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4A th Journal Tlm, Thursday, October 28. Raclnn. vVI. rebates given 1 1 Ex-Racine woman dies in Minnesota tank is cone." he said. There are "so many failing terns, this provides an incentive," he said.

"We hope to inform people, (about the rebates) to help them," Hanson said. The county became eligible for the program in January. Currently, 44 counties are participating in the program, which has distributed an estimated $2.5 million In rebates. 1 The total amount of repairs to the 21 systems Is an estimated $97,000, Hanson said, and the average check to be distributed Thursday totals about $2,200. All nine towns In Racine County have at least one person receiving a rebate, he said.

The property owner had already been cited for failing systems and bad to apply for the rebate, Hanson said. The rebates are doled out on a first come, first serve basis. Some people, however, ed to clean up their septic systems because they realize their "septic Rebates totaling $44,103 will be given today to 21 Racine County residents who have fixed up their failing septic systems, said John Hanson, director of the county'i Department of Environmental Control. The money comet from the Wisconsin Fund and marks the first time the county has participated In the septic system rebate program. Hanson said the fund provides rebate money to county residents who have paid for repairs to their septic systems.

The state grant money funds up to 60 percent of the repair costs, or $3,000, he said. i. A former Racine woman who was a press aide for the campaign of former Minnesota Gov. Rudy Per-pich was found dead at her Minneapolis home this morning. Beth Allen.

30, the daughter of J. Robert and Betty Allen of 4830 Bluebird Lane, was found dead on a couch about 7 a.m., according to Minneapolis police. Police said she apparently died in her sleep of what appears to be natural causes. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office said an autopsy was being conducted this morning. Allen, a 1970 graduate of Case high school, was assistant press secretary during the Perpich administration in the late 1970s and had Since July, "15 additional county residents have applied for the next set of rebates, Hanson said.

man arrested again Boat ramp fees may go up police arrested him on an additional count of burglary and one of criml- nal damage to property, in connec-, Hon with an Oct. 2 break-in at Porters of Racine, 301 6th and an -attempted break-in at Headley's Home Care Medical Supplies, 1505 6th St. After his court appearance on those charges TuesdayCircuit Judge Stephen Simanek released Brook on $4,000 signature bond, Assistant District Attorney Eliza-' beth Blackwood said she hoped to' get a stiffer bond set for Brook during a first appearance on the new charges later today. Increases in fees for the operation of the 5th Street Boat Ramp in 1983 have been recommended by the city council's license and welfare committee. The committee agreed Tuesday to recommend the city council approve an increase in season pass fees for city residents to $25.

The fee has been $18 since the most recent increase in 1977, said Anthony city clerk. In addition, the committee rec Snowmobile A three-session certified drivers' training class for potential snowmobile operators ages 12 to 16 is starting Nov. 6 at the Racine County Sheriff's Department substation at Highway 20 immediately west of I-1 94 in Ives Grove. Registation starts at 8:30 a.m., and the class will last until 3:30 p.m. State snowmobile laws require that any person over age 12 and under age 16 hold a valid snowmobile safety certificate to operate a snowmobile, or else be accompanied by a person over age 18, or over age 14 who has a snowmobile safety certificate issued by the Department of Natural Resources.

The certificate is not required of Police said they found Brook and Russell just west of the Sate Street bridge. Police said they found money, cigarettes and bags of popcorn on the pair, allegedly taken after a window in a door was broken to gain entry. Brook was arrested early Tuesday after police responded to an alarm at Joseph Lawrence Men's Store, 516 Monument Square, and Mid they found him running out the back with an armload of clothing. He, was arrested on felony charges of burglary and battery to a police officer and on a charge of resisting arrest. While in jail on those charges.

Tot fia TIB jMB-g. Bilingual school job studied it 'Bishop cmie. on il i tin hi i i ii been working as a press aide during Perpieh's current campaign for governor. Her parents own and operate Allen Buick a car dealership at 6001 Washington Ave. A Perpich campaign staff member said the Allens left for Minneapolis this morning and are planning services for Saturday in Minneapolis.

