* • '• I l*ag«* 10 - PI,A1M)KA|.KK-HKK Al.l>. VI K1)NKSDA* . JAMJAR* 2.1985 • ' r ' ' |. Youth services now offers prenatal classes * ' 4- By MaHc Baus / PUIadMlw H«raM Newt S*rvtce In an effort to create a com prehensive program for young mothers and mothers-to-be, the McHenry County Youth Ser vices Bureau has added a prenatal education class to its Horizons program. A young parents program is currently offered by YSB, along with 12 other programs ranging from a substance abuse program to an emotional crisis program. YSB already conducts support groups for young parents, but the new prenatal program is unique in that it is a preventative program, ac cording to Jane Buchholz, the prenatal home visitor coor dinator for YSB. v "The goal of the new program is to help young parents be successful parents, and go through a successful childbirth, " Buchholz said. The prenatal program is part of the statewide Parents Too Soon initiative and the Ounce of Prevention program. The prenatal .class, which begins Jan. 9, and meets for 11 Consecutive Wednesdays,„ is designed to reduce incidents of neglect of unborn babies, reduce the number of low birihweight babies and second pregnancies. "Girls who are having babies at age 13 or 14 aren't completely developed physically, and that can cause complications with the baby," Buchholz said. -'Our program has the best available services in the state," Buchholz said. "We offer a home visitor program where volun teers visit the young mothers at home, or even when they are still in the hospital, and help them adjust to their ifew situation. Some of these young mothers don't even know how to change a diaper and they might not have a supportive family to help them." The prenatal program will begin with two meetings at the Congregational Universalist Church, Woodstock, which donated the meeting space. Those programs will focus on decision-making skills and nutritional information.' The next two meetings will be conducted at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Wood stock, by Pam Ofsanik, a maternity nurse. Ofsanik will give a tour of the maternity ward and explain delivery procedures. % "The hospital part of the program is tailor-made for the young mothers. The hospital does offer another prenatal program, but young mothers often feel insecure in it because that one is attended by older couples, and they may be afraid to ask questions," Buchholz explained. The remainder of the meetings will focus on fetal development. They will include a childbirth movie and four childbirth technique classes similar to LaMaze classes. Buchholz said that the young mother's "support person" or "coach" is required to attend the hospital visit and the four technique classes. If a girl doesn't have a coach, Buchholz said that there are volunteers who would be willing to serve as a coach. "Part of the education program will be a discussion of how to pick a coach. Often times, if the father is not around, a neighbor or a person the girl used to babysit for are willing to help," Buchholz said. "Parents of young girls often don't make good coaches because it is difficult to see their child in that situation. Sometimes they are more of a basket case than the girl." , A steering committee of concerned citizens will meet in January to help form a long- term program, Buchholz said. Girls and women up to age 22, in their fifth month of pregnancy, are eligible for the course, although YSB will ac cept most girls who have decided to carry their baby to term. To^get more information about the Horizons programs or to sign up for the prenatal program, interested people \ should contact Jane Buchholz at YSB at 338-7360. Recycling drive cosponsors help^pre serve prairie land Helps college search ; McHenry County College Financial Aid Director Gail Howard works the government-approved MData computer the college recently acquired to help students assess monetary options i available with which to finance their education. The computer ' provides an aid index clearly spelling out financial aid possibilities. . Those interested in utilizing the new service can call Gail Howard at : MCC to set up an appointment: (815J 455-3700, ext. 263. The fee • charged for an assessment ranges from $4 to $7, depending on the number of colleges requested. , •Police make arrests for i • < intimidation and battery Along the Chicago and Nor thwestern Railroad, between Huntley, Union and Marengo,'is the finest example of prairie still in existence in McHenry County. A committee of the McHenry County Defenders, who call themselves the HUMMERS from the initials of the prairie, spend many hours