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All American Beef Pic Barbecued Pork Chops Brownie Surprise Cake Crisp Crust Pizza Egg Custard Cenuine Steamed Vegetables Golden Crusty Potatoes Crilled Cheese Sandwiches Grilled Steaks or Pish Magical Meatball Platter Omelets Pepper Steak Supreme Pink Umb Steaks Poached Eggs Potted Chicken |VU;i- 2* - lM.AlXnKAl.F.H - KKIIWY SENIOR CITIZENS FUND PLAN DIES (Continued from pag* 1) the plan, Buss said the seven new members would report back to their respective groups, and action would be taken depending upon their report. Buss said he already has a com­ mitment from the municipal association for three representatives and he expects to hear from the township supervisors in the, near future^ While the original proposal for buying a building and paying for programs is dead for now, Buss said it could be revived at some future time if the new plan were approved and the report of the seven representatives were favorable, v "It's possible, but I think it's premature to talk about it at the moment," Buss said. While the county board previously did not commit to any particular facility or financial program, a prototype was presented to municipal and township officials to garner their support for such a program. Under the plan, the county would pay about $160,000 for building in Crystal Lake and the municipalities and townships would raise about $75,000 for programming to be ad­ ministered by the council. The council also was to have in­ cluded municipal, township and county representatives as proposed in the Buss committee's new plan. , MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN (Continued from page 1.) to the animal; others couldn't keep the pet because of a landlord ruling. Some owners just had too many pets, while others said their pets didn't get along and one of them had to go. : Often pet owners couldn't afford theifri, or received them as unwanted gifts. Some were too active for the children, while others were given up because the children lost interest. Some pets had the misfortune of belonging to owners who were divorced, ill or dead. Dozens were giv$n up because they didn't like to ride in the car or got car sick. Some wer^e suitable as puppies and kittens but«made the mistake of growing up. C&ts were brought to the shelter because they jumped on counters or tables, were afraid of running water, or did not match their owners' new carpeting. Dogs weren't good enough watchdogs, or were too protective of their homes. Some barked too much and some didn't learn to hunt. Others were too affectionate, or not affectionate enough. Some were too shy or aloof, while others were too friendly. Some grew too big; others remained too small. Many were given up by owners who MAY ia. law were not prepared for the respon­ sibilities of pel ownership such as the dog brought in because "he always has to go out", (he rabbit whose owner had no cage, and the cat whose owner "didif t have any place to put it". The adoption-redemption rate at this Northern Illinois shelter is 40 percent for dogs and 16 percent for cats, a good figure when compared to a national average of 17 and 9 percent. The survey dispels the myth that pets are taken to animal shelters because they are "problem pets". The problem is that, unfortunately, they are not human, and that the humans who own them are too often "problem people". KAF" BUSINESS CLIMATE VIEW IS SPLIT (Continued from pogo I) man's Comp were Deing battled in the state house, Gov. James Thompson was of little help to employers. The governor lost a lot of long-time sup­ porters as a result, Miller said. Most companies of moderate size or larger have more than one location, Miller explained, and as the business climate in Illinois darkens, executives make the incremental decision to move somewhere else. "Whether intentional or unin­ tentional, the decision is made and it leads to the collapse of business," Miller said. By an inintentional decision, Miller said a company may have two plants, one in-state and one out-of-state. The executives may decide, quite unin­ tentionally, to shift an operation to the out-of-state plant or start a new operation at that plant, rather than expand the Illinois operation. If this goes on long enough, the in-state facility may well become obsolete. To combat this situation, the state and particularly the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) has set aside a lot of money for the training, retraining, relocation and expansion of businesses in Illinois. Morris said the value of High Im­ pact Training (HITS) and Illinois Industrial Training Program (IITP) grants in McHenry county was about $500,000. He commented that the state and local government agencies were working with community and junior colleges to provide training and retraining of employes in order to keep and attract business to Illinois. Most of these grant programs are recent, less than five-years-old, and came about as a response to other aggressive states--North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia and the "Kansas Cavalry" as their economic development group is known. Morris said the nation's leader is still North Carolina, which will custom tailor vocational education programs to the needs of the em­ ployer. "The Illinois program is actually modeled after North Carolina's," Morris said. Morris said employers can greatly improve Uieir situation by taking ! combining grants, like Industrial Revenue bonds (IRB), HITS, and CETA. CETA will subisidize up to half the new employee's wages for up to nine months and tax credits for up to two years are available to the em­ ployer, Morris pointed out. Morris said there was a net loss erf industrial jobs within the nor­ theastern industrialized (collar county) part of the state. He added, however, that within the six-county region, there was considerable ac­ tivity in McHenry and DuPage counties. "I am confident we'll see some relocation from out-of-state to the less built-up areas (like McHenry and DuPage)," Morris said. "We'll also see a manufacturing and business out- migration from Chicago and in­ dustrial Code county." Even in these hard economic times, Morris said, the EDC expects to be very busy. He noted that