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* * V Courthouse Expansion On The Move Members of the firm of Orput Associates, Inc., meet with members of the McHenry County board after the Rockford firm was accepted to provide the first phase feasibility study and possible expansion of the county courthouse. From left, seated, are Ron Morris, chairman of the Courthouse Operations committee; Bruce Ream and Tom Williams of Orput Associates, Inc.; James Carraa of McHenry, Courthouse Operations committee; standing, George Lowe and Bob Stoxen, Courthouse Operations committee; and Vernon GUe, Courthouse Building and Grounds superintendent. Mutsin' and Meanderin' $700 Theft From Garage This week we talked with someone who had recently left the teaching profession with the words, "I just didn't want the day to day grind any more" He hastened to add that there are some really nice young people in school but admitted he couldn't draw the interest of students in areas he felt were important. This teacher is as young in spirit as teachers we have known who were half his age and could have enjoyed many more years in his chosen profession. He has an inherent curiosity and interest in learning that will probably remain with him always. In fact, it was that very en­ thusiasm that he could not transmit to others that dam­ pened his spirit and took the joy out of teaching Unfortunately for education, he represents many who will be able to offer skills to other areas of endeavor which could have been used to such good advantage in the classroom Just hours after our con­ versation. we returned home to find teen-agers in our orchard, throwing fruit across the road We drove to the spot and told them they were welcome to the fruit but asked them not to throw it A mumbled response greeted the request, after which we drove on, only to have small apples come the way of our car as we departed Kids of all ages have seldom had the willpower to resist the urge to snitch something as inviting as an apple or a plum It doesn't matter much who it belongs to, it is simply very available and desired This we understand, but we don't understand or accept a lack of respect from those to whom respect has been shown Respect is something that must be learned, and we are convinced that not enough people are doing the teaching these days In an effort to reduce budget (Continued on page 18) Arrest Youth For Attempting To Steal Sign A young Spring Grove man was arrested after he was observed trying to steal a street sign at the corner of Lincoln road and Casandra lane last Thursday Sheriff's police were notified at 7; 15 of the attempted theft and when a squad car arrived. Robert Bach, 17, 1313 State Park road. Spring Grove, was (Continued on page 18) Sheriff's police are in­ vestigating the reported theft of $700 from the Wonder Center garage, 4017 E. Wonder Lake road Owner Ellsworth Whitney told police that sometime during the evening Monday, a bank bag containing ap­ proximately $700 had been taken. The bag had been concealed under a counter at the garage. Two boats parked on the Fox river near Regner road were the target of thieves late Monday night or early Tuesday morning Barbara Crippin, 2923 N. Regner road, told Sheriff's police that someone entered her boat which was secured behind her home during the early morning hours Tuesday. Taken by the intruder were a digital depth finder, another depth finder, a portable AM- FM radio-TV combination, a ship to shore radio, a scanner, a tackle box and a tool box. Daniel P. Gundlach, 716 W Regner road, told police that someone removed the canvas top from his boat parked on the water near his residence Monday night or Tuesday morning. The intruder stole an 8-track tape player. Two garages on Steuben road were burglarized Sunday night or early Monday morning. Michael Woods, 1009 Steuben road, told Sheriff's police Monday, that sometime during the night, someone forced open a door to his garage. Several power tools were taken as well as numerous hand tools. Terrance Bird, 1003 Steuben road, notified police Tueaday that a door to his garage had also been forced open. An AM-FM radio was taken along with numerous power tools, including drills, polishers and grinders. Walter Price, 7810 Wooded Shore drive, Wonder Lake, told police that someone entered his open garage Sunday night and stole a 10-speed bicycle and a electric chain saw. Sheriff's police are in­ vestigating the incidents. $110,000 Expected Saving In School Education Fund- A tentative budget was ap­ proved by the board of Grade School District 15 Tuesday night that includes $3,694,418 expected revenue in the im­ portant Education fund and anticipated expenditures amounting to $3,584,395 The $ii0,000 saving will be applied to an existing deficit in this fund of $330,000 The entire budget will be voted on at a future date and on display for the public In view of the substantial savings expected to be realized in the new budget, Dr Richard Farmer, superintendent, recommended that in the best interest of the academic program, $35,000 be used to employ two assistant principals and sixteen team leaders These were reductions made a year ago in grades kin­ dergarten through fifth grade Team leaders are teachers who are assigned extra duties in coordinating all activities at a particular grade level Most members agreed that if money was not a factor , the expenditure would be wor­ thwhile However, a vote resulted in defeat of the motion by 5-2 Only Dorothy Vick and Frances Larsen voted in favor. Business Manager William Landis reported having located mobile classrooms but told the board the matter of tran sporting them to McHenry has created a problem Firms contacted appeared to have no interest in the job of moving the units, but suggestions were made for other possibilities. Transportation Director Richard Glawe noted that he had lost five bus drivers to the RTA, to which a board