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PAGE lfl - PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 5. 1877 EDITORIAL The October School Referendums 4-H "Freedom To Be n During National 4-H week, Oct. 2-8, 4-H members are exploring the theme, "Freedom to Be." Over the years 4-H has helped millions of boys and girls grow into self-directed, productive and contributing members of society. It has done this through an informal, learn-by-doing approach to education, in which young people choose their own projects and set individual goals for achievement.- * The strengths of 4-H come from several sources. The Cooperative Extension service of the land-grant universities, state and local governments, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture provide substantial resources and versatility for the 4-H program. Private sector donors--businesses, foundations and individuals- contribute significant financial and technical assistance. And parents who are involved in 4-H help to reinforce their children's learning experiences in the program. But the real Key to the success of 4-H lies in the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who lead organized clubs and special interest groups or serve as advisors at the local level. It is estimated that for every hour spent on 4-H by a professional extension worker, a volunteer leader spends ten hours. This amounts to about twenty eight-hour days each year. Volunteer leaders provide healthy adult-youth relationships, teach skills, and give supervision and encouragement. Although the number of leaders has doubled in the past decade, even more will be needed if 4-H is to offer positive educational opportunities to increasing numbers of youth. We can't think of a better way to invest in America's third century than by volunteering time and talents to help prepare young people for the future. Preventing Fires On Oct. 8, 1871, in Chicago-near or in Mrs. O'Leary's stable- straw was accidentally set, perhaps by a dropped lantern or by the cow Mrs. O'Leary was milking kicking over her lantern. (Mrs. O'Leary always denied the cow story.) Whatever the cause, conditions were just right for a fire. It was October dry, and a brisk wind was blowing. The fire which began near Mrs. O'Leary's stable burned down 20,000 houses and buildings, left 100,000 people homeless. Though the city was rebuilt, more beautiful than before, the great fire prompted the nation's insurance companies to ask the President to designate the first week in October as Fire Prevention week, which he did. Early October has been the date of fire prevention publicity ever since. October is the time to think about accidental fires and this year Oct. 2-8 is Fire Prevention week. Building Permits Building permits recently issued by the Department of Building and Zoning for McHenry County include: Gerald and Susan Torgeson, 5408 Marshall Ave., Wonder Lake, to build a dog house and run at the same address for an approximate value of $600. The permit and service fee of $21 was paid by the applicant. Howelco Inc., 3853 Brummel, Skokie, to build a three-bedroom single family residence at 808 Florence in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $42,500. Permit and service fee-$182. Pine Wood Builders, Inc., 321 Apollo Court, Lake Villa, to build a three-bedroom single family residence at 5108 West St., Pistakee Hills in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $32,000. Permit and service fee-$161.80. Ranald Reap Last week was a week of ironies: -Communist China, whose "dirty bomb" explosion a few months ago dropped radioactivity on a handful of U.S. cities (with as yet unknown results), was at it again. It exploded another midair bomb and its cloud floated over to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Where were Ralph Nader and the anti- nuclear protesters? Out to lunch. -Bert Lance, the Carter administration's "house conservative," who favored fiscal policies that let the forces of the market place do their stuff, resigned and one result will almost surely be more - not necessarily better - federal regulation and intervention in the banking business. -The Senate Intelligence committee, some of whose members were very big for "full disclosure" in the Watergate case, lost the power of speech last week after they had investigated charges that U.S. intelligence agencies had bugged the Panamanians during canal negotiations; that Torrijos had gotten a transcript and, in effect, blackmailed our negotiators by threatening to go public with it. U.S. co-negotiator Ellsworth Bunker was interviewed behind closed doors for three hours, presumably not to swap anecdotes or tips on where to dine in iPanama City. Senator Dan Inouye, chairman of the committee, emerged from the series of meetings to read a statement denying that U.S. intelligence vhad affected the treaties, but he sidestepped the bugging issue and invited no-more-questions please. In