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> Parents of a young man, mur­ dered three years ago, still fed a horrible sense of loss. A support group has help them adjust to the pain. SEC. B, PAGE 1 Home decorator Molly Milli- gan gives some helpful hints for "Back to School." SEC. B9 PAGE 3 McHENRY New educational altitudes needed By Kelly Thompson Plaindealer staff writer. More dynamic teachers rather than stricter curriculums will re­ store American education to the re­ spectable position it once held. And society is partially to blame for not giving teachers their respect that's due. These were the comments heard by teachers Friday from elemen­ tary school District 15 and high school District 156 as they listened to Louis Rubin, a professor of edu­ cation from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He believes teachers are falling victim to the negativism surround­ ing education. They've become apa­ thetic and that attitude is being transferred into their classrooms, he said. Therefore, dynamic teachers and not tougher demands are the key to lifting education from its fallen state, he explained. However, other attempts to mend the wound should not be ignored, such as bar-like exams for potential teachers and report cards for school districts. But none should be solely relied on, he said. These statements come on the* heels of a national focus that found the educational system to be poorly lacking- From that attention emerged, "A Nation at Risk," the $600,000 protege of Terrel Bell, Sec­ retary of Education. The reports findings displayed in­ criminating evidence that schools are not necessariliy in the business of teaching. For example, test re­ sults show students at reading lev­ els far below their grades. Shortly after the report was made public, millions of Americans began clamoring for more subjects to be Rep. Wait lauds 111. veteran bills SPRINGFIELD - With the State Fair as the backdrop, Gov. James Thompson signed numerous bills this week benefiting veterans and units of local government, according to state Rep. Ronald Wait (R-Belvidere). Wait applauded the Governor's action, which included signing the following veterans' bills : -- Veterans' Nursing Home (HB 2429) This bill creates the Illinois Nursing Home in Manteno, which in 1986 will provide skilled nursing care for 300 veterans. Illinois currently has one veterans' home inQuincy. -- Housing Grants (HB 921) Increases the maximum housing grants for disabled veterans to $12,000 from $10,000 on new homes, and to $2,000 from $1,670 for remodeling grants. - -- Veterans' Scholarships (SB 230) Expands the Veterans' Scholarship Program to all Illinois veterans. Previously, scholarships for tuition and fees at state-controlled colleges and universities were available only to those veterans who served Driver leaves accident A McHenry man left the scene of an accident Thursday night un­ aware that he had apparently* caused it. Thomas G. Murphy, 68, 1909 W. Ringwood Road, reported he had made a delivery to a restaurant and backed out of the parking lot onto Barnard Mill Road. While making a second delivery he learned that a witness had viewed him hit another vehicle. Terry Klintworth, 4907 E. Wonder Lake Road, said he observed Mur­ phy's truck strike that of Dennis A. Murray, 16, Wonder Lake, when he backed across the road. Murray said he parked his auto on the west shoulder of Barnard Mill Road be­ cause the lot was full. A police officer noted that paint on Murphy's vehicle matched that of Murray's. No tickets were issued. AN EDITION OF THE NORTHWEST HERALD MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1985 Wait'til next year Paving cooperation with township put off taught, with fewer electives offered during longer school days. They be­ gan calling for an imitation of the Japanese system where students at­ tend school six days a week with little else to avert their attention, he said. In Japan, a greater emphasis is placed on grades and students com­ pete agressively for them. Low test scores can sentence students to a lowly social status, he explained. Consequently, they study day and night. Rubin disagrees with that educa­ tional philosophy, saying it destroys creativity and imagination. The Japanese look to the Americans for inventions, which the Japanese can then take apart and put together with ease. Rubins said American education will not improve with stiffer re­ quirements. More of the same will not alter learning. What's needed are maverick teachers who can take a classroom and turn it into an active learning environment. Some traits held by those teach­ ers include; a sense of humor, confi­ dence in their ability, the perception to discover potential obtacles to