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PETERSEN PARK MASTER PLAN REVEALED TO CITY (Continued from page 1) acres which indicates the city is short of meeting the standard. Critical needs listed on the report were a swimming pool (due to pollution in the Fox river), ice hockey rink, ad­ ditional tennis courts, baseball fields, bike trails, organized courses and programs, junior football field and a community hall. Pepping mentioned he had heard that the VFW had sold its property and the ball fields on that location might not be available for use. In that case, Little League and Babe Ruth facilities would be needed almost immediately, he noted. About thirty interested persons attended the meeting. High school faculty members, Bill Blankenhorn, athletic director, and Gary Collins, tennis coach, offered their services to the city in helping set up various playing surfaces and playing areas. Curt Bremer, president, and Bob Mortell, secretary of McHenry Little League, mentioned that the league would be interested in helping set up a Little League size field in the park. They also men­ tioned that the league owned the lights at the VFW field and "would move them with us".. The lights were valued at $4,400 which would be some saving for the city, Mortell said. Two alternatives for funding the proposed park development were listed as establishing a city park department or establishing a park district. "Either way, we will get involved in a referendum," Pepping said. "The city would have to have two referendums, one to establish the ability to have a continuing tax rate to cover the operation and maintenance of the park and another for the general obligation bonds necessary for the capital expenditures (estimated at $567,400)," Pepping said. He noted that the city's bonding power is based on the present assessed evaluation which is $34,000,000. To form a park district, a petition by not less than 100 legal voters in the proposed district can be presented to a circuit judge and he then orders an election to decide whether or not to form a district and to elect five commissioners. A park district could be foJTned to encompass the city limits of McHenry only "or it could be as large as you want to make it," Pepping said. It was his opinion that the park district should encompass the area that would conveniently use this park. He felt if people living beyond the city limits are going to use the park, they should also be taxed for it. Pepping thought it would be "quite an undertaking for the city to undertake on its own if we are going to have to build facilities to accommodate a population greater than ours." If the city undertakes the project, policing and control of the park will have to be paid for by the city. One referendum would have to be held if a park district were formed to establish a taxing rate. Alderman LaVerne Hromec reminded the Council that there are several referendums coming before the public in the near future and she felt people were becoming "highly resistant to referendums". One advantage to having the city run the park would be that the Council would maintain control of the park, Pepping said. Alderman Rogers also pointed out that much of the work on the park as proposed could be done by city labor if the city ran the park. If the park district should be formed, price of the park would go higher because labor would have to be included. Advantages to having a park district were listed as follows: "Potential to spread out cost among more taxpayers, reduce financial burden on city treasury, area that uses the park pays for the park, reduce problems of user control and provide concentration of ex­ pertise (sole purpose of the elected commissioners is to develop a viable park system)". Pepping felt the Council should decide shortly which way to go on developing the park, by the city or by a park district. He felt it would be foolish to use approximately $70,000 from revenue sharing funds which the city had allotted toward the park if a park district should be formed. A question arose as to whether a park district, if it were formed, would have control of all the parks in the area, some of which might be owned by a city or subdivision. Pepping explained that a park district would only have jur­ isdiction over property which it purchased and would not inherit all the "park type property" that is in the area. Alderman William Bolger didn't think the proposal could possibly be financed within the city. He felt park district commissioners would be far more advantageous. He thought people from the surrounding areas should be included in the park district and suggested that a mile and a half planning area outside the city limits would be an ideal park district area. Alderman Don Howard suggested using the boundary lines of School District No. 15 as a possible start for a park district area. Mayor Stanek commented that the park district proposal "is quite ambitious" and