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"U PAGE 16 - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY. MAY 27. 1977 DEVELOP REFERENDUM PLANS FQR MCHS (Continued from page 1) savings. This will be deter­ mined through the discussions between Chairman Prust and the subcommittee chairmen Monday, the committee members gave attention to the referendum recommendation Although the school board, when they formulated the Task Force, asked only for possible areas of savings, the com mittee strongly feels that a recommendation of a referendum is important in presenting the total package of what the Task Force has un­ covered. As a result of Monday night's discussion. the recom­ mendation appears to be. in actuality, two referendums First, the Task Force appears set to recommend a bond referendum to build an addition onto West campus so that one facility can ̂ accommodate all four grades. The second referendum would be to raise the tax rate to offset deficits which will occur in the education and building funds when 500 students leave the school in August. 1978. Swantz presented figures to the Task Force Monday night which explain the size of the tax increase needed in order to keep the school district from going farther in debt. The school district is already an estimated $500,000 in debt. Swantz's figures for the tax increase were based on the assumption that one four-year high school becomes a reality. The Facilities sub­ committee, chaired by Don Gerstad. earlier presented figures showing that the school district would have to raise $3,600,000 to put an addition on West campus That figure does not include revenue from the sale of East campus and MacCYacken field, for which value is estimated at $1 million. Efforts over the past two years to obtain a possible buyer for East campus have failed Using the $3.6 million figure. Swantz told the Task Force that between a twenty and thirty- four cent increase would be needed to pay off the bonds and interest in a twenty-year period. The difference hinges upon the sale of East campus and McCracke.i field. Swantz then cautioned that the figure is somewhat misleading because taxpayers would not be burdened with, say. a twenty cent tax increase for twenty years. Rather, the amount would be reduced each year as the in­ terest and principal is paid off. The tax increase for the education and building fund is a different matter. The tax rate would not be reduced each year Built®ng, in this case, refers only to maintenance. Swantz told the Task Force that if no cuts in programs are made, a seventy-six cent tax increase would be needed to offset the anticipated deficit. But. for every $100,000 that can be cut from the school budget, a ten cent reduction in the tax increase would be made What does this mean to the tax bills? A home is assessed at roughly 33 percent of its market value. Therefore, for example, a home that is worth $30,000, would be assessed at a value of $10,000. 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Thus, if no cuts are made and all students are moved to one school, the seventy-six cent tax increase would raise a $30,000 home owner's taxes seventy-six dollars. Should a bond referendum to move all students to one campus fail, the tax increase to offset the deficit would be even greater than seventy-six cents. That is because there would be considerable savings of operational costs if all students were under one roof. As Swantz made clear to the Task Force, the school board is not going to ask for a seventy- six cent tax increase He stated that he could not believe that with 500 less students, that there weren't areas of savings other than staff reduction. The Task Force agreed with him. but continued to support statements that the recom­ mendation to the school board should include the fact that any cuts would greatly affect the students, and that no cutbacks are endorsed. Cutbacks will be made, however. The purpose of Prust meeting with the subcommittee chairmen is to list all possible areas of cutbacks, and then put them in a list according to priorities, from which the school board could then select cuts. The meetings between Prust and the chairmen of the Facilities, Support Services, Curriculum. Co-curricular, and Staffing subcommittees will be held soon. After those meetings, and approval from the entire Task Force, the burden falls onto the shoulders of the school board. AWARD NEW JOHNSBURG SCHOOL BIDS (Continued from page 1) bidder, which was Althoff's of McHenry. The plumbing bid was