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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 2 May 1973, p. 11

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Anderson Urges Funds For Mental Health Use ' Congressman John B. An­ derson (R-Ill.) Thursday said the federal government should continue to support community mental health centers until a national health insurance program is established. Anderson said he supported President Nixon's proposed reforms in social service program financing, saying they are designed to eliminate "massive abuses never in­ tended by Congress." But, the third-ranking House Republican said, phasing out community mental health centers is "cutting out the wrong program for the wrong reason." Anderson made his coi ments in remarks prepared for delivery at the annual meeting Thursday night of the Ogle County Mental Health association in Oregon, 111. Vague and loosely worded regulations on eligibility and coverage have permitted the federal cost of social service programs to "skyrocket out of control," Anderson said. He noted that between fiscal 1967 and fiscal 1972, these rose from $280 million to $1.3 billion- -more than 400 percent in five years. "The proliferation of overlapping programs that duplicate services and irive up costs simply must be stopped," Anderson said. While conceding that the community mental health services program had problems in its early years, Anderson said it is now providing "vital services which we cannot afford to lose." Anderson said continuing to fund this program until a national health care program is enacted will enable the centers prepare for the eventual withdrawal of direct federal subsidies of day-to-day operating costs." Anderson added that. while the Administration failed to include mental health care in its national health insurance proposal last year, he said "there is strong evidence" it will be this year. Lakemoor-Lilymoor Alma Hueckstaedt 385-5689 Newly Elected Village Officers Discuss Issues After the newly elected of­ ficers were sworn in, many issues were brought up and discussed, which included road repairs, appointing a planning commission, and many other committees. In next week's column there will be a complete list of appointments. If anyone has anything to take up with President Hyatt or Village Clerk, Carol Schmidt, they will hold regular office hours from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday evenings, on meeting nights from 7 till 8, with the exception of holidays. If you wish to conduct business by phone, the number is 385-1117. TRIBUTE PAID On behalf of the community, President Hyatt expressed appreciation to two outgoing officers, namely Pacita Morrison and Donald Whynot. They served many years handling the affairs of the village, Pat as village clerk and Don as trustee. Both fulfilled their duties to the point that a great tribute is owed to them and they are an asset to the community they live in. FLOODING Emergency measures have been made regarding the village in the event flash flooding occurs. If the need should arise, temporary housing is available. SPRING CLEAN-UP The date has been set as May 19. The only items that will not be picked up are trees and branches. More on this next week. AUXILIARY PROJECT May 19 is the date set for our silent auction. It will be held in Bleich's garage. Everyone in Lilymoor should take part in making this very successful. Any worthwhile item suitable for the auction may be donated. In conjunction with the auction there will be a bake sale also. Call me or any auxiliary member and let them know what you will donate. Proceeds will go towards the expenses of the clean-up that has already taken place in Lilymoor. More information will appear in the coming issues. See you next week. Plan Observance Of National Hospital Week Memorial Hospital for McHenry County joins the nation's more than 7,000 hospitals to honor the 3 million persons employed in health care institutions. National Hospital Week begins this Sunday, and the theme this year focuses at­ tention on the fact that Memorial hospital has more than 300 employees who are concerned about bringing health care to more people as efficiently as possible. Theme for National Hospital Week this year is "Your Hospital. . .A Caring Community--Your Health-Our Common Con­ cern." "We believe this theme describes Memorial hospital," said Bert Hanson, ad­ ministrator. "With increasing public concern about the quality, availability and costs of health care, employees of Memorial hospital are keenly aware of their responsibility and also of the opportunity they have to serve others at a time of great need." Urge Farm Delivery Of Fertilizer Supply Now Farmers in McHenry county should get their fertilizer stocks now whether they need the material immediately or not, says Joe Getty, a local farm program official. "Our information indicates that in general, fertilizer supplies are adequate to meet farm needs", says Getty, chairman of the McHenry C o u n t y A g r i c u l t u r a l Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) committee. "However, there may be some difficulties in distribution of available supplies '. "Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz is depending on ASCS to monitor the local fuel and fertilizer situations, ad we are making weekly reports back to the Secretary through our regular channels", Chairman Getty said. "The department uses this in­ formation to determine what special action may be necessary." On the basis of these weekly reports, the department has determined that transportation "crunches" could occur in a number of places unless far­ mers move not to fill their fertilizer needs, the ASCS of­ ficial said. One reason for this is that local dealers cannot replenish their fertilizer stocks until they've moved out supplies on hand, the county committee chairman pointed out. This means that even though fer­ tilizer companies may have plenty- of backup stocks elsewhere, they can't move them into McHenry county until local space is available. "Our local supplies may appear adequate now, but remember that many farmers may be using more fertilizer than normal because they are planting more acres this year," Chairman Getty said. "This could cause shortages later." Farmers who lack storage facilities for fertilizer may want to take a load at tem­ porary bins or other emergency methods. It's certainly better to do a little extra planning now than be caught short, later. , Another problem this year is that wet Fall weather last year kept farmers from plowing down fertilizer then, creating greater demand this Spring. A third reason is that more acreage has been freed up to meet domestic and world-wide needs for feed and fiber, PAGE 11-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1973 HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS creating a bigger demand for production inputs this year than normal. "All of these faotors together can spell real trouble. Unless farmers act now to get their fertilizer and keep fertilizer supplies moving throughout the entire transportation system." Remember, that even though taking delivery of fertilizer before you put it down can mean handling it twice,. it's better to double-handle your fertilizer than to be caught short this year. During a dream, the body is usually motionless, but the eyes move about as though they were following the activity included in the dream. ADMIRAL SETS RECORD A d m i r a l c o r p o r a t i o n established record quarterly sales and a sharp increase in earnings, Ross D. Siragusa, Jr., president, announced this past week. Operating income on a fully taxed basis of $3,026,000 was up 31 per cent from $2,304,000 in the year- earlier period. Per share operating income was 52 cents, up 15.6 per cent from 45 cents in the prior year. Shares out­ standing increased by 12.6 per cent as a result of the 1972 stock offering.^ During the past three years, Memorial hospital has made major expansions in facilities and equipment to help its personnel provide the finest care possible. "The fact remains that the quality of care depends to a significant degree on the willingness and empathy which staff members have with patients. Since by far the largest number of employees is in the nursing department, it naturally follows that the quality of care and concern shown by the nursing personnel contributes to patients' attitude toward the hospital. "In this respect, I believe Memorial hospital is most outstanding because we have nurses who think of patients as people first and foremost--not as a type of case." One major goal of National Hospital week is to focus at­ tention on how the people who work in our nation's hospitals are meeting the changing, challenging health care needs of American people. MODULaR sreReo CLeaRance saLe I Famous Zenith quality and outstanding dependability at a LOW. 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