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PAGE 6 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 4, 1978 Woodstock Memorial Mustang Rally Defeats Warriors In Elgin Cage Tournament 57 To 53 By Dick Rabbitt The McHenry high Warriors led, for almost thirty minutes, but in the final two minutes the Mundelein Mustangs pulled ahead to win 57 to 53 in the Elgin Holiday tournament The loss eliminated the Warriors from the tournament. The Warriors of Coach Ken Ludwig started out like a house on fire With Partenheimer, Dixon and Reinboldt leading the way, the Warriors jumped off to a first period lead 12 to 6. Three baskets in the early minutes of the second period saw the Warriors ahead 18 to 6. Then Don Hutchinson, Mun- delein's 6'6" center, who was held scoreless the first eight minutes, ignited a Mundelein rally that saw them overcome the Warrior lead and take a 23 to 22 halftime lead However, the Warriors fought back and took the lead early in the third period and continued to hold on, until Hutchinson again tied it up 41 apiece as the third period en­ ded. The final period saw the Warriorsr:»gain forge ahead, but with 2:02 remaining, disaster struck the Warriors. Smith's basket, and two clutch free throws by George Sobon put the Mustangs in the lead for good and the Warriors went down to a 57 to 53 defeat. The Warriors again showed great improvement. They cut down their turnovers, and actually outrebounded the taller Mustangs 25 to 20. The Warriors shot 42 percent to 14 for the Mustangs. Coach Ludwig was pleased with his team He commented "we are coming along, one of these days we are eoing to break loose". The^Warriors return to action on Jpn. 6 when they host the N*Jnh Chicago Warhawks, gflrrently the EARL-WALSH It's crazy. But that's show business. Another big holiday, New Years, comes along and with it comes another early deadline. This has to be written before' New Year's Day and before the goings on of the Eve. When this reaches you, all the alka seltzer, tomato juice and black coffee will be just a toiemory I Recent New Year's Eve Celebrations have been real devilish in the Walsh household We stayed awake to Qsten to the late Guy Lom- &ardo *. Have just read a story on Court decisions regarding girls playing with or against boys in athletic events. ; Most experts think it is too dangerous for the girls to enter Hito combat with big boys. * Nobody has brought up the point that girls have been twisting big boys around their IJttle fingers for years. - I have my doubts. 1 A girl running against a boy ip a foot race is one thing Putting the same two on a mat Cor a wrestling match is Something else. * A penalty on the football field for holding may also need (Jlarification Maybe a time hmit. * Girls should have athletic programs Where the line should be drawn for mixing tyith the boys will have to be determined I The big sports show at Mc- Qormick Place is on the way. How well I remember taking my son and Dennis Conway to See the big show when they So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR were young boys. They didn't miss a thing, especially the refreshment stands. The Black Hawks send greetings, but no press tickets. Senior A1 May, team captain at North Park College, con­ tinues to star as his team rolls along Many of you remember big A1 as a star athlete at Marian Central Some of our star prognosticators on the Plaindealer staff got carried away and picked the Bears to beat the Cowboys The same ones will probably pick the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Cowboys. No way! A1 Baur phoned to tell me he enjoyed recollections of McHenry as it- was. He reminded that the Post Office used to be located in the Pries Building Also Illinois Bell Telephone Co was across the street A1 says he used to ride on the wagon with his Dad when they hauled ice from McCullom Lake and used to stop at the watering trough on Green Street to give the horses a drink As I remember, they had one of those troughs in each sec­ tion of town. They weren't just an ordinary old tank. Nope. They were fancy, shaped like a mushroom. No energy shortage in those days. 