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Financial Matters Occupy County Supervisors The matter of setting salaries in keeping with the limited resources occupied much of the time of the county Board of Supervisors in session Tuesday. It was the conclusion of a meeting adjourned two weeks previous. The salary of the board chairman was set at $14,000 annually. There will be no further compensation if he should be elected to serve as chairman of the Board of Review. The per diem pay of county board members was established as approved in the ordinance of June, 1971, an increase from the present $25 to $35. In approving the rate, Supervisor Robert Olsen of Nunda township said he wanted to go on record as opposed to supervisors voting themselves a 40 per cent increase when the county is short of funds. Action also was taken on other salary matters. One of these pertained to the pay for clerical help, three in the Sheriff's department and two in the Auditor's office, returning the salaries to what they were on Dec. 1, 1971, to alleviate the financial problem. Approval was given to the promotion of John Gorby to the office of first assistant in the office of State's Atty. Cowlin at a salary of $16,000, filling the vacancy created when Thomas Baker was appointed associate judges. Richard Kelly of Chicago, an experienced attorney, was hired at a salary of $16,000 to replace Assistant Gary Hurt, who accepted another position. Authorization was given to allow $140 for Coroner Theron Ehorn to attend the Illinois Association of County Officials meeting in Springfield. Another $83.70 was allowed in expenses for the county auditor for a workshop and seminary he attended in Champaign earlier this year. There also was a recommendation that the new Fees and Salaries committee to be appointed in May seriously engage in the review and evaluation of salaries of all departments and that this should be done before the adoption of next year's budget. On the request of Administrator Morefield of Valley Hi Nursing home, approval was given to raises in th^* salaries of staff members. Morefield pursued the subject as he related that personnel was underpaid, resulting in a large turnover. He said 80 per cent of the staff could not get along on the salaries now paid. He estimated about a 25 per cent continuous turnover. Supervisor Thor Emricson of the Fees and Salaries com­ mittee commented that committee members had expressed concern regarding the large turnover, adding that members were in agreement with the increase. Increases were as follows: Nurse aide starting, from $330 to $346.50 per month, with an adjustment to Aide III classification after six months if merited, to $364.76; licensed practical nurse starting, from $495 to $519.86 a month; and R.N. starting, $660 to $693 per month. Asked when tax bills will be mailed, Board of Review Chairman G. Watson Low said work is in progress now in Algonquin township. He added that notices have been sent to protestors in McHenry township, advising them that this is the last week in which to request a hearing. Low said there is usually about a 50 per cent response He indicated that the number of hearings in Algonquin township will more or less regulate when tax bills will be sent out The chairman indicated there will be a long delay. The board okayed a letter drafted by the Finance committee, asking that proposed timetable of the Board of Review be for warded to the committee to enable it to better handle county financ ial affairs. This followed a discussion on possible ways to speed up hearings being held by the Board of Review. In the area of finances, Treasurer Walgenbach was authorized to close out two accounts, County Home and History Books. The matter of an engineering problem in Algonquin township came up again for discussion When the board was informed that a neighbor had forbidden Engineer Matt Stahl from en tering a particular piece of property to make tests, the board decided that the landowner be permitted to use the existing well and to construct the septic system 75 feet from the neighbor's septic well. Some criticism had been made against Engineer Stahl at a previous meeting, and Supervisor Vogel suggested that an apology be made. Supervisor Edward Buss of McHenry. noting that he had made some of the criticism, told the board he would be happy to retract his statements if his information was in­ correct. After making a telephone call, Buss said he learned his prior statement had been correct, that Stahl had approved a $19,000 bond for Claremont Hills subdivision roads, McHenry, whereas the figure should have been $40,000. Buss added that there also had been many other errors on Stahl's part Supervisor Thomas Huemann of McHenry insisted that the board should refuse building permits for anything less than a half acre of land in need of a well and septic systerri. Any smaller lots, he said, must be consolidated and have a sewerage and-or water system installed. A contract in the amount of $152,470 and earnest money in the amount of $15,247 was received by the Public Building com­ mittee from the city of Woodstock for the sale of the courthouse annex. The transaction was approved by the county board The bid of Office Equipment Co. in the amount of $52,489.35 to supply carpeting for the new court house was approved. The board approved a resolution appropriating $5,000 from MFT funds as the county's share