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Above, one young family eajoys KM serenity sf this se< let are empty. The elty invite* the pnbtte to take advante located off MeCalkMn Lake read- STAFF PHOTO-WA1 ?va-1 .. .. • v:-? * . f • 'W.,, - . '.i - . • > . . • :>jA . • r ' I Wastewater Funding Okays Village >.u . •»..{ Two funding requests have been endorsed by the Northern Illinois Planning commission (NIPC) which affect this area. One was made by the Village of Lakemoor, requesting $270,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for wastewater construction facilities. The village hopes to complete funding for con­ struction of a sanitary sewer system, force main and pumping facility. « W a s t e w a t e r f a c i l i t i e s planning was completed in conjunction with planning for the Island Lake Facilities Planning Area (FPA). NIPC said the most cost- e f f e c t i v e w a s t e w a t e r management alternative for the Lakemoor sub-FPA was for wastewater loads from the Village of Lakemoor to be transported and treated at the proposed Island Lake plant via a regional interceptor. This project consists of construction of a local sewage collection and pumping system as called for in the Island Lake- Lakemoor facilities plan. The sewers will be constructed to serve a future twenty-year population of 2,000 persons. Also receiving approval was the Crescent Regional Criminal Justice council requesting U.S. $223,147 from the Department of Justice for criminal justice urograms. TIM council serves DuPage, Km*. Lake, McHenry and Wljj counties and was established in May of 1974. * --*7 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE, CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 102 NUMBER 4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1977 1 SECTION 24 Dance To Benefit Hospital Program Cochairmen of McHenry hospital's anniversary dinner dance Sept 24, Don Howard and Mary A. Snyder (seated), learn about the paramedic program which the event will benefit, from Kathleen LaGreca, R.N. Ms. LaGreca is the nurse coordinator of the Mobile Intensive Care program for McHenry county and western Lake county, the largest geographic area of any MICU program in the United States and the model for future rural emergency care programs in Illinois. School Planning PAGES 21 r Referendums In District 15 The twenty-first anniversary dinner dance of McHenry Hospital will benefit the Mobile Intensive Care program of the Trauma center for McHenry county and western Lake county, it has been announced by Dean C. Cunat, chairman of the hospital's Outreach com­ mittee. The dinner dance will be held Sept. 24 at Andre's restaurant, Richmond, and will com­ memorate not only the hospital's anniversary, but also the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Trauma center and the second anniversary of the Mobile ICU program headquartered at the hospital. "Five years ago, McHenry hospital was designated as the Trauma center for McHenry (Continued on page 12) Dr. Griesbach Dead At Age 5 3 Much interest is concentrated these summer days on school, and none of it is related to the imminent start of a new term. Unusual? Maybe in the ordinary school district, but McHenry's schools and their problems are not ordinary these days. By the time this column is read, die board of High School District 156 will be in the process of trimming its budget by cutbacks in a number of programs. Much earlier, members acted in a simialr manner to reduce the staff, all with a goal of lessening a deficit that continues to rise. A referendum will be asked to cover educational areas in which the board feels cutbacks cannot be made. Just as serious a problem is making provision for facilities in the years ahead, and this will be confronted by the board at a meeting n e x t T u e s d a y . \ - Will East campus be renovated? The architects recommend that it should not, even though it admittedly is "structurally strong". We would have bete better satisfied to receive only the structural assessment from the' architect and the educational evaluation from the administration and board. * . It is true, this same recommendation came from the Task Force, but unfortunately this group of sincerely interested citizens didn't have all the facts at their disposal in making a Judgment The figures for renovating East for "lifetime" occupancy were listed by the architects in the Task Force financial information book as $3 million to $3.5 million, while the figure for an addition to West to accommodate the sanr 3 number of students was $6 million. At last week's meeting, the East campus figure was referred to as 13.7, while the West figure remained at $6. Inflation plays no favorites, but we were unable to learn why one set of costs rose and the other did not. - An administrative spokesman presented four reasons for feeling die 2-2 system (freshmen