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Due Date Sept. 15 76,000 Tax Bills A total of 76,000 tax bills for the assessments made in 1975 were put in the mail for. delivery on Aug. 12. The date due for both installments of the real estate and the personal property is Sept. f5. After that, a 1 percent penalty will be applied. The" responsibility of receiving a bill rests with the property owners. Every effort is made to direct the bills correctly. If a person knows he should have received a bill and didn't, he had better inquire, otherwise, he could have a costly problem later. The county treasurer is charged with $39,034,205 compared to $36,085,372 for 1974 tax. Of the $39,034,205, 527,383,291 is charged for the educational facilities in the county, or 70.1 percent, the County received 9.1 percent or $3,554,626, for running the total complex of the county, which contains the Mental Health services, Tuberculosis care, County Highways and Bridges; the townships receive $3,77^,729, or 7.1 percent. Cities and Villages receive 7.0 per­ cent, or $2,717,098; the Fire districts receive $1,039,590, or 2.7 percent; the Park districts 1.3 percent, or $492,628. The balance - $421,213 of the taxes are distributed to Libraries, Sanitary districts, Cemeteries and Hospital units, for 1 percent. m kCffiihs Salute To Bicentennial This beautiful and very unusual design appears on Uie garage door at the home of Edith Harrison, 2903 Benjamin drive, Wonder Lake. The proud eagle is centered among stars of various sizes and the familiar stripes appear at right. The unique design was created especially for the Bicentennial year. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Until this year the old maxim about blondes having more fun was shared by Democrats. No longer! Anyone who witnessed both conventions has to agree that blondes may still be holding their own < President Ford over Ronald Reagan) but the GOP politicians took a commanding lead over their opponents in the area of light-hearted, clamorous fun. The Republicans shed their traditional staidness in favor of a giddiness applauded by some, condemned by others and unexpected by most. We expect a complete run­ down of activities from the lips of a first hand observer when co-worker and alternate delegate. JoAnn Hutchinson, gathers her memoirs for our eager ears. County Clerk Vernon Kays was elated with response from prospective voters who took advantage of the McHenry County Fair to register. There were 864 new signatures, as well as 224 ad­ dress changes made for a total of 1,088. Caught up in the importance of the November election is the Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters. The particular emphasis of members at this time is to provide impetus for a face-to-face debate between the presidential candidates. They are doing this as part of a nation-wide effort by ob­ taining signatures of citizens who would like to see President Ford and Jimmy Carter face the TV cameras. Such a presentation for the public has not been made in the past sixteen years. For rather obvious reasons- one of the most important the equal time regulation- television has felt it could not set up a series of debates. However, a promise has been given the League of Women Voters that if such a debate is arranged, tapes could be made for viewing by the TV audiences. A goal of four million signatures on petitions is sought, and the time is short. Kay Hutchings of McHenry, Voter Service chairman for the (Continued on page 14) Johnsburg Road Under Construction Drivers traveling frequently over Johnsburg road are eagerly awaiting the completion of the stretch of thoroughfare between Rt. 31, north of McHenry, and the Johnsburg bridge. This photo was taken looking weston Johnsburg road toward Rt. 31. At left are two pieces of heavy equipment of Lakeland Construction as they complete grading the road easement. This particular section of road was one of a number constructed in the 1930's during a period of time when the state Legislature committed itself to maintaining all concrete roads completed during a specified period. The state no longer wants to continue this commitment and in a compromise effort is assisting the county in a financial way in widening and resurfacing the two-lane road. When the work is done, the county will assume future responsibility for its upkeep. An early September completion date is set. