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MCC Referendum Defeated By a decisive vote of 4,400 to 558--about 8-1-- voters issued a loud "no" to spending more money for educational purposes at McHenry County college. Throughout the district, 4,958 persons voted on the referendum, and of this number 4,400 were opposed to the increase and 558 were in favor. Dr. James Davis, president of the college, commented on the defeat this way: "I really can't believe that the people don't want the college and therefore it means they are so tired of taxes and weren't willing to go along with us. Maybe we just didn't get the information out so people could make a good decision We didn't have our students here so we didn't have that going for us. We'll fall back and re group and decide what this means and what we should do now." Dr. Davis said he expected about 3,000 "no" votes, but with 3,500 students expected at the college this fall, he was disappointed with the turn-out of students. "That still wouldn't have carried it but it would have made a better showing. There will be a budget hearing at the regular meeting Thursday night. Rather than shoot from the hip, I'm going to ask the board for a couple of weeks in order to prepare another budget," he concluded. Fourteen voting precincts were established in the district, and in all of them the proposal to raise the tax rate for educational purposes from .07 per cent to .17 pef cent was defeated. Voting was heaviest in Woodstock, where 848 cast negative votes and 116 were in favor. Unofficial return» according to precincts were as follows: Yes No Crystal Lake 161 703 Cary Grove 27 420 Alden-Hebron 11 114 Marengo 18 279 Union 8 133 Harvard 59 326 Woodstock 116 848 McHenry 52 AQA uVO Richmond 10 84 Johnsburg 15 288 Wonder Lake 11 154 Greenwood 36 128 Fox River Grove 15 174 Huntley 19 53 NO LOTTERY NUMBERS The Plaindealer Will not be able to winning state lottery number* as planned Restrictions of the U.S. Postal Service prevent such announcements from going through mail. Reject Rate Increase REJECT RATE INCREASE - McHenry voters go to the polls In Tuesday's McHenry County college election. The request for an increase in the annual tax rate for educational purposes from the present .07 per cent to .I7per cent was decisively defeated in every precinct. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD 15 Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER M Wg SERVING THE CH A IN - O - LA K E S REGION SINCE 1875 ~ [Imim 15 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 6 FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1974 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Approve Water Company Purchase City Approves Annexation For Hospitai Officials who participated In negotiations for purchase of the Lakeland Park Water company are shown examining the coritract. They are, left to right, City Attorney Bernard Narusis, Robino-Ladd Attorney Solomon, Donald Gerstad of Robino-Ladd, Aldermen Jerome Rogers, George Harker and William Bolger, members of the Sewer and Water committee, and Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer. Another school year is about to start, and for those graduates of last June it is also a beginning. For some it will be college, while others will be joining the work force. The goals of youth may be similar to yesterday, but their dreams of achievement are often changed. These young people are becoming adults at a time when there is much printed and spoken abuse of their country and its government. Maybe a word on the U.S. record is in order. And its advantages would certainly be echoed by our foreign exchange students who have recently returned after a year abroad. Our constitutional republican form of government has survived in its present form longer than any other in the world. The founding fathers were ahead of their time and built a system flexible enough to change with the changing times. There are imperfections, to be sure, but taken as a whole the average citizen of our country has something closer to an equal chance, economically and socially, than in any other major country. This is quite a claim for a country which is a melting pot nation of many races and religions. Looking back, what has been the record? It is not perfect, but its people have built the richest nation in the world, a nation of individual freedom, a nation which has never lost a war, one which constantly seeks to improve itself and to uplift the disadvantaged. We have a long way to go, but this record is not a bad start. It would be well if young graduates entering into their life's work, or a new career, would not casually accept these many blessings without a humble sense of appreciation for the efforts of those who have gone before. We are fast approaching our 200th birthday. A lot of history has been made, and much of it should be viewed with pride as we make preparations for its celebration. Since young people are far in the majority, it is important that they join in that A joint petition filed by McHenry hospital and Mid- States Development for annexation of 175 acres of land south of the city was approved by councilmen at Monday night's meeting. The property in question extends west of Route 31 