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PAC.K 18 I'LAINDEALER - FRIDAY, JULY 17.1981 SCHOQL DEFICIT EASES (Continued from page 1) operations fund of $68,000. The board had authorized these loans to the two , deficit laden funds during the current year so that school services could be continued as planned. Because the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) has not been working for the elementary school districts, the board of District 15 voted to remit only half of the $1,493 annual fee for membership in hope that this action would elicit some response from the association officers. Board mem­ bers Lockwood and Joan Miller voted in opposition. Board secretary Eileen Zurbiis said the association had remained silent during the recent attempt by elementary school district represen­ tatives to change what they term an unfair formula for distribution of state aid money for schools. It is charged that high school districts receive a larger share. Opposing any change are the high school districts and several large unit districts including Chicago. Ms. Zurbiis acknowledged that die association is treading cautiously because it also represents the high school and unit districts. She noted that other elementary districts are either writing letters or making similar protest actions. Newbrough predicted that the short payment, which Ms. Zurbiis predicted would not be ac­ cepted, would cause some response. In order to force the association to acknowledge the protest, the board instructed Landis to endorse the check for half the annual fee with a notation that if accepted, the bill is considered paid in full. Farmer elaborated on the formula fight in the state legislature in which he participated last month. He said the elementary district representatives persuaded the house to amend the "School Problems" committee bill to contain the formula weighting which they wanted. However, the senate would not budge and passed the School Problems committee bill as submitted, and in the reconciliation process the original bill was retained with the formula favoring the high school and unit districts. Farmer noted, "We won the battle, but lost the war." But th^issue has now ^been brought to the attention of many legislators. ' In other business, the board heard reports of the compliance with the state immunization act which Farmer said easily reached the 80 percent mark by Oct. 1 as required and would meet the 90 percent mark for the coming year. He also noted that the McHenry SET BIBLE SCHOOL - The staff at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church is making final plans this week to begin their two-week Daily Vacation bible school July 20. The theme for this year's school will be "Promises, Promises from God!" This theme will be carried out in crafts, stories, songs and daily devotionals. Children ages 3 years through eighth grade are invited to attend the scfiool each day from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 31. Registration can be made by calling the church office. Pictured above is a group anxious for Vacation Bible school to begin. In back row are Mark Johnson, David Haack, Sue Haack, J.J. Warren and Maggie Johnson; front row, Jenny Johnson, Margo Schneider, Mac Warren and Laura Busse. school districts would participate with an inventory of facilities in the planning for evacuation in case of a nuclear disaster at the nearby Zion generating plant. The county ESDA is heading up the planning and will conduct a drill based on the plans later this year. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) nam en t, football jamboree, bike hike, and a track meet. Youngsters, teens and the older generation are not forgotten, with concerts, sidewalk sales, art in the park, river and street parades, and Drum Corps Magic. Fiesta Days do not just happen each year. They are the result of planning that begins soon after the reverberation dies from the last trumpet note sounded on McCracken field. The Chamber of Commerce, which is an organization of business and professional men and women in the community, is the guiding force behind each summer celebration. Individually, some of them gain nothing of a monetary value for their work; others experience minimal benefits for the time and effort expended. Why do they do it? Fiesta Days mark a time set aside as belonging only to us. It's a treat provided for residents and visitors by a business community anxious to prove that McHenry is a special city and to demonstrate their concern for serving its people well. KAF ASK DELAY OF WEED CONTROL AT LAKE (Continued from page 1) suggested the village send out an in­ formational letter for owners with wooded lots. Responding to Ms. Lange's request, Rachel said, "The village does require the trees to be cut down. Basically, I think there is just a lot of confusion by a lot of home owners as to what the aim of the ordinance is." The ordinance, which was passed July 21, 1976, calls for grass to be cut down to a maximum height of five inches by July 31 of each year. It is unlawful for any lot owner's or oc­ cupant's lot to exceed a maximum height of 12 inches during August each year. The reasons given for the ordinance are health hazards to hay fever suf­ ferers, the poisonous nature of some weeds and the skin irritation caused by other weeds. "Larry Reinhart and I have agreed to Republicans At Play Day c Li. « o . 1 V ^ * Marengo Federal Savings and loan association RESOURCES First Mortgage Loans $142,152,589 41 Improvement Loans 5,003,41 3 79 College Loans 716,364 21 Loans on Savings Accounts 3,658,224 72 Real Estate Sold on Contract 632,861 85 Real Estate Owned or in Judgement 682,503 66 Cash on Hand or in Banks 1,459,419 46 U.S. Government Obligations 10,588,105 89 Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank 1,222,800 00 Office Building and Equipment 2,340,029 13 Prepaid Secondary Reserve 102,019 94 Other Assets 4,016,451 83 Total Resources $172,574,783.89 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Savings and Certificate Accounts $154,438,443 94 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank 7,000,000 00 Loans in Process 932,922 57 Advance Payments for Tax and Insurance 1,357,204 64 Deferred Income 335,557 99 Other Liabilities 4^575 79 Specific Reserves 287,326 67 General Reserves and Surplus 8,219,752.29 Total Liabilities and Reserves $172,574,783.89 Make Marengo Federal your Savings Center Highest rates paid on Savings allowed by law 5'/« % paid on checking accounts Strong reserves protecting every saver $100,000 FSLIC Insurance of Accounts Experienced, capable management Five convenient locations in McHenry County mm Serving McHenry ^ - Count if For Over ')') Years BflfifcS Marengo Federal savings • > i u I ! / ) • ) n and loan associat ioi) • MARENGO: 200 E. Grant Highway 1 815/568-7258 • McHENRY: 4400 W. Route 120 * 815/344-1900 • WOODSTOCK: 118 Cass Street 815/338-2900 • DRIVE-UP: Rt. #47 & Calhoun St. 815/338-7440 • CRYSTAL LAKE: 550 Barley Rd. on Rt. 14 815/455-4300 renr M K M H F . R ft t R A I . S A V I M . S A M I l . < ) A \ | \ S I R A M F. I O R T O R A T I O N til Even a capricious Mother Nature failed to deter a crowd estimated at almost 1,500 from enjoying the twenty-third annual Play Day sponsored by the McHenry County Kepubiican central committee. It was held Wednesday, July 15, at four local golf clubs, with headquarters at McHenry Country club. About 1,000 enjoyed dinner in the evening after a day of golf in which between 450 and 500 participated. Shown above, from left, are A1 Jordan, chairman of the Central committee; Lt. Governor Dave O'Neil, Senator Jack Schaffer, O.C. ••Dixie" O'Hara, general chairman; State Rep. Richard Klemm, County Coroner A1 Querhammer, and Governor James Thompson. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD try and come up with a letter that can be more descriptive as to what the ordinance requires in terms of com* pliance for wooded lots," said Joanne Heinly, Wonder Lake's director of health. Lange and Fredericks agreed to work with Reinhart and Henley in drawing up the letter, which will be sent out to non-complying lot owners on the first working day in August. "I'm not against the grass and weed control ordinance but I do feel the amendment petition, which contained 118 resident signatures, should be accepted by the board because I think the wooded areas should be the ex­ ception to the ordinance's rule," said Mrs. Jerry Shannon, of 8605 Coral road. The board acknowledged the petition and heard a report from Ms. Heinly concerning ttie grass and weed control clearance project. "A total of 85 to 90 lots have been cleared of noxious weeds and 54 percent of the lots cited have been cleared of their grass and weeds or have plans to clear them," Ms. Heinley commented. "There are 75 lots that have received notices and have yet to take action which amounts to a total of 12 percent. "Where the fields have been cleared, people have been mentioning the better appearance of lots which have been cleared. The view from Riley road is fantastic," she added. ' SUPPORT FOR DREDGING PROJECT (Continued from page 1) sight worth watching although it will not be running on weekends. The operator, Fritz Grassen, who in- cidently as a youth helped operate the dredge in 1939 when the creek channel was cleaned, is now guided by his previous experience. Stanek is careful to credit the many people who are helping with the project. In addition to equipment, labor and money contributed, the mayor describes Senator Schaffer as having the ability and know-how to get things done in the state bureaucracy for his constituency. Driver Strikes Parked Auto A McHenry man was ticketed by police following a one-vehicle accident at the intersection of Front and Elm streets last Sunday morning. William D. Sheehan, of 4904 Bonner drive, McHenry, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after the car he was driving ran into a parked car. The parked vehicle was registered to Art Keevil, of 3817 W. Elm street, McHenry. The police jreport noted that Sheehan, a volunteer fireman, was responding to a call when the accidimt occurred. Sheehan told McHenry police he was reducing speed as he approached the intersection and lost control of the vehicle on the wet pavement, striking the parked car. The accident occurred at 8:24 a.m. J u l y 1 2 . Open House At Building Trades Home Open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Building Trades House No. 3 at Johnsburg. The public is invited to attend. Information detailing this program appears elsewhere in this issue. Along with this announcement made at the Tuesday evening meeting of the board, permission was given to let bids for excavating and concrete work for Building Trades House No. 4 in Lake Dawnwood subdivision, north of Johnsburg. Legal notices concerning the bid letting will appear later this month in the Plaindealer. Charge Driver Three citations were issued to Timothy J. Larsen, of 4514 Garden Quarter, McHenry, after the car he was driving crashed into a house at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday. The car did extensive damage to a brick home and attached garage at 4704 Chesterfield in McHenry. Larsen told police he "blacked out" .and when he awoke he found the car had struck the house. He was ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident, improper lane usage and driving without a valid driver's license. SHIRLEY SMITH SMSS SAND*A SMITH SINSS REYH SMITH SINSS YOU will have the time of your lifo at tho hottest musical rovuo in town: "LIFE'S A SONG-LOVE'S THE MUSIC". "It's frosh, It sparklos. It's full of fun". "It's filled with good music, boautiful costumos and dollghtful comody". "You will go away with a now twinkle in your oye and a springier spring in your step humming some wonderful old songs that not only have a melody, but words that make sense". Three performances only: SAT. EVE. JULY 11, 1BI25 8:30 PM AT CRESCENT BAY LANDING Tickets are on sale in McHenry at Riverside Outlet, Windhill Restaurant and Crescent Bay Landing or phone for reservations at: * )ILU73 nr ItiLUTI ^ V 1 The Board of Directors of Memorial Hospital at Woodstock cordially invites you to an Open House to visit the newly constructed Nursery Sunday, July 19, 1981 from two to five o'clock in the afternoon A GOOD PLACE TO BE tare ot JKcHenrp JULV SPECIALS LUNCHEON AtW FAST INCH MON. - THURS. *2.75 DINNER WED: Entertain****? mm HOURS; THURSDAY 11:30-1 Aft, FRIDAY AND SAT 11:30 -2 AM FRI: FISH FRY (ALL YOU CARE TO EAT) $3.95 [SAT : NEW YORK STRIP STEAK DINNER $6.95 SUN: FRIED CHICKEN (ALL YOU CARE TO EAT) $3.75] ,MON: GYRO PLATE SPECIAL $3.95 BAKED HAM IN PITA $3.75 SHRIMP DINNER $4.95 JHURS: B-S-QRIBS $5.50 AND CHICKEN JUES • fig I £