awarded to Althoff's in the amount of $341,690. The next most local firm to bid on the {dumbing was Ziegler of Round Lake with $358,200. Eight contractors bid on the plum­ bing. An examination of electrical bids for the new Johnsburg high school reveals that Althoff's of McHenry was low on the base bid for the high school at $335,535. However, the district was constructing an auditorium and when the bids on the alternates (which mostly involved the auditorium in the amount of $122,546) was combined with the base bid, a total of $458,081 was revealed. This compared quite closely with Carey Electric of McHenry who bid $338,250 as far as the base electrical bid on the main school and $102,465 on the alternates. Because the district planned to build the auditorium and the specifications were written stating the successful bidder would be whoever was low on the total of the base bid and the alternates, the electrical bid was awarded to Carey Electric of McHenry in the amount of $440,715. The next lowest combined base and alternate bid of $458,081 was from Althoff's of McHenry. There were six contractors who bid on the electrical. Regarding the ventilating mechanical contract for the new Johnsburg high school, Althoff s of McHenry was low bidder at $211,101. An examination of the ventilating bids reveals that a very competitive bid among the other nine was Anderson of Hillside at $213,728. SUNNYSIDE NEIGHBORS VISITED BY THIEVES (Continued from page 1) a three-piece, cement bird feeder from her lawn. Also on Friday, John Shonk- wiler of 3511 E. Lake Shore drive in Wonder Lake reported that during the afternoon, someone threw a rock into a front thermopane window of his home. Otto Berns, 4216 Riverview, McHenry, reported that during the past week, someone stole a girl's green, three-speed bicycle from his yard. Police also investigated vandalism reported by William Johnson, 2619 Fair Oaks lane, Put your husband >n the carpet tonight Rent a Steamex* carpet cleaner. 15 00 DAILY RATE WE RENT CANOES! He won't mind! Not when he finds out how much you'll save! And Steamex is as simple to use as a vacuum. Six power jets loosen and lift out harmful ground-in dirt. Dries quickly! Add years to the life of your carpet. 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A desk was pried open, and from it a petty cash box was taken. The amount of ney in the cash box is unknown. The offender also found keys to the pop machine and removed the cash box con­ taining an undetermined amount of change. Also taken were an AM-FM tuner, three digital calculators, an Electronic calculator, and two digital readout gram scales. Investigation into the theft is continuing. Finally, Monday night, George Bosnick, 3604 John­ sburg road, McHenry, reported that during the day, someone entered his unlocked garage and stole ten cases of empty pop bottles, and one case of empty beer bottles. Also, a week prior, someone stole a new electric chain saw in its original carton from the same garage. Investigation into all these incidents is continuing. RECOGNIZE MCHS SENIORS (Continued from page 1) Intermatic award--Mark Snyder. McHenry hospital scholar­ ship--Monica Haley. McHenry Business & Professional Women's club-- Vicki Bazan and Dianne Smith, alternates, Renee Freund and Loretta Malinski. McHenry Kiwanis club--Kim Kantlehner. McHenry Moose lodge- Barbara Romme, alternate, Margaret Humann. McHenry Rotary club- Richard Long. Karen Mann was awarded a scholarship, Science major, at Alverno college, Milwaukee, Wis; Janet McKinley, athletic scholarship in field hockey at Western Illinois university, Macomb; Susan Miller, President Honors award, athletic award, Winona State university, Winona, Minn.; Catherine Pintozzi, academic excellence, award, Marquette university, Milwaukee, Wis.; Dianne Smith, President Honors award, Winona State university, Winona, Minn.b Illinois PTA Golden Jubilee schoalrships for District 26 included first alternate, Susan J. Miller; second alternate, Renee A. Freund. Illinois State scholars are Robert N. Beck, Keith R. Besserud, Thomas W. Cahill, Steven S. Crittenden, Carl M. Darr, Nicholas P. DiBlasi, Wendy S. Gildenmeister, Richard D. Long, Susan J. Miller, James R. Murray, Patricia A. Norris, Gary R. Seavers, Marie L. Switzer and Sean W. Thomas; also AFS student, Haidi Heller. MCC Holds Graduation Dr. James R. Davis, left, MCC president, congratulates Joy Landre. McHenry. following presentation of an A.S. degree by Gerald M. Smith,chairman of the MCCboard of trustees. McHenry County college's eighth commencement was held Wednesday, May 18. For the first time in the college's history, the ceremony was held on the permanent campus on Rt. 14 and Lucas road, Crystal Lake. The 1976-77 graduates were addressed by fellow graduates, Mary Ratchford Sigrist, Huntley, "Success Lies Within the Student Himself"; -and Maryanne J. Solarz, Crystal Lake, "Opportunity for a Community College Education is Available To Every Member of the Community." A reception for the graduates and their guests was held in the college center immediately following the commencement exercises. Included among the graduates are several area residents. They are: McHenry: Greg B. Alderson, A.S., Brian F. Antonou, A.G.ED., Paul F. Antonou, A.S., Brian E. Bauer, A.A., James C. Boss, A S., James F. Bowles, Certificate, Ann C. Conley, AS., Michael Dominique, A.S., Dawn E. Ewald, A.A.S., Lorraine M. Foreman, A.A.S., Richard D. Fowles, A.A.S., Lawrence J. Fry, A.S., Martin J. Hans, Certificate, Ellen M. Huska, A.S., George E. Mack, Jr., A.S., Victor R. Nowicki, A.S., Nicole M. Nugent, A.A.S., Linda L. O'Leary, A.A.S., Marion Olsen, A.S., Olivia U. Ouart, A.G.Ed., Marcia E. Popovich, A.S., Kenneth R. Rysso, A.A.S.r' James R. Sailors, A.S., Michael C. Smith, A.A.S., Scott C. Strange, AS., Shaun P. Strange, A.S., Christopher P. Toren, A.S., Martin A.Ziebel, Certificate, William F. Zujewski, A.A S. Richmond: Mark J. An- derson, A.S., William C. Schutz, AGED. Ringwood: Bielawa, A.A.S. Spring Grove: Soland, A.S. Donald W. Cynthia L. Wonder Lake: Andrew Fejedelem, A S., Craig R. Leigh, A.S., Thomas J. Mrozek, A.A S., Beverly J. Newell, A.A.S. Blame Truck Driver In Crash Causing Injuries Two persons were injured and one driver was ticketed as a result of a two-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon on Tryon Grove road in Rich­ mond. Thomas W. Miller, 6707 Rt. 31, Ringwood, was ticketed after the truck he was driving collided with the rear of a car driven by Ellen M. Johnson of Richmond at 3:30 p.m. Both Ms. Johnson and a passenger in her car. Donna M. Yanke, also of Richmond, were taken by the Richmond Rescue squad tq McHenry hospital for treatment of their injuries, which were not believed to be serious. Miller stated he was driving on Tryon Grove road, and when he came over the hillcrest at approximately 40 mph., he saw a vehicle in front of him going v^ry slowly or stopped. He further stated that he saw a young girl walking near the roadway. He added that he swerved to avoid the car, but struck the vehicle in the left rear, continuing across the north ditch and finally stopping in a field. He also said that he did not see any brake lights or turn signals on the car he struck. Ms. Johnson stated she was eastbound on Tryon Grove road, slowing because she POSTPONE HFARIKIC^ intended to turn right, into a ruairunc CANHIINVJJ at m7 Grove ON BULL VALLEY INCORPORATION (Continued from page 1) an annexation by the city of McHenry. Therefore, the village will have to be moved away slightly. No city officials from any municipality were present for the hearing Wednesday, and no further objections can be voiced on June 15. The petitioners are hopeful that Judge Herrmann will recognize that the area under consideration constitutes a village, and complies with all legal requirements. If he does, and since the two objectors have been satisfied, a referendum would be held, probably within forty-five days, to let the voters of the area under consideration decide if they want to incorporate. Should the referendum pass, the villagers would then elect governmental officials and begin operating as a municipality. road. She added that she had her brakes and her right turn signal on. Prior to turning, she said she looked in her rear view mirror and saw the truck ap­ proaching her vehicle at a high rate of speed. She further stated that she attempted to accelerate quickly, but the rear of her car was struck. Elsewhere, Theresa Ann Livingston of 2105 Delaware in McHenry was ticketed for making an improper U-turn following a two-car collision last week on John street. Neither Ms. Livingston, nor the driver of the other car, Donald E. Peterson of 718 Country Club drive, McHenry, was injured in the collision, which caused more than $150 damage to each vehicle. Ms. Livingston stated that she was eastbound on John street, and upon approaching the entrance to the golf course, she was going to make a U- turn. The collision then oc­ curred. Peterson stated he was eastbound on John street behind the,. Livingston