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I B . , , , | t :• Approve $4,490,217School Budget New board members of the Chamber of Commerce, named Wednesday night, are shown above. From left, thfcy are Ron Howard, Tom Miller, Neida Rachisky, John Murphy, Barbara Gilpin and Bob Smith. Fred Kusch, another new member, was absent. Lt. Governor Dave O'Neal addresses the quarterly meeting of the C of C at the McHenry Country cluh the same evening. Hi* topic was the state goal to encourage remain in Illinois, a growing problem in Unemployment Compensation rates are blamed for out Chamber In Quarterly Meeting The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors decided at Monday's noon meeting to begin its search for an executive manager who will be in charge of all C of C activities. Through the reorganization, the board hopes to provide better service to members. Present plans call for the appointee to take Over his duties by Jan. 1. . . . When the board of directors Ute boaWf announced'that a of the McHenry Area Chamber health and accident poUcy to of Commerce met Monday of this week, they reelected Tom Low to his second term as president. He and other newly named officers joined the general membership in naming new board members Wednesday night at the quarterly meeting of the C of C, held at the McHenry Country chib. Besides Low, other officers named Monday were Susanne Kauss and Kit Carstens, vice- presidents; and Bonnie Gaza, treasurer. In other action, the board voted approval of a $300 contribution for the McHenry Jaycees, to assist that organization in constructing a shelter in Petersen park. being made available to Chamber members only, and they will be contacted concerning details. The insurance program was adopted because it was learned many small companies are unable to secure the kind of coverage offered through this type of policy. The McHenry C of C will be host to the next county-wide meeting Oct. 28 at noon at Chapel Hill Country club. Meetings of the various Chambers are held regularly for an exchange of ideas. Announcement was made of a retail promotion for early October and preliminary plans were discussed for a Halloween parade. A budget in the amount of $4,490,217 was adopted by the board of Consolidated Grade School District 15 Tuesday night. No one representing the public appeared for the hearing which preceded adoption at the administrative center on Main street. The important Education fund listed revalue of $3,430,481.21 for 1976-78. This year the district anticipates revenue only of $2,758,071. The most substantial decrease is in the amount of current taxes, these figures resulting from an earlier tax distribution than usual. Expenditures totaled $3,187,060.13 last year and are expected to rise modestly to $3,313,219 for "77-78 Largest expenditures are in the areas of teachers' salaries, $1,871,000; principals' salaries, $128,577; administrative salaries, $88,000; teacher aides, $103,400; clerical, $54,600 and administration secretaries, $53,200. Other funds are listed as follows: Operations, Building & Maintenance: Revenue last year, $405,911.16; expected, $202,622. (Decrease due mainly to anticipated loss in current taxes); expenditures, $310,702.88 last year; $318,446 anticipated. Bond and Interest: Revalue last year, $545,640.70 last year; expected, $242,534; expenditures, $392,824.31 last year; expected, $393,852. Transportation: Revenue last year, $385,895.67 last year; expected, $290,064; expenditures, $327,485.31 last year; expected, $339,700. Working Cash: Revenue last year, $59,747.64; expected, $29,200; expenditures, $42,278.33 last year; expected, $50,000. Illinois Municipal Retirement: Revenue last year, $74,029.12; anticipated, $44,649; expenditures last year, $71,213.65; anticipated, $80,000. Assistant Supt. Kusch remarked that he felt many people did . not realize that expenditures had been cut by over $300,000 in the , last few years. Because law now permits the tax levy to be filed as late as the, • last Tuesday of December, the board made a decision to wait r until after the October referendum, the outcome of which would affect this procedure. The board gave approval for the administration to employ an additional teacher aide for Parkland school to assist the Special Education teacher. This became necessary to meet the k requirements of the State Special Education mandate which requires the district to aiftploy an aide when class size goes above sixteen. Presently, there are twenty in the local enrollment. Fred Kusch, assistant superintendent for Educational Services, reminded that the board will be reimbursed $2,500 to defray the cost of the aide's salary. He added that even with employment of the new aide, the district would save about $9,000 over the amount of money that would have to be spent if these children were sent to SEDOM classes elsewhere in the county. , Approval was given to the employment of Migadlia Ambrose, Virginia Bailey, Jacklyn Crosby, Patricia Lybarger, Amy Swailes, and Maryleota Umbrasas for teaching positions. Resignations were accepted from Linda Spear, Janice Koprievetz, Ann Halwix, Jeff Pettit and Cynthia Morimoto of the teaching staff. Leaves were granted to Leslie Schubert and Carole Niefing. Marta Goertemiller was employed as secretary in the Transportation department and Christine Sonnichsen in the Motor program at Landmark. (Continued on page 16) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 102 NUMBER 14 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,1977 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20' Oppose Big Pension Levy! or Police Department Residents of the city of McHenry Will not iurve to pay any additional taxes this year for the purpose of supporting the Police department Pension fund. The Council, in a special meeting Monday night, chose to disregard the recommendation of City Attorney Bernard Narusis, and will levy a tax which will put about $4,000 into the Pension fund rather than the $47,296 which was demanded by the Police Pension board through the Illinois Department of In­ surance. The situation arose when, after the city had completed its with the cannabis violation after being stopped by police on Sunset road, east of Spring Grove, (Continued on page 16) LT. GOV. DAVE O'NEAL Juveniles To Court For Cannabis Sale At • *'» v- . •" - • Two juveniles have been petitioned into family court in connection with the alleged sale of cannabis at a local junior high school. The arrests were made recently, and were the result of a joint effort between the McHenry Police department and the administration at the school. Police are continuing their investigation into the incidents. Also arrested on a cannabis charge last week were two McHenry men. They were charged after being stopped by county police. Sam Koffski, 28, and Clayton Koffski, 24, both of 4207 N. Riverview, near Sunnyside, were arrested and charged tax levy for the year, the Pension board notified the city of an apparent shortage in the Pension fund, which the city was required to make up. That shortage is apparently the difference between the $4,000 which the city will levy for, and the $47,296 which the Pension board demanded. The issue was brought to the fore at last week's Council meeting. At that time, the aldermen directed Narusis to research the problem and make a determination as to whether or not the city is obligated to incraase the levy. After investigating the issue, Narusis told the Council Monday night that, in his opinion, the city was obligated to levy for the $47,296. The increased levy, if it were approved by the Council, would have raised the total city levy from .89 to .99. Mayor Joseph Stanek, who was not at last week's meeting, disagreed with the attorney's opinion, and found solid support for his position from the Council members. The city's position is that if there is indeed a shortage in the fund, that it could be made up through the General fund, revenue-sharing, etc. The Illinois Department of Insurance, which apparently made a study of cities similar to McHenry and so determined (Continued on page 16) Save Girl From Drowning A two and one-half year old girl was saved from possible drowning Tuesday, thanks to the sharp eyes and persistence of a local man. Victoria Brindise of 517 North Lake road, McHenry, was found clinging to a pillar holding up a pier in the Fox. river behind Bimbo's tavern. The water at that point was well over her head. She was found by a man who was not identified. The Brandise girl was reported missing from the laundromat by her mother. Susan, who had gone there to do her wash. • Police received a report of the girl being missing at about 4:25 p.m. Several members of the McHenry Police depart­ ment arrived at the scene, aijd (Continued on pagi 16) ,* One Intern's View: Only those who remember the humble beginning of McHenry's public library can fully appreciate the well equipped, attractive setting for today's offering of reading material. Now, very quietly, the same inauspicious start is being made in a neighboring com­ munity - McHenry Shores. There, a transplanted Berlin resident is providing the en­ thusiasm and drive so reminiscent of the late Gretta Goodell in her move to establish a library in McHenry. Inge Aide said she had dreamed about a library in her adopted community ever since she moved to the Shores almost four years ago. A voracious reader and avid collector of books, she has always felt sorry for people who never ex­ perienced the joy of reading. To date, it's a modest un­ dertaking located in a corner of the village hall annex. It consists mostly of used books donated by residents and friends. But this is the start it needs. In reaching even this em­ bryonic stage of development, it took the combined efforts of Mrs. Aide and a few other persistent residents, the financial aid of the Shoreline cub, a local women's organization, and the support of the village government. Appeals were made to friends and relatives. They also ap­ peared in this newspaper during the time Mrs. Aloe was community correspondent for McHenry Shores. Local book stores responded, as well as families with book donations. But the most welcome response came from Lorre Miller, a newcomer to the Shores with an enthusiasm to match Mrs. Aide. The Shoreline club, which in the past provided funds for playground equipment for the park and helped with the (Continued on page 16) Arrest Three Adults For Theft From Lumber Yard An Eye On The Capitol Three young McHenry men were arrested early Friday morning in connection with the alleged theft of lumber from the Alexander Lumber Com­ pany, 909 N. Front street in McHenry. The three men, Bill Adams, 22, 3706 Clover, David L. Walter, 23, 1119 S. Barreville road, and Chester H. Grandt, 23, 513 N. Front