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PAGE 18 - PLAINDEALE1 DIVIDED VOTE OKAYS SPECIAL MEETING ON ZONING DISTRICT (Conttnuad from page 1) * * . ' Coming out in favor of the special meeting, Alderman Jack Pepping said, "I've read the minutes and quite frankly I feel the question is not a customary zoning matter. It does not deal with a specific request. It deals with the overall planning and zoning concept." "This should be thought out and I feel , it is important enough to hear it out and I'll second the motion (Alderman Nolan's motion to hold the special meeting)," Pepping continued. When it came to the vote, Aldermen Pepping, Nolan, Meurer, Serritella and Mayor Stanek voted in favor of the special meeting. Aldermen Harker, Datz and Smith voted against. The date was set for June 22. Also slated for discussion and possible action at the speci&Mcteeting was the wage ordinance. The ordinance has become the subject of vigorous debate in previous meetings and finally reached the Finance committee Monday night prior to the regular council meeting. The subject was brought to the fore by Alderman Raymond Smith, who has charged that there are a number of city employees who have been "coerced" into taking compensatory time rather than time-and-a-half for overtime pay. The charges have spurred debate about whether the wage ordinance actually i carries out the intentions of the council / regarding overtime, compensatory /-V^time and the scheduling of a work week. These matters will be discussed further at the special meeting. POSSIBLE COST OVERRUN OF DREDGING QUESTIONED (Continued from page 1) bridge, west to Maple Millstream avenue. Stanek commented that letters were sent to property owners who stand to benefit from the project. "I am confident that we can raise $3,000," Stanek said. "We have done a lot of work, spent some money and I hope that the contributions will offset the extra cost involved." Pepping said the council was not quarreling with the engineering fees, but that he wanted a "clear picture" of the costs that would accrue to the K-WEDNESDAY, .JUNE 17.1*1 project, prior to the passage of the Appropriations ordinance. By state law, any money used by the city must be appropriated in an or­ dinance. Pepping pointed out, for example, that the salaries of the two city em­ ployees expected to work on the project for six to eight weeks should be charged to the project and not the Public Works department. When questioned by Alderman Pepping, Superintendent of Public Works Richard Weber said he thought the department could handle the loss of the two employees without incurring overtime, compensatory time or new help costs. "I think we should know the total cost that will accrue to the project," Pep­ ping said, noting that $50,000 of revenue sharing funds has been allocated for the dredging work. Mayor Stanek said, "I certainly would hope that you would authorize the money to go to Maple avenue. I think $10,000 would be a safe number to put in there." In other council action, a request from Alan Atchison, owner of a Green street shop at 1228 N. Green, to remove the handicapped parking space from the front of the establishment was denied unanimously. "We have gone through this on many occasions," Alderman Ronald Meurer said. "We should have something in the middle of the block. I realize ybur problem, but by eliminating the space, I think you'll find that it is filled anyway." Atchison argued that he had seen only three or four instances where the handicapped parking space was being legally used Meurer continued, "There are over 400 handicapped stickers out in the city and even if there were only one in town, I'd have to go along with this." Alderman George Harker added, "I don't see that the spot is detrimental to your business and I would like to see the sign remain in place." City Clerk Barb Gilpin reported that the city has received the first disbur­ sement. in the amount of $101,000, of tax monies She also noted that sales tax revenue in March of 1981 was up $4,900 over March of last vear MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' Alderman Pepping asked the council to start thinking about what should be done regarding the entrance to the Fox Hole tap. The alderman commented that he was "not generally pleased with the aesthetics" and noted that the city should share in the expense of taking it down The structure was allowed to remain because of the advent of winter City offices will be closed Monday, July 6, as it was declared the official observance of Independence day for city employees. (Continued from page 1) panies probably enjoy the greatest harvest from Father's day. Most of the cards reflect the change in family life. For instance, years ago Dad was always referred to.as Jth€ family "breadwinner". That islTt so today. About 55 percent of our families have dual incomes and so the old gag about Dad being the one who brings home the bacon no longer applies. An estimated 35 percent of the cards that go to Dad this year will be of the humorous type. The effusive com­ pliments of earlier years have more realistic messages today. The one we like best reads: "Being a father is like eating a