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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER £.1 S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 ' VOLUME 105 NUMBER 76 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5271981 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 25' "Bottle Passes J nl*:- - by Anthony Oliver Hie McHenry City Council narrowly pawed a resolution in support of a "bottle bill" which would require a 10- cent deposit on beer and soft drink containers. The resolution was presented by Cindy Swartzloff, representing the League of Women Voters, who noted that the thrust of the proposed legislation was to reduce the amount of litter on a statewide basis. "It's a statewide effort and we (the League) are urging each community's r Council to adopt this resolution," Swartzloff said. One of the very controversial programs in schools today is related to bilingual education, which is being scrapped under the new Ad­ ministration. As might be expected, it it an education association that is lhaping up for a debate.This time it is ttAl.E.A. ft attacks editorial writers who, an OCA spokesman says, have displayed an ignorance on the subject, some of them to the point of writing about the pixgrams "a* if they did not encourage tfMt learning of English". - For this reason, the association Wlgazine has examined the bilingual aad refugee education programs in Illinois from the point of view of teachers, researchers, administrators end students. It also points to remarks the President made in support of bilingual programs when he was governor of California. What the association does not say in |ts press release is that the program is one that bears a tremendously high nrice tag. When belt tightening is in even for programs that have few it is hardly conceivable that programs will not be shut jceive considerably less fun- are many who believe the in this country, who speak English, should regard as a threat (Continued on page 20) Bill" Resolution By Narrow Margin Alderman Jack Pepping said he was "sensitive" to the legislative effort to clean the highways, but commented that he was also sensitive to the amount of government regulation. "With a deposit paid on every con­ tainer. there are costs that will be passed on to the consumer," the First ward alderman said. "You have to recognize the intrusion upon the free enterprise system." Ms. Swartzloff commented that the proposed legislation would not be 100 percent effective but added that there were associated benefits, like an in­ crease in the number of jobs and an improved environment. "The measure does ask the bottling industry to change its ways," Ms. Swartzloff said. Alderman Michael Wieser supported Pepping's position, observing that people have the option of purchasing soft drinks or beer in returnable or non- returnable containers. "I have to go along with Alderman Pepping," Alderman Wieser said. "Most people try to purchase retur­ nable bottles and I don't think we can stop littering. I think this will give us a lot of problems." Alderman Elizabeth Nolan disagreed and commented that the cost of cleaning the state highways was "sizeable." "We'd be shortchanging ourselves and our future." Alderman Schooley, who works for the state, noted that the tollway crews pick up 20 to 25 large bags of litter daily. The resolution to support the legislation passed with Aldermen Nolan. Datz, Meurer, Schooley and Adams voting in favor. Aldermen Pepping. Harker and Wieser opposed the resolution. 7 Park Director Peter Merkel told the council that the target date for the opening of the swimming pool at Knox park was June 15. The park director commented that progress was good at the park owing to favorable weather conditions lately. In other council business, a request for a variation to allow more than four game machines in a building met with opposition from the council. The request came from Betty Kline, who was looking to operate a game room at 1408 N. Riverside drive, McHenry. When asked for an opinion,. Police Chief George Pasenelli said it had been his experience that such operations led to trouble, unless tightly controlled. Alderman Wieser said he saw no reason for a variation. Mayor Stanek reported that flood insurance has been available in the City of McHenry since April 1. The City Council voted unanimously to authorize the hiring of 12 summer employees, excluding lifeguards, and those to staff the concession stand at Knox park. The council also authorized the payment of $73,362 to William Tonyan and Sons construction for work com­ pleted at Knox park. A low bid of $14,730 was awarded to Jack's Maintenance, of McHenry, for the installation of gasoline tanks at the city garage. Burlap Day For Gypsy Moths ay, April 25 (and, if iday, April 26) the Illinois On Saturday