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* IN THIS * A'y THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 100 NUMBER 72 FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1976 2 SECTIONS 18 PAGES 20* i? i M i City Salary Schedule Has Unanimous Mural Decorates Cafeteria Wall Artist Greg Alderson, left, and Valley View Principal Ed Sobotkiewicz examine Bicetennial mural in Valley View school cafeteria. The mural, which stands about 8 feet high covers almost an entire wall, depicts the midnight ride of Paul Revere. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The proposed salary schedule for city employees for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1976, as recommended by the Finance committee, was given unanimous approval at Monday night's Council meeting. Alderman Jack Pepping, chairman of the Finance committee, informed the aldermen that a mutual agreement had been reached with members of the police department at a Finance committee meeting held April 2. In comparing McHenry police department wages with six other neighboring police agencies, "our salaries in terms of gross wages are very fair," Pepping related. The one area that did not compare favorably was in terms of weekly working hours. Therefore, the police will now work a 40-hour week instead of 44 hours. Pepping noted that in terms of health and life insurance coverage, "we are head and shoulders above all other departments." The only changes from the Finance committee's previously proposed wage recommendations were these: Lt. Robert Kranz will receive a $572 increase or $17,576 per year and the gross salaries of sergeants and patrolmen will remain the same but they will work a 40-hour instead of a 44- hour week, thus increasing their hourly pay rate. Pepping advised that coif)-, munication desk dispatchers had been at the Finance committee meeting regarding an increase in wages for people who have been on the Job three years and more. They also noted that the communications desk would be going to a regional desk July 1. Their duties and responsibilities will increase considerably at that time, it was reported. The dispatchers were told that any time the duties of an employee change materially, it would be the responsibility of the Finance committee to reevaluate the position "We didn't necessarily rule out that if the responsibilities of their job changes during the year, their wages also might," Pepping said? When Arnold Rauen, chairman of the McHenry Police Pension board con­ cluded his annual report on the pension fund, he told the Council, "You're in very good shape." He noted the total interest earned in the Pension fund since it began eight years ago is $37,550.38. "With what we have invested now, the Pension fund will have turned in $51,550.38 in interest to the city," Rauen stated. He pointed out an interesting fact to aldermen which illustrated there had been, "a stabilizing effect in the police force." Refunds to of­ ficers leaving the force during the 1975-76 fiscal year amounted to $1,701.90. During the 1974-75 fiscal year, $4,302.80 was refunded and in 1973-74, $6,346.53 was paid out. Rauen reported that the Police Pension fund has one pensioner, John Weichmann. He receives $425 a month and $2,734.16 has been paid to him. It was also pointed out that the Pension fund received about $1,355 in donations from businessmen and individual citizens in gratitude for police services. Police Pension funds are received from deductions from policemen's wages at 84 percent which is their con­ tribution toward the fund, from a levy assessed by the Pension board against the assessed valuation of the city and from contributions from private individuals or businesses These funds are all placed in risk-free investments at the highest possible interest rate. "The total movement of funds in the Pension fund in the coming year is $162,290 36," Rauen told the Council proudly "I am happy to report all of your investments are in ab­ solutely risk-free investments and all are insured," he said. "You do not have to worry about the soundness of it," "Regarding the McHenry Police Pension fund, we are giving this synopsis of the board's levy for this next fiscal year of operation," Rauen related. "The city of McHenry's approximate assessed valuation as received from the County Clerk is $46,500,000. The Pension board suggests a percentage formula of 06 with anticipated returns from taxes on that formula of $37,200. Approximate deduc­ tions from salaries of policemen at 8>* percent are $21,079 67." In answer to a remark by several aldermen that the $46,500,000 assessed valuation figure seemed high. Rauen advised that was the figure before the equalizer was ap­ plied He said that last year the valuation was $38,000,000 and with the same percentage formula of 06. the Pension fund received $38,400 last year. After Rauen completed the report, he read his letter of resignation from the board along with Board Secretary Ron Vacula's similar letter The Council sat in stunned silence at the