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ktPUBLICANS- A L L T H E W A Y (Continued from page 1) edged out Richard Burnidge in the Spring vote for the second spot. In Tuesday's voting, Mrs. Zwick received 65,916 votes; Klemm was supported by 55,008; and Hanahan had 33,240. Winners in^the 32nd Legislative district were Betty Lou Reed, Donald Deuster and Daniel Pierce. All three are incumbents. AMENDMENTS FARE WELL (Continued from page 1) founder of the Coalition for Political Honesty. A second, less con­ troversial amendment which would reduce the time period in which some property- owners could redeem tax delinquent real estate, ap­ peared to be running ahead of the 60 percent vote required. The bill, presented to the public by the General Assembly, would reduce the period from two years to 90 days for vacant, non- agricultural property and large apartment buildings. The purpose is to return the property to the tax rolls and would not affect single fanflly residences. ENROLLMENT PROJECTION (Continued from page 1) of learning experience. The service was used last year for between 10 and 15 students. Carl said about half of those enrolled were felt to be considerably im­ proved. The agreement was prepared by the Youth Service Bureau of McHenry County after review and approval by the local school district. Carl also updated the board on the status of the current life safety work at East, after which he con­ ducted a tour of the renovated facilities. CITIZENS GROUP TELLS COST OF REFERENDUM (Continued from page I) V practice this assessed figure was actually lower than {he one-third figure which is usually quoted. The table below gives the cost to taxpayers on the effect of the 45 cent increase using the one-third assessed valuation figure. Market Value of Property $ 3,000 15,000 30,000 60,000 75,000 90,000 Assessed Value (based upon 1-3 of market value) $ 1,000 5,000 10,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 Annual Tax Increase 4.50 22.50 45.00 90.00 112.50 135.00 The committee members, in reviewing this table, felt that based upon a monthly cost, a $90,000 home would reflect a $11.25 tax increase. Members of the Neigh­ borhood Visitation com­ mittee will be calling on homes in the district, leaving information and answering questions. Voting for the Nov. 15 referendum will be con­ ducted from noon until 7 p.m. at the usual three grade school polling places: 1, East high school campus; 2, old Lakemoor fire house; 3, beach house, McCullom Lake. Award Contracts For New Facility At MCC At the last October meeting, the McHenry County college ooard of trustees approved the recommendations from Wight and Co., Inc. to award contracts for the con­ struction of the multi­ purpose facility. The following firms were awarded contracts: Fitz- simmons-Rill, Inc., Nor- thlake, general work for $574,500; Abbott and A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . , Bloomingdale, heating, ventilating and air con­ ditioning work for $219,615.00; Althoff In­ dustries, McHenry, plum­ bing work for $71,061; and electrical work for $92,245.00. The total of the four contracts is $957,421.00. The board also approved the holding of $47,871 in the site and construction fund as a project contingency. Construction is expected to begin within three weeks, with a completed project date estimated between 12 and 13 months. The board also adopted a 1980 tax levy for the 1980-81 fiscal year of $1,240,301 for the education fund and $310,075 for the building fund based on the estimated assessed valuation for the college district of $1,033,584,891. Arrests End Scuffle i Sara Helene is the name chosen by Ronald and Patricia Wagner, 4316 W. Sioux lane, McHenry, for their fourth child. The 7 lbs., 15 oz. baby girl was born Oct. 30, at McHenry hospital and joins a brother Thomas, age 6l2 and four-year-old twin sisters, Elizabeth and Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Diedrich of McHenry are the maternal grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner, also of McHenry. Great-grandparents are Bernard Smith of McHenry and Mrs. Elizabeth Diedrich of Volo. David and Kathleen Rigby, 1508 W. Lakeview, McHenry became parents of their first daughter on Nov. 1. Kristin Kathleen was born in McHenry hospital and weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. She has a brother named Benjamin. The paternal grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rigby of Woodstock. A girl, Margaret Elizabeth, was born to Gregory and Laurie Dohrn, 5002 Hampshire, McHenry, on Nov. 1. The infant arrived at McHenry hospital weighing lbs. and was welcomed home by her brother, Christopher. John and Barbara Laub, 1 S u n s h i n e c o u r t s Bloomington, 111. announce the birth of twin girls on Oct. 31, at St. Joseph's hospital in Bloomington. Allison May weighed 4 lbs, 8 oz. and Melanie Helen weighed 3 lbs. 10 oz. The middle names of the twins were selected to honor the maternal and paternal grandmothers. Eugene and Martha (May) Morenz of McHenry are the maternal grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Maurice and the late Helen Laub of Rural Altona, 111. Great-grandparents are Mercedes Morenz of McHenry and Helen and Leon West of Marlboro, Ohio. Among recent births recorded at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock, was the Nov. 4 birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. William Clark of McHenry. Red Army Game Table tennis started to be­ come a major sport throughout China after Mao Zedong en­ dorsed it as an ideal game for his Red Army soldiers in •late 1920s. Two McHenry area men were charged by McHenry Co\inty Sheriff's police following a scuffle at Little John's restaurant last week. The tavern owner, John Little, called the police after Robert Miller, 34, of 422 S. Highland, McHenry, kicked him. Miller had become boisterous and was using profane language when Little-asked him to stop, according to the report. While the police were questioning Miller, his friend, Joseph Smalla, 31, of New Maternity Visting Hours Memorial hospital at Woodstock has instituted new visiting hours for the obstetric department. Fathers are considered an integral part of the family unit and may come anytime between 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. They are also en­ couraged to participate in the care of the infants. Grandparents may visit one time during the mother's stay in the hospital. Grandparents' hour is from 7 to 8 in the evening. Siblings may also visit their mother and new brother or sister. Sibling visitation is from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and arrangements should be made with the nurse before bringing children to visit. The new visiting hours have been instituted to promote family bonding during the initial post par- tum period. 