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District 156 In Salary Agreement By an unanimous vote following an executive session Tuesday evening, the board of High School District 156 voted favorably on a 6.9 percent in­ crease in the teacher salary schedule for the 1976-77 year. This ended a deadlock that has existed for several months. On Monday evening of this week members of the Teachers association of the district voted 57 to 26 to accept the latest offer. The association has a membership of 138 and only eighty-three members cast votes. Salary negotiations began last May. When it became evident that weekly meetings would not resolve the situation, a federal mediator was called in. Initial requests of the teachers was for a raise as high as 12 percent. The first offer of the board was 5 percent and the two sides failed to reach an agreement in the intervening weeks. Two resolutions were passed to enter into a contract with the First National bank of Chicago for the sale of bonds covering assets of District 156 due the Johnsburg school district, and also for life safety. The former amounted tQ $1,758,543 and the latter, $60,000, with an average interest rate over the years of about 4' i percent. Prior to the executive session, a tour of the Alter­ native school brought pleasant revelations for the board. They viewed attractive rooms on three levels and had proud students tell of their work to make them so. This included painting of walls, making curtains and providing many other services. Director Clyde Leonard presented seven students in a prepared program dealing-with- the various aspects of this unique learning experience. The Alternative school was described as the first in Illinois and is coming to be highly recognized by the state board of education. Supt. Richard Swantz gave credit for this privately funded undertaking to Ward Duel, who discovered the funding possibilities; and to Jacie Smith, a teacher who organized the program now carried out. Led by a moderator, the various students described field trips, contracts for ser­ vices by the individuals, and discipline, which is carried out in the manner of a family rather than the usual school situation. Three girl graduates were present and expressed ap­ preciation for the opportunity to learn in this atmosphere, outside the regular classroom. Thirty-five students are taught by three teachers and two aides, although the enrollment is expected to in­ crease to forty-five. Leonard pointed out that just the desire of a young person to attend the school is not suf­ ficient, but motivation to learn must be shown. He spoke of one particular student who applied three times before she was accepted At this time a request is being made for funding in the amount of $1,000 from the state to assist in meeting the needs of the school. During the meeting, the board rejected a bid for the Building Trades house in the amount of $46,000. Supt. Swantz told members he would like each of them to present a priority list of goals for the administration to study. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION' SINCE 1875" VOLUME 101 NUMBER 27 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1976 2 SECTIONS 22 PAGES 20' Carter, Thompson Win JIMMY C ARTER President Area Window Smashing JAMES THOMPSON Governor Because of a change in procedure in the office of County Clerk Vernon Kays, voting by precincts in McHenry county was not made available at press time The change was decided upon in order to freecomputer service from the details of accounting and arrive more quickly at totals. Precinct voting will* appear in next Wed­ nesday's issue. ROLANI) A. IIKRRMANN Circuit Court Judge The "solid South" catapulted Jimmy Carter into the White House Tuesday, the first time a contender from the deep South has woYi that office in more than a hundred years. Although he lost to President Ford in Illinois and other major in­ dustrial states, support in the Mmm The post-election calm prompts some reflection on what happened last Tuesday and why. One of our own was a smug satisfaction that in this very modern age, humans were so unpredictable it was impossible for the 1976 computers to spoil the excitement. Too often we have been told the projected winners soon after the polls closed. Certainly Gerald Ford must have had his moments of reflection, too Four years ago almost anyone would have voted for a candidate who promised