he felt it was completely divorced from this plan. "I think we are talking about two different horses," he said. Stanek said if a park district were created, it would have the option of securing lease agreements, land, hire em­ ployees, etc. The district might not even be interested in this proposal, he said. Stanek said it was his intent to have baseball fields and a football field out there this year. He felt there would be a delay of many months if the city waited until a decision was made on forming a park district. Since the revenue sharing money has been allocated toward the park project, Stanek and Datz felt it should be used PRESIDENT OF MCC EXPLAINS REFERENDUM (Continued from page 1) possible use of the tax warrant approach rather thaffa tax increase. He said: "This is the route we have been on in recent years. We may borrow up to 75 percent of anticipated real estate revenue and these loans must be repaid as taxes are received. This is a costly method of financing our in­ structional program since the interest on these loans is projected to exceed $15,000 annually." "Tuition increase is also not a possible method of revenue," explained Dr. Davis. "MCC is currently third highest in the state. Present tuition is ap­ proaching the legal limit." League of Women Voter president, Grace O'Leary asked: "What happens next if the referendum does not pass?" Dr. Davis replied: "The college will be forced to reduce or eliminate programs and to raise tuition even higher, making a college education beyond the reach of many of the students." Pohl replied to the obvious question of how much ad­ ditional tax will be paid by the property owner. These figures were given: Probable Market Value, $40,000, $50,000, Tax to put in an access road and ball fields this summer. In reply to a question by Alderman Hromec, Stanek said he had discussed with Herman Mass, the possibility of acquiring water front land on McCullom Lake, adjacent to Petersen park property. He felt a swimming beach and the beautiful view of the lake would be a tremendous asset to the park. Stanek said he asked Mass to give the matter some consideration and "that was about the sum and substance of it". Mass said he felt the people living around the lake should be given a right to express an opinion whether or not they felt it would be beneficial or detrimental to allow this access to the lake. Allan McKim, a McCullom Lake official, said he would have no objection but he was speaking for himself only and not the village. Mrs. Harold Bowlin of 4802 S. Shore drive, Lakeland Park, told the Council she would be the first one to sell her property if a public beach should be opened on McCullom Lake, even though the beach would be one-half mile from her house. Alderman Hromec also mentioned she felt there would be some opposition from the Lakeland Park Property Owners association if the Mass property is acquired for a beach. Pepping asked the Council to express an opinion regarding the establishment of a park district. He said he personally would like to get involved in it. Most councilmen felt the possibility should be pursued. At the close of the meeting, aldermen decided to take the funds that had been allocated from revenue sharing for park development and "do as much as we can with what we have". NOW OPEN and looking forward to serving you. Paneling Plus, long known for quality home improvement products and service, is eager to serve you from their new Crystal Lake facilities. In their larger, more modern store, they pledge to offer you the same friendly service and trusty products which made them successful in the McHenry area. • Paneling • Ceiling Tile • ROOT Tile • Cabinets • Much, Much More ANELING NEW LOCATION 6319 RT. 14 CRYSTAL LAKE NEXT TO MONTGOMERY WARDS §̂111 mmmm / Wfl Increase, $6.65, $8.35. Dr. Davis presented the following overall picture to sum up the need for the tax in­ crease: 1) Tuition and fees have increased from $212,122 to $471,675 or 120 percent which now represents 30 percent of the budget. 2) State government resources have increased from $326,057 to $643,900 or 97 percent which now represents 41 per­ cent of the budget. 3) Enrollment has increased from 19,928 credit hours to 31,950 in 1974-75. We now have 3,200 enrolled. 