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* IN TUIS -* / THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER *tty i '\ "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875' VOLUME 100 NUMBER 9 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1975 20 PAGES 15" 5,734 Enrollment In McHenry Schools In Bicentennial Theme Tim Rogers adds finishing touch to huge Eagle painted on family garage at 3702 W. Main street as other participants in the project watch. The Louis Rogers family began their bicentennial celebration early by decorating the side of their garage that faces Waukegan road. Mother, Mrs. Lorette Rogers, drew the eagle and banners. Her son, Tim, did most of the painting, assisted by his friend, John Blake, his brothers, Ethan, Aaron and David Rogers, and his sister, Louette Rogers. They completed it for the start of the new Alternative high school which is located adjoining the Rogers back yard. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD McHenry Man Dies Head-On Wisconsin Crash Kills Five Meanderin' Contrary to the usual quiet of summertime news, July and August days were filled with a number of high priority problems that kept tempers well up with the temperature. Some have been temporarily put to rest, but not all have been solved. Chief among the latter is the urgency for providing an an­ swer to the waste problem of the county. Recently, amidst much controversy, the County board allowed the option to expire on a 214-acre parcel of land for landfill operation, located near Woodstock. While most of the debate listed individuals and organizations in opposition, everyone admits that the problem is a serious one, and is here to stay. Most recent to come forth with solutions to immediate waste disposal needs was the McHenry County Defenders organization. Settled, unless further court * action should be initiated, is the rejection of the petition of S u b u r b a n T o w n s h i p Association for the Retarded to permit its purchase of the novitiate aj Ridgefield for conversion into a full time facility to care for mentally retarded people. The financial strain of commitments to residents already living in the county, and the prospect of added responsibility for more than ninety more, prompted a rejection of the request for a zoning change. The proposal to establish a restricted airport-seaplane base on the Fox river, near the Johnsburg bridge, remains unsettled. Action at the state level will be forthcoming following study now in progress. During the last days of August an administrative hearing on the matter brought 100 people to the county courthouse, the large portion of them local objectors. A decision by the Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, Springfield, is expected in about a month. Vacation months, usually the one time of year when thoughts of education are not uppermost > in the mind, turned into a period of activity in behalf of the establishment of a new school district. The vote to allow a new community unit district at Johnsburg has been made, but the repercussions in (Continued On Page 16) A McHenry man and four others were killed Saturday /light in a head-on crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 51, near Hurlev, Wis. Dead was Ronald Ross, 35, of 2018 Orchard Beach road, McHenry, driver of one of two cars involved. Two 'cyclists in a thirteen-cycle caravan and two occupants of a station wagon also lost their lives. Iron county sheriff's police had few details on the accident Tuesday morning and said it was still undetermined how the crash occurred. The Ross car was approaching the motor­ cycles on a narrow highway when the vehicles collided, after which Ross struck the station wagon, which was behind the 'cyclists. Killed besides the McHenry man were William Cashman, 23, of DePere, Wis., Brenda Kreuser, 24, of Suamico, Wis., and Bradley Apfel and his sister-in-law, Sharon Apfel, both 18, of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. the Apfels were occupants of the station wagon. Besides the five who died, eight persons were seriously injured. Neighbors said Mrs. Linda Ross left Wednesday of last Seek Zoning Change For Recreation -- Subdivision A hearing is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 3, before the McHenry county zoning board of appeals concerning a request for reclassification from "F" Farjning of property con­ taining about 265 acres, located at the intersection of English Prairie and Richardson roads, about two miles north of spring Grove. The petitioners include several banks, under trusts. Richard J., Brown, Ronald Alexander, Petros Petropoulos and Zweifel Enterprises. Inc. The petition asks tnat a conditional use permit be issued for 40 acres in the nor­ thwesterly portion of the property* for an equestrial recreational center. Plans are to utilize the existing horse stables, training track and show rings, and permit the operation of collateral recreational facilities such as swimming pool and tennis courts, with a restaurant providing for the sale of alcoholic beverages (which may require the re­ classification of the restaurant portion of the property to "B-2" Business district. The petition asks reclassification of the remaining 224.8 acres to "E-2 Estate district to permit subdivision into single family residential lots, each con­ taining not less than one acre in area and not less than 150 feet of highway or subdivision road frontage. The hearing is scheduled for 2 o'clock at the Spring Grove village hall. week with her father for a few days' trip into Wisconsin. Her husband followed Saturday to spend the Labor day weekend. The body was taken to the Engstrom funeral home in Hurley, Wis., and then removed to the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home, McHenry. Two