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PAGE 18-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1972 RECOGNIZE MCHS SENIOR IN NATION WIDE PUBLISHED BOOK (Continued from page 1) state and county outstanding junior leaders' conference in 4 H. He majored in swimming. In addition to having his biography published in the book, Kelvin will also compete for one of ten $1.000 scholarship awards funded by the publishers and will be invted to participate in the firm's annual "Survey of High Achievers" later in the year The young man plans to attend Junior college after graduation in June LOOKING AHEAD TOWARD SPRING (Continued from page 1) enter the television business by getting a good education and then applying for the jobs they want. By practicing before a mirror and using a recording machine, he told them one can develop a style and improve mannerisms and voice quality. Girls were especially urged to try for jobs in the television industry. He mentioned that women now hold jobs as newscasters, weather girls, sportscasters. television camera operators as well as behind-the-scenes production jobs. Volkman informed his audience that he has a weather forecasting office in his basement From that office he showed the students a yellow sheet of paper about 20 feet long and 10 inches wide which he had taken from a teletype machine in his home. This paper was the official weather report from all over the country which covered a one-hour period. Every hour, each ob­ servation station reports the following weather information; sky conditions, visibility, at­ mospheric pressure, tem­ perature, humidity, wind direction and speed and altimeter reading. This length of paper, along with a U.S. weather map from his office, satellite pictures of the previous day's weather conditions, pictures of tor­ nadoes, hurricanes and cvclones were presented to the science classes by Volkman for use in their study of weather. Volkman reported there is a new study being carried on by doctors called Biometeorology which determines the effects of weather on mind and body. He said it is a known fact that when a high pressure area is present and on sunny days, people feel better, are happier and h&ve fewer accidents. Volkman remarked that "girls' names are used for hurricanes because it makes it more interesting for weather men to watch them". He also mentioned that some names of hurricanes are retired if the storm has been a particularly bad one and has caused a great amount of damage, such as Camille and Betsy. When asked how long hurricanes last, he explained that most last a day or two but last year, Hurricane Ginger lasted thirty-two days and set a record. The storms die out when they run into a cold front. Every year ten or twelve hurricanes start in the Atlantic Ocean area and twenty to twenty-five occur in the Pacific area Regarding questions on tornadoes, he said they run from a mile to several yards wide and from 2 miles to 300 miles in length. The worst tornado in history occurred in March, 1925. It started in Missouri, traveled across southern Illinois, ended up in Indiana and covered 300 miles, killing 700 people. The worst tornadoes oc­ curring in this area were storms which hit Crystal Lake on Palm Sunday in April, 1965, and the Belvidere tornado in April, 1967. He stressed that one good thing about having a cold spring, very few tornadoes will occur. In closing, Volkman said many people think there are more tornadoes now than in the past. "However, this is not true", he related. "In previous years, there were just as many storms but they struck in open country. Now, due to larger population, more people are around to see the storms". Volkman, who has been in the weather forecasting business for twenty-three years, lives in Glenview with bis wife. Deloris, and their four children, Ronnie 19. Jerry 17, Eddie, l6, and Charlotte, 13. He was born in Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Tulsa, Okla., with a degree in Meteorology. He was the first professional meteorologist to be hired as a weather man on Chicago television. VARIETY OF BUSINESS BEFORE COUNCIL IN ANUAL MEETING (Continued from page 1) construction of a steel piling wall along Boone Creek ad­ jacent to the Municipal building. Lakeland Con­ struction company of McHenry was awarded the contract in the amount of $24,975, In other bids, Lake States Engineering Corp of Park Ridge submitted a figure of $23,465, but deleted a paragraph in the proposal and stated in a letter that they did not have material on hand and could not guarantee the price. Other bidders were Thatcher Engineering Corp. of Waukegan, $28,350; Michael J. McDermott & Co. of Chicago, $29,453; The Schless Con­ struction Co., Inc of Batavia, $35,000. It is the plan to build a roadway along the north side of the Municipal building when the piling wall is completed and provide twenty-seven ad­ ditional parking spaces which are sorely needed. The Council directed City Attorney John Looze to make an official inquiry into reasons for civil cases being withdrawn from Branch 3 of the Circuit court in McHenry. A report and recom­ mendation from the Finance committee as to wages and hours was approved. Where wage increases were granted they were in the 5 percent range. An amendment was passed setting the Mayor's salary at $75 per meeting, Aldermen to receive $50. In discussion, it was pointed out that many meetings are attended without pay and a great amount of time is required in the conduct of city business between meetings. Approval was given to the Recreation and Parks com­ mittee request for the purchase of two swings and three backstops, also upgrading of the parking area leading from Crystal Lake road to the rear of the "Scan-Am" building. In the special meeting, sixteen Class "A" alcoholic beverage licenses were ap­ proved. The former Mi-Place restaurant and tavern will be under new ownership, Andsir, Inc. Six Class "F" packaged liquor licenses were approved. Mayor Doherty's ap­ pointments of officers and committees were approved and direction given to advertise for bids on a new police car as the meeting came to a close. BAPTIST CHURCH PLANS EXPANSION (Continued from page 1) The first of January, a contract was entered into with the local school for the use of a school building on Sunday morning. "We anticipate the additional space will allow the entire Sunday school to be contained within the church building," was the comment of Mel Hicks, chairman of the church's Building committee. VETERANS HEAD OF COMMISSION TO SPEAK IN CITY (Continued from page 1) offices located within the state. Harrison entered the Air Force Feb. 6, 1943, and served continuously until Oct. 4, 1945, in the European theatre of operation. He returned home by hospital ship for injuries sustained. Harrison has worked closely with the Illinois Legislature and Governor Ogilvie with respect to veterans' legislation. He has been instrumental in the enactment of laws benefiting Illinois veterans, servicemen and their dependents. History will credit Presi­ dent Nixon with having tried to obtain peace with honor in Vietnam. "I told Detroit to treat you right. They listened. That's why you're getting the Dart Super Swinger Automatic with a free automatic transmission." The Dart Super Swinger Automatic is a car built specially for the people of this area. Detroit took the popular Dart Swinger Automatic, added Rallye wheels, special pin striping, and a free automatic transmission, and turned it into the Super Swinger Automatic. Detroit is treating you right. * Dart Super Swinger Automatic. "You're going M to buy one, aren't you?" ^ Dodge AUTHORIZED DEALERS Because they're not being charged for them by Dodge, the Dodge Boys can offer you the automatic transmission and special body pin striping free when you buy a Dart Super Swinger Automatic specially equipped with the following: Rallye wheels, power steering, Light Package, AM radio, vinyl roof, whitewalls, variable-speed wipers and electric washers, bumper guards, left remote-control mirror, body side moulding, rear deck lid lower moulding, undercoating and hood pad. See the Dodge Boys now! « NNY SIDE DO DUE 4810 W. Rte. 120 McHenry RQYJB 815-385-7220 MUSIN' N' MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) explosion and the urge to move from the city to the country. McHenry has not been entirely spared. ~ We couldn't help but ex­ perience a feeling of support for those Bull Valley residents who last week protested a proposed city of 20,000 population building up in their midst. This is one of, the largest and last wooded areas in our com­ munity which has maintained just a touch of the wilderness. We hope they are successful in keeping "it" that touch. After a period of comparative quiet, suddenly McHenry has been caught up again in the spirit of development. For­ tunately, the most recent has been in open areas. A long row of houses marks the south side of Lincoln road, near Hilltop school, where last fall there was vacant land. At least one other building project is rumored for the area east of McHenry, and we are almost assured of the development of the property at the corner of Rt. 31 and McCullom Lake road. Certainly many benefits may accrue from growth, but it would be a very naive person who could not envision problems that also result. Providing educational facilities is one of them - the big one. Whether the development is within or without the city limits, the answer would seem to lie in the type of planning and the controls imposed. An or­ derly growth should benefit the entire area. K.A.F. PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT MADE WITH CITY COUNCIL (Continued from page 1) the west side of the drainage ditch if it can be bought. It would be necessary for the city to purchase the land to connect Millstream drive at Maple avenue. At the present time there is a house on this land which is for sale. When asked if he would erect single family houses, Edgar replied that he was not a single family builder. He has had experience with multi-family dwellings such as this project and this is what he is ac­ customed to building. In this case, he said, single family homes do not make the best use of the topographical layout of this land. He is also greatly interested in opening the "'drainage ditch into the ' property to get small craft into his area. He is not sure at this time if this will be possible. Edgar explained that the only rental property in the project would be the apartments. The condominiums, townhouses and villas would be owned by individuals. Regarding contribution of land to the schools, Edgar commented that he was prepared to dedicate 8.66 acres to the city and the city could use the land until the schools needed the property. Then the city could deed that portion to the school district. When Bolger questioned Edgar about the type of soil in the five-acre plot he had designated for school use, he informed him that soil borings at that site showed the land was good for 3,000 pounds three feet below the surface, which is adequate for this type of building. Richard Swantz, superin­ tendent of the high school district, and Dr. Robert Boos, superintendent of the grade school district, introduced their business managers, James Lawrence and William Landis, who submitted an analysis of a tax study which was presented at the last meeting by the McHenry Development company. The schools con­ tended that in using local tax assessments on comparable property, the tax study was overly ambitious. The developer estimated the project assessment at $19,432,000, while the school's figures showed $10,758,000. The point of greatest concern for school officials is the tax lag which occurs under the present assessment system. For example, if a building is erected in 1972, tax bills would not be sent until January, 1973, and the tax money would not be paid to the schools until 1974. Meanwhile, students would be entering the schools in 1972 when the buildings are com­ pleted. This means the schools must educate these children for a year and a half without receiving any additional funds. Depending on the number of children entering the school system, there could be a very sizable amount of money in volved. Landis stated the project would probably carry its load sometime in the future but the tax lag of 12 to 18 months at the beginning is the problem the schools are trying to remedy. Dr. Boos told council members the schools are asking for a $500 donation. "This is a one time shot to hit that interim period tax lag." he explained. It would not have to be paid all at once but as the children appeared at the schools. The money would be used to help manage this first- year problem. Edgar restated his opinion. He said he firmly feels that from his experience and his studies, the tax produced by this development will more than offset the impact of ad­ ditional children in the schools. 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Edgar responded that he did not wish to meet with the school boards behind closed doors. It was his contention that he was to negotiate with the council on the zoning and annexation agreement. "My position," he stressed, "is that this issue ought to be a part of public record and they should air out their laundry and that is what is happening here. This is the show down." He continued: "The school boards are looking at developers as a way of solving their very public problems caused by the failure of referendums. It is easier to talk to a developer than to present a tax raise or referendum to the people." He stated his industrial complex is ready to start tomorrow. Edgar added that he has someone ready to sign a lease for a 30,000 square foot building as soon as the an­ nexation goes through. This, he commented, is the biggest plant which has been brought to this area in the past four or five years. The company is negotiating for another plant 20,000 square feet in size. It is also planning to erect a 20,000- square foot building in this area for speculative purposes. "By 1973, 50,000 square feet of industrial property will be developed and on the tape rolls before any homes will be started," according to Edgar. Due to the water and sewer situation, homes cannot be connected in that area until 1974. Tax money will be coming to the schools before any children are generated into the school system." He feels the council would not be setting a precedent because other developments probably would not contain as much industrial or commercial land as his project. Rogers asked if the developer would agree to apply his credits for industrial taxes against the actual number of students who appear to register after an occupancy permit is issued. This way he would pay only for the number who actually ap­ pear from his subdivision. Edgar said if a student registers at a school one year after the occupancy permit is issued and if the money from the industrial complex fails to offset the tax lag, he would pay the $500. When asked his opinion, Jim Althoff, president of the high school board, stated he felt the formula was workable. Henry Nell, president of the grade school board, informed * the council he would not speak for his board. Joseph Conerty, attorney for the petitioners, stated they would offer a written statement to the school board containing the developers' position. He also mentioned that he un­ derstood these taxes were to be computed on $4,331, which is the combined tax rate of the two school districts. Wonder Lake Man Crashes Car In Eluding Police David E. Allen of 9020 Oriole trail, Wonder Lake, was ticketed by Woodstock police on several counts after a high speed chase on Rt. 47 Tuesday morning about 2:30. The charges were disobeying a traffic signal, no valid driver's license, fleeing and eluding a police officer, and purchase and acceptance of alcoholic liquor as a minor. Woodstock officers observed Allen's auto go through a traffic light at the intersection of Routes 47 and 176. During pursuit, Allen's auto reached speeds in excess of 90 m.p.h. Officers lost sight of the car as it rounded a curve on the highway. As they approached the curve, they discovered the auto had been involved in an accident. Allen was found lying alongside the vehicle. He was taken to Memorial hospital by the Woodstock Rescue squad, suffering head and chest in­ juries. SEEK STATE PERMIT Among six applications for construction permits received by the Illinois Division of Waterways was one from the city of McHenry. Permission is asked to construct four 8-inch, one 10-inch, one 12-inch and one 18-inch sewers under and across the Lakeland Park drainage ditch. 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