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rt Fair Will Open Friday Night Irving Shapiro will judge the 23rd Country Art fair which opens in Parkland Junior high school, 1802 N. Ringwood road, McHenry, Friday, June 15. Show hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m Sunday, June 17. Highlight of the fair will be the one-man show presented by Roger Bechtold of Woodstock. Awards for each of the seven categories were scheduled to be awarded Thursday evening, the night of the private showing for patrons Mr. Shapiro is president and director of the American Academy of Art. He is the youngest member ever elected to the American Water Color society He has won many awards and honors in national and regional competition, among which are: twice winner of the first award for a watercolor presented by the Union League club of Chicago in competitions for midwestem artists; five times winner of the first award for watercolor in competition for professional artists, sponsored by the Artists Guild of Chicago Midwest Watercolor society. His work can be viewed in the Illinois State museum (three paintings), Columbus Museum of Art, Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences, Lakeview Vanity Plates Aid Road Fund Kathy9s Dad Is The Greatest A happy and proud Kathy Mauer, 10, watches as her Dad, Ronald Mauer of 1631 Park street, reads the letter which won her first place in a Plaindealer-sponsored contest, "My Dad's The Greatest". Presenting the first prize, a tent and two sleeping bags, to Kathy is Plaindealer Publisher Larry Lund, at left. Kathy's letter, one of about 250 received, read, "My dad's the greatest at playing baseball. He even helps me to play. 1 even think he's the greatest at guitaring and singing. I think he's the greatest kisser in the world. He's even the best truck driver. He's the greatest at bowling. He's greatest at driving a motercicle. The greatest". Runners-up were Steven Smith, 6 years old, whose father is John F. Smith of 903 N. Green street, and Venus Obara, 8, whose father is Ronald Obara of 1404 River road. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD If 25,000 Illinois motorists purchase new vanity license plates Illinois' suffering road fund would be enriched by a million dollars a year, Alan J. Dixon pointed out Thursday. Secretary of State Dixon was the featured speaker at a luncheon of the McHenry Rotary club in the American Legion hall. He proposed the new vanity plate law. Dixon said he is trying to run his office like a business. He has cut his budget for the coming year more than a million dollars. "We have a multi-year license plate which will save Illinois taxpayers $21 million in the first five years. "We proposed a new vanity plate program which will provide special plates for Illinois motorists who want to pay for them and will bring more revenue into the treasury. Dixon said his office will provide plates with up to six letters instead of a maximum of three. So, Dick, Harry and Marcia can have their names on plates, as Tom and Mom and Dad do now. "We will charge purchasers of the new plates an extra $50, in addition to the regular an­ nual fee, for the first year, and an extra $10 a year on renewal. "If we should sell 25,000 sets of the plates, our state would realize an additional million dollars in net revenue over and above costs of the program. We need it badly to build better roads and fix potholes." Dixon said about five million of the new "instant issuance" photo driver's licenses have been given out since he laun­ ched the program two years ago. He is now pushing a cam­ paign to dry up the market for stolen auto parts from the chop shops of syndicate thieves. He is requiring about 700 wreckers, recyclers, rebuilders, scrap yards and parts dealers to keep better records so an audit trail will be established for vehicles and parts they handle. Seek Dog That Bit Young Child Tim Brackmann, 9, 417 Stratford court, McHenry, was pawed and bitten by a dog while on a picnic in Petersen park last week. According to Mrs. Brack­ mann, both the animal control center and the family have (Continued on page 21) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN O-IAKES REGION SINCE 1875" With the last diploma ac­ companying its proud owner, McHenry area schools have closed their doors to all except summer classes. And with the end of the nine-month educational pursuit, also comes the end of organized discipline. For neighboring Woodstock high school, the closing days brought an episode so un­ pleasant that it deprived six seniors of the commencement program and probably marked indelibly and unpleasantly on . the minds of the others what should have been the highlight of their high school years. An egg throwing incident described by one of the par­ ticipants as a harmless senior prank showed us that discipline is more important to education than many would like to admit. It also proves to us that the communications and en­ tertainment media have a close relationship to the attitudes of an age group we consider young adults. (Some admitted the idea was prompted after seeing "Animal House") "Kids will be kids" has ex­ cused many a youngster through the ages It is a fact not to be denied. But in this year of 1979, "kids" of 17, 18 and 19 have asked for, and received, privileges never known before to this age group. They are given school time to be taught the technicalities of driving. They can walk into a tavern and get a glass of beer at 19. They can choose what they will wear to school and how long their hair will be -- all because the courts have