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I'.UiK I* - FI.AINKKA1.KH - KIIH>AY. MARCH 2». 1*11 SCHOOL APPEAL BEFORE COUNCIL (Continued from page 1) „ an equal education compared to other students in the county," Newbrough said. "There is a connection between the quality of the schools and the quality of life in a community. With a sub-standard education system, it is hard to attract people and it affects home values and jobs." In other business, the council ap­ proved the 1981-82 fiscal year budget which includes projected revenues of $2,393,450 and projected expenditures of $2,552,635. The chairman of the Finance com­ mittee, Alderman Jack Pepping, said the ,$159,000 deficit could be ac­ commodated by existing reserves in the general fund. Alderman Pepping then moved to defer the aldermanic salary increases which were approved recently by the council. Pepping said he realized the alder­ man's salary had not been touched in eight years and could not deny that thev had earned an increase, but noted that the City employees were making a sacrifice. Alderman Ernest Schooley asked if the motion included deferring the mayor's salary increase of $11,800. Pepping said he thought that should be left but would recommend that the benefit package be deferred. The motion to defer the salary in­ creases until May 1, 1982 was approved by a 7 to 1 vote. Alderman Wieser op­ posed the measure. The council voted to set the fees for the swimming pool which is expected to be finished sometime this year in Knox park, but not without some discussion. Alderman Pepping characterized the non-resident (people living outside the corporate limits) fees presented by the Park committee as woefully low. "We don't have many opportunities to recoup or recapture monies used to support the park system from people who don't pay for it through fees or taxes," Pepping said. "Frankly, I think non-residents should pay twice as much as a minimum." Park Director Peter Merkel said this type of fee structure might keep people away from the new facility and suggested going to that after time showed it was necessary. "It's a question of being fair to the residents of the City," Pepping said. Pepping received support from Alderman Michael Wieser who noted that the pool at Knox park was "awfully close to McHenry Shores." Alderman Ronald Meurer came out in support of the park director and said the pool should be fully utilized the first year "Then we'll have something to base our fees on," the alderman said. Pepping stated, "I'd rather err on the side of letting the people of McHenry use and enjoy the pool and then open it up to non-residents." The lees were approved in a nearly unanimous vote, with Alderman Meurer dissenting. The daily admission fees to the pool for residents were set at $1, age 7 to 15; $2, age 16 and over; and $2.50 to the wading pool. Fees for non-residents are $2. $4 and $5 respectively. Season fees for residents were set at $15, $20 and $35 for individual children age 7 to 15, individual adult age 16 and older, and family passes. Non-resident fees are double. Information on fees for swimming lessons or the swim team is available at the Parks and Recreation department. The council voted 6 to 2 to enact a flood plain regulation ordinance, with Alderman Pepping dissenting and Alderman Nolan abstaining. City Attorney Bernard Narusis reported that the model ordinance provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was acceptable to the Federal Emergency Management agency. It is expected that flood insurance will once again become available in the City of McHenry. The council voted to pass a resolution entering into the McHenry County Emergency plan where city police would provide and receive mutual aid from other municipalities or the county in the event of a disaster. Alderman George Harker expressed concern over pension, insurance and benefit coverage of McHenry police officers in the event they were injured or killed in another municipality. City Attorney Narusis said that, in the case of mutual aid, the activity would be covered as long as there was an intergovernmental agreement, i.e. a policy decision that mutual aid is the business of the municipality. Narusis cautioned, however, that the officer probably would not be covered if he responded to an emergency without being specifically requested to do so. The council voted 7 to 1 to purchase a portable concession stand from Adams Enterprises at a cost of $5,263 and to get bids for concession equipment for the portable stand at the Knox park facility. Alderman Wieser dissented saying he felt a permanent structure at Petersen park would be better than a portable one. LOOK TO LAKES-RIVER IMPROVEMENT LOCALLY (Continued from page 1) II" of the study The study, he ex-, plained, consisted of three stages: identifying the problem, formulating plans and receiving public input regarding the plans "Maybe the public will think of something we missed," the engineer said. Gregory said the study is designed to - look at "the whole environmental package" to determine the impact of any project on the entire river-lake system The commission and the audience of about 25 people expressed some dismay at the eight-year study. Schaffer said, "The sad fact is that there may not be any money by the time the study is finished. They should make starting any new study a Class X felony." A representative of the Illinois Department of Transportation-Division of Water Resources, Donald Von- nahme. told the commission that gauges had been installed at Wilmot, Nippersink, Johnsburg and Algonquin to record .the flow of the Fox river. He indicated that there was some concern about the "Johnsburg chute" - a six-mile stretch of the Fox that meanders north to the Johnsburg area. He said that if there was a significant discharge of water from the chute, the McHenry dam could handle it by lowering the surface level by opening the river control gates. But, Vonnahme said, this would create a flood situation on the Fox between McHenry and Algonquin. The department, he explained is considering a control mechanism at the Algonquin dam. The Water Resource department spokesman reported that the depart­ ment was preparing to hold public hearings regarding the possible location of spoil sites throughout the Chain-of-Lakes system. He noted that the department wanted to meet with the Fox River commission and the Illinois Department of Con­ servation before the meetings went public The