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Ask MCC Construction For '73-74 Budget Tag Day Far Mental Health Disaster Relief Office Set Up In Courthouse The Plaindealer received word Wednesday morning that the McHenry county cour­ thouse, 2200 N. Seminary avenue (Rt. 47 and Ware road), Woodstock, has been established as one of seven emergency governmental facilities in Illinois through which information about SBA disaster relief programming will be available. Robert A. Dwyer, mid- western regional director of the Small Business administration, set Thursday, May 3, at noon for the opening of the office. The SBA Monday began accepting disaster loan ap­ plications in Rockford and East St. Louis. The SBA began mobilizing to provide aid to flood victims Friday after the listing by OEP of thirty-three counties covered by a Presidential disaster declaration. The counties listed by OEP are Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Adams, Alexander, Brown, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Jackson, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Massac, Mercer, Madison, Monroe, Pike, Rock Island, Scott, Union, Whiteside, Kendall, St. Clair, Randolph, Winnebago, Boone and Ogle. The declaration enables home owners and tenants, business people, churches, private schools, and other non­ profit organizations in the affected areas to qualify for low-cost, long-term SBA loans to restore or replace damamged property not covered by insurance. Dwyer said plans also call for disaster loan applications to be available in banks throughout the affected areas. He added that attempts are being made to arrange mass meetings in those areas to tell of various SBA programming available in the disaster situation. In connection with residential losses, Dwyer said, affected persons may qualify for loans of up to $50,000 for real property, of up to $10,000 for personal property, and of up to $55,000 for a combination of real and personal property. Disaster business loans are limited to $500,000, he added. Dwyer said disaster legislation directs the SBA to forgive, or suspend, payments of up to a maximum of $5,000 in all disaster loans. The legislation also sets an interest rate of 1 percent in connection with disaster loans, Dwyer added. Repayment periods of up to 30 years are provided, he said. George Mally, director of Mental Health for the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County, located in McHenry, is shown with Barbara Miller of McHenry, chairman of the May 5 tag day. Captains are Carol Johnson, Roz Griesbach, Julia Jessup, Charlene Tonyan, Arlene Cahill, Helen Crouch, Barbara Johnson and Marilyn Adams. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Several years ago we tacked a title onto one of our very good friends, Ray McGee. In view of his many contributions to the community, it seemed only natural that he be known as "Mr. McHenry". Our own feeling about this kind and generous man seems to be shared by many more. On Tuesday of this week he was selected to receive the 1973 Liberty Bell award at Law day ceremonies held at the county courthouse. There are many com­ plimentary things that could be Said about Ray McGee. It is probably sufficient to say that he personifies the ideal citizen, the good neighbor and the loyal friend. This pretty well sums up someone who is setting en­ viable goals daily for the rest of us to emulate. . Interest seems to be growing in the C of C Retail committee- sponsored contest which will come up with a winning slogan for Fiesta week. The category focuses on McHenry at the turn of the century and is open to students in School District 15 and Montini system. The winner and his (or her) teacher each receives a $25 savings bond for the winning slogan, which will be judged by- the Retail committee. When the public makes a donation to the tag day held in McHenry Saturday, May 5, that money will be going to provide a very real service for many residents of the county. A survey has determined that possibly 15 per cent of county residents need the services of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry, located at 3514 W. Waukegan road. Another 10 per cent, it has been determined, could benefit from its help and support through a difficult period at some time in their lives. The Family Service program provides personal counseling with trained experts on marriage problems, pre- (Continued on page 18) Montini Board Sets Raise In Tuition Fees At a recent meeting of the Montini School board, mem­ bers approved a tuition raise for the coming school year, 1973-74. In the past, tuition has been set at a rate of $150 per family. The new rate which will be put into effect this fall will be $175 for families with one child and $225 for families with two or more children. It was noted that at the present time, there are 155 families with one child, ninety families with two children and eighty families with three or more children in Montini schools. Board Member John Special Ceremony Reaffirms Belief In Role Of Courts McHenry county citizens observed Law Day, U.S.A. with ceremonies in the McHenry County Circuit court, reaf­ firming the belief of citizens in the role of law in the Circuit court activities Tuesday morning. Judge James Cooney presided, and he said the nation has