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* 9* School District 15 Early Taxes Ease Financial Problems SHAW MfDtA MM MVKI An early distribution of real estate taxes by the county collector has given the school district a "good financial posture", Bill Landis, assistant superintendent for operational ser­ vices, advised the board of Elementary School District 15 at Tuesday's meeting. When a board member asked where the district acquired the money to invest in certificates of deposit, I^andis noted thaf advance taxes had been received early, a situation oc­ curring only one or two times before. Landis also agreed with board member Frances Larsen that they would be able to repay, sometime this \ month, two interfund loans made May 12. one of $291,000 from the Working Cash fund to the Education fund, and $68,000 from the Transportation fund to the Operations, Building and Main­ tenance fund. landis indicated that the district was getting up to 16 percent interest on it* investments through the McHenry State bank As a result, the board was able to transfer considerable amounts of interest earned to various school operating funds. This included $125,702 interest from the $900,000 Working Cash fund to the Education fund (money raised by a sale of bonds last repayable by taxes over a number of years) and $37,887 interest earned from the Bond and Interest fund, Tran­ sportation fund and Illinois Municipal Retirement fund balances to the Education fund. landis advised the board that the budget had projected only about $70,000 interest revenue on the Working Cash fund balance. He cautioned, however, UwrMhe district still faced some more Obligations in unemployment com­ pensation due to recent teacher layoff*. This would have to be built into next year's budget, he said. Board president Gary Lockwood asked that instead of completing their meeting that they adjourn it until June 23 in order to take care of business items which superintendent Dr. Richard Parmer had scheduled for board consideration. He said that Dr. Farmer was unable to attend this evening's meeting because he was still in Springfield talking with legislators concerning school funding bills, about which he attention, according to classified staff salaries following the wage settlement with the teachers' organization. Board member Gerald Bunting presented charts, which he had prepared, showing the use of gas and electricity during three-month periods at each of the six school buildings. This showed gas usage within apparently normal ranges at all buildings, but indicated a problem with electrical use at Parkland school. To make comparisons valid, had apportioned the use at building according to the square footage involved. TTfiis action was in response to questions raised by James Perdue, an audience member, at the May 12 meeting. Further study is being made of the Parkland electric use problem, which some board members attributed to the high ceilings and other architectural characteristics. It is the one school with sophisticated air conditioning and air circulation system Board member Karen Salman reported on correspondence from Richard Wissell, administrator of the McHenry County Public Health department, regarding county ap- val to install a well at Hilltop school lieu of using water from the East­ wood Manor system. High cost was cited as the reason to seek a change. Wissell indicated to the school district that all requirements of the Illinois Water Wed Construction code must be (Continued on Page 18) 21-Day Salute nOkM »«M •«* V June 14 - July 4 To Honor America . . that there be public gatherings and activities at which the people can celebrate and honor their courftry in an appropriate manner." FMUClAWM-a Rape, Home Invasion Among Charges Against County Youth A Marengo youth is being held on a total of $122,000 bond in connection with a number of reported rape and home invasion incidents in the county. Chadd Cik, 17. of 1647 E Grant high way, Marengo, was arrested following a polygraph test at the Mareqgo police department, according to Police Chief Gene Westergren. The charges against Cik include rape, home invasion, aggravated battery, burglary, battery and criminal damage to property. According to the Marengo police chief. Cik was arrested following an investigation into two recent home invasion incidents. The charges of burglary, rape and aggravated battery stemmed from an incident in April, while the remaining charges came from an incident in May The chief continued to say that four incidents of a similar nature have occurred in the Marengo area in the last six weeks A task force of various police agencies, including officers from the county police. Marengo. Barrington Hills. Cary. Algonquin and Libertyville, was formed to investigate similar crimes The task force members are on call in times of an emergency and through the cooperation of the members it was determined that eight home invasions and four incidents of rape have oc­ curred Three of the rapes reportedly involved elderly women McHenry police arrested Ronald Miller. 