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FIRE DAMAGE - There was an estimated $500 fire damage to the Bill Foreman home, 1403 Sunset, Holiday Hills, Sunday night at 11:15. Members of Fire Companies 1 and 3 answered the call and extinguished the flames. Chief Glenn Peterson said the fire was caused by an electrical short in an appliance. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD BOAT CAPSIZES No injuries were suffered by the three persons aboard a seventeen-foot outboard motor boat when it capsized at Snug Harbor last weenend. Operator of the craft, Bill Miller of 101 W. Fullerton, Addison, said they were leaving the dock at Snug Harbor when either the steering line broke or the boat hit a floating log Suddenly the boat made a 90 degree turn and capsized. The McHenry Rescue squad was called to the scene to assist in rescue operations. VOLUME 98 NUMBER 98 FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1974 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Youth Killed In Crash Accept Bid For Lillian Street Sunday Water Fights Kick-Off Marine Week The Illinois Supreme court surprised only the naive last Saturday in ruling that the recent Regional Transportation Authority vote was constitutional. There had been hope --but it was feeble --that the decision by Judge Henry Caldwell of Lake County Circuit court would be upheld. Judge Caldwell had declared the RTA unconstitutional because of the vagueness of the question put to the voters in the March 19 referendum. The lopsided vote which put Cook county on the "yes" side of the issue and the collar counties in opposition, indicated quite well that the majority of those who voted knew exactly what they were voting for. And five of those counties were as vocal as they could be in saying "no". From the beginning, the unfair part of the referendum was the fact that no one would listen to the loud voice of the five counties or theif representatives asking that we be left out of the transportation proposal. And no niatter how loudly we spoke at thje polls, the population over-bat^nce in Cook county made defeat of RTA virtually impossible. It seems too bad that the initial injustice which pushed us unwillingly into the referendum could not be attacked rather than the technicality on which Judge Caldwell was forced to rule. The cards were stacked! The McHenry city beach will be the scene of the annual Water Fight championship contests sponsored by Company I of the McHenry Township Fire district. At 1 o'clock Sunday, July 7, fire fighters from all over the county, as well as many other communities in northern Illinois, will vie for trophies in thijj annual championship event. The water fight show usually lasts a little over three hours providing fun for the crowd and the many fighters. Riverside drive will be blocked off /rom Pearl street to Broad street so there will be plenty of room for crowds to view the teams participating. A note comes to our desk from Biff and Esther Meyer that tells its own story. "Two votes from the Meyer house for the new look on So I Hear. "You will be interested to know that here in Chicago it was responsible for the sale of 20,000 new hats in the first hour at one of the high fashion haberdasheries on north MirJbigan avenue." (Editor's note: As one who has followed closely, along with his other fans, the progress of a receding hairline, we add our vote. In view of the momentous dash to the men's millinery establishment. So I Hear wouldn't dare return to the bare head look). K.A.h Last year's champion, Woodstock City Fire department, will be back this year to defend its title. Last year the firemen of Company I obtained unusual trophies- leather fire hats for the winners and the same type of trophies will be given this year. Followers of the fights will be out in great numbers to support their teams and for those who have never seen water fights this is an invitation to join in watching the adeptness of firemen as they bounce the barrel over Riverside drive. This is one of the many events of Marine Festival days for which there is no charge. McHenry's Marine Festival queen, Donna Humann, will award the trophies. Two Accidents For Local Driver Within One Hour Lakeland Construction of McHenry was awarded the bid for road work which would connect Lillian street on the west side of the CNWRR tracks to Grove street on the east side. Action was taken at Monday's City Council meeting. Lakeland's bid was $67,760.70 with a completion date of Sept. 15, 1974. The only dther bid received was from E.M. Melahn Construction company of Algonquin in the amount of $76,376.60 with a completion date of Nov. 1, 1974. "Gentlemen, this is a monumental day," Mayor Stanek said happily. "We've worked long and hard toward this." City Clerk Earl Walsh reported that no bids had been received on police cars. Specifications call for bids on 1974 model sedans. However, Alderman George Harker reported that he had been told lines are shut down and dealers felt there ..was no point in bidding on something they could not deliver. Purchasing committee chairman, James Wegener, was instructed to continue working on the problem. Walsh read a report from Thomas Bolger, collector for the Special Assessment on sewers at Lakeland Park and Lakeland Shores. As of June 1, 1974 , 207 accounts have been paid in full, 194 are past due and 744 have paid their first installment. Accounts totaled 1,145. Interest in the amount of $3,000 is due the bond holders now, Walsh said. Since the city has an A-l rating with bonding companies, Councilmen did not want to go into default on this payment. Alderman La Verne Hromec mentioned there were "235" government homes in the subdivision and she wondered if there were some manner in which the special assessment could be added to the rent payments and the city could get the money immediately from the government. Earl Murray, a member of the audience, reported that this