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/ County Faces Dwindling General Fund ReservS A variety of business came before the monthly meeting of the McHenry county board of supervisors Tuesday, and the most serious was in the area of finances. Members viewed with concern a dwindling $700,000 General fund reserve since the end of the fiscal year Dec. 1, 1971, with anticipated necessity for issuing anticipation warrants to meet the payment of bills in May. Board Chairman Watson Lowe pointed to a 39 per cent rise in the budget from $623,823 in 1970 to $864,628 in 1971. It was noted that division heads were asking for raises, and no answer was forthcoming on how to answer the requests. A report of the Finance committee was viewed by the board. It pointed to the review of the dicuss ion of the sheriff's budget at the Feb. 10 board meeting. It caused the committee to be "quite alarmed and unanimously agreed" not to recommend to the board that any line items in any department's budget be in­ creased from the budget passed Nov. 30, 1971. It was noted that in order to change any line item in any department budget would take a two-thirds vote of the board. The committee said it would not recommend any amended budeet during this fiscal year. In considering a request by Auditor Schaffer for raises for office girls, the board gave approval to an expenditure of $320 per year which will come from his Personal Services budget. In regard to salary adjustments in the office of County Superin­ tendent of Highways James Rakow, approval was given to salary raises not to exceed 5.5 per cent set in the federal guidelines. Rakow indicated dissatisfaction over the small in­ crease. Considerable discussion was held on the proposed salary changes in the Sheriff's department as proposed by Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell. Although the changes, which were suggested to correct inequities in the payment of department personnel, would result in a savings of almost $3,000 over the budget, some board members were not in favor. Supervisor Edward Buss of McHenry expressed his opinion that a good employee deserves a decent wage and suggested that it was better to pay fewer men the wage they deserved, and consider cutting the number of employees, if necessary, next December. Supervisor Howard Vogel of Richmond, expressing himself against any raises, asked for a vote to table the matter until next month. The vote was 17 to 7 against his proposal. Eventually a vote to accept the sheriff's proposition resulted in a 17 to 6 favorable vote. A resolution was passed to revise subdivision drainage and road requirements in the county as follows: 1--Update county specifications to meet state requirements to 1972. The county specifications had not been updated since 1958; 2-Add one street category for heavier traffic, requiring one major street for sixty lots or more; 3--Require gravel base increased from 8 to 10 inches on all subdivision streets. The resolution was approved by all township road com­ missioners. Supervisor Harold Freese of Nunda suggested that the board take action to exclude the county from inclusion in the referendum proposed by the Fox River Conservancy district, which takes in Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall and DuPage counties. Freese argued that the county is now paying for this service through the local conservation district. Assessor Anthony Azzaro spoke of the work of the Assessors' association. He discussed the education program in progress which has been a model for other counties. The assessment rolls were discussed, and Chairman Lowe indicated that protests were arriving at an alarming rate from Algonquin township. Taxes will be very late, with books not expected to be completed until May and bills probably not mailed until July or August. The board announced that letters had been sent to School Districts 158, 47 and 154, asking them to meet with the Finance committee Thursday, March 23, relative to progress in programs requesting land developers and builders to make donations to schools. The Zoning committee revealed action taken in a motion made in accordance with a new law, papers to be drawn up calling for a straight 15 cents per square foot tax on mobile homes. Action will be taken at the next board meeting. The board rescinded earlier action which denied BKT En­ terprises of McHenry building permits until subdivision roads were brought up to specifications. /This followed the Attorney General's opinion that such denial could not be made since building work had been started. In other zoning, approval was given to the final plat of Frey's resubdivision of Wooded Shores and the final plat of Maretta Estates Unit 1, both in McHenry township. The board learned that since Dec. 1, 1969, the county has received $177,000 in federal funds through Civil Defense grants. Most recently, a grant of $42,946.20 was approved for Civil Defense to construct a radio tower at the new court house. Four alternatives were outlined by the architect, and the Public Building committee will give the matter further study. Montini Holds Salary Line Check Aids Emergency County Center R.D. Trites, second from left, regional Held officer, Office of Civil Defense, Battle Creek, Mich., and Leo Parke, Mutual Aid region coordinator for the Illinois Civil Defense agency, are shown presenting check in the amount of $15,000 to Supervisor Harold Freese, chairman of the Civil Defense committee of the county board. This amount represents 25 per cent of the cost of the Emergency Operating center which is under construction in the new court house. Looking on, at left, is Francis Blank, member of the Civil Defense com­ mittee of the county board; and at right, John J. Shay of McHenry, director of McHenry County Civil Defense, and Thomas Huemann, also of McHenry, vice-chairman of the committee. The center has been funded through a