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traveling, 4610 w. RTf. 120. Mchenry, ilunois ARCLAY'S RBON WHISKEY SOUTHERN COMFORTS WHIT*1 It s A Man's World LeRoy Olsen LeRoy Olsen is what one calls a 'quiet leader'. The President of the McHenry hospital board of directors, and former member of the McHenry Planning commission is the type of person who ac­ complishes much, but does it without fanfare and hoopla. Thus, it is ironic that Mr. Olsen is somewhat involved in two potentially volcanic situations which will greatly affect the shape of this com­ munity for years to come. The first situation involves McHenry high school, and the possible sale of East campus to the hospital. As the president of the Hospital board, Mr. Olsen is very much involved with discussions concerning the sale, and he has definite opinions on it. "If there is a buyer for East campus, it should be the hospital," he said. "But, we don't want to acquire their 'white elephant.' There should be a happy medium/' The other controversy in­ volves the Olsen residence, located on Rt. 31, just north of the Indian Manor restaurant. He reports that he received calls from persons wanting to know what can be done since the City Council has granted commercial zoning to lan­ downers along the highway in the area of his home. "It's very difficult to hold down political pressure to grant zoning changes," he said. "That's one of the reasons for the comprehensive plan-to give the city officials something to fall back on when pressure is applied for rezoning." Mr. Olsen spent six years as a member of the Planning commission, and was a member when the com­ prehensive plan was develo] some years back. He that with Et. 31 turning into a commercial area, he will have to sell his home. "People ask why I'm upset because I will make money when I sell. I tell them I didn't buy the home to make money. I bought it to live in " But, controversy aside, one suspects that Mr. Olsen would most enjoy simply doing his work, (he's president of his own company) spending time with his wife, Marsha, and their three children, continuing his volunteer work toward bet­ tering the hospital, Staff photos by Wayne Gaylord Story series by Jeff Bonato reading, and playing golf "whenever I can get to it." Perhaps his most significant contribution has been as a member of the Hospital board, to which he was named in 1909. He has been president of the board since 1971. The board is responsible for the governing of the hospital, such as making sure that the hospital is properly staffed, equipment is available, etc. Everyone on the board is a volunteer, including George Freund, who was president of the board for twelve years before stepping down. Since being on the board, Mr. Olsen is pleased with the progress the hospital has made, most notably when it was designated as a trauma center in September, 1971. "That meant we were part of a net­ work throughout the state," he said. He is amazed and gratified with the number of volunteer services provided within the county. "McHenry county is blessed with a great number of volunteers in - the rescue squads. We have a lot of training going on in the com­ munity as far as first aid and rescue operations are con­ cerned." Another source of pride was the institution of the Mobile Intensive Care unit (MICU) ,'ast year. "Our hospital ac­ tually monitors these people," he said. It's not a money­ maker, but is a real boon to the community." Being dedicated to his position at the hospital, Mr.' Olsen devotes long hours to assure the hospital continues to provide quality service He has taken the approach of studying the medical field. "The health care Add is under intensive pressure to cut costs while $ providing better services," he said. "The board has had many training sessions, but it's very difficult and complex. It's a funny thing about hospitals. You never think about it until you go there, and thai you want the best of everything." He has also noticed that the hospital is used differently today than it was used years ago. "More and more persons are going to the emergency room for immediate care. This has changed a lot of patterns. In the old days, a doctor would come over to the home, or at least meet you at his office. Now, we have four fulltime emergency room doctors, and they can draw on additional doctors as needed. Where does the hospital go from here? "We are working toward the