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Just Waiting Endlessly waiting for a "walk light" that does not come on are three people at the Green and Elm street intersection. Joan Fttgate, of McHenry, (right photo) discovered that traveling north or sooth across the intersection, the "walk" light will not come on unless the button is pushed. In the east-west direction, the lights work automatically, one bystander said. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD VOLUME 105 NUMBER 24 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1980 2 SECTIONS 32 PAGES 25 50 Parking Spaces To NIMA The new U.S. Department of Education has come under fire from all sides lately, and no wonder. The latest to take aim was State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., who testified that any bUmmal education program mariakied by gbvetriment totally financed federal government. His charge was in answer to the department's proposed rules in August to mandate bilingual education standards for the entire country. But the department didn't say anything about paying for it. Skinner said he thought his testimony -- from a general pdUcy-maker like himself - might be. helpful to offset testimony of special interest groups supporting national regulations over local education. But Skinner isn't the only (Hie who's complaining. A few more people think the new department has justified the opposition of those who opposed its creation, fearing this was the first step toward full federal control of local schools all over the country. The Education secretary recently proposed a new rule spelling out to all schools how. they should deal with children who speak a second language. In essence, it would require schools to teach a vast number of students in their second language, and waive courses in English. . A protest was immediate from the president of the American Federation of Teachers, the National School Boards association, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and others. They are most certainly correct in their in­ terpretation of the effects of this proposed rule. Instead of encouraging the : learning of the national language, it would make it easier for some groups to build up their own comunities. It would reverse the important tradition that each cultural and ethnic (Continued on page 22) The McHenry City Council voted unanimously Monday night to lease 50 parking spaces in the recently improved Green street parking lot to the Northern Illinois Medical associates (NIMA). The medical association was represented at the regular meeting by Dr. James H. Mowery. Dr. Mowery told the Council he had nothing specific to say, except that he was interested in the results of a parking use survey conducted by the McHenry Police department. The survey showed tjiat the lot rarely had more than 30 stalls used - on the average. McHenry police Chief George Pasenelli noted that the survey was made at two times during the day, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mayor Stanek commented that NIMA had requested leasing from 80-90 of the 120 available spaces. Alderman Elizabeth Nolan was against leasing that many at this time because of the approaching holiday shopping season. Alderman Jack Pepping took exception to the use of averages. "I'd be curious to know Set Trial Date For Two Two McHenry youths who were arrested last month by McHenry police on a number of drug charges, were arraigned Monday before Judge Roland Herrmann in 19th Judicial Circuit court, Woodstock. Daniel R. Schooley, 17, of 3604 Main street, and Raymond J. Roach, 17, of 1703 Pleasant, both pleaded "not guilty" to all charges facing them, according to a spokesman at the state's attorney's office in Wood­ stock. The two asked for a trial by jury and it was set for Jan. 12, 1961. iBobo Search Goes On Most folks can take a Sunday ride, enjoy the scenery, and remain far removed from involvement in the every day problems of others. But most folks aren't Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Hollander, who has been reuniting humans with their best friends (dogs) for years at the cost of devoting many hours of leisure time. Her success percentage is high, but this story accounts for one Of the exceptions. Earlier this month, Mr. and Mrs. Hollander were riding near Chapel Hill when they noticed a Shelty Collie wearing a black collar with rabies tag hanging loose. Most people would have driven on, figuring that any animal with a collar had an owner. But the trained eye of Mrs. Hollander detected a look on the dog that cried "lost" and she stopped. No amount of persuasion could bring the animal to her. Instead, it ran in the opposite direction. Rather than forgetting the incident, she watched the next Helping Paws column in the Plaindealer and her eye came to rest on one item School District 15 Initiate Asbestos Control The board of education of McHenry Community Consolidated Elementary School District 15 has received laboratory results indicating there is no asbestos hazard in the four school buildings recommended fa* sampling by Health & Life Safety Survey architects. The architects had previously excluded from sampling the remaining two buildings of District 15 because of their on-site inspections and review of materials used in construction. There has recently been an increasing awareness of the significance of environmental factors in causing illness, and the board of education members of District 15 said they were pleased that the buildings have been found to be free of asbestos hazard. League of Women Voters members appeared before the board of McHenry Grade School District 15 last Tuesday evening concerning a possible problem of loose asbestos particles in local schools. However, they learned that two steps of a five-step procedure - recommended by the United States Environmental Protection agency (E.P.A.) had already been taken. Karen Salman, who heads the Planning & Building committee of the board, presented a recom­ mendation of procedure based on a meeting of that committee and the ad­ ministration. An inspection to locate friable material has been accomplished by the school architect and a bulk sample of material taken by the staff. This has been sent to the laboratory for analysis to determine if asbestos is present. Two more steps remain. The first will be the exposure assessment, after deter­ mination as to whether the friable material contains asbestos, and finally, corrective action if an ex­ posure problem exists. Mrs. Ted Floro, representing the League of Women Voters, was present to explain to the board that it has received a grant from the U.S. E.P.A. to deal with the problems of loose asbestos in the schools. Mrs. Floro recognized that asbestos exists in almost any kind of building constructed before very recent years. The E.P.A. also told Dr. Farmer the problem was not one which "didn't come about overnight, and it couldn't be corrected overnight". P a t T h r e l k e l d , representing the League, will attend future board meetings to follow progress of the board's five-step program. A review of a recent survey on substitute teachers' pay also came before the board. Results indicated to members that the daily pay of $35 was not out of line with other districts in the area. However, at the Oct. 28 meeting members will consider special provisions which would apply to long term substitutes. Susan Cox was employed as Title I teacher at Valley View school. The resignation of Sarah Oeffling, receptionist in the main office, was accepted. what the peak parking is in the lot," he said. Alderman Ed Datz said, "I'll-continue to register my opposition...we didn't spend $1&>,000 of the taxpayers' money to give the lot to one profit-making business." Mayor Stanek disagreed saying he could not understand the logic behind that argument. He noted that if the lot was not being used fully, the City has a chance to recoup some of the money spent on improving the lot. Alderman Michael Wieser felt thfrejfcs some validity to recouping some of the money, but hie was willing to .goonly as high as 50 spaces. Weiser was supported in his position by the rest of the Council and they voted to lease 50 spaces to NIMA at a rate of $10 per month per space. A motion from Alderman Datz, that also passed, allowed the city clerk to lease five more spaces at the same rate to those who applied for them. The Council also voted unanimously to approve two petitions which recently r e c e i v e d f a v o r a b l e recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The first petition requested a change in zoning from Industrial to Business on a small portion of the lot between Industrial drive and Boone creek and south of Illinois Coil Spring. The petition also asked for two variations, which were granted. The petitioner, Charles Margosian, of Naperville, is presently in negotiations with a national chain store as a possible tenant on the site. A restaurant and room for four small shops are also planned. The Council approved a petition from Gustav Robert Roalsen requesting a change from "R-3a" residential to "B-l" business on a single lot on the north side of Pearl street. The McHenry State bank is expected to purchase the lot in order to construct an employee parking lot, and possibly some office space at a later date. The City Council also formally annexed a lot off of First avenue, which was owned and donated by Dr. Lee Gladstone. In other land business, the Council made final payment of more than $55,000 to Kenneth Petersen for an additional 20.9 acres of land adjacent to Petersen park. Mayor Stanek commented that Petersen sold the land to the City at a fraction of its current market value. J o h n O ' H a g a n , representing the United Way, appeared before the Council to ask if the fund- raising group could solicit City employees either through a work site campaign or through payroll deductions. O'Hagan noted that it costs the United Way $.12 to provide $1 of service, as opposed to casting the state $1 to provide $1 of service or the federal government $2 to provide $1 of service. 'The Council voted to allow (Continued on page 22) Need For School Vote Voiced in the Lost and Found column describing a dog that seemed to fit the one she had seen. In a phone conservation, she learned that the animal belonged to an 80-year-old Crystal Lake man and his wife who were heartbroken over the loss of their pet of six years. Their unusual story unfolded. The elderly gentleman had come to the area north of River road, on Lily Lake road, to feed the pet of a friend who was away. For companionship he brought along his own dog and let her out of the car. In the sparsely inhabited area, Bobo detected a rabbit and set out in pursuit. No amount of calling by her distressed owner could deter the enthusiasm of this dog which normally spent her time indoors. Returning home at dusk, the owner told his plight to his granddaughter, who came to the area the following morning. For four hours she searched, at one location against the advice of a resident who told her the marshy ground was unsafe- for walking. Weary, she ended her long trek on Rt. 120, where someone gave her a ride back to her car. Since that time the family has used every means available to find their pet. When they heard from Mrs. Hollander that she had probably seen the dog on Chapel Hill road, they had new hope, but all leads that followed failed to materialize. A veterinarian told them a dog in good health could fare well for a long period of time if water is available. The search goes on as an elderly couple continues to grieve the loss of their pet If anyone sees a Shelty Collie, which could be almost anywhere in the area, they are asked to call Helping Paws or McHenry County Animal Control. The Citizens' committee for McHenry Grade School District 15 has outlined the particulars in suggesting to the District 15 school board the need to call for a r e f e r e n d u m . T h i s referendum would ask for a raise in the rate of local taxes applied to the Educational fund which covers expenditures for instruction, administration, student services, and other fixed charges. Currently the revenue for the Education fund comes mainly from three sources: local taxes, state aid, and users' fees such as book r e n t a l s , l u n c h Z e e s a n d athletic admissions. Local taxes, now con­ stituting 46.1 percent of the revenue for the Education fund, is the most immediate area over which voters in District 15 have control. State aid now accounts for 41 percent of the revenue in­ come. This is a budget figure which changes year to year, depending on prevailing state aid formulas. District 15, like many school districts in the state, has operated almost con­ tinually with a deficit budget However, the school board feels the current deficit must be curtailed Efforts were made in 1980- 81 school year to prevent the district from increasing the deficit when 19 teachers were cut from the staff, thereby cancelling the Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Music and Arts programs. One music teacher remains for the whole district. The guidance program was s t o p p e d . T h i r t y - f i v e teachers aides were dropped and one custodian was cut from each building. These actions im­ mediately affected class size throughout District 15. These cuts allowed $500,000 to be saved, but the deficit, even after these cuts, remains approximately $800,000. The board's decision to proceed with a referendum Saturday, Nov. 15, to in­ crease the Education fund tax rate limit comes with the awareness that even an increase may not reinstate programs or staff. It will serve to maintain that which is now being provided something the school board views as a priority. The Citizens' committee, co-chaired by Diane Kappen and Tom Tucker, exists to provide voters with the facts about the upcoming referendum. Speakers will be provided for any group, large or small, wishing to know about the referendum. Information is available at the School district office Call 385-7210. Scene From School Play West campus juniors and seniors are shown in a scene from "You Can't Take It With You", a presentation of the Drama club Oct. 24-25 and 26. From left are Mary Lou Redmond, Sherra Cristy, Joe Mroz and DougMaras. Gay Wellington (Miss Redmond) pours herself a drink as Tony (Maris) tells of his marriage plans. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The McHenry high school West campus drama club presents its Fall comedy,- "You Can't Take It With You", Oct. 24 and 25 at 8 p.m and Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. There will also be a special senior citizens' performance on the evening of the twenty-third for a reduced admission Marian Mavberry is a sophomore and will be making her first appearance on the West stage. She p o r t r a y s P e n n y , t h e u n ­ published playwright and m o t h e r i n t h e f a m i l y . Tony Lazalde is a senior and a veteran of the West stage. Tie is probably best remembered as the father of the bride in "Plaza Suite". Doug Maris is appearing on t h e W e s t s t a g e i n h i s f i f t h production He played the son in "All My Sons", and O l d M a n C a r n e s i n "Oklahoma". L i n d a S e n n , a s e n i o r , performed in "Plaza Suite", and will be acting the part of Mrs. Kirby in this play Jeff Cook, a junior, is a t r a n s f e r s t u d e n t f r o m Badger high school Jeff is no stranger to the theatre, h e p l a y e d M o r t i m e r i n "Arsenic and Old Lace". "You Can't Take It With You" will be performed in t h e W e s t c a m p u s a u d i t o r i u m T i c k e t s a r e available at the door. *• J v THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 1980 Report - Gets Ticket vestigating the accident, an altercation developed bet­ ween the two drivers, which resulted in the arrested of Ms. Haupt. The police ac­ count noted that Ms. Haupt succeeded in tearing up the report She was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer. Bond was set at $1,035. The incident occurred at 2:40 a.m. Oct. 18. Jeffrey C. Petersen, of 6210 E. Wonder Lake road. Wonder Lake, was cited for driving while intoxicated and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after the car he was driving ran off E. Wonder Lake road at the intersection of Rose court. (Continued on page 22) Lady Driver Tears Up A Wonder Lake woman was arrested by the McHenry County Sheriff's police early Saturday morning when she became unruly following a traffic accident on Thompson road. James G. Zuidema, of 9011 Oriole trail, Wonder Lake, was driving south on Thompson road when he noticed that a car had stopped in the road. He told police he applied the brakes, but the car slid into the rear of the other vehicle. The driver of the other car, Diane B. Haupt, 40, of 8504 Memory trail, Wonder Lake, told police nothing other than she was attempting a right turn when the collision occurred. In the course of in-