member made the observation that besides receiving more money, the nearly empty RTA buses afford less noise Members were given copies Jentative calendar for the school year 1979-80, the result of two recent meetings of ad­ ministration and school board representatives from school districts providing classroom space for SEDOM The calendar arrangement is tentative, with each district's representative agreeing to recommend it to his individual board It does not affect the term about to begin The low bid of Standard Oil division, Amoco Oil Co., was accepted to supply gasoline to the district this next year at a price of $.50.89 cents per galfeti This price is subject to change without notice. The resignations of Linda Techter and John Silker were accepted, both Junior high teachers. Among classified staff, the resignations of Janet Maksymiak, Gertrude Zuber, Helen Friesl and Ruth Simonson, all bus drivers, were announced. Tom Mitchell was employed for third grade at Valley View and Susan Hauser, receptionist half time, and Dennis Justen, summer maintenance. Following executive session, the board voted a salary of $18,000 for the expanded position of coordinator of Title I and the Gifted and Reading programs, which will be filled by Ms Kathy Berlinger She has been employed by the district in the past as reading coordinator. At this time it was also decided that interviews would be conducted by the ad­ ministration f id Curriculum council to fill the position of Fred Kus< h, assistant superintendent for Educational Services, who recently resigned Toll Reach** Three July 29 Crash Victim Dies Thirteen-year-old Ronnie Goebel died Wednesday as a result of injuries he sustained in a car accident July 29 Young Goebel, 2714 Sterling, was a passenger in a car driven by his uncle, Baird A. Mitchell, which struck another car head- on on Barreville road He had been in critical condition in McHenry hospital since the accident. Mitchell and another Goebel child, Joey, 7. were pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital following the accident Five other persons were injured in the crash MCHS Graduate In Holland BETTY ZAMASTll. Betty Zamastil will become acquainted with life in the Netherlands as the result of a year abroad. The 1978 MCHS graduate left recently for the city of Bunnik to spend the next year under a program for Youth For Understanding. Miss Zamastil made ap­ plication to go abroad April 30, just before the deadline. The program offers an opportunity to enjoy a family living ex­ perience outside the home country for young people between the ages of 14 and 18. The American tourist will be residing in a family the exact size of her own. She will live with Mr. and Mrs. Jongeriua, who have a daughter and a son. The girl, Carla, however, will be in this country, spending a year under the Youth For Understanding program in St. Clair, Mich Betty was a member of the National Honor society in high school After her year in the Netherlands attending a School for the Humanities, she expects to return home and embark on a career as an interpreter. She will attend the University of Minnesota Miss Zamastil and her family hosted an exchange student from Bolivia two years ago under the American Youth exchange program. In mid- August, a student will arrive from Finland to live with her family under the Swedish- American Student Exchange program Aflir weeks of reviewing ar­ chitects plans and proposals, the Courthouse Operations committee of the McHenry ' board has acceptedcthe Orput Associates, Rockford for the first feasibility study and poulble expansion of the McHfnry county courthouse located on Route 47. At the present time, because of the rapitf growth and necessity for documentary requirements, conmmee County boar proposal of Inc., if Roc courthouse offices are over­ crowded and in need of ad­ ditional space Ron Morris, chairman of the committee, stated the group's hope that an expansion plan suitable to the needs of this fast growing county can be developed as soon as possible. Almost every department at the county courthouse is seeking added space The Sheriff's department is hard- pressed for space, including for the jail area Some court- related offices need space rather urgently. Some county services not in the courthouse would like to move into the building Morris said the first job of the architects will be to develop recommendations, and the board authorized $4,000 for this study Among factors expected to be included in the study are: Projection of needs in each department, preparation of a site plan including parking, traffic flow and pedestrian flow; rendering to show how proposed additions will affect the appearance of the present building: analysis of existing mechanical systems and how they can be incorporated into the new additions; and development of a budget and timetable to- implement recommendations THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN O LAKES REGION SINCE 1675 VOLUME 103 NUMBER 4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1978 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20* Debate Developer Fees Within City • A hint of possible future controversy in the matter of any increase in developer fees that might affect previously assessed property owners, came in a debate at the Monday City Council meeting Alderman Smith explained the necessity of exempting property owners in the city who have previously been assessed for the sewer plant or addition from any increase in developer fees He added that that lot owners who were already assessed would be penalized for not having built on the property, if forced to pay an increase in the fees. Alderman George Harker countered by saying that the vacant lots in McHenry were no longer owned by "little old ladies in tennis shoes," but that realtors and other individuals were buying the lots. Alderman Bolger suggested that a length of time of nsrship be swing some persons who have already been assessed for a sewer plant and been taxed on the property for some time be exempt from any increases Alderman Nolan expressed her disagreement with Smith by stating that she saw nothing wrong with charging lot owners within the city, "because it's immaterial what taxes were paid " She said that people had the opportunity to build on the land and did not take advantagp of it. Stanek explained the need to negotiate the capital development fees with each new industrial user The revision of Capital Development fees will be discussed at a date in the near future A resolution will be adopted by the McHenry City Council praising the "brave and herioc" efforts of a local man during last Friday's car crash and fire in Fox Ridge sub­ division The Council decided to adopt the resolution as recommended in a letter by Police Chief George Pasenelli at Monday night's regular meeting - The resolution will praise the actions of Gary W Leider who pulled James R Ball Sr.. to safety after Mr Ball had ap­ parently suffered a heart at­ tack while driving, causing his car to go out of control and strike a garage While the car and building began to smolder. Leider pulled Ball from the car moments before the entire building erupted in flames Mr Ball was later pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital Commendations will also be awarded to two members of the McHenry police department in connection with Friday's blaze According to Pasenelli, Officer James Rust and Special Officer Charles Ackerman. who were on the scene immediately after the accident, rushed into the smoke filled buildings adjoining the burning garage to check for anyone who might have been trapped inside. In other action, the Council voted to transfer $30,000 from the corporate fund to the police pension fund The city had only levied $4,000 for the pension fund, and (Continued on page 18) Focus On High Ozone Health Problems Aug 18 State Senator Larry Leonard, chairman of the Senate Ozone Hazards Study committee, announced that his committee will hold a hearing in Waukegan Aug 18 in the assembly room of the Lake county building starting at 10 am The hearing will focus on health problems incurred by high ozone levels Expected to testify will be hospital officials and the Illinois Environmental Protection agency The hearing is open to the public Anyone who wishes to make a statement concerning this problem should contact the senator 's office at 249-0031 to be included in the program High Schools Set Registration Registration for McHenry high school West campus students will be held Monday and Tuesday, Aug 21 and 22 Seniors will register Monday, Aug. 21, with juniors registering Tuesday, Aug 22 The following time schedule must be followed for everyone's convenience and ease A-B, 8 00; C, 8:20; D-E, 8 40; F-G, 9:00; H-I, 9:20; J-K, 9:40; L-M, 10:00; N-O-P, 10:20; Q-R, 10:40; S. 11:00; T-U. 11 20; V W, 11:40; and X-Y-Z, 12:00 Any student who will not be able to attend the registration date must call for an ap­ pointment at 385-7077 so that the registration can be com pleted prior to Aug 25 The first day of school will be Monday, Aug 28 Attendance for juniors and seniors will be required Seniors are to report to the auditorium at 7:30 a m , juniors are to report to the gymnasium at 7:30 a m Bus transportation will begin this day There will be no lunches served Students will attend all classes on a shor­ tened schedule Dismissal will be at 10,30 a m A newsletter will be ,for thcoming to the home of all registered West campus students which will give further details regarding registration Marian Central Registration for Marian Central Catholic high school is set for Aug 15, 16, 17 and 18, with late registration Aug 21 In an effort to accommodate families, registration will be alphabetical rather than following the old method of registering by classes All families are asked, in­ sofar as possible, to follow this schedule Tuesday, Aug 15. A C. 7:30-11 00 D F 12:00-3:30 Wednesday, Aug 16, G I, 7 30- 11:00; J-L 12:00-3:30;Thursday, Aug 17, M-N, 7:30-11:00; O-R 12:00-3:30; Friday, Aug 18, A- L\ 7:30-11:00, V-Z. 12:00-3:30. Registration fees which have not already been paid are due at this time as well as one quarter of the tuition Books will be available for purchase during the registration periods but any books which students are returning for credit must be returned before Aug 13. Freshman orientation will be held Friday. Aug 25. beginning at 8:30 a m The freshmen will (Continued on page 18) A McHenry man was ticketed following an accident on W Bay road Tuesday morning Brian P. Kluth. 1213 S. Capri Terrace, was ticketed for following too closely after the car he was driving struck a car driven by Gary W. Peterson. 2207 Mill lane. Peterson told police he was eastbound on Bay road, slowing to turn into a driveway when his auto was struck by the Kluth auto. Kluth told police he had dropped something and when he looked up, he noticed the slowing Peterson vehicle. He swerved, but could not avoid the accident Three persons were slightly injured following an accident Sunday evening on Meadow lane at Willow lane. Linda L. Taylor. 1407 Fair- view, told police she was north­ bound on Meadow when she observed a vehicle westbound on Willow fail to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of the two streets. Ms. Taylor said she braked but could not avoid the other vehicle and slid into it. (Continued on page 18) BARBARA RESECK Talented Seniors Make Their Mark SYLVIA LEO Two senior citizens from this area made their mark at last weekend's McHenry County fair, bringing home best-of-show and first place awards. Barbara Reseck of Wonder Lake received a best-of-show award in the Senior Citizens Home Economics competition. Her entry was tin oil painting of a lighthouse in Maine. Sylvia Leo of McHenry earned first place in the same competition for her footstool.