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PAGE 11 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 1. 1978 Reveal Hospital Plans Sunnyside Area Betty Messer 344-2494 r~ Newly elected board members of Memorial Hospital for McHenry County association gather following the annual meeting of the association membership last week. From left, front, are Mrs. Mae O'Brien, Mrs. Harriet Tucker and John Harding; in bade, John P. O'Hagan, Charles Mather and James Keefe. DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Memorial Hospital for McHenry County board members are determined to find ways to meet the growing demand for hospital facilities and services. They reported to Memorial Hospital for McHenry County association members at the association annual meeting last week they are in the process of determining the best way to finance a recommended long- range plan that could cost $6 million in the first phase. William Caldwell, retiring president, explained the board obtained the services of a professional hospital consulting firm from Milwaukee and a leading architectural firm from Peoria to conduct studies, then come up with long-range recommendations. "The board has adopted the long-range plan. We do not need beds, but we do need those ancillary services our patients depend on in increasing numbers." said Caldwell. "They include a larger Emergency department, larger surgery department, expanded radiology department, a new power plant, bigger laboratory, and more administrative space. Caldwell explained the board's immediate challenge is to decide the best way to finance the most urgently needed construction. The plan envisioned by Phillips Swager associates, architectural firm, recommends construction of a new building 80 feet by 160 feet immediately east of the present hospital Then departments could shift from the present structure and major remodeling within the present building would take place. In the interest of meeting state standards and making most efficient use of the space, sixteen non-conforming beds and fourteen poorly located beds in the 1937 addition would be replaced with thirty-six beds on the third floor of the new three-floor building. Bert ' Hanson, executive director, in his report said it would take two years to con­ struct necessary facilities after plans are approved. The board authorized Hanson to seek approval of its long-range plan by the Health Services agency of the state. Without HSA ap­ proval. nothing can take place in construction or expansion. Hanson said the board is acutely aware of constant cost pressures and for some time the hospital has had an ongoing program to contain costs. With the help of the auxiliary, the hospital was able to add some needed equipment. The hospital had 3,000 more emergency room patients this past year than in the previous fiscal year. "If we are to progress and meet the needs of our com­ munity. I believe we must proceed with an expansion program." Hanson sum­ marized • Wayne L Brown, retiring treasurer, reported the hospital is "in good financial condition despite continuing rising costs " The board maintains a continuing review of employee wages and benefits, and salaries comprise the biggest single cost factor at the hospital The past year the hospital showed an excess of income over expenses of $120,855. This is the amount left from a total operating revenue of $6,314,743 in the fiscal period ending September 30,. 1977. Mrs. Harriet Tucker, new Woman's auxiliary president, cited the auxiliary's financial and personnel contributions in behalf of the patients 4t the county wide hospital. Equipment purchases, seventeen nursing scholarships and other contributions totaled $63,824.75. money obtained through he profit from Holiday Hospitality and the food and tflft fthmto In addition, she pointed out a contribution in another way- through the work of volunteers at the emergency department 365 days a year. Figuring a salary of $2.70 an hour, she said wages would have amounted to $13,415.63 for 3,928 hours of volunteer service. j.. These volunteers assist the regular emergency department personnel, help at a time of emergency and take patients to various departments for ser­ vices needed. A review of the statistical data shows an average of forty emergency cases a day. In addition, Mrs. Tucker said volunteers provided 15,083 hours of in-service work at the hospital and in the shops during the year. Dr. Margaret Phillips, chief of the medical staff, said she hopes the mobile intensive care unit will be functional soon. The MERCI radio and the telemetry equipment are in the hospital, ready to perform. She reviewed the increased amount of paper work engulfing the health care field and warned "it is keeping us away from patient care-this will be known as the paper age," she predicted. Memorial Hospital for McHenry County association has a limit of six consecutive years on the board. Three of­ ficers-Bill Caldwell, Don Cooney. and Wayne Brown- retired as a result of that rule. Also retiring from the board were Mark Hansen, Mrs. Char Barber and Mrs. Bemadette Lintier Elected as new board members were James Keefe, John Harding, Charles Mather, and John P. O'Hagan. Elected to one-year terms to represent the Auxiliary were Mrs. Harriet Tucker and Mrs. Mae O'Brien. Mrs. Phyllis Habeck was reelected for a one-year term, representing the auxiliary. Reelected were John V. Anderson and Farlin Caufield. In the board's re­ organization meeting, Kenneth Schuh. Woodstock, was elected president. Schuh served as president from 1967 through 1970, a period when the present emergency department was approved and constructed. Other officers include Joseph Sullivan, Wonder Lake, first v i c e - p r e s i d e n t ; R i c h a r d Thompson, Greenwood, second v i c e - p r e s i d e n t ; F a r l i n C a u f i e l d . W o o d s t o c k , treasurer; and Ron Huber, secretary. Rally Has No Lack Of White Ground Cover As I'm writing this, we have a blizzard raging outside and Sunnyside is preparing for its first annual snowmobile rally. A lot