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*§l*< vBOW hits o "Unless we have a sub­ stantial influx of nurses ap­ plying for our staff, certain services will have to b< tailed, including the then our desk that is again the other day. And what made it par­ ticularly appealing was its contrast to the astronomical figure of more than $2 million of anticipated revenues from state or federal sources, or both, to operate just one program in McHenry county for one year. This is our money, we thought, as we read and re-read the figure. But the fact that it's a gift somehow makes it something governments think we must accept. The hackneyed answer is always, "If we don't take it, someone else will". And that's true! But the refreshing story that came to our desk was about a young mayor of a New Jersey town of 5,000 who became fed up with it all. The scrappy way he took after the welfare program was typical of the way he had handled other problems. When a big railroad was ' hauling dangerous chemicals through the town on rickety, worn out tracks, he remem­ bered there had been eight minor derailments and Mayor Joe Malone didn't want another one, perhaps more serious. When the railroad was slow to respond, Malone gave them three days to start repairs or ne would personally tear up their tracks with a bulldozer. Things were soon set in motion and the railroad repaired the tracks. When a big garbage disposal outfit was charging his town $95,000 a year to handle its refuse, Malone said there was no way it should cost that much and asked them to reduce the fee. When they refused, he and two commissioners decided the town would handle its refuse. They did, and found they could easily to it for $27,000 a year. The welfare hassle came about when the town's part time welfare director retired. The town had been paying her $2,500 a year for handling welfare rolls which averaged 25 to 30 adults every month. In additon to her salary, the town's share of welfare payments (the state paid the rest) had been running around $10,000 a year. Now here was a ideal place for state welfare officials to step in. They said the retiring lady must not only be replaced by a full time director but also .. by a case worker. In addition, they said the town should provide a waiting room for welfare activities and a petty cash fund of $500. (Continued on page 20) department," according to Anthony Corcoran, executive director of McHenry hospital. ••Ji! Corcoran's statement was issued in an appeal Monday for all available registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in this area, as the "critical nurse shortage" announced last week by the Illinois Hospital association hit eastern McHenry county and western Lake county. "Registered nurses who are presently inactive are urged to call us. If they need refresher courses, we will be happy to enroll them in our fall cour­ ses," Corcoran added. "Any RN or LPN interested in an­ swering our appeal can get in touch with us by calling 385-2200 and asking for the nursing supervisor in charge at the time of the call." One of the departments which will be severely affected by the shortage, the obstetrical department, is hiring im­ mediately for the 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift and the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift, according to Ron Cooker, R.N., director of nursing services. "We need a second registered nurse for full shift and several "on-call" registered nurses for relief duty," Cooker said. "The baby boom has affected our maternity department in two ways: not only do we have more newborns delivered here, we also have more nurses who are going on maternity leaves to have their own babies." Jeannette Wisner, R.N., head nurse of the Maternity department, describes the need for maternity nurses as s"acute", and adds, "Former maternity nurses who would like to enroll in the special month-long OB nurse refresher course, are urged to call me as soon as possible." On School Budget Determination to hold the line on expenditures was the dominant feature of the Aug. 28 meeting of the Johnsburg school board. It was em­ phasized in several decisions reached after lengthy discussion of the particular issues. The finance committee has directed a freeze on budget expenditures, except for emergencies, with a cut of $100,000 for the coming year, which is expected to have implications beyond that time period. This is due to an unanticipated $300,000 cut in state aid. A special board meeting has been scheduled for Sept. 4 to prioritize and make necessary changes. At the, regular Aug. 14 board meeting, members directed SEDOM board member, Barb Stanell, to register Johnsburg's disapproval of a proposed $50,000 cash reserve to be held for cash flow purposes, to offset the effect of late paying districts. Mrs. Stanell reported that at SEDOM's Aug. i6 board meeting a recommendation for the cash reserve was approved. Tom Cahill asked again about the need for this reserve, in view of the contingency built into the transportation and education funds, amounting to $14,000. Mrs. Stanell explained that this was to protect against inflation and emergency and was truly a contingency, not a cash reserve. Mrs. Stanell noted that at any one time, between six and twelve school districts may be behind in their tuition payments to the SEDOM cooperative, placing considerable strain on the operating budget. Mike DeWolfe, who will be attending the next SEDOM board meeting in the absence of Mrs. Stanell, was directed to reiterate Johnsburg's disap­ proval of the $50,000 cash reserve. It was also suggested that he initiate application of Article 6 of SEDOM's code, which states that non-paying districts be dropped from the cooperative. This would require a two-thirds vote, and while it is highly unlikely that it would pass, it would once again (Continued on page 20) I Set B/oocf Drive I The McHenry Jaycees will sponsor the next blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 4, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the V.F.W. clubhouse. Anyone over the age of 17 years, in good health, may donate blood. Interested per­ sons are urged to report to the clubhouse during the assigned hours. The drive is conducted im­ mediately following the three- day holiday because the need for blood is usually critical after vacation periods