4) Real estate taxes have increased from $341,603 to $409,300 or 19.8 percent. In 1969- 70 real estate taxes covered 37.5 percent of the budget but have decreased to 26.1 percent of the budget in 1974-75. The referendum will raise $300,000 a year in increased funds for the operational budget. None of these monies would be applied to con­ struction on the new campus. The MCC tax referendum vote is scheduled for Saturday, March 8. Dr. Davis and Mr. Pohl urged a favorable vote. MUSIN" AND MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) property were offered tor sale. The city of McHenry "laid out the red carpet" as an in­ ducement. Aldermen promised water and sewerage hookup at no cost to the college. MCC administrators and trustee members were enthusiastic. But the persistent effort to undermine the sites and all aspects of building near McHenry continued by those who would have the college at their doorstep. It was not that residents of other parts of the county were against the McHenry location, but some of them really believed what they were hearing. Others wanted to believe it because it meant they would not so soon have to pay out money for a new college. The fact that delay would work to their disadvantage ap­ parently was not given con­ sideration. Perhaps this was to be ex­ pected, but it became devastating when the pursuer, Time, finally caught up. It was not long afterward that these same neighbors who brought defeat to a local college site were clamoring for a more economical MCC in their midst. On paper the plan looked good. But this was over four years ago. In the meantime, the Crystal Lake City Council on more than one occasion listened politely to the pleas of a college seeking water and sewer hookup Few promises were forthcoming. In addition, strikes held up construction and costs continued to soar. Probably no one could ac­ curately pinpoint the amount we will be paying for the delay in building. Our neighbors who have the college in their back yard aren't even guessing. In the meantime, McHenry has only one representative on the college board of trustees, and between July 25 and Jan. 23, he was absent from six of nine college meetings. DRIFTING CAUSES MANY ACCIDENTS (Continued from page 1) According to police, Felix C. Plewa of 2605 Benjamin drive, Wonder Lake, was south-bound on Crystal Lake road turning left onto Main. As he turned, he said the Freund auto pulled away from the intersection and hit his car. Freund said he looked both ways but failed to see the other car in time to avoid impact. A ticket for driving while license was suspended or revoked was issued to John B. Fidler of 1423 N. River road, McHenry, after an accident at 4002 W. Main street last Friday afternoon. Fidler backed out of the car wash and hit a vehicle driven by Greg P. Bartos of 5301 W. Shore drive, McHenry. Bartos was waiting to pull into the car wash when the mishap oc­ curred. Two-year-old Jessica I. Miller of 5505 N. Rt. 31, Ringwood, was hurt in an ac­ cident that occurred at 2612 Rt. " 3lThursday morning at 7:40. The child was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. Irene A. Miller of the same address told deputies she and Jessica were driving north on the highway between 45 and 50 miles an hour when a second auto pulled out in front of her. The other driver, Robert J. Wendt of 1211 Circle drive, McHenry, said he had ex­ perienced mechanical dif­ ficulties and had pulled to the side of the road. When he was unable to make repairs, he decided to make a U-turn and return home. After waiting for traffic to pass, he pulled out but This brings us up to the present. And if anyone thinks we are not in favor of the passage of the latest referendum for an Educational tax boost, they are wrong. The March 8 vote must pass. The college administration has demonstrated time and again its ability to operate the educational institution amidst poor surroundings in a con­ servative manner. They deserve, as do the students who are attending, an Educational tax rate which will allow McHenry County college to function as other community colleges are doing hereabouts. Our decision to rehash the mistakes of yesterday is done only to "clear the air". Few voters have expressed publicly llieir disillusionment for the provincialism expressed in the local election a few years ago. Nevertheless, quiet con­ versations have revealed that bitter memories remain. Now we have put that bit­ terness in print. It's time to forget. MCC has struggled and we have heard a minimum of complaining among faculty, administrators and students. They have been willing to accept almost any route that will result in a good community college. Viewing the alternatives offered, we feel the public should give wholehearted support to the March 8 referendum. KAF PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1975 failed to see the Miller vehicle approaching. Neither driver, nor Joseph M. Wendt, a passenger in the second car, was injured. Robert Wendt was ticketed for pulling out onto the highway without looking. APPREHEND JUVENILES IN BURGLARIES (Continued from page 1) 120, McHenry, was entered by breaking a rear window. About $20 in currency and change was taken from a cash drawer. A pay phone had been removed from the wall and a coin box was removed. Albert Pfeiffer of 3028 Tower road, McHenry, returned home from work Monday afternoon and discovered his home had been entered. The front door of the home was kicked in. It was determined a gold calendar wrist watch and about $30 in cash were taken. Clarence Weiss of 7407 State Park road. Spring Grove, reported his home had been entered sometime