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Me&nderin c 0 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER V "SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 76 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1974 , 22 PAGES & ONE SUPPLEMENT • . Expect Easter Seal Goal To Be Met Soon Although the McHenry county Easter Seal fund drive, including the tag day, has not as yet reached the aim of $25,000, it is anticipated by Mrs. Raymond Guhrke, drive chairman, that the amount will be met soon. She hopes that those who have not returned their contribution letters will do so at once. The drive, including the tag days, was $17,598.78 on April 12. The tag day total of $4,186.18 topped last year's total of $3,456, according to the tag day chairman, Mrs. Louis C. Duddleston. Rotarians, church groups, woman's clubs, country clubs and individuals in the county helped to make the drive a success, said Mrs. Duddleston. Twelve of the thirteen towns of the county participated. The towns and their totals are M c H e n r y , $ 1 , 3 8 7 . 6 9 ; Woodstock, $1,272.38; Crystal Lake, $610.64; Harvard, $250.91; Alden, $27.23; Algonquin, $202.64; Fox River Grove, $90.49; Cary, $40.86; Hyntley, $55.49; Richmond, $123.68; Hebron, $63.88 and Union, $51.09 Klwanls Club Blood Bank In Operation May 5 The McHenry Kiwanis club announces the next drawing for its Blood Bank will be Sunday, May 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Blood Assurance program of McHenry county has been eliminated by two hospitals of the coui^y turning to Aurora Blood center for their need. The Kiwanis Blood bank will remain with Beverly Blood center and will cover members for their blood needs wherever they may be. There are 791 listed donors, 373 of whom are covered by substitute donors. Sim ulated Tornado Tests For Emergency Preparedness This was the simulated disaster scene at Greenwood school last Sunday afternoon, where victims of a "tornado" were treated and then rushed by rescue squads and ambulances to the three McHenry county hospitals. Two "victims" are seated in front foreground, right, awaiting transfer to a hospital. A portion of another is shown lying in the rubble in left foreground as officials view the situation. "Operation Co-op" was staged to test the coordination between all McHenry County's Emergency Medical Services. CLOSE RIVER Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell announced Monday that the Fox river is closed to all boat traffic until further notice due to the high water level. "Operation Co-Op," a simulated-disaster drill which was staged to test .the coordination between all McHenry county's Emergency Medical Services, began at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, April 21, when Civil Defense headquarters in Woodstock notified McHenry hospital, Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, and Harvard hospital that a tornado had touched down at Greenwood school. The Emergency room at McHenry hospital was told that an ambulance would bring in three victims. As late as 12:15 p.m., the dimensions of the emergency were still classified "Phase I" at McHenry hospital. The Emergency room physicians then on duty were considered in adequate supply to take care of the small number of casualties. Suddenly, the hospital entered Phase 2, as a Civil Defense courier, with walkie- talkie in hand, notified the switchboard that sixty casualties were being cared for by emergency medical technicians at the scene of the disaster and that the hospital would receive between twenty and thirty victims. As the Trauma center's two- way radio crackled out communications between ambulances, rescue squads, physicians at the emergency Dr. Gerard Dominique, center, receives patient with eye injury as preparations continue around him to receive other "tornado" victims. It was in the early afternoon that a Civil Defense representative notified the McHenry hospital there were sixty casualties being cared for on the scene. They wtere alerted to the arrival of between twenty and thirty victims who arrived neatly lagged, telling the extent of injuries. Treatment was begun immediately. room and Civil Defense headquarters, the hospital shifted its preparations. In the cafeteria, where physicians on Sunday morning rounds had been snacking, tables and chairs were cleared in three minutes. Cots, bedding, carts, and personnel drawn from selected departments began to report into the triage center, where the casualties would first be evaluated before being sent to surgery, intensive care, cardiac care, burn center, or minor injury treatment. Signs sealing off the various treatment rooms were in place. A telephone system was in operation to notify all levels of professional and ancillary staff. Out on the street, signs wgfje posted for "Emergency Vehicles" and "All other vehicles." In answer to the radio communicator's request for "a physician at the scene," one doctor left the hospital while others arrived. The traffic pattern on the street was re­ routed, and only cars with proper identification were permitted to enter the area. Meanwhile, casualties began to arrive - - neatly tagged with extent of injuries, but graphically maimed with artificial wounds. Intravenous medications were given, surgeries went into pre- scheduled routine, and inter- department communications were maintained by runners. Realistically, not all staff were reached at home, and had to be tracked down at stores and churches. • The victims were mainly hospital corpsmen from Great Lakes Naval Training center, who had been trained in emergency medical care and were evaluating the treatment they received at the scene from ambulance crews. Such comments as "was well treated at scene" could be seen on the tags they had worn into the hospital. Of the casualties received at McHenry hospital, six would have been admitted after major surgery or cardiac arrest. When the drill was closed, it was strange to see the victims - many still wearing hideous moulages and other artificial injuries - join the hospital