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SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 6 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 25* VOLUME 107 NUMBER 105 FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1983 Treatment Center For County McHenry county alcoholism treatment November, predicts will have an coordinator of the Psychiatric In- center by early patient unit at Woodstock Memorial Robert Lessor, hospital. According to plans formulated by Dr. Lee Gladstone, the center will be housed in the former Wingate school (for the handicapped) on Route 14 at the south edge of Woodstock, which was discontinued several years ago. The proposal answers a need pointed out in a feasibility report submitted to the McHenry County Mental Health board in March. Dr. Gladstone is familiar to many McHenry residents as being associated with the establishment of the Family Services and Mental Health center and at one time in­ volved with the medical facilities on Green street. Lessor described the proposed facility as a free-standing alcoholism treatment center with 20 beds and accommodations for a number of out­ patients. Free-standing means the facility is not part of a hospital program and accordingly can charge lower daily rates, Lessor indicated. The concept has gained the en­ dorsement of the McHenry County Mental board (708) and has been assured approval for licensing by the Department of Public Health. The building, which is presently vacant, is to be remodelled to suit its intended use, and the necessary permits and approvals are being secured from the county building department and Woodstock city, Lessor said. Dr. Gladstone, who has worked with similar programs at Northwestern Memorial hospital in Chicago, and is presently director of the Martha Washington treatment center in Chicago, has designed the program and will direct it. Besides detoxification during an up to three- week stay at the center, programs will also include treatment of outpatients and education sessions. Admissions will be by self-referrals, by physicians, from the Er^fplbye^ Assistance program (for industries in the area) and possibly some court referrals. Earlier studies have revealed a continuing pattern of substance abuse in the county up to 50 percent of which is alcohol related, leading to a prediction of continuing need for the treatment facilities. Lessor noted that the proposal will have a favorable economic impact on the area, creating more than 20 positions (some part time) in kitchen, housekeeping, maintenance and other non-professional jobs, in addition to the psychological, medical and nursing staff. The McHenry County Economic Development commission also endorses the proposal. Psychologist Jean Rossi, is slated for the counseling post, as an experienced alcoholism counselor, and fits in with Dr. Gladstone's wide experience in treating alcoholism problems, ac­ cording to Lessor. In addition, a number of experienced nurses and aides will complete the staff. Lessor noted that the free standing facility (non-hospital connected) is actually favored by "third party payers" (medical insurance plans) because its costs reflect only items connected with the treatment and does not include building and ex­ pensive equipment costs that most hospitals allocate through the fee structures of all their services. The daily difference in charges can range from $38 to $70, according to an earlier study. This study projected a possible patient revenue of up to $807,426 with operating expenses estimated at $566,500. This includes a payroll of about $300,000. _ . of Big Wheels was not to be denied Mondayevening as youngsters guided their vehicles on a prescribed course as they compfted in this Fiesta Days event. The unidentified competitor shown above registers on his face all of the concentration he could muster for the contest as he prepares to make a curve. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Vote Separate Graduations There's a money problem these days, and it isn't only in our personal billfold or bank account. It's very general. Old Uncle Sam seems to be in one of the worst spots, and no wonder. Through the years this genial fellow has become a patsy for an increasing number of grabbers. Because he pays taxes, everyone thinks he has a right to dig in. , _ Unfortunately, too many folks have either forgotten, or deliberately set aside, the meaning of ethics. All of us are entitled to something for our tax dollars, but when the sum total of those dollars fail to go around to the extent that we are billions of dollars in debt, it means something. It probably means that too many people are ex­ pecting too much. The new PIK program for farmers deals with people close to the earth - people who tend, more than some others, to place a value on the future. Many of their practices bear this out, one of the most recent being no-till (Continued on pogo 14) By Marion Olsen McHenry's high schools will break with tradition in 1984 by holding two separate graduation ceremonies for East and West campuses. In a 4 to 2 vote in July, the District 156 school board accepted the recommendation of the ad­ ministration to hold two identical but separate programs in the gym­ nasiums of the two schools. They stipulated, however, that the arrangement will be accepted on a trial basis for one year and then evaluated. Board members Judith Zid and Michael Low voted against the action. Supt. Robert Swartzloff said, "The primary purpose of separating the ceremonies is to gain back the dignity and decorum of the ceremony." He recommended identical ceremonies be held on the same day at different times, possibly on a Sunday afternoon. He further suggested that each graduate receive six tickets, and he indicated that the gymnasiums would be adequate for that size audience. President Edward Neumann said, "I'm tired of hearing about it (the separate ceremonies) so I'll support it," referring to previous ad­ ministration requests to hold separate graduation functions. Michael Low indicated concern about departing from the (Continued on pagrli) Public Warned Against Summer Solicitor Scam Summer is the season for solicitors and the McHenry Police department has issued a warning for citizens of McHenry and the surrounding area. McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli said a number of complaints have been received recently about solicitors. In particular, Pasenelli said there were people soliciting for magazine subscriptions and asking that c h e c k s b e m a d e o u t t o " c a s h . " -- : -- ~ : - -- "A legitimate operation doesn't work this way," Pasenelli said. "This should be looked at with