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« LAURA NEUBAUER WENDY YOUNG CATHY CONNELL QUEEN HOPEFULS-Participants in the charm course conducted in conjunction with the Marine Festival queen contest are these three pretty young ladies. Laura Lynn Neubauer is the daughter of Joseph Neubauer. At 17, she enjoys as her hobbies camping, painting and swimming. Wendy Young, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Young, is also 17 years old and attends West campus. School activities include band, and in her junior year she was vice-president. Wendy enjoys skiing, hiking, tennis, swimming and traveling. Cathy Connell is the daugher of Mr. and Mrs. John Connell. The 20- year-old miss enjoys camping, softball, bowling, crocheting, rug making, sewing, tennis, baking and horseback riding. In school her activities include Girls Athletic association, Pep club, track and softball. City Water Outlook Bright The outlook for a new iron- removal water treatment system for McHenry remains bright, with the city eligible to receive funding for the project. That encouraging news was given at the City Council meeting Tuesday night. Currently, one of McHenry's wells, well No. 5, does not have iron removal. Therefore, when the well is turned on, due to an increased water demand, reddish colored water is pumped to many homes in the city. - The new iron removal system for well No. 5 would also be large enough to handle the volume of water pumped from well No. 6, which, when con­ structed will be on the same piece of property as No. 5. May 12, the city opened bids from various companies concerning the cost of the iron- removal system. The low bid from Keno & Sons Construction company was substantially lower than the amount budgeted by Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer. Thus, a second filter will be included in the project, which will enable the city to offer high quality, iron-free water to its residents for years to come. However, the Council has not authorized Keno & Sons to begin work because of the possibility that McHenry may receive funding for the project. Mayor Joseph Stanek, who has been in communication with several state govern­ mental officials concerning possible funding, told the seven aldermen present (Walther Schaedel was absent) that the city may qualify for iron- removal money. Stanek said that ap­ proximately $89 million has been earmarked for the state of Illinois, and that $2.7 million is supposed to be awarded to projects in McHenry county. TTius far, in McHenry county, $8 million have been applied for, with McHenry seeking a portion of the $2.7 million given to firnd projects in the county. "It's my thinking we should at least wait another week or two" before giving Keno the go- ahead, Stanek said. The mayor said that the city is in good shape to construct the filtration system without the grant, but that if a grant were forthcoming, another standpipe might possibly be constructed. All in all, city officials are very optimistic about water supply and water quality for the future. However, even if the contract were awarded to Keno im4 mediately, it would still take 250 days to complete the project. So, for the present, well No. 5 continues to pump red water into homes whenever it must be turned on. Therefore, when water use in the city increases past a certain level, the un­ treated well must be turned on. To prevent this, and give pure, clear water to all city residents who use city water, persons are urged to follow the guidelines set forth for sprinkling. Residents who have an even street number and use city water, should only sprinkle lawns and gardens on even dates. "Residents who have an odd street number and use city water, should only sprinkle lawns and gardens on odd dates. For example, a person living at 3812 W. Elm street in McHenry, should only sprinkle on June 4, 6, 8, etc. T h e c o m m u n i t y ' s cooperation in this endeavor is greatly appreciated by both city officials and by the residents who get the red water whenever well No. 5 is turned on. In other business Tuesday, the McHenry Rotary club has received the go-ahead to construct a flagpole at the intersection of Waukegan road and Third street, with long- range plans calling for a small park to be developed. Rotary club President Ken Bruce spoke to the Council, stating that "we'd (Rotary club) like to erect a flagpole high enough so it would be * visible from all major routes into the city.' "The flag would be lighted so it would be visible at night, and make a small park out of the area over a period of years, adding benches, landscaping, and sidewalks," Bruce added. The area Bruce referred to was the site of the old water tower, which for many years had a lighted star atop it. There was some concern expressed that at a future date the city might want to use the land for something other than a (Continued on page 19) * 111 TKI1S * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER v v\ "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875' VOLUME 101 NUMBER 77 FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1977 