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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1B7S VOLUME 100 NUMBER 24 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 197* 5" 20 PAGES 15' The Year • I Woman Of Problem: Bond Sales Career Center In Trouble Site Acquisition For County Center Begins The board of control has determined that site acquisition for the McHenry County area Career center should begin immediately. Members instructed Duane Gamble, area center director, to proceed with the land sur­ veys, appraisals, and sam­ pling. The center will be located adjacent to the new McHenry County college campus on Route 14, between Crystal Lake and Woodstock. Twenty architectural firms expressed an interest in designing the center. From this list the board selected Fields, Goldman, Magee, Daverman Associates, Inc., of Oak Brook, 111., and Grand Rapids, Mich. This is a joint venture with Daverman in charge of the designing and engineering and Fields, Goldman and Magee will accomplish the ar­ chitectural production and field observation. Daverman is the largest designer of area vocational centers in the United States. To date the firm has completed twenty-seven such schools throughout the midwest. Its smallest school was for 200 students costing $400,000. The largest is now being developed for the Minneapolis school system to accommodate 5,000 students and will cost 30 million dollars. Present plans estimate the cost of the new vocational school at $5.3 million, with 60 percent or $3,180,000 to come from the Capital Development Board and $2,120,000 to be raised by the eight par­ ticipating high school districts in McHenry county. To raise the local share of 40 percent a referendum will be held Dec. 6, to establish a .05 tax rate. Each participating district will sell bonds to raise its proportionate share. Until an answer is received concerning the immediate bonding potential in High School District 156 with the withdrawal of the Johnsburg area through creation of a new unit school district, the future of the McHenry Area Career center is uncertain. This fact became clear at Tuesday night's meeting of the District 156 board. Supt. Richard Swantz told board- members he was awaiting a decision by the bonding firm of Chapman & Cutler. There have been indications the firm might not want to risk bond sales because of possible protests. In a further discussion of the center, the administrator asked members to express their feelings on the subject. Edward Neumann said he felt it was "an ideal way to give technical education to local students". Neumann also noted that an area career center would alleviate crowding at MCHS. Swantz acknowledged that there would be crowded con­ ditions locally in the next three years and that the center would be helpful in relieving the problem. The administrator said he felt he would not be diligent if he did not work for the passage of the center. David Benrud, a relatively new member of the board, observed another benefit is that students would have a pla6e to market their skills because of training at the center. Swantz added that at the present time, drafting students almost always find jobs im­ mediately. President James Althoff agreed that vocational facilities are needed, but ex­ pressed his belief that "an empty factory would do just as well for shop work". He also pointed to an objection voiced once before--the extra time required to transport students to and from the center. "I could go for a local career center in a vacant building", Althoff persisted, then added that there is "no need for terrazzo floors or fancy building." The head of the District 156 board pointed out that the Dodge Trophies building on Rt. 31, east of Crystal Lake, was recently sold for $500,000, with more space than in West campus. Estimated cost of the new center is $5.3 million. Don Anderson of the ar­ chitectural firm of Anderson Rehder Yandre, Inc., was present to report on the West campus air conditioning unit, the East campus roof and the West campus pool im­ provements. Anderson assured members that damage caused during a recent heavy rain is covered by building insurance. Regarding the air conditioning unit, An­ derson said companies do not bid on guarantee of labor over a five-year period, only on parts. The low bidder, Voris Co., of Chicago, however, will furnish its own insurance policy covering five years on work­ manship. Business Manager Michael Kelly was instructed to enter into a contract with the Voris firm if all conditions are met. Later, the board approved the contract with the ar­ chitectural firm. Action was taken to request an extension of waiver in one section of the Illinois school code regarding the Physical (Continued On Page 15) Virginia Williams, right, smiles happily as she receives Woman of the Year award from Bonnie Gaza. Miss Williams, a nurse practitioner, was