a jaundiced eye. Typically, these operations are targeted at the elderly population, but Pasenelli advised all people to be aware of this type of scam. Conservation Corps Alive A once burgeoning program, the Illinois Conservation Corps has been reinstated to^a limited degree this summer. ^ In 1982, support for the program was axed due to massive budget cuts, particularly at the federal level. Some money was found and to a very limited degree, the program was in operation at phain Of Lakes and Moraine Hills state parks. According to information from the office of Gov. James Thompson, $1.3 million in federal money will be used by the Illinois Departments of Con­ servation (IDOC) and Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) to ad­ minister the program. Each depart­ ment will receive about $650,000. The money was authorized as a part of the federal Emergency Jobs bill approvfed earlier this year by Congress and (he Reagan ad­ ministration The program, under the combined IDOC and DCCA administration, will employ about 925 youths age 16 or older in 33 stale parks. DCCA will use the funds to hire 550 park workers, who will be hired through local C o m p r e h e n s i v e E m p l o y m e n t Training Act (CETA) sponsors. IDOC will hire 320 workers and 55 project leaders Locally, Chain Of Lakes state park is the only park that will have a program. Ed Uodiek, site superintendent at Chain Of Lakes, said the park will be hiring six workers and one project leader. "They will be doing basically forestry related projects," Rodiek said "Our crew will be doing some landscaping, planting of shade trees in camp areas and cleaning the un­ derbrush." Rodiek commented that most of the applicants for the positions were students and most came from the McHenry mailing area. Eight of 10 applications, received as of June 30, had McHenry mailing addresses. The program is scheduled to run from July 1 through the end of Sep­ tember and Rodiek said this could cause some scheduling conflicts with students. He noted that some high school students may be able to work weekends, but college students would probably have to quit in August. Motion Denied; Orton Appeals Judge Roland Herrmann denied a motion Thursday to reconsider the three-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter given to Terry Orton, in connection with the death last year of Jeff Novotny. In denying Hie motion, Herrmann said, "I cannot get away from the fact that he took a life." The judge stayed the sentence until Aug. 4 so that defense attorney Dalton Grief could file for an appeal. Heating Bills? It's Preposterous I The topic of heating bills as a problem may seem preposterous to the majority of the population in the soaring temperatures of the past two weeks, but not to everyone. The Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) announced it will stop accepting applications July 31 for assistance through the Illinois Home Energy Assistance Program (IHEAP) in paying home heating and cooling bills it was announced Friday. "We are simply running out of funding," Mike Woelffer, acting director of DCCA said. "Ninety- five percent of the $47 million DCCA allocated to \ local ad­ ministering agencies for distribution to needy households has been depleted and the remaining money is expected to be obligated by the end of this month." Nancy Briscoe, director of the McHenry County Housing Authority, said 1,150 requests had been answered within the county since last January. All of these, she added, were for assistance in paying heating bills. "The 1,150 figure is a few more than normal", she continued, explaining that in spite of a milder winter in 1982-83, the poor economy was probably responsible for the increase. Asked for an anticipation of future funds, Ms. Briscoe said, "It all depends on whether Congress passes allocations, and we have no way of knowing". The director added that Congress probably will allocate money for this purpose, "but we don't know when it will be or for what amount". Under IHEAP, money from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is used to help income eligible households pay energy bills, weatherize homes and reconnect service lost to families who could not pay their bills. Eligibility requirements are based on the number of members in each family plus their combined annual income. The $47 million is part of $114 million Illinois received this year for its overall energy assistance program. The other $67 million was divided among various state agencies which turned it over to needy families. "Since the first of the year, o v e r 2 4 2 , 0 0 0 a p p l i c a t i o n s f o r home energy assistance were received by local administering agencies. Over 200,000 of those households' needs were met," Woelffer said The money remaining in (Continued on page ibj Construct Parish Center With a history covering 143 years, and with an eye to the future growth of the McHenry area, St. Patrick's parish parishioners have begun construction of a two-level parish Renter and administrative building. It contains 7,800 square feet, 3,900 on each level. • It is the fervent hope of all con­ cerned with development of the Center that the new building will enhance the growth of the parish and Will enable more parishioners to participate in the life of the parish community. ; The building is of brick con­ struction, matching in color and texture the brick of the church. The main level contains the office of the parish secretary for administration, a reception area, storage and work for various office machines and the new computer. The pastor and associate pastor have offices that are of reasonable size and yet allow some flexibility for their day to day use. The central part of the office is an open space providing for the CCD director and secretary, and future provision for an additional parish staff member. This space is designed so that it can be divided into modules, if so desired. A private conference room, sealing 10 persons is included in the main floor plan. This room is available to all parish staff members for confidential meetings with members of the parish. On the east side of the main floor is a large meeting room, overlooking the parking lot that can be divided into two smaller meeting rooms by means of a sound-proof folding partition. (Continued on page 16) A'I f , , f '-v73S Above is the architect's drawing of new parish center and administrative building under construction at St. Patrick's parish on Washington street. Fiesta Week Finale Weekend Events / ' i ' • , ' V " • » 7 Pago 16 FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition Grant-Loan Program McHenry Students Benefit Page 4 m*