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PAGE 10-PLAINDEALER- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1984 Building permits The City of McHenry has issued the following building permits during the month of November. Gerald M. Hawkinson, 1205 S. Capri Terrace, alterations and garage. * William Tonyan, 4509 W. Prairie Ave., garage. Mc^eory Builders, Inc., 3701 W. Drake Court, single family home. Richard and Audrey McClevey, 806 S. Pearl, single family home. " Cunat Brothers, 5400 W. Elm Street, signs. William and Linda Hiatt, 1700 N. Knoll, fence. Thomas Mortimer, 4103 W. Elm Street, fence. Residential Development Group, 308-314 Thornwood Drive, 4 unit coach home. W. Henderson, 1320 Meadow Lane, siding. Phillip Siudak, 1301 N. Richmond Road, sign. McHenry Builders, Inc., 3614 Bradley Court, single family home. "McHenry Builders, Inc., 3613 W. Drake Court, single family home. McHenry Builders, Inc., 3705 W. Drake Court, singlec family home. McHenry Builders, Inc., 3^7 W. Drake Court, single family home. Liberty Outdoor Advertising, 1819 Dot St., advertising sign. Baskins-Robbins Ice Cream, 3722 W. Elm St., advertising sing. H.I.S. Ltd., 3722 W. Elm St., Commercial alterations. , James and Debr^ Jeffers, 5006 W. Sandburg Drive, addition. Ron Patterson, 4120 Crystal Lake Road, alterations. Roger Lasko, 17ft^North Ave., fireplace. Tonyan R.E. Partnership, 1411 S. Belden St:, alterations. McHenry Builders, inc., 3702 W. Bradley Court, single home. j. Sherman and B. Sumrall, 1260 N. Cjj-een St., advertising sign. Philip Pawl, 5220 W. Elm St., siding-roofing. Charles Fernstrom, 4002 W. Elm St., advertising sign. David Meyer, 200 Windridge, fireplace. Joseph J. Sullivan, 4801 Home Ave., alteration. Superclean Car Wash, 4416 W. Elm St., addition. W. Douglas and Melissa K. McDougall, 4320 Crestwood, ad­ dition. McHenr>^Builders, Inc., 3709 W. Bradley Court, single family home.' McHenry Co. Currency Exchange, 4614 W. Elm St., advertising sign. Long John Silvers, 4313 W. Elm St., advertising sign. Extension People: Recycling With the passing of Christmas,*.- the days of the .Christmas tree staying in the home are; definitely numbered. The same holds true with poinsettias, but to a lesser degree. These items are usually discarded. But this doesn't have raJbe the case, as both of these adorations can continue to providdbenefits long after New Year's pay. There are several \yorthwhile alternatives to throwing out cut Christmas trees atter taking them down from indoors. A simple use is to place it in a favorable location in (the yard to provide shelter for\ wildlife, especially birds. It is best to place the tree near other existing cover or alongside a building rather than placing a single tree in a wide open area. Another good use of a "used" tree is to provide additional winter mulch-to protect flower beds or other mulched areas. Cut all the branches off at the trunk to get optimum coverage. The trunk can then be used to anchor branches or other winter mulch that was previously put down.^ Gradually remove mulches as the weather warms in spring. , Finally, the trunk can be used for decorations or keepsakes for future use. Various sized logs can be cut to make decorations; small cross-section pieces make good paperweights or collector's items for the kids to save as souvenirs of Christmas, 1983. Whatever the use, let tfee cut tings dry for a few months a then treat with ^shellac Christmas trees ^ turn the potsrabout once a week to prevent roots form getting ^established by growing through drainage holes in the bottom. similar preservatives. Poinsettias can be "recycled" for year-long use. Continue to water plants until half the leav s fall. Then reduce watering until the soil is completely dry, and allow the plant to rest in storage at around 60 degrees until about mid-April. At that time, cut the plant down to about 6 inches and , repot into fresh soil. Now resume watering on a regular basis, and new shoots should begin to develop. As these start to grow, cut off all but one main shoot. Poinsettias may be placed outdoors when the weather is warm. A sunny location is needed. Patios, porches, or balconies are good sites, or plants can be placed into soil up to the rim of the pot. If this is done, it isjiecessary to As fall approaches, the plants need to be brought indoors again. Gradually move indoors to help the plant adjust. Once the plant is adjusted to the indoor location, begin covering it af least 12 hours Neach night to initiate flowering. This procedure takes about 6 weeks and must be done each night to get the plant to change color, Many people don't have success in trying to get poin­ settias to rebloom, thus discard them soon after Christmas. Even if reblooming isn't at­ tempted in fall, the poinsettia can be an attractive potted plant throughout the summer with very little effort. Formalize court ruling for Medicaid^patient service Federal District Court Judge Milton Shadur recently issued a preliminary injunction ordering the state of Illinois to begin paying hospitals 23.5 percent more for inpatient services to Medicaid patients. The written order formalizes the court's Nov. 15 ruling against the Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA)'s new payment system for hospital inpatient services to Medicad recipients. The Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) on behalf of its 243 hospital members had filed suit against the department in August charging that the new payment system is inadequate and violates federal law. In the order, Judge Shadur