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4 Override Mayor's Veto The world turns, and much of the movement of late has been in the McHenry community. Not the least of this has occurred on the banks of the Fox river, where a new bridge is under construction to replace the almost century old span torn down last fall. In wide photo above, a boater tours the Fox catching a close view of construction progress as workers prepare the foundation of the structure. The Rt. 120 bridge one block away, at right, continues to remain heavily traveled, causing long lines SF traffic Jams during rush hours. In a more quiet setting, one section of the old Pearl street bridge nds its usefulness still exists despite age. Rejected by City Council vote in favor of a new bridge, this section of the historic structure rests in a quaint setting spanning Squaw creek as TC Industries workers at Terra Cotta pass quietly over it to enter the plant on Rt. 31 from a new parking lot. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD A WOt Concludes Charges After Driver Arrest When county police observed a car eastbound on Johnsburg road near Chapel Hill road, McHenry, with no taillights Sunday night, the officer could never have expected to uncover what he did. (Continued on page 16) A Goal Of Harmony "This is tearing our city apart. I hate to see it happen to McHenry!" These terse words came to the Plaindealer office by phone Friday afternoon from one of the city's long time leaders. They represented a sincere reflection of one man's distaste for controversy within, and surrounding, city government that refuses to end. The words echoed our own sentiment. We were born and raised in McHenry and have always : fiercely defended criticism of any part of it. Perhaps our loyalty sometimes ran too deep. These were the times when we fought - maybe too hard - to retain those attributes, natural and man-made, that provided a quaint charm to set McHenry apart from every other fast growing little city in Illinois. There was success with Landmark school; there was failure with the Pearl street bridge. But now something more serious confronts those of us who love McHenry. It is distrust and anger that will not "be quelled. It grows with each day, and it pits friend against friend, many of long standing. McHenry underwent its growing pains many years ago. After all, she is 141 years old. Through the years we have watched other communities spring up around us and pass through the same difficult period that seems so necessary before they come of age. It never occurred to most of us that McHenry would one day repeat this agonizing procedure. It is not only painful, for pain is something that passes. The animosity we see is deeper and becomes more widespread. What we observe is lethal to the exciting goals in McHenry's future. All of them must wait, for they are dependent upon today's goal of harmony. Could we call a truce? Could we ask for a moratorium on Public Pulse letters? Could we refrain from voicing our *thoughts? Just for a week? It is a well known fact that "cooling off" periods are helpful in gaining a new perspective. The controversy makes for good readership. But while we are selling newspapers to an incredulous public, we are destroying McHenry. The newspaper is our business. But the newspaper is not as important as McHenry. Neither is any individual. Can't we-have peace? KAF Jake's Tavern Closed Jake's Dead End lounge, located at the intersection of Rt. 120 and Riverside drive, was closed by McHenry police Monday evening following a court decision in Chicago. The court decision upheld Mayor Joseph Stanek's action not to reissue a liquor license in April, 1976. The Illinois Liquor commission supported Stanek's stand earlier this year , A McHenry man arrested and charged disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer following an unusual incident early Saturday morning. David Dale Adams, 3706 W. Clover, McHenry, was charged after McHenry Police Officer John D. Langdon discovered him allegedly obstructing the traffic flow at the intersection of Main street and Front street. According to the police report, Officer Langdon ob­ served Adams directing traffic, and had previously given him two verbal warnings within the hour. <? was j He was then arrested for with disorderly conduct and placed in the squad car. Once in the squad car, he apparently made repeated attempts to leave the squad car, and McHenry Police Sergeant Lange was sum­ moned to lend assistance. Bond for the two charges was set at $1,025 for a June 1 court appearance. The new Changes Disco lounge, 3601 Richmond road, McHenry, had its first police incident early Monday mor­ ning, with a Lake Zurich man Adopt *225,183 Budget For Montini Schools Montini Catholic schools board of education has appr­ oved a budget of $225,183 for the system for 1977-78. Included in this budget is a tuition raise of five dollars per family so that 1977-78 tuition rates will be $265. for families with one child at Montini; $330 for families with * two or more children at Montini and $430 per child for out-of- parish families who do not belong to St. Mary's or St. Patrick's families. Ron Svoboda, superin­ tendent, informed the board that enrollment for 1977-78 should be about 500 students, with a strong first grade enrollment as well as numerous transfers. Montini's budget for 1977-78 represents a per pupil cost of $440. The board recognized this could not be done without the dedicated contributions of sisters and lay teachers who teach for considerably less than their public school coun­ terparts while being fully qualified and certified by the state. In other business, the board discussed the schools' in­ tramural sports program, made plans for the upcoming board election in the parishes, and discussed the tabulation and reporting of the recent Opinionnaire about Montini being arrested and charged with various offenses. Paul DeCarlo, 25, Rt. 3, Lake Zurich, was arrested for aggravated battery, resisting a peace officer, and criminal damage to property, with his total bond set at $5,000 for a May 19 court appearance. According to the police report, when two county police officers arrived, they found an employee and a customer at­ tempting to restrain an unruly patron (DeCarlo), and police interceded to prevent further problems. The report further read that DeCarlo then fought with the officer, and with the arrival of another unit, he was subdued and taken into custody. A Wonder Lake man was arrested and charged with battery following an incident late Thursday night on Mc- Cullom Lake road near Harrison school. Michael Zawistowski, 21, E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, was arrested and released on $1,000 bond with