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Study Pork Proposal k Accept Two A > representative of the Residential Development Group, which is constructing the Planned Unit Development (PUD) behind West campus came under extensive questioning by some McHenry city officials at Monday night's City Council, meeting over preliminary approval of two developments, and a piece of land E.D.G. wants to "give" to the city. 'ft' The aldermen approved the two developments, Boone Valley Units No. 12 and 17, but not until after extensive discussion. . "' * 1 y •' Very recently there appeared a Public Pulse letter in this newspaper objecting to the carelessness of local bicyclists. How true the comments, pertaining both to McHenry and elsewhere. Bicyclists probably have no better manners at other times of the year, but the summer season and the current bike craze too ; often combine to make a good, healthy pastime a nuisance for drivers of cars and pedestrians alike. If we should, by chance, see a eyclist stop at an intersection sign, it is a sufficiently rare occurrence as to prompt a "thank you" on the part of the driver of a car who knows that stopping - for him - is 'essential. A few years ago this newspaper campaigned for bicycle safety through a program of enforcement of - rules just as drivers must comply with. We printed the names of violators and there seemed to be some im­ provement. In fact, however, with summer traffic as it is in McHenry, police officers ap­ pear to have about all they can do to enforce the traffic rules as • they apply to motorists. This doesn't make the sloppy ' driving habits of cyclists any more palatable or safe, and the number of accidents involving them in recent weeks has been frightening. Maybe someone will have a suggestion to at least partially ; lessen this real nuisance factor. KAF Crftninal Damage Arrest For Driving Truck Into River In the ongoing fight against rising crime in the area, local police arrested a man this week in connection with vandalism at Hansen Marina, 3112 Lincoln road, McHenry. Charged with Tcriminal damage to property was James T. Duddy, 50, 2212 Manor road, McHenry. Bond for Duddy was set at $5,000 for a July 28 court appearance. According to the police report, a call was made to the sheriff's office at about 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, reporting a man had been observed starting a fork lift truck at the marina. According to the witness, the man drove the fork truck down a ramp, and into the Fox river. He then climbed off the truck, out of the water, and fled the scene in a white van, towing a boat. County police asked the city of McHenry for assistance in the matter, and a city policeman succeeded in stopping the suspected vehicle. Duddy was then identified as the offender, and he was arrested and taken into custody. A van stolen from a Midas Muffler shop was recovered during the week. A concerned citizen notified police of the van, which was abandoned along Siedschlag road, south of Et. 12, in Spring Grove. Investigation revealed it had been reported stolen, and the owners were notified and arrangements made for the removal of the van. However, despite the suc­ cesses during the week, more than a dozen thefts and acts of Bull Valley Vote Set Residents of a small portion of Bull Valley will go to the polls Saturday to determine if they want to incorporate into Bull Valley village. The balloting will take place at Edward Polanek's. barn, 605 S. Valley Hill road, with the polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If the referendum passes, the area will become an official village. Presently, the land is unincorporated. The proposed village boundaries encompass 1.8 square miles lying in parts of Greenwood, Dorr, and Nunda McHenry Man In Hitchhiking Arrest The dust was shaken pff a rarely used law prohibiting hitchhiking Thursday af­ ternoon, with a McHenry man being arrested on that offense as well as two additional charges. Arrested was Guy S. Patellaro, 22, of 4615 Parkview, MeHenry. He was charged with soliciting rides on the roadway, improper walking on the roadway, and resisting a peace officer, with total bond set at $1,070 for a July 28 court ap­ pearance. According to the. police report, at about '4:35 p.m. Thursday, police received a report of an intoxicated in­ dividual hitchhiking along Rt. 120, near Charles road. The caller also notified that the offender was standing in the lanes of traffic. Police located the individual, Patellaro, but attempts to reason with him, and get him to his destination allegedly failed. Police officials added that he resisted efforts to be taken into vandalism occurred, promising to keep area police depart­ ments busy in efforts to "clean up the streets". At noon on Tuesday, police investigated a burglary at the Herbert Smith Bait shop, 3014 Pool street, McHenry. (Continued on page 20) R.D.G., represented at the meeting by Jim Berg, vice- president of the company, desires to dedicate a 4.5 acre parcel of land to the city for use as an active park. The park land would be developed, with the company putting in a gravel parking lot for thirty-two cars. Berg stressed that the land being offered is in addition to the actfMge R.D.G. is required to donateio the city. However, some city officials fired questions at Berg, first about die park land, and then about the entire PUD. Berg appeared before the Council seeking preliminary approval of developments No. 12 and 13. The entire PUD in­ cludes Whispering Oaks, and extends from Rt. 120 on the north to the Backhaus farm south of the new high