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ti'iWlWffiffrfti 2 Sections 16poges Wednesday, October 5, 1 994 PeKalbSycamore, 111. Volume 115 Number 178 35 Cents (Ho pdivfd 32 Cmtf Mandela gets Clinton praise theid but asked for that help to keep coming. "We thank you for your support then and for your commitment now to our newly achieved democracy, and to the reconstruction and development program of our country," he said. Earlier in the day, Mandela pushed for help at another White House ceremony, attended by 4,000 people, including many diplomats and politicians. Clinton promised to work with the new South Africa to fight the homelessness, joblessness and poverty left behind by apartheid.

"We will walk every mile with you and we will not grow weary on the way," Clinton said. The tone of the evening before and after Mandela's pitch was one of celebration, not negotiation. among the guests Jesse Jackson, poet Maya Angelou, Rep. John Lewis, and Coretta Scott King, the widow of a man in whom he found inspiration. When he stood to toast Clinton, Mandela spoke of bonds that bind South Africa and America.

"Democracy and justice are ideas we in South Africa have cherished over the years," he said. "As in your country, many suffered and sacrificed as we traversed the long road to their attainment." Mandela, who came to the United States in search of capital and aid for the newly democratic South Africa, continued his pitch in the East Room, where candles burned in golden candlesticks, and most of Clinton's cabinet sat in attendance. He thanked America for its help in fighting apar WASHINGTON (AP) Whitney Houston serenaded him in the Rose Garden, hundreds of celebrities and power brokers lined up to shake his hand, and President Clinton hailed him as "a genuine inspiration to the American people." Nelson Mandela watched with delight Tuesday as the White House showed off its finery at a state dinner in his honor. In the East Room, where guests ate off gilded plates at tables swimming in pink and white roses, Clinton recalled Mandela's 27 years in prison and told him Americans "marvel at the price you paid." Nearly 200 guests were invited to the dinner, including many black American leaders and celebrities. Seated at an elevated bead table, Mandela could see Clinics set throughout county Many line up for V.

K. coverage. The shots are free to those covered under Medicaid. State of Illinois employees who have health insurance coverage will receive the shots free. The public clinics will be held at the following locations: if I if-.

Y. Getting by with a little help from friends. Mourners family and friends were urged to turn to each other comfort each other after the funeral services Tues- to share their emotions. (Chronicle photo by Steve day afternoon for Jackie Cress, a DeKalb High Walt) School senior who died Sunday. During the service, We can work on challenges' By Mike Crase Staff writer About 600 area residents took part Tuesday at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau in the first of 1 1 flu-shot clinics scheduled throughout the county.

DeKalb County Health Administrator Karen Grush said her staff is anticipating giving more than 8,000 flu shots at the various clinics. Grush said the clinics will be offered at several locations now through Nov. 17. Please see related photo on page 2. She said the health department has held flu shot clinics in the DeKalb-Sycamore area and in Sandwich in the past.

"This is the first year we are going to Genoa, Shabbona and Hinckley," Grush said. "The reason is that it is more convenient, and so more people can get them and make it more accessible." Grush said the flu vaccinations are recommended for residents 65 years old and older, adults and children with long-term cardiac and respiratory problems, nursing home residents and residents of other institutions housing patients of any age who have serious long-term health problems. Also included are people who have seen a doctor or been admitted to a hospital for treatment of kidney disease, chronic metabolic disease, such as diabetes, anemia or severe asthma, people who have a type of cancer or immunological disorder that lowers the body's normal resistance to infection, and children and teen-agers (six months to 18 years of age) on long-term treatment with aspirin, who if they catch the flu, may be at risk of getting Reye's syndrome. Grush said this year people are being vaccinated for the ATexas, AShandong and Panama strains. Grush said people who have: a serious allergy to eggs or chickens, had a serious allergic reaction or problems after getting an influenza vaccination, ever been paralyzed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, are pregnant or think they are pregnant, or have moderate or severe illnesses should consult physicians or get the vaccinations from their doctors.

Those under 18 seeking a vaccination need to have their doctor's permission. Grush said the shot costs $7. She said Medicare will be billed for those residents with Medicare Survey reflects satisfaction flu shot's Friday, Oct. 7 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. DeKalb High School.

Wednesday, Oct. 12 10 ajn. to 1 p.m., Genoa Township Park, Community Center, 400 E. Second Genoa. Please turn to page 2 4 i seek an increase in property taxes of more than $347,000.

