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Aids In Theft Arrest Goodciiizen Award COUNFY Levy At '3,407,184 A levy in the amount of $3,407,184 was approved by the McHenry County board in session Tuesday for the fiscal year Dec. 1, 1976, to Nov. 30, 1977. Money realized will meet specific purposes as set forth in detail in the recently adopted budget. The difference in the levy and the $11,240,968 budget is the result of fees, fines, state and federal funding for particular services, some of which ac­ count for the entire amount to be expended. The levy covers the follov purposes: General $816,000; Building Comi Rent fund, $295,000; County Audit fund, $15,000; Bogardus (veterans' assistance) fund. $13,600; Election fund, $66,450; Emergency Services Disaster Agency fund, $25,953; Assessment fund, $80,674; Mapping fund, $154,396; Property Record System fund, $72,000; Highway fund, $661,000; County Bridge fund, $266,000; Illinois Municipal Retirement fund, $505,000; County Mental Health fund, $509,621; and Tuberculosis Administration fund, $36,500., A lengthy pro and con debate on selection of persons to fill vacancies that will be oc­ curring on the McHenry County Planning commission ended With the appointment of a committee to study the matter further and report to the board at the Dec. 6 meeting. A new County board chair­ man will also be voted upon at the first December meeting. The discussion concerning Planning commission mem­ bers revealed through a statement by Edward Buss of McHenry that commission members are not involved as much as they would like to be in planning. The procedure was outlined as one in which other departments studied and gave approval to planning before details were sent to the Plan­ ning commission. Some County board members thought interest might be revived in the work if new members were to be appointed. It was noted that it has been difficult to get a. quorum present at some commission meetings. Board Member Cal Skinner. Sr., of Crystal Lake expounded, "Candidates for the Planning commission should not be real estate agents or otherwise have a conflict of interest ". To this statement, the Rev. Marx Jones, also of Crystal Lake, remarked that he believed real estate salesmen should have a minor voice in the work of this important commission. "They should not be ex­ cluded", he continued. The question of naming an administrative assistant came up again for lengthy arguments. Member George Starr of Crystal Lake made the facetious remark that he was against the title, which in itself demanded a salary of $20,000 to $22,000 annually. He added that if the title should be changed to secretary the county would be in a better financial position. Besides the question of whether or not an assistant should be created, the board pondered whether the board chairman's position should be full or part time and whether it should be on a salary or per diem basis. Skinner noted that the Mc- Clean county assistant who visited McHenry county last month, assisted, in preparing the budeet (Continued on page 10) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER / SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 101 NUMBER 25 FRIDAY DECEMBER 3, 1976 2 SECTION 26 PAGES 20' Dispute Ends In City Adding Police Officer Sheriff Art Tyrrell presents Distinguished Service award to Donna Kusmerz of Johnsburg for information supplied to his office resulting in the apprehension of persons involved in a theft. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD For information leading to arrests in a McHenry area burglary, Donna Kusmerz has been selected to receive a Distinguished Service award from County Sheriff Art Tyrrell. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kusmerz and a sixth grade student at St. John and Johnsburg Junior high schools. In making the presentation, Sheriff Tyrrell said he was grateful for her personal commitment to her community and society in general. The county's top law enforcement officer added he wished other people would follow her example and become in­ terested in improving society for members of the community. Sheriff Tyrrell issued the following statement in giving Donna the award: "We in law enforcement find it very gratifying that Donna Kusmerz has set her moral standards so high for her fellow man. The laws are made for you and me, but rarely do we find that persons will commit them­ selves to the lawful ways of the society for fear of becoming involved. Again, law en­ forcement congratulates you". :y.:> After a spirited verbal battle between McHenry Police chief Ken Espey and the City Council Finance committee, the Council Monday night ap­ proved unanimously the hiring of one additional police officer to Espey's present sixteen-man staff. Espy had originally petitioned the committee for two new officers, but settled for one when it appeared the committee would turn down his original request. - Espey's 'achilles heel' was that back in April, wtren fighting for a raise for his ficers, he promised the Council When someone asks a newspaper why it doesn't say more about the good things done by youth, there is one standard reply -and an honest one. Every newspaper of which we are aware is happy to receive that kind of news and prints it. But with the population growth, there are more to be commended and more to be condemned. The general practice of minor mischief at Halloween is diminishing in recent years. This is good, but unfortunately the reason is not as