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•"'mm by Marion Olsen Johnsburg School District 12 took a first step in late March toward ad­ ministrating a 1982 summer school program for McHenry county migrant workers' children. A review of the program and a vote on a formal proposal was expected at the meeting held as the Plaindealer went to press. Besides the educational benefits the program offers these children, it would provide -summer employment for ap­ proximately six JohniJburg teachers. v School Supt. Dr. Duane Andreas, Pupil Personnel Services Director Michael DeWolfe and Round Lake Migrant School Director Jim Rogers will draft the proposal. Initial enrollment is estimated at 100 students. Johnsburg's unit district organization with kindergarten through twelfth grade capabilities is well-suited for the broad spectrum of grade levels needed in the project, according to Rogers. The migrant school program is federally funded and administered through the state. Rogers reassured the board that the well established grant will not be cut back. Migrant programs, however, are self-limiting in that the increasing mechanization of farm work decreases the need for manual labor. In the meantime, summer school provides continuity of t€afoing for the children. This helps then? to acquire future employment /Skills, according to Rogers. He also stressed that students are taught in English although some bi­ lingual teachers or aides are usually employed. county detassel com, pick tomatoes and pickle* and do nursery work. Since they work and live mostly in western McHenry county, DeWolfe suggested renting space in that area as a possibility. A letter from Wauconda Unit School District 118 regarding a recent court ruling led to a discussion of its ramifications. The ruling places financial responsibility for both the education and special care of a District 118 student with behavorial problems directly on the district. Board members expressed concern that such rulings could seriously limit the district's ability to serve other students. Approval was given to send $250 to District 118 to help offset legal expenses in appealing the decision. In other action, the board approved the letting of bids for: athletic supplies and nurse's office equipment, life safety code specifications and com­ puter equipment for educational management (payroll, grading, scheduling and attendance). A new policy dealing with age requirements for accepting entering and transferring kindergarten and first grade students was adopted. The board also approved SEDOM summer school enrollment for an estimated 19 special ation students. * *** * ' --*•*** A compilation of a survey on parent- teacher conferences indicated general satisfaction and positive responses from both parents and teachers. A $200 donation for mini-courses from the Woodshed Whirlers and a gift of two Resusci-Annies for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation instruction from the Parent-Teachers organization was accepted. Other discussion centered on the Pigtail league's erecting of a storage building and fencing on school property. In executive session, board members juggled teaching time allocations to handle a larger kindergarten enrollment for the next school year, according to Dr. Andreas. A one-fourth cut was made in one physical education teacher's time and a similar one-sixth cut in teacher time in the music or learning center will also be necessary, he said. Charge Two In Robbery McHenry County Sheriff's police of James K. Chester, Twin Lakes. Scott A. Carlson, 18, of Country Estates road, Barrington, and Frank Leary, 23, of 514 N. Clement, McHenry, were arrested on April 11 and each charged with robbery and two counts of aggravated battery. Both men are being held in Mchenry county jail in lieu of bond. A third man, John F. Waldron, 23, of 5021 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, fled the area and efforts are being made for his arrest. Waldron faces like charges. The 30-year-old Twin Lakes man was found injured in a ditch along Riverside drive, about a mile north of McHenry. Chesler told police he was forcibly taken from the Cullom Knoll tavern parking lot and driven to a secluded area, where he was beaten and robbed. He was treated at McHenry hospital for injuries to his face and chest. After a decision that almost anyone would qualify as a professional meteorologist (the decision arrived at after the Thursday heavy snow prediction faded into oblivion), we have decided Spring is here to stay. We always did trust our animal friends' behavior over the weather man as a way of making predictions, and now we're sure. Those twosomes and threesomes in the duck family that made their first appearances a couple of weeks ago are now around in great numbers. Their independence is evident as they stroll across business and residential streets alike, oblivious of cars that threaten their lives. Fortunately, they have won their way into the hearts of most of the population, and while we wince oc­ casionally to see the ducks daring an attack, most drivers just smile and stop. This is as it should be. •Hie news room is well stocked these days with bread for both the ducks and their smaller feathered friends, some fat robins, all vying for the lion's share. In the area of sports, a few of the •-braver enthusiasts have taken to the golf course, to the tennis court and baseball diamond. This is the spirit of the young, and it can't be denied when April makes its appearance on the V calendar, regardless of weather. A hint of