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/ PAGE IR - PM rVF)f \ ? R - r« 'DAY, FEBRUARY 5,1982 A NEW CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE (Continued from page 1) the change to a four-year school. The change also meant that the more mature junior and senior students would be going to school at East and this, Dodds commented, has had a beneficial effect mi the freshmen and sophomores. Dodds noted that the incidence of drug or alcohol use at the school has declined, but added that no public in­ stitution is going to be without some degree of problem. He agreed with a recent statement by a high-ranking Chicago police officer that though the federal agents are working to stop the inflow of illegal drugs into the country, there is little that can be done to stop the street traffic. Also agreeing with that statement, Johnson noted that there has not been a referral this year during school hours for drug or alcohol use. He noted that the availability of the drugs will rise and fall and both complimented local enforcement agencies on their efforts. "This is not to say there is no problem," Johnson said. "But the kids seem to be getting more discreet in the use." In almost all cases, Johnson added, when he referred to drugs, he was speaking of marijuana use or some type of pill. Dodds noted that the use of the narcotics which were popular during the 1960's has been essentially nil. He noted that the students of high school age now were just babes when the high school and college students then were using the drugs. The students then saw what these drugs did to themselves and their friends and stopped using them, he said. Johnson commented that in the past few years there has been a dramatic increase in the use of alcohol and a decrease in the use of drugs. Johnson also said the school still faced the problems that schools have always faced -- minor class disruptions, theft, an occasional fight, etc. "The theft problem is no better or worse than it has always been," he said. "We also consider the use of foul language to be a major problem at the school," Johnson said. "Profane, unacceptable, inappropriate, call it what you will it is still a problem." MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) How many of them passed? Not one! A number of legislators, with pressure from local governments, fought to keep the act intact, although we are informed that there was pressure to dilute the act's intent during the last session. It helps to keep local real estate taxes down, and that's good enough for most folks. It should be a big help, too, for local government, leaders who were constantly explaining why they were spending money in a particular way. Many times, they had no choice. Under the year old act, state government is prevented from forcing programs on taxpayers and expecting them to bear the cost. From the reaction of our legislators as evidenced by the defeat of the 52 proposals for new programs, it would seem that they catch on rather fast when they are forced to answer to the public. KAF PROCEED WITH LIFE SAFETY WORK AT JOHNSBURG SCHOOLS (Continued from page 1) needed at the junior high school level, while another teacher was necessary in the high school. A District 12 administration plan for shifting some grade locations has been given to the Johnsburg Teachers association for review and comment. "There will probably be some switching," Andreas said. "The board has asked the teachers to look beyond the next year (to future population trends)." In another employee matter, Dr. Andreas said, due to the retirement of Miss Clinansmith, the district will be seeking a person to fill the position of Dean of Students at Johnsburg junior high school. Andreas said the board okayed the publishing of a job description within the district. "We're looking to keep the deanship, but we also want someone who is ad­ ministratively certified," Dr. Andreas said. In other District 12 business, the board asked a teacher who would like to orient students to the availability of scholarships and grants (for college) to appear at the next meeting with a presentation. Dr. Andreas reported to the board that Title I funds for a summer school program would not be forthcoming and the program would be eliminated. Andreas said the summer school program was one of the "original casualties" of recent district cutbacks, but that there had been >ome hope for financial assistance in recent months. "Now, it's no go at all," Dr. Andreas commented. Vocational director Steve Pollack reported to the board of education that the Vocational Advisory committee will be meeting to gather citizen input regarding the vocational education program. The board noted Pollack's efforts in the area of vocational grants and Dr. Andreas pointed out that District 12 has received more vocational grant money than any other district in the state. An insurance committee, comprised of two people from the Teachers' association, two people from the non- certified district employees and Pat Bingman,.administrative assistant, will be looking at insurance because of recent rate increases. The board also approved advertising bids for new carpeting at the Middle school. A water problem at the school, during heavy rains, had prevented new carpeting from being installed. The problem was corrected recently. The board will be looking at a number of alternatives for replacing a district vehicle which is showing its age. SLUMP IN SALES TAX (Continued from page 1) the general decrease in sales tax revenues can be attributed to the decline in the economy and less buying due to unemployment and other fac­ tors. In addition, the general decline in food sales tax revenues can be at­ tributed to a reduction in the tax on food and drugs. The decline in some areas of the lumber, building and hardware category is attributable to a reduction in the tax on farm machinery and equipment. The state figures, however, reflect only the four percent of the tax kept by the state and not the one percent returned to municipalities or the one- quarter of one percent which McHenry county residents pay for the Regional Transportation Authority. While total sales tax revenues for municipalities are down, Adjoran said the one-percent amount returned to municipalities could be up because the formula for computing those funds is not affected by reductions in certain sales taxes or exemptions. In Woodstock, Chamber of Com­ merce and Industry Manager Tim Clarke said sales tax revenues returned to the city for the 1981 fiscal period were down about one-half percent from the previous year. He attributed the decrease to changes in shopping patterns for a few months when local shoppers went to investigate the new Spring Hill mall in West Dundee Clarke said he thinks the change was a temporary situation, and he added the latest tax revenue figures he has for the beginning of fiscal 1982 show an in­ crease of more than seven percent. "People are shopping again in Woodstock," Clarke said. Arlene Kerns, manager of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, said the latest figures she has from the city on revenues returned show an increase of $18,000, which she called "a very positive indication." In McHenry, Chamber of Commerce Manager Fran Olsen said the city is an area much affected by building and construction, and she attributed the FREE FOR SAVING Your Choice of a Beautiful 3-Piece Race Setting of Dinnerware by MIKASA IMPERIAL STQNEWARE "Imperial Blue" Pattern Band ol royal blue accented by a. rich brown. FREE FOR SAVING! 