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2 Sections 36 Pages 25' Two die in crashes STAFF PHOTO-ANTHONY OLIVE* Above is the sign marking entrance to Walsh Park, w h e r e d e d i c a t i o n ceremonies were held Sunday. At left, in larger picture, is First Ward Alderman Liz Nolan, representing the City Council. Others pictured Swartzloff, the McHenry Club, whose generous contribution helped to develop the park; Alvina Walsh and her husband, Earl R. Walsh for whom the park was named, along with his late father, Jack Walsh. Together, father and son served the city for 80 years. Large crowd at Walsh park dedication A large attendance, including family, friends, city officials and Rotarians, gathered at the new Walsh Park on Green Street Sunday afternoon for the dedication ceremony. "Alderman Liz Nolan of Ward I opened the program with brief remarks concerning the city's part in the purchase of the property, located between the theatre and Boone Creek, in 1979. Robert Swartzloff, president of the McHenry Rotary Club which funded its development in the amount of $2,750, introduced one of the two men for whom the park was named. He noted that Earl R. Walsh, for 38 years city clerk of McHenry, had been a Rotary member for 27 years. He shared honors for the park name with his father, the late Jack Walsh, who held among other positions, that of town marshal tor 42 years. Swartzloff recalled humorous incidents in Earl Walsh's career and observed that he was probably more proud of his record of never having missed a meeting than he was of his long tenure m office. In this connection he recounted how at one time early in his career, Walsh postponed an appendectomy until after the m« 'Appearing on the platform rith his wife, Alvina, Earl falsh expressed a sincere lesire that the honor for the rk's name should go to his father. Jack Walsh, who began his career in police work before the turn of the century, never took a vacation from work, his son said. And Earl recalled that his father probably never made an arrest. "My job is to keep people out of trouble, not to get them into Library leaders view Nov. 8 Referendum by Carol Stevens The biggest concern of voters in the November election pertaining to the Johnsburg Public Library will be how mucn tax increase passage would mean. It was one of many discussions held when the Friends of the Johnsburg Public Library, - a not-for-profit Organization, held an information meeting recently for <^^abers and other intere^wpersons. Based on this year's tax, the maximum limit for a library tax was 1.6 mils. If a taxpayer takes times .0016, he would find out how much his tax would have increased this year. The taxable value of a home is found on the tax bill. An example showed one taxpayer who has a house in Pistakee Highlands with a market value of $48,000 and a tax bill which shows his taxable value to be $13,109. Multiplying this times .0016 would yield a tax of $20.97, an increase of 2.8 percent for this particular taxpayer. Trie Knr lese numbers, however, are only approximations because A look inside... • Crane on Marine Deaths Tax Aide Counseling Regular features Obituaries \ Mostly Social - • Twice Told Tales Page 2 Section 2, Page 1 Page 8 Pages 10-11 Section 2, Page 4 due to the quadrennial The point made was that taxes will not be increasing drastically due to the passage of the library referendum. Members said, in some cases, the increase in taxes could be less than the cost of obtaining a library card in a neighboring library. Such a card costs $25 per year in McHenry and $30 per year in Fox Lake. If anyone is interested in finding out an estimate of how much his tax bill would increase, he is invited to bring his tax bill to the library and it will be figured for him. A copy of any tax bill is available upon request from the County Clerk's office, in Woodstock. . The Friends of the Library stressed the fact that the seven members of the library board (who are appointed when the referendum passes) are all taxpayers residing in the library district, and answerable to the public. Since the referendum did not ss in April, taxpayers will not able to vote on a tax levy until next year. Until that time, expenses for the library will be paid by a grant from tne state. This way, the library will be able to stay open if the new referendum is approved. Many Johnsburg school (Continued on pog* 3) A McHenry man was arrested by Fox Lake Police following a two car accident which killed a Barrington woman Sunday. Ronald Levand, 27, of 5612 Bunny Lane, McHenry, was arrested following the 3:18 a.m. accident, that occurred at 156 N. Route 12. He is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, transportation of open liquor and improper lane usage. Christine Hogan, 16, of Barrington, a passenger in the second auto, was declared dead on arrival at McHenry Hospital. Also hospitalized was Christian Wilson, 16, of Barrington, who was driver of the second automobile. She was treated and released at McHenry Hospital. According to Fox Lake it", was the quote he remem­ bered the veteran police officer making to him as a young man. At the conclusion of the short program, those in attendance were invited by the Rotary Club to enjoy refreshments at the McHenry Country Club. traveling northbound on Route 12, and Wilson southbound on Route 12 when the accident occured. The point of impact, apparently a head-on collision, was in the southbound lane, stated Nagle. Levand and his passenger in the car, Daleann Levand, 23, also of McHenry, were apparently uninjured in the collision. An investigation of the accident is continuing, added the lieutenant, and additional charges may be made at a later date. A 16-year-old Woodstock girl was killed Saturday night when the car in which she was a passenger apparently swerved out of control and struck a tree, according to Woodstock police. Sandra Lynn Hultquist, 420 Vine St., was killed in the crash. The driver of the vehicle, Diane E. Cummings, 16, 15189 St. Patrick Road, Woodstock, was reported in fair condition Monday morning at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford. According to reports, the car in which they were traveling was headed south on Jefferson Street around 11:43 