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J THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 109 FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1972 16 PAGES TEN CENTS Mail Tax Bills Late In September Tax bills for thirteen McHenry county townships will be mailed during the last week of September, Mrs. Audrey R. Walgenbach, McHenry County Treasurer, estimated Monday, based on the information that board of review hearings of assessment complaints would end Aug. 21. "Assuming they board hearings are completed on Aug. 21, and providing that no hit­ ches develop in the state's provision of a multiplier, or in the County Clerk's rate striking and tax extension tasks, or in our own job of checking, making last minute address changes and inspections, then we can expect to start mailing bills in the last days of Sep­ tember," Mrs. Walgenbach said. "Both installments will be payable within thirty days of the date of mailing, and the due date will be printed on the tax bill," Mrs. Walgenbach said. The thirteen townships scheduled for the first mailing will be Riley, Marengo, Dunham, Chemung, Alden, Hartland, Seneca, Coral, Greenwood, Hebron, Rich­ mond, Burton and McHenry. The remaining townships, Grafton, Dorr, Nunda and Algonquin share overlapping tax districts-schools, for example-and were delayed by hearings on Algonquin town­ ship complaints which the Board of Review is just com­ pleting. "Algonquin, Nunda, Grafton and Dorr will require the processing which the other townships have already •received, and their bills will not be mailed until later, perhaps October," Mrs. Walgenbach advised. This year's tax bills will be entirely computer processed as opposed to the eight townships prepared by computer last year. BUY HOSPITAL VENTILATOR - Dr. Robert E. Stanell. anesthesiologist, discusses this controlled volume ventilator equipment with Mrs. Therese Van Buren, representing the Auxiliary to McHenry hospital. Auxiliary has provided funds for the purchase of this equipment, part of a $15,210 gift from the auxiliary for equipment needs. A machine to control patient breathing has been purchased for McHenry hospital with part of a $15,210 gift from the auxiliary to McHenry hospital, Anthony Corcoran, ad­ ministrator, said recently. The machine is called a controlled volume ventilator, and is the third piece of equipment purchased for the hospital from the funds provided in this $15,210 com­ mitment, Corcoran said. Earlier this summer, Cor­ coran announced purchase of an aquamatic K-thermia unit- equipment designed to lower or raise a patient's temperature-- (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) and a nursery monitoring unit. The controlled volume ventilator can control a patient's breathing if the patient is in respiratory arrest. It can assist as needed for various respiratory problems. The machine has controlled humidification for patients with tracheotomie and endo­ tracheal tubes. "This machine can 'breathe' for a patient for an indefinite period of time if necessary", summarized Corcoran, "and we consider it a valuable addition to the growing array of specialized equipment available for top patient care." Signers of petitions asking for the early improvement of Rt. 120, between McHenry and Woodstock, have received letters from William F. Cellini, secretary of the Department of Transportation in Springfield. Cellini agrees that this particular stretch of highway is in need of improvement, pointing to the area as typical of many miles of older, out­ moded highways that remain on thcf primary highway system. The answer, as it is so often these days, is simply not suf­ ficient funding available to undertake all the needed work. Cellini pointed out the fact that in three years there have been highway improvements in McHenry county averaging 29.1 miles each year at the cost of over $2.8 million per year compared to an average of 5.8 miles and a cost of $635,000 in the previous nine-year period. The 1972 program includes provision for reconstruction of thfe section of Highway 120 from Ringwood-Draper road to Rt. 31 /in McHenry at an estimated of $810,000, including $50,000 for right-of-way acquisition. It is hoped to have the work under contract before the end of this year. The remaining portion of Rt. 120 from Ringwood-Draper road to Woodstock is included in the five-year improvement plans. Just when it is done will depend on other needed im­ provements and the availability of funds, according to Cellini. There is certainly something to be said for each community looking out for its own needs. However, the "gimmee", "gimmee" from all sides in recent years is a big reason for governments going, and many times remaining, in the red. It seems easier to understand the situation when the service is entirely paid for by a par­ ticular governmental agency. But how often we fool ourselves by government-funded programs to which we con­ tribute so little to get so much. Our personal tax ap­ portionment may be con­ siderably less when spread over a state or a nation, but the fact remains that collectively and individually we are the state, and the money, however little, is coming from our pockets. We often felt there was a (Continued on page 15) Good Deed Rewarded By Act Of Vandalism While delivering papers last Thursday afternoon, Gregory Raab, 13, of 5215 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, noticed a boat burning on the lake behind a residence. He left his bicycle and newspaper bag, proceeded to the fire and was successful in extinguishing the blaze. In returning to his bicycle, he discovered that