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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER S E R U M ; T H E C H A D O L A K E S R E C . I O V S I S C E I N R R - VOLUME 105 NUMBER 86 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1981 1 SECTION 2 2 P A G E S 2 5 ' Crash Seriously Injures Local Girl Charge Toll In by Raymond Hupke "That trresjHwsiblearticle will knock $20,(MM) off ihe value of our property", said Lloyd Ran of Le Villa Vaupell subdivision a) Griswold Lake Rau was referring to the "Lake of Musin' and Meanderin Veterans remember That fact became clear Memorial day in the park p small city And there were others also remembered Pearl street park, veterans of the war o f 1 9 1 7 - 1 8 63 years ago r - gathered How tall and proud they stood, as well they should It has long been a source of wonder how well they have weathered the test of time Bill Molnaire. who fought in that war, was at the microphone as he has been for so many years. As his resonant voice permeated the block square area with the strains of "The Lord's Prayer", we heard a teenage girl ex press in a loud whisper. "I can't believe it"! It was another W W I veteran. Henry Rahn. who so eloquently recalled the words to "In Flanders Field" as others, who remembered too well, restrained emotions that ran high Widows of veterans who had outlived "'heir" war by 50 and 60 years came to the special tribute because it was an honor they had paid each year for more than a half century Still vigorous in their appearance. World War II veterans of both the Legion and VFW took charge of the impressive ceremony, continuing a tradition the older veterans started long ago We could only wonder if their patriotic spirit, at least in part, had been inspired by the faith and love of country which was a legacy of the 1917- 18 men an(f women who served There were younger veterans too. but from our vantage point their number appeared to be smaller Perhaps a rightful pride in their service will grow stronger with the passing years Or maybe the mood of the country and the circumstances of their service make it more difficult to express the pride they feel. Certainly they deserve to stand in full strength beside those who served before them The volley of fire sent more than one youngster to mother's arms amidst tears It will be some years before that fear is replaced hv a realization of the (Continued on page 20) Bad Publicity Takes Property Values Fear" article in last Sunday's Chicago Sun Times The article has the homeowners in Le Villa Vaupell in an uproar * It spoke of the sickness being ex­ perienced by Griswold Lake home owners, especially those in Holiday Hills, because of swimming in the lake last summer after it had been treated with herbicides for weed control. "It's all a bunch of lies", said Jean Sehisler. secretary of the subdivision I can't see where they have any proof that the problems they are ex­ periencing are a result of the chemical treatments to the lake " She said that last year the children from her subdivision swam in the treated area of the lake and that none of them got sick or developed skin rashes She feels that the article was nothing more than sensational journalism. "Why we have to put up with this because of two women starting such a panic is beyond me." Mrs. Sehisler said The two women she was referring to are Norma Loasch and Bonnie Hill. l>oth of whom have fought the chemical treatment of the lake from the first treatment The two formed the C.riswold Lake Preservation Assocation (GLPA) and got enough home owners around the lake involved with their cause to pressure IjLau into agreeing to stop the lake treawnonts scheduled for this year "I don't believe one Word of that article." Mrs. Sehisler said "I swam in the treated area of the lake every single day last summer and I didn't get sick. As a home owner, the article is very bad publicity and it hurts." Rau said that if the kids are getting sick the parents should take them to specialists to find out why. "If it's the chemicals."why haven't any of the family doctors stepped forward and said that the kids are suffering from toxemia or chemical poisoning?" he asked "This year the lake has not been chemically treated and yet people are still claiming to be getting sick from it I took water and bottom samples from the lake last month and sent them to a private lab at my own expense < $125) to test for the presence of the chemical 2.4-D The results showed that the lake is safe." he said. Allied Laboratories, Ltd.. in Chicago, did the analysis and their report No. 10553 stated that the lake water had less than 0.002 parts per million and the lake bottom sludge had less than 0.015 parts per million of the chemical 2,4-D "The findings were well within the requirements established by the federal government." Rau said Mrs Loasch also had water, bottom sludge and fish samples sent to a private lab for analysis but has yet to receive the written reporl "They called." she said, "and told me 'hat there were small traces of 2.4-1) in the samples I sent in." "1 think this story has gotten out of hand." Rau said, "it 's no longer a local matter " Rau said he showed the Sun Times reporter the lab results and told her that none of the people in his sub division had gotten sick articit sl.mtv1 Rau f1 'Inrv e|s that well taken M ' t> m Jast MinHav.'at the (Continued on page 20) Kimherly Freund. 