Conservation department, Vonnahme said, was hedging on three lowland locations in the lake system. A question was raised by a man in the audience regarding the dredging at one site in Lake county. The man said the contractor was paid for moving more material than was actually dredged That view was bolstered by the executive director of the commission who noted that if 25,000 yards of material had been dredged, then "half was either purhped somewhere else or back into the lake." "If the measure for compliance is that the mud is not where it was originally, then that measure should be redefined," Schaffer said. Vonnahme assured the commission that the required amount of material had been moved, but could not vouch for where it was pumped. He said the matter would be investigated. The Chain of Lakes-Fox River commission was created by the state legislature in 1974 and authorized to study existing and potential uses of the Chain of Lakes and Fox river area, from the Illinois state line to Algonquin. That study included the evaluation of any social, environmental and health problems created by existing or potential uses of the water system. The commission has served to un­ dertake various dredging projects in the lakes area and "open the lines of communication" between various governmental departments, thus eliminating costly studies by each department. The term of the commission is slated to end on Sept 30,1981, unless extended by the legislature, or replaced by another agency. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) important one is that because our part of the world is tilted toward the sun in Spring and Summer, we have more sunshine. 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There probably won't be one com­ plaint that this little fellow, which transmits the destructive fungus that causes dutch elm disease, won't be around until early May. And if you're thinking maybe he will just turn around and go away this Spring, think again. He's been a problem for over 75 years and there still isn't a satisfactory control. But for the average McHenry resident, there is something even more despised than the elm bark beetle. In fact, it is so unpopular that it's Spring appearance causes many folks to long for the good old wintertime. In less than a month the woods and forest preserves will be the home for a brand new crop of mosq^itos. Just how much longer it will take for them to search us out at picnic tables and in our most private endeavors is anybody's guess. And that's reason enough to quit griping about cold weather. KAF SCHOOL BUDGET IN SCRUTINY (Continued from page 1) parents. "The schools are not in the supply business. We don't want to in­ crease management problems." Dr. Andreas said the principals were being "cautiously optimistic" by saying they could get by with more supply budget cuts. Steve Webel, board member, told the board he didn't want to hear students say they couldn't work because there were no supplies and he wondered if teachers would end up providing supplies out of their own pockets. The hot lunch program at Ringwood was found to be the least cost efficient. Dr. Andreas felt more investigation and discussion was needed to determine if the program should be changed or cut. Other areas that came into question because of the cost factors were bussing students for band, field trips and Roberts Beauty School program. At an operating cost of 65 cents a mile and $6 an hour driver wage, it was agreed all transportation has to be judged carefully. Student fees are being considered to offset costs in this area also. The Administration recommended a $1,500 cut in custodial supplies, no non- teacher workshops next year, no summer student help ($2,000), halt Junior High club subsidies, cutback from three to one time fertilizing of the football field, a retiring of tax an­ ticipation warrants ($5,000 interest this last year), continued energy con­ servation and less heat on weekends, $2,400 cutback on the purchase of bulbs and ballasts, and the adoption of a fee structure for the participation in extra­ curricular activities--(sports, drama, music, etc.). The board and administrators also discussed the raising of textbook fees, which have not been raised in recent years. A citizen from the audience felt that raising textbook fees may be a burden to parents with large families. The board felt that any raise in this area should be minimal and perhaps a family plan would be proposed The big issue for junior high and high school cuts centered around athletics Mixed opinions were voiced on the need for intramural sports. Some felt in- tramurals could replace inter- scholastic activities with a cost savings. Principal James VanBosch didn't think intramural would sustain enough interest. High school principal. Bill Hayes, said that junior high in- tramurals would not prepare students with the skills to compete in in- terscholastic high school events. Dr. Andreas said athletics was the hardest issue to bring closure. Three plans were submitted to the board with the administrative philosophy reflecting the attitude of "keeping strong programs" rather than shaving back across the board "If vou're going to do something," commented Andreas," we feel you should do it well. There are two school programs that give a good image to the community - music and athletics." A 15 percent budget cut amounting to a $10,000 savings was the target figure. The district subsidizes athletics an­ nually for about $57,000. Some board members expressed strong opinions in favor of keeping athletics very much in the picture, stating school spirit and community interest as contributing factors. Other board members thought heavier cuts may be necessary. Bob Gough, assistant high school principal, listed classes that would not be offered next semester because of poor registration, a change in graduation requirements or a reshuffling of curriculum changes. He stated that Johnsburg is a com­ prehensive high school offering education in both college preparation and vocational training, and the ad­ ministration was trying to preserve the nature of the system and provide a comprehensive range of programs to students. Gough explained that $1,800 reduc­ tions were being proposed for club activities and drama next year. Several clubs should be dropped because of low interest and the winter play dropped. Some discussion followed Hayes' suggestion that study hall requirements could be reduced by