The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

USUI aite Receives 18 - Month Sentence A former McHenry resident, idicted by the grand jury blowing the Memorial day [rash which killed five lembers of a Mundelein lily, pled guilty to the Charges on the indictmei londay morning. John C. Waite, 22, formerly of Sterling drive, who now resides Ingleside, entered a plea of juilty to five counts of reckless o m i c i d e f o l l o w i n g legotiations between his at­ torney and Assistant State's Utorney Suzanne Fayette. In return for the guilty plea, Waite received an eighteen-month jrison sentence. Waite entered his plea while standing before Judge Roland Herrmann, after waiving his right to a jury or bench trial. He had been indicted Sept. 5 by the McHenry county grand jury, after it had heard estimony and examined evidence of the May 26 tragedy on Route 12 at Winn road. The accident was allegedly caused by Waite, who was under the influence of liquor at the time of the crash. According to police, Waite had disobeyed a stop sign on Winn road at Route 12 in Spring Grove, striking a car which had been travelling on Route 12. Samuel Rapporport, his wife, Maureen, and three of their daughters, - Tracey Lynn, Eileen, and Jennifer, were all killed in the accident. Another daughter was in­ jured in the crash, but survives and resides with a relative in Lake county. Ms. Fayette briefed Judge Herrmann on the evidence the state's attorney had ac­ cumulated in relation to the case. She indicated that the driver of the vehicle behind the Rapporports at the time of the crash, saw the Waite vehicle approach the intersection at 75- 100 mph and disobey the stop sign, crashing into the passing vehicle. »' The assistant state's attorney added that the Spring Grove police chief, Willard Bychowski, and Sheriff 's Police Sgt. Terrell, interviewed Waite at McHenry hospital the day following the accident, at which time he related that he had been drinking prior to the accident and had been travelling 60-65 mph at the time of the accident. Former Spring Grove Policeman Patrick Palmer, who investigated the crash, reportedly told the state's attorney he found four cans of beer in the car, one open can of beer at the scene, find later found two other, cans of beer The trial had been continued twice last week, once after Waite reportedly fainted during a trial on Tuesday, and later in the week because of inclement weather After advising Waite of his rights. Judge Herrmann ac­ cepted the guilty plea to the entire bill of indictment Waite, who showed no ap­ parent emotion at Monday's trial, and his attorney waived the pre-sentencing repor* and Waite's attorney and the state's attorney testified they knew of no prior criminal record of Waite. Herrmann indicated that he found the sentence agreed upon by both parties to be fair and reasonable, and sentenced Waite to eighteen months in the Illinois Department of Corrections system, with credit given for the time served while awaiting trial. Waite reportedly will be eligible for parole in nine months'. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 3toarb Winning ilrtofipaprr 1978-̂ -- f§/ Illinois Press Association < "ontrsi VOLUME 103 NUMBER 51 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1979 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 20e View RDG Annexation Fiscal Impact As we perused the contents of highlights in the news for 1978 in McHenry, it occurred to us that some years have a minimum of ups and downs, others grow progressi*ely harder, and there are years that start bad and leave you guessing. Writing this Friday morning as more flakes make their way into McHenry, it occurs to us^ that 1979 fits into the lattef category , • ' January has definitely been a bad start to a new year. Let's be optimistic and plan on things getting better. And it isn't only the weather that tipped off our friends and neighbors that a pair of rose- colored glasses might be just right to view '79. Some im­ portant changes in laws have added to the dark picture. Social security costs took a double hike as the tax rate for both employees and employers increased from 6.05 to 6.13 percent. At the same time, some facts disturbing to our personal economy were divulged. As the Friday pay check arrived at our desk, we read that 43.5 cents out of every dollar in that check will be spent by the government. This goes beyond the point of disturbing news - it's near murder of the "(foliar Noon arrived and we went home, but the sandwich had lost its flavor We remembered there were 151 taxes on that loaf of bread. And the egg that crouched between the slices had its own 87 taxes. Two young men were freeing our roof of snow in the interest of safety. Could we afford this luxury? We certainly couldn't afford not to do it. The dark print was very vivid that reminded us, "There are over 600 taxes on this house you own". We had always thought "going bananas" was for somebody else. Some kind of self-control was a source of pride. But Uncle Sam was exacting the last penny from us, and now the disclosures of January, ,1979, may have destroyed the only thing that remained --that pride. But before our mental equilibrium was lost com­ pletely, more words from the printed page vividly came back to haunt us ...."government's take from the average American family last year was $9,607 in direct and hidden