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Senior citizens listen attentively whileRolandGrayson, right, gives the Site committee report on finding a suitable building tor the senior citizens' walk-in center. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD I Seniors In Bid For Center They have a building. They have an organization. They have a leader. But they don't have any money-yet. Thursday night at a McHenry Township board meeting, the senior citizens' request for a portion of the township's, revenue sharing funds was put off by the board until a special meeting can be held, hopefully sometime this week. The board eventually will hear Marge Jones, director of the McHenry County Senior Citizens' council, make a request for an amount somewhere in excess of $3,875, a figure which represents one- half of the total proposed budget for a walk-in center for the senior citizens. The walk-in center will be located in the Moose Lodge hall, which has been made lodge, while prohibited by law from accepting rent, will ac­ cept contributions to Mooseheart college. The senior citizens deter - the Site committee, had reported to a group of sixty-five persons earlier in the day Thursday that the Moose facility was available. "You can't sit in your house all day or your brain will rot, and th^n you're in real trouble/ That's where a walk-in center comes in". available to the senior citizens for use every weekday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at no charge. However, the senior citizens' proposed budget for the walk-in center lists a $2,500 figure next to the rent category. That is because the Moose mined that paying ten dollars per day to the college fund would be sufficient com­ pensation for the Moose allowing them to use the building facilities during the week. Roland Grayson, chairman of "We heard the Moose would be interested in having us," Grayson told his fellow senior citizens. "When we asked them how much it would cost, they said nothing We were flab­ bergasted." In essence, the senior citizens are asking for money to support a walk-in center where the area s senior citizens can gather during the daylight hours of the week to play cards, talk, watch films, listen to lectures, etc. Eventually, the walk-in center will also provide hot lunches for the senior citizens, and would be similar to a community house. Presently, the senior citizens do not have any such facility. Before receiving no answer from the Township board, the senior citizens met to finalize their monetary request, and to vote on such things as a site for i * * (Continued on page 16) IN lull * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 101 NUMBER 54 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 1977 5 SECTIONS 50 PAGES 20* -- - I State Gives KeY* Handy, Finance Recommendation Sometimes it takes people in authority longer to get things done than the little people who know things are out of hand but can't do anything about it. A case in point is the long overdue effort on the the part of legislators to require the use of a little elbow grease by those young people who are categorized by the law as juvenile offenders. Rep Donald E. Deuster of Mundelein has sponsored two hills that would require such youths to pick up litter in public parks and along roadsides. At this time the House Committee on Counties and Townships has approved for passage House Bills 91 and 92 which would authorize Illinois counties, probation departments, and courts to cooperate in setting up programs of public service for juveniles. Bill 92 amends the Juvenile Court act to allow judges to require, as a condition of probation or conditional discharge, that a minor perform some reasonable pubhc service work such as, but not limited to, the picking up of litter in public parks or along public highways or the maintenance of public facilities". The companion measure allows counties, if they wish, to develop and establish public service employment programs lo which judges may assign |ii\ \» offenders It also gives pro* .Hon officers specific authority lo operate such programs for minors who are under supervision or probation. The sponsor feels the bills add up to something con­ structive by rehabilitating young offenders and at the same time confront the ram­ pant problem of juvenile crime. For a long time now, many of us who are merely observers on the scene have noted what our legislators are just beginning to see. If a 14-year-old is fined, his parents simply come up with the money and he learns nothing But if he's assigned to some hours of helping to clean up his community - to some labor. it's likely he'll remember. Deuster said he has vivid memories of his days in the Army and his time spent in cleaning up around the barracks. He recalls and says that to this day he never litters. The legislator believes what he learned and remembered during the war through hard work can be just as good a lesson for mo^e youthful members of society today. The two bills will now be considered by the full Illinois House of Representatives in Springfield. The outcome is something many of us will be watching with more than a little interest KAK Co-Ahead To Close Tavern Following denial of a rehearing, Jake's Dead End lounge, located at the corner of Riverside drive and Rt. 120, McHenry, was closed Saturday night by McHenry police * The tavern's owner, Richard Jager, had petitioned for a rehearing in front of the Illinois Liquor commission, after the commission agreed with the decision of local Liquor com­ missioner Mayor Joseph Stanek, that the tavern should not be reissued a liquor license. The state Liquor commission issued word to the city Saturday that the petition for a rehearing was denied, and the city then had the right to close the place of business, which it did at 10:30 p.m. Driver Mistakes Car, Rides Away It could have happened to anyone. But it did happen to William G. Reining, 1907 Rogers, McHenry, last week. Reining was the suspect in a stolen car report made by David R. Wirtz, McHenry, to local police last Tuesday. Wirtz reported that his car had been stolen from in front of a tavern at 3944 W. Main street, McHenry, while