com­ mendable. A growing sophistication turns teen in­ terests to other kinds of trouble if they are so inclined, and the soaping and waxing of display windows has outgrown the times. It is evident why more and more people are reluctant to spend the time, effort and money necessary to , erect displays for the enjoyment of their families and passersby. The life span is increasingly shorter each year. Either because of the price of pumpkins, or the shortage of the 1976 crop, these symbols of Halloween were especially popular this year. While our own display was not noteworthy, it was a porch box setting we had hoped to enjoy until the Christmas season This was not to be. Each night a pumpkin disappeared until we were left with two gourds and an ear of Indian corn. The loss was minimal, but it may well discourage us from attempting a similar effort at Christmas time. Unfortunately, we were not the only one favored on the mischief maker's lists. (Continued on page 10) „ _ . _ , ficers, he promised the council sixtee»wm» \... . 'te staff could cet the iob done In Jail After Sunday Escape School Musical Groups In Holiday Concerts Monday, Dec. 6, the West campus music department will present its annual Christmas concert, featuring the band and chorus. Selections by the band will include "Overture from The Messiah' " by Handel. "Spirit of Christmas", a collage of Christmas favorites by Cailliet, and "Toboggan" by Nestico. Chorus offerings feature "As Lately We Watched", "Still, Still. Still", "No Golden Carriage, No Bright Toy", "Baby, What You Gonna Be?", "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", "Strangers in the Streets", and "May the Lord Bless You and Keep You". A selection entitled "Three Noels" by Grundman will be performed by combined chorus and band. Ms. Gloria Gadbury, intern- teacher. from the University of Illinois will be assisting John Lejgtfty, the school's music director. The concert is at 8 p.m. in West auditorium. No admission will be charged and the public is invited. East Campus The McHenry high school East campus music depart ment will present a Christmas concert Thursday evening, (Continued on page 10) A trustee at the county jail, who walked away over the weekend, was back in custody Sunday, Sheriff Arthur Tyrreil reported Monday. An in­ vestigation was ordered when Harvey Guthrie, 35, 612 Columbus. McHenry. turned up missing Sunday. He had been serving a one-year sentence for battery, the sheriff indicated As a trustee. Guthrie had stated duties in the building and was found absent when those duties were completed. He had been seen earlier near a vehicle belonging to a weekend prisoner, and this vehicle was found missing The sheriff ordered a search, which was conducted among Guthrie's known hatmts and acquaintances, and* he was eventually located at the Lakeside tavern in Fox Lake. He was returned to the jail and charged with escape and criminal trespass to a motor vehicle. Service Of Former McHenry Clerk Recognized The City Council last Monday night unanimously approved a resolution acknowledging Terry Wilde for her many years of service to the city. Alderman William Bolger presented the resolution, (Continued on page i0; staff could get the job done while working just forty-hour weeks instead of forty-four- hour weeks. Monday night, just seven months later, he had to admit his mistake and plead for ad­ ditional manpower "I was wronp and I admit it," Espey said. "I thought it would work out but it just hasn't. With our present staff, we just can't adequately cover the city like a good police department should. "The safety of the com­ munity", Espey added, "should preclude any cost factor that might be involved." Most vocal in their opposition to the adding of officers were Committeeman William Bolger, and Committee Chairman Jack Pepping. "Overall activity of the police department has gone down 10 percent this year from the same period last year," Pep- ? ping said. "Looking at the **$Kerall city picture, we're not iiyftrouble, but we're awfully cllse to being right on budget right now " Bolger mentioned that "public works people deserve first consideration in any extra monetary expenditures". Alderman Bolger then .(Continued on page 10) Mayor Stanek examines the St. Paul's subdivision plat prior to the City Council's unanimous approval of it, as City Attorney Bernard Narusis, at left, looks on. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Brawl Follows Parking Lot Disagreement A long standing dis­ agreement came to a head Wednesday night in the parking lot of St. Regis pub., with one man arrested and another badly beaten following the brawl. James E. Chrisman, 7102 Stillhill road, Wonder Lake, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer following the alleged beating of Ronald D. Akers, 3308 Pearl street. McHenry. At approximately 7:30 p.m., McHenry Police Officer J. Molnar responded to a call concerning a fight at the St. Regis parking lot. When he arrived the fight had broken up and two men were walking up (Continued on page 10) Juvenile Involvement In City Thefts Investigated Persistence on the part of the McHenry Police department resulted in the recovery Monday of a motorcycle stolen last week from the garage of William E. Pierce, 3604 W. Clover, McHenry. Two juveniles are currently under investigation for the theft of the motorcycle, and charges will be forthcoming. The Pierce family had gone on an overnight trip Saturday morning, and left the garage open so