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McHENRY DOCTORS - HEAD STATE HEALTH AGENCIES (Continued from page 1) DR. WILT Association of Boards of Health in Springfield Monday, Sept 17. Dr. Wilt, who has served as president of the McHenry County Board of Health since it was founded in !%6, described the Illinois Association of Boards of Health as an organization representing citizen-boards which assist in the administration of various county and city health departments throughout the state. "Each Board of Health is composed of citizens who assume the responsibility for developing programs and policies for county or city health departments. Each board is organized to provide representation of the public and the health care professions, "Dr. Wilt explained "The Illinois Association of Boards of Health provides a forum for information, exchange of ideas, and organized effort by these boards." The wide-ranging concerns of the Illinois Association of Boards of Health include such ongoing issues as water and air standards, and such immediate issues as federal and state grants for local projects. "Unfortunately for McHenry county, we have a reputation for being an affluent area. We are near the top of the list of high income areas in the state Therefore, we are sometimes at a disadvantage in competing for financial grants," Dr. Wilt commented. "Actually, there are very real pockets of poverty in this county. Our transient populace and migrant workers have housing and nutrition problems; they are medically deprived in spite of sound and progressive programs within McHenry county. "We must be very aggressive and skillful in presenting our programs and our need for federal and state grants." Dr. Wilt, a member of the McHenry Medical Group, is a graduate of the University of Chicago and received his M.D. from the University of Chicago Medical school. He is a former member and past president of the McHenry County Mental Health board, certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is a diplomate of the American Academy of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Medical association, Illinois State Medical society, and McHenry County Medical society. DR. HART society. Dr. Hart, director of the Trauma center at McHenry hospital, is the division's second president. He was installed at the society's annual meeting Sept. 6 in Chicago. "The American Trauma society is an organization of professional and lay persons dedicated to conducting a three-pronged attack on accidental injury (trauma), the leading cause of deaths for persons under the age of 30 in the United States," Dr. Hart said. "We are trying - through research, education and service - to bring down the number of tragic and painful deaths of young and old through trauma." The program of the society focuses on research into the incidence and causes of various types of trauma; education of the public in accident prevention, emergency med- cal services in on-site care, and the medical profession in specialized treatment of accident victims; and service to the trauma victims and their families in the aftermath of accidental injury and death. "More young people get killed and maimed by trauma than any other cause," Dr. Hart said. "One-half of the deaths of our children and two- thirds of the deaths of our teen­ agers are directly attributable to accidental injuries. "In our area this summer, there has been what I would term an epidemic of trauma; death claimed twenty-four victims of water accidents in the Fox Valley chain. This is a graphic example of the need for research into causes, education of the public and the law enforcement agencies involved in water safety, and service to the families of these victims. "I visualize a broad program enlisting the cooperation of health agencies, citizen volunteers, the medical profession and public officials, stressing the need for statistical information, REFERENDUM MAY DECIDE WATER COMPANY PURCHASE (Continued from page 1) was 100 percent proper." Aldermen further explained that committee meetings are held whenever (he three members of the individual committees can get together. Sometimes this is done on several hours' notice. The committee meetings are open but it would be impossible to inform the news media of all the meetings, and no special notice is required, Stanek noted. It was mentioned that if interested persons would call the City Clerk's office, they could find out when some of the committee meetings are scheduled. Schaedel also commented that a member of the City Council intimidated a Lakeland Park Property Owner's association (LPPOA) board member. Alderman Rogers said he believed the comment was directed at him "I admitted that over a month ago right here," Rogers said. He referred to an incident several months ago when he told the LPPOA that he would sue the association if it used its money to pay for attorney fees for a law suit against the water company filed by individual property owners. "That was not intimidation or a threat, that was a fact," Rogers stated. "I would have done it and it was found to be illegal to use association money for that purpose." Schaedel was also concerned with possible changes in city regulations such ashook upfees. He was told any ordinance can be changed. In fact, Rogers pointed out, the sewer hook up fee was changed eight months ago when it was reduced to benefit the people of Lakeland Park. Lastly, Schaedel questioned the "expediency used by the Council" in obtaining the water system without thoroughly checking out all areas before purchase. Several councilmen felt Schaedel was making accusations and not comments. However, Schaedel replied he felt these problems should be aired at City Council meetings and not with individual city officials in their places of business. Schaedel also told the Council he felt there was a possibility that the water company could be obtained for nothing. If Ladd is forced to up-date the system at a cost of $100,000 or $300,000, some Lakeland Park residents felt Ladd would possibly give the system to the city. A l d e r m a n R o g e r s commented on that statement by saying that "Santa Claus is dead when it comes to giving away water companies." After making a study of complaints from businessmen and private citizens regarding the many tag day solicitations held in the city, the Fees and License committee presented its recommendation to the Council. ' The recommendation stated that persons conducting tag days must be adults. They must apply in person to the City Council for permission to hold a tag day. Only civic and service organizations will be allowed to solicit in business areas. Tag days in busipess areas will be limited to one per month as approved by the City Council Other organizations, such as the Little league, etc., may solicit in residential areas but only with Council approval These organizations may not solicit homes marked "No Solicitation". It was felt that something must be done to limit tag days since almost every Saturday during the spring and summer an organization was soliciting in business areas. This past year, tag days started March 30 and ran almost every Saturday through Aug 3 More are scheduled for Sept. 21 and 22, Oct. 12 and Nov. 3. Following discussion, the Council agreed to approve the recommendation of the Fees and License committee. Usual bidding procedures were changed following the opening of bids for purchase of two 1975 squad cars for the police department. The