a (Continued on page 16) Windgate Under Fire The Windgate home in Woodstock, which has served retarded children for several years, is under fire this week as the result of allegations con­ cerning the operation of the home set forth by the Chicago Sun Times. The article referred to twenty former Windgate employees who reportedly said children in the home were improperly restrained, physically abused, and fed improperly, among other things. Last Friday, the Department of Children and Family Ser­ vices in Springfield reached the end of a nine-month in­ vestigation of Windgate. As a result, DCFS authorities mailed a "revocation of per­ mit" notice to Robert Mariacher, who operates the home. He has ten days from the mailing to ask for a bill of particulars and a public hearing on charges resulting from the investigation. If no request is made for a hearing, the Windgate license will be revoked. Within the last month, Windgate received a new license to operate. A spokesman for DCFS said license renewals are routine unless there is evidence of violations of license provisions. DCFS reviews facilities it has funded every two years and under department policy it also makes annual visits, according to the spokesman. RTA Transportation Plan The Regional Transit authority (RTA) has included the McHenry area in preliminary plans for a tran­ sportation system within the county. The plan was presented by the RTA to approximately sixty-five persons Friday night at a public hearing held at McHenry high school West campus. Representatives from the RTA, including former McHenry resident Dan Baldino and RTA Chairman Milton Pikarsky were present to an­ swer any questions and to help clarify the preliminary plan. The plan for McHenry county contained several alternative proposals which will be discussed and analyzed at future public hearings before the final plan is completed in August. Before the plan was presented, Baldino cautioned that, "it (the plan) is still in the planning stage. What you are going to s£e is not final yet. None of this is set in concrete." Andy Szakos, who has worked on the county RTA plan since May, 1976, presented the proposal. He was assigned to the task at the request of the McHenry County board. "First, we tried to determine where the people were traveling within the county," he said. "We took three sur­ veys, and looked at the various alternatives as to cost, im­ plications, and who would be using the facilities." Several aspects of the preliminary program do not affect the McHenry area. However, some of those that do could result, if implemented, in extended transportation ser­ vice for this area. For example, the McHenry - McCullom Lake area is being considered for the RTA's "dial- a-ride" service. If im- (Continued on page 16) THE -MCHKNRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CH A IN - O-L A KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 101 NUMBER 72WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1977 ' 2 SECTIONS 32 PAGES 20' The New Going Up The Old In Repose Buss Zoning The McHenry City Council Monday night voted to override Mayor Joseph Stanek's veto, and grant the rezoning petition of Edward and Joan Buss. The action came after Stanek exercised executive privilege, vetoing the original Council action to grant the petition. The veto override has no effect on the Anthony Pintozzi portion of the petition, and the six acres of property adjacent to the Edgebrook Heights subdivision remains zoned for single family homes. The vote found six aldermen supporting the override, while Elizabeth Nolan voted against it and Ernest Schooley chose not to vote. Six votes were exactly the number needed to override Stanek's veto. In compliance with regulations, the mayor sup­ plied the aldermen with a written list of reasons why he chose to veto the Council action of May 2, when they voted six to two to override the Zoning board recommendation. The letter read as follows: "The following are the reasons I feel we must reconsider the previous decision. "The Zoning board, after hearing four hours of sworn Arrest Man In Policeman's Role; Charge Two Others testimony, voted to recommend denial, stating their reasons. "The Council made no fin­ dings of fact, alleged no fin­ dings of fact, and voted no findings of fact as required. "This is a classic case of spot zoning. "The adjacent properties will be devalued. "Precedent set will dilute the authority and integrity of the Zoning board, Planning commission, and Com­ prehensive plan. "Creeping commercialism east and north would be more difficult to contain. "Although legal, voting to accept or deny a portion of a proposal is a subtle cir­ cumvention of the true intent and purpose of McHenry's Zoning ordinance. 'Development of balance of property is adversely affected. "Other property was available. "Prior owner could have developed a residential, single family complex. "I feel it is in the best interest of the city of McHenry to disallow this voting change," Stanek continued. "I respectfully request that you consider the foregoing reasons and take no action to override my veto." Following the reading of the letter, Stanek allowed both the petitioners and objectors five minutes for a representative to state their case. Robert Gordon, an attorney, represented the objectors while Edward Buss spoke for him­ self. In his presentations, Gordon cited several oft-mentioned reasons for disallowing the zoning change. He noted that the United States Supreme court recently decided a related case in Arlington Heights, 111. in which the city's comprehensive plan was upheld. "How can a municipality protect its zoning?" he asked. "The only way is to follow the Comprehensive plan," he stated. The Comprehensive plan for McHenry indicates that the property on which Buss will construct his car dealership, across Rt. 31 from the Indian Manor restaurant, is to be for single family dwellings. "The purpose of changing zoning is nono make somebody more money," the attorney said. "It's to aid the health, welfare, and safety of the community." # The attorney Continued, mentioning several of the (Continued on page 16) DANCE PROCEEDS AID FIREMEN-Fire Fighter Paul Farwell of McHenry Company I has dance tickets (MCMIR his helmet, although it's doubtful if owe cswlitjJpi tmrt iffe* were fighting a fire. Company I members are eftftvMslitg tlMKkreas with the approach of the annual dance date Saturday, May 21. TV event will be held in the McHenry Veterans of Foreign Wars ituonouse starting at 9 o'clock. Proceeds will help buy costly entrance power saws and other needs of the department. Purchase of a ticket will help the men who help the community in time of emergency. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD 4