stated IDPA must pay hospitals "full" rather than "shortfall" rates for all unpaid claims for inpatient services to Medicaid recipients during fiscal year 1984. Judge Shadur also held that IDPA may not alter the amount of the rates or extend the timing of their payment without prior approval by the court. On July 1 of 1983, IDPA started paying hospitals on the basis of its regulations for the new payment system. Those regulations establish a final payment rate which IDPA claims is" sufficent to meet the costs incured by "efficiently and economically" operated hospitals. However, because of inadequate state ap­ propriations, IDPA has paid hospitals only an interim rate which is 23.5 percent less than the final^rate. IHA lias stated that the difference between the final and interim rate results in shortfall of up to $160 million for- hospitals""5t?*tewide. IHA. in its lawsuit, has" challenged the legality of ID- PA's payment methodologies for inpatient an outpatient services as well as a $500 per admission cap on payments for General Assistance (GA) patients. In its motion for a preliminary injunction, IHA focused its attack on the interim inpatient rates paid for Medicaid inpatient days. IHA argued that even if the method used for arriving at the final rate is legal ,Jthe amount of the interim rate is insufficient to meet the federal standards. EAI HEARTY AT BEEF VILLA! IT'S WARM INSIDE ITH BEEF VILLA S SOUP OF THE Y...HOM DELICIOUS! ----~ " -iM --• BEEF VILLA COUPON •' 16 PIECE BUCKET OF BROASTED $ CHICKEN ONLY •REGlKAR OR SPICY 8 (Offer good thru Jan. 31, 1984) (Limit one coupon per visi f) BEEF VILLA •McHENRY 344-1103 •WOODSTOCK 338-9706 Adair completes recruit training. Marine Pvt. David L. Adair, son of Gerald L. Adair of 5119 Shorehill Drive, McHenry, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Sap- Diego. iring the 11-week training ^cle, he learned the basics of ittlefield survival. J|e was itroduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and studied the personal and professional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines. He participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, in­ cluding first aid, rifle marksmanship and close order drill. Teamwork "and self- discipline were emphasized throughout the training cycle. Easter Sea! receptionist Diane "Reeves responds to a question from adeaf client on the center's newTelephone Communication Device for the deaf. Communication device for deaf at Easter Seals ^^^CLEARA^CE EVERYTHING IN THE STORE REDUCED 20 TO 50% TILL CITY OAK CORNER CHINA CABINET . $73 995 Value $499°° TRADITIONAL LOOSE CUSHION SOFA Blue Pastel Stripe s76 995 Value $499°° LANE "Pacific Oak" BEDROOM SET Dresser, Twin Mirrors, Door Che*st, Headboard - & Nite Stand. 52460 Value 51469°° LA-Z-BOT RECLINED Brown Velvet, Wall Saver or Rocker Values to s499'"> s349'51 1 PC SECTIONAL Loose Pillow M l 29 Value s799°° GUN CABINET Holds 12 Guns s379<" ) Value *299" 3 PC. SOLID WOOD BED­ ROOM SET Cherry Finish, Dresser, Mirror, Chest, Head & Foot Board M69900 Value - $118900 2 PC. BEIOE TWEED LIVING ROOM SET - Sofa and Love Seat, Plain Style M 480°" Value $95900 8 PC. SOLID OAK DINING , ROOM SEI Trestle Style Table, 6 Chairs and China *3024 '° Value $14990. CASH & CARRY WALNUT VENEERED BOOKCASES '3 4 5 8 7 Foot Heights 50% Off CASH & CARRY GLASS DOOR BOOKCASE Maple Finish s2699b Value *199" 7 PC. BROYHILL DINING ROOM SET Table, 4 Choirs. China 8' Server. Contemporary or Country Style to Choose From. * 1275"".Value s79995 DARK PINE BROYHILL BEDROOM SET - Dresser, Hutch, Mirror, Chest, Head & Foot Board and Nite Stand M07000 Value $7490. 7 PC. DINETTE SET Table and 6 Chairs with Chrome Leqs *499 Value s249" (ASH & CARRY BASSETT COUNTRY OAK BEDROOM SET Dresser, Wing A/^irror, Chest, Headboard and Nite Stand S1149 Value $79900 _ OAK CURIO CABINET s24 9 95 Value $19995 NORWALK QUEEN SLEEPE^SOFA Small Print, MkFXJ'0* Value 559900 CASH & CARRY TRADITIONAL OCCASSIONAL TABLES Ends or Cocktail s 149'J Value S11995 ea. LA-Z-BOY ROCKER y RECLINER Catcher's. Mitt Style 529" ' Value 399 95 LANE MODERN BEDROOM SET Dresser Mirror Chest, Headboard & Nite Stand s 1409°" Value . $84500 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH WITH APPROVED CREDIT & 10% DOWN 890, LAKE AVE WOODSTOCK (815)338-0404 DAILY 9 to 5 30 MOM & FRI 9 to 9 CLOSED SUNDAY • Shaw Free Press Newspaper Group Fund raising efforts by the office staff of the National Easter Seal Society based in Chicago have allowed the Easter Seal Society for Mcllenry County, Woodstock, to purchase a Telephone Com­ munication Device (TDD-TTY) for the deaf. With this the deaf of McHenry County have an important link when important phone calls must be made or when an emergency situation occurs^n their homes. The device is designed to communicate with other TDD's through he use of a small display terminal allowing the user to type message which will be read on another TDD terminal. Karen Pesce, executive director, stated "The deaf of McHenry County should feel free t^^utilize this device for rtant phone calls they might otherwise be unable to make. I would be happy to an­ swer any questions or give additional information." For more information or to utilize the device, phone 815-338- 1707. WW wnol HUM Celebrate in style this Christmas Give her an Incomparable Gift of Luxury - ••MdL.CLeUJU FURS By | BILL TALIDIS ~ at the Mink Barn FRANKUNflLLE ROAD. UNION, ILL. 7 mil** SouthwMf o< W<J»ih on W« * Frankl invl l l* R<J Tu#s. thru Sat. 9 to 5:30: Sun 12 to 5; Closed Won •J (815)923-4193 or 923-2161 i / A