following bids were submitted: Peyton Chevrolet, $3,484.05 each; Buss Ford $3,600 each; Mitchell Buick, $4023 each and Overton Pontiac, $4,122 each Alderman Pepping moved that the low bid be accepted, seconded by Alderman Hromec. Prior to voting. Alderman Wegener, who is chairman of the Purchasing committee, said, "I feel we should go the Ford route." He pointed out that the department now has two Ford squad cars and the purchase of two simi­ lar cars would provide the uniformity of vehicles called for by the Police commission board. The commission contended that having the same equipment would permit better and quicker access for patrolmen using the cars. Harker agreed and said the Council is not obligated to take the low bid. Chairman of the Police Commission board, Earl Murray, noted that there was only $116 difference between the low bids. He pointed out that according to past records of the police department, Fords have a better service record and get faster service on repairs. "If you take Chevrolets now and Ford is low bidder next time, we'll be right back where we started from with no uniformity," Murray argued. "I don't think we owe our allegiance to Chevy dealers. We do owe allegiance to the police department," he concluded. On a roll call vote to accep' the low biu, Bolger, Ilrouief, Pepping and Rogers voted >es and Wegener, Datz, Howard and Harker voted no. The tie vote was broken by Mayor Stanek who cast a no vote. Rogers then made a motion to reject all bids. His motion was dropped after Pepping made a move to advertise for bids on "Fords only" as per specifications. Rogers seconded the motion. On another roll call vote, all voted yes except Bolger and Datz. During discussion on this motion, Alderman Datz said he felt the answer to the whole maintenance problem was to buy a whole new fleet every year Aldermen agreed that in the future, it mighCbe best to purchase four new squad cars at one time, thereby insuring uniformity. Murray commented this was agreeable with the Police commission since their main concern was that all squad cars should be of the same make. The Rev. Robertson and Lon Smith of the Alliance Bible church informed the Council they were having a severe problem in trying to begin construction on their proposed new church on McCullom Lake road, just west of the in t e r sec t ion o f Rou te 31 . The church bought three acres of land from developer Ralph Edgar, who purchased the Jake Freund (arm on the northern edge of the city. According to their purchase agreement, sewer and water were to be installed in the area by the fall of 1973. This hasn't been done and in talking to the developers, they have no idea when it will be done. "Our problem is we are going to lose our commitment on mortgage money if we can't get started building the church," Rev. Robertson explained "If we lose our commitment, we will not be able to get money in this very tight money market," he said. The church has already received zoning approval but it must obtain a building permit to begin construction. Meyer cannot issue such a permit since zoning approval was granted with the stipulation that the church hook up to city water and sewer. The Rev. Robertson and Smith asked that the church be allowed to obtain a building permit if an acceptable septic system and well are iastalled on the property* The Council felt such a permit could be issued under these conditions if the church would agree to hook up to city sewer and water facilities when they become available in the church area The Rev. Robertson and Smith agreed to do so City Attorney Narusis was authorized to check Edgar's pre - annexation agreement and then inform the church in a day or two of his findings. P a t r i c k M c G a r r i g l e , community developer and planner of the Comprehensive Health Planning association •CHPA), appeared to answer questions of the Council and present facts regarding his association. TheCHPA made a request of municipalities in the county to support its work by donating money to the .group. It suggested three cents per person based on individual city populations Before approving such a donation, aldermen wanted to hear facts regarding the association's work and ask questions about it. Following a lengthy discussion, Alderman Howard moved that the city donate $300 to CHPA to be used in continuing work in the health (are field Alderman Rogers seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. McGarrigle mentioned that CHPA committee meetings are held at the countv courthouse in Woodstock at 8 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. The meetings are open to the public and everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend. Wilbert Hecht appeared before the Council and repeated a request for access to examine records of the lakeland Park Special Assessment project. He specifically questioned the method of spreading the role of assessments. A l d e r m a n R o g e r s commented that the last time Hecht attended he asked the same questions. Rogers said, "I made a request then and I'll make it again." He asked Hecht if he would be willing to ask his questions in writing so it is known pvartlv what he is asking. Hecht said he would be glad to do it if he thought he would get an answer. "I am not a second class citizen and I think I deserve an answer," Hecht said. Mayor Stanek told Hecht to present his questions and the Council and City Attorney Narusis would try to answer them. Alderman Datz of the Public Property committee presented a proposed plan to make more effective use of parking space around city hall He mentioned that a new parking area was PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER- established this summer to the rear of city hall, along the creek His committee suggested that more parking would be available in the upper parking area on the south side of city hall if the ramp would be eliminated and an entrance driveway made off Waukegan road. The lower lot would be reserved for official parking only, such as squad cars of the city, ststc and county. Fred Meyer was instructed to study the plan and see what would be needed to do the job. Mayor Stanek told the Council the Zoning Board of Appeals had been working long and hard to develop a set of ground rules or by-laws to be used in the operation of their organization "They are doing an outstanding job and the city appreciates what that Zoning board is doing," Stanek said. Approval was given to the Knights of Columbus to hold a Tootsie Roll dav Nov 2 to benefit mentally retarded children in this area FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER », 1*74 The next regular meeting of the Council will be held Monday, Sept. 30, at • p.m. *ht the city hall. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC > The monthly free immunization clinic, sponsored by the McHenry County Board of Health, will be held Wednesday morning, Sept. 25. Those parents who have not had their children immunised because it w«u a uiiiuCMu burden, should bring them to Room 102 in the new courthouse, Woodstock, at 9 a m The clinic continues until 11 o'clock that morning. The heart of a chicadee beats 500 times a minute during rest, and up to 1,000 times a minute during excrcise. Our word "hocus-pocus" came to us from the name of a Swedish magician, OchuS- Boehus postgraduate seminars for physicians, and legislation to curb the tremendous incidence of trauma." 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