his. newspaper bag had been set afire, destroying the newspapers along with his customer record book and several dollars in receipts he had collected. His bicycle was also damaged by the fire. A witness was located who had seen two area youths playing with matches and a can of lighter fluid. The offenders were located and eventually confided that both fires had been set by them. They were turned over to juvenile authorities who will deal with the offenders. Registration days have been announced for McHenry schools. HIGH SCHOOL At East campus; it will be held Monday, Aug. 28, on the f o l l o w i n g s c h e d u l e : Sophomores, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for last names A-H; 9:30 to 10:30, I-Q, and 10:30 to 11:30, R- Z. Freshmen will register iirthe afternoon as follows: 12:30 to 1:30, A-H; 1:30 to 2:30, I-Q, and 2:30 to 3:30, R-Z. coroniil^L--_ Upper class registration is set for Tuesday, Aug. 29, at West campus: Seniors, 8:30 to 9:30, A-H; 9:30 to 10:30, I-Q; and 10:30 to 11:30, R-Z. Juniors will register from 1 to 2, A-H; 2 to 3, I-Q; and 3 to 4, R-Z. The basic school fee is $14 at both schools, which includes book rental, towel fee, etc. Additional fees vary depending upon course elections. These fees appeared in the Wed­ nesday issue of the Plaindealer on Page 16. Student pictures will be taken for identification of school records. There will be a small charge for those who desire to purchase a package of these, and this^oney goes directly to the photographer at the time pictures are taken. The year book staff will be taking advance orders for the 1972-73 Warrior. This cost, like that of the pictures, is separate from the school bill. Both campuses will open for classes at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, and will run until about 10:30. A student orientation program is planned for that day to help familiarize students with the school program, building and procedures. The first full regular day, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (East cam­ pus) and 8:15 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. (West campus) will be Wed­ nesday, Sept. 6. PUBLIC ELEMENTARY Registration of students in the McHenry District 15 elementary schools is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 21,22 and 23. Daily registration hours for both elementary and junior high schools will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and in the afternoon from 1 to 3. Registration for all schools is scheduled by alphabetical arrangement as follows; Names beginning A-H, Aug. 21; I-P, Aug. 22; Q-Z, Aug. 23. There will be no tran­ sportation provided during registration week. New kindergarten and new first grade students must bring their legal birth certificate to register and must also have a physical examination and immunizations before actual school attendance. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child's fifth birthday must be on or before Dec. 1, 1972. Kindergarten students who were not registered this past spring should be registered at Landmark school between the dates of Aug. 21-23. Teachers new to the district will report for orientation meetings Wednesday, Thur­ sday and Friday, Aug . 30, 31 and Sept. 1. Returning teachers are invited to attend the Thursday workshop, and all teachers are expected to meet for the Friday, Sept. 1, in- service session. On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the first through eighth grade stu­ dents will attend class in the morning only. Bus service will be provided on that day. At­ tendance hours for all grade 1-8 students will be 8^5 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 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. The first full day of school will be Wednesday, Sept. 6. Registration fees appear elsewhere in this issue. MONTINI SCHOOLS Montini schools, both Primary and Middle, will open for classes Tuesday, Sept. 5. Book rental day will bevFriday, Sept. l. \ Book rentals for all JWontini students should be paia on book rental day at f either the Primary center or Middle school buildings between the hours of 8:30 and 3. Fees will range from $19 to $26, depen- (Continued on page 15) Farm Leaders Tour County Mrs. John Kooistra refills coffee cup as the seven national farm leaders on a tour of McHenry county farms pause for a mid- morning snack of coffee, rolls, cake and milk in the Kooistra dining room. The men saw the 112-cow Kooistra herd and examined the modern feeding and cow-handling operation. At left are Dale Rockwood (with crew cut) Idaho Farm Bureau president, and Nate Cushman, Connecticut, Young Farmer's representative. ' ' (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) Seven national agricultural leaders - six of them state Farm Bureau presidents-- jred two McHenry county farms Sunday as a part of a comprehensive look at farm marketing and commodity activities. The guests visited the Young Poultry farm at Spring Grove and the John Kooistra dairy farm near Alden. Hosts were Ervin Walters, president of the McHenry County Farm Bureau, and the men who Discuss Progress On School Addition Open house will be held in September for the new open space addition to Johnsburg Junior high school. With the exception of the gymnasium, the school will be completed by Sept. 1. Above, James Van Bosch, principal of the school, discusses construction progress with two recent graduates and Dean of Students Doris Clinansmith, right. The students are Nancy Weingart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Weingart of 713 W. Broadway, Pistakee Highlands, and Leo Micheletto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Micheletto of 1119 W. Acre lane, Johnsburg. The addition, part of a five-year building program, includes a learning center and six classroom areas. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Arrest Three For Theft Of Stolen Cabin Cruiser Found Jaycees Will Sponsor Television Set Abandoned Sunday Drum .CorDS Contest • •BE--** , . i The theft of a television set at the Goodyear store, McHenry Market Place, 4400 W. Route 120, Tuesday afternoon about 4 o'clock, resulted in the arrest of three male, black youths from Chicago. Melvin McGowan, 21, of 1238 Springfield, Allen Jones, 23, of 542 W. Pine, and James Smith, 22, of 5036 Adams, were charged with theft. Bond was set at $2,000 by Judge Leonard Brody, with court date scheduled for Aug. 28. The arrests occurred after Ronald Doherty, an employee efc Goodyear, informed city police of the theft at 3:58 p.m. (Continued on page 15) Northern Pump Farm Premier Show Breeder Northern Pump Co. of McHenry exhibited the grand champion female and reserve champion female and grand champion bull last Friday, during the Hereford Beef Cattle Show at the Illinois State Fair. Northern Pump literally swept the show and was also named Premier Breeder of the (Continued on page 15) Sunday morning about 7 o'clock, a cabin cruiser was found abandoned on a sea wall at 1607 W. Sunnyside Beach drive, McHenry. The owner was determined to be Robert Freshley of 406 N. Scott, South Bend, Ind. When contacted, Freshley told authorities he had loaned the cruiser to Robert Froehlig of 96>/2 E. Lakeview, McHenry, the previous day. Froehlig reported that the (Continued on page 15) The McHenry Area Jaycees this week announced that they will sponsor a drum corps contest on Sunday, Sept. 3. It will begin at 7 p.m. at Mc- Cracken field, conditions permitting. If the field is wet, other facilities will be used. Six top notch corps from throughout the mid-west will be competing. They include the Emerald Knights of Chicago, the Nehis of Iowa, the St. Clair Vanguards of Michigan, the Maple City Cadets of Indiana, the Falcons of Springfield, 111., and the Black Hawks of K a n k a k e e . M c H e n r y ' s Viscounts will perform in exhibition. Tickets may be purchased from any Viscount or Jaycee and at various business places in the area. The success of the show will allow the Jaycees to continue various projects in the com­ munity. Staffing Program Reviewed By Board Of Distr ic t 156 A review of summer recni4rj]£jat and staffing was presented by the ad­ ministration of McHenry School District 156 to the board at the monthly meeting held Tuesday night. As contracts were approved, it was noted that there were seventeen positions to fill this year and that in excess of 750 applications had been received to date. There will be an ad­ dition of five and one-half teachers this year, as allowed previously by the board. The additional assignments are Mrs. T. Finken, Business at East; Mrs. K. Everett, French at East; Miss M. Hough, dean and Physical Education at East; Miss E. Conradi, Home Economics and Art at West and W. Noyes, Industrial Arts at both schools. There are no immediate plans to seek a candidate for a position in the C o m m u n i c a t i o n s S k i l l s program. This was the half increase allowed by the board, considered so because half of the salary is government- funded. It may be filled if the Skills program should be ex­ panded. Numerous teaching contracts were approved during the meeting, with one dissenting vote, that of Clint Claypool. Carl Neiss asked Claypool how the school would function if all of the members failed to okay teacher contracts. Claypool pointed out that he was not opposed to any in­ dividual teacher candidate. He explained that his negative vote was to voice a complaint to what he feels is overstaffing. ( Continued on page 7 ) Boost To Education State Income Tax Finds Its Mark operate the farms. Jack and Don Young head the poultry operation. The committee is an American Farm Bureau Federation study committee (Continued on page 15) What does the state income tax do for me personally? This is the question probably most asked, and as the tax­ payer digs down deep into his pocket to fulfill his obligation, the answer is not always for­ thcoming. With this in mind, recently released figures from the state should provide some degree of comfort. Foremost is in the area of education, which has, within remembrance, taken the biggest slice of the tax dollar. The state income tax is helping as the cost of school operation continues to rise. In 1968-69, the State Aid claims, before adjustments on the Common School fund for the districts of McHenry county, amounted to $2,978,782. In 1971- 72 they had increased to $7,238,508, or an increase of 143 per cent. , . There have also been provided increases in the categorical aids of Special Education, Transportation, State School Lunch, Vocational Education and Driver Education. State-wide, these aids have increased 180 per cent. Here in the McHenry area, where the tax bite is on local residents, the story takes on a more personal touch. In the five communities of McHenry (two districts) Johnsburg, Wonder Lake and Spring Grove, the increase from the Common School fund from the 1968-69,year to 1971-72 has topped the million dollar mark -- $1,004,424 to be exact. Broken down by districts, the claims for the two years, with increases are noted as follows: McHenry High School District 156, $78,978 to $257,183, an in­ crease of $178,205; Con­ solidated District 15, $421,524 to $929,623, an increase of (Continued on page 15)