and sophomores in one building and juniors and seniors in another) doesn't work well educationally. The financial consideration was by far the most impressive, although we found merit in all. But taxpayers everywhere are a bit wary when it comes to education. After being subjected to Reading and Math innovations that didn't work over a period of two decades, the leadership oft educators is suspect. So when the first suggestion of selling East campus became public, and necessary construction to make West a four-year campus was offered, we heard some public bristling. People remembered that only a decade ago the 2-2 system came into being under a board of education and an administration that felt it would work. The public wants to be sure this is a lasting decision. The proposed change to one campus has some pluses on its side. In a long range outlook it would result in a more economical operation. For the immediate future, however, the coot is high. This is serious for the fact that District 156 is in a financial bind that in itself provides a dilemma for deficits already in existence. We've heard numerous possibilities voiced. Most of them are sympathetic for the very real headaches facing school leaders. Many have supported the move to West. But this doesn't mean that support extends to sale of East campus. Our own view lies with those who believe the disposal for a price under $1 million would be a "gift" with too high a price tag for the school. 7 . • . One suggestion was made to save East for the day it will be needed again as enrollments soar. Another is a plan to use both schools, with a portion of East to be attended for particular programs by all students. This would eliminate a building ^We*have confidence a foresighted board devoted to the beat interests of the community will make a wise decision. The saie of East campus doesn't appear in our crystal ball. DR; PBTER H. GRIESBACH The McHenry community was shocked to learn of the unexpected death Tuesday night, Aug. 9, of Dr. Peter H. Griesbach, at his home at 5 Rippingale road, Pittsford, N.Y. His death at age 53 was attributed to a heart attack. Dr. Griesbach came to McHenry in May of 1956 and when he left in July of 1974 was serving as chief of pediatrics at McHenry hospital. He was also consultant to the Special Education District of McHenry County and city health officer for the city of McHenry. (Continued on page 12) Grade School The board of Consolidated Grade School District 15 heard a final feasibility study report for facilities and set a new date for a fall referendum. These were two of the highlights of an informative meeting that resulted in action in several areas of education Tuesday evening. Architect Bill Scheidemantd presented several plans for providing more space to house an enrollment which in some schools is nearing a maximum. One procedure to ease needs at Valley View and Hilltop schools calls for building two new gymnasiums and con­ verting the present gyms into classrooms. Three alternative* were outlined for other schools. One calls for a central building which would join Junior high and Edgebrook schools. Another would be to build an addition to Junior high and make changes in Edgebrook, while a third would mean construction Of a new, ten-room grade school. The referendum date change was announced from , an originally established Sept. 24 to Oct. 15. This was approved in May by the board to ask public support - to raise the Educational fate by .40 and the Building and Maintenance rate by .10 for a total of .50. At the May meeting, the board also decided upon the facility feasibility study and indicated that this, too, might be included at the time of the other referendum. A special meeting will be held soon at which time the board will make a final decision on this point. Postponement of the referendum date was made for several reasons. Included was the fact that the search for a new superintendent will probably require most of September, and also because of the time required to make a final decision on the facility study. Action was taken to adopt a tentative budget for 1977-78, which is available for in­ spection at the administration office until a public hearing Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. and formal adoption at 7:30 that evening. •' In the important Education fund, the budget lists estimated revenue in the year ahead at $3,182,017 and estimated ex­ penditures at $3,316,213. This would leave a deficit of $134,196 for this year alone. Together with the existing deficit of $331,586, it would bring the deficit to $465,782. The 1977-78 budget will, of course, reflect the change for ' tax revenues in that year and will be changed accordingly. A - report was made on a recent meeting of three local schools districts, McHenry 15 and 156 and Harrison school, Wonder Lake, regarding opinions on exploring the