peace. Two years ago any lowering of the inflationary trend or of unemployment would have captured ample votes to win. All of these have come about in the two years Gerald Ford held office, yet he lost He must have wondered Wednesday morning. "Where did I go wrong"? And on the state level Michael Howlett had to have his moments of meditation He must know that just one year ago he was widely known as "a swell guy" and "honest Mike Howlett". Suddenly he decides to run for another of­ fice. What happened? Mike Howlett probably South and East pushed him over the necessary 270 electoral votes in one of the closest elections in history. In Illinois, it was President Ford, 1,982,399, and Carter, 1,939,255 Results of the Nov. 2 election reversed the voting of four years ago, when the nation s highest office went to a Republican and the state's top seat to a Democrat. 1 While Democrat Carter waited into the early hours of Wednesday to be assured of victory, Republican James Thompson became aware of his success within the first hours after the polls closed. His win over Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett was 2,478,935 to 1,387,912 state-wide. A newcomer to the political scene, Thompson emerged with a 1,400,000 plurality, largest for a Governor in the history of the McHcnry cotfnty set the pace for this kind of vote as Thompson proved the highest vote getter -45,280-or a per­ centage of 82.56. Cal Skinner, Jr., (R) reelected to his Representative post in the state, polled 58,589.5 votes and under a cumulative voting system this amounted to 37.08 percent One of the surprises was the defeat of George Lindberg for state comptroller. Lindberg, who narrowly edged out Dean Barringer, a Democrat, to become first holder of the new office in 1972, met defeat Tuesday by Michael J Bakalis, former state superintendent of schools. The state vote was 1,834,195 to 1,582,150. After a long evening of waiting, Attorney General William Scott, Republican, learned he had been returned to office by defeating Cecil A. Partee. The final vote was 2,115,699 to 1,340.265 Besides Bakalis, the other big Democratic winner in state voting was Alan J. Dixon, popular former treasurer, who carried his winning ways into McHenry county, where he polled 27,091 votes to 26,357 for Williafn C. Harris. The state vote was 2,295,7% to 1,151,150 for secretary of state. Results of the Dixon-Harris contest substantiated the claim that Illinois, more than any other state, is known for vote splitting. In the Sixteenth district, John B Anderson easily retained his seat as Representative in Congress by a sound defeat over Democrat Stephen J. Eytalis. He carried 75.03 percent of the votes in McHenry county. An unofficial count gave Anderson 106,012 votes to 50,248 for Eytalis. McHenry County Voting* Incidents Investigated Voting in McHenry county was heavy, as it was in most parts of the nation. Following are results in the countv as recorded in the 33rd Legislative district, 16th Congressional district. For President and Vice-President, Gerald Ford and Robert Dole. (R): 37,115, 67.49 percent: Jimmy Carter and Walter F. Mondale. (D), 16,799, 30.54 percent; Gus Hall and Jarvis Turner (Communist) 16, .02 percent: Julius Levin and Constance Blomen. (Socialist Labor) 9, .01 percent; Lyndon H. LaRouche, Jr.. and Ronald Wayne Evans (U.S. Labor) 17, .03 percent; Peter Camejo and Willie Mae Reid (Socialist Workers) 23, .04 percent; Roger L. MacBride and David P. Bergland (Libertarian) 139, .25 percent: Eugene J. McCarthy and John E. Clay (Independent) 871, 1.58 percent. For Governor and Lieutenant Governor, James R. Thompson and Dave O'Neal (R), 45,280,82.56 percent; Michael J. Howlett and Neil F. Hartigan (D) 9,341, 17.03 percent. For Attorney General, William J. Scott (R), 43,791, 80.98; Cecil A. Partee. (D), 9,848, 18.21. For Secretary of State, William C. Harris (R), 26,357, 48.90; Republican Jack Staffer ^lan J. Dixon, (D), 27,091, 50.27 percent. Was an easy winner over h*s -"** nw w i -- Democratic opponent, Richard C Kelly, to be returned to of­ fice. In the 32nd district for senator, it was Karl Berning (R) over Mary Virginia Kerr (D). The county vote was 690 to 569 favoring Berning. Although Ron Stroupe of Huntley, a Democrat, put up a valiant fight for a seat in the 33rd district of the General Assembly, voters gave the nod to Calvin Skinner, Jr., and R. Bruce Waddell, both Republicans, and Thomas J. Hanahan, Democrat. All were reelected. Stroupe lost to Hanahan by under 8,000 votes in the district, but the county race between the two men was closer. Hanahan had 30,814 to 28,707.5 for Stroupe, who experienced his second consecutive defeat in an (Continued on page 15) For Comptroller, George W. Lindberg <R>^ 37,586, W.74; Michael J. Bakalis (D), 15,766, 29.24. For Trustees, University of Illinois: Timothy W. Swain, (R), 32.076. 