expansion of services such as psychiatric in-patient services, drug abuse, and alcoholic programs," he said. "We also need a closer working relationship with other existing hospitals such as Memorial and Harvard, to avoid duplicating of services. "We should become more of a 'community' hospital. The people need access to family practitioners. We must attract new doctors into the com­ munity. Rather than more equipment, we must have more doctors accessible to the people," he concluded. But, perhaps above all else, what this community needs are more persons willing to con­ tribute in meaningful ways- persons like LeRoy Olsen. What One Person Can Do ' ROBERT MOORLEGHEN. SAFETY CRUSADER Robert %Moorleghen, a regional school official in Carlyle, 111., spoke out for safer railroad crossings because he considered it part of his job. On the night of Feb. 7, 1976, his effort took on special meaning and became a cause. Two of his sons were among 12 persons killed when a train and camper collided at an unprotected crossing. On the day after the tragedy, as he waited for the funeral director who would make burial arrangements for his boys, Mr. Moorleghen wrote an open letter to government officials and railroad officials. It read in part: "We squander millions on ridiculous and sometimes immoral research...but we cannot spend dollars for safety devices to preserve life itself. "We have spent billions of dollars to support and to fight a useless war, with a tremendous loss of life... "We have spent billions to bail out banks and big business. "We have spent billions to subsidize railroads... "But we cannot provide the dollars to erect gates and warning lights at railroad crossings because it would cost too much money." Robert Moorleghen still crusades for safety. What began as a matter of job- related responsibilities, has taken on a new dimension and more powerful force because of his personal loss. We can let sorrow - even tragedy - cause us to give up in despair. Or we can find in it stronger motivation for our beliefs. In even the blackest darkness, it is possible to light one small earn Village of McHenry Shores SECTION 2-PAGE 1-PLAINDEALEft- WEDNESDAY. JULY 27. lfH Jude La Francis 385-5067 James Rees Sworn In As The proposed appropriation ordinance was read for the first time. The proposed off-street parking ordinance is still in committee. Two sealed bids for a*»I_ the purchase of the dump truck Shores Chairman which the village is selling were rpened. One sealed bid for the pickup truck was also opened. It was decided that a com­ mittee would reexamine the proposed sale and rebidding of these two items. The next board meeting is Aug. 3. SATURDAY SEIKO *r 5 FM DAILY 2 PM SIMMY and SHRIMP AN00«f ALL ARE COMPUTE DINNERS MONDAY SPAGHETTI t MEATBALLS $950 WITH GARLIC BREAD. V TUESDAY BROASTED CHICKEN $050 IN HONEY/ALMOND SAUCE. J VEgWESDAY ^ BAKED $175 STUFFED PORK CHOP O THURSDAY PEPPER STEM^ WITH TOMATOES M50 PEPPERS!MUSHROOMS. *? ' $050 SAUCE. U FILET MIGN0N jgjQ NEW YORK SIRLOIN CHAPEL HILL GOLF CLUB 2500 N. CHAPEL HILL RD. McHENRY, ILL. 385-0333 The village board met at the annex, July 20, for its regular bi-monthly meeting. At this meeting James Rees, former chairman of the planning commission, was appointed by the village board to fill the vacancy on the board left by the resignation of John Novotny. Mr. Rees was sworn in at the meeting and his term of offiee will expire April, 1979. Jim will be chairman of the parks and buildings committee. We wish Jim much luck in his new position. V Stop signs will be installed at Biscayne and Hilltop roads. Much pro and con discussion preceded the passing of the ordinance to install stop signs at this busy intersection. Bob Pulk was appointed as a new police officer for the village. *• The topic of the beach being in need of mowing was discussed. It was brought out that the mower is in need of repair. The purchases of a riding mower and air con­ ditioner for the annex were discussed and sent to com­ mittee. ' NEW IN TOWN We extend a hearty welcome to Jim and Jackie Bowles and their darling four year old son, Jimmy. The Bowles have recently moved into the Shores on Broadway. Jim is an avid hunter and we understand that he's especially proficient with the bow and arrow. Those deer next season better be on their hooves. BIRTHDAYS Birthday felicitations are sent to Donna Gunder who has a birthday, July 28. And Karen Novotny who