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MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS MAY BE APPROVED (Continued from page 1) they were already furnishing services to 3,000 of the county's residents, which amount met the nationally established standards. Now they wanted to establish quality service. Dr. Ray _ Pensinger, chairman of the P&M board, questioned where the 708 board and the county's responsibility for the money for the. expanded programs would come in realizing the declining nature of the federal grants. Smith said that somewhere the cost benefit factor enters, but he didn't know at what point , that would be. Smith stated there were various ways of alternate funding (other grants and special funds) and third party payments and patient charges. Programs tha* would not eventually be self- supporting with available moneys could be cut if the. countv couldn't raise added taxes to maintain them. Dr. Pensinger suggested that they would eventually have to establish spending priorities for the various programs to make ap­ propriate use of the funds. In other board business, Smith and the members discussed the functions and future decisions of the P&M board because of some levels of dissatisfaction expressed by its members. Criticized recently was the last presentation of some required or "rubber stamp" items which the board had to consider without a chance to review them in detail. This was to meet deadline and requirements of the NIMH funding officials. Jeanette Shapiro noted that 90 percent of the mat­ ters which they consider have to be done (to meet federal requirements) and 10 percent allow the mem­ bers to give input. "We don't need to be here for 'has to be' items." she claimed. Ann Patla, assistant director for the 708 board, pointed that the (NIMH) law requires the advisory board to review the issues and day- to-day operations of the agencies and she claimed mi lhe P&M boaftf had considered a number of , questions and made recommendations in this area. She cited the crisis line establishment and the recent suggestion by a member of a recommendation for in­ terfacing day treatment and rehabilitation programs. Smith conceded that if a person wanted to influence the direction of mental health in this county they should get on the 3 and 5- year planning committee of the 708 Mental Health board. Many of the programs in existence or being im­ plemented now originated with that committee. Ms. Patla noted that some board members believed that the advisory group could only recommend about programs and the 708 board handled the money issue. She„ said this was a misconception, the P&M board could make recom­ mendations about money. Ms. Patla explained that the 708 board, in order to give the advisory group a sense of purpose, had added validity to P&M board program recommendations by requiring a two-third majority vote to override such recommendations. However, the 708 board, because it was the legally county appointed entity, had the final authority in allocating the mental health money. VOICE MAJOR PROBLEMS (Continued from page 1) urgency- to provide more space is caused by a severe shortage of space in the jail, and less urgency over the need for courtroom space. "We are permitted to double tier now only because we have a plan under study," he said, as he explained pressure from the State of Illinois requires action eventually. -In the discussion, can­ didates questioned the wisdom of expanding, of purchasing the glass block building, of conducting a • » » 0 0 0 0 0 » | Crystal Lake < Hearing Aid j Center •All in the ear aids 4 •Discount to W4W,j S e n i o r C i t i z e n s " ' 37 McHenry Avenue , Crystal lake ( 459-1193 study that cost $39,000 and of expanding at all. Double shifts and evening court sessions-even Saturday court sessions-- were among suggestions made to assure better use of the courthouse building. In discussing preservation of farmland most supported this goal as outlined in the new zoning ordinance and land use plan adopted last year. Some urged farmers to do their part by following soil-saving practices such as no-till or minimum tillage. Others ' recommended more aggressive follow- through to form an Agricultural Area district following legislation adopted by the General Assembly last year permitting farmers with as little as 500 adjacent acres to use this land- preserving tool. "Unless you want to do something with the tax system don't moan over the loss of land," warned one speaker. Another said she believes the new zoning ordinance and land use plan should be given the op­ portunity to deal effectively with problems of farmland and developments in general. "We need the county board policies to defend it," she urged. One candidate said with the amount of land now zoned for housing, he couldn't see much of a pressure for agricultural land in the near future, the energy problem contributing to a slowdown in people moving from the city. Harris -garnered these other points, observations or suggestions as presented by the candidates: ...The courthouse is going to expand. In 30 years, the 21 acres will be full. Should the County board consider buying nearby vacant land while it is still vacant? ...RTA is here to stay, but' we should get- as much out of our RTA dollars as we can. ...In the eastern part of the county we have many cities without a sewage disposal system. As the population grows, we must face that matter. ...I would like to see county vehicles go on a gasohol program. ...Bridges are needed across the Fox river and we also need bypass around cities (no cities were specified by name). ...A major challenge