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Hold Spring Bird Count Volunteers are now being . sought for the Spring bird " count, to be held May 10 by the Illinois Department of Conservation. The Spring bird count is an - attempt to census all the birds in the state during Spring migration, with the aid of volunteer birders from .groups like the Illinois Audubon society, explained Department of Conservation non-game biologist Vernon Kllen. Volunteers should have some expertise • in bird < identification, Kleen stressed. Last year over 1,100 bir­ ders participated in the \ Spring count, the most ever. Kleen said he expects even more participants this year because more counties (99) will be covered than in previous years. Past bird counts have indicated that the most numerous birds in the state at this time of year are the red-winged blackbird and the common grackle. Also making the top 10, and in this order, are: the house sparrow, lesser golden plover, starling, robin, tree swallow, barn, swallow, chimney swift and bluejay. Fully 256 species were seen in Illinois last year and over 351,000 individual birds counted. Results of the census will be computerized and used to spot trends in bird populations. Such in­ formation can be important in monitoring endangered^, species and in formulating environmental impact statements, Kleen noted. To birders., though, it's mainly fun. The Illinois Audubon society publishes the results of the count in its bulletin. „<Those who desire to participate in the bird count may sign up by calling the coordinator for the county he or she wishes to work in or by calling the Chicago Office of the Illinois Department of Conservation at (312) 793- 2070.' Pollution In The Lake ., Illinois History, a publication for teenagers sponsored by the Illinois State Historical society, qarries an article written by Tammie Miller, a student at Harrison school. Tammie is a seventh grader, v the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Miller of 4906 St. Joseph court, Wonder Lake. The following is Tammie's article: Pollution in the Lake "Since the late 1800's in­ dustrial wastes, sewage, and other materials have been dumped into Lake Michigan as well as the other Great Lakes and have killed much of the plant and animal life there. Pollution has hurt the recreational value of Lake Michigan by causing a great shortage of clean water. Since 1960 there has been a growing public awareness of the problem, and govern­ ments have been taking steps to stop it. In 1966 Congress voted to give money to states and cities to build sewage treatment plants. "All of the Great Lakes are believed to have been formed by the pressure of athe glaciers which once covered the area and by a great river system that resulted from the glaciers' melting. The Great Lakes Basin is between seven thousand and thirty thousand years old. "Lake Michigan lies en­ tirely within the United States and is the third largest of the Great Lakes. It is 307 miles long and 118 miles wide at 'its widest point. The shoreline settled «into its present location only about three thousand years ago. The lake is ap­ proximately 925 deep or 346 feet below sea level at its deepest point. It receives the water of Lake superior. "Plant and animal life is threatened by contamination in the water. The bodies of living creatures can absorb only a limited amount of unhealthful substances, and then they die. As the pollutants are passed along through the food chain, the larger fish absorb and retain the poisons accumulated in their food. ' ' I n d u s t r i a l a n d agricultural development as well as concentrations of population are the main causes of this problem. Some say pollution is the price we pay for economic growth and a high standard of living. To preserve the quality of Lake Michigan water and to protect public health, a sanitary canal was built in the 1900's to take the sewage away from Chicago and downstream to the Illinois River. "Now pollution controls are becoming effective and the trend toward destroying the lake has been reversed. The recreational and commercial value of the lake enriches our state of Illinois.--" <3& The golf jacket and knit shirt made of cotton and polyester blend are still favorites of young men as the weather warms. AT YOUTH HAPPENING-Sunday, May 4, the youth choir of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 North Green street, McHenry, will be performing for the North Chicago Conference Youth Happening at Edison Park Lutheran church in Chicago. The choir will perform several contemporary pieces accompanied by guitar and will feature local high school youths. Choir members will leave from the church at 12 p.m., returning home by 9 p.m. Pictured above are Mark Schneider and Dom Read, guitar accompanists for Shepherd of the Hills vouth choir. spurgeons FAMOUS NAME BRAND WATCH XTHAW ° * YOUR CHOICE 88 MEN'S 17 JEWEL MOVEMENTS Automatics • Electrics • Dress Self-wind Calendars • Sports Calendar-Divers • Self-wind Day & Date • Ultra Thin and Pocket Watches VALUES OF '85 TO *235 LADIES' 17 JEWEL MOVEMENTS 2. 4. 6 and 8 Diamond Styles Calendar • Petite Dress Styles Electrics • Sports • Nurses-Sweep Second • Self-wind Mesh and Fashion Link Bracelets Emch Watch in Original QUI BOM with Factory Ouaranlw Don't Forget... Watches make the perfect gift for Mom on Mother's Day or that fovorite person at Graduation What Just One Person Can Do Inflation: Everybody's Problem Of all the decisions made by Richard Nixon, one of the most far reaching was his decision to unleash the dollar from the constraints of the gold standard. In his memoirs, Nixon admits that he rejected the advice of his chief economic advisor, Arthur Burns, but he says, "The decision turned out to be the best thing that came out of the economic program I an­ nounced on August 15,1971." A lot of people disagree with that assessment. In his book, "An American Renaissance," New York Republican Congressman Jack Kemp takes strong issue with Nixon: "Looking back on that decision I believe that closing the gold window was a crucial error, eliminating the only sur­ viving limit on monetary expansion, undermining the confidence in the dollar and permitting the runaway explosion of the U.S. money supply that helped spread the infection of inflation throughout the world." At first glance Kemp's intriguing theory attracts attention. But it tends to over-simplify a very com­ plex issue. Also, runaway inflation existed in other countries before it reached the United States and some of these countries are still on a gold standard. We've exported the worst of Western culture abroad in the world, but inflation is a world-wide disease and we were not among the first to contract it. Nor did it have a sudden beginning here. A surplus money policy began in this country a long time ago. This "stimulative policy", where surplus dollars are produced to put more money in: the hands of people and thus increase demand, actually began back in the 30'sf Even Kemp observes, "It was a way of making people think that more wealth was created when more paper money was printed," supposedly to activiate the flow of supply and demand. Inflation is a decline in the value of money. It is not the result of greedy workers asking for higher wages ; nor does it owe its origins to price increases. Inflation exists when there is "too much money chasing too few goods." In times of great strain and difficulty it's easy to pick out scapegoats. There is always a good bit of name calling and attempts to place blame somewhere else. Its wise to have all the facts before making judgments. I have a degree in economics from Fordham, SERVICE NEWS PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAYJfAY 2.1IM Is equipped to provide repair services of all types. A 1978 graduate of McHenry West campus high school, Loren joined the Navy in August, 1978. Air Force Basic Ends Michael Smart Airman Kimberly L. Mansfield, daughter of Frank W. Hegner of 2904 N. Wooded lane, McHenry, has been assigned to Sheppard Air Force base, Tex., after , completing Air Force basic training. , During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force base, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. ; In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force: The. airman will now receive specialized in­ struction in the medical services field. 1 „ Airman Mansfield is a 1976 graduate of McHenry high school. Back From Deployment Navy Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Ap­ prentice William S. Loren, son of Stewart W. and Dorothy R. Loren of 4903 W. Fountain lane, McHenry, has returend from a deployment in the Mediterranean sea. He is a crew member aboard the repair ship USS and I'm still trying to figure it out. So I started looking for help. I went to the United Nations and talked to Robert Muller, the secretary of the Economic and Social Council. More about that interview next week. Vulcan homeported in Norfolk, Va. While deployed, Vulcan operated as a unit of the U.S. 6th fleet. The Vulcan is the first ship, other than a transport or hospital ship, to deploy with women aboard. During the six-month cruise, the ship visited ports in Spain and Italy and tended 15 ships of the 6th fleet. While in Palma de Malloraca, the ship was visited by several officers of the royal Netherlands Navy who observed the women-at-sea program. Vulcan is 530 feet long with a crew of 715. It is the oldest ship in the Atlantic fleet and Is Promoted Michael D. Smart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Smart of 8701 Riley road, Wonder Lake, has received his first promotion in the U.S. Air Force. Smart, promoted to air­ man, is assigned at Altus Air Force base, Altus, Okla., as a jet engine mechanic. Airman Smart's wife, Paula, is the daughter of Eva Diaz of 221% Benton street, Woodstock, 111. T.E. Schmidt . On Proteus Out Of Guam Navy Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Thomas E. Sch­ midt, son of Edward W. and Delores Schmidt of 2508 W. Mehring avenue, McHenry, has reported for duty aboard the submarine tender USS Proteus, operating from Guam. He joined the Navy in September, 1976. Pantsuits are still high fashion for day wear, but there seems to be a trend toward more feminine attire in skirts, blouses and dresses. • « * • The people who smile ^ often have more friends than the people who frown. * * * * Life would be more simple if more people were willing to be just themselves DAav M SAT. H SUN. 10-S spurgeons McHCNffY MARKET MACS 4400 W m. 120 McHENRY lUINOIt 've made our move to a lower interest rate. In view of the shift in rates and hopefully anticipating a further decline, or at least a leveling off, the McHenry State Bank on April 22nd, dropped the bank's prime lending rate to 18% (a 1'/?% decrease). In addition, the McHenry State Bank is offering home mortgages on owner occupied residen­ ces in the McHenry area for a rate of 13'/2 % with a 3% service charge (a.p.r. 14%) This action as taken in an effort to help stimulate the local economy. In­ flation is still a most serious concern, therefore, the bank will not consider loans of a speculative nature but will give priority to productive business loans and owner occupied home mortgage applications. McHenry State Bank a run St RVK E BANK 3510 W. Elm Street Crystal Lake Rd. & Lillian St. Pearl St. & Richmond Rd. McHenry - 385-1040 A FDIC . WW.I <*MMO (