p.m. Saturday when Cummings ly swerved to avoid a parked truck. Witnesses told police the car then went out of control and struck a tree in the 800 block of Jefferson. Ms. Hultquist was pronounced dead at the scene by McHenry County Coroner Alvin Querhammer. Woodstock police issued no citations in connection *-*• »-i -- wrtn tne acciuent. -- James B. McDonough, 19, 520 Bald Knob Road, McHenry, was taken to McHenry Hospital following a one-car accident at 2 a.m. Sunday on Pitzen Road, north of Harrison Road, McHenry, when the McDonough vehicle went off the road and rolled over. ; Five people were taken McHenry Hospital following two-car, head-on collision < )le were taken to a on Lincoln Road, east of the Chapel Hill Road intersection. Johnsburg Rescue, McHenry Fire Department Co. 1 and McHenry Rescue units were itched to the scene minutes fore 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. - Michael T. Szramek, 77 S. Williams, Crystal Lake, was heading west on Lincoln Road when the collision occurred. (Conlhiuwl on pog« 3) Joan Bauer, left, displays a happy smile after announcement that she has been named Woman of the Year by the McHenry Business & Professional STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE OAYlOtO Women's Club. Betty Smith, attired in attire appropriate to the Octoberfest theme, holds plaque which she later presented to AAs. Bauer. Joan Bauer named Woman of Year A McHenry mother of six who a few times has given up her own family Christmas Eve in the interest of the less fortunate, has been named McHenry Woman of the Year. Joan Bauer was recognized for her many services to others at the Monday evening meeting of the McHenry Business - & Professional Women's Club. Presentation of the plaque designating Ms. Bauer for the honor was made by Betty Smith, chairman of the Public Relations Committee. Although Ms. Bauer's service has extended into several areas, she is probably best known for her work with FISH (Friends In . (Continued on pago 3) - • r , , . ' MCHS presents comparison plan to meet education goals by Marion Olsen When a national study on education turns up some ive statistics about the of education in America, some local school districts become concerned. McHenry's high school District 156 is one of those school districts. Assistant School Superin- tendant Norb Wolter presented a plan to the school board Oct. 18 addressing the National Com­ mission on Excellence in Education study citing goals, needs, objectives and a calendar of deadlines for meeting phases of the proposed program. The plan essentially calls for comparing the district's operations to those recom­ mended in the study. Objectives involve evaluation of the national study as it relates to District 156, participation of community residents and all district staff for input and support of any resulting chances, and emphasis on tailoring commission-inspired changes to meet the unique conditions and specific needs in the district. Wolters said the board of education had initiated a "Challenge for Excellence" goal two years ago targeted toward developing programs to insure teaching and learning ex­ cellence in the district. He described the new program as an extension of that. "This is a chance to evaluate our educational system. I'm convinced we have a good system, but it must remain good. We are already following some of the recommendations of the commission." He added, "This report needs to be taken directly to the people." Board member Judith Zid commented, "We must un­ derstand that just because the commission said something must be done, it does not have to be so." President Edw. Neumann noted, "The commission report just happens to dovetail with our (already made) commitment (to excellence) to our kids. We're a couple of years ahead of them." Mrs. Zid added, "We should get feedback (from the com­ munity) on an ongoing basis, not just in response to this par­ ticular item." With the presentation for board approval, the program is already in progress. By Nov. 1 an overview wiu be presented to the board on four major reports on educational reform issued this year. A series of workshops will follow through November and by Nov. 30, commission recommendations will be discussed in open hearing with community members. In February, 1904, the Ad­ ministrative cabinet will present a state of education report on District 156. The report will contain short and long range plans for any changes or innovations deemed accessary to insure educational excellence. April will mark the time for board approval of any educational program changes incorporated in the short range plans. Further study on long range plans will be presented for approval, also. The study plan has been Shared with the board's Executive Planning and Per­ sonnel-Curriculum committees, the administrative council, the district curriculum council and the faculty senate. In other business, Supt. Robert Swartzloff announced: -A good news report that the district's golf team will so to state competition (one of two teams from the region). -A wedding dress and veil had been donated by Donald Howard for the mock marriage segment of the home economics depart­ ment curriculum. In an additional observation, Board member David Benrud recommended that the district seriously consider adding the game of soccer to the com­ petitive sports program. The sport is now a part of the in­ tramural program, but is not included in the competitive athletic activities. He cited the limited expense involved and the lack of serious injuries as advantages. It's a 'gentlemen's game' and I believe we should be leaders in introducing it to the region," he added. Judith Zid noted, "The McHenry Parks and Recreation department sponsors soccer teams now for pre-high school students. The young people will be looking to continue par- ition as they get older." ident Neumann also said he would like to see the sport included in the athletic program. Supt. Swartzloff said a feasibility studv has been initiated and will be on his desk Nov. 1. Following an executive session, the board voted to expel a student for the remainder of the current semester (< Jan. 13, 1984). The student sold marijuana to another student. October 26. 1983 Number 23 Volume 109