'Twas horsepower and manpower On Key Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner Sept. 13, 1814 while watching the British attack on Fort McHenry, Maryland He later set the lyrics to the tune of "Anacreon in Heaven," a popular tavern song of the period Key also authored another song, "The Defense of Ft. McHenry " SUBSCRIBE To The McHenry Plaindealer And Save $10.30 Over Newstand Price FILL OUT AND MAIL OR BRING TO: McHENRY PLAINDEALER • mcncriKT rLMiNUtALfcK I 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, III. 60050, | with ch«ck or mon«y order for *10.50 for ono year | subscription within McHonry County, I I NAME } ADDRESS I CITY L _ZIP MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR UNUSED PORTION" McHENRY fg ft Pf tp Deener 2 0 0 5 Partenheimer 4 5 5 13 Reinboldt 3 2 4 8 Dixon -- 7 0 2 14 Oeffling 2 0 4 4 Bentz 3 0 1 6 Paulsen 1 0 1 2 Byers 1 0 1 2 Totals 23 7 22 53 MUNDELEIN fg ft Pf tp Hutchinson 7 7 2" 21 Snell 4 0 4 8 Boothe 3 0 4 6 Finerty 0 3 2 3 Sobon 0 2 1 2 Lysen 3 4 2 10 Smith 3 1 1 7 Lichmann 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 McHenry 12 10 19 12 53 Mundelein 6 17 18 16 57 I Coast Guard i Booster Club Meeting Thursday The McHenry High Booster club will meet Thursday, Jan 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion on Ringwood road. Final plans for the basketball doubleheader on Jan. 21 will be made. All Warrior fans are welcome. TURN ONS SHE MADE A GOOD MATCH RDR HER DAU&fTER7 YES, AND SHE WILL PROBABLY REFEREE IT TOO. Study Major Hospital Building / leader in the North Suburban with a 4 and 0 record. 0 BOX SCORE With the arrival of severe winter weather, the Coast Guard warned boat owners about the danger of ice damage to craft left in the water, and offered precautionary tips. Here are a few preventive measures the Coast Guard recommends: To prevent ice from forming around the hull, install bub­ blers-devices that keep the water moving--in the area where the boat is moored. To prevent damage to the hull from drifting ice or debris, suspend old tires or pieces* of wood over the sides of the vessel to serve as buffers at the level of the waterline To guard against the danger of water entering through the exhaust pipe and sinking the boat, install a plug in any exhaust pipe located near the waterline. The problem is that the added weight of ac­ cumulated snow and water could cause a boat to settle enough to bring the exhaust pipe under water. To k<*ep mooring lines from parting, double all mooring lines. The extra weight of snow and water could cause single lines to part. Boats should be inspected often Watch out for holes in the hull, excess water in the bilges, loose caulking, broken seams, and ruptured through-hull fittings. major new construction , remodeling^ program to ide services is r study by the Memorial pital for McHenry County ard of directors. The proposal involves con­ struction of an all-new three- story building approximately 80 feet by 160 feet immediately east of the present hospital in Woodstock. Re-located would be an expanded Radiology department, a larger Surgery department, and a thirty-six bed patient unit to replace non­ conforming and poorly located beds in the present hospital. Bert Hanson, executive director, explained the program presented by Phillips Swager Associates, Inc., Peoria architectural firm, calls for the shift of departments as construction is completed, followed by remodeling of current space to meet critical needs of all departments. The 134-page Swagers firm report points out Memorial hospital grew from a small hospital around a 1937 con­ struction project with major addition in 1958, 1962, 1969 and 1971. For the hospital to func­ tion during construction, the all-new building is the logical decision, advises the ar­ chitects. Hanson explained con­ struction on the east side of the present building is recom­ mended since there would be room to expand both north and south of the proposed con­ struction. The cost of this Phase I program, part of the long-range geared to cover anticipated requirements into the 1990>s is $6,561,000. That figure includes no financial charges,! but Hanson said the board pected to develop a stuc finance construction withe fund drive. "For a hospital of our size serving the number of people we do in a steadily growing community, we should have 50,000 square feet, but we do not have enough funds to handle the cost that would * be in­ volved," said HanSon. The Swager proposal calls for 39,000 square feet of new space, remodeling 12,000 square feet in the present hospital and constructing an all-new power plant adjacent with services supplied through a tunnel The radiology department would add $200,000 worth of X ray equipment, expanding this department from 3,480 square feet to 6,000 square feet. The Swager report lists these departments with the most urgent need for expansion and- or replacement: Power plant, r a d i o l o g y , s u r g e r y . Emergency. non-conforming and poorly located beds. 