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Troubled McHenry Women Protection Seminar For Retail Business McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli and Carol Nelson, retail council coordinator for the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, preview the Protection seminar invitations being sent to every McHenry bnsinessperson for the program on March 16. STAFF PHOTO--WAYNE GAYLORD by Anthony Oliver > Striving to reduce the amount of property lost through theft and avoid unnecessary accidents, the City of McHenry Police department will present a program on business security to McHenry retailers. Sponsored by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, the program is slated for Wednesday, March 16, at East campus. The program will start at 7:30 p.m. "We are targeting the retailers," said McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli. "We are targeting Iocs prevention, security of the building and the business, what to do if you're the victim of an armed robbery...the dos and don'ts." Pasenelli commented that since the foot patrols were initiated, the police have noted a number of business establishments that should take a better look at lighting and securil "We want people to know what to when an alarm goes off," Pasenelli said as an example. "We don't want people running out of the building (Continued on poga 14) "We're not against anything," assured Tina Gorski, director of Birthright of McHenry. "We are of­ fering a positive alternative (to abortion). We are set up to help any girl who wants to carry her baby to term for any reason." Mrs. Gorski noted that from her background knowledge, as a registered nurse and wife of a physician, she believes that life begins at conception and feels every child lias a right to be born. That belief is Shared by the 10 women who are active telephone volunteers for Bir­ thright along with assistant director Alice Sullivan, secretary Connie Freund, and treasurer Bettie O'Brien. Mrs. Gorski notes that her group is anxious to deal with the many problems involved in pregnancy which are encountered by both young girls and older women, married or not, in troubled relationships. These include prenatal care, counseling for the emotional problems, decisions regarding keeping or adopting out the baby, foster care, seeking medical help, providing for postnatal care and ' caring for the baby, followup emotional support and financial or # employment guidance for the mother, if needed. Temporary shelter is also offered where the expectant mother might be in a difficult family situation, Mrs. Gorski indicated. She states that Birthright has no sponsoring organization, either civic or religious, and depends on donations (usually local) for operating funds. It isv a chapter of the international Birthright organization based in Toronto, Canada, a federation of Birthright centers located in a number of countries. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOLUME 107 NUMBER 62 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2,1983 1 SECTION 1 a PAGES 25* Fire-Rescue Set May IS Merger deadline It has long been our opinion that doctors are for side people. If you feel good, stay away, or you could find yourself in the position of the car you own which develops no end of anonymous symptoms after a routine visit to the garage.' We are more convinced than ever that our philosophy is correct after undergoing the first physical examination within memory. It all started out wrong with four pages of 135 questions to which we were asked to answer "yes" or "no". But all of them weren't the kind that took a definite answer. Some of them better fit with "sometimes"- except there was no box with that designation. And we viewed a number of them as only a clue to our personality, not to our health. < For example, "Do you lose your temper often"? Now what does that tell the Doc? Maybe we were born mean. And it all depends on which day we answer. It's known to happen often on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (press days). On Saturday and Sunday we are quite serene when angry people aren't disturbing the day. Has our handwriting changed lately? How happy we would be if we could answer yes. The public has had. difficulty in deciphering our writings since early childhood and we would welcome any improvement. Are we nervous around strangers? Unhappy readers with fire in their eyes have a tendency to make us jumpy, but the meek-type stranger we can handle quite well. . Do we find it hard to make decisions? That questionnaire must be kidding. Long ago we joined that growing segment of society that has difficulty coming to a conclusion on almost anything. There was a time when the choices were simple, but not today. They had vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice crfeam. Or you could get neopolitan, a mixture of the three. Today they have pink bubble gum, nutty cocoanut and quarterback crunch, to name only a few among hundreds. How does anyone make a choice with that kind of offering? Do we find it hard to concentrate or remember? We do. ; Names have a way of taking wings but we credit that to the aging process, not to a health problem. And concentration is credited to any of several annoyances that are signs of the times. Are we troubled by frightening (Continued on page 14) A topic which has remained dormant since the death of Hilary Hodenkirch, the possible merger or contract of two local Rescue squads with the McHenry Township Fire Protection district, was addressed at the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees held Feb. 24. Rodenkirch, former president of the district, died suddenly at his home Nov. 26. At the outset of the meeting Thursday night, James L. Althoff was sworn into office and voted president of the "board of trustees. Trustee Daniel Schmitt apprised Althoff of the situation noting that the district had been approached by the McHenry and Johnsburg Rescue squads for merger (McHenry) or a contract for services (Johnsburg). District Attorney Donald Truckenbrod commented that there had been no resolution of whether the district wanted to merge with both squads, contract with both squads, or merge with one and contract with the other. Business Zoning Asked For Land A petition has been filed for hearing before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals by Lloyd Rau, Fredrick and Laura O'Halleran and LeRoy Ohlson for an amendment to the McHenry county zoning ordinance from "Rrl" Residential district to "B- 1" Business district with variations. The property is located in Nunda township at the northwest corner of the intersection of Emerald court and River road and consists of ap­ proximately four-tenths of an acre. The hearing on this petition will be held March 10, at 2 p.m., in Room 203 of the McHenry county courthouse. All those who may be interested may appear and be heard. Present Major Concert March 6 The New Oratorio Singers, highly acclaimed choral group under the direction of Thomas Wikman, will present its second concert of the 1962- 1963 season with a performance of Haydn's Creation Sunday, March 6, at St. John the Baptist church in John­ sburg. This marks the sixth major concert given by the New Oratorio Singers at St. John's since its founding in 1979. The group performed the Verdi Requiem last November and the concert was sold out 10 days prior to performance. (Continued on page 14) Althoff said a target date for a decision by the board of trustees should be set and he suggested May 15. This would still leave time for a referendum to be placed on the November election ballot. "We should set a target date, say May 15, and work toward that so we don't vacillate and put it off," Althoff said. The new board president also said additional meetings would be held to deal with the merger-contract question. These meetings, slated for the second Thursday of each month, will be open and involving the prin­ cipals of all three groups. Mrs. Gorski described how contacts with Birthright are made. It usually starts with a phone call to 815-385-2999 from a very agitated woman or girl with a story of anxiety about, or ac­ tual potential trouble due to a pregnancy, which could be real or suspected. The telephone volunteer calms the caller and asks her to come in for a face-to-face talk at which she is offered tests to confirm the pregnancy, which if positive is further confirmed by a doctor's examination. If the tests are negative the caller is offered counseling and medical advice on the causes for the suspected pregnancy. If the pregnancy is confirmed, Mrs. Gorski continued, a counselor sits down with the girl and tries to determine what is needed to help her, and to sort out her feelings, to get her back on an even keel. As most people know who have been through a pregnancy, the first three months are the worst with severe mood swings, and this is a hard time for decisions, she cautions. In the case of a single minor she may find it difficult to confide in her parents and the counselor helps by role playing as a parent to prepare her for breaking the news to her real parents. Mrs. Gorski emphasized that most fears about parents' reactions to unexpected pregnancies are exaggerated. Probably because communication has been lacking, the parents are shocked at the news and may react with anger or em­ barrassment. But as soon as this stage is past, the parents usually will be the teen's best support and help with the decision making. Birthright volunteers then help with references to state licensed agencies for her medical needs and helps her to sort out her options, Mrs. Gorski noted. The important thing is to be a friend and hope the girl accepts the volunteer as a friend. If the girl opts for adoption Birthright will provide the necessary emotional support for the trauma that usually accompanies this act because of "mother love" or bonding that develops following birth. Mrs. Gorski said the group also makes available legal advice and services through the Prairie State Legal service, supported through now diminishing government grants, i Sometimes a father may deny paternity or there are family situations where a potential for abuse exists or there is a need to protect the rights of the unborn. Sometimes there is a need merely to correct bad advice received from a lay person. And frequently legal help is needed with situations such as accidents or foreclosures not specifically con­ nected with the pregnancy, but which cause aggravation of the pregnancy problem. Mrs. Gorski notes that some 70 percent of the persons who come in do use their services. If a caller is determined on abortion, Birthright will make no references and will not assist with that choice. For those who want assistance with birth, the^ counselor will aid in contacting doctors' offices and medical facilities to arrange for prenatal care, the actual birth and postnatal care The organization will also assist in arranging for some payment plan if there is a lack of insurance or a financial problem. She observed that most of their callers have met their obligations. Because sometimes a pregnant girl must be removed from her home, Birthright has two shelter homes available. Mrs. Gorski said these are private homes whose facilities have been donated. However, they are not maternity homes and their use is usually limited to brief stays. For more extended stays, girls can work out an exchange of services such as baby sitting or light household chores in exchange for her quarters. There is some direct aid for those in the program, but it does not go to the girl. Sometimes there will be direct payments to a landlord or a doctor or wherever the need would be. Payments are one time events as need dictates and not on a continuing basis. Sometimes the unpaid volunteers meet emergency needs out of their own pockets, Mrs. Gorski added. When more needs crop up, there is always the bake sale or the pancake breakfast. She noted that Birthright " makes do with what we get," with a philosophy of "The Lord will provide." Mrs. Gorski said Birthright keeps up to date on community resources that will aid the girls. These include township supervisors, FISH, Salvation Army, the Clothes Closet of Church Women United, Public Aid and food stamps, if eligible, County Health department with its women and children's program, and sometimes direct help from a physician or clergyman. This is an incomplete list, Mrs. Gorski remin­ ded, and observed that in many cases the need of the girls is financial. Birthright itself maintains a stock of baby furniture and supplies and accepts donations of such material for use in its program, Mrs. Gorski continued. The equipment is given to the women and girls on a loan basis and Birthright expects to see it returned when the need is past so that it can be used again. She advised that if anyone wants to donate money or baby furniture for use in the program, they should call Birthright for in­ formation. There is a continuing need, she pointed out, and they work closely with FISH to help. Although Birthright maintains no (Continued on page 16) Review Layout For Trade Fair John Greener, left, set up chairman, Brian Cunat, Jim Pitts and Mike Kreuger review the layout and prepare to transform Parkland school into a different kind of instruction facility. The reason? The tenth annual McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair scheduled April 8, 9 and 10. An event which had its start in 1973 will observe its tenth anniversary when the Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair opens at Parkland school April 8 for three days. Space is reported to be at a premium, and even the 101 booths may not be enough to meet the demand. The special request list grows each day. Businesses interested in exhibiting at this 1983 expo are urged to contact the Chamber office immediately, so that timely expansion can be considered. What began as a small but proud showing of McHenry businesses has grown both in size and importance. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD After accommodating interested crowds in other locations, Parkland school has become the home of the fair. It began as a very determined effort (Continued on page 16) Weapons Freeze Campaign 12tfi Congressional District Page 8 Riot killed in Harvard HARVARD -- The pilot of an ex­ p e r i m e n t a l b i p l a n e u s e d f o r acrobatics was killed Tues when his craft crashed into a field near Brink Street shortly before noon. The puot has not been identified by authorities. Senior Intern Program Wil l V is i t Washington Page 4