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2-PLAINDEALER-JUNE 25, 1975 EDITORIALS Pollen Charts Eight or nine million Americans suffer each spring, summer and fall because of pollen in the air. Hay fever is the common offender, but some suffer asthma or other respiratory troubles; at the peak pollen season many become seriously ill. What might prove helpful to many is a pollen count chart, showing the average pollen level at various" cities throughout the country. Such a chart is available free at the offices of many allergy doctors. The English Speaking After the Second World War sentiment in favor of a union of the English-speakingpeople of the world was considerable. The organization Union Now pushed the idea; the proposed union would not have been directed against any country or area. But because of ?omrnon language, law and government background, it appeared to be a logical step. However, the United States was destined to play the world policeman's role for the next few decades and England recently entered the European Common Market. Nevertheless, it's not clear yet whether an English-speaking union might not have benefitted the word. Certainly such a union would have been economically awesome. The United States, Canada, England, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and perhaps South Africa would have formed the union. (South Africa might have been induced to more democratic ways to become a part of it.) Militarily, the English-speaking peoples would have had bases all over the world. The British and Americans especially, and the other member nations, could have maintained the best fleet in the world. Food would have been plentiful--for Australia, Canada and the United States are all major food exporting countries. As a trading bloc, the union would have been powerful enough to cope with the Common Market on equal terms. Democracy, if South Africa had come of age, would have been common throughout the union and the United States would undoubtedly have been recognized leader of the bloc. NATO, of course, may prove sufficient to deter the communist challenge on the European continent and a more practical organization. Time alone will tell: the English-speaking union idea might be remembered just in case. HOUGHTON HEATING • Air Conditioning • Gutters PHONE 385-5476 McHENRY EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire, Auto, Farm, Life Representing R E L I A B L E C O M P A N I E S 4410 W Rte 120 , McHenry 385 3300 DENNIS CONWAY A U T O L I F E F I R E State Farm Ins. Co. 3319 W Elm St McHenry, III 385 7111 Farm Equipment George P. Freund.lnc. Case - New Holland 4102 \V. Crystal Lake Rd. McHENRY Bus. 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 DR. 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MAIN 385-7600 easy-to-use XEROX* equipment CROPPING UP „ a Sheriff's Report (For May)0 ACTUAL OFFENSES REPORTED: Homicide Theft Auto Theft Assault Burglary Burglary from Autos Criminal Damage Weapons Narcotics Arson Driving While Intoxicated Disorderly Conduct Others Suspicion Missing-Runaway Abandoned Vehicles Anonymous Calls Domestic Trouble Emergency Assistance Fatals (Non-traffic) Found Articles Lost Articles Mental Outside Assistance Overdose Suicide Attempted Suicide Traffic Liquor Violations Miscellaneous Investigations JUVENILE CASES HANDLED: Theft Assault Burglary Criminal Damage Weapons Sex Offenses Narcotics Disorderly Conduct Others Suspicion Missing-Runaway Anonymous Calls Traffic Liquor Violations Miscellaneous Investigations CLEARED BY ARREST: Theft Assault Burglary Criminal Damage Weapons Sex Offenses Narcotics Arson Driving While Intoxicated Disorderly Conduct Others Missing-Runaway Non-Support Traffic Liquor Violations ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS HANDLED: Total Number of Accidents Personal Property Bodily Injury Fatalities Warning Tickets Issued PRISONER COUNT FOR THE MONTH: Adult Males Received Adult Females Received Juvenile Males Received * I * > • i i i >• > • J • i « * • J - i i i- i' i- ]• >• > >• >• Are You New In McHenry Area ? •••••••••• Do You Know Someone new? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA ! ! ! ! ! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 1 73 5 14 54 15 72 13 9 1 1 21 33 29 3 1 12 47 5 3 20 32 10 35 1 1 5 3 2 1 3 1 1 2 3 2 2 13 2 2 1 14 17 14 13 3 6 1 10 2 8 11 18 4 4 259 4 130 88 40 2 73 147 7 13 J- K0YAt WELCOME % Oa KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST insidht --m----u m*'- •••---- Swaim The Waste Disposal Problem Over the past five years, committees of the McHenry County board have been investigating waste disposal in McHenry county. More recently the Waste Disposal committee has been seeking to solve these problems and has purchased an option on a parcel of land. Questions from various sources have been addressed to the committee regarding their work. The committee has responded to these questions so that the public and their officials will be better informed. This is the third and last in a series of questions