of work has already gone into preparations for the event. Now much of it will have to be redone. One thing is certain, we will not be lacking in snow for the races. Many people are involved in this rally and the list is too large to print all the names of those involved. But we do recognize that everyone working together will help to make this event a success. One person in particular is Trustee Bill Mitchell. Bill has spent countless hours in putting this rally together. Without his tireless efforts, this never woul<l have been possible. Working with Bill, I know how much of himself he has given into making this a success. He's an inspiration to all who worked with him. I must apologize to Bill Dew. He donated his land for the day of the rally and made a per­ sonal donation to cover the cost of insurance for the day. It's ^EDUCATIONAL) j College Honors I COLLEGE INTERNSHIP Kathy Kerr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kerr of McHenry, is one of sixteen SeriiVr physical therapy students from the University of Nebraska Medical center who are performing clinical in­ ternships in six Nebraska in­ stitutions and fifteen out-of- state health care facilities from California to New York. She will spend four to six week rotations at three of the in­ stitutions and incurs all travel and living expenses. Her return to campus is expected at the end of April. WE HAVE PLANS FOR Y. McHENRY STATE BANK 3510 W. ELM ST., . McHENRY, ILLINOIS Pinching $ Your Pennies? & Pinch away during WOODSTOCK'S FANTASTIC DOLLAR DAY Thursday, February 2 9 a.m.-9 p.m. J Sponsored by The Wood»tuwk Chamber of Commerce k industry, ftctiiil Division Bill Dew. not Drew as I wrote a couple of weeks ago. Sorry, Bill. In a week or so I'll be able to give you a rundown on the success of our venture. The response has been tremendous. We expect a great day. VILLAGE MEETING Tuesday. Feb. -7, is the regular monthly meeting of the village of Sunnyside. The meetings are held in the village hall. 4206 Wilmot road, and it starts at 8 p.m. Be sure to at­ tend and find out what is happening in your village and what will be coming up in the future. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thonn of 4114 Sunset who became the proud parents of a baby girl, Kristina Lee, born Jan. 25 at 5:02 a.m. Kristina weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., on arrival. Best wishes to mom, dad and baby. DEERCARCASS Someone it seems has a rather sick sense of humor. On Jan. 25 a resident called to say during the night someone had placed the remains of a deer carcass in her shrubs in the front yard. If this was supposed to be a joke, no one is laughing. The county had to be notiifed. There are strict laws governing the disposal of animal car­ casses. Dogs apparently dragged it over half of the village before it was deposited near the home of one of our v police officers. It has now been properly disposed of. but there are right and wrong ways to do things. And dumping garbage in <1 someone else's yard is not the right way. Also this becomes a health hazard. We hope whoever was responsible sees this and in the future disposes of things in the proper manner. There are also stiff fines for anyone caught dumping anywhere in the village or along state roads. REMINDERS Don't forget your village of Sunnyside vehicle stickers. All residents of the village are required to display a sticker. They may be purchased from the village clerk, 1405 Bayview lane. For further information, call :544-2494 or 385-6023. Ladies don't forget your recipes for the auxiliary cook­ book we are planning. We need a great many more to compile it. Send your recipes to me, Betty Messer, 1405 Bayview lane. McHenry. We would welcome recipes from ladies outside Sunnyside, too. BIRTHDAYS This week's birthday greetings go to Bill Neurauter who celebrates his special day Jan. 31. Lynn Davis has her special day Feb. 1. Cheryl Patterson does her celebrating Feb. 2. And Rich Gamperl has his day Feb. 3. Best wishes to you all for a happy birthday and many more to come. ANNIVERSAh* This week's anniversary couple are Mr. and Mrs. David Davis of 1501 Lakeview. Best wishes to you for a happy day. May you always do the an­ niversary waltz together. Building Permits Building permits recently issued by the Department of Building and Zoning for McHenry County include! Country View Construction, 100 E. Main, Lake Geneva, Wis., to build a single family residence at 2522 Michael ih McHenry Township for an approximate value of 35,000. Permit and service fee-$225. \ Roger VanCleve, Lot 2 Block l, Wonderview Unit 2, to build a single fatailytesidence at 3015 Benjamin in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $40,000. Permit and service fee-$180. Clark Bierman and Dennis Pidde, 711 S. Cherry Valley Road, McHenry, to build a single family residence at 204 Donnell Street in Burton Township for an approximate value of $194.32. Bob Hunt, 8502 Alden, Wonder Lake, to build a three bedroom single family residence at 3707 Meadow Lane in Greenwood Township for an approximate value of $30,000. Permit and service fee-$165. F.I. Walter, 715 Golf Road, Schaumburg, to build a single family residence at 5306 Lake Street in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $27,000. Permit and service fee-$178. LMC Homes, Inc., 8820 Pine Avenue, Wonder Lake, to build a single family residence at 8410 Memory Trail in Greenwood Township for an approximate value of $31,000. Permit and service fee-$227.48. F.L. Walter, 517 E. Golf, Schaumburg, to build a single family residence at 5114 West Street in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $30,000. Permit and service fee-$168.80. Robert Anzinger, 3008 Mary Lane, McHenry, to build a single family residence at 3012 Mary Lane in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $29,700. Permit and service fee-$211.20. Can't Wait The evening's speaker received a highly flattering introduction from the master of ceremonies and stood up to address the audience. 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