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'• Wt i $51,90450750 SECTION 1 > PAGE IS • PLAINDEALEE-FRIDAY. JANUARY It, Iff! McH ry said COUNTY ACTS FOR CONTROL OF OBSCENITIES (Continued From Page 1) With a fluctuation of 4 feet in the level, Rakow said the minimum distance would need to be 13 feet to accommodate the high water mark. In another discussion of the highway, Chairman Walter Dean of McHenry said he would like to see an additional in­ terchange at Chapel Hill road to reduce traffic congestion through the city of MtHenry for those traveling to the new Lake Defiance State park. At this point, Menifee? Thomas Huemann of John- sburg interjected with an op­ posing view. Huemann said he didn't like to think of all that traffic on Chapel Hill road and suggested more study before a request is made by the county. Dean assured him that "an impact study is being made the subject. Edward Buss who heads Transpoi that committee had made a study of the situation. He said the state expects that by 1990, 40,000 cars will pass the junc­ tion of Rtes. 31 and 420 daily. In discussing the long debated subject of whether or not developers could be reauired to make donations for schools, Richard Klemm, who heads the Finance committee, reported Tuesday that such an ordinance is legal if the document is drawn up properly; Klemm noted that an investigation revealed Will county has operated under such an ordinance successfully for the past two years. By a vote of 19 to 3, the board reversed the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and approved a petition of Dr. Lee and Gertrude Gladstone for property reclassification. The action affects two par­ cels of land north of, and ad­ jacent to, the city of McHenry. The property, previously zoned farming, is now zoned for commercial use. Edward Buss made the motion asking for a reversal of recommendation, for which a three-fourths vote of the board was necessary. All local members favored the action. Buss also presented a resolution which would prevent the» North Western Railway from obtaining a rate increase. It met with board approval. The attention of members was called to a meeting of the Bofird of Local Improvements which will be held at the McHenry City Council chambers Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. The gathering concerns the upgrading of roads through a program of self-assessment in Edgewood subdivision, located between Crystal Lake and McHenry. The publicis invited. Effective in February, County board meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month. Members agreed to the change that will provide them additional time to study payment reports before they are called to act on them. The auditor for the board said it is impossible for him to submit bills to members before the Friday preceding the meeting. Appointments were approved during the meeting. They in­ cluded Linnea T. Hadlock, Cary, and James R." Mann, Crystal Lake, named to the McHenry County Planning commission; Horace Wagner of Wonder Lake, reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals; David Klasing of Marengo, named to the Welfare Services committee; and Jim Hecht, Woodstock, to fulfill unexpired „ term of Fred Otto on the McHenry County Housing Authority. SCHOOL, HOMES ENTERED BY BURGLARS (Continued From Page 1) gasoline from his auto. He detained Kuntz until officers arrived. It was determined that l^ttorno had transported Kuntz to the scene and he was located at his home and arrested. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued From Page 1) Cowlin believes we should not heap blame on the Courts'for weakness in dealing with of­ fenders. Instead, he en­ courages us to place pressure on legislators to put a sting in the laws under which the court can function. A maximum fine that can be assessed parents for a juvenile's vandalism under the law is $500. In referring to that stipulation, Cowlin compared this pittance with the $70,000 to $80,000 estimated need to restore the Hanly home. The Juvenile Court act protects juveniles by denying the use of their name in the press. The only chance of justice being served is cases where vandals are found delinquent. Cowlin believes state legislators have listened too long to sociologists who tell them that harsh treatment may be harmful to the young. It seems to many of us that 15 and 16 is not too young to accept some responsibility in life. It is no wonder that increasing numbers of thefts, burglaries and vandalism turn adults against yoiith in general, in­ cluding the many who, by their actions, reflect pride on themselves and their com­ munity. It is the reason adults refuse to support bond issues that furnish the vast majority who are good citizens with an opportunity for a first rate education. Maybe it's time we let our legislators know how we feel. KAF DRIVER ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY (Continued From Page 1) backed into a parked squad car last Thursday afternoon. According to the report, Officer Thomas J. O'Meara had stopped the Kuhlins auto for a traffic violation. After their conversation ended, Ms, Kuhlins backed her auto and impact occurred with the squad car. Paul R. Ohlson of 3816 W. Waukegan