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Continues In an atmosphere clouded by inflation, high interest costs, and uncertainty over the best way to proceed in order to provide needed space for certain county governmental units, the McHenry County board last week decided to "try again". First, step in the re­ appraisal will be to find out the cost of the adjacent three-story office building at 666 Russel court, to figure out the cost to adapt it for county government use (including insulation ex­ penses), and at the same time to figure out costs of companion new construction on the south and on the north ends of the present cour­ thouse on Route 47. Action to move ahead and negotiate a purchase price for the 666 Russel court building was taken following an extended executive session during last week's April meeting of the 24- member board. While several members voiced reservations about the step, the decision passed by an 18- 5 vote. Opposing the motion were Phyllis Walters, James Curran, George Lowe, Robert Stoxen and A.B. McConnell. Main pressure on the County board to find space concerns the jail and courts, but as long as active efforts are under way, the county government appears to be in good graces with state and federal authorities. mittee chairman, a post he that now other alternatives assumed Dec. 1, Morris was include two building addition t chairman of the Courthouse proposals. They are a $3 Operations committee that million two-story addition to spent nearly two years prior ihe south and a $4 million to Dec. 1 going over this three-story addition. same ground, indecisive over the virtue of the 666 building and unable to come up with a construction recommendation at the present facility. The former committee had offered several proposals, some adding up to a $10 million expenditure. No vote was approved on the suggestions of the previous committee. Claypdhl says Claypool explained the latter plan incorporates about as much space as could be available in the 666 Russel court building-48,000 square feet. Several board members pointed out they wanted a complete report on alter­ natives and not only a Russel court building study recommendation. County Board Chairman Richard Klemm named Clint Claypool, Phyllis Walters, Lou Anne Majewski, A1 Collins, Leo Benecke, Ron Morris and himself (Klemm) to the special committee to negotiate with the 666 building owner. Claypool is present Cour­ thouse Operations com­ CHRISTINE LENZ MARGO LUND DEBBIE FORD MISS McHENRY CONTENDERS- Among the 18 contenders for the crown signifying that she is Miss McHenry 1980 are these three pretty McHenry area girls. Christine Anita Lent, 18, attends McHenry West campus, where she is a member of the chorus. Her hobbies are playing the guitar, needlepoint, roller skating and horseback riding. Margo Lund, 17, is a senior at McHenry high school. She is a pom-pon girl and is a member of the Student Council. For diversion she enjoys water skiing and playing the piano. Debbie Ford, also 17, attends Marian Central high school, where she plays in the band and sings in the choir. Her hobbies are music, art, and roller skating. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER Stuart Winning ilrtaSpaper Illinois Press Association Newspaper Contest SERVING THE CHAtN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 104 NUMBER 78 FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1980 2 SECTIONS 28 PAGES 25 Zoning Variation Denied and we are aware of that traffic," she said. "One more apartment means more traffic." Ms. Cuda asked, "Arlis, are you saying that the keeping of a maintenance man has not solved the problem?" "Yes, we haven't noticed a difference," she said. Attorney Sam Diamond, representing the petitioner, asked Ms. Aim if there had been any problems there in the last six months. "No," she said. Krabbenhoft said he had not renewed leases for the people who had been causing problems. Another objector, Mrs. Irene Buchanan, of 708 Logan, McHenry. said, "My problem is lae commotion and the traffic in the parking lot. They are all over - they're noisy, they spin their wheels, they cut across our lawn. I don't want to see more apartments." Board member Robert "I'd run over once or twice Jessup asked how the a week," Krabbenhoft said, premises were taken care of When testimony was before the maintenance man closed, Ms. Cuda said, "The lived in the building. (Continued on page 10) pool and ping pong tables in the basement room. The room had, until six months ago, been empty. Krabbenhoft said he thought it might be a good idea for a man he knew to look after the building and he let Bonny Egerstaffer use the basement area as an apartment. In testimony, Krabbenhoft said the area did have a fire escape (window) on the back wall and bathroom and kitchen facilities were present. Krabbenhoft said that Egerstaffer was much in need of a place to live. "I received no income jjfUat), and I thought it would be all right," Krabbenhoft said. "Then I received a letter from the City that there were to be no more than 12 apartments in the building." Board member Fred Kupstis asked, "If something were to happen to this man, would you consider using this space as an apartment?" "No," said Krabbenhoft. Krabbenhoft also agreed to limiting the area to a living area for the main­ tenance man (Egerstaffer) and his wife. ZBA member Annie Mae Cuda asked Krabbenhoft, "If the couple has to be turned out, would you relocate them?" "No, I couldn't afford it," he said. An objector to the petition, Arlis Aim, of 4204 W. Ponca, McHenry, said police had been called to the building several times and that there were "two, three and four people living in some apartments." "The traffic flow is unreal The City of McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted at its last meeting to deny a petition for variation from the "R-4" multi-family zoning classification. The petitioner, Leo Krabbenhoft, a McHenry contractor, requested a variation to permit a 900- square-foot area in the basement of a 12-unit apartment building at 704 Logan street, McHenry, to be used as an apartment for a live-in maintenance man and his wife. ZBA Chairman Jai§nes Fouse said, "You lare essentially asking for two variations. You want a variation to allow living on three levels and you want a variation for one more apartment." One of the requirements of the "R-4" classification permits no more than two habitable levels in an apartment building. In this instance, a variation had been obtained to allow the construction of the 12-unit building. This variation stipulated that there were to be 12 units in the building - any additional