has her special day, July 30. Also July 31 is the big day for Walter "Hack" Wilson, Lorretta Roberts and Dawn Dobbertin who will be twelve years old July 31. Much happiness and success throughout the next year is wished for all of you birthday people. * NAME CHANGE Do you like the name McHenry Shores? At the regular board meeting of the village board it was voted upon by the board to establish a committee to develop a contest to choose a new name for the village of McHenry Shores. This committee will decide guidelines for the new name contest. After a new name is chosen, it will be submitted to the people. It will be up to a vote of the people to accept the new name or vote it down. Is a new name necessary? If you feel that a name change is unnecessary, write to "your village board and express your opinions concerning this subject. SHORELINE WAVES The meeting of the Shoreline club was Thursday evening, July 21, at the annex. A bowling party is planned for Aug. 13, Saturday evening, at the Metro Bowl in Crystal Lake. A flyer will be circulated regarding this event which is for all Shores' residents and their guests. A course in First Aid will be taught by a Red Cross representative. The course will run 6 to 8 weeks, one evening per week. All those interested in par­ ticipating in this course, call 385-5007. There is no charge. ' Avenge yourself; live long enough to be a burden to your children. A smile can be con­ tagious. Display Products For Disabled At '77 Expo The first International Disabled Expo (IDE) will be held at the O'Hare Trade and Exposition center, Rosemont, Aug. 19, 20 and 21. This will be the USA's first public professional trade show- conference of products and services for the disabled (blind, deaf and physically han­ dicapped). According to Jack Powell, general manager of the IDE, many of the new products on display will help remove the barrier between the disabled and a normal life. Some of the revolutionary new products to be displayed include: > 1. A wheelchair that climbs up stairs and allows people in "chairs" to overcome existing architectural barriers, such as stairs and Curbs. It is the first practical, stable, fully portable stair-climbing wheelchair. 2. Bionic arm and hand which allows persons with missing or impaired limbs to regain the use of many functions per­ formed by the human arm and hand. 3. The Talking Calculator for the blind, a hand-held calculator which allows a blind person to enjoy the speed, accuracy and convenience of a handle held electronic calculator which provides the answers verbally. It eliminates the need for braille 4. The Hotchkiss Mobility System .. Enables paraplegics to move the body to an almost complete range of elevations and angles to stand, sit or squat...from eating (sitting down), to working (standing up). 5. A Breath and Mouth Manipulated Wireless in Home Environmental Control system..This allows severely immobilized handicapped persons (those who have lost complete movement in their bodies) to turn on lights, TV and electrical appliances, lock and unlock doors, dial telephone and many other "simple everyday" activities without moving from their confined position. The exhibitors of products and services for the disabled, which the Expo has invited; range from wheelchair ac* cessible vans to recreation equipment, medical and optical equipment, to typewriters am) self-help aids...a total of fifty different categories of exhibitors^ Maneuvering During Navy maneuvers, the captain was pushing his dej stroyer to the Unlit when a sail­ or came to the bridge with a mes­ sage from the admiral. "You blundering idiot, you nearly rammed the flagshiv," it read. "Very well, sailor, the cap­ tain commanded, "go below and have it decoded " We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities On Sale Items MERCHANTS OF WINES AND LIQU0I$ JULY 27 to AUG. 2 Sale Beer Not Iced No Sales To Minors KESSLER BLENDED WHISKEY HALF GALLON jd?*"'* HALF GALLOrr WALKER'S CRYSTAL VODKA HALF GALLON 8-16 OZ. BOTtLES PLUS DEP. HALF GALLON 86 PROOF PASSPORT Scotch^ IMPORTED STOCK Brandy SILVER OR GOLD • RON RICO fWCO 3 BE­ HALF GALLON HALF GALLON HALF GALLON OUR PRICES ARE McHENRY S LOWEST! CRIBARI WINES FRANZIA GALLO'S NE RED ROSE* --Pink Chablis --Golden Chablis -Ruby Chablis GALLON RED, WHITE &BLUE 12 PK. 12 OZ. CANS MAGNUM MAGNUM PREMIUM CALIFORNIA WENTE Camay Baaujolals EESE SHO BLACK LABEL 24-12 OZ BTLS. PLUS DEP.