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±- The Illinois State Scholarship Commission (ISSC) has identified ' 10,174 students as 1961-82 Illinois State Scholars based on examination scores and high school academic record. All of the high schools serving McHenry area students were included. More than 37.255 students entered the 17 Eagle Scouts Kishwaukem District Page 14 ^ competition by taking the American College Testing (ACT) examination last spring as high school juniors and designated the ISSC as a recipient of the scores. The high school class rank was also considered for students whose scores warranted further evaluation. All State Scholars will receive a Certificate of Merit from the com­ mission which identifies them as having high academic achievement while in high school The winners from Marian Central Catholic high school include Kathleen M Dieterle, Darlene J. Grenier, and Robert B. Johnston of McHenry. Audubon Offering » "Wildlife Safari" Page 15 _ Views On Trapping Letters To The Editor Page 18 In Comeback selection of 20 or more styles for the consumer. "More and more, people are going to one place to get everything they need," Shoemaker noted At McHenry Lumber, Miller has noticed that people have been undertaking a wide rangg of seasonal projects like decks, porches, pools, piers and small room additions « Jim Weakman said, "Patio deck building has been the biggest project here (Alexander Lumber). We haven't noticed too much additipn-building going on " He noted that re-roofing, siding and window projects were also popular Weakman said he expected an upturn in sales, particularly if the interest rates become relatively stable "It'll take the public a while to get accustomed to the new in­ terest rates," he commented "They have to be sure the rates won't drop to 9 or 10 percent." John Miller, co-owner of Main Paint, a long-established paint store in McHenry, said he bought into the store just about the time the market crashed. He noted the same conditions that applied to the lumber yards also applied to his business "The contractors are coming in for a quart of paint for room additions instead of four or six gallons for a house," Miller said. Miller has also found that the do-it-yourselfer business has increased. Homeowners are taking on a room or two." Miller said. All the managers contacted expected the present situation to improve in 1981 There is a pent-up demand for houses," Miller said, "and when it goes, everyone will benefit." ' Shoemaker commented, "The whole economy runs in cycles every three or four years It'll come back just like it did after the 1975 recession." At McHenry Lumber, Jim Millerpointed out, "The situation is improving steadily and the say 1981 will be a boom year We're optimistic, there are good years ahead because the housing in­ dustry is second to none in the country We all have to have a place to live " THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER Designate 29 State Scholars EAST CAMPUS Ten East campus students, 12 from West campus, four from Johnsburg high and three local students among 17 from Marian high have been honored by recognition as State Scholars. At left, from East, are, first row. VittorioPoco, Joseph Mullen, Richard Adams and Roger Quinlan, and in back,. Cynthia Chappel, Judy Snyder, Mike Do-lt-Yourself "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 McWilliams, Gabriels Suhr and Kathleen McGee. Missing is Patricia Reeves. In center photo, from left, are Johnsburg students, Tom Liston, Karen Atvord, Inge Dschida and Barb Schmitt In photo at right are West campus students honored. In bottom row, from left, are Brady Anderson, Keith Belser. Lucinda Bushell, Robin Gillespie and Jean Hock; in back row, Donald Humphreys, Krista Kaefer, Gina Lindemann, Jeanette May, Kimberly Salman and Kimberly Toussaint. Stephanie Allen was missing from picture. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Miller noted that while many contractors are struggling in the newhome construction end of the market, "they are finding themselves unemployed and undertaking all kinds of odd jobs." ; , "This puts the contractor into the remodeling market also," Miller said. Shoemaker likened the shift in business to being on a sailboat. "When the wind changes, you have to scuttle over to the other " side," he said. "During the boom we were catering to the contractors, but with the collapse of the economy and the new housing market, we are focusing on the homeowner," he added. Miller commented that on a national scale new housing starts were down by about 40 to 45 percent. The three lumber yard managers said the shift to the remodeling market has also had an effect on the amount and typo- of materials they stock. Shoemaker observed that in­ stead of keeping two or three kinds of paneling for the con­ tractors he must now have a VOLUME 105 NUMBER 46/--<~*tfEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 198T 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 25' The first baby born in McHenry county this year made her entrance into the 1981 world at McHenry hospital. Karen Lynn, born at 11:59 a.m. Jan. 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Diiadula of McHenry, Is shown above with her proud mother, Lynn. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 13 ox. at birth and was 19 inches long. She is the first child for the Dxiadulas, who have resided locally for three and one-half years. \ STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD A minimum wage has been the subject of controversy in business and labor circles for more years than we can remember. We recall well the words of a McHenry business man, who since has retired, on the same topic. Expressing regret, he said an increase in the minimum wage law meant he would be unable financially to hire school studentsl__-- It hadVever occurred to us before that a la\ intended to help young, untrained t^eople could be self- defeating. Now, out of the 97th Congress, comes one likely labor law allowing business to pay young people a lower-than- mimimum wage for a limited time.* In effect, this is an apprentice wage. The idea is to get many of the nation's unemployed off the streets and allow them to work for firms which could not (Continued on page 16) City Services There is a three-way thrust to accomplish various city services, according to an announcement made this week. City crews will be picking up Christmas trees Thursday and Friday of this week. All trees for pick-up should be placed along the curb. Also, crews will be installing outside water meters and readers at residences where these meters are now located on the inside. Owners of autos are reminded that vehicle stickers are required by Feb. 1 and are now available at the city clerk's office. Bull Valley-Rt. 31 Discuss/ High Hazard Are The McHenry City Council is considering an application to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) which would designate the intersection of S. Route 31 and Bull Valley road a "high hazard area." * Mayor Joseph Stanek reported to the council that there is the possibility of "90-10" federal money for high hazard areas. In this case, the city is striving for traffic lights at the intersection. The co6t of the project would be split 90 percent federal and 10 percent locals Stanek noted that since two sides of the intersection are owned by the county, and two by the city, the city's share of the project might be further reduced. Armed with figures provided by McHenry Police Chief Pasenelli, the mayor will meet with IDOT representatives in the near future to discuss this and other road concerns. The Chief reported to the council that two collisions occurred at the intersection in 1978, fouiytn-4g79, and 15 in 1980. Five of the 15 traffic accidents included personal injuries, Pasenelli stM In other business, Alderman George Harker reported that the Nort Illinois Medical Associates (NIMA/ is looking to lease another 30 pairing spaces in the Green street lot. The Public Property committee, consisting of Aldermen Nolan, Datz and Schooley, will be looking into the "junkyard" at 4104 W. Bull Valley road. The matter formally arose at the.last \ meeting when Alderman Schooley said the operators of Dexter Creations, an auto body shop, were reportedly in violation of the annexation agreement. Public Works Superintendent Richard Weber said he had viewed the establishment and 26 cars were being stored there. He also said the business appeared to be well run and was assured by the owner that the cars would not be there for more than 30 days - one vof the terms of the agreement The Public Property committee is expected to make a report and recommendation to the council. plan For "Resell 50" Education Funding Snowmobilers are thinking "snow"- more of it - so that the sixth annual "Rescue 50" can be run Sunday, Jan. 11 ̂ from the American Legion clubhouse on Ringwood road, McHenry. ' Check-in time is 8 a.m. The riders leave there at 9. Those who might have a doubt about the marathon being run may call the snowmobilers hot line, 385-0258, that morning, especially if there is much more snow than at present. Jim Wright, last year's top pledge rider, is the coordinator of this year's marathon, sponsored by Harmony Snowmobile club of McHenry. (Continued on page 16) Kay Halverson, representing an independent civic group from Elementary school District 15, McHenry approached the Johnsburg school board recehtly and asked them to join forces with other districts in McHenry county to monitor state funding legislation for schools in Illinois. Hie Legislative Alert committee formed last Spring has attended the state budget hearing, the School .Problems commission and other meetings with Gov Thompson and* legislatures in order to express their concerns and help lcx:al schools with financial problems. The committee is active in finding out what kind of legislation is being introduced and (Continued on page 16) Park Director Peter Merkel reported that the city is in the process of building ice skating rinks at Petersen park, Freund field, the Pearl street park and possibly one location\in Fox Ridge. Alderman Ron Meurer said the Purchasing committee is looking into the feasibility' of installing large gas tanks at the city garage The bulk-* purchase of gasoline would probably be more economical. Mayor Stanek said East campus principal William' Dodds appeared .to invite council members to the rededicatibn of East campus on Sunday. Jan 18. at 3 p.m. Dodds said that $2 5 million to$3 million of "life safety work" had recently been completed at the school Man Robbed While At Work A 24-vear-old McHenry man was struck in the head and robbed while working near Crystal Lake last Friday, according to McHenry County Sheriffs police Mark Brabant. 24. of 2439 S. River road. McHenry. was found un­ conscious, with an obvious wound on (Continued on page 16) JOHNSBURG Aa a new year gets under way, it becomes evident that the dramatic economic crunch of long standing continues. It is manifested in many ways, not the least among them the real estate businesa. ,. As a result, many people are upgrading and improving their existing investments -- their homes The McHenry Plaindealer conducted a recent survey of three local lumber yards and the one long-established paint store in McHenry to determine what the effect has been on the home construction industry. "Overall, business hasn't been as good as expected, but the remodeling business has been real good," said David Shoemaker, manager of Spring Grove Cash and Carry Lumber. Across the board, lumber yard managers like Jim Weakman and Alexander Lumber and Jim Miller of McHenry Lumber both reported similar findings. The contractor business (in new home construction) is way down," Weakman said, "but we have noticed a definite upturn in the walk-in, do-it-yourselfer • business." WEST CAMPUS