22.64 percent, Robert B. Allen, (R) 30,833, 21.76 percent; Dean Ennis Madden, (R), 29,185, 20.60 percent; Earl L. Neal (D). 16.300. 11.50 percent: William D. Forsyth, Jr., (D), 14,846, 10.48percent; George W. Howard, III, (D), 12,816, 9.04 percent. For Representative in Congress, 16th District, John B. Anderson. (R) 14.055, 75.03 percent. Stephen J. Eytalis, (D), 4.677 . 24.96 percent. For State Senator, 33rd District, Jack Schaffer (R), 33,707, 69.86; Richard C. Kelly (D), 14,538, 30.13 percent. For Representative in the General Assembly, 33rd District, Calvin L. Skinner, Jr., (R), 58,589.5, 37.08 percent; R. Bruce Waddell (R) 39.869.0, 25.23 percent; Thomas J. Hanahan (D), (Continued on page 15) A series of incidents in­ volving the smashing of win­ dows in cars and homes with rocks or rifle pellets were reported to the McHenry County Sheriff's department over the weekend. A 22 caliber rifle appeared to have been used in an incident reported Nov. 1 at the Lakemoor Press, 519 Sheridan road, McHenry, that happened between 6 and 10 p.m. the night before, according to the complainant. Two bullet holes were found in the plate glass door. Roger Howe, 8609 Memory Trail, Wonder Lake, reported finding a bullet hole in the right side window of his car while it was parked at his home, possibly made with an air ri(l«. Employees at Mortimer's Tastee Freez, 7120 Barnard Mill road, Wonder Lake, complained of a bullet hole through a thermopane window at the building's front, once again indicating the possible use of an air rifle, investigators theorized. Donald Youngquist, 4803 E. Wonder Lake drive. Wonder Lake, told the sheriff Nov. 1 that sometime during the previous night the rear window of his car was shattered while it was parked at his residence, apparently the target of an air rifle. Norbert Kloss, 7728 Beach drive. Wonder Lake, reported that the rear window of his auto was broken by a thrown rock while it was parked in his driveway. At 10:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Paul Draheim, 7514 Birch, Wonder Lake, complained to the sheriff's office that the wind­ shield and a window of his vehicle were broken while his car wm parked in hit drive. A car was seen departing rapidly from the area and it was believed to be the vehicle in which the vandals were riding The weapon or instrument used to break the windows was not known Jewelry, Car Stolen The McHenry County Sheriff's department in­ vestigated a complaint of a Holiday Plans Among C of C Business Actions This Week Various items, some of them related to planning for the holiday season ahead, occupied the board of the McHenry Area City Sets Dec. 20 For Pre-Annexation Hearing thought he could remain the same fellow he always has been in spite of sponsorship. Ap­ parently the voters had their doubts and another political career came to an end. Or take the case of George Lindberg of Crystal Lake, who won the respect of both parties as first holder of the new office of state comptroller Was he persecuted because of honesty*' It has been suggested that Lindberg antagonized the educational vote when he reminded Governor Walker there was no money available for helping the state of sagging school economy without raising taxes. As the auditor of government expenditures, wasn't this just good housekeeping'.' Maybe so. but it probably cost Lindberg his job. On the county level, Charles Weingart was sent back to the County board for unother term, but only by a squeak. Yet "Chuck" has long been a popular president of the McHenry County Fair association, and he was the leader in a movement to obtain the much desired stop-and-go lights on the east side of the state bridge? Then what was the trouble? (Continued on page 15) McHenry Sand and Gravel presented a proposal Monday night for annexation of 125 acres of land on Sherman Hill, west of the city. Attorney James Green appeared with Allan Miller, a member of the family that is proposing the annexation, to ask the Council to set a