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<* 15®. FI THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER $ 15 "SERVING THE CH A IN- O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 97 NUMBER 67 , WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1973 16 PAGES & TWO SUPPLEMENTS Cross Examine Port Royal Developers Congressman John B. Anderson of the lfth district of Illinois is shown In top photo addressing members of the McHenry Kiwanis club Monday noon. It was the first of three appearances made locally. At 1:30 he spoke before the history and govern­ ment students of West campus high school. In the evening. Congressman Anderson was guest of honor at the McHenry Business & Professional Women's club meeting. STAFF PHOTOS-W A YNE GAYLORD Few File Petitions For School Vacancies If there is interest in direc­ ting the activities of local schools, it is not too apparent with filings to date for board membership. On Monday afternoon, only (me filing had taken place in Consolidated School District 15. M. David Cain of Bay view lane, presently serving on an ap­ pointment to fill a vacancy, seeks a three-year term. Three other terms expire this year. They are the posts held by Henry Nell, serving as president, and James Schaffer, both concluding three years, and Lester Smith, finishing a one-year term. In High School District 156, only one incumbent has filed, Ed Neumann of 404 N. Country Club drive. On Monday, neither James Althoff, serving as president, nor Carl Neiss, had a petition in circulation. However, two others had filed, Mrs. H. Vila Benrud of 3714 Millstream and Donald B. Arvidson of 7002 Barnard Mill road. Another petition was also out but had not been filed. Deadline for filing is Friday, March 23 Congressman Makes Visit To McHenry Congressman John B. Anderson, second Dram left, or Kock- ford greets Kiwanis cfub president, A1 Mapes, following his talk before tihe local organization Monday. At left Is Roland Herrmann,! who arranged the program, and at right is Brad Manning, Kiwanis lieutenant governor for District 20. A thirteen-year member of Congress, Anderson is the third ranking member | of the House Rules committee. He ex­ pressed his personal gratitude for peace, and added that he hopes it will continue long into the future. In a serious mood, the Congressman told his listeners that he firmly believes a moral obligation to aid deprived countries. Expanding on the subject, he said the United States, while comprising only 6 per cent of the world's population, consumes 40 per cent of its products and energy. Further, he counted himself against the Burke-Hartke bill concerning an import quota, foreign in­ vestments and foreign aid. After leaving McHenry Monday night, the Congressman was due to return to the Capitol for a Tuesday morning breakfast'meeting and then on to Miami, Fla., for a speaking commitment Tuesday night. Investigate Burglary At Steiny's Tavern Money and other items with a total value of $207 were stolen from Steiny's House of Prager, 3421 W. Elm street, McHenry, early Sunday morning. Police believe the break-in-occurred sometime between 6 and 8 a.m. Elmer G. Steinsdorfer, owner, discovered a glass door leading to an inner door broken when he entered the tavern at 8:37 Sunday morning. Missing County College Now No. 2 On Priority Funding List Before the ink was dry on new proposed legislation, a McHenry resident expressed herself in the Public Pulse column Ctoday's issue) regarding a bill introduced into the state House, by Rep. Donald E. Deuster (R. Mun- delein). It asks to return the regulation of leaf burning in Illinois to the local level of government. Under Deuster's proposal, the controversial power of the state's Pollution Control board to control leaf burning is removed, and regulation of this activity is left with local governments. Deuster - and our Public Pulse contributor ~ both feel that the traditional burning of leaves is, at most, a minor and minimal source of air pollution. Deuster also believes that local situations are so varied and complex that they can't be easily understood and fairly judged by a state bureau in The Illinois Junior college board moved McHenry County college's building proposal to almost the highest priority position last Friday, according to State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., who attended the meeting in Joliet. Only Shawnee Junior college now has a higher claim on die limited amount of funds that are available for new con­ struction projects. Last month Skinner had urged the board to give high priority to McHenry County college's proposal because MCC had been located in temporary quarters since it opened in 1968. In addition, Skinner questioned what would happen if McHenry County college - a college whose voters had voluntarily cut its building request from $12 million to $8 million - were pushed aside by some more extravagant proposal. The next hurdle will be at the meetings of the Illinois Board of Higher Education and then MCC will be in competition with the various senior colleges that are clamoring for new buildings to serve their declining enrollments. The Illinois Junior college board staff report commented, "We are hoping (and praying) that the colleges can have their Sriorities considered by the llinois Junior college board in March and approved by the Illinois Board of Higher (Continued on page 12) Six Cars Pile Up During Late Season Snow Storm Springfield. Trie b bill is supported by the Illinois Municipal league. At the risk of offending the most ardent of ecologists this year of 1973, we join with those who feel that autumn just isn't autumn without a hint of leaf burning in the air. This tends to (Continued on page 12) The sheriff's department handled twenty-seven ac­ cidents over the past weekend as a result" erf the iate season snowfall. Of the fourteen ac­ cidents which occurred in this area, five involved tickets or injuries. A , four-car accident took place Friday evening about 8:10 at 6703 Route 120, west of Martin road. Five minutes later two other cars came upon the scene and a six-car pile up resulted. In the first accident, a car driven by Randy L. Ackerman of 101 Crystal Lake avenue, Crystal Lake, was west bound on the highway when it biUCaWipcu STi 655t bOUTiu aiitO driven by Edward J. Bourdage of 2917 Skyline drive, Crystal Lake. The Ackerman auto then continued west in a slide and collided with an auto driven by Attn B. Muffley of 1707 Brent­ wood lane, McHenry, and the auto following behind her, driven by Roger M. Schiller of 222 Tryon street, Woodstock. Taken to the McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad were Mrs. Muffley and a passenger in her auto, three-year-old Sherri, also Kathleen A. Paris of 8313 Dorr read, Wonder Lake, a passenger in the Schiller auto, and Ackerman, driver of the first car. Schiller drove to the hospital for treatment. Officers noted there were six cans of beer in the Ackerman auto and two were open A check with the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle department revealed that Ackerman's driver's license had been revoked. Officers also noted the front (Continued on page 12) were two 3-shot bolt action guns, some money and cans of beer. City police are continuing an investigation. Minneapolis Man Dies Of Crash Injuries Michael Neumann, 21, of 3142 22nd Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., died in McHenry hospital early Monday afternoon, March 19, of injuries sustained in an auto accident two days previous. Mr. Neumann had come to Elgin to visit a friend. Saturday night at 11:23, Dale C. Pray of Elgin was driving on Rt. 12 when he lost control of his vehicle at the intersection with Sullivan road. The Minneapolis man, a passenger, was critically injured and Pray was less seriously hurt. Arrangements were made by the George R. Justen & Son chapel to have the body taken to the Thompson funeral home in Minneapolis. Among survivors is his wife, Shirley. First Science Fair Set At Valley View For the first time since the school opened, Valley View will hold a Science Fair Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. Co- chairladies are Mrs Dee Manning and Mrs. Marianne Berman. The fair is sponsored by the P.T.O. to entourage the in- ar^a_ of. science. It is also aimed at fostering family participation and interest in the school. Parents and educators are encouraged to attend and ob­ serve the children's work. An amended petition on the proposed Port Royal development was accepted by the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals at the sixth meeting held in connection with a rezoning request. The petition was presented last Wednesday afternoon by Michael Caldwell, attorney for petitioners James Taggert and Fred Brodie. They seek a change in the zoning ordinance from "F" farming district for the 229-acre development. Since all testimony could not be com­ pleted at this hearing, another meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 29, at 2 p.m. Petitioner James Taggert was called to the stand near the end of the meeting and testified that he would adopt the plan presented at the March 8 hearing by planning con­ sultants, Paul Thomas and Peter Bettemacchi. This plan proposed con­ struction of 432 condominium units, 428 single family, semi- attached homes such as town houses or row houses, 240 single family detached houses, at lOVacre commercial area, a 5V2-acre site for a motel, a lagoon to accommodate boat slips for private owners, a 5.8- acre site for an elementary school and numerous open spaces consisting of walkways and park areas. Overall density would be approximately 5 units per acre of 1,100 units in the entire development. Under cross examination by attorney for the objectors, William Franz, Taggert related that previously he had negotiated with the city of McHenry regarding an­ nexation. However, he decided not to pursue it because the cost of pumping the sewerage through a forced main which would have to be installed under the river would be too great. Therefore, on the advice of his engineer and in reference to a report made by Hjalmar Sundin of Baxter and Wood­ man, the developers decided to go for county zoning and establish their own pumping stations and disposal plant. Location of the disposal plant in the proposed plan was based on their engineer's recom­ mendation and on the recommendation of Baxter and Woodman's feasibility study for the city of McHenry. Franz asked what cost figures had been submitted for construction of two pumping stations and a disposal plant. Taggert replied, ap­ proximately $400,000 to ac­ commodate 1,100 units which include the entire development. Franz then asked what it would cost to run a forced main under the river. Taggert an­ swered that to his recollection, Sundin had mentioned a cost of about $250,000. Regarding boat slips in the lagoon, Taggert pointed out that his consultants had in­ formed him there would be room for 160 boat slips. This would accommodate the people living in a condominium ad­ joining the lagoon. He con­ tended that water rights would not be sold to everyone in the subdivision. Under further questioning, Taggert stated that River road should be closed off for two reasons, for use of the development itself to allow boats to go into the bay area and to eliminate the traffic problem at the corner of Route 120 and River road. Taggert noted that discussions had been held with the County Road and Bridge committee and with County Highway Superintendent James Rakow regarding the donation of seven acres of land to facilitate the extension of Chapel Hill or River roads. Franz asked, "Why not a bridge?" Taggert retorted because of the traffic problem at the intersection of 120 and River road and because a bridge is too expensive. Prior to Taggert's testimony, County Board Chairman Walter Dean questioned planning consultant, Peter Bettemacchi, as to what kind of boats would be using the bay or lagoon. He replied that plans called for dredging the lagoon to a depth of about five or six feet which would accommodate small boats such as runabouts, but not cruisers. Dean continued, "Since you say boat traffic would be limited to runabouts rather than cruisers, wouldn't it be better to construct a bridge on River road over the bay en­ trance?" Bettemacchi advised that the expense seemed rather large to the developers, and too, River road is already a traffic hazard. Dean then asked, "What effect would it have on the development if River road was not vacated by the county? The consultant declared, "The developers seem to think this is the key to the whole develop­ ment. Without that, he doesn't think he can go ahead." In other questioning, Taggert gave a resume regarding the property in question. He reported he had viewed the property three years ago and one year ago he entered into a contract for the property. He consulted the planning com­ mission and then hired plan­ ning architect, Joseph Krofta, who is now deceased. He gave him a free hand in developing plans and told him to draw up the best project he could on this land. He gave the same in­ structions to his present planning consultants when they took over for Krofta. Franz asked if the contract was contingent upon zoning. Taggert answered that was not entirely so. Franz continued, "Does the price of the land change if it is not rezoned? Will you be released from the terms of the contract if zoning is not granted or must you go ahead with the purchase regardless?" Attorney Caldwell objected to those questions and after a conference between the two attornys and the board, Franz was told to reword his questions. Franz then asked, "Is there a zoning contingency in your contract"? Taggert retorted, "Do you mean if the property is not zoned I do not have to buy it or I am released from the contract? Well, I intend to buy the property zoned or not zoned," he declared. When asked If--this development shouldn't considered a natural extensi of the city of McHenry, Taggert answered no. Right now it is still in the county and he thinks it would be a burden on the city of McHenry financially to in­ stall some of these im­ provements. Taggert also pointed out that he was aware restrictions on building in the city of McHenry were greater than those in the county. However, he didn't think it would be more ex­ pensive to build this develop­ ment under city ordinances than those of the county. At this point in Taggert'? (Continued on page 12) McHenry county has be§n allotted $23,968 as its share of motor fuel tax paid into the state treasury during February for townships and road districts. Directors Join Hospital Board Gordon Smith. Crvstal Lake business man, is the newest member of the board of directors of Mchenry hospital. He joined the board at the annual meeting last month. Smith brings with him twenty- four years of business ex­ perience. Born in Chicago, Smith at­ tended high school in Maywood and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical Two new directors on the board of McHenry hospital are Anthony Corcoran, executive director of the hospital, left, and Gordon Smith, Crystal Lake executive. Smith fills a vacancy caused by a resignation and Corcoran was added to the board when the number of members was expanded from 9 to 12 at the annual meeting last month. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) engineering at university in 1949. Purdue Gordon is a member of the Cary, Crystal Lake, Barrington, Woodstock and Lake Zurich Chambers of Commerce, vice-president of the Crystal Lake United fund, vice-president of the McHenry C o u n t y M a n u f a c t u r e r s ' association and has recently joined the Executive board, Blackhawk Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. Smith and his wife, Rita, live in Crystal Lake and have seven children. Also added to the board of directors at McHenry Hospital is Anthony Corcoran, present executive director of McHenry hospital. Corcoran, executive director of the hospital since 1962, has become actively in­ volved in hospital and health care planning within McHenry county and is president of District II of the Illinois Hospital association.