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McHenry Country Art Fair Chairman Joan Teichmiller, left, and local artist, Sally Miller, hold one of the latter'* tcratchboard prints of two of McHenry'i Mallard ducks. In observance of the silver anniversary of the auxiliary to McHenry hospital, Ms. Miller Is doing a signed, limited edition of this print. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD To commemorate the silver an­ niversary of the auxiliary to McHenry hospital, local artist. Sally Miller, is doing a signed, limited edition of a four- color scratchboard print of McHenry's Mallard ducks Anyone interested in receiving information on how to pur- The Country Art fair will be held June chase this print can cot--< InawuTsiob >-42 UV >4ol-Pa»Mendieohnnit Hingwiiud mHtafr Arl^iir chairman and Ht. 120. Public viewing is June 13 On June 12. Patrons night of the Art and 14. 1 to 5 p.m fair. Ms Miller will destroy the plate making the print a sold-out edition. A framed copy nf the Mallard ducks can he seen in (he hospital's Pink I^ady shop Pursuing business or pleasure can often produce something worthy of mention. It happened to us last Sunday as we were Milwaukee-bound on an errand of mercy We had seen the signs previously and they impressed us. In large letters, scattered at intervals along the freeway, were signs that read. "We arrest drunken drivers - and Speeders" Another announced, "55 means 55". To our knowledge, we met no drunken drivers on this quiet, cold Sunday af­ ternoon. Who we did meet were speeders. We are not writing this to judge the merits of th£ 55-mile-per-hour speed limit, although it seems a shame to alter something that has saved as many lives as this rather recent law is credited with We are writing, instead, to agree with the growing number of people who contend that we don't need any more laws on the books - what we need is to enforce those that are there. In the entire trip, covering con­ siderably more than a hundred miles, we saw only two police officers with halted drivers at the side of the road. It was evident that one of them had a Stalled car. The other could have received a ticket. If the hapless driver was arrested for speeding, he was, indeed, a hard luck fellow, for to our knowledge he was the only one arrested for the offense on that particular stretch of highway. But while he was paying his fine for something or other, cars kept ap­ proaching from the rear and passing our 55-mile speed. The rear view mirror disclosed no traffic behind: yet, within (Continued on page 22) Buss Speaks At Mayors- Meet May 27 Ed Buss of McHenry. chairman of the Legislative committee of McHenry county, will speak, on the redistricting of the county when the McHenry County Municipal association holds it next monthly meeting May 27. Mayor Stanek and the City 'of McHenry will host the meeting in the American legion home. Ringwood road Dinner at 7:30 will follow a 6:30 s o c i a l h o u r Fireworks dominated the discussion at Monday night s regular council meeting as aldermen questioned a proposal from McHenry Chamber of Commerce President John Huemann to re-establish the Fourth of July fireworks display in McHenry. According to Huemann. the Chamber is interested in using Petersen park for the display, which will cost an estimated $8,450. The Chamber president commented that the C of C was not interested in making a profit from the exhibition and merely intended to break even. A $3 parking fee would accomplish the break-even goal of the Chamber, Huemann said He noted that civic groups and service organizations in the city were contributing to the effort. Citing figures from McHenry County Road Commissioner James Rakow, Huemann said a 19-acre tract of land at the park would hold nearly 3.000 cars. Huemann commented that the fireworks display was tentatively set for Sunday. July 5. It is expected that there will be less of a problem with drinking, the auxiliary police will be available and the city's picnic is slated for the Fourth. The most strenuous objections to the proposal came from Ward IV (which abuts the park). Alderman Cecilia Serritella said many of the Lakeland Park residents were concerned about parking in the subdivision to avoid the fee and lawns littered with cans and garbage "We feel strongly that Petersen park is not the place." Mrs. Serritella said. Saying he had "compassion" for the Ward IV aldermen. Wieser noted that there was no law on the books which wild prf>Mbtf ""paikHfK Uf trie N& division. , Alderman Edward Datz expressed chagrin at the council apparently being the last to find out about the proposed fireworks display Huemann said the reestablishment of the fireworks display was one of, the -Chamber goals enumerated last Fall. He added that the Chamber also did not want to come before the council until a feasibility study had been completed The show is expected to last about an hour. Huemann said, and