19. of 3508 W Washington. McHenry. following a domestic dispute at that residence last Saturday Miller was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property under $150 MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "S£«*7.VG T H E C H A I N O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I \ C . E I 8 7 . V VOLUME 105 NUMBER 91 FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1981 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 25' Hassle Continues At Shores Firemen Set June Dance of McHenry displays tickets new on sale for the twenty-sixth animal dance. The event will be held at the V.F.W. clubhouse Saturday, June 20, with dancing from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Firemen will be going door to door with tickets, and they also can be purchased at the STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD SHAW MHMA NtWJ SMVICf The village of McHenry Shores was without a village attorney when the majority of the trustees apprised the hiring of a new firm after failing resident David t&rimes took no action to implement the appointment. , The situation came to light at the June 9 meeting when trustee Dick Panerali inquired of President Grimes what the status of the village attorney was. In earlier action the board had frozen any payments for Attorney Musin * and Meanderin Foil Deception Of McHenry Woman hv Anthnnv Olivpr » Secretary of State Jim Edgar has been offering tips of late - all for free - on driving safely. With the vacation season in progress, his emphasis has been on how to get from here to there without becoming a highway statistic. Because we were taking a little trip, and had a desire to reach our destination in the same condition we started, we decided to heed his advice. He's the expert Mr Edgar started out fine. He told us not to worry if we forgot something material and assured us we could pick it up at the ne/i ten-cent store we passed. A tenant store in 1981? We haven't foundone in years. But his message was clear. Safety was our theme if we were to keep bones and flesh situated in the same general area enroute. "Pay close attention to your speedometer and stay within the posted speed limits. A speeding ticket could be an unwanted expense out of your budget". he warned. This is one expense you won't need to figure on This was our second jaunt out of state within the month and they just aren't making arrests these days. We Saw three police cars in the entire trip. Not one driver did we see pulled to the side of the road for an arrest even though traffic was moving on the freeway from about 58 to 70 miles an hour. And that meant every one of them The Republicans, who listed in their pre-November campaigning a desire to lift the lid on the 55 mile-per-hour speed limit, can relax. They can stay friends with those who want it both ways because nobody's watching these days. Mr. Edgar cautions against drowsiness, but also advises that drivers should avoid quarrels while driving because it could "affect our concentration". Now we have found that a spirited argument is a good antidote for falling asleep Of course it shouldn't be violent lest we destroy the machinery that is taking us on our way. Why. only last winter, driving a three-month-old car. our coat merely (Continued on Pag* 18) by Anthony Oliver A teller at the McHenry State bank has been credited with foiling an at­ tempt to bilk an elderly McHenry area woman out of a sizeable amount of money, according to City of McHenry Police.Chief George R Pasenelli. The police chief said an unidentified man called the woman saying that an employee of the bank was under suspicion for stealing money from customers' accounts. The man in­ structed the woman to withdraw her money and give it to him to be redeposited, in order to catch the "thief." An alert teller at the bank questioned the withdrawal and took the woman to see an officer of the financial in­ stitution. who then called the police. An attempt to follow through on the scheme and catch the con man was not successful Police Chief Pasenelli took the op- 'Cutest Baby' Contest Fiesta Days Feature As part of the Fiesta days celebration, the McHenry Town and Country Newcomers club is beginning its fourth annual "cutest baby" contest. Contestants will be the first 24 eligible entries received on June 22 or later. Other photos will be returned to parents. A child must be one year or younger by June 30. 