announcements. When Rauen returned to his seat in the audience, Mayor Stanek said in a hushed voice "1 am at a loss " He said the contributions of theae men should be recognized "There are no words to express exactly what is in our hearts," he said. Alderman George Harker made a motion to accept, with regret, the resignations ef Vacula and Rauen Alderman William Bolger commented that everyone appreciated the efforts of the two men which resulted in high interest returns on Pension fund monies He understood the feeling of these men who had served for eight years on the board, "but that doesn't lessen our regrets," he stated. In other busineaa. Alderman Bolger. chairman of the Water and Sewer committee, sub­ mitted a list of seven con­ siderations regarding rates for the Council to discuss Recomipended changes were 1-Recommend that all residential customers using city water pay $3 per month aa their sewer charge Charges to (Continued an page 9) Set Planning Presentation Of Johnsburg High School With interest high among candidates for many offices in the recent primary election, it is surprising that this is one of the few years there are no contests for membership on the local school boards. Maybe the reason is that these civic-minded people serve without pay and spend more hours in serving their constituents than most people realize. But this has failed to deter the public in the past. In fact, some of the most spirited races for office have often been for these positions that rarely rate even a thank-you. Nevertheless, the filing deadline with just enough (Continued on page 9) The Johnsburg school board, administrators and K-M Associates architectural firm will present a public showing regarding the high school building plans to date. The presentation will be held Wednesday, April 14, in the Junior high sixth grade team teaching area in the center of the Junior high at 8 p.m. The architectural firm has been working with the John­ sburg school administration, board, citizens, outside educational advisors and educational consultants in conjunction with necessary tasks for the new high school. A schematic design has been drawn. In addition to room placements and room arrangements, the public will gain insight regarding the square footage of the building, the placement of the building on the high school site, and other relevant information. It will also be of interest to the public that a slide presentation of the high school architectural planning has been developed. Relevant facts, information. and concepts that evolved from interviews with different ad­ vice input groups were recorded by the architect in both graphic and letter format on 5x10 cards. These cards were then made into slides, and will constitute a most in­ teresting production for presentation purposes. Fred Matthews of the ar­ chitectural firm will lead the presentation. Conduct Blood Pressure Screening Program April 12 The monthly blood-pressure screening program of the Whispering Oaks Woman's club will be conducted for all in­ terested residents of the Whispering Oaks subdivision Monday, April 12, from 1 until 3 p.m. "As we are keeping con- continued on page 9) Conduct Against Steven Leary, 18, of 514 N Clement Lodge, McHenry, was arrested by city police on three charges last Friday, April 2, after he entered East campus and hit Robert W. Hermes, s student, with his fist Gary M. Fields, principal of East campus, signed two complaints against Leary, charging him with disorderly conduct in that he hit Hermes in the face, and with entering the school without reporting to the school office to indicate the purpose of his visit Hermes charged Leary with battery because in striking him, he caused bodily harm to Hermes Leary is being held in McHenry county jail in lieu of $3,000 bond. He is scheduled to Charges McHenry Filed Youths appear in court April 13. Joseph Justes, 17, and Charles Justes, 21, of 2004 N. Central street. Lakeland Park, were arrested by county police Monday following the report of a disturbance about 6p m in an abandoned bam at 5306 N Oak street. Crystal Lake Joseph Justes was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer His bond was set at $1,025 Charles Justes was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer with an additional charge of aggravated battery which was brought against him by a Crystal I^ke police officer His bond was set at *4,025 Both are to appear in court April 13 According to the deputy'a report, he went to the scene of the disturbance and found Crystal Lake police were try Inn (C ontinued on page •> Choir Presents Easter Cantata Sunday Evening The choir of Faith Presbyterian church will present its annual Easter Cantata Sunday, April 11, at 7 30 p m The presentation, entitled "A Service of Shadows." is a choral and scriptural meditation on the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus (Continued on page 9) m Vandals Throw Bowling BallThrough CarWindow James LaGreca of 6424 McCullom Lake road. Wonder Lake, reported that sometime last Wednesday night while his auto was parked in a driveway on Brook drive, Wonder Lake, someone entered it and stole an 8-track tape player Rickie Martyn of 504 W. Northlake, McHenry, informed authorities that during his absence last Sunday afternoon, his home was burglarized. The only thing taken from the premises was a $10 bill. April Cancer Crusade In Progress "I Quit Spoking" Select Volunteers Sometime Friday night, a bowling ball was thrown into a car owned by Edgar Fleming of 2615 Michael street. Wonder Lake, breaking the left front window. The vehicle was parked at Ken's Service station. 