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PAGE 18 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MAY 1,1981 MCC BOARD DIVIDED *• ON INCREASE IN TUITIONS (Continued from page 1) at the tax increase, which would take the full amount of the tax levy. Lutter said, "In 1975, McHenry county's taxable income was $38 million and in 1980 rose to $68 million or what amounts to an increase of 87 percent..." Bartlett commented that the college was lookrng to. "re-equalize" ex­ penditures between tuition, state funding and local tax dollars which would take some of the burden off the local taxpayer. MCC Board Chairman William Ryan said the inflation rate has increased 50 percent in the five years, 1975-80. He added that enrollment, in credit hours, at the county school has increased from 32,700 in 1975 to 56,000, including the 1981 spring session enrollment. "I think you're going to find that the total increase found by adding the in­ flation costs plus the enrollment in­ creases comes out to an increase of 122.8 percent over the past five years," Ryan said Lutter commented, "I think the tax levy represents a failure by the trustees to control the budget and a failure to control expenditures I think the trustees should approve less than 100 percent of the tax levies requested because in the next two or three years they could begin to have problems with the public." In other business, the board voted to award a contract for air conditioning work in the amount of $21,470 to R D Hahn and Sons, of McHenry. Kathryn J Campbell, of McHenry, was presented with a plaque of ap­ preciation for her work as student trustee on the board for 1980-81. Hollis Zasada and Rose Borchers, both of McHenry, were installed as student trustee and alternate, respectively. The next regular meeting of the board of trustees is scheduled for May 28 at 7:30 p.m in the board room of the Main hall, on campus LEARN IMPACT OF FEDERAL REDUCED FUNDS ON SCHOOLS (Continued from page 1) outstanding job, and then bring back other educational offerings as money becomes available. There was quite general agreement that more study should be given to the subject and a program drawn up. No one expressed the opinion that another referendum should be presented to the public in the im­ mediate future. Room mothers were present from Landmark school to present their views to the board concerning their own school situation One of the questions was why some first graders must ride through much of the district before being dropped off at their classes at Landmark. The answer was the cost of transportation and the inability to deliver each child im­ mediately to his destination. However. Dr. Farmer explained that except for Valley View school, which has a space shortage, there is a move to provide kindergarten and first grade classes in the individual schools at some future time. Observe * Law Day On May 1 Presentation of the Liberty Bell award to a deserving county resident will be the highlight when Law day is .observed Friday, May 1. in Courtroom 305 of the courthouse at 11 a.m. There will be comments by presiding judge, Henry L Cowlin, as well as by Richard Szura, president of the McHenry County Bar association Easter Seal Selects Executive Director i MCHS School Board Members Set Meeting Dates For Year PREPARE FOR JAZZ FESTIVAL - Th<< McHenry city stage band is shown In action at a rehearsal session. The highly talented musicians will be heard in concert, along with several school sta|p bands, at the annual spring all-city Jazz festival scheduled Wednesday evening, May 6, in West campus auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. McHenry Woman Named New Student Trustee At College Holli Zasada of McHenry was sworn in this past week as the new McHenry County college student trustee for 1981- 82. Employed in Woodstock, Ms. Zasada has accumulated 42 hours toward an associate degree in business. Her career emphasis, she said, will probably be in the area of business and pre-professional law. A former member of the MCC Student Life committee, she is a recipient of a scholarship sponsored by the Woodstock Business and Professional Women's club. She is listed in the 1979-80 Who's Who in American Business and is a recipient of the International Youth in Achievement award for 1980-81. Ms Zasada is a former MCC alter­ nate trustee. Present Gypsy Moth Update For more than a decade, the gypsy moth has brought millions of dollars worth of damage to the East Coast. The moth was brought to McHenry county a few years ago. and now the gypsy moth season will soon begin again. The McHenry County Cooperative Extension service is sponsoring a Gypsy Moth I'pdate to teach county residents how to identify the moth and its caterpillar. outlinetJhe control plan for this year, and exprain the different sides of the controversy. Dr Philip Nixon, regional en­ tomologist for the Cooperative Ex­ tension service, will present the program Tuesday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the McHenry city hall. by Myrtle Procter McHenry School District 156 in their regular business meeting approved meeting dates from May 5 to Nov. 3, 1981. The board set meetings for th£ first Tuesday of every month for in­ structional meetings (excluding the months of July and August) and every third Tuesday of the month for the regular business meetings Business meetings are held in the Central Administration building, 3926 West Main, and the instructional meetings are held alternately at East and West campuses. The new Consolidation of Elections law necessitates the holding of the biennial organization meeting of the board of education within seven days after the election of members of the board in November of odd-numbered years. Members approved the athletic supplies and equipment bids for the year 1981-82, the expenditures totaling $14,227 88 including $9,869 66 for boys equipment; $3,338.22 for girls; and $1,020.00 for field marking paint. The following vendors were awarded bids: Hayden's Sport Center, Rockford, Tappe Sporting Goods, Quincy, Champion Products, Wheeling, P.O. Knuth, Woodstock, and Jaydee Equipment Co., New Lenox. Other expenditures