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Johnsburg Library officers are elected By Carol A. Stevens Pliladk>li i New* Service Amid a flurry of paperwork, the board of trustees at the Johnsburg Library District held its first meeting and elected officers. The new officers are Richard Kudk, president; Carol Ken- nebeck, vice-president; Herb Jansen, secretary; and Elsie Munson, treasurer. The remaining board members are Edna Robel, Rae Johnson and Judy Robel. The board members were appointed by the county to govern the library district until the next election in April, 1965. At that time, board members wQl be elected for regular terms of office. First on the agenda was the establishment of a regular meeting date. It was tentatively suggested that the meeting be held the first Tuesday of each month at 7p.m. in the library building. The only exception to this will be the January meeting, to be held cm Jan. 8, because of the holiday. The meeting schedule will be for­ mally approved at the June meeting. The board voted to apply tor membership' in the Northern Illinois Ubraty System (NHJ5), a library* network that provides access to other libraries. Membership allows oar- dholders to check out materials from any other NILS library, including the McHenry Public library. Randy Bellinger, director, reported on the state of library funds.' Of the $56,000 total operating budget, $90,800 has been spent on library services during the last six months. Since this will not leave enough money to keep the library running until next July, \when tax money becomes available, money will have to be borrowed. Bellinger did not have an exact figure on how much tax revenue will be available to the library district. However, because the library district is approximately 90 percent less than the school district and the school district property value is about $63 million, Bellinger estimated library district property values at about $50 million. With the tax of .15, he estimated revenues of $75,000. Elsie Munson pointed out that the cost to the individual tax­ payer will be approximately the same as the amount due the McHenry Fire Protection District on the current tax bill, which is at a rate of .173. Fora more exact figure, the taxpayer can multiply the amount of tax for the fire district by .925. The board briefly discussed the many rumors in the district and planned a mailing to set out the facts, especially regarding taxes and stating there are no (dans for a new building. They said they hoped to reassure taxpayers that taxes will not increase beyond the legal limit of .16. This limit applies no matter how many residents there vs in the district so cutting out areas not wanting the library will not increase the amount of taxes, it was explained. » Munson said it was important to stress the positive aspects of the library and to encourage the use of its services. . Because the board is new, committees were designated to discuss and offer for board approval suggested by-laws, policies and a tentative budget The committees willmeef on the following dates: By-laws, June 11 at 4:3p p.m.; Policy, June 12 at 6:30 p.m.; and Budget, June 5 at 4 p.rrf All meetings dre open to the public. * Library Attorned Robert Smith explained the various procedures required for passing ordinances, resolutions and other celAed matters. The neB meeting is set for June 5 at* p.m. and public at­ tendance is welcome. SECTION 2 - PAGE 6 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, JUNE 1,1164 High level of service is primary goal of RTA: Ladd Media's presentation of alcohol is program subject "Calling the Shots", a movie telling how the media affects the way people use alcohol, will be presented by NICA Prevention Specialist Janis Bloom at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 1, in the Grant Community High School Theater, 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. To raise awareness of how the media influences people's beliefs and use of alcohol is the purpose of the free community education programs, sponsored by the Northern Illinois Council on Alcoholism and other com­ munity service organizations. In her role as prevention specialist, Ms. Bloom has been working with young people and adult groups to educate them of the myths and misconceptions of the disease of alcoholism. "Calling the Shots" shows the glamorization and subtle misrepresentation of alcohol as the key to success in relation­ ships, business and social events. The subtleness of the commercials and ads may bring a new awareness on the subject. The community is urged to attend as there will be accurate information and discussion following tb» film. By CUff Ward Plaiadealer news service • Maintaining a high level of service will be the primary goal of the new Regional Tran­ sportation Authority rail board, RTA interim board member Jeff Ladd, a rufol Woodstock area resident, said recently. Ladd, who was,, recently named to the new rail board, said local rail commuters don't realise how/good RTA rail service is because "they're not aware howfoor it is in other major cities in the country." The new rail board, which will oversee the operations of commuter railroads swving the collar counties, was ̂created from the RTA reform legislation that was approved in November by the General Assembly. When the rail board, the board Ladd said is the one most im­ portant to suburbanites, sets up shop June 1, it will be com­ petently staffed, he said. "From the appointments and nominations I've seen, there are really going to.be high-caliber people," h^saifl. 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Citicorp Savings of Illinois, a Federal Savings anJ Loan Association. been primarily in non-peak hours. "We've seen great im­ provements in suburban bus ridership and the CTA," Ladd said. "Obviously, rail has less opportunity for improvement." Accessibility to the people of the collar counties it serves will be another goal of the rail board, be said. "We need to create a liaison with the community, the people and leaders so when they see a problem or have concerns, we can factor them into the programs," Ladd noted. He also touched on long range marketing (dans, and, as a long term goal, possible expansion of the system. "I hope the new board will try to get creative in attracting ridership," he said. Ladd said he did not think the rail rate hike proposed for next year will adversely affect ridership, and said it was necessary under the RTA bailout biU with its provision for a 50 percent farebox recovery ratio and as a measure to keep up with inflation. "What the General Assembly was saying to us is 'we don't want another '81,' " Ladd, a lawyer, said in reference to 1981 when the ETA dramatically raised rail fares in the middle of its financial squeeze. He added that it is better to have small incremental increases than 25, 50 or 100 percent hikes. Ladd's appointment to the rail board brought praise from House Minority Leader Lee Daniels (R-Elmhurst), who appointed Ladd to the RTA interim board. "I am certain that his interim board experience and legal training will be a valuable and welcome asset to the rail board of directors," Daniels said. "I am very positive that Jeff will serve as well on the rail board as he has on the RTA board." Ladd was selected to the rail board by the county board chairmen of McHenry, Lake, Kane and Will counties. Area dog show set Dog fanciers from all over the country and Canada look for­ ward to the third weekend in June with great excitement and anticipation. This weekend provides competition for amateur and professional dog handlers, breeders, pet owners and everyone who enjoys watching pure-bred dogs at their best. Almost 5,000 dogs, representing over 120 different breeds, will be competing for the top prizes in all-breed and specialty shows being held in Lake County. The competition will begin Friday, June 15, at 8 a.m. with the Skokie Valley Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show. The show will be held outdoors at the College of Lake County in Grayslake. On Saturday, June 16, in­ dividual breed clubs will hold a specialty dog show sponsored by the Great Lakes Terrier Association. Over 700 entries from 13 terrier breeds will be competing indoors, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, beginning at 8 a.m. The final competition of the weekend will be on Sunday, June 17, at the 34th annual Chain O'Lakes Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show. This show will also be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. until only one dog remains un­ defeated at the end of the day. For information contact: Annemarie Moore, (312) 272- 5014. ARTHRITIS SEMINAR Sherman Hospital will sponsor an afternoon program, "Ar­ thritis: Taking Action," Sunday, June 3, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Laririn High School Auditorium, Elgin, in recognition of National Arthritis Month. Co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, Illinois Chapter, the program will feature three speakers who will discuss types of arthritis, managing arthritic pate WVl how pool therapy can help, the program is free. For more information call Sherman Hospital's public relations department, (312) 888-8700.