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A PARTNERSHIP THAT INCLUDES HOME (Continued from page 1) "Perhaps the greatest thing a parent could do is to show a respect for education, it is not a way to pass the time." West campus principal Greg Johnson noted that the high school district is becoming in­ volved with parents by spon­ soring a number of seminars in order to draw parents into the school to find out about programs. "The topic this month, for example, is financial aid and college applications," he said. "We feel it is important to have a meeting because there are a lot of technicalities and papers to fill out." Johnson noted that the district is making an effort to com­ municate to the parent and the student that education is a joint effort. "The student needs to be well adjusted at home as well as at school," he said. "We want to deal with people in all aspects of the child's life - not just when there is a problem." Among other topics of the parent group meetings are parent stress factors, develop­ ment of coping skills, develop­ ment of good communication with the school and the student, the importance of setting limits and the development of an at­ titude of respect for education. "The topics are hitting what a lot of parents are interested in," Johnson said. "We'll continue the theme throughout the year in order to help with the family approach to education." "We don't want to focus on the school, rather on the school as part of a community effort," he said. ARGUE MERITS OF PARK DISTRICT (Continued from page 1) stating that the MPOA assesses each subdivision a certain amount based on the number of lots. If the subdivision fails to collect that amount, it loses its voting rights in the MPOA. Under an official taxing body, land owners would be taxed on the assessed valuation of their property, and violators would face penalities under law. Russ Whitney, director of the Shore Hills Country Club subdivision and treasurer of the MPOA, views a park district as a fair and equitable solution. He said his subdivision has about a 10 percent delinquency rate in dues. But Whitney admitted he would like to know more about the park district plan. The president of the Highland Shores subdivision, Paul Swetland, admitted formation of a park district is not a panacea but said he believes it is the solution which comes closest to achieving what property owners want. Craig Pfannkuche, spokesman for the Highland Shores association, said the association board favors the park district proposal at the moment. However, it is seeking more in­ formation before presenting the idea to its members. Despite the controversy, both sides agree the decision on forming a park district should be up to the people. "It is up to the citizenry to put up an in­ tegrated ballot," said Don Coumbe, MPOA vice-president and a member of the financial committee. Bishop said landowners must submit their petition and have it approved by 19th Judicial Circuit court prior to March if they hope to put it on the ballot. Ms. Rodgers said that although (here have been problems between sub­ divisions in the past, she hopes people will unite and bury petty differences. Bishop said traditionally the dam has been handled by the MPOA. "Maybe some people are worried about losing their power," he said. PARENTS PROTEST POSSIBLE CLOSING OF DAY CARE CENTER (Continued from page 1) was reduction in the student population served from about 20 in 1978 to the 14 in the program now. He noted also the lost funding, in­ creases in fees and contracts, froin a total of $51,000 to $110,000, loss of local tax support through denial of 706 fun­ ding since 1978. He He pointed out the reduction of funding from the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, going from . $26,130 in 1981 to $13,100 in 1982 and nothing after that. Lambourn outlined some alternatives in reducing the quality of program. By eliminating one teacher aide and one physical therapist, the $88,867 deficit could be reduced to $70,834. With a further reduction in staff by four persons they could reduce the deficit to $37,605 by June 30, 1982. Lambourn said that SEDOM, when advised that the Day school might close, said they could have an alter­ native program in place by the fall of 1982, but not immediately. Ijuiibourn also noted that Pioneer Center, due to legalities, can't use supplemental finding to operate the school. As parents asked to whom they should tufn if the school dotes, Lam­ bourn advised that they contact their lqcal school districts, which are ited to provide some form of ition. Larry Glowadd, who ex­ plained he was director of special education for District 47 at Crystal Lake, said the schools were under the same constraints as Pioneer Center in use of funds and they couldn't exceed the amounts set by state. Board member Elyse Roberts, who agreed with the rest of the board that they should try to keep the school open, noted that the ruling by the purchase care review board gave them a "double crunch." MCAR president Dixie Hogan