good cause to celebrate Law day. The people of the United States are the "beneficiaries of the richest heritage of individual liberty under the law in the history of civilized people," he observed. The roots of the heritage extend to England in the year 1066, and "from that time forward, the common law has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of society." Judge Cooney warned that "our law is not a magic wand that will prohibit people from committing crimes. Nor is it a panacea for all social and economic problems. The law is, however, a time-tested concept that facilitates the rational, orderly attainment of in­ dividual and social goals when man himself fails to solve them." Attorney James Hecht, vice- president of the sponsoring McHenry County Bar association, said that citizens are reaffirming their belief in the rule of law by presenting (Continued on page 18) TRADE FAIR The McHenry C of C Commerce and Industry exhibition will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, at Parkland Junior high school, Rt. 120 and north Ringwood road. The hours Saturday are noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. The plans for building a campus for McHenry County college made progress this week. At its May 1 meeting, the Illinois Board of Higher Education voted to recommend the construction of the campus to Governor Walker for in­ clusion in his 1973-74 budget. Reporting from the monthly meeting of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Dr. James Davis, president of MCC, in­ dicated that the favorable recommendation means that construction of the new campus should begin by July 1 of this year. An unfavorable recommendation could have meant more delay in the construction program, which has already suffered setbacks. "We are confident that by next fall, there should be some construction on the site," said Dr. Davis. The new campus will be located on Route 14 at Lucas road. College Meeting Two resolutions regarding board policy were passed, $10,445.64 in equipment bids were approved and other routine matters were handled during a short meeting of the board of trustees of McHenry County college last week. Board Member Gerald Smith of Woodstock presented two policy proposals relating to elected officials as follows: "1 - Correspondence between McHenry County college ad­ ministrative staff and-or faculty members and persons holding political office shall be considered as personal correspondence unless such correspondence has prior approval of the majority of the members of the Board of Trustees. 2 - Recognizing that the McHenry County College Board of Trustees are the elected representatives of the residents of McHenry county on all matters pertaining to the college, any discussion of the college business whether in direct or by personal contact between members of the ad­ ministrative staff or faculty several^ members and persons holding political office shall be con­ sidered as unauthorized per­ sonal discussions unless a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees participate in these discussions at publicly announced meetings." Smith moved that his resolutions be adopted as board policy and Dr. William Ryan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Smith presented these resolutions because he violently objects to politicians using the college to further their own political interests. He stated at a previous meeting that "persons who have used McHenry County college for their selfish interests and for their political interests have enjoyed wide publicity at the expense of members of our college community, namely the students, faculty, ad­ ministration, Board of Trustees and the taxpayers." "This practice must stop," Smith emphasized, "And it must stop now." Smith feels that news of the college regarding building priorities and other funding information should come from the public relations office of the college and not from news releases by public officials. The following equipment bids were reviewed by the Bid committee and approved by the board: $3,973.68 for agriculture equipment; $2,685.40 for an audio tutorial system; $258.75 for audio visual equipment; $206 for Project Break-Away equipment; $686 for drama equipment; $162.40 for photographic equipment; $1,513.85 for graphic arts equipment and $959.56 for athletic equipment. The board o.k.'d a recom­ mendation by College President James R. Davis that Scherf House Movers, Inc., of Barrington be authorized to move a portable classroom building to the MCC campus at a cost of $1,200. The portable building was purchased last month from Johnsburg School District 12. It was noted that (Continued on page 18) jPoughlin moved to approve the tuition raise and Anthony Pintozzi seconded the motion. It carried unanimously. In other action, a teachers' salary schedule was approved along with salaries of the ad­ ministrator and office per­ sonnel. A very minimal, across- the-board raise was granted. The 1973-74 proposed budget was accepted by the board. The budget will be submitted to the parish councils of St. Mary's and St. Patrick's for their approval. The next meeting of the board will be held Monday, May 14, at Montini Middle school in Room 206 at 8 p.m. Young People Charged With Drug Possession Last Thursday night while on routine patrol, deputies ob­ served a west-bound auto on Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, with only one tail light. The vehicle was stopped in order to warn the driver of the offense. When officers approached (Continued on page 18) Nominate Sewer Plant For Award Of Excellence The City Council was notified at the meeting this week that McHenry's sewage treatment plant was nominated for the annual award for excellence in plant operation and main­ tenance in Group B plants for calendar year 1972. City Clerk Earl Walsh read a communication from the Illinois Environmental Protection agency, Springfield, which explained that the an­ nual award trophies are presented at the Annual Water Pollution Control Operators' conference held in Springfield each spring. One trophy is provided for each of the four groups of plants based upon population served and the type of treatment facilities. The nominated plants are visited by the Memorial Awards In­ spection team before the finalists are determined. The letter stated, "We congratulate your community and the treatment works personnel for the continued effort towards its effective operation and prevention of water pollution." Under new business, Alderman Jack Pepping submitted a proposal for Council consideration. He suggested that a committee of interested citizens be appointed to prepare a feasibility study on mosquito abatement for the city. The committee could look into what other communities have done or are doing and check feasibility costs. Mayor Stanek mentioned that the matter had been given some consideration three years ago but he thought it was a worthwhile project. He authorized Pepping to select a committee and act as its chairman. They are to report back to the Council on their findings. Stanek informed the Council that a liquor license had been approved at the last meeting for Dorkie's Beef and Egger, 4213 W. Route 120. It was brought to his attention the Illinois law states liquor is not allowed within 100 feet of a church. Zion Lutheran church is located directly across the street from Dorkie's. City Attorney Narusis will be instructed to check the exact wording of the law to determine how this distance is figured. No further action will be taken on that license until Narusis makes his report. Walsh told the Council a liquor license had been requested by the Fox Hole tavern in the Riverside hotel. Since previous experience with that tavern was reported to have been unfavorable, the city decided to seek references on the two new owners. Not all the references had been returned and therefore no action was taken at the last meeung. However, the owners have contacted Walsh and requested to know if there were any ob­ jections to their obtaining a license. If so, they will not proceed with repairs and structural changes at that location. Alderman Don Howard stated that he had objections. He had discussed the matter with Police Chief Espey who informed him this location has caused problems for his department. City ordinance states a window must be kept open to check the premises and it is not possible in this tavern (Continued on page 18) VOLUME 97 NUMBER 80 ' FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1973 , 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Anticipate Fall Building THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER M 15C "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 *»Wnriicaffl ' • ilujmli : Nothing pleases us more than an occasional visit with old timers. We had the pleasure recently through a visit from Carl Brefeld - until then only a name out of the past. Now a resident of Arlington Heights, this native of McHenry said he left his home town in 1923. We found that .although Carl Brefeld has long ;been gone in person, his -memories of people and events would warm the heart of any "old timer. v Dad Henry Brefeld was one of McHenry's early businessmen in the early days I (Continued on page 18) LINDA HILLER KAREN TOMAL CONTESTANTS - Latest entries in the Marine Festival queen contest are pretty Linda Hiller and Karen Marie Tomal. Miss Hiller, daughter of Norbert and Lorraine Hiller, is 17, enjoys sewing, swimming and biking. Her school activities include year book, GAA, and work on the musical, "Guys and Dolls". Karen Marie is the daughter of William and Marie Tomal. The 17-year-old miss lists as her hobbies water skiing, bicycling and swimming. She is a member of GAA and Pep club. Indian Guide Kite Fly In City Sunday Jack Billimack, of Crystal Lake, chieC of the Lake Nation Indian Guide Longhouse, an­ nounced that the annual Lake Nation kite fly will be held Sunday, May 6, from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m., at the McHenry high school, West campus. This colorful annual event has been enjoyed by YMCA Indian Guides over the past (Continued on page 18) Palate Pleasing Preparations Putting in a "trial run" in the kitchen in preparation for the annual Kiwanis club pancake break­ fast Sunday, May 6, are Bob Beres, left, secretary of the local club, and Ed Guettler, one of the chefs. The tasty meal wiil be served between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the American Legion home on Ringwood road, west of the city. The public is invited. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD ' 1 -