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XV^,WC>A THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 59 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1972 20 PAGES TEN CENTS Establish 13 Precincts College Referendum Saturday mm*; // , - v . . . ft" " i, fcffiSs * . : Achievement Winners At MCC l-arry Weishoff of McHenry and Mrs. Robert J. (Margie) Smith of Marengo have won the 1971-72 Student Achievement Recognition program awards at McHenry County college. Above, from left, are Campus Coordinator for SARA Mrs. Elouise Scott, Student Achievement Recognition Winners Larry Weishoff and Mrs. Smith, and Phi Theta Kappa President Norma Fisher. This is a quadrennial taxjrear, which aj^ays generates more than usual interest in assessments. It is the publication of all real estate listings within a county. Few people really un­ derstand the "multiplier" and maybe it is just as well. There is nothing much that can be done by the average voter. The state has had this "multiplier duty" since a so- called Butler Bill became ef­ fective Jan. 1, 1946. Over the years the counties strive for a multiplier of one. To obtain this coveted number, a county's local assessments must, on the average, be at a level of 50 per cent of actual value. Although the statute for forty-three years had defined the assessment level to be 100 per cent of full, fair cash value, the administrative practice for some years had been 50 per cent of actual market value. But a recent court case pending in Lake county, which had reached the Illinois Supreme court and been remanded back to the Circuit court, indicated that it was a distinct possibility that unless the Legislatures acted, the Circuit coijrt a&'.' directed by the Supreme Court, was g9ing to order 100 p^r cent full, fair cash Value assessments. Rather than allow this to occur with its tremendous increase in taxing power, legislation was promoted reducing the assessment and equalization level to 50 per cent of actual value. (Continued on page 20) Mrs. Robert J. (Margie) Smith of Marengo and Larry Weishoff of McHenry have won the 1971-1972 Student Achievement Recognition Program awards at McHenry County college. Mrs. Smith, a Humanities major, and Mr. Weishoff, an Electronics major, were selected in competition as the two who have best demon­ strated progress toward their desired career goals and who have shown leadership qualities through participation in campus and community activities. Mrs. Ann Gilman, Marengo, Mr. Richard Kropp, Crystal Lake, and Art Tyrrell, Woodstock, served as judges in choosing the winners for awards. Norma Fischer, Crystal Lake, and Bill Eckhart, McHenry, Student committee, and Mrs. Elouise Scott, campus coordinator, organized the competition on the local campus. The winners each will receive a $100 cash award, a certificate of merit, and will have their names permanently inscribed on a school plaque. (Continued on oage 20) Apprehend Three In Restaurant Robbery The combined efforts of county deputies and state police resulted in the ap­ prehension of three of four Wisconsin men wanted for the armed robbery of the Stage Stop restaurant, Wilmot, Wis., early Monday. When county authorities were asked to assist state police near Rt. 12 and Wilmot road at 12:55 a.m., they learned that the four had fled the scene, believed enroute to the Illinois side of the state line. Five squads from the McHenry county sheriff's department responded and began the search for the men and vehicle. At 5:20 a.m., one of the of­ fenders was taken into custody by Grayslake pclicc and Lake lty sheriff's deputies as he Kye along Rt. 120 at Rt. 45. others had eluded the attempt to apprehend them and were believed to be on foot, probably in the Spring Grove area. Meanwhile, on routine patrol in the vicinity of Rt. 12, Spring Grove, McHenry deputies observed two men answering the description of the robbers, walking north on the shoulder of Rt. 120. While Deputy Hrodey sought assistance, the suspects disappeared, but a short search resulted in their discovery in a shallow ditch on Winn road, where they were attempting to conceal themselves. A check with the Kenosha County Sheriffs department revealed their identity to be two of the men wanted for the ar­ med robbery. Taken into custody were Alfred D. Drone, 19, of 6632 15th avenue, and Jimmie Lee Campbell, 18, of 6517 16th avenue, both of Kenosha. At headquarters, they were joined by detectives from the Illinois state police and Kenosha county sheriff's department,who brought with them James H. Hadley, 21, of 6511 15th avenue, Kenosha, taken into custody earlier in Lake county. All three waived extradition to Kenosha county, Wis., and before Judge Leonard Brody, signed waivers. A fourth person, whose identity is known and also is from Kenosha, was still at large Tuesday morning as the jearch