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--- VOLUME 106 NUMBER 15 S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - O L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 18, 1981 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 25 .V* V y. about a half- fire fighters the scene Public Workshop On Flood Control Plans A series of public workshops to present alternative plans for reducing flood damage and improving water quality along the Fox river in Illinois and Wisconsin is planned, starting in McHenry Sept. 22. Sponsored by the Chicago district, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the workshop will begin at 7 p.m. In McHenry, it will be held at city hall,. Discussed at the workshops will be six alternative plans for flood damage reduction and water quality. Comments expressed at the meeting will be considered in selecting a plan for further development, according to Mike Gregory, the corps' Fox River Study manager. The first of the plans is nonstructural in approach, consisting of floodproofing measures such as elevating homes and installing a floodwarning and forecasting network in the Fox River Chain-of-Lakes area The second plan calls for modifying the dams between Yorkville dam and Algonquin darn Modifications would include removing some dams, cutting notches in others and installing gate structures and providing canoe shoots at some dams The third plan consists of construction of local protection levees Included in the fourth plan are modifications to McHenry dam such as providing additional gaje capacity The fifth plan incorporates the McHenry dam modifications with the modification of dams between the Yorkville and Algonquin dams The sixth plan combines the nonstructural plan, the levee plan and dam modification plans. m Injured Volunteers from the McHenry Area and Johmburg Rescue squads render aid to seven people injured in a three-car collision late Tuesday afternoon on Route 120, west of Chapel Hill road. Company I 'Comity police were also summoned to City Council Reviews Survey For Office Manpower Use ft Seven people were taken to McHenry [ for treatment of minor injuries in a three-car collision on Route flO, near Chapel Hill road, Tuesday afternoon. County police report that a car driven James C. Butler, of 517 N. Kent road, cHenry, was heading east on Route 120, when it crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Butler told police he saw the second vehicle, operated by Bridgette F. Roth, of Lindennurst, stopped with the left turn signal on, waiting to make a turn into a driveway. ,Hfe continued saying tfe applied §» brakes swerved, but was unable to avoid the collision. The Roth vehicle traveled into the westbound lane of traffic, where it was struck head-on by a third car. The driver of the third vehicle was Kimberly A. Hay, of 4704 Garden Quarter, McHenry. Two passengers in the Butler auto, Vicld Butler and Jacqueline Schaefer, of 506 N. Kent road, McHenry, were taken to McHenry hospital. Also transported were Ms. Roth, and a zer, Fran Brogan, of 609 Waters rt Ms. Hay, and two passengers in her vehicle. Deborah Hay, of 2301 Woodlawn Park, and Linda Kidd, of 3006 Hickory, both of McHenry. Butler was not injured. He ticketed by sheriffs police for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident Two McHenry residents were taken to McHenry hospital following a second three-car accident that occurred at 4:1! p.m. Wednesday at the intersection «f Bull Valley road and Route 31. The McHenry Area Rescue took Kristie A. Howard, of 1511N. Dr., McHenry, and a J. Miller, of 219 S. McHertry? «t* the' examination and treatment of Injur! STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD John L. Kibitlewski, of 3003 Grove lane, Cary, told city police he was driving north on Route 31 when the Howard vehicle proceeded into the intersection from Bull Valley road and the collision occurred. A third vehicle, driven by Robert M. Zmich, of 4503 Praire Ave., McHenry. was also northbound on Route 31 ana could not avoid a collision with the rear of the Howard auto. Ms. Howard told police she stopped at the intersection and saw the Zmich auto, but did not see the Kibitlewski ' 4lkB was cited for failure to e rifcht * yield the right-of-way. Schools To Purchase Bus Lot The boards of education of McHenry Elementary District 15 and High School District 156 have agreed to authorize the purchase of the current transportation facility located at 5805 West Rt. 120, McHenry. This agreement came at a joint meeting of the two boards held Tuesday, Sept. 15. The agreement is the result of several months of negotiations with the "They're like my friends, these han­ dicapped young people. Our teen club is like the Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts". It was Jeanette Gacek of Crystal Lake speaking, and the tears welling up behind her voice were evident. She was talking about the fact that very soon she may have no home for the 53 han­ dicapped from the county she serves because "it is my goal in life". A number of them live in our own com­ munity. Jeanette Gacek lived in the Burton's Bridge area as a child and attended grade school in McHenry. She has dreams of returning to this area and continuing the work she does from her heart, but all of those dreams are ahead of our story. The details surrounding her problems are not important to the parents of the 53 children she befriends from day to day. They are only insistent that the service she provides can be continued, and they are pledging their support for that goal. Sunday they gathered in large numbers in a McHenry restaurant, named a treasurer, and set dues for what Mrs. Gacek calls a bail-out. They want her to be able to stay in her present location until some way can be found for her to be able to purchase a sizeable piece of land on Rt. 31, south of McHenry. Between the words that came haltingly, there was an enthusiasm as she talked about the assets of the 4 acres of local property for her "friends". There was a pool outside, a recreation room where she could set up a soda fountain, and a large garage to accommodate the old,66-passenger, 1965 bus she and her husband bought to transport these handicapped people to various events. Last year, she remembered with a smile, it took some of them to Youth and Disabled day at the Illinois State fair. It has also taken them to nursing (Continued on page 18) McHenry Sand and Gravel company, which has rented the facility to the schools since August, 1977. The decision to purchase this property results from the ongoing concern of both boards to secure a transportation facility in order to minimize costs to both districts on a long term basis. The school districts will jointly Sr chase this property at a cost of >0,000. The terms of the purchase agreement call for a down payment of $125,000, with the balance to be paid over 10 years with interest established at 10 percent per annum. This cost will be shared equally by both districts. A closing date has not yet been set to finalize the purchase. Both boards of education are planning to utilize Developer Donation monies in making this purchase. Since 1977, when the City of McHenry adopted a Developer Donation ordinance, each school district has received $89,727 which had to be set aside in a special fund earmarked for site and construction purposes. This fund cannot be used for day-to-day operating expenses. These monies will enable the school districts to make this purchase without an increase in their respective tax rates. The property to be purchased consists of approximately 3.94 acres, of which 2.5 acres is fencea and graveled, and a building which is 56 feet by 80 feet. This building is used for bus maintenance and administration of the transportation system. The graveled and fenced parking lot provides adequate space and security tor the 51 buses currently in use and offers additional room for future growth. Included in the proposed purchase agreement are several improvements to the existing facility. McHenry Sand and Gravel comany has agreed to regrade both the car and bus lot, repair a roof leak in the southeast corner of the building, and repair a floor drain in the garage area. The decision to purchase the current transportation facility is a continuation of the cooperative transportation arrangement that exists between School Districts 15 and 156. The two districts share vehicles, maintenance, and administration in an effort to maximize efficiency and cut down on costs, The McHenry City Council reviewed a survey of city offices and manpower use that could lead to a restructuring for better accountability and efficiency at the Sept. 9 meeting. Alderman Jack Pepping, who has been conducting the survey, asked for a special meeting to evaluate the results of job analysis questionnaires which city office holders had completed and to determine possible courses of action after weighing pros and cons of each alter­ native. Pepping said the questionnaires had summarized each job as it exists today by category, subordinate reporting, and problems or areas of possible improvement. He said that division of duty is not necessarily right, but could be detef- -- mined by further inquiry. He quoted the analysis of the city 61erk position for use of time as an example. It shows percentage of time use as: clerk duties, 35 percent; collector duties, 35 percent; assist treasurer, 5 percent; and support public works and building departments, 25 percent. The number of clerical subordinates supervised is six. Pepping said that considerations for the job might ask: should the clerk's office be involved in building and zoning matters or could responsibilities or personnel be "spun off?" Should the clerk continue to provide the clerical pool for other departments? Should the clerk continue to provide the clerical and recording support for the Zoning board and Planning commission? Pepping outlined the process for restructuring in which he wanted tin* council, mayor and department heads to participate. This included five preliminary steps: 1 - Evaluate questionnaire responses and comments from department heads; 2 - List the problem areas and possible causes of each problem. 3 - Identify the problems that can be resolved by restructuring 4 - Determine possible courses of ac tion; 5 - Reach consensus or t>est possible alternatives for such j«>»> structure and reporting changes qualification required and respon sibilities in connection with pay setup, identify ordinances that need changing because of impact on existing position authorizations, find cost savings and or possible additional casts, and outline how to implement changes and the time in which to do it. Pepping said they would need a committee meeting of the whole council with the attorney, Bernard Narusis. to draw up the needed revisions. In connection with possible job changes. Alderman Mike Wieser said he could foresee eventual conversion of the rescue squads to full time personnel with the noticeable increase of calls Me noted that the few dedicated people operating the service may be running out of time. "We have quality people and they should be compensated for their time,' he asserted. Attorney Narusis said that recent law changes made it legal for full time medics to be used by fire (Continued on page 18) "Cut Us Loose": Skinner To RTA \ Road Improvements Approved By Wonder Lake Village Board S H A W M I D I A N E W S S C t V I C i A series of road improvements, including more street lights and traffic control signs, have been approved by the board of trustees of the Village of Wonder Lake. The Village board voted 5-0 Tuesday night in approving the installation of street lights at nine locations and the transfer of a 10th light on the recommendation of Public Works Superintendent A1 Zeman. The additional lights will add about $100 a month to the village's current street light bill of $112 monthly, according to Village Clerk Duane Zeman. The new lights will light up stop signs, while the 10th light, now located near the proposed Nippersink Creek park, will be moved one pole south, he said. "This is the second time that I've brought this up, and I have the mon^y in my budget, Zeman said. "The problem is that you want to