3705 Hamlin, McHenry, stepped between the police and Miller and started to wrestle with one of the of­ ficers. Miller was arrested for battery; and Smalla was charged with obstructing a peace officer. Bond for each was set at $1,000. The Sheriff's police were brought into the scene when it was reported that. Island Lake police were in pursuit of a car on Darrell road last Saturday. When the driver of the car stopped at his residence, at 813 West boulevard, McHenry, police arrested Russell Jones, 20, for failure to appear in court on a theft under $150 charge. A 16-year-old McHenry youth was taken into custody last Sunday following a high­ speed chase from McCullom Lake. The youth was stopped on Riverside drive. He was charged with failure to notify police and leaving the scene of an ac­ cident. A report of a dispute at an auto ended with the arrest of Karl Blom, 20, of 4707 Mc­ Cullom Lake road, McHenry, for disorderly conduct. Deborah Karaskiewicz, 21, of 1614 Pleasant, McHenry, was picked up by McHenry police for an outstanding criminal damage to property warrant. David M. Shaw, 22, of 219 Delia, Woodstock, was charged by McHenry police with disobeying a stop sign, transportation of open alcoholic liquor and disor­ derly conduct. FOR SMALL COMPANIES Small companies can enjoy the same extensive employee benefits usually reserved for large corporations Prudential's Employee Benefits Program (2 to 9 employees) or Group Security Program (10 to 49 employees) could provide the solution to your company's employee benefits problems Talk to someone from the Rock to find out how Prudential's small group coverage can help you and your business, talk to: Bill Neumann C.LU. WHISPERMG POMT CEMTER 43061 West Crystal Lake IM. Kdkwy, 16050 344-5858 Prudential Me Health Am Home PAGE 17 - PLAIN DEALER - FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 7,1«M Memorial Hospital Tests For Diabetes Diabetes--one out of every 20 persons either has it or will develop it during his or her lifetime. That's why Memorial hospital at Woodstock is encouraging people to participate in a free blood sugar test in cooperation with the American Diabetic association all next week •• Nov. 10 through Nov. 14 at the hospital. The tests will be given 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Nov. 10-14, and each afternoon on the same days from 1:30-2:30 p.m. If more information is needed for preparations, please call Memorial hospital at 338-2500, Ex­ tension 253. SHIPYARD SELECT WOMAN OF THE YEAR-Edna Olson was hostess for the Business and Professional Woman's club Public Relations committee meeting to choose the winning Woman of the Year for 1980. The meeting was held at the home of Barbara Gerasch, in McHenry. Ms. Gerasch is McHenry B.P.W. "Continuing Woman of the Year" for her many untiring efforts and contributions to the club. Many of the "behind the scenes" operations are performed by Barbara and her sister, Catherine Frederick. The Woman of the Year award will be announced publicly at the Nov. 17 meeting of the club, with dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Raymond's restaurant in Johnsburg. The event is an important highlight of the B.P.W.'s yearly function. Guests are welcome. Reservations may be made by calling 385-0258. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD At 65 Paul Revere was the first person in America to learn to roll sheet copper, used to resheath the bottom of the ship Constitution. A GIFT OF LOVE AT CHRISTMAS Deaths CLARENCE M. NIESEN Clarence M. Niesen, 1603 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Sherman hospital, Elgin. He was born in McHenry April 15, 1902, the son of Mathias and Elizabeth (Rothermel) Niesen. Mr. Niesen lived in McHenry all his life; owned and operated the Fox Dance Pavilion, McHenry from 1921 to 1940; owned and oeprated the Niesen Variety store, McHenry, from 1950 to 1958; and since 1940, owned and operated Niesen's Floors. He was a member of the McHenry Council 1288 Knights of Columbus; past president of the McHenry area Kiwanis club and a former member of the McHenry Zoning board. Survivors include his wife Marie (Flanigan) Niesen, whom he married in August, 1940; two sons, Michael of McHenry and Patrick F. of Minneapolis, Minn.; a daughter, Mrs. Ron (Sally) Glosson of McHenry; three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Verona J. Kent of McHenry. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Carrie A. Justen and Miss Rena Niesen A funeral Mass will be conducted Saturday, 11 a.m., in St. Mary of the Assump­ tion Catholic church, McHenry, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home. Memorials would be ap­ preciated to the McHenry Area Rescue squad or the Debt Retirement fund of St. Mary's church. COUNTY BOARD MEETING The McHenry County board will meet Nov. 42 at 9 a.m. at the courthouse to adopt, or consider the adoption of the annual ap­ propriation ordinance and tax levy for the county for the year 1980-81. Discussion, Skits For Space Program YOUR PORTRAIT The fifth session of St. Patrick's Alcoholism Caring Endeavors (SPACE) team's educational program will be presented Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, in St. Patrick's parish hall, 3500 West W a s h i n g t o n s t r e e t . Discussion and skits by team members will highlight the problems experienced by families touched by the disease of Alcoholism Suggestions and hope will be offered to enable family members to adapt to these problems. The popular and poignant movie, "Soft is the Heart of a Child" will complete the session. 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