the upside-down world of Washington, a skeptic might think the senatorial silence was proof positive of the allegations. The senators don't seem to think the people have any right to know what went on. Of the committee members who have made up their minds about the treaty, a telephone poll tallied five for it; two against. -Andrew Young, who is preoccupied most of the time with the status of human rights in Southern Africa, warmly welcomed to U.N. membership the delegates from Hanoi, which doesn't think the South Vietnamese have any human rights. -Cesar Chavez, self- appointed messiah of agricultural workers, is being hauled into court on a charge of harassing - yes - agricultural workers. An organization of public interest lawyers, the Pacific Legal foundation, has asked for a court order to prevent Chavez flunkies from following home the employees of a California rose bush grower and intimidating them by picketing their homes. -The Carter administration came down on the side of "affirmative action" (or "reverse discrimination" - take your choice) with a Justice department brief in the Bakke case, supporting "goals" but not "quotas" for eliminating past racial injustices. They didn't say what difference there is between goals nd quotas, but they did ask the Supreme court to hold off ruling mi the Bakke case (in which a white student who met qualifications was denied entrance to a University of California medical school to make room for quota- mandated minority students). In one of life's odd twists, the champions of civil rights in the '60s seem to be ending up as the supporters of civil wrongs in the '70s. -In Washington, the word is that there are as many people on Capitol Hill who are relieved that Tongsun Park can't be extradited from Korea as there are those who are clamoring to get him back to face charges. WHAT'S THE BEST WAV TO GET TO TOWN FROM HERE 7 BETTER STAY ON THE ROAD. LOTS OF GOPHER HOLES IN THESE HILLS.' ^ » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » W W » » » » » » » » » » ¥ ¥ » ¥ j For Your Information D*ar friends. Your fun«ral director ha* knowledge and ex­ perience In the complex area of Social Security benefits, and he invites a bereaved family to allow him to assist in these matters. Payments are due to all who qualify and submit proper application forms. Respectfully. PETER MJISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 • t c ( K C K ( t ( C ( K k x ( i c I t X I Are You New In McHenry Area ? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA ! ! ! ! ! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 S* 4-r A* *4; yp> t KNOW YOUR AREA-JtOYAL WELCQM£ DOES l£fiECT ! » ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ » ¥ * ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ * McHenry high school has improved yearly to become an excellent educational system with programs designed to prepare students for the world of work or further education. HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 156 (This is the second in a series of articles prepared by High School District 156 to inform citizens of the facts about the high school referendum scheduled Saturday, Oct. 22.) At the present time, McHenry high school is confronted by some very significant financial problems. As this column explained last week, with the withdrawal of 560 Johnsburg students, District 156 will fall short by approximately 1.15 million dollars. The question is often asked: Is there some way the budget can be cut instead of taxes being raised? Yes, the school board has already done that. Thirty to thirty-five teachers will be released resulting in a $400,000 savings plus the school board has determined $400,000 worth of cuts in programs. What Cuts Have Been Made By The Board of Education? Budget items identified as areas to be cut include: Reduce educational aides and secretaries; reduce coaches and professional travel; eliminate the positions of one media specialist, one school psychologist, and the assistant superintendent; reduce scheduling and grade reporting; reduce the instructional budget (which would include textbooks and other instructional materials); reduce athletics and extra-curricular activities; reduce the cafeteria staff and eliminate the positions of two custodians; eliminate all laundry services and the Gifted program; teachers will also assume increased responsibility because the board passed a motion to increase the teaching load to courses (six courses one semester, five the other semester with supervision required) unless consolidation of courses or some other alternative can be found that will cut $55,000 from the budget. After slicing this $400,000 from the school budget, the board feels strongly that NO other cuts can be made without seriously affecting the quality of education in our district. There are no alternatives left, the school board has trimmed, cut and "tightened the school budget belt" as much as possible. The