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING TME ' CM A IN -O L AKE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 101 NUMBER 7 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1976 3 SECTIONS 28 PAGES 20' County Plans For Flu Clinics Women's Petition Voter League In Drive For Debate The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters will continue the petition drive in McHenry Friday, Aug. 27, in a local effort to gain citizen support for a nation-wide league drive calling for the first face-tp-face presidential candidate debates in the past sixteen years. Teams of local league members stationed outside stores in the McHenry Market Place and the Elm street shopping area will be asking their neighbors to sign petitions that urge the major party candidates for President to meet in public debate on the issues facing the country. Calling for "equal time for issues," League Voter Service Chairman Kay Hutchings of McHenry said, "the League's emphasis in this Bicentennial presidential year will be on issues, not images." The petition drive, which will be held on a national level during August, is aimed at gathering four million signatures in an effort to bring meaningful presidential candidate debate to the voting public before the November election. When the U.S. government moves forward on its swine flu vaccine program, McHenry county health officials will be ready to act. Dick Wissell, public health administrator, at the County board meeting last week said the McHenry County Health department is preparing for mass immunization at clinics around the county. The county population is about 120,000 people The vaccine would be free Phone Registration New Service Of County College McHenry County college announces a new service to district residents Beginning last week and continuing through Aug. 27, residents will be able to register for Fall semester credit courses by telephone. It is as simple as calling 455-3700 and asking for "Phone Registration" The registration hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Credit classes for the Fall semester began Monday, Aug. 23. Individuals taking advantage of this service will be billed by mail. Residents who did not receive the Fall 1976 Schedule of classes through the mail may call the college and Island Lake Man Grand Prize Winner At Fair Announcement was made this week that the Home Economics grand prize award winners at the McHenry County Fair this year were Christine Tipps, Crystal Lake, in the Junior show, and Denis Ban­ croft, Island Lake, in the Open show. Points were awarded to each exhibitor entering the Home Economics Flowers, Foods, Sewing, and Arts and Crafts departments on this basis: 5 points for each first place, 4 points for each second place, 3 points for each third place, and 2 points for each tourth place. Best-of-Show awards are special awards and are not included in grand prize award point tolals. Bancroft amassed a total of 53 points by winning three firsts, one second, three thirds and three fourths in Open Flowers; and three firsts and one second in Open Arts and Crafts. Grand Prize award winners are ineligible to receive the award two consecutive years. Many Of Area Crashes Cause Weekend Injuries Several of the county's twenty-four accidents in­ vestigated by deputies last weekend occurred in the McHenry area. Many involved injuries and property damage An auto accident on Route 120 just west of Wonder Lake road, west of McHenry, resulted in injuries to two members of one family Saturday evening about 8:30. Theodore C. Holub of 1129 Hampton Harbor, Schaum- burg, and his passengers. 5 year-old William and 12-year old Dean Holub of the same address, were taken to McHenry hospital by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad William was not hurt and Dean was treated and released Theodore Holub was admitted to the hospital and was reported in satisfactory con­ dition Monday afternoon No statement was taken from the driver due to his injuries. A witness who saw the ac­ cident told deputies he believed the Holub auto was attempting to pass another vehicle at the time of the accident. The other vehicle left the scene after the collision, heading west on the highway. A passenger in Holub's auto stated their car swerved to avoid the vehicle in front of it. William F Foley of 3803 N. Richmond road and his passenger, John J. Zriny of 3321 W. Venice, both of McHenry, were injured Sunday morning about 2:15 when the car in which they were riding rolled over on Route 31 just south of School road. Ringwood Foley reported he was south­ bound on the highway and as he came around a curve, the car ran off the right shoulder and hit some loose gravel. He tried to control the vehicle but it came back onto the roadway and rolled over, coming to a stop in the east ditch Officers noted the vehicle traveled 498 feet from the time it left the west side of the high way and came to rest on the east side. Douglas R Pfau of 705 W Oeffling road, McHenry. was taken to McHenry hospital by hi^parents after he was injured while driving his car at 5207 Pistakee drive. Pistakee Highlands. The one-car ac cident took place Saturday morning about 2 o'clock Pfau told deputies he fell asleep while driving south on (Continued on page 14) request that one be sent to them On-campus registration will continue through this same period and individuals desiring academic or financial coun seling information are urged to come to the campus. New students planning to attend MCC on a full time basis must schedule an appointment with