1981. Professional photos are necessary, (non-professional photos are not ac­ ceptable for newspaper reproduction). Two photos are asked, if possible, one wallet size for newspaper use and a larger photo (up to 5x7) for use on display board The name, address and phone number must be on the back of the photo (and date of birth). Voting will take place by coin (Continued on Page 18) port unity to caution and make residents aware of bands of "gypsies" who are expected to make an appearance in the McHenry area during the summer months The gypsies are bands of people who wander from place to place and survive by working a number of different (Continued on Page 18) Rogers because of his apparent con­ nection with the controversial special assessment road program which resulted in a turnover in board mem- in ir^Kuon. - Grimes, who was" file Irfcurtlbent president, noted that he thought the freeze applied to the local improvement program only and not to the village attorney. He claimed there were technicalities and problems with the appointment that had to be solved by decisions that were not his to make. Panerali advised that he thought the board had already decided that. Trustee Chuck Werth told the board that in the past week he had authorized Rogers to continue as village attorney to handle the traffic cases up for prosecution on their court date when he discovered no new attorney had been appointed for village business. Rogers had advised him that he had learned of the village action in firing him only through a newspaper story. Grimes claimed that technically the village was not without counsel because according to law the incumbent official remains on duty until the successor is appointed and qualified. Grimes added that conversations and correspondence with Cowlin. the supposed new ap­ pointee. revealed some concerns for arrangements to pay the previous law firm of Zukowski. Poper and Rogers Grimes that this oift. Grimes continued, stating his con­ cern as to who in the firm of Cowlin. Cowlin and Ungvarsky would handle the yillage business He didn't want to pay some rookie who was six months out of law school $65 per hour Trustee Rose Lillegard said she was interested in the firm and not the in­ dividual attorney Panerali then introduced a resolution to freeze payments to any attorneys which the trustees passed, with William Wilson abstaining When it was pointed out that this would block payment to any firm hired. Panerali said the freeze could just as easily be lifted Grimes reminded the board that no attorney fees had been incurred by Rogers in this new year except for the work on police traffic arrests Ms Lillegard. as head of the finance committee, said she would arrange for a meeting with Rogers, to include Trustee Werth, to arrange some way to pay off the sizeable attorney's bill She Cleanup Days In McHenry One af the ayuay streets Allen a af heaatlftcatleata the city of McHenry takes place each the on wtth rain falllag la hamper efforts as huge piles of Ma the track. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD I WWWIVIW HI Nif UIJ ravnva j wnca piavc c ak. For the paet few days, city workers have been oa ate* Hems ilaearie* by residents. This scene Is also insisted that the board continue the present meeting until June 15 so that they could complete actions that President Grimes believed should precede the appointment of Cowlin as attorney She asked Grimes to outline what he wanted Grimes said the agreement with Rogers' firm would satisfy his concerns and he would then "make the ap­ pointment of legal counsel that would satisfy the board " Ms Lillegard said she would have a resolution for the appointment ready for board passage covering the ap­ pointment as she didn't trust Grimes Grimes said he didn't trust her either but he would bring his own resolution Ms Lillegard asked if the board would give her committee authority to make commitments to Rogers, but other trustees said that a letter from the firm accepting payment arrangements would be adequate .Grimes asked that the trustees also stay on June 15 for another meeting of the Board of Local Improvements Ms Lilleffifrd addressed Grimes on other village problems She said she was appalled-' that six positions out of seven on the Zoning Board of Appeals were open including one resignation and two members who had moved from the village Other appointments had (Continued on Page 18) McHenry Farms Host Two Events McHenry farms may not feed the world, but some of the larger ones do a mighty good job of trying One of these is Shamrock Beef Cattle farm at 533 N Draper road which will be open for the 1981 Farm Visit day Sunday. June 14 From 1 to 5 p m. it will provide, for no charge, an oDDortunity for city people to see how farm families live and work to produce the food they eat And produce they do' At Shamrock farm alone they feed 2.400 head of cattle every year and these cattle produce 2.400.000 pounds of beef, or enough to feed 10.000 people (the population of McHenry) for one °vear And anyone who doesn't realize that farming can be big business will be surprised if he visits the farm Sunday All of the equipment will be on display, and each will carry a price tag. Most people feel a home is the biggest purchase of a lifetime, and the average price of homes is now listed at $80,000 At Shamrock farm, a combine pur chased for $43,000 only a few \ears ago now has a replacement value of $86,000 (Continued on Page 18) MCC Energy Saver Four-Day Work Week Page 19 FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition A Special Person Hold Celebration Page 9