learing, such as tension between two students,. and the spontaneity and creativity to move easily from idea to idea. Rubin said renewed esteem to the teaching field might also seriously dent if not halt the brain-drain being experienced in that field. He ex­ plained that many potential teach­ ers of high quality are being lured to higher paying jobs outside the teaching field. Although teaching most likely will never offer the same monetary re­ wards as law or medicine it does offer intrinsic rewards, like self- satisfaction and other intangibles, Rubin said. By Anthony Oliver Plaindealer staff writer The McHenry City Council has decided not to join with McHenry Township Road District in resurfac­ ing a portion of McCullom Lake Road - at least for this year. At last Wednesday's city council meeting, Mayor William Busse re­ ported that the township road dis­ trict was planning to make im­ provements on McCullom Lake Road this summer, which would re­ quire city participation. More than half of the planned resurfacing would fall on city-owned roadway. * "It didn't look all that bad to me," Busse said. The move took the council by sur­ prise and the mayor commented that the projected cost to the city had not been included in this year's summer road program. The city's share of the projected was estimat­ ed at $23,700. Busse also noted that the town­ ship would be willing to hold the project until next year if the council felt the money was not available. "If they'll hold until next year, it would be great," said Aid. William Bolger(lst). <*, A motion to wait on the resurfac­ ing project passed 7-0. Aid. Eliza­ beth Nolan (1st) was absent. In another road matter, the coun­ cil reluctantly agreed to extend for a year a requirement to have Mar­ tin Road paved. The work was to have been com­ pleted this summer, but Thomas Harding asked for the extension in view of the slow sale of properties in Martin Woods subdivision. Harding represented the developers of the subdivision on McHenry's north­ west side. Harding said the developers were trying to tie in the overlayment of Martin Road with phase 2 of the development. Phase 1 was complet­ ed only recently. "The market tells you when things are going to happen," Har­ ding said. "We would hope to open phase 2 completed by next spring." Aid. Bolger commented that the finished road might enhance the sale of phase 2 lots, but Harding replied that it was purely a matter of economics. "The agreements we make with developers tend to evaporate," Bolger said. "We're not trying to negate the commitment," Harding said. The council voted 5-2 to approve an extension of the requirement un­ til June 1,1986 and included a strict­ er maintenance clause. Aldermen Bolger and Michael Teta (2nd) opposed. . MPOA plans its annual convention Wonder Lake's Master property Owners Association will hold its 19th annual convention at 2 p.m. on Sept. 8, at the Highland Shores Community Building, 9015 Woody Trail, Wonder Lake. Reports will be heard from MPOA officers, the dam committee, calen­ dar committee, Mosquito abate­ ment committee and the Illinois As­ sociation of Lake Communities representative. A proposal to modify part of the voting rights section of the MPOA bylaws also will be made. Repre­ sentatives from Highland Shores property Owners Association will be proposing to change voting rights as they relate to payment of dues. Cur­ rently, if a property owners group does does not pay 100 percent of its MPOA dues each year, the associa­ tion forfeits all their votes in the MPOA. The new proposal would amend that allowing for a percent­ age of the group's votes based on the percentage of dues paid. For instance, if a group paid 85 percent of their dues, they would be allowed 85 percent of the votes they are normally allotted. The MPOA members also will vote to approve the membership of the owners Of an 88-acre tract of land known as the "Willows of Won­ der Lake." Immediately following the con­ vention will be a meeting of the board of directors who will discuss MPOA sponsorship of bingo at the Sportsman's Pub and Pizza in Won­ der Lake. The proposal calls for 80 percent of the proceeds to go to the MPOA. Election of officers for fis­ cal year 1985-86 also will take place. Good Morning Today's Weather Antique show planned for county display through the Viet Nam conflict. - MIA-POW Scholarships (SB 7) Provides that persons eligible for the MIA-POW Scholarship Program -- but who are physically or mentally disabled -- may receive an equivalent benefit to defray the cost of treatment for their disability. - Free Camping (HB 369) Exempts former prisoners of war from admission and camping fees in parks controlled by the Illinois Department of Conservation. Currently, disabled Illinois veterans receive the same benefits. Other bills signed Into law this week include : - Tax Collection (SB- 741) Reduces the percentage the state charges local governments for collecting municipal taxes from 2 percent to 1.6 percent. The municipal taxes affected Include the retailers occupation, service occupation, automobileN renting use and replacement vehicle taxes. This bill will result in a $2.4 million annual income for municipalities. Quality primitive and country an­ tiques will be featured at the* third annual McHenry County Antiques Show benefitting the Easter Seal Society Sept. 14 and 15 at the Mc­ Henry County Fairgrounds, Woodstock. Antique collectors and enthusiasts will be able to view a wide variety of antiques presented by 38 screened dealers from a six-state area. A quilt will be featured Sunday, Sept. 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the show. It is highlighted by scattered flower arrangements on a cream back­ ground bordered by a steel blue trim. Delicious food and refresh­ ments will be served throughout the weekend. * Admission to the show is $3 at the door and $2.50 with a coupon. Call Easter Seals at 338-1707 for more information. Wellness seminar at MCC Feeling fine but not exactly burst­ ing with health? A wellness seminar might unlock the door and help you discover your health potential. Counselor Cathy Bolger will be key speaker at the seminar from 1- 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at McHenry County College. Bolger defines wellness as an al­ ternative to doctors, drugs and dis­ ease. It's a lifestyle approach that she believes plays a major role in the realization of a persons' poten- t i a l , b o t h p h y s i c a l l y a n d psychologically. Anyone who attends the seminar and wants to continue exploring ways to improve health, serenity and zest for living can register for a wellness class on Wednesday after­ noons this fall. Attending the seminar does not obligate anyone to register for the class. People interested in the semi­ nar can call the Re-entry program office at 455-3700, ext. 344. Students win fair awards Partly cloudy Monday. High in the low or middle 70s. Northeast to north winds 5 to 10 mph. Partly cloudy Mon­ day night. Lows in the low 60s. Mostly sunny Tuesday. High in the low 80s. Lottery Daily game: 263 Pick Four: 1085 Saturday's LOTTO numbers: 9-10- 11-27-36-39 Local report Career planning offered Looking for a new career or help in making career plans? The two- session Career Planning Program offered in September by the Student Services Department at McHenry County College might help you come up with some answers. The first session, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, entails administration of an assessment test analyzing participants inter­ ests, abilities, experiences and needs as they relate to future em­ ployments and training. The second meeting, from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, focuses on interpretation of test results. The results aid participants in drawing conclusions about theirselves to aid them in career decisions. The fee is $8. Advance registratiom at McHenry County College is required. The registration office is open Monday through Thurs­ day, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beginning Friday, Aug. 23, the office will be open on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - INDEX/SECTION A Weather 2 Obituary .. 3 Almanac 2 Sports 5-6 This is a 2 section, 20 page newspaper © PSIoRTHWEST nEWSPAPEftS CRYSTAL LAKE - The photogra­ phy competition at the McHenry County Fair netted eight first place ribbons and at least 25 cash prizes for McHenry County College stu­ dents. There were 250 photo entries in nine color and black-and-white categories. MCC students who won first place ribbons were Jack Malitzki, Ann Nevills, Crystal Lake, Edith Oben- chain, Woodstock, and Harry Reuse and Marguerite Smithmeyer, Won­ der Lake. Reuse's black-and-white photograph also was named best of show. Squares dance Sept.6 WOODSTOCK - Woodstock Squares, a plus level group, will sponsor a square dance, Friday, Sept. 6, at Clay Street School, 720 Clay St., Woodstock. Bob Hammerstone will be calling from 8 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Refresh­ ments will be served. For more information, call Roger Powers at 338- 1396. Tasty event Plaindealer News Service photo by Scott J. Brooks (Above) Bob Beck of McHenry anticipates the 23. Hie event is sponsored by the Pioneer Center, taste of his fish as he is served at the last fish boil (Left) A worker lifts the fish out of the kettle at of the summer held at Pearl Street Park August the Pearl Street Park fish boil in McHenry.