the county EDC had a "whole slew" of grant applications ready for submission to DCCA after July 1. He noted that, historically, Illinois has always been a good place for starting a business, considering its central location and status as a transportation hub. Miller was not quite as optimistic. Business leaders will continue to argue strongly against unfair awards and for revision of the Workman's Comp system, he said. "The grandiose plans don't mean a thing. You've got to hold onto what you've got," Miller said. "Psychologically, no one likes to feel they've been made a fool of, but you've got that in Illinois. The politicians think they can run roughshod over you. I don't think there is much change in the future, given the present make-up of the legislature." Lynn Martin Guest At GOP Luncheon Lynn Martin, member of Congress from the 16th Congressional district, will be guest speaker at the McHenry County Republican Women's annual spring luncheon to be held at Branded Steak House Saturday, May 21. Ms. Martin who is serving her second term in office has been described as effective in getting legislation passed that will benefit all persons as well as her constituents". A dynamic personality who is not afraid to speak out for what she believes in, Ms. Martin captivates her audiences wherever she appears. The May 21 luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a buffet being served at noon. Reservations are required and are available by calling 815-385- 4517 or 312-669-3751. STAGE BAND RECOGNIZED-Plctured above are members of the East campus jazz band which will be featured in a pops concert with the school's chorus Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30 p.ia. in the East campus theatre. The East Jazz band recently returned from competition at the School of the Ozarks. where they won a perfect score of three first ratings, the judges praised this group's ' precision and named It the best band they had date in this competition. This is the ninth blend and heard to consecutive year the East jazz band has taken first rat In front, from left, are Tom Meyer, Mark Wedell, Bern Bauer, and Director W.N. Toalson; second raw, Rob Hetser, Mike StricherJSteve Mum ma, Dan Mohnen and BUI IwansU; third row. Bill Hoover, Jeff Geatow, Rich Matta, Anita Ballstaedt and Mike MiUnac; in back, Tom Kucek, Jenny Hodges, Tony Davis, Tom True, Joe Gattone and Mike Cobinsky. Staff Photo-Wayne Gaylord Hold Last Geological Field Trip The Illinois State Geological Sur­ vey's last geological science field trip for this spring will be held Saturday, May 14, in the McHenry county area of northeastern Illinois. This free trip, which will be led by survey geologists, has been designed to acquaint teachers and the public with the geology, mineral resources, and landscape of the Crystal Lake- Richmond area of the county. Stop6 along the planned route will promote discussion, exploration, and collection of rock, mineral, and fossil specimens. This area was repeatedly covered by masses of thick glacial ice that slowly flowed across illinois during the last 22,000 years or so. The glaciers carried rock debris from as far away as Canada and then left it here in end moraines, outwash plains, and kames when the ice melted. Throughout this area, knob and kettle topography and peat bogs dot the landscape. Registration for the field trip consists of signing an indemnity waiver at the starting point. Trips, which begin immediately after registration and end about 4 p.m., are held rain or shine. Participants should MOar comfortable clothing and walking shoes, bring a sack lunch, and arrange their own transportation. Drivers should begin the trip with a full fuel tank and good tires. Assemble at 8 a.m. at the Nature cotter. Veterans Acres park. 330 North Main street, Crystal Lake. For further information contact the Educational Extension Unit, Illinois State Geological Survey, 615 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, 111. 61820. Telephone (217) 344-1481. Highlight Spring Flowers WHAT'S MISSING FROM THIS PICTURE? Edltort Quote Book Pay strict attention to the little things and you'll have no big things to worry about. -- Wil l iam Feather On May Late spring wildflowers will be highlighted during three upcoming interpretive walks sponsored by the McHenry County Conservation district. The Hickory Grove Highlands will be the site for the walk Sunday, May 15, at 1 p.m. The shrubs and trees, as well as the wildflowers of the Highlands, will be interpreted by MCCD volunteers Ruth and Dick Barsanti. Walking distance will be approximately 1M> miles at a leisurely pace. Sunday, May 22, will be the date for the first interpretive program to focus on the newly discovered prairie remnant along the C & N.W. railroad track portion of the Nippersink trail. The walk will begain at 1 p.m. from ttie parking, lot where Harts, road, crosses the tracks, and Mill be led by volunteers Alice and Bill Howenstine. Walking distance will be less than one ipile. Prairie wildflowers will also be highlighted at the'Saturday, May 28, walk at Queen Anne prairie (Eckert cemetery) beginning at 9 a.m. Alice Walks and Leta Clark will lead participants on the short (about one-quarter mile) walk around the perimeter of the cemetery in which prairie flowers should be profusely blooming at that time. No pre-registration is required for these free, public programs. Direction to the sites or copies of maps for all district sites can be obtained by railing the district office at 815 338- 1405 or 815 678-4431. The district also published a newsletter which can be obtained free of charge upon request. Flames Destroy Car Sheriffs police responded to a care fire early Tuesday in a field on Woodlawn Park, McHenry, where the McHenry Fire department succeeded in extinguishing the blaze but not before the vehicle had been destroyed, police said. v • The burned vehicle appeared to be a fibreglass "kit" car, police said. It is believed to have been a vehicle reported stolen May 7 to McHenry Police. a) Probably the largest & lowest priced, but undoubtedly the best quality, Geranium Crop in McHenry County. b) Our big selection of Bedding Plants and Vegetable Plants. 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