he was inside. Wirtz stated that he had left the keys in the car while he went into the tavern. Police authorities were alerted to be on the lookout for the vehicle, which turned up, being driven by Reining, in Wauconda. When questioned, Reining (Continued on page 16) Set RITU 1/1foae ""J Scales In an unprecedented move, the City Council Finance committee will recommend to the full Council at its next meeting, not just salary structures for the next fiscal year (beginning May 1), but also wage scales for the 1978-79 fiscal year. The full City Council win meet Monday, March 21, to act on the committee's proposal In general, the committee is recommending a 7 percent pay increase for all city employees, with provisions made for inequities which have arisen in wage scales for certain departments and employees within the departments. The decision to give all city Two More Join Races For School Board Positions Two new filings in the past week give McHenry's school districts seven candidates Woman Search Drowns; Halt For Second Body The body of an Algonquiq woman was found in the Fox river near Fox River Grove Saturday morning, with the body discovered by an area resident at 7:15 a.m. Mary S. Kreydick, 55, was found in the river, having apparently drowned sometime the previous day. Ms. Kreydick had been reported missing Friday night, and her body was found the next morning near the in­ tersection of Lincoln and Creek roads. The cause of death is pending an autopsy report, although there is no indication of foul play. The investigation is being conducted by the McHenry County police detective division. In another incident Saturday, a report of a drowning at the Moraine State park, four miles southeast of McHenry, proved to be fictitious. At approximately 1:45 p.m. Saturday, units from the McHenry Rescue squad, and numerous other emergency units, responded to the call of a possible drowning at the state park. Scuba divers and rescue squad members searched the area of the lake where a subject appeared to have broken through the ice. Fishing poles and a bucket were found next to the hole. However, efforts to find a body underwater proved fruitless. During the investigation, witnesses were found who stated they saw a person walking near the area the day before with his clothes com­ pletely soaked with water. The search was terminated since darkness was setting in, and evidence indicated that the person who fell in the lake had made his way out of the water. seeking to fill four vacancies. Greatest interest to date has been evidenced in Consolidated Grade School District 15, where the most recent filing has been Ronald J. Wilkins of 3208 W. Golfview Terrace, McHenry. Previously, another newcomer to school elections, Timothy J. Althoff of 416 Shepherd Hill, was the first to announce his intention to seek election to the board. Two incumbents also have filed for another three-year term. They are Marilyn Munz of 5208 W Parkview and Dorothy Vick of 5206 W. Park­ view. There are two positions to be filled. Another candidate has en­ tered the race for a seat on the board of High School District 156. He is George Cadotte of 3202 W. Skyway drive, McHenry. Previously, Dan McNulty,< who was voted to a one-year term last year to fiil a vacancy, has filed for one of the two three-year terms to be filled. Another candidate is Paul Nitz of 3220 W. Skyway drive. James Tonyan, an incumbant whose term expires, had not filed on Monday. 18. Deadline for filing is March employees a cost of living in­ crease next year was made to hopefully avoid the lengthy sessions required this year to iron out salary scales. "Instead of renegotiating every year the committee decided we would give a 7 percent increase this year, and then a cost of living increase next year," Finance committee chairman Jack Pepping ex­ plained. The committee worked hard to make it feasible for a cost of living increase next year to be possible. To that end, the three aldermen, Pepping, William Bolger, and George Harker, established new pay scales in some departments where a flat 7 percent increase would not be adequate. Department heads, City Clerk Barbara Gilpin, Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer, and Police Lieutenant Bob Kranz, all expressed delight at the new wage scales, which, in all cases, are at least equal to what the employees themselves asked for. In some instances, the pay increases are even greater than 7 percent, and are more than requested by the city em­ ployees. The next step is for the full Council to ratify the recom­ mendations. The recom­ mendations they will be acting on, if approved, will bring the wages of all city employees on a par with one another. Previously, certain positions had gross injustices in the pay scale, and the committee acted to adjust those inadequacies. In the police department, the Finance committee will recommend a 7 percent pay increase for all patrolmen. This is in accord with the patrolmen's request. A new patrolman will now be making $226 per week instead of $211. The highest pay a patrolman could receive before the increase was $267. That figure will now increase, for a four year employee, to $286 per week, roughly a 7 percent in­ crease. Thus, the annual salary for a patrolman in the city will range anywhere from $11,752 to $14,872. The salary for a police sergeant will also go up roughly 7 percent, from a previous top of $318 per week to a new peak of $340 per week. The starting salary for a sergeant will increase from $275 weekly to $294. (Continued on page 16) Motorcyclist Hurt When Vehicle Collides With Car A McHenry man was ticketed for driving while his license was suspended or revoked after his motorcycle collided with a moving car Saturday afternoon on Riverside drive. William F. Herzfeldt, 3015 Riverside drive, McHenry, was ticketed, and also injured, when his bike collided with a car driven by Vicki L. Collins, Cary, in front of the Herzfeldt house. Herzfeldt stated he was driving around his house on his own property when his rear wheel slid onto the roadway and the bike was struck by the Collins car. Ms Collins stated she was traveling on Riverside drive when the motorcycle pulled out