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r/iuc. IS - PLAINUEALKR • MUSIN' WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IS, lift AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from po§m 1) into the whole affair? Should we call? Would it be em­ barrassing to learn the truth? Never mind the personal sacrifice - the society page must hit the press. And so someone calls the bride's home. Who answers? It could be mother, or sister -- or even the bride herself. As diplomatically as possible we ask the big question: "Why haven't we received your completed wedding form -- the one that asks for it three days before the wedding because all details will not be printed except during the week following the ceremony (all underlined in red) ~ the one that says a picture with a recap of the wedding will appear later because we know the photographer cannot get the picture to us in such a short time"? The society editor's ear sharpens at this point. What will the answer be? Most often a harried voice has one of these answers: "She left it laying around somewhere. I think I saw it on the dresser I'll ask her". "No, this isn't the bride. This is her sister. I don't know anything about it". "Yes, I'm the bride but I didn't have time to fill it out. And the bridal shop never sent me the information Canl I bring it in after our honeymoon "? Only occasionally does the society editor hear the words for which she has waited so long: "Yes, I have it completed and will be in with all the details in five minutes". Bless that little girl - she's the kind that keeps the society page afloat KAF OKAY TENTATIVE SCHOOL BUDGET (Continued from peg* I) A board of education policy was presented establishing criteria for the superintendent's job evaluation And another policy for selecting in­ structional materials and handling complaints regarding the materials was also recommended The last item will establish an official procedure so citizens' questions on textbooks, library books and other instructional materials will receive proper at­ tention, according to Assistant Supt Dan DeRoche. The two policy items will be for­ mally presented for approval in September Discussion of goals and objectives for the board was continued to Aug 24 when the district's August board meeting will be reconvened COUNCIL STANDS BY DENIAL OF REQUEST (Continued from pago I) the heart of the council's function -- to determine if this is a legitimate operation or a con." Uw Illinois Public Action council, Dianas Burger told the council the group was a non-profit political organization that lobbies for consumer issues. Ms. Burger said the solicitors go into a community from 4 p.m. to • p.m. and do not use peer pressure tactics or sell anything. "We do ask for donations at the door," she admitted. The money raised by the solicitors is used for research and to pay professional lobbyists at the state level. Ms. Burger pointed out that the organization had solicited previously in McHenry, in December of 1900 and September of 1961, and had "good response from the community." City Clerk Barbara Gilpin said the permits were issued before the solicitation ordinance was passed. Attorney Narusis noted that a call was received Monday afternoon from Robert Kramer, executive director, threatening a lawsuit if permission was not given. The attorney commented that the group could either abandon the effort, solicit without a permit or initiate the litigation. Soliciting without a permit would force the city to arrest the solicitors, thus forcing the matter into court. Alderman Michael Wieser said he would like to see a financial statement of the organization in order to determine where the money was going Ms. Burger said she did not have the information present but would mail it. The organization is reportedly lobbying to have members of the Illinois Commerce Commission elected, rather than appointed by the governor. The motion to allow the solicitation was made by Alderman Elizabeth Nolan (1st ward) but it failed for lack of a second In other business, the council concurred in the mayoral ap­ pointment of Harold Semrow, Jr., to the Zoning Board of Appeals He replaces Suzanne Kauss, who resigned recently. The council unanimously approved the purchase of a "nurse" truck for sludge removal. The total cost for the tractor trailer rig was $19,500 McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek vetoed action taken at the last meeting to set tavern closing hours at 2 a m every night There was no motion to override the veto An enlargement of the special service area for the relocation of McHenry hospital was approved by a 7 to 1 vote of the council. Alderman Wieser dissented The action was necessary because of a recent opinion of the bond counsel firm, Chapman and Cutler, that all of the land be included in the special service area A tax exemption for the hospital could then be applied for, said hospital attorney, Jeffrey Ladd The council unanimously awarded bids for the road program to Liberty Asphalt, of Libertyville, and AC. Pavement company, of Des Plainea. At the recommendation of finance Committee Chairman Jack Pepping, the council approved a salarv in­ crease for Matthew Rnpwm, recently attained Clasa I sewer operator's status. He will make a base salary of 121,OtO. The council voted to eliminate parking on Third street, bet wean Waukegan road and Elm street, due to the steep grade, and approved a atop