federal grant from the Office of Civil Defense, with the assistance of the state of Illinois, on the basis of the accreditation and readiness condition of the McHenry County Civil Defense office. Following executive session Tuesday night, the Montini Catholic school board an­ nounced that the same salary schedule now in effect will be adopted for the 1972-73 school year. This applies to both religious and lay teachers. This unusual action was taken after Board President Gregory Eckstein announced that ac­ cording to the Rockford Diocesan board of education, Montini has the highest paid teachers in the Rockford diocese, including high school salaries. Therefore, the decision was made to hold the line for next year. It was noted that several Chicago school boards are following this policy. The board also moved to hold the superintendent's salary at its present level for next year. Supt. Donald Ryniecki was commended by the board for the fine job he has done for the schools during this innovative school year. The board agreed that through his enthusiasm and untiring efforts, the suc­ cessful change from dual enrollment has been made possible. In other business, it was noted that a previous school policy stating uniforms are required at Montini would be reinstated. An exception was made for seventh and eighth graders when dual enrollment went into effect. Since dual enrollment has ended, seventh and eighth graders will be required to wear uniforms in the coming school year. The same company which now furnishes uniforms to the school will present several different styles to the uniform committee. Students and parents will make a selection from two different styles in the near future. Supt. Ryniecki informed members that plans for graduation have been made. Sunday, May 28, graduation Mass will be held in St.. Patrick's church at 8:30, followed by breakfast in the church hall. Preparation and serving of breakfast will be •» handled by seventh grade parents and students. Presentation of diplomas and other ceremonies for the seventy-four graduates is scheduled for Wednesday evening, May 31, at 8 p.m. in the Middle school gymnasium. Montini will present a Science Fair in St. Patrick's church hall from Tuesday, April 18, through Friday, April 21. Other school districts in the surrounding areas will also be invited to participate, along with all grades of Montini. The fair is being held in connection with the Primary center's open house program scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 18. The board approved a policy requiring both a physical examination and school in­ surance coverage for all students participating in school athletic programs. President Eckstein reported that the Diocesan board had informed him that all teachers should now be given their retroactive pay. Montini teachers will receive their wages this week. A revised timetable approved (Continued on page 16) The County Clerk's office will be open Saturday, March 18, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. This will enable registered voters to vote an absentee ballot for the March 21, primary election or for the April 4 general election for county board members. Saturday, March 18, will be the last day anyone will be able to cast an absentee ballot, in person, for the March 21 election. Voters in the McHenry area will join others throughout Illinois next Tuesday, March 21, in going to the polls to ex­ press preferences for can­ didates in the primary election for county, state and national offices. Choices will be made for President, Delegates and Alternate Delegates to National Nominating Convention and Committeemen, U.S. Senator, File Liquor Charge After Checking Auto Two youths were arrested for purchase or acceptance of alcoholic liquor by a person of non-age after deputies on routine patrol stopped their auto as it was leaving the Crystal Lake drive-in theatre parking lot last Friday evening. William Fritz of 5214 Memory trail, Wonder Lake, and Roger Von Bergen of 1301 Adams street, Lake-in-the-Hills, were charged with the offenses. Bond was set at $1,000 each and the court date March 20. Three (Continued on page 16) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 66 FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1972 18 PAGES TEN CENTS Primary Vote Tuesday, March 21 State, Congressional, Senatorial and County Officers. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The first twenty-four McHenry precincts are in­ cluded in the Thirty-third Legislative and Sixteenth Congressional district. The ballots in these precincts will include the following choices: For President: No Republican candidate; Eugene J. McCarthy and Edmund S. Muskie (D). For U.S. Senator: Charles H. Percy (R); Roman C. Pucinski and W. Dakin Williams (D). For Governor: John Mathis and Richard B. Ogilvie (R>; Paul Simon and Daniel Walker (D). For Lieutenant Governor: James D. Nowlan (R); Neal E. Eckert and Neil F. Hartigan (D). For Attorney General: William J. Scott (R); Thomas G. Lyons (D). For Secretary of State: Edmund J. Kucharski (R); Michael J. Howlett (D). For Comptroller: George W. Lindberg (R); Dean Barringer (D). For Representative in Congress (16th district): John B. Anderson (R); John E. Devine, Jr., and Roger B. Helmer (D). For Delegates to National Nominating Convention: John B. Anderson (Nixon) and James W. Richardson (Nixon) both (R); Ann M. Lawrence (uncommitted), Robert W. McGaw (uncommitted), Alvin H. Bimm (uncommitted), William J. Bolger (Muskie), Robert F. Taylor (McGovern), Frances C. Barnes (McGovern), Roger B. Helmer (McGovern), Pamela M. Godfrey (McGovern), Robert Heivilin (McGovern), Douglas R. Aurand (Muskie), Jane Sieck Mandrogoc (Muskie), Robert E. Brinkmeier (Continued on page 16) Plan Study Laboratory Negotiate To Acquire 22-Acre Local Marsh The trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district have announced that they are