, Kiddie camper set, supermarket, books and records, G.I. Joe. Please send Jeff Griffith, age 4 months, these gifts: vinyl clutch ball and drum drop. Thank you." "Dear Santa, "I have been a good girl all year. Please bring me a record player, a baby alive doll, roller skates and a play mixer. I want a baby brother too and I pray to God for him every night. Merry Christmas, Santa. Love," "Jackie Boger "4219 South street" "Dear Santa Claus, "I'd like a G.I. Joe and a G.I. Joe Mobile Support Vehicle. I hope everything is all right at the north pole! When you come to my house I will leave you cookies and a glass of milk. Our stockings will be hung on the door because we don't have a fireplace. My brothers John and Bob would like something to. John would like a G.I. Joe Helicopter with the stolen idle. Bob would like a play school village and a G.I. Joe. I am in fifth grade, my brother John is in first grade, my other brother Bob is in kindergarden. "Billy Tietjen" "Dear Santa, "Please bring G.I. Joe stolen idol Catapult. Johnny Tietjen". "I love Santa Claus. Village G.I. Joe. Love. Thank you. "Bobby Tietjen" "Dear Santa Claus, "I would like a spirotot and (for my little sister) my little sister would like a baby-go-by- by. We both need mittens. We also need Barbie doll clothes." "Thank you "JoAnn and Jeneen Reid Every Wednesday m is Chicken Discount Day at mcneils fried chicken 3 PC. CHICKEN DINNER fries, cole slaw, 2 hot rolls $135 I a 34c 5 Regular $1-89 • a «54c savings Offer good in Woodstock and McHenry McNeils --next to Hornsby Family Centers. mcneils fried chicken NEXT TO THE HORNSBY FAMIL Y CENTERS Woodstock and McHenry Social Security Needy individuals who are over age 65, blind or disabled can qualify for a new federal payment beginning with January, 1974, according to William Biscomb, Social Security manager in Wood­ stock. Social Security offices atarted taking applications for the new benefit in July. People already getting state public assistance don't have to apply. They'll be getting more in­ formation later about how the program will affect them. "The maximum benefit amount is $120 a month for an individual, and $195 for a couple living together. Beginning with July, 1974, the amount will be raised to $140 and $120 respectively. The actual benefit amount depends on other in­ come the applicant has," he said. "An individual may have assets up to $1,500 and a couple may own assets up to $2,250. Payments are reduced for people who are institutionalized or living in someone else's household. In addition, the federal government-will not put a lien on homes and the value of insurance policies,1 and a car will be considered but may not affect eligibility." "More information can be obtained about the new program by calling the Social Security office at 338-3650" according to Mr. Biscomb. Since it is anticipated that many eligible persons will be unable to contact Social Security themselves, friends and relatives should call on their behalf. The Woodstock Social Security office is located at 224 West Judd street. "P.S. Santa my bib sister wrote this letter for us because we can't write. Her name is Joyce and she is ten years old." Village Board Meetings Changed To Once Monthly A new format concerning board meetings and members was introduced at the Dec. 11 meeting of the village board. First, there will be only one general board meeting per month, instead of two; this to be held on the second Tuesday of every month. Since officials are paid for every meeting, this will cut their salaries in half, thereby cutting down village expenses, and it is felt one meeting per month will be sufficient. Second, committees were formed, each consiting of a chairman and two other board members. Committees and chairmen are; Park and beach- Trustee Raycraft. Finance - trustee Frost, Health and Welfare - Trustee Huff, Building and zoning - Trustee Jordan, Police - Trustee Lary, and Roads - Trustee Weisen- berger. All committee mem­ bers will meet once a montH to discuss plans and expenditures, and to keep all board members informed of what the various groups are doing. This will make for better com­ munications between board members, and no one man would make important decisions without the knowledge or consent of others. Comments were made concerning the snowfall of three weeks ago. There had been complaints from residents, because the roads were not sanded or plowed. The reason for this was because the contractor's sand truck had broken down. Mr. Gates went out and distributed sand, when it was learned the truck couldn't make it. The heat is on in the village hall, and paneling will be put up, next. It was learned just recently that a new septic system was needed for the building. A new septic tank has been installed, and the drain field will be put in, shortly. Since work on the building is almost completed, a meeting was set for Dec. 17 for in­ terested persons to