remaining $350,000 deficit can not be made up except through a tax rate increase. The final decision lies with you, the community. GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 (The following questions and answers have been prepared by School District 15 to better inform voters in the Oct. 15 referendum, at which time the public will be asked to support an increase in the Education, and Building Maintenance fund rates). HOW DO GOOD SCHOOLS AFFECT THE VALUE OF OUR PROPERTY? McHenry is a good place to live, raise, and educate a family in large measure because of the fine and complete services here. Continued high demand for housing in McHenry is dependent upon the maintenance of all village services, particularly the quality of our schools. We know that the value of our homes is enhanced as*- the demand for them increases. Realtors consistently inform us" that it is the excellent schools that attract their clients to McHenfyI WHY IS THE REFERENDUM BEING HELD ON OCT. 15? In order to obtain any additional revenue for the 1978-79 school year, the School District must have a successful referendum prior to the close of the calendar year in order that a change may be made in the amount of money levied to be received for the 1978-79 school year. If the Oct. 15 referendum is unsuccessful and another referendum passes some time during 1978, that money would not become available until the 1979-80 school year. During this lapse in time, the School District will fall farther into a deficit posture perhaps requiring some curtailment of programs or services. WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE REFERENDUM? You may call the office of any of the McHenry Elementary schools or the Central Administration office at 385-7210.. Building principals, central office administrators, and Board of Education members will try to answer your questions. HOW CAN I HELP? Know the facts and support the needs. Talk to those you know and explain the facts. Information sheets are available in the school buildings or at the Central office, 3926 W. Main street. REMEMBER to vote on Oct. 15 and remind those you know to get to the polls. WHO ARE ELIGIBLE VOTERS? Any person who is a citizen of the United States, above the age of 18 years, and has resided in the State of Illinois and in the McHenry Elementary School District for thirty days or more prior to the date of the election is eligible to vote provided that he is registered for voting purposes in this and all general elections. WHAT PERCENTAGE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT INCOME IS GENERATED BY LOCAL TAXES? Nearly 50 percent of our income is derived from local taxes. Nearly the same percentage comes from State aid. WHAT HAS THE SCHOOL BOARD & ADMINISTRATION DONE TO KEEP COSTS IN LINE? Some of the areas in which reduction has occurred were teaching and administrative positions, consultants, supplementary textbooks, audiovisual equipment and supplies, teaching aids, and capital equipment. Further reduction may be necessary if this referendum fails. Over the past four years, the Board of Education and Administration has cut over $300,000 from their budget. As recently as February of 1977, approximately $119,000 was cut from the proposed 1977-78 budget. WHAT WILL THE IM. OF DEFICIT FINANCING BE IN OUR DISTRICT? When deficit financing requires the borrowing of money from an outside source, the cost of paying the necessary interest will take tax dollars away from educating children. The money spent on interest is lost forever as far as the education of students is concerned. WHAT HAVE SOME OF THE COST INCREASES BEEN IN THE OPERATIONS, BUILDING, AND MAINTENANCE FUND? The past few years have seen the cost of insurance double, the cost of energy increase over 50 percent, and the cost of maintenance supplies and contract maintenance services increase several percentage points. Some examples are listed below: 1969 1977 percent Increase Paper Towels, per case $5.25 $21.90 317 P Double Strength Glass 14" x30" 1.58 3.95 149 P Monthly Refuse Collection 118.75 385.00 224 P Cost of one therm ot gas. 6.1c 17.5c v 186 P Cost of kilowatt hour of electricity 1.47 2.79 95P Building Insurance $7,123.00 $17,386.00 144P HOW DO WE COMPARE TO OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN TOTAL TAX RATE? Out of thirteen reporting elementary school districts in McHenry county, there were six which had a higher total tax rate than McHenry Elementary District 15. HOW MUCH WILL THIS REFERENDUM INCREASE A TAX BILL? The Monthly increase is $ 4.16 $ 5.56 $ 6.95 $ 8.32 $11.12 Assessed Valuation per your tax bill $10,000 $13,350 $16,700 $20,000 $26,700 The weekly The daily increase is increase is $ .96 13.6 c $1.28 18. c $1.60 23. C $1.92 27. C $2.56 36.5 c Automotive Mechanics Workshop Held At MCC , Automotive mechanics can get free help from McHenry County College in preparing for certification tests offered in November at various locations