and south of Idyll Dell road and is contiguous to the city of McHenry. The land annexed includes 100 acres owned by the hospital and 75 acres by Mid- States. The petition asked that these parcels of land be annexed to the city and no conditions were attached to the request. Under terms of the zoning ordinance, where there is an unconditional annexation, the property is annexed under a R- 1 classification. If the petitioner does not wish to abide by that zonine classification he must petition the city within 90 days and pay a filing fee of $350. Harker asked how the Council could know with that kind of a request that sewer and water easements would be available to get these utilities to the hospital property. "It is my understanding that we do sit in the driver's seat at this time," Harker commented. "I think if the petitioner is acting in good faith, he should be here. We can't ask that letter any questions," he said. Alderman Datz, a member of the Plan commission, said that this whole plan had been through the McHenry Plan commission and met its approval. Harker replied that he didn't like giving Mid-States a blank check with no strings attached." He said that "their track record has been consistently lousy" in the past dealings. Earl Walsh mentioned that there could be no development without the sewer and water lines. The city would hold the reins there, he said. The hospital is anxious to get started because they have their financial plans laid out, Walsh related. It must be done now so that they can get started on their federal grants and lead time, according to Stanek. Alderman Rogers said he didn't see how the city could be hurt since aldermen have been told the last four years that the property would be used for a hospital and an industrial section. Although not on the posted agenda for Monday night. Alderman Bolger of the Water and Sewer committee presented a contract for purchase of the Lakeland Park Water company from Robino Ladd. Bolger began by referring to a special Council meeting held between representatives of the water company, attorney for complainants of a Pollution Control Board (PCB) suit and an assistant to the Illinois Attorney General's office representing an Environmental Pollution Agency (EPA) suit. "We threw out our best punches and came back with what we hope will be an acceptable agreement," Bolger explained. It appeared to him that the proposed agreement was acceptable to all parties. Bolger advised that Sherwin Levin, attorney for Lakeland Park complainants of the PCB suit, did ask that the Council give some indication that there would not be a special assessment made against the people of Lakeland Park for (Continued On Page 4) Thefts From Boats At Lake Investigated Three home owners reported that their boats were entered or damaged over the past weekend. Mathias Kurtz of 3501 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, discovered that the sail and boom of his sail boat had been stolen while the craft was stored in his back yard. Henry Hardin of 3503 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, also said the sail and boom had been (Continued On Page 4) Two Beaches Posted Unsafe For Swimming As the result of two consecutive unsatisfactory samples taken from Sunnyside and McHenry Shores beaches, they are being posted as unsafe swimming areas by the McHenry County Department of Health. Other local beaches found unsatisfactory because of samples taken Aug. 13-14 were Sunrise Ridge, Wonder Center No. 1, and Wonder View, all at Wonder Lake. However, these will not be posted unsafe because there were not two consecutive unsatisfactory reports. 10.3 Per Cent Increase District 156 School Board Agrees To Teacher Contract Following an executive session of the board of High School District 156 Tuesday night, a teacher contract was agreed upon resulting in a 10.3 per cent salary increase plus some miscellaneous fringe benefits. Other action following executive session approved Mrs. Joan Higgins of Wonder Lake to replace the late Howard Weiss on the hoard. Seven names were submitted as possible replacements and these p»ple were contacted for their consent. The field was narro«MRP%nd Mrs. Higgins was a unanimous choice. A resolution was passed recognizing the many contributions of Howard Weiss through the years. Thomas Joynt was approved for the position of assistant superintendent. Thirty-five applications for the post were received and five candidates interviewed. He is currently completing work toward his Ph.D. Mr. Joynt has served as a high school history teacher and team leader in Janesville, Wis., as assistant principal in Pulaski, Wis., and as principal in Kohler, Wis. Also named to the staff were Herbert Brin, Basic Skills, West campus; Terry Nordal, Guidance at West; Mrs. Cheryl Winkel, Art half time at East, Patrick Kallus, Math and Science at East; Miss Margaret Bombera, Science at East , Edwin McDaniel, Power Mechanics and Diversified Occupations at West; Martin Sobczak, boys' physical education at East and head wrestling coach for the district, and Gregory LaPlante, Cooperative Work Training at West. Resignations of several teachers were accepted. They were Mrs. Linda Meachen Brown, Jeremy Brown and Jim Gilmour. Also