pistachio. You have to shell out a lot for one little nut - that's me". KAF CRASHES KILL AREA RESIDENTS (Continued from page 1) Ms Goebel was ticketed by Island I>ake police for improper lane risage. The Island Lake police are interested in contacting anyone who may have witnessed the accident. Sgt. Mlekush, of the investigation unit of the depart­ ment, is especially anxious to talk to the driver of a car that turned off Route 176. Anyone knowing the make or color of the auto or has any other description is asked to call 312-526-2100. A 29?year-old Crystal Lake man, Robert W. Trimble, of 6606 Crystal Springs road, was killed in a truck-tree collision early Saturday morning. According to police, Trimble was driving north on Walkup road, near Veterans Acres, when the truck left the road and struck a tree. The accident is under investigation by Crystal Lake police. Two. McHenry motorcyclists were taken to McHenry hospital for examination and treatment of injuries suffered when the motorcycle they were riding struck a dog in the road and went out of control. The cyclists were Charles E. Steele. 20. and Gloria M Steele, of 1710 Vale, McHenry. McHenry police ticketed Scott A Baldocchi, of 3410 Washington," McHenry. for driving too fast for conditions after the vehicle he was driving struck the traffic control box and a utility pole at the intersection of Route 120 and Crystal Lake road early last Saturday morning. The Baldocchi vehicle was eastbound DISCOVER GIFTS OF LOVE FOR DAD Remember dad this Father's Day with a gift from one of Crystal Point Mall's 50 fine shops. Crystal Point Mall offers a variety of goods and services and friendly faces waiting to serve you. J Crystal Point mal Route 14 and Moin Street, Crystol Lake on Elm street when the driver lost control 7 Baldocchi was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. The accidentoceurred at a^tn. June 13 Young Man Found Dead In Garage A 19-year-old McHenry man was found dead early Friday evening at the home of his grandfather, Sam Parisi, 5219 W. Shore drive, McHenry. Steven S. Parisi, 19, of 410 N. Hill road, McHenry, was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner Marlene Lantz. Family members found Mr. Parisi in a car parked inside a garage at the residence. McHenry police and Rescue squa members were called to the scene. Third Concert In Park Band Education Offerings in Area Conservation The McHenry County Conservation district will hold volunteer-lead public education and recreation activities at two of its conservation sites in the up­ coming weeks. The first, called a Kames Walk, covers one mile of mowed trail between Glacial park's main parking lot and the glacial kames that dominate the land­ scape along the Nippersink creek. These 80-foot high mounds of glacial gravel provide an unobstructed view in all directions. Besides the landscape view, the date for the kames walk was setso as to allow its group to be on top Kames as the sun sets in the west e full moon rises in the east, thy Coleman and Joan Schratt lead and interpret the terrestrial .elestial pheonomena, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July lfr*"* At 9 a.m. Saturday, Ju& 25, Bill Wingate will lead a walk focusing on tree identification at Marengo Ridge Conservation area. The program will take full advantage of the unusal conoejrtration and variety of evergreen trees that have been planted on the site over the last 25 years. Wingate will provide copies, of the pocket-size "Tree Finder" booklet to help participants identify some of the dozen-plus species of conifer trees on the site. Because there are fe,w if any other places in McHenry county with so good an evergreen inventory, Marengo Ridge is a special place to learn. Both programs are free, as is the MCCD newsletter which describes district offerings in more detail. Post 4600 To Send Series June 18 Convention Delegates The third in the surfmer series of concerts by McHenry's highly talented stage band will be presented in the Pearl street park Thursday, June 18, at U p.m. t Certain to be popular with the audience will be a new arrangement of the "Porgy and Bess" suite. Other selections scheduled on the program are "Take the 'A' Train", "I've Been Working on the Railroad", "Tom Cat", "Send In The Clowns", "Royal Garden Blues", "Apple Honey", "St. Louis Blues", featuring Bob Freund' "When Sunny Gets Blue", "Dixieland Band" and "I Remember Basie". Seniors Hobby Fair The annual Senior Citizen Hobby fair will be held in the Woodstock city square Saturday, June 20. This county- wide event is sponsored by the Wood­ stock Kiwanis club without charge for any hobbyist over age 50. --Individual and group registrations from senior citizen clubs and nursing homes, already received, indicate an unusual variety of exhibits including wood working ranging from carved toys to furniture reclamation, hor­ ticulture, jewelry and all kinds of needle work. Several service organizations of­ fering opportunities to senior citizens will be represented. Call 338-2396 for information and pre- registration The Department of Illinois, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Ladies auxiliary annual convention will be held June 18- 21 at the Conrad Hilton hotel in Chicago. Carolyn Gorin, state president of the Indies auxiliary will preside at the meeting for members of the auxiliary. The meetings will be held June 19, 20 and 21. Recognition will be given and awards presented to outstanding members in programs sponsored by the Indies auxiliary. Friday evening the state convention military parade will be . held on Michigan avenue beginning at 7:30 p.m The Pageant of Drums will be held Saturday evening at Elk Grove Village high school Members of the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600 who are delegates to the convention are Eva Snell, president; Ila Hogan, department co-chairman at the Veterans Administration hospital of North Chicago; Mary Kuemmel, trustee; Lu Garifi, patriotic instructor; ~ ~^ry Fergen, trustee; Sue Wallace, senilM* vice-president; and Gerry Kuck, statelcolor bearer. Two Hurt In Alleged Attack FAMILY SERVICE MEETING The Family Service and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County will hold its regular board of directors meeting Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the McHenry office, 4302- G West Crystal Lake road, McHenry. The public is invited to attend. A 23-year-old McHenry man faces two charges of aggravated battery and $20,000 bond after he reportedly threatened two men with a knife last Saturday night. Donald Bockhorst, 23, of 2915 Rich­ mond road, McHenry, is scheduled to appear in 19th Judicial Circuit court June 18 for arraignment on the two charges. According to McHenry County Sheriff's police, Bockhorst became involved in an argument with two men from Chicago who were visiting Bockhorst's roommate. Bockhorst allegedly grabbed a hunting knife and attacked the two men in the parking lot of 2915 Richmond road. One of the men sustained a laceration on the throat, while the other was cut on the head Both escaped with no further injury, the county police said. In an unrelated incident, Deborah Tracey, 23, of 8305 Burton trail, Wonder I^ake, has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a firearm without a Firearm Ownership Identification (FOI) card and driving with a suspended license. Bond was set at $3,000. County police said a resident of Highland drive in Wonder Lake reported that Ms. Tracey was on her way to the residence and believed she had a gun. The car was stopped and a handgun was seen protruding from under the front seat. The court date was set for June 23 CONSERVATION . MEETING The next regular meetings of the board of trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district will be held at 7 p.m. in the district office at 6512 Harts road. Ringwood, Thursday, June 18 ____________ BEACH REPORT Water samples collected from swimming beaches by the McHenry County Department of Health June 8 and 9 were obtained from several beaches on the Fox river Qgfl.from some of the Lakes in the cou^tj^tthose beaches at which there have b^en two consecutive unsatisfactory'Samples and which the department, wBl be posting as unsafe for swimming are: Villa Vaupell No. 1, Griswold Lake; White Oaks Bay No 1, Wonder Lake; and Deep Springs Woods No. 1, Wonder Lake. IMS IS A PRACTICE PEAK ALERT. J FOR THE REAL THMGf USTEN TO YOUR RADlb If today were a real Peak Alert, we'd be on the radio asking you to conserve as, much electricity as you could between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., when the use of air- conditioning is greatest. To keep your home at 78 degrees, no lower. (The colder you make it, the more electricity your air-conditioner has to use.) r~ To postpone washing, drying or ironing clothes during the day. To cook outdoors if you possibly can. To vacuum early or not at all. To read a book instead of watching a lot of TV: To run your dishwasher after you go to bed. To take a shower instead of a bath. (A bath uses more hot water and makes your electric water heater work overtime.) Anything you can add to the list would be greatly appreciated. Now, the world isn't going to come to an end if you don't conserve. Your electric bill is just going to go up. For instance. Say we have three or four scorchers back to back and everybody turns the air-conditioning on full blast. When you add that to the normal daily demand for electricity, it's easy to run short. Unless we start every backup power plant that's available, regardless of how small or how old. Worse yet, some of them use awfully expensive fuels, like oil. Which means the cost of producing each extra kilowatthour of electricity goes up to more than 14 cents. That's 18 times more than our nuclear generators can do it for, and the extra fuel costs get passed along to you in the fuel adjustment charge on your electric bill. Besides, if everybody can just cut down a little on Peak Alert days, we won't have to build as many new plants in the years ahead. And they're a big reason for rate increases in general. So in peak demand periods, we'll go on the radio to warn everybody that we're having a Peak Alert and it's time to conserve every way they can. It pays. If we all conserve, we all save. In case you need practice, make a dry run today. Commonwealth Edison Dorit take tomorrow for granted. ...4.