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However, the least decrease - less than one percent - in any category was recorded in Harvard for tax revenues for general merchandise sales. "We have been able to maintain a cash flow by discounting merchandise, although that causes our profits to suffer somewhat," said Wayne Pankonin, a Harvard merchant. Pankonin said many store customers are rural residents, like farmers, who seem "more pinched now than before (the fiscal 1961 period)." The largest decrease for any category other than food, 18 percent, was recorded in Woodstock for tax revenues for apparel sales. Terry McNeese, a Woodstock merchant, attributed the decrease to the decline in the economy which, he said, affects buying power and also creates priority purchases. "Many people are making do with what they have," McNeese said, "and they feel they don't need clothes as much as other things like food and gas." McNeese said business has been "pretty much the same" over the past few months, but he said matters could be helped by an upswing in the economy, which is expected in May or June. The largest increase for any category, 38 percent, was recorded for tax revenues for lumber, building and hardware sales in Harvard. "According to our findings here, the do-it-yourself business has gone right off the scale," said Jim Roach, hard­ ware store owner. He said people who formerly hired tradesmen like carpenters are now doing various kinds of work them­ selves. Roach added the trend, which generally has increased in proportion to the economic decline, impacts on local sales because materials are bought in the city, rather than brought in from out-of-town. However, Roach said he feels the trend "will level off in the future and not climb as rapidly as it did in the past year." The next largest increase was 15 percent for tax revenues for automotive and filling station sales in Crystal Lake. "That's because we're still selling cars," said William Conlon of Conlon- Collins Ford. He said his firm is "doing much better than the auto industry in general," especially because of the service department and increased sales of used cars. A small, but the largest, increase in the final category -- drinking and eating places - was four percent recorded for Crystal Lake. Joan Justis of the Branded Steak House said Crystal Lake restaurants were helped by industrial growth in the area because there are more people who patronize local eating establish­ ments. Sales tax revenues also were up in McHenry but down in.Woodstock and Harvard. Justis said a statistical dif­ ference also might be attributable to the "sheer numbers" of drinking and mating places in Crystal Lake and McHenry as compared to Woodstock and Harvard. "In Crystal Lake alone," Justis said, "I think we have more restaurants than Woodstock and Harvard combined." REPLACEMENT TAXES TO GOVERNMENT (Continued from page 1) The replacement taxes were authorized by the Illinois General Assembly in August, 1979, to replace funds lost to local governments when the corporate personal property tax was abolished by the 1970 state con­ stitution. Under the present system, taxes are collected by the Department of Revenue and the money is then distributed to local governments. Distributions are made eight times a year. The replacement taxes are: (1) a 2.5 percent income tax on corporations; (2) a 1.5 percent income tax On part­ nerships, trusts, and sub-chapter S corporations; and (3) a 0.8 percent tax on the invested capital of utilities. Blood Drive At Johnsburg On Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Johnsburg high school Student Council will be sponsoring a blood drive. Any person 17 years of age and older who is over 110 pounds may give. "We're really hoping the community will attend the blood drive this year," said Jocelyn Booth, J.H.S. Student Council adviser. The blood from the drive will be used by the*. Aurora Blood bank to aid in supplying 22 hospitals in McHenry, DeKalb, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, and Will counties. The Aurora Area Blood bank is a not-for-profit cor­ poration licensed as a blood bank by the Federal Food and Drug administration and the Department of Public Health of the state of Illhiois. "Opposed to popular belief, giving blood is not as painful as most people think," commented Cindy Davis, blood bank representative. "People don't realize that the blood donated is used for more than blood transfusions. It is used for the treatment of cancer, and for other diseases." Three organizations will be working on the blood drive, the Aurora Area Blood Bank, C.A.R.E.S. (Student Council), and the Johnsburg high school Health Care class. Last year, 57 pints were donated at the high school, up five pints from two years ago. It is hoped that there will be more blood donated this year. Cite McHenry Man A McHenry man was cited by McHenry police for driving under the influence following a two-car collision at the intersection of Riverside drive and Elm street on Jan. 30. Raymond K. Salo, of 1211 Eastwood lane, McHenry, received that citation and one for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after the car he was operating ran into the rear end of another auto. The driver of the other auto, Anne M. Becker, of 1807 Woodlawn Park, McHenry, told police she stopped for the light at the intersection when the Salo car ran into the rear of her auto. The accident occurred at 5:10 p.m. Jan. 30. Kathleen A. Farley, of 225 N. Valley, Barrington, was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of-way after the car she was driving collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Third and Main streets. The driver of the other carvShirley A. King, of 5008 W. Elm Street, said she was driving east on Main street when the Farley auto pulled into the in­ tersection. The collision occurred at 12:08 p.m. Jan. 30. Donald L. Stoxen, of 8511 Maxon, Harvard, refused medical aid and was ticketed following a two-car collision on Elm street, near Ringwood road. The Stoxen auto collided with an auto driven by JoAnne E. Schweder, of 906 Draper, McHenry. Stoxen was charged with disobeying a traffic control device. The collision occurred at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Arrest Four For Fires A 10-month investigation by sheriff's police and the McHenry Township Fire Protection District has resulted with the apprehension of four juveniles suspected in connection with 18 fires in the Lakemoor area. The sheriff's office reported today that the juveniles were suspected of involvement in the fires which caused an estimated damage to structures of $25,000. An estimate was also given today on the cost of man hours and equipment to extinguish the fires. 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