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P\GE 1$ - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26.1980 HOSPITAL AWAITS CRUCIAL DECISION (Continued from page I) would still need a certificate. And the county still needs 44 more beds ac­ cording to the state's own criteria. For financing the other 80 percent the hospital would have to go to the public bond market with a tax exempt issue. Any issue would have to be cleared through the Illinois Health Facilities Authority, which would determine the financial feasibility of the proposal and recommend a firm to market the bonds. Financing would not be pursued unless it would be seen to be economically viable, Corcoran noted. The impact on hospital charges, which members of the reviewing boards had questioned, would be, at the present stage of in­ flation, $46 per day (debt retirement charge) per two-bed room, the basic hospital unit. If no further inflation occurred, this would result in a daily charge of $246, Corcoran said. Corcoran gave the background of the hospital's present push for new and larger quarters. In 1978 they com­ missioned an evaluation and a study by consultants, the results of which were submitted to the executive committee of McHenry hospital and a committee from Memorial hospital at Woodstock, which also had made a study of facilities and problems. Both indicated a desire for a merger into one hospital serving the eastern part of the county, and investigated the possibility. Consultants retained by both in­ stitutions made recommendations for such a move and the results were en­ dorsed by the medical staffs, Corcoran said. But later, Memorial hospital people reevaluated and embarked on their own program of remodeling and enlarging. Corcoran said McHenry hospital representatives went forth on various alternatives to strive their space problems and finally submitted their application for building a new facility on their property at Bull Valley road and enlarging their patient capacity from 136 to 200 beds. Corcoran noted that there had not been any increase in hospital space since their main three-story building was built in 1966. Since that time they had added 22 or 23 additional services or programs due to advances in medical technology, and now they were suffering from "compression". The number of beds were decreased from 144, which they had in 1966, to 136 in the early seventies to make room for their trauma center. Since that time they have had to move their accounting department and bulk storage to other locations. They have had to add labs and provide space for a physical therapy department. "There just isn't room for all func­ tions in the present building", he said. Corcoran recalled regretfully that McHenry hospital had submitted an application to the Department of Public Health licensing board for a new building to be located at its donated property on Route 31 in July of 1972 and was given permission to proceed. The only things needed were the final blueprints. But then the board of directors postponed action and by that time they became interested again, new legislation had established new licensing procedures and different agencies for approval. Corcoran said the hospital was the brain child of one to two doctors who, as a nucleus of a group of local people after World War II, saw the need for a medical facility in McHenry. Dr. Lee Gladstone initially opened a multi- specialty clinic in his office on Green street in which Dr. Peter Griesbach served as pediatrician and Dr. George Alvary as surgeon. They had been staff members at Memorial hospital. Corcoran recalled that other local citizens endorsed the idea as good and sought the support of the community for their own hospital. Several sites were considered including one on Route 31, north of the city, but Gladstone had the present site on Green street, at Waukegan, from which the hospital initially leased space because of lack of funds. With seven local people as founders, the group incorporated as a not-for- profit organization with the approval of the Internal Revenue Service. In 1961 they had 10 medical surgical beds and 10 obstetrical, and later building for hospital services added 25 more beds. As the corporation acquired more land along Waukegan street, more building was added and the rooms in the clinic were gradually phased out. The last major expansion was in 1966, when the three-story main building was erected and the hospital gave up the leased space. In the early seventies the trauma center for McHenry county was placed in the building at the cost of eight beds. Now 35 to 40 percent of the hospital admissions result from the trauma center, Corcoran claimed. JEWELRY STORE THEFT ESTIMATED AT $1,200 (Continued from page 1) jewelry, about $30 and four clay flower pots from her home. The offender pried open a window to gain access. Two, 30-pound propane tanks were taken from their mounting place on the bumper of a camper belonging to Robert Tague, of 4912 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. Alex Wekerle, of 910 River terrace, McHenry, reported the theft of a radio boaster from his unlocked car last Monday night, CONTESTS EVIDENT IN CITY'S APRIL ELECTION (Continued from page 1) for a candidate's name to be placed on the ballot: Not less than five percent nor more than eight percent of 3,064 for those people seeking the office of mayor; 3,018 for city treasurer; 2,757 for city clerk; 189 for 1st ward alder­ man; 558 for 2nd ward alderman; 586 for 3rd ward alderman; and 189 for 4th ward alderman. The offices of mayor, city clerk and treasurer run at-large in the city. Pertaining to the aldennanic positions, the following ward boundary lines are in effect: Ward I - Bordered on the north by John street, on the west by the railroad tracks and on the east and south by the city limits.