that a neighbor could feed the dog. Sometime Saturday night, the juveniles allegedly took the bike from the garage. Police interviewed several people, then received in­ formation that a bike had been spotted being wheeled into a shed near McHenry. Further investigation turned up the motorcycle, already painted a different color, and partially disassembled. The two juveniles were found in the /home adjacent to the shed which contained the bike. It apparently didn't take long for a couple of McHenry youths to get swept up in the ex­ citement of the season's first snowfall Friday. On Sunday morning, two juveniles were picked up and a snowmobile they were riding was returned to its owner following an investigation by McHenry Police Officer W.J. Fitzgerald When Arthur J. Keevil of 3300 W. Waukegan road, McHenry. went to Bruce Marina Sundav SANTA PIIONE McHenry area children who would like to talk to Santa Claus should call 385-1041 between 6 and 8 p.m. Wednesday or Thursday, Dec. 8 and p. morning to check out his snowmobile, he noticed it was gone. Immediately he called McHenry police, who traced the snowmobile tracks to the McHenry golf course. While Fitzgerald was on the course, the two youths rode by in the snowmobile. They were pursued and apprehended by the police, and released in the custody of their parents. Reportedly, the two youths took the snowmobile Friday evening because they wanted to ride around. They found keys left in the machine The youths then allegedly hid the snowmobile in some bushes until Sunday morning when they went for another ride and were spotted by the police (Continued on page 10) Dairy Farmers Are Invited To Annual Meeting Dairy farmers in District I are invited to the annual district meeting of the American Dairy Association of Illinois at Crystal Lake Monday evening. December 6. Charles Weingart of McHenry. district director from McHenry. said the dinner will start at 7:30 p.m and will be held at Martinetti's restaurant. Route 14. Crystal Lake Reservations are needed and may be made either by returning a postcard sent some dairymen or by a phone call to Weingart. Dick Moore. ADA of Illinois manager, will present the annual report on the growing number of activities the ADA is (Continued on page 10) Green Street Council Divided On Parking Lot Swine Flu Immunization For High Risk, Elderly parking c sTre«r- High risk adults 25 through 59 years of age and individuals over 60 years of age who missed the first round of immunization clinics in October, will be of­ fered the opportunity to receive bivalent (Swine Flu and Vic­ toria A) vaccine Tuesday Dec. 7 from 2 to 5 p.in at the Health department (Courthouse), Woodstock. High risk individuals include those persons with chronic heart, respiratory, kidney or metabolic diseases. Persons 25- 59 years of age will be required to obtain high risk cards from their physicians before receiving their shots. Elderly persons 60 years of age and over will not be required to cards from have their high risk physicians. Individuals 18 through 24 years of age who received their first shot more than one month age may receive a booster shot at this clinic. Persons in this age category require a booster to get adequate protection Green street merchants and local shoppers may be getting relief soon from the serious irkjng situation on Green --ifL^the City Council follows through on an offer to buy land and turn it into a municipal parking lot. The land in question is ad jacent to and behind the McHenry Savings and Loan building on Green street, property the city has been eyeing for a long time. In a letter to Mayor Joseph Stanek, Charles Adams, president of the McHenry Savings & Loan, offered the property to the city of McHenry for $70,000. Terms of the sale were $7,000 down, with the rest to be paid off at the city's convenience. Six percent in­ terest charges would be assessed on the sale. Alderman George Harker read the letter at the City Council meeting Monday night, then commented that. "Without a general survey of the property in question. I cannot state with any certainty how many cars could be parked in the property we would buy." Alderman William Bolger assured Harker the area would hold over 100 cars, to which Alderman Edward Datz responded, "We need a drawing of the area we're getting. Would we be buying an acre, a half-acre, or an eighth acre0" Bolger recommended the city enter into an agreement with the Savings and Loan, con­ tingent upon a survey to determine just how great an area the city would be buying Alderman Walther Schaedel pointed out that the City's purchase would really benefit only the Green street mer­ chants. "Subsidizing one area of the city discriminates against another." he said Harker mentioned that the proposed parking lot would be metered or gated like Crystal Lake, and therefore would be at least somewhat self supporting. "If we don' t indicate that we're interested, the Savings and Ix>an wil l sel l the property to Family Inn Inc. , and they won't sel l us an inch That piece of land will be lost forever." Harker added "I think the ci ty would be very remiss if we didn' t enter into an agreement." ' Alderman Jack Pepping said A suggestion was also made to have each of the Green street m e r c h a n t s c o n t r i b u t e something toward the purchase of the land "1 will take it upon myself to assure that Green street (Continued on page 10) See Advertisement Page 5 Section J ' 1 1 i i i i 0 Free Calculators For New 2-Year Subscribers