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Airplane Construction Project New MCHS Offering Benefit For Safety Vests McHenry Police Officer William Stahlman ihowi the safety vet# which are the subject of a benefit dinner and dance being sponsored by the McHenry Moose Lodge ftl. The vests are designed to protect the police officer from both bullets and knives. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The purchase of vests, which may one day save a McHenry policeman's life, is the target of a benefit dinner and dance sponsored by the McHenry Moose Lodge No. 691. The safety vests are designed to be bullet and knife proof. They are worn under the uniform and are relatively inconspicuous. Proceeds from the dinner and dance, slated for Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Moose lodge, 2816 W. Route 120, McHenry, have been earmarked for the vests and other police equipment. McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli said the vests sell for about $250 apiece, On Dec. 4, the Moose Lodge will provide a one-pound charcoal-grilled steak, baked potato, salad and roll, starting at 6:30 p.m. and running until 8:30 p.m. Following dinner, a dance has been scheduled from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets for the benefit are available at the McHenry Moose lodge, 385-9770. by Marion Olsen McHenry high school students soon will be building an airplane as a construction project of a new two- credit course offering adopted by the District 156 school board Nov. 16. Assurance that product liability insurance is available for the project is the only obstacle to final acceptance of the planned curriculum addition. East Campus Principal William Dodds presented the recommendation stating, "We believe this course can offer students an opportunity to develop high level skills not currently provided in our curriculum." He named advanced welding, fiberglass construction and finishing, and ad­ vanced blueprint analysis and in­ terpretation as some of the skills involved. The airplane, a small $20,000 craft, will be inspected and certified along the way by Experimental Aircraft association and Federal Aviation administration inspectors. A pilot from one of these groups will test fly the finished product. The cost of building the plane will be partially, if not completely, covered Dy selling it after it is completed much like the building trades house, according to Principal Dodds. The two-year course titled "Aircraft Construction and Engineering I and n" received the enthusiastic support of Board President Edward Neumann, an airline flight engineer. "The course is being offered in about 500 schools throughout the country," he said. "At some schools every kid involved in the construction of the aircraft gets a ride in it." Dodds indicated that there is strong student interest in such an advanced course offering and predicted heavy enrollment. Continuing in an apparent high tech direction, the board added a V2 credit course in Advanced Data Processing to supplement an introductory course already available. Courses in Adult Living and Youth and the Law will be offered yearly at both campuses, expanding a more limited program. A course in Anthropology was dropped for lack of student interest. Insurance Committee Chairman Michael Low reported the district had been in­ volved in a study of self-insurance but had decided against self-insuring. The study had been helpful in making decisions on present policies which resulted in better coverage at less cost, he said. Supt. Robert Swartzloff reported on National Education week activities, indicating the mayor and other community members had attended an initiating breakfast. Others had ac­ cepted the invitation to tour the schools during the week, he said. He also reported the school's Chapter I Compliance Visitation was conducted by a state official with a resulting complimentary "In com­ pliance" exit report. Chapter I refers to the Remedial Reading program. During the meeting, Supt. Swart­ zloff informed the Plaindealer that the student involved in injuries sustained by Instructor William Toalson had not been expelled based on results of a case study conducted by multi- disciplinary authorities and the ad­ vice of the district's lawyecSwartzloff said the student is being treated and taught at an out of town facility. The district pays for the student's tutoring, he added. In action resulting from executive session, the board voted to suspend an (Continu*<J on pag* 18) Shores Residents May Seek Office City Clerk Barbara Gilpin noted Wednesday that questions had been raised concerning the eligibility of McHenry Shores residents to run for the first ward aldermanic seat. According to state statutes, a person must live in the city for one year prior to the date of the general election, April 12, 1983. Since the village was annexed on March 16,1982, residents of the Shores are eligible to file petitions to run for alderman. The confusion arose because some people thought the residency requirement accrued to the December closing date for filing petitions. Early Holiday Deadlines Because of the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, Nov. 25, Plaindealer deadlines will need to be moved ahead for both issues. Display advertising and general news will be accepted until Friday noon, Nov. 19, and classified advertising