lfas been done in some instances and adjustments can be made. Alderman Jerome Rogers moved that the city be allowed to subsidize that special assessment account and purchase the delinquent interest. This was seconded by George Harker. The motion passed unanimously. Alderman Bolger suggested that more pressure be put on these delinquent accounts so the city wouTd not have to transfer a large sum of money. Auditor William R. North presented the annual appropriation ordinance to the Council. After lengthy discussion and numerous revisions, the ordinance was adopted in the amount of $2,839,620. Attorney Narusis explained that an appropriation is a legal document and is not a levy or a budget. Money is appropriated to cover all expenses but seldom is all the Roney used that is appropriated. Also, nothing can be spent unless it is appropriated at the beginning of the fiscal year. Mayor Stanek read a letter from Donald Gerstad, president of Robino-Ladd, Robert L. Manson of 4215 Crystal Lake road, McHenry, was ticketed by city police for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and unsafe tires after he was involved in two accidents in about one hour's time Saturday. Manson's first accident occurred at Elm and Green just before noon. No tickets were issued in that mishap. An hour later, Manson was east-bound on Route 120 at the McHenry Market Place when he hit the rear of an auto driven by Clayton H. Hudson of 3310 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake. Hudson was stopped waiting to make a turn into the Market Place when impact occurred. Manson said he reached for a tape deck in his auto and suddenly saw the car ih front of him but was unable (o stop in time, f j A tw6-car collision at 3510 W. Elm street Saturday afternoon about 12:30 resulted in a ticket for failure to yield the right of way being issued to Geonge W. Sensabaugh of 304 Midway drive, Island Lake. Sensabaugh wasjmlling out of a parking lot andfdidn't see an auto being driVen by Diane M. Madden of 2801 Michael street, Wonder Lake, until contact was made. (Continued on page 17) Three In McHenry Area State Awards Bridge Repairs The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the award of a contract for repairs of nine bridges in McHenry and Lake counties, three of them in the^ McHenry area.* Included are the Johnsburg road over the Fox river (one lane traffic restriction); Rt 12 over Nippersink channel and Rt. 120 over Pistakee channel. Contract For In County Midwest region. He said he had read in the McHenry Plaindealer that the Lakeland Park Water company hearing had been changed from June 19 lo Aug. 21 due to the fact that Ladd's attorney was in the hospital. "I would like to inform the Council that if this was the only reason given to the Council for the request for continuance of the hearing, all the facts have not been provided," Gerstad wrote. "In fact, the complainants have not responded to the hearing officer's ordersto produce certain documents, lists and, in addition, have not served our attorney with the amended complaint until after receiving a motion of continuance from us. The complainants have delayed the hearing," he stated. Gerstad continued, "I would like to point out that we are on some kind of merry-go-round. The complainants keep adding amendments and' do not cooperate in providing information to allow the hearing to proceed. On the other hand, they are asking the Council to postpone their action until after the hearing. I cannot understand what will be resolved in continued delay exceDt a lot of what?" (Continued on page 17) RANDY BAUER Randy Bauer of 5516 Baraaru Mill road, a 17-year-old West campus junior, was killed and four others injured in a three- car collision Tuesday night, July 2, at 9:15. The accident occurred such a short distance from his home that Randy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bauer, heard the crash. They were the first to reach the scene. Four occupants of a second car, John and Maria Mergl of 4310 Ridgeway road, Ringwood, and their visitors from Germany, Ferdnand and Anna Hoeller, were taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad. The first three were reported in sa t i s fac tory cond i t i on Wednesday morning and Anna Hoeller was released after treatment. Randy Bauer was (Continued on page 17) 7T A f^firth is Rt. 176 over Fox river (one lane traffic restriction). This bridge repair work consists of deck patching, protective coat, concrete removal and replacement, painting structural steel, joint reconstruction, jacking deck beams, adjusting and repositioning bearings and related items. The award was made to Schless Construction Co., Inc. of Batavia, 111., on its low bid of $232,398.23. Schless expects to start work on or about July 8. They have eighty working days in which to complete the project. Drivers are cautioned to be alert to barricades, warning signs, lights and contractor's equipment and traffic while passing through this construction zone. Summer Enrollment At MCC Shows Big Increase The number of people attending McHenry County college's summer session has increased by 51.4 percent over last year's enrollmefit. A total of 917 people have registered this year, while 656 enrolled in summer, 1973. The announcement came from Robert C. Bartlett, dean of instruction. "Most of the enrollment July 14 Parade Famed Corps In Marine Festival BIKE PARADE Young people of McHenry will be interested to learn that the annual Jaycee bike parade will be held, as usual, on the Saturdays preceding Marine Festival day Children are encouraged to begin decorating their bicycles it/anticipation of this popular /ompetition July 13. More details will appear in next Wednesday's issue TWO BURGLARIES Two neighboring homes on West River Terrace drive, McHenry, were entered sometime last Saturday afternoon Entry was gained through windows. A clock radio and five dollars in change were taken from the