1 a b ^ r a t o r y , m a t e r i a l s management, administration and opstetrics-nursery. - Physical restrictions in the present building determined the location of surgery and radiology in new construction. Functionally associated departments such as Emergency-Out patient and Central Supply will be nearby. The plan calls for * the Emergency-Outpatient en­ trance to shift to South street, near the present front entrance when completed. Hanson explained Memorial hospital is not in current need of beds but does have 16 in the 1937 addition that are classified as "non-conforming," based on today's standards. Fourteen beds in that same construction are poorly located. The space can be used better with the shifting of departments; in­ corporating thirty-six beds on the third floor of the new building would keep Memorial hospital's surgical-medical bed availabilities at approximately the present level. William Caldwell, president of the board of directors, said the next step is for the board to evaluate the Swager proposal. It must also study the best way, to finance construction and to talk with financial specialists to be sure Memorial hospital has the credit to make the com­ mitment since the board an­ ticipates borrowing the funds, instead of conducting a fund drive for contributions "Fortunately. Memorial hospital has an excellent record for payment, completing payment on its two previous construction projects ahead of schedule. "When our board feels it has a proposal it likes, it must make Wi application for a permit to build from the Health Facilities Planning board of' Illinois. If approval is granted, then we need review and ap­ proval by the Health Service agency." Because this construction program is to provide ancillary services and will make out­ patient and emergency ser­ vices better, the board believes approval will be granted promptly. Hnason pointed out the 1971 construction provided a large Emergency depart­ ment, but that today it is inadequate to meet the demands placed on it by the public. "We look forward to specializing in one-day basis service for a great many procedures", cont inued Hanson. "We need better facilities for these emergency cases and for surgical procedures that are relatively simple. Patients don't need to stay overnight for these cases. This would help cut patient costs^even more than we have done since our ER and out­ patient services became so available." Memorial hospital today provides twenty-four hour physician service at the Emergency department. Feed Grain Set Aside Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a conditional 10 percent set aside in corn, sorghum and barley. Oats will not be included in the 1978 program Jim Lucas, county executive director. McHenry C o u n t y A g r i c u l t u r a l Stabilization and Conservation service, said the set aside decision was made because of record world and domestic grain production According to Lucas, the department plans to review the grain situation again in January and February and revoke the set-aside if con­ ditions change substantially "Grain production for 1977 appears to be a record, and carryover stocks are expected to rise to 43.5 million tons We estimate that at the start of the 1978-79 season we will have the largest grain stocks since the summer of 1972," Lucas said He explained that current farm prices are below the ef­ fective loan rate and estimated cost of production The 10 percent feed grain set- aside should result .in a 4 million ton difference in ll.S. stocks or a 5 percent change in total world coarse grain stocks This is not expected to have an effect on consumer food prices, Lucas said Participation in the program is voluntary. "There will be no land diversion payments Farmers who do not participate will not be eligible for price support loans. disaster payments, or target price payments. Farmers par­ ticipating must set-aside one acre for every 10 acres actually planted for harvest in 1978 "Acreage designated as set- aside must be in an approved vegetative cover crop such as annual or perennial grasses and legumes or small grain which is not allowed to mature," Lucas said Eligible land is any cropland that was tilled within the past three years in crop production other than hay or pasture For additional details, contact the McHenry county ASC$ office Applicants for the 1978 feed grain program will be given equal consideration without regard to race, color, sex, creed or national origin Keepin' Healthy DISPLAY CARDIAC MONITORS -- In McHenry hospital's newly refurbished Intensive Care