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> Hospital On The Move New officers of the Memorial Hospital for McHenry County association have assumed duties following the election of the board's reorganizational meeting last week. From left are Richard Thompson, first vice-president; Ron Huber, treasurer; Farlin Caufield, president; Frank Kelsey, second vice-president; and Mrs. Jean Smith, secretary. (Don Peasley Photography) As new leadership takes charge of Memorial Hospital for McHenry County with the election of new officers and the impending selection of a new executive director, several major decisions must be made. That was the message given Memorial Hospital for McHenry County association members at the annual meeting last week by Kenneth Schuh. Schuh, completing his second six-year term on the board, is the retiring president. New officers elected at the board's reorganization meeting include Farlin Caufield, president; Richard Thompson, first vice-president; Frank Kelsey, second vice-president; Mrs. Virgil Smith, secretary; id Ron Huber, treasurer. Schuh said, "The most im­ portant decision the board will make this year" will be its selection of an executive director to fill the vacancy created Dec. 31 with the resignation of Bert Hanson, occupant of that No. 1 ad­ ministrative position for 22 years, 11 months. He explained that Hanson lad created a hospital with an atmosphere of concerned, faWnly-type 'service -a hospital wiflLa_£Qrnmunity concern and TtnSe stiPHL that exemplifies caring^servi<\ at its best. He exfcflainecifurther that the new executive director must be qualified to help the board with those major decisions con­ fronting it, such as proposed expansion of the hospital, proposed service sharing with its neighboring hospitals, and ways to improve relationship with the hospital's 368 full and Dart-time employees. Talking with the 156 people who braved the mid-winter snow storm on the evening of the annual meeting, Schuh said that the board is disappointed with the inability to put into force anticipated expansion plans as outlined 12 months ago. A decline in percentage of occupancy the past year has added complications to the financing of the proposed $64 million expansion outlined a year ago. In addition, inflation, as well as the interest costs, have increased the projected costs of the original plan to nearly $10 million. Schuh said the professional firm advising the hospital on the construction plan reported that the hospital could finance the expansion with a 72 percent occupancy rate, but the rate for the past fiscal year was 65 percent for the 12 month period. The decline in bed occupancy is in keeping with the ex­ perience of area hospitals, Schuh said, because of stress on reducing costs of health care by medical and hospital staff members. As part of the change in health care services. Memorial hospital continues to ex­ perience increased demands on outpatient service facilities and the emergency department - -the major phases of con­ struction incorporated in the stalled expansion program. Schuh said that the board, medical staff members and administrative staff personnel have been meeting with hospital staff members to learn employees' views on how the hospital can be more helpful in providing outstanding service to the community. "The board is responsive to the views of the employees," Schuh continued. "We have a fine, debt-free hospital and want to keep it the best." Farlin Caufield, treasurer, said the hospital has "an im­ pressive balance sheet and is in good financial condition". He revealed the long-term debt of $44,000 was paid in October, leaving the hospital with no long-term debts. He cited a significant trend in patient care: From 1975 to 1978, the hospital averaged 32,000 patient days each year. But in 1978, the average was 30,000 patient days, reflecting determination by the federal government and the health care industry to reduce patient days and thus lessen health care costs. "In 1975, the average stay was 5.8 days. Last year it was 5.1 days, a 12 percent reduc­ tion", he said. Caufield added that he believes the hospital has neared the bottom of the reductions in daily length of patient stay and anticipates a gradual increase in total patient days will come as population within the Memorial Hospital service area in­ creases. Mrs. Harriet Tucker, president of the auxiliary, outlined the -significant con­ tribution that the Woman's auxiliary has made to the SCOUT NEWS Pack 162 Den five has two new