is for thelnterpretattofi of the land use plan. ...Increased finances are needed for existing services, as the Sheriff's department. We need more money for crime control. ...Many talk about FAP 420 and Route 14 but I would like to see us get our roads in the county in shape. The through traffic is another problem. ...We should put a check on county finances. I saw District 200 go from a million dollar surplus to a million dollar deficit. Now I see the County has a $500,000 deficit budget. ...We should seek new industry that would use new energy sources. ...I've traveled from east to West and been out of this country some, and I want to say we must 'preserve our. rich inheritance in the county, including prime farmland and gravel deposits. ...The landfill matter will confront us again soon. I'm not for a landfill. I think we should use incineration and make use of the energy out of it. ...We need more efficiency out of our government and should try to get it with Sunset laws, energy alter­ natives and central pur­ chasing. ...As for a new courthouse, what we have is a selective need for space. I favor Yegge Accounting •Experienced. •Professional •Personalized * •Year-Round • \ INCOME TUX SERVICE Phone general restraint in ex­ pansion of services-all services. If we can't pay for it I don't favor any ex­ penditure. If you want to protest tax expenditures, think about this : The county government takes about 10 percent of your tax money, and your schools take about two-thirds of it. That's the place to protest. ...We should pay for the present courthouse, then decide if we need space. * ...Transportation toward the east if one lives west of the Fox river is most congested. Studies show 23,000 vehicles going through the iunction of Routes 31 and 62 in a 12-hour period. Algonquin has a. population of 5,000. ...Implementation of the 208 water quality plan is an important matter. ...Schools must get funding other than just real estate tax-possibly income or sales tax money. NAME BOLGER HEAD 7,400- BANK GROUP (Continued from page 1) poration, spoke to the opening general session. Bolger succeeds Raymond D. Campbell, president, Oberlin Savings Bank company, Oberlin, Ohio, in the IB A A office. He will preside over the 51st annual convention March 22-26, 1981, at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel. Born on a farm south of McHenry, Bolger has spent his entire career in banking. After graduation from McHenry high school in 1941, he joined the McHenry State bank, moved up to assistant cashier in 1948, cashier in 1958, vice-president-cashier in 1967, executive vice- president in 1973, and president and chief executive officer in 1974. His long association with the bank was interrupted only by a three-year period of World War II service with the U.S. Army. He has been a director of the bank for 21 years. His association service included three lerms as Illinois executive coun­ cilman and membership of committees on bank study, federal legislation and competing financial in­ stitutions. He helped organize the Independent Community banks in Illinois, and was president of the McHenry-Boone County Bankers federation. For 25- years, he was city treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Bolger are national co-chairmen of the Parents' council at Marquette university in Milwaukee. Family Service Meeting The Family Service and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County will hold its regular board of directors meeting Wed­ nesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Woodstock area office, 224 West Judd, Woodstock. The public is invited to attend. Hear Proposals For Village, Insurance PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, MARCH It, ltW The Nunda Regional Police department met at Prairie Grove school recently to hear proposals for common insurance for all member villages of NRPP. Dick Waters of Wilkinson Cordott Insurance made the presentation. One policy will cover the entire police activities of, NRPD to effect greater efficiency and savings. Waters will have a finished plan for approval at the next meeting. Both Bull Valley and Lakemoor are interested' in joining NRPD. President Dave Grimes of McHenry Shores represented NRPD at the Bull Valley board of trustees meeting March 10 for final presentation. NRPD will consider that village's membership at the March 27 meeting. Lakemoor's consideration will be in May. Christine Foote was ap­ pointed clerk by Chairman Dave Masters and approved unanimously by the NRPD board. Spring weight limit postings were also discussed and vigorous enforcement was recommended. Ad­ ditional subjects discussed were Sheriff>NRPD cooperation, traffic signs and refuse dumping problems. Youth Faces Numerous Charges After Theft A McHenry man was arrested last Saturday night after he attempted to elude Sheriff's police in what turned out to be a stolen truck. While on routine patrol, the Sheriff's police spotted a truck with a plow pulling out onto Route 120 from a field and stopped to investigate. The driver of the truck tried to get away and nearly hit both a Sheriff's deputy and the squad car. The driver then proceeded east on Route 120, ignoring the red lights and siren of the pursuing p61ice car. When the truck was finally stopped, near the in­ tersection of Chapel Hill road, three men fled on foot. They were caught as other police cars were responding to the area. The truck belonged to Walter Treptau, of 4205 Riverside drive, McHenry, who had reported it stolen. The vehicle had been driven through the door of a barn, where it was parked. It was learned, according to the report, that