selected by a special committee of the McHenry Business & Professional Women's club for the honor. Presentation was made at the Oct. 20 dinner meeting of the organization, attended by about sixty-five persons at the Courthouse Inn banquet hall in Wfwwlctnrk STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD For the second time in as many years, the McHenry Business & Professional Women's club has recognized as Woman of the Year a McHenry resident leader in health the community. who is a service to The 1975 (Continued On Page 15) Pessimistic View Of City Finances Outlined Along with progress in other lines, modern times have brought us fine roads. Even so, many surfaces fail to withstand extensive damage each year through sharp weather changes. While this can't be prevented, and drivers must use caution particularly in the Spring, it would seem that some kind of priority might be set for repairs for the benefit of motorists and their increasingly expensive cars. The point in question is Nunda township, where a new surface now provides a driver's paradise on Barreville road, just south of McHenry. This is on the credit side and no one should complain about the inconvenience necessary to make it so. However, just a few miles farther south lies Valley View road, not a long thoroughfare but one that has considerable traffic. Several weeks ago, after a long absence from that area, we were driving south on Valley View and at the very top of a very small crest our front wheels dropped into a rut that nearly sent us through the top of the car. Actually, we felt our head might take the jolt better than our pocketbook for we had just paid for an alignment. Farther down the road was another 'surprise' of the same type, although somewhat smaller, and not quite so hid­ den. After that we became more alert to the deep holes that must have greeted every driver unfamiliar with the problem. And all the while the surface of Barreville became more beautiful and smooth. Now we know government has a tendency to be im­ practical, but the men who service our highway needs usually do a very fine job. Our recent experience, however, suggests that somebody must have fumbled the priority list. K.A.F. Firemen Answer Minor Emergencies Several minor fires, most of them the result of fine weather and extensive burning, oc­ cupied local firemen this week. A grass fire at the McHenry Dam state park Saturday brought out members of Company I. On Monday there was a fire in a corn field at 1909 W. Ringwood road, north of Johnsburg, with Companies I and II answering the call. A brush and fence fire across from 810 Center street Tuesday night also necessitated a call for assistance. Six Arrested On Charges Of Area Burglary, Robbery Three McHenry youths were arrested for burglary and theft over $150 in connection with the entry of a semi-trailer owned by Liberty Asphalt Products which was parked at 1113 E. Route 120, McHenry. The of­ fense took place on or about Oct. 12. Harold Freeman of 309 Rosedale, Gordon Bradley of Fritzsche Motel and Michael Eggert of 122 W. Rand road, all of McHenry, were charged with the offenses. A juvenile ac­ complice was referred to juvenile authorities for his participation in the theft. The arrests took place while detectives from the McHenry County Sheriff's department were conducting an in­ vestigation into the incident and found some of the stolen tools concealed on property near the location of the parked trailer. Evidence was developed which led to the identity of the offenders and the recovery of most of the property. Howard Freeman of 8904 Woody trail, Wonder Lake, was charged with burglary and theft over $150 last Friday morning after he entered a home in Wonder Lake. Morris Squire of 3116 Thompson road, Wonder Lake, told county police he had been awakened Friday morning about 1:30 by the sound of breaking glass. Squire in­ vestigated and found Freeman standing in the kitchen. He fled through a sliding glass door. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Squire and his farm manager, Leslie Slater, detaining Freeman after his vehicle became stuck in the mud while attempting to drive around the Slater vehicle which was blocking the exit. Articles taken from the Squire home were found in Freeman's vehicle, resulting in his arrest. When two men were arrested by Waukegan police recently after they had robbed a Clark Service station in Waukegan, it was determined they were the same men who had committed an armed robbery at the Checker Gas station, 4407 W. Highpoint road, McHenry, Sept. 13, and an armed robbery at the Disco Oil station, Route 31 and Oak road, Algonquin, Sept. 16. Apprehended were Danny M. Abbott of 2706 Elin, Zion, and his cousin, Roger D. Abbott, 442518th avenue, Kenosha, Wis. Warrants were issued by the McHenry County Sheriff's department and the men were each charged with two counts