Pa*e 5 - PL A l> 1)E Al.EK -HKR ALI). WF.D*KSI>A1. FEflRt \H\ 6.198^ J? Designated drivers said to save lives Updated McHenry maps Fran Olten, executive director of the McHeary Area Chamber of Commerce, checks over the final copy of the "Greater McHeary Area Map" with Bill Tammetu. The Chamber had MM copies of the map produced by Tammeos' company to refeict the entire Chamber service area. The maps also include a categorised list of Chamber members. Copies of the map are available for purchase at the McHenry Chamber office and at many local businesses. NIMC announces hiring of CL school superintendent Nora C. O'Malley, president of Northern Illinois Medical Center, has announced today that Bob Blazier, superintendent of schools for Crystal Lake's District 47, wfitjoin the medical center team following his retirement this spring. "Mr. Blazier, as director of education and outreach programs, will bring a wealth of knowledge and solid community relations expertise to this growing field in health care," O'Malley said. NIMC serves many communities, each of which is projected for heavy population growth in the next five to ten years. "NIMC and its affiliates are dedicated' to meeting the changing needs of residents in a caring and compassionate manner. This will be done through innovative programs and the development 0$ new services designed to serve everyag^ g^t5^W|Jwto be developing hospital-based support groups, industrial medicine, and in-house and adult education-continuing education programs for the staff and public." ' "In keeping with the Outreach focus, these programs will be offered in several communities, not only in NIMC classrooms in McHenry. Mr. Blazier will play a vital role in the development of these programs." Blazier, a long-time resident of Crystal Lake, has been in public education for 96 years. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology from MacMurray College. He has completed additional graduate work at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. Superintendent of Schools since 1972, he is credited with im plementing several programs in District 47, many of which have received national and in ternational recognition. Blazier, who will assume his new role in early spring, will continue his philosophy of in creasing public awareness on issues, only now it will be in preventive and rehabilitative health care, options for health education to improve the quality of life, and in-house and adult education programs for staff. "NIMC already offers many public workshops and con tinuing education programs," Blazier continued. "Working with education staff, we will be expanding the range of programs to offer our com munities a broad spectrum of information and services." 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There is a fee for the class and advance registration is recommended. For more information or to register call Marge Williams, (312) 888-8771. The designated driver program, promoted by the McHenry County Com prehensive Alcohol Safety Project, is one of the best ways to prevent drinking and driving accidents, said Sgt. George Corson, project director. "Most people don't consider alternative transportation means if the person who drove to a bar or party becomes in toxicated," said Sgt. Corson. Conditional use zoning sought for preschool A petition has been filed for hearing before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals by petitioners Jane G. Starck, J tin L. Cichucki and Penny Hildebrandt Cichucki, contract purchasers, and Crystal Lake Montessori School, a not for profit corporation of the State of Illinois for a conditional use to the McHenry County Zoning Ordinance's "E-3", estate district. The permit would allow the petitioners to operate a school for preschool and elementary age children. The property is located in Dorr Township, on the west side of Country Club Road, between the crossroads of Robin Hill Drive and McConnell Road, Woodstock, and consists of approximately 3.71 acres. The hearing on the petition will be held on Feb. 7, at 2 p.m., in Room 203 of the McHenry County Courthouse, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. All those who are interested may appear and be heard. "Those who have had too much to drink don't give up their keys very easily, and they don't always respond to logic." The designated driver program, he said, can help avoid a dangerous and embarassing situation. One person from the group is selected before the group starts drinking to serve as the designated driver. .That individual refrains from drinking alcohol and is responsible for driving everyone home safely afterward. At the next party or outing, another person is selected to assume the responsibility. The respon sibility simply rotates and safety is provided for everyone. ' 'The program is advocated by the McHenry County Com prehensive Alcohol Safety Project, and other organizations interested in preventing drinking and driving accidents because it works," Sgt. Corson said. "It's been successful fct European countries for years, "In Sweden and the United Kingdom, for example^ designated drivers often place their car keys in their empty beverage glasses so that hostSn and hostesses will not1 encourage them to drink alcohol." According to McHenry County Comprehensive Alcohol Safety Project statistics, alcohol is I factor in at least half of all fatal motor-vehicle accidents in the United States, resulting in about 25,000 deaths each year. Sgt. Corson said the most dangerous time to drive is on a Friday or Saturday eve when alcohol-impaired drh are trying to get home. MADE THE 115 LB. DIFFERENCE! 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