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* III THIS * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" stilliiil1 VOLUME 100 NUMBER 10 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1975 18 PAGES 15* Continue Program 60 Days Vj> City Health Insurance In Discussion Tentative Teacher Agreement Flotilla Demonstration • ~ : : ; From time to time readers question why particular of­ fenses are carried in the newspaper, with names and fines. Our best answer, one that is sincere and one with which most newspapers are in accord, is that it is the best deterrent we know to combat bad conduct and criminal acts, from the smallest to the largest. In this affluent society, offenders regard their money with considerably less importance than their pride.Therefore, they are much less likely to be a repeat offender if their misdeeds, which are a matter of public record , are printed. Sometimes seemingly small offenses add up to a serious problem. The most recent case in point is the removal of traffic signs in the Harvard com­ munity -- an act that is believed to have been responsible for the deaths of three people, in­ cluding two children. The four arrested ranged in age from 17 to 23, hardly a time in life one thinks of in con­ nection with this kind of mischief. Had they been even 15 or 16 years old, it was an act for which the perpetrator should have been aware of the possible consequences. Most often this kind of offense goes virtually unnoticed and earns only a small fine. This time the offenders were not so lucky and are faced with a charge of involuntary man­ slaughter. Even with the publishing of names, the lists of burglaries, thefts, vandalism and highway offenses continue to increase. The next time you look down the long listing of acts against others, you might wonder how lengthy it would be if there were no deterrent of the press. Many are even beginning to question the wisdom of withholding the names of juveniles when they are in­ volved in such serious offenses as burglaries and thefts. Sometimes the young people are just under the age that separates them from adults and are saved from un­ favorable publicity only by a matter of a few months on the calendar. There have been recent in­ dications that the public has reached the point of being aroused to action. One such action came this week with Pistaqua Heights home owners who described themselves as "fed up" with vandalism and thefts. All roads and shore lines within the subdivision will be Between 100 and 200 boats, most of them decorated, took part in last Sunday's flotilla demonstration by citizens whose goal is to improve the Chain O'Lakes and Fox river areas. Talks by state and township officials marked the program held at Korpan's Landing, Fox Lake, where this photo was taken. "Not Guilty" Maeek's Plea Richard Otto Macek, 28, of 2017 Woodlawn Park drive, McHenry, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and aggravated bat­ tery. He was arraigned Tuesday in the court of 19th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Charles S. Parker. The case has now been placed on jury call. w Charges against the McHenry man followed in­ vestigations into an attack on Sharon Kulisek, 20, in a Woodstock laundromat last July 26. The incident occurred (Continued On Page 16) monitored and patrolled by volunteer members, taking advantage of electronic equipment in the detection of unauthorized entries by land or water to the subdivision. The program is undertaken of course, with full cooperation with police. These people will be ap­ plauded by others; in fact, they may encourage other efforts in the same direction. The result may be "just what the doctor ordered". K.A.F \ Following an executive meeting with teacher salary negotiation committee members, the board of High School District 156 Tuesday night announced a tentative agreement. It calls for a 7.8 per cent increase, including all fringe benefits. Formal agreement is expected at the Sept. 16 business meeting, when full details of the agreement will be made known. For probably the second time in history, teachers in the district began the Fall term last week without benefit of contract. In a review of the tentative budget,James Althoff asked that more funds be allocated for vocational courses. Looking at the $21,000 budgeted for equipment, he observed that it would be impossible to buy much at that price. Supt. Richard Swantz said it was his opinion that large, permanent items of equipment should be placed on a referendum basis. After further discussion the board decided to give the matter further study. In an update of SEDOM, Mrs. Catherine Alvary said she would like to obtain the feeling of the high school board regarding a proposed two-cent increase in taxes for a three- year period. She cited SEDOM needs such as improvement of driveway, room materials and the purchase of more rooms for students. Althoff said he would be opposed to SEDOM activating new programs without a