approved were McHenry City-Wide Carpet, $1,266 18, for carpeting the Building Trades house located at 1019 Hanley. Further Trades house expenditure approved was to Glaviano's for cabinets, vanities and countertops totaling $3,620 The 1981-82 common county school calendar wa$ approved providing a minimum of at least 185 days to insure 176 days of actual pupil attendance. The school year of 1961-82 begins Aug. 27 and closes June 9. Two school trips were approved and buses to be provided for the junior- senior prom. May 2-3, 1981 and West campus chorus-stage band trip to Six Flags near St. Louis, Mo., May 8-10. Personnel business acted upon in­ cluded accepting the resignations of Kimberly Hitchcock, East campus, Arthur Frenssen, West campus; Ray Tipping, bus driver; William Kreutzer, Fast campus and, Earle ^Cooper, district athletic trainer. Employment was approved for the year 1981-82 of Bonnie Gonzales as instructor in the Learning Resource center. West campus; Mary A. John­ son, half-time home economics in­ structor. West campus; Claudia Dalton, half-time home economics, East campus; and Raymond Tipping, East campus custodian, effective April 1, 1981. East Campus Principal Bill Dodds commended the teachers and students in the art department and commented on the art display provided for the board meeting room. President Neumann gratfully accepted the ad­ dition to the meeting room decor and extended congratulations to the art department. Following executive session, the board voted to reemploy the superin­ tendent for a three-year period, ef­ fective July 1, 1981. Annual Meeting For County Retarded Set At Johnsburg KAREN PESCE Effective April 7. the Easter Seal Society for McHenry County board of directors appointed Karen Pesce executive director Ms Pesce has been employed at the Therapy center in Woodstock as a physical therapist for 18 months. An MBA candidate at Loyola university, she is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with her degree in Physical Medicine Before moving to Woodstock. Ms. Pesce was active in a number of not- for-profit organizations. John Kinross, president of the board of directors, stated. "We are happy to have Karen Pesce accept the position of executive director as she is most qualified to handle the responsibilities of the office " Offer Remains For Heating Bill Help The Mchenry County Housing Authority 'MCHA), Woodstock, has been accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), since Jan. 19. LIEAP offers help with heating bills for low-income households. Although approximately 1.000 applications have been taken, the MCHA still has adequate funds remaining to provide assistance for many more applicants. LIEAP is not just available to people owning their own homes. Even income eligible renters who do not pay their own heating bills directly, may qualify for a state grant under this program. Eligibility for LIEAP is determined by the size of the household and the total income for the last ninety days. The household size and gross income limits are as follows: 1 person, $1,184; 2 persons. 1,521; 3 persons, 2,088; 4 persons. 2,577 ; 5 persons. 3,042; fi persons, 3,553 Applicants must bring with them proof of income for the last 90 days, a current fuel bill, and if renting, the name, address and telephone number of their landlord. LIEAP grants have averaged ap­ proximately $175 statewide per ap­ plicant Grants range from $40 to $430, with $150 cash payments - available to eligible persons not directly paying their own heating bills. To date the MCHA has paid to the utility companies $11,435 for people living in Crystal I,ake. $22,157 for people in McHenry, $13,125 for people in Woodstock, and comparable amounts paid out for people in other towns in the county. LIEAP applications for McHenry county are taken at the McHenry County Housing Authority at 329 Lake avenue in Woodstock. For further in­ formation contact Diane Kelly at 338- 7752. The 1981 annual meeting of the McHenry County Association for the Retarded will be held at 6 p.m. Friday evening. May 1, at the Johnsburg Community hall Dixie Meyer, board president, will conduct the business session which includes the annual election of officers and directors. Retiring directors are Katherine Vorisek of Fox River Grove and Terry Sunderlage of Woodstock Both are completing their third, two-year term of office. Nominees to fill these vacancies are Catherine Alvary and Robert Swartzloff of McHenry Mrs. Meyer said that a pot-luck dinner and enterf&inment provided by Ed I>escher and his musical group will follow the business meeting. "This is our annual meeting and a time when our clients, families, staff, board and friends can all join together. We not only conduct our necessary business, but have a really enjoyable time together." The board president said the public is welcome to attend and learn more about the various Pioneer center programs that serve the develop- mentally and mentally disabled of McHenry county. Congresswoman Accepts Academy Applications Congresswoman Lynn Martin < R-Ill.) has announced that she is accepting applications for nominees to the Military, Naval. Air Force and Mer­ chant Marine academies Rep Martin said. "To be nominated for a U.S. Service academy one must be between the ages of 17 and 22 and have a high school diploma Nominees will not be selected by me, but will be made by an Academy Scholarship committee set up to screen applicants " "Nominees are selected on the basis of high school transcripts, college entrance board exams and personal leadership qualities." according to Rep Martin Completed applications must be received by Martin's Rockford office no later than Nov 1, 1981 Nominees will be made for the class entering 1962 Congressional academies are made annually to fill vacancies that occur with cadet graduation. Information on the application procedure can be obtained by con­ tacting Rep Martin's office at 1318 East State street. Rockford, 111., 61108 The toll-free number is 1-800-892-0740. High school guidance counselors also have information to assist young men and women in applying. 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