Monday afternoon. An undetermined amount of change was taken from a piggy bank, along with two paring knives. DISMISS TEN ETHICS CHARGES; CONTINUE SEVEN (Continued from page 1) that they may or may not in­ volve a more complicated legal opinion. In filing the suit last June, Collin explained that the court action was to determine the status of the officials and to test the law in court. ' Ask "Estate" Classification For Real Estate A request is being made to reclassify local property from "F" farming to "E l" or "E-2" estate district. The petitioners are Ernest A. Radtke, Emma Radtke, Giesla Kynast and Klaus Kynast. The real estate consists of about 2 acres and lies in Pit- zen's subdivision. It is presently improved with a single family residence. The hearing is scheduled March 5 at 2 p.m. in the city hall, McHenry, where anyone desiring to be heard may be present. Share-The-Fun Performances March 7-8 The McHenry 4-H County federation has announced that the Share-the-Fun per­ formances will be held March 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. Each 4-H club of the county will present a skit for the prize of being selected to attend the state fair in August. Everyone in the county is invited to attend the program, which will be held at the Woodstock high school. MIDAS MINI '9989 00 $ 145 6 7 ' Per Month 19V2 ft. MIDAS MINI PRICE INCLUDES THESE FEATURES: •One ton Dodge Chassis with dual wheels •Sleeps six •Duel holding tanks •Completely self contained •360 V-8 engine •Freight and dealer prep included 'disclosure - payment based on $2000 cash down or trade APR 11.40% - 84 months 1/atley CAMPERS U S 14 (Northwest Hwy.) at 31 CRYSTAL LAKE. ILL. 1-815-459-6611 HOSPITAL NOTES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, included Mary Jean Berlin, Tracy Vidovich, Lisa Vidovich, Constance Schleicher, Master David Vargas, Vickie Gleason, Master^ Gregory Dicker, Master Brian Becker, Richard Parker, Casimer Kasprzak, Evelyn Konecny, Derrill Zenk, Wonder Lake; Master Roby Fiali, Milton Olson, Master Mark Rogers, Alma Freund, Eugene Frost, McHenry. Admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, included Deaths HELEN BOGUS Mrs. Helen Bogus, 67, of 7116 Oak, Wonder Lake, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Helen Klish was born May 6, 1907, in Poland On May 30, 1924, in Chicago she was married to Anthony P. Bogus. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Bernice) Favero, of Wonder Lake; five grand­ children; four great­ grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Schulma, Mrs. Stanley (Caroline) Damber and Mrs. Frank (Wanda) Kolata of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. . Visitation will be held after 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Schilling funeral home, Wonder Lake. Prayers for a Christian Wake will be recited at 8 o'clock that evening. A Mass for Mrs. Bogus will be offered at 10 o'clock Saturday in Christ the King Catholic church, with burial in the church cemetery. ELLA SELZER Mrs. Ella Selzer, 77, of 318 Lake Shore drive, Spring Grove, died Feb. 24 in St. Therese hospital, Waukegan. A funeral Mass was offered Wednesday in St. Martha's Catholic church, Morton Grove. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery. Gregory Schultz, Anna Diamond, Kenneth Schopp, McHenry; Glenn Strang, Florence Fleming, Cecelia Seavers and Matthew Wines, ^ Wonder Lake; and Marshall Proutey, Ringwood. HARVARD HOSPITAL Edward Schmitt and Melvin • Moehling, McHenry, were recent patients in Harvard .« hospital. Cheryl Lee of McHenry was a patient in Harvard hospital. MCHENRY HOSPITAL Patients admitted to McHenry hospital included Gene Michaels, Richard Hockenberry, Clemens Wessel, Dana Knezevec, Bernice Diedrich, Mildred Mondl, Dori Peterson, Steven Legedakis, Jennie Loconte, Gregory Bowers, Ernest Harth, Mary Koleno, Josef Ramer, Denise Suchor, Gertrude Butler, Gloria Willis, George Strom- bach, Kathleen Wegwert, McHenry; Violet Tomczak and Loyola Amberg, Wonder Lake. BIRTHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson, Wonder Lake, announce the . birth of a daughter, Feb. 10. J On Feb. 22 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ber- meister of McHenry. AMONG THE SICK Monette Smith of Highland Shores in Wonder Lake has been discharged from McHenry hospital and is now a patient at St. Therese's hospital in Waukegan. She is in Room 363, Bed 1, and would enjoy hearing from her friends during her illness. VANDALISM TO CAR At 1:30 Wednesday morning, deputies investigated van dalism to the auto of Fred Pike of 4218 Parkway, McHenry. The vehicle had been left parked along Emerald drive-* for about two hours. In returning to (he auto, it was discovered the convertible top was torn, the windshield broken, outside mirror broken off and the left door dented. -."JERRY'S is a whiz at auto repairs. See what they can do with this." 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