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 20c District 12 Named In Teachers' Suit MCC President Resigns Dr. James R Davis has resigned his position as president of McHenry County college effective July 31. Davis statedTie has been offered two positions, one in Illinois and one in Washington state. He will make his final decision next week. He has served as MCC president since June 1971. In his letter to the board, Dr. Davis said, "Thanks to the efforts of the board, staff and community residents, the college has made much significant progress during my To The 1977 MCHS Graduating Class: There you were, making your way onto McCracken field as the last bit of sunshine filtered between the trees to cast fingered shadows. The long lines seemed endless for proud families and haDDv friends who waited for this moment that comes only once--high school graduation. As you passed quickly through the dwindling light there were two facts that set you apart from hundreds in the bleachers. You were young and you were graduates. Otherwise, your countenances expressed pride, nervousness, shyness-and for a few, indifference. Then, much too quickly for those to whom this was a sacred moment, the recessional march sounded and for the last time the MCHS class of 1977 was together. If custom is unchanged, you were the focus of attention at family gatherings that provided treasured moments of memory for another time. And unless there was a further break from tradition, older family members were relating the burdens of their own educational years. For a great-grandfather, it was the first big world war to end all others. The next generation recalled, too vividly, the calamity of the Great Depression of '29. Dad recounted the perils of Iwo Jima or the swamp land of Korea while Mom stressed the anxiety of waiting at home. Both were mighty convincing as they assured, "You're a pretty lucky kid". But let's take another look. True, you don't have to live with the dread of rushing to sign up for the draft on your eighteenth birthday; and you are more apt to see two cars in every garage than a panhandler on the street corner. But is life 1977 style really extending you the big "come and get it" routine? Hardly! We adults tell you the environment is a priceless commodity. Then what do we do? We throw couches and stoves along the roadside while you watch and decide a discarded piece of paper or a bottle can't be too bad. We expect you to grow in intelligence and wisdom at unprecedented speed, but don't forget to keep that childlike naivety. Our own moral standards are reflected in a frightening divorce rate, a growing disregard for truth and honesty and a code that is all but outmoded. Follow us not, but heed our advice. You have learned one lesson well. Never, never adopt the evil ways of a politician. But we who caution take every opportunity to lobby in behalf of personal interests, realizing full well the legislator has the option of supporting even an unsavory proposal or being rejected at the next election. We expect you to be capable of free and independent thinking at 18, with emphasis on "do your own thing". But we're too busy to take the time to tell you - and insist - it is only good when it doesn't interfere with other people's rights. Manners are a must. Learn them any way you can, preferably through osmosis. Politeness in dealing with teachers and the boss is a foregone conclusion, even though Mother and Dad think nothing of spouting off with no regard for decorum at any public meeting. You're counted on to know enough to refrain from following your peers in experimenting with drugs and liquor. And the example we set? A nightly cocktail before dinner at home and a full round of drinks regularly at the nearest tavern or club before taking the wheel of the car to tempt fate on the road home. Violence and sex are thrown your way through every form of communication, almost spelled out in "Ten Easy Ways". And they teach you it isn't always true that thegood guys win. As adults, we voice our new found wisdom that changes must be made quickly and often. You learn that no longer do we rock the baby, slap the youngster or firmly discipline the teenager. Or was that yesterday? Today we lo&rn that the new Math didn't work and the freedom of modern education was making monsters out of rice young people who were just too young for such a big responsibility. You may be the most surprised of all that in spite of the wisdom you have acquired from an older generation, many of you will probably emerge as good adult citizens. We think you're great! KAF six years here. I shall always be proud of the team work which led to the many ac­ complishments of these six years-the special com­ mendation from the ICCB in 1972, the passed referenda to establish the new campus and to increase the education fund tax rate, the development of the new campus, the NCA ac­ creditation, the reduction of the cost per credit hour, and the efforts which led to the merit pay structure and the very fine c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e s program." Davis