reminded the parents who showed anger over the possible closing that Pioneer Center was only the provider of the service, and that they were, in ef­ fect, hired by the schools to provide a contractual service to the boards of education. But they welcomed any help that the parents could give. Among concerns and questions posed by the parents to the MCAR board were: Has there been a general appeal for funds when they found themselves running in the red? Why SEDOM wasn't notified of the possible closing? Why bus to Beverly Lakes with a perfectly good school closing down? Why did they move over to McCullom Lake into a remodelled facility fronvjhe church and hire additional staff if they were being compelled to shut down? Beverly Lake is not a bright lovely place like the Day sch x>l and parents do not feel comfortable sending their children there; It could cost more to bus the students to Beverly Lake than running the school. •? f Day school staff members were concerned with the transition of students from this school to other facilities which they termed a com­ plicated process and they needed time and guidance from their superiors to do this. Glowacki said that local schools would need time to plan for alternative placing of the students for which they are responsible. Lorens Tronet, who conceded that he wasn't married or a parent of a retarded child, suggested that the group should organize for raising the necessary funds to save the program. President Hogan noted that she had contacted Senator Jack Schaffer and other state officials who seemed most cooperative. She added that the 14 children deserve consideration and the board will try to deal with the problem in the best possible manner. 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I Ft M m im$» tuinmm Decorator Pieces finance committee recommenda tion The MCAR board adjourned the disctMkm until their next regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at 4001 Dayton street, (in the Tonyan . Industrial subdivision). MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) * there are no more nights under the stars. From mis moment on he will put on his begging act before the refrigerator door until he realizes the curtain has been drawn. Then - and only then- will he curl up to enjoy his own dreams. And these are only a few of the an­ noyances of the changing season. They are in addition to the semi-annual housecleaning which, as an age old tradition, comes back to haunt the mind and body each April and each Octtober. Inanimate things seem to catch on that something is changing too. We stepped into a year old car the first cold ^ morning and found that a bell remin­ ding us the seat belt was not fastened began ringing after a six-month silence. Change is necessary, it is interesting, and it makes the days pass too quickly. Before we realize it, the spirit of Mr. Turkey will be leaving the back door as we get ready to welcome Santa in the front. KAF Recycling Day Nov. 21 Recycling day for McHenry residents, regularly held on the first and third Saturdays of each month, is set for Staurday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the McHenry Market Place parking lot, with the West Campus Honor society participating along with the McHenry County Defenders in this drive. Used motor oil should rank high on the list of items people save for the recycling drives, according to the , Defenders, since every gallon recycled yields 5 pints of usable motor oil, thus reducing dependence on Arab oil at no sacrifice to the user. Used oil should be brought to the drive in plastic or metal containers (not glass) with secure lids. Among other items which will be collected are: Newspapers - stacked and tied securely so that they can be easily handled by the homeowner and the workers at the drive. Plastic bags should be removed and no slick paper or corrugated cardboard should be included in the bundles. Free twine is available at the drive for future use. Recyclers are reminded that the drive closes at 1 p.m. Further in­ formation can be had by calling the McHenry County Defenders representative at 385^1 W . Art League Features Elvi MJkk November 10 The Northland Area Art league will present Elvi Mikk demonstrating some of the new equipment and the techniques used in cutting mats at UiO McHenry city hall, 1111 Green street Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to try a hand. Elvi Mikk is a vary well known artist from Woodstock. For 10 years she has exhibited at the Gold Coast Art fair and has recently had the solo show at the McHenry County Art fair. Her busy schedule frequently in­ cludes matting and framing' for the corporate offices of the film for which she works. Many of her among their collection. are Continuing her art educatkm, Mikk has traveled to Europe ori twd college art courses and to Maine to study watercoloring with Ray Loos. Recently, she attended a workshop with noted watercolorist, Phil Austin. An election of new officers will be held at this meeting. Sentence For April Burglary A 