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MENTAL I i HEALTH [clinic J Wonder Lake Mary Jean Huff 728-0267 Auxiliary Buys Coffee Maker From Sale Proceeds The Wonder Lake Volunteer Firemen Auxiliary meeting of Feb. 19, was another well at­ tended meeting along with completing some old business along with the new business. The bake sale was such a success that we will be able to purchase the coffee container that can be taken to "on the spot fires so the men can have hot coffee." This was made possible, by the efforts of all the people who donated and pur­ chased bakery goods and our thanks go out to each and every one of you. Our mixer, which was held on Sunday, March 3, was another successful get-together. This was held in hopes that all the auxiliary members and their husbands-along with the firemen and their wives could mix in and get to know each other a little better. Organ You'll besorry! . . . i f y o u m i s s t h e e x c i t i n g t e l e c a s t w h e n I l l i n o i s ' smaller high schools meet in final rounds of the Class A basketball tournament, March 15-16. The Country Companies and International Harvester join to present March 15th quarter­ final games on TV stations in Rockford, Rock Island, Peoria, Champaign, Quincy and Harris- burg--with Chicago, Springfield and St. Louis joining the network for semifinals and finals on March 16th. Check local listings for times and stations. ^ Y°ur ( C f J C o u n t r y C o m p a n i e s , JLML Agent COUNTRY Llfl • COUNTRY MUTUAL • COUNTRY CASUALTY MfO'AMCRICA FIRE ANO MARINE • INSURANCE COMPANIES music was provided throughout the evening. SPRING ON WAY The crocuses are up and soon will be in bloom. Spring is in­ deed on its welcome way. Hallelujah! TEACHERS ATTEND RALLY Harrison School Teacher's Association members, Diane Cashen, Peg Waelchli, Jenny McCracken, Mary McGraw and Mel Miller attended the recent Gas for Less Rally at Maine East High School, Park Ridge. Senator Stevenson of Illinois was the main speaker and he spoke about the Consumer Energy Act of 1974, a bill he is currently sponsoring before the Congress. He asked for the support of the Illinois Echication Association in this effort. The Harrison Teacher's Association was the best represented Illinois Education Association Local at the rally. WINNING DISPLAY It's correction time again. Last week's report of the Cub Scout Pack 145 Blue and Gold Banquet stated that Den 5 won honors for Best Table Decoration. We just can't let that go by, because Den 6 worked so hard and came up with an exceptional Cub Scout train display to be chosen first place winner. Members of Den 6 are Jerry Draffkorn, John Vanek, Vin Cook, Dan Huff, Danny Crook and Dale Bluemel. Den mothers who assisted the boys with theif project are Sue Vanek and Betty Draffkorn. As an added honor, Den 6 was asked to display their creation at the Vycital Hardware Store in McHenry, where it can be seen by the public all this week. ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy birthday on March 18, to T.P. Mathews and on March 19, to Tillie Stejskal. PARISH COUNCIL Newly elected members of Tillie the Teller Loren Miller RICHMOND, ILL. PH. 678-6691 Lee B. Kortemeier RES. 338-0975 OFF. 338-2000 have I got $25 for you coming to McHenry Savings March 14th the parish council of Christ the King church are: President, Betty Selsdorf;0 Vice-president, Len Biedermann; Secretary, Helen Biedermann; Liturgical Commission, William Firn- bach; Education Commission, Gail Spranger and Russell Nykasa; Finance Commission, Thomas P. Mathews; Building and Grounds Commission, James Crocco and Timothy Gibbons; Parish Organizations Commission, Richard Yager; Social Action Commission, Joanne Wenkel; Public Relations Commission, Mary Jean Huff; Youth Commission, Denise Higgins and William Dicker, Jr. The next meeting of the parish council has been scheduled for Sunday, March 17, at which time the new members will be installed. HEALTH PROPOSITION At the primary election next Tuesday, you will be asked to vote on a Mental Health Proposition that will increase taxes in support of programs for the Pioneer Center and Mental Health Clinic. When I think of the Pioneer Center, I recall a time some years ago when a group of parents gathered in the basement of the Wonder Lake Bible Church, determined that their children, who were too severely retarded to attend any of the schools in our county, could and must be given more education and a