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PAGE 18'-PLA1NDEALER. FRIDAY. APRIL 29. t»77 Gravel Problem Conference Topic Realizing that recognition of a problem is the first step toward solving it. the McHenry County Defenders are spon­ soring an April 30 all day conference called "The Great Gravel Controversy" to take a close look at all aspects of removal of one of the area's largest natural resources, the tons of high-grade gravel un­ derlying much of the county's soil i Open to the public, the conference to be held at Central sciiuui. crystal Lake, will provide environmental and economic background data as well as information on current regulations. zoning. tax assessments and reclamation Experts from the Illinois EPA. Illinois Department of Mines and minerals and local zoning authorities will review the regulations governing operation and reclamation of gravel pits since gravel mining operations are under both state and county control Direct jurisdictioh is usually determined by the scope of the operation Those pits that mine in excess of 10 acres per year are under state jurisdiction while those that mine less than 10 acres per year are controlled only by county zoning or­ dinance The Defenders consider the smaller operations (under 10 acres per-year' often to be a source of continual nuisance to the local citizenr\ Within the county, anyone owning land zoned for farming may ex­ cavate up to 10 acres of gravel yearly without obtaining a permit. As a result, there are a multitude of small gravel pits throughout McHenry county Many have been illegally used as dumping grounds for trash Another major problem involves enforcement when county ordinances are violated The following cash history was provided by James Otis, president of the Kishwaukee V a l l e y I m p r o v e m e n t association, to illustrate the enforcement problem In 1974 the "X -" Mining company was mining gravel - legaily - on farm-zoned land In the spring of 1975 the "X ' Mining company moved in heavy equipment and began to process i wash > gravel This processing of gravel requires a conditional use permit which was not obtained by "X" Mining company On April 30. 1975, "X" Mining company's illegal, operations were reported to the McHenry County Building and Zoning department Subsequently, an inspector from the department visited the gravel operation of ""X" Mining company and found that illegal processing was taking place. The inspector then "red-tagged" the operation Since then the operation has been "red- tagged ' on several other oc­ casions. but "X" Mining company continues to illegally process gravel . The citizens in the area contacted th^McHenry county state's attorney's office May 29. 1975, to request prosecution of the complaints against "X" Mining company A trial was requested by the company and the initial trial date was set for July. 1975. "X" Mining com pany was granted a number of continuances until the trial finally proceeded in August. 1976. over one year later The prosecution proved that illegal mining practices were occurring at the specific location for which the com­ plaint was filed. However, the case was dismissed because the state's attorney had; failed to connect the violations com­ mitted directly to the defendant in the case A re-trial is being contemplated Meanwhile "X" Mining company continues to process gravel in violation of county zoning ordinance Otis raises the following questions: Are zoning laws meaningful without adequate enforcement"1 Are zoning laws written so that adequate en­ forcement is possible? Do the zoning laws that control gravel mining in McHenry county take into consideration wise land management practices0 An attempt will be made to address these questions at the gravel seminar on Saturday. April 30. All phases of the gravel questions will be explored by speakers contacted by the Defenders State geologists and industry representatives will provide geological and economic background A land use planner from IIT will discuss local environmental, health and land use impacts of gravel operations Both county and state officials will discuss the assessment of gravel lands for tax purposes Current reclamation projects will be described by representatives from the McGraw Wildlife Foundation and Vulcan Materials Co All those attending the conference will have the op­ portunity to question the ex­ perts during workshop sessions in the afternoon Courthouse Squares NEVER BLAME FATE FOR THE ACTIONS OF A FOOL. Colorful bedding plants such as marigolds, petunias, and salvia give a structured terrace with permanent plantings of evergreen and deciduous woody plants a well-dressed look for summer. 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Since they grow from seeds, achieve their flowering, and produce more seeds all in one growing season, annuals are choice plants for economical "in­ stant"' gardens. Other garden plants require years to attain the maturity that comes to annuals in a few months or weeks. Started annuals, grown by bedding plant professionals, put home gardens close to a floral perfection that can be continued until fall frosts. In some distant past, it must have been decreed for annuals to flower like crazy in the summer in order to survive the harsh winters as a multitude of tough, small seeds. The abundance of flowers is an attribute admired in annuals by gardeners who enjoy decorating their homes with cut flowers. However, it is better to have a special garden for cut flowers when one desires many flowers and much foliage for flower arrangements. Display gardens temporarily lose some of their charm when their fine flowers are taken. A cutting garden located in­ conspicuously can grow the colorful, strong-stemmed, annual flowers such as globe- headed asters, novel green bells of Ireland, coreopsis, calendulas, cornflowers, larkspurs, marigolds, snap­ dragons and zinnias. Because the attractiveness of display gardens of annual bedding plants may be damaged by accident or some misfortune, a spare parts garden is a good way to insure against the possibility. In it, the gardener should grow at least a few