street, were released on $3,000 bond and were scheduled to appear in court Thursday. They were charged with theft over $150, after apparently taking $237.16 worth of lumber from the company and hauling it away in a pickup truck. McHenry Police Sergeant Robert Zujewski made the arrest, after observing a pickup truck, southbound on Crystal Lake road in front of the high school, with a large quantity of lumber extending from the rear. At this point, Zujewski stopped the vehicle, which contained the three men. With assistance, it was determined that the lumber had been stolen from the Alexander Lumber company. The business owner was notified, and the offenders were taken into custody. Further investigation determined that the lumber had been taken by entering through the rear of the lumber yard, and carrying by hand several pieces of cedar board to the pickup truck, which was parked a short distance away. Another theft was apparently solved last week with the arrest of Stephen Daly, 4414 Highland drive, Crystal Lake. Daly is charged with, burglary and theft under $150 after apparently entering the home of Leo Weiss, 3705 James street, McHenry, and taking $147 in cash. A Crystal Lake area juvenile was also apprehended with Weiss, and he was turned over to juvenile authorities. McHenry Police Officer William Fitzgerald in­ vestigated the theft, which occurred one day last week while the Weiss family was gone out of the house. Through questioning of the victim and his family, a suspect was developed, and Fitzgerald was able to locate four wit­ nesses to the offense. A photo of the offender was obtained and positive eyewitness iden­ tification resulted in the arrest of Daly. Thus far, $119 of the stolen money was recovered. Daly was released on $4,000 bond, and he was scheduled to appear in court Thursday. McHenry police also recovered a stolen car this week, it being found abandoned Wednesday morning near Petersen park on McCullom Lake road. (Continued on page 16) Await Trial Outcome Withhold Buss Building Permit The city of McHenry has been directed by the court not to issue building permits to Ed­ ward Buss until the question of whether or not a car dealership should be built near Edgebrook Heights is decided by a trial. The directive was issued Wednesday by Associate Circuit Judge Michael Sullivan, who issued a preliminary in­ junction preventing any con­ struction of a car dealership along Rt. 31, south of the Indian Manor restaurant, until the' case pitting the Concerned Citizens' For McHenry vs. the city of McHenry and Edward Buss can be heard, beginning Oct. 24. The preliminary injunction, however, is dependant upon the Concerned Citizens group posting a $50,000 bond within ten days. The bond would be used to pay additional costs incurred by Buss due to a delay in construction. Should the court rule that Buss may not construct his dealership on the controversial site, the money would be returned to the Concerned Citizens. However, If within ten days, a $50,000 bond if not posted, it t appears that the injunction would be lifted, and con­ struction could begin on the car dealership, even though the case would not yet have been heard in court. At issue is whether or not Edward Buss may construct his car dealership on Rt. 31. The Zoning board said that be shouldn't, and the McHenry (Continued on page 16) . ' T • s ' :e: PeteChawd Set Public Hearing Ai Council Meeting The regularly scheduled meeting of the McHenry City Council has been changed from Monday, Sept. 19, to Tuesday, Sept. 20. AH matters set for the regular meeting will be con­ sidered at the Sept. 20 meeting including a public hearing on a petition by James A. and Helen B. Odfltog and Gary L. and (Continued on page 16) To Katy Althoff, 21, her month-long summer internship in the Washington office of Congressman Robert McClory (R-I3th district) has only served to underscore a long range goal: Becoming someday a member of Congress herself. But in the short run, her internship may have changed some plans, said Katy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Althoff of McHenry. She originally to go directly into law school after graduation next June from Purdue university, Lafayette, Ind. Now she thinks she may try to work for a member of Congress or a congressional committee for a couple of years first. "(tee of the wonderful things to me about the summer intern program is »tbe excitement, intense curiosity, and en­ thusiasm interne bring with them." said Mr. McClory. "In Katy'8 case, It'* even more fun for me and my staff because someday she wants to be a( member herself, and personally, I think that's a great Idea. As the campaign slogan for some women can­ didates for Congress has said, "A woman's place is in the House." Katy Is president pro tem of the Purdue university Student Senate which represents the student body of 36,000. She is a political science major who traces her deep Interest in public service to her father. "Dad is president now of the McHenry high school board of education and he has served in other, different ways in the community," she explaiend. "One of my older brothers, Tim, currently is a member of (Continued on page 16) Csngressaun Robert McClsry <R., 13th) Congressional summer Interns working la his Washington eltiee te the U.8. CapitoL They are, from left MJhrra Prendergast of Lake Forest, Polly Smith of LibertyviHe,aad Katy Althoff of McHenry.