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-- _ , ^ Your FREE TV Listing Magazine Inside! v vt b xd r̂ L tmw&m THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 1980 Sunday Mock Disaster Tests Preparedness Rescue squad members from McHenry, Johnsburg, Wonder Lake, Spring Grove, Richmond and Genoa City treat their "victims" in the staging area of a mock disaster held last Sunday. The disaster, a collision between a train and two cars,occurred at 5 a.m. Sunday.After sorting the victims according to the seriousness of the injury, the in- jured are taken to the staging area for treatment before transport to a local hospital. Observers from Fire departments and Rescue squads not involved in the drill evaluated the performance of the participating squads. More photos and details appear on Page 12 of this issue. Staff Photos-Wayne Gaylord Services, Screenings To Enhance Fall Health Fair County Fiscal The state of the financial condition of McHenry county crept into several discussions at the regular meeting of the County board in session Tuesday. After presenting facts to be reckoned with, Edward Buss of McHenry, chairman of the Finance committee, in­ formed members that there could be a $1 million deficit by the end of the fiscal year ehding in 1981. Buss said it was not that expenditures were out of control, but rather that receipts are down. This is the first time in 17 years that the sales tax hasn't in­ creased, he pointed out. One example was presented when the building permit fee comparison charts for 1979 and 1980 were distributed. Last year there were 225 and this year 138, although the receipts varied only a little more than $3,000. Buss said a $400,000 deficit is foreseen at the end of the fiscal year in December, 1980. This was the an­ ticipation even with no added expenditures, but taking into account the reduced sales tax and building permit receipts. 1 He sees no improvement in the year ahead, and added Picture Dims | that another $200,000 could result from increases in salaries, bringing the total to a million dollars. The treasurer's report revealed General fund cash receipts for the month of August. Anticipated per­ centage increases and decreases were outlined for the various funds, giving indication that the prediction of a deficit was warranted As he looked at the ex­ penditures, Thomas Huemann of Johnsburg noted that some were up as much as 100 percent in three years and were doubled again. Huemann contended that there must be control at the local level. "Some want to build another building to house surplus departments", he continued, "yet, we're short of money". Richard Klemm, board chairman, then asked, "Is this board willing to make cuts or do they want their pet projects?" F igures contained in one report listed salaries at an established percent increase recommended by the Liaison committee. However, this suggestion was overruled by (Continued on page 22) optional blood test for diabetes, cholesterol and liver and kidney functions can obtain it for a modest cost. All persons can see the educational exhibits in­ terspersed among the testing stations. The DuPage-McHenry Lung society will have an exhibit on respiratory problems. The Illinois Heart association will provide literature on heart diseases and steps to take that will lessen the chances of strokes and heart attacks. The American Cancer society plans to distribute literature on the seven danger signals that should alert people to check further for evidence of cancer. Its volunteers will also distribute information on the dangers of .smoking, from the viewpoint of causing cancer and damaging the heart. Information on how to spot signs of tuberculosis will be given by the McHenry County Tuberculosis association. Educational material on lessening the risk of diabetes, together with data on ways to combat the inroads of diabetes, will be distributed by the American Diabetes association. When counselors talk with people after the screening, they will be able to offer specific preventive steps to be considered. Soon the color of Fall leaves will lure even the most reluctant rider into the car to see a beauty that comes only when the luxurious growth of Summer tires and loses its brilliance. It gives us one brief period of glory before beauty becomes barren with the approach of Winter. Enterprising business people are not allowing us to forget that holidays are approaching. And the/ are ready. Side by side in one store we saw cards for the Jewish New Year, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christ­ mas, along with the traditional Happy Birthday messages. Sad as this time of year is for some, with the dormant season replacing the vibrant life of the last few months, there are compensations. Young people often find Autumn the most exciting school days of all. The smell of a bonfire on a chilly evening - the thrill of a touchdown - the crowning of a homecoming queen- for (Continued on page 22) Fire Protection Week An integral part of the McHenry County Health fair will be the educational services and materials available to those going through the series of screenings and tests which are part of the preventive goals of the Oct. 4 event. The Health fair will be held at Woodstock high school starting at 9 a.m. with more than 20 health care agencies, civic groups and community organizations uniting to present it. Citizens from throughout McHenry county 18 and over are urged to take advantage of the* series of screenings, com­ bined with counseling, at no cost. Persons desiring the The battle for the roads in Prairie Grove has moved into the courts as Charles Budreck, Sr., 2218 Barreville road, McHenry, reported this week that his attorney has filed a suit in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit court for an injunction against enforcement of the five-ton weight limit on village roads. A preliminary hearing was scheduled as the Plaindealer went to press on a motion for a preliminary injunction until the court has heard the arguments and ruled on the suit. Budreck is alleging the village ordinance is un­ constitutional under the equal protection under law provisions. ^ The controversy began this summer when Prairie Grove police chief Tommye Bankson began enforcing the five-ton limit with warnings and actual ticketings of some trucks. Jones Locker Service, 204 Seminary avenue, Woodstock, notified Budreck whose farm is just outside of the village and other farmers in the Prairie Grove area that he was discontinuing pick-up