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If Mr. Reagan has allowed the first two years of his presidency to deepen the worry lines in his face, it is no wonder. * If ever life was simple, it is beyond our memory. Even the in­ consequential, everyday habits that one should be able to take for granted are now beset by complications. A good example is the entrance to stores. One should be able to expect that except for different shaped handles, all doors used by the public should open in about the same way. Not so ! We were in a neighboring town the other day and remembered an item that we particularly needed. McHenry stores would be closed by the time we arrived home so we sought out a supermarket. W& were greeted rudely by someone emerging from the door. But we were keeping to the right. What went wrong? We looked at the printing on the door which said "Exit". So we entered through the left door, failed to find the wanted item and departed, always keeping in mind that. left is right, and right is left in this strange place. From there we drove down the high­ way until we came to another large market. This time we would not be surprised and embarrassed. We would know that such stores en­ courage the English way of thinking. We approached the left door, only to be pushed aside again by someone leaving. This couldn't happen - we were on the left. But it was hap­ pening! Confused and frustrated by our inability to carry out this normal function of entering a store, we picked up the desired item and went home. As we drove the eight miles to McHenry, our own distress took wings into the world .of fantasy. We imagined all of our friends, and people we had never met, being confronted by other kinds of "doors" that open the wrong way.v * It isn't always easy getting through a day, even with minor upsets. How do those courageous people without health, without jobs, and without hope, manage to make it? Any politician who feels he can take our individual problems, compound them with the problems of millions of others, and reach some point of governing that makes sense has in­ ternal fortitude beyond our un-> derstanding. KAF Debate Police Role In Village Shaw Media News Service The Village of Wonder Lake police department came under fire from trustees at a recent board meeting for fuzzy record-keeping and charges that the village was a speed trap. Village treasurer Sue Sturwold said police department expenses account for a third of the annual budget; however, the department has no set budget for expenditures. The chief, John Bender, is given a set amount of money to use as he determines. The board of trustees approves requests, but the only set guideline concerns salaries. Bender ancPOfficer Steven Young are allotted an average of 140 hours a month. The trustees appropriate about $10,000 per year for salaries, Ms. Sturwold said. Money for repairs, maintenance or equipment is not clearly defined. Other appropriations are divided between the Public Works department, general administration and the Police department. "They do need a budget and guidelines," Ms. Sturwold said. "If they can't work within the guidelines of a municipality, then they shouldn't even belong there." Trustee Brian McLaughlin called on the board to set procedures for record­ keeping and purchasing needed equipment. Two bill^for $105, sub- (Continuod on peg* 14) VOLUME 107 NUMftfR 53 FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1983 1 SECTION 16 PAGES 25 J Plant Cxpanston Qualified OK For Center The 708 board of the McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service system gave qualified ap­ proval and support to a capital development project proposed by the McHenry County Association for the Retarded (Pioneer center) at a meeting held last week. The propsoal had been approved by the city of McHenry Jan. 17 with an agreement which names the city as the sponsor for, and the executor of, a state economic development grant with no financial liability. The 708 board is expected to come up with 10 percent of the estimated grant amount ($365,000) if the application is successful. Bob Schneider, president of the 708 board, reminded Robert Lambourn, executive director of Pioneer, that 708 has a long standing policy of not funding capital development, but instead dispenses the money which it administers for programs. Louanne Majewski, county board member of the 708 board, moved for an expression of support for the concept and assurance of cooperation to aid its progress. Noting the time frame for the submission of the ap­ plication by March 31 and the 75-day period for response, members suggested that they could be in the next fiscal year before actually having to put up any money. Lambourn outlined the proposal as enabling Pioneer to accommodate an additional 77 people in its workshop, evaluation and rehabilitation centers space for which they anticipate a need after the current year. He said the industrial building in the Tonyan Industrial park will reach its capacity in June of 1983. The grant, if received, will be used to expand the existing physical plant on Dayton street by 12,000 square feet, to acquire an ad­ jacent vacant lot, to buy some office and factory equipment, and to surface the parking lot. Dennis Smith, executive director of the county mental health system, explained to the board that they will have to determine "if we can do this and will we have the money". He also Schneider wondered if 10 percent (for the grant) is a realistic figure considering they would have to spend 10 percent to get 90 percent of the grant. Lambourn explained further that Pioneer would be in competition with a number of other applicants for a "limited amount of dollars in the pot". These competitors would include both private enterprise and non-profit organizations such as Pioneer for projects that Would improve em­ ployment opportunities in economically depressed areas. Selection of grantees would be on a rating system against certain specified criteria, one of which would be local support in the form of grant participation.. He was asking the commitment for fiscal aid and the support of the 708 asked if $365,000 was the ultimate ; board. And time was short, Lambourn figure. | added. A public hearing was to be held Lambourn conceded it was ncrt "ffflfc **by Feb. 7 for community input and tuned". Lambourn assured the board it would not lose control, that if the amounts changed, he would be back for their approval just as he had to go back to the city for the final approval of the grant application. He also admitted that it would involve hiring architects for