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VOLUME 98 NUMBER 24 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Governor Releases MCC Funds Te" j-akeland Park Water Problem To City Council Gov. Daniel Walker Wed­ nesday released $3,675,000 of capital development bond funds for construction of a new permanent building at McHenry County college in Crystal Lake. The funds constitute the state share of a $4.9 million project to construct a class and laboratory building. The remaining $1.2 million is from local educational taxes and federal grants. MCC students now attend classes in rented space which is neither large enough nor flexible enough to ac­ commodate them. The rented building is shared with the Illinois Institute of Technology. The new building will have space for 1,200 students. It will i n c l u d e c l a s s r o o m s , laboratories, faculty and ad­ ministration offices, library, lounge and dining area, vocational classrooms and shops. In releasing the funds, Gov. Walker said, "Community colleges provide the widest possible opportunity for higher education and solid vocational training We must help complete the network of two- year institutions throughout the state so that no student who wants to continue his education will be deprived of a reasonable chance. "That is why I approved extra funds for community college construction -$10 million more than I originally budgeted. Senior college enrollment is leveling off and in some cases declining in Illinois. But the demand is growing for better local campuses with two- year college programs and technical job training courses. "The taxpayers in McHenry county have supported such a program and they are entitled to the state's support in establishing a permanent campus". Dr. James R. Davis, president of M.C.C., in com­ menting on the release of funds, said he was sure some work would be done on the new building before the end of this year. Mrs. Sharon Fisher of Lakeland Park and ap­ proximately twenty-five of her neighbors appeared at the City Council meeting Monday night to seek help from the city on the "terrific problem with drinking water" in that subdivision. She and others reported that their families have been suf­ fering over the past year from stomach aches, gas pains and diarrhea. Mrs. Fisher also stated the water contains a strong sulfer odor which at times "makes the whole house smell like rotten eggs." When complaints to Ladd Enterprises, which owns the Lakeland Park Water system, failed to obtain results, she contacted the McHenry County Health department. John Raber county sanitarian, took tests at her home and' reported that four out of the six tests showed the water was polluted and unsafe for drinking. Tests also indicated there were choliform bacteria, iron bac­ teria and fungus growths in the water system. Mrs. Fisher was told by the Environmental Protection agency and the Health (Continued on page 7) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Ordinance Sets Restriction Council Reclassifies Edgar Property County Okays Tentative Budget Cancer Session '.For Women Only Advertising plans for the forthcoming cancer rap session, "For Women Only" are Vila Benrud, left, president of the sponsoring Business and Professional Women's club, and Ilaverne Gregory, member of the county and state boards, American Cancer society. STAFF PHOTO/WAYNE GAYLORD A new car unveiled in Ger­ many recently boasts a speed of almost 200 miles per hour from a 12-cylinder engine. This seems even more ridiculous than many U.S. cars capable of attaining speeds of up to 140. What the average motorist would like t ' J know is where these c^rsore to be driven and what is the point in all the speed poterlial. If the speed is a sales pnfnt to sell cars to those who would race them, that includes only a small fraction of the population. In this country there are speed limits almost everywhere. Even on super highways and turnpikes, it is usually not more than 70 or 75. Where, then, do we drive more than a hundred miles an hour? It isn't surprising that most people are puzzled about the continued emphasis on speed and power by the automotive industry. In view of the U.S. highway death tolls, it would seem to have little merit or justification. KAF Child Receives Gash When Hit By School Bus Eleven-year-old Julia Hodges of 4300 Clearview, McHenry, received a gash on the knee when she was struck by a school bus Wednesday. Martha Anderson of 2200 Mill lane was driving a school bus north on Central in Lakeland Park, in back of another bus which dropped off students. Julia left the first bus and started to walk south when she suddenly turned around with her back to the second bus and (Continued on page 17) "In cancer control there is a tragic gap between what we know and what we do, we still lose to cancer more than 100,000 persons each year who could be cured," stated Ilaverne Gregory at the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club meeting Mon­ day, Oct. 15. In a special meeting held Tuesday night in the cour­ thouse, the McHenry County board approved a tentative budget for 1973-74 in the amount of $4,320,000. The only negative vote was cast by Member George Starr of Algonquin, who expressed the need to reduce expenditures. The tentative budget will now be on display for thirty days in