chance to develop their seemingly small potential to a greater degree. Much has been accomplished since those early formation days some years ago and much more needs to be done. With the support of the voters next Tuesday, March 19, it will be done. INDIAN RIDGE 1& 2 NEWS In the interest of better communication Indian Ridge announces that its forthcoming meeting will be chock full of information and answers to questions that residents may have. So - why not come to the neeting on Friday, March 15, at the Fast Firehouse at 8 p.m. Discussions on boating, snowmobiling, Coast Guard regulations, guest passes, tennis court activity, new Do you still get nervous about going over 3 minutes on aLongDistance call? beach rules, reports of all past Master Association activities, as well as dissolution of ad­ visory board and its present location in the Master Association. As owners of property and as part owners of the lake, through the Masters Association, you can proudly equip yourself with information that will surely help you to enjoy the coming seven months of activities out at Wonder Lake. Fishermen; come and tell us how we can help you better enjoy your sport. Boaters; are you interested in joining a boat club? Swimmers; how about some comment on the condition of our beach and suggestions to help better them. Volunteers; anyone interested in helping with cleaning up some shrubs and beaches? Come and take part in making your community a better one. Welcome. ST. PATRICK'S WISH How could we pass up St. Patrick's Day without saying, Slainte gus saol agat! (Health and long life to you!) COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sponsored by Woman's Club of Wonder Lake, Ann Sowers, Chairman, 653-9549 MARCH 14 7th Grade Plays at Harrison School, 8 p.m. Girl Scout International Friendship Pot Luck Dinner, Christ the King Hall, 6 to 8 p.m. MARCH 17 Parish Council Meeting, Christ the King Church. MARCH 21 Woman's Club Meeting, 8 p.m., Nativity Lutheran Church. MARCH 22, 23, 24 Woman's Retreat, Christ the King Church, at Bishop Lane Retreat House, Rockford. MARCH 25 Half Day of School, Harrison, Teacher's Workshop. MARCH 28 Wonder Woods Women's Auxilairy Meeting, 8 p.m., east side firehouse. APRIL 2 Harrison School PTA meeting, APRIL 4 Woman's Club Board Meeting, 8 p.m. APRIL 5 Half Day of School, Harrison, Conference Day APRIL 13 Young at Heart's Bazaar and Bake Sale, Christ the King Hall, 9 a.m. till?? APRIL 16 Firemen's Auxiliary Meeting, 8 p.m. east side firehouse. You shouldn't. After 3 minutes, the rate-per-minute never goes up. And often goes down. So you can make a four, five or even a ten- minute Long Distance call for a lot less than you might think. For example, let's say you wanted to make a Saturday afternoon call to a friend in New York City. Ii-you dial direct, you could talk for ten minutes for just $1.55, plus tax. You could make a similar ten-minute call to Los Angeles, San Francisco or even Seattle for only $2.05, plus tax. Think about that, next time you're racing the clock. Illinois Bell PAGE 15 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13.1974 FOR HELP IN YOUR FAMILY OR PERSONAL CRISIS CALL: 385-6400 (Fourth in a series prepared in cooperation with officials at Family Service and Mental Health clinic and Pioneer center to provide background information on the March 19 Mental Health referendum;. Current trends in the care of mentally and physically handicapped in Illinois is shifting the responsibility from the state to local governmental units, George Mally, executive director of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County, says as he discussed the upcoming March 19 referendum. Sometimes - not so jokingly - - referred to as "the other referendum" because of the intense controversy centering around the RTA referendum, this Mental Health referen­ dum on March 19 has widespread support but is not well-known by voters who may overlook it on their ballots, says Mally. When newspaper and radio executives learn details, they give a "Yes" vote and over­ whelming support, he asserts. Major endorsements by leading newspapers and the county's largest radio station are scheduled next week. Questions asked by those seeking further information -- such as that circulated in in­ formational meetings by civic groups in the Crystal Lake area - bring positive answers that emphasize the broad and in­ creasing services provided by the Family Service and Mental Health clinic