close look at present economic conditions. Although he ex­ pressed no desire to vote against contributing to programs that would be beneficial to these children, Althoff commented that executives and administrators sometimes have a way of spending money when it is available. Other board members were in agreement and Mrs. Alvary said she would take their feeling into consideration in her Meet To Get $250,000 Area Dredging Work Under Way The state director of Water Resources has announced he will meet Friday, Sept. 5, with the Fox Chain of Lakes com­ mission to get $250,000 in dredging work under way that was approved by Gov. Dan Walker in this year's budget. Th^ meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the McHenry Country club, following lun­ cheon. Leo Eisel, director of Water Resources for the Illinois Department of Transportation, said funds approved by the Governor this year provide the first phase of the State's program for improving the Chain of Lakes. "These funds were included in the Division's regular ap­ propriation and provide for all the work that physically could be undertaken this year. The money will give us an excellent start for this project," Eisel said. "Work for this year will in­ clude the first step necessary lor dredging operations such as the acquisition of sites for dredged materials. This will make way for the first project, also this year, which will be the dredging of the south part or north part of Nippersink lake. This will use a rock basin located near U.S. 12 made for containing dredged material or an off-site location to the north." Eisel said, "The vetoed $940,000 appropriation in essence duplicated the same work we are undertaking. Also we would not have been able to spend that amount in one year for the project." Regarding the recent protest over the veto, Eisel expressed concern that individuals are being mislead about the state's support of the Chain of Lakes project that is funded and getting under way. Clear Several Burglaries With Arrest Of Three Youths Scott Buss of 9106 Won- dermere road and David Ohlrich of 4103 Seneca road, both of Wonder Lake, were arrested for burglary and theft over $150 by county detectives last week. Bond for each was set at $6,000. A juvenile ac­ complice was referred to juvenile authorities. During investigation of the theft of a motorcycle from the garage of Frank Nordmever of 8902 Woody Trail, Wonder Lake, on Aug. 20, information was developed which led to the identity of the offenders and the recovery of the motorcycle, which .had been dismantled. During the investigation, evidence was uncovered which associated the offenders with several other burglaries and thefts in the area. Much of the stolen property was recovered. About $300 in cash, several bottles of liquor and a box of cigars were taken from Joswicks Tavern,' Roberts road, McHenry, sometime early last week. Entry was gained by prying open a win­ dow in the bar room. Taken from a lodge under construction on Route 12, Spring Grove, were about 3,000 feet of cedar siding and two 50 lb. boxes of grey lava stone. The material was taken sometime Aug. 27. Evidence indicated a truck had been used to transport the material from the property. Robert Brownfield of Wonder Lake reported that last week his sailboat was burglarized. Taken from the craft were three life preservers, a 12-foot boom, clutch assembly, pad­ dles. a boom tent. 25 feet of nylon rope and an anchor. A diamond ring, a check and about $250 in cash were taken from the home of Gertrude Justen of 1715 N. Richmond road, McHenry, Sunday af­ ternoon. Entry was gained by forcing open a bathroom window screen. Both wheels and tires were taken from a boat trailer owned by Wayne Mounsey of 3609 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake last weekend. The items were taken from the trailer while it was parked in his front yard. Bruce Novak of 5303 Lake street, McHenry, reported that someone entered his van Monday morning and took two rods and reels. Novak had parked the van at Pistakee Bay beach at 6 a m and went fishing in a boat. When he returned at 12:30, he discovered the theft A black fibre glass camper (Continued On Page 16) role as local representative on the SEDOM board. Members expressed surprise over the few responses to an invitation for bids. International Decorators, Inc., McHenry, was approved with a bid of $3,650 to paint the West campus ceiling. Con­ sideration had also been given to using acoustical tile, but the cost was more than double and the board made a decision to paint. Until additional bonding information can be secured concerning bids for roof repairs at East campus, action on bids submitted were held over until the next meeting. Also tabled were plumbing bids because of technicalities that will require more study. A review was made of the situation that resulted from the vote creating a new community unit school district in John- sburg. Based on the opinion of the school lawyer, present