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AWARD WINNER JFOR ALCOHOLISM 'PROGRAM (Continued from page 1) •abuse services in Illinois. I The Alcoholism Treatment ^program attempts to identify •and treat alcohol misuse and ^alcoholism--and, through ^educational programs, help ^prevent them. • Theprogramisbesedon the ^belief that alcoholiutr^isK a 'complex, multi-faceted illness ^involving the physiological, ^psychological, social and Spiritual aspects of an in­ dividual's life/' according to ;Lee Gladstone, M.D., director •of the program. , "Unless a program is comprehensive, ^dealing not only with the •drinking itself but with the other problem areas as well, the staff believes the results yill be short-term, creating the revolving door syndrome Common with many alcoholics," he said. The Alcoholism Treatment program opened in November, 1975. It offers an inpatient program with twenty beds at the Institute of Psychiatry, outpatient and industrial alcoholism programs, and the 75-bed Northwestern House program. Northwestern House operates out of the Lawson YMCA on Chicago avenue. It provides a reception center for public inebriates, a Quar- ferway House for short-term detoxification, and a Halfway House for long-term rehabilitation. 1 The Industrial Alcoholism program assists companies in the development and im­ plementation of employee Alcoholism programs. ; The Alcoholism Treatment program offers diverse methods of treatment, in- <luding individual, group, family and marital therapy; AA, Al-Anon and Alateen; Recreational therapy, Vocational counseling and medical therapy if necessary. TWENTY-FOUR GRADUATES FROM COUNTY COLLEGE 4 ( Continued from page 1) I^oewenherz, Crystal Lake, '<MCC As The Reward Maker". < The McHenry County college Alumni association held a reception for the graduates and their guests in the college lounge immediately following Qie commencement exercises. »From McHenry, gradhwles were Jody Rae Anderson, Robert Coughlin, James Qarrison, Robert Holas, William Howard, Nancy ftanzardo and Paul J. Miller, 41 Associate of Science; Walter Boutin, Roberta Humphreys, Thomas Jenkins, Greta Martin, Gloria Muise, John Olsen and Betsy Jane Ruth, Associate of Applied Science; Richard Groves and Albert Parker, certificate; Marilyn Hamilton, Associate of General Education. Prom Wonder Lake they were Linda Drobnick, Jack Gariota and Stephen Marzahl, A.A.S.; Diane Eschner, A.S. and Monica KosUur Associate of Arts. > From Spring Grove they were Diane Benesch and Durelle Whitmore, A.A.S. ACCIDENTS TAKE LIVES OF FOUR OVER WEEKEND (Continued from page 1) Matsie was operating a boat when it suddenly made an abrupt turn and threw him into the water. Two other passengers in the boat, Thomas Healy, Chicago, and Ronald Slata, Niles, told police that Matsie was struck by the propeller of the boat. An unidentified passing boat picked up Massie and took hime to shore. Matsie was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad where he was reported in satisfactory condition in the intensive care unit. ; A McHenry Shores policeman was injured when his patrol car left the roadway, struck a tree and burst into flames while chasing another vehicle Friday evening. Officer Jeffrey S. Lundius was taken by the McHenry Rescue squad to McHenry hospital, where he was treated and released following the crash. Investigation by the Sheriff's (jepartment revealed that McHenry Shores Car 128, driven by Lundius, was in Dbrsuit of a vehicle southbound an Barreville road. • During the pursuit, the patrol oar reportedly left the road­ way, striking a tree and bur­ sting into flames. I Firemen from McHenry Company I extinguished the f f r e . . Further investigation into t)iis accident is being conducted tjv the Sheriff's department. ' A McHenry man and his three passengers escaped in­ jury when the car he was ({riving struck a parked car on Rawson Bridge road Sunday night. Police report that an auto driven by Thomas M. Kulis, 5002 S. Little, struck a parked car belonging to Patrick Johnson of Cary. Kulis, who would not give a statement concerning the in­ cident to police, was ticketed for driving while intoxicated and driving in the wrong lane. Vernon G. Stade, 4312 N. Pioneer road, was not injured when a tire on the ammonia tank he was pulling blew out Saturday afternoon. - Stade told police he was eastbound on Lincoln road towing a McHenry FS tank containing farm fertilizer ammonia, when the right front tire of the tank blew out. Stade said he continued eastbound looking for a safe place to stop when the tire disintegrated and the trailer chassis collapsed. The 1,500-gallon tank "and the Stade truck were damaged in the mishap. JOHNSBURG STUDENTS RTA TOP ESSAY WINNERS (Continued from page 1) that need