each year maintaining that piece of heritage. .. < 9 » • "«< - "V" ; On Saturday, Jan. 5, the HUMMERS will be co- sponsoring the McHenry County Defenders recycling drive. * According to Ed Collins, chairman of the committee, the money earned this year will go Jaycees spread cheer in communitf three ways A Woodstock man has been ! arrested for intimidation after * he reportedly threatened to have i his brother-in-law killed. Lance R. Johnson, 25, 204 W. ; Beech, Woodstock, was charged ! with the Class 3 felony by I MeHenry Police. Johnson , allegedly told his sister that he t had contracted to have her ? husband lulled. ! In another incident, Sophia ^Malina, 35, 3801 John St., i McHenry, faces charges of rbattery, driving under the in- | Stop smoking ̂ • class slated ! The Lake Region YMCA and . the American Lung Association J will co-sponsor a FYeedom from » Smoking program, which has been successful in helping in- • dividuals stop smoking. „ The introductory class will be > held Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. [ There is no charge or obligation ; to attend the first meeting. The program concentrates on • using strategies to exchange [ smoking habits with good ' healthy habits. Call the YMCA (815 ) 459-4455 for more information. The class ; will be instructed by trained t specialists from Northern • Illinois Medical Center. fluence and driving with a suspended license after she reportedly struck Off. Jeffrey Foerster at the McHenry Police Station. In other arrests: -Anna! E. Layton, 63, 116 Hilldale, Fox Lake, was charged with retail theft after reportedly taking $28.86 of goods from the Jewel Food Store without paying for them. -Danny A. Wells, 31, 1410 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry, was arrested for driving under the influence and driving with ex pired license plates. -Harry J. Sumberlin, 108 Roosevelt, Wauconda, was charged with transportation of open liquor and no valid driver's license after a traffic stop on Dec. 22. -A practical joke took a nasty turn as Mario Wilson, 17, 814 Southside, McHenry, was charged with theft after two five-foot Christmas statues were taken from a residence at 4902 Dartmoor and relocated to other properties. McHenry Police are in vestigating a burglary at_ the West End Pub, 4820 W. Elm St., McHenry, this past weekend. The owner of the establish ment told police a person, who fled out a window, was seen in the building at about 3:45 a.m. The investigation is con tinuing. The McHenry Area Jaycees completed a three-part project for the community this Christmas. « r The first part was "Calls From Santa." Jaycee members called some 325 McHenry area children, and gave them a personal message from Santa. On Christmas Eve, part two of the program was completed, when Santa Claus and two of his elves (Jaycees) visited patients at Northern Illinois Medical Center and at Royal Terrace Nursing Home. The purpose of the visit was to bring a moment or two of cheer and good will to the patients and members of their families and friends who were visiting them. Santa passed out toys and games to the children in the pediatric ward, and candy canes and cookies were passed out to everyone else. The final part of the Jaycee Christmas program was the annual Christmas tree sale, where the proceeds will be used to fund future community development projects. This year's sale was the best to date. Anyone interested in learning more about the group is urged to call 385-1,063 or 344-0195 after 5 p.m. for more information. Conservation district adds to staff George Dahm, chairman of the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District announces the hiring of Bryan Petrucci as resource con servationist. Petrucci, a native of McHenry County, is a 1983 graduate of Sangamon State University, Springfield with a bachelor of arts degree in Environmental Studies. Petrucci began work with the district on Dec. 3. His main involvement will be in con servation planning and resource management for local farmers, as well as assisting the district inconducting informational and educational meetings. HOLIDAY ^ HOURS 4 Mon. - Sat. R.W. LIQUIDATORS / sun y^eooD TiMEN^r ^ 9 AM to 9 PM GST Tiaditional DESK MODEL TELEPHONE 47 88 NOW* 19.99 • Ladies TRI FOLD WALLETS rotj* CHOI« JUST 63 N A 'ER ST., HARVARD 1 3012 Rt. 120, east ot River, McHENRY, IL \ RETAIIFRS OF CL0SF OUT MERCHflNDISF if il is not i ba-gdin We don't have it'" HOURS 96 '*/ Wooden LETTER HOLDER J4.99 19.2 Ot Mr Musrle OVEN CLEANER I u,11.49 *2.99 14 Piece Combination WRENCH SET $12.99 8 Ct-45 Gal. Cap.-2 Mil. 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