said they can. But with privileges come responsibilities. This is a part of growing up that isn't learned as quickly as driving a car and drinking beer. And because it isn't, we have incidents like the one that took place in the cafeteria of Woodstock high school. This time "it happened to the other guy ", but smugness won't keep it from happening iirother schools. In the Woodstock incident, the Teachers confederation boldly proclaimed that "Their (students) confidence results from inconsistent and inadequate disciplinary action for past behavior. They acted with the arrogance of assumed impunity". The principal recommended expulsion until after graduation, the loss of second semester credits and the payment of the estimated $300 in damages. The board permitted the graduation but prevented the six from attending com­ mencement exercises. By a 6-1 vote they defeated the prin­ cipal's recommendation to deny second semester credits. Each will pay $35 as the in­ dividual share in damages. One board member opposed the incident being reported to the state's attorney's office. It is the opinion of many that discipline has been a second class citizen in the educational system for too long. We remember well a con­ versation with an ad­ ministrator a very few years ago. He said, "Do you think just because there's paper thrown on the floor of the schools they (the students) aren't lear­ ning?" Paper thrown on the floor represents to us a lack of respect for a building - for the men and women who are paid not as personal janitors but for the general upkeep of a large, heavily used building Paper purposely thrown on the floor also represents to us the beginning of other disrespect ~ for classmates, teachers, administrators, parents, and society in general. KAF RECYCLING SATURDAY The McHenry recycling drive this month will be sponsored by Landmark school. Paper products, glass, tin and aluminum cans (no bi metal cans) and used oil will be ac­ cepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Market Place shopping center on Route 120. VOLUME 103 NUMBER 92 FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1979 2 SECTIONS 28 PAGES 20' Approve School Budget The board of Elementary School District 15 approved the amended budget for the year 1978-79 which included minor changes, at their meeting Tuesday, June 12. Publication of details appeared earlier in this newspaper. Added to ex­ penditures in the Education fund were $84,634 expenditures and $46,000 revenue. Totals of this major fund now stand at $3,692,655 revenue and $3,692, 208, reducing the continuing deficit to $344,203. In the Operations, Building and Maintenance fund, ex­ penditures were increased by $29,000 because of excessive snow removal costs and many major plumbing repairs, ac­ cording to William Landis, assistant superintendent for operational services Tran­ sportation costs were increased by $45,000 because of additional needs by special education students and major vehicle repair items. Landis indicated. The largest factor increasing the Education fund ex­ penditures is an additional $51,200 required in the con­ tributions to the teachers' retirement fund because salaries had not been deter­ mined in the negotiations in process when the budget was being concluded last Fall. The added revenue is due to a change in state aid formula, Landis explained. Board member Willis Martin, noting the figure for taxes of $796,279 for 1977-78 and the budget estimate of $1,502,841 for 1978-79, asked if the taxes were being doubled. Landis explained that in some years taxes are received by the county early (before July 1) and distributed during the current school year so that the first installment is credited in that year, resulting in larger amounts one year and lesser in others Landis assured the board that the $350,000 in tax an­ ticipation warrants issued against the Education fund would probably be all they would need to get by this year as state aid payments were expected in June. He believed by "juggling around some accounts" and with taxes being distributed in July, they could get by. Of some concern was the reimbursement for unem­ ployments of $1,782.14 noted by board member Gary Lock- wood, which Landis said (Continued on page 21) Appraise County Facility Needs Reports on two building programs under consideration by the McHenry County board are receiving different signals. This became evident recently when information on the need for more beds at Vallev Hi and Former Spring Grove Youth Electrocuted ROBERT WAGNER Robert Wagner. 22, son of Donald and Barb (Schmitt) Wagner of Eagle River, Wis., was electrocuted in an unusual accident at his home Wed­ nesday evening, June 13. Robert had just purchased a CB radio from a neighbor He was returning home about 8 o'clock when the whip antenna struck a power line wire He was killed instantly The young man's brother, Jimmy. 14, was outside the home and found him The Wagner family resided in the Spring Grove area until moving to Eagle River about two and a half years ago. after Robert's graduation from Richmond high school The accident victim was employed by his father in the Wagner Excavating Co He was born in December of 1956. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Jon and James, at home; and the grandparents. Mrs Frances Schmitt of McHenry and Mr and Mrs Edward Wagner Sr . of Eagle River The l>ody will rest at the Eagle River funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m Friday night A funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 Saturday, with burial in the church cemetery plans for more space for county government were discussed. Lou Ann Majewski. Algonquin, chairman of the Valley Hi committee, said the committee is seeking ad­ ditional information on the possibility that Carestoel of McHenry will accept Medicaid patients l>ecause it does have beds available This availability would negate approval for a certificate of need from the Health Systems agency. The Valley Hi com­ mittee a month ago reported it was talking alxiut construction to meet current demand Carestoel of McHenry has been accepting Medicaid patients virtually since it opened in January, 1978, and the 300-bed facility now has about 130 patients Mrs. Majewski said Valley Hi has a waiting list of about 45 persons, people who are asking the respective township super­ visors to find space for their loved ones at Valley Hi. Medicaid is paid by the State of Illinois Department of Public Aid Meanwhile. Clint Claypool, McHenry, chairman of the Courthouse Operations com­ mittee. said this committee and architect had been meeting with County board members in district meetings for comments and suggestions on two proposals-a 10 to 20-year ex- Marilyn Lang, representing the auxiliary to McHenry hospital, proudly displays one of the posters inviting the public to attend the 23rd annual Country Art fair at Parkland school (shown in background). The fair opens Friday evening. June 15, and runs through Sunday, June 17.. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Miss McHenry Pageant June 19 The Miss McHenry Pageant committee has invited the public to attend the Miss McHenry Contest Tuesday. June 19. at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion home on Ringwood road The nine candidates have completed their 10-week charm course and are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the judging, which will begin with an interview session in the afternoon. The swim suit and formal competition will be held in the evening The new Miss McHenry will reign over all of the Fiesta dayis events which include the teen dance, July 25; band concert, July 26; square dancing, July 27; town wide Sidewalk Sale and Banjo Beer night. July 28; and the Fiesta Days parade and Drum Corps Magic show Julv 29. For more information on these events and to obtain tickets for the Drum Corps show, contact the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce office at 385-4300. f i n I A a I f f pansion program that would cost an estimated $8 million and a 20-year expansion program that would cost an estimated $10 million. Claypool said the committee is anxious to move forward. He confirmed that the architects have informed members that inflation is increasing the cost of any expansion $72,000 a month The $8 million plan adds to the sheriff's department, jail and court chambers with a structure at the north side of the present building. The $10 million program includes that structure and added floor space on the south side for most departments Johnsburg District Study State Recommendations At the June 12 meeting, the board of the Johnsburg Com­ munity Unit district addressed itself to the solution of certain recommendations written into the state visitation reports. Among these suggestions were life safety code items, proposed to the administration as recommendations rather than violations, according to Dr. Duane Andreas, superin­ tendent Due to the proposals of the Illinois Office of Education (IOE). it was moved to expend funds at once to rectify the few areas of noncompliance. These expenditures would actually anticipate next year's budget: but it was felt that evidence of progress should be shown to IOE It was recommended that additional emergency lighting be installed in the multi­ purpose room, the two locker rooms, and a hall of the Junior high. There were five areas in which it was suggested that additional heat detectors be installed in the high school. The need for two had already been anticipated, and a change order was issued for the additional three , A noncomplying area, which had been used as a temporary drafting room at the high school, is being rectified through rewiring and the in­ stallation of five-eighths inch firewall. The room had been put in to meet a crisis situation, and will be finished by the building trades class and maintenance crew. The sodding of the high school football field is almost completed, and Business Manager Ken Falkinham described it as very successful. The 5 percent loss occurring in one end zone will need replacing, and because the sodding was done somewhat wider than proposed, a small amount of additional sod must be purchased (Continued on page 21) Construction of St. Patrick's T&C "Remember When" is under way. Pat Coughiin, co-chairman with her husband. John, of "Back Stage", is putting the finishing touches on their room. "Back Stage" entertainers are McHenry's "Andrews Sisters. Don Weingart, Bob Adams and Don Howard have been busy working on new routines for the opening day, June 15. Presentations are also scheduled Saturday, June 16, and the weekend of June 22 and 23. Doors open at 7:15, at which time refreshments will be available. Shows start at 8 p.m. Teen night is June 20. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Museum of Art, Richmond Museum of Art and University of Vermont museum. Shapiro was nominated to receive the Governor's Award for the Arts, 1978. He was featured in the American Artist magazine - in the book "One H u n d r e d W a t e r c o l o r Techniques", the book "Acrylic Watercolor", and his paintings were reproduced in many additional books and periodicals.