unit, Nurse Frances Glosson, R.N., demonstrates how the seven new cardiac monitors provide a constant recording of each patient's heart pattern. The ICU department at McHenry hospital provides intensive care for more than 700 patients annually during the posUtrauma or post-surgical period when the patient Is in acute need of individualized care and continual surveillance. ENDING 45 YEARS OF PLUMBING BUSINESS As of Jon 2 1978, WONDER LAKE PLUMBING COMPANY has been sold to David & Douglas Sellek. Although I have sold my business, I will continue to have on active interest in the Plum­ bing Industry. After 45 years, plus, of plumbing business (except for four years in the U. S. Air Force during World War II), it is time to slow down the fast pace of living. All of the contracts and warrantees will be honored by the new owners. We want to thank you for the 16 years of pleasant relationships (in McHenry County), and have every confidence that it will continue under the new ownership. David Sellek has been with us full time since 1969, and Douglas Sellek has worked summers off and on since 1963, and full time this past year. Both are familiar with the policies of WONDER LAKE PLUMBING COMPANY, and intend to continue them. WONDER LAKE PLUMBING COMPANY GEORGE L. BRABENEC • You can clean up the cheese grater without shredding your fingers. Brush a small amount of cooking oil on the grater with a pastry brush and blot off the excess. Cheese bits will fall away easily with a little soap and water. In the United States, nearly 100 million people over the age of 21 drink alcoholic beverages, at least occasionally In one year, these 100 million men and women consume about 170 million gallons of wine, 275 gallons of "hard" liquor (whiskey, gin. vodka, rum. etc.), and 1.600 million gallons (100 million barrels) of beer! Alcohol is a factor in half of all highway fatalities, and many Americans drink more alcoholic beverages during the holiday season than at other times of the year Medically, alcohol is a drug, which depresses your central nlrvous system as a general anesthetic, slowing the activity o/ your brain and spinal cord. Your body does not digest alcohol as it does food. The alcohol you drink is absorbed directly from your stomach and intestines into your blood­ stream This absorption takes place rapidly, especially if your stomach is empty What often happens, especially during the holiday season, is that people who have "had a few," will drive. Even the "social drinker," who thinks he's not affected by the alcohol, is dangerous behind the wheel. He is driving while his central nervous system is depressed and his brain ac­ tivity slowed The "problem drinker," who has a record of arrests for offenses involving alcohol. is even more dangerous This type of drinker is responsible for two-thirds of the fatalities involving alcohol. All 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, have laws against driving while under the in­ fluence of alcohol In most states, whether you are "under the influence" is determined by your Blood Alcohol Con­ centration (B.A.C.). In all but No Charge To Our Savers... Money Orders McHenry Savings M c H E N R Y S A V I N G S AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 1209 N.Green St. McHenry 385-3000 10520 Main St. Richmond 678-2061 tdopk / two states, you are presumed to be intoxicated if your B A C. is 10 percent or higher (In Utah and Idaho, it's 08 percent). If you drive while your B.A.C. is 10 percent, your chances of having an accident are seven times higher than when you are sober If your B A C rises to 15 percent, you are 25 times more likely to have an accident! How much B A C. in one drink" For a person who weighs 150 pounds 12 ounces of regular beer, 0.2 percent B.A.C.; three ounces of wine, 02 percent B A C. ; one ounce hard liquor, 02 percent B A C.; one 3'v-ounce martini or manhattan, 04 percent B A C ; one four-ounce old-fashioned, daiquiri or alexander, .03 percent B A C.; an eight-ounce highball, 03 percent B.A.C. If you weigh less than 150 pounds, your B A C will be propor tionately higher; more than 150 pounds, it will be lower Your B.A.C. will drop about 015 percent per hour if you didn't have any more drinks A impound person who drinks beers in one hour on an empty stomach will have a B A C of 10 percent It will take three more hours for that B A C. to drop below .05 per cent - the non-dangerous level Time is the only remedy for an elevated B A C. Cold showers, fresh air, black coffee and other famous "remedies" have no effect on your B.A.C. If you know you're