personnel for lunch and conversation. One corpsman who really had a cast on his leg from a previous injury, discussed the expert placement of a pressure bandage, which had been applied in spite of the cast, with a physician and nurse. Another victim, who had not known he would have a fatal injury, announced that he resented his "death". (Continued on page 21) Liquor Charges Filed Against Area Residents 1 Fifteen taverns throughout the county were checked for under-age drinkers Saturday night by teams of deputies from the McHenry County Sheriffs department. Two bartenders ana two patrons were arrested. Taverns in McHenry, Wonder Lake, Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Marengo, Hartland and Harvard were inspected by deputies. At the Outpost tavern in Hartland, Richard Carpenter of 8904 Vine street, Wonder Lake, was charged with using false identification to purchase liquor resulting in his arrest for unlawful possession of alcoholic liquor. His bond was set at $1,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 2. Detective Sgt. Jack Tyrrell reported that Pat L. Palmquist of Woodstock, brother of the licensee of the Outpost, was charged with unlawful sale of liquor to a minor. At Mitzi and Max's Tavern, 17112 Route 14, Woodstock, the bartender, Joseph P. Thurow of Woodstock, was also charged with unlawful sale of alcoholic liquor to a minor with bond set at $1,000. He is to appear in court May 9. The recipient of the liquor, Michael Crowley of 4512 Lathrop, Woodstock, was arrested for purchase of alcoholic liquor by persons of non-age. His bond was set at $1,000 with court appearance on May 9. According to Detective Sgt. Tyrrell, the Sheriff's department will carry on these tavern checks in an effort to cut down on highway accidents caused by under-age drinkers. Five McHenry youths were also arrested Saturday night in connection with drinking while under the legal age. Karen Betts of 2302 Manor Lane was charged Mgith open liquor in a motor vehicle and purchase or acceptance of alcoholic liquor by persons of non-age. Her bond was set at $1,050. Passengers in the Betts auto, Carol Brda of 3712 Grand avenue and Lori DeBuck of 820 N. Green street were both arrested for purchase or acceptance, with bond set at $1,000 each. Another passenger, Mary Mahoney of 2204 (Continued on page 21) improved through the wastewater plan because of the elimination of septic sewers. However, he is concerned - very much - about increased probability of flooding conditions locally and believes something must be done to prevent it. The board chairman pointed to the rapid development of land in areas where new treatment plants are installed. This development will bring homes, driveways and streets. It will also bring industrial buildings, and all will be taking up the absorption area and give rise to a more rapid flow into the river. Dean would also like to see the project continue beyond the Lake county line, to be considered as a Fox river watershed. His reasoning follows the thinking of the McHenry County Regional Planning commission, which raised the issue of service area boundaries in October of 1973 at a public hearing. The commission staff, toe, holds to the principle of regional comprehensive planning which includes basinwide studies of water quality and mangement problems. The commission believes this regional project must have a service area which reflects basin planning, not political boundary planning. Dean would like to see an agreement whereby we in McHenry county can run collector lines to the Fox Lake sewage treatment plant from such points as Spring Grove, Pistakee Highlands, etc. A Public Pulse letter in this issue refers to the new grant for the Fox river flood study. The writer asks whether some of this money might be considered for "doing" rather than "studying". We agree and we asked Mr. Dean this question. (Continued on page 21) McHenry county protesters against the Regional Wastewater plan for northwest Lake county won their first round battle last week Wednesday. The project would dump several million gallons of treated effluent into the Fox river daily. By a vote of 13 to 7, the NIPC commission voted to refer the matter of recommended amendments back to committee for "further study and consideration". But the vote came only after some influential lobbying. County Board Chairman Walter Dean of McHenry testified at the April 10 hearing in which the NIPC committee heard its staff position developed after two hearings in Fox Lake. The committee's decision was 5 to 1 to pass the plan without amendments. Further lobbying before the entire commission last Wednesday apparently convinced the majority of NIPC members that another look should be taken at a project which has evoked just concerns among the local population. Dean says his next move will be to select members of the County board to meet with Lake county officials and members of the NIPC staff to discuss what can be done to resolve particular problems. Dean also hopes to involve Congressmen Robert McClory and John Anderson since their announcement last week that a $1,460,000 flood control study of the Fox river was approved by the House Public Works committee. Dean is not concerned about the water quality effect of six million gallons of effluent coming our way from Lake county at the beginning, increasing to a peak of 24 million near the turn of the century. He sincerely believes the condition of the river will be College Expresses Hope For City Cooperation On Sewers In a report to the board of trustees of McHenry County college on the status of the sewers for the new campus, Trustee Gerald Smith said that there was some indication that the city of Crystal Lake is going to make an effort to cooperate. The college has asked that the city give financial help to the college in the construction of the sewers. The report came at the organizational meeting of the board April 18. The college has arranged for easements along the route from the college property to Route 176. In addition, owners along the route have agreed to