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PAGE 18 - PLAINDEALER SCHOOL ASKS RATE HIKE ' (Continued from page 1) the. study ); was almosffhe lowest of the 31 districts (we were twenty-ninth out of 31). In this same study, we also ranked twenty-ninth out of 31 in the number of administrators per pupil. Currently that ratio is 371 pupils per administrator. A school district cannot be operated without administrators. 10--Move assistant superintendent to McHenry Junior high, he becomes principal of that building. Same answer as 9 above. 11--Rent empty office space at Central. We own one-half of the central office. Utility costs are minimal. We doubt that there is much of a demand to rent office space at this time. A building on the same block with offices available for rent has not been successfully rented in over a year. 12--Principals at Valley View, Edgebrook and Hilltop shall become half-time teachers and half-time principals. Same answer as 9 above. 13--Eliminate the paying of dues to professional organizations to which the principals belong. Same answer as 9 above. 14--Reduce building budgets up to 50 percent. This figure is already under what it should be. It has not been increased in the last three years in spite of inflation. A recent survey of local school districts shows that we only spend 60 cents per child on equipment, the lowest amount of the five districts surveyed. The other four districts spent from $7.88 to $14.03 per child on equipment. 15--Eliminate the "teaching" of art and music. Art and music teachers have been eliminated already. If art and music are not taught by the classroom teachers, the district would be in violation of recognition status, as specified in Document One. 16--Close two buildings or more and go to a split shift. This solution is too extreme for the situation at present. 17--Provide bus service for kin­ dergarten at 8:00 and 3:00. (Only bus students one way.) This is illegal for those who live more than one and one-half miles from school. 1 18--Use legal counsel only when absolutely necessary. yte agree. 19--Sell the car that is provided for ^superintendent. is currently a contract item. It can oe negotiated when the contract expires. In explanation of its report, the Finance committee emphasized that it was not intended to end communication on the suggestions of the teachers. The committee said it would be happy to meet with the full MCTA or its representatives to discuss members' proposals and responses in more detail.1 Assurance was given in the report that while some budget cuts may be necessary for the 1961-82 school year, the board will be able to accomplish this without a RIF (Reduction In Force). Late in the meeting, the board and members of the Hilltop PTO entered into the first Education Dialogue, in which PTO members expressed some of their concerns. Similar meetings will be held in other schools in the district in the future. FRIDAY. JANUARY 30. 1981 During the instructional portion of the meeting, Joanne March, a teacher, Caroline Watson, a speech specialist, Ann Smith, an aide, presented an in­ teresting and informative account of the Early Childhood program. The topte-Tteatt with work to attain motor skills, among others. The program is partially funded by the state and is mandated. It is intended for children under school age who would not fit into a classroom situation and otherwise would need to be tran­ sported to SEDOM, with the home district paying tuition and tran­ sportation costs. Ron Jania, pupil personnel service director for the distirct, who is a psychiatrist, estimated there is about 5 percent of the district's population; suffering some degree of handicap necessitating special attention from the schools. A resolution was passed, recognizing the effective service provided by Charles Schott for the past 14»^ years. Schott is retiring from his work as sixth grade teacher at Junior high school. Previously he was a counselor. INTEREST HIGH FOR VILLAGE OFFICES (Continued from page 1) Andrew Diedrich, of 3502 W. Biscayne; and Raymond Rigsby, of 606 Hilltop boulevard. Hie election is scheduled for April 7 at Alliance church, on Bull Valley road. In the Village of Sunnyside, two people have filed for the village president's chair and four will be trying for three trustee positions. Incumbent trustee William Mitchell, of 4017 Wilmot road, is seeking the office of village president. He will be opposed by James Eichhorn, of 1414 Lakeview. • Two incumbent trustees, William Sandell, of 1511 Grandview; and John Miedzianowski, of 1506 Sunnyside, are seeking reelection to the offices. Also striving for the position are the in­ cumbent village president, Raymond Nolan, of 1403 Bayview court; and Diane Barroso, of 1416 Sudeenew. The incumbent village clerk, Betty Messer, 1405 W. Bayview court, is running unopposed for the office. In the Village of Wonder