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Wednesday January 18, 1984 Number 47 Volume 108 Threaten three before theft at home. A man reportedly wearing a Karl Mathey, reported the in- hooded sweatshirt and bran<- cident. . . iU The three were awakened by dishing a knife threatened three someone going through the , residents of a home on Orchard home and found the intruder Beach Drive before leaving with brandishing a knife. Mathey was the television and other items, bound at the wrists and an hour passed before the incident was McHenry County Sheriff's reported. Police were called to 2112 Or- The thief left with the chard Beach Drive, McHenry, television, stereo, radio, a where three occupants, Marcia sword, a set of throwing knives Pease, Jeffrey Kadlubowski and and the telephone. by Anthony Oliver Complaints of pornography clouded the issuance of a package beer and wine license for the new White Hen Pantry, on the old Jewel site. Aid. Elizabeth Nolan (1st) said she would oppose any motion to issue the license if "pornographic" materials were sold on the premises. Mayor Joseph Stanek requested council input on the issuance of two licenses to one owner, a matter that had not confronted the council. "I don't know if it's irregular ve two liquor licenses to the samb person. I have had a nurrfber of complaints on por­ nography being sold at the old White Hen. This is an a^ga McHenry does not have to deal with," Mrs. Nolan said. Aid. Edward Datz (2nd) said he had no objection to the "girlie" books, but added they were in the second store as well. "I'm not talking about 'Playboy' or 'Playmate' or 'Oui' or any of those. They are available on most news stands," Mrs. Nolan said. She was, however, referring to particular reading materials in the form of paperback books. The owner of the White Hen, Patrick Smith, said, "I have never had a complaint. But, if that is a problem, I'll throw them out. I'd much rather have the liquor license. Liquor is a much better draw." Stanek also commented that one of the developers, James Schaid, had informed him that they were negotiating with someone interested in opening a liquor store in the larger building. "All things being equal, I see no problem with issuing a license for the liquor store, regardless of the White Hen," Stanek said. Aid. Cecilia Serritella (4th) made a motion to increase the number of package beer and wine licenses by one. Mrs. Nolxn asked if she would include a stipulation to get rid of the books. "The two things are not related. If the gentleman was nice enough to offer to get rid of them...No, I don't want it in the motion," Mrs. Serritella said: The motion passed 7-1. Voting in favor were Aldermen Bolger, Nolan, Busse, McClatchey, Smith, Snell and Serritella. A long-time opponent of liquor licenses in convenience stores, Aid. Datz opposed. In other business: - The council awarded a bid for the Green Street sewer work to J.R. Meyers Construction Company in the amount of $145,810.55. The project is grant funded as a result of the suc­ cessful application of the city and Pioneer Center to the Illinois Department of Com- Association for Retarded honors founders A program honoring founders of the McHenry County Association for the Retarded and reflecting on achievements of those aiding the develop- mentally disabled will be held Saturday evening, Jan. 2* at 7 p.m. A memorial declaration by Verona Huff, one of a small group of parents deteremined to aid their developmentally disabled family members, will set the theme for the program. Referring to pioneers not content with the way things were, she said "they mpved d, never stopping, never ubting the trail they were taking would lead to a better life - an oasis of dignity for those who followed." „ \ Bruce Srrnth, board vice- president ana chairman for the dinner, said pioneers who founded the McHenry County Association for the Retarded have provided an oasis of dignity for the many hundreds of people served by the varied programs provided by the organization today. The first meeting of a few parents in the Wonder Lake area was in October, 1958. By-laws were adopted in January, 1959, with Frank Higgins, Wonder Lake, as the first president. Other officers were Walter Dean, first vice-president; Dr. S. L. Ruggero, second vice- president and medical adviser; Marge Healless Dugan, secfet^ary, and Mrytle Davidson, treasurer. Verona fauff became president in 1960. In may of that year parents started a school for children. They operated it themselves, accepting the generosity of board members and pastor, the Rev. Richard Wright, and the Wonder Lake Bible Church board to use a classroom without cost. Mrs. Dugan, Mrs. Davidson A look inside... Primary Balloting Pdaching Hotline Regular features Obituaries Twice Told Tales f\lew Classified Number Section 2, Page 8 Section 2, Page 12 Page 3 Section 2, Page 11 344-4800 and Evelyn Carter wre the first teachers when eight children began attending classes in September, 1960. Programs grew, the passage of a tax referendum in April, 1967, providing the first sub­ stantial amount of funds to advance programs. Robert Lambourn, a Crystal Lake teacher with fhe Special Education District, was hired as executive director. Before the end of that year, the first vocational rehabilitation training program was started with an activity program for 11 mentally retarded adults. Smyth said the expansion of the vocational training program and the acceptance of Pioneer Center's ability to handle meaningful jobs is one highlight of the organization's 25 years. Expansion of facilities at 4001 Dayton Street, McHenry, attests to the need for this training and * the public's appreciation of Pioneer Center's capacity to train developmentally disabled, he asserted. Members of the twenty-fifth anniversary dinner committee include Cindy Bean, Marcia Voska, Joyce Perkins, John Bobbe and Smyth. A twenty-fifth anniversary planning com­ mittee is arranging other milestone events. This com­ mittee includes Wanda Pears, chairman; Bruce Smyth, Mary and Charles Stone, Catherine and Bill Pierce and Roberta Wiltse. Persons wishing to attend this dinner at Chapel Hill Country Club are invited to contact Pioneer Center LM4-1230) to make reservations* merce and Community Affairs (DCCA). - The council also altered the Inoperable