transportation, in addition to this need for transportation, we need to be using less fuel in order to conserve our energy sources. People are beginning to realize that public transportation is not a luxury but a necessity. The amount of gasoline saved by fifty people taking a bus instead of fifty cars on the road is in­ deed a large ssvings". Jim put his thoughts together with these observations: "From the very earliest times people have wanted to get from one place to another faster than legs could take them. "In our present day, with more and more people wanting to go more and more places we are facing a problem of less and less fuel. What are we going to do? In the U.S.A. people use hundreds of gallons of gas unnecessarily. And why? Because too many people drive their cars to work every day instead of going by bus, train or subway. If more people would ride public transportation we would save a lot of gas every year". Both Lisa and Jim attend James Bush elementary school, Johnsburg. ARREST THREE IN DISTURBANCE AT LOCAL PARTY (Continued from page 1) / came to his aid, one of whom was swinging a baseball bat. Other police officers arrived at the scene and the offenders were taken into custody. Several offenders had fled the scene and were later found and also arrested. William Seeber, 17, 7605 Orchard, Wonder Lake, was arrested for obstructing a peace officer with bond set at $1,000. Also arrested were Chicago residents, Donald Thoele, 19, for aggravated battery, resisting a peace officer, and disorderly conduct, with bond set at $3,025; Michael Harrity, 17, for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct, with bond set at $1,000; and, Brian Nolan, 19, for disorderly conduct and possession of a controlled substance, with bond set at $5,025. All four men have been released on bond pending a preliminary hearing on June 1. Since the GI bill program was established in 1944, the VA has guaranteed nearly 9.7 million home loans valued at more than $142 billion, the Veterans administration said. WHAT S NEW t A fit-everyone, multi­ purpose hat of foam plastic. Well-ventilated, with sun visor. Has re-use value. When owner gets new hat, this one can be cut up and used as cleaning sponge. Pregnant, iNEEDHELP? CALL BIRTHRIGHT omct orcH no*.-*™ i u it mi.. THUR.-fRl. I T» II P.K. 24 HOUR MKNERIM SERVICE 815-385-299$ Deaths FRANCINE MAY Francine "Fran" May, a lifetime resident of Johnsburg, was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, Sunday, May 21, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Miss May was born in Woodstock June 23, 1957, the daughter of Frank and Con­ stance "Connie" (Jackson) May. She attended schools in Johnsburg and graduated from McHenry Community high school in 1975 where she ex­ celled in all sports. She at­ tended McHenry County college for 2 years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Johnsburg, and belonged to the National Catholic society of Foresters, St. Agatha court 777, Johnsburg. She was employed at McHenry hospital as a dietary aide. Her father preceded her in death in 1967. Her mother of Johnsburg survives as well as three sisters, Mrs. Tom (Ardis) Miller and Mrs. Robert (Arlette) Cable, both of McHenry, and Beverly Land­ mark of Palatine; aunts; un­ cles; nieces and nephews. The K.K. Hamsher funeral home of Fox Lake scheduled visiting hours from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with a wake service at 8 p.m. Mass will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic church, McHenry, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. with interment at St. John the Baptist church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Johnsburg Rescue squad. HAROLD W. FREUND Harold W. Freund, a native of McHenry, died in Antioch Thursday, May 18, at the age of 51. He hadi made his home at 5307 May avenue, Richmond. Mr. Freund was born in McHenry Aug. 23, 1926, the son of Jacob and Rose (Tonyan) Freund. The deceased was employed by Thelen Construction com­ pany for 8 years, and was a member of Union 301. He was a member of St. Mary's Mens' Catholic Order of Foresters, Court 594; the Johnsburg Community club; and the Holy Name society of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Richmond. His widow, Bernice (Hiller) survives along with two daughters, Eloise Freund of Richmond and* Mrs. Allan (Julie) Bednarof Antioch; two sons, Jeffrey and Evan both of Richmond; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Arend, Mrs. Ethel Blake, and Mrs. Alvina Walsh, all of McHenry, and Mrs. Florence Britz of Moline, HI.; and a brother, Victor Freund of McHenry. The George R. Justen & Son funeral home scheduled visiting hours Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. Mass was offered at