that result in more than the usual number of accidents. Share Insights In School Changes James Odorizzi, principal of Waukegan East high school, is shown sharing with members of the MCHS staff experiences and insights in changing from a 2-2 high school system to 4-year programs in each building. His talk was given Monday morning in a district-wide staff meeting in West campus auditorium. Staff Photo/Wayne Gaylord Experiences and insights in changing from a 2-2 high school system to a 4-year program in separate buildings was the focus of James Odorizzi's presentation to the MCHS teachers' institute Monday of this week. Odorizzi, principal of Waukegan East high school, was assisted by several of his colleagues in sharing these experiences with the McHenry staff. Waukegan high school successfully completed this transition a few years ago. McHenry is in the process of making the change this year, with all freshmen attending East, all seniors at West and sophomores and juniors at the school designated by recently established boundary lines. The Odorizzi talk was one of several presented at institute programs for two McHenry school districts Monday and Tuesday of this week as new teachers were greeted by veteran educators. Later Monday, MCHS building staff meetings were conducted in the cafeterias of each campus. Tuesday's guest speaker was Barbra Waldfogel, who spoke on "The Personality Dynamics of Adolescent Psychology". Her address was presented for a dual purpose: to compare the personality development between the middle and late adolescent years and to review classroom techniques that teachers can use to promote normal growth and develop­ ment of adolescents. Ms. Waldfogel is presently employed at the South Metropolitan Association for Low-Incidence Handicapped in Harvey. She is the social worker-psychotherapist re­ sponsible to the therapeutic program in this public day school for severaly emotionally disturbed students. The elementary school in­ stitute took place at Parkland school, with Dr. Peg Many and Dr. Peter Abrams presenting educational audit results. (Continued on page 20) Trial Run For First Grade It is something of a trial run for these first graders as they leave the bus for the first, shortened day of school at Landmark. From the earnest expressions, getting back to school is a serious procedure. Kindergartners had their start at Landmark on Thursday, expressing a variety of attitudes about this important milestone in their young lives. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Village President Turns Down Resignation Request During a heated controversy that extended far past the midnight hour Wednesday, Aug. 29, Anita Vanderwiel, village trustee of Sunrise Ridge (Wonder Lake) asked without success for the resignation of James Rachel, village president. Rachel said he had no in­ tention of resigning - that he was interested in the village and wants to continue in his efforts. Mrs. Vanderwiel said she had been asked to carry this act out by many people whom she refused to identify. She also stated that a felony suit was being charged against Rachel by the CETA program and that when this took place, a jail sentence could possibly result. She felt that Rachel should resign, alleviating the board any embarrassment or law suits that could possibly be brought against them. The law suits she was referring to were in regard to the cancellation of the purchase of a building from the Niles school district to be used as a village hall. Mrs. Vanderwiel said she had been informed that the company retained to do the moving^ of the building to (Continued on page 20) Set High Goal For CPR About 65,000 residents of this area will be competent to apply CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to victims of heart attacks and drowning by 1989. This is the goal set this week by members of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation council for McHenry County-Western Lake county. "If each Rescue squad teaches approximately 350 citizens yearly, and if the Trauma center staff continues to teach paramedics to become certififed CPR instructors, we can reach this goal," according to Scott Seaborn, newly-appointed Emergency Medical Services coordinator of McHenry County-Western Lake county. "It represents the goal already reached by cities such as Seattle ~ one citizen in three who is able to initiate CPR during those moments when the rescue squads, are summoned and are on their way to the site of the trauma." Service organizations, schools, industries and health-care facilities are the focus of instruction, Seaborn adds. However, he has announced a new series of CPR classes for the public, in which interested persons can attend one session of four hours duration and become competent in applying CPR. The next five lessons will be presented from 7 p.m. until 1,1 p.m. in the McHenry hospital cafeteria on the following dates: Thursday, Aug. 30; Thursday, Sept. 13; Tuesday, Oct. 9; Tuesday, Oct. 16; and Wednesday, Oct. 31. "We offer individualized instruction; therefore, we limit the classes to 25 each," Seaborn added. "Interested persons are requested to enroll by calling the Trauma center at extension 707." "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" a marc Winning iJttospaper 1978-̂ -- Illinois Press Association Newspaper Contest VOLUME 104 NUMBER 10 FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1979 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20' Lone Vigil On Lake Hanging on to the one remaining area of weeds, this solitary - waterfowl looks over conditions at Settler's Woods, Eastwood Manor. Here, the final stage of weed cutting is in progress this week to clean out several acres of swampland for the enjoyment of residents of the area. The project, which at first included Spraying the weeds, is now near completion, and the small, inserted photo shows the clean appearance of the part of the lake that has been cleared. The project was undertaken by the Southwest Property Owners association. A resident of the Com­ munity said the problem is to keep the level of the Water sufficiently high that weed growth can be prevented. She added that the first stage - the spraying - apparently had no ill effects on the ducks, as many had feared. Staff Photo/Wayne Gaylord Critical Nurse Shortage Consider Hospital Service Curtailment