sign on northbound Dale at High who wood, McHenry, was pinned under the Attorney Naruaia commented that a lawsuit seeking approximately 180,000 in court coats and attorneys' fees, filed against the city by the Concerned Citizens of McHenry, waa being ap­ pealed. The trial court held, in favor of the city, that the citizena' group waa not entitled to recovery of fees aseociated with the Buss Ford litigation on S. Route 31. Paul Halvensieben, superintendent of Public Works, reported that the Meadow lane project waa 70 complete and should F Sept. 10, if the weather Alderman Cecilia Serritella (4th ward) asked if the city would be willing to talk again with T.P. Mathews, owner of Northern Illinois Utilities company, about resolution of water problems in Lakeland Park. "We're always willing to listen," said McHenry Mayor Joaeph Stanek. DRIVER CRITICAL FOLLOWING CRASH (Continued from pogo 1) t waa 70 percent be completed by her holds. Chicago. Vaughn, a passenger in his auto, Kevin Vaughn, and Jeanne Pavay were treated and released at McHenry hospital. John Pavay was listed in critical condition Monday. An investigation into the accident is being continued and charges are pending, police said. Attempting to elude McHenry police, Carey S. Roland, of 508 E Jackson, Woodstock, was injured when the car he was driving crashed into a guardrail at the intersection of Riverside drive and Johnsburg road According to McHenry police, the Roland auto was spotted weaving and driving erratically on Riverside drive. When the officer attempted to stop the auto, the driver fled north st a high rate of speed. The Johnsburg Rescue squad transported Roland to McHenry hospital, where he was treated and released McHenry police charged Roland with driving under the influence, improper lane uaage, fleeing and attempting to elude police and driving with a suspended or revoked license Two young McHenry residents were seriously injured in a one-car rollover accident that occurred at 2 a.m. Tuesday morning at 2401 N. Rich­ mond road, McHenry. Two ambulances and the crash truck of the McHenry Area Rescue squad and men and equipment of Company 1 of the McHenry Townahip Fire department were called to the accident seme. * «* A passenger in the vehicle,\ Kathleen Jagier, 17. of 500 Thorn- MCC CATALOG OUTLET STORE MCC CATALOG OUTLET STORE MERCHANDISE CliARMKE Cm™ > 301 W. Virginia Street CRYSTAL LAKE 815-455-0333 *7 Mon Tues 9 a.m. 5 p m Wed . 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According to McHenry County Sheriffs police, the car waa heading south on Richmond road when it left the west shoulder and went into the ditch. It rolled three times and came to rest upside down. Ewakl waa cited by county police for driving under the influence. Donald C. Stinespring, of 3309 Oxfordshire, Spring Grove, wss listed in stable condition in McHenry hoepital, following a stay in the in­ tensive care unit. St car of I the north shoulder and struck a guardrail and a concrete wall. Stinespring told county police he did not know how the accident Volunteers from the Jc Rescue squad responded to the scene. At shout 3:08 p.m. laat Friday, the county police and the Woodstock Rescue squad were called to a one- vehicle accident on Route 14, near Hughes roed, Woodstock. Upon arrival, police found that a vehicle driven by Gerald Elisco, 53, of 1275 Baldwin lane. Palatine, left the roedway and struck a utility pole. Elisco wss pronounced deed by a representative of the McHenry County Coroner'a office. An in­ vestigation into the accident is con­ tinuing. Sharon Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Smith, of 198 Green street, McHenry, is recovering in Northwest Community hospital. Arlington Heights* from injuries received in an auto accident near Palatine. Mise Smith was traveling to the home of a friend near Palatine at about 4 p.m. Saturday, when her car was struck by s passing motorist. She was reportedly thrown from the auto by the impect. Dale L. Snell, of 1234 Walden Oaks, Woodstock, wss taken to McHenry hoepital by the McHenry Area Rescue squad following a one-car collision on River roed, near State Park road. Snell said he was driving west on River when he lost control of the vehicle, which went off the roed and struck a fence. Danny S. Erb, of 5003 W. Shore, McHenry, waa cited for improper lane usage and leering the scene of an accident after a collision last Friday. Witnesses ssid the Erb vehicle was involved in sn accident in Lake county, croased the McHenry county line, struck a sign and then left the area. James Fallon, of 2706 Iroquois trail, McHenry, was ticketed for improper lane usage after the car he was driving sideswiped another auto on Lincoln road, at River road. Fallon told police he was looking for another car, parked in the lot at Little John's restaurant, when the collision occurred. Orientation At MCC Aug. 20 Friday, At*. 