4521 E. Wonder Lake road. Wonder Lake, for ser­ vicing when the incident oc­ curred. Alex Palm of 2718 Stilling, reported Saturday that two electric yard lamps were broken by use of rocks. The incident took place sometime Friday night. Five windows were broken in a garage on the Clyde Dickson property at 518 W. Dowell road, McHenry. The windows were broken sometime Saturday night. As the 1976 Cancer Crusade gets under way, key volunteers have been named by Mrs. Frank Gregory, McHenry township Crusade coordinator for the American Cancer society. Mrs Edna Mae Polan will be city residential chairman, Mrs Pat Ferrell will head the rural residential Crusade, and Chuck Peterson is again calling on the business community for con­ tributions These volunteers have accepted their positions because they want to help "Wipe Out Cancer in Your Lifetimethe theme of this year's Crusade During the month of April, a hundred or more volunteers in McHenry will be calling on friends and neighbors with life- saving messages Everyone is urged to give as much as possible and advance the fight against cancer. In addition to collecting funds to carry on the programs of (Continued on page 9) Two "I Quit Smoking" clinics will be presented April 19 23, according to Victoria Behan, R N , director of programs for McHenry hospital's Outreach committee "The first will be held from noon until 1 pm.. Monday through Friday, at ^McHenry County college, and the second from 7 30 until 9 p m every evening at West campus of McHenry high school," Miss Behan announced "The McHenry Business and Professional Women's club is co sponsoring the evening program, and McHenry County college's Student Activities department is co sponsoring the daytime program " Participants who register in either of these five-day clinics, based on the American Cancer society's program, will hear the authorities on medical and behavioral effects of smoking. The daytime session will include H M Baxamusa. (Continued on page 9) Vie For BicentenniahQueen Honor The home of Raymond Sabath at 4712 Sabath drive, McHenry, was entered last week. All that was determined to be missing was a digital calculator. Recognized By President Twelve-year-old Bryant Niedospial of 3814 W. Main street, McHenry, is concerned about cruelty to animals. In fact, his concern reached the point recently that he decided to voice his feelings to the Bryant Niedospial looks with pride at letter received from President Gerald Ford, congratulating the young McHenry man on his concern for animals. STAFF PHOTO-BARBARA GILPIN President of the United States Gerald Ford. Bryant cited specific cases of which he was aware, either in his home community or (Continued on page 9) Man Burned When Fumes Ignite In Garage Area Company 2 of the McHenry Fire Protection District responded to two fires Wed­ nesday. At 7:12 am., a fire was reported at the Gerry Cun­ ningham residence. 706 Ringwood road. Pistakee Highlands When firemen arrived at the scene, they found Cunningham had been washing car parts in flammable materials in an attached garage. Apparently fumes were ignited by a heater close by. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson reported Cunningham received second and third degree burns to hie hands and face He was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad where he was treated and discharged. Estimated damage to the garage was listed at about $200 by Chief Peterson. That afternoon at 3 o'clock. Company 2 extinguished a grass fire at 510 Broadway. Pistakee Highlands m m *VT » /TO s yfp TERRI CONRAD NANCY F. PETERSON PETRINA SWERTSEN SUSAN ANDERSON Latest entries in the Marine Festival queen contest are these four pretty McHenry girls. Terri Conrad to the daughter of Walter and Dorothy Conrad. She is 17 years old. Terri's hobbies are sewing, drawing, dancing and basketball. She to active in the school Art clnb and in drama. Nancy Peterson, daughter of Glenn and Berniece Peterson, is 18. She enjoys swimming, embroidery and dancing. Her school activities include track team and Pep clnb. Petrina Swertsen. 18. is the daughter of Ruth and John Swertsen. She especially enjoys cooking, and lists as other hobbies, snowmobiling, boating and dancing. Susan (Sue) Anderson to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson. She is 17. Her hobbies are cooking, sewing and art. and school activities include Student Council (secretary) American Field Service and Art club. \