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PLAINDEALER- HERALD SECTION 2 INDEX SE i School | W.iaLti • in pftfR00r$ SHAW FREE PRESS M £ D i A , INC mm WL finds loophole to getting roads policed ' • n -- -- . ~ By Mark Baus PlatodMtar Herald N«wt Service where Johnsburg and McHenry met to round one. to sports, pages me"3' CtosjiHii In order to have the McHenry County sheriff's police patrol and enforce traffic ordinances on nondedicated or private roads in the Wonder Lake area, subdivisions must have their roads surveyed to bring the roads up to standards imposed by the Illinois Vehicle Code. At a meeting of the Master Property Owners Association (MPOA) last week, county board member Bill Fitzgerald informed the group that each of the 14 subdivisions represented mm Teachers' Association presses District 15 for commitments By Marlon Olsen PtaiadMrier Herald New* Service The McHenry Classroom Teachers Association moved into a pre-bargaining mode last week by presenting a formal statement to the elementary school District 15 Board of Education at its instructional meeting. Representing the Illinois Education Association-affiliated union, Ginny Bailey, a first gtade teacher at Landmark School, asked the board to: allay the teachers' fears of a reduc­ tion in force for 1985-86; address a "lack of adequate planning /me"; and provide a "well- rounded" educational program using special teachers for art. music, home economics, in­ dustrial arts, etc. Board President Arthur Newbrough answered, "I'll attempt, to respond for the board. Your request parallels our thinking. The things you have identified are things to which we have a philosophical ccmmitment. Some of these we have been pursuing and have occured (referring to the reinstatement of the music program)." He continued, "At this time it is premature to give specific guarantees." He indicated that the board must be cautious about its commitments until the financial picture is clearer. "At that time we will share the decisions with you," he said. Dr. Richard Farmer, district superintendent, added, "The Citizens' Advisory Committee has been authorized to study and recommend what should be done next. We are facing increased enrollment. We may have to expand to keep class sizes reasonable. This would take precedence over art, industrial art, and so forth." He said that in keeping with the directives of the National Commission on Excellence in Education report, parents must be involved, and the information gained from the CAC study will not be available until May. Also, information delays regarding funding from state aid and possible legislative action could extend decisions beyond that time. Dr. Farmer repeated, "At this Dvorak will face Fisher in highway commissioner's race PUlndealer Herald New* Service Ed Dvorak defeated Nunda Township Highway Com­ missioner Ed Hughes and challenger Ralph Robinson in last month's Republican primary. Dvorak received 1,213 votes, Hughes had 848 and Robinson received 108. The four trustees' votes for incumbents were 1,124 for John Perry, 1,157 for Charles Nelson and 1.059 Robert Washnok; George Garbacz received 1,077 votes. Before serving as a Lakewood Village Board member and a village clerk for seven years, Dvorak previously owned and operated an oil distribution firm for 16 years. He currently works in industrial and commercial marketing for Boncosky Oil Co. His opponent in the April 2 election will be Harold Fisher. time we see no need for a reduction in force and would forecast a possible increase." Newbroueh emphasized, "We are not dodging. It is not our intention (to do so). Keep asking." Mrs. Bailey responded, "We will." The McHenry Classroom Teachers Association will be negotiating a new contract this year. The teachers are currently working in the last year of a two-year contract which followed a 1979-80 financial crunch that led to elimination of specialized in­ struction in the music, art, home economics and industrial arts areas in the 1980-81 school year, according to Dr. Farmer. The programs were incorporated to a degree in regular classroom work. This year the em­ ployment of a second band in­ structor and two vocal in­ structors reinstated most music department programs. Dr. Farmer noted the board's action over the past two years has indicated its commitment to going in the direction of rein­ statement of the dropped programs. City seeks civil defense siren The city council is looking into the purchase of another civil defense siren to serve the southern part of the city, ac­ cording to discussion at Mon­ day's meeting. Mayor Joseph Stanek said more information was needed and noted that there were no federal grants available to fund such a purchase. Civil defense sirens cost about $8,000. i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i n i H I f 1 m M l I I I T T I I 1 1 I I I T I IS HERE! GRAND OPENING FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY • MARCH 15,16,17 JOIN US TO EXPERIENCE THE EXTRA VACANZA DANCE TO THE BEST SOUNDS AROUND FRIDAY- FREE DRAFT BEER 9 PM-IAM SATURDAY DANCE CONTEST 1st PRIZE • '100 2nd PRIZE • '50 3rd PRIZE • '25 SUNDAY-- ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPECIAL LADIES' COCKTAILS • 50' GREEN BEER ALL NIGHT IRISH SLUSH SPECIAL OTHER SPECIALS ANNOUNCED ALL WEEKEND! FOLLOW THE SEARCHLIGHT TO RTE. 174 IN THE ISLAND LAKE MALL ISLAND LAKE, ILL. HOURS: DAILY 4 PM-2AM • •••• • • • • • (312)526-8882 by the MPOA must hire an engineering firm to study roads and verify that traffic signs have been installed and speed limits estalished in accordance with state law before an or­ dinance to have county police patrol the roads is approved. Currently, Fitzgerald said, sheriff's police can only enforce the drunk driving laws on the more than 200 miles of un- dedicated roads in the county. "Someone could pass a patrol car going 80 (miles an hour) and the sheriff's police couldn't do anything about it," Fitzgerald said. State Rep. Dick K)emm (R- Crystal Lake) sponsored a bill that allows subdivisions with non-dedicated roads to request local authorities to enforce traffic laws on private roads within their subdivisions. The bill was signed by Governor Thompson and became effective Jan. 1. In a copy of a letter to Klemm, Assistant State's Attorney Paul Ryske said public funds should not be used for the cost of hiring an engineer to conduct the survey and bringing the roads up to standards. "Homeowners- subdivisions derive certain benefits by keeping their roads private. However, they often must suffer penalties for doing so. Unfortunately, this appears to one of those situations," Ryske wrote. Fitzgerald told the MPOA that the county board is expected to agree that if a subdivision's roads meet the established requirements, an enabling ordinance for sheriff's police patrolling will be approved. The MPOA is looking into the possibility of have the sub­ divisions hire an engineering firm collectively to reduce costs. Buss runs top spot on county board with commitment to 4do the job right' By Robert Gordon Plalndetier Herald staff writer Ed Buss, a 55-year-old McHenry businessman, made a difficult decision in October of last year. After serving on the McHenry County Board for 22 years, and heading each of its committees except the economic and development committee during that time, Buss ran for and was elected County Board chairman "It was a big decision because of the time," Buss said. (I asked myself) was I willing to give the time that is necessary. I knew that if I did it, I'd have to do it right or not at all." Before finalizing his committment, Buss discussed the matter with his wife, Joan; daughters Judy, Bonnie and Patty - and especially his sons Steve and Bob, who work at his Buss - Ford dealership in McHenry. After feeling satisfied that his family was supportive, and his sons could handle the company's business affairs, Buss made it clear to the other 23 board members that he was running for the position. He faced no opposing can­ didates, and took office Dec. •J- r~i. "It makes for a very heavy schedule - don't get me wrong," he said. "I go to work at 6:30 a.m. and to the courthouse at 8 a.m., and stay until I'm needed which is sometimes eight in the evening." As chairman, Buss leads the board in making decisions about its current 22 million dollar budget, and close to 600 employees. "Most people don't un­ derstand how big the county is and how important it is," he said. "When you have 587 employees, you nave to have people who can efficiently run it." Buss said he ran for the office because he found it to be an "interesting" and "educational" job. "It's the kind of position that if you were rich, you'd do it for free," he said. "It's that interesting and demanding." However, there is another reason Buss takes the time to attend all of the county committee meetings, handles county personnel and commits himself to keeping the county finances in order. The reason is not money, he says, because financially the $22,000 a year he makes as chairman is a "come down." It's also not political opportunism that drives him. He said he has no asperations in that profession. "Have you ever heard of the word, ego?" Buss said. "You think, 'Can I really do it? To be honest with you, one of the reasons I did it was to prove that I can do it, and do it right." Buss served as finance chairman for eight of his 22 years on the county board, and said that his skills with money, coupled with his verbal talents, are the strengths he brings to the high county position. "I think I can get along with people," Buss said. hey migti r, but I'i say, but I'm able to com­ municate with people easily." One point that Buss has been trying to communicate recently is that he is not a McHenry mayoral can­ didate. He said people have been getting him confused with candidate William Busse, and offering him campaign donations. "Let's say I'm in a bowling alley, Buss ex­ plained. "Three people asked me how my campaign for mayor is going. And my answer is, 'I'm not running for mavor. I'm county board chairman.'" 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