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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 14 Jul 1972, p. 15

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PAGE 15-PLAINDEALE R-FRIDAY, JULY 14, 1972 SCHOOL IN $335,000 TAX WARRANT SALE (Continued from page 1) have to be raised to $7.25 next \ year under the old system in order to break even. The* present custodial force will oversee operation of machines. Peter Baker and Son Co. was approved to sealcote the Junior high south parking lot at a cost of $1,920. His was the lowest of three bids. Resignations and teaching contracts " were announced. Among these was the ap­ pointment of Fred Kusch as assistant principal of McHenry Junior high school. New teachers will include David Maurer, language arts in Junior high; Karin Olsson, second grade, Edgebrook; Ergina Markadonis, fourth grade, and Marilyn Wor- thington, fifth grade, both Valley View; Susan Ryan, ' language arts, Parkland. The resignations of Michael Benjamin, James Buelow, Marlene Guild, David Parrish and Janis Cramer were sub­ mitted. Beverly Longhway was employed as secretary at~ Edgebrook school. Charlotte Mitsven resigned as secretary to the director of business. Edwin J. Choate, Jr., a board member, also resigned because he is moving from the district. From three bids, the McHenry Plaindealer, low bidder, was approved to supply - <1,000 copies for printing a newsletter for the district. The j figure, with proper addressing, brought the total bid to $327.45. The newsletter is part of new public and human relations programs to be established within District 15. The school hopes to communicate its goals, operations, programs and needs which will help to create an informed and sup­ portive public. A summer school progress report was made and the result of questionnaires distributed. The school hopes they will help^ them evaluate the program in order to plan next summer's activities. v Following an executive session, the meeting was ad­ journed until 7:30 July 25. The regularly scheduled August meeting has been changed trom the eighth to the twenty- o second. MOTORISTS INJURED IN CRASHES TUESDAY (Continued from page 1) traffic signal waiting for the green light when her car was LANDFILL CONTINUES AS BOARD PROBLEM (Continued from page 1) The meeting concluded with an agreement that the Rules and Grievance report would be first on the agenda at the Aug. 8 meeting. In other business, approval was given to have the County treasurer and Supervisor of Assessments conduct a ratio study on real estate sales in the county. Purpose of the action is to better equalize assessments. Also in the area of taxes, the Board of Review was granted an extension to Aug. 31 to assure that all work is com­ pleted and tax' bills can be placed in the mail. Nine townships are now completed, and indications are that bills will be completed late in July or by early August. Riley township is being used as a study guide for com-, puterization of rates. Thereafter, all townships will be provided the same service, with a more detailed break­ down on just where each tax dollar is spent. It was announced that Dr. Johnson, county veterinarian, is in the process of conducting a study and analysis of fish in the various bodies of water in the county. The report is expected to be available in October. With Chairman Dean breaking a tie vote of 11 to 11/ former Supervisor Howard Ruth of Grafton township was appointed to the County Public Building commission. He replaces Robert Robinson, who resigned. The appointment is effective until September of 1974. Some members from Algonquin township expressed a compliance that ten days' notice had not been given before the name was submitted for a vote. However, the vote was held as planned, with the suggestion that they had the opportunity to support or reject the suggested appointee. A change in the Liquor Control law was approved, requiring that taxes be paid before a license is granted. The board agreed to the payment of the $18,255.55 dif­ ference in the total contract agreements due to change in orders on the new county courthouse. This is necessary hit in the rear by the Crawford auto. The other driver agreed with Mrs. Colomer's statement and added that she tried to apply her brakes but they failed to operate. before issuance of receipts from the sale of court house bonds, expected next week. Relating to the court house, approval was given to the In­ surance committee; report calling for three million for public liability and property damage; okay self-insuring of the glass on the new court house; approval of tentative budget figures of $5,000 for vehicle fund; $60,000 for general insurance and $60,000 for^group health program. board voted in favor of petition of Loren J. Freund for reclassification from ^F" farming to "R" residential' district two parcels of land consisting of about 150 acres, located at 3505 W. Ringwood road. The development will contain lots of not less than three-fourths of an acre for the construction of single family residences only, planned over a period of years, with perhaps 20 acres at a time. A favorable vote was taken on a proposal to include in the budget the following salary schedule for Civil Defense: Director, $12,000; assistant director, $1,800; janitor, $6,000 and secretary, $5,000. The board also approved a part time secretary for the zoning office at $200 per month and expenses amounting to about $162 for three members of the Board of Review to attend a seminar in Springfield for two days. MUSIN' & MEANDERIN' (Co ntinued from page i) celebrated weddings and rejoiced over births within its membership. But seldom do all of them occur in the same week. Early July was an ex­ ception. On the eve of the fireworks holdiay, Jessica Mayjoinedthe Tom Miller