necessary, Sunt Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection service and volunteers from the McHenry com­ munity will be setting burlap larvae traps on trees in designated Whispering Oaks area. These traps were most successful last year and will be used again this year to monitor the presence, if any, of the Gypsy Moth caterpillar. The larvae trap is an eight-inch strip of burlap which is wrapped around tree trunks with twine. The twine is placed in the center of the material causing the burlap to fold over the twine. During the first stages of develop­ ment the Gypsy Moth caterpillars feed on the leaves of the tree during the night and crawl down from the tree tops during the day seeking shade from the sun. The burlap offers the caterpillars protection; it also indicates where they reside. By monitoring the traps, Gypsy Moth caterpillars as well as other tree pests can be destroyed by squashing. At 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25, volunteers will be meeting at the (Continued on page 20) Ready For Rigid River Control _ .With the increased number of boats oi the Fox river and the problems of both property owners and boaters, the sheriff's police are taking steps to meet the needs of the boating season. There will be three boats in operation, two below the McHenry locks, and one above. These boats will be in operation seven days a week, during the hours most needed. Phyllis Walters is one of the people very interested, both as a County board member and water front resident. She also has completed a Coast Guard boating school to better acquaint herself with boating rules jmd regulations. Sheriff H. Nulle is in contact with the property owners and is coordinating all the information so as to provide the best for all who live on, or use, the Fox river. Signs will be erected for closing or no wake* night patrol increased, and better communication for control of the ever changing conditions of the Fox river. The firm of Lester Witte and com­ pany. of Crystal Lake, was named to prepare the annual audit The popularity of McHenry high school's microcomputer instructional program was evident as board mem­ bers in District 156 viewed the equip­ ment recently Ron Schmitt, West campus Business Education instructor, showed students at work on equipment purchased at the beginning of this school year and ex­ plained how it is used to meet the ob­ jectives of the Introduction to Data Processing course Schmitt announced that there has been an 85 percent increase in enrollment and classes are already filled for next year Proposed plans for the 1981-83 Building Trades home, as presented by Ron Dale, Vocational director, and Bill Wink el Building Trades instructor, were j^gproved. The floor plan of the house and garage to be built on Pyndale drive, near the school, was viewed. An estimated selling price of $90,000 was given. Two special programs involving students were given approval, both self- funding. Permission was given for special education classes to participate in an overnight outdoor education activity- field trip May 13-15 One group, the Basic Skills self-contained class, will travel to the Lorado Taft campus of Northern Illinois university, located near Oregon. The other group, the Behavioral Disorder self-contained class, and the Achieve program students will travel to the lower Kettle Moraine State forest in Waukesha county, Wis. The request of Bill Toalson, East campus music teacher, was also granted About 40 chorus-stage band students will travel to Silver Dollar City, Bronson Mo , from April 29 to May 2. Recognition certificates were presented te five students for noteworthy achievements Joseph Gattone, an East campus (Continued on page 20) County Reapportionment In Progressx Thp MrHpnrv Cnnntv Farm Rnrpan u-ac ovnopfoH tn pnmo nn auain at this <*• The McHenry County Farm Bureau board of directors urges adoption of a reapportionment plan for the McHenry County board that would establish four districts with approximately 36,405 people in each district. Meanwhile, the McHenry County board is weighing various proposals, ranging from the present three districts to the establishment of up to 12 districts The legislative and public affairs committee has focused on either three or six districts, but the board has asked it to do some more figuring. The matter was expected to come up again at this week Tuesday's County board meeting Farm Bureau advocates the four- district pjan as the one most fair to rural residents. Here's how that four district plan would work out: Part of Algonquin - (most of Algonquin township) - 1 district. 36,405 people Nunda and a small part of Algonquin, all of Grafton and a part of Don- township -- one district. 36.400 people Part of Dorr, and all of Riley, Coral, Marengo, Seneca, Dunham. Hartland, Greenwood,' Hebron, Alden and Chemung townships -- one district. 37.253 people Richmond. Burton and McHenry townships - one district. 35,564 people Larry Harris, manager of the McHenry County Farm Bureau, ex­ plained the County board, by law must reapportion the county by July 1. 1981, to reflect the population changes shown in the 1980 census The total population in McHenry county is listed as 145,622 TTie board must have not less than five or more than 27 members Districts should be of equal (Continued on page 20) 40 In Years Song The West campus auditorium stage will he transformed into a huge show boat the first weekend in May when the McHenry Choral club presents Its fortieth anniversary ill, Craig T -spring program. In photo at left, Craig Spengel, who slap "Old Man River", watches Geri GausUng, Michele Reining and Alice Arher In their presentation of "Life On The Stage". At right, Mary Ann Wegener and Ken Arher rehearse for "Why Do I hi"? Mrs. GausUng, who has been featured as DeUy and Ma me In previous », will be beard in Jerome Kern's "Can't Help Lovln' Dat Man Of Mine". Wicked Stage' Love You* concerts, will be beard in Jerome Kern's "Can't Help Curtain time Is •: IS p.m. Sntarday and Sunday, May 2-3. 8TAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD When the McHenry Choral club goes on stage in West campus auditorium Saturday, May 2, members will be recalling memories with friends and former members in the audience. Four former club presidents remain as members, and three who formerly headed the singing organization will return for the evening of music. They are John M. Johnson, Jerry Buch, Ray Jensen. Sr., Jacqueline Schau, Ed Wittrock, Tom Russell and Clifford Kiehl. Former accompanists and 11 charter members also have been extended invitations. Following the opening night performance, everyone will be invited to attend open house in the school cafeteria in observance of the an­ niversary year. The formal portion of the program will include favorites of previous year, selections from "Oliver", "Bye, Bye Blues" and the triumphal march from "Aida". Popular selections from the Gay Nineties to the present day will open the costumed portion of the program. In addition to the "Show Boat" selections, the group will be heard in well known selections from Herbert's "Naughty Marietta". Both shows have a New Orleans setting. The Herbert classic includes "Neath The Southern Moon", "I'm Falling in Love With Someone", "You Are love" and the finale, "Italian Steet song" featuring Carolyn Rittaler. Friends of the Choral club through the years, as well as former members, are invited by the membership to at* tend this fortieth year observance. •m Now Shores Road Hearing • Country West Fest Open Cancer Crusade Residents May Speak Out At M»thodltf,Chureh Volunteers To Solicit Page 9 \ • Pag* 2 Page 3 Burns Fatal To Ringwood Man Peter Aiello, 21. of 6717 Barnard Mill road. Ringwood. died April 16 in Cook County hospital of burns covering 96 percent of his body. Police said the young man suffered the bums when a kerosene lamp ap­ parently set fire to his tent. Authorities said the fire broke out the previous night while Aiello was sleeping in a tent behind the suburban * Schaumburg home of Mark Tuma, 23, who was sleepinp in an adiarent tent. Both young men were members of the National Association of Primitive Rifleman, a group which seeks to imitate the life of 19th century wood­ smen. according to Tuma. Aiello was born in Chicago but had resided for the past three years in the Ringwood area. He was employed as a machinist for Alert Tubing Fabrication Inc., Schaumburg. His parents are the Carl J Aiellos City Plants Trees Arbor Day The City of McHenry, Department of Parks and Recreation, will observe Arbor day Friday, April 24, when trees will be planted in Pearl street park and Whispering Oaks park In the past year, trees have been donated to the City from area residents to be transplanted in the parks. Smaller trees that are crowding or overgrown on a small residential lot can easily be transplanted to an open park area If there are any residents in the community considering cutting down any small trees in their yard, some of those trees would be a welcome addition in the parks Those who would like to donate any trees, schould contact the City of McHenry. Department of Parks and Recreation, at 344-3300. Arbor day has been set aside to plant trees for future generations. Microcomputer Program Draws Student Interest Easter Egg Hunt Excitement prevailed Saturday morning at Petersen park, where about IN youngsters, aged 5 and under, took to the woods In the annual Easter Egg hunt. Prize- filled plastic eggs were their reward. Some of the eggs contained candy, and all had something better than a yolk. Some eggs had a certificate that could be redeemed for a gift. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD