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r~~ Ready For River Patrol Now Boat On Fox Pago 20 Mother's Day-Rose Sale McHenry Aroa Churches Pago 2 New Board Appointments At McCullom Lako Pago 20 Sunday Morning Dip A capsized rowboat, which left three people in a cold Lily Lake for about 15 minutes Sun­ day morning, brought McHenry Area Rescue Squad volunteers from Station II, Holiday Hills, and Station I, McHenry to the scene. No police authorities were notified of the in­ cident and the identities of the two men and the young boy were not available Tuesday THE MCHENRY PLAIN DEALER " S E R V I N G T H E C H A t N - O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 VOLUME 105 NUMBER 80 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6. 1981 1 SECTJ<6N 20 PAGES 25' Add To Summer Work Force by Anthony Oliver A motion from Alderman George Harker which he said might be "a little controversial" caused a bit of a stir as two aldermen questioned the need for hiring another summer employee. Questions arose from newly elected Aldermen Raymond Smith and Cecilia Serritella regarding the motion, which increased the summer work force by two over the budgeted 12 people. Superintendent of Public Works Richard Weber said the department would need the extra person to help, particularly in the parks. The superintendent noted that one of his fuiHIme workers was out with an in- juryand was expected to be off the job for another couple of weeks. Park Director Peter Merkel noted that when the heavy construction was completed at Knox park, there would be a good amount of clean-up activity in order to get the park ready for pool and tennis court usage this supimer. The Food Stamp program is an emotional subject, and right now it's crowding other big news for attention. 'Through the years we have had oc­ casional phone calls from irate people who reported standing behind shoppers who paid for choice items with stamps while their own cart contained the simple culinary pleasures of life. We admit to some surprise when we found one of the callers, now retired, had been a business executive. This week it came to our attention again. T6 the chagrin of one lady shopper with hamburger in her cart, another was buying lobster with food stamps. The reason these stories are becoming more common is that there art a lot of food stamps going around. Ill fact, one out of every 10 Americans receives them In March of a year ago there were 21.7 million receiving food stamp subsidies, up from the 15.3 million who received them the previous October. And the food stamp bonanza is expensive. The projected food stamp budget for 1961 was more than $1 billion. When the new Administration an­ nounced there would be some changes made, cries went up on both sides. No one wanted suffering, but many were tired of abuse. And abuses there have been, even by admission of the government. The Government Accounting office recently made a study and found $500 million is lost each year through mismanagement, abuse and fraud. Those are some of the reasons the program costs so much. Another is relaxed eligibility. No matter how large your assets, a low enough net income can get you food stamps. Even stivers qualify. With a track record like this, it isn't hard to see why a recent poll by the National Tax Limitation committee found that 57 percent of those questioned favor drastic cuts in the food stamp budget - or elimination of the program altogether. It really wasn't so long ago, until the ]pte I960's, that there was no food stamp program. People in real need (Continued on page 18) Smith asked if even more summer employees would be needed when the park was officially opened. Merkel replied, "I hope not." Mrs. Serritella asked, "Will it go to 15 next week?" The Fourth ward alder­ man said that perhaps the council was a little remiss in setting the summer help figure at 12. Last year the city em­ ployed 16 summer employees. The council denied a request from Mr and Mrs. Mark Serpe, of 4711 Home avenue, McHenry, to change the direction of anexistingiencein order to close off the back yard -- time to time things Have gotten past the council and there is no reason to incur extra cost. I'll move tp allow the three variations." Alderman Michael \Wieser com­ plained about the number of "haphazard" applications \for fences which appear before the council. The applications, he said, were not filled out properly Serpe said he was not planning to add any more fence, but wanted to shift the direction of about three sections. • When the matter/came to a vote. Aldermen Nolan^rnd ISteorer voted in WOV MM IIIV unvn jaivi- --niuciinai NUIAN ̂ JIIU ITR;UI U VUIVU i t The present fence is in violation of the ~~fsvor--of--atftfwing the variations McHenry Fence ordinance in three ways: violating setback, height and post requirements. Alderman Smith said the council assumes that the fence was built correctly three years ago. "You're telling us that you're going to do nothing to correct an unhappy situation"? Smith asked. "All of the talk will change nothing." Alderman Nolan commented, "From Aldermen Pepping, Harker, Datz, Wieser, Smith and Serritella voted against. In other business, the council voted to pay about $8,000 for the city's mem­ bership in the Northern Illinois Crime lab. A unanimous vote okayed the closing of Winding Creek drive, between Farmington and Sandburg, on July 11. from noon to 1 a m „ Mayor Joseph Stanek proclaimed the week of May 10-16 Municipal Clerks week Mayoral appointments approved by the council were as follows: attorney, the firm of Narusis and Narusis; collector, Barbara Gilpin; superin tendent of Public Works, Richard Weber, park director. Peter Merkel; building - inspector. Harold Jensen; Police Pension board, Ronald Waytula; Zoning board, Suzanne Kauss and James Fouse (chairman); Plan commission. William Buhrman and BarfOsman. Joan Schwegel (chair-, man); Board of Health, Dr August Rossetti; Emergency Services and Disaster agency. John Shay; and Board of Police Commissioners. Anthony Pintozzi and John Albrecht. John Albrecht, former chief of police for the Chicago Circle campus, was named to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Earl Murray, chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Murray has accepted a post ion as McCullom I^ike police chief. Shores Girl Struck By Car McHenry Area Rescue squad volunteers treat Manuela Delgado, of McHenry Shores, after the young girl was struck by a car last Friday on Bull Valley road. Delgado was taken to McHenry hospital, where she was treated and released. A young McHenry Shores girl who was struck by a slow-moving car last Friday noon was treated and released from McHenry hospital. The driver of the car, Ray D. Williams, of 314 N. Kent, McHenry, told county police he slowed for traffic due to a garage sale being held at a home on Bull Valley road, McHenry, and as he was coasting a child ran in front of his car. Manuela Delgado, of 3208 W. Sunrise View, McHenry Shores, was tran­ sported to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Area Rescue squad. A witness to the accident said he was heading west on Bull Valley road and saw the child dart from behind a parked car into the path of the Williams vehicle. No citations were issued. The accident occurred at 11:50 a m Friday, May 1. McHenry police ticketed James S Pepping, of 3105 Virginia, McHenry, for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after the car he was driving ran into the rear of another auto last Thursday. The driver of the other car, Marvin J. .Olson, of 1565 Niccon. Algonquin, told McHenry police he was driving south on STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Route 31 and slowed to make a left turn. Pepping said the car skidded after he applied the brakes The collision occurred at 8:40 a.m April 30 Lillian G. Olson, of 803 Southgate, McHenry, was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way in a collision involving three vehicles According to McHenry police, the Olson vehicle attempted a left turn at the intersection of Pearl and Court streets and struck an auto driven by Earle B Cooper, of 3010 Mary lane, McHenry. f (Continued on page 18) Attitude - Bike Rider's Dilemma by Anthony Oliver As the warmer weather ap­ proaches. more and more people are taking to the streets on two wheels ~ the bicycle According to McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli, there has been a substantial increase in the number of bike riders, both on the older and younger end of the spectrum, in the McHenry area "One of our biggest problems is attitude The bike riders don't seem to take the operation of the machine seriously," Pasenelli said The police chief noted the lack of safety measures and protec­ tion. as opposed to an automobile, make defensive bicycle operation a must This, he said, makes following the traffic laws, like riding on the proper side of the road, or stopping at an intersection, an absolute necessity. "The bicycle is something to enjoy, but not as a toy." Pasenelli said Many riders do not realize the consequences of poor riding habits, both to themselves and others, the chief went on "Younger riders follow the example of older riders If you ride on the wrong side of the road or blow a stop sign at an in­ tersection. they'll do the same thing," he said The police chief commented that the bike should be cared for. inspected and treated as well as, if not better than a car "Check the light, horn, tires and brakes," Pasenelli said "And make sure the bike fits This is part of the intelligent approach to bicycle safety " Pasenelli also asked the parents, particularly of younger riders, to become involved "Teach your children to ride and repair the bike." he said "Take 10 minutes and have them read the Bicycle Rules of the Road ' available at the Police station)." The bicyclist's counterpart, the automobile driver, should be aware when school is letting out. a time when there are more bicycles on the road "You (the car driven are operating a machine weighed by the ton as opposed to one that is weighed by the pound and powered by a human being - there is no comparison." Pdsenelli said "When in doubt, give the bicyclist the right-of-way," Pasenelli advised. "He might not have it. but right wrong or in­ different. give him all the courtesy you can " "The last thing we need is a collision between a bicycle and a car In almost every case, there is an injury to the rider of the bicycle." Pasenelli commented The police chief also cautioned bicycle riders to be more security- conscious. noting that with the increase in the number of bikes is a corresponding increase in the number of bicycle thefts "Bicycle theft rings are not uncommon, particularly since the 10-speed has come into its own." the chief said "Get a good lock and use it Your bike is not necessarily safe on the porch or in the vard ." McHenry Hospital Cain Heads Board By unanimous vote, the new board of McHenry hospital elected officers in a lengthy meeting held in the board room of the hospital Monday evening The new president, replacing LeRoy Olsen. is M David Cain of Lake Forest, who formerly headed the McHenry Elementary School District 15 board of education The new board also selected Anthony Corcoran as project director, his work to be concerned chiefly with the Cer­ tificate of Need Newly elected officers along with Olsen are Clint Claypool of McHenry, first vice-president, replacing Harry Jones of Spring Grove James Bishop of Crystal Lake, second vice president, replacing Dean Cunat of McHenry; Donald Howard of McHenry. secretary, replacing Kendall Bird of Crystal Lake; Mel Prust of McHenry. treasurer, replacing Daniel Schmitt. also of McHenry No board vacancies were filled Recently. Olsen and Jones resigned from the board Schmitt and John McGee also had previously retired as directors Cunat and Bird remain on the board Protest Athletic Cutbacks by Nancy Wells The 20 percent athletic cutback at Johnsburg high school, which resulted in dropping wrestling for next year, brought out the "get up and do something" attitude of parents at last week's board meeting Coaches Don March (high school) and Bill Hauck (Junior high) spoke to the board and audience about their involvement with the program and the benefits wrestling has for students. "Wrestling is open to any student who wants to participate," said Coach March. "They develop pride and self esteem through wrestling because they don't share victory or defeat." Coach Hauck read a letter telling the board how unhappy he was that the program was being scrapped He was disappointed that his dream of John- rburg competing at the state level in Champaign would not become a reality He said the district had already in­ vested time and space to the program and that the students had potential because "they have the desire and skill" to become champions He closed saying. "I think we have grown too big too fast and we're beginning to forget about some of our people " 1- Mr and Mrs Darrell Everett, representing parents of the wrestling team, presented suggestions to the board and asked them to reconsider keeping the program Mrs. Everett asked cooperation from interested parents She said that parents could help the wrestling program function bv helping to raise needed funds and volunteering Sharon Marunde said she would approach the Booster clubs about fund raising and suggested activities, such as a spring dance in June and a fun fair, to help with wrestling financing "We are willing to work to keep wrestling." said Mrs. Marunde Dr Duane Andreas, superintendent (Continued on page 18) morning. Two boats, one from the Squad and another from an unidentified source, were used to effect the water rescue. The three were treated for mild exposure and later transported to McHenry hospital for examination^ They were treated and released. (Arrow indicates overturned boat.) STAFF PHOTOS/WAYNE GAYLORD I