and the Pioneer center - the two agencies under contract with the McHenry County Mental Health board to provide legally required ser­ vices to the less fortunate. The mental health referendum asks for funds to finance increasing demands for the mentally and physically handicapped for at least the next five years, an increase projected at a gradual fate at the request of the Mental Health board of directors. Nevertheless, the respon- ! sibility on county people and local agencies to care for the physically and mentally han­ dicapped and for people who need psychiatric or psychological counseling is growing. The shift to local 0 responsibility began under Governor Ogilvie and is con­ tinuing under Governor Walker. The belief is that the switch from state-hospital- centered mental health programs to one based in communities and counties is helpful to the patients and much sounder financially. "Health care at locally established agencies near where the patient's family lives and where the patient can lead a more normal life than in an institution is far superior." Cost of the proposed referendum is centered on the increase allowed since McHenry county already has a program to assist the mentally and physically handicapped through tax money provided the McHenry County Mental Health board in 1967. "Citizens now pay $5 a year if their home has an assessed valuation of $10,000," said Mally. The board could in­ crease taxes gradually over a period of several years to meet growing demands and handle existing programs. "The maximum would be $10 a year for that $10,000 assessed value home, or an investment of 3 cents a day at that maximum allowable rate." People can vote on this referendum and not be required to declare a party - a reluctance on the part of some citizens. Election officials know the procedure and can hand you the proper ballot for this « referendum decision, Mally * concluded, * ELLEN GARDNER GOOD CITIZEN - Miss Ellen Gardner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardner of 4219 W. Solon road, Solon Mills, was the choice among senior girls at Richmond-Burton high school for the Good Citizen award of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ellen is a member of the National Honor society, class secretary for two years and class reporter one year. She has served as secretary of the French club and has been a member of the GAA, the Ski club and chorus. She is a POLITICAL CORNER lOPOOOBOOOOOOPOOOl Llndberg Comments On State Budget Comptroller George W. Lindberg said today: Governor Walker has presented a deficit budget - one that is designed to spend $46 million more from general funds than the state will receive during fiscal year 1975. As a result, the state's bank balance will decline ac­ cordingly, at a time when the economy is full of un­ certainties. "The General Assembly's review of the Governor's spending plan must now in­ clude a careful examination of assumptions made in this budget recommendation. "The Governor's income tax and sales tax estimates appear to be realistic, but the economic situation dictates that they be reexamined as the economic picture changes in the months ahead. "In addition, the Governor, has assumed that the welfare tolls can be reduced. I hope that he is successful in removing ineligible recipients, but the task will be difficult in light of the slowing economy and rising unemployment. "I question the fiscal sound- talented musician. The D.A.R. winner plans to attend the University of Illinois next fall, majoring in elementary education. ness of asking for a tax relief program while at the same tme submitting a deficit budget. This is surely a paradox for Illinois citizens." Democrats Give Nod To Mental Health Referendum The McHenry County Democratic Central committee has adopted a resolution supporting a "Yes" vote on the mental health referendum March 19. Thomas Hanahan, State Representative, McHenry, who is the county Democratic Central Committee chairman, said the endorsement by the Central committee was unanimous following a presentation by represen­ tatives of Pioneer center and the Family Service and Mental Health clinic. The resolution further stated that the Democratic Central committee "endorses and supports the activities" of the two agencies that provide assistance to the mentally and physically handicapped -- Pioneer center and the Family Service and Mental Health clinic. 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