from behind the home at a high rate of speed into the middle of the road. She added that the bike struck her car on the left, front bumper. Ms. Collins' vehicle sustained approximately $150 damage in the collision, while the motorcycle sustained an estimated $50 worth of damage. In other weekend accidents, Michael P. Oeffling, 3003 N. St. John's avenue, McHenry, and a passenger in his car, Georgene L. Barber, 4706 W. Parkview, McHenry, were both injured in a one-vehicle accident Sunday night on Valley Hill road. Oeffling was not ticketed in the accident, which severely damaged his car. The driver stated he was northbound on Valley Hill road when an animal ran in front of him. He added that he swerved to miss it, and ran off the road into some trees. Also over the weekend, Harold J. Lesiak, Island Lake, was ticketed for driving while intoxicated, and also for operating a vehicle in violation of a restriction, following a three-car collision at the in­ tersection of Rt. 31 and Rt. 176. Lesiak's car collided with one driven by Susan A. Frisch, Cary, forcing it into a car driven by Donna L. Beshk, 50L0 W. Maple Hill drive, McHenry. None of the drivers or (Continued on page 16) Seven Apply For Circuit Court Vacancy Seven applications have been filed to fill the vacancy of Associate judge for the nineteenth Judicial circuit, created by the elevation of Judge Robert K. McQueen to the position of Circuit judge. The seven applicants are Terrence J. Brady, Waukegan, formerly of McHenry; Frank J. Doti, Barrington; Wallace B. Dunn, Highland Park; Francis W. Bulbranson, Prairie View; Jack Hoogasian and Paul W. Kaiser, Jr., both of Waukegan and Michael Sieman, Liber- tyville. Members of the Bar associations of both Lake and McHenry counties, as well as members of the general public are advised that they are given until April 4 to comment either favorably or unfavorable, on these applicants. For that purpose, persons may address any com­ munications to Chief Judge Fred H Geiger, Lake County courthouse, 18 N. County, Waukegan, 60085 County-Legislators Rap Session Ambassador Off To Japan An excited Carolyn Smith looks at map of far away Japan, where she will be making her home for the next year. Sharing in the excitement of the daysr>prior to her departure is her mother, Jacie Smith, a teacher at East campus high school. Carolyn is a participant in the American Field Service Americans Abroad program. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD State Legislators Karl Berning, Jack Schaffer, Cal Skinner, Jr., and Bruce Waddell met with County board members earlier this month at the McHenry county cour­ thouse. Over fifty bills currently before the Legislature and of interest to county government were reviewed. Election procedures came in for considerable attention It was decided that the present method of primaries is preferable to either 'closed' primary which would be restricted to those who declared their party affiliation months in advance, or to a system where a decision as to which party ballot to use could be delayed until the voter is actually in the polling booth. Voter registration by postal card was opposed as was the present March date for primary elections. It was concluded that any later date would be preferable and that a date between mid-May arid mid-June would be best. Confirming the present thirty-day residency requirement in the form of a law was approved. Con­ sideration was given to the hours which polls should be open and it was felt that the present 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. arrangement has worked well but that a possible im­ provement might be to extend the closing to 7 p.m. A consensus was reached that it would be better for each county to be able to determine the level of value at which various classes of property Could be assessed. A Con­ stitutional provision also covers this subject. Opportunity for a county to recover costs mandated by the state received unanimous support A mining tax proposal was criticized because it did not include sand and gravel removal. An amendment was urged. Notices by government, the group felt, should be by or dinary mail instead of by the more costly, and often slower registered and certified mail. It was also felt that ^he state should not mandate specific mileage)rates, for jurors as an example, and that such decisions should be made at the individual county level. In considering additional senior citizen real estate tax relief, it was pointed out that other citizens with minimal income also need con­ sideration It was with unanimous ap­ proval that the group learned the House has passed a bill to double to $1,000 the extent of parental responsibility for acts of vandalism by their children The continuing usurping of licensing and zoning powers by the E.P.A. was discussed and the consensus was that such (Continued on page 16) McHenry has a new foreign goodwill ambassador! Her name is Carolyn Smith, and she'll be representing McHenry in Japan as a par­ ticipant in the American Field Service's Americans Abroad program. Seventeen-year-old Carolyn, daughter of Jacie Smith of McHenry, left March 15. flying to her new home for the next year in Yokahama, Japan It all started when Carolyn was interested enough in A.F.S. ^Americans Abroad program to attend an orientation meeting back in December. After learning more about the program, she proceeded with the forms, interviews and regional screening processes. Her efforts were rewarded just a few weeks ago when she learned- that she had been selected to represent this area through a learning and living experience abroad. "When you apply, you don't know which country they'll assign you to." said Carolyn. "Because of the difficult language, Japan is going to be a real challenge, but that s tine with me." A challenge it surely will be, for Carolyn's host family in Japan do not speak English. And Carolyn doesn't speak Japanese either' While her host parents have been carefully screened by American Field Service, Carolyn has only some pictures and some very basip facts about her new lifest*,It She knows she'll have a biotr.er. 8, and a sister. 13. Her new father (Continued on page 16) >