in the area. The College has scheduled a workshop to review all eight areas tested for working mechanics who want to take the National institute * for Automotive Service Excellence Test. The one evening workshop will be held Oct. 7 and will begin at 7 p.m. in room 116A erf the Applied Science building on the MCC campus. The only requirement is that mechanics sign up ahead of time for the review session by telephoning the College 455-3700 ext. 410. Richard Hranac, coordinator of the automotive program at MCC, will ' conduct the workshop. Hranac explains that many mechanics are "not book people" and aren't used to taking written tests. The workshop will not only tell the mechanics what to expect on LET S GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT LOW-COST AUTO INSURANCE. GIVE ME A CALL FOR THE FACTS ON LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE. Chuck Lewandowski I 'D LIKE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON LOW-COST HOME­ OWNERS INSURANCE. Tony Fick Chuck Lewandowski Call us for Details 385- 2304 I 'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE FACTS ON LOW-COST L IFE INSURANCE. AMERICAN FAMILY N S U R A N C E AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY* MADISON. WIS. 83701 • . --OUR NEW LOCATION1 Corner of Crystal Lake Blacktop & Rt. 120, McHenr^lll. County Advisory Group includes McHenry Man Fred Kusch, assistant superintendent of McHenry grade school District No. 15, has been named to a County Economic Education Advisory committee, which seeks to establish economic education in McHenry county. Hie committee met recently, and is comprised - of representatives from the schools of the county, as well as members of the. agriculture business, labor, and manufacturing aspects of McHenry county. This newly established venture in the county is a direct result of a successful school program in economic education in Crystal Lake District 47. Because of, its success, members from the business, manufacturing, and commerce communities have helped McHenry county educators to organize into a countywide network to establish programs in economic instruction in the various county schools. The program is funded through a grant from the Illinois Council on Economic Education. In early official business of the Advisory committee, a county-wide awareness testing of teachers was organized. As well, initial plans for an inservice day for the teachers of the county were made. The M c H e n r y c o u n t y Manufacturers association and the combined county Chambers of Commerce also agreed to financially support a county- wide contest for exemplary teaching units in economic education at both the the test, but will also include a mini-test to help the mechanics gauge how well they will do when they take the test, Hranac said. Several states require the certification before a mechanic vCan work and there is also on pending which could e certification required for mechanics working anywhere in the U.S., Hranac said. He noted that having a certified mechanic is also a boon for car owners because they are assured the mechanic is well qualified to work on their cars. Funding Needed The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness provides the community with a wide-ranging program of sight- saving services. Help the society continue blindness prevention. Send a tax deductible contribution to Prevent Blindness, 79 Madison avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016 elementary and secondary levels.-, • The Economic Education Network Advisory committee went on record to any organizations in the county wanting further information about its rationale and plans for the future to contact Director Charles E. Lapp in Crystal Lake for the scheduling of informational programs. The next meeting of the Advisory committee is to be Jan. 9 at the SEDOM center in Woodstock. Ask Extension Of Farming Property To Industrial In a petition filed for hearing before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals, the Road Materials Corporation is asking for an extension of an existing Conditional Use Permit of "F" Farming District and for re- classificiation to 4I-I" Light Industrial District. This parcel of land contains approximately 122 acres more or less and is located approximately 2,200 ft. west of the intersection of Nish Road and Illinois State Route 176 in Nunda township. The hearing will be held Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. in the public safety building, 121 W. Woodstock street, Crystal Lake. Persons desiring to be heard may be present. EARL R. WALSH ft JACK WALSH INS. Fir*, Auto. Farm, Lift Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W. Rte. 120, McHenry M3-1300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO-LIFE-FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 3319 W. Elm St. McHenry, III. 3U-71U DR. LEONARD B0TTARI 103 N. 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