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Your FREE TV Listing Magazine inside! Kit Cantons, chairman of Fiesta day activities, is shown The Chamber o arriving at the postoffice with thousands of Fiesta day guides scheduled July t for mailing to McHenry area residents. The guides invite local families to peruse the many activities to be offered in> 1 Commerce-sponsored summer festival, 18-27. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-IAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOLUME 104 NUMBER 99 FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1980 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 25* Approve Tax Warrant Limit To $1,475,000 The board of Elementary School District 15 increased the approved limit for tax anticipation warrants to a Statistics - bless 'em -- show that women are better drivers than men. This fact leaves men without any solid defense in t h o s e i n e v i t a b l e "discussions" about the relative merits of men and women drivers. Therefore, they must resort to distractions such as humor and irrelevant homilies. Out of sympathy for the defenselessness of the American male motorist, we present here a sampler of ' ' A m m u n i t i o n f o r Arguments with Women Drivers". A woman who drove her c«f^ into a river was among 3,300 who flunked driving tests in one stale. The woman and the driver examiner with her swam to shore. And here are two com­ ments by driver license examiners which are representative of examiner opinion: "Middle age women talk so much they forget they're taking the driving tesf'. "Some women are so trussed up in foundation garments they can't move their arms and legs". They tell us a frequent reason women' have ac­ cidents is their constitutional incapability of talking without looking at the people they are addressing.They have accidents while they are observing the reactions of their front seat passengers to their witty remark. Two sociology professors of solid reputations reported the following two ob­ servations about women drivers after a study of 43 accidents: "The woman driver can be spotted by the scratches on her auto's fenders and the splinters on her garage door". "The woman driver drives as though she were at the helm of the Queen Mary on the high seas". It has also been pointed out that accident rates are not corrected for the fact that women drive less than men and thus are exposed to the risk of accidents less often. Let's have a little more equality, men. Remember, we've got the statistics on our side and we don't much care whether they were corrected or not! KAF lotal of $1,475,000 for two funds and okayed a 10 percent raise for classified (non-leaching) empfbyees in unrelated actions at the regular meeting Tuesday, July 8. Board members also approved staff recom­ mendations for changes in report card format (pupil progress reporting) and eliminated the kindergarten report card "as it is now known." After listening to an ex­ planation by William Landis, assistant superintendent for operational services, that the property tax bill due date set by the county on Sept. 4 would defer receipts of school levy money until almost October, the board approved an increase in the authorization for tax an­ ticipation warrants (money borrowed against taxes due to be paid to- the school district for the Education fund) by $400,000. This, added to the previous authorization of $850,000, totals $1,250,000. The board also increased the amount for the building maintenance fund by $75,000 to $225,000. Landis said this would be within the statutory limit of 75 percent of an­ ticipated lax receipts. Landis also indicated that he might not have to sell all the warrants (to banks) authorized depending on the number of pay days to be met. When asked about the working cash bonds of ap­ proximately $950,000 sold recently which were to (Continued on page 20) Bumped From Surgery When 12-year-old Dennis Sioutof Poposky, Minn., was injured in a motorbike ac­ cident while visiting McHenry ihis week, his mother came hurrying down lo be with him for his scheduled surgery. "I felt that I wanted to see him through this, even though.I was in my last month of pregnancy," says Donna Stout. "Little did I Twelve-year-old Dennis Stout casts an admiring glance at his new sister, as mother. Donna Stout, looks on. Dennis' scheduled surgery for injuries suffered in a motorbike accident had to be postponed when his mother, who flew from Minnesota to be with him, bumped him out of his place to give birth to Jacqueline Jean. STAFF PHOTO-JOEL WAKITSCH know that I would bump him out of his place on (he surgery schedule." That's just what hap­ pened. Donna went into premature labor and a baby daughter was born by Cesarean section Monday morning, at the very lime when Dennis had been scheduled into surgery for a knee repair. "I had to wait unlit after The Northeastern Illinois Planning commission will be holding several public in­ formation meetings \ to review draft Year 2000 forecasts of population and households for the six-county northeastern Illinois area. The new forecast indicates a total of 7,733,500 persons to be residing ip the six counties of nbrtheastern Illinois by the year 2000. This new forecast represents a reduction in growth prospects of over one million persons compared to the forecasts prepared by NIPC in 1976. The new forecast series is now available in preliminary form for each county and municipality. The commission wiltifbe holding both afternoon and Evening sessions to provide municipal officials and area residents with additional opportunities lo review and comment on the revised forecasts. Afternoon sessions have been designed lo allow municipal officials and their staffs another opportunity to speak with commission staff on the technical forecast process and resolve any remaining differences. Evening sessions are aimed at providing both In­ formation and an op­ portunity to comment to area residenls. Afternoon sessions will run from 1 to to 5 p.m.; evening sessions will begin at 7:30 *^>.m. and*end at 9 p.m. The closest session wjll be held Thursday, July M7, at the Libertyville village hall, 200 East Cook street, Liber- tyville. In addition, a region-wide information session will be held in the commission's offices at 400 West Madison street, Chicago, Wednesday, July 30, beginning at 2 p| The Northeastern Illinois Planning commission is t| comprehensive plannii agency for the six-count} metropolitan area and is