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MCHENRY PLAINDEALER ' SERVING THE CHAIN-O LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 9toarb Winning iUtoSpaper 1979-- Illinois Press Association Newspaper Contest VOLUME 104 NUMBER 63 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1980 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 25 Mental Health Grants May Result From Cuts Outline City- Plan For 1980 Robert Grossman, city planner for McHenry, is shown as he spoke before the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce industrial luncheon at Crescent Bay Landing this past week. Grossman spoke on the new city comprehensive plan for 1980, including the need for rural and urban single family designations, more balanced housing and a consideration of 1ftnd which has been designated as prime agricultural by the county. ,» 8TAFFPHOTOS-WAYNEGAYLORO Cuts ranging up lo $300,000 in mental health programs may be enough to secure approval of the reapplication for grants under the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) act, Director Dennis Smith of the McHenry County Mental Health board (708) told the advisory group. Policy and Management board, March 5. Smith said the amounts budgeted by the several agencies in the county benefitting from this grant had been reduced from $1,600,000 to $1,290,000 at meetings held Feb. 15and 22. They had hoped to trim another $100,000 from the agencies' requests, but he had been advised to submit it at the current figure. The new program con­ sultant, who represents the Department of Health Education and Welfare (HEW) in reviewing grant requests, also indicated a softening of its position regarding the psychiatric inpatient unit which the McHenry County Com­ munity Mental Health service lacks to this date, Smith reported. Smith noted that they may not need the inpatient unit, or only part of it. or perhaps some other alternative. Discussion of the proposal with federal repren- sentatives suggested that set-aside beds in a local hospital for this purpose would be tot great an ex­ pense, which should be avoided if possible. Smith added that he learned the federal representatives may require a psycho-evaluation of the agencies in the county mental health service before the end of the fiscal year, which schedule would make obsolete the 708 board plans for evaluation now being worked on. The program consultants for the federal government are concerned, Smith said, that many systems needed locally are not in place yet, which, he' cautioned the board, is no agency's fault. Another concern is that services being offered "should look more like mental health rather than social service programs." This would mean less delivery of service to clients in their homes and more group therapy or clinical treatment at the centers. Most vulnerable to this criticism. Smith pointed out, were the child abuse programs and the Youth Service bureau because they were designed as alter­ natives to the traditional treatment methods in mental health. Because some programs were not structured adequately to meet criteria set by NIMH administrators, they were critical of the grant ex­ penditures which were from funds appropriated by Congress for specific pur­ poses and by law should be spent for these clearly identified purposes. This meant that counselors working in these programs must have some evidence of identifving their clients' problems by diagnosis and classification, Smith noted. Verdin Hull, P&M board member who represents the YSB, wondered if ^classification of clients would get in the way of "delivery of service". He reminded Smith that the population covered by YSB is difficult to serve, especially in the traditional way. Smith agreed, but pointed out that funding sources determine how programs are operated, a fact which "drives administrators of mental health agencies crazy". Smith also recalled for the board's information that the funding which they had sought from NIMH was to better the quality of the service. In McHenry county (Continued on page 17) Cities In County Examples For Energy Conservation «ta- County Board Candidates... Using McHenry county cities as examples in his illustrated talk on "Energy Conservation Through Town Planning", William Brubacker will address the tenth anniversary dinner meeting of the McHenry County Defenders. It will be held Friday eveqjpg, March 14, at T.C. Spirits in Crystal Lake. Brubaker is a well known Chicago architect and executive vice-president of Perkins and Will. As a design principal for the firm, he has served as a catalyst during the planning and architectural design phase of most of the firm's major building programs. He is knowledgeable in long, range, urban, and regional planning, as well as in­ novative concepts in the field of architecture and energy conservation. Defenders and friends are urged to hear William / Brubaker at the meeting this Friday, which will begin with a social hour and cash bar at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, at. 7 and the program