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Ken Falkinham, left, business manager for the Johnsburg school district, and Dr. Duane Andreas, superintendent, present an architectural drawing of the new high school wing to the board. Colors have been chosen and work is progressing toward January completion. NANCY WELLS PHOTO RECONSIDERATION recognized that problem, the OF JOHNSBURG BUS POLICY ASKED (Continued from page 1) is progressing toward completion in January. Drainage problems at the high school are much im­ proved and a request was made and approved to install a 20-foot gate and three-inch posts at a cost of $770. A heating exemption for the high school is being submitted because of the "chill factor" or "draft" caused by the air supply ducts. Students and parents are complaining and "it's dog-gone uncomfortable out there," said Falkinham. "We are experimenting to see what we can do. It is not a good, healthy situation." Steve Pollack was honored by being one of the "key" people invited to participate in a series of conferences held by the Illinois Depart­ ment of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education. Their aim is to plan, utilize and evaluate research and developmental activities. The first meeting will be held Dec. 1 in Champaign. The board voted to send a letter to the county treasurer, showing the district's displeasure in the excessive retainage of tax monies. There is a general agreement among many of the county districts that holding of this tax money is grossly unfair to schools. Discussion was held on the policy for paying substitutes who work on one assignment for 15 or more days. They will be paid as a full time teacher for all days em­ ployed beyond 15, but no other benefits--shall be given. The board is considering a policy for teachers wit­ nessing student fighting. Dr. Andreas commended juniors and the mothers working on the class fashion show held Nov. 29. In executive session the board decided to offer the building trades house for sale on contract with $25,000 down at 10 percent interest for two years. After a two- year period the buyer would be required to provide oiiier financing. MAYORS INCLUDE NEW BRIDGE IN APPROVALS (Continued from page 1) at Crystal Lake road and at Draper road. Ms. Karpowich told the assembled mayors and village presidents that a resolution endorsing the listed projects was needed by the Chicago Area Traffic Study (CATS) which was designated as the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the area so that it could forward the proposals to state agencies for funding. Ray Bangert, village president for Algonquin, raised objections to the resolution. "Algonquin is not satisfied", he declared, and said they were concerned by no mention of a possible bridge. He wondered if there would be other funds for its consideration. Bangert noted that time kept slipping by and no program for the needed bridge appeared. He said that it was time that Illinois road officials Pregnant, NEED HELP? Call BIRTNRKHT OFFICE OPEN 9 To 11 A M AND FROM 7 To 9 PM MON thi u FRI ( 24 HOUR ANSWIRJNG SIRVICI 15-385-299' we got a biggest (traffic) problem in the county there in the southeast corner. x Ms. Karpowich explained that the bridge project was not specified in the resolution, although it was identified as a problem. She noted that the money for the county had to be spent by a certain date. A workup study would extend beyond that date although some money could go for it. Only projects which can be done for the area before the funding is concelled were listed, she said. Bangert insisted that the bridge (between Algonquin and Cary) should be a major priority. Association president Joseph Stanek and Ms. Karpowich protested that it was their intention to include it. Bangert warned, for the four villages involved, "no mention, no vote," and demanded that the bridge study be placed on the list. Ralph Wehner, director of planning for the Illinois Department of Tran­ sportation, pointed out some of the problems connected with the bridge. He said it would require 10 years of planning and construction at a cost of $10,000,000 plus<: 15 percent for engineering and require local contributions of $1,500,000. One-third of the total cost would have to come from the county and if the bridge was not on a federalaid route there would be no federal funds for it. Wehner pointed out ad­ ditionally that objections had been raised when residents of Haeger's Bend learned that their area was being considered as a bridge location. Because of this, IDOT would need the cooperation of the McHenry County Board and the local villages. He claimed that it would take six years for a study and two years for planning and then to determine if the bridge money would still be available. When the length of study was protested by LITH president John McPhee and Gus Alexakos of Cary, Weh­ ner said the time would be needed because of federal guidelines for route deter­ mination, hearings, funding considerations and time for preparing plans. McPhee complained that there is something wrong in federal government and with the state people if it would take this long. Alexakos added "We can't wait six years." Richard Klemm, chair­ man of the County board, affirmed, "We are working on it," and insisted that it is a tremendous problem. He said they had meetings with the four area mayors. Fear was expressed that if the bridge study is not listed in this fund transfer program it wouldn't