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J Few people think of taxes and their resultant financial problems as a war, but if they are honest, they must admit that this is probably the most serious cold war in progress today. And the situation offers no signs either of immediate or big im­ provement. Because education eats up a good bit of the tax dollar, complaints naturally turn in this direction. It is surprising that capable men 'and women serving as board members will offer themselves as a sacrifice to the wolf-like public to be devoured in its frustration. But if the public can be so described, it is not entirely rft fault. Roughly 80 per cent of the tax dollar goes for education, and the end product has not always measured up to the expectations of its benefactors in recent years. In addition, some educators and some educational agencies hpve been known to regard the public as Fort Knox, with an endless reserve for which greedy hands are constantly reaching. They conclude that since this money is to educate the young, it is reason enough to expect that the flow will be endless. In spite of constant protests that Illinois schools cannot continue with the cuts made for higher education, the 1972 allocations will actually in­ crease by 5 per cent. Colleges and universities have been told they will need to get along with last year's operating budget. They are reminded this is not too different than the many families whose pay checks are the same as last year in spite of higher food bills and a new mouth to feed. The fact is that higher education spending has in­ creased more than twice as fast as enrollments since 1961 in the state. Colleges had asked for budget increases of 34 per cent this year. But whatever the situation With education at this level, the rank and file taxpayer is more interested in what he is spen­ ding locally, for it touches his pocketbook more directly. Money is the reason grum­ blings have been more pronounced toward the entire educational system in recent years. Taxpayers locally continue to ask what they may expect in the immediate future. The recent administration split in Districts 15 and 156 gives promise of improvements. It also gives promise that ex­ penses may be somewhat higher. Physical changes in the administration building will account for some of the rise, and by the admission of some school leaders, administration costs will be higher. No one has ventured a guess at the amount. Local school budgets are at hand and the final decisions of the two boards on needs for the year ahead are being watched with interest.. By & recent vote of 6 to 1, Consolidated School District 15 approved a new organization plan which ad­ mittedly cannot be effected within the $45,000 ad­ ministrative budget proposal. High School District 156 board has been studying proposed recommendations which stem from the recent North Central association report concerning the status of local schools. This would require an additional $11,500 in the new budget. Few could argue with the intention of the administrators, whose commendable goal is for the best education possible. And few would offer as rebuttal a challenge made by a teacher of national renown just a few years ago. It was, simply, "Give me a blackboard, a piece of chalk and I can teach". On the other hand, taxpayers are well aware that agencies of all kinds are prone to overstate their cases in setting forth regulations and recom­ mendations. In view of the present tax situation, tax­ payers have a right to expect a careful perusal of the budget before adoption. When support was extended for recent, much needed requests, assurance was given that board members would be committed to economy. They have not violated thai promise to date, but certain portions of recently proposed plans have had £( disquieting effect on those who must foot educational bills. Even if the increases are not substantial in the present budget, one can hardly blame tax-burdened residents from looking to the future. They are afflicted with a malady conceived from the beginning of school systems, characterized by a fever which rises periodically until the patient becomes extremely restless. Prognosis: Uncertain! K.A.F. Club "Alabi" Is Damaged By Friday Fire An electrical fire at the Club "Alabi" on Green street resulted in $500 damage last Friday night about 7:20. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson said wires leading from the meter box into the building became worn, causing a short and overload. On Saturday morning, Company I was called to the William Ryba home, 4503 Willow lane, McHenry at 4:30 a.m. to extinguish a mattress fire. The bed, mattress, spring and rug were completely destroyed and there was smoke damage estimated at about $500. When a gas stove thermostat stuck open at a residence at Lily Lake road and Beach, Lakemoor, the stove became overheated. Members of Company III responded to the call, but there was no damage reported. Two brush fires required the attention of firemen this past week. Friday afternoon, Company I received a call to Aqua Lane Estates, and the previous day, Company II, Johnsburg, answered a call to Pitzen road, behind the Junior high school. Orientation Day Aug. 30 At Montini Orientation Day at Montini Catholic schools will be held Monday, Aug. 30. At this time book bills, tuition payments, bus routes and additional registrations will be handled. Families with last names from A through L should report in the morning, and M through Z in the afternoon. School will begin Tuesday, Aug. 31, with a morning session only. Seventh and eighth grades in dual enrollment