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PAGE 18 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, APRIL II. 1980 MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) rubbish at the expense of others. Then there are the clean­ up people who burn within the city limits regardless of rather stringent regulations. A check with our fire protection district verifies the fact that anything burned must be within a sturdy container with screen cover. Even at this early date, we have received complaints from people who found charred newspaper flying close to their homes from open fires in neighbors' yards. Welcome, glorious Spring, even with your snowflakes. But may we caution readers that nothing - even Spring - is so perfect that it is not desecrated by someone. KAF OKAY NEW TRAFFIC FINES (Continued from page 1) were set at $10, $15 (late), and $20 (final notice). The minimum fine a judge could impose should someone take a ticket to court and be found guilty is $20 plus court costs. The Council also debated how many and what kind of employee should be hired to enforce the two-hour parking which will replace the metered parking June 1. McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli said he would, need two-and-a-half people to correctly enforce the ordinance. Alderman Datz asked whether uniformed officers might be used for parking enforcement. "Alderman, I don't have enough men to cover the calls," Pasenelli said. The Council voted to hire two summer employees for traffic enforcement during the 90-day experiment. At the end of the 90-days, members of the Chamber of Commerce are to report to the Council on the effect, good, bad or non-existent, of the two-hour parking on business. At that time, the Council will decide whether to continue the two-hour parking, return to the meters, or extend the ex­ periment for another 90- "days. Representing the McHenry Police Officers' association, Anthony Militano presented a variety of sports equipment to the Park department. The equipment included baseballs atid bats, a basketball, football, bad­ minton sets, etc. Alice Howenstine and Doug Pratt appeared to ask Council approval of a curb- side newspaper collection project for recycling. Residents of the City on a few selected routes would be asked to bundle old newspapers and set them out next to the garbage cans. Preceding the garbage trucks on the usual pick-up day would be workers who would collect the newspaper bales and take them to a transfer point. The paper would then be recycled. According to Pratt, the workers would be paid through the CETA program and the program would provide youths with jobs and an awareness of the growing recycling industry. An agreement between the City and * McHenry High SchoolDi strict 156 providing for the cooperative use of city-school facilities for recreational programs, was approved by the Council, liie agreement must now be approved by the school district. The Council also voted to purchase a jet sewer rodder at a price of $55,965. BUDGET CUTS IN PROGRESS (Continued from page 1) Board member Gary Lockwood objected to a move to reduce the rate of, compensation which com­ mittee members said had been volunteered by some teacher coaches in order to keep more programs active. He said he was concerned because of promises made to the MCTA president not to decrease the stipends. The board was also reminded that any reductions had to take into consideration Title IX programs which man­ dates equal treatment of the sexes. As the discussion became more specific about programs and stipends in­ volved, Dr. Farmer cautioned that if board members wanted to talk about this they should go into executive session. Lockwood agreed that such a discussion could open up the board to new negotiations. Board member Henry Nell moved that they set a limit of $7,448 on expenditures for extra-curricular program salaries as Lockwood had indicated, and then it would be up to the administration to use its best judgment where to applv the money. Nell reported low teacher morale and a number of reduction related concerns which were apparent in liaison committee meetings in which he participated recently. Among teacher requests were: RIFfed teachers asked the board to carry their insurance1 until September; one day off with pay to report to the unem­ ployment office; two days off with pay for job in­ terviews; the school district should not challenge their unemployment rights; and RIFfed teachers should be called back first for any substitute teaching. In ad­ dition, teachers were asking if they should evaluate the administration this year and they were dissatisfied with the usual hamburgers and hotdogs served at the year end picnic if one was to be held, Nell "reported. Nell said the teachers were asking reactivation of the 8 a.m. pre-school opening committee meetings and that such meetings should be called only if believed to be Useful. The low morale was attributed in part to the lack of communication from the board and administration. Teachers claimed they didn't know the next year's program and couldn't determine what to teach. Also, next year the teachers wanted to study a different way to hold (parent) con­ ferences and how to get better parent participation in the upper grades. Nell indicated that he saw no particular problems with the requests except for carrying the insurance after the employees were separated. However, Dr. Farmer