* Ward II - Bordered on the north by Route 120, on the east by Crystal Lake road and on the west and south by the city limits. Ward III - Bordered on the south by John street, on the west by the railroad tracks north of Route 120 and by Crystal Lake road south of Route 120, and on the north and east by the city limits. Ward IV - Bordered on the south by Route 120, on the east by the railroad tracks and on the north and west by the city limits. Nominating petitions and candidacy documents are available in the city clerk's office at llll N. Green street. To run for a City office, a person must have lived within the corporate limits of the City of McHenry for one year. The last day to file is Jan. 26. TEENAGER DIES IN PRE-HOUDAY CRASH (Continued from page 1) burst into flames when it struck a tree. Dep. Wofford extinguished the fire before the Fire department arrived. The Crystal Lake Rescue squad transported the driver, Veugler, and three passengers in the car to McHenry hospital. Steven K. Carl, 24, of 40 Center street, Crystal Lake; and Keith R. Pleva, 18, of 1407 Adams street, Lake- In-The-Hills, were listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Veugler is reported to be in satisfactory condition. The accident occurred at about 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23. A 17-year-old McHenry girl was seriously injured in a two-car collision near Crystal Lake on Walkup road. Elizabeth A. Tonyan, of 4216 Crest- wood, McHenry, was listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit of McHenry hospital. Ms. Tonyan was a passenger in a car driven by Ronald J. Fikejs, of 3904 High street, McHenry. According to police, Fikejs was heading south mi Walkup, trying to pass another vehicle, when he saw an on­ coming northbound car. The nor­ thbound vehicle was driven by Lee A. Edelman, of 881 N. Hampton, Crystal Lake. The report said both drivers at­ tempted to avoid a head-on collision by turning into Shenandoah court - where the crash occurred. The Crystal Lake Rescue squad transported Ms. Tonyan, Mrs. Edelman, Jaime Edelman, age 7, and Christy Edelman, age 2, to McHenry hospital. The Edelmans were treated and released. Fikejs was ticketed for improper overtaking on the left. The accident occurred at 11:10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22. Invite Hospital Membership "Many people who want to show their gratitude and solid support for McHenry hospital now nave an opportunity to do so by joining the McHenry hospital not-for-profit corporation," announced LeRoy E. Olsen, president of the hospital's board of directors, as the organization's annual membership drive began * Tuesday, Dec. 15. "Our yearly campaign for new members is a means of seeking out new friends, as well as reenlisting old friends of McHenry hospital. We hope every family which has expressed its approval for our past achievements, and which realizes our importance to its future, will enroll as voting members of the not-for-profit corporation." Trie membership drive will continue through Dec. 31, Olsen said. The annual fee entitles each member to attend the association's annual dinner and meeting Saturday, Feb. 7. This year the guest speaker at the dinner will be a CBS foreign correspondent. "The coming years will be important ones for McHenry hospital," Olsen concluded. "We are eager to hear the voices of the individuals and the communities we serve. We hope that more and more citizens will see this as an opportunity to become involved for the betterment of the health and health care of their families." Membership forms may be obtained by calling the hospital's Public Information office, 385-2200, extension 622. CERTIFICATES GOOD THROUGH WED. DEC. 31st [ GIFT CERTIFICATE s g BEARD & STOVALL 5 r Store for Men T r Woodstock, Illinois jj i McHenry, Illinois j will deliver on presentation of this certificate J Twenty-Five dollars ($25.00) discount on the purchase of any SPORT COAT 1 '65.00 to »165.00 value in either Beard A Sto vail location ( Woodstock or McHenry) Musi be presented ai lime of purchase--thru December 31, 1980 L REDEEM THESE GIFT CERTIFICATES AT BEARD & STOVALL FOR $13800 IN DISCOUNTS (but hurry-certificates expire Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1980 GIFT CERTIFICATE! | f GIFT CERTIFICATE BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry, Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate Five dollars (55.00) discount on the purchase of any CASUAL SLACKS s 18.00 to $25.00 value in either Beard & Stovall location (Woodstock or McHenry) Musi be presented at time of purchase--thru December 31. 1980 ' Does Not Apply to Jeans BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry, Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate Twenty dollars ($20.00) discount on the purchase of any +• *40.00 JACKET X) to *75.00 vffilue Forty dollars ($40.00) discount on the purchase of any $76.00 and up values in either Beard & Stovall location (Woodstock or McHenry) Must be presented at lime of purchase--thru December 31, 1980 { GIFT CERTIFICATE j j \ GIFT CERTIFICATE si BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry, Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate Five dollars ($5.00) discount on the purchase of any DRESS SHIRT *14.00 to *20.00 value in either Beard A Stovall location ( Woodstock or McHenry) Must be presented at time of purchase--thru December 31. 1980 Long-sleeve shirts only 1!! J L BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry, Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate Eight dollars ($8.00) discount on the purchase of any SWEATER $19.00 to $35.00 value in either Beard A Stovall location (Woodstock or McHenry) Mum be presented at time of purchase -- thru December .•?. 1980 Ji I GIFT CERTIFICATE i 5 GIFT CERTIFICATE L BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry, Illinois we »n// deliver on presentation of this certificate Five dollars ($5.00) discount on the purchase of any SPORT SHIRT $15.00 to $25.00 value in either Beard A Stoviill location (Woodstock or Mcflenr\ t Must be presented at time ol purchase--thru December 31. IVKO BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry, Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate * Fifty dollars ($50.00) discount on the purchase of SUITS ji L *145.00 to *225.00 value Must be presented at lime of purchase--thru December 31. 1980 Slight charge Tor alterations i. ./ ' •'jr •- f ' " CALL NOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE McHENRY PLRINDERLER AND RECEIVE The T.V. Network & Coble Listing Guide DOUBLE-VISION covering oil 32 channels servicing Community Coblevision & Lakes Coblevision $ 13 subscription $19 elsewhere in the U.S. CALL 38S-0I70 Happy Holidays From The McHenry Plaindealer