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/ PfrC.E 22 -PLAINDEALER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9,1983 £ MCCD $68,000 QflANT DENIED ~ , (Continued from pago 1) didn't get theirs," Schellhaass said, adding that MCCD will continue to request reimbursement. The grants pay for half the money spent in land purchases. Schellhass said the conservation district spent $r36,000 to buy three parcels of land last year: 64 acres adjoining the Nippersink Canoe base in Fox Lake; 20 acres designated as the Grundstum Natural Area north of Wonder Lake; and the four-acre Spring Grove Fen. "We're going to keep on trying," Schellhaass said. "We'll get it one of these days," GAS PRICES TAKE PLUNGE (Continued from page 1) producers forced a rift in the once solid Arab oil cartel. In late February, Britain and France cut the price of tHeir North Sea oil exports which forced Nigeria to split from OPEC and drop their prices as well. In addition, since the early 1970's, when oil prices climbed dramatically, large oil consumers have decreased their dependency by conservation measures and by finding alternative methods of power. Analysts say that OPEC's hold on oil prices was further weakened by development of new oil reserves in the North Atlantic and Mexico. KLEMM ADDRESSES CONCERNS ON AILING STATE BUDGET (Continued from page 1) business and some decreased benefits fOr the employees. {n other business, the council ap­ proved the hiring of an employee in the city clerk's department to replace the deputy clerk who will leave. Barb Gilpin, city clerk, said that of the 13 people who interviewed for the position the &ost qualified person willing to accept the salary scale for the job was a non-resident. The council approved a waiver Of the residence requirement for em­ ployment and set her salary at $14,000, near the top rate in the clerk No. 2 category. There would be no clerk designated as deputy at the present time as city Attorney Bernard Narusis indicated that the need for that function was rare except for Ms. Gilpin's possible prolonged absenceTn case of sickness. Another employee who had been hired at a level 1 rate, was authorized to be promoted by Ms."-Gilpin to the clerk 2 level because she was found to have an extensive and comprehensive work history, overlooked when she was appointed. Mayor Stanek also urged the council to set some ratio of em­ ployee levels so everybody doesn't fall in the highest category. - Superintendent of utilities, Paul Halvensleben, reported that the streetsweeper is back in operation and had started working Friday in the business district. The 4 a.m. starting time Monday, which drew some complaints because of noise, was only a one time happening to clean up an area before there was traffic. Six loads of sand were picked up by 11 a.m., Halvensleben claimed. He plans to work the sweeper 10 hours per day until the sand is cleaned away. MlJflN1 AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) corner onto Green street to the dismay of pedestrians. Others whiz by school buses stopped to discharge young passengers. It's a scarey situation that may pass with the doldrums of summer. As we anticipated the pluses and minuses of the season ahead, a voice on TV brought us to attention with his prediction that in the foreseeable future we will be living to age 140 and beyond. We're not sure we're ready for such good news! KAF Crash Ki l ls Fox River Grove Woman SMAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE Barbara P. Simond, 22, of 116 Beachway, Fox River Grove, was killed in a one-vehicle accident early Friday on Algonquin-River road in Algonquin township. Sheriff's police and Fox River Grove fire-rescue units responded to the accident, which occurred about 1:10 a.m. just north of Zimmer road. Police said investigation revealed Ms. Simond was driving north when her vehicle failed to round a curve and struck a tree. the driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Further investigation is being coiftlucted by sheriff's police and the coroner's office. Applicat ions For '83 Fiesta Days Butch Meyer, chairman of the 1983 Fiesta Days, announces that applications are now being accepted for all types of services. Service organizations, professional food vendors, entertainers and private citizens who wish to offer their talents or services for Fiesta Days should contact the Chamber office now at 385- 4300. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1983 Fiesta Days will be July 22 through July 31. A tentative schedule of events is now available. Ideas for new events or Fiesta improvements should be addressed to the Chamber office immediately, before all plans are finalized. The Chamber is located at 1257 N. Green street. West Bands In Concert DEATHS In keeping with "Music in our, Schools" week, the music department "of West campus high school will present its annual mid-winter band concert. The performance is scheduled March 10 at 8 p.m. in the West campus auditorium. The conert band will perform first with a variety of music from the periods of 1700 to the present day. A suite by Jeremiah Clark will be in­ cluded. The most familair tune in this suite is the 'Trumpet Voluntary' theme. By the Danish composer, Jarnfeldt. the band will perform a work entitled "Praludium", featuring the woodwind section of the band. A medley of Broadway showstop- pers will be performed, and the concert band will end its portion of the program with J.P. Sousa's "Stare and Stripes Forever." The jazz band will conclude the concert. Several Sammy Nestico selections will be performed, and several soloists will be highlighted. There is a small admission charge. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate "Music in our Schools" week with the bands from West. Voter League Holds Panel * ' • . Talk On National Security NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST Two Marian Central Catholic high school students have been chosen as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. They are Anne Potje, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kasper Potje, Crystal Lake, and Ray Wilcoski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Wilcoski, Richmond. The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters will give an important panel presentation on vital aspects of National Security at the regular unit meeting Thursday, March 10, at 9:30 a.m. in Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church. 