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McHenry PK.I1C1U VJB mm Since 1875 auidealer Friday July 27. 1984 Number 102 Volume 106 1 Section 24 Pages 25' iNMnuniu uwmNMHur Budget looks good at Wonder Lake By Kurt Begalka Plaindealer News Service The Wonder Lake Village Board approved its 1963-84 audit and 1984-85 fiscal budget this week. _ The village's cash balance increased $15,000 over the previous year, said Barb Glanz, of Glanz and Associates. Total revenues climbed from $62,174 in 1962-83 to $71,403. Legal fees declined $7,500. Salaries dropped $3,500. Glanz added that, excluding' the general fund, the remaining special funds-including in­ surance, police, audit and road and bridge-had a surplus of $5,556. This was fueled in large part by sealcoat fund donations of $3,527, Glanz said. Since April 30, the balance used to offset sealcoating has increased to $4,076, village treasurer Sue Sturwold said. The fund is not quite one year old. Beside fiscal conservatism and better investments, Glanz credited a rising assessed valuation for the favorable financial situation. The assessed valuation has climbed from $4.8 million in 1980 to $6.4 million in 1983. Likewise taxes extended to the village rose from $18,541 to $27,426. TTie board was beneath all its appropriations, although it did spend more than it took in the insurance, emergency service, federal reveitoC" sharing, municipal police protection and audit funds. The audit cost $1,2200, the same as last year. "Hie whole board has been very concerned about ex­ penditures," Village President Duane Zeman said. She said she Chemical spill in Ringwood By Angela Burden Plaindealer News Service was pleased about the positive balance. Total assests have climbed from $73,091 in the fiscal year ending April 30,1962, to $91,342. "That makes me feel good," Zeman said. "Itls been a long, hard road." The 1984-85 budget projects expenditures at $76,460. Trustee and financial chairman Brian McLaughlin estimated a five percent increase in property tax and state income tax revenue. This raises total projected revenue about $1,500 to an estimated $85,500. . Individual fund expenditures include $9,430 for police, $1,090 for general affairs and $40,050 for public works. In his report on park programs, General Affairs Director Larry Eeinhardt estimated the budgeted amount should be sufficient to maintain programs. Trustee Anita Vanderwiel brought up the need for ad­ ditional parking facilities at Jacobson Park. Approximately 200 players and spectators use the park each week. "It's really getting out of hand," die said. "We've got cars lined up on both sides of the road." The items was placed on the agenda of the next meeting Aug. 14. The public works budget in­ cludes $500 for sweeping roads lement Lawmakers say new law's a good one Editor's Not*: The Plaindealer's series on tho no-fault divorco law continues with part two: an ovorviowof tho now Illinois law, and commonts by legislators and attorneys who. have to work with it. By Mike Morsch Plaindealer News Service Although Illinois' new no- fault divorce law is still in its infant stages, the general consent among lawyers, judges and legislators is that the law will be a good one. "Hie approach is very sound," said State Representative Jill Zwick from West Dundee. "Divorce can be a distasteful experience. Couples can't decide on other things if they're arguing over who is going to take the blame." The law, which took effect July 1, provides an ad­ ditional ground for divorce based on "irreconcilable differences." Illinois was the 49th state to adopt such a law with South Dakota being the only remaining state without a no-fault provision. In other words, spouses now applyng for a divorce will not have to prove blame against their partners. To file for divorce on "irreconcilable dif­ ferences," three precon­ ditions are required before the application becomes effective: efforts at reconciliation have failed or would be Unpractical, the parties have separated for at least six months and agreed to the hearing, or two years of separation exists at the time of the entry of the decree. For example, persons living apart from their spouses for two years can now apply for a no-fault divorce without having to prove blame. The two-year waiting period can be shortened to six months if both parties agree. Under the old law, one spouse had to be 100 percent at fault for the marriage's breakup and the other had to be without any fault for a divorce to be granted. niunnrr l/iluAvh But because of this, spouses many times had perjured themselves in court by leveling charges of misconduct that may have never happened. Under the new law if both parties agree to a divorce, they can end their marriage after a six-month separation. "It's a very practical law," continued Zwick. "The short-term effects will be that more people will get their divorces." According to Judge Ward S. Arnold, associate judge presiding over the divorce division of McHenry County, the new law will also take away the leverage one spouse may have over another in order to get a better settlement. "The new law will provide more even settlements when one party is holding the other one over a barrel," said Arnold. "It will also lower the emotional aspects of divorce." A couple seeking a no- fault divorce can end the marriage after a six-month separation if both parties agree to the divorce. If one partner objects, a judge can grant a divorce after a two- year separation if he feels the spouses are incapable of reconciliation. With no-fault divorce, Illinois law will presumably natch up with society's prevailing view of divorce that marriages often break up because •' of in- c o m p a t i b i l i t y o r wrongdoings by both spouses. But the trend toward no- fault divorce in other states should remain virtually the same. After an initial surge of divorce filings by couples in Illinois who waited for the new law to go into effect, most feel that there will be no significant rise in the annual divorce rate. It's nice to have the new law as a tool to use, but I don't forsee any great influx of business in the divorce courts," said Schwarz. "For the past two months, 15 people have asked me about no-fault divorce-and now you have to explain it because it's one of the grounds." Fiesta Days to conclude with weekend events ; No injuries were reported and no danger was imminent Wednesday night when a chemical spill occurred at the Morton Thiokol Co. plant at 5005 Barnard Mill Road. Police report that a pressure relief valve on reactor had ruptured, sending bi-products of methyl acrylate and vinylidene chloride through a roof vent of the building. : According to authorities, most of the liquid material was contained in a concrete holding area on the property. However, about 200 gallons entered a storm drain and seeped to a nearby creek, which was quickly dammed up by em­ ployees to contain the fluid for pumping out later. Results of the spill would be the creation of a temporary milky appearance in the creek water with no subsequent danger to fish or wildlife, police said. - McHenry County sheriff's police and McHenry Fire Department responded to the 11 p.m. reports from area residents of a strong odor in the plant vicinity. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson said that immediately after the pressure valve blew he was notified by the company, who already had its own trained hazardous materials group on ' the scene to handle the problem. : The chief said his in­ vestigation showed that when the valve blew the water- soluable, semi-toxic material could possibly have a respiratory effect on persons nearby. - The Illinois Environmental . Protection Agency was expected to send investigators to the •yene Thuiwtoy, according to The 1984 McHenry Fiesta Days will conclude this weekend with some of the most popular events of the 10-day summer celebration. FRIDAY, JULY 27 Inside Sidewalk Sales- Businesses all over the city will open their doors to shoppers who want to get a jump on the crowds that are expected for the huge Saturday sale. Most stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bike Hike- Bicycle enthusiasts can spend the day at a park department-sponsored trip to Moraine Hills State Park. Bikers will leave Pearl Street Park at 8:30 a.m. and return at 1:30 p.m. Younger children will have their bikes transported to the park by trucks. Registration, at 50 cents per person, will be at 8 a.m. at Pearl Street Park. Theme Night- The Fiesta Day 8 theme, "Stardust Memories" will be played out to its fullest from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at Petersen Park. Activities will include a sock hop with deejay, band concert, hula hoop contest and contests for celebrity look- alikes and the best 50's and 60's outfits. The winner of the trivia contest will be announced. A variety of refreshments, in­ cluding beer, will be available. SATURDAY, JULY 28 Sidewalk Sal^sr Bargains galore can be found by the wise shopper who takes advantage of the McHenry Sidewalk Sale day. Area businesses will be selling their stock outside, all around the city, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Transportation will be provided by the McHenry Township Dial A Ride bus, free with a coupon that can be found in the Fiesta Days guidebook. Art in the Park- The fourth annual Art in the Park will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pearl Street Park. En­ tertainment and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Original art works will be available at affordable prices. Banjo Beer Night- The Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band will provide entertainment from 7 p.m. to midnight at Petersen Park. Beer sales will continue until 11:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend the concert should bring their own lawn chairs. SUNDAY, JULY 29 Jaycees Chicken Dinner- The Jaycees will be cooking and serving barbecued chicken at Pearl Street Park from 11 a.m. until the food runs out! En­ tertainment will be provided throughout the day. Alternate Worship Service- Providence, contemporary Gospel singers, will provide a worship service at noon at Pearl Street Park. Bike Decorating Contest- Children are invited to decorate their bikes in either a humorous, or seasonal, 50's and 60's theme, and have them judged at 1 p.m. at Whispering Oaks Park. Judging will be by age groups: 6 and under, 7 and 8; 9 and 10; and 11 and 12. All contestants will ride in the Fiesta Days parade. Franzen Brothers Circus- The big top will be up at Petersen Park for two shows, at 5 and 7 p.m. The circus, sponsored by the Pioneer Center for the Exceptional, will include the traditional clowns, animal acts and acrobats. Tickets will be available at the gate. Fiesta Days Parade- The grand finale parade will begin at 2 p.m. at Crystal Lake Road and Main Street, and will continue for about two hours. Consult Fiesta Days Guide for parade route. Parade marshall will be Dr. Lee Gladstone. Parade entries will include marching bands, floats, clubs and organizations, cars, horsed, circus animals and Miss McHenry and her court. Post-parade events: Im­ mediately following the parade will be awards for parade erf- tries at Pearl Street Park. Also at that location will be the final^ of the Family Feud and various awards presentations. Music and full concessions will be provided. There will be a beet garden and a dance. Preliminary hearing date set on attempted murder charge «><«*• ,.v Plaindealer News Service A preliminary hearing on attempted murder charges against a McHenry man was set Tuesday in 19th Judicial Circuit Court. Michael Troka, 29, will appear at a preliminary hearing on the charges Monday, Aug. 1, before Judge Haskell Pitluck. Troka is being held in McHenry County Jail on $310,000 bond. Three charges of attempted murder and a charge of possessing an explosive or in­ cendiary device were brought by county police following their investigation into an incident reported July 17 by Ann Troka, 30, of 1904 Orchard Beach Drive, McHenry. According to sheriffs police, Mrs. Troka told police her husband had come home Tuesday in an enraged state and, after a verbal con­ frontation, started breaking birti baths and flower urns. Mrs. Troka told police that she and their two children fled to a neighbor's residence. Michael Troka then reportedly filled a bottle with gasoline and stuffcgl a rag in it, creating a "molotqv cocktail," sheriff's police said. According to police, Mr*. Troka said she and the children managed to make their way to their auto and, as they departed Troka threw the homema<£ gasoline bomb on the car, spilling gasoline over tl£ vehicle. < *•> Troka then allegedly threw pi lighted cigarette on the vehicle, but the gasoline failed to ignite and Mrs. Troka drove away from the scene, police said. Hesitation at finish line Plaindealer photo by Anthony Oliver Hey buddy, you wanna cross the finish line? The competition at Petersen Park last Monday as these two youngsters evening. Hundreds of people--friends, family and in the annual Big Wheels well-wishers gathered to watch the event. A look inside. . . Circus 9 Page 12 Accidents Page 9 Regular features Musin' & Meandenn' , Page 2 Twice Told Tales Page 10 Deaths Page 13 \