possibility of forming a unit district. M. David Cain, president of the District 15 board, indicated interest on the part of the two McHenry districts, but some reluctance on the part of (Continued on page 21) Funding At 95 Percent A n e n c o u r a g i n g a n n o u n c e m e n t t h a t McHenry high school would receive $389,000 more than last year in state aid to education was dimmed somewhat when this figure was checked out with the Illinois Office of Education Wednesday. State Rep. Cal Skinner, v Jr., (R. Crystal Lake) had sent out press releases that indicated an increase of more than $1.8 million for McHenry county schools during the next school year. The McHenry grade school district was slated for $193,000 over and above the $1.4 million received last year, and Johnsburg was scheduled for $248,000 more than last year's $825,000, according to the report. All estimates were called preliminary, with final figures slated for mid-August The board of High School District 158, in session on cutbacks in t&e face of a rising deficit, was pleased by Skinner's story, but perplexed in the light of the school's information available on funding. Business Manager Michael Kelly, in a Wednesday morning conversation with Darreu Elliott of the Division of Finances and Claims, Illinois Office of Education, learned that the McHenry claim, if 100 percent funded, would (Continued on page 21) District 156 High School A referendum which would raise the educational and building maintenance tax levied by the McHenry high school district (No. 156) ap­ pears inevitable after Tuesday's special board meeting, in which a majority of board members indicated a desire to cut about $200,000 from the 1978-79 budget, with the remainder of the $750,000 deficit made up, hopefully, by the taxpayers through in­ creased taxes. The $200,000 budget reduction figure is not definite yet, with Board Presideht James Althoff explaining that the budget cut might be $225,000, $25*00*, or $175,000. However, definite or not, a majority of the board members did indicate a preference for cutting about $200,000, as op­ posed to cutting more or lies. The board then specific areas of l^thefat#* .various $200,000, saying it, but I think it will be < ('it' being the referendum: raise the funds to make up remainder of the deficit.) think the community would like to see more cuts made," he added. < ^ Paul Nitz, another board: member, commented that '*1 think it would be reasonable la go half-and-half" (cute totaling $375,000 and a tax increase tqr make up the other $375,00CV "But, I do agree with Jim (Althoff) that when I look at what would have to be cut...** Althoff supported cutting $200,000, feeling that additional budgetary cuts would greatly reduce the quality of education presently provided. His position was supported by Catherine Alvary, James Tony an, and Edwarji Neumann. Michael Kelly; manager, repot $200,000 budget cut that a tax increase of r I t o feels about programs. No definite 4eci8ion8 made at the meeting, but some decisions are expected to bp made at a meeting next Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the central administration office. <> • Also at the next meeting, the board will tackle the facility problem, which has a direct effect on the educational and building maintenance funds. Board member DaVid B e n r u d e x p r e s s e d dissatisfaction with cutting just cents in the E( and about ten the Buttdiitf Maintenance fund. would be required to balance the books beginning fall, 1978. when Johnsburg high school and takes with it 560 presently attending high school. the total fifty-six cent tax increase to the taxpayers is as follows: -$30,000 homeowner would pay an additional fifty-six dollars in taxes. -$40,000 homeowner would pay an additional seventy-four dollars in taxes. ( Continued on page 21) Alertness Of Neighbor August Tour Program At Brings Youths To Court A sharp-eyed, alert neigh­ bor's call to police resulted in the arrest Tuesday afternoon of two juveniles in connection with a burglary at the home of Patsy Waddington, 1215 W. May, McHenry. Both youths were turned over to juvenile authorities for petitioning into family court. According to a police report, at about 5:30p.m. Tuesday, two youths were observed by a neighbor in the Waddington home while the owner xwas away. ' < Entry into the home had apparently been gained by prying open a window. A description of the two youths disarray by the burglars, and food and (Link had been con­ sumed on the premises. Also, a can containing loose change had been taken. The report did not indicate whether or not the money had been recovered. Another incident Tuesday resulted in the arrest of Douglas C. Lobitz of 3709 W. John street in McHenry, on a charge of criminal damage to property over $150. Lobitz was arrested by McHenry Police Detective Gary Wigman in connnection with the