21-year-old Wonder Lake man was ' Monday to serve an eight- of imprisonment in *a 4*te -Jfcysen R. Martin of 8419 Ramble road, was sentenced by Judge Henry Cowlin in 19th Judicial Circuit court, Woodstock, where he was found guilty on a burglary charge at the close of a jury trial in July. He was charged by sheriffs police with an April 1, 1981, burglary at the George Layoff residence, 3909 Greenwood drive, Wonder Lake. The jury found Martin not guilty on Other charges of burglary and theft, but returned a guilty verdict for the April 1 incident. Assistant State's Attorney Robert Gilbert prosecuted the case for the state and Martin was defended by court-appointed lawyer Michael Caldwell. Judge Cowlin passed sentence Monday on another Wonder Lake man, who was found guilty on charges of reckless homicide and leaving the scene of an accident. Wright E. Sprinkel Jr. of 9004 Ramble road, found guilty on both charges by a jury on Oct. 7, was sentenced to serve three weekends in county jail and fined $500 for leaving the scene of an ac­ cident. He was placed on probation for two years and fined $2,500 on the charge of reckless homicide. The charges stemmed from a Sept. 14, 1979 traffic aocident on Illinois 47, north of Illinois 176, when the Sprinkel vehicle reportedly collided with a car in which the passenger, Irma I. Downing, was killed. Gilbert also prosecuted this case for the state and Sprinkel was represented by court-appointed attorney Ward Arnold. Chess Clinic At Library To conclude Children's Library week activities, a chess clinic conducted by Alan Stewart and son of McHenry will CONSERVATION MEETING The next regular meeting of the board of trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the district office at 6512 Harts road, Ringwood. be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at the library located on the corner of Main and Green streets. This will be the second clinic con­ ducted by Stewart, whose first w pearance brought requests for$ii& to return. Those participating are to bring their own chess and sets. The event, which begins at 11 a.m.* is open to the young at heart of any age. STROKE CLUB MEETS Members of the Easter Seal Stroke club will be meeting at the Easter Seal Therapy center, 708 Washington street, Woodstock, from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. All members and anyone in­ terested in becomging a member of this support, educational group is invited to attend. FXlVIILY SERVICE MEETING The Family Service and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County will hold its regular board of directors meeting Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Day Treatment facility, 1614 North Richmond road, McHenry. The public is invited to at­ tend. • • -J MEET FOR RETARDED The regular board meeting of the McHenry County Association for the Retarded will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at 4001 Dayton street, McHenry. Set. Holiday.-Deadlines *§*•** v» Because of the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 26, the Plaindealer deadlines ahead for both issues. - For the first issue, general news and display advertising must be in the office by noon Friday, Nov. 20, and classified advertising by 4 p.m. that day. Forth*' second issue, the same deadlines are in effect on Tuesday, Nov. 24. All community column writers must have their copy turned in by Thursday noon, Nov. 19. QUEEN SIZE SLEEPER •Early American •Traditional •Contemporary SOME STYLES FROM ' • ; , .S If you were in our shoes, you'd think so too. Because the way things are now, when nearly every­ body's up during the day, its not so divine. The cost of producing electricity goes up. You see, the eight million people we serve use an enormous amount of electricity before they go to bed And our main generating stations, the ones that run on coal and uranium, have an > IS HUMAN.TO SLEEP DURING THE DAY IS DIVHIE. impossible time handling the demand It takes our oil burners to pull us through. But oil is far more expen­ sive than coal and uranium. So during the day, electricity costs far more to make. Up to four and a half times more than at night. Of course, if half of us would volunteer to start sleeping during the day, it would hold down the demand. Which would also hold down the amount of oil we have to burn, the number of new generating stations we have to build, and the size of the electric bills you have to pay every month. Since that's asking an awful lot, though, youll be relieved to know there are other ways to get the job done. Nothing 4arthshaking. Just conserving a little more in the daytime. Like not using your air conditioner so much on those scorching summer days. Or not running the dishwasher tnl 9 or 10 p. m. Or the clothes dryer. Or other easy things like that When enough people go along, they really can make a difference. All we have to do is do it together. That's the key. To keeping costs down. To getting some control over tomorrow. If we only wake up. Commonwealth Edison Dcrt take tmanow fcr gianted. f . i