donate $50,000 for the construction of a gravity main through their property. However, the project is still $60,000 over the two- year-old budget figure and the college has asked the city of Crystal Lake to help with the additional money needed to complete the project. An apparent misunder­ standing between the city and the college surfaced at the trustees' meeting when Mayor Anthony Wujcik of Crystal Lake, who was in the audience, attempted to give the city's position. His referral to a "forced main" prompted questions from the board. It was determined that the city has been informed by its engineering firm, Baxter and Woodman, that the only way for the college to hook into the city of Crystal Lake facilities is with a forced main. The college was advised by the same engineering firm, which it also retains, that the best way is a gravity main. The board then agreed that a meeting originally scheduled between the attorneys for the college and the city for next Tuesday would be postponed until the misunderstanding is resolved. The board will ask George Heck, engineer with Baxter and Woodman, the mayor or his city manager, and the board to discuss the matter at the next regular meeting of the board which is scheduled for April 25. In other business, the board canvassed the vote of the April 13 trustee election in which incumbents Thomas Leahy, Woodstock and Gerald Smith, Woodstock, were re­ elected. The totals in the (Continued on page 21) Horses Escape From Corral; Killed By Car McHenry Woman Purdue Graduate With High Honors Rosemarie Thelen Rose of 313 W. Ringwood road, McHenry, graduated "with highest distinction" from Purdue university, West Lafayette, Ind., in a midyear class of 1,358 students. She was among forty-one un­ dergraduate students who qualified for the highest distinction which represented the top 3 percent of all graduates. She was awarded a bachelor's degree in Humanities. The mid-year graduates, along with those who completed work toward degrees last summer, will be eligible to participate in Purdue's 122nd commencement May 10 along with the May graduates. Two horses were hit by a car on Wilmot road Thursday night about 11:30. One was killed instantly and the other had to be destroyed at the scene because of a broken leg. Dennis M. Tarbell of 610 Cedar Lake road, Round Lake, was south-bound on Wilmot road when a pack of horses came into view traveling down the road toward him. He tried to avoid impact but was unable to do so. Investigation revealed that nine horses owned by Richard Turax of Spring Grove had wandered out of a corral where they were housed on Richardson road, three miles from the accident scene. It was discovered that someone had cut gate wires, allowing the horses to escape. Tarbell's 1971 auto was totaled in the incident. Both drivers were ticketed in an accident Friday evening which occurred at the intersection of East Wonder Lake-road and Lilac drive, Wonder Lake. William J. Hunt of 7304 Hiawatha drive, Wonder Lake was charged with no valid registration and Gordon C. Gran of 7515 Howe road, Wonder Lake, was cited for improper lane usage. Gran was injured in the collision and was taken to McHenry hospital by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad. He was treated and later released. (Continued on page 21) District 15 Offers Six Week "Summer School x74" Something extra for those who want to stretch their minds during the lazy summer months is the District 15 six- week "Summer School 1974" program. For all McHenry Elementary District 15 and Montini school boys and girls presently enrolled in kindergarten through eighth grades, there will be offerings that promise "to enrich horizons and reinforce basic skills." "Summer School 1974" will begin June 12, the Wednesday following the dismissal of regular school, and will continue through July 25. All summer classes will be held at Parkland school, 1802 Ringwood road. Free bus transportation will be provided for all youngsters who choose to participate. The program again this year is a free, state funded program. No fee will be charged except in craft areas where students may purchase their materials through their instructor. Classes will be offered five days a week. Parents and students alike are reminded that in no case does a summer school offering substitute for courses required during the regular school year. Instead, the program is designed to be supplementary - to stimulate learning activities of average and good students and to provide an opportunity for the strengthening of skills by those achieving below expectation. Courses offered in "Summer School 1974" will include the following: Beginning Guitar, Beginning Piano, Personal Typing, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Leather Craft, S c u l p t u r i n g , P h y s i c a l Education, Reading Courses, Public Speaking, Math, Band, B e g i n n i n g S p a n i s h , Enrichment for Incoming 1st Graders, Home Economics, and others. A brochure describing "Summer School 1974" is being prepared and will be distributed during the next three weeks. Particular questions may be directed to Don Toole, director of Summer School 1974, at Parkland School. DONNA HUMANN ^ CARON URBANSKI CHRIS LUTO WILL ONE BE QUEEN? Three more entries in the 1974 Marine Festival queen contest are these pretty young ladies. Donna Humann, 18, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Humann. Her school activities include bat girl, pom pom girl, vice-president of her senior class, G.A.A., A.F.S., chorus and Pep club, which she serves as treasurer. Her hobbies are water skiing, teaching swimming, music, camping, snowmobiling and boating. Caron Urbanski, 17, is the daughter of Jean Urbanski. She enjoys swimming, 'cycle riding and music. In school she is enrolled in the C.W.T. program. Chris Luto is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Luto. The 18-year-old student is a member of the Drama club, year book, chorus, and newspaper staff. She is a pom pom girl. Chris enjoys as hobbies cooking, sewing, music, dancing, swimming and skating.