the driver of the stolen truck, Donald Vornkahl, 17, of 909 W. North avenue, McHenry, was responsible also for a tire slashing incident at LeVichyssois restaurant. Vornkahl was arrested for theft over $150, criminal damage over $150, two counts of criminal damage under . $150, criminal trespassing, reckless con­ duct, fleeing and attempting to elude and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bond was yet to be set. Charges against the other two, who were not identified in the report, could be brought, pending the results of the investigation. Shop-Share Days For St. John Roof Cost St. John the Baptist Catholic school in Johnsburg will hold a Shop & Share fund-raising program March 24, 25 and 26, at a super­ market. By shopping at this store on one of those days, 5 percent of the total pur­ chases will be donated to the organization. St. John's school will use the money generated by their Shop & Share to help defray the cost of replacing the roof. Anyone interested in helping St. John's school by the special shopping offer on those dates wilhneed a Shop & Share ittehtific|rtibri card and should coitt^ct the school at 385-3959 to obtain a card and to learn the name of the cooperating store. Good Buy Onions can be purchased singly, by weight or by the bag. Bagged onions are often labeled U.S. No. 1. This is a USDA grade and means the onions are good quality, fairly firm and dry with few defects. Kindergarten Registration March J 9-28 McHenry Elementary School District No. 15 will be holding a kindergarten registration and screening March 19 through March 28 at Zion Lutheran church, 4206 W. Rt. 120. completion of registration form, parent interview and educational screening are required for all children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall. Call 385-7210 for an ap­ pointment. The cooperation of the public is needed for this new procedure to reach 100 percent of incoming kindergartners. VOTE TUES. MARCH 18 Paid by Citizens for Klemm 40 Brink Crystal Lake, IL IN REHEARSAL-Members of the cast, left to right, Lillian Allen as Lady Alice, Ann Marie Cina of McHenry as Dame Beatrice, Thomas Hausman as the Brigadier and Marie Muschal of McHenry as Hattie, are shown in a scene from the American Repertory Theatre Systems dinner-theatre production of "Breath of Spring", directed by Barbara D. Miller of Ringwood. The play now showing will run weekends through March 23 at Andres Steak House in Richmond. Dinner and theatre Friday and Saturday is at 6:30 p.m., theatre only is at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee is at 1:30 p.m., with theatre only at 3:30 p.m. Reservations are necessary and may be made by calling 815-678-2671. Photo by Rick Martin Spring Cleaning Safety Time for spring cleanup is fast approaching, and it's the perfect opportunity to check the yard and house for safety hazards. Accidents in and around the home account for 23,000 deaths a year and 3 5 million disabling injuries. The National, Safety council reports that of the 23,000 deaths, 7,400 are from falls, 5,100 from fires and 3,800 from poisoning. The following safety tips can help prevent injury or death to the homeowner or to a member of the family; ...Spring cleaning may involve the use of household chemicals. Be sure to read the labels carefully and never mix cleaning agents unless the bottle says it's safe to do so. . . . C h e m i c a l s a n d dangerous supplies should be stored in locked cabinets or placed on very high shelves. Although most chemicals are packaged in safety containers, they should still be kept away from children and away from any potential fire hazard. ...Slippery floors and stairways can be treacherous. Removing oil, excess wax and dirt outside the home helps to increase traction inside. ...A ladder should be in good repair and used only when its bottom can be set firmly on the ground so that its distance from the house is at least one-fourth the length of the ladder. It's also a good idea to get some help when carrying a ladder. Its weight can put a potentially harmful strain on your back. ...Never stand on a chair or stack of items to reach those hard-to-get places. Use a. s a f e t y - a p p r o v e d stepladder. ...Spring is also a good time to check out a home's electrical system. Insulation on extension cords and other circuits should be checked for wear and proper grounding. Don't "play the expert." Serious electrical problems should be checked out by a licensed clcctrician. ...Free the yard of loose debris and fallen branches. More than 13 million Americans are suffering from kidney and genitourinary-related diseases, according to the National Kidney Foun­ dation. Prevent Curdling When using eggs to thicken liquids, pour a little of the hot liquid from the pan into the egg first; then pour the egg mixture back into the pan. This technique helps pre­ vent curdling. McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service Mental Health Crisis Line For McHenry County 1-800/892-8900 Toll Free 24 Hour Emergency Number Professional Staff will answer your call. It takes courage to ask for help, and we ore always there Pregnant, NEED HELP? 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ILL Joseph B. Stanek For STATE REPRESENTATIVE Republican - 33rd District • STANEK • has been mayor of McHenry since 1973 is President of the McHenry County Muncipal League knows the value of local government has worked with many state agencies knows the need for local and state cooperation Vote For JOSEPH B. STANEK -State Representative MARCH 18th IPoid for by committor to olect Joseph B. Stanek, 1316 Midstream Drive, McHenry, Illinois