Lake, three people have filed for the three open trustee positions. They ate John J. DePyssler, of 4107 Seneca; Mrs. Anita Vanderwiel, of 8802 Burton; and Scott Axelson, of 8502 Coral road. Mrs. Duane Zeman, of 8420 Coral road, is the only candidate for the office of village clerk. Barb Brodie, clerk of the Village of Bull Valley, reported that two can­ didates have filed petitions for the three open trustee positions. They are J. Thomas Storey, of 8505 Concorde drive; and James Rosater, of 319 Valley Hill road. CLEAR 43 BURGLARIES (Continued from page 1) area. McHenry City police are in­ vestigating the theft of an estimated $10,000 of construction materials from two homes under construction in the Wood Creek area Monday night. At about 7 a.m. Tuesday, a representative of Meadow Wood builders, of Lake Geneva, Wis., reported the theft of a large quantity of lumber and mahogany siding from the site. The police are also looking into a burglary at the Old Bridge tavern that was discovered Tuesday morning when a door to the rear of the building was found ajar. The loss was estimated at $500. Early Wednesday morning, McHenry police arrested 28-year-old Sandra L. Ostrowski, of 4016 Kane avenue, McHenry, for theft over $150 after she was found driving a car belonging to Bert Froney, of 4016 Kane avenue, McHenry. Police said Froney reported his car missing from the parking place and he later signed the complaint against Ms. Ostrowski. A 20-foot by 30-foot American flag, one of the largest flown in the area, was stolen from Gas Express, located on Route 31 south, either late Tuesday night or early Wednesday. Ike Athens, of Gas Express, said the flag had been raised for the first time Tuesday morning. The station closed at 11 p.m. At 3 a.m. Wednesday a Sheriffs deputy on patrol in the area noticed that the flag was gone. Athens said the rope holding the flag was 18 feet off the ground. Mary Foster, of 2609 Orchard Beach, McHenry, called the Sheriffs police when she discovered that someone had stolen her car from the driveway of her home. The car was later abandoned on. Orchard Beach at Kashmiri lane after it struck a fence at Shalimar estates. Mary McAndrews, (of, 3302 Chellington, McHenry, reported a break-in at the residence last week. According to the police report, an inventory will determine the total loss. A television, a stereo unit and a box containing silverware belonging to the McAndrews were recovered when footsteps were traced to a row of brush near Weingart road. BUILDING PERMITS A building permit has been issued by the McHenry County Department of Building and Zoning to Graham Oil Company, Gages Lake, for about $20,000 remodelling to a service station at 7517 Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake. Permit fee -- $154.50. BRANCH COURT Cases last week in Branch court of the 19th Judicial Circuit, with Associate Judge Michael Sullivan presiding, included: John P. Schlosser, 11514 Lake View road, Richmond, was fined $100 and costs on a reckless driving charge. Robert E. Sebastian Jr., 22113 W. Fairview, McHenry, was fineid $300 and costs and given a term of probation for one year on a charge of driving on suspended license. Elmer H. Appleby of 3901 Main St., McHenry, was fined $100 and costs and placed on probation for one year on a charge of battery. > Ronnie S Weed of 5007 Kent road, McHenry, was fined $100 and costs for driving on a suspended license. * Steven A. Mansep of 1006 N. Front St., McHenry, was fined $100 and costs and placed on probation for one year on a charge of driving while license was suspended. Probable cause was found in a preliminary hearing on a charge of theft against John M. Lack, Route 2, McHenry. He was bound over to felony court. Randy Jensen, 124 N. Lakeshore drive, Lakemoor, was also bound over to felony court when probable cause was found on a charge of burglary. WHILE GM AND FORD RAISE PRICES, ONLY AMERICAN MOTORS GIVES YOU A 10% PRICE EAGLE KAMMBACK* PMf *5tts 5396 CONCORD 4-DOOR* p A 5350 22 2* 23 34 EPA EST EPA EST MPG SPIRIT LIFTBACK£^^VB $5Hfl •!©# I 23) 33 HWV • • EPA EST MPG SAVE EVEN MORE ON REMAINING 1980sI AAc HENRY COUNTY S ONLY AAAC JEEP DEALER FOX VALLEY FIAMC/Jeep 377 VIRGINIA ST (RT 14l CRYSTAL LAKE III 60014 OPEN SUNDAYS 815 459 -5121 BANK F INANCING Possum Run Recommended For Approval The McHenry County Zoning board of Appeals recommended approval of a petition which allows McHenry Sand and Gravel company to continue and expand mining operations at the Possum Run pit, east of the city. If final approval is given by the County board, the mining operations, presently restricted to about 80 acres, will be extended to the remainder of the 205-acre site. The < owners of the property have filed a reclamation plan which calls for the development of a 124-acre lake and associated cam­ pground as the mining operations wind down. The vote to recommend approval was