District 156 members from that area will hold their seats on the local high school board until the end of this school year. It was admitted that another opinion holds that the new district was established at the time of the favorable vote. An election will be called about Nov. 1 in the Johnsburg district to elect a school board. Afterward, it is believed the two boards can take action to establish the district at once. Several technicalities con­ cerning such items as tuition and transportation that now involve both districts were discussed briefly. Following executive session, action was taken to approve proposed 1975-76 stipends for extra curricular activities. Total expenditures for 1974-75, excluding cheerleading, amounted to $12,245, whereas the new expenditures, also excluding cheerleading but including five new activities, total $18,250. These same stipends will be in effect for two years. A new girls' tennis coach was employed. She is Carol Neifing, a teacher at Parkland school. Near conclusion of the meeting, President Althoff said „ he would like to clarify his position in regard to the West campus air conditioning unit which is not in running order. Bids are being asked on a new unit. Althoff said he had received several phone calls accusing him of allowing the warranty to expire before selling a new unit to the school. The board president, who was not a member of the board when plans were made for the school (Continued On Page 16) Variety Of Charges Lodged Against Drivers A Wonder Lake girl, Herta M. Haegler of 9005 Ramble road, escaped uninjured Tuesday night as did her passenger, Richard B. Schleicher of 615 Scott lane. Crystal Lake, after the car in which they were riding landed on its side at the intersection of Lincoln and Woodlawn Park roads. According to county police, the Haegler auto was west­ bound on Lincoln and ap­ parently took the curve in the road at too fast a rate of speed. She lost control of the car. skidded across the east-bound lane and the car came to rest on its side. Miss Haegler was cited for transportation of open liquor in a motor vehicle. Frederick H Dockham, Jr. of 1418 Lakeview. McHenry. was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving vehicle damage and improper use of registration of title (fictitious plates). The charges were the result of a two-car accident at the intersection of Fairview and Chapel Hill roads, John­ sburg. Monday morning about 2:45. According to deputies, Jack A. Schramm of 1303 N. Rich- continued On Page 16) discussion Monday night, the City Council decided to con­ tinue with the present group health insurance program for city employees for the next sixty days. In the meantime, employees will be approached and asked to participate in increased costs of the plan for the next year. Aldermen were informed by Insurance Committee Chair­ man Ray Smith that the same policy with identical coverage will cost an additional $681.04 c per month or an increase of $8,000 per year. The city paid $3,763.26 per month last year to cover fifty- three employees and their dependents. The new premium will be $4,444.30 per month, Smith reported. It was pointed out that total claims for the past year amounted to $45,259.18 and total premiums paid for the coverage was $42,179.28. Alderman Edward Datz, also on the Insurance committee, said, "We are running a loss ratio of about 115 percent but this is not unusual for this type policy." He also mentioned that he was given an opinion by a group of insurance professionals that if the city were to bid on any contract today, it was doubtful any company would meet the present quoted price at this broad coverage "with this loss ratio staring them in the face". "This insurance is probably the Cadillac of group health plans," Datz remarked. "It has the broadest benefits and the smallest deductibles," he noted If employees agree to par­ ticipate, the average cost would be $12.85 a month. However, it was felt the marital status of the employee, the number of dependents and the type of coverage should be figured in order to arrive at a fair par­ ticipation ratio for each in­ dividual. Datz explained that the substantial rate increase the city is facing is due primarily to the "national experience in this type of coverage." Medical costs, medical benefits and hospital expenses are all up and everyone is feeling pinched by this type of insurance, he said. The broad dependent's coverage is the city's biggest item of expense, Datz pointed out. Alderman Jack Pepping, chairman of the Finance committee, remarked th^re is no way the city could afford to retain the present policy at the price quoted, which is an ad­ ditional $8,000 per year. He felt it was reasonable to expect employees to contribute each month in order to maintain the excellent coverage provided by the present policy. In opinions expressed by other aldermen, Walther Schaedel felt employees should be asked to contribute, as did Mayor Joseph Stanek. Alderman Laverne