public hearing date so the matter can be brought up for consideration. The property in question is bordered on the west by Valley View school, on the north by Route 120 and on the east by Draper road. The petitioners are asking that the land be zoned for industrial use with a conditional use to allow con­ tinuation of the gravel operation at the site. Green explained that McHenry Sand and Gravel intends to move its general offices from 910 N. Front street to the Sherman Hill site on Jan 1,1977. The office would then be located outside the city limits (Continued on page 15) Chamber of Commerce in meeting Tuesday. Approval was given to a donation of $400 to the annual "Toys for Children" project directed locally by Pat Korner. A review of this year's Christmas Opening, a new feature of the season, included discussion of detailed plans for Friday night, Nov. 26. Each year the program will be held in a different business area This year it will be the Market Place, where a huge lighted tree will attract crowds as carolers set the holiday mood A new prince and princess will be crowned, after which the parade makes its way through the city, climaxed by Santa taking his place in the red hut in the Pearl street park. The Chamber will sponsor a Christmas party for members and guests, with a special mailing with details to be made to members. The festive event is set for Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Chapel Hill country club The C of C has agreed to the purchase of six new Christmas decorations for the business sections, as well as twenty used decorations from another community to supplement those now owned by the organization. The Chamber agreed to a request by the Jaycees to act as processor of claims for the transfer of blood in connection with operation of the Blood Bank Other announcements in eluded the establishment of Dollar Days Jan 13, 14 and 15. and the decision to send bills for 1977 membership by Dec. 1 burglary at the Anthony Varese home, 2917 Deborah lane. McHenry. last week Detec­ tives found that the occupants had been away for a few hours during ( the previous evening, but it was not known exactly when an intruder pried open a bedroom window to search the house. The only loss was reported as a jewelry box with several drawers containing change and some jewelry. The sheriff 's office was advised of a theft of a cream "66 Plymouth 4-door from the drive of Kenneth Gandy. 4910 Pistakee drive. McHenry. It was discovered to be missing about 8 a.m and was taken without anybody having heard or seen the incident Rickey Lindley. 2202 Country lane, McHenry. complained to the sheriff that someone stole his mail box and its support post some time before mid­ night. Several end-of-season boat thefts were reported in the McHenry area last week A McHenry resident, David Kobel. 4222 Riverdale, advised that a 9.8 hp Mercury outboard motor was taken from a boat a! this residence. A green, 16-foot (Continued on page 15) ~U~ Student Goals Johnsburg Requests Career People Help County Board Member Winners Johnsburg Community Unit District 12 is looking for local career people to help school children answer the question, "What will I be when I grow up9" Although all youngsters through the years have fan­ tasized about their future goals, educators now feel more than ever, children need to be made aware of the opportunities open to them. They need to familiarize themselves with the advantages and disadvantages of many types of jobs, as well as discovering what kind of work style best suits their own disposition Johnsburg Middle school says the public can help. A group of parents, teachers and administrators from the Johnsburg community will be contacting McHenry area citizens during the next couple of months asking for volunteers to come into the classroom and share their occupations This group is also interested in places of business which would be able to accommodate groups of youngsters for a field trip. The goal of this committee is to set up a resource bank of people and places available to the pupils of the Johnsburg district. The committee will make an effort to contact as many area people as possible. If. for some reason, anyone is not contacted but wishes to volunteer expertise, a call should be made to the John­ sburg Middle school,, RICHARD KLEMM •Republican JAMES Cl'RRAN Republican DONALD DOIIKIH Y Democrat ( II \RI.ES WEING \RT Ih'llMH l ilt Smiles