taxes" ...."there are more people getting checks from Uncle Sam than working in private industry" ...."the federal government has so many welfare and subsidy programs it can't even count them all" We're glad to be an American, but sometimes even our privileges hurt! K A F Weatherization Program Low Income Home Sheriff Tyrrell Resigns Robert Ha mil The fiscal and traffic analysis of the proposed Winding Creek annexation was scrutinized Friday afternoon, as the hearing on the an­ nexation continued before the city Zoning board. Three witnesses for the petitioner, Residential Development Group, testified at Friday's hearing, including two representatives from Harland Bartholemew and Associates, the firm hired by the city to conduct the traffic and fiscal impact study. Attorney Jeffrey Ladd, representing Shamrock Beef Cattle corporation, which has been objecting to the proposed annexation, questioned Thompson A. Dyke, an associate partner of the Bar­ tholemew firm, at length. Dyke testified he was in charge of conducting the fiscal impact study. Ladd asked Dyke when McHenry would reach the plateau which would necessitate an increase in the cost of city operations and Dyke indicated that McHenry '/was approaching that plateau. He said, however, it would not be reached by this annexation. The objector's attorney questioned whether capital improvement and development costs for schools, the fire district, the rescue squad and the hospital, in relation to the proposed development, were included in the study. Board chairman James Fouse told Ladd to "limit his questioning to governmental impact." He explained the city and zoning board had no control over non-city operations, and Owners Assisted The McHenry County Housing Authority is again seeking applications from low income home owners who need w i n t e r i z a t i o n a n d - o r rehabilitation services. The Weatherization program is made possible by a grant from the Department of Energy and the Community Services administration. The local CETA program has also played a major role in the weatherization of homes in McHenry county by providing capable labor. The program is designed to conserve energy and__rfiduce heating bills. All services are free to qualified home owners. Services include installation of ceiling and floor insulation, storm windowsT storm doors, weatherstripping, caulking and replacing broken windows. In addition, minor furnace repairs may be provided. The Weatherization program has been in effect in McHenry county since June of 1977. Since that time, approximately 100 homes have been weatherized and-or rehabilitated. This year's program has been ex­ panded, allowing time to complete approximately ninety- five homes in 1979. To be eligible, all income, including social security payments and interest paid from a bank for a 12-month period, is counted For a person living alone, the limit is $3,925 Income limits increase with each additional family member. Assets are not in­ cluded, only income derived from the assets such as the interest paid on a savings account. Anyone who thinks he may be eligible for this program, or wishes more information, call the Housing Authority office at 338-7838. I Observe Jaycee Week I As Jaycee week is observed Jan. 21-27, the McHenry organization makes plans for its membership drive late in February. Present officers hope to interest more young men in the Jaycees. where they can learn to finance and operate their own undertaking, learn responsibility, and have a voice in the growth of the community. The McHenry club was (Continued on page 20) McHenry county Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell will resign Tyrrell announced at a Monday afternoon press conference that he was sub­ mitting his resignation to County board president Richard Klemm Tuesday. The sheriff indicated he is quitting his post to take a job with Material Services cor­ poration, a division of Crown Industries. "It is with a great deal of regret that I am leaving the post of sheriff of McHenry county," the eight-year veteran of the post said Tyrrell explained his new position would be director of community relations with Material Services, located at 300 W. Washington in Chicago He will work with various communities throughout the state to help them solve problems relating to gravel trucks and all types of trucks When asked if a salary in­ crease played a role in his decision, the 22-year law en­ forcement official indicated that a "substantial" salary increase was a factor in his decision. He was paid $29,000 a year as McHenry county's sheriff. While making his an­ nouncement. Tyrrell said that the department's chief deputy, Henry Nulle, was "the most qualified" replacement for his post per year in sales tax revenue. The center is tentatively to open in 1983. Quoting an article in a magazine entitled "Dollars and Sense of Shopping Centers", Ladd explained that the median income of shopping centers in the Midwest was $80.60. "Only the top 10 percent yield $120 per square foot," he said Ac­ cording to Ladd, ohly Water Tower Place in Chicago and the Northbrook court shopping center in the area yield $t20~p?f square foot. "What makes you think this shopping center will yield more than the median?" Ladd asked. Dyke answered that con­ siderable development along Crystal Lake road, the growing area on Bull Valley road, and added residential development