start setting up a program. REMINDER A Christmas treat for the kids in the village. Saturday, Dec. 22, 3 p.m. ih the village hall. Movies, and possibly a special visitor if the boys and girls are real good. There'll be Christ­ mas carolling through the village, afterward, for those who want to go. If the oldir kids don't care to see the movies, they can still come to the village hall, around 4 p.m. to go carolling. Because residents have always enjoyed hearing the carollers, it is hoped a lot of children will participate. Parents are welcome to join in the singing, too. CHRISTMAS BASKETS Please remember to drop off your gift, or cash, or groceries for the needy at one of the village taverns. Or call Ray Why give an rordinary gift when you1 can give a Polaris? Five great model series available COLT SERIES - lightweight, economical, yet with all the performance you'll want from a snowmobile. Three Star en­ gine options: 175cc, 244cc, or 294cc. COLT S/S SERIES - designed for style and luxury, plus power to spare. Three high-perform- ance, free-air, Star engine op­ tions: 250cc, 294cc, or 335cc. CUSTOM II SERIES-family- size with comfort, stability and power on demand. It hugs the trails with its 18" SuperSpan track and breezes through the deepest snow with its powerful Star Engine (244cc, 398cc, or 530cc engine options). ELECTRA SERIES-ends the search for a quiet, yet power­ ful snowmobile. Choose from the engine options: 336cc or 432cc. Both models feature Polaris Silent Star engines that muffle sound without sac­ rificing power or performance. TX SERIES - lire's the snow­ mobile with a track record. Designed in the winning image of the famous Polaris Starfire racer, the '74 TX features four free-air SuperStar engines. The 250cc and 335cc, plus the all- new 432cc and 500cc engines. Be sure to see the complete line ot Polaris quality Fashions and Accessories. They're great gift ideas for the snowmobilers on your Christmas list. ADAMS REPAIR SHOP 3102 N. CHAPEL HILL RD. McHENRY 385-0434 Lary, or Jim Schultz of the McCullom Lake Police department sponsoring this drive. Call Mr. Lary, if you know of anyone who can use these donations as he will arrange for distribution. CONDOLENCES Sympathy is extended to the Dowell family of W. Fountain, on the death of James Dowell, Dec 12. YOUTH CLUB There will be no further meetings of the youth group this year, due to the Christmas holidays. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 p.m. At that time, the village hall should be ready for use, and the group will discuss ideas for activities. WINTER VACATION Enjoying the beautiful warm weather in Florida, recently, were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lary, who traveled to Orlando, Fla., by car, where they visited their son, Ray Lary, Jr. On the way there, they stopped to see Mr. Lary's brother, Max, who lives in Winston-Salem, N.C. St. Augustine, Cypress Gardens, and St. Petersburg were other places the Larys visited during their vacation. A BIRTHDAY PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Art Sullivan had a surprise party for their son, Roy, on his sixteenth birth- Consumers' Corner Fiber Shortages Jeans to jersey, petticoats to woolens. If you're in search of clothing and yard goods, you might have found fewer items to choose from and higher prices for what you did find. The reason: fashion's whim, new marketing outlets and Moth­ er Nature. Drastic changes in demand and supply have upset the textile in­ dustry. Since 196Q the production of man-made fibers has rocketed 245 percent. But with fashion's soaring demand for "natural fi­ bers," it will take some time for TURN ONS day, Dec. 9. Many i lo relatives were invited, also a lot of Roy's friends from this area. Guests were served a buffet supper of beef, lasagna, and sloppy joes/ plus a variety of salads and punch. Roy liked all the gifts he received, and especially the one from his parents, which was a car. UNIFORMS STILL NOT RETURNED Some Little League uniforms have been returned to George Mayer, but many are still missing. Mr. Mayer asks boys who still have uniforms to bring them to his home, as soon as possible. ANNIVERSARY Best wishes to Ray and Elsie Osterby, who will be celebrating their forty-fifth wedding anniversary, Dec. 22. BIRTHDAYS Belated greetings to Elsie Osterby, whose birthday was Dec. 18. Phyllis Venable has a birthday, Dec. 20, and a happy birthday to Nelson Brand, Dec. 23. wool producers to catch up. The fashion trend of the last few years has been toward man-made fibers, thus causing a decrease in the demand for wool, which in turn caused sheep producers to cut back their herds. There arc also fewer looms now for woven fabrics. Another reason for the increase in textile prices is the growth in competition for export sales. With devaluation of the dollar, big orders have come in from Japan and England. 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