said that according to statutes and union agreements it was the employees' right to have the district carry their in­ surance until November if the employees paid for it. Board payment was con­ sidered unacceptable, members generally believed. Nell threw in a suggestion at the close of the meeting which left board members in a quandary. He noted that he had been on the finance committee during his present term and spent his time looking at deficit budget figures. He pointed out that the district had lost nine school days (possible inference due to strike) and this represented a $87,000 loss of state aid. That, he insisted, is a "helluva lot of money". Nell suggested that the administration and the teachers work nine extra days at the end of the school year \without pay to get that money. And since parents have claimed that school programs need improving, he felt the money could be used for that purpose and any balance could be carried to the next school year to cover the shortages that were sure to occur. Farmer cautioned that such a policy could invite the re-negotiation of the con­ tract, with the teachers counter-demanding a share of any surplus resulting. Nell, noting that he was leaving the board, asked that this subject be brought up on the agenda of the new school board at the next meeting. Farmer's dry response was, "Thanks for the legacy," but indicated that he would. In other business the board: Appointed the ar­ chitectural firm of Meland association, Inc., Mundelein, to conduct the Life Safety survey at a cost $280 to $450 per school to include both mobile units and the "White House"; ....Increased registration fees by $2 to $15 for grades 1 to 5 and to $19 for grades 6 to 8; ...Increased the standard We prepare Federal and State INCOME TAX RETURNS Our customers receive: •The maximum refunds allowable •Expert advice to lower tax liability •Personalized service at competitive rates •24 hour service •Planning information to minimize next year's taxes A total chorg* of $10.00 for both Stato & Federal Short forms (1040A-IL 1040) Our office is open from 9 AM to 9 PM daily. For your convenience, we suggest scheduling an appointment. 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Paramedic Symposium A symposium for paramedics and other rescue squad personnel will be presented Saturday, April 12, at the Cary Grove high school, by the Illinois division, American Trauma society. "This course is designed to assist the emergency medical technician to update skills and techniques used in provision of pre-hospital care," according to George M. Gallant, M.D., president of the Illinois division. "Included among the topics are a dicussion of future directions for Emergency Medical Ser­ vices, a review of the crash of Flight 191, evaluation of disaster management, and forensic medicine." - Feature clinicians include Robert J. Stein, M.D., medical examiner of Cook county; Marilyn Gifford, M.D., chairman of the EMS comittee, American College of Emergency Physicians; Stephen L. Frew, J.D., president of the Natiotfal Association of Emergency Medical Technicians; and Paul Meyer, M.D., director of the Spinal Cord unit, Northwestern Memorial hospital. Also, Robert K. Anzinger, M.D., immediate past president, Illinois division, American Trauma societv; Chief John Henrici, Elk Grove Village Fire depart­ ment; and Captain Jay Reardon, Hoffman Estates Fire department. McHenry Student In MacBeth Production Ed Fish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fish of McHenry, appeared in the roles of Mentieth, a Soldier and a Monk in Northern Illinois university's April production of Macbeth. The production includes seven professional actors including Oscar-winning Gloria Grahame and well known television and Broadway actor Robert Burr as Lady MacBeth and her ambitious Scottish lord. A professional theatre company, the New Globe theatre, is on campus this Spring for an eight-week residency with NIU's Department of Theatre Arts. "If you cannot take theatre students to the profession (New York, for example), the next best thing is to bring the profession to the students," says Dr. Richard Arnold, chairman of Theatre Arts. Both productions are presented in the O'Connell theatre in April (Macbeth - April 7 through 12; Candida - - April 14 through 19). Gloria Grahame brings with her an illustrious career primarily in motion pic­ tures, but also on Broadway, television and in regional theatre. With roles in over 35 films, it was her per­ formance in John Houseman's film The Bad And The Beautiful that won her an Oscar for Best Sup­ porting Actress. For Crossfire, she was nominated for another Academy Award. Violinist In Spring Music Series Sunday Violinist Elaine Skorodin will open the spring music series at the Woodstock Opera House Sunday, April 13, at 2:30 p.m. Performing with a 1729 Stradivarius, one of the world's rarest violins, Skorodin's program will include Chaconne by Vitali; Sonata No. 9, Op. 47 in A Major by Beethoven; Sonata in G Minor by Debussy; Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 by Saint- Saens; and Polonaise Brillante In D Major, Op. 4 by Wieniawski. Skorodin is an award recipient in the prestigious Paganini International Violin concorso. She has also studied with violin masters Jascha Heifetz and Morris Gomberg. In addition to her recital and symphony soloist schedule, Skorodin appears as an occasional member of the Chicago Symphony orchestra. Further information about the series and reservations may be obtained by calling the Woodstock Opera House ticket office Tuesday through Saturday, noon until 5:30 p.m. Baby Raccoon A raccoon weighs only about 2 ounces at birth and is grayish brown. Its distinctive black mask and the rings on its tail don't appear until a few weeks later. **• H I ping'•* ^ FRI SAT SUN GRAFFITI 7 P.M. 1941 9 P.M. A STEVEN SPfLBtR6 Fill AUMVEflaAinCTUflE Hot Cocoa When you make hot cocoa, simmer the cocoa powder in water for about five minutes before you add milk and sugar. This breaks down the starch and you'll have a more velvety cup of hot chocolate. 