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:i\VANiA\ <» Tin: YEAR /VWARrt between VOLUME 96 NUMBER 125 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1972 22 PAGES TEN CENTS "/Most Important River" Fox Watershed Problems In THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER 'SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Review Voter Registration High School Districts Out Transportation Representatives of both the grade and high school districts in McHenry will meet soon to decide on a recommended proposal to the two boards on the "sharing of costs" equalization in regard to transportation. This decision followed a discussion of the matter at the meeting of the Consolidated District 15 board Tuesday evening. The vote followed presen­ tation of information on the number of busses operated in both districts and the number of students transported. The cost per student is calculated based on the figure on the 1971-72 Transportation Claim for Reimbursement. The cost for District 15 per student was $61.99, while the cost for District 156 per student was $65,73 on that year's claim. Ann Cuda of the board suggested that to simplify the matter, an average figure of perhaps $63 could be used for the break-down of students. However, James Schaffer recommended using the costs as listed on the transportation report. A vote resulted in defeat of the Schaffer proposal, 4 to 2. At this point, it was agreed that Business Managers Kelly and Landis, representing the two districts, and Tran- sporation Director Glenn Blank would meet and decide on a proposal for the board to consider. The Treasurer's monthly report disclosed a total of $880,000 in anticipation warrants issued for the year. The district is awaiting the Description Of Rapist Is Given Police These attractive young teen-agers find things are "looking up" as they anxiously await the outcome of the voting for homecoming king and queen at MCHS. In front are Vicki Peterson and Judy Boeker; in second row, Mary Beth Williams and Nona Amour, and in back of them, Kolleen Carroll and Jayne McMillan. King candidates, from left, are John Cunat, Tim Tonyan, Roger Ludwig, Randy Mauch, Russ Grover and Tom Giacomo. Activities got under way with a pep rally outside West campus Thursday night. A colorful parade, for which the route appeared in Wednesday's issue, will start at 2 o'clock Friday, Oct. 13, followed by the varsity game on McCracken field between the Warriors and Zion-Benton at 8 o'clock that evening. The homecoming dance is scheduled for Saturday night at 8 o'clock in West campus gymnasium. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Voter registration in the county is heavy. That was the word of County Clerk Vernon Kays as he addressed the county board meeting Tuesday. Compared to 57,000 registered voters last March, there are now about 63,000. f Members authorized pur­ chase of twenty demonstrator election machines at the price of $30 each, delivered, for a total of $600. It was indicated the machines may need to be flown in from California for arrival by the time of the election. Kays also said he would send information to the news media very soon, telling how a new law provides tax relief for senior citizens, depending on income. Traffic signals at the in­ tersection of Rt. 47 and Russell Plaza, near the site of the new court house, occupied the at­ tention of the board for an hour. It was determined that the state will not finance the project or participate in any way financially. Agreement was also reached that three parties will benefit directly, the city of Woodstock, McHenry county and Northwood school. The primary responsibility, it was agreed, lies with the city since the project involves a city street. After many opinions were expressed over the wisdom of county involvement, it was decided that representatives of the three benefitting groups will meet to decide on estimated costs and how they will be shared. The Road and Bridge committee of the county will represent the board at the meeting. Announcement was made of the election of Richard Klemm as president of the Committee on Local Improvements, which was reappointed to meet the state deadline of Oct. 1. In answer to a request by the Health department for an expression of opinion on the forthcoming tax levy for community health services in the county, it was the belief of the majority of members that the board should not make its feeling in the matter public. However, a vote was taken which resulted in fourteen in Guettler Wins Kiwanian Year Award The Kiwanian of the Year award was presented last week to Ed Guettler during a club meeting held at the Legion clubhouse. Each year Ihe local Kiwanians honor one of their members who has given outstanding service to the club and community. Guettler, who has been a member for seventeen years, has maintained a perfect attendance record for the past fifteen years. He is the only aictive charter member. The genial Ed was selected for hit untiring service to the club and its many projects such as Kiwanis Blood Bank, Pancake Day, Peanut Day, Chicago Crippled Children's camp outings and Little Miss Peanut contest. The presentation was made to Guettler, shown at right, by Club President A1 Mapes. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Shortly before noon Thur­ sday, the Sheriff's office released a composite drawing and description of the man who attempted to rape a Wonder Lake woman in the early hours of last Sunday. Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell pleaded with anyone who might have seen someone answering the description to call his office, 338-2141, collect. Even calls placed anonymously will be accepted. The man was described as 15 and 20 years old, 5 » 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 140 to 155 pounds. He was of average build. The victim described him as fair and smooth skinned, blonde hair, curly on top and short and straight at the sides, and possibly grey eyes. The intruder was soft spoken and clean, wearing a light- colored, waist length jacket and blue jeans. Especially noticeable was the unusual character of his nose. Authorities said the man entered the home at 1 a.m., beat and attacked her. His victim screamed and finally escaped when she bit him on the wrist. Police believe he may have the wrist bandaged. The day when a taxpayer pays his ever-rising total tax bill without examining it and complaining because of inequities is a thing of the past. Total tax receipts -- federal, state and local -- increased per American household from $2,552 in 1962 to an estimated $4,530 ten years later. This is a rise of about 77.5 per cent. During the same period, total expenditures per American household increased from $3,225 to $6,231, a gain of 93 per cent. It should be no surprise to find the taxpayer