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ASK COMMUNITY ATTACK ON DRUGS-ALCOHOL (Continued from pogo I) Schools can educate students about the consequences of drinking and drug use. Educators can establish rules with consequences for violations. "Students need the correct facts, a firm school policy, a place to get help, and assistance from others to join together to exert positive peer pressure," Mrs. Meyers instructed. The local perspective was presented by McHenry Juvenile Officer Gary Wigman, president of the McHenry County Juvenile Officers' association. Wigman described a 1962 crash scene where a family was devastated by the loss of the mother in an alcohol-related McHenry area auto-truck accident. He said, "In 198111 students died in a 'rash' of alcohol-related accidents in McHenry township alone." He told the audience minors manage to obtain six-packs of beer by purchasing them at one dollar a pack more than the store price from adults who buy it legally. He indicated that some taverns serve minors and it is difficult for police officers to be everywhere to enforce the law. When asked by an audience member why the city doesn't shut down taverns that serve minors, he reminded them that it cost the city an estimated $100,000 in legal fees to shut down one tavern a few years ago. "Are you willing to have your tax dollars spent that way?" he asked. "How many churches are there in town?" he asked, "How many taverns?" One audience member spoke ud, "And now thev're going to sell liquor in gas stations", referring to a recent request to the City Council for a Union 76 gas station to obtain a liquor license. Wigman answered that he would like the Police department to have more input into such decisions. Wigman also brought up the easy accessibility of alcohol over the border in Wisconsin where it is sold legally to 18-year-olds. Following more speaker and audience discussion of laws, law enforcement and judicial decisions, West Campus Principal Greg Johnson suggested, "You can't legislate morals ...values have to change." While emphasizing that local teenage alcohol abuse is now greater than drug abuse, Wigman displayed a table full of drug paraphernalia confiscated from McHenry sites during the last two years. The display featured a variety of ceramic bowls and makeshift wood, tin and plastic gadgets known in drug language as "bongs". Some devices known as "roach clips" used for holding marijuana cigarettes ("joints") looked like pens belt buckles or feathered American Indian souvenirs, but one was fashioned from a crucifix. "We found these on the hospital grounds and golf range and from Sherman hill to the river," he said. Wigman added that evidence of drug use is county-wide, not just in McHenry. He said later that McHenry is one of the few counties that does not have an active narcotic enforcement unit. He told the group "You won't read about minor 'drug busts' in the Plaindealer because the Police department doesn't release the information." Laws protect juveniles. Wigman warned parents, "If you smell the odor of burning leaves in fall and it's winter, you're smelling marijuana." "Sixty percent of community contacts crimewise are with juveniles," the officer reported. He lamented the fact that "kids only know us (the police) when they are in trouble." Wigman strongly defended curfew laws. "What can a 15-year-old do in McHenry after 11 p.m. on a week night?" he asked. The curfew laws in McHenry for juveniles under 18 are midnight on Fridays and Saturdays i the other days of the week. Outside the city, the age is set rents to teach respect for the curfew. He also need for alcohol in front of their and 11 p.m. on1 at 17. The policeman ur suggested parents stop displaying their children. "Children are mimics," he said, "And they're starting to use drugs and drink at a younger age. Commenting on the two McHenry high schools: "We'ver got a fine group of straight kids who had to hide in the woodwork a few years ago (because of negative peer pressure) but they've started to come out." He also commended judges who sentence juveniles to raking leaves, washing police cars and performing other community service as report Don't wait until a week after your daughter gets 'stoned' - call us right'away." The program ended with a videotape, "But If You Live", a portrayal of the consequences of substance abuse partially filmed at the Rehabilitation institute in Chicago where accident-related quadruplegics and paraplegics were receiving treatment. A Youth Service Bureau representative announced a parents' meeting was held in Crystal Lake in a step toward following some of the speakers' advice. Gary Wigman, McHenry Police department juvenile officer, assorted drug paraphernalia to interested citizens. explains INITIAL OKAY FOR EXPANSION OF DAY TREATMENT (Continued from pogo 1) other words, to keep the clients out of the hospital environment. Out of the population, being served by day treatment he continued, from 4 to 8 percent can be expected to seek hospitalization. But with non-service the total can jump to 15 percent. Day treatment is the alternative to hospital care and is less disruptive to the patient, Rickert explained. The mental health system is im­ portant to the clients with its goal of maximizing the potential of both long and short term clients and to decrease their hosptial needs, Rickert con­ tinued. They are stabilizing the long term user and easing the way for the ones with short term needs. The higher functioning clients find their way back into community with limited hope, but for the less socially active a long • term maintenance program is indicated. * The facility being planned at Woodstock, Rickert added, will serve as a drop-in center for those with the long term needs. In the future the system should plan to meet more needs of this population, Rickert predicted. As Rickert advised the board that he didn't know if the program had reached its saturation point, Waldo said he was afraid that they had traded quantity for quality. The ideal counselor to client ratio is 1 to 6, and they have more than doubled that. Starting in February, day treatment is adopting no new referrals except from the psychiatric unit at Memorial hospital, Waldo noted. In response to questioning by Smith and board members, Rickert in­ dicated that FS & MHC planned to increase the day treatment program temporarily by utilizing two case managers