leaving the system among non-certified personnel are Janice Atchison, Dolly Nowell, Bobbette Fossum, Doris Clark and Lorraine Monahan. Employed for non-certified assignments were Marilyn Hrabak, supervisory aide at East; Thomas Merchant, Learning Management aide at East; Delores Steiner, supervisory aide at East; Donald Sturm, supervisory aide at West; Colleen Peterson, aide to the athletic director, and Norma Losch, Basic Skills aide at West. Thomas Miller, Ray Cooper and Donald R. Zazkowski will fill custodial positions previously approved by the board. Barbara J. Hunter will serve as cafeteria helper at West. Announcement was made that the tentative budget for the fiscal year 1974-75 is on file at the board of education office, 3926 W. Main street. A public hearing on this budget win be held at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the board office. This regular business meeting is being held two days later than usual to fulfill the requirement that the budget be displayed for thirty days. Action was taken to purchase two lots located in the Fox Ridge subdivision from Ladd Enterprises in the amount of $8,500 each. These will be used for future Trades class construction. Board President James Althoff noted that all improvements are in, and the convenience of having lots so (Continued On Page 4) Set Sprinkling Hours City Limits Water Usage Explain Fox Rivert Study At Public Hearing In City Two public hearings have been scheduled to release a report and study of the Fox river, according to Sen. Robert W. Mitchler, chairman of the Illinois Water Pollution and Water Resources Commission. One of these will be at McHenry. Mitchler said the study and report was made jointly by the Division of Waterways DOT and the Department of Conservation. The first public meeting will be held at the North Aurora Holiday Inn at 7 p.m. Monday, Drug Charges Filed Against Local Youths Anthony Hansen ot 5315 Highland drive, McHenry, was arrested for possession of cannabis after he was seen loitering in the vicinity of Lakeview Grocery, 502 Ringwood road, McHenry. Deputies. were called Wednesday morning about 12:15 a.m. to investigate the report of suspicious persons loitering near the store. An auto had been seen^ in the area. Three youths were found walking in the area and could not give an account of their presence. Their auto was found parked along the road. When inspecting the car, a quantity of cannabis was found, leading to pride as they anticipate their own role in the country's future. K.A.F. Hansen's arrest. He is to appear in court Sept. 12. Last Tuesday evening, deputies observed an auto with three male youths parked in a gravel pit on Highwood road, McHenry. When they stopped to investigate, they discovered two of the occupants were juveniles in violation of curfew. The driver, Gary Gabriel of 1402 W. Pine, McHenry, was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. When cannabis was found in his possession, he was charged with possession of cannabis. Bond was set at $2,000, with court date scheduled for Aug. 29 The juveniles were released to the custody of their parents with notice to appear in Family court Aug. 29. Aug. 26, and the second will be at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in McHenry at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27. Both meetings are open to the public and local government officials and conservations are encouraged to attend. Mitchler said the Illinois Water Pollution and Water Resources Commission will tour the Fox river area from Yorkville to St. Charles Aug. 26. The tour will be via bus and in cooperation with the Fox River Valley Pleasure Driveway and Park District. The commission will inspect the Fox river and Chain O' Lakes in a boat trip Aug. 27. The Fox river watershed basin has been a major study program of the commission and the Aug 28 and 27 bus and boat inspection tours will be the first conducted in several years. "Oodles Of Calls" / "Oodles of Calls" That was the way George Laycock of Wonder Lake expressed the response he received to a house rental ad which appeared in a recent issue of the Plaindealer. Join the growing number of satisfied advertisers Jim Wiser, who operates the city of McHenry water system, Is shown with water chart which shows dangerous level reached at 10 p.m. on the first of the extremely hot days of Marine Festival week. At this time, before the ban on sprinkling, the chart showed a drop to 12 feet of water in the tower with pressure of only 60 lbs. The problem created by heavy v^age of city water during dry, hot weather faces McHenry, according to Mayor Joseph Stanek. The new sprinkling hours of 7 to 11 p.m. on even and odd days, corresponding to bouse numbers, will go Into effect with the publication of this issue of the 1'laindealer, Friday, Aug. 23. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD "In the past, we have asked for voluntary compliance in limiting water use," the Mayor explained, "and we were encouraged by the cooperation of many residents ". However, because the problem has become acute during this recent very warm, dry weather, he stresses that compliance with city regulations will need to be even greater For the convenience of the (Continued On Hsg* 4)