continued. Hospital Served By Many LeRoy Olsen, McHenry, is the fourth man to serve as president of McHenry hospital. Olsen, who joined the board at the annual meeting in 1970, was elected president at the board's organization meeting last week Paul S. Jessup, who was elected to the board a year ago, is the new vice-president, filling the position which Olsen had held under the retiring president, George P. Freund. Harry Stinespring, Jr., McHenry, was reelected secretary and Daniel M. Sch- mitt, McHenry, was reelected treasurer. Stinespring was elected to the board in 1967 and Schmitt joined it in August, 1969, to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Joseph Frett. Henry Tonyan was elected the first president on May 6, 1956, followed by James M. Lennon Jan. 17, 1960, and George Freund. Freund became president July 10, 1961, and during the last decade major expansions have built McHenry hospital to its present position as a major health care center for citizens in McHenry and western Lake counties. Other present board mem­ bers include Harry Eckland, Fred Buck, Jr., Mrs. John Kelsey, Dr. Edward F. Wilt, Jr., and John O. McGee. The members of the medical- dental staff were approved by the board for the year ahead, a total of fifty-four physicians and dentists. Dr. R.S. Loewenherz was reelected president of the medical-dental staff. Dr. N.I. Gemell was reelected vice-president and Dr. R.B. Massarik was reelected secretary-treasurer. McHenry hospital has nine department chiefs for the various medical-dental staff departments, as follows: Benjamin J^Massouda, M.D., department of medicine; George Alvary, M.D., depart­ ment of surgery; Robert E. Stanell, M.D., department of anesthesia and inhalation therapy; Peter H. Griesbach, M.D., department of pediatrics; Bennett I. Berman, M.D., department of obstetrics- gynecology; Nicholas I. Gemell, M.D., department of radiology; Robert J. Stein, M.D., department of laboratory m e d i c i n e ; L e o n a r d (Continued on page 20) Thirteen voting precincts have been established by the board of trustees of McHenry County college for the special election scheduled Feb. 26. The polls will be opened from noon to 7 p.m. On Saturday, the electorate will decide the question of authorizing a bond issue of $2,100,000 of local funds to match state funds of ap­ proximately $6,000,000 for constructing the college's permanent campus. An ad­ ditional $1,000,000 of local funds is requested for equipping this campus. Applications for absentee ballots must be submitted personally or by mail to Election Clerk, Office of Business Services, McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60014. The following polling places have been established for the thirteen precincts: Crystal Lake: Precinct 1 - The foyer of the field house of Crystal Lake high school. Cary: Precinct 2 - The Foyer of the auditorium of the Cary- Grove high school. Hebron: Precinct 3 - The Hebron fire house. Marengo: Precinct 4 - Marengo Community high school. Union: Precinct 5 Evergreen park school. Harvard. Precinct 6 - Central school. Woodstock: Precinct 7 - The McHenry county courthouse annex. McHenry: Precinct 8 - The cafeteria of the East campus, McHenry high school. Richmond-Burton: Precinct 9 - The lobby of the Richmond- Burton high school. Johnsburg: Precinct 10 - Johnsburg school. Wonder Lake and Green­ wood: Precinct 11 - Harrison school. Greenwood (Woodstock schools): Precinct 12 Greenwood school. Fox River Grove: Precinct 13 - Village hall, Fox River Grove. Persons needing detailed information regarding precinct boundaries may consult another section of this newspaper. Further in­ formation may also be obtained by contacting the Office of Business Services, McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60015, 459-6800. Some of the pertinent in­ formation about the referen­ dum is provided in the following questions and an­ swers. Other questions are invited, and may be directed to the administration of the college. QUESTION: Do we have to decide on this issue now? ANSWER: Yes, in order to establish a college campus we must act now. Otherwise, state funds earmarked for McHenry county will go to other junior college districts. QUESTION: If Wc du not at.1 now, what will happent to McHenry County college? ANSWER: In all probability, the college district will be dissolved by the state. QUESTION: Where would our students go then? ANSWER: It depends on where they live -- to the junior college district outside of McHenry county where they have been assigned by the state. QUESTION: Since I am concerned about taxes, what would this do to them? ANSWER: It would probably raise them, and we would automatically pay the tax rate of junior college districts to which assigned. For example, Elgin's present rate is almost twice as much as our present rate with the proposed in­ crease. QUESTION: What is the amount of the referendum" ANSWER: Local funds will provide 3.1 million dollars. The additional 6 million dollars will be provided in matching state and federal funds. QUESTION: What kind of tax increase would result from the passage of this referendum9 ANSWER: Five cents for $100 assessed valuation This amounts to $5 per year on a home assessed at $10,000 QUESTION: Can the college (Continued on page 20) Open House At Rescue Squad A pleasant and reassuring surprise greeted visitors to ttje Rescue squad open house last Sunday. It was the new rescue van brought from Troy, Mich.. Saturday especially so that it could be viewed by the public the following day. Squad members said they had obtained a highly favorable price for this 1972 demonstrator owned jointly by a leading motor firm and Automatic Con­ version. Co. The vehicle, with only 1,700 miles, had been used at various shows for demonstration purposes. Equipped with warning lights, siren, cot, resuscita'or unit and storage bench, it will be used mainly as a treatment van. The original vehicle owned by the squad is equipped chiefly with rescue equipment. Several hundreds toured the Elm street storage building Sunday, asked questions on the function of the twenty-one-member Rescue squad Mfci enjoyed refreshments. Pictured above, showing the interior of the new vehkftt to v isitors, are Axel Schwanke, left, and Gary Baseley, right, squad members^, PLAINDEALER PHOTO Driver Hits Car, Building Montini Votes To Hold Sunday Afternoon Present Parish Assessment John Arvidson of 1907 S. Fernwood lane, McHenry, was ticketed for driving on a sidewalk following an accident Sunday afternoon about 5:20 at 1007 N. Front street, McHenry. Arvidson stated he was south­ bound on the roadway and was about to make a right hand turn when he slid on loose gravel, hit a parked car and then a building. Owner of the parked auto, Edward Landt of 2401 Country Lane, McHenry, said he heard the accident and went ouside, where he found his damaged car. (Continued on page 20) During a short meeting of the Montini school board held Feb. 14, Ted Pitzen of the Budget committee reported that he and Tony Pintozzi had reviewed the budget and it was their opinion the school will be able to operate without any increase in parish assessments at this time. Pitzen said, "We are operating wholly within the limits of the original budget even though an additional teacher was employed in November and more textbooks were purchased due to the elimination of dual enrollment." Father Edmund Petit, pastor of St. Patrick's, remarked that since both parishes are having difficulty meeting their assessments due to inadequate Sunday collections, he would recommend that tuition for next year be raised. The possibility of using bingo to alleviate the situation was brought to the board s at­ tention. However, since this is not a matter for the board, it was turned over to the Montini Parents' association for con­ sideration. Supt. Donald Ryniecki in­ formed the board that after letters were sent regarding delinquent tuition and book bill By 5! and made future payments, many parents contact him personally made payments or arrangements for payments. Sister Paulina, principal of the Primary center, presented a schedule for the next school year. She reported that she and her staff have worked on the new schedule for the past twelve months. Previously, the reading program was the only subject carried in the non- graded system. Next year the entire Language Arts program will be non-graded. This in­ cludes Reading, Spelling, (Continued on page 20) "Street Scene" \ In Rehearsal A tense moment in the play. "Street Scene", as Kaplan, played by Dave Borcovau, a radical newspaper writer, engages in a fracas with Mr. Maurant ( Alex Thomas). From left are Dave Boreovan. Anita Werkele, Joe Amato. Jim Phillips, Alex Thomas. Denny Filho (Mcllenry's A.F.S. student), and Nancy Van K&negsn. The play will be presented Feb. 25. 26 and 27 by the West Side Players of MCI1S in West campus high school auditorium. Curtain time is H o'clock. PLAINDEALER PHOTO " The West Side Players of MCHS will present "Street Scene" Friday. Saturday and Sunday evenings. Feb. 25, 26 and 27. at 8 o'clock in West campus auditorium. It is under the direction of Ron Zieglowsky\ with Thomas Broman as s tudent director . The play, a three-act drama, centers around Frank Maurant, played by Alex Thomas, and his wife Anna, portrayed by Nancy Vankanegan. Unbeknown to " 'Maurant, Anna has been having an affair with the milk collector, Sankey, who is played by Gerry Long The Maurants ' daughter, Rose, played by Debbie Howenstine, is being courted by two men. One is Harry Easter, played by Ivor Janci, a middle-aged, married man , the other is Sam Kaplan, played by Don Ger stein, a highly emotional young (C ontinued on page 20)