the courthouse, with final action at 9 a.m. Nov. 20. Before the vote Tuesday, a discussion was held that ex­ tended beyond 11 p.m. Edward Buss of McHenry, who heads the Finance committee, and others had suggested the evening meeting so that more taxpayers could be present and learn how their tax money was being allocated. However, only a few attended. Projected funds on hand Dec. 1 of 1973 were listed at $934,716.68. Together with projected regular revenue for the year ahead amounting to $4,003,575, the board can an­ ticipate a decrease to $618,291 excess expected to be on hand by December of '74. There was some difference of opinion as to whether the ex­ penditure of funds without borrowing is deficit spending, since this spending will reduce the excess Buss explained that it is necessary to have a sub­ stantial amount on hand in December to be able to meet expenditures until tax money is forthcoming the following year. The Finance chairman added that experts suggest this excess should be at least 10 per cent of the budget. Longest discussion of the evening took place on the Sheriff's department budget for salaries, which has risen from $708,000 last year to $861,000, or about 20 per cent. It was at this point that Starr objected to increases. His protest was based on a limit to 6 per cent imposed on other departments, Wnere justified. It was explained that deputy salaries were not finalized and adjustments would be made. Buss said there had been a survey of other counties on wage scales for deputies. A wide variance was discovered, ranging from as low as $3.79 cost per person for rural counties to $5.81 for counties the size of McHenry. (Continued on page 17) Following two hours of discussions and negotiations between the McHenry Council and developer Ralph Edgar and his attorney, Joe Conerty, which ended after midnight Monday, aldermen adopted an ordinance to reclassify the Edgar property, located north of McHenry Savings and Loan, from B-2 to B-l. Some of the conditions under which the ordinance was ap­ proved were that the land use be restricted to the con­ struction, maintenance and operation of two seven-story apartment buildings containing ninety-six units and providing interior ground floor parking for not less than thirty-four vehicles; also a ground floor restaurant containing ap­ proximately 4,000 square feet of area connecting the two buildings and an outside parking area for not less than 127 vehicles. The area was to be developed as per drawings and plans on file with the city of McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals proceedings and ac­ cording to testimony and exhibits presented at the ZBA meeting held Aug. 17, 1973. The city will sign a 20-year lease with Edgar for not less than sixty-five parking spaces at a cost of $500 per month or $6,000 per year. The city will carry liability on the parking spaces which will be metered. Edgar felt he should not be made to pay the recent in­ crease in apartment sewer hook-up fees because this project has been under con­ sideration for over a year. This is an additional expense of $19,000. The city stated that an exception could not be made as the increase had been approved and published. The aldermen also noted that the increased fees had been mentioned to Edgar at a meeting held the week before and he was aware of the change. At that time, he made no mention of negotiating the fees. Conerty said they were aware of the fees but didn't feel they had ample time to read and digest the facts. A poll was taken on one compromise suggesting that the city pay an additional $50 per month to lease the parking facilities. Aldermen Howard, Datz, Harker and Wegener agreed to the change. This created a tie which was broken when Mayor Stanek em­ phatically voted no. He felt the Council should stick to the original agreement. The Council refused to budge on reducing the fees and at that point, Edgar anfl his attorney left the Council chambers to discuss the situation. When they returned, they presented a completely new proposal which was unacceptable to the Council. After numerous proposals, Edgar suggested that liability insurance on the parking spaces could be put under the city's present blanket policy at a relatively small additional cost for the city. Whereas, it would be very costly for him to purchase this insurance. "We would be trading," Edgar stated. "This gives me a way to save face and money. If I have to lay out toward liability insurance it would cost me more than it would cost you," he concluded. Edgar agreed to pay hook-up fees of $24,000, payable one year from the date that the building permit is issued or on the date that the occupancy permit is issued, whichever occurs first. (Continued on page 17) Mrs. Gregory continued to explain that the aim of the cancer rap session, "For Women Only," to be held Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. at the McHenry Junior high school, is not only to provide information but to persuade people to act for their own good. Since one in every (Continued on page 17) Review Services Of Township At Convention School Acts To Cut Speed On West Campus Frontage WINNING 4-H DISPLAY -- Organized just a year ago, the Modern 1 Misses 4-H club of McHenry captured top prize in the county for the best window display during 4-H Week. This attractive