directed to assist local governments and prepare comprehensive plans and policies to guide the development of the six- county Chicago metropolitan area. Throughout the (Continued on page 20) McHENRY COUNTY FORECASTS tRcvlsed and Preliminary) I Lake verGrove verAJalley •d ^ Algonquin Bull Valley Cary Crystal] Fox Rivei Fox RiverN Harvard Hebron Holiday Hills Huntley Lake in the Hills Lakemoor Lakewood Marengo McCullom Lake McHenry McHenry Shores Oakwood Hills Prairie Grove Richmond Spring Grove Sunnyside Sunrise Ridge Union Woodstock Barrington Hills Fox Lake Island Lake 1980 2000 Popu- House­ Popu­ House­ . latlon hold lation hold 5,095 1,774 12,900 4,420 490 * 106 ' 1,000 350 7,200 2,322 17,500 6,020 10,333 6,569 40,800 14,010 2,817 897 6,000 2,060 B 493 170 1,000 360 _ 5,172 1,965 9,300 3,180 875 284 1,100 370 801 213 900 300 1,924 561 42,400 820 6,018 1,691 8,300 2,850 1,043 268 1,000 350 1,900 388 1,500 510 4,216 1,647 6,500 2,220 1,177 395 1,700 600 11,263 4,045 26,000 8,920 1,079 325 3,000 1,020 1,181 482 1,700 590 600 180 1,200 400 1,100 403 6,500 2,220 530 144 1,100 390 500 147 3,500 1,200 960 320 1,900 670 682 203 700 250 12,146 4,390 25,700 8,750 917 294 2,100 710 3 1 400 150 777 230 5,200 1,800 my baby sister was born, but I'm tfie only one in the family besides Mom who has seen the ne\^ baby," Dennis said proudly.^Each morning, as he's on his way to physical therapy, hepeers through the door of the Maternity department to wave to "Mom" -- and that baby sister, 5 lb., 9'2 oz., Jacqueline Jean. Decision . Awaited In *** • Dean Suit' McHenry Township supervisor Walter J. Dean has been named the defendant in a suit filed by State's Attorney Theodore Floro. The suit charges that Dean, as both township supervisor and chairman of the McHenry County Board of Review, cannot "faith­ fully and properly" carry out the duties of both positions. McHenry township is a taxing body which assesses and levies taxes on property within its boundaries. When someone has a complaint, or disagrees with the tax assessment, he or she takes that complaint to the McHenry County Board of Review. Serving in both capacities, the suit says there is a conflict of interest that will prevent Dean from properly filling both posts. According lo State's At- lorney Floro, the suit came about betause of an Attorney General's decision lasl year saying that the same person should not serve in both county board and township posts. The answer to the suit filed by Dean and his atlorney, James Bishop, did not deny that Dean held both posts. It did deny, however, the allegations in the suit which said that Dean would have to review all assessments complained of by McHenry township residenls and lhat Dean, as Board of Review chairman, could not properly perform his duties If Floro is successful, the court will judicially oust Dean from one of the positions. On advice of counsel, Dean would make no statement regarding the litigation to _ i he Plaindealer Thursday morning. No Appeal s In Irwin Case McHenry Elementary School District 15 Superintendent Dr. Richard Farmer confirmed reports Thursday morning lhat Attorney Ronald Irwin has decided not to appeal the May 14 decision dismissing his suit against District 15. The original complaint, filed by Thomas Irwin's mother, Janet R. Irwin, on his behalf, was entered jn the (Continued on paoe 20) A Lhdy And Her "Eyes Thirty-six-year-old Kay Powell. Mind for the past il yeqrs, to shown with her seelng-eye dog, Pert, who provides companionship as well as "eyes" for the McHenry woman. Ms. Powell will speak at tlie McHenry Public library Tuesday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. She will include a demonstration In braille reading along with her usual question and answer period. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYI/ORD Kay Powell is a 36-year-old McHenry woman who lives a very normal life. Like many others, she is unemployed, keeps a big dog for company, likes to read and knit, and enjoys visiting with friends at the McHenry apartment complex where she lives. It hasn't been easy for the expressive woman to live a normal life, however, because unlike most other so-called average women her age, Kay Powell is blind. Suffering from a "diabetic retina" about U years ago, Ms. Powell slowly went blind and had to adjust to her new world and to the depression thafr came with il. The blindness came slowly, with recurring hemorrhaging affecting her vision more and more each lime. Total blindness brought on deep depression and it took time for adjustment. "It's really frustrating to miss your mouth with your fork after you had perfect aim for so many years," Ms Powell laughed Several years ago, after moving back lo McHenry from West Chicago, she acquired a long-haired Belgium shepherd that was specially trained as a seeing- eye dog She nave up her (Continued on page 20) Mail Fiesta Guides For those who have not already received it, the distinctive blue Fiesta day guide published by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce will be arriving soon for the purpose of putting all the particulars of each event at the public's fingertips. On Monday, July 7, the Chamber mailed 15,000 copies of the guide for the explicit purpose of inviting all the families in and around McHenry to attend 10 days of festivities and to participate to the fullest, July 18-27. The guide includes a day- by-day schedule of official events as well as many other happenings around town during Fiesta days. Many merchants offer special discounts as well as helpful information throughout the booklet, so every page deserves close scrutiny. Qualitications for all athletic events are clearly stated and all are open for spectator enjoyment, with no admission fee. Refresh­ ments will be served. The costyme .contest on International night can be fun for anyone, reflecting the nation of one's heritage or any country of fancy- including the U.S.A. A handy entry blank is in the guide. An application form is in the guide for those thinking about a float or group entry for the parade but who haven't signed up yet. Those who are busy bet­ ween the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and can't get into the Chamber office for Drum Corps Magic tickets may use the order form in the guide and drop it in the mail slot in the Chamber door or into the mailbox. 4 Additional copies of the guide are available at the Chamber office or many business places throughout McHenry. Lower Population Forecasts