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s Become A Dtriigs are very much a reality in this county. It must be accepted and dealt with realistically. With this concept in mind Bert H. Boerner, McHenry county probation officer and director of Family Court Services, spoke to representatives of CHEWS, (County Health, Education and Welfare Service) in the Court House Annex in Woodstock. Mr. Boerner approached this group of special educators and administrators of county agencies with a very provocative question. He challenged the group to think of reasons why organized society develops laws making it unlawful to attemptto commit suicide? He asked further, "Does anyone have the right to destroy themselves?" Mr. Boerner went on to explain wMm\ For Christmas an OIL PAINTING of you or a loved one from a photo r SPECIAL ------^ I Oil Painting on Canvas j | 12" X 16" canvas size J | Frame included, ready to hang | Order now to insure Christmas delivery o - ' 1 block North of Rt. 120 on Riverside Dr. West Bid of Old Iron Bridge. McHenry 815-111-5900 the kinds of reasons and defensive arguments youths employ in discussing some of the problems about the use of "dope". Boerner also discussed the need for counselors to think through the arguments used by youths to place adults on the defensive. Mr. Boerner explained the arguments about personal rights as tools and techniques to use when dealing with the sophisticated teenager and college - age set who are attempting to rationalize their use of drugs, primarily marijuana, with their personal right to do so -- "It doesn't hurt anybody but me", and "Marijuana isn't habit forming". Many are building their entire position on drugs around this theory. Mr. Boerner feels this may well be the hardest factor yet conceived because it comes back to the basic fundamental --"It's my life and my business". DEALING WITH DEATH Adults, teens, and grammar school children are dealing with death daily, with the use of hallucinatory giving fluids such as glue, cleaning fluid, etc. The vapors of which have serious adverse effects on the brain and actually can deteriorate the brain cells. The use of these products is extremely difficult for authorities to combat because of their accessibility and the ease with which they can * be used. The appalling note to this, Mr. Boerner stated, is the vast number of our children alone and in groups, in every community in the county that are actually experimenting with these. Using the Family court and police setting to impress upon those caught the seriousness of their actions, the authorities are making some headway -- however, this, as well as all drug use, goes back to the concern and careful watchfulness on the part of the parents. Mr. Boerner made it clear that marijuana is readily available to the teens in McHenry county. It doesn't necessarily come from an outside source. It can be home grown. It is , available. The intelligence and inventiveness of young people comes to the fore with the use of this drug. PREVALENT PRACTICE Glue sniffing by junior high and high school age youths has become quite prevalent in the 1#. , county. Hie impot^ncer sonal close supervision by parents, teachers, business people, indeed anyone in the community dealing with young people, cannot be overemphasized. . - "We must, however, put narcotics and their use in proper perspective," said Mr. Boerner. The use of alcohol and sex among some teens is a long standing concern that has no easy answer. Parents and educators would do well to look for reasons within individuals who find it so necessary to "take a trip". The moral breakdown is not confined to the school age child. What examples are being set by adult) society? Parents not only have the authority -- but the responsibility -- tomato positive decisions concerning their children knd "d<E>e". Churches, schools, social agencies, police, the courts and the Mental Health center stand ready to counsel parents and youngsters alike with the problem. The Juvenile court and local community authorities are eager to help. CHEWS is grateful to Mr. Boerner for his fine insight into a very real problem. The CHEWS organization will be meeting again the second Wednesday in November. FRI., NOV., 8, 1968 - PLAINDEAtER - PG. 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Ray Mitchell, Jim Larkin, Mary Fagan, Pat Goden, Brian Stahl, Mark Tonyan, Chuck Mansfield, Frank Ficek, Jim Sobacki, Ken Becker, John Arient, Dale Wilson, Bill Eckhart, Bill Rasmussen and Mike Krug. The Christians are Jackie Fischer, Patti Van Zandt, Cheryl Ziszik, Debbie Fuhler and Penny Reynolds. Acrobats are Beth Houser, Nancy DeWerdt, Denise Lottchea, Georgia Grek, Lynn Monte leone and Sue Smith, The part of wild cats will be played by Julie Becker, Joan Quilico, Alice McCulloh, Mary Sieben, Annamay Keeney and Cathi Marchi. a Caesar's Cuties are Lee Gustavson, Lynda Hoisor, Alan* Parks, Marcia Dolby, Janis Hojward, Roseanne Schlieben, Liny da Wright, Andrea Clark, Robbi Stowel, Gwen Smith, Sherry Vogt, Donna Weichmann and Sharon Hoffman. Gwen Reinboldt acts as assistant director. mm A two-story house which had recently been moved from Waukegan road to Country Club drive, was completely destroyed, along with its contents, when fire swept through the building in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The home belonged to Charles "Chuck" Coles. Fire broke out first at 9:30 Tuesday night and was extinquished by members of Company I. They were called back again at 1:30 a.m. and found the structure a ball of flames. Shortly after their arrival the roof fell on the home about 15 feet away, scorching the roof and breaking windows. , The destroyed home was still op blocks but was scheduled to be set in place for occupancy. PLAINDEALER PHOTO IF Shop Where You See This Sign GREEN STREET MAU. Shop and support the businesses where you see this emblem displayed. The Green Street Mall is one of McHenry's largest employers and the largest retail employee group in this area. 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