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THE MCHENRY " S E R V I N G VOLUME 106 NUMBER 24 C H A I N - O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1981 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 25' Sidewalk Construction Council Objects To Jewel-Osco Request A 1 * * , O A n « Nancy Bergquisi, public health nurse, is shown administering jnLCLTTVVTVJ/St/^f* C/C/ Bhot8 to ""identified senior citizen at McHenry hospital influenza' Thursday' Free Flu Shots afternoon. A total of 300 free ihots were administered In an hour Mil half period of time In a program sponsored by the houptlal. It-w«T administered by the McHenry County Health Department of Nursing. y Health Department of Nursing. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD By Anthony Oliver The McHenry City Council rejected a request at Monday night's regular meeting to waive sidewalk construction requirements at the new Jewel-Osco being built at Industrial Drive and Route 120 in McHenry. The request, made by Charles Margosian of Naperville who represents the developers, asked that the investors not be required to build concrete sidewalks along Industrial drive. He also requested that the developers be allowed to overlay the present asphalt walkway which extends along the front of the property on Route 120 instead of tearing it up and laying a new concrete sidewalk. Margosian said the developers wanted to put a 10-foot wide green area along the curb on Industrial drive and added that the necessity for a sidewalk was "non-existent." City Attorney Bernard Narusis noted that the developers were not required to put in sidewalks because of the sub­ division control ordinance, but because of another ordinance which says the sidewalks are mandatory if the city deems the construction necessary. Margosian argued that the pedestrian traffic across from Whispering Oaks to the shopping center would be more likely to walk across the parking lot, rendering the sidewalks essentially useless Council members took exception to this point, saying that the pedestrian crossing was at the corner of Industrial drive and it would be more likely that people would use a sidewalk, if one were there. Alderman Edward Datz voiced the loudest objection and said, "There is no reason why we should not have a <MAw«tk «tl the way dowq Jpdustrial drive." Margosian commented that the By Anthony Oliver McHenry City Council efforts at restructuring and defining jobs in the various municipal^ departments con­ tinued at a reconvened special meeting last Thursday night at city hall. Efforts at delineating the chain of Times change, but a few things remain the same. One of them is fall homecoming, and we can only guess that the "same" applies not only to MCHS but to most other school homecomings as well. As we sat in the reviewing stand for last Friday afternoon's parade, there was time before the line of march to remember those of other years. There were the times when we helped to supervise the details of float making. Sometimes the idea was just right; sometimes nothing wprked and the best description of the outcome was "disaster". There were always highs and lows. If we won, it was a high and no one could dampen our spirit. If we lost, there was no lower point This is the way it has always been. Because homecoming promotes more school spirit than probably any other event of the year, the competition rivals the Rose Bowl parade for floats and the Olympics for the athletic contest. Winning becomes all important and the tensions of the moment only add to the frustrations that must come to those who fail to emerge on top. All of these thoughts came to mind as we sat under a warm sun on an ideal Friday afternoon to see what 1981 young folks would produce in floats. The results were rewarding as we watched the best homecoming parade in memory pass by. Smaller organizations with limited workers vied favorably with large classes for per­ fection, and the innovative ideas were a pleasure. * For the most part we were looking at a younger generation we didn't know, but occasionally an old grad made an appearance. No doubt they were (Continued on page 22) command in the Department of Public Works snagged on a definition of "skilled" as opposed to "unskilled" labor. It was noted by Superintendent of Public Works Richard Weber that many of the men in his department possessed those skills -- like carpentry, heavy equipment operation, electrical, welding, etc. - which would net them a higher pay as a skilled worker. But, because the men may be operating heavy equipment one day and on the end of a shovel the next, they do not receive the "skilled" pay rate. Alderman Jack Pepping, who chairs the Finance committee, noted that at present there is one man in the department who spends all his time at skilled labor. Alderman Michael Wieser said he was not in favor of the separation because, in fact, one man may possess more skills than another, but because those skills are not used full-time, he is not considered a "skilled" worker. It was noted during the course of the discussion that there were serious morale problems in the Public Works department because of some em­ ployees hired at the "skilled employee" rate, while others were not. A department employee attending the special meeting noted that the morale problem might be eased if all the workers were started at the same rate and simply received the step in­ creases provided in the pay schedule. The council also decided that, for the time being, the sewer department should remain under the purview of the Superintendent of Public Works. In the No Serious Injuries future, as the city's facilities grow, there is a possibility that the sewage treatment facilities would warrant functioning as a separate department The council did agree that there should be a definite supervisor in each of the three divisions: the water plant, the sewer plant and the public works <all the rest) As the system presently exists, there are supervisors in the sewer and water plants, but there is no designated foreman in the public works shop The council felt there was a need in this area. As outlined by Alderman Pepping, the Public Works department is responsible for the maintenance of streets, vehicles and public property, management of the sewer and water system, construction as necessary and administration of the Motor Fuel Tax <MFT) programs The council spent a good deal of time on the question of whether the Parks and Recreation department should (Continued on page 22) For Teen Hit By Car Flood Control A 14-year-old McHenry girl was in­ jured when she was struck by a car on Meadow lane in Lakeland Park at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. The McHenry Area Rescue squad took Nataline Krak, 14, of 4720 W. Willow, McHenry, to McHenry hospital for examination and treatment of in­ juries sustained in the collision. She was treated and released. The driver of the car, Kenneth G. Jaques, of 4408 Prairie avenue, McHenry, told police he was driving north on Meadow lane and saw a group of youths in the roadway. Jaques stated he veered to the left to avoid the