until 4 p.m. that day for the first issue, which will be published a day early. Deadlines for the second issue are noon Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the same hours as above. Neighborhood correspondents must have their columns turned in by Thursday noon, Nov. 18. "If we can do it, we'll be delivering food boxes to 100 local families at Thanksgiving". It was Joan Bauer who answered our phone call. Joan is one of the many selfless volunteers for FISH (Friends In Service Here) as we interrupted her busy November schedule to bring us up to date on the organization's plans for the holiday. There was a report to be made for a substantial grant to FISH. There were endless contacts - people at the door telling their needs - telephone calls of desperation. It isn't cheerful work, learning that families living among us have nothing to eat. But they are out there and their number grows. One recent call to Mrs. Bauer told of no food in the house for three days. This 1 was answered with a supply for several days. what families like this ao when the gift food is gone, she is not always certain. But she did emphasize that the pantry is only for emergencies. In this case there was no further word. Working as a volunteer has a sobering effect. One member of FISH, recalling the growing needs as she experienced them on a daily baiss, reached into her own pocket and gave a hundred dollars to the cause. Needy adults and children can express their thanks this year for the unselfish act of nine high school students who belong to the Methodist church youth group and their sponsors. Operating on the same basis as walkathons, they solicited a commitment for each hour of fasting. When all of them had completed a 24-hour fasting period, they found they had realized $400 to give to FISH. A local 4-H club offered to decorate the boxes that will carry food to the 100 homes. The program of neighbor helping neighbor, through the instrument of FISH, will accomplish its charitable work Sunday, Nov. 21. Workers will gather in the basement hall at St. Patrick's church on Washington street by 9 in the morning. Actual delivery will begin about l in the afternoon. With a smile of satisfaction, Mrs. Bauer told us that this year each box will contain a turkey, made possible by the unexpected gift of the fasting church group. Another item to be included will be carrots. FISH volunteers, always watchful for special sales, bought 40 lbs. at 11 cents a pound last week. Anyone who wishes to contribute may do so at any time by placing bags of groceries inside the door on the westside of St. Patrick's church. Staple items are pancake mix and syrup, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, dry cereal, soups, all paper products and cleaning material, the latter items which are not able to be purchased with stamps. Disposable diapers are another standard need. Although more expensive, many families have no washing machines. Those who would prefer to make their contribution by check may send it to FISH, P.O. Box 282, McHenry. Mrs. Bauer explained that garden products such as squash, apples, etc., are particularly welcome. Each box is packed especially for the family to which it will be delivered. Names are kept confidential, known only to the few FISH members who are working in the food distribution. Diabetics will receive foods suitable for their diets; infants will have baby food included; small children will receive dry cereal. In addition to the holiday food boxes, volunteers have been busy for several THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOLUME 107 NUMBER 33 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1982 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 25* Contest In City pounds. Besides the distribution, bookkeeping provides many hours of work. Mrs. Bauer became very serious as she recalled the mowing number of calls for help. Contrasting the needs in today's economy with a year ago, they now receive about one call a day. , . . . . The holiday food boxes are in addition to a year 'round pantry which is stocked primarily to accommodate emergencies. "They are the families or individuals who have just lost a job, or the check has arrived late", Mrs. Baqer explained. Although McHenry FISH organization has no storage space for clothing, members try to the best of their ability to secure needed items when asked. At the same time their responsibilities grow, they maintain the same services provided in the beginning, namely transportation, baby sitting, visiting the lonely, etc. While movements similar to the one conducted in McHenry have not come out of the publicity accorded McHenry FISH last year, there has been one heartwarming accomplishment. With enthusiasm, Joan Bauer told of the county professional man who was so tpuched by the needs of people, and the response of FISH, that he started his own campaign. He carried his message to friends and to strangers, and out of his persistence seven pantries have been established throughout the county. They give assistance, as the local pantry does, to the destitute on an emergency basis. " This kind of hunger can be appeased only by the generosity of the unselfish^ They need no thanks except that which comes through an act of kindness. And as we give at Thanksgiving, we know this is only the start. Four calls have beeh received from