school. The PUD was broken into individual developments, with are high ave oth passe R.D.G. asking for approval of each development as the area progr lents No. 12 and 13 ited southwest of the IOOI, and the Council jminary approval to ;lopments. No. 12 unanimously, but Alderman Ernest Schooley voted against No. 13, which involved tire 4.5 acres of park land. * Mayor Joseph Stanek questioned Berg about the park acreage, expressing thoughts that more land would be needed. He noted that with the parking lot, only one baseball diamond would fit in the proposed park. Some alder­ men, including Edward Datz and Vince Adams felt that a park doesn't have to have a major league baseball diamond in it, or any ball diamonds for that matter. Draw Up Ordinance For' Developer School Support townships. A total* of 275 residents and fifty-six different landowners could be affected by the referendum. If the referendum passes, another election will be held, this title to elect a mayor, six village trustees, and a village clerk. The tax structure for the proposed new village has been suggested, with a corporate levy of twenty-five cents per $100 of assessed valuation being estimated. The land within the . (Continued on page 20) An ordinance designating a method of support for schools by developers is in the process of being drawn, according to Donald Doherty of McHenry in his report to the McHenry County board Tuesday. Doherty said several meetings had been held for this purpose and he expects to have something of substance to present to the board at its August meeting. Nearby counties, he noted, have ex­ pressed interest in such an ordinance as they watch with interest McHenry county's progress toward ah equitable solution of a long time problem. The spirit of controversy that exists between the County board and the Regional Transportation Authority was brought to light by Cal Skinner, Sr. He spoke of an article in a county newspaper which was critical of the board, par­ ticularly the Transportation committee, for its lack of support for the RTA and its recently imposed 5 percent gasoline tax. Board Vice-Chairman A1 Collins of Wonder Lake made a motion that a resolution be passed withholding all support of the RTA until McHenry county is assured of its share of services. A discussion followed, and while the board was generally in agreement, there were some members who felt some cooperation is necessary if the county is to receive con­ sideration in the use of RTA money. Skinner summed up the situation with a recom­ mendation that the board offer cooperation, along with criticism. He reminded that while it would be advantageous to withdraw from the RTA, all efforts have failed. One area zoning request was denied and another approved. The request of Harry P. Stinespring, III, and David W. (Continued on page 20) Four-Car Chain Accident custody, and was then charged with the three offenses. Another incident, this one Tuesday afternoon, found a McHenry youth being arrested for driving while his license was suspended. Michael Kalk, 17, of 5119 W. Maple Hill in McHenry, was charged by coUnty police, after being stopped originally because he only had one license plate displayed on his vehicle. Bond for Kalk was set at (Continued on page 20) A McHenry^ driver was ticketed for following too closely after initiating a four- car, chain-reaction accident Monday afternoon on Rt. 120. Charged was Jeffrey L. Speciale of 3805 W. Main street in McHenry, who struck a car driven by Lee L. Rouse, 800 Southgate, McHenry, forcing it into one driven by William A. Spence, 7210 Seminole drive, Wonder Lake, causing the Spence auto to strike a car driven by Beata W. Goettscha, 815 N. River road, McHenry. Speciale, Rouse, and Ma. Goettscha were injured in the accident, with only Ms. Goettscha being taken to McHenry hospital for treat ment. The cars sustained varying amounts of damage In the . crash, ranging from $500 to the* McHenry Rescue squad for Speciale ctfir down to $100 in damage to the Goettscha car, the front car in the accident. Speciale told police he was westbound on Elm street at between 25 and 30 mph. He explained that he did not see the Spence car stopped. When he did, he applied his brakes, but couldn't stop in time to avoid initiating the collision. In other accidents, Roberta L. Bradley, a passenger in an auto driven by John F. Bradley, 511 Country Club drive, McHenry, was injured Saturday when the BracHey auto collided with one driven by Carol D. Haefer, 3112 W. Crescent avenue, McHenry* on Elm street, just east of Riverside drive. Ms. Bradley was taken to McHenry hospital by the but no children "I'd feel much better if I could visually 'see' the land," the mayor said. He feared the city might be accepting land which is low, and undesirable. Berg agreed that th* aldermen should come out and see the iand, noting that fwiy qualms would be the land is Besides the discussion en park land, Alderman Waltber Schaedel inquired as to the contributions R.D.G. was going to make to the schools since the development of Nos. 12 ana 13 would add another 149 living units, and up to 100 children for the schools to educate. Schaedel's point was well made, but mute. First, the City Council has not developed an ordinance requiring developers to make monetary con­ tributions to schools, parks, libraries, etc. 7 Secondly, even if the city did have such an ordinance, R.D.G. entered into its agreement with the city years ago, and the agreement said nothing about contributions to the schools. "We have never made a contribution to the schools," Berg said. "Our original an­ nexation and PUD agreements do not require us to do so. But, we have contributed in other ways.** He then pointed out that the whole development should be looked at, including you'll find the schools are very happy with this plan," Berg added. With the approval of Nos. 12 and 13, a total of 1,220 living units have been approved by ti|Council. fa other Council action, the aldermen approved the ap­ propriation ordinance for the year, totaling $3,969,300. That total far exceeds the Fiscal 1977-78 budget. However, it is standard procedure to ap­ propriate more than is budgeted, in order to cover any and all expenses which may arise. It is unlawful to spend any funds that aren't appropriated. For the first time, this year the appropriation ordinance (Continued on page 20) Acting Principal Reaction n s Four treatment of injuries, which were believed to be minor. No tickets were issued. Ms. Haefer stated she was eastbound on Elm street, and (Continued on page 20) <• Set Internationally Recognized Sale Of Farm Cattle Brad Scott, manager of Northern Pump Farms, an­ nounced Wednesday that a large, internationally recognized sale of cattle from the farms would be held Oct. 10,11, 12 and 13. Scott added that rumors the 3,000 acres of farms would be sold were false GREG JOHNSON Greg Johnson was named acting principal of West campus by the board of High School District 156 following an executive session Tuesday night. His appointment follows a year as sttigtwnt principal ~Tj: isMm ' i : 4 fv-nrr-'- » Wi : }k* > ~ • ------ Johnson came to McHenry four years ago from Grant high school, Fox Lake, where he was a- Science teacher. His first three years at West were spent as dean of students. ' i - - i-f -- / The new his Master's degree fr Roosevelt university and! his certificate of advai study at Northern Illi university, DeKalb. He done considerable work towi his doctorate. . v.- . v." . . •'•'K Johnson and his wife. Marian, and three children V" e in Pistakee Hills. "if Si tc m THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOLUME 101 NUMBER 91 FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1977 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 20' A Trip Back Into Yesterday It was a tirlp back Into Yesterday last Saturday at the Carolyn and Don Hesch residence. 1012 Cherry Valley read, McHenry, where an old fashion box lunch and social was enjoyed by many area couples. Hosted by the Hesches and by Chris and Janet Byrnes and Jack and Joan Dleterle, the fund raising event realized $400 for the coffers of Marian Central high school, which the participants' children attend. Besides the auction of beautifully decorated baskets of food, the couples enjoyed bayrides and country dancing. STAFF PHOTOS- WAYNE GAYLORD School Budget Problem Alternatives Presented the Alternative solutions to the budget problem in High School District 156 were outlined by Supt. Richard Swantz at the regular board meeting Tuesday night. The ideas he expressed were based on the necessity for curtailing the expenditure by $600,000 in addition to staff cuts. - One plan he set forth was to raise the Educational and Building Maintcnace tax rates sufficiently to produce an additional $400,000; with die remainder to be made up t h r o u g h c u r t a i l m e n t s amounting to $200,000. Another was the possibility of raising the tax rate sufficiently to cover the entire $600,000. A third alternative would be to leave the tax rate as it is and reduce services sufficiently to save the entire amount. If the issue is to be presented to the public concerning a tax rate increase, this would need to be done in the fall in order for money to be made available next year, v Board President James Althoff said he would like to know what services would need to be c ut under both the $600,000 si figures. In ilperintendent itration would and $200,000 response, the said the adminisi look at the Task Force fflfeommendations for cutbacks and make suggestions the school feels would be least detrimental and present the findings to the board for action. Swantz also presented alternatives for meeting long term problems, particularly as to facility planning. Among them were continued use of present buildings; a move to West campus with a modest addition there; explore the possibility of a year 'round school or an extended school day. Member Catherine Alvary expressed her preference for educating students in one good facility at West.. Another opinion came from Member Edward Neumann, who has long been an advocate of tur­ ning East campus into a vocational school. One suggestion was for a long range phase-in program in which the public would be asked to approve a ref­ erendum for bonding power JP5 exceeding the existing amount, to be used only as the need arises. Another idea suggested j meeting with legislators (£ explore the possibility of securing special assistance to District 156 because of problems resulting through the creation of the new Johnsburg district. This was set forth because of recent legislation that prevents another simi situation from arising afl elsewhere in the state. The matter of unification of districts also came up for brief discussion, with a mention of a. meeting planned by a com­ mittee from each of thrfee boards. • A special meeting was called for Tuesday, Aug. 2, for the purpose of accepting the feasibility study from the ar­ chitects. Facility discussiotte will be continued at this time. In other action, the boanl accepted a suggestion tot implementation of an in­ novative program as presented by Assistant Principal Don (Continued on page 20)