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Teachers from McHenry Elementary School District 15 appear outside Parkland school as they participate in a rally before the start of another round of negotiations this past week. VOLUME 101 NUMBER 30 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1976 4 SECTIONS 44 PAGES 20* About 100 teachers from School District 15 took part in a rally outside Parkland school last week prior to the start of another round of negotiations. Negotiators from the McHenry Classroom Teachers association and the District 15 school board have failed to arrive 1 at any settlement even though negotiations have been in progress since August. A federal mediator from the Rockford office of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation service is now in attendance at the sessons. The teacher negotiations team of chief negotiator, Greg Lofgren, Vince McHugh and Hay Kaulig is being assisted by Curt Hamilton, reg­ ional representative of the Illinois Education association. The school board negotiators have the services of Everett Nicholas, a Chicago attorney. This is American Education week, a time designated each year to emphasize the im­ portance of education Its theme, appropriately, is "The Schools Are Yours. Help Take Care of Them". This seemed a good time to find out just how well our students do their part in meeting the challenge" Calls to Districts 15 and 156 revealed that the combined damage through vandalism in a year's time runs roughly $5,500. Of this figure, about $2,000 occurs among high school students and the remainder in our several grade schools. Any amount of damage to public property seems too much to a taxpayer from whose pocket the loss must be covered. However, in view of high replacement costs and the number of students, it is probably proportionately no higher than it has ever been It should be remembered, too, that the loss is done by a comparatively few young people While this doesn't lessen the loss, it reflects the same situation as more serious crimes which are perpetrated by the minority. It is appropriate in this Bicentennial year to recall that one of this country's most famous men of the early years once declared that, "the whole people must take upon them (Continued on page 9) Set Early Deadlines For Thanksgiving Week On the holiday week, the Plaindealer will be published earlier and will need to establish advanced deadlines for both issues. General news for the Tuesday, Nov. 23, issue will be this Friday noon, as it will for display advertising. Classified advertising may be submitted until 4 o'clock Friday afternoon. Correspondents whose neighborhood columns appear in the first issue of the week should have copy ^ turned in by Thursday noon. Deadlines for the Friday issue, because of Thanksgiving, will follow the same hours on Tuesday, Nov. 23. County Housing Topic For Area Voter League The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters will hold a meeting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at St. Paul's Episcopal church, McHenry. The topic for discussion will be housing in McHenry county. Information will be presented by Nancy Briscoe, executive vice-presidcnt of the McHenry County Housing authority, and Kathy Duoba, League Upstate Housing chairman, followed by questions from the floor Anyone is welcome to attend and babysitting is available. For further information con­ tact Mrs. Robert V. (Moira) Davis, 910 Woodland drive, Woodstock. "Child Abuse" Seminar For Families Nov. 18 Leonard Lieber, co-founder and national administrator of Parents Anonymous, will be the guest speaker at a seminar entitled "Child Abuse: What is if What causes it? Who can help"'"The seminar will be held "Star Spangled Memories" No Tuition Hike At College Outstanding Students Named To "Who's Who A total of fifty-four students from this area have been selected for the tenth annual edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students. McHenry students are Michael Aim, Cindy Barnes, Susan Cable, David Clark, Nicholas Di Blasi, Kim Jergens, Eugene Kalsch, Lowell Kivley, Ellen Lange, Calinda Leonard, Lisa Newport, Catherine Pintozzi, Keith Rosinski, Dianne Smith, Joseph Walter, Patti Althoff, Randy Blankenhorn, Dawn Campbell, Kristy Day, Renee Freund, Mary Jurczynski, Kim Kantlehner, Cynthia Landin. Scott Lasko, Steven Mai, An­ drew Oakley, Rosemary Pintozzi, Craig Smith, Karl Swanson. Brenda Bauer, Karyl Bryniarski, Karen Freund. Daniel Jones, Angela K»m- berling, Maryann Smith, Patricia Boarini, Betsy Duel, Charles Hollenbach, Maribeth Karas, Bryan O'Neill and Alan Wagner. Others recognized were Ralph Jacobson and Donna Legoo, Ringwood; Tina Ritzert, Solon Mills; Ricardo Cic- cotosto, Thomas Lay, Alice Rabelhofer, Roxanna Som- mers, Christopher Rich and Gregory Rimay, Spring Grove; Richard Goc, Therese Ruggero, Christine Janouschek and Gary Seavers. Wonder Lake. (Continued on page 9) Former McHenry Map Dies In Lake County Collision Thursday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. at Central school, 131 Paddock in Crystal Lake. Lieber, a social worker, co- founded Parents Anonymous in 1970 in California along with a (Continued on page 9) William Chadwick, 27, of Bartlett, a former McHenry resident, was pronounced dead on arrival at Condell Memorial hospital, Libertyville, Sunday evening, Nov. 14, following a two-car crash. Lake county sheriff's police said Chadwick was driving north on Rt. 12 and Case road, when he turned into the south­ bound lane and collided with an auto driven by Lea Hink of DesPlaines. Ms. Hink was injured in the accident. The crash occurred about 7:10 p.m. An accident involving a Wonder Lake motorist was reported on the Route 47-Route 176 intersection during the evening hours of Friday, ac­ cording to the McHenry County Sheriff's Department. This accident, a collision between vehicles driven by Joseph A. Mazzie, 5010 W. Dean street, Woodstock, and by Gladys M. Carpentier, 8904 Vine street, Wonder Lake, occurred at 6:55 p.m. Mazzie was ticketed for transportation of an alcoholic liquor and Carpentier for failing to yield at a stop in­ tersection. The drivers advised that Ms. Carpentier had stopped east- bound on Route 176 at the stop sign, and then pulled out on Route 47 as Mazzie approached from the north at about 55 mph. Mazzie said he saw the other car pull out and braked, but could not avoid hitting it Ms. Carpentier said she thought the Mazzie car was going to turn left. No injuries were reported Jean M. Weber, 3708 W. Maple street, McHenry was ticketed by sheriff's police for failing to yield at a stop in­ tersection following a collision Friday at the intersection of McCullom Lake road and Route 31, the sheriff's office reported Her car collided with a vehicle driven by Jeffrey A. Korn, 6722 Meadow drive, McHenry. According to the driver's statements, the collision oc­ curred when the east-bound car of Ms. Weber stopped on Mc­ Cullom Lake road and then pulled out onto Route 31 in the path of the north-bound vehicle of Korn, which was making a left turn from Route 31. Ms. Weber said she did not see the other vehicle James T. Conway, 3004 Spring road, McHenry, was ticketed for failing to yield on a left turn following a collision at the intersection of Route 31 and McCullom Lake road, Satur­ day, the sheriff's office reported According to the driver's statements, Richard R. Rokosz, 2407 Fairview, McHenry, was south-bound on Route 31 when the Conway vehicle suddenly turned left in front of him. and his car struck the right rear of the Conway vehicle before it cleared the intersection No injuries were reported. A car driven by Rita K. Long, 1044 Long lane, Wauconda, rolled over in a one car ac­ cident on Roberts road, near Porten road south of ^Island Lake, Friday, according to sheriff s police. Ms. Long advised authorities the left (Continued on page 9) There will be no tuition hike for the Spring, 1977, semester at McHenry County college. The board of trustees for MCC, at the last meeting, voted to maintain tuition at the current rate of $15 per credit hour. The board discussed the issue at length, and Dr. Davis, president, explained that by law, tuition may be no higher than one-third of the unit cost for the previous year. Unit* cost last year was $48, therefore, tuition could not be raised any higher than $16.27 per credit hour Preceding the vote to hold tuition at $15 per credit hour, Richard A. Fuhler, student government representative, reported the findings of a student survey taken on a tuition increase. Out of 331 part- time and 250 full-time students responding to the question, "How is your education paid for?" 72.5 percent said themselves, 12.5 percent parents, 9.62 percent said state scholarships To the question, "What best describes your feelings on any tuition increase"; 36.7 percent said they would continue at­ tending MCC as planned; 49.4 percent are in no way favorable to such an increase; 4.64 per­ cent would reduce credit hours attempted at MCC; 6.18 percent would transfer to another college and 2.06 percent would stop attending college all together. Just 68.33 percent felt they are paying too much money for their education and 30.29 percent did not. Gerald Smith, chairman of the board, thanked all the students for attending the meeting arid stated he felt it was very important the board hears the students' point of view on different issues. The board approved the treasurer's report as presented and also approved the transfer of $125,000.00 from the Site and Construction fund to the building maintenance fund and $350,000 from the site and construction fund to the educational fund. These funds will be repaid to the Site and • Construction fund within one calendar year. The board also reviewed and accepted the audit report for the fiscal year July 1, 1975, to June 30. 1976. The board discussed the Board Policy manual and formed an Ad Hoc committee of Dr. Bill Ryan and Barbara Pautz. Crystal Lake, and Dr. Davis to review the manual and to make recommendations to the board Equipment purchases were approved for the following. Automotive. $1,055.72, Photographic, $4,484.64; Audio Visual, $7,229.99; Art. $1,047.20; Office and Classroom Fur niture, $1,782.89; Library, $744.70; Drafting. $434.1*1; Industrial Supervision, $660.00; Student Services, $224.88; Photographic Furniture, $12,370.00, and Agriculture. $1,684.06. In other business the board entered into an agreement with Rock Valley college, Rockford. providing additional educational programs for residents of both college districts, approved an (Continued on page 9) County Named Disaster Area Because of severe drought conditions last summer, almost half of the state's 102 counties, including McHenry county, have been declared disaster areas. This qualifies them for low interest business loans. The counties, fifty in all, are scattered throughout the state. Announcement was made by the U.S. Agriculture depart­ ment and the Small Business administration that the economic damage caused by the drought was sufficiently high to create a need for the disaster loans Farmers who believe they may qualify for the low interest loans should contact the Farmers Home Administration <FHA> in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Con­ servation Service offices at 1143 N. Seminary avenue. Wood stock Loans are to be repaid with an interest rate of 5 percent Additional loans at a higher rate of interest are available to restore production FHA representatives can be contacted at the office from 10 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Fridays of the month Further information may be obtained by calling the FHA in the Boone county offices at 815- 544:5567. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER^ "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 School District 15 Negotiations At Impasse Hassle Over Firing Range The McHenry County Sheriff's department may get its firing range back, State's Attorney William Cowlin reported to the Public Safety committee Monday. The range had been shut down for about two weeks since a complaint by the Richard Weise family, 164t0 Nelson road, Woodstock, to the EPA had resulted in a test, during a firing run, and a report that the shooters were in violation Of the prescribed noise levels. Sheriff Art Tyrrell said he halted firearm qualification runs at this site immediately until the matter was resolved, but he was concerned that his men remain qualified on firearms for the protection of the county. Cowlin reported that the Illinois EPA held a hearing Thursday, Nov. 11, at Maywood where three EPA staff mem bers discussed the results of the test and the legal implications for McHenry county. Cowlin said he understood the day selected for the test may have hit on unusual situation when the Sheriff's department was firing off unused full loads of magnum and shotgun am­ munition so that it wouldn't deteriorate. This happens maybe once a year, he noted. The state's attorney said that the EPA people indicated the county could apply for a variation, or increase the size of the protective berm from the 25 feet to 50 feet in height. Cowlin questioned if the county could afford to do this. Cowlin said there also ap­ peared to be a legal question whether the county could be prohibited from operating a firing range in what appeared to be a "C" or agricultural area, but was designated an "A" or residential area because of a nearby empty farmhouse. The EPA officials, Cowlin indicated, appeared to be unsure of the legal requirements. Cowlin suggested that the Sheriff's department request a second test and fire this time with the regulation load, and also have another party monitor the EPA decibel readings He noted that they did not appear to be consistent in the report made at the hearing. Cowlin said he believed the ultimate end for the Sheriff's department is to apply for a variation for the range, although a second test may indicate that they may not have to. I Sheriff Tyrrell said that presently, or until he halted the firing, it was taking place on Wednesday afternoons and on one Sunday per month This had been worked out during the summer following a meeting with the Weises and a number of area residents to reach an agreement on acceptable use of the firing range located on the grounds of the Valley Hi Nursing home, which is county property. Weises are the nearest family to the range, and the range officer, Dannve Bankson, estimated their residence is 1.400 feet away. County Board Chairman Walter Dean asked Sheriff Tyrrell if they had another spot in which to fire. Tyrrell said that the Chicago Gun club was establishing a firing range jn the Materials (Continued on page 9) Warn No Hunting In Conservation Areas Original Motif In Nostalgic Mood Ruth Glowe takes a satisfied view of original painting on the van she and her husband, Gus, bought recently. In a nostalgic mood, they decided against the assembly-line type of art in favor of something that reflected the McHenry area. They selected water as a focal point because the Gowes live near the Fox river. The old Pearl strert bridge was chosen because the couple felt it would be only a memory. In the foreground, a few of the city's large duck population are winging their way over the water, and in the background, seen faintly, is the Riverside hotel, itself a landmark. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The Chords Unlimited barbershop quartet members are John Erickson, tenor; Dick Johnson, lead; Bob Mentor, baritone; and George Peters bass. ' ' The McHenry chapter bar­ bershop chorus presents ' Star Spangled Memories" Friday, Nov 19, at 8 p.m. at McHenry West campus high school. Featured in the show are the Chords Unlimited quartet, the Musical Express quartette and the Happy Times Four quar­ tette. The Chords Unlimited bar­ bershop quartet, S.P.E.B - S.Q.S.A organized in 1968 They were quarter finalists in the International Quartet competition in 1968 as well as Illinois district champions in 1969-1970. Since then, they have competed five times in­ ternationally. Their popularity stems from a sure-fire blend of fine singing, a wide variety of songs and a rapport with their audience built upon natural comedy ability. They have appeared several times on TV and have made a number of radio commericals in Chicago. Tickets for the barbershop show are available through any member of the McHenry chapter or by contacting director-, Mrs. Donald W. (Pat) Gattone. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the local American Cancer society foundation. The hunting season for upland game began Saturday, Nov. 13. at sunrise the following weekend will open the shotgun season for deer in McHenry county. Those hunting in McHenry county should be aware that no hunting is permitted in the McHenry County Conservation district areas. All areas have been posted and the district trustees would appreciate the cooperation of hunters in the county so that normal activities taking place within the con­ servation areas can be con­ tinued. These include camping, picnicking and hiking.