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SECTION 2 . PAGE 11 . PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 15. 1978 McHenry Highlights 5,350 Hospital Inpatients In '77 FACTS FROM McHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Student Government officers at East campus, left to right, are back row, Bob Bitterman and Rick Stumlas; front row, Nancy Popovich and Sandi Johnson. EAST CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT The East campus community government, in its third year of existence, is the student voice of democracy at East campus. Officers elected this year in­ clude Sandi Johnson, speaker; Rick Szumlas, vice-speaker; Nancy Popovich, secretary; and Bob Bitterman, treasurer. Essentially the government incorporated three separate components: legislative, executive, and judicial bran­ ches The Legislative branch, made up of twenty-seven student representatives, has the Dowers to create com­ mittees, help create the student handbook with the cooperation of the administration, and make and repeal school community rules which are not school board policy, local, state, or federal laws. The Judicial branch, made up of both student and faculty representatives, hears student appeals cases on disciplinary measures. Administration makes up the executive branch and they have the power to veto any and all bills presented by the legislative branch. In October the ECCG of­ ficially joined the Illinois Association of Student Coun­ cils. As a member of this association, information about other school governments is made available to members. This year government representatives have been discussing and debating two major legislative bills. One of those bills is commonly referred to as the "junk-food" bill. This piece of legislation was introduced by Dave Luckett, math teacher at East. Briefly the bill would replace "junk-food" vending machines in the cafeteria with machines dispensing wholesome foods and drinks such as fruit, nuts, fruit drinks, and milk. The rationale for this bill was based on the fact that junk food snacks and soft drinks don't provide significant food value and add to the litter problem in the cafeteria. This bill passed the Legislature, but was vetoed by the Executive branch. Another bill debated ex­ tensively by the Legislature was the "Special Privilege" bill. This bill actually originated in last year's student government. "Special Privilege" would grant a limited number of students the right to move from one part of SUBSCRIBE To The McHenry Plaindealer And Save $10.30 Over Newstand Price FILL OUT AND MAIL OR BRING TO: McHENRY PLAINDEALER Mil W. Elm St., McHcnry, III. 60050, with chock or monoy order for *19.M for ono year subscription within McHonry County. ! ADDRESS NAME ^CITY .ZIP MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR UNUSED PORTION" More than 5,350 inpatients were cared for at McHenry hospital during 1977, according to the hospital's annual report for 1977, just released. This total, which excludes newborns, included 716 persons who were admitted to the hospital's Intensive Care unit after accidents, heart attacks and major surgery. A total of 3,199 surgical operations were performed at McHenry hospital during 1977, of which over 800 minor operations were performed as outpatient surgeries. Surgeons operated on these outpatients by utilizing the hospital's surgery facilities and post­ anesthesia recovery room without requiring that the patient be admitted to the hospital overnight before or after surgery. Emergency patients > who were treated by the hospital's emergency department numbered 16,889 during 1977. The Radiology department of the hospital performed 22,181 radiology procedures during its first full year of operation. Of these, 9,720 were done for emergency patients and out­ patients. The Pharmacy department, which dispenses medications and intravenous solutions in accordance with physicians' orders, prepared and dispensed ,323,860 medications and 25,324 intravenous admixtures^ The Dietary department prepared and served 100,002 meals to inpatients during 1977 and 48,438 meals to employees. In addition, the department also served beiween-meal nutrients as directed by each patient's physician. The hospital's six inhalation therapists administered 9,327 treatments requiring "in­ termittent positive pressure" equipment and 2,124 treat­ ments with the smaller "ultrasonic" equipment. These treatments are prescribed by physicians for a wide range of respiratory infections and disabilities. The purchasing department of the hospital also reported services during 1977 which reflected the needs of all departments except pharmacy and dietary. A total of 3,959 orders (for everything but medications and food) were processed, obtained - and distributed. Each order ranged from one unit Jo as many as twelve items. The hospital at its recent annual dinner meeting, heard reports from the board of directors, executive director, auxiliary and Medical-Dental staff. * ACCEPTED AT INSTITUTE William James Weber, 1 1975 graduate of McHenry high school, has been accepted in the April 3, 1978, Body. Fender. Paint course at Wyoming Technical institute. William is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Weber of 715 N. Green street. EHLE WORKSHOP Dr. Jesse Potter, the Feb. 26 Ehle lecturer, will hold an all- day workshop at North Junior high school, Crystal Lake, prior to her evening appearance as guest lecturer. The workshop is sponsored by the Personal Affirmation center of the First Congregational church. It will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. Information and registration details can be obtained by calling the First Congregational church in Crystal Lake. The evening lecture is at 8 p.m. at the church. 461 Pierson street. * • * * - There are few who can * disagree and smile about it. rAf:i r %-W If the building to another during study periods. With a written note from parents, teachers and counselor approval, "Special Privilege" students would also be allowed to leave campus during unscheduled time. Even though this bill passed in both the Legislative and Executive branches, the school board did not approve it. It was the board's suggestion that the grade point average necessary to qualify for "Special Privilege" be significantly higher than 2.0. Other activities of student government include planning Christmas week festivities. Gary Trembly, math teacher at East and sponsor of the East campus community govern­ ment is very pleased with the involvement that this type of government-model offers students. This is an organization whereby students are afforded the opportunity to be a part of an active democratic process. EMPLOYMENT SURVEY Local representatives of the U.S. Bureau of the Census will conduct a survey of em­ ployment in this area during the week of Feb. 20-25, Stanley D Moore, director of the Bureau's Regional office in Chicago, has announced. The survey is conducted monthly for the U.S. Department of Labor using a scientifically designed sample of ap­ proximately 70,000 households throughout the United States. Employment and unem­ ployment statistics based on results of this survey are used to provide a continuing measure of the economic health of the nation. FUEL HOTLINE A Fuel Hotline is available to assist in obtaining home heating oil and certain other fuels to consumers ex­ periencing hardship or emergency, after they have contacted their own suppliers, says Marvin J. Nodiff. director of the Illinois Division of Energy If fuel is not available through the consumers' sup­ pliers. the consumers should call the hotline number (217- 782-1986) or send a telegram to the Illinois Division of Energy, 222 South College, Springfield 62706. Applications for fuel assistance may also be ob tained at the nearest county office of the U .S. Department of Agriculture. f • »,v - «•« * * - ? •, j- ; . t -srii v < »» g • ' V ' . : H fy&w- Oh/ f* • • i\<*» •{ • , A B IfWM '--V rV:"- v - ,*v;' l" ' ' t / / / X* \e tO° 0*\i \>C Ue am**- cc ie*" „A^e ,»'aVVCc,̂ c \»»c A o* . .Wts ° ,p\ecV .lt> OH x\oN .\s& OS OV " 0<M A & • . \M - o\N ^ >0^ 4