McHenry families who will have no Christmas without the generosity of people they have never met. Can we fail them? KAF It will be a shimmering holiday in McHenry when "CeHSbrating a Golden Christmas", the 1982 yuletide theme, takes over the community as the official Christmas season begins. The artistry and talents of local families will be displayed in the popular home decorating contest. John Greater, chairman of the contest, said, "This year's com­ petition should be pretty exciting, with three great prizes, and a full week to judge the homes that have been entered in the contest. We've eliminated some of the judging categories from previous years, and believe that the criteria used this year will allow for some outstanding displays to be judged on a very fair basis." Deadline for entering the home decorating contest is Dec. 10, and entry blanks may be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce office, 1257 N. Green street, or at either of the McHenry newspaper offices. Homes must be completed in decoration no later than Dec. 12, and judging will take place both in day­ light and evenings the week of Dec.12 through 17. They will be judged on originality, consistency with theme, overall appearance, effort, and at­ tention to detail. First prize will be best of show, and the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate, redeemable in a McHenry Chamber of Commerce business,vand a trophy. Two honorable mention awards will be given, with each winner receiving a $25 gift certificate, redeemable as the top prize is, and a commemorative plaque.. Adding to the shine of the season will be another type of decorating, as the Christmas tree in Pearl street pork will once again be decorated by handmade ornaments from the city's children. and their families. Any persons bringing in a water proof ornament for the Golden Christmas Tree will receive a free prospector's card as part of the Gold Rush. Deadline for bringing in ornaments is Dec. 7. Persons wishing to participate in this activity should bring their or­ naments to any store participating in the Gold Rush. Ornaments should be in keeping with the Golden theme, and be sturdy enough to withstand the weather. Free prospectors' cards will not be given on a one for each basis for each ornament brought in, but every time ornaments are taken to a store one will receive a free Gold Rush card. Santa tries valiantly to get ready for this year's home decorating contest, but needs a lot of advice from John Greater, chairman of the popular event. Deadline for entering the home decorating competition is Dec. 10, with homes completed no lata* than Dec. 12. Theme for this year's McHenry holiday festivities is "Celebrating a Golden Christmas". STAFF PHOTO-ANTHONY OLIVER Proceed With Sewer System Plan by Anthony Oliver The City of McHenry voted Monday night to enter into an engineering agreement with the firm of Baxter and Woodman to draw plans for a south sewage treatment plant and sewer system. For some time the city has an­ ticipated the construction of the facility on a tract of land between McHenry Shores and the pre- annexation southern McHenry boundary. The sewer system would ' service the Shores as well as other parts of the city, including the hospital. It was noted at the meeting that the work would not commence until it was determined whether the city had received Step II and III grant monies, which would reimburse 75 percent of the $102,000 (approximate) engineering bill. At a recent special meeting of the council, Baxter and Woodman President Hal Sundin noted that about $17,000 of the bill would satisfy payment of a delinquent engineering bill from the former Village of . McHenry Shores. The village board had contracted with Baxter and Woodman for engineering work on a major road project. The board, however, misread the sentiment of the public which felt the sewer work should come before the road work. As a result,-a $68,000 bill remained unpaid. The engineering firm agreed • to accept $58,000, if about $41,000 was paid by July 31. Sundin said the company had determined that about $17,000 worth of the engineering work could be applied to the sewer system work and agreed to hold off collecting the money until it was determined if grant funds would be forthcoming. If no grants for the sewer system are approved, the city will still owe Baxter and Woodman the remaining $17,000. At the special meeting, the council voted to pay the $41,000 bill. The council also took action to work for "innovative and alternative" (I&A) design aspects into the grant application in order to get a tetter priority number. Sundin reported that the original grant application priority nUipber as set by the Illinois Department of Conservation was not good. He added that the council could not expect any grant monies for at least five years with the existing number. One way to circumvent the problem, he said, was to modify the application to include I&A technology. The higher cost of the I&A aspects are likely to be offset by a higher reim­ bursement rate of 85 percent grant money to 15 percent local funds. Without the I&A approach, the split is 75 percent-25 percent. Certain types of sewer systems and waste treatment facilities are being (Continued on pogo It) Legal Aid Service Toll 'Free Phone Page 16 FREE TV Guide In Toddy's Edition Turkey Cookery A Timely Quiz Page 3