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Life Insurance week is sponsored locally by the M c H e n r y C o u n t y Association of Life Un­ derwriters, one of the 957 affiliates of the National Association of Life Un­ derwriters, Washington, D.C., organized in 1971. McHenry county now has 65 members. It carries on an extensive program of life insurance education, public service, and public relations designed to advance the standards of conduct, professional stature, and job skills of career life insurance salesmen. Highlights of the local celebration will be the signing of proclamations by the mayors of many towns in the county. The culmination of the week will be the local chapters' sponsoring of a pancake breakfast to be held at the Woodstock Moose lodge Sunday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds of the breakfast will go to benefit the Pioneer Center for the Exceptional. D 1.5 Percent Increase In Month's Grocery Prices Grocery prices in the McHenry area rose 1.5 percent overall in February, according to a Plaindealer market basket survey. The prices of 50 commonly purchased food and non-food items at McHeni^'s three largest grocery stores were surveyed, recorded and averaged. The results show that if someone purchased one of every item on the list, the bill would come to $69.30. When compared to $68.24 in January for the same items, the $1.06 represents a 1.5 percent increase. The 50 items were divided into five categories: meats, produce, milk products, miscellaneous and breads. The only encouraging product of the month's survey was a 2.5 percent drop in the milk products category. Of the five items in the category, four dropped in price and the fifth remained the same as last month. The price of a dozen large eggs showed the greatest movement marking a 5.4 percent drop from January. In Januaryhe average price of a dozen eggs was $.73, while in February it dropped to $.69. Other notable changes in the category were 3.7 per­ cent decreases in the price of both a gallon of milk and a pound of margarine. The average price of a pound of butter remained steady at $1.72. The produce aisle showed the "greatest gain in overall prices, rising 5.4 percent in February. A pound of red delicious apples rose in price from $.51 in January to $.79 in February, a gain of 54 percent. Showing a two-cent fluctuation up in price were lettuce, by the head, and carrots, by the pound. On the sunnier side of the aisle, the price of a pound of tomatoes dropped 11 per­ cent, from $.62 in January to $.55 a pound in February. Cabbage, bananas and baking potatoes also dropped in price. Showing an increase not quite as bad as the produce category, the four items in the bread group rose 3.4 percent overall. A macaroni and cheese dinner showed the greatest increase in this group at 9 percent. Following closely was an eight-cent increase in a box of cereal which translates into an increase of 6.7 percent. The average prices of a loaf of bread and a box of oatmeal remained steady when compared to January's costs. The miscellaneous category, a hodgepodge of everything from bathroom tissue to coffee, showed a 1.7 percent increase. The grouping exhibited both highs and lows. In the double digit increases, a small bottle of spaghetti sauce showed a 15.9 percent increase over January's price of $.69. A five pound bag of sugar also showed a sizable in­ crease of 12.8 percent. In January the average price of the sugar was $1.48 while in February, it jumped to $1.67 Other notable gainers were cooking oil, up 8.6 percent and canned peas, up 7.1 percent. The only double digit decrease recorded was for Ivory dish soap. The price dropped from $1.08 to $.94, a decrease of 12.9 percent. Other notable decreases were canned corn, down 7.1 percent; a roll of paper towels, down 6.3 percent; and a can of dog food, down 5.5 percent. Showing the smallest change of any of the categories, the meat group showed a 1.4 percent in­ crease over January's prices. The most striking change in the meat group was a 25.7 percent increase in the average per-pound price of pork loin rib chops. In January, the meat would . haye cost $1.52 a pound, but when it was surveyed in February the price was $1.93. Whole frying chickens went up 10 percent and the per-pound price of pork loin sirloin roast rose 8.8 percent. Hot dogs and bacon, by the pound, both showed price decreases of more than 7 percent and pot roast was not far behind, marking a 5 percent drop in price. While some of the prices went up, or down, dramatically, it is more comforting to note that the prices only went up 1.5 percent. CHAPEL HILL'S 18 HOLE GOLF COURSE NOW OPEN CALL FOR TEE TIME LUNCH & DINNER SERVED WED.-SUN. 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