flowers identical to each of the kinds in the decorative gardens. Keep the plantings properly spaced so that if necessary it will be possible to dig a spare parts plant with a generous ball of earth about the roots to set in the display garden in place of the one which lost its beauty. For the sake of efficiency, combine cutting and spare parts plantings in a single area garden. Specimen trees in lawns are sometimes plagued with so called "lawnmower disease," a bark scarring ailment resulting from the temptation to mow the grass close and avoid tedious hand trimming. Collar plan­ tings with quick flowering annuals at the base of the tree will keep the power mower a safe distance away. Naturally, low growing or dwarfed forms of annual bedding plants are the best choices for collar gardens. Pick the ones to plant according to the amount of light penetrating to the collar area. If the shade is considerable, yet ^r.ot so dense as to eliminate it altogether, select coleus, wax (or fibrous-rooted) begonias or impatiens. All three kinds have genetic traits enabling them to do well in low light situations. Trees with lacy crowns allow generous amounts of sunlight to reach the ground, especially when the trees have been pruned of lower branches. Bedding plants like alyssum, browallia, celosia, lobelias, pansies, phlox and vinca will grow in collar gardens with this lighting. What One Person Can Do Mary Stevens. Teacher When Mary Stevens starts a school year, she begins what she calls "turning the class around " Children come to her special class in a Harlem, New York, school after four years of "education." Yet, some don't know their ABC's. But the "turning around" involves more than an attitude toward letters and numbers Mrs. Stevens hopes to en-1 courage a turning of the spirit of a child. Aside from a handful of motivated students, most are blighted by the stresses in their environment. There is bedlam in the class sometimes, and Weber grill illustrated to ri^it 18" kettle, black finish, regularly 495 44.88 Weber Outdoor Kettles Barbecue Grills Are Here See Them Demonstrated Saturday 11-4 in Elgin, And Sunday In Crystal Lake Store From 12-4 Lime, yeltou­ red coppermist, reg 84 % 64.95 Choose a Father's Day gift early. Choose a Weber Grill. BUY SPi • " j H o r Y O U R 1 L i ' T C A R D i««gi B . j n * , A i w c a r d Durability for many years of use. Will not rust from rain or snow Allows you to save the charcoal for later use. Easy to use. Comes packed with a cook book Weber accessories are also available. • Weber 22" outdoor kettle and barbecue grill, regularly 79.95. black special 59.95 • Weber outdoor kettle barbecue grill 18" size, available in red or coppermist Regular 74.95 special 54.95 • Weber miniature outdoor barbecue "Smokey Joe" grill in black only 25.95 HOUSEWARES. ELGIN AND CRYSTAL LAKE chidlren wander out the door. Her response is never anger. A former student recalls, "she never hit nobody...the different thing about her is the kind­ ness " "These children." says Mary Stevens, "must learn to respond to something else, and eventually they will trust me enough to find something in themselves to respond to. This is the only way they will get a sense of themselves." When chidlren walk out of the room, she firmly walks them back to their seats. She coolly handles the constant in­ terruptions: "My friend James, please sit down" and "Excuse me. Mr Thompson - class, we will wait for Mr Thompson." Children come to her about the turmoil in their homes, and she tries to provide a "warm, receptive place fof them at school." She makes learning fun, taking the class on trips to widen their experiences. "I feel they need something to keep going You never know what is going to turn them around." une girl was particularly difficult. "I stayed on her back...insisting that she had talent," says Mrs. Stevens. After winning honors in junior high school, the girl came back and said, "You told me I could do it." Teachers like this give young people the gift of hope. (For a free copy of the Christopher News Notes, 'Children Are People Too!" send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Christophers, 12 E. 48th St., New York, N.Y., 10017.) SCOUT NEWS PACK 131 McHenry Cub Scout Pack 131 met Thursday, April 21, at Hilltop Elementary school. The meeting was opened by Cub- master Martin Foley. Presentation of the colors was given by Den 6, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag, the Cub Scout promise and the law of the Pack. Pack chairman, Ron Pat­ terson, presented patches to Jimmy Simon, Danny Mohnen and Brian Foley, who par­ ticipated in the Kishwaukee District Pinewood derby finals Marcfr 19 at the Cherry Valley mall in Rockford , 4 Cubmaster Foley presented Bear badges to Chlrles Altenbern, Steve Law, Kiobert Leo, Jimmy Simon, Randy Weidemann, Monty ftlcl«an and Clancy Foley. Wolf badges were recfived by Jimmy Shaver, Tim Fjriesl, Allen Highline, Jeff Rritz, Michael Knight, Brian Simith and Andrew Zeinke Gold arirow points wept to Charles Altenbern, Robert'Leo, Jimmy Shaver. Randy Weidemann, Tim Doftlan, Monty McLean, Tim Friesl, Allen Highline. Clancy Foley, Jeff Fritz, Michael Knight, Brian Smith and Andrew Zeinke. Larry Jeannette, Robert Leo, Jimmy Shaver. Randy Weidemann, Monty McLean, Frank Patterson and Michael Knight each received Silver arrow points. Donald Weber earned his Bobcat badge and Donovan Brizfci was presented his one- year pin. Webelos Bill Brzenic, Frank Colomer, Duffy Cothren, Todd Milstein, Danny Mohnen, Donald Smith, Scott Smith and Edward Vogel received Aquanaut and Naturalist awards. Bill Brzenic, Frank Colomer, Duffy Cothren. Todd Milstein and Danny Mohnen received Engineer awards. Webelo leader. Skip Milstein. praised Den mothers. Sherry Patterson and Linda Jeannette, for the "backdrop" they sketched and painted for the Blackhawk area Scout fair held in Woodstock Saturday, April 16. Pack 131 won the Proficiency award and also the President's award for out­ standing performance, Den participation and intense in­ terest shown at this annual Scout fair. 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