family. Mother Ardis isn't interested in whether or not the young lady follows in the footsteps of her father in the advertising field.' It is sufficient that she sleeps through the night and lets Mom and Dad do likewise. No one talks about birthdays after 21 - but we'll admit to more than a little enthusiasm over the array of sweets set before us at the office. The wedding was something very special to those of us at the Plaindealer. Within our long remembrance, this was the first time two members of the newspaper "family" were married. Patti Moer- schbaecher and Bob Frett have been two of our favorite people since they came to work here about two years ago. A few McHENRY MAN ARRESTED FOR DAMAGE TO HOME (Continued from page 1) dispute arose between James Steinsdoerfer and Tiemann. Tiemann produced a 45 caliber automatic- pistol. and " threatened him. After a verbal confrontation, Tiemann walked away from the group to the road and fired a shot at the auto. He then con­ tinued on toward his home. With the assistance of the Lakemoor Felice department and •' Detective Larry Macheroux, deputies went to the home and found Tiemann lying on a couch in his living room with the weapon on the table within reach of his out­ stretched hand. Failing to get a response at the door, it was^discovered that the rear door was unlocked. Officers entered the home and confiscated the weapon before any further damage could be done. * John Paul Martin, 29, of 3713 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, was arrested for OpSERVE AFS WEEK IN CITY (Continued from page 1) group consisting of Scott Curry, Amy Leighty, Rich Demarco, Craig Spengel, Cheryl Elbersen and Cindy Jones, accompanied by Mrs. John Leighty. Mark Bartos sang, accompanied by Dave Guzzardo. Then the AFS students took their turn and entertained their host families and guests with native dances and songs. They included dances from Iran, Japan and New Zealand, as well as native songs from Bolivia, Ghana? Uganda and Brazil. Boys from France and Norway played the piano. Jerome D. Rogers acted as master of ceremonies and introduced Mayor Doherty, who passed out "keys" to the city to each student, each responding with "goodbye" in his own language. The program was closed with Mark Bartos and the "Tide and Tempest" group singing "God Bless America." A tearful goodbye was held at West campus of McHenry high in' the early hours of Saturday morning. Thirty-one families then returned to their homes to resume every day activities. others in the "family" might admit to having wishfully paired off the young couple before the thought had entered their minds. K A F. disorderly conduct Suhday afternoon by sheriff's deputies. Bond was set at $25, with court date scheduled for July 27. Officers received reports of a disturbance at the corner of Arbor and Hillside roads, Wonder Lake. Upon, their arrival, found a group of irate citizens who had stopped Martin for allegedly driving in a reckless manner. The group persisted in their police action and assistance was summoned. The uncooperative attitude of Martin resulted in his arrest. BURGLARS MAKE SECOND THEFT FROM HOME (Continued from page 1) missing from the home. In­ vestigation is being made regarding several objects found in the house which ap­ parently were left behind by the offenders. Sunday morning about 5:15, deputies investigated the burglary of a concession stand at the McHenry Dam State park, River Road, McHenry. Sometime after 9 o'clock Saturday night, the stand- was entered by kicking in the door f r an attempt to pry it open id. Taken from die building e fishing reels, a rod, television set, decks of playing FESTIVAL WATER SKI SHOW JULY 23 (Continued from page 1) About 100 people will be in­ volved in its presentation, including boat drivers, costume designers, skiers, show director and master of ceremonies. The Water Ski show for this twenty-first annual festival July 23 will be one of the three Sunday events to climax a,full week of activity in McHenry. The afternoon parade through the city will be held promptly at 2 p.m. and Drum Corps Magic on McCracken field will begin at 7:30 p.m. A Marine corps flyover is scheduled before the show, and cards, cartons of cigarettes, fish stringers, sun glasses," candy bars and life jackets. Last Thursday, Bernard Quaadman of 800 River Terrace drive, McHenry, told authorities that at about 7:30 the morning of July 4, someone threw an explosive, believed to be from fireworks, into his 14- foot boat while it was docked at his pier. The resulting fire destroyed the boat and motor when the craft sunk. Damage was also done to a sailboat secured nearby, as well as the pier. Total damage was estimated at $1,800. following the performance will be a fireworks display. A special attraction this year will beihe appearance of three McHenry „ girls, Christine Doherty, <kngie Breidenfeld and Marguerite Overton. They will perform just prior to the Chicago club presentation, following the parade of boats. Listed on the program will be trick skiing, girls' semaphore deep water barefoot,360 degree slalom, mixed douses, pyramid five-man, shoe ski, girls' ballet, boys' ballet, oeach barefoot, jumping, clown jumping and children's act. The thrilling delta wing kite act will conclude the show. Whiskey sold for 12 cents a gallon in Dayton, Ohio, in 1841. CHAMBER BOARD REVEALS FINAL FESTIVAL PLANS (Continued from page 1) "> board discussed the golf outing Aug.* 2. In addition to tickets which cover the entire day's events, there will be special tickets for dinner only. * Mel Prust, any C. of C. member or the Chamber office may be called for tickets or more information. Marco Polo reported an air- conditioning mechanism in what is^now China, in 1275. 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