home of Kathleen Wegwert at 1711 W River Terrace At the home of Susan C arpenter at 1715 W River Terrace, a coin collection valued at $150 was stolen. Investigation is continuing THE "BON-BONS The drum and bugle'corps of Audubon, New Jersey, the first all-girl corps, was organized in 1938. Years ago a reporter for a drum corps magazine gave the corps the nickname of the "Bon-Bons," by which they are known nationally. The competing corps consists of 101 members, sixty-eight playing members and thirty-six color guard members. They are the V.F.W. all-girl national title holders for 1969-1970 and 1971, all-girl champions, world open, 1971, and all-girl champions, l!.S. open, 1971 and 1973. The corps travels thousands of miles annually in their own buses. They have appeared north to Quebec, south to Miami, northwest toMinnesota and southwest to Dallas. THE CAPITOLAIRES One of the outstanding all-girl drum corps in the nation is the Capitolaires of Madison, Wis., which fielded fifty-four bugles, the largest horn line of any of the sixty-eight corps in the U.S. open. Membership consists of girls from 13 to 21 years of age. The Capitolaires' first goal is always to win the hearts of the audience, and then to win the contest. Their drills are always different and exciting, and most often result in standing ovations from the crowd. In its fourth year--1973--the corps became a national champion. It now holds the title of 1973 American international open all-girl champions. The goal for 1974 is to add the U.S. open all-girl championship title. increase has come in the areas of general studies and non- credit, with an 10 percent increase over last year. Transfer and occupational headcouni is up 18.8 percent," said Bartlett. "It is interesting to note that of the 917 total, there are 120 students from other institutions. Credits will be transferred from MCC to eighty institutions in eighteen states and one foreign country," said Bartlett. Sates represented are Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, Ohio, M i c h i g a n , W a s h i n g t o n , Virginia, Arizona, Utah, K e n t u c k y , C o l ( f t * a d o , California, Maryland, Florida, Vermont and Minnesota. One student is studying in England. The 917 people have registered in 2764.5 credit hours, an increase of 700 over last year. According to Bartlett, the state reimbursement is based on credit hours rather than headcount. Post Three Area Beaches Unsafe To Swim Water samples collected from swimming beaches by the McHenry County Department of Health on June 26 were obtained from several beaches on the Fox river and from some of the I^akes in the county Those beaches at which water was found to be unsatisfactory for swimming were city of McHeYiry beach, Sunnyside beach, Pistakee Bay beach and Venetian Gardens. Except for Pistakee Bay, these beaches have had two consecutive unsatisfactory samples and the department will be posting them unsafe for swimming The department also recommends that .persons refrain from swimming for two to three days following a heavy rain Recruit For Youth, Inc. ! Dan Kinnerk, vice-president of Youth, Inc., newly chartered non-profit organization for teen-agers of the area, said this week that recruiting of members will be held at the teen dance at the city park Wednesday evening, July 10. In addition, there will be a booth on the corner of Green and Elm streets Saturday, July 13, throughout the day -v. Thp purpose of Youth, Inc., is to provide a community center and recreational activities for the young people of the area. The organization is fortunate to have the support of the Mayor and City Council, as well as the encouragement of many business people. Ask Views On Ordinance Changes The McHenry County Board of Health Ordinance committee has completed a revie'w of comments made by the public concerning the first portion of the public health ordinance and revisions have been made. To allow persons to respond to the proposed changes, a public meeting will be held July 10 at 8 p.m. in the county board room of the courthouse, Rt. 47 and Ware road, Woodstock. TKe.committe has attempted to notify all those who indicated an interest in any of the articles to be discussed. Copies of the proposed changes have been provided to them. Anyone who did not receive this information and would like to review it prior to the meeting should contact the McHenry County Department of Health at 338- 2040, extension 230, or by stopping at the courthouse. Among those sections to be discussed is Article I. General Provisions, which includes listing of penalties, setting up of enforcement proceedings and providing for hearings before a hearing tody for those persons who feel the^ have received unjust treatment by members of the department. Article 2, known as Definitions, also will come up for discussion. The third article, Nuisances, defines twenty-eight items as being public health nuisances prejudicial to the public health. Another section on Fixed and Mobile Food Service E s t a b l i s h m e n t s , i n c l u d e s setting of standards, inspection criteria and employment provisions for personnel involved in restaurants, taverns, or similar types of operations. Article V, Vending of Food and Beverage, includes standards of vending machines which are vending food or drink. The following article, Temporary Food Service Establishments, covers the types of food or drink operation which is of a temporary nature and not in operation for more than fourteen days,, Another article on Retail Food Stores sets standards for food, food protection, equipment and utensils, cleanliness, construction and inspection of grocery stores. The last portion to be discussed will be that of Home Health Services, concerned with the public health nursing program of the department. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 * v / • ' • «"* PAG E 3 -PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, JULYS, lf74