Hromec indicated that employees should be told of the city's financial situation and in­ formed that the city is faced with reducing coverage or getting contributions from employees. She also suggested getting information from other insurance companies regar-. ding their rates. Smith reported that a meeting was planned Thursday night with area insurance agents. At that time, the committee was scheduled to find out how to handle the bidding procedure, Smith said. It was Alderman James Wegener's opinion that the employees should be forewarned of the situation before any deductions are made. Alderman George Harker said he would consider asking for contributions from em­ ployees only if the city deter­ mined it was a financial im­ possibility for it to absorb the increase costs. Mayor Stanek instructed the Insurance committee to work with the Finance committee and come back within sixty days with a report on the matter. In the meantime, the city will pay the increased costs for that sixty-day period, the Council agreed. Alderman Pepping brought the Council up to date as to how the city's mosquito abatement program relates to the en­ cephalitis (sleeping sickness) outbreak. "According to Gary Sindlar of Clark Outdoor Spraying company which handles the city spraying program, there is a species of crow that is the carrier of encephalitis virus. The crow is bitten by a mosquito and then that same mosquito in turn bites a human being and then you can pick up the virus. The mosquito is the bad guy but the crow is the carrier." "It takes two weeks for the virus to be potent and the mosquito from the time he bites the crow before he can transmit it to the human being. The present operating schedule that the city has with Clark Spraying based on light trap readings indicates that the company has been spraying every seven to ten days this year." "With spraying every seven to ten days, Sindlar is very confident that, assuming we are getting a 98 percent kill ratio with each spraying, we are wiping out most of those mosquitos and they don't stick around for the two weeks it takes to transmit the disease." "However, the operating radius of a mosquito is 20 miles so it is not uncommon that you are .going to get some mosquitos in here that weren't sprayed that come from a distance as far as 20 miles away." It was noted that the basic quota money for this year's mosquito abatement program has been completely used (Continued On Page 16) Organize Watch Patrol To Fight Subdivision Vandalism w & P i s t a q u a H e i g h t s homeowners, angry over an epidemic of vandalism ranging from petty theft to grand theft and the senseless destruction of both private and public property, have done something about it. Members of the Pistaqua Heights Improvement association, aroused and concerned over the rise in "hooliganism", have organized a citizens watch patrol to reverse this criminal takeover. . All roads and shore lines within the subdivision will be monitored and patrolled by volunteer members. Electronic equipment will be used ex­ tensively in the surveillance and detection of unauthorized entries, by land or water, into the subdivision. The association is working in full cooperation with police authorities in planning and carrying out the program. Chuck Batchelder, president of the association, said, "It is only through citizen in­ volvement that vandalism can be stopped and we are deter­ mined to see it through." Members of the association, including parents and teen­ agers have enlisted in wholehearted support of the patrol action. Neighboring subdivisions will be encouraged to participate in a cooperative effort to combat an invasion of privacy that will not be tolerated. Heads Middle East Women Of Chapel I I, Mrs. David G. Olson of Karamursel, Turkey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Ruth of McHenry, was recently elected president of the Middle East Area Protestant Women of the Chapel. In this position she will also be a member of the European council. The Protestant Women of the Chapel is an inter­ denominational organ­ ization located on mil­ itary installations around the world whose purpose is to encourage women in Christian growth and fellowship and to offer them opportunities to assist in their chapel program and community There are more than 5.000 members of PWOC in eleven countries throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East where American military and civilian personnel are stationed Mrs. Olson is the wife of Air Force SSGT David G. Olson and the mother of Jon David. 4. A graduate of McHenry high school, she attended Cottey college, Nevada, Mo., and has continued her education at the University of Maryland, Karamursel campus. In ad­ dition to serving as Spiritual Life chairman and later as president of her local PWOC chapter, she is an ac­ complished pianist and a willing volunteer for the Red Cross and Family Services The Olsons have been in Turkey sihce 1972. CATHERINE (Rl'TH) OLSON