releasing older students from seventh hour study hall. Opinions varied as to the problems this might cause for students parents and-or community. « • Steve Pollack, vocational director, viewed a two-year program for the buildings trades house as detriment to the program and would increase costs up to $5,000 "The object is to teach productivity", said Pollack, who has been enthusiastic about next year's solar house. As the four-hour open session came near an end, Kim Perkins, president of the JTO, addressed the board. Perkins said that when it comes to cutting teaching supplies, it always hurts. "You have to do more with less." He said he realized the board couldn't please everybody. They would even­ tually make somebody mad - parents, teachers, voters and disappoint some children, but that all these cuts discussed only amounted to about $60,000 "That leaves $150,000 left to cut And we all know where it's going to come from", he added. "Our primary concern is not that we have the gimmies." We want to feel good about the jobs we do- and that means a good educational program." Perkins said class sizes had already been increased in some subjects. "You get a lot out of your teachers You talk about the Johnsburg style of education, well, it's sitting here tonight. '"Hie bottom line is, you want the best possible "education for kids and that means adequate personnel " » During executive session. Dr. Ken Falkinham resigned his position as business manager. "Dr. Falkinham has worked for us for seven years," stated Dr. Andreas." He has given Johnsburg good service and been a very professional manager." Dr. Andreas said that Dr Falkinham will be employed by the Waukegan school district. The board did not act on suggestions made at the open session Further study and dialogue will take place on the many packages and proposals?. The employee situation was discussed and is still in review No cut information was released at this time. Trade Fair Seminars, Shows Among interesting innovations at this year's McHenry Trade fair will be a large number of seminars, style shows and variety shows The fair will be held at Parkland school Friday through Sunday, March 27-29. All-star variety shows are scheduled Friday at 7 p.m. ; Saturday at 3:30 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 Style shows will be seen at 1 o'clock Saturday and Sunday. All of these will be in the learning center of the school. Friday seminars have the following schedules: 6 p.m., You Can Do It With Hypnosis; 7 p.m.. Coins for Collecting- Investing; 7:45, Understanding Adolescents; 8:45, Real Estate In­ vestment and 9:45, Proper Use of Fire Extinguisher All of these will be held in the band room. Morning seminars Saturdav start at 37 Meet To Form Genealogy Chapter 11 o'clock with The Amazing Aloe plant; noon, Improving Interpersonal Relations; 1 p.m., Security and In­ tercom; 2 p.m., Real Estate In­ vestment; 3 p.m Coins for Collecting and investing; 3 :45, Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers; 4:15 , Government Loans; 5 p.m.. Emergency Medical Service; 6 p.m.. Improving In­ terpersonal Relations; 7 p.m.. You Can Do It With Hypnosis; 8 p.m.. Emergency Medical Service; 9 p.m , Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers. Sunday seminars open at 11 with The Amazing Aloe Plant, followed by Learning About Stress at noon; Security and Intercom at 1 p.m ; Real Estate Investment at 2 p m., Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers at 3 p.m.; Coins for Investing and Collecting at 3:30 and Government loans at 4:15 The interest in genealogy was quite- evident at tne tormation meeting of the McHenry county chapter, Illinois Genealogical society, held recently. Thirty-seven area residents were in attendance at the McHenry Library community room The purpose of the society is to (1) Bring together persons who are researching family history and to promote fellowship and cooperation among them; (2) To foster, stimulate, and share ideas, information, methods and practices in family research; (3) To collect, preserve and make available to interested persons material on family history with special emphasis on research data concerning past and present families in McHenry county; (4) To encourage those officials in charge of public records and genealogical collections to preserve them and make them accessible to interested persons; (5) To encourage respect for and the preservation of the family unit. All interested persons are invited to attend the society meetings to be held the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m at the McHenry library. For further information, call Mrs. June Stuart at the library Tax-Relief Forms Available State income tax and Circuit Breaker tax relief grant forms are available in the office of McHenry County Clerk Rosemary Azzaro during the tax filing period this year, according to an announcement from the clerk's office and the Department of Revenue. The county clerk's office is making the forms -- the IL-1040 and IL-1363 - available as a public service to county residents Other state income tax forms and schedules can be obtained by calling the revenue department at 1-800-252- 8972. a toll-free number, or by writing the Department of Revenue, Box 3545, Springfield, 111., 62708, and specifying the forms needed. Revenue department officials expect more than 4.8 million Illinoisans to file state income tax returns this year. The deadline for filing is midnight April 15, 1961. Circuit Breaker rebates of property taxes and other taxes paid by senior and disabled persons are available to qualified individuals who are 65 or older with household incomes under $12,000 or who are completely disabled. Applicants have until Dec. 31, 1981 to tile for 1980 tax relief grants. Accuse McHenry Man Of Deceptive Practice McHenry police arrested a McHenry man for passing bad checks at a local tavern. According to police, Kerry Jernigan, 23, of 5311 Meadow Hill, McHenry, was charged with theft under $150 and deceptive practice. Bond was set at $2,000. Police said Jernigan took $20 from the till of the Old Bridge tavern, at Riverside and Pearl street, and left a check to cover the funds. The check was no good, the report said. On March 11, McHenry police arrested and charged Kelly McClure, of 607 Devonshire court, for deceptive practice. The Sheriffs police are investigating a burglary that netted the thief an estimated $300. 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