St. Mary's Catholic church Monday at 10 a.m. with burial at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions in the name of the deceased to the American Cancer society. THOMAS R. MCMILLAN Wonder Lake resident, Thomas R. McMillan of 7704 E. Sunset drive, died at Rockford Memorial hosptial early Monday morning, May 22, at the age of 53. Mr. McMillan was born in Chicago, Sept. 24, 1924, the son of the late Russell and Eleanore McMillan. He was a disabled Army veteran of World War II, a member of Christ the King Catholic church, Wonder Lake, and a member of the Wonder Lake Men's club S.A.C. His widow, Dolores (Feilen) whom he married in Chicago Nov. 9, 1946, survives along with five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Cathleen) Prosek of Alexandria, Va., Mrs. James (Carol) Marke of Wonder Lake, Mrs. Peter (Jeanne) Schatz of Aurora, and Jayne and Patricia McMillan, both at home; two sons, Thomas, Jr., and James, both of Wonder Lake; seven grandchildren; two brothers, John of Rockford and William of McHenry; two sisters, Mrs. Louis (Marilyn) Peterson of Morton Grove and Mrs. William (Lois) Dust of Wonder Lake; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Magee.^ Friends may call at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home Wednesday between 2 and 9 p.m. where an 8 o'clock wake service will be held. Visitation will continue Thursday morning prior to a Mass of the Resurrection of­ fered at 9:30 a.m. by Rev. Rooney at Christ the King Catholic church, Wonder Lake. Burial will be at the church cemetery. LAWRENCE C. FUHRER Lawrence "Larry" C. Fuhrer, a former McHenry resident, died at Clearwater, Fla., Friday, May 19, at the age of 72. Mr. Fuhrer was born in Crete, Neb. June 10, 1905, the son of John W. and Rosa (Christner) Fuhrer. He was a summer resident of Wonder Lake for 36 years and a permanent resident for the past 23 years. He had made his home in Clearwater, Fla. for the last 7 months. While living in Wonder Lake, the deceased had been em­ ployed as an electrical and refrigeration mechanic. Mr. Fuhrer was a former member of McHenry Rotary, McHenry Lodge 158, AF & AM, and Tebela Temple Shrine of Rockford. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Neva L. (Yates) Fuhrer Sept. 24,1977; a daughter, Joy Lucille Fuhrer Jan. 12, 1956; and a son, Lee Fuhrer March 3, 1956. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Sanders of Lincoln, Neb.; and a brother, Harold Yates of Tallassee, Fla. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home. Chapel services will be conducted at the funeral home by Rev. Richard N. Wright of Wonder Lake Bible church Friday at 2 p.m. with burial at Woodland cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donation to the Cystic Fibrosis foundation, Illinois Chapter, 6 North Michigan avenue, Chicago, 111. 60602. * ANTHONIA K. KOSZYK Anthonia K. Koszyk, 84, who resided with her daughter, Stephanie J. Lazarkski, at 305 N.Front street, McHenry, died early Thursday, May 18, in her home. Mrs. Koszyk was born Oct. 22, 1893, in Poland. Her only immediate survivor is the one daughter. The body was taken to the Casey-Laskowsky chapel, 4990 Diversey, Chicago, for arrangements. Burial was Monday in Maryhill cemetery following last rites. Local arrangements were made through the George R. Justen & Son funeral home. MARY E. PROKOP A former longtime McHenry resident, Mary E. Prokop, 70, died Friday, May 19, at Four Seasons Nursing home, Westmont, 111., following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Prokop was born in Illinois Sept. 10, 1907, the daughter of« James and Emily (KaJansky) Sustr. Her husband, Charles J. Prokop, preceded her in death in 1975. She ! . ves two daughters, Mrs. William (Lorraine) Marohnic of Clarendon Hills, 111. and Marilyn Regas of Brookfield, 111.; three grand­ children; two sisters; a brother; and nieces and nephews. opportunity calls hoolth care personnel •Registered Nurses •Licensed Practical Nurses •X-Ray Technologists •Nurse Aides/Assistants •Medical Transcribers •EKG Technicians •OR Technicians •Psychiatric Aides •Respiratory Therapy Technicians Joining Manpower may be all the oppor­ tunity you need to earn...to learn...to use your abilities to help others. As part of Manpower, you escape the restrictions of a daily routine. , Make Manpower the opportunity you take. Join us. Maryann Contreras, R.N. MANPOWER©HEALTH CARE Sunday visiting hours were held at Tower Home for Funerals, Lyons, 111., followed by Monday services conducted by Rev. Jack Eichacker. Burial was at Resurrection cemetery, Justice, 111. VIRGINIA E. CHRISTOPHER Mrs. Virginia E. Christopher, of 7620 South drive, Wonder ike, died Sunday, May 21, at fiyola hospital, Chicago, le deceased was born in ro, Mich. July 15, 1905, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen (Gotham) Wright. Her husband, William E. Christopher, whom she married in Chicago in 1932, preceded her in death July 6, 1977. Survivors include a son, William C. Wright of Florissant, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Mary Ellen) Collins of Chicago; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Ula I. Cowell, Wonder Lake. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Freund funeral home, Wonder Lake, (formerly Halm's Wonder Lake funeral home), with prayers for a christian wake scheduled for 8 p.m. An 11:15 a.m. Mass will be offered Thursday at Christ the King Catholic church, Wonder Lake, with burial at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wonder Lake Rescue squad in lieu of flowers. STEVEN R. YOUNGQUIST Twenty-one-year-old Steven Ray Youngquist of 4803 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, died as a result of a drowning ac­ cident Sunday, May 21. He was born in Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 31, 1957, the son of Don and Beverly (Rudie) Youngquist. He was an U.S. Army veteran and a freshman student at McHenry County college. His parents survive along with his widow, JoAnne (Pavlich) of Prospect Heights; a daughter, Diane Marie, 3 years; two brothers, Michael of Wonder Lake and Bill of Des Plaines; a sister, Mrs. Craig (Christine) Carlson of Sheldon, Wash.; and paternal grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Danielson of Apple Valley, Minn. Wednesday visitation will be held at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. with chapel services Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Woodland cemetery. In lieu of flowers, con­ tributions in the name of the deceased may be made to the •McHenry County Mental Health fund. KATHRYN A. MILLER Death claimed the life of Kathryn A. Miller of 10113 West street, Richmond, Friday evening, May 19, at Harvard hospital. She was 65 year of age. Mrs. Miller was born in Lake Geneva Aug. 5, 1912, the daughter of William and Teresa (Hahn) Werner. She married Raymond J. Miller June 19, 1935, in Lake Geneva, and he preceded her in 4 death March 15, 1974. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were owners and operators of Miller's Corner restaurant, Richmond, for 28 years prior to retirement in 1965. The deceased was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Richmond. Three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Marilyn) May of Rich­ mond, Mrs. James (Diana) Kattner of Spring Grove, and Mrs. Richard (Joellen) Penner of Concord, Calif., survive as well as two sons, Lt. Colonel Teryl Miller of Forthood, Tx., and Robert W. Miller of Orange Park, - Fla.; and eighteen grandchildren. Sunday and Monday visiting hours were held at the Ehorn- Adams funeral home, Rich­ mond. Mass was offered at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Richmond, Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. With interment at the church cemetery PAGE 19 - P1AINDEALEH -WEI>NFSHAY. MAY 24. I!»7K by JOSEPH COOLS staff psychologist m«m from tilt F»rily Strvict and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County What lust One Person Can Do William Hirscher, Retired Businessman, street Cleaner William Hirscher is an 86- year-old retired New Yorker with a vision. Mr. Hirscher's vision is one of a clean city with neatly swept streets. To make that dream a reality, Mr. Hiersher began a one-man campaign 10 years ago, demonstrating to his neighbors around Bronx Borough hall that a clean city is everyone's responsibility. Each day except Sunday, Mr. Hirscher meets the mechanical sweeper from the Sanitation department, and for two hours he and the mechanized sweeper work as a team. Mr. Hirscher walks along the streets, pulling illegally parked motorists out of stores and cafes, asking delivery trucks to move, and reminding merchants to sweep their sidewalks. In his lapel, he wears a big yellow button proclaiming membership in "The Clean City League", an organization founded 10 years ago by the Southwest Bronx Citizens league. Says Mr. Hirscher, "They assigned sanitation to me, and I've been at it ever since." The energetic retiree's ef­ forts have earned him com­ plimentary letters from the mayor and other city officials and an Environmental Protection Act award. But more important to him are the results he can see. Recently he stood at 161st street and pointed proudly at the curbs empty of illegally parked cars. "See that, not a car on the street - that's years of training," he said "and that's your story right there." Fulfilling any dream usually requires two things - a vision of what can be done, and the steady patience and deter­ mination to make it