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160 NEEDY FAMILIES HELPED (Continued from page 1) of those she met. One large family for whom six boxes had been designated refused even the food. <r The mother of the family acknowledged that it wouldn't be their best Christmas, but her husband had returned to work and she knew there were others who would have greater need for the items. A lady of 80-plus years, disabled and sleeping on a couch, said her only need was a winter coat and "something to keep my legs warm". She was supplied with both and ex­ pressed delight in her gifts, especially the coat, which fit "just right". Another lady of 84 listed her only desire as a turkey so she can serve her family, who will be visiting her on Christmas day. Last year there were 121 families served by FISH on the last holiday of the y«ar. Joan Bauer, who coor­ dinates the effort, said she had hoped to increase that number to 125. However, with the wonderful response of the local public, that number went up by almost 40 families. And the end didn't come with the last Sunday deliveries. There are other names being added each day. On Wednesday morning, tired after the exhausting season of giving, Mrs. Bauer still agreed with the teenager who expressed K best: "It makes you feel good". The McHenry pantry for emergencies, operated by FISH, is open year 'round. Anyone desiring to contribute in any way should call 385- 0258. CHARGE l^ONEY SAVING AT EXPENSE OF MENTALLY ILL (Continued from page 1) living skills such as cooking, personal hygiene, household skills, apartment hunting, financial management, community awareness and others. The extended transitional living facility (Ex-TLF) further prepares the adults for community reentry in a program extending from six months to a year. No rent is charged during this time and the emphasis is in developing basic living skills in­ cluding communications and the use of community resources. Group therapy sessions are held twice a week. The facility has ac­ commodations for four persons. The Community case management program aims to help clients to maintain themselves in the com­ munity as independently as possible. A caseworker offers two to three hours of direct service to each client per week to direct cooking, help with shopping, budgeting, grooming and use of community resource^. The client is also encouraged to cofitmhe to attend group therapy and meet with regular sessions with a family service and community mental health counselor. A temporary shelter (emergency) is also provided under the Ex-TLF with two provisioned and completely furnished apartments at no cost to clients. Stays can range from 24 hours to three months. Clients would get a weekly food allowance of $20 and also have access to caseworker services to help stabilize their situation and "enhance their functioning." The caseworker would be available on a 24-hour as needed basis. Ms. Meschini reported that 55 clients, including five presently there, have entered TLF and 29 have been successfully community placed, and 15 have jobs. She noted that of these. 14 came from referrals by the Illinois Department of Mental Health, 20 from Family Services and Mental Health center, and six from the psychiatric inpatient unit at Memorial hospital at Woodstock. Twenty clients have been accepted in the community casemanagement program. She noted that in Ex-TLF were three persons from the Elgin project and one from TLF. The fifth bed in this facility is used for a respite care for a person on emergency base from one to five days. The Ex-TLF was opened Oct. 4 of this year. Ms. Meschini emphasized that the purposes of these services was to keep the persons referred to them out of the (mental health) hospitals and to link them with community services and opportunities so they can stay in the community. The clients pay nothing until they get back on their feet, Ms * Meschini added. Smith reminded the board that Ms. Meschini's leadership and ingenuity were the keys to the successful func­ tioning of the residential and rehabilitation program. He urged the board to consider solutions to the money problems outlined by Ms. Meschini. TERMINATE FAMILY SUPPORT UNIT AFTER INFANT'S DEATH (Continued from poge 1) investigation of circumstances surrounding the death of the Ketchum infant. According .to a release from the mental health board, the AHA's tonclusion on the supervisor-social worker, Judith Szilak, was because she did not have adequate training and experience in child protective services and did not properly utilize outside assistance or support available to her. "Consequently, she failed to adequately assess the dysfunctional nature of the Ketchum family and the degree of risk which this created for the Ketchum children," the release stated. Two AHA faculty members, a physician and a social worker, reportedly devoted considerable time and effort in reviewing Szilak's and the family support unit's records on the Ketchum case. The AHA's report, however, in­ dicated there was no evidence that the Ketchum infant was physically abused or medically neglected while he was in the care of his natural parents or that he suffered from a condition of chronic malnutritian. However, in April a McHenry County coroner's jury ruled the baby's death as homicide, brought on by gross neglect. The child died from malnutrition due to neglect, according to a pathology report produced as evidence in the April 10 inquest. The jury placed no blame on any agency or individual. In July, a series of indictments were handed down by a McHenry County grand jury concerning the child's death. The child's parents, Ann and Earl Ketchum, Sr., of Burton's Bridge, were charged with cruelty to children and reckless conduct. The grand­ mother, Rethel Devine, was charged with involuntary manslaughter. Earl Jr. died in his grandmother's rural Harvard home. The DCFS also has been notified of the conclusions of the AHA's review, but could not be reached for comment. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) during the years of greatesfmalicious mischief, but is returning. Our interrogator asked if we preferred the traditional Christmas in which Church is the focal point. Of course it would be a wonderful thing to see every church filled with sincere believers. How Christmas could have any meaning without faith and a desire to express it in some way is inconceivable to many. But we suggested that it would be impossible to be untouched by the demonstration of good will and con­ cern as expressed by hundreds of McHenry people through such organizations as FISH. When they give of their time, energy and the worldly goods they treasure for the less fortunate, is it possible to be without the true spirit of Christmas? One noteworthy change has been in Christmas trees. There was a time when all of „ them were real, and the most numerous were Balsam. Metallic trees had their day, followed by flocked trees, and then the trend to artificial green trees tnat Dore a striking resemblance to the real thing. There has been some return to green trees, and it's anybody's guess which rates highest in popularity today. But it was probably the rise in popularity of artificial trees that put an end to the Twelfth night tree burning so popular back a couple of decades. It was a tradition we gave up without deep mourning. Memories are still clear of firemen, singers, and a few loyal citizens standing around the fire in below zero temperatures. If any voice at all emerged as cold winds swept across the old Legion parking lot, it was almost wiped out by the crackling blaze. But memories must be stored away for another time when the realities of preparing for Christmas 1982 come to mind. All the struggle becomes wor­ thwhile when we see little people meeting Santa, some of them for the first time. 'We were in a local restaurant for breakfast a few mornings ago when a robust Santa entered the front door with a merry "Ho, Ho, Ho". Seated in the dining room, the deep- voiced symbol of Christmas greeted each child - the shy, the not-so-shy, and the youngsters whose retardation may keep them forever in a Santa Claus world. One little girl was adamant in refusing to leave her chair, even though her intent gaze never strayed from Santa's bearcL A little boy overcame his apprehension and began to enjoy this wonderful man (a lady disguised) who makes Christmas perfect. But it was the young man who may always be impressed by Santa who caught our eye. With all seriousness, he accepted the rules of this fabulous man in the red suit. We were sure the child would have promised him anything as his bespectacled eyes never wavered from the Santa he found so fascinating. There are those who believe Christmas is only for children like these. It is for them, indeed, but it is also for the oldest among us who remember and have the joy of both memories of the past and realities of the present. KAF PAGE 3 - PLAINDEAI.FR - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24,1982 Alert Teller $1.5 Million Of Industrial Revenue Sharing Bond O.K. De'ecfs For9©ry MrHpnrv nolirp arrpstpn an byAngela Burden »riAW MIDIA NEWS SERVICE The McHemfy County board ap­ proved issuance of more than $1.5 million of industrial revenue sharing bonds at its Tuesday meeting. The approval for bonds in the amount of $1 million was OK'd for Union Special of Huntley and in the amount of $550,000 for Lenco of McHenry. Additional financial transactions approved Tuesday by the board in­ cluded a contribution of $60,000 toward construction of the proposed improvement of U.S. 14 at the in­ tersection of Lucas road and the entrances to McHenry County college. The $60,000 was appropriated from the county's motor fuel tax fund. The board authorized James Rakow, superintendent of highways, to deliver an agreement covering participation of the improvements by the county, city of Woodstock and city of Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake's contribution to the project is set at $20,416 and the city of Woodstock will contribute $12,000, or 6 percent of the actual road con­ struction costs, whichever is less, according to the agreement. Because the fiscal year has come to an end and money for the mental health fund will not arrive until April or May when property taxes are due, the county board approved a resolution issuing tax anticipation warrants, not to exceed $500,000, against the mental heath fund. The county board's standing committee chairmen and member assignments were announced Tuesday. Clint Claypool serves as chairman of the board with Lou Anne Majewski as his vice-chairman. The makeup of the standing com­ mittees is: Audit and Court Services - Robert Stoxen, chairman; Steve Moore, Edward Buss, Ernest Foote and