must also register at the Junior high school Aug. 16, 17 or 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Further in­ formation will be released in the next week. Burglary Nets Large Amount For Intruders Numerous expensive household items were taken from the home and garage on the John Barry property, 808 John street, McHenry, sometime during their five and a half week absence. Discovery of the theft was reported to police last Saturday. Missing items included two color television sets, one black and white TV, two tape recorders, two record players, two clock radios, eight recorder tapes, all taken from bedrooms and the living room. A chain saw and golf clubs were stolen from the garage. Police officers, who made no estimate of the loss, said the intruders gained entrance by taking off a storm window and prying open an inside window. Geneva Woman Faces Narcotics Charge Aug. 19 Rose Fuller of 922 S. Batavia avenue, Geneva, was arrested for possession of narcotics and dangerous drugs after she was apprehended by Crystal Lake police Saturday afternoon about 1:30. Patrons of the Shady Shores Resort, 2439 S. River road, McHenry, reported to county authorities that while they were playing pool, a woman con­ fronted them and offered them narcotics. A description of her vehicle kwas obtained and broadcast on the county and ISPERN networks. As a result, she was arrested and found to be in possession of a hash pipe containing marijuana resins and a bottle with dangerous drugs. Bond was set at $7,000, with court hearing Aug. 19. She is now being held in jail in lieu of bond. Schools Set New Boundaries Dr.0 Robert Boos, superin­ tendent of District 15, an­ nounced this week that Parkland Junior high school and McHenry Junior high school will open their doors to students Aug. 31. The boun­ daries have been established for Parkland and McHenry Junior high schools as follows: PARKLAND SCHOOL Aqua Lane, Bull Valley road, Chapel Hill road, Crystal Lake blacktop, south of Geier, Draper road, Eastwood Manor, Fritzsche's, Huemann's sub­ division, Hunterville Park, Kent Acres, Lakeland Park, lakeland Shores, Lakemoor, Lakewood, Lily Lake road north of gravel pit, Lilymoor, Maryville, McCullom Lake, Orchard Beach, Pistakee Bay, Regner road, Rt. 120 W. of Boone Creek, Rt. 120 E. of Fox river, West Shore Beach, Wonder View, Woodlawn Park and Worthmore Estates. JUNIOR HIGH Burton's Bridge, City of McHenry, Cooney Heights, Country Club Estates, Country Club subdivision, Crystal Lake blacktop, north of Geier, Dowell road, Edgebrook Heights, Emerald Park, Fernwood, Griswold Lake, Holiday Hills, Island Lake, McHenry Shores, Mineral Springs, Oakhurst, Orchard Heights, River road and Villa Vaupell. Dr. Boos, in making the announcement, said, "Our philosophy is to concentrate on the basic skills, reading, writing and mathematics, but at the same time, to provide individual development (Continued on page 12) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE GHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 50 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1971 12 PAGES. TEN CENTS ' 7 1 F a i r W i n n e r s McHenry Youths Excel In County Competition MISS CONGENIALITY Rose Emery, MisS Rich­ mond, was selected py a vote of the 1971 McHenry county queen candidates to reign as Miss Congeniality. The award was made to the delighted young lady by Mary Linhard of Wonder Lake, who received the title last year. The McHenry County Fair came to a successful conclusion last Sunday night, but not until a large number of McHenry area young people had ac­ cumulated an impressive array of ribbons for prize entries. Kim Kantlehner, 12, of McHenry, along with Clyde Slater, 14, of Cary, dominated the 4-H sheep show on opening day. Kim, a member of the Busy Three 4-H club, had two grand champions. She showed the grand champion ewe and also the grand champion market lamb - a 105-pound top quality animal. This is the third year Kim has shown the grand champion ewe in the 4-H competition. This year's winner was a black-faced, handsome Suffolk. The Kantlehners live north of Johnsburg, where Lester Kantlehner and his family farm. They have about seventy sheep, thirty of them ewes. In addition to the above champions, Kim had the reserve champion pen of three market lambs and also the reserve champion ewe, champion ram and reserve champion ram. The grand champion gilt among 4-H swine entries was made by Diane Weber of McHenry. Find River ?! V.C*» . • -< *S|» •?. V- Capt. Robert Madsen of the Sheriff's Detective division, with back to camera, works with Sheriff Art Tyrrell and Patrolman Edgar Fair as they recover the body of Richard Kay from the waters of the Fox river Tuesday morning. PLAINDEALER PHOTO The body of a man tentatively identified as Richard Kay, judged to be. between the ages of 45 and 55, was taken from the Fox river, at about 514 Country Club drive, shortly after 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. City police received the call at 10:04 from an unidentified man residing in ^Mineral Springs subdivision, across the river, who saw the body floating. County authorities were then summoned since the area was under their jurisdiction. The man, wearing a yellow shirt, was brought to shore and checked for possible foul play. The name of Richard Kav was (Continued on page 12) Taking honors for his grand champion Holstein was Peter Stilling, who also entered the best three Holstein females. Open class winners in Holsteins included Richard Weingart of McHenry, who had the reserve grand champion. His sister, Charlene, entered the reserve junior champion. Other family winnings