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REVIEW REJECTION; HOSPITAL OPTIMISTIC (Continued from page 1) $27 million and would entail seven time- consuming phases which would have to be completed while patients were being cared for in areas adjacent to the construction. "We cannot justify spending $27 million on a building which is in a congested location and which is of marginal value as a hospital. None of these dollars would be applied to patient care," Cox said. Regarding the financial and * economic feasibility of the .project, Corcoran's statement maintains that the project's ratio of equity to in­ debtedness meets state guidelines. "We disagree with the HSA staff report regarding our financing," he said. "We are in a Catch-22' situation. Before our equity can be approved, we must provide HSA with a commitment of sale on our present building; on the other hand, we cannot promise prospective buyers a sale until our project is approved." The HSA found that McHenry hospital's proposal satisfied many criteria for approval, including the Illinois Health Facilities Planning board criteria of bed-need in McHenry county. Its report also commended the hospital for its favorable financial condition. "I believe that our plans for a new hospital are valid and justified," Corcoran's statement concluded. "I also believe that we will obtain the Certificate of Need (from) the Illinois Health Facilities Planning board, who have the sole authority to issue the desired permit. It is most important that the public continue to give its support to our project." CONSIDER BEST PLAN TO SERVE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS (Continued from page 1) study, "Planning the Design of Mental Health Programs", prepared by Dr. Richard M. Yarvis, MD MPH, of San Francisco. Included in their con­ siderations would be productivity and performance standards for the various agencies with a goal of using 55 percent of funds for actual servicing of clients. P and M members would determine the use of the hours available from the funds granted to the various agencies. This would involve analyzing the operations of each of the agencies to see if they can reach the performance standards in the model. Smith said their past performance has been close to the 55 percent set in the model and by funding agencies. Management, represented by the P and M and 708 boards, can control to some extent, by publicity channels the use of the various services, Smith ack- nowleged. Thus, while realizing that they "can't be ad things to aM people",* *^ they can offer the service where it is needed most. Smith noted that McHenry county's population has less than the national average of mental health problems, probably because it does not have as much poverty which results in stress and emotional in­ stability. The staff statistician reported that prior to this year the systems' caseload was 3,200, which Smith Mid represented a revolving prHntitm 0f 7,500 to 8,000 persons, waboutTthird of the people in need of service. One problem in evaluating agencies. Smith poined out, is the time used in serving unregistered clients, persons who won't sign forms or who call up on emergency phones and don't come in. He said there is a need to determine how far they sould go on outreach service. One reason, he emphasized, was that there is no reimbursement possible for such service from third party payers (either insurance Arms or government agencies). As Ann Patla, assistant director, sought to define "outreach" for the board members, chairman Jeanette Shapiro said they should observe the principal that agencies should do the least necessary to accomplish the most results (which in some cases is just occasional counseling). She wondered if outreach is case finding or whether it is a diversion of possible clients from the mental health system. Member S. A. Larson asked if it would be what the system could afford to handle. Smith said the members were talking about a premise that it might be worse for a client to enter the system than to be deflected from it or treated at its periphery. Perhaps, he continued, they should question outreach if it gets people into the system. Member Beverly Thomas said she would like to see what agencies are doing before judging what outreach should be. Smith added that 18 percent of the 55 percent of their budget that should go for direct service is used for unregistered clients. Ms. Larson said she would like to know agency by agency what they are doing. Smith indicated that the unregistered situation and outreach problems were mostly in the Seniors and the Youth Service Bureau programs. The 708 board staff has better and more up-to- date figures on time use than do the agencies, he claimed. Thomas said they should have a standard to control the use of em­ ployees' time on unregistered clients. When an employee devotes up to 60 hours to the case of an unregistered client, it should be noted, and the em­ ployee advised to cut off the contact. Shapiro said they should differentiate whether the problem is unregistered client contact or case consultations with police, doctors, school officiate or clergy. Smith agreed and said maybe they should scratch the term "outreach". Smith said the discussion would be continued at the next policy and management meeting, at which time he would furnish them with more data to be used on their planning model. Decisions resulting from the P and M and 708 board discussions will be in­ corporated into the application for the third year grant for National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) federal funds for continuation of local programs, Smith indicated. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) Monday morning of a week ago started early with a call telling us a coyote had been caught in the Bull Valley area. Almost certain of the answer, we asked how it was caught. To be sure, it was the old lefhold trap that is always meant for "something else". Unfortunately, animate don't read. This time it was intended for a fox, but the hapless coyote didn't know this and wandered into its sharp teeth. And as almost always happens, the animal was only wounded. How many hours it lay in the trap before being found and killed, no one knows - ana if they did they wouldn't admit it. Another thing no one will admit, but we all know, is that there never has been, and never will be, a good crack­ down on trappers who fail to check their traps as often as required by law. There just isn't enough money for en­ forcement. Animate don't have watches so they don't how much longer than the law allows they are made to suffer, but you can bet that more often than not it is many hours longer. These animate have the best of friends in organizations like Helping Paws, but unfortunately, these unpaid volunteers don't have the clout with legislators that the moneyed interests have who sell traps and related in­ cidentals. Also, this one county organization is trying to do work that would keep a half dozen such groups busy. McHenry county has no subsidized humane society - we can't afford it. ^JVe do have a conservation depart­ ment, but those involved in animal welfare work in our own community have told us the department is reluctant to take a strong stand on the trapping issue. Maybe it isn't their repon- siblility, but we'd like to see someone in authority take a strong stand. There are many cases on record, even though it hasn't happened in McHenry, in which small children have been caught and injured in traps. It is a fact within our own community that cats, dogs, ducks, and other animate have been tortured by steel jaw traps intended for "something else". Take a few minutes today to write to your legislators and demand - don't ask - that they pass laws banning these traps. It's our understanding more humane types of traps are available but they are more costly. Don't let those legislators off the hook! KAF REFERENDUM POSTMORTEM INDICATES VOTE (Continued from page 1) onlv 3.000 had come to the polls. In an earlier effort only 2,600 voters had appeared. Eileen Zurblis, board member, added that because of the small vote the citizens should get another opportunity to express their will in view of the further cuts that the district will have to make in programs if they can find no more revenue. Such a cut could really destroy the system, she said. Dr. Richard Farmer, district superintendent, added that the district hadn't passed a levy increase since 1968. Lockwood noted that their next effort would be during the primary election in which he claimed more people turn out. Lockwood also commented on the lack of expression from the community ALL ABOARD! FOR McHENRY SAVINGS & LOAN 6th ANNUAL MODEL RAILROAD SHOW Dad & Mom bring the kids! See 3 Operating Systems! See Collectors Lionel Irains! See limited Edition Engines and Cars! NOW DURING REGULAR LOBBY HOURS UNTIL DECEMBER 20th ^ <&? McHENRY S A V I N G S I (III • •••CIMiM . McHenry Savings V <«M) lO«N «IIOCI«IIM W 1209 North Green Street. McHenry S1S/38S-3000 10520 Main Street Richmond 815 678-2061 1G-J02 North Vine Street (Huntley Center on Route 47) Huntley 312 669-3333 SAVEK HOUM: »:00 mm to 4:M pm Imi*) mm tm I n pm tridmy »:0 mm to 100 pm do, McMwiry OMica »«<•••<•) t:M mm to 1:M pm. OmW Wifeilfa) in tlckmo»4 mm •'•» DEPOSITS INSURED TO $100,000 0Y THE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN INSURANCE CORP. in general about the issues. He noted that in his years on the board he had been called by members of the general public only eight times about school matters. An audience member asked, "What is the board working for in case they get a "no" answer from the referendum?" Lockwood responded that they were working on other sources which the board has direct control over such as book rentals, rates for meals, room rent, etc., but these are only minor parts and these rates have to remain affordable. The district also gets some federal and much state fundi, over which they do not have much control. Local taxes are restricted by the rate limit although there is some increase to the effect of inflation on assessments. State aid is computed against support furnished by local taxes and the daily attendance count. Lockwood explained that the "trailing deficit" (that continues from year to year) was $300,000 to $400,000 when he "came aboard" and was graduallv reduced to a constant $200,000 before last year. Then a $600, 000 deficit for the year developed wh­ ich boosted the total to about $900,000 and resulted in the drastic cuts in their budget. He added that with the deficit they are facing for 1981-82 (about $320,000) with the failed referendum, the total will climb to over $1 million. Any tax increase passed this year will not be realized until the year 1982-83. As a result they are facing more cuts in staff with resulting increases in room sizes and more reductions in non-basic programs. Because of earlier economies in materials etc. Lockwood pointed that personnel (80 percent of the budget) is the only sizable area remaining where they can make meaningful cuts. Discussion revealed that other ischools in the county and even through the state were having similar problems. The solution, Lockwood believed, was in raising taxes or action by the state legislature, or both. Audience members asked why the board didn't go for a bigger tax in­ crease when it was generally agreed that the 45 cents would only be a stopgap measure.As one audience member statedT"Iwpuld prefer to go for the amount that weuld give my child the education he deserves." When the question of charging for education was raised, Dr. Farmer pointed out the constitutional obstacles which guarantee free universal education. He said that indigent families are advised by public aid to refuse to pay school fees, meal costs and book rentals, which the school then must assume. About mandated programs by state and federal governments, it was noted that they involved largely ancillary activities, and money from the governments was not always furnished for the mandates. Lockwood agreed with these ob­ servations and added that more and more money is being allocated to special education. Another audience member pointed to the fact that the referendum had failed, and now it is necessary to face reality JEWEL CATAL PAGE It - PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 10.1980 and cut programs. He wondered if they' SANTA COMK~ were getting done to the district's debt ceiling. Lockwood said that the ceiling rises along with the inflation of assessments, and although they would need to borrow through tax anticipation warrants, they would make it through the next year. However, he added, they lose by borrowing because the money must be repaid from next year's taxes and the high interest rates. Another audience member took exception to Lockwood's stated reluctance to threaten the community with specific program cuts. She said, "I'm sorry, we've got to make people aware" (by telling them the results of not passing). And when the audience was advised that even if the 45 cents is granted in February the district would probably have to go for more in a short time, members urged, "We might as well go for the gun." Lockwood noted the difficulty. "Its the only tax people have a direct say on so they say no." The discussion turned to the necessity of re-educating the seniors, who it was claimed would not be affected too adversely because of their homestead exemptions and circuit breaker benefits. The case of one senior property owner was cited, who after these benefits paid only $17 in taxes. TO CITY PARK (Continued from page 1) graciously received for redistribution to the needy. Hot chocolate and hot coffee will be served during the two hours. Carollers will wend their way from Pearl street park east to Riverside drive south to Route ISO west to Green street and then south. Thev will conclude their trek in the Market Place plaza. Under the guidance of leaders, Leith Honning and Kitty O'Neill, Girl Scout troops will each take that route beginning at 11, I p.m. and 3 p.m. both Saturday, Dec. 13, and again Saturday the twentieth Then while Santa is resting, it's time for shoppers to relax and unwind The Legion nail at 8 p.m. is the perfect place to get into the swing of Country Christmas and dance. A fine band will play to the crowd and a caller will in troduce even an elephant in an eggshell to the fun of classic country calls. Hot spiced and spiked cider will serve as a greeting at the door. After dancing, chili will be served. The Chamber invites everyone to share the fun of a Country Christmas dance. ese benefits paid only $17 in taxes. s I I When the subject was brought up of JOflllSDUrG lual treatment for elementary school ** Looks At Referendum equal treatment for elementary districts versus high school, which is being pursued by the legislative committee, the audience urged not to take from the high school to give to the grade schools. However, some ex­ pressed a concern about unregistered voters and others about unqualified (through tenured with seniority) teachers. Board members noted that this was an appearance only, that elementary teachers generally were certified to teach most subjects. But because of time spent in specialized assignments they could appear to be rusty in another assignment. As the discussion turned to teachers and their salaries, Judy Hamilton, president of the McHenry Elementary Teachers' association, reminded everyone that teachers weren't tteonly people deriving money from 'taxes. They could go down to the City hall and see a lot inore. She added that a 10 percent raise granted by the board to teachers does not necessarily mean a 10 percent raise to every teacher. And teachers are fighting inflation, too, she cogclu^ed^ner SUpported the inflation argument as administrators' salaries also came under discussion. He said that for the two years that the Con­ sumers Price Index had increased 9 percent or more, teachers received a 7.4 percent increase and administrators 5 percent. "Why anybody is still working in this district amazes me," he commented He said the $200,000 going for ad­ ministrators' salaries represents about 5 percent of the personnel budget. Jerry Bunting, board member, asserted that the school iB a bigger business, ac­ cording to budget figures, than the city of McHenry. "We need good people to handle it," he claimed. When the Johns burg unit district referendum canvass was read by the board president, Bobbie Hart following the recent vote, members listened solemnly as she read figures that showed almost 2 to 1 that voters had not supported the tax increases needed to keep up with the rising costs of education, energy, maintenance and transportation. Dr. Duane Andreas, superintendent, read a statement in which the ad­ ministration .proposes to continue to study the district's programs and related services through the viewpoint of cost-effectiveness and other evaluative parameters and to present a review to the board this week. A "game plan including a time-line will then be set in motion for the coming 1981-82 school year. "People voted their pocketbook". said Andreas. "With people out of work and the way things are, we have to recognize this. "We're not a wealthy district. I'm glad we could provide such a good education system over the last 10 years without going into debt. Now we'll have to scrutinize all programs and services on a cost-effectiveness basis, and still try to take other things into con­ sideration before we modify or alter theiDi'l _ The board approved a Pom pon club request to hold a pom pon clinic Dec. 13 ana a Ski club request to have a ski trip to Devil's Head lodge Jan. 16 (institute day) and 17. JEWEL CATALOG 0UTLFT STORE MERCHANDISE CLEARANCE CENTER A DIVISION OF JEWEL DIRECT MARKETING Ml W. Virginia St. CRYSTAL LAKE Mon.,Tw««. 9 a.m. • 9 p.m- W»d., Thwrt., M. 9 a.m. • I p.m. Sal. 9 a.m. • f p.m, Sun. 10 a.m. • 1 p.m. ENTIRE SELECTION CLOTHING LADIES! MENS! BOYS! GIRLS! OFF OUR REGULAR STORE PRICE Bs sure to give the fin* gift of clothing from Jewel MCC. 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