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Seek jQocal Titanic Contiol 'ivrsif'str"" On a motion by Assistant Supervisor Charles Weingart of McHenry, unanimous approval was given to a resolution in which the county board urgently requests that the state of Illinois Department of Highways strongly consider granting permission to establish a four-way stop at the intersection of Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads. That intersection was termed "a very dangerous corner*' in the resolution. It also Contained statistics showing that within the past twelve months there were thirteen accidents at that location, of which <me was fatal, as well as countless other minor accidents that were not reported. The resolution is a new approach to the problem since others have failed to produce results. Supervisor Walter Dean gave additional statistics which included the traffic count on Chapel Hill road, north and south of Lincoln, and on Lincoln road, east and west of Chapel Hill. The report also took into account that since 1966 a new subdivision has been built in this area and -there has been rezoning on another. It was noted that the Highway department will not . allow a flasher but may allow a fourway stop. The state has jurisdiction in the matter of traffic control since the road has been subsidized through state funds. There was considerable discussion and opinion expressed over the length of time owners of the Bigelow property might hold the property for the board's decision to purchase. State's Attorney Wm. J. Cowlin drew up a contract, subject to annexation, which called for payment of $10,000 down ai this time and the remainder - $90,000 - to be paid following annexation and favorable findings on the ground. The vote to follow the suggested action resulted in 24 approvals and 2 disapprovals, the latter by Supervisors Buckley and Foote. Country Treasurer Cal Skinner, Jr., submitted his regular report, along with a section incorporated which explains the proposed legislation of Rep. Lindberg of Crystal Lake, requesting the Legislative reference bureau to draft legislation that would require county treasurers to distribute protested taxes to the involved tax districts along with the regular distributions. The board, while giving approval to the report, expressed a unanimous opinion that in the, future such reports should separate known facts from opinion and comment. Approval was given by the board on a request to issue anticipation warrants in the amount of $11,300 for mental health funds. A sales tax collection of $20, 725.11 was announced for the county in October.^ Following up ^previous long discussion of possible charges to be established for septic and water system inspections, the board took action to charge $25 in view of the growing number of requests and the time involved. Chairman Dean set the April meeting as deadline for townships to request any .division of precincts for the next election. It is believed there will be several in McHenry township divided because of heavy voting. Action on one zoning request was of particular interest locally. The board approved the request of the Marengo Federal Savings and Loan association, Kenneth F. and Shirley J. Schroeder, for zoning which will (continued on page 16) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOL. 91 - NO. 54 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1969 16 PAGES, 10$ » ni m V 1 » f ' Li , »i 51 •>, f? «"| * 'f1 f 1* ftf i f 4!'ii S' I f*{ i! •;! i; f f v vx > ->• F-* 1 * X: U> £ 2 > ...s .. y0S Foresee Election Contests Honor MCHS Students National Merit Finalists Principal Richard Swantz, right, of WesUcampus high school, program, an honor shared with only one half of one per cent of congratulates Sylvia Marie Helm and Robert Brennan on their the graduating secondary school seniors in the nation. advancement to finalist standing in the 1968-69 National Merit PLAINDEALER PHOTO Mmin9 and It's a long time until that first day of Spring circles a very important date on our calendar, but hints of the Season are already in evidence. Jean Janeczko of 3320 Skyway drive reports tulips coming up in her yard. Some progress is coming to pass in Springfield, and it fs the most promising we have noted in years. Senator Dennis J. Collins, (R) of DeKalb, has co-sponsored legislation recommended, by the Illinois Senate Education committee, authorizing the observance of a period of silence daily in public classrooms. This little plan might well gain a few friends, especially among the teaching profession, for the Republican party, and if someone of any party could assure effective legislation that could extend that silence beyond the classroom, there might be a landslide for some farsighted politician. We have received a letter from a young McHenry man (continued on page 16) Miss Sylvia Marie Helm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Helm of 5313 Hilltop drive, Wonder Lake, and Robert Brennan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Brennan of 5022 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, learned Thursday morning that they had been advanced to finalist standing in the 1968-69 National Merit program. As one of 15,000 finalists -- only one half of one per cent of the graduating secondary school seniors in the nation-- they remain in the Merit Scholarship competition. The selection process is under way, and (continued on page 16) Holiday Hills Parents Protest Bus Routine Nine residents of the Holiday Hills area visited the Tuesday evening meeting of the board of School District 15 to protest busses stopping on the main road for children rather than driving through the subdivision. The dangers of having so many children waiting on this heavily travelled road were pointed out. Study Urgent Needs Of Special Education Unit Grappling with the ever-present problems of financing and housing educational programs for handicapped children, McHenry county 'school superintendents and board members met in the annual board meeting of the Special Education district at Northwood school , Woodstock. The Special Education district (SEDOM) is a cooperative agreement of all twenty-four McHenry county school districts. It provides educational services for handicapped children and supportive services for handicapped children (psychological, and social work, to all children who need them. Director Fred Rozum indicated that (continued on page 16) A change in procedure was decided upon by the school when deep ruts in the subdivision roads were deemed dangerous for vehicles. A decision was made to discontinue the practice of riding through the subdivision until a spring thaw, when the roads would be repaired. However, When a partial thaw permitted road work to be undertaken by the association, Dr. Bergstrom told board members and residents of the subdivision that the old route would be resumed next Monday. Visitors objected, arguing that this should be done immedir ately following the mid-week holiday. It was generally conceded that lack of communication was responsible for the confusion and a plan was devised in which Transportation Manager Blank and Business Manager Marble would make the decision in the future as to whether the roads were fit to travel and would notify an association representative, who, in turn, would spread word to the subdivision residents. (continued on page 16) With the'filing deadline for city and village posts last Monday, contests become evident for some offices in all local elections. Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, April 15, to express their preferences. Incumbents in the city of McHenry, all members of the Progressive party ticket, are Donald P. Doherty for mayor, Earl R. Walsh for city clerk and Thomas F. Bolger for treasurer. Also seeking re-election are Theodore N. Pitzen in Ward I, Joseph A. Etten, Ward 2; Raymond L. Smith, Ward 3; and Frank S. Hromec, Ward 4, all members of the same ticket. There are two Independent candidates for alderman in Ward 2. They are Joseph Stanek and Gerald J. Wegener. Wegener is presently a Council member, having drawn the lot as alderman-at-large when a fourth ward was added and lines changed to equalize population. In Ward 4, Alderman Hromec will be opposed by William E. Fandre as an Independent candidate. Saturday, Feb. 15, is the last day for withdrawal of a candidate's name from the ballot. McCULLOM LAKE Contests also are evident at McCullom Lake, where two complete slates will oppose each other. The Progressive party lists Don Parenti for president and Carol Bateman for clerk, running against George Luto for president and Jean Garner for clerk on the People's party. The Progressive ticket lists Allan McKim, Gene Frost and Bill Gleeson for four-year (continued on page 16) WITH ALL MY HEART --It may take a few more years for love to bloom, but appreciation for the meaning of Valentine's Day comes at any age, as evidenced by these two youngsters who are enthralled by the huge heart they see in the Plaindealer window. The two friends are Charles'; 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wegener, and Cathy, 4%-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sharp. PLAINDEALER PHOTO NED TESTING PROGRAM SET FOR FEB. 22 A large number of freshmen and sophomores in the East campus high school will take the three-hour National Education Development Tests on Saturday, Feb. 22, according to Mrs. Lillian Bolger, freshman counselor. "The NEDT battery," Mrs. Bolger said, "is a series of tests in English, social studies, mathematics, natural sciences and word usage designed to measure each student's ability to apply basic learning skills rather than his ability to memorize facts. " We will use the test to help students, parents, and teachers identify individual strengths and weaknesses in each student's educational development and in making a realistic appraisal of his educational and vocational goals." Published by Science Research Associates, Inc., the nation's largest commercial publisher of standardized tests, the NEDT battery was constructed under the direction of SRA's Test and Evaluation division. It has been administered to more than five million students throughout the country since it was introduced in 1959. HURT IN FALL , Mrs. Edna Carlson fell in her home at 1704 Beachwood, Spring Grove, late Wednesday evening and was admitted to McHenry hospital for treatment of injuries. Support Bill For Easing Tax District Burden In his monthly report to the board of supervisors, McHenry County Treasurer Cal Skinner, Jr., came oit in support of a bill soon to be introduced by State Rep. George Lindberg (R-Crystal Lake) that would prohibit withholding of protested taxes pending the outcome of a lengthy court suit. At the time Lindberg made his announcement, almost $2.1 million was in escrow pending a court decision. That is 10 percent of the taxes collected in McHe-.iry county annually. Lindberg's plan woald have taxes paid under protest distributed along with other current taxes. Skinner cited four reasonr, for supporting Lindberg*s bill Firsvt of all, the present system seems to be an inversion of the basic American right of being innocent until proven guilty," Skinner pointed out. He claims that tax districts operating legally are punished right along with those who are ultimately found to have operated illegally. Secondly, the proposal would allow taxpayers whose objections were upheld to receive full rebates the next time taxes were paid. Skinner's third point concerned more effective financial planning that could result for tax districts. Now business managers and governing bodies must guess when they will re? ceive money withheld because of protests. Finally, interest earned from surplus funds would go to the local tax 1 district instead of to the county general fund. In, addition, local districts cou'd invest 100 percent of all surplus funds, while the County Treasurer is limited by state law to investing 75 percent of any disputed tax funds in his care. Skinner urges all tax bodies to contact their representatives and senators in Springfield in support of this bill. Six months of delinquent personal property tax collections wire paid out to tax? ng districts in January. Of the $111,000 collected, $18,800 of interest and cones went to the county to help defray the cost of operating the Delinquent Personal Property Tax d vision. Thirty percent of the $1.9 million 'n taxes paid under protest were not released by Feb. (continued on page 16) OLD .AND NEW MINGLE -The older they are, the harder they fall apart! At least that's how one young teen-ager saw fit to change the old adage. Tom Adams, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Adams of 3720 W. Maple street, McHenry, wouldn't exchange his 1926 Model T fear for any brand new model you could name. The photographer caught him justashe was affixing 1969 license plates to his auto to comply with the Feb. 15 deadline which falls Saturday of this week. Tom, who attends McHenry County college as an accounting student, lists as his favorite hobby the restoration of his prize possession, which he hopes will some day enter the highway proudly to take his own children for a ride- PLAINDEALER PHOTO k II