drawings and estimates. they had to prepare for this and assemble material for the application. Lambourn noted that Pioneer in­ tended to apply for a pass-through grant with McHenry city being the agent and no payback being con­ templated. Lambourn noted in his presentation (Continued on pago 14) McHenry Hospi ta l Fund Drive Tops Million Dollars Scott Seaborn, campaign coordinator for Northern Illinois Medical center (McHenry hospital), announced Thursday, Jan. 27, that the hospital's fund raising efforts have surpassed $1,000,000. "We have just begun" related Seaborn. "Our major community team unit is now in full sfring andwe expect our goal of $1,600,000 to be achieved within a few months." "Many industrial and manufacturing firms are contemplating the size of their pledges, and work in McHenry and western Lake counties will continue until our goal is reached" said Seaborn. Jim Althoff, the campaign's general chairman, indicated "this is a milestone for our community. To have raised $1,000,000 in less than four months is most encouraging, especially in times of economic stress, such as we are seeing today." "We have great enthusiasm. The dedication and work performed by our volunteer canvassers is simply fantastic." Report meetings are scheduled on a weekly basis. Anyone interested in pledging or making an outright donation, is invited to contact Seaborn at the hospital's campaign office, 385-2200, extension 720,721 or 725. Volunteer canvassers are still needed. Campaign Director Dick Reault indicated many pledge cards from residents to McHenry and Western Lake counties are still available. Anyone caring to join the "winning team" should contact the hospital's campaign office. Pledge cards ana volunteer kits can be made available on short notice. Johnsburg Pioneer In Programs Incentive Program For Early Teacher Retirement by Marion Olsen At its Jan. 25 meeting, the John­ sburg District 12 school board ap­ proved for the second year a $51,250, eight-week Migrant school program to serve the county's migrant school children this summer. It also addressed questions arising from sponsorship of a Vocational training program for adults funded by CETA. Both programs, according to Supt. Duane Andreas, are the only such services offered in McHenry county by a local school district. The Migrant program was initiated last year under the direction of Pupil Personnel Coordinator Michael DeWolfe. The district rented space in Woodstock and provided personnel, transportation and lunches in school sessions serving migrant children from the entire county. "Each migrant program has its quirks," said DeWolfe, "Ours was that 30 percent of our funding had to be used for renting space and tran­ sportation. He noted that other similar programs had their own peculiarities. He told the board that the lunch program was provided under established National School Lunch Programs so students who qualified were provided with reduced or free lunches, over and above the total budget. Last year's site supervisor, Hal Thompson, will continue in that capacity this year, according to DeWolfe, and the next person to be employed will be a recruiter. Dr. Andreas indicated that the program provides employment for some district teachers but is not a money maker. "It's more of a service to tne community," he said. A second community service, a Vocational training program for adults, posed some transportation questions at the meeting. Two school- owned vans with considerable mileage on them are being used to transport adults to the evening classes. The board»was a§ked to consider in the next few months whether the program merited in­ vesting district monies in a new van to implement the program. The , van would serve the schools during the day but would be used for the training program, when needed, in the evening. Andreas commented that the program, which teaches adults mechanical and electrical skills preparing them for employment, has produced excellent results. Steve Pollock, Vocational education director, indicated that 80 percent of the trainees have been employed successfully in the last 18 months. "We're proud of that figure," he added. Fifteen enrollees are currently using the program, according to the superintendent. Andreas added that during executive session a replacement for former Board Member Stephen Webel was discussed. Webel resigned at the (Continuod on pago 14) by Marion Olsen An incentive program to encourage early retirement for District 156 high school teachers was adopted by the school board following executive session. Describing the program as mutually beneficial, Administrative Assistant Norbert Wolters said the board has agreed to pay both the district's and teacher's share of Illinois Municipal Retirement fund payments for teachers who are age 55- 60, have 20 years of service in the system and wish to retire early. He said teachers in this category benefit by opting to enjoy early retirement and the district gains by eliminating from the payroll some of the higher salaries which result from long term service. The Teacher Retirement systen£ according to Wolters, was developed by the state of Illinois and is in effect until 1990. Because of the uncertain state of school funding, District 156's Early Retirement Incentive will be a limited offer ending Feb. 28, 1983. Ahead Of Deadline Getting a jump on the Jan. 31 deadline for display of City of McHenry vehicle stickers are these two secretaries in the city's clerk's office. Dawn Ferguson, right, removes the old sticker while Pattie Schabow looks on, prepared to affix the 1983 sticker. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Swans On A Year In Review Highl ights Of 1982 Specia l Pla indealer Sect ion The Fox Home Restoration Program Second In Ser ies Page 4 FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition Two calls from residents living along the Fox river brought the Plaindealer photographer to an area just north of the Johnsburg bridge Monday mor­ ning. There he found these beautiful swans which one caller said he had not seen in the area for at least a decade. He described them as Whistling Swans. However, a close look at a variety of species of swan found in a guide to field identification of birds of North America indicate they also resemble Mute Swans. Seemingly unconcerned, or unimpressed with their identity, the birds swim leisurely, enjoying the unfrozen waters of the Fox during this unusual winter of 1983. STAFF PHOTO- WAYNE GAYLORD THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER ^ 'SERVING THE CHAIN-0-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875"