of the cost of installing flashing lights and short arm gates at the Chicago and Northwestern railway crossing in Ridgefield The total estimated cost of the work is $20,760 and the county's share is 20 per cent. The board accepted the bid of Woodward Ford, Woodstock, to supply two station wagons in the amount of $4,499 The League of Women Voters submitted its opposition to the proposal by the board that three of its members be appointed to membership on the county Zoning Board of Appeals. The league's reason was a conflict of interest. May 1 will be organizational meeting of the board, and the first regular meeting will be held May 9 XVVINC, THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 78 FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1972 20 PAGES TEN CENTS Resolve School Problem Sign Pre-Annexation Agreement Following a three-hour meeting Tuesday evening, the McHenry City Council agreed to enter into a pre-annexation agreement with the McHenry Development company subject to final approval of the or­ dinance. The land in question is known as the Jacob Freund property located just north of the city. Alderman Jerry Rogers presented the motion which was seconded by Ted Pitzen. On a roll call vote, Aldermen William Bolger and Joe Stanek voted no and Alderman George Harker, Donald Howard, Frank Hromec, Jerry Rogers, Ray Smith and Ted Pitzen approved the motion. The large crowd in at­ tendance at the meeting con­ sisted mainly of school board members and school personnel. Prior to approaching agreement between the schools and the developer which oc­ cupied most of the meeting time, Developer Ralph Edgar summarized the changes and amendments that had been made on the original petition. He noted that an error was discovered on the drawing presented at previous meetings. Seven and one-half acres in the southeast corner of the drawing did not belong to the farm property and had been removed from the picture which Edgar presented Tuesday night. Elimination of this acreage changed the amount of land involved from 98 to 91 acres and the maximum number of units would now be 981 instead of 1,050. Edgar stated that his com­ pany had revised its plans to accommodate the City Council and the community as a whole. He agreed to pay one-half the city's cost of improving the railroad crossing for a road just north of Maple avenue. He will extend Industrial drive north to a point south of the drainage ditch so the city can make a road into the Lakeland Park area He will dedicate 3.66 acres to the city for a park and will donate 5 acres of land to the schools. Further discussion was held on the proposed outlet road onto Maple avenue. Stanek suggested that this access road be moved further west and the road be hooked up directly with Millstream drive, making a four-corner intersection. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson was asked if he felt this road was necessary for emergency vehicles. He stated that when you considered the distance to the middle of this subdivision if entering from Industrial drive or Route 31, instead of Maple avenue, this access road is a priority. Edgar further agreed to extend a road to his property line toward Maple. He will participate 50-50 with the city on the costs of crossing the drainage ditch and will pur­ chase the Freund property on (Continued on page 18) Offer Reward For Vandalism Of State Sign Orville Gullang, lockmaster at the McHenry locks, reported that the large directional sign located on Barreville road, at the intersection with State Park road, was destroyed by vandals about 1:30 Wednesday mor­ ning. Gullang said the damage amounted to about $300. He is offering a $25 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible Gullang suggested that oc­ cupants of a car which went into a ditch on State Park road, and later pulled out by a tractor, may have been responsible. Second State Payment For Sewage Plant A state check for $65,045 has been released to the city of McHenry to assist in con­ struction of improved sewage treatment facilities. Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie announced this week. The state funds represent partial payment of a 25 per cent share of eligible project costs, made available to local government agencies under the Illinois Anti-Pollution Bond Act passed by voters in November 1970. Today's check is the second state payment on the McHenry project. Total cost of the im­ provement is estimated at $1,179,010, with $1,100,000 eligible for state participation. On Aug. 30, 1971, a state grant offer of $275,000 was made, and $68,936 was paid prior to today. A balance of $141,019 is still forthcoming from the state, according to William L. Blaser, director of the Illinois En­ vironmental Protection Agency. The state EPA ad­ ministers the grant program. The funds granted to McHenry will help pay for additions and improvements to the existing secondary sewage treatment plant. Baptist Church Plans Expansion Variety Of Business Before City Council Once each year, the McHenry City Council convenes for the two-in-one, that is, two called meetings in one night. First came the annual meeting to finish business pertaining to the fiscal year, next came a call to order to act on business star­ ting the new year. AJ Williams, Garvle Gam boa, Building Committee Chairman Mel Hicks, LaVerne Hill and Bill Haney discuss plans for the new multi-purpose building soon to be constructed at the First Baptist church, McHenry. Plans are nearing the point where construction can begin for a new addition to the First Baptist church of McHenry. The new building will be a multi-purpose type, which will provide a gymnasium, a fellowship-banquet hall and classrooms for Sunday school and other Bible teaching ac­ tivities. The local church, since beginning its bus ministry, has grown to the place that all available space is being used. (Continued on page 18) In the Council reports Thomas annual meeting, the heard the annual of City Treasurer F. Bolger and City Clerk Earl R Walsh. The treasurer's report will be published in detail. Bids were then read for (Continued on page 18) Veterans Commission Head To Speak In City "OF THEE I SING" ~ Diana Devereaux, played by Nona Amour, points an accusing finger at Mary Turner (Amy Leighty) in this scene from the M.C.H.S. production of the musical, "Of Thee I Sing". The play, with music by the Gershwins, plays nightly Thursday through Sunday, April 27-30, at 8 p.m. in West campus auditorium. It is a presentation of the McHenry West Side Players, with the cooperation of the music department. ' PLAINDEALER PHOTO Dlinois Veterans commission. The meeting will be held at the Legion clubhouse on Ringwood road at 8 p.m. Harrison was selected as speaker because the barracks members believe many veterans, their wives and widows are not acquainted with the existence and purpose of this important commission. The Illinois Veterans com­ mission was created by the General Assembly June 13, 1945, to assist veterans, dependents and orphans in receiving benefits to which they may be entitled by reason of their military service. It is composed of three members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The administrator, appointed by the Governor, under direction of the commission, performs such acts and ser vices as necessary to obtain any advantage or benefit due under the law. The commission maintains and staffs fifty-nine (Continued on page 18) Give Warning On Theft Of Highway Signs The possession of highway signs, signals or markers owned by local authorities and properly identified by the high way department is now a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000. The McHenry County High­ way department is indicating by code the ownership of its traffic signs and stands ready to assist local enforcement authorities in the prosecution of offenders. TIME CHANGE Residents are reminded to set their clocks a^ead one hour before going to\ bed next Saturday night. It's the weekend when "fast" time sets in. Daylight saving time will remain in effect until the last weekend in October. LOOKING TOWARD SPRING - Television Weatherman Harry Volkman is shown looking hopefully at a spring poster in Montini Middle School which indicates warm weather is on the way. Montini students who share Volkman's hopes are Tony Pintozzi, Patty Althoff and Bob Kilday. Arbor day on Friday, April 28, should have special significance for everyone in McHenry, the state and the nation. It is 100 years since the special day was founded by J. Sterling Morton. During this century, thousands of trees have been destroyed, some of necessity, many more at the whim of man. Only recently, when bulldozers rampantly struck down one after another in the name of progress, have suburban residents begun to truly appreciate the im­ portance of keeping trees that remain and replacing those which have been lost. Arbor Day is now recognized in all fifty states. It's a time when each of us can observe our own special day by planting a small tree. It may not seem important on Friday, April 28, 1972, but future generations no doubt will appreciate your though tf ulness. The matter of trees, and their destruction, also makes us consider their worst enemy - man. Of all the diseases which have attacked the giants from the beginning of time, humans have proved the most dangerous. Much of this slaughter has resulted from the population (Continued on page 18) Well-known television weatherman, Harry Volkman, appeared at Montini Catholic Middle school Tuesday mor­ ning, April 25, and spoke to students on weather forecasting procedures and television production jobs. Volkman who is color-blind, was attired in gray slacks, royal blue sports jacket, hot pink shirt and a pink and blue paisley tie. He is younger and taller than he appears on television. During his speech, Volkman encouraged the students to (Continued on page 18) E. MERLE HARRISON Guest speaker at the in­ stallation meeting of the Veterans of World War I, McHenry Barracks, 1315, on May 4 will be E. Merle Harrison, administrator of the Recognize MCHS Senior In Nation-Wide Book Kelvin Schultz, a senior at McHenry Community high school, recently was notified that he will be featured in the sixth annual edition of "Who's Who Among American High School Students, 1971-72", the largest student award publication in the nation. Students from over 18,000 public, private and parochial high schools throughout the country are recognized for their leadership in academics, athletics, activities or com­ munity service. Less than 1.5 per cent of the junior and senior class students nation-wide are awarded this recognition. Kelvin is the son of Earl J. and Gloria Schultz of McHenry. He is active in 4-H, Bible school, swimming team and track team and has also won (Continued on page 18) KELVIN SCHL'LTZ s