ser­ vice for livestock because of police "harassment". Budreck appeared at the Aug. 7 meeting of the village board with a group of far­ mers, but was not permitted to address the board because he was not a resident of the village. Budreck's son, Charles, Jr., who is a resident, read part of a letter prepared by Budreck protesting the weight limit and citing some instances of what he claimed was harassment of truck drivers and farmers driving equipment that exceeded the limit. Village president Dave Masters cut short the reading alleging the statement was full of errors and that it was "a lot of you know what". The weight limit question was referred to a board committee on weights and measures which met Aug. 18 but made no recom­ mendations to change the ordinance. At the Sept. 4 meeting of the village board, a motion by trustee William Bolin; also a farmer who livMin the village, to amend *the ordinance to a limit of 15 tons .did not pass when Masters protested that this weight would destroy the "flexible roads" of the village according to studies made by recognized testing bodies. This would increase their taxes, he said. Trustees pointed out at the board meetings that the weight ordinance contains an exemption for vehicles used by, or serving, farmers in the village. However, a village concern is that truckers and others will use the village roads as short cuts going to or from farms or residences outside the village and thereby damage the roads without con­ tributing anything to their upkeep. James Campion, a member of the law firm of Holmstrand and Green who represents Budreck, says that the ordinance in question on its face prohibits vehicles in excess of 5 tons on the village road but contains the exception for agricultural vehicles. However, this term is not defined as was discovered when he and his client at­ tended the village com­ mittee meeting over the ordinance dispute. The exception also specified pickups and deliveries within the village limits. This is different treatment for farmers who live outside the village, Campion noted. This results in discrimination and unequal protection under the law. He added that the limit does not conform to limits set by township and county officials for similar roads and consequently brings up the question of reasonableness. The roads in question were originally constructed by the township and county and the only change is that they were taken over by the village when it incorporated and annexed certain areas. Campion noted that similar problems had risen in Bull Valley, which also was trying to restrict road use and then found that firms servicing the area especially construction and utility, have threatened to discontinue going into the village if the police en­ forcement continued. Campion conceded that under state statutes as village can pass a weight limit law if it is reasonable. He noted that Budreck had tried to resolve the matter peaceably but was finally forced to resort to the courts. Referring to a statement by his client that if he could not get relief from the restrictive weight limit ordinance, he (Budreck) would seek to sell his land for development purposes. Campion said this was a valid forecast of possible action. Masters pooh-poohed Budreck's threat, noting that farming was not really Budreck's principal living and that he in effect had moved away from his farm two years ago. Speaking for the village, Masters said they welcomed the suit as an opportunity to get both sides of the dispute aired. He pointed out that Budreck had refused to testify both at the police committee hearing on charges of harassment and at the weights and measures committee meeting. Masters asserted that Budreck's charge of harassment by village police "were buried" by taped testimony from Jones Locker driver LeVerne Gregory. Budreck noted later that Gregory's so- called refutation was ex­ tracted from a harried farmer trying to finish up his evening milking while a village official shoved a tape recorder in his face. Masters said there were 13 miles of roads in Prairie Grove supported by 235 families, many of whom are farmers. He noted that about four years ago the village went through a $180,000 resur­ facing program which he explained was part of a deal made with T.C. Industries Corp. in an annexation agreement. This resulted in little more than sealcoating of the existing roads, Masters said, and gave the village what he called flexible roads, as opposed to roads surfaced with concretf or asphalt mat designed for heavy traffic. A Northwestern un­ iversity study indicated that overweight traffic would damage the lightly surfaced streets, he claimed. He noted also that many cities and villages have weight limits for their streets, such as McHenry with a 4-ton limit. Masters claimed that the weight limit does not restrict the activities of farmers because they had added the exemption for residents engaged in agriculture. The -(Continued on page 22) Bob Collins Kicks Off W.G.N, radio personality, Bob Collins, will appear in McHenry Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at McHenry Township Fire Protection District Station 1,3610 W Elm street, to kick off Fire Protection week in McHenry The firemen of Company One, assisted by Collins, will present live demonstrations on a variety of home fire hazards and fire fighting techniques The demon­ strations will include car fires, overloaded electrical outlets, Christmas tree hazards and many more The public is urged to attend the demonstrations and meet the popular Collins. VOLUME 105 NUMBER 15 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1980 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 25' Battle To Teachers Picket On McHenry Campus It was raining Tuesday, but the informational picketing which started the previous day in front of East campus continues. Signs they carry reveal the message that teachers are unhappy with the state of negotiations for a contract with the board of education. No settlement was reached Tuesday evening, but another bargaining session was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at West campus. The federal mediator has been invited to be present. There was an unofficial report that members of the McHenry High School Teachers association met Wednesday morning and rejected the Tuesday night offer of the board. The president of the association declined comment. The picketing was held in front of both campuses. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD HIGH SCHOOL Road Court