be done. Wehner responded that he was not sure they could spend the money for this purpose, but he agreed to add to the list for Route 31 a study for a new bridge crossing the Fox. In other business, Banger of Algonquin and attorney Mike Poper for LITH an­ nounced that in the suit by Material Service against several villages and the county that Count 2, con­ sisting of a challenge to village jurisdictions in planning over the mile and half periphery area, had been dismissed by the court. If sustained, Poper said, it means that cities »and villages would retain the right to review and approve plans in the mile and half area. He added that Lake in the Hills remains in the suit as the closest municipality and that the EPA has evinced interest in in­ tervening on behalf of the county because of the possible undesirable results if the gravel companies prevail. He noted that it was not generally understood where the governor got his information on which he based his veto of the bill that would have reaffirmed municipality and local government jurisdiction or control over gravel pit operations. CRASH INJURIES FATAL TO AREA MAN (Continued from page 1) of his car as he was driving on Lincoln road. Jablonski said it "ap­ peared that the other car increased speed." Richard G. Nielsen of 3914 Main street, McHenry, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license after the car he was operating slid into a stop sign on E. Wonder Lake road. Nielsen told Sheriff's police he dropped a lighted cigarette and was trying to retrieve it when the collision occurred. Jablonski was admitted to McHenry hospital and was listed in satisfactory con­ dition. Nielsen was treated and released. Donald H. Fiedler of 1807 Indian trail, McHenry, told police he was passing an auto when "all of a sudden a car appeared" on Wilmot road, according to the report. Driving the other auto, William J. Zawislak of 1413 Bayview, McHenry, said he was driving south on Wilmot when another car pulled into his lane causing a head-on collision. Fiedler was cited for improper lane usage and improper registration. Lillian M. Powers of Crystal Lake was driving south on Country Club road near Crystal Lake when her car slid into the northbound lane and struck another auto. The driver of the other car was Arthur H. Baker of Ringwood, who was treated and released from Memorial hospital in Woodstock. In a similar accident at the same place on Country Club road, Janet L. Choitz of Wonder Lake told Sheriff's police she saw another auto slide into the northbound lane. Ms. Choitz said that when she tried to stop, her car slid into the other auto's rear end. The driver of the other auto was Linda J. Huff of Woodstock. No citations were issued. Icy road conditions caused a couple of minor accidents. On Ringwood road near Route 31, a car driven by Honorio Flores of Woodstock slid into another auto which was waiting at the stop sign. The driver of the other car was Barbara D. Miller of Ringwood. On Riverview drive, a car driven by Robert E. Stickles of 715 Broadway, McHenry, slid into a parked car belonging to Otto J. Berns of 4216 Riverview drive, McHenry. j Three cars collided when an auto driven by Donald G. Liberty of 5107 Fountain, McHenry, pulled out to make a left turn from a stop Sign at the interesection of Routes 47 and 176. The other two drivers, Robert ft^arazin of Sharon, Wis., and Tamara L. Ream of ^Huntley both said their autos collided when Liberty's car pulled out. Liberty was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of- way. Robert A. Wittenberg of 618 N. Hill, McHenry, told Sheriff's police that he stopped when he was not required to because he was unfamiliar with the in­ tersection of Barnard Mill and Howe roads. When he stopped, his car was struck in the rear by another auto. The driver of the other car was Shaun P. Strange of 1911 North, McHenry. Norma J. Schlichting of 4504 N. Riverdale, McHenry, was driving north on Route 31 early Saturday morning when someone driving a blue station wagon sideswiped her car. Terry L. Sword of 412 Kent, McHenry, told Sheriff's police he was driving east on McCullom f Lake road when a horse ran in front of his car. Sword said he tried to stop but was not able to do so in time. VALIDITY OF ZONING PETITION QUESTIONED (Continued from page 1) that stub street in order to alleviate the horrendous traffic problems on Oak- wood," she said. Berg said that since the stub street had a 10-inch sewer and a 31-foot right-of- way, it appeared to be something more than just a driveway. n "We have no control over that street," Berg com­ mented. "It has already been dedicated to the City." In his closing remarks, Attorney Green said that there were two questions before the ZBA, the first was land use, from golf course to residential, and which was properly under the jurisdiction of the ZBA. The second question regarded the points of ingress and egress, which was the jurisdiction of the City Council. The third question ~ the validity of the petition - has not been resolved and the meeting was recessed until Jan. 25, 1980, at 3 p.m. Sheep Management Clinic Scheduled A Sheep Management clinic, sponsored by the University ot Illinois Cooperative Extension service, will be held at the Farm Bureau auditorium Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Pregnant ewe care, as well as common health problems, will be discussed in detail to help sheep owners get a lively, healthy lamb from their ewe. The health discussion would be applicable to all owners of sheep also. For more information, contact the University of Illinois Extensron office at the new location at 789 McHenry avenue or call 338- 3737. PAGE 15 - P L A IN DEALER . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER S. l§7t Hold German Lutheran Rite SANTA LETTERS Letters to Santa written by McHenry area children will be printed in the Plaindealer prior to Christmas if they include name, age and address. WAS YOUR PICTURE IN THE PAPER? Reprints of any photo which appeared in the McHenry Plaindealer and taken by our staff are available at modest prices. All are black and white. 4 X 5 5 X 7 8 X 1 0 $2.00 $2.75 $4.00 Order Yours Today! ALLOW 7 DAYS FOR PROCESSING McHENRY PLAINDEALER 3812 West Elm Street Phone 385-0170 v;" gQfljesaajlJla ONLY *81 RENTAL • NO installation charge • NEW fully automatic softeners • TWO year option to buy with • FULL rental fee deducted • ONE phone call can answer any questions rent Q^6^12-25^3393 ARLINGTON SOFT WATER CO. No. 1 in the Fo* Volley Area Cop/light 1970 A German Lutheran worship service with Holy Communion will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, at Zion Lutheran church, 4206 W. Waukegan road. Pastor Streufert has been a guest speaker during special Good Friday ser­ vices in Lent for the past two years, and because of the response to him from the surrounding area, he has been invited for a special Advent Service. When Zion celebrated its centennial year in 1976, there was a service in German PASTOR STREUFERT that proved so popular it has been offered once or twice a year since that time. Although all will be spoken or sung in German, the worship guide Sunday will provide the English tran­ slation of the German liturgy and hymns so that members of the families of German worshippers who do not know the language may still participate and understand. The public is invited to join Zion this coming weekend as the Gospel and Holy Supper is offered in native tongue to many area residents. Ask Legislative Cutback - The Coalition for Political Honesty has scheduled a month-long "Illinois Tea Party" to mark the an­ niversary of the 40 percent pay raise which state legislators voted themselves last year. Coalition volunteers will be participating in a petition blitz in the next 30 days for the Legislative Cutback amendment, a binding referendum to reduce the size of the Illinois House from 177 to 118 members. The Coalition has now passed the halfway point in its drive to collect the 252,000 signatures needed by May 4, 1980, to bring about a voter referendum on the amend­ ment. , If approved by the voters in the 1980 general election, the Legislative Cutback amendment will become the first constitutional change ever enacted in Illinois by direct citizen initiative. "The petition drive for the Cutback amendment is the best way to remind legislators that Illinois taxpayers haven't forgotten the sneaky and selfish pay raises of a year ago," said Patrick Quinn, Coalition spokesman. "The citizen spirit which dumped more than 32,000 teabags on Gov. Thompson's desk in protest against the pay hikes is alive and well, and working to cut the legislature down to size." "The dismal record of the 1979 General Assembly in the areas of ethics reform and meaningful tax relief once again demonstrates that important legislation gets lost in the Springfield shuffle created by a legislature that has become too big to function." "As long as there are so many legislators in Springfield, they will con­ tinue to introduce more than 5,000 bills, place hundreds of those bills on no-debate calendars, and hide behind a facade of sham committee hearings, mass roll calls, and last-minute conference committee reports. "The Legislative Cutback amendment will make the House a more efficient and effective legislative body. Fewer representatives translates into fewer politicians to introduce bills, and fewer bills means more time for a thoughtful and deliberative legislative process in Springfield." The amendment also would eliminate multi­ member House districts and cumulative voting, which Quinn called "a complicated and collusive election system consciously designed to protect incumbents and limit political competition and accountability." F u r t h e r m o r e , b y abolishing the jobs of 59 legislators, the amendment will save taxpayers $7 million in reduced salary, expenses, and staff costs. "The Legislative Cutback amendment gives taxpayers a direct ballot-oox way to remind our highly paid politicians that they too must tighten their belfe and do a more productive job with the public's money," Quinn said. Anyone interested in circulating a Legislative Cutback petition should write the Coalition at 28 Madison street, Oak Park, 111., 60302; or call (312) 524- 1979. CANCEL SCHOOL MEETING The board of education of McHenry Community High School District 156 has cancelled the regularly scheduled instructional meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 1, due to the legal holiday. YOUTH SERVICE MEETING The board of directors of the Youth Service Bureau for McHenry County, Inc. will hold its third annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Woodstock Youth Service bureau office, 840 N. Seminary. The public is welcome to attend. ffl LITTON ma a mm ̂ Microwave Cooking ̂ ̂ Free Microwave Cooking DATE: DECEMBER 8th TIME: 9:30 AM TO 1:30 PM PLACE: CAREY APPLIANCE. 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