of armed robbery and bond set at $30,000 each. Detainers were lodged with the Lake County Sheriff's department. The two men are being held by that department for offenses committed in that county. McHenry police reported that intruders entered the Lawrence Rudolph home at 1406 N. Green street and took a stereo unit, radio and some currency. Entry was made through a basement window. The burglary occurred early Tuesday evening while the family was attending the wake of Mrs. Rudolph. Two juveniles who broke into West campus last week were arrested by city police shortly after the offense occurred. They were charged with burglary, theft over $150 and criminal damage to property. The two offenders were turned over to juvenile authorities who will handle the charges. TIME CHANGE Less daylight hours will be evident with the change to standard time this weekend. Everyone is reminded to turn the clock back one hour Saturday night, enjoy an extra hour of sleep, and be in step with the community Sunday morning. Mark Pastor's Anniversary With Dedication Of Church Sundav. Oct. 19, marked the ninth anniversary of ministry at the Christian and Missionary Vandalism Is Investigated Robert Duffy of 1717 Sun- nyside Beach drive, McHenry, informed authorities that sometime Sunday evening, someone pulled wires and hoses off the engine of his auto while it was parked in his driveway. Arnold Arnolde of 1803 Sunnyside Beach drive, McHenry, reported that his auto had also been vandalized. Spark plug wires had been pulled from the engine of his auto while parked in his driveway Sunday. Deputies investigated van­ dalism at the home of Frank Lenz of 4619 Parkview drive, McHenry, which occurred sometime last weekend. Paint and eggs had been thrown against the home, windows had been waxed a a clothes line cut. Alliance church of McHenry for Rev. and Mrs. Gerald L. Robertson. This date was chosen for the dedication of the church's new edifice at 3815 W. Bull Valley road. Approximately 175 persons gathered for the service of celebration and praise, in­ cluding several pastors from the area, ministers of Alliance churches in surrounding communities, and the C.&M.A.'s district superin­ tendent, the Rev. Elmer B. Fitch. Following orchestration and choir selections, special acknowledgments and presentations were made. Climaxing the service was a challenging message from the Rev. Fitch, in which he declared, "God has brought this about, but through the work of the people. Our prayer for you is that this will be a prelude of great and mighty things to come." An informal time of fellowship followed, as friends First RTA Buses Come To County-And Go! The first RTA buses came to McHenry county Tuesday and RTA opponent Cal S k i n n e r , J r . , Republican legislator from Crystal Lake, was at the Crystal Lake Plaza to meet them. ( "They were con­ ducting something they called 'The Great RTA Coloring Contest.' " They wanted to know whether the buses should be painted blue and green, orange and green,red and green, or green and green," Skinner said. "I wrote in black because that's the color of the day when RTA passed. Another person suggested red was better because RTA is basically an attempt to bail out the deficit- plagued CTA." The first three prizes in the contest are a year's free rides bet­ ween home and work. The next fifty prizes are good for one free round trip for everyone in the family on the Saturday or Sunday of their choice. • "Since more people walk to work than take mass transit in McHenry county and no buses run anywhere, I guess local entrants won't lose much, if they don't win," Skinner said. One lady remarked, "What's the big deal about the color? The big question is when and where they will run?" A rather gloomy picture of city finances for the first five months of the fiscal year was presented by Alderman Jack Pepping, chairman of the Finance committee, at Monday night's meeting of the City Council. A review of the budget in­ dicated that there was a deficit of $27,392.19 for the first five months. Projected cash flow for October through December revealed that the projected monthly deficit for that period of time would be $18,853. After making his presen­ tation, Pepping pointed out that the Finance committee had decided to initiate some restraints on city spending which were to be in effect until "the budget picture looks a little brighter". It was the committee's recommendation that since the City Council has the authority to establish manpower levels "that we pass a resolution to the effect that for the time being, until it is determined by the Council that the financial picture has changed, that we impose a freeze on hiring." International Day In McHenry and guests toured the building, then viewed a slide presen­ tation of the church's con­ struction while enjoying a buffet luncheon. The Rev. Robertson ad­ monished the congregation