entering into negotiations to acquire a 22-acre marsh and wooded area east of McHenry. The primary purpose of the acquisition will be to preserve the marsh in its natural state. Trustee President Art Baker stated, "In keeping with the plan and objectives of the district, the marsh will serve as an outdoor study laboratory for environmental education. We are especially pleased with the possible cooperation of McHenry School District 15 for use of the marsh." Planning for the area, long a favorite spot of the McHenry county chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, involves appropriate wild life planting and development. The area will be open to the public if acquisition efforts are suc­ cessful. Further details are available from the Conservation district office in Woodstock. Ken Fiske is executive director. Collect For City Hospital Girl Scouts present a contribution of $31t.38 to McHenry hospital to purchase intensive care equipment for the pediatrics department. Funds were raised by collecting 126,000 coupons. Shown at the presentation, left to right, seated, are Kathy Beck, Woodstock Cadette 324; Anthony Corcoran, McHenry hospital administrator; Cheryl Martin and Mrs. William Tonyan, Jr., collection chairman of McHenry. Standing, Debbie Shabow, McHenry Senior 400; Laurie Lennon, Hebron Junior 227; Cathy Campbell, Woodstock Cadette; Laurel Kuhlman, Woodstock Brownie 327; Tammie Bieschke, McHenry Cadette 411 and Debbie Straumann, McHenry Junior troop. C of C Exposition May 6-7 Plan Easter Promotion It is customary for big city papers and small, rural publications with little in common, to go their separate ways to the point of "never the twain shall meet". But above all status pride transcends the pride of the Irish. So when an envelope arrived from the renowned columnist, Dave Condon, it could mean only one thing - an Irishman scheming something or other and asking help from the little guy. The intention, boldly proclaimed in green ink at the top of the letterhead, was "Committee to make St. Patrick's Day a Legal Holiday". We feel some comment is in order to the following statements: Quote: "March 17, the date we emphasize in the heading of this letter, already is an in­ ternational holiday. It is even more sacred to the Irish than election day". Note: How does he figure? This might have been so at one time, but doesn't he know the Governor has allowed the sale of liquid in the corner pub on (Continued^on page 16) The Greater McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce an­ nounced at its Tuesday, March 14, board meeting that the retail merchants in McHenry will once again have a gigantic Easter promotion. It will in­ clude bunnies on the streets with Easter Eggs for the kids, as in the past, with the added feature of the merchants of­ fering coupons for discounts on specific purchases. Investigate Area Break-Ins A snowmobile valued at $1,300 was stolen from a garage on the Roger Stiller property, 614 W. Regner road, McHenry, sometime Friday evening. Stiller reported that his dog began barking at about 8 p.m. but when he looked outside, he saw nothing. However, in checking later, he discovered the vehicle had been taken from the garage. Entry had been gained by prying a win­ dow open. Evidence * at the scene indicated the showmobile had been dragged from the building and perhaps loaded into another vehicle. Last Friday morning, (Continued on page 16) A large Commerce and In­ dustry exposition was also announced. The exposition will be held at the Parkland Junior high school May 6 and 7. The Greater McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce invites all industrial, mercantile and service organizations to par­ ticipate by showing their wares. Anyone who desires to participate should call the Chamber office at 385-4300 and the registration form and necessary information regarding dates and in­ structions will be mailed. It was also announced that the Chamber has invited Governor Richard Ogilvie to be parade marshal at this year's Marine Festival parade. Another highlight is an in- vitation to the Olympic medal winners from Illinois to par­ ticipate. It was announced that the first prize in the queen contest will be a trip to Disney World in Florida. The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is also donating a book to the McHenry Public library in memory of past chamber member, Sam Nathanson. New Building By 75 School District 15 Looks Ahead To Enrollment Needs Plans for providing adequate educational needs for a growing enrollment highlighted the discussion of Consolidated Grade School District 15 board in meeting Tuesday evening. Of great concern is the Sullivan Lake planned unit development which will affect District 15 as well as Big Hollow School District 38, Wauconda School District 118 and Grant High School District 124. Plans were discussed for a meeting with representatives of these other boards to discuss a cooperative approach to the developer regarding their contributions to the school districts. Although the development would not affect High School District 156, a total of 357 pupils are expected to attend the District 15 schools. For taxing purposes, the market value of the property within District 15 has been estimated by the developers as $43,000,000, which the school feels is slightly high, and the assessed value at $21,500,000. In regard to developers' contributions to schools generally, it was noted that a tentative set of guidelines had been developed with District 156, which might be used as a basis for determining donations to the school districts by r e s i d e n t i a l d e v e l o p e r s . Following a meeting with the City Council, revisions were made and another discussion of the matter will be held at the Monday, March 20, Council meeting. Local development programs and other factors have resulted in an enrollment projection (Continued on page 16) /