to the west of the site with in­ come levels substantially5 higher than average would make the yield of this proposed center higher than usual Twenty-two-year-old John C. Waite, formerly of McHenry, appears to be pondering his future outside Judge Roland Herrmann's courtroom Monday. Moments later. Waite was sentenced to eighteen months in prison, after pleading guilty to five counts of reckless homicide in connection with the deaths of five members of a Mundelein family in a traffic accident May 26. Waite was the driver of a car which reportedly disobeyed a stop sign on Winn road at Route 12 in Spring Grove, crashing into a vehicle driven by Samuel Rapporport. Rapporport, his wife, and three of their daughters died in the crash. One daughter in the car survived. Waite will reportedly be eligible for parole in nine months. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYI.ORD Thompson A. Dyke that Dyke did not have to testify about non-city operations. Discussion of the financial study, which was prepared at the direction of the city, also Lewis T. Hooper STAFF PHOTOS-JOE DEHN centered around the proposed shopping center, on 12 acres at the corner of Bull Valley and Crystal Lake roads ---- Dyke said the center would yield $120 per square foot of floor space, for a total income projected for the city of $154,000 A Time For Sharing What do you do when a snow-laden roof begins to fall? It wasn't an uncommon experience in the past week, and it is probably a safe guess to say many of those afflicted felt panic. But what would the feeling be if there were 600 head of cattle housed in a $150,000 barn and the roof began to sag? « Vern Schiller, manager of Shamrock Farms on Draper road, can tell it best. When he and employees noticed 4-inch and 2-inch sagging, they immediately put shores and jacks in place as a temporary measure. As youth in the neighborhood heard of the plight they spread the word. There was no school Friday and within a short time more than 20 young people had come from all directions to push, shovel, rake and in other ways take tons of snow from the roof of the 60x240-ft. confinement bam. There may have been no school, but the lessons of cooperation and responsibility for those around them was learned in the country last Friday better than it could ever have been taught in a classroom. Ladd said the income for the city listed in the study from the development would be over $50,000 a year less, if the center operates at or near the median. Ladd listed a possible error in computation in one table in the study regarding the city's operating expenditure, saying "the revenues are seriously overstated and the ex­ penditures understated in the report " Fouse asked Dyke to (Continued on page 20) Last Christian Unity Service January 24 The second of two services scheduled during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held Wednesday. Jan 24, at St Patrick Catholic church, Washington street The speaker will be Father Geoffrey Wirth. administrator of St. Maragaret Mary church. Algonquin Father Wirth will give the homily on Christian Unity based on the text from the first letter of St Peter Originally, Bishop Arthur O'Neil was scheduled to deliver the homily, but illness in his family has prevented him from being part of the service McHenry Among Counties Due Emergency Snow Removal Aid President Carter approved emergency snow removal assistance for twenty-two northern Illinois counties Tuesday, including McHenry, less than a day after the request was made by Governor James R Thompson "This is good news for many Illinoisans and for many hard- pressed communities that have run out of snow removal funds," the governor said. Under the provisions of the federal disaster assistance, the federal government will provide two-thirds of the snow removal costs on emergency routes The other one-third will come from local municipalities, counties or the state Counties eligible for federal assistance are Boone. Bureau. Carroll, Cook. DeKalb. DuPage. Grundy. Henry, JoDaviess, Kane, Kendall. Lake, LaSalle, Lee. McHenry, Ogle, Peoria. Putnam. Stephenson. Whiteside. Will and Winnebago counties (Continued on pa^u 20) "Regardless of political party," said the Democrat just reelected in November, "we must have a professional in this position We aren't talking politics, we're talking law enforcement." The outgoing sheriff, who will vacate his office by mid- February. said if the Democratic party can come up with a qualified candidate, he would support him. "But. Hank Nulle is the most qualified." The president of the County board will appoint the new sheriff with the approval of the board The state election code indicates, "The appointee shall be a member of the same political party as the person he succeeds was at the time of his election " Nulle is reportedly a Republican The replacement would serve until a county election in 1980. and then remain in office until Tyrrell's current term expires in 1982. A "spokesman for the County Democratic Central committee said at the press conference a possible successor would be discussed at a committee meeting, immediately after the formal resignation is turned in Nulle has been on the department for over 24 years, according to Tyrrell, and had been asked to run for the sheriff post ir the past Nulle's father (C ontinued on page 20) SHERIFF ARTHUR TYRRELL STAFF PHOTO-JOE DEHN