who had been working in the "Elgin project" and add a part time van driver. Smith warned that FS & MHC should plan to examine priorites for programs since the 708 board could not guarantee annualized (continued) funding for new programs. His in­ formation from state agencies in­ dicated that the state could withhold from 10 to 15 percent of the federal block grants which they distributed. This would impact most programs which the 708 board funds and would mean hiring people and then having to let them go after a short period. Scott Campbell, associate director of FS and MHC, said that for the long term, they planned to keep the case managers as they were more im­ portant in mental health in that function. Smith briefly explained why the 708 board apparently had surplus funds this year. When the budgets for the current fiscal year were prepared it was with the expectation that the state would hold back more than the 10 percent of the federal block grants, but when the distribution was finally made after budgets had been reviewed, they actually received $400,000 more than expected. Even after revising agencies' allocations, much of the additional money wound up in administration where it could not be used, Smith said. The risk of returning money to the state, Smith cautioned, is that it af­ fects the following year's allocations. "If you got along without it last year, you won't need it this year," is the thinking. The P & M board also reviewed and approved requests for additional emergency and outpatient services estimated at $4,206 by the Youth Service Bureau and fully restored the $12,5000 originally asked by Family Alliance for senior counseling and $2,074 for needed equipment. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from pogo I) arriving Christmas gift - tire grippers for the car -- reminded us of the merry season we enjoyed so recently, and of the long wait for the spirit of renewal we feel at Easter. Columns - and in fact, newspapers - - are made up of happenings. The dullness of late February and early March is reflected in most people's lives and consequently in the news that is made. Only the flurry of politicians preparing for the city and village elections of April bring an excitement to everyday life. Do people really read newspapers? We find out best when we say something someone doesn't like. It can be correct, or it can be in error. The important thing is that someone doesn't agree and we know we have readers by the lively response that reaches us. Fortunately,, there are very nice things that sometimes happen to brighten a dull February day. Readers may recall our recent mention of a Wisconsin lady whose goal was to move to McHenry with her family. We mentioned her plight in this column. Early this week, in the mail, we received a sample product of a small business in which she is engaged "to keep the family afloat" through rough times. The bumpersticker read: The McHenry Plaindealer - The Paper TTiat Cares. And then the sun came out! KAF AMA President To Address Physicians Dr. Richard Gorski, president of the McHenry County Medical society, has announced that Dr. Frank Jarka, president-elect of the AMA, will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the McHenry County Medical society. The dinner meeting is scheduled for 7:80 p.m. at the Courthouse Inn in Woodstock Tuesday, Feb. 22. PAGE 13 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18,1963 Artest Chicagoan For Car Theft In McHenry A 46-year-old Chicago man is in custody in Los Angeles county, Calif., in connection with the theft of a $20,000 automobile from a local dealership. Donald J. Brown, 46, of Chicago, was arrested at about 2 a.m. Wed­ nesday morning in suburban Lofe Angeles county on two theft warrants from the City of McHenry Police department. Brown has been charged with theft over $300 and theft by deception. McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli said Wednesday Brown is wanted for passing bad checks in the purchase of a 1982 Lincoln Con- Plan For World Day Of Prayer The Mary Martha Circle of Faith Presbyterian church will be meeting at the home of Eva Dingle Wed­ nesday, Feb. 23, at l p.m., to make plans for future events. The ladies will be serving refresh­ ments at the World Day of Prayer March 4, which will be celebrated locally at Faith Presbyterian church on Lincoln road. The annual salad luncheon sponsored by the ladies of Faith will be another area of planning. Wednesday's meeting will include prayer and fellowship, with Dorothy Williamson as co-hostess. The next meeting of the Mary Martha Circle will be a working one, starting at 10:30 a.m. March 9, at Eva Dingle's. Ladies are to bring a sack lunch, matrials and ideas for bazaar items. PINEWOOD DERBY WINNERS Jim Lynott was declared winner of the annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby race for Cub Pack 142, held at Valley View school recently. Second place went to Jim Young and third to Doug Conaghan. The top two winners will be joining other first and second place winners at the Kishwatcee district competition in Rockford March 19. tinental, valued at $20,000, from Mitchell Lincoln-Mercury, 907 N. Front street, McHenry. The warrants were issued Feb. 9. According to Pasenelli, information gathered to date indicated that Brown had been in little or no trouble until this incident. Additional information is expected when Brown is returned to McHenry county. ^ The 46-year-old Chicagoan is being held by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department on $10,000 bond and he is awaiting extradition to McHenry. DEATHS In the obituary of Thomas E. Evans, Jr., which appeared in the Wed­ nesday, Feb. 16, issue of the Plain- dealer, the name of his son, Thomas E. Evans, III, was inadvertently (Knitted from the list of survivors. Dinner Honors George Meyers A testimonial dinner will be held at the Branded Steak House in Crystal Lake Feb. 27, to honor the retirement of Sergeant George Meyers of the McHenry County Sheriff's police. Cocktails are at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. Sergeant Meyers served as an of­ ficer, and retired from the City of Woodstock as chief of police. He spent over 14 years with the Sheriff's department teaching safety in the schools, first aid in the factories and to rescue squads. He was also in charge of the Sheriffs boat patrol. 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