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12-- Pl.AINDfcALER HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2,19i4 ' , New rules for mental patients unlikely to affect this county &y Jim Nash which once held as many as McHenry has one of the 10,000 people. Today, &nith f'laindealtr-Hrrald Newt Service New rules governing the transfer of mental patients from state hospitals to private facilities are unlikely to greatly affect McHenry County residents, according to pennis Smith, executive director of the McHenry County Mental Health Board. Smith said that he does not expect new state standards governing the release of men­ tally-impaired state hospital itients to cause problems in county. Illinois Department of Mental Health officials have announced plans to draw up formal regulations for the transfer of state mental health patients to In the late 1990s and early 1970s, Smith explained, the department of mental health released thousands of mentally ill patients into the care of ill- equipped and poorly-funded load health agencies. The resulting confusion can be seen even today in such in­ nocuous arenas of life as "street people," he said. At that time, the state was looking to shrink the swollen ranks of giant institutions like Elgin Mental Health Center, said, there are from 500 to 700 patients there. The department's work on formal rules governing tran­ sfers probably will not mean another floodgate opening, he said. Smith supports the idea of a formal regulations department. "It's good that the state is making standards," he said. He objected, however, to greater control of mental nealth agencies by Springfield. . While the county mental health board is respected, Smith said, board decisions may be overridden by the state department. Elected board members have the power to review and make recom­ mendations on state-funded health agencies in McHenry County. "If the state wanted to discharge 100 (patients) to McHenry County, rd be opposed to it," he said. "The board is vigilant to what the department (of mental health) is up to. They would best records of all Illinois counties in treating its own mentally ill residents, Smith said. Almost 5,200 mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients have been treated within the county this fiscal year, he said. Along with those cases, county agencies have treated 713, developmentally disabled patients. Smith estimated about 300 of tho*e people would be* forced to care in state hospitals like if no county agencies Today, 15 of the total number of McHenry County mental patients state care. He require said it costs the state about $450,000 a year to hospitalize the 15 patients. Seven of those 15 have been judged mentally ill and, with treatment, are expected to be releasd in the near future, Smith explained. Once the seven were released, the county would* be able to properly supervise and treat them. The remainder, he said, are criminal?;: insane or severely Special story hour Delores Rogers, children's librarian at the McHenry Public Library, had a special treat for the children in her regular story hour class. In celebration of Halloween, the children were Plalndealer Herald photo by Donna Santl invited to attend the story hour in costumes. Halloweea children's books wer* read as entertainment. i iicaiui; i» up iu. *uey wuuiu cnminaln insane or severely ta» -• "riak®® to* °* noi?A developmentally disabled. They- JLIlllllCr. Q3.HCC department) attempted to do require 24-hour, one-on-one care ' * that, Smith continued. beyond county-level agency capabilities. With He talked confidently of the board's success rate in treating its own district residents. MOLLY MILLIGAN Your Home Decorator 1984 f'aisy Milligan Syndicate FIRE WORSHIP Dear Molly Milligan: I attended an auction and purchased a lovely, old, martrie fireplace facade. That's the good news. The bad news is that I don't have a fireplace. I have seen artificial fireplaces, however, and would like to use this mantel to create one. What's the best way to make my fake fireplace look like the real thing? Maria, St. Ann, MO Dear Maria: You can create a very cozy feeling with your faux fireplace by using a few mood-altering tricks. Securely attach your marble facade to the wall and add traditional accessories like andirons, fire tongs, logs. Make a fake firebox and line it with mirrors--those packaged square mirrors will do nicely. Next, add a whole slew of scented candles in different colors and sizes. Place several candles on the mantelpiece also. Light them all at once and enjoy the glow created by the dancing flames which are multiplied by the mirrors. The cffect will be so thrilling, the only thing you'll miss will be the ashes. Dear Molly Mllligan: Our fieldstone fireplace is large and lovely. In fact. It takes up one entire wall of our living room. What furniture would look best in this room? Denise and Bob, Woodstock, IL Dear Denize and Bob: A fireplace of this magnitude must be balanced with furniture that is, proportionately, of the same size and mass. Your largest piece of furniture faces the fireplace to balance the room. Since your chimney is-rough stone, country/rustic furniture would look great and would stand up to the tough, sturdy texture of stone. Upholster your furniture in tweed, corduroy or a rough natural fabric to suit the size, weight and design of your fireplace. Dear Molly Milligan: When it comes to building a decent fire in my new fireplace, I'm a fizzle. Flames flicker for about ten minutes and then die. What am I doing wrong? The nights are getting quite cold here in Maine so please advise by return mail. Garnet, Bangor, ME Dear Garnet: Maybe your fire isn't getting enough oxygen. Check your chimney for any possible obstructions. Maybe your downdraft is too strong, blowing your fire out. Maybe you aren't building your fire properly. If so, here are a few rules 1 learned as a Girl Scout. * I. Open damper all the way. Use a flashlight to check and see if it is open completely. * ?. Crumple newspaper and place on floor of firebox. 