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(Plaindealer photo by Wayne Gay lord) Since 1875 Wednesday March 28. 1984 Number 67 Volume 108 2 Sections 32Pog«s 25' <* *84 Trade Fair opens Friday, March 30 In a tradition of exhibiting the finest that McHenryhasto offer, the Trade Fair opens its doors at 6 p.m. Friday, March 30, to present a showcase of McHenry area businesses to residents of the community. Parkland School on Route 120 at Ringwood Road will again be transformed into a convention center to accommodate the exhibitors and their professional presentations. Parking areas will be clearly marked and assistance provided by the McHenry County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. Shuttle ser­ vice will be in constant motion to expedite arrivals to the Fair and efficiently reunite guests with their cars. Guests will be greeted by 1983 Miss McHenry, Linda Davidson, or by a member of the Miss McHenry Court: Diane Heard, Alice Lenz, Jennifer Janzen, or 1982 Miss McHenry, Connie Nelson. The McHenry Beautification Committee will have the scents of spring filling the foyer and encouraging the eyes to expect outdoor blossoms soon. Showcasing the businesses, services and organizations of McHenry is the object of the Trade Fair. How that is ac­ complished is the delight of discovery for every fair-goer. Over 130 exhibitors will be displaying thousands of products and services. Hun­ dreds of valuable prizes will be awarded throughout the three days - from giant screen TV's to world travel tours, from T-shirts and totes to home appraisals Members of the McHenry Police Officers' Association, Gary Wlgman, left, George Erkenswick and Thomas Jenldns, view a part of their exhibit which will be at the McHenry Trade Fair this (Plaindealer photo by Wayne Gaylord) weekend. The Fair opens Friday, March 30, and continues through Sunday, April 1. Lions get nod for concessions in city park By Anthony Oliver Plaindealer staff writer Concessions at periodic events like the summer band concerts will no longer be provided by the City of McHenry. However, that does not mean snacks will no longer be available. In a split vote last week, the McHenry City Council decided to leave park concessions for such events to the McHenry Lion's Club, rather than operate the service through the Park and Recreation Department. Park Director Peter Merkel reported that the addition of the building in Petersen Park, which has a concession stand, made the continued operation of the portable stand a questionable proposition. In Knox Park, there is a concession area in the building at the swimming pool. Merkel commented that the only place the portable wagon could properly be used was somewhere with a 220-volt line- Pearl Street Park. He noted, however* that there are a limited number of events at the park where the stand could be used. Merkel said the McHenry Lion's Club was willing to cover the band concert dates and he pointed out that the service organization had better equipment and more manpower. Aid. William Busse (2nd) aSked if any other service organizations had been notified. "Most of the other service organizations would have to spend thousands of dollars to get the equipment the Lions already have," Merkel said. Aid. Ray Smith (3rd) com­ mented that he was a little "guspiciou&ffihat the decision to go with ^frcfions had already been made. "Is there any conflict with providing the service on a certain date?" asked Aid. Gary Snell (4th). Curt Bremer, representing the Lions, said the group could cover all band concert days and added that any service organization that wanted to take part is welcorqp. A motion to allow the Lions Club to handle concessions for the band concerts and sell the portable wagon with most of the major equipment removed passed 6-2. First ward Aldermen Elizabeth Nolan and William Bolger cast the dissenting votes. In another matter, the council voted unanimously to hire two full-time people, one in the cleric's office and one in the Park Department. Busse, finance committee chairman, said a full-time person in the clerk's office would provide more "depth" and efficiency, especially in light of new legislation requiring the office to be the "record library" of the city. In the Park Department, Busse said a full-time general laborer was needed to assist Merkel and Bill Oeffling. Busse argued that the full-time employee would help supervise part-time summer employees, and save in some overtime and part-time help costs. Smith took exception to this and said he did not see where any savings would be realized. "Let's not camouflage it by saying we'll be saving money. If we need a full-time person, fine," Smith said. Mayor Joseph Stanek suggested that the general laborer be put on in the Public Works Department and used primarily in the Park Depart­ ment. * Merkel said he was hoping to get someone with skills a Public Works employee might not have, like landscaping, hor­ ticulture or nursery experience. Hie council favored the Park Department approach. Motions to hire two full-time people passed unanimously. Enrollment, scheduling problems at schools A look inside. , Trade Fair Supplement Renewal Program Regular features Obituaries Coupon Clipper Classified Reader Ads Display and Classified Display Special Section Section 2, Page 5 Page 7 Section 2, Page 2 344-4800 385-0170 By Marion Olsen Plaindealer news service At the monthly District 15 grade school board meeting, a tentative