the approaching end of the school year came for us on Wednesday night at West campus, where we were privileged to speak to the inductees of the National Honor society and their parents. The same type ceremony took place at East. At West, the usual solemnity and impressiveness of the induction ceremony was made special because (Continued on page 20) Edrst&r EggHunt There was ample snow on the ground at Petersen park last Saturday, but it was no deterrent to the enthusiasm generated among McHenry youngsters as they participated in the third annual Easter Egg Hunt. Peter Merkel, who heads the Parks and Recreation department for the City of McHenry, reported that about 300 children took part in two age categories, 2 years and under and 3 to 5 years. Above, the older kiddies, attired in warm clothes befitting the Christmas season, hurry to find the eggs. One little boy, with pail in hand, is so interested in the egg found by another youngster that he misses another perched on a twig. At right, an unidentified little girl spies three eggs in a section of the obstacle course and claims them for her own. Prizes and toys donated by area merchants were given to those who found the largest number of eggs. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD People Helping People Offer New Social Services Program An opportunity for capable and knowledgeable senior citizens to help others on low income, and at the same time supplement social security, is being offered through a new county program. The concept itself is new in this part of Illinois. The McHenry County Community Services program, is a block grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs and is administered by the McHenry County Housing Authority, where the idea originated. The McHenry County Community Services program will be a people- helping-people program. To the greatest extent possible, low income people, primarily elderly, will provide help on a one-to-one basis to low income people, primarily young mothers. Services provided will include child care, transportation, homemaker assistance, budget counseling, con­ sumer education and assistance in finding adequate housing. The main emphasis will be to en­ courage people to greater self- sufficiency. Providing transportation and child care will enable people to take advantage of existing services and allow them to seek and retain em­ ployment. The idea is to complement present services rather than duplicate ^ them. In many cases services will be provided by volunteers or senior citizens who wish to supplement their social security. Anyone who would like to work in this program, either on a regular basis for a few hours per day or for an hour or two on an occasional basis, should call Peggy Davis at the McHenry County Housing Authority at 815-338-7752. RTA Transportation Update Sue Low, chairman of the 1982 McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce membership drive, presents trophy to Trey Covalt. He was winner of the C of C animal award for securing the most members throughout the previous year. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Sue Low, chairman of the 1962 McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce membership drive, announced this week that the campaign to secure new members is now in progress. Ms. Low emphasized that the year thus far has been productive, with a major effort focuseaon the fight for the retention of the - Chicago k Western railroad ticket agent. Another effort was in the (Mrection of spearheading the coalition of concerned citizens described as "dedicated to the health and economic welfare of all residents to inform the populace on the implications of the McHenry Shores annexation. The McHenry Chamber Check Cashing system has been initiated in recent weeks. The membership committee who will be contacting prospective new members are sue Low, Fran Olsen, Chris Wirtz, Sandy Pierce, Hugo Quan, ~~augh, William Thomas, Jerry Lazalde. Sue Janzen, ly, Keitn Leathers, Bob Schaefer, C.J. Ludford, Don Howard, Nick Freund, Trey (Continued on page 20) A representative group from the McHenry C of C Legislative Advisory committee and the Economic Development commission will attend the April 14 joint meeting of the Transportation committees of the County board and the Municipal association. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the RTA data presented for update of the McHenry County Public Transportation plan. Both the local committee and com­ mission are committed to assuring the retention of Chicago Northwestern ticket agent in order to assure con­ tinued rail service. Legislative Advisory committee met at the McHenry Country club April 6 to review the first part of a three-part report being prepared by the McHenry County RTA service. Senator Jack Schaffer, Rep., Dick Klemm, Rep. Tom Hanahan, and Legislative Aide Darlene Degenhardt joined Chairman Dan Curran and members, Thomas Bolger, Bill Fitzgerald, Barb Gilpin, Steve Haugh, Vince Rotello, Bill Neumann, Fran Olsen, Sandy Pierce, Dan Sch- mitt, Mayor Stanek, and Earl Walsh to devise a reasonable approach to the critical issue of the future of commuter rail service for McHenry. Extend Tax Help Hours A Community Tribute Secretaries' Day Last Minute Returns The Plane Crash Observance April 21 Page 20 Mf Page 16 Page IS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION S INCE 1875" VOLUME 106 NUMBER 74 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1982 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 25' Propose Migrants' Children Classes