the counseling staff. Call the college, extension 260, to sch- dule an appointment. The Adult and Continuing Education fall schedule will be mailed to all district residents the first week of September Phone and on-campus registration lor these classes will begin Tuesday. Sept 7. The college will be officially closed Labor day. Monday, Sept. 6. The college has recently received full accreditation from the North Central association and occupies the new campus located at Route 14 and Lucas road under the latest federal plan and 100 percent vaccination is the goal. It will need to be done in a short time, he said, since McHenry county would have the guns for only ten days. Many people could be vac­ cinated at one time with the equipment to be provided. Arrangements for working people, invalids, hospitalized people and the aged and infirm, and youngsters--those are some considerations Wissell, Mrs. Eileen Hansen, R.N. and other staff members are working to solve now. A large area, such as a gymnasium or cafeteria, is the logical place to set up this program,^ but parking and proximity of hospital facilities must be considered, he in­ dicated. He would like five to six sites around the county "The flu season usually starts in late November or December, so we need to get this program under way in early October," Wissell said. The federal government will make the vaccine available to the state and the state govern­ ment will provide it to locally designated agency. In this county, it is the McHenry County Health department. BEACH REPORT Water samples collected from swimming beaches by the McHenry County Department of Health Aug. 16 and 17, were obtained from several beaches on the Fox River and from some of the lakes in the county. Those beaches at which there were two consecutive un­ satisfactory samples and which the department is posting as unsafe for swimming are Pistakee Bay, Venetian Gar­ dens and Sunnvside Pre-School Set Within Conference District 15 Pre-school activities in District 15 begin Wednesday morning. Aug. 25, with the day devoted to a welcome and orientation for new teachers. Present for the early morning welcome at the central ad­ ministration building will be Mayor Stanek, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce and M. David Cain, president of the school board Thursday, Aug 26. will be marked by all teachers con­ vening at Parkland school' for pre school activities which will feature workshops and seminars conducted bv district personnel Eight different activities will be provided from which to choose, and many of them will be repeated so that teachers may participate in several choices '* The Friday, Aug 27, meeting, also at Parkland, will feature George Walter, emeritus dean of Lawrence university, who will be prin­ cipal speaker At a recent commencement, Lawrence university conferred upon him the Distinguished Service award, the Lawrence $1,000 prize for excellence in teaching, and an honorary degree The speaker has been director of the Lawrence "Upward Bound" program for disadvantaged youth, and is described as a sophisticated scholar and teacher of teachers "who can teach Plan New Shopping Plaza Plans for development of a shopping plaza in McHenry were announced Monday by Ventura Associates of Huntley, leasing and sales broker for the property. The new center, to be called Country Square, will be located north of McHenry on Route 31, just south of the Johnsburg road intersection, and im­ mediately north of the new bowling facility. Completion is expected in summer, 1977. Plans call for eventual development of two buildings, with a total of approximately 14,000 square feet of retail space. Preliminary building design provides flexibility for both small and larger users, with individual units possible from 600 to 6,000 square feet. Country Square is expected to draw a variety of con­ venience-shopping stores, including food, liquor, clothing, and personal care, as well as possibly a restaurant, and a take-out facility. Some spaces may be usied for offices by a doctor. d^jnti^L, real estate broker, or /Similar business. A stu<Jy is now being con­ ducted, to determine the demand for office space in the area, and if positive, part of the development may include a second story for additional space. The site was selected as one which is "up-and-coming" in the McHenry area. Interest has been spurred recently by an anticipated expressway linking Route 53 near Buffalo Grove with Route 12 at the Wisconsin- Illinois line. Access for Route 31 is expected within a half-mile of the Country Square site. The center is expected to have special appeal to residents north of McHenry, as well as those in the areas surrounding Johnsburg, Sunnyside and Wonder Lake ifl* ,i\ i,» nwwnpi A south elevation illustrates Country Square, a convenience shopping plaza to be located 112 miles north of McHenry on Route 31. Two buildings on a 2!2 acre site each will provide individual units from 600 to 6,000 square feet.