youths were taken to McHenry hospital by the Rescue squad following a one- car accident at the intersection of Lincoln road and Woodland Park drive Saturday afternoon. John W. Marshall of 2404 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry, and one of his three passengers, Mars J. Kudela of 121 Cum­ berland drive, Schaumburg, were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The other two passengers, Eric Meisner of Magellan drive and Todd Marrin of Regner (Continued On Page 16) The enrollment in McHenry schools with the opening of the 1975 Fall term was virtually unchanged from the previous year. The new total enrollment is 5,734 compared to 5,790 estimated in advance of the first day of school a year ago. West campus high school, which houses juniors and seniors, has an enrollment of I,050 this Fall. They are taught by fifty-one full time faculty members and four part time teachers. Four of these are new to the school. Changes in the curriculum this term include the addition of Action Chemistry, Psychology II, and a reorganization of course offerings in Drafting. To provide a fresh look to the building, extensive painting has been done over the past three months to enhance the appearance of the school. A total of 1,200 freshmen and sophomores matriculate at * East campus, where there are seventy-four teachers, ad­ ministrators and counselors. There are also two part time faculty members. Four teachers are new to the system this year. Instead of one required Speech course, students can choose, for the first time, from five different courses. In English, the school is now of­ fering ten quarter course elections for sophomores rather than one. A major change is the initiation of a Teacher-Advisor program which was explained prior to this issue. McHenry Junior high has 448 students this year, taught by a staff of twenty-four full time teachers and one part time faculty member. There are no new teachers. No major changes have been made, but there is continued emphasis on basic foundation skills in Reading and Math.• Improvements include 77-Year-Old Lakemoor Woman Missing From Home A seventy-seven year old Lakemoor woman, Mrs. Hazel Surtees, of 332 N. Lily lane, has been reported missing from her home since Aug. 8. Her disappearance was reported to county authorities Aug. 15 and investigators have been checking the area ex­ tensively in an attempt to locate her. Their efforts have been unsuccessful to date. Mrs. Surtees, who lives with her daughter, Mrs. David (Lorraine) Heckman, was last seen wearing dark blue slacks, a red blouse, tan shoes and carrying a blue purse. She is 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 80 lbs. and has gray hair. The public is asked to contact county authorities or Mrs. Heckman if a woman an­ swering Mrs. Surtees' description is seen in the area. Any information would be appreciated. student art work which graces the building. There are numerous murals visible throughout the building The city's second junior high school, Parkland, has 549 students and a faculty of thirty- two. Four of these are new to the system A new Science program has been instituted, and a revised schedule is in use, using Spelling and Penmanship programs. Driveway improvements have been made, four backstops for baseball are being installed, and band and chorus jackets are being purchased for young musicians. A Learning center director is the only new teacher at Valley View school, where 572 young people study. They are taught by a staff of twenty full time teachers and ten part time. There are new Science programs and Language Arts programs started in the school this year. During the summer, there has been renovation of all areas damaged by fire last winter. Edgebrook school «has an enrollment of 613, who were welcomed last week by twenty-, five full time faculty members and seven part time. One of the teachers is new to the school. There are new Science and Language Arts programs in use this Fall. The only addition to the school is a kiln for firing. Several improvements are noted at Landmark school, including replacement of carpeting on one floor, doors painted a bright orange, a playground sealed and lines repainted, and additional Physical Education equipment. A total of 374 youngsters study at the school daily, taught by eleven full time and four part time teachers. There are two new faculty members. The entire curriculum has been updated within the last few years and will continue to be. New Language Arts and Science programs have been started. The Montini Catholic schools - both Primary and Middle schools -- beckoned to 593 students when classes started last week. There are twenty-one full time and six part time faculty members, of which number four are new. A continuous progress Reading program has been added to the Middle' school curriculum, and flexible grouping is being done in other subjects. Fox Valley Christian school has an enrollment of seventy- one, taught by five teachers full time and two part time. One of these is new. More student offices have been added for individualized curriculum. County College Board Gives Balanced Budget Approval The board of trustees for McHenry County college ap- Dr. Davis Included In "Who's Who" Seventh Gravel Pit Hearing Set Thursday DR. JAMES DAVIS Dr. James R. Davis, president of McHenry County College, has been selected to be included in the first edition of Who's Who in the United States, 1975. This publication honors outstanding Americans in business, governmental work and civic organizations. All nominations are made from information which is secured from civic organizations, chambers of commerce, associations and other sources. Dr. Davis came to MCC in June of 1971. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois, and has served as president of Wabash Valley college and as assistant to the president of Highland Com­ munity college. He is also listed (Continued On Page 16) proved a balanced budget last Thursday night, showing Educational fund revenue and expenditures of $2,112,000. Last month the board requested Dr. Davis, president, to make revisions in the tentative budget which would result in an increase of $40,000 in the . reserve balance. The approved budget shows cost cuts of $52,942. Decreases were made in the following areas: Student services and aids; data processing, staff services, and general institutional costs. The board also approved the levy of ft cents per $100 assessed valuation. Dr. Davis reported that fall enrollment has increased 36.8 percent over last year at this time, with some programs showing an increase of 46.7 percent. The number of full- time students attending MCC for the first time has increased over 100 percent. The president commented the projection of 18,300 credit hours would in all probability be exceeded. ' John Garrett, vice-president and coordinator for the per­ manent college construction, gave the following information: On the main hall building, completion of concrete work - 98 percent; placing of exterior panel siding - 46 percent; plumbing in place - 57 percent; electrical rough-in completed - 51 percent; interior metal studs erected - 40 percent; interior sheet metal ducts in place - 10 percent; and interior fiberglass ducts in place - 21 percent. The Applied Science building is 99 percent completed and classes began in this facility Sept. 2. The treasurer's report given by Nate Fohl, dean of ad­ ministrative services, was approved as presented. The board approved the purchase of a reel mower, a Ford station wagon for college use, and authorized the sale of the college 1969 Buick The board also approved forty-one chargebacks and denied two; approved the employment of fifty-three part- time instructors for the fall semester; the appointment of Betty Ritt, Crystal Lake, as a permanent classified staff member; and the position change of Darla Trimble, Crystal Lake, to assistant director of management in­ formation Several Local Beaches Found Unsatisfactory Water samples collected from swimming beaches by the McHenry County Department of Health Aug. 25 and Aug. 26 were obtained from. several beaches on the Fox river from some of the lakes in the county. Those beaches at which the water was found to be un­ satisfactory for swimming included McHenry Shores, Sunnyside, White Oaks Bay No. 1, Wonder Center No. 1, Sunrise Ridge, McHenry Dam. Pistakee Bay, Indian Ridge, Wonder Lake. White Oaks Bay No. 2 and Wonder View. Those beaches at which there have been two consecutive unsatisfactory samples are McHenry Shores and Sun­ nyside The Department also recommends that persons refrain from swimming for two to three days following a heavy POSTPONE BLOOD BANK The Kiwanis Blood Bank drawing scheduled Sept 7 at the Legion home has been postponed until Nov. 2. Chairman Ed Guettler states that cards will be sent to donors as usual The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its seventh hearing regarding a petition to grant a special use classification for operation of a gravel pit on Chapel Hill road Thursday, Sept. 4, at £ p.m. in city hall. At the last meeting of the board, it was announced that all objectors to the proposed mining operation will be given a chance to voice their opinions at the Sept. 4 hearing. Many area residents have registered as objectors along with local subdivisions and municipalities, including the city of McHenry, Eastwood Manor, Worthmore Estates, Val-Mar, Howell's Villa. Sunnyside and others. The McHenry County Defenders have also announced their opposition. The hearings are the result of a petition filed by Leo and Evelyn Diedrich and Material Service corporation seeking to operate a gravel pit on 121 acres of land along the east side of Chapel Hill road, about three-fourths mile north of Lincoln road. Property Tax Study Scheduled Currently pending legislation designed to improve and make more equitable the property tax in Illinois will be discussed by a General \Assembly committee &nd area township and county officials in a hearing to be held beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Winnebago county courthouse, Rnrkfnrd The most con­ troversial subject being considered is a basic revision of primary assessing areas in the s t a t e s t o w n s h i p counties. Presently, there aiv 1,407 town­ ships elet tirng individual township assessors charged with the basic .'issessment of property. it is upon the initial work of these assessors :n assigning values to individual homes, farms and businesses that the entire property tax structure rests. If their work is of a high quality, taxpayers will be treated fairly and equitably in the payment of property- taxes. If the work is of low quality, taxpayers will be unfairly treated. "During our in­ vestigation we have found that there is wide variation in the assessment of property in Illinois. Taxpayers living in nearly identical homes, which may be across the street from each other, are paying different taxes, practice must said Sen Terrel Clarke (Rep, Springs), co- widely This stop,' E Western 1 chairman of the (Continued On Page 16) Tons Of Equipment Moved To New Campus Moving is a traumatic experience at best but moving ions of equipment fop over 200 students brings on a new dimension. The move of McHenry County college's Agriculture, Welding and Automotive departments 1(k»k place two weeks ago. Movers load auto equipment at interim campus for transfer to the new Applied Science building on the new campus stal led in this new facility Sept. 2. site. Classes