404 N. Green , McHenry. June Girard, Gerrie Braun, Kay Halvereon, Carol Sek and Barbara Marre are participating in the first half of a two-year study designed to ob­ jectively research and report on this often emotional issue. The National League of Women Voters has asked the local leagues to explore and define the many forces that shape National Security policy for the eventual purpose of clarifying a league stand on these issues, based on every member's informed opinion. The panel will discuss the following topics: the Decision making Process; the Department of Defense; Military Policy Objectives; History of Treaties; and Arms Control Ob­ jectives and Criteria. There will be time for questions from the floor. The program will last approximately 90 minutes. A second opportunity for discussion LOCAL NETWORK. CABLE. TIPS S 1P.M :u> f'W to tain -c . jiwiih HpH ntiu t »,»r The Hollywood Ute and Tragic Death ol Soap Actress Brenda Benet Brace Hlfi Street tern Energy Credits by W.G. Johnson, CPA The taw law allows credits for expenditures designed to save energy or develop re­ newable sources of energy for the home. The credit for energy saving expenditures is fifteen percent (15%) of such expenditures, with a maximum credit ofS300.00. The credit for renewable en­ ergy sources is forty percent (40Vo) of cost, with a maxi­ mum credit of $4,000.00. The expenditures can be > spread CBtetjjsyqgljfears, but, the credit maximums-cannot be exceeded unless a new res­ idence is acquired. If the costs of these items are used to in­ crease the basis of the new residence, the basis must be reduced by the amount of the credit. when league members will address questions on consensus, will take place at the April 14 monthly meeting. A babysitter is always available at league meetings, and refreshments are served. All citizens interested in this topic are encouraged to attend. Police Ticket i Area Drivers Kevin R. Rairie, 5706 N. Route 3, Ringwood, was ticketed for improper lane use and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident shortly after midnight on March 5 when his car hit a Cutlass owned by Sherrie L. Robin of Fox Lake, which was parked at 4415 W. Shore drive in McHenry. The accident also demolished two mail boxes, according to the police report. Rairie reportedly told police that he was west bound when he hit the parked vehicle in the rear passenger side, pushing it 75 feet beyond the point of impact. Rairie's vehicle traveled 387 feet before it could be stopped. Damage to his vehicle exceeded $250. No injuries were reported. David D. Adams, 7605 Carlton drive, Spring Grove, was charged with chiving while intoxicated by sheriff's police following a Friday night accident on Ringwood road, east of Hampshire lane, McHenry. Police report the eastbound Adams pickup truck left the roadway, struck a telephone pole, apple trees and a fence. Adams told sheriffs police his vehicle was eastbound on Ringwood road and when he reached for his cigarette lighter the vehicle left the road and struck the telephone pole. Larry F. May, of 325 Croydon, Spring Grove, and Victor J. Beyer, of 3815 W. John street, McHenry, were taken to McHenry hospital by Johnsburg Rescue squad following a two-car .accident Sunday on Bay road at Chapel Hill road, McHenry. - ^ passenger in the Beyer car, PitricK J. Speciale, of 3805 Main sreet, McHenry, was also taken to McHenry hospital. May was cited by sheriffs police for driving while intoxicated. William Mueller, 25, 1803 Davis road, McHenry, was arrested ELMER SMITH Elmer G. Smith, 58, of McHenry, , died Monday, Mar. 7, in the emergency room of McHenry hospital. He was bom in McHenry June 6, 1924, the son of William and Rena (Michels) Smith. Mr. Smith lived in McHenry all his life; was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II; and had been the owher and operator of Smith Alignment in McHenry. . On May 29, 1948, in McHenry, he married the former Bertha Freund, who survives. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Debbie) Webb of Rockford, 111. and Cheryl Smith of McHenry; and three grandsons, Mathew, John and Peter. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William (Louella) Funk and Mrs. Eugene (Eileen) King; and two brothers, LeRoy and Raymond, all of McHenry. He was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. ! A Funeral Mass will be conducted by Father James Gaynor at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption, McHenry, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with a Christian Wake service at 8:15, in the George R. Justien & Son funeral home. Memorials can be made in his name to the Heart fund or for Catholic Masses. WILLIAM BROWN. SR. William A. Brown, Sr., 90, died Thursday, Mar. 3, at Ft. Lauderdale, Fia. He was born Jan. 17, 1893, in Riverside, Mass., the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brown. Mr. Brown was the founding partner of W. A. Brown Mfg. Co. in Chicago and moved the factory to Woodstock in 1949, remaining with the company until 1964, when it was merged with American Photo Copy Equipment Co. He is sui survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Verna) Donovan of McHenry; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Rose Grabb; one son William A. Brown, Jr.; three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Schneider-Leucht- Merwin & Cooney funeral home, Woodstock. Burial was in McHenry County Memorial Park. Saturday by sheriff's police on charges of driving while intoxicated, driving in wrong lane and no valid / fety test. Polii Police stopped the northbound Mueller pickup truck after it reportedly came close to colliding with a squad car on School road near Ringwood. Bond is set at $3,100 for a March 22 court hearing. i ) GOODWILL VISITS Goodwill Industries local representative Agnes Adams has announced today that the Goodwill truck will be in McHenry Friday, March 11. For pick-up information call 385-0863. UuUUHr Become a millionaire. TVGUDE HELPSH Play MilHwiflirfl, All those channels. 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