at 8. For reservations and further information call Chuck Howenstine, 385-6696. Voice Major Problems Early Filings Indicate Based on comments by people seeking County board positions in upcoming elections, four matters rate prime consideration as issues facing McHenry county citizens in the next few years, Larry Harris manager of ' the McHenry County Farm Bureau, said this past week. Harris issued his report of candidates' views on the most pressing problems and on agricultural land preservation following a meeting attended by 20 of the 34 people seeking a County toard position. The meeting was sponsored by the McHenry County Farm Bureau and was moderated by Elmer Hill, Union dairy farmer who is the Farm Bureau legislative chair­ man. Out of the political woodwork has emerged a new giant. He has become the darling of the Democrats and the idol of the Independents. As yet he is not the rave of the Republicans (his own party) but both the Democrats and the Independents are hoping he'll catch on with them too. Then there will be (me big political melting pot and everybody will be happy. The press is doing its damdest to help the cause of the scholarly John Anderson. First he was embraced by the more liberal columnists; now he is being wooed by the lavish editorial writings of Chicago's two largest newspapers. . Sunday's Chicago Tribune editorial praised Anderson for his conservative inclination in economic matters. Then it proceeded to excuse his more liberal tendencies on social The primary election for Democratic and Republican candidates is Tuesday, March 18. Four independent candidates awaiting the November general election . attended the meeting early this week. Only the major party candidates will have their names on the March ballot. Harris listed these four issues as the matters the candidates view most pressing, chosen from among many issues presented: Courthouse expansion, sludge or waste disposal, transportation within the county, and stern control over expenditures lest a serious deficit take place. Harris said a roundup of the views expressed and matters discussed can provide citizens with some insights into issues and problems which may be helpful in crystalizing their thinking. "Also, a look at this list of comments will emphasize that McHenry county does have potentially serious problems confronting residents and that the candidates have opinions on many of them," added Harris. "I enourage people in the few remaining days to think about the County board elections in all three districts and to be come familiar with the views of as many can­ didates as possible. In all Name Bolger Head 7,400-Bank Group This is what the Tribune might be expected to do. Remember, this newsaper has had a conservative Republican tradition that's hard to turn its back on. We could see the red faced anger of a few hundred 16th Congressional district voters when the editorial referred to Anderson's voting record. What record? We answered the phone just two weeks ago to an* angry caller exploding her fury over a Chicago columnist who persisted in backing Anderson in spite of his record of "no vote", which she had faithfully followed in the Congressiomri Record of the Plaindealer each week. Another voter came into the office and with a knowing smile said she was keeping track of those "no" votes, which extend Back far before the advent of the big primary push. It's one.thing to say what you stand for or against on the campaign trail. It's quite another to be put on the spot for a "yes" or "no" vote in the Congressional record when there is no opportunity to explain the circumstances that prompted that vote. The name of the political game is WIN. We can understand some vacillation among Republicans who want to be reckoned with when the votes are counted. But we believed newspapers had another function. We hardly thought a major newspaper would give editorial backing to a candidate for the principal reason that "among the candidates now on the ballot, John Anderson best represents the qualities needed to win nomination and election". Tsk! Tsk! We thought newspapers owed their readers better motivation than just winning. Maybe the Tribune didfa't do its homework, or maybe it doesn't care that the congressman from the 16th district has cast few votes on major issues in the last six months. ' John Anderson is probably a very nice man, but we expect more for our money. We expect him to represent us well in the 16th district, and he has been somewhere else when roll was called. Where will John Anderson be as President when we need Mm? KAF THOMAS E. BOLGER Thomas . F. Bolger, president. McHenry State bank, will be installed tonight (March 12) as president of the Independent' Bankers Association of America. His advancement to the presidency of the 7,400-bank organization was assured Tuesday during an election of officers for the 1966-1961 year which took place during the opening general session of the IBAA golden an­ niversary convention now in progress at the San Fran­ cisco Hilton hotel. On hand