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Free TV Glide in Today's Edition THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 105 NUMBER 25 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24. 1980 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 25* Teacher-Board Agreement Representatives of High School District 156 board and the McHenry- Community High School Teachers' association signed the 1980- 1982 "professional agreement" at the regular board meeting Oct. 21. A last minute hitch resulted in an executive meeting between the board and association negotiators lasting one and a half hours before agreement was reached. Participants in the last minute discussion did not reveal what the issue was, but hints indicated that wording of the agreement was involved. Following the executive session, the board approved the agreement without discussion and board president, Edw. J. Neumann, Jr. and secretary, James Tonyan, signed the agreement followed by association president. El Partenheimer, and secretary, Dave Luckett, to the accompaniment of clicking cameras and lights of cable TV. The signing culminated six months of intense negotiations which were tinged with strong verbal exchanges and threats of job actions after school began and the teachers were working without a contract. Also present at Tuesday's meeting were represen­ tatives of the Woodstock- McHenry League of Women Voters who explained the role of their group in sear­ ching out possible hazards from asbestos used in school buildings. Sherry Floro said that the Illinois LWOV had received a federal grant to work in their local areas to contact as many schools as possible. Their concern is to identify and locate installations containing "friable asbestos" (which can break off and contaminate the air) and to suggest to school officials ways to remove or contain these sources. Mrs. Floro reassured the board that LWOV members did not consider themselves experts, they were not prepared to debate the dangers; but they un­ derstood that there is no safe level of asbestos con­ tamination and that its ef­ fects are permanent. Part of their program is to find out vriiat local schools are doing, and inform the public without causing a panic reaction, Mrs. Floro noted. To aid the school officials, the LWOV is fur­ nishing each district a packet of information covering the dangers, the possible solutions, and EPA approved contractors to help in removal or encapsulation The solutions, Mrs Floro said, include removal of the friable asbestos, sealing it off with a coating or wrapping, or boxing it in so that it cannot be broken loose to escape into the air. The EPA has asked that school districts make in­ spections of all their buildings under the super vision of an official or custodian who is completely familiar with the facility. Samples of any suspected material should be taken and sent to designated labs for (Continued on page 20) .03 Tax Rate Increase County Finalizes Budget available within the county's general fund. Step I includes moving the garage to the Highway department; relocating CETA outside the cour­ thouse; relocating the superintendent of school office; moving the traffic division of the Circuit clerk's office to the first floor; constructing an outdoor exercise area for prisoners, and others. Step 2 calls for an addition of 80,000 square feet to the north end at an estimated project cost of $7,000,000, and Step 3, an addition of 40,350 square feet to the south end at an estimated cost of $3,000,000. After the presentation, Thomas Huemann of Johnsburg voiced his opinion that the present courthouse was large enough and could be used more efficiently. He added that the jail space is not always crowded. Buss asked why cities, (Continued on page 20) Knox Park Ground Breaking On Sunday, Oct. 26, the City of McHenry will hold ground breaking ceremonies for the Knox park development. At the same time, an open house will be held at the City of McHenry Public Works facility ad­ joining the park. The ground breaking will start at 2 p.m., with the open house immediately following. All area residents are invited to attend this program. This is an ex­ cellent opportunity for residents to acquaint themselves with this new park development and this city's maintenance equip­ ment and facilities. The location of the open house and ground breaking ceremony is 108 North Green street. Refreshment*'will be served at the open house. For further information of these activities, call the City of McHenry at 385-0947. On recommendation of the Finance committee, headed by Edward Buss of McHenry, the McHenry County board Tuesday approved an increase of .03 in the tax rate, from .09 to .12, for the General fund. The budget and levy will be finalized at the next board meeting Nov. 12. Tentative figures list expected revenue of $7,764,727 over the next fiscal year against expenses amounting to $8,664,490. Because of anticipated funds on hand Dec. 1 of this year of $1,500,000, the projected balance in late 1981 will fae • $600,237. In spite of the figures in the black, the deficit spending for the next twelve months prompted the request for a rate increase in the General fund. Figures above were based on a .09 tax rate. When the board con­ sidered the matter of courthouse expansion, the Courthouse Operations committee, headed by Clint Claypool of McHenry, revealed that there was no more interest in purchasing the glass building. One of many problems, Claypool said, was difficulty in con­ ducting negotiations with the out of state firm which owns the building. As a result, the committee rjeatmnended a 20 to 25-year flantor board consideration, mplementation of the various step would depend on the needs. It was recognized that Step I will depend, most likely, upon the amount of funds Name Miller Assistant Publisher Months of negotiations ended officially Tuesday evening with the signing of the 1980-82 "professional agreement" between the board and teachers of McHenry High School District 156. In top photo, representatives of the two sides prepare to go into executive session for a last minute discussion. Lower photo shows the board president, Edw. J. Neumann. Jr., signing the agreement as El Partenheimer, Teachers association president, prepares to do likewise. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD For most individuals the morning mail is greatly anticipated. Keen ears listen for the step of the mailman, who promptly is praised if he brings a letter from the kid at college, or blamed if it's a monthly bill. But any business office can tell you that the fun comes through filing most of this extravagant spending in File 13. But before we do, there is always the fun of sorting through the most unbelievable items. At this time of year politics are in the forefront and we are missed by none who would sit in a government seat. The ruses used for a novel approach to the editor know no bounds. For instance, we learned that Billy Carter is campaigning in Reagan's home town of Dixon. Could it be he's the President's brother? And could it be he is plugging for anyone but Ronald Reagan in that candidate's home town? Of course it could. This was John Anderson stationery and one William Carter just happens to be co- coordinator of his campaign. Then there's the Federation of Teachers in Illinois which announced endorsements for the Nov. 4 elections with an enthusiasm meant to bring us into their corner. It isn't that we objected to the choices so much as the fact that we're tired of lobby ism in general. The people who object to excessive government spending are the same people who only want the other fellow's pet project curtailed, at the least, or dropped completely. "Don't touch mine", is their cry. Then there's the local Ralph Nader group, which continues to release its consumer rating of a particular candidate. The zeal of its members is admirable, but the finger has pointed to only one office holder. The fellow who holds the same office in another district, even closer to McHenry, appears to escape the fury of the group even though he seldom casts a vote of any kind. And away from politics, the mail also gives an idea of the kind of world we live in. No need to be lonely these days.There is something for everyone. Down Batavia way, the public is offered Musical Prayers, a workshop for persons "who want to pray better through the use of music". There is also great promise in the mail. The author of a new health guide tells us it is possible to enjoy fabulous health through the proven methods of European spa and health clinics -all without leaving the privacy of our own home. For those who would mend fences, there is advertised a candid discussion on the (Continued on page 20) Slate "Woman Of Year" Contest Bobbi llaug, right, recording secretary of the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club and head of the Public Relations committee, shows ballot for the club's Woman of the Year competition to Mae Ktlnespring. Mrs. HUnespring was the 1979 winner of the award. A ballot appears in this issue. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The McHenry Business and Professional Women's Club is now taking nominations for the Woman of the Year award which will be presented Nov 17 at Raymond's restaurant in Johnsburg To qualify, the applicant must be a woman over 25 years of age, have a working career, or retired from a career, and who has made a substantial con­ tribution to her community, and equally important to her career Anyone may nominate. Past winners of the Woman of the Year award are Bertha Stange, Adele F r o e h l i c h , V i r g i n i a Williams, Lenora Frisby, Ilavern Gregory and Mae Stinespring. Nomination blanks may be found in the McHenry Plaindealer or from any B P W member The deadline for entering a nominee is Tuesday, Nov. 4 The entry should be mailed to the Public Relations chairman at 1619 North Beach road, Mc Henry TIME CHANGE M c H e n r y a r e a residents are reminded to set back their clocks one hour Saturday night as standard time returns early Sunday, Oct. 26. Haunted Houses For Halloween THOMAS C. MILLER Publisher Larry E. Lund announced this week that Thomas C. Miller has been promoted to assistant publisher of the McHenry Plaindealer and the McHenry County Citizen. In his new role with the newspapers^ he will be assisting the publisher in all phases of management operations. Until his appointment, Miller served as advertising manager for the last 11 years. He joined the firm as an advertising represen­ tative in 1967 Miller is a member of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce board of directors and a past president of the McHenry Kiwanis club. Born in Chicago, he was As early as a week before Halloween, work has begun locally on the creation of at least three haunted houses. Sponsors of each say the time is here to think about ghosts, goblins and haunted houses. The students, staff and parents at McHenry county Alternative high school, 409 N. Front street, McHenry, have all of those things in mind and more. They are planning and creating a haunted house for McHenry's young people of all ages. Haunted houses have become as much a Halloween tradition as witches, black cats or trick- or-treat. The Alternative school's house will include all of the traditional scary features that have come to be associated with a Halloween haunted house Students and teachers began construction on the haunted house Monday. The haunted house will be ready for visitors beginning at 3 p.m. Oct. 29. Hours of operation will be 3 to 7 p.m Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30 and 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Refreshments will be on sale and there will be a waiting area for parents and friends .who are afraid to challenge the unknown. For the fourth year, the P i s t a k e e H i g h l a n d s Woman's club will offer a haunted house at the Highlands Community center, corner of Highland raised in Wonder Lake and attended McHenry Com­ munity high school, from which he was graduated in 1961. Later, he served with the Army in Vietnam Miller is married to the former Ardis May They and their three children reside on River Terrace drive, McHenry. and Louella avenues. Those who would enter are asked to follow the signs leading from Rt. 31 east on Ringwood road. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. There is a special admission fee for those under 14. Dates and times are Oct. 24, 25 and 26, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 27,28, 29 and 30, 7 to9p.m. and Oct. 31, starting at 6:30 p.m. The community event has provided funds for the Johnsburg Rescue squad, Community high school library, the Little league, Pigtail league, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies. A "Spook House" named Bull Valley Scare will be sponsored Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. l, from 7 p.m. until Candidates' Night Oct. 28 The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters, in cooperation with the AAUW of Woodstock, has invited the County board candidates as well as the people seeking the offices of clerk of Circuit court, recorder of deeds, state's attorney, coroner, county auditor, and sheriff, to participate in a Can­ didates' night to be held at the McHenry Country club Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to come and meet the can­ didates. A round table for­ mat will provide an op1 portunity to informally discuss the issues and question those seeking of­ fice. Everyone in the com munity is urged to attend, to become better informed, and to know the candidates of both parties midnight. Bull Valley Scare, publicized as "an expereince in fright you may never forget," will be sponsored by Light Shine, a Youth Ministry of the Crystal I^ake Evangelical Free church (Continued on page 20) MCHS Golf Squad Eighth In State Page 7 Rescue Squads Recognized Life Saving Incidents Page 18 To Your Health The Vi l la in Sugar Page 4