30 is an important dfete for all students who are new to McHenry County college this fall. An extensive orientation for new students at the college will be held that day from 3:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The orientation program is available at no cost to all new part- time and full-time students. In addition to attending a series of informational seminars designed to help students "learn the ropea", the participants will have an opportunity to get acquainted with members of the faculty and College staff. The orientation program will conclude in the early afternoon with entertainment provided by Harry Waller, a folk singer and comedian famous for his "I Hate CataM song. Waller comes to MCC direct from appearing at ChicagoFeat. "The day is an excellent op­ portunity for new students to become better acquainted with McHenry County college," according to John Adelmann, assistant dean of in­ struction-student services. New MCC students should come to the college's Main hall building at 3:45 a.m. Aug. 20 to take part in the orientation activities. CONSERVATION MEETING The next regular meeting of the board of trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district will be held Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. in the district office at 6512 Harts road, Ringwood. NEW LOOK AT LOCAL TAXES (Continued from pogt I) assessor's valuation according to the decision mailed back. The decision wss appealed and the owner appeared in a a hearing held two weeks later before the Board of Review. The three-member board (appointed) listened sympathetically but made no change from the original assessment. They had a list of comparable properties in the same McHennr subdivision and the subject property did not greatly differ in the amounts assessed. The bosrd members also explained that the valuation of properties in other areas or communities was not being considered at this hearing. An appeal was then made to the State of Illinois Property Tax ADoeal board before which the owner appeared six months later, one of three appellants to carry their case this far. Most assessment complaints end at the Board of Review level. The Tax Appeals board hearing is a quasi-judicial procedure presided over by one its three regular members from Springfield and held in the local area. Directing the questioning and testimony is an assistant state's attorney who specializes in tax apper I and trial work. Teatifying for the county is the supervisor of assessments and the chairman of the Board of Review. A court reporter records the entire procedure. If the amount beinf appealed exceeds $25,000, the appellant must provide or pay for recording. To be successful, an appellant should be represented by sn attorney who can keep the testimony and the questions confined to the period and values involved in the complaint and who can introduce aa evidence the Independent appraisals an appellant ^should have. Because of the time elapsed since the assessment was made (by assessor in 1975, published in 1976, applied in 1977 with appeals heard in 1978, questioning consequently centered around the valuation at the time of hearing. Because of inflation this clouded the issue of the valuation orginally made. Like the Board of Review, the Tax Appeals board also considered only comparable properties in the immediate area and ruled the "aaaessment placed on the subject property is uniformly assessed " This administrative decision of the Property Tax Appeal board is subject to review in the Circuit court if the appellant files for it within 35 days. This is seldom done unless there is substantial money at stake and the appellant has financial resources to pay legal costs. The assessment complaint and appeal process must meet the time limits set by law and complaint can only be made within 30 days after an assessment has been changed and publiahed. The published notices indicate the time period for objection. The Board of Review routinely processes a number of exemptions or adjustments in assessments including home improvement exemptions, proportionate aaaessments and senior citizen exemptions. A law passed in the 70's exempts for four years the value of an improvement made to a home occupied by the owner. A law also now provides for partial or proportionate assessment when a building is not completed or is completed duriig the middle of an assessment year. Formerly the property was assessed as vacant or with a building for the entire year with no in between alternative. Owners over 65 years of age are entitled to a $1,500 exemption on their equalized assessment. They become eligible for this in the taxable year after they reach their 65m birthday. According to the report made by Walter Dean, chairman of the 1977-73 Board of Review, during this session 675 documents were filed with the staff and 922 complaints of assessment were received. The board approved 87 home improvement exemption, 60 proportionate assessments, 11 veteran's exemptions and 7 agriculture assessments. The board also considered some special problem such as an apparent overassessment of an apartment complex in Crystal Lake and the effect of flood area designations (which would make them unbuildable) on some lots in Holiday Hilla. Randall Woloaki, present supervisor of assessments, notes that this activity is continuing. Work processed by the most recent Board of Review covered 960 documents received for assessment complaints on 1,240 pieces of property. Included in this were 541 applications for homestead improvement exemptions, indicating an awareness by owners of this comparatively new benefit. Woloaki adds that the Board of Review also rules on the tax exempt status of government owned lands and certain church or non-profit corporation owned properties and approves veteran exemptions for those disabled owners with homes containing special accommodations for paraplegic and similar disabilities. 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