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Approach City With Plan Discuss School Financing Rescue Squad Fund Drive Reaches Half $15,000 Goal The ever present problem of financing schools was presented to the City Council at the regular meeting this week when representatives of both school districts were in at­ tendance. Henry F. Nell, Jr., president of the District No. 15 school board, and Supt. James Boos advised the Council of action or proposed plans in some m u n i c i p a l i t i e s w h e r e provisions are made at the time of pre-annexation hearings to provide assistance to school districts. Richard Swantz, superintendent of District No. 156, also expressed interest in some method to give relief to the financial problems facing local schools. At the request of Henry Nell, Mayor Doherty agreed to name three members of the City Council to meet with the same number from each school district to review plans. It was explained that the schools, the same as municipalities, are facdjd with a two-year waiting peiyod-"before tax money is colteeted^on new buildings. City Attorney John Looze clarified at question, stating that property presently within the corporate limits could not be included in the plan. McHenry took a major step forward in adopting an or­ dinance electing to participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, effective Jan. 1, 1972. This includes all eligible employees of the city. The Police Pension fund is separate, having become mandatory when the population reached 5,000. Arnold J. Rauen was again present to assist the Council in the action to adopt the retirement fund. In his capacity as chairman of the Police Pension fund, Mr. Rauen also presented an excellent report on the status of funds invested. A high return on carefully selected investments gave credence to the thought that the fund will be so well established in a few years that a tax levy will not be necessary. Earl R. Walsh, City Clerk, (Continued on page 17) Jack Muffley, Jaycee fund raising chairman for the McHenry Area Rescue squad, has reported that the campaign to raise $15,000 has reached the half way point, with donations received thus far totaling just over $7,400. Muffley stated that during the first five weeks the half way point was reached. He stressed the need for the community to continue financial support, and indicated that the committee has been amazed at the tremendous response from residents. To date, there have been 600 in­ dividual contributions. The Rescue squad has completed its basic and ad­ v a n c e d f i r s t a i d t r a i n i n g Rescue training is now being supervised by the Johnsburg Rescue squad. The squad has purchased a vehicle, some basic equipment and has received an official charter from the state of Illinois. The vehicle purchased from the Antioch Rescue squad has been used, but it is in excellent condition and fully equipped. The vehicle will be housed in the building owned by City Wide Carpet. t|I The McHenry Area Rescue squad should be in operation by the beginning of January, 1972. There is a need for more volunteers, especially those available during the day. For further information, Carmen Hodges should be contacted. oA'"c, v THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 «N6>> VOLUME 96 NUMBER 36 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1971 18 PAGES TEN CENTS County Board Adopts Budget I Duck Time Feeding On Fox Musin Although the official start of winter is still three weeks in the future, Frank Springer persists diligently in his year round task of feeding 200 ducks that frequent the Fox river near his home at 1417 N. River road, in Hunterville Park. He makes two feedings daily, shortly after 8 o'clock in the morning and again in the early afternoon. The mallards feel a close bond with their benefactor and often will walk up to the door if the food is not forthcoming when their appetite becomes keen. Mr. Springer has been feeding the ducks for many years, and buys 300 pounds of corn a week to satisfy them. In the winter, he says, when ice covers the river, the number in­ creases to more than 200. These pictures may be all that is needed to spark new interest in McHenry s Girl Scout troops, which have been assisting in the feeding project for the past two winters. $20,000 Historical Society Bid For Museum Accepted Once again we embark upon the task of implanting into the minds of the general public the urgency for obtaining a per­ manent junior college for McHenry county. Last week the college trustees made selection of a site, this time in the Ridgefield area, not far from Crystal Lake. Site has long been a stumbling block in reaching the final goal, and the biggest stumblers were very obviously from the southeast section of the county. With one argument set forth, they pointed time and time again to the center of population to the exclusion of the geographical center of the county. Most others felt both should be given consideration. Now that the site has been selected, and it has met the satisfaction of the