3. Arrange scraps of dry kindling over newspaper in tepee fashion. 4. Place largest logs (not to exceed five inches in diameter) in first and put at back of firebox on andirons. Smaller logs go toward the front. 5. Place two split logs on top of, and parallel to, base logs. Leave some space for air to circulate. 6. Put another piece of newspaper on top and light it. Then light kindling. Now you have a genuine Girl Scout fire guaranteed to warm your gizzard! // you have a question for Your Home Decorator, send it along with a self-addressed^ stamped envelope to Molly Milligan, P.O. Box 14, Dundee, IL 60118. Allow four weeks for a reply. ftth the current funding structure, he said, the county could not adequately handle patients from other counties. "The people of this county have assumed responsibility for the care of their own people." If a large number of additional patients were brought in, Smith speculated, that attitude of responsibility could change, possibly hampering agency effectiveness and damaging the board's good will with the public. REVOCATION The Illinois Department of Public Health revoked the licenses of two nursing homes in Louisville, Illinois. Both are own­ ed and operated by Thomas J. and Peggy L. Pidgeon, of Louisville, under the name of Sheltered Homes Corporation. set for posse WOODSTOCK THEATRE The annual McHenry County Mounted Sheriffs Posse dinner and dance will be Saturday, Nov. 3, at Andres Steak House, Richmond. There will be a cash bar at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing to the Southern Knights from a p.m. to 1 a.m. Donation is $12.50 per person. For more information call Nancy Clemmons at 943-7545. vmsm TEACH LllS jgi STARRING NICK N01TE * JO BETH WILLIAMS W: 2,7*41# Hw-Tktn: 719 SAT. I SUN: 1.3.7:101110 Note: Special Friday Matinee , it 2:00 tor both features. MAIN STREET - loit Off lb* Squirt AdolU '2; 11 A Under '1.50; 'I 00 SUrtlni EHdi> Esl. GtEMLiNSe Fri: 2. 7, * 9 Sit ft Sunday: 1.3.7,19 Mon Thurs: 7 ft 9 Cut*. Cltrwi .'J* GtEMUNSe FREE HALLOWEEN SAFETY PROGRAM Sunday, October 28,1:30 & 3:00 PM (Parents Invited) Sponsored by Woodstock Police Dept. and Woodstock Theatre FREE CARTOONS • COSTUME JUDGING • PRIZES FAIL SPECIAL GAS FURNACES 3SS* $9ft 50 •ADJUSTED JfcWS^W ' £FFEREXPIRES 11-31-84 _ 14-WOMKIMUL -- CRAFTWAY •HEATING* PLUMBING* COOLING HEATING i COOLING(I1S)MS.SS«1 Whirlpool Dealer tltVKI CLIPPERS Hairstyling Salon 344-5930 5101W. Elm St. McHenry Open Tues., Thurs., Friday., & Sat. 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All are black and white. . NON SUBSCRIBER SUBSCRIBER 5x7- *3.50 '6.00 8x10-'6.00 '10.00 Order Yours Today 1 ALLOW 7 DAYS FOR PROCESSING PLAINDEALER HERALD 3812 West Elm Street Phone 385-0170 November, 1984 Dear Voter : This year on November 6 the voters of McHenry and Nunda Townships- District 2 of the County Board- have a choice. You have a choice between new, independentminded leadership and the status- quo, between Carol Sek and the rest of the candi­ dates. We are enthusiastic about Carol Sek's candidacy for the County Board and we want to tell you why. Carol has lived in McHenry since 1955 and she knows our area well. She and her husband, a physi­ cian, have raised four children here. Carol is vi­ tally concerned about our quality of life, and she will work hard to maintain it. Carol approaches issues with an open mind. She seeks the facts and then makes objective decisions. Her record on the important issues is clear : • Solid waste. 'Recycling, composting, and county ownership of new landfills are needed to solve our solid waste problem • Growth. 'Development in the County should comply with our land use plan. Farmland . should by preserved.' • Courthouse Expansion. 'More space is needed. Hours can be expanded' • Representation. Day rr^eetings discourange . participation by working people. Night meet­ ings should be explored.' Carol is available,. She will work hard. She has done her homework. She will do her level best to represent you. Carol needs your vote, We trust her judgement. We urge you to vote for her. THE CITIZENS FOR CAROL SEK 3508 Shepherd Hill-AAcHenr/ William Bolger Murray Bolger Jane Weiss ' ' V a n s e l l s Representative Paul Simon Jeanne $lmon Lou Marchl Margaret Marc I Philip Wheelock AnnWheelock Gary Adams Kathy Cichowski Walt Cichwoski Dona Schaefer The People to Improve Algonquin Carla Spooner William Howenstine Alice Howenstine Phyllis Dickstein Kery Watson Cathy Llndsey Greg Llndsey Michelle Kurlander Barbara Stekley Ken Kurbyum Mary Kurbyum John Cheeseman Mary Ann Safter Michael Teta Jean Barnett Helen Donavan Holly Arnold John Diamond Lindd Diamond Jill Leonard Mau'reen Quantz Lynne Donarskl Jane GrothnAan Sally Robertson Ann Huff Dorothy Vick Siggi Schneldner Katherine Petertylc • Linda Goth Marge Evans Karen Wenzlaff Jackie Reuchuck Jim Quantz Betty Cechen Paul Korman Sandy Korman Jerry Wilcox Ellen Opalecky Judy Zid Jeff Sek Dorothy Uttich Mary Ellen Shine Mary Liz Dean Cathy Nolan Judl Szilak