unanimous. Charge Battery After Scuffle A McHenry man faces three charges following an incident at 3506 W. Washington, MgHehry. McHenry Police and Rescue units went to the residence in response to an emergency call to attend to a young female. When the police arrived, a young male, Thomas Koch, of 1506 N. Flower, McHenry, reportedly became belligerent and pushed the officer. | He was charged with battery, resisting arrest and possession of cannabis. Bond was set at $3,0(|0. Plan tyoup Meets Feb. 19 There will be a meeting of the McHenry County Regional Planning commission Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 112 of the courthouse, 2200 N. Seminary avenue, Woodstock. Included in the topics of discussion will be a presentation by Robert Morris of the Planning department on agricultural bonds. Copies of the McHenry County Year 2000 Comprehensive Land Use plan are available in the Planning department at the McHenry county courthouse. There is a charge for them. HOSTAGE HONOR DAY Thursday was declared by President Reagan as a national day of honor for the 52 former hostages. Leaving the ration to each state, Governor Thompson declared Jan. 29 a school holiday in Illinois. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) that changes mandated by the federal government have literally ruined many formerly good public schools. These are the people who are asking whether the cost of further federal inroads into school policy and ad­ ministration are in the best interest of education and achievement. And this isn't enough to question, we can also add the enormous financial costs of some idealistic, although well meaning policies. Most people feel that as a general rule, the more control of schools that can be kept local, the more sensibly and practically school problems will be solved. As a result there may be inequities at times, but it would seem they should tend to be less under local supervision than under the guidance of Washington. KAF HALF! WAY THERE - J oh n 8 bar g Rescue squad members Dick Bowe (kneeling) and Al Robel add one more notch to the thermometer, which marks the progress of the Building fund donations. A bowling marathon netted the sqoad $5,900 toward the $30,000 goal. The money is needed to finish paying for the $80,000 building renovation that was recenly completed. STAFF PHOTO-ANTHONY OLIVER Heating-Ventilating Split Vote Approves $200,000 For MCC Work Heating and ventilation work amounting to nearly $200,000 was ap­ proved by a 3 to 2 margin at the Thursday meeting of the McHenry County college board of trustees. Chairman of the construction com­ mittee and trustee Robert Weidner questioned architect James Filliung's recommendation the insulated mete) enclosures be built around six rooftop heating and ventilating units. The cost of these enclosures was estimated at $62,000. Opponents of the recommendation said the existing structures could be re- insulated at a cost of about $1,000. Proponents of the measure argued that the metal enclosures would protect the equipment from extreme tem­ peratures and save an estimated 22 percent in energy costs. The rest of the $199,449 package concerned duct and control work related to the rooftop units. Voting in favor were trustees David Murphy, Anthony Wujcik and board president, William Ryan. Voting against were trustees Robert Weidner and Eugene Meyer. Trustees Herbal Lutter and Barbara Pautz were absent. InotherbusinaM^ the board approved the purchase of equipment for an Emergency Rescue Technician class. Funds for the class, which trains rescue personnel in extrication techniques, were obtained from Illinois Depart­ ment of Transportation. The board also approved part-time instructors for the Spring semester in the adult Htocatim program and ap­ pointed Shirley Hack, of Spring Grove, to the full-time CETA IV position of secretary at the child care center. Purchases authorized by the board of trustees included a piano for the music i, photography equipthent for it and non-credit classes, furniture and equipment for the AVT center, agricultural laboratory equipment, tennis equipment for credit and non- credit classes and a walk-in freezer for food services. Following a short executive session, the board approved a motion to spend up to $1,000 in joining four other school districts in a lawsuit concerning real estate taxes paid under protest in 1977 and 1978. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the board room on campus. TRADE YOUR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE FOR A FREE DINNER^ Any marriage certificate issued from the OLD McHenry County Courthouse (prior to Jan. 1, 1973) {Bring in and show it to us for a FREE DINNER when pur­ chasing another dinner. (The most expensive one is FREE.) | Good Monday through Fri­ day, 5 P.M. - 10 P.M. February 2 through 27. 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