road, McHenry, was cited by city police for speed too fast for conditions following a collision on Crystal Lake road just west of Lillian street last Thursday afternoon. Ohlson told officers he was east-bound on Crystal Lake RAISE CITY VEHICLE TAGS, LIQUOR FEES (Continued From Page 1) required to pay for them. He proposed that a fee of $400 be charged for every new home that is built in the future in the city. This money would be held in "a separate, distinct and segregated fund" which would only be used for expansion and enlargement of water and, sewer facilities, Stanek said. In the case of Country Club Estates, which was annexed to -the city in recent years, Stanek pointed out that he believed they are paying now for G.O. bonds for the sewer but are not receiving city sewer service. "They are paying for something they are not getting and I feel they should get a different rate," Stanek told the councilmen. Another issue which Stanek felt strongly about was the necessity to raise the sewer charge for commercial, in­ dustrial and institutional users. He suggested charging 50 percent of theif* water bills. This would amount to 32^ cents per thousand gallons for treating their sewage. At the present time, the city is charging 13 cents per thousand gallons to treat commercial and industrial waste "which is not reasonable," Stanek said. Other communities in the area are charging as much as $1,50 per thousand gallons, he pointed out. After lengthy discussion on the mayor's recommendations, it was decided to submit them to the Water and Sewer com­ mittee. They were instructed to return in thirty days with suggestions on the two proposals. Some of Stanek's other ideas for effecting cost savings were: 1-Freeze wages through 1976 excepting grade increases; 2- Reduce summer help to ten; 3- Have water meters read as part of the regular working day of Public Works employees instead of paying them 35 cents per meter as supplemental pay; ^Discontinue billing system used by city clerk's office and do the work in the office instead of sending it out to a computer service; 5- Eliminate sludge disposal payments except rental for idled acres needed during the himh?iosePcin»Sl 4 growing system ; Through an *1 JJSJLJHS analysis, it was determined this sludge is a very valuable fer-of the vehicle. It crossed into the west-bound lane where it hit a tow truck driven by Richard L. Penny of 4609 W. Lake Shore drive, McHenry. A car being towed by the truck was also damaged in the accident. Two accidents took place on Lillian street, just east of Sioux lane Tuesday afternoon on the slippery roadway. Both cars hit the railroad crossing signal and both were one-vehicle ac­ cidents. , At 12:30, George W. Madden, Jr., of 3401 N. Ringwood road, McHenry, reported he was east-bound on Lillian and as he reached the curve, his vehicle would not make the turn because of the icy road con­ ditions. Harold E. Brunow, Jr., of 4909 W. Route 120, McHenry, hit that same spot an hour and a half later and also slid into the railroad crossing signal, He was ticketed for faulty equipment because officers noted the tires on his car were "worn and the speedometer was broken." A passenger in his car, Loretta Garcia of 3015 Lincoln road, McHenry, was injured in the mishap and was taken to McHenry hospital for treat­ ment. A two-vehicle accident at the corner of Court and Elm streets Tuesday morning resulted in a ticket for George A. Weisner of 473 E. Geneva, Elkhorn, Wis. He was cited for limitations on backing. * Weisner was preparing to make a left turn from Court onto Elm when he saw ap­ proaching traffic. He backed up and hit an auto in back of him driven by Marilyn J. Hohmann of 2416 Orchard Beach drive, McHenry. license fees (approved); 6- Increase meter violation fines from 50 cents to $1 (rejected); 7-License all businesses and corporations $10 per year- more for control than revenue (referred to city attorney for legality); 8-Increase industrial and commercial building permits (referred to License committee). Some comments and suggestions were made J>y aldermen. Mrs. Hromec suggested cutting down on auxiliary police help and using the meter maid's car as an all purpose vehicle. She also commented, "The way to save money is not to spend it." Alderman Bolger recom­ mended laying off four policemen. He also suggested that each alderman should make a list of his recom­ mendations in writing to the mayor and then they be acted upon. Alderman Harker was "unalterably opposed to laying off any city employee". Alderman Smith was opposed to freezing the wages of city employees. Alderman Pepping expressed support for a Capital Im­ provement Fund and an in­ crease in sewer charged. Alderman Datz remarked, "We know inflation is here and we have a city to run and we. must continue to run it and work with inflation." Alderman Schaedel said he would like to wait and see how the recommendations put into effect Monday night would Work before taking any hasty action regarding layoffs. Alderman Wegener said he and the License committee had worked on raising the vehicle license and liquor license fees in order to . provide added revenue for the city. Stanek was optimistic when he said the city would have to reduce expenses