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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER Arnold Rauen, second from left, as chairman of the McHenry Police Pension board, swears in Officer James Molnar and Officer Kenneth Kunier as new members to serve two-year terms. At left is Ronald Vacula, board secretary. Two members are elected every two years by a vote of Police department personnel to represent that department. Predict Late Tax Bills Ronald Vacula, left, and Arnold Rauen, right, view resolutions commending outgoing members of the Police Pension board. Police Chief Kenneth Espey, second from left, and Lieut. Robert Kranz have served on the board since its inception in 1968. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Tax bills will be late, and for McHenry township and several others, they may be very late. That was the word from Supervisor of Assessment Hogge at Tuesday's May meeting of the McHenry County board. The problem lies not in McHenry county, where the Board of Review completed its work May 9. Instead, it rests with the ability to resolve a situation in Lake and Cook county where numerous protests have prevented officials from finishing preparatory work to sending out tax bills. High School District 156 lies mostly in McHenry county, but there is a small part in Lake county. Until problems are resolved there, it is impossible to determine an equal assessment locally. Eleven townships entirely in McHenry county are not affected by the turmoil across county lines. County Treasurer Augrey Walgenbach said it might be possible to send these bills by July 15. Others will be later. % Supervisor Willis Simms of McHenry suggested that the Legislative committee make a study aimed at setting county lines as boundaries for school districts. G. Watson Lowe, a County board member and also a member of the Board of Review, interrupted to point out that it is not feasible to proceed this way. Lowe observed that at some points in the Cary area there is no way for students on the east side of , the river to cross to attend classes. The matter of equalized assessments came up for discussion as Hogge referred to a letter sent to the board by Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. He pointed to inequalities in assessments and the fact that the Board of Review will shortly adjourn for the year without having equalized them among the various townships. Edward Buss, of McHenry, chairman of the Finance committee, commented that the equalized valuation idea is an excellent one, "but it doesn't work out in practice as it does in theory", ̂ uss continued, "The sales ratio is good but not good enough so future study is necessary. Buss was referring to the sales ratio system endorsed by Skinner, in which sales of property in the various townships determine the equalization. The possibility of suggesting for a second year that the state set an equalizer came up for discussion, but a board member recalled that this request was refused last year as not feasible because of cost and the short time involved. Most members felt that the answer would be the same this year. Following a suggestion for a vote on equalized valuation, Member William Ward said, "Our problems are being solved slowly but things are getting better. So let's proceed with the tax bills and have a study of sales ratio again next year". On the suggestion that a study be made on the equalized valuation, Board Chairman Walter Dean said it would take a month. Hogge commented that since appraisers would need to be brought in, it would require an even longer time. Hogge explained that there are not sufficient sales in some townships to arrive at a realistic equalized evaluation in a short time. He said this is his goal and it should be possible to attain over a period of years. The pros and cons of passing an amendment to the zoning ordinance of the county was the subject for considerable debate Tuesday. Although one member, the Rev. Marx Jones, made a motion that the board hold a special meeting to resolve the issue, the matter of expense ended in a decision to refer the matter to committee study and recommendation. The amendment, on which a hearing was held in March, would delete a paragraph on "F" farming districts and make a substitution. It would define single family residences as "each one on a building plot or tract the average width of which is not less than 160 feet nor less than 5 acres, excepting any smaller plot of parcel land of public record on the option date of the amendment." The hearing included testimony from John Quay, executive scretary of the McHenry County Planning commission. He referred to about 610 square miles in McHenry county and to the present ordinance which requires 48,000 square feet of area, or slightly over one acre. Qufly expressed his opinion that this leads to the "disorderly development" of McHenry county in that it transfers what is commonly called farm classification of zoning into residential classification in lot sizes IVb acre. Quay continued to say that the present ordinance has an adverse effect on the urban development of the county by allowing subdividing to take place in anv of the farm zoned (Continued on page 21) School year ahead due to increased travel costs and consultant fees. Another recommendation was for I.G.S.E., (International Graduate SerVice in Education). This is a program in which the high school district shares the cost. A third activity explained was the Croft Reading program. Member David Cain asked if the administration could provide a performance