dissidents, progress may be forthcoming. But don't plan on reaching the goal without a good bit of public education. A heavily tax-laden population needs to be con­ vinced in this year of 1971 that anything which merits a "yes" vote is a necessity. The college can certainly be considered among the very worthwhile goals of the future in our area. With bickering over site out of the way, maybe we can focus on the positive side. After several years of searching, the McHenry County Historical society has a building in which to house its over 6,000 artifacts collected from all parts of the county, since its founding in 1963. The society's bid for $20,000 has been accepted by the Union school board and the county board of school trustees. The legal papers turning the building over to the society should be completed by Dec. 15. In order to have this sum of money ready at that time, it is necessary to go to the banks for loans and then start a money raising campaign in order to repay the loans and to raise the many additional thousands of dollars it will take to get the building ready and converted to a museum, purchase display cases, mannequins and the other necessary procedures to create a first class museum. Several of the banks have already been approached and more than willing to loan the money. Each director was asked to approach his or her banker and suggest a $2,000 loan from the individual banks and savings and loan associations. There are over twenty such institutions in the county. If each would lend $2,000 on the basis of the value of the buildings and land, it would spread the involvement throughout the county. The Plaindealer has received several calls in recent weeks to rep* t actions bordering on the inhumane treatment of animals. These areNconcerned people who like animals and hope for some outlet to report the incidents. (Continued on page 17) Arrest Former Local Man On Four Charges Michael S. Wall of 208 N. County street, Waukegan, formerly of McHenry, was arrested by county officials Sunday morning for disorderly conduct, possession of a hypodermic syringe, possession of cannabis and theft over $150. He is being held in county jail in lieu of bond. His court date has been set for Dec. 6. The arrests resulted after deputies were informed that an unidentified auto was parked at the Charles P. Schlottman residence, 2605 Midoak lane, McHenry, Sunday morning about 7:30. A routine check of the 1971 auto revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen in (Continued on page 17) Reading Program On Grade Level Reviewed Although some fine presentations on the reading program in School District 15 were presented at the last meeting, board members were disappointed that only fourteen parents were present to become better informed. Mrs. Dorothy Ullrich, principal at Edgebrook school, introduced her assistants and the teachers at the school. The program was introduced by Eugene Paulawsky, who discussed communications generally and the many ways in which it has become technical in recent years. Mrs. Marlene Goetschel spoke on the reading program involving her classes and the development of new methods. Video tapes were presented of a McHenry Site Of Indian Guide Father-Son Event Seven institutions have already been contacted and several thought it would be feasible if they all agree on a common interest rate. This is being handled by the attorney for the society. The others are being contacted. At the board of director's meeting last week it was discussed whether to employ a professional fund raising firm or to undertake the work within the organization. Most of the directors are working men and women and do not have unlimited free time. One professional firm gives a session regarding its work without cost or obligation and (Continued on page 17) Gene Burmeister, Wood­ stock, grand council chief of the Lake Region YMCA Indian Guide federation, has an­ nounced the annual event for 1971, to be held at the McHenry V.F.W., Dec. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a colorful affair with Indian decor, a Walt Disney color movie, singing, a skit, socializing and the tasty meal. The banquet is usually at­ tended by some 160 big and little braves (grades 1-3) of the federation from the area of Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Island Lake, Lake In The Hills, Lakemoor, Lakewood, McHenry, Oakwood Hills, Ridgefield, Wonder Lake and Woodstock. The River nation, with Chieftain Klaus Buchholz, McHenry, has named the Wyandot tribe of Cary to be in charge of a skit. Bob LaRocca, Cary, is the chief of the Wyandots. The Lake nation, Carl Mick, chief, is responsible for late registrations at the door. Registrations for the banquet may be completed by giving the names of braves, tribe, nation and telephone number, along with fees, to the Lake Region YMCA. Registrations and fees may be mailed to the Lake Region YMCA, P.O. Box 337, Crystal Lake, or brought to the office at 95 Grant street, Crystal Lake. Nov. 30 is the registration deadline. Marian Offers Testing Service For Evaluation