that the manual, physical labor is completed, but now the more expedient task of sharing the love and riches of Jesus Christ with the community lies ahead. "To glorify the Lord through service to the citizens of the area is the whole purpose of 'another church' being added to McHenry," he concluded. A memorable day was enthusiastically enjoyed by five young ladies who are residing in this area for a year under the American Field Service program. The pot-luck dinner at West campus last Sunday gathered together, from left, Cecilia Ramirez Brenes of Cost Rica, Ida Lisa Salberg of Norway, Anne Berry of Australia, Jennifer Muyeo of the Philippines and Sudha Paraman of Malaysia, shown in native costumes. CANCEL HEARING Loren J. and Judith H. Freund have withdrawn their petition seeking a zoning change which would allow them to use their "F" Farming classified property to conduct a resale and antique business. Consequently, the hearing scheduled Oct. 30 has been cancelled. A special section of the cafeteria was set aside for a collection of souvenirs brought by the visiting students and by host parents of other years. The McHenry AFS chapter (American Field Service) sponsored a pot-luck dinner Sunday, Oct. 19, at the West Campus cafeteria. Adult and student members of AFS chapters representing Har­ vard, Woodstock, Crystal Lake and McHenry were in at­ tendance, as were AFS students from five different countries. Dinner was a treat, con­ sisting of not just the customary homemade dishes, but some tasty recipes from Australia, Norway, the Philippines, Costa Rica and Malaysia. After dinner, everyone was honored by introductions to Miss Jennifer Muyco of the Philippines, residing with the Lyle Johnson family of Woodstock; Miss Cecilia Ramirez Brenes of Costa Rica, residing with the Robert Mc- Comb family of Harvard; Miss Anne Berry of Australia, residing with the James Olesen family of Crystal Lake; Miss Ida Lisa Salberg of Norway, residing with the Richard Burton family of Harvard; and Miss Sudha Paraman of Malaysia, residing with the Warren Krebs family of McHenry. Each girl spoke briefly about her costume and country. Miss Salberg also told of her ex­ perience in meeting the King of Norway when he visited Chicago recently, an occasion she will long remember. Displays were abundant with many items of interest from points all over the world. He explained further that this meant people who left city employment for any reason. "If somebody goes, we do not replace them without Council approval," Pepping stressed. It was pointed out that this resolution against replacement . hiring would not apply to part time help who are not eligible for health, retirement or other benefits from the city. Nor would it effect the sewer plant where state requirements demand that a certain number of operators be on the job. The resolution was passed unanimously. The Finance committee also instructed department heads to re-budget based on the statistical data presented for the first five months. They were asked to "shoot for as lean a budget as you can possibly run". The revised budgets were to be presented to the Finance committee before the second Council meeting in November. Pepping said the committee recognized that department heads were locked into items like salaries and the city was not thinking in terms of layoffs at the present time. "However, if the time comes when the city can't pay its bills, we will have to consider it and other alternatives," he warned. Based on a recommendation of the Finance and Insurance committees, the Council agreed to absorb the increased cost of health insurance premiums for city employees "for the time being until further notice." Pepping said the cost would be $5,448 for the remainder of the fiscal year. He also noted that this item was not budgeted for and would have to be compensated for somewhere else in the budget. Committee members felt the city had morally committed itself to provide city employees with health coverage. However, Pepping warned that next May, the Council would have to take a look at this ex­ pense "in detail in terms of total compensation when it came to negotiating any changes in the pay structure of Employees." '|I think we are going to have to' do something to insure ourselves against continued escalation for certain types of premiums," Pepping said. Some discussion was held as to possibly asking employees to participate in the increased cost of health premiums. Alderman Walther Schaedel pointed out that some com­ panies in financial crisis ask that their employees par­ ticipate so that layoffs and dismissals will not be necessary. "I hope that through com­ munication, the people will be aware that if we do come to this point before layoffs, let them keep an open mind as the City Council has," he said. Another move to control spending was taken after it was (Continued On Page 15)