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chairman of Chain of Lake-Fox River commission, urges area e the no-wake signs and keep their eyes open for the dredge's e dredge will be opearting north of Grass Lake bridge for several assistant director of the State of Illinois, Division of Water Resources, as well as personnel from the division. "We are extremely pleased to see this latest project for the restoration of the navigation channels and the flood flow capability of the lakes get unasr way", commented commission chairman, Senator Jack Schaffer (R-Csry). "The commission and the Division of Water Resources have worked closely over the past few years to get this program started," he added. At the meeting of the commission held later in the at the Fox Lake village , the commission an­ nounced that its engineering report has now been corn- Dieted and being distributed to various government agencies, concerned citizens, and to the various public libraries in the Lakes area. Senator Schaffer also announced that a series of public hearings on the commission's report, as well as plans of the Division of Water Resources and Department of Con­ servation, would begin early this fall. "The strong support of the people in the lakes area," said Senator Schaffer, "has been vital to the success we have had in funding this project, and we sew the supfx>rt and input of ares residents at the upcoming public hearings." As a precaution during the dredging project, the entire (Continu«d on page 18) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAtN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 105 NUMBER 6 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1980 2 SECTIONS 28 PAGES 25' Members of the Chain of Lakes-Fox River com­ mission towed the site of the on earlier expressed the progress. area to be dredged consists of the south end ot the Grass Lake-Nippersink Lake channel and the north end of the navigational channel in Nippersink lake. The commission members were accompanied by Donald R. Vonnahme, Parking Dispute Ends View Channel Restoration Senator Schaffer, boaters ta observe the discharge line. The dredge will be opearting north of Grass Lake bridge for several weeks. SenatwyJaek Schaffer, Rep. Don Deaster and Frank Novak, lockmaster of McHenry statMam, Inspect a dredge now operating on the Chain of Lakes. The very vocal debate that erupted last October con­ cerning the proposal of First United Methodist church to use a tree bank on the north side of John street for parking appears to have been resolved at Monday night's Council meeting. The proposal prompted a long debate between the church, the City Council Summer should be a happy time, but from bits of In­ formation and phone calls that come our way, it ap­ pears some folks aren't aware of that assumption. They act as though it was the end of a dreary, snow-bound Winter. "Pigs will be pigs" was the greeting on one card, and the writer, a river resident, deplored the conduct of young folks cruising in their boats. He (or she) has concluded that "if this behavior is what we get for our high education costs, better pour the money down the sewer. Maybe the whipping post should be brought back". Now that's angry! One irate lady called to ask why gasohol isn't available in McHenry since it is in most other county cities. Time hasn't permitted a survey of local stations, but we'djbe happy with any information that comes our way to pass on to a questioning reader. And there were angry people at the Democratic convention, most of which we missed. Some of the coverage slippage was in­ tentional, as it was with the GOP gala; some of it we just couldn't make. From the mail we find on our desk each morning, it appears that women-for- women are likely to be the most angry of all. One congressional can­ didate is the target for the Rockford chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) because he decided to abandon support of the Equal Rights amend­ ment'. An incensed reader from outside the city visited us Friday afternoon to com­ plain about bicyclists and loud car mufflers. His complaints had been taken to authorities on several levels but he said they were to little avail. The message seems to be either,"We don't have enough men" or "Bicycles are allowed on the road", with an implication that there is little that can be done. Another former resident, with indignation, continues her effort to "stop all hun- (Continuec? on page 18) Montini To Open Aug. 27 Montini Catholic schools will begin the 1960-81 term Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 8:50 a.m. The first day will be shortened, with dismissal at 11;45 a.m. The buses will run the will be early dismissal. Beginning Thursday, Aug. 28, and thereafter, the school day will be from 8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The hot lunch .program at the Middle school will begin Tuesday, Sept. 2. Registration day will be Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both buildings. Parents are asked to come on this day to pay their book rental fee, pick up their child's schedule and meet the teachers. Bus passes will be issued that day at the Middle school for all students. Parents who have not yet registered their children m?. do so sit e"ber building to and including Aug. 26. School Views "Threat" By Teachers With Disapproval The negotiation team representing the McHenry Community high school board of education this week criticized the McHenry High School Teachers association for What the former con­ siders a threat related to the impasse in teacher-board contract negotiations. The most recent mediation session produced no new agreement. The mediator, Lew Moore, from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in Rockford directed both sides to continue to study the issues. No date was set to continue negotiations. On Wednesdsy, Aug. 13, the association distributed leaflets outside East campus during student registration. Leaflets were handed out by teachers to both students and parents. The board of education said it was given no prior warning of this action. In its leaflet, the association