John« Murphy. Courthouse Operations - Dean Cunat, chairman; Cal Skinner, Ernest Foote, Thomas Huemann, George Lowe, Gus Ritter and Steve Moore. Finance and Salaries - Phyllis Walters, chairman; Thore Emricson, James Curran. Lou Anne Majewski, and Ervin Walters, Donald Doherty Cal Skinner. Health and Agriculture -- Ann Hughes, chairman; Chuck Weingart, Phyllis Walters, A.B. McConnell and Lou Anne Majewski. Legislation and Public Affairs - Lou Anne Majewski, chairman; Richard Meyers, Thore Emricson, Cal Skinner and A.B. McConnell. Liquor and License - James Curr^ chairman; Gus Ritter and Robert Vorisek. Planning and Zoning -- Donald Doherty, chairman; Robert Vorisek, Ann Hughes, Richard Meyers, John Murphy, Gus Ritter and Dean Cunat. Public Safety -- George Lowe, chairman;. A.B McConnell, Chuck Weingart, Phyllis Walters and Robert Stoxen. Purchasing and Insurance -- John Murphy, chairman; Ernest Foote, Steve Moore, Ronald Morris and Donald Doherty. Transportation - Ronald Morris, chairman; Edward Buss, George Lowe, Robert Stoxen and Chuck Weingart. Valley Hi -- Ervin Walters, chair­ man; Thomas Huemann, Robert Vorisek, James Curran and Ronald Morris. Special assignments include: Committee of Local Improvements - - Thomas Huemann, chairman; Steve Moore and Ann Hughes. George Lowe was named as com­ puter coordinator and as parliamentarian. McHenry police arrested and charged a 26-year-old Fox Lake man in connection with the forgery of totalling an ,0' Economic Development committee -- Bill Hubbard, chairman; Dean Cunat and Thore Emricson. McHenry County Planning com­ mission - * Donald Doherty representing planning and zoning committee and Dean Cunat representing the board chairman. Cunat was also assigned as the representative on the Northeastern Illinois Planning commission. Public Appeals Board -- James Curran, chairman; Robert Stoxen and A.B. McConnell. Senior Citizens Task Force - Ed­ ward Buss, chairman; Gus Ritter and Cal Skinner. Lou Anne Majewski was named representaMve on the 70R board. postal money orders estimated $60,000. Terrence Tony an, 26, 169 E. Grand avenue, Fox Lake, faces seven counts of forgery with additional charges pending the McHenry police in­ vestigation. Tonyan is currently in :1 ^custody at the McHenry county jail with a bond of $70,000. McHenry Police Chief George R Pasenelli said Tonyan reportedly admitted to altering a number of postal money orders to higher denominations. The arrest, made by Sgt. Patrick Joyce and Off. William Stahlman, was made possible by a McHenry State bank employee. Tonyan was taken into custody at about 11 a.m. Dec. 21.;« "We can't say enough for the alertness and attention to detail of this employee," Pasenelli said "The. teller noticed that the man had been in before and became suspicious." Pasenelli noted that similar in- M cidents had been noted at othe**^ McHenry financial institutions. The" police chief also said the U.S. Postal authorities had been notified of the arrest. In other incidents, William P Nicholas, 30, 3413 W. Elm street, McHenry, was arrested and charged with theft under $300 at Sullivan ' Foods. He reportedly tried to take two' • cartons of cigarettes. Michael T. Miller, 27, 119 Poplar, Silver Lake, Wis., faces a charge of ' criminal damage to property under $300 after he struck the fender of an auto with his fist. McHenry police also arrested Hubert E. Walker, 1212 Hampton, Paducah, Ky., for improper lane usage and driving with a suspended license. In an account of an incident in the Wednesday issue, Michael J Niska, 3708 Clover, McHenry, was mistakenly identified as being charged with battery. In fact, Niska signed the complaint against Dennis J. Karaskiewicz, 1614 Pleasant, McHenry. Seek Gifts Of Money To Assure Conference Center Through the generosity of the Aaron and Sylvia Scheinfeld foundation, the National Forum for Women has been promised the 80-acre Woodstock conference center to be used as the only national center dedicated to the discussion of women's issues. The center is slated to have a }library to house women's history Archives, establish Think Tanks to address issues of social concern, a cable TV studio, radio staiton, music, drama and art center. The McHenry County Coalition for Women has been formed to help raise money for this project. It is the members' desire to give a gift of $1,000 to the National Forum for Women to help them make this dream come true. The deadline for raising money is Dec. 31. Checks in any amount should be made payable to the McHenry County Coaliton for Women and sent to that group at P.O. Box 663, Crystal Lake, 111., 60014. Carol Sek, Cathy Nolan and Lynn Donarski are MHenry women who may be contacted for further in­ formation Winter Drama h Selected The McHenry West campus Drama club presents its winter drama, the^. acclaimed On Golden Pond, Jan. 21,* 22, and 29 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. in the West campus auditorium. Rehearsals are well under way. The cast includes the following: Brad" Salman, senior; Robin Irwinw^ sophomore; Jill Kuhns, senior; jeff Bjorn, junior; Chuck Martin, junior, and Cfaig Shoen, a grade schooK. studpnt. '• Tickets for On Golden Pond may be-* reserved in advance by contacting the West campus main office at 385 7077 op week days from 7:30 to 2:30. or they may be purchased at the door. 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