the Chamber is also considering having the city band perform prior to the display. Questioning the propriety of using city property for a "profit-making" enterprise. Alderman Raymond Smith asked if any precedent would be set by allowing the display in the park Mayor Joseph Stanek explained that a precedent had already been set by the use of Pearl street park for con­ cessions. etc . during each Fiesta week Regarding a question from Alderman Michael Wieser. the mayor also noted that no definitive agreement existed concerning the alfalfa -crop that presently occupies the 19-acre tract When asked for a comment. McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli said he was "very apprehensive" but did not want to sound entirely negative He voiced a number of concerns, chief among them parking, particularly on McCullom Lake road, and crowd control A specific area of concern was that hand-held fireworks may be brotight in by the spectators The question of garbage in the park and potentially in the Lakeland Park subdivision was addressed by Mayor Stanek. who pointed out that some extra work was to be expected any time a party was held Huemann also noted that the Chamber had always had a good rapport with crowds attending its "parties" , "We have no bones about how to handle those who step out of line." Huemann added Alderman Wieser said the safety factor was the most important and he would like some input from Fire Chief Glenn Peterson and Chief Pasenelli before giving council approval Saying that he supported the concept. Alderman Pepping said a lot of plan­ ning remained and he suggested that no Would Abolish RTA . State House Passes Transportation Bil l A bill which would abolish the Regional Transportation Authority in its present form passed the Illinois House of Representatives Monday by a vote of 104 to 50, with six abstentions. Sponsored by Representatives Richard Klemm (R-Crystal Lake) and Roger Stanley (R-St ream wood), HB- 829 Vould create a Suburban Tran­ sportation Corporation (STC) to handle public transportation concerns in suburban Cook county and the five collar counties -- McHenry. DuPage, Will. Kane and Lake. Under the provisions of the new bill, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) would be separated from the STC and would be governed by the Chicago City Council, the mayor presiding. An 11 -member elected board, six members from suburban Cook county and one e^£h from the five collar counties, would govern the STC The chairman of the board would be a member elected by a two-thirds majority of Ihe board. The bill sets salaries of $10,000 for board members and $15,000 for the chairman "The highlight of the bill is the return of local responsibility for mass transit in the collar counties." said an aide to Hep Klemm An additional benefit, she said, was that the highway funding program, which has always been associated with the RTA. will now be a separate issue before the state legislature. The STC board is authorized by the bill to impose a 1 percent sales tax in (Continued on page 22) Board-Teachers In Agreement Representatives of the board of education of McHenry Elementary School District No. 15 and the McHenry Classroom Teachers association an­ nounced Monday that they have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargining contfact between the board and the teachers association on behalf of the McHenry elementary teachers j The teachers are expected to ratify the contract Wednesday. May 20. The hoard of education has scheduled a special meeting the following day to voice its approval of the new contract. Representatives of the board and the teacher association have declined to disclose the terms or length of the new contract until it has been ratified by the teachers and approved by board members . The collective bargaining contract covers salaries and fringe benefits for McHenry elementary teachers. The current contract was due to expire this summer. Representatives of both sides ex­ pressed their satisfaction with the tentative agreement which was described as "fair and equitable given the current economic climate and the financial condition of the school district." The representatives were also pleased that an agreement was reached before the school year was completed and without the problems which characterized the negotiations two years ago and the high school negotiations last year. vote be taken Monday night other than to give the Chamber an indication to proceed with the planning "That sounds good to me." Huemann said He added that the Chamber would like at least two aldermen to be on the planning committee Aldermen Nolan. Meurer and Serritella were appointed A motion to defer the matter, but keeping two dates for the display open, passed the council by a vote of 7 to 1 Alderman Elizabeth Nolan cast the dissenting vote In other council action, the council voted to take no action regarding a request