and not only raise revenues. "We have adjusted somewhat and we are going to survive," he stressed. "We are going to make it," he addfed. i The next regular meeting of CHAMBER SETS •18,500 BUDGET ^Continued From Page 1) pointed to attend each City Council meeting. Serving in the project area under Ken Sheridan, vice- president, will be Jim Payton and Winn Phillips, Mem­ bership; Frank Low and Tony Polise, Golf days; Ken Sheridan, Office; Ken Sheridan and George Zinke, Promotions ; George Thompson and Marty Conway, Trade Fair; Marty Conway and Dan Schmitt, Industrial Relations; and Robert Peterson and Dick Nethaway, Profile Booklet. Larry Lund will head a new the Council is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19, at 8 o'clock. The Sewer and Water committee will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20, to discuss establish­ ment of a Capital Improvement Fund and sewer rate increases. It will meet in the new com­ mittee conference room at city hall. Scholarship Awards, with plans . to provide scholarships for local graduates. Rick Lane, president of the Chamber, will be in charge of the Nominating committee. FINALIZE PLANS FOR COUNTY EDUCATION CENTER (Continued From Page 1) church of Peoria has purchased the old buses belonging to District 15 that were scheduled for disposal. In his report, Glawe noted that each driver, as required by law, is attending a safety meeting annually. One was held in Crystal Lake in December, and another is planned for the Spring of this year, possibly in the local schools. The board agreed to a letter requesting parental consent to' the adminstering or dispensing of all prescriptive and non- prescriptive medicines. Action was taken due to a number of concerns expressed by administrators in recent weeks, as well as the matter of legal responsibilities. The resignation of Basil Romaniszak, art teacher at Junior high school, was ac­ cepted; also that of Elva Bustillos, bilingual aide. RECYCLING DRIVE This month in McHenry, the McHenry county meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), will be accepting paper, glass, and cans for recycling Saturday, Jan. 17. They will be accepting these materials from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Market Place Shopping center on Route 120. . n « • * * If you want to be high­ ly recommended let some­ one else say the word. 9"w "san«?„ - -ass tilizer and would be beneifcial to the soil; 6-Replace police cars every eighteen months with smaller engines and city differentials; also eliminate air conditioning in the cars; 7- Conduct br%sh and limb pickups during cleanup weeks and once a month during the summer months; 8-Construct a drop box for water, sewer and parking tickets at city hall so payments could be deposited after hours and also during the working day; 9-Eliminate summer park director position or more clearly define the duties; 10-Between Dec.. 1 and May 1, have employees take compensatory time off for overtime. The aldermen agreed to study these suggestions except for items No. 8 and 10. It was decided to start immediately to construct a "night deposit" facility at city hall. The last suggestion regarding overtime was eliminated because of a possible conflict with federal regulations on overtime pay. Some of the mayor's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r producing revenue and the Council's reaction to them were as follows: 1-Conduct census which should produce more motor fuel tax, revenue sharing and state income tax revenues for the city (a special census is being conducted at the present time); 2-Increase residential sewer Charge from $2 to $3 per month, (referred to com­ mittee); 3-Increase com­ mercial, industrial, in­ stitutional or public sewer charge to 50 percent of water bill (referred to committee); 4- Raise vehicle sticker fees (approved); 5-Increase liquor college Accounts Loans on Savmyp t̂ract Beet EitateO^J Ba,*, Cash on securities ̂ U.S. Home V0*̂ ! Stock m f and Equip"*80 Office B", l"darv Reserve prepaid Secondary Total Resources - - „,„,162.» 83,133.12 470.52477 254.114.82 141,308.54 843,681.24 3,026,229.90 415,700.00 449,128.31 221,490.89 33.233.42, December 31.19751 $54,740,763.31 1,37«S 96,095.22 446,542.63 269.92760 ,42,531-14 1,032,688.79 2,622,873.52 419,400.00 443,047.93 217,636.06 33,716.50 Sa^^Jffrom f«*ere ,nWrence Wcome and SP- 0,̂ U*«-.t*. «nd SutP4ui OtW T fceserves al7oeseces OB*A* > 42 V •SSsI P,H»toS**'s ' -'IS interest^ ^ savin# Loaos Wade SS-tfSS"""* Ration WELL DRILLING & WATER PUMPS WE'RE BURSTING HI THE SEHmSI McHENP*" COUNTY WEI T A i'UMP CO. 4913 W. ROAD.-MdtfNRY R i i /"•*- So IN THE FUTURE WE WILL BE LOCATED 1% ML NQRTH OF MCHENRY ON HT/JIT sc Make Marengo Federal your Saving$ Haadquartari Earn at Top Yields of 5%% and 6%% on Pa$$book Savings 6tt%, 6K%, 7Vi% on Certificate Accounts Intarast compounded daily on all accounts A $61,000,000 mutual savings association serving northern Illinois since 1925 / m" * ' ' 0 • • ' ' ' * |1| A O r j V f n M o r a l s a v i n g s a n d l o a n a s s o c i a t i o n i f l I m . 1 1 MJ 11 vF VF 200 t. GRANT HIGHWAY MARENGO. ILL. WHERE MORE PEOPLE SAVE MORE MONEY THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN McHCNRY COUNTY