apartments would require another variation. Krabbenhoft said during testimony that the 900- square- foot area had been intended originally as a "recreation room for tenants." He added that the police requested that the area not be used for recreation because of potential problems with youths - kids coming over and having parties in the basement. Krabbenhoft explained that he had wanted to put in • Students Sent Home Measles "Outbreak Causes Confusion nesday. Twelve students were out of school that day for various reasons. On Thursday, 70 seniors were out of class until they co«M be taken by bus to the One case of measles in West campus high school caused considerable con­ fusion this week. According to state regulations, when an out­ break- (one case), occurs, only tfcose students who have had measles, or were vac­ cinated since 1969, are allowed to attend school. Others must be vaccinated before attending classes. The McHenry County Health department came to the campus and ad­ ministered shots on Wed- Woodstock for vaccinations Prior State regulations bad listed as protected from measles those who had been vaccinated since 1965. However, the school learned that the state has changed the year to 1969, when a new, more effective vaccine was introduced. Stop Light In The Making Workers from Illinois Bell are moving phone lines back so that they will be in line with the curbs to be constructed on Route 31 in the next few weeks. This work is a result of an intersection improvement and road widening project under way at Pearl street and Richmond road. The project will cost more than $400,000. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Those bumps and barricades and men with stop signs encountered on Richmond road are all part of the widening and im­ provement of the in­ tersection of Pearl street and Route 31. The road is to be widened and curbs and gutters will be (Continued on page 10) City Appointments Made At Monday night's City Meyer as superintendent of Board of Police Corn- Council meeting, Mayor public works, Kay Halverson missioners, Drs. August Stanek reappointed the firm and Donald Wedekind to the Rossetti and James Mc- of Narusis and Narusis as Plan commission, John D Mahon to the Board of city attorney, Barbara Madl to the Police Pension Health and John Shay to the Gilpin as city collector, Fred board, Peter A. Adams to the McHenry Emergency Services and Disaster agency. Expiring terms for members of the Zoning Board of Appeals were those of Bryce Klontz and Fred Kupstis. Kupstis was reappointed and the Mayor told the Council that Klontz intended to resign because of time constraints with work. No appointment was made. All liquor licenses were renewed by an unanimous One of the most harried members of society today is the business man (or woman). This is a fact not to be disputed. The culprit seems to be government regulation. While its purpose is to provide equity for both the buyer and the seller, those caught up in its en­ tanglements say it is now so (Continued on page 10) Four-Day Week At MCC At the late April meeting of the McHenry County college board, members approved a proposal by the Energy Task force to initiate a four-day work week for this summer session only. The purpose of the ex­ periment is to evaluate the energy savings and to prepare for any mandatory closings which might be goveramentally imposed at some future date. Classes are not scheduled on Fridays during the summer sessions and although the MCC staff will be working the same number hours per week, most of the staff will only be on campus four days a week. Services will be provided on Fridays in the learning resources center, counseling, registration, business office, security, maintenance and administration. The swit­ chboard will also be open Fridays. " Electrical consumption will be kept at the lowest practicable level consistent with a reasonably com­ fortable work environment. The plan will go into effect May 19 and will continue through August 20. The board approved the contract with the arch­ itectural firm of Wight and Co. as modified by counsel. The contract is for designing, bidding and construction of Phase II. The firm will work for a flat fee of $80,000 and projected it will take seven weeks for the project to go to bid and nine to ten months to construct. The board has not approved any plans at this time. The canvass committee reported results of the recent election. Gerald Smith, retiring board chairman, administered the oath of office to David Murphy, Anthony Wujcik and Kathy Campbell. Ms. Campbell, from McHenry will serve a one-year term as student representative. H. Lutter. on behalf of the board and residents of District 528, presented Smith with a gavel and a plaque. Smith has served on the board for 10 years. Dr. William Ryan was elected to serve as chairman of the board, Murphy as vice-chairman and Ms. Pautz as secretary. Ryan and Pautz have been MCC trustees since 1972 and Murphy since 1976. The regular May meeting of the trustees will be held May 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room on campus. Cost estimates for repairs and additional equipment to correct heating and air- conditioning problems were presented to the board of trustees for McHenry County college at a special meeting Robert G. Burkhardt, president of the consulting firm of Robert G. Burkhardt and Associates, Inc., was present at the meeting to explain the report and recommend steps to take in (Continued on page 10) McHenry Girl Will Serve On College Board Police Chief Pasenelli reported that crime in McHenry was up 8 percent in 1979, as compared to 1978. He said this was "not too bad" when compared to FBI statistics which showed crime in cities the size of McHenry. up 12 percent. "Our activity is up, there is no doubt about that." Pasenelli said. Mayor Stanek proclaimed June 23-30 as Better Hearing week and said a mobile hearing truck, sponsored by the Lions club, will be at the Market Place shopping center June 26 from 10 a m lo 12:30p.m. and from 2p m to 5 p.m. East campus music students board has for the Band and Chorale festival in Silver Dollar City, near Branson. Mo. Director William Toatson holds bas door open as two students wave to the photographer as they leave the school. The stage bond performed for competition as well as entertaining the visiters in the park. This group attended a mountain mask show and also the pageant. "Shepherd of the Hills", based on the novel by Harold Bell Wright. STAFF* PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Students Away KATHRYN CAMPBELL Kathryn Campbell of McHenry was sworn in as (Continued on page 10) Music Festival