car traveling the speed limit. He added that-suddenly, the car in front of him started turning around, going through with the maneuver without signaling. He added that he tried to avoid the collision by going as far left as he could, but the Livingston car kept coming and impact was unavoidable. Edwin O. Malenius, 2713 Pueblo drive, McHenry, was ticketed for making an im­ proper left turn following an accident last week on Rt. 120. Malenius was not injured in the crash, which caused an estimated $100 damage to both his vehicle, and one driven by Shirly M. Lamberg, 4808 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood. The ticketed driver stated that he was fully stopped and waiting for traffic to clear so he could make a left turn onto Elm street from the city parking lot. He added that he looked both ways, saw that traffic was clear, and went ahead with his maneuver when the Lamberg car cut in front of him and the collision occurred. Ms. Lamberg, who was not injured either, stated that she was westbound on Elm street, and upon approaching the entrance to the city parking lot, was going to make a left turn. She further stated that she went ahead with her turn when suddenly, Malenius came out into the highway, and in the process hit her car on the left rear side. She added that she observed the driver of the other car looking to the right when the collision occurred. Finally, an accident last week on Rt. 120 resulted in Marilyn C. Lafarlette of 2906 Sterling drive, McHenry, being ticketed for failing to give aid or information when required. Neither Ms. Lafarlette, nor the drivers of the other two vehicles, Shawn Murphy and Darlene V. Michelson, both of McHenry, were was injured in the collision. Murphy stated he was eastbound on Elm street in the outside lane. The Lafarlette vehicle came to a stop at the stop sign leaving the A & P parking lot. He added that the vehicle pulled onto Elm street in the outside lane in front of him. He explained that he applied his brakes and steered left to avoid contact with that car. . His maneuver caused him to COME AS YOU ARE "JEANS OR MINKS" FRIDAYS 5 to 11 PM OPEN DAILY LUNCHEONS 11:30-5 DINNERS 5-10 . SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS 1-9 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY ft SATURDAY PERCH DINNER. $2^ POOR MAN'S LOBSTER $395 SMELT DINNER . .. *295 RT 31 N. TO JOHNSBURG RD.. NORTH TO RT 12. LEFT "4 Ml TO NEW ENTRANCE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 815/675-2302 TH»S AD WITH YOUR PAID DINNER CHECK STUB MAY BE REDEEMED FOR ONI FREE DRINK IN OUR SHOW LOUNGE ONLY. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YRS. OLD FOR LIQUOR AND AT LEAST 19 YRS. OLD FOR BEER OR WINE. strike the Michelson car, which was to his immediate left. Ms. Michelson stated that she was eastbound on Elm street in the inside lane, running parallel with the Murphy car. She further stated that she observed a vehicle pull from the parking lot onto Elm street, causing Murphy to apply his brakes and, in turn, strike her vehicle. A witness to the accident stated that before Murphy struck the Michelson auto, he also bumped the Lafarlette car. When contacted later, Ms. Lafarlette stated she observed the Murphy car approaching eastbound on Elm street. She added that she assumed she had ample time to negotiate her turn. She further stated that as she started onto Elm street, Murphy sounded his horn. She was not completely sure an accident had occurred, so she continued eastbound without stopping. File Cannabis Charge Against McHenry Youth A McHenry youth, wanted on a battery charge, was ap­ prehended by county police last week, ?with an additional charge of unlawful possession of cannabis being leveled against him after a quantity of cannabis was discovered. David Fuller, 2210 Manor lane, McHenry, was arrested in front of the McHenry Recreation one night last week. According to the police report, an officer, while checking identification of persons gathered in the parking lot of the McHenry Recreation, learned that Fuller was wanted by the McHenry Police department on a battery charge. When taking him into custody, a quantity of cannabis was found in his possession, resulting in his arrest on the additional charge, with bond set at $1,000. Be brief when you cannot be good." St. Francis De Sales The great violinist Nicoio Paganini occasionally played with frayed strings, hoping they would break so he could triumphantly overcome this handicap. 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