to witness his induction this evening will be Bolger's wife, Kathryn, and their family. Included in the group are two children who are in banking in Milwaukee, Thomas M. Bolger, of Marshall & Ilsley bank, and Mary Ellen Stanek, of First Wisconsin Trust company. The introduction of new officers climaxing the convention banquet in the hotel's Continental ballroom also included the new first vice-president, W.C. Ben­ nett, of Arthur State bank, Union, South Carolina; Robert L. McCormick of Stillwater. Okla., second vice-president; and Robert Feron of Oneida, New York, treasurer. Federal Reserve Chair­ man Paul A. Volcker, head of the nation's top economic policy-making body, ad­ dressed the second and final general session. More than 2,500 community-oriented bankers, their wives and guests were registered. Another top financial regulator. Chairman Irvine H. Sprague of the Federal Deposit Insurance cor- (Continued on page 17) three districts, serious races are under way." Because of the nature of their comments, the views of two candidates need identifying, Harris said, before he listed his roundup review Talking on the waste disposal and treatment issue, Charles Weingart, McHenry, said the land fill and sewage system matters have been under much study. After noting that many people remember the vocal opposition when a land fill was proposed in an area, Weingart suggested "where to put the treatment plant." He said the McHenry County Conservation district has land in all three County board districts. "Take 15-20 acres in each district and locate it there. I suggest we think about that as a pilot program", he said. Weingart is an in­ dependent candidate who will not be voted on next week. Following extensive discussion on the courthouse expansion and the wisdom of a building prdgram, Dean Marlowe. Huntley, in­ terceded , to point out the (Continued on page 17) Little School Interest Perhaps because of the greater than usual activity in the presidential year primary, only token interest has been shown to date in the local school elections to be held Saturday, April 12. In Elementary District 15, two will be elected to three- year terms and one to fill an unexpired term. Two petitions are out but none had been returned as of last Friday. The terms of Dorothy Vick, secretary of the board and a veteran of 15 years of service, and Tim Althoff, president who is completing his first term, expire. Neither has a petition out at this time. The vacancy to be filled resulted from the with­ drawal of Willis Martin from the board shortly after his election, when he left the community. Henry Nell, a former District 15 board member, is serving on an appointment until the election. In High School District 156, the terms of James Tonyan and Paul Nitz expire. Both have petitions out but none had been filed early last weekend. No others had filed and no other petitions are known to be out. The filing deadline in all districts is March 21. At Johnsburg. the terms of Charles Boak and Barbara Stanell expire and both have filed for reelection. Other petitions are out but there had been no other filings on Monday of this week. The terms of three board members expire at Harrison school. Wonder Lake. Dr. Santo Ruggero has filed for reelection and Joy Dass and Jay Cristy are expected to file. There were no other petitions out on Monday. Open Third Selection Of Jury For Murder The jury selection process for the trial -of Clifford Johnson, 48, of Lake Bluff, began Monday before Judge William D. Block, in the 19th Judicial Circuit court. Johnson was one of three men charged with the murder of Edward Caraher, Jr., of Lake Villa, in late January of 1979. The other two men have been tried and sentenced. DELEG ATE CHOICE Republicans in the primary election may learn who delegates support by calling a toll free- number -- 800-942- 2821. There is no in­ dication on • the Republican ballot as to the commitment of any delegate The Democrats will either have the choice stated or wi)l be marked "unccirs.-ni'ted" One of the accused, William Frank, 20, of Ingleside, whose trial ended in conviction on the charges of murder and aggravated kidnaping, was sentenced to 75 years imprisonment for the murder charge and 30 years imprisonment for the kidnaping charge. . The first man to stand trial, Edward Wieting, 22, of Ingleside, pleaded guilty to murder in January and was sentenced to 30 years in prison, v Both Wieting and Frank have been named as potential witnesses by Gail Moreland. the assistant state's attorney prosecuting the case. The three men were arrested in September, following an almost nine- month investigation by the McHenry County Sheriff's department 1 Time Out Warrior Coaches ken Ludwig and El Partenheimer shout strategy to their team in the final time out during the championship basketball game of the regional tournament held at Woodstock last Friday night. It proved to be the last time out of the season for the Warriors, who were eliminated 51-49. Story and more photos on sports page. STAFF PHOTO- WAYNE GAYLORD