complaining that it isn't fair to have to work two hours and thirty-four minutes in an eight-hour work day just to pay taxes. The property tax has become a burden to home owners, business and industry alike. While a home is essential, the annual property tax bill which sometimes is in excess of $1,000 hurts when the costs of other essentials are also rising. Business and industry must shop around and consider the effect of the property tax before locating a new plant. A com­ munity that loses a new plant employing 100 persons because of a poor tax climate con­ servatively loses 100 new households, 360 more people, $229,000 more bank deposits, $710,000 more personal income yearly, 97 more passenger cars registered, 3 more retail establishments, 65 more workers employed in other endeavors and $331,000 more retail sales. It is no wonder that more and more people are clamoring for tax reform. And the clamor becomes louder and more in­ sistent with the arrival of tax bills due for payment Nov. 3. K.A.F. Youth of the First United Methodist church of McHenry will be collecting for UNICEF Sunday, Oct. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. Anyone interested in helping is asked to meet at the church at 2:30. favor, one opposed, four ab­ staining and five absent. Edward Buss of McHenry, who heads the Finance com­ mittee, reported to the board that the cost of anticipation warrants in the county to school districts would amount to $185,000 in interest payments if all taxes are paid by early November. After a long discussion, ona zoning petition of Lloyd and Esther Hanson concerning twenty-two acres they want changed from "F" farming to "R" residential, the matter was sent back to committee. The controversy arose after the Zoning committee of the county board recommended denial of the request following an approval recommendation by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. Buss emphasized that the county committee cannot influence a decision through recommendation to the board. Another Zoning committee recornmendation was given approval. It involved a septic system for Harry E. Eckland on North Country Club drive. (Continued on page 20) Work Costs CROWD AT SYMPOSIUM STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD DR. ROBERT J. STEIN "By thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois," quoted Robert Layer, Fox River Symposium speaker. He added, "That line is very ap­ propriate in the song, because Illinois has more miles of river boundaries than any state in the union." Layer was one of the panelists on "The Fox River Today" at a symposium held Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 10 and 11, at McHenry Country club. The symposium dealt with public health problems of the Fox watershed, and was co- sponsored by the McHenry County Department of Health and McHenry hospital. Layer outlined the Fox watershed, an area covering about 2,600 square miles, one-third in Wisconsin, two-thirds in Illinois. He pointed out that the population centers of the area are almost all on the main stem of the river. The watershed covers nine counties in Illinois, McHenry, Lake, Cook, Kane, DuPage, Kenjiall, DeKalb, Lee and La Salle. Layer stressed that efforts at cleaning up the river must take in the whole watershed. He sees the need for a structural framework to take care of any plans made for the watershed, and to represent the people living in the watershed. Wisconsin has such a structure, the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning commission, which has been instrumental in getting its four watershed counties to adopt flood land regulations in order to preserve its wet lands for water storage during periods of high water. The SEWRPC is also working on im­ plementation of regulations at municipal sewage treatment plants, to improve the quality of the effluent. These actions were described by William McElwee, staff member of SEWRPC. A filmed canoe trip down the Fox, from the Wisconsin border to its junction with the Illinois river at Ottawa, was presented by Ralph C. Frese, of Chicagoland Canoe base. His slides revealed the diversity of the Fox landscape. Sandwiched between its calm entry to Illinois and placid ending at (Continued on page 20) arriva) of tax..mopgy for their payment. Supt. Robert Boos outlined a program in which three teachers from the district Will work for SEDOM to learn how to assist the handicapped. After completion of time spent with this Special Education organization, they will return to put into practice their knowledge in the local school system. A f t e r c o n s i d e r a b l e discussion, the board approved the bid offer of Mitchell Buick & OldsmObile in the amount of $4,400 to furnish a 1973 three- quarter ton pickup truck equipped with four-wheel drive. Two other McHenry area firms had submitted the same bid, another was higher and a fifth to which specifications were sent did not respond. On a motion of Dorothy Vick, seconded by Lester Smith, the Mitchell bid was approved. Robert Thornton voted "no". The board approved the Annual Report and Application for Recognition which will be forwarded to the county superintendent of the educational service region. (Continued on page 20) McHenry 4-H -Club Window Display Winner From between forty and fifty 4-H clubs in the county, the Lincoln Cloverleaf club window display at Vycital's Hardware, McHenry, won first place during National 4-H Week activities. The display was based on the over-all theme, "A New Day--A New Way", designed especially for the club's own theme, "4-H Makes the Best Better". (Continued on page 20) McHenry Chamber Outlines Three Holiday Promotions The Halloween promotion provided the main topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Retail committee, held last week. For the first time in many years, there will be a store window painting contest, with prizes awarded for the best in two categories - most spooky and most colorful. Interested young people should contact the art teacher in their individual schools, or James Wegener, Retail chairman. A Thanksgiving promotion is also in the planning stages in all stores. Residents are asked to watch for ads in the Plain- dealer, telling of the par­ ticipating merchants. Even at this early date, arrangements for Christmas holiday promotions have been given consideration. Again this year, Santa will follow a schedule, talking with youngsters from his hut in the city park. He will also make an appearance in the annual Santa parade to officially open the shopping season. There will be lighting in the business districts, and the annual home lighting contest will be held. The next meeting of the Retail committee is set for Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m. at Snug Harbor. The Chamber welcomes a large attendance. < Royalty Is "Looking Up" 4