The recommended budget is seeking more than $6.9 million in property taxes. The entire proposed county budget is more than $28 million. The finance committee is expected to tentatively approve the budget and the recommendations and forward it on to the county board for action at its Oct. 19 meeting. Final approval of the budget is expected at the board's Nov.

16 meeting. i challenges." Cheryl Nakonechny, fifth grade teacher at CRMS, invited the board to visit the school and see what the staff is doing. "We've come long and hard. It's nice to hear positives, not just negatives. We're still in the process of developing the 'middle Nakonechny explained the staff does not want a mini-high school and has worked to incorporate the middle school concept into the everyday routine of the school.

She asked for a board reaction to the survey, and a board opinion of what the staff is doing at CRMS. "This survey is one-third of the picture. The students and staff make up the rest." According to Orem, the purpose of the survey was to receive parent input to be used "to help inform and guide the ongoing planning and implementation of CRMS programs for the academic, personal, and social development of fifth and sixth graders by school and district staff." Portfy doudy tonight wish lows from 45, to 50, Moslfy cloudy and windy in the northwest Thursday. Portly sunny, breezy ana warmer elsewhere wiitt highs from the upper 60s. More, weather details on page It, Hare ore the winning nurrJbers lut'lyf fat Cnoi Stefc toflsry: T.strt.ri-day, 9-0-1; tkk Tt.rts-Crt.v ir3, 2-3-6; Pick 7-3-6-6; Pick 3-1-2-3; Jack I 1 i J'- 1 The survey was sent to 605 parentsguardians; 191 people responded.

In addition to 13 closed questions, two open questions were included. These questions asked "What did you like best about your child's experience at Rosette School?" and "How could your child's experience at Rosette School be improved?" Orem explained some of the same responses were received for what parents liked best and for what could be improved. Best experiences included instructors and instruction, school organization (grade configuration and CRMS's team-teaching approach), extracurricular activities, and curriculum. Thirty-one people responded that they liked everything. Areas of improvement included curriculum, mainly more choices for students, and foreign language offerings; physical structure, such as the playground and parking lot; instructors and instruction; and homework.

Appeals to By Mike Crase Staff writer The second round of county budget talks gets underway tonight as the county board's finance committee hears and acts on several appeals made to the recommended budget. The meeting gets underway at 7:30 pjn. at the county adrninistra-uon building, 1 10 E. Sycamore Sycamore. County finance director Gary Hanson said that nine appeals are scheduled to be heard.

By Catherine McCabe Staff writer The Clinton Rosette Middle School (CRMS) Parent Teacher Association (PTA) surveyed parents of the school's fifth and sixth graders to determine how the parents felt about the education their children were receiving at CRMS. The results of the survey, which was sent out at the end of the last school year, were presented to the board Monday. Sue Orem, PTA co-president, told the board that responses to closed questions (answered with strongly agree, agree, etc.) indicated more than 85 percent satisfaction with the school. Only three out of 13 responses fell below 85 percent These responses indicate a high degree of satisfaction," Orem explained. Marty Jurkowski, CRMS principal, told the board, "The survey is very informative.

We can look at the good things, and we can work on the YJedneadaij Loco! cScesr. Theaters 6-7 ports 9-10 13-14-13 taserfc: Woodworks Vwbhon I fenderson'tKnodle's luvarsary An- Sycamore firefighter Jim Lyon slides down a fire pole for Southeast School second graders who were touring the Sycamore fire station Tuesday. The students saw fire trucks, an ambulance and where the firefighters stay when they are on duty. Lt Terry Morris said he believes the fire pole is the only one in existence in DeKalb County. Next week marks National Fire Prevention Week.

(Chronicle photo by Kathy Fox) county budget to be heard tonight need for a fax machine in his home; restore a $10 pay increase for election judges; hire one additional juvenile probation officer and an investigator for the public defender's office. Hanson said that if the appeals are approved by the finance committee and the county board, they would exceed the board's policy of keeping the increase in property taxes to 5 percent. Hanson estimated that appeals would push the increase to 6.6 percent or add an estimated $109,000. The recommended budget would The appeals include: increase the Community Mental Health Board's levy request by restore $18,000 in funding for the DeKalb County Extension Service; cut the county's funding to the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation in half to change the pay plans for exempt employees and non-exempt, nonunion and non-nursing home employees; take out $25,000 in funding to hire a consultant to develop a comprehensive capital plan for the county; ask to explain administrative aide Ray Bockman's 4. I.