in­ cluded a senior heifer calf (March 1-June 1, 1971) entered by Richard Weingart and a junior heifer calf (Jan 1-Feb. 28, 1971,) also by Richard; and a senior calf (July 1-Aug. 31, 1970) entered by Charlene. Peter Stilling was a winner with his junior yearling heifer (April 1-June 30, 1970). In the open class purebred cow classes, Richard had a winner, as well as a special herd first place. Pete's dairy herd placed first and Richard's second. In the junior open show, Richard and Ellen Gardner had winning junior heifers and Charlene had a winning senior calf. Among purebred cows, Richard was again a winner and Pete won for his special herd and purebred dairy herd. The reserve champion doe in the rabbit 4-H show was won by Chris Rick of the Busy Thre$, club, McHenry. Alan Rath of McHenry displayed the grand champion Ayrshire in 4-H open class dairy. Herman Siedschlag of Spring Grove was winner in the Guernsey class. In the beef open class, Randy Scott, 16; of Richmond main­ tained family excellence in showing top steers in open class. Vernon Stade of McHenry was third in the showmanship class. In the beef open class, the reserve champion Hereford was exhibited by David Byron of McHenry, while Sandy Bauer of Ringwood entered the reserve champion Shorthorn. Diane Weber of McHenry, with a Duroc gilt, earned the grand champion rating in all breeds in the junior open class swine division. Open class foods entries brought ribbons to local competitors. They included Margaret Richardson, Spring Grove, first for yeast bread and berry and cherry pies; Pam DeMore, Spring Grove, second for angel food cake; Ellen Gardner, Solon Molls, second for decorated cake; Ann Walker, Spring Grove, first on fudge; Laurie Staveteig, McHenry, and Mary Boyer, McHenry, first and second, respectively, for rolled sugar cookies; Pam DeMore, Spring Grove, first for brownies , Marj Boyer, McHenry, second for her foreign cookies. Barbara Byron of McHenry placed second for her skirt in the advanced entries; Alyce Walker of Spring Grove, first for crocheting, beginners; Cindy Moller, Spring Grove, first, and Sue Horning, McHenry, second, for knitting. Jeff Boyer of McHenry won the highest rating among the fifty-five entries in the 4-H dog care project class with his 5- year-old miniature Schnauzer, Shag. Entered in the graduate novice class, he won first place with 196Mj points. BATTERY CHARGE Wayne L. Taylor of 5306 N. Highland drive, MdHenry, is being held in county jail on a complaint signed by, Mrs. Loretta Harrison of the same address, charging him with battery. Bond was set at $1,000 and the court date is Aug. 19. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kantlehner and their daughters enjoy this moment! Their daughter, Kim, holds her grand champion market lamb in the 4-H show, an outstanding 105-pound Suffolk. From left: Lester Kantlehner, Karen, 5; Kim, 12; and Mrs. Kantlehner. The family lives north of Johnsburg. Peter Stilling, McHenry, showed the grand championship 4-H Holstein at the McHenry County Fair this year. His cow topped an excellent field - the single biggest area of competition at the McHenry County Fair each year since this county is still very much "Holstein country," despite the slow decline in total number of Dairy farmers DON PEASLEY PHOTOS *-• ___ Elementary Registration Dates Scheduled Aug. 16 -18 Plans have been set up for registration at the McHenry elementary schools later this month. Registration of students in the elementary schools is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Aug. 16,17 and 18. Daily registration hours for both elementary and junior high schools will be from 8:30 to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Registration for all schools is scheduled by alphabetical arrangement as follows: Names beginning A-H, Aug. 16; I P. Aug/17; and Q-Z, Aug. 18. There will be no tran­ sportation during registration week. An orientation meeting for all District 15 teachers has been set for Monday, Aug. 30. Tuesday, Aug. 31, all first through eighth grade students will attend class in the morning only. Bus service will be provided on that day. Tuesday, Aug. 31, will also be kindergarten orientation day. Parents are invited to bring their kindergarten children to the school to meet their teachers. Morning kin­ dergarteners are requested to come in from 8:30 to 11 a m. and afternoon kindergarteners between 12:30 and 3 p.m Bus transportation will not be provided for kindergarteners on this day. Wednesday, Sept. 1, all elementary school children will attend for a full day. The schedule on Wednesday and thereafter is as follows: f Grades 1 through 5, 8:30 ajn. to 3 p.m.; grades 6-8, 8:15 fO 3:15 p.m. Kindergarten (C ontinued on page 12) County Youth Killed; Other Crashes Reported Seventeen-year-old Charles J. Brocken of 5204 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake, was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, just after midnight Thursday, when the car in which he was riding struck a utility pole on Hillside road, just east of Stickney street, north of Crystal Lake. Driver of the car, Kenneth D. Hacker, 4907 Valley View road, Crystal Lake, was taken by ambulance to Memorial hospital, where he was reported in satisfactory con­ dition Monday morning by hospital officials. A witness at the scene told deputies that he was south­ bound on Country Club road, approaching the intersection of Hillside road when two cars passed him traveling about 50- 60 m.p.h. He observed the second (Hacker) vehicle swerve to the right, leave the roadway and travel 150 feet before striking a utility pole (Continued on page l2)