scouts, SeanDrew, who transferred here and Rob Dorazil who recently joined. Also congratulations to Edward D'Sousa who will be going into Webelos with his Bear badge. A very special mention regarding Jason Messner: in three short months he has completed his Wolf book, received the Wold badge and a gold and silver arrow. Now that's a boy on the move! "...tying lots of knots", says Bev Kreutzer, den Mom. Her boys have learned how to tie all their knots and make some good projects to boot. They made soap on a rope for mom and dad, and lamps out of peanut butter jars using paint, wood and porcelain light fix­ tures. Turned out really great. What a bright idea. Future plans for den five include a trip to the Rescue Squad, a swim in West Campus pool to cool off, Pine Wood derby and Blue and Gold dinner. When asked what their theme is for Blue and Gold dinner, which comes under the heading of Space and Aviation. Mrs. Kreutzer simply replied that they were "still up in the air about that". DEN 3 Last week in the article on Pack 162, Daniel Evans' name was accidentally omitted from the list of those receiving awards. Daniel, who belongs to Den 3 of Pack 162, received a gold and three silver arrows for electives. Cotton material will be used in many spring and sum­ mer outfits. An attractive two- piece costume is shown in cot­ ton poplin with a full, putty- colored blouse cinched with a wide, stitched belt over a pencil slim black skirt. Shutter HOT WINDOW & WALL DECOR SAVE 20% WOVEN WOODS MINI BLINDS * *& * ifc# an* 1MB *K» mm mm mS§ | / rilDGL MAR SlOOMCRAFTED TT. woven wood D«l Mar Woven Woods Equally at home In any room of the house. Select Roman Shades, draperies, cafes, room dividers or canopies. ClMttgua • 1" Matal Mini Blinds - look almost invisible when opened. Available in 50 colors. Including metallics. Combine colors for an unusual effect. SAVE 20% THRU FEB. 14TH 9.30-5.30 WED. 9:30NOON Closed Sunday WE MEASURE AND INSTALL CALL 815-344-1888 Rt. 12 Just No. Rt. 120 Volo, III. Set Auditions For "Guys And Dolls" PAGE 5 -PLAINDEALER- FRIDAY. FEBRU \RY 2. 1979 It never occurs to some The surest way to en- that others have sense joy life is to provide your enough to manage their own security by saving a own affairs. little every month. The Woodstock Theatre company, a community theatre group working out of the Woodstock Opera House, has announced auditions for its final show of 1978-79 season, Frank Loesser's "Guys and Dolls". v This timeless musical fan­ tasy, based upon the characters normally associated with the gambling district' of New York's Broadway avenue, will be presented for three weekends opening April 20,1979 at the Woodstock Opera House. Auditions will be held in the backstage dressing rooms of the Woodstock Opera House Feb. 7 and 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. The cast for the show has 13 male roles, four female roles, the ever-famous "Hot-Box" dancers, and several male and female singers and dancers. "Guys and Dolls" will be the fifth major musical presen­ tation by the WTO in two years. Further information regarding auditions or the organization can be obtained by calling the Woodstock Opera House at (815) 338-4212. \ I H I \ U \ P l V ' N 1 ) K A L 1 H Brief Local Students On Trip To Germany High school students and eighth graders and their parents interested in a trip to Germany and several European capitals, are invited to attend a brief meeting and see a short film at the John- sburg Junior high Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. For additional information one may call 385- 6210. Several of our Johnsburg area children are already enrolled in this program, which includes living with German families during a two-week enrollment at the University of Konstanz. THOUGHT FOR FOOD By GOULD CROOK Konstanz is one the shore of the Bodensie, which is bounded by Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The town of Konstanz has >a lovely Cathedral (founded in 1052) and a Dominican monastery. The trip is called "In Deut- schen Familien" and is scheduled for July. Local boys and girls will be accompanied by a "veteran" teacher from Johnsburg. The American Institute for Foreign Study agency is handling all details. The McHen/v Plai'tidealer (USPS 335-200) Established 1875 ^ 3812 West Elm Street Phone 385 0170 McHenry. Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday 4 Friday at McHenry Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry Illinois By McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscribers or# requested to provide immediate notice of change ol odd'tvi to Th« McHenry Ploindeoler 3812 W Urn St McHenry I I I 60050 A deduct ion of one month f rom the expirat ion of o subscript ion wi l l be mode wh«r« o change of address is prov ided through the Pott Office Department Larry E. Lund-Publisher MEMBER NEWSPAPER Adele Froehlich-Editor NATIONAL NEWSPAPER Fi«iii< iTT ASSOCIATION ffeePrm G»| NNA SUSTAINING Mi» !• MEMBER-1979 5^ SUBSCRIPTION RATES t Year $12.00 In McHenry County 1 Year $17.00 Outside McHenry County hospital's ability to care for patients. Volunteers provided 24,000 hours of free work in the past year The Holiday Hospitality project netted over $17,000 and the shops netted $19,000. The Auxiliary gave over $25,000 in equipment and 11 nursing scholarships in the past year, as well. New board members elected include: Lyle Anderson, Thomas Baker, Robert Con­ nolly, Frank Fabbri, Ed Polanek and Mrs. Betty Hale. Reelected to the board are Ronald Huber, Louis Aiello. and Mrs. Virgil Smith, Woodstock. Retiring board members include Kenneth Schuh, Ernest Bohn, Jr., George W. Frejd, Gordon Thurow, and Mrs. Phyllis Habeck, Woodstock and Joseph Sullivan. Wonder Lake. Appetizers & After you've prepared the aspic salad you like best, add a bit of grated horseradish, deveined shrimp, chopped green pepper and quartered ripe olives. You might also try hot ripe olives heated in the chafing dish with ailbit of liquid smoke, curry powdeV or garlic salt, to serve with round crackers. If you want an afternoon treat or something for the sandwich box, stuff pitted dates with marshmallow, chocolate bits or whole almonds. A quick and tasty dessert can be made by combining drained fruit cocktail with cottage cheese, salt, fresh dates and orange sections. Having soup from the can? Combine green pea soup with tomato soup and two cans of water. Heat, sprinkle with chopped cooked bacon and serve. SEE • • • • • B E F O R E Y C U B U Y . THE NEW, MODERN ,N0 y »<\sW KINETICO WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEM •NO ELECTRICITY •METERED WATER •LESS SALT -SAVES MONEY FREE WATER TEST AND RENTAL RATES (^REQUEST CALL YOUR LOCAL WATER CONDITIONING DEALER: KINETICO 0runer TOM NIEMANN WATER CONDITIONING 2103 W. CHURCH ST. - JOHNSBURG McHENRY, ILL. 385-3093 " LARGEST SERVICE DEPT. IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS" McHENRY S A V I N G S 4 l i t* I I IKIXII I STATEMENT OF CONDITION at the Beginning of Business JANUARY 2,1979 FSLIC -- I ASSETS 1978 Cash on Hand and in Banks $ 966,071.48 $ Mortgage Loans 43,103,934.69 38, Real Estate Sold on Contract 100,259.44 Real Estate in Judgement 150,306.02 Real Estate Owned 38,713.05 Installment Loans 1,316,605.52 1 Secured Loans on Savings Accounts 525,253.03. Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 396,000.00 U.S. Government Obligations.. . 4,243,669.75 3 Other Investments 1,150,826.85 Fixed Assets: Land and Buildings 425,242.62 Furniture and Equipment 156,464.86. Prepaid Secondary Reserve - F.S.L.I.C 90,369.71 Prepaid Expenses and other Assets .. 142,001.65. . . . . $52,805,718.67 1977 319,957.75 378,935.82 107,981.60 119,625.14 55,479.02 289,390.02 416,720.10 308,700.00 602,797.26 ... 402,907.93 . . . 4 0 0 , 5 8 7 . 4 0 60,762.51 . . . 1 0 0 , 9 9 2 . 5 3 84,056.38 $39,393,459.16 LIABILITIES Savings Accounts $45,290,429.83 $39,351,557.14 Advances from Banks and Others 2,845,687.27 1,870,000.00 Loans in Process. 974,724.83 1,408,293.90 Members'EscrowJ\ccounts 680,297.14 671,379.23 Income Taxes Payable 180,300.00 147,000.00 Accounts Payable - Miscellaneous 51,012.23 12,709.86 Customers'Securities 505,744.51 233,984.87 Uncollected Interest Reserve 8,788.62 18,872.37 Deferred Income and Unearned Discounts 344,685.51 1 320,042.09 Reserves, Surplus and Permanent Reserve Shares 1,924,048.73 1,615,054.00 $52,805,718.67 $39,393,459.16 I, Chas. M. Adams, President and Treasurer of the below named Association do hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the above Statement of Condition does accurately reflect the condition of said Association. Chas. M. Adams, President-Treasurer Subscribed to and Sworn to before me under oath by Chas. M. Adams, who I per­ sonally know to be the President-Treasurer of said McHenry Savings & Loan Association this 29th day of January, 1979. Virginia Aalto, Notary Public McHenry.Savjngs 1209 North Green Street McHenry 815 385-3000 10520 Mam Street. Richmond 815 678-2061 10316 North Vine Street (Huntley Cente' on Route 47) Huntley 312 669 3333 Published Feb 2 1979