happen. William Hirscher's kind of accomplishment can be ours, if we share his kind of dream. (Editor's note: This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry county readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service and Community Mental Health center staff. This article is "Coping Summer Vacations.") It is ironic that many people, after looking forward to two weeks respite from the tensions of job and home, expect a r e l a x i n g , i n v i g o r a t i n g vacation, only to find the ex- oerience irritating and frustrating in the extreme. Most common complaints are dealing with the children's boredom in the car, a feeling of being rushed to do as much as possible, and arguments about "why do we always have to do what you want to do." A summer vacation can be relaxing and invigorating, but it does take some planning and foresight. If there are two or more children involved, fights and arguments in the car are almost inevitable. This problem can be solved very simply by having one child ride in the front seat and one adult ride in the back seat. Not only does this make the fighting stop, but also makes the whole trip more interesting for everyone. Another helpful attitude is to plan to do less on vacation than what you feel you can do. This really is harder to do than it sounds, but the trip can be very much more enjoyable if there is no feeling of being rushed to see as much as humanly possible. The answer to "why do we always have to do what you want to do," is to have an agreement before leaving on the trip as to what activities are planned. E v e r y o n e ( i n c l u d i n g children) are usually willing to go along with activities that they are not particularly in­ terested in as long as they can look forward to their activity. Planning an itinerary can be fun, and can give everyone a feeling of participation, but sticking to a strict schedule can make for a disastrous trip. Next: Suicidal Feelings. 1 Senior Hot Line } • m The Veterans administration estimates it will answer more than 21 million telephone inquiries on veterans' programs this year. Toll free telephone service to VA regional offices is now available to veterans in all 50 states. Q. Has there been an ex­ tension of the deadline for the application by persons on low or fixed income for the E m e r g e n c e y . E n e r g y Assistance program? A. Yes. The federal Com­ munity Services ad­ ministration has extended the, deadline for persons on low or fixed incomes to receive utility bill assitance from May 1 until May 20. Two weeks ago, Lt. Governor Dave O'Neal sent a telegram to CSA Director Graciela Olivarez requesting an extension. The EEAP is operated by the federal government and coordinated this year through local community action agencies. Households at or below 125 percent of CSA poverty guidelines, and one to two person households for those aged 60 and over, who fall within the CSA poverty guidelines, are eligible for financial assistance not to exceed $250-. Q. What are the chances that the new Circuit Breaker bill will be approved by the legislature? A. The chances that Senate Bill 1617, which amends the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief act, will pass the General Assembly and be signed into law are very good. Gov. James R. Thompson proposed the measure. The bill, which has already been endorsed by the Senate Revenue committee, provides for a hike in the annual household income requirement for senior citizens. Under the proposed amendment, senior citizens whose total annual income is $12,000 or less would be eligible for circuit breaker. Currently, the limit is $10,000 or less. This will mean that an additional 35,000 persons will be able to take advantage of circuit breaker. Cost to the state will be $19 million. S.B. 1617 would benefit all seniors within the income range of $12,000 regardless of whether they rent or .own a home or reside in a nursing home facility. Although there is a good chance that this will pass the General Assembly, persons who are in favor of the bill should still contact their local legislators, as well as all legislators in the state to urge them to vote for it. Write or call us at Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action centers at 160 North LaSalle,Chicago, 111. 60601, or 3 West Old Town Mall, Springfield, 111. 62701 with questions or core etna about any government agency or programs. This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens may have on various subjects. Call statewide: toll free 800-252-6565 Letter From Alaska Gov. Thompson received a letter from Alaska Governor Jay S. Hammond, asking people to skip Alaska in looking for summer construction jobs. 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