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Ru.fc; 14 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY DEBATE POLICE ROLE IN VILLAGE (Continued from page 1) mitted for payment, were rejected by the board because of improper documentation. Prior approval was Jiot granted and trustees were unable to determine whether the money was used to buy radio equipment, repair the siren, buy gasoline or a com­ bination of the three. "My whole point is he (Bender) is doing this without the authority of the board," said Trustee Richard Mat­ thei. "I'd like to have the whole darn police department audited so we know what they're spending." The trustees agreed the costs would make such a move unlikely, but McLaughlin said he would like to see better records. ' Bender and Young keep records of their time, but none of the board members are sure where they are. "I would think something should be kept in the village files," McLaughlin said. " Bender, who did not attend the meeting, said the charges leveled by the board were unjustified. "I hate to throw stones, but Matthei is hallucinating in stuff he doesn't know about. There is no such thing as a speed trap. Signs are clearly posted on Thompson road," Bender said. Bender said a police department should not be judged solely on the number of tickets written and com­ plaints answered. Results are what count. "Our conviction rate is 99 percent," tie said. "White Oaks Bay and Highland Shores average 40 to 50 break-ins a year. We had one." Bender agreed that there is a definitp communication problem. , "It's been run from the beginning. JANUARY 28,1983 We make policy as we go," he said. The chief said he used other municipalities as an example and strictly adhered to state guidelines. He and Young attend about 14 classes a year to become better officers. "Actually, we put in closer to 2,500 to 2,800 hours per year," Bender said. They donated their time and half the money for gasoline to attend the seminars. One expense was painfully clear to the Wonder Lake trustees. The village squad car has been out of operation for about a week with a damaged oil pump, pan and seals, according to Matthei. Matthei, chairman of the Public Health and Safety committee, said the oil was not being changed properly. Bought new in 1980, the squad car has never been greased or cleaned properly, Matthei said, adding that he spent several hours of his own time trying to repair the car. "This car has only 34,000 miles on it, said Trustee John Sorenson. "I have a car with 100,000 miles on it and it's not that cruddy." Matthei requested and received approval for $200 to repair the car. In the meantime, Bender patrols the village in his pickup truck. Matthei said his committee will draft a maintenance schedule for the squad car but no time restrictions were set. He charged that the police depart­ ment does little more than maintain a speed trap on Thompson road. "All we get for $14,000 is 197 traffic tickets," he said. "I think you are wrong," said William Andrea, village president. Andrea said the police force has done a lot since 1978 to discourage serious crime. "I know how jvild the areas are around here," Andrea said. He added that Bender and Young do a good j6b following state statutes and villagei ordinances, but he acknowledged that step-by-step in­ structions would be helpful to the police department and the public works department as well. "It does not seem it (the police department) is under the control of the board," McLaughlin said. "The last I heard was to report to the president," Bender said. "I'm in touch with him three or four times a week." Bender said he had no idea Matthei was the board's police liaison officer and added he had never received a call from him. "I'll work with anybody who is willing to seek the knowledge that goes along with the job," Bendersaid. "I don't like working with a dictator who doesn't know what's going on." Cpncerning records, Bender said the bimonthly police report is self- explanatory, detailing the hours worked and what they were used for. The bills he submitted were for a new car antenna and to reimburse him for gas money he spent out of his pocket. "I didn't know the squad car was down until two hours before the shift," Bender said. He said the oil in the car was changed twice since Oct. 1. "How many times do you have to change it?" he asked. JOHNSBURG PIONEER IN PROGRAMS (Continued from page 1) last meeting due to a residential move outside the district. A replacement must be appointed within 30 days, who will remain in office until the November election. Dr. Andreas said a recommendation will be made at the next board meeting. At a previous meeting the board reflected the district's continuing commitment to computer learning. More junior high school students will begin early in that direction with the addition of a second section to a new Computer club. With 265 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students exhibiting interest in computers, th£ school board voted to provide for *a second instructor to sponsor after-school computer sessions. Students will learn basic language and practice setting up, writing and entering programs into Apple computers, according to Principal James Van Bosch. Only, 18 students can be ac­ commodated in each section at this time. Therefore, students will be selected according to problem solving ability, creativity and logic, prior interest in computer programming and responsibility, he said. At the high school level, Principal Robert Gough also talked computers in recommending three curriculum changes which were subsequently adopted. With an eye on both the college and vocational expectations of the students a new course titled In­ troduction to Data Processing was presented. Geared toward non-math- oriented second, third or fourth year students, the course exposes students to the subject. Other advanced of­ ferings at the junior and senior level would direct the student *o college level ̂ -engineering or business- vocational programming, depending on interest and skills. In science, molecular biology was suggested as a freshman course allowing enrollment in Chemistry in the sophomore year. Incoming fresh­ men will be offered a course in Earth Science replacing a General Science course. A course in electricity-electronics will be offered in the vocational education department. QUALIFILD^ OK FOR CENTER (Continued from page 1) that Pioneer Center for the Ex­ ceptional "is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation designed to provide a comprehensive array of services to disabled persons who reside in McHenry county". It has successfully operated a vocational rehabilitation training center in Tonyan Industrial park since moving to that location in September 1979. The funds are in the Community Development Assistance program to be distributed through the Illinois Department of Commerce' and Community Affairs (DCCA) "and only general units of "focal government (municipalities, townships, and counties) can apply for funding" Lambourn indicated. He added that Pioneer is not currently in a financial position to provide the required local funds to support the project. "Positive review "and action by the board will not only satisfv the 'local support' requirement but will also allow for the submission of the grant application according to projected timeframes..." Lambourn concluded. In other business the 708 board approved two requests for redirection of unexpended block grant funds which were $2,074 from Family Alliance for use in senior counseling service and $8,400 for Pioneer center. Both requests were intended for equipment. While the final request from Family Services and Mental Health Center was not presented at this meeting, the board did approve substitution of $12,380 from the regular 708 funds for the block grant funds to permit the purchase by FS & MHC of a van for use in the expanded day treatment program. Dennis Smith, executive director, explained that block grant funds could be used for programs and related equipment only and not for motor vehicles. The balance of about $36,000 for expansion of the day treatment program to accommodate long term clients being discharged into the community is to be the subject of further discussion by the Planning and Management board of 708, Jan Marsh, chairman, advised Schneider. Two Drivers Are Charged A 19-year-old McHenry man was arrested and charged by county police for driving without a valid driver's license. 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