double the lighting in the village," said Village President Jim Rachel, expressing concern over the costs to the village. "I'm just bringing the village up to date since there are more people, more cars and more stop signs in the village since Wonder Lake became incorporated," Zeman said. Trustee Anita Vanderwiel noted, "There is $2,600 in the village's revenue sharing funds;, and if you spend $2,400 (Continued on page 18) S H A W M E D I A N E W S S E R V I C E Charges of misspent funds and appeals for separation greeted Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) representatives who held a public hearing Wednesday night at Central high school, Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake resident, Cal Skinner, Sr., was one of about 50 county officials and residents who attended the hearing on the 1982 budget and proposed five- year plan. "Cut us loose and let us spend the money from McHenry county in McHenry county," Skinner said. He asked for an audit of RTA books and claimed that funds collected in the county had not been spent in the county. State Rep. Richard Klemm, 33rd district, commented that the legislature would reconsider the matter when it convenes in Springfield but added, "I don't think anything will m because the RTA has lost ibility with the people of McHenry county and the people of Chicago." The state repr that if the RTA had acted responsibly and increased fares from its inception, according to the cost of living index, there would be $357 million available now, which far exceeds the deficit. Rep. Klemm added that he did not believe the legislature would be too sympathetic to the plight of the RTA. After closing the hearing, Sid Danoff, a suburban RTA representative, called for questions from the floor. Cal Skinner, Jr., said, "Every time the system fouls up, there the RTA comes up with a different line." Regarding allegations leveled at the RTA regarding fund allocations, Danoff said he could prove that "not one dime of transportation money from the six- county area has been spent for the CTA." However, Skinner, Jr., alleged that $143,000 had been collected in the county in August and only $40,000 had been spent here. Danoff replied, "That's taking a pot shot. I'm not even going to bother now. The hell with it." "A pot shot is when I go to the train and find the fare has gone up $60," said one audience member. Danoff said the results of the hearing would be sent to the RTA board when it considers the final fiscal 1982 budget. According to an RTA report, estimated revenues in McHenry county for fiscal 1982 are $2,5%,000, with estimated expenses of $3,891,000 Due to the estimated 1981 deficit of $434,OCX), a larger deficit of $1,729,000 is projected for the end of fiscal 1982. The total estimated deficit for the entire RTA system at the end of fiscal 1982 is projected at $201,853,000. The deficit anticipates the lifting of a 40 percent fare surcharge on Oct. 1,1981 If continued, the surcharge would help to reduce the deficit. RTA officials have conceded that further service cuts or fare hikes may be invoked if state aid is not forthcoming. Thursday Crash McHenry Youth Critical Bush School Vote Bond Sale For Life Safety Work Eighteen-year-old George Luio, 1404 Glen drive, McHenry, was reported in critical condition Thursday in St. Anthony hospital, Rockford, where he was taken after sustaining serious injuries in a one-car accident The accident occurred about 12:30 a.m. Thursday on U.S. Route 14 at Deep Cut road, about four miles north of Woodstock. McHenry county Sheriffs police, Woodstock Rural Fire department ana Woodstock Rescue squad responded to the emergency. Police said physical evidence at the accident scene indicated the northbound Luto vehicle went off the road, struck a guard rail and slid and rolled about 300 feet before coming to a stop. The victim was thrown from his vehicle and found on the opposite side of $e roadway, police said. Luto was taken to Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock, by the rescue squad and at about 3:30 a.m. was transferred tp the Rockford hospital by helicopter. The board of education of Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12 moved last week to sell bonds for $135,000 worth of urgent Life Safety Code work on parts of Bush school, built in 1950. The board agreed to defer an additional $200,000 in work recommended by the architects because of the unfavorable condition of the bond market at this time (high interest rates). A meeting of the Buildings and Grounds committee prior to the board meeting resulted in the recommendation to hold back on the less urgent improvement projects. The board also reviewed the budget proposals for the coming year at a public hearing, but because of time constraints in the "Truth in Taxation" act, will not act on approval until the Sept. 22 meeting. The levy will probably be adopted no later than Oct. 13, it was indicated. The candidacy for election to the school board of Roger D. Thompson, who gave an address of 4016 Riverview drive, McHenry, apparently became a dead issue, as the board upheld the ruling of the Education Officers Electoral board to disqualify him. The registered letters notifying Thome of the hearing on Sept. 1 and ot subsequent EOEB ruling had been returned to the school by the U.S. Postal Service as undeliverable, Supt. Dr. Duane Andreas reported Thompson was not certified as a candidate. Thomas Cahill, former school board member, had filed an objection to the Thompson candidacy which resulted in the hearing. The board did certify three candidates for the Nov. 3 election Kenneth Lund, Jerome Olsen, and incumbent Gerald Sobiesk. The board indicated that it was interested in receiving proposals from building contractors and supply firms for excavation, foundation, and building supplies for the building trades house to be erected in Sunnyside Instructor John Quick and director of (Continued on page 18) SEE Grant For District 156 Among 67 In State V - S t ' • J • ' I • Page 4 FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition Farm Bureau Resolutions School Funds-Penalties Page 21