"Everyone on the campaign1 staff Is very shocked," he Said. "We were all so close She was really great, a good speech writer. "She did a very good job," he said. "She used to jog and I saw her at 5:30 p.m. yesterday and she was very happy." ommends season passes increase from $38 to $50 for non-residents and from $8.50 to $15 for senior citizens, Schlaffer said.

It also recommends a daily fee increase from $2 to $3 and a holiday and Sunday increase from $4 to $5. The fees would include the 5 percent sale tax, he said. Schlaffer said if the increases are approved by the city council they must then be approved by the Department of Natural Resources. class planned persons under age 16 who operate snowmobiles on land owned or leased by their parents or guardians. No one under age 12 can operate a snowmobile unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or a person over age 18.

Cost of the class is $3.50. Students are asked to bring a lunch. Pre-registration, including student's name, address and phope number, is requested by contacting either Ron? Mundy, 1110 Blaine or Milt Curcio, 1620 Blaine Ave. Department of Natural Resources-certified instructors from the Racine Snowmobile Gub will teach the course for the Racine County Alliance of Snowmobile Clubs. mended that the board apply for a $8,800 grant through, the Cooperative Educational Service Agency 18 in Burlington.

The grant is to buy extra teaching materials for the voluntary family life and human sexuality program in grades seven through nine. The grant also will be used to train teachers, said John Aceto, the district's assistant superintendent for instructional services. The program starts during the 1983-84 school year, Aceto said. fir- A w4 v1' it si ii HM wmM i' 2 fourml Time pholo by lou Sentiick 7 Ml rri -oiawB. negligent, jury rules A jury in Milwaukee Federal Court concluded Wednesday that a Caledonia man was primarily re-' sponsible for a 1978 motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed.

As a result, Forrest Flaminio, 55, of 7007 Lone Elm Drive, will not receive any money from Hondo Motor Co. Flaminio asked for $4 3 million In damages from Honda Motor Co. Ltd. of Tokyo and American Honda Motor Co. the U.S.

distributor of Honda motorcycles. The jury awarded damages of $1.8 million, but found Flaminio 70 percent negligent in the accident and Honda 30 percent negligent. Under Wisconsin law, a jury must decide monetary damages in a lawsuit, but no money can be collected if a plaintiff's negligence is greater than that of the defendant. Flaminio claimed that a front-end wobble in a 1978 Honda GL-1000 Goldwlng caused him to lose control of the cycle and crash over an embankment while riding to work on Highway 32 on April 28, 1978. He Is paralyzed from, the chest down as a result of the crash.

Witnesses who testified for Honda during the five-day trial claimed that Flaminio pushed the motorcyle beyond its limits and was responsible for the crash. RED CROSS UF6 Jl" -istory mokinq. Hi A On bond, By Kevin Kraft of Hit Journal Tlmtt A Racine man released on $4,000 signature bond Tuesday on burglary charges was arrested on a burglary charge today In connection with another break-in. Allen S. Brook, 31, of 61? Wisconsin was arrested by Racine police shortly after midnight today in connection with a break-in at Veto's Subs Dell, 1240 N.

Main St, Also arrested on a charge of burglary in connection with the break-in was Charles T. Russell, S3, of 617 Wisconsin Ave. Police said a witness told them he heard noises In the shop and when he went to Investigate, saw two men running. MUNNBUSH new roNVERSf tfijinfc Rut IS tioodfatt ry otoy in yevr Journal T)mn VpuY PAIR GET 2nd PAIR OF EQUALf JNU A Racine Unified School Board committee recommended Wednesday that a coordinator rather than a director be hired to head the district's bilingual program. The director's job has been va-.

cant since September, when Ezekiel Vargas resigned to accept a job with the state Department of Public Instruction. Since his resignation, the board has wrestled with whether to fill the vacancy with a director or a lower-salaried coordinator. The committee also recom- High bounce 1 An exuberant soccer player from Park High School puts on a sideshow for fans at a Park-Case junior varsity game Tuesday, bouncing the ball off his head..