alleged damaging of an automobile owned by Henry S. Koehl of 1816 N. LakeWood in The public is invited to visit Volo Bog during August. The nature preserve will be open every day except Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. An interpreter will be on duty to answer questions and to distribute the trail guide. Everyone is welcome to attend the guided walks that will be given. They will be held every Monday from l to 2 p.m. and every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Bird Watching sessions will also be held every Thur­ sday at 9 a.m. The bird walks will be ac­ companied by Fran Almquist from the McHenry County Audubon society. Those wishing to arrange for other small group tours should contact Margaret Jung, the in­ terpreter, at 344-1294. •h"' •, t Volo Bog is open only during the summer months, and it has limited facilities. There is an outhouse, a guardhouse, and a parking lot for buses and cars. However, there are no picnic and recreation facilities. The nature trail is less than a mile in length, taking about an hour to complete. % For the convenience of the public, a boardwalk is built over the wet areas of the marsh and bog. This boardwalk was just ex­ tended by the Youth Con­ servation corps (YCC) stationed at Chain-O'Lakes State park. The bog is a relic of the ice age in Illinois. It was a kettle hole lake that was formed by the glacier 12,000 years ago. Since the lake had poor drainage, it gradually developed cool, moist, acidic soils as it slowly filled in. is K. m • • • • • The bog community is a remnant of the North Woods with its ferns, tamarach treqs and floating mat of sphagnum moss. This type of is common to the north jbut in Illinois. It is a " munity; therefore, and nature study are hog. jg Volo Bog is located ' Brandenburg road, 1.5 west of Highway 12. ( denburg road crosses _ 12, 2.3 miles north of Route 120.) was given t6 police, and /McHenry. authorities found the offenders Wigman also arrested Roy C. a short distance from the scene. Meats of Burlington, Wis., Inspection of the home charging him with disorderly revealed that it had been left in (Continued on page 12) Sum m or Job Program Mot v With Enthusiasm The McHenry County Youth Service bureau's summer job program is continuing to receive an enthusiastic response from young people throughout the county. About 110 have responded since June, and fifty adults have called with jobs available. At this timef all jobs except one have been matched and young people placed. More temporary summer jobs are needed. Offers have been made to do store-office work, paint, babysit and mow lawns. There are seventeen youths in McHenry registered with the bureau and three in Wonder Lake. Anyone willing to employ one of these young people is en­ couraged to call the bureau at 338-7360. ... Schools Prepare To Open Marian Central Marian Central high school will begin registering students for the *77-78 school year Tuesday, Aug. 16. \ In order to facilitate this process, the following schedule has been established: Fresh­ men, Tuesday, Aug. 16, A-L, 7:30-10:45; M-Z, 12:00-3:30; sophomores, Wednesday, Aug. 17, A-L, 7:30-10:45, M-Z, 12:00- • 3:30; juniors, Thursday, Aug. 18, A-L, 7:30-10:45, M-Z, 12:00- 3:30; seniors, Friday, Aug. 19, A-L, 7:30-10:45; M-Z, 12:00- 3:30. Freshmen orientation will be held Friday, Aug. 26, at 8:30 a.m. Students must provide their own transportation on this day. Upon arrival at school, students are asked to report to. (Continued on pegs 12) Mnnf Inl G/* "lvllWHI kJvlHWWB The board of education and administration 9 of Montini Catholic schools this week announced the staff of the schools as the new term nears its start. At the Primary center, Sister Patricia Durbin is the prin­ cipal. Sister is new to Montini this year. She is a member of the Sisters of Mercy and comes to Montini from Belmont, N.C. The teachers at the Primary center are Mrs. Judith Irwin, Tim Harrison, Sister Ladare, Mrs. Marie Martin, Mrs. Mary Davis, Sister Marita, Mrs. Frances Schneider ind Sister Ambrosine. At the Middle school, Ron Svoboda is principal and superintendent of the system. (Continued on page 12) Johnsburg Registration for all students attending Johnsburg schools will take place Aug. 17 and 18 in the multi-purpose room of the Junior high building. Registration times are on Aug. 17, 8' a.m. until noon for last names A through L, and from noon until 4 p.m. for last names M through Z; on Aug. 18, noon until 3 p.m. for last names A through L from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. for last names M through Z, and from 6 until 8 p.m. for those who can't make the above times. All students Grades K through 8 enrolled, or to be enrolled at Johnsburg School District 12 are to register, at this time. Those unable to attend h * ' i . ' ' • (Continued on page 12) : 'f*h Picnic Lunch •• - .•/ . •--"a .t - '•> •' > .