came to MCC from Wabash Valley college, Mt. Carmel, 111., where he served as president from 1969-1971. Previously he was assistant to the president and director of Community Services at Highland Community college, Freeport, 111. The McHenry High School Teachers association has filed a suit in the 19th Judicial court, Woodstock, which, if suc­ cessful, would force Johnsburg Unit School District No. 12 to hire all tenured teachers from McHenry who will be released at the end of the next school year. In addition to forcing Johnsburg to hire the teachers, the suit also asks that District No. 12 pay the costs, for legal fees incurred by the association, and also asks for any addition retribution that the court deems fitting and proper. The civil suit was filed in connection with the opening of the new Johnsburg high school scheduled for the 1978-79 school year. Due to approximately 500 students leaving McHenry high school to attend Johnsburg, between twenty and thirty teachers will be dismissed by the McHenry high school board of education. The suit claims that John­ sburg must assume the responsibility for the teachers, and offer the faculty members with tenure positions before filling them with outsiders. The suit, the McHenry High School Teachers association vs. the board of education of Johnsburg Unit School District No. 12, was filed Tuesday af­ ternoon by Attorney Lawrence Jay Weiner of Chicago. The suit quotes section 24-12 of the School Code of Illinois, chapter 122, which states that, "if, by reason of any change in the boundaries of a school district, or by reason of the creation of a new school district, the position held by any teacher having a con­ tractual continued service status (tenure) is transferred from one board to the control of a new or different board, the contractual continued service status of such a teacher is not thereby lost, and such new or different board is subject to this act with respect to such teacher in the same manner as if such teacher were its employee, and had been its employee by the board from whose control the position was transferred." In other words, according to the School Code of Illinois, tenure is not forfeited, but rather is transferred, in this case from McHenry to John­ sburg. A tenured teacher can only be dismissed under unusual circumstances. On May 28, 1976, Supt. of Schools for the McHenry county Educational Service region, Edward Hall, asked for and received a legal opinion on this matter from the legal division of the Illinois Office of Education. g "It is, therefore, the opinion of this office, that the teachers from McHenry High School District No. 156 have tenure in s both districts, and must choose where to continue their em­ ployment. Tenure, of course, simply means that if the district has a position for which the teacher is qualified, and which is either open or held by a non-tenure teacher, the tenure teacher must be offered that position." On March 18, Duane An­ dreas, principal of Johnsburg, sent a communication to McHenry teachers com­ menting on the hiring of teachers. "Johnsburg Community Unit District No. 12 will interview McHenry Community high school tenure teachers who desire employment in the Johnsburg district, and will give them every consideration in employment along with other candidates who apply for positions in the district. One of the main reasons for forming a separate district was for better K-12 vertical and horizontal a r t i c u l a t i o n , c o m m o n educational philosophy, and also a common strategy of teaching methods. The board of education, upon recom­ mendation of the superin­ tendent, plans to employ teachers that will be in fZn2eD7s Ask Views On Services For Aging McHenry residents are reminded that annual clean-up days are scheduled June 6, 7, 8 and 9. On Monday, June 6, pick-ups will be made north of Waukegan road and east of the (Continued on page 19) Region Two Area Agency on Aging will hold a public hearing on its area plan for fiscal year 1977-1978 Tuesday, June 7. The hearing will be at the Lake Regions American Legion home, located on US Route 12 in Fox Lake near Grand avenue, and will begin at 10 a.m. Steve Warnecke, a Region Two board member from Lake county, will conduct the hearing. The purpose is to give the public in general, and the seniors of Lake and McHenry counties in particular, a chance to voice their feelings on the quality and availability of services for the elderly as outlined in the area plan. For fiscal year 1978 (Oct. 1, 1977 to Sept. 30, 1978) Region Two has a total of $655,301 federal funds appropriated Burglaries Solved In Arrest Of 10 Juveniles Two unrelated burglaries over the Memorial day weekend have been solved by the McHenry Police depart­ ment, with a total of ten juveniles having been arrested thus far, and another being sought. Six juveniles are believed to have been involved in a burglary at the McHenry Country club late Friday night or early Saturday morning, and another five youths have been apprehended in connection with a burglary at the George R. Justen Funeral home Sunday night. At 