staffing and enrollment schedule for 1984-85 was presented. Some class changes and teacher transfers are planned. Supt. Dr. Richard Farmer commented, "It is difficult to provide space and balance classes in an expanding school district; but, however difficult it is, the possible alternative of closing schools and-or cutting classes and staff is much worse." P o s s i b l e e x p a n d e d enrollments resulting from development in Winding Creek and McHenry Lake Estates, as well as the Fox River Shores development north of Island Lake will be monitored over the summer, he added. Farmer noted that homeowners in the Fox River Shores development are being encouraged by the developer to petition for inclusion in the Wauconda school district. He indicated such a petition would have to be presented to the McHenry County Board of School trustees and sub­ sequently be subject to public hearings before a boundary change could be made. In other business,. two con­ tracts totaling $93,146 were awarded to purchase four school buses for District 15 schools. The low bids were received from Buss Ford, McHenry, for the bus chassis, and Amtram of Illinois, Crete, for the buses. The Buss Ford bid was $60,840 and the Amtram bid, $32,306. The purchases are a part of Cowttwwd on im> > and heat exchangers. Surveys, samplings, seminars and shows are the added Trade Fair treats for the entire family. Children are expected to be accompanied by parents or responsible adults for the maximum enjoyment of all. C o s t u m e d c h a r a c t e r s , clowning in the aisles, and cashing in on bargains at the Action Auction and "The Price is Right" will be part of the fun at the fair. Most of McHenry's largest employers will be exhibiting the products they manufacture, the services they provide for the community, the job op­ portunities they present for residents, while creatively capturing the attention of the visitors through intriguing games and gimmicks. Learning through the lure of ingenuity is what sets Trade Fair apart as an unique experience. Testing on treadmills, blood pressure apparatus, and fur­ niture are all part of the hands- on experiences that await the curious. And this year, several special interest organizations will eagerly inform fair-goers of the value and purpose of their groups. Among them are: the Lions Club, American Cancer Society, Jaycees, Moose Lodge, Toastmasters, Turning Point, Viet Now, Family Service and Mental Health, C.C.A., and U.S. Army Recruiters. Products and services for the home, for health, for recreation, for education, and for business will all be expertly represented. "Everything you've always Wanted to know about a multitude of topics is ready and waiting at the *84 Trade Fair," said Chairman Brian Cunat. "A full year of planning and preparation on the part of hundreds of exhibitors and committee members is manifesting itself into a show we want everyone in our entire service area to come and benefit from. Everyone's cordially encouraged to come and enjoy." This new '84 feature, "The Price is Right", will take place on the main stage in the Lear­ ning Crater. Four games will be played on Saturday and again on Sunday. The final competition on Sunday will be between Saturday's and Sunday's win­ ners, with a huge grand prize awarded to the luckiest con­ testant. "The Price is Right" will follow the Aerobic dancers who perform at 1 p.m. each afternoon. The Action Auction will be conducted on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 p.m. by Col. J. P. Hill. Items offered for auction will be on display in the, main stage area of the Learning Center prior to the auction. Bidders are encouraged to view, pre-select their choices, and pre­ determine their bidding strategies, to assure their chances of a real opportunity to be the owner of a given item. Once the auction is under way, the rapid fire process can pass up the person who hasn't pre­ planned an approach. Proceeds of the auction are directed by the donors of the items. Thus far, much of the proceeds will be donated to Crime Stoppers. Hours are: Friday, March 30, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. City brush pickup starts April 2 Beginning Monday, April 2, and continuing through Friday, April 6, the City of McHenry will be picking up brush. Tree limbs and brush not to exceed four inches in width and five inches in length should be placed in accessible locations at the curbside by 7 a.m. on the first Monday of the month. The procedure will be carried out until further notice. Once a street has been visited by city crews, there will be no call-backs until the following month. When a holiday falls on the first Monday, brush pickup will be made Tuesday. In the case of emergency situations, other procedures may need to be followed. Edgebrook School fifth grade student Dan Wasilowski, left, assists Ron Hutchings during the Magic of Science demonstration at Edgebrook School. View Magic of Science Edgebrook School's P.T.O. presented a program for the fourth and fifth graders last week called The Magic of Science. It was designed as an introduction to science and its many forms, and dealt mainly with experiments concerning fire and high frequency elec­ tricity. Ron Hutchings, performed these magical feats while stressing how safety is the most important factor when per­ forming science experiments. The children were all en­ tranced by a program expected to heighten their interest in science. A - '• -SB ' •