16 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Freund. .It . "f 171 \ Riverside drive, McHeyry. remained unconscious Monday from injuries received Friday in a traffic accident in Wisconsin The Fast campus student was one of three t'irls ridine in a car that over turned throwing Ms Freund from the vehicle She was taken to St Mary's hospital. Racine, where she underwent surgery Two drivers were taken to McHenry hospital for examination and treatment of injuries received in a two-car collision-'-hat' occurred, shortly before noon Monday morning on Route 31. just north of McHenry McHenry (xitice nrttl volunteers from the McHcnryJRescue squad responded to the scene uhere a car driven bv Dianne- Miller of 1624 Fllen road. McHenrv crossed the center line and struck another vehicle Mrs Millet told McHenry police her car began to skid after she braked for a slow moving northbound auto The driver of •he other vehicle. Kristie Price, of ."»3io Rtdgeway Rmgwood said she was driving south on Route it when the Miller vehicle crossed into her lane of traffic \n 11 year-old Wonder I^ake youth was taken to McHenry hospital following .a car bicycle collision that occurred Saturday on Hilltop drive in Wonder Lake David Jackson, of 7308 Lookout drive. Wonder Lake, was transported via Wonder Lake Rescue to the hospital after a car driven by Dennis M Newman of 7515 Barnard Mill road, Rmgwood. made a right turn and struck the bike Newman told police he was attempting a right turn when his \ision became obstructed by trees and bushes Newman was cited by county police for unsafe tires and driving too fast for conditions Rick \ Bianchi. of 1 1 1 1 River terrace McHenry, was taken to NU Henry hospital after his motorcycle left Chapel Hill road early Monday nrorning and flipped twice According to county police, the Bianchi vehicle was heading north on Chapel Hill road when the driver ap- (Continued on page 20) Ratify Teachers' Contract Happy smiles are flashed by representatives of the Flemenlar% School District 15 board and Classroom Teachers association following ratification of a new two-year teacher contract. From left, are Frances Larsen and Joan Miller of the board's negotiating team: Dave Miller, president of the Teachers' association and chief negotiator for the teachers; and Arthur Newbrough. chief negotiator for the board. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Assuring a quiet start to the fall school term, the McHenry Classroom Teachers association of District 1 r» and the board of education last week ratified a new contract Teachers met after school Thursday for the initial action in the two party agreement Board members unanimously approved the contract following an execut ive session the same evening * For the tirst year ot the two year contract covering the 1981.-82 school vear. there will be a 9 9^percent in crease if costs of medical insurance do 4 not increase in excess of 10 percent of he current c harge If they do. the 9 9 l>ereent raise will l>e proportionately lowered There are no provisions for additional sick or personal days, according to a school spokesman The 9 9 percent figure includes compensation and fringe benefits The second year calls for a salary increase of from 8 to 10 peroent. depending on the inflation rate. The only major non-monetary revision permits binding arbitration on grievances This means the American Arbitration association must become (Continued on page 20) A City Celebrates... Memorial Day It was i beautiful day in Pearl street park Memorial day. and McHenry was remembering veterans who served and gave their li\es The two extreme left photos show large crowd assembled for the program, and the service at the memorial marker. In middle picture, taps are blown as a memorial wreath is tossed into the river. At right, three young citiiens who are being introduced to the importance of this special occasion show different reactions to the proceedings around them. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Name Shores Committees Wonder Lake Celebrationj M e m o r i a l D a y P a r a d e New State Maps Available Schedule Meetings Wonder Lake Celebrationj M e m o r i a l D a y P a r a d e For Vacation Planning Page 19 Page 18 Page 16