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Harold G. Michels, superin­ tendent of the McHenry Country club, reported to Police Officer William Fit­ zgerald that there had been a burglary at the maintenance shed on the golf course. Officer John Langdon and Fitzgerald investigated, discovering the building had been forcibly entered by breaking a window. The office door in the building had also been forced open with a tool. Taken were approximately twenty cases of beer which were to be used for a Holiday Golf tournament Saturday, and numerous other items, in­ cluding vehicle timing equipment. From the office, the thieves stole a radio, a television set, and a small amount of change which was kept in the office. A small safe had been opened, but no money was kept inside. The offenders also took a three-wheel motor driven vehicle, commonly known as an E-Z-Go. While investigating, Officer Langdon noticed tracks from the E-Z-Go leaving the building in a southerly direction. McHenry Police Detective Gary Wigman was notified of the crime, and the officers followed the tire tracks to a fifty-acre field just south of the city limits. While police, country club employees and citizens sear­ ched the area, most of the stolen items were found, as well as a blue, Helman automobile. During the search, Wigman found two juveniles sleeping in sleeping bags in the vicinity. (Continued on page 19) under Title III of the Older Americans act. The agency has responsibility for planning, coordinating and funding services for seniors in the eight counties of DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, Will and McHenry. Copies of the plan are available for study prior to the public hearing at the county clerk's office as well as the Title III funded projects, in­ cluding the McHenry County Senior Citizens council, 225 W. Judd, Woodstock. For those wishing to make comments, written or oral testimony will be accepted. Written testimony may be submitted before June 7 to Region Two Area Agency on Aging, Box 809, Kankakee, 111., 60901. congruence with the Johnsburg situation. Certainly, some McHenry high school teachers should be so fitted to the needs of the Johnsburg district." The letter clearly states that other applicants will be con­ sidered along with the tenure teachers from McHenry, a situation which the Teachers' association feels is illegal. May 13, 1977, McHenry high school Superintendent Richard Swantz sent a letter to many of the teachers at McHenry high school informing them that they may be dismissed due to the necessary cutbacks. The letter read as follows: "I regret to inform you that you are one of our staff members who may be released due to the major reductions in our school district during the 1978-79 school year. "Our initial study indicates that in your department we will need less staff members, and according to your status in that department, you are one of the individuals who possibly may be reduced. "A number of factors in­ fluence who the individuals will be who are affected when final reductions take place. Factors included course enrollment changes, federal and state support of special funded programs, and financial constraints which will limit the district's ability to maintain programs. "P S. This informal advance notice is being sent to more than the exact number of( teachers affected by 1978 staff reductions in an effort to reduce the chance of not alerting anv staff member who may be affected." The suit makes several charges against the Johnsburg School District. It charges that Johnsburg has begun interviewing or employing teachers other than McHenry teachers for positions at the new high school. Another cnarge is that Johnsburg is employing teachers for positions presently held by McHenry teachers without first offering the position to the McHenry teachers. Also, unless Johnsburg stops (Continued on page 19) Arrest Six In Drug Raid Five McHenry residents were among six persons arrested Thursday morning in a drug raid in Lakemoor by McHenry County police. The five, T|j£mas I. Miller, 35, Bennie Rose Jr., 21, Terry Koehler, 30, Linda Barnes, 19, and Dave Caley 20, all of 705 W. Amanda, in McHenry were arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis along with Gerald Peele Jr. of Michigan. In addition to the unlawful possession charge, Miller was charged witfc an additional count of unlawful delivery of cannabis. Bond and a court date for the six offenders have not been set. The arrest Thursday was the culmination of a combined effort between county and McHenry city police. A search warrant for the premises was obtained after a police officer made a controlled purchase of cannabis from the offenders. Upon searching the premises, police uncovered a quantity of cannabis, other narcotics, and paraphernalia associated with drug use. Police estimate that the cannabis seized in the search has a street value of ap­ proximately $1,200. Featured In One-Man Show Sally Miller, McHenry, will be featured as the One-Man show artist at the McHenry Country Art Fair, June 3, 4 and 5, at Parkland school in McHenry.