cornucopia from which flows a harvest of projects was made by a committee within the club in keeping with the theme, "4-H Puts It All Together". Girls responsible for the display were Jane and Nancy Eppel, Diane, Linda and Debbie Muskovin, Kathy Graef, Jeanette May. Tammy Schultz and Joanne Harrer. Club leader is Mrs. Robert Muskovin, with Cindy Harris as co-lea Jer. dis;nv appeared in the window of Ruck's Hardware. STAFF PHOTO--WAYNE GAYLORD McHenry area officials are making plans to attend the sixty-fourth annual convention of the Township Officials of Illinois to be held at the Peoria Hilton hotel, with opening activities and registration beginning Sunday, Oct. 21, and business sessions running through Wednesday, Oct. 24. Those planning to be present from McHenry township are County Board Chairman Walter Dean, McHenry Township Clerk Albie Adams, Assessor Sibre Whiting, Road Commissioner Clarence Regner and Auditors Ronalda Margason, Howard Snyder, Phil Mangold and Thomas Birmingham. "The 1973 convention will be broader in scope and more significant than ever because of the multiplicity of events and activities during the past year affecting township govern­ ment," said Troy A. Kost, executive secretary of the Burglaries, Vandalism In McHenry Area When a family member arrived at the Edward Harms summer home at 210 N. Country Club drive, McHenry last Thursday evening, the residence was found burglarized. The home had been entered sometime since Oct. 7. Taken from the premises were a portable RCA color television set, six dollars in change and personal papers. A pearl handled Smith and Wesson revolver, a four- channel Hi-Fi receiver, a turntable, speakers and ear phones and a chest containing gold table service were taken from the home of Thomas Warczak of 1303 W. Sunset, Spring Grove last Friday af ternoon. A rear door had been forced to gain entry. Four county business places (Continued on page 17) Township Officials association. "During the year attempts to abolish townships by referendums were defeated, new opportunities have been generated through federal revenue sharing, and a wide variety of legislation relating to townships has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly." These subjects, as well as reviews of township services, with emphasis on potential expansion, will be discussed in general assemblies and in seminars for township supervisors, auditors, assessors, clerks, collectors, highway officials and general assistance case workers. Superintendent Richard Swantz advised the high school District 156 board of education Tuesday night that the ad­ ministration had been at­ tempting to control the speed of autos on the West campus frontage road for the past six years. City police were con­ tacted and gave as much assistance as possible. Students, however, and in many cases non-students, continue to drive recklessly down this road. For the safety of everyone in the area, Supt. Swantz recommended that "speed control bumps" be installed to correct the problem. Larkin high school in Elgin and Lake Forest high school use this method to control speed and both schools report they work well. The "speed bumps" are constructed by placing large bumps in the middle of the road. If a car hits them at a high rate of speed, it could tear out the bottom of a car. There have been many occasions when persons barely escaped injury in the area because of speeding vehicles on the road and the board felt something must be done for the safety of all. Members determined that it would probably take only a couple loads of blacktopping to do the job and it would run approximately $50 or $60. The bumps would create problems for snow removal because if a grader should be used, it would take the bumps out. Member Lloyd Freund suggested that the matter could be handled by putting concrete under the blacktopping. Board President James Althoff commented, "If other schools are doing it and it works, it would be better to try it than have someone get hit here". Therefore, the board unanimously agreed to con­ struct the "speed control bumps". Since the board does not currently have a policy statement relative to student tours, Supt. Swantz suggested the board consider the following: "The board en­ courages school-sponsored student travel and educational tours providng that ad­ ministrative approval is received before any attempt is made to organize a tour and that such tours be voluntary and not affect student evaluation Such tours shall not provide a profit for the spon­ sor". In the past, if a teacher (Continued on page 17) Seek Homecoming Titles At Marian These ten Marian Central high school students, all from the McHenry area, are finalists for the title of homecoming king and queen. Homecoming will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, when the Hurricanes face the Driscoll eleven. Festivities will close with a dance at 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Queen candidates, from left, front, are Kasey Anderson and Chris Thelen of John shurg, Karen Jakubowski of Wonder Lake, Mimi Bolger of McHenry and Maureen Cristv of Wonder Lake. In back, from left, are Marty Palmer and A1 May of Johnsburg, Mark Davis and Hill Adams of McHenry. Mike Pierce is missing from picture. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE (iAYLORI)