improvement for any of the programs. Dr. Boos replied that this is an intangible, but added Programs that reports of teachers were most favorable. He said it was very evident some students were able to communicate much better after taking the Glasser course. Cain also brought up the matter of cost. The superintendent admitted that costs had not been broken down. However, he estimated jibout $8,000 for teachers for the Glasser program. The second program was explained as less expensive. The I.G.S.E. cost will be about $350 in the shared program. (Continued on page 21) . SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 I-- VOLUME 98 NUMBER 84 FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1974 22 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS - - As the paper goes to press, reports of flooding continue to pour in to the office of Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer. Mo6t seriously affected is the Lakeland Park area, where Prairie avenue is covered with water after several hours of drenching rain. The course at the McHenry Country club is also filled with huge ponds as the clouds continue to send a downpour. "Be Kind to Animals" week is over, but the need felt by animal lovers to make this a continuous fight is commendable. The Humane society has released a special report on the steel jaw trap, a contraption they describe as one of the cruelest devices invented by man. Every year several million American wild animals ju-e killed for their fur by trappers, and most of them die slowly and painfully after liaving a leg or paw caught in a powerful steel jaw, or leghold -trap. It is not selective. It will spring shut on a non-target animal just as quickly and as painfully as on the animal desired. Ducks, dogs and cats are often the victims. Many of the fifty states still permit this barbaric method of catching animals, which says little for the humane instincts Of much of the public. 7 With the opening of new territories in the early 19th century, the steel jaw trap was introduced as an expedient method of obtaining food and building a base for commercial trading. This practice is as unjustified in the 1970's as the use of a torture chamber or a guillotine. Many deplore the tactics of ^government today in many "areas. But we have heard only •ime organization protest the -words of the U.S. Department tof the Interior. In its Trapping "Tips for Young Trappers, it ^blatantly describes trapping as t;"wholesome outdoor * recreation" and a "deep seated ^American tradition". (Continued on page 21) McHenry Men Involved In Many Grand Jury Indictments Explore School Needs The McHenry County jury returned twenty-nine indictments last Wednesday to Judge James H Cooney in the 19th Judicial Circuit court. Indicted were: Roger A. Rairie of 4112 Crystal Lake road and Ronald Dew of 306 Nippersink, McHenry, burglary and theft over $150 involving entry of a building owned by Harvey Brown of 617 Lily Lake road; Dean L. Hamil of 607 Barreville road and Ronald Dew of 306 Nippersink, McHenry, burglary and theft over $150 involving entry of a building owned by William Vines at 1020 W. River Terrace; James R. O'Brien of 907 N. Wood, McHenry, and Donald H. Fielder of McHenry, possession of cannabis; Robert Lee Wear of Quincy, formerly of McHenry, aggravated kidnapping and three counts of indecent liberties with a child; Richard H. Meadows, Jr. of Belvidere and Ronald Mcintosh of Huntley, burglary; Craig A. Tracy and Ronald Mcintosh of Huntley, burglary; Michael V. Malmenato of Melrose Park, Frank Plum of Chicago and Albert F. Matroci of Elmwood Park, burglary, possession of burglary tools and theft over $150 involving entry of the Joseph Diedrich home at 3913 Waukegan road; Rab Nawaz Choudhry, 330 W. Judd, Woodstock, rape; (Continued on page 21) Offer Blood Readings At Nurses of the McHenry hospital staff will^ake the blood pressure of any interested member of the audience when the program, "Cardiac Problems" is presented Friday night, May 17, 7:30 p.m., at McHenry hospital. Martha Joyce, R.N., coronary care unit nurse, will discuss cardiac problems and will show the film, "One Fine Day", which demonstrates how to deal with cardiac emergencies. Pressure Hospital During the question-and- answer period which follows, hospital nurses will take the blood pressure of anyone who would like to know whether, because of high blood pressure, he is a "candidate for a coronary" and should see his phvsician This is the last of the five-day series of public health programs presented by McHenry hospital during National Hpspital week. Okay Sewer Agreement Between College, City The board of trustees of McHenry County college approved the execution of a sewer agreement between the college and the City of Crystal Lake at a special meeting May 13. According to the agreement, the college will build a sewer line from its future campus on Route 14 near Lucas road as approved by the city engineer and the Illinois Environmental Protection agency, and the college will secure easements. The city will maintain the sewer main and will allow the college to hook into the Crystal Lake sewage treatment facilities. The agreement further states that the city will use its best efforts to "permit recoupment by the college of the cost of said sewer line from the owners of the intervening land, or any of their assignees or grantees." According to the agreement, such recoupment will be in the same proportion as the allocation of use bears to the total cost of the sewer line. The city also agreed to review its financiaTposition to determine if the city can participate financially in the costs. In other business, the board received an informational (Continued on page 21) Name Sheriff To Criminal Justice Unit Eugene Eidenberg, chairman of the Illinois Law Enforcement commission, has named a priest, a county board member and a county sheriff as members of a newly-created regional criminal justice planning commission. Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell of McHenry county was among them. The Crescent Regional Criminal Justice council, which will serve DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, will have fifteen members. Two will be appointed by each county board; the remaining five by Dr. Eidenberg. Sheriff Tyrrell has been a law enforcement officer for eighteen years. He is a (Continued on page 21) McHenry Community High School District 156 has formed an active Citizens' Advisory council. Thirty-two parents and ten staff members met with Supt. Richard Swantz and the board of education May 13 to begin their study of a number of questions requiring board decision during the next twelve months. Additional citizens, teachers and students will work with the various sub­ committees during the coming months. The committee-at-large will meet periodically during the year to review items such as budget, program plans, curriculum modifications and student services. In addition to this, the committee will hear reports from the three task groups. These groups, swhich are composed of members of the committee, professional staff and students, are exploring current needs in the district. A group chaired by the Rev. Herman Graef is thoroughly evaluating the existing requirements for a McHenry high school diploma. The growing number of seventh semester graduates, recent follow-up data on graduated students, drop-oijt rate information and current research and opinion in this area has caused the district to conduct this study. The evaluation of the existing 2-2 year campus arrangement of the high school is the responsibility of a task group chaired by Ronald Newport. Projected growth and current problems stemming from the 2- 2 arrangement indicate the need to evaluate this organizational pattern. A third task group, under the chairmanship of Herb Reihansperger, is assisting in the development of a five-year plan for the district. The lack of any significant long range planning, coupled with the existing growth potential and financial restrictions indicate the need for broad community input in the establishment of priorities in the areas of instructional, financial add facility needs. The board of education views the committee serving a number of purposes. It will improve the two-way communication between the community and board, allow for more direct community input in some significant future decisions of the board, and allow for the utilization of some citizen talents and experiences in developing plans for the district. Citizens interested in participating should call the Administrative Center at 385- 7900. DRUG ARREST Edward Gilbertsen of 1709 N. Knoll, McHenry, was arrested for possession of cannabis by sheriff's deputies last Saturday morning. While on routine patrol in Lakemoor, officers stopped Gilbertsen's truck for operating without proper truck safety inspection identification. In approaching the truck, the odor of cannabis was detected. In Gilbertsen's possession was found a quantity of cannabis and paraphernalia for its consumption. Bond was set at $1,000, with court date scheduled for June 6. Honor Outstanding School Students Outstanding students of three area elementary schools were recognized at the twenty-fifth annual Merit Award dinner of the Kiwanis Club of Wonder Lake last Monday night. George Hartmann, right, vice-president of the club, presents certificates to Kathy Ahern, left, and Martin Denner of Harrison school; Linda Bonk and John Weingart of Johnsburg public school and Cynthia Lafontaine and Joseph Huemann of St. John's school. STAFF PHOTO-PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The Rev. Ruth Wegner, pastor of the Ringwood United Methodist church, was guest speaker for the twenty-fifth annual Merit Award dinner of the Kiwanis club of Wonder Lake, held last Monday evening at the church. Six eighth grade graduates from three area schools were honored. They were Kathy Ahern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ahern, and Martin Deener, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deener, both of Harrison school; Linda Bonk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthesius, and John Weingart, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Weingart, representing Johnsburg public school and Cynthia Lafontaine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Lafontaine, and Joseph Huemann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Huemann, of St. Johffs school. Qualifications for receiving this award are based oii leadership, scholastic record, courtesy, thoughtfulness to others, personal hygiene, sportsmanship and honesty. Police Pension Board The board of School District 15 found itself divided on a continuance for study of certain inservice programs Tuesday night, but at the end of a lengthy discussion, approval was given to all. The superintendent, Dr. Robert Boos, had recommended strongly that the Glasser program be continued based on a survey of the staff and recommendation of the Inservice committee. The program is one which deals with better communication. The cost is estimated to be about 7 per cent higher in the Approve