youths and saw something in front of his auto. He applied the brakes but could not avoid the collision. Jaques continued to say he stopped and looked but did not see anything and drove to his residence. The police report indicated that when Jaques learned a youth had been hit, he called the police department. Jaques was cited for leaving the scene of an injury accident. In Spring Grove, James T. Reedy, of 6924 Prospect, was ticketed for im­ proper lane usage and driving with a revoked license after the car he was driving struck a mailbox at 112 Coventry, Spring Grove. Reedy told county police he was not driving the vehicle at the time the collision occurred. Two witnesses, however, stated that Reedy was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the accident. The mishap occurred at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Jeffrey R. Wilson, of 5014 Barnard Mill road, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad following a car-tree collision at the intersection of Ringwood and Barnard Mill roads last weekend. Wilson refused to make a statement, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's police report. The report said that evidence at the scene of the accident indicated that the car, which was heading south on Ringwood road, made a left turn into a tree. Wilson was ticketed for improper lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol. The accident occurred at 1:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The Sheriff's police also responded to investigate a car that ran off McCullom Lake road at 2:25 a.m. Oct. 17. (Continued on page 22) On Fox River In Discussion Federal, state and local officials will meet Thursday, Oct. 22, to report on progress and discuss problems in controlling floods in Northeastern Illinois, at the annual Chicago Metropolitan Area Interagency Ad­ visory conference. All aspects of flood control and floodwater management will be covered including structural measures and non-structural programs. Specific reports will center on the upper and lower DesPlaines, Little Calumet, DuPag*, Fox and north branch Chicago rivers, as well as Poplar Creek, Upper Salt Creek, the Cal-Sag channel and the Chicago central basin area. The conference will be held at the Lisle-Naperville Hilton Inn beginning at 1 p.m. and continuing throughout the afternoon. Raymond Lett, executive assistant to the secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, is the featuro&speaker for a dinner beginning at 6 p.m. required construction would throw the cost pro forma out of kilter by about $10,000 to $15,000. "What is the total cost of the project?" asked Alderman Michael Wieser Margosian answered that the total bond issue was for about $5 million. "And the city assisted in getting those bonds?" Wieser continued. "Yes," Margosian answered. "Then I think you could build some sidewalks," Wieser said. "We have had a good rapport with the city and we're not going to stand here and argue as much as I might like to," Margosian commented. Datz said, "You've got a $5 million development. ..$10,000 or $15,000, come on. you're talking peanuts " "If we're talking peanuts, maybe you'd like to pay for it, with all due respect," Margosian said The developer's representative then asked for relief from the requirement which specifies that sidewalks will be constructed of concrete Alderman Jack Pepping noted that asphalt sidewalks were not used anywhere else in the city Margosian pointed out that there was an asphalt sidewalk on the subject property extending along Route 120 The sidewalk was put in by the city "That was a temporary measure, until you came along." Alderman Datz said Parents Express Bus Concerns City Restructuring Plans Hit Snag I by Myrtle Procter Citizens representing parents con­ cerned with the busing of elementary school children met with the Johnsburg school board at the regular meeting of Oct. 13. Their greatest concern was the time elementary students must wait after school dismissal. The parents felt this time, in some cartes forty to forty- five minutes, could be better spent than just waiting. Harry May, administrative assistant, presented a study which indicated the Johnsburg busing schedule of pick-up, delivery and waiting periods were within range of other county schools. He noted that Johnsburg had 11 buses for 2,300 students, and that most buses made at least four runs both a.m. and p.m. At the direction of the board, May will reassess the after-school situation, confer with staff members, and at­ tempt to better utilize the time the students must wait for buses. In regard to fees charged band students for bus transportation, the board voted to return to parents the fees which had been paid The tran­ sportation for band students would continue for this year at the board expense. However, members acknowledged new methods or ways of transporting band students should be looked at for next year Bob Schmitt, high school teacher representing the Freshman Studies Interdisciplinary team, informed the board of the team's goals and operating procedures in combining social studies, science, and English. He stated the real goal is to teach thinking and reasoning and encourage students to apply these tools to everyday living The board authorized Dennis Daniels of Van Kampen, Filkin and Meritt, Inc., to issue for sale $135,000 in school fire- safety bonds. Reports will be finalized in two weeks. A directive was voted to file the Certificate of Compliance with the Truth in Taxation act with the county clerk. Nov. 2 Deadl ine Absentee Voting For Schools McHenry county electors expecting to be absent from the county for the Nov. 3 consolidated non-partisan election (school board members) may now cast an absentee ballot in the office of Rosemary Azzaro, county clerk, ac­ cording to an announcement from the clerk's office. Absentee applications in person can be accepted up to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the clerk's office. The county clerk's office will remain open Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to permit absentee voting The last day to receive applications by mail is Thursday, Oct 29 Absentee ballots mailed to in dividuals must be voted and returned to the county clerk's office no later than the mail delivery Nov. 3, to be properly delivered to the respective polling places. Applications for absentee voting may be obtained by calling 338-2040 or writing to the office of county clerk. 2200 N. Seminary avenue. Woodstock < ' ' % M > ; . V."" Reign Over A happy royal pair are Melissa Dowe and Dennis Deja, who were crowned queen and king of Ml'HS homecoming at Saturday night's dance. Melissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dowe of 3409 W. Bull Valley road. Dennis, who lives at r>n T-Tm r\ m i n /y Freund avenue, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry £1UifWLUllllllg Deja. He is a member of the varsity football team STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Fall's Colorful Show Why Leaves Change Color Page 14 Drama Clubs Ask Help Patron-Donor Program Page 24 Mental Health Open House New Locat ion Page 21 6