Marian Central Catholic high school will offer the STS (Scholastic Testing Service) high school placement battery Sunday, Dec. 12, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the school. The purpose of this battery is to provide a comprehensive educational evaluation of the interested eighth grade students. This test battery will be combined with personal evaluations from eighth grade teachers in order to assist in the freshman course selections process. The STS battery is required not as an entrance exam but as a placement aid. Marian feels that the broad nature of its academic programs offers a chance for all students to be both challenged and at the same time successful. The placement battery will be a valuable tool to aid in a proper program choice. Again this year the Council of Administration has moved to reassure eighth graders and their • parents by en­ thusiastically reaffirming the fact that Marian will definitely continue its operation. The success of this commitment was witnessed this year when 136 freshmen enrolled at Marian, a 40 percent increase over last year. Marian is happy to confirm that there will be no increase in tuition at Marian for the 1972- '73 year. The tuition will remain at $350 per student per year. To aid in planning for the future, the Council of Ad­ ministration has again pledged to the parents of the incoming class that tuition will remain the same for their class for the next four years. Also, in regard to financial aid, Marian plans to continue the freshmen- sophomore work-grant program on an expanded scale next year. This program allows students to work fifty hours a year at Marian in exchange for a $100 tuition reduction. Any freshmen or sophomore in­ terested in this plan is invited to apply at registration time, in February. Marian plans to involve over forty students in this program each year. Approximate length of the session is two hours and forty minutes. There will be no charge for the program. Anyone with questions regarding this event, should call Robert Gough. guidance counselor at Marian Central. Mrs. Charrey Arraigned In Car Faces Charges ^ Murder \17rkrts-i1 inrl nf t\Q01 WI • Chicagoan Found Unconscious In particular class and the method used. James Doran, reading coordinator, also showed video tapes and explained in detail features of his method of teaching reading. The main thrust of the program, he said, is to help teachers reform or improve the mental processes used in reading. This whole concept or "idea" reading has been introduced in all fifth and fourth grades (1, to improve the comprehension of pupils; (2, to improve the efficiency of pupils; and(3, to increase the speed of reading. Mrs. Marlene Guild also used video tapes in discussing her class teaching methods. It was disclosed that the eastern firm which introduced (Continued on page 17) John Wendland of 5821 W. Eddy, Chicago, was charged with three complaints after deputies found his auto parked along Route 31, north of School road, north of Ringwood, Sunday morning about 4 o'clock. Wendland was found unconscious on the front seat. When awakened by officers, the driver was found to be in­ toxicated and open liquor was discovered in the auto. When he became abusive and un­ cooperative, officers charged him with disorderly conduct, driving while intoxicated and open liquor in a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $500. James Kniebusch of 611 W Kimball, Woodstock, was ticketed for disobeying a stop sign after his auto was found in a field at the intersection of White Oaks Bay and Wonder Lake drive, Wonder Lake, Saturday morning about 1 o'clock. Investigation revealed \ Martha L. Charrey of McHenry was arraigned in Circuit court Wednesday for the May murder of her husband, Peter Charrey. Mrs. Charrey, appearing with her attorney, Public Defender Joseph Gitlin, pleaded not guilty to the charge. Trial was set by Judge William M. Carroll for the next jury, trial calendar. Mrs. Charrey, appeared in court tall and composed, although rather nervous, in a dark green checked dress. Her long dark hair was styled in a chignon. She is presently out on bail. Judge Carroll ruled the bail will be continued until the jury trial is held. Kniebusch had disobeyed the stop sign at the intersection and had traveled into the field. The autlo was not damaged but had to be towed from the scene. After considerable discussion and several changes, the county board of supervisors Tuesday'night approved a budget and levy for the year 1971-72. The General fund budget was in the amount of $3,518,056, with $735,156 presently on hand and anticipated revenues of $2,782,900. The total budget figure, which also includes special funds, is $894,964 below the previous year. The levy amounted to $2,260,005 in various funds as follows: $530,000 for General fund purposes; $130,000 for working cash fund,; $12,500 for county audit fund; $15,000 for veterans' assistance;$15,000for civil defense; $52,630 for county supervisor of assessments purposes; $367,675 for county highway tax; $230,000 