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Lead singer Colin Hay said the split was amicable Apparently Ham did not want to tour with th& band and intends to concentrate on other musical endeavors, such as spring films. Hay. the founder of Men at Work intends to carry on with ar new band comprised of leading members of Australia's music scene Uk* Chad Wackerman from the Fran* Zappa band, bassist Jeremy Alsop. a top studio player in Australia, guitarist James Black from Mondo Rock and Colin Bayley on guitars, keyboards and vocals. Men at Work WlU tour Australia In October with three November dates in China and a tour of Japan. Jason and the Scorchers, one of the beat of Nashville's new generation of musicians, were left out of Sunday's Farm AW concert in Champaign, and Jason Ringenberg is really huft aboutit. vWewere rejected." said the Scorchenr'leacw, <vl grew up on f lartn Hi Illinois, my father Is a utiles are farmers We've been timers for six genera­ tions." The Scorchers, whose music Is a blend of country, rock and punk lumped under the term "cowpunk," have rolg ctjdt following and have toured Europe but they were told they hadn't sola enough albums to merit a spot on the Farm Aid blti. "That was probably the major disappointment of mv career,0 Rlngenberg said. "I've probably made noN about the farmers than anyone in rock n' roll, more coftslst«i»%.iWe were rejected which reaUy burned me up. I'll never f o r ^ g p a t a s l o n g a s r i p e , v \ ̂ v ™ " ? ; / ^ Rose queen hopefuls jiundreds of young women turned Out for tryouts in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday in hopes of being chosen queen of the 1986 Rose Parade and football game on Jan. l. Nearly 600 high school and college students attended the first tryouts In the month-long competition. A second session is scheduled Monday, "It was a good turnout,'* said contest spokesman Stuart Zanvffle. "No puhkers, no purple hair, Just a lot of young high school glrlswhtf reaUy wanted to be the queen of the Rose Parade." The judges will base their choice on poise, charm, academic Herald photo by Scott J Brooks | former nun and the ly a drunk TRENDS Thursday, September 26,1985 Section B A senior citizen spends a recent day at the Family Alliance Center in Woodstock. The center tries to enhance the social, physical and • Aiding inational treasures' Family Alliance provides care for senior citizens By Angela Burden herald News Service * ; Providing adult day care services to persons age 60 and over, and to enhance their social, physical and ^motional well-being, is the purpose ef Family Alliance in Woodstock. In observance of National1 ifclult Day Care Week, proclaimed by President Reagan and Governor Thompson, the Family Alliance Cen­ ter this week conducted a balloon fly for its clients and hosted an open house for the general public. The concept of adult day care, in addition to care for elderly persons, is also to give a needy break to family members from constant care of an elderly parent, spouse or rela­ tive, or for families who work and have to leave an elderly person alone all day. Family Alliance also caters to the elderly who live alone and have no transportation. According to Carol Louise, direc­ tor of Family Alliance, the center can provide a positive alternative and help prevent premature place­ ment in a nursing home, while pro­ moting the health and happiness of the elderly. Louise, a licensed nursing home administrator, is a registered nurse with specialization in gerontology and rehabilitation. Since being a student nurse. Lou­ ise says she always enjoyed the ex­ periences of working with older adults. "We are trying to help keep people self-sufficient and independent and living at home as long as possible," Louise said. "We make sure that everything clients do at the center is worth­ while. They feel they are contribut­ ing. Everyday life for them at home is often long and boring. Here at the center, they gain a better self-image and feel they have a purpose," Lou­ ise said. Hours at the center, located at 248 N. Throop Street, are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Family Alliance is the sole adult day care center in McHenry County and services families from throughout the area. The organization operates two ve­ hicles with drivers to pick up and return its clients. It also uses the services of the RTA's Dial-A-Ride vehicles. Clients can attend the center ev­ ery day or one or two days each week. "They can choose the days they wish to come to the center and how often," Louise said. The private pay clients are charged $24 per day plus S3 trans­ portation. A light meal, refresh­ ments and full lunch are served dai­ ly to the clients between their handiwork with arts and crafts or sewing and woodwork. "No person is denied attendance at the center," Louise said. For those who cannot afford or are not covered by programs to supplement the cost, Louise and her staff seek scholarships from various •organisations. Approximately 20 to 25 persons attend the center daHy. Their ages vary between 60 and 95 years. Before the Family Alliance facili­ ty was established in 1982, some senior citizens were obliged to be­ come residents of nursing homes because "that was their only choice," Louise says. She worked in a nursing home for eight years and observed "that 20 percent didn't need to be there ... but there was no other alternative." The seniors at the center enjoy a social time, crafts in small groups, exercises, games and recreational activities. They participate in out­ door activities, including trips to museums, the library, boat rides and bowling. The clients are assisted by Family Alliance counselors who work with them at the center or visit them and their families in their homes. The staff also conducts an Alzheimer's Disease support group. The director says "a great assett" for the center is the services on a consulting basis of a Rush-Presby­ terian doctor who specializes in psy­ chiatry and geriatrics. According to Louise, the doctor works with both the clients and the families. She said that counseling and sup­ port groups give families of the el­ derly an opportunity to meet one 3nutf!er, make new friends alTd share problems. She said that senior citizens who are retired often have an older par­ ent to care for. Through the services of Family Alliance, these people can take a break from their duties. "By having their elderly parent attend the center, these people can go out for lunch or shopping without worry­ ing about leaving the elderly rela­ tive alone," Louise said.. The fulltime professional staff at the center is assisted daily by volun­ teers who help give individual atten­ tion to the clients. "We emphasize our clients abili­ ties, not their disabilities. We find their talents and encourage them to put them to use," Louise said. The staff at the center feel like pioneers operating the only adult day care center in the county. "We feel it is important to keep people at home for as long as possi­ ble, improve the quality of their lives and when they do need a nurs­ ing home, the transition from here is made much easier," Louise said. PEOPLE TALK MCC offers career workshop for women McHenry County College is offer­ ing a a two-part fall workshop to help women looking for career di­ rection. Titled "New Life Plans For Women, it is designed to help them analyze their interests, aptitudes and values as they relate to career decision making. The first session is Friday, Sept. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The second meeting is Friday, Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The fee for registration is $22. Leading the workshop will be Mary Kay Messling and Gail How­ ard. Messling is a counselor at MCC, and Howard is MC'C's Financial Aid and Placement director Howard plans tp present informa­ tion on non-traditional career op 'lions women might not have consid­ ered. She will also tie together womens' career aspirations and growth areas In the employment world. The workshop will be held in Rm.143 at MCC, and registration is being accepted in Rm 140 of the college's Main Hall Building during regular office hours Alzheimer's disease legislation passed SPRINGFIELD, IL-Two bills co- sponsored by state Sen. Jack Schaffer (R-Crystal Lake) are In­ cluded In the Alzheimer's disease legislation recently approved by Gov. James Thompson to step up research and help victims of the illness. "Now that Alzheimer's is becom­ ing recognized, we understand how vital it is to find ways to help the victims and their families and to research possible causes and treat­ ment," Schaffer said. He pointed out that an estimated 111,000 Illinoisians are afflicted with the disease. "This is an illness that is probably the most debilitating for families and friends of the patients. It is a very hard thing to stand by helpless­ ly as a loved one's mind deterio­ rates," Shaffer added. The new Alzheimer's laws call for at least two regional centers to be set up to provide both medical and social services for Alzheimer's pa­ tients and their families. An Alzhe- meir's Disease Advisory Committee is to be started to work with the state Department of Public Health in establishing standards for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's victims. Shaffer said nursing facilities will be offered incentives to develop spe­ cial programs such as adult day care. Alternatives to institutional care will also be sought. Research will be augmented through training programs to help medical examin­ ers recognize the disease when they perform autopsies. 'One, two, three strikes, you're out' "Oh, yeah," the man replied. "The loyal still come out, right?" the young man asked. "That's right," Few loyalists were found near the park. Aj block away, a scalper offered tickets for sale. "How many ya need, buddy?" "One." "I've got a box seat upstairs, three rows from the rail, for $8 It cost me $7.50." The young man wonderered how much that seat would cost If he were New York, dug out a sawbuck and bought the ticket. as empty as outside. apparent lack of interest, the game wasn't bad The Sox took a 5-0 third-inning lead. But in a reflection of the season, they allowed Oakland back into the game. "Typical, typical." moaned Fred, the 32-year-old Sox fan sitting beside the young man. Fred brought his father to the game, and the two used the beer man's frequent visits to fuel their candid comments and keep the game from becoming dull Rain fell in the sixth inning, and the San Francisco-Raiders football game was telecast on the scoreboard s large screen during the delay It was time to get a dog and suds. "You're back," said Fred, grabbing his jacket and a bag of peanuts from the young man's seat.'i told my dad 1 thought you left " "Nah, not me I never leave until the game's over," the young man replied. Dave Kingman almost ends it. but his solo homer ties the score at r> all The teams plod along, wasting scoring opportunities It's going on 6 p m and the young man finds himself w ishing the game was over He has a long drive ahead of him. and even contemplates 'gasp; leaving early But he scraps the idea, knowing he'd be a hypocrite if he left. Fortunately. Luis Salazar comes through in the bottom of the Kith Salazar, who an October earlier played in the World Series, completes a 4-for-5 day by cracking a two-run. two-out homer over the centerfleld fence to w in the game Who said baseball is boring when your team is out of the race" The young man. Fred. Fred's dad. and the trio sitting in front of them are on their feet as Salazar's homer leaves the park They and the few thousand remaining give Salazar a standing ovation before bidding one another farewell The young man strolls down the ramps and heads for the street Just METSCH -- Page 3B One more visit to the old ballpark. That's why the young man had decided to skip town that weekend and drive to his folks' suburban home. At a small outdoor party Saturday night, the idea was met -- at best -- with a lukewarm response from his friends: "The Sox? Come over and we'll watch an NFL Sunday," said one. "No thanks, I'll take a pass," chipped in another. "I had tickets for Friday night and didn't go. Why should 1 go tomorrow?" added a third. Nonetheless, the baseball fan mined. His favorite team was mired in third place and needed a miracle this side of parting the Red Sea to win the pennant. It was playing the fourth-place team in a meaningless game near the end of what had become a lackluster season. Still, he felt a need to drive to the city's south side. Earlier, the season had been filled with hope -- aren't they always? -- and going to the park was exciting. This dreary Sunday morning, which started with a rainstorm and whose skies were still quite threatening, made him feel like he was attending a wake. a Stave Metsch Herald staff writer He called one more friend, the one who once orchestrated a 350-mile trip to see a ballgame. The same friend had also dragged the fan to Comiskey Park during a snow-filled Friday night, but he had now moved to the northern suburbs and time was running short. So the man climbed into his car, checking first to make sure not too much oil had leaked out during the night, and drove to the Stevenson Expressway. After a peaceful cruise during which he listened to the Farm Aid broadcast -- wondering if any of those attending loved baseball the w ay he did - he parked on a street near the park. Before locking the doors, he placed on the dashboard a resident's parking pass his father had received for doing someone a business favor. "Twenty minutes to game time, and no crowds." he thought "What a difference two years make." he said to a grizzled parking attendant whose lot -- which had been filled during the magical 1983 season - now had only eight cars in it v