going to be driving, don't drink. However, if you insist on drinking before driving, here are some tips: (1) eat first - have something in your stomach to slow down the rate of absorption; (2) drink slowly - space your drinks to give your body time to handle them; (3) know whgt you're drinking; (4) set a limit on the number of drinks you will have, and stick to it! (5> stop drinking in time to give your body a chance to reduce your B.A.C. to a safe level before you drive; and (6) be honest with yourself - if you know you've drunk enough to raise your B.A.C. to more than .05 percent, don't drive! If you want more information about drunk driving in Illinois, contact your local health department, or write to: Illinois Department of Public Health, Implied Consent Section, 535 West Jefferson, Springfield, 111. 62761. BUMPER STICKERS Opportunity can't knock ĵjloud on a pillow HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS Illinois Bell Asks 9 Percent Hike Illinois,. Bell has asked the Illinois Commerce commission for a 9 percent increase in revenues to offset inflation- caused cost increases in providing telephone service. No increases are sought for most basic local calling rates nor for any direct-dialed long distance calls. "We're making this request because our expenses for providing telephone service are rising and also because the commission didn't deal adequately with continuing inflation in its decision last May 25," said Illinois Bell President Charles Marshall The com­ mission allowed increases of only $8.9 million a year of the $110 million which the company requested in 1976. The proposed changes in­ clude -Higher charges for ordering and connecting phone service, which still will fall short of the company's actual costs for doing the work -Increased rates to catch up with the rising costs of optional services such as extension phones. Touch Tone service, and Princess and Trimline sets -A plan to provide five free calls a month to directory assistance, which Illinois Bell estimates will care for the calling needs of more than 9 out of 10 residence customers More than five calls would be 20 cents each This plan will help reduce an expense shared by all customers which will be an estimated $70 million in 1978 -New charges for operator- assisted long distance calls. Some operator-assisted calls would cost more and others would cost less Rates for direct dialed long distance calls won't change Most of the rate changes -- totaling about $192 million statewide - involve services which the customer has the option of using Higher rates are required to more fully recover the costs of providing installation and certain other services and to help finance a d d i t i o n a l c o s t - s a v i n g technology. Marshall said W0RKWISE • Questions And Answers 1 I am physically han dicapped and I'm confined to a wheelchair Otherwise. I'm as competent as anyone else I recently started a new job as a receptionist in an office The job description is mainly an swering the telephone and transferring the calls When I first started, I Understood that I would be paid $2 30 an hot the minimum wage Now they tell me that since I am han dicapped. they aren't required to pay me the minimum wage and they 're dropping my salary to $190 an hour Can they do this to me0 Handicapped workers may only be paid less than the minimum wage if they do not maintain a work level within the limits required of other employees Such a sub minimum wage is only allowed when the employer obtains a license from the state or federal government If you feel that your work level is within the required limits or your employer does not have such a license, contact the Illinois Department of Labor, Labor Law Enforcement division, 910 South Michigan avenue, Chicago, 60605 2. I worked for a company that recently went bankrupt The?company owes me for two weeks of wages Do I lose all rights to my earnings because of the company's bankruptcy" No Employees of firms that go into bankruptcy a^e^aown as "preferred creditors"> they are to be paid first and in^full if possible from the proceeds of the sale of the company's property. To state a claim ior wages, pension or retirement benefits, you must submit a sworn statement to the executor of the property showing the amount due, the kind of work done and when the work was done Questions may be submitted to Workwise, Room 705, Stratton Office building, Springfield, 111 62706 Editor's Quote Book It is curious that p h y s i c a l c o u r a g e should be so common in the world, and moral courage so rare. Mark Twain