states, "The actions of the coming days, weeks, and months will affect our attitude and performance as it would any professional. We regret that the board is forcing us into a position which will realistically have soma impact on your child# education." In the samfe leaflet, the association refers to its threatened actions as "tactical war­ fare". The school board said this week that members viewed this threat to the community as totally reprehensible. * The board said this we# that if current insurance benefits remain the same. the proposed 10 percent increase would be applied to each teacher's 1979-80 gross salary amount. Regardless of the teacher's position on last year's salary schedule, he would receive a 10 per­ cent salary increase.. Greater increases would be received by teachers who have increased their qualifications through ad­ ditional course work. This 10 percent offer would increase the maximum salary level from $24,407 to $26,848. Nine teachers would receive this top salary if the association Malibu Estates Plat Agreement The McHenry1 Pfenning commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat for Malibu Estates following a brief hearing Aug. 14. Malibu Estates is an eight-plus acre, single family residential sub­ division on the west side of Crystal Lake road, north of the new Winding Creek development and south of Fox Ridge. The planners added several minor recommendations for City Council consideration during the process of acceptance and annexation. Chris Lannert, identified as the consultant for the McHenry Group, a trust which owns the "Estates" described the proposed development as a logical extension of the one-family use predominant in that part of the City. The one street in the subdivision connects Unoccupied Home Gutted By Fire with Malibu court in the' adjacent development. Lots will be approximately 10,4)00 square feet in area, he said. The group's represen­ tatives also indicated that they planned, as part of the pre-annexation agreement, to dedicate a triangular area where the street joins Crystal Lake road to the city as access to a proposed new well site on Winding Creek property just south. Additionally, the planners Tiestiened the buildability of "lot 24" across which lies a 50-foot-wide easement for gas lines. They recom­ mended shifting the east boundary of the lot 20 feet and adjusting other lot boundaries accordingly. The portion of the lot with the gas line easement would be separated and offered to the city as a "tot lot" or com­ munity playground. Planners also suggested side lot screening for a lot adjacent to Crystal Lake road and moving the water and sewer utilities from the center of the street to the south parkway for easier access. The planners noted the need to increase the dedicated right of way for Crystal Lake road to 100 feet to meet recent city requirements. This would involve 10 more feet from Malibu Estates. They also raised a question about easements for other utilities at the back lot lines which would not be limited to electric and telephone. The developers indicated that none of these requests would present any problems. Robert Grossman, planning consultant for the McHenry Planning com­ mission, reporteJfbn his plan update and presented to the commission members ac­ companying descriptions or definitions of land uses. He cautioned that these uses and the map symbols did not necessarily define zoning districts (for enforcement purposes) but were merely planning tools. The planning map, Grossman pointed out, should be looked at as an empirical depiction rather than what they had wanted to see in each location. He said the uses are what are already there and they can't change that. Con­ cerning the low density housing around the city (one acre or more per residence) % he recommended that it be retained as much as possible. The 20 pages of text that will accompany the planning map should be ready by their next meeting, Grossman said, and added it would be prepared with close com­ munication with the Chamber of Commerce. Grossman said the recent preliminary population reports from the census did not surprise them. He noted that the smaller family size that is appearing in these statistics is costing many municipalities money that they would get from motor fuel tax and other sources . McHenry, he noted, is in a good position because of its large trade area. This gives the city a good income from sales tax, but it also gives it a tremendous problem on Highway 120. The updated plan will extend to the year 2000, Grossman said. About trends, he said the city, as (Continued on page 18) would accept the board's offer, the board negotiator claimed. Recent statements to the press by the Teachers association indicate that settlements in other McHenry county school districts begin at 11 percent. The board said it fails to mention that the Grade School Teachers (Continued on page 18) School Budget Balanced Repoft of the Finance committee to the Johnsburg school board at the last meeting revealed a balanced budget for the school year 1960-81. This was accomplished, by reducing staff, ad­ ministrators and leadership assistance, reducing sup­ plies and materials pur­ chased by 25 percent, an increased amount of state aid, and a quadrennial reassessment tax year. Dr. Andreas noted the increased class size had played a part in budget control. The number of students in classes was in­ creased to almost 30 students per classroom K-5. At the junior high and high school level an increased number of teachers was required to teach six classes rather than five. An attempt is being made to keep class size at kindergarten and first grade at a lower level. Dr. Andreas also reported the Transportation fund is being subsidized by the Education fund due to a great increased cost in relation to energy. The school district at present is taxing 12 cents in the Transportation fund, but even with an increase of 8 cents, the Transportation fund would still need money from the Education fund. The lack of money in the Education fund, it was pointed out, is not due to inefficiency, but to directly involved increased costs