for paving an alley behind Gran^ avenue, near St Mary's church Chairman of the Streets and Sidewalks committee. Alderman George Harker said title information from City Attorney Narusis indicated that the city was not in ownership of the alley, and therefore could do little with it The motion to do nothing passed unanimously The committee al&) recommended denial of a streetlight at the end of Glen avenue and a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Dartmoor and Win- dridge Alderman Harker said he would be looking into the possibility of lowering the Crystal I^ake road speed limit along the southern subdivisions Fox Ridge and Winding Creek. He noted that any Time For Recognition Thoro was axcitamant among MCHS toons and thoir employers whan 265 parsons gathered for tha alavanth annual McHenry high school employer-employee banquet hold in Crystal Lako last weak. Photo to tho right shows tho koynoto spoakor, Paul Mueller, director of Studont Ser­ vices at Buffalo Grove high school, who spoko of attitudos necessary for loodorship. STAFF PHOTOS/ WAYNE GAYLORD After a year's work relationship, students and adults involved in the Employer-Employee program at McHenry high school gathered for an evening of relaxation at the eleventh annual banquet It was held at the Branded Steak House in Crystal Lake Two hundred sixty-five people were in attendance to honor employers who hire students on a shared-time basis cwith the high schools As keynote speaker. Paul Mueller, director of Student Services at Buffalo C.rove high school, talked about at­ titudes necessary for leadership and how each can "Reach for the Gold". Mueller told of the need to bring out the best in people by sharing his "warm fuzzies". Other speakers were student representatives of the various cooperative programs. action was up to the county as the Crystal I^ke blacktop is a county road A motion to amend the Subdivision Control ordinance to clarify the "major and collector street" designation was deferred to the next meeting Newly elected City Treasurer Jon J Meyer told the council that in order for' him to effect the program he was planning, he needed to be kept informed when big-ticket" item payments were coming up "You have to make inflation work for you." Meyer said Park director Peter Merkel reported 'hat construction on the swimming pool has been delayed because of the recent rainy weather and the opening is slated for .June 29 The council voted unanimously to allow the Alliance Bible church to show a film in the Pearl street park on Friday. May 29 A concert is also planned and the public is invited A resolution required by the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Fiesta days parade on Sunday. .July 26. passed ' A contract was awarded to Z Printing, the low bidder for a contract to print the Comprehensive plan of the City of McHenry A tag day request from the Little City foundation was denied after a negative recommendation of v>he License . committee The award ceremony started with a presentation of employers' certificates Ed Samen of the Rotary club presented a $1,000 scholarship to Jon Schmitt Schmitt is a member of the Industrial Cooperative Education program Ron Dale. McHenry high school vocational director, then introduced the students who won medals and awards at the IVCA Stale competition attended in Springfield April 30-Mgy 2. Recognition was givVn to Jean Pitel. first place in Dental Assisting; Brian Pender, second place in Machine Shop: Ken Ho\f'erton. sectfnd place in Creative Photography: Tom Alcott. second place in Woodworking; Jerry I,oan. thijxl place in Woodworking: David Quijst. third place in Electrical Trades; Dan King, third place in Centerpiece Matt Rogers, third place in Auto Body Repair; and Robert Heinmiller. honorable mention in Restaurant Services Jeanne Pitel. first place winner in Dental Assisting, has been asked to represent the State of Illinois at the National VICA Skill Olympics in Atlanta, Ga this June Students expressed appreciation to the businesses in the community that helped support the vocational clubs and the employers who helped train the students who represent the eight cooperative work classes at East and West campuses Student speaker. Mark Fuhler. summed up the feelings of many when he said. "I am proud to have been a part of the vocational education program and to be a graduate of McHenry high school " Courtesy Coffee Stops For Holiday Weekend Page 16 Honor Society Induction • .* MCHS Members Page 6 Mass In Sign Language J.%----1 -- Offered In County Page 16 ' * 7 1 Artist's Print For Silver Anniversary THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER • S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N O L . 4 K E S R E G I O S S I N C E 1 8 75" VOLUME 105 NUMBER 84 * WEDNESDAY, MAY 20. 1981 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 25* „t?rN- City Postpones Action On K Fourth Of July Fireworks