Motor Vehicle or­ dinance, cutting the time a vehicle may sit from 60 days to 7 days. - Mayor Stanek announced that the Route 120 bridge project is scheduled to be let for bids on March 23. --The council discussed the possible sale of the mobile concession stand now that there are buildings in both Petersen and Knox parks. There will be further investigation into alternatives. -Aid. Nolan announced that the soccer program was leaving the purview of the Parks and Recreation Department. Con­ cerned about the new residency requirements, parents are taking soccer to a system much like the Little League is to baseball. -Aid. Serritella. chairman of the License Committee, reported that McHenry- Woodstock Disposal Co. was delaying a rate increase request until June 1. -The council is looking into the cost of paving the parking lots at Petersen Park. Fear loss of top farm land McHenry v County Farm Bureau Board members have expressed concern with in­ dications that zoning changes may carve further inroads into the county's valuable farmland. Discussion during last week's monthly board meeting-focused on recent Zoning Board of Ap­ peals recommendations to the McHenry County Board to re- zone land that Farm Bureau feels should stay in agriculture. Melvin Von Bergen, president of the Farm Bureau, said Farm Bureau's policies on land use and zoning were reiterated during last week's discussions. "Farm Bureau approves of orderly growth. We feel prime farmland must be preserved for farming, and we believe spot zoning changes will tend to encourage neighborhood zoning changes to the detriment of the farming community." One danger to the farming community is the loss of ser­ vices farmers need-implement dealers, fertilizer facilities, and similar services. In Lake County, for example, this has become a serious problem for many Lake County farmers. Von Bergen said. Agriculture's contribution to the economy in McHenry County is a significant part of the total economy. McHenry County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.8809, according to J. Thomas Johnson, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve --t uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fir6 protection districts). If there was no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. State law require property in Illinois to be assessed at one- third of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently, with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures, but with farmland and buildings assessed ac­ cording to standards based on productivity. The equalisation factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the sales price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county assessor. If this three-year average level of assessment is one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be one. If the average level of assessment is greater than one- third of market value, the equalization factor will be less than one. And if the average level of assessment is less than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be greater than one. Assessments in McHenry County are at 17.72 percent of market value, based on sales of properties in 1980,1981 and 1982. The equalization factor currently being assigned is for 1983 taxes, payable in 1984. Last Continued on page 3 Ingrassia named editorial director Shaw-Free Press Lenny Ingrassia Lenny Ingrassia. former managing editor of the Dixon Evening Telegraph, has been named Editorial* Director of Shaw-Free Press Newspaper Group. The appointment was made by Robert A Shaw, publisher of Shaw-Free Press Newspaper Group In his new position. Ingrassia will coordinate news and editorial operations of the Crystal Lake Morning Herald, Woodstock Daily Sentinel, Cafcfbrial Free Press, Car­ pentersville. Elgin Herald. McHenry Plaindealer, Harvard Herald. Marengo Beacon Republican. Huntley Beacon Republican, Ca'ry Grove Clarion. Richmond Gazette, Barrington Banner, Hampshire Register, Sycamore News and the Genoa-Kingston-Kirkland News. Ingrassia. 36, was named managing editor in December 1979. He joined the news department of the Telegraph in 1971 as a reporter; was named news editor inj£75 and assistant managing editor in 1978. The Rockford native was elected president of United Press International Illinois Editor's Association in 1982 and currently retains^koard seat. He also is a member of the Mid- America Press Institute. In Dixon, Ingrassia was a membeVsof the Commission for the-. 21st Century and Dixon Rotary Club. Ingrassia has received 14 news awards from United Press International. Associated Press and Illinois Press Association for news writing, page make-up, headline writing and community service reporting. Before coming to Dixon, Ingrassia was a news reporter for WIFR television in Rockford and worked in weekly newspapers in the Rockford area. Ingrassia has two daughters, Nicole. 13 and Dana, 9. McHenry i-iviroiu yi « Since 1875 amdealer 2 Sections 32 Pages 25c Accused murderer waives jury trial Karen Dage of West Chicago, who has been held in McHenry County Jail on $600,000 bond for more 'than six months on charges of murder and at­ tempted murder, appeared in court Friday to waive a trial by jury. Mrs. Dage, 37, is accused of the June 24 murder of her 5- year-old son Matthew, and the attempted murder of another son, Steven, 6. After waiving a jury trial in 19th Judicial Circuit Court* a bench trial was scheduled Jan. 26 before Judge Leonard Brody. Ms. Dage was charged by Barrington Hills police after Matthew was found dead in his mother's car and Steven was found suffering from multiple stab wounds. Witnesses reported observing Ms. Dage attacking the children in her car on Illinois 25 north of Carpentersville. . Ms. Dage drove away from the scene before the witnesses could get into her car. She reportedly drove northbound through Carpentersville and was eventually stopped by two motorists east of Algonquin. Temporary tax equalizer is set • w T Snowmobiles with riders in Rescue 50 emerge from a wooded area near SPPT11P VP Til" 11 TP ^ie crossin9 at Johnsburg Road and Riverside Drive. Although the Llvvlllv • villUl v annual event attracted 63 riders, pledges were far below last year. Split vote grants beer-wine license STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAY LORD