for matching fund; $205,200 four county bridge fund; $320,500 for Illinois Municipal Retirement fund and $125,500 for tuberculosis patients' care and treatment. Last year's levy was $1,873,858. Prior to adoption of the budget and levy, Auditor Jack Shaffer explained the budget and answered questions. Assistant Supervisor Edward Buss of McHenry asked that he compare the budgets of last year and the current figures which showed that there were reductions in almost all of­ fices. Supervisor Robert Olsen of Nunda township noted an in­ crease in the per diem pay from $25 to $35 and asked that this be cut back to the original figure. It was explained that any such action should be taken at a regular meeting and it was agreed that this will be acted upon at the December meeting. Some debate took place on $2,000 allowed in the budget for travel and building in the Zoning fund. Supervisor Vogel of Richmond particularly expressed a desire that this figure be cut. Other supervisors, however, said this amount may not be needed but they felt it should be left in the budget because new laws now before the Legislature in Springfield would require considerable more traveling to meetings if they pass. Comment was made on the fact that the Sheriff's office budget was down considerably over last year This was explained due to a large allowance the previous year for radio equipment. Sheriff Tyrrell added that he had cut overtime pay by allowing men time off during quiet periods rather than compensating them for court appearances. Before action was taken on the budget, Tony Aldersabaes of Crystal Lake, a candidate for the county board under the new county district plan, appeared to present objections to the necessity for increasing county expenditures for various services by up to 70 per cent. Aldersabaes proceeded to enumerate figures which amounted to increases for the following items: Dues payments to various organizations; travel and meetings; office supplies; printing; part time salaries; overtime and per diem payments. He said, "I am sure that there will be some good ex­ planations for some of these increases, but the total picture is pretty sick in my opinion. I think the taxpayers are entitled to a full explanation of why all these tremendous increases are necessary". Robert Wilford of Cary, another candidate for the county board, questioned the budget for Valley Hi home. Several supervisors, including Buss of McHenry, stepped forward to defend the budget. Buss said the true picture should be evident by the very fact that the budget for all • except three offices was being reduced this year. Referring particularly to travel expenses, Watson Lowe said he had taken two or three trips to Springfield on county business last year and had made no charge for expenses. Cal Skinner of Crystal Lake, another county board can­ didate, presented arguments on the new county ad­ ministration building (the new court house) as spokesman for the newly formed Responsible Republican candidates. He referred to the use of a Public Building commission "which has been under discussion by the county board and its predecessors for about 9 years". "Eventually", he said, "one was appointed and remained in limbo for a number of years. Just recently, it has been reactivated by the appointment of new members and in­ dications of the assignment of a potential project." "During these years", he continued, "many members ol this board spoke out against use of a Public Building com­ mission to finance public structures. Earlier this month, your chairman reminded you that, once you turn this project over to the commission, you lose all control of the activity And, of course, he was right" Skinner declared that financing through the commission will require a higher cost than if done by the county directly since it is generally recognized that general obligation bonds have a lower interest rate than revenue bonds In conclusion. Skinner urged consideration of handling the final financing of the county building by calling for a referendum in connection with the March 21 or April 4 elections already scheduled Board members explained that a referendum for a court house was defeated several years ago. They related their original plans to use a surplus in the General fund for its construction, but that a loss of about $750,000 in collection fees by adoption of the new Constitution made this im possible. They said the decision to involve the Building commission came only when other avenues were closed One member remarked that election costs would nullify any savings through the use of general obligation bonds., Assessor Forrest Hare of Algonquin township attended to ^present his plan, as explained in letters to assessors and county board candidates, tor an assessment audit After some discussion on the proper procedure for payment'of a claim of a U.S. Army veteran, it was voted to pay the bill from the Bogardus iund Supervisor William Ward opposed the action based on the belief that by doing so, townships will attempt to circumvent responsibility: