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Three persons were taken to McHenry hospital after their car overturned on Rt. 120, east of Chapel Hill road, last Thursday. Robert L. Miles and his passengers, Bonita A. Miles and two-year old Malinda Miles, were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad after their car ova*turned on Route 120 east of Chapel Hill road, east of McHenry, last Thursday morning about 11:30. They were all treated and released from the hospital. Susan E. Matthies of 614 N. Hill road, McHenry, was west­ bound on the highway when she observed a large red truck approaching partially in her lane of traffic. She drove to the shoulder in an attempt to avoid impact, lost control of her vehicle, veered across the road and collided with the Miles auto. Miles said he applied his brakes when the other auto veered into his lane but was unable to avoid a collision. Following impact, Miles' auto was forced onto the south shoulder where it overturned. County officials are continuing investigation of the accident in an attempt to determine the driver of the red truck described as "bigger than a pickup but smaller than a semi." Patrick J. Lamz of 4216 W. South street, McHenry, escaped serious injury Saturday night about 11:45 when the car he was driving overturned at Ramble road and Lakeland avenue, Lakeland Park. He was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad for treatment. His passenger, Mark R. Freund of 3215 Fairway drive, McHenry, was not injured in the mishap. In trying to turn around at the intersection, Lamz stated he turned too wide and the car went into a drainage ditch and overturned. Mark L. Dawson of 4516 Garden Quarter, McHenry, was cited for failure to yield at a stop or yield intersection after a truck-car accident on Route 14 and Rose Farm road It occurred to us this week that we in McHenry and the Northeastern Illinois Planning commission which serves the area have been in rather direct conflict of views recently on two important issues. The first was the Regional Transportation Authority vote in March which was supported by NIPC and opposed in McHenry county by a 10 to 1 vote. Now we find NIPC about to make a decision about amendments to the Regional ^ Wastewater plan for northwest Lake county. Only a loudly voiced concern by McHenry area residents has delayed a decision this long - a decision which might send millions of gallons of treated effluent into the river from Fox Lake. McHenry, like most municipalities in this area, supports NIPC financially for helpful information on planning and zoning. The organization is also helpful in its role as a recognized agency to help obtain federal funding. For this assistance, certainly the $250 contributed to NIPC annually is a small amount. Robert L. Miles, Bonita ̂ A. Miles and two-year-old Malinda Miles were treated and released. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD last Thursday morning about 1:30. Driver of the truck, Gerald W. Craine of Route 1, Mauston, Wis., told authorities the Dawson auto pulled out in front of his truck from a side road as he was passing a vehicle in front of him. When Craine attempted to stop, his truck J on the wet jackknifed pavement. Dawson said he was turning at Rose Farm road and as he pulled onto the highway, the truck came into view. He said the dense fog hampered his vision. Donald J. Stanek of 303 (Cotniuend on page 18) Today, Wednesday, April 10, the Plan committee of the Northeastern Illinois Plan commission is hearing its staff position on an amendment to the Regional Wastewater plan for northwest Lake county. That position, expressing either a recommendation or denial of the plan, will go to the entire NIPC commission eight days lajer. Among arguments the staff will be considering are those contained in the report of the McHenry County Regional Planning commission. The commission staff is questioning the population •^frojections for northeastern McHenry county and northwest Lake county. The transition plan states that "the current and forecast densities in western Lake and eastern McHenry counties are low such that municipal wastewater service was not deemed feasible". Because of a high degree of similarity in the two areas, the County commission asks, "Why is regionalization being considered in Lake county and not McHenry county?" Hie County commission also points to well documented research that shows the relationship of organization to storm water runoff. Members Abandoned Shed Registration Deadline Set At Marian Central Destroyed By Fire Saturday All families interested in enrolling a student in the freshman class for the 1974-75 school year at Marian Central Catholic high school are urged to complete the registration process by April 15. This deadline has been established to assist the computer scheduling of the 1974-75 curriculum acceptance of freshmen. Registration requests made after the April 15 deadline cannot be guaranteed. Results of the registration to date indicate the greatest response to Marian's programs in the last eight years. Two hundred and five students have presently registered for freshmen classes. Students are enrolled in Religion, Math, English, Freshman Focus and Physcial Education, with the option to take one or two eleetives from the following - French l, 11, Spanish 1, 11, Chorus, Art Band, World Studies, or Earth Science. Parents seeking further information are asked to contact Robert Gough at Marian. Nevertheless, it does seem to be some sort of paradox that an organization that we look to for aid in planning and zoning should be so firmly on the side of programs we in McHenry feel are not in the best interest of our community. Seldom have we spent as enjoyable an evening as last Friday night in attendance at the MCHS presentation of "South Pacific". No longer can we classify these offerings as "high school musicals". The performers may have been teen-agers, but their talent and maturity far exceeded that designation as they brought to life the roles of Ensign Nellie Forbush, Emile de Becque, Bloody Mary and all the others who won the hearts of the American public when first presented by Rodgers and Hammerstein back in the 'forties. We doubt that many off- Broadway productions could boast more beautiful stage settings or more careful attention to details. (Continued on page 18) feel the transition from agriculturally open lands and low density housing to the high density urbanization projected for the Fox Lake area will affect storm water flows in four ways. The planned volume of the discharge would double the low flow in the Fox river, according to the transition plan. County commission members charge that the quality of water in the river during low flows will be much more affected by sewer plant discharges than during normal flows, even with the best practical technology. Other arguments which the McHenry County Planning commission have put forth for consideration are these: ..."The wastewater recycling concept should be evaluated as an alternative solution in the Chain O'Lakes region to the same extent as the present alternative has been. ..."This staff recommends seeking the support of the Lake County Public Works department and the Lake County Regional Planning commission in petitioning the I l l i n o i s E n v i r o n m e n t a l Protection agency to immediately prepare the water management study of the Fox river so that reviews of local plans may proceed. ..."That the environmental assessment be as comprehensive a review of the impact of this plan as thg facility's planning has been oh this project. . . . " W e r e s p e c t f u l l y recommend asking the. chairman of the Planning committee of NIPC. to schedule a public hearing in McHenry county as was requested on Oct. 29, 1973, when the questions and issues raised at. that hearing and in this review have been addressed by the NIPC staff". MCC Expresses Optimism Foif Resolving Sewer Problems SUE HONNING LESLEY K. DOUGLASS 1EEK QUEEN'S TITLE--Two more very attractive young ladies ve entered the Marine Festival queen contest. Sue Honning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Honning, is a member of the MCHS Drama club, American Field Service, Science club and chorus. She is a pendant girl, enjoys dancing and has taken part in speech competition. Sue lists her hobbies as handcraft, sewing, swimming, water skiing and leather craft. Lesley K. Douglass is the daughter of Joan Douglass. The 17-year-old student is active as a cross country girl. Her hobbies are dancing, swimming, 'cycling, tennis, boating and art. The first fifteen entries will comprise the candidates for the 1974 competition. A charm course, which is compulsory, starts April 18, with judging in mid-June. An entry coupon appears on the society page of this issue. ) A large shed on the former John R. Smith farm on River ' road was destroyed by fire Saturday night. However, there was no value because the' structure was due to be torn down. The land is now owned by the state of Illinois, included in the conservation area acquired within recent years. A neighbor turned in the 9:55 p.m., alarm, which was answered by Company I. Companies I and III answered a call to 143 Darrell road April 4 when someone thought fire was sweeping through a garage. Instead, the blaze was in a garbage burner in front of the structure. Company II was called to extinguish a grass fire on Memory trail, McHenry, April 5. Former McHenry Physician Will Receive Award Dr. H. Floyd Cannon of Zion, for several years a practicing physician in McHenry, will be honored with presentation of the Golden Deeds award, highest honor of the Exchange club of Waukegan. The banquet of the Book of Golden Deeds will be held April 30 in the Swedish Glee club. The award is given annually. Dr. Cannon has had many careers. He was a teacher and school principal in his native Canada as well as a lieutenant in the Canadian Air Force. He began practice of medicine in 1927 in Waukegan. His career 1 covered more than a half century. "We are confident that our sewer problems will be resolved in time to get the construction under way so that it will not interfere with the occupation of the new campus buildings," said Dr. James R. Davis, president of McHenry County college. Davis' comment came after a meeting with the Crystal Lake City Council. Davis and Gerald Smith, college trustee, appeared before the council to ask for some financial help with the construction of the sewer line from the campus to the Crystal Lake sewage facilities. The council deferred action until members can get a better picture of the city's financial status. The college officials indicated that the cost of the sewer is approximately $110,000 over the original budget figure. This is based on an estimate by the college's sanitary sewer engineers. "The budgeted figure of $82,000 might have been adequate if the college had not encountered the delays in getting the construction underway, and on the extra depth necessary for the installation, but detailed, studies show the need for a deeper installation than anticipated. The new estimate is based on material and labor cost which have been increas­ ed by inflation," said Davis. - The college has contacted 'Sofne property owners along the sewer line and has obtained easements and cash donations totalling $50,000 from three of those contacted. "So, actually, we are talking about a $60,000 deficit rather than $110,000," Davis added. The engineers have estimated that it will take approximately thirteen months after getting the "go-ahead" to begin drawing specifications and getting bids to complete the sewer. "This means that we have to make some definite plans socNi in order to have tbe sewer line completed in time for the college to occupy the new campus buildings in time to begin classes in mid-1975," said Davis. The campus is located at U.S. Route 14 near Lucas road, near Crystal Lake. Americanism Essay Winner Denise Suchor, seventh grade student at Montini Middle school, won first place in an essay contest entitled "Freedom And Its Responsibilities", sponsored by McHenry American Legion auxiliary, Unit 491. The purpose of the contest is to aid the schools in the teaching of Americanism and Good Citizenship. Ruth Mrachek, left, Americanism chairman lor McHenry Uiit 491, American Legion auxiliary, and Midge Scharf, auxiliary president, extend congratulations to Denise Suchor, winner off the local Americanism essay contest. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Second place was won by Jane Weingart, third place winner was Susan Peschke and honorable mention was made to Loraine Forster. These students will receive their awards at the May meeting of the Legion auxiliary. Denise's essay was sent to the 11th district American Legion auxiliary Americanism chairman to be judged in the district. Ruth Mrachek is tbe Americanism chairman for the McHenry unit. Denise's essay follows: "Freedom means many things to many people, butf to me it is the feeling of living in and loving the country that offers so very much. (Continued on page 18) '» District 156 Acts To Meet Staffing Needs At Schools In a split vote last Wednesday evening, the board of High School District 156 voted to employ seven additional teachers for its two campuses for the 1974-75 year: The action will cost the district between $30,000 and $35,000, plus revenue to be obtained in state funding. Approved were an English teacher, a Math-Science teacher, Driver Education t e a c h e r ( $ 5 , 4 0 0 r e i m b u r s e m e n t ) , S p e c i a l Education teacher ($5,000 reimbursement) and one counselor for East campus, and two Special Education teachers ($5,000 reimbursement each) for West campus. Don Arvidson made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Kathryn Alvary. Lloyd Freund cast an opposing vote, and President James Althoff gave only conditional approval. In voting for the program, Althoff explained that if funds are not available next year, a reduction of staff will need to be made. Prior to the vote, Supt. Richard Swantz outlined the staffing requirements. He told the board of the need to continue the services offered to students in the Learning Management program at East as they move to West campus. The two additional Special Education staff members are needed to initiate this program. A total of 1,167 students were registered at East campus for the 1978-7 i year and this figure eventually rose to 1,217. Although significant staffing problems exist in the areas of D r i v e r E d u c a t i o n , M a t h , Science,, Home Economics, Health and Foreign Languages, Swantz noted that budget restrictions would not allow him to recommend the requests of the building principal at this time. His recommendation of five additional teachers followed his explanation. A f t e r s o m e . d i s c u s s i o n , members voted to study a problem brought to their attention by the director of transportation regarding some changes in school hours, (Continued on page 18) VOLUME 98 NUMBER 72 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1974 20 PAGES & ONE SUPPLEMENT BURNED IN HOUSE FIRE - Curtis Bentten suffered first, second and third degree burns on the hands and arms Monday night when a can of flammable material he was carrying flared. Bentten was attempting to light a fireplace about 9:15 when the material caught fire. He picked up the can and started to walk to the bathroom with it, apparently in an attempt to extinguish the blaze in the bathtub. 15C S THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER Three Hurt As Car Overturns Hear NIPC Staff On Wastewater Ideas Report As the flammable substance flared, he dropped the can and it started a fire that resulted in about $4,000 in damage. Flames charred portions of the bathroom and hall and there was smoke damage in other parts of the house. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD