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mmm McHenry High School Prepares "z ° * "Space Races" New Sky Show Page 13 Youth Orchestra Grant Approved Page 17 FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition Pictured above are the candidates for Homecoming king and queen, seated Thomas. Standing are, from left to right, Phil Fleming, Jeff Lomax, Todd from left to right are Sue Toussaint, Jodi Remke, Jodie Werhane, Lee Rehberg, Paul Fallaw, John Clewis, Rick Houge, Steven Woo and Mladen Tomlinson, Maria Nejedly, Mariann Mayberry, Mary Olesiczuk and Kelly Rodman. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER , _ . • % "SERVING THE CHAIN-0-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" O VOLUME 107 NUMBER 21 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1982 1 SECTION^ 18 PAGES 25' County Approves Budget by Angela Burden SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE After a lengthy session which lasted to about midnight Tuesday, a ten­ tative budget with appropriations totaling $17,334,347 was adopted by the McHenry county board. The appropriations, up about 2.5 percent over last year, include a four percent increase in salaries and the use of more than $400,000 of federal revalue sharing funds toward the sheriffs department budget of $2.5 million. "I was hoping for a lower bottom line in the budget this year, but it is only tentative right now, and if fund balances are higher it could possibly improve," said Ronald Morris, McHenry county board chairman. Both President Reagan and the nation's outstanding teens are in complete agreement on how to straighten out our country in the next couple of years. We hope they're right. This was one of the themes in a poll of 24,000 high school juniors and seniors listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students. If given the chance, seven out of 10 teens would allot their tax dollars to energy resource development and 61 percent of this energy-conscious generation would [dace their bets on nuclear power. When the teens were questioned, ERA was still a big issue, but it came under fire by these young people. For the first in the history of the Who's Who survey, a majority (53 percent) of those who answered opposed its passage. The survey results showed that 88 percent of the teens want the govern­ ment's top priority to be fighting in­ flation. More than half demand a (Continued on pagm 14) "Last year there was a three par- cent increase in the budget and this year it's about 2.5 percent," he said. Morris commended Finance Committee Chairman Paul Fidler for "handling the difficult task" of presenting the tentative document "If taxes have to be increased this year, which I don't think they will, they'll be in the special levies -- mental health and such -- but not by much," Morris said. Tentative appropriations ai in the general fund were $5,920,69f personal services, contractual services, $960,444 for commodities, $119,250 for capital outlay, and $53,625 for other purposes for a total of $9,017,871. Revenue sharing appropriations approved were $372,167 for personal services and $52,019 for capital outlay. The first amount is for regular salaries in the sheriffs department land the second amount includes r,019 for sheriffs vehicles and F15,000 for a computer to help the veterinary public health department better records on dog tags, county's revenue sharing fund is down $61,000 from last year. Appropriations in special funds include $1,164,911 for personal ser­ vices, $5,923,104 for contractual services, $429,080 for commodities, $293,740 for capital outlay, $59,525 for other funds and $21,930 to cover the deficit balance, for a total ap­ propriation in the special funds of $7,892,290. Special funds include the county audit, bogardus (veteran's assistance), elections, emergency services, the assessment, mapping and property mapping departments, county highway and bridge funds, the county's insurance coverage and the mental health fund. The insurance appropriation, in­ cluding workmen's compensation and occupational disease and unem­ ployment totals $492,700. The mental health tentative ap­ propriation of $1,211,682, set by the Mental Health (708) Board, is up eight percent over last year. County board members, on a 20-3 vote, requested that appropriation be cut four percent. They approved a tentative mental health budget of $1,163,215, a decrease of $48,667 from (Continued on pogo 16) SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE Two chairs at the Village of Wonder Lake meeting table'were empty at a recent meeting. Trustees David Kuziel and John Sorenson were absent without prior notice. "I think the board should know about this ahead of time," Village President Bill Andrea said, adding he would check to see if the two had legitimate excuses. According to Village Clerk Duane Zeman, Kuziel's absence was his first since the board approved a disciplinary plan June 22. Sorenson has missed four meetings. "He (Sorenson) called once to say that he couldn't make a meeting," Mrs. Zeman said. "I haven't heard from him any other time." Both trustees were unavailable for comment. The ordinance requires trustees to attend all board and committee-of- the-whole meetings. Penalties for unexcused absences are fines ranging from a maximum of $25 the first time, $50 after the second absence and an amount not in excess of $100 for each meeting missed