in relation to transporting students. The Finance committee is planning further study to project needs of the future in (Continued on page 18) Arrest Five For Bull Valley Burglary Of Home A fire fighter from Co. II of the McHenry Township Fire department scales a ladder to the second floor window of a burning house shortly after 4:45 a.m. Monday morning. The Maze, which gutted a house at 5510 Fox Lake road, was extinguished by Companies I and II. STAFF PHOTO-ANTHONY OLIVER Four adults and one juvenile have been arrested by McHenry Shores police in connection with the recent burglary of a Bull Valley home. / A fire, in the early mor­ ning hours of Monday, Aug. 18, nearly destroyed an unoccupied home at 5510 Fo* Lake road, McHenry. Company II of the McHenry Fire department was called to the blaze at about 4:45 a.m. Later assistance was rendered by fire fighters ot Company I. The Johnsburg Rescue (Continued on page 18) Shelley L. Rivchin, 20, of 125 Crystal Lake avenue, Anne T. Warren, 17, of 7317 Chesterfield, Michael J. Zarnardo, 17, of 953 Not­ tingham* lane, and Darren RivcHin 18, of 471*4 Wallen driMjyyi of Crystal Lake, .wajf eharged with burglary, thefl ahd criminal damage to property. Ms. Rivchin, whose car was said to have been used in the burglary, also has been charged with obstructing justice. Her bond was set at $16,000. Bond for the others was $11,000. A 16-year-old female has been referred to juvenile authorities. The arrests followed an investigation into the burglary of the Irwin Nelson home, 8906 Bull Valley road. A McHenry Shores officer, on routine patrol, observed an auto in the Nelson driveway which he knew did not belong to a family member. In checking, the (which owns the tree bank) and area residents who opposed the action. The church had wanted to pave the tree bank but met with stiff opposition from area residents who did not want to see any paving on the tree bank. One area spokesman said the residents were not op­ posed to the parking but were opposed to any paving. The City attempted to mediate the dispute by of­ fering a compromise where half of the 17-foot tree bank would be paved and the other half sodded. Drains and the presence of utility poles rendered this alternative improbable. The City did offer to construct curbs which would provide diagonal parking on the north side of John street but which would also provide green areas and which would go around utility poles. This option appears to have been accepted by the church. Alderman Pepping reported to the Council that Ken Bruce, one of the original objectors, had talked with church members and suggested some changes that Bruce said the church had agreed to implement. The Council decided to give authority to the mayor and interested councilmen to go ahead with the curbing and planting -- after they find out what thadfether changes involve. Riverside Terrace sub­ division developer Jerry Falcon asked for and received final plat approval for two lots in the develop­ ment. The approval gives the developers the go-ahead to start work on the com­ mercial area of the 125-acre development located on Richmond road, between Route 31 and Riverside drive. The first lot will be developed by Edward Neumann, Jr., who plans to build a sports complex on the 10.1-acre site. According to Falcon, there are no plans for the second 10-acre lot. Both are zoned "B-3" business. The mayor will sign the final plat conditioned upon the receipt of a $235,000-plus performance bond, which Falcon said would be for­ thcoming. City Park Director Peter Merkel told the Council his department had received verbal approval from Springfield regarding the bids received for the Knox park development. The Council voted to award the bids to the Iqw bidders conditioned upon the written approval of the Illinois Department of Conservation (IDOC) which administers the grant. The Council heard a request from the McHenry Area Rescue squad, represented by Anthony Varese and Squad Chief Phil Gust, to help promote efforts to raise an estimated $18,000 for the purchase of three EKG defibrillator units. In other bufffmiB, the Council voted to authorize Mayor Stanek to hire the music group "The Moon" for the annual Back-To-School (Continued on page 18) Exchange Student Compares Lifestyles Cindy Gllmore, who recently returned from a year spent In Australia as a Rotary exchange student, holds souvenir stuffed animals brought back with her. Both the kangaroo and the koala bear are made from kangaroo skin. STAFF KHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD officer discovered the motor was running and the doors of the vehicle were open. As he approached the residence, the officer found no one and believes they fled on foot, leaving the vehicle and the stolen items. Police Chief Edgar Fair of McHenry Shores said court dates for those charged has been set for Sept. 21 in the 19th Judicial Circuit court, Woodstock. The Village of McHenry Shores Police department has a contract with the Village of Bull Valley to patrol in that area. . After spending a year in Australia as an exchange student, Cindy Gilmore recently returned to the United States and her hometown, McHenry. Miss Gilmore lived with six different families during her stay in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. She heard about the exchange program, which is sponsored by the Rotary International, while she was attending school at Marian Central Catholic high school in Woodstock. While the lifestyle of the Australians was more relaxed and easy-going by comparison, she noted that the attitude of the students there was significantly more serious toward school than in America. "The schooling is more academic and very challenging," Miss Gilmore said "There is a whole lot of respect between the students and the teachers." Here, she observed, education is conducted on a more personal basis and the teachers are almost "buddies" with many of the students. She pointed out that the course selection in the Australian school system is much more limited than in American schools and concentrates on "the basics." For example, she said one (Continued on page 18)