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Pag* 4 NORTHWEST HERALD Section B Friday, July 12, lf«5 UNIT SIZE 30,000 BTU 36,000 BTU 42,000 BTU 48,000 BTU REGULAR SALE •1599 *1349 *1699 *1449 Regional £ : Traditional Indian pow wow set Members of the Negotiations and Grievance Committee of the Fraternal Order of Police, ge 119, discuss their proposal for a 30- lt salary increase over a three-year period. From left are: Deputy Jim Harrison, chairman of the committee; Deputy Ed Roberts; and Deputy Tony Olszewski. ^Sheriff's deputies claim department loses employees due to poor pay WOODSTOCK - McHenry County sheriff's deputies are claiming the department is losing quality personnel to higher paying police departments and they have organized In the hopes of changing the situation. Ninety-six of the 108 members of the sheriffs department have Joined Lodge 119 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and have chosen a negotiation and grievance committee to represent them before the McHenry County Board. According to FOP committee chairman Deputy James Harrison and his committee, deputies Tony Olszewski, Ed Roberts and Jeff Stafford, the group does not ad­ vocate strikes or slow downs. "We want to catch up with other sheriff's departments. We're los­ ing too many officers and need to have a more competitive salary," Harrison said. The committee is seeking a three-year agreement with a 30 percent overall increase in pay, 12 jiercent for the first year, 10 per­ cent for the second and eight per­ cent for the third. • The FOP committee is meeting Thursday morning with the coun­ ty board's finance committee to recommend a restructured salary scale for deputy sheriffs, which in­ corporates the 30 percent increase over three years. Harrison says that FOP Lodge 119 is "very concerned" with the turnover rate of sheriff's depart­ ment employees. . "Over the seven-year period from 1977 to the present, 97 department employees have left to seek employment elsewhere in the marketplace. i"Many of these former employees have gone on to other Jobs within the law enforcement community and police-related businesses," Harrison said. He explained that the recent tur­ nover rate has been aproximately 14 persons yearly and related to the problem is the cost to the coun­ ty of first-year training and educa­ tion expenses. According to Harrison, the county invests about 125,000 in a first-year deputy and if 14 deputies leave the department each year the total expense to the county is $350,000 annually. Olszewski, Roberts and Staf­ ford, along with Harrison, all feel that a restructured salary plan- would solve the problem of losing deputies and help keep the ex­ perienced deputies on the Job. "It takes months to replace an officer who leaves the depart­ ment. A new deputy must com­ plete 10 weeks of educational training and eight weeks on-the- job training. "We're becoming a training ground for other police agencies. The county equips and trains a new deputy and. they, get lumd away by higher salaries," sqicl Olszewski. if Roberts said he was worried about the morale of the sheriffs department. "It (the morale) is quite low. The deputies here look around and see that other depart­ ments are way ahead of us on the pay scale. We're proud of our department and want to keep the experienced deputies here to assure a top-notch group," Roberts said. Stafford explained that ex­ perience is needed in a quality department and with such large turnovers there would be about 14 "rookies" a year. "Experience in Mealing service scheduled . Fr. James Gaynor and St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, McHenry, will host a healing service Sunday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Father Ron Roth will bring his "healing ministry" to St. Mary's at that time. It is open to people of all faiths, and everyone is (welcome. ' Fr. Roth has been conducting healing service for about 10 ears and encourages people to bray to God for alleviation of pain iduring the service and to allow the JHoly-Spirit to heal them. Healing is for any problem of daily life: ancer, heart disease, arthritis, earing, etc. r his f Just in Time For Summer Fun... STARCRAFT POP-UP CAMPER Daily & Weekly Rates Available ED'S RENTAL RTE 176 CRYSTAL LAKE 455-3232 years on the job will assure county residents of a quality depart­ ment," he said. "It's an awesome responsibility to be a deputy sheriff. The position carries with it a lot of stress. We need experienced men, not rookies to handle the calls," said Olszewski, who has 15 years ex­ perience with the department. Harrison explained that if the three-year agreement is reached with the county board the tur­ nover rate in the department would at least be cut by half. "We're not asking for anything out of line. We want the best department and the best for the public," he said. The committee feels the law en­ forcement division should be a top priority of the county board. "We are here for the people. We want to help them when needed. We're not saying we are the best, but we have been rated one of the top departments in the state. However, we're nowhere near the top pay. "We're not out of line. We want to provide good service to the county residents. The big winners will be the public. If we don't get a restructure in salaries we will finish up as a training ground for other departments. We have to move up the ladder. Right now we're looking in the right direction but we're only on rung one. We've got to keep the help. With the new pay structure the county would get a return on its invest­ ment--better quality service," said Harrison. The committee said it was will­ ing to negotiate with the county board on the salary restructuring proposal. "They'll be no 'blue flu' or strikes. We're not a bunch of radicals," Olszewski said. The White Bear Indian Society invites the public to a traditional mens war dance and pow wow, to be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 13 in Huntley, three miles east of Route 47 on Algonquin Road and Frank Road. There will be traditional Indian danci|ig for men, t women and children. Prize money will be given for best m&n and lady dancers. Ken Funmaker will be head singer on the Northern Drum. Indian traders are welcome, with a set-up fee of $15 per day. Traders should contact Dave Miller, Box 212, South Elgin, 60177. The traders will have stands selling leather goods, tur­ quoise, shawls, beads, feathers Relive history with post cards Ever wonder what Algonquin or Crystal Lake, Cary, Harvard, Ma­ rengo or Spring Grove looked like in the year 1911? If so, a visit to the McHenry County Historical Muse­ um in Union on Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m. should provide Just the oppor­ tunity to go back into history. With the use of his personal col­ lection of McHenry County post card scenes, Gary Nickels of Wood­ stock has put together a unique slide show program which takes the viewer through most of the county communities as they once looked. The hour program will begin at 2 p.m. in Eckert Hall. and many more Indian artifacts. No alcohol or drugs will be allowed, but refreshments will be available. It is suggested that those interested in attending bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Activities are free, but a $3 parking fee will be charged for the day. For more information call Robert Krumwiede at (312) 669- 3348 Tour of prairie slated The next Wander with Wingate series will be held at 2 and 3:30 p.iri., Sunday, July 14 at Gavin Prai­ rie near Fox Lake. Gavin Prairie is "one of the best west prairies in the region," accord­ ing to Bill Wingate, leader of the McHenry County Defender-spon­ sored series. To reach Gavin Prairie, take Route 12 to Route 134 (Big Hollow Road), south of Fox Lake. Go 12 miles east on Big Hollow Road to Wilson Road, then north on Wilson Road .9 miles to Rollins Road. Then go east on Rollins Road .4 miles to the Lake County Forest Preserve entrance on the curve. For more information about the walk, call Bill Wingate at (815) 459- 4985. THE 3>udd (Zottoqe boutique LTD. AND •BRIDAL GOWNS • BRIDESMAIDS • MOTHEROF THE 'TUXEDORENTAL WEDDING 'ACCESSORIES • INVITATIONS • LINGERIE •PROM DRESSES "AFTER 5 DRESSES Hours: Mon. A Thurs. 12-8:30 TiMt.-Wed.-Fri. 10-6 Sat. 104 Brides Please Call For Appointment 409 N. 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