thereafter. "I don't like being tested," Trustee Anita Vanderwiel told her colleagues. Larry Reinhard, director of general affairs for the village, asked the board to "bury the hatchet. I think we should wait out th'e next election and note their presence or absence." The board agreed. In April, Andrea, Sorenson, Kuziel and Trustee Richard Matthei will be up for re-election to four-year terms. Trustee Brian McLaughlin is up for a two-year term. McLaughlin was appointed to replace Scott Axelson. Andrea replaced James Rachel as president and Matthei received board approval to fill "Andrea's vacant trustee slot. In other news: - Gayle Eckert, emergency services and disaster agency coordinator for the village, announced Wonder Lake has been accredited with Federal Emergency Management association. The organization provides emergency equipment like generators and drinking water in case of flood or other disaster. When the snow comes, Allan Zeman, village superintendent of public works, will be ready. He used an estimated 140 tons of patch on the roads over the summer. However, the village cannot afford a new plow because of expenses incurred over the dissolution petition. Tuesday mght the village renewed its snow-plowing contract with Solon Construction Co. of Solon Mills. Zeman said it will cost the village between $250 and $275 each time the roads are cleaned, depending upon the amount of snow and how much sand is used. He added he anticipates better service and communication. Zeman attributed the confusion last winter to "too many chiefs" giving contradictory orders for plowing. This year, he alone will be in charge of calling in the snowplow. If residents have questions or complaints, they should call Zeman. "The department head is supposed to run the department," Zeman said. "It's about time." McHenry Police Probe Burglary At St. Regis Pub McHenry police are investigating the Oct. 2 burglary of the St. RegB Pub, 1237 N. Green street, McHenry, which netted the thief approximately $1,700. According to McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli, the break-in was reported at 9 a.m. Oct. 2. There was no forced entry to the building and the proprietors believe the burglar was in the building when it was locked for the night. McHenry police arrested James Michael Anderson, 31, of 3816 Main street, McHenry, for shoplifting after he was caught allegedly stealing a bottle of liquor from Sullivan Foods. For 1982 Homecoming Events the park on Pearl street, the parade will proceed south on Green street to Main street, west on Main street to Center street, south on Center to Kane street, east on Kane to Green street, north on Green street to James and then to McCracken field. Friday evening, the McHenry Warriors will challenge the Crown Vikings at McCracken field. The sophomore game will begin at 6 p.m., with the varsity to follow at 8 p.m. The Homecoming dance is slated for Saturday, Oct. 9, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at McHenry high school East campus.' Trustees Absent From Wonder Lake Board Firemen's Open House A Blazing Success McHenry Community high school Homecoming activities are scheduled to start at 12:45 p.m. Friday,-Oct. 8, with a pep assembly at McCracken field. The Homecoming king and queen will be named and crowned at the assembly. The pep rally will also include spirit contests, Coach Joseph Schlender and the McHenry Warriors football team, as well as the cheerleaders, pom pon squad and the marching band. This year's theme is "Anchors Aweigh." This theme wili be evident in the Homecoming parade which leaves the city park at 1:30 p.m. From STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Following the demonstrations, the crowd was, invited to the firehouse to inspect all of the equipment used in fire fighting and ask any questions. Capt. Amore noted earlier that this was the only real opportunity for youngsters to get a tour of the building and the apparatus. The open house was the kick-off for Fire Prevention week activities put on by the Fire department. Throughout the week, representatives of the Fire department were in the schools in McHenry and Johnsburg presenting educational programs and conducting fire drills for the students. Prior to the demonstrations held across the street from the firehouse, people were asked to put numbered slips of paper in "yes" or "no" cans regarding whether there was a smoke detector in their home. Later in the day, Capt. Wayne Amore, Company I, said, "We believe so strongly in these smoke detectors that we have one for every person who said they didn't have one." , As the numbers were called, people from the audience came forward to get a smoke detector from Bob Collins, the WGN radio announcer who hosted the open house. An estimated 400 people attended last Sunday's open house at the firehouse of McHenry Township Fire Protection District Co. I. Fire fighters from all three district companies were on hand to demonstrate equipment and techniques and answer questions from the people gathered. Fire fighters (shown above) demonstrated the right and wrong way to put out a relatively common type of fire -- the home grease fire. In the top left photo, a fireman throws a cup of water on the burning grease. The bottom left picture shows what happens wnen the water comes in contact with the grease. A Company I fireman, right, shows the proper way to extinguish a grease fire.