and answers. CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT Dear Mr. Swaim, I am con­ vinced that the greatest obsta­ cle standing in the way of converting thousands of peo­ ple to Christianity is the lack of true commitment on the part of those who are Chris­ tians. If those of us who are Christians were what we should be, the world would gladly follow us. Your point is well taken. The Bible says that we are to be a "peculiar people, a royal priesthood, a chosen genera­ tion." We are described as "the salt of the earth, the light of the world," yet, these descriptive terms could be misnomers when applied to most Christians. One of the most admirable qualities possessed by the early New Testament Chris­ tians was their commitment. It was a commitment that caused them not only to live, but to die for the cause they believed greater than any other--Christianity. Truly, our commitment is sadly lacking in the twentieth cen­ tury. Doctor Elton True- blood, in his excellent book, The Company of the Com­ mitted, says that the inade­ quacy of our present religious practices is indicated by the fact that church members spend more money on dog food than mission work. He points out that religion is often a sham and a pretense, and to many is nothing more than a decorative facade. True Christian qualities are often missing, deep inside. He states later in this book, "Most people want religion so long as it remains harmless, innocuous, and most cer­ tainly, not fanatical. We want to leave the excitement out of our religion. Most do not want to be charged with en­ thusiasm for Jesus." For a confidential and Bib- 19--If A Disposal Facility Is Located In Clay, Will It Not Fill Up With Water? No, because only a small portion of a disposal site in a clay area woultfbe "open" at any one time. Surface drainage would be directed away from the portion of the facility where disposal is occurring. The IEPA requires that before a permit is issued that the applicant provide engineering plans which show how on-site drainage and water control will be managed 20--Who Will Operate the Facility? The committee nas not determined that at this time or recommended anyone. 21--Why On A Main Road, Why Not Along Some Back Road? Traditionally "Back roads" are the responsibility of either the county or township. After consultation with Township Road Commissioners and the County Superintendent of Highways, it was the judgment of the committee that a facility of this type should not be located on a township or county road because such roads are not built lo carry heavy trucks all year, especially in the spring. Improvement of a road to allow year around use would be an additional financial burden when roads of sufficient design strength are now available without additional cost to the county, and its taxpayers. The committee and Bauer Engineering did investigate six sites which were not On all-weather roads. Reaction from a citizen group to placing a facility on "their back road" because it was not even passable by cars in the spring confirmed the Committee's position that back roads would be far less desirable from a safety and cost standpoint. 22--Why Hasn't The Committee Investigated The County Land In Hartland? The committee has considered the county owned property at the Valley Hi Nursing Home near Hartland. The use of the land at Hartland was determined to be unfeasible because of drainage, geology, lack of all-weather roads to the property, costs, accessibility, as well as conflicts with . present land uses. 23--Where Will The Money Come From For Land And Interest? The initial downpayment and the first year's principal and interest could be paid from the county' General funds. When the facility is open and revenue is being produced the county General fund will be making up a smaller and smaller portion of the contract payments. The exact time the waste disposal facility will become self sufficient and use no county funds will depend on the volume of waste processed and the disposal technology chosen. 24--Initially How Much Volume And What Types Of Wastes Will The County Facility Handle? Based upon present collection and landfill practices over 126 T-day are not being disposed of in McHenry county landfills. It is not anticipated that all of this tonnage would initially come to a new facility, however, if pending litigation involving the two landfills in Lake County causes them to close, then this tonnage could be expected to be processed at the facility. Additionally, 2300 tons per year of municipal sewage sludge and six million gallons per year of septic pumping could be expected. 25--What Wastes Can The Existing IEPA Permitted Sites presently Handle? Ac cording to the Springfield office of the IEPA, the Blazier landfill, outside of Harvard, can only accept municipal refuse. The Veugeler landfill can accept municipal refuse, landscape debris and a restricted quantity of one type of industrial waste from one factory. The May site can only handle construction debris from the May Construction Company. The Krenz Trucking landfill can accept municipal refuse. 26--Why Is The County Attempting To Put Private Enterprise Out Of Business? The county has not sought to restrict private industry, the county will be doing private industry a service by having a facility available which will handle their customers wastes and extend the life of the private landfills. 27--Why Are Estimates Used In The Engineering Report? The Waste Disposal committee believes that the estimates developed and presented by the consultant engineer are reasonable and accurate because they are based on "hard facts." The committee realizes that as new data becomes available and circumstances alter that these estimates and predictions may have to be revised accordingly. , 28--What Volume Of Waste Is Generated within McHenry County Each Day? Between 1200-1300 cubic yards (300-325 T-day) per day. This is based upon a survey of the municipalities, industries and collectors of McHenry county. 29--Is There Time To Receive A Definitive Answer From The IEPA? The committee has every reason to believe that a determination and opinion from the IEPA as to the suitability of the land at 176 and 47 will be available before July, 1975. (Editor's note: This land was deemed suitable in word received two weeks ago) 30--Why Has The County Chosen A Contract Sale? The county can acquire land several ways: 1. Outright purchase with a lump sum payment. 2. General obligation bonds which require a county wide referendum. 3. Condemnation, which requires payment in full, based upon the court's decision of value. 4. Revenue Bonds, which require contracts with users. 5. Contract purchase. All of these different methods of acquisition are available to the county and they have all been considered, although each method has some advantages there are also disadvantages with each. In the judgment of the committee a contract purchase is the most flexible and most practical, because a $175,000 downpayment can be made in August, 1975, and payments can be spread over an eight year'period of time. 31--What Could Happen If A Conglomerate Type Corporation Acquired And Developed A site In McHenry County For Waste Disposal? There is no assurance that the private citizen could use the privately owned facility at an economical fee, or even have access. Private landfills are not obligated to provide service of any type to the private citizen. On the other hand if the county owned the land it would be obligated to provide service to all the citiznes of McHenry County. There is also the potential that large quantities of wastes from outside McHenry county would be trucked to a landfill owned by a regional collection comoanv over which the county would have no control. * 32--Has The Committee Verified The Volume Predictions Made By The Consultant Engineering Report? The Waste Disposal committee polled the collectors operating in McHenry county in February, 1975. Collectively the private haulers said that they would deposit 124 T-day at a disposal facility controlled by the county. The consultant predicted 125 T-day would come to the facility. This is only a one ton difference and verifies the consultants estimating techniques. 33--What Are The Property Taxes Of The Land Now Under Option? According to the latest tax bill on record, the county should receive approximately $2,100 for the land and improvements now under option. 34--Why Were All The Sites Under Investigation In Dorr Township? The sites were not all located ih Dorr township. Sites were considered in Hartland, Alden, Seneca, Dorr, Grafton, McHenry, Nunda, Algonquin, Dunham, Marengo and Riley townships. The Phase I and II reports go into detai) as\to why the sites in other townships were found to be unfeasible. 35--Why Were The Four Top Choices In Dorr Township? The committee recognized that refuse and wastes do not respect local political boundaries. Therefore, a site evaluation process was undertaken that would evaluate all parts of McHenry county for environmental and economic adaptability as a disposal facility with respect to suitability of site soils, geology, and access. 36--Will The County Seek Zoning For A County-Owned Waste Disposal Facility? Based upon the policy of the IEPA, the county will seek a zoning change from the present classification. lical answer to your questions write Larry Swaim, 985 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306. Juvenile Females Received Total Prisoners Received Total Prisoners Discharged Average Prisoner Count Per Day Prisoners Records Prepared Warrants Served Court Processes Received Court Processes Served Bailiffs in Court Persons Taken to court Meals Served For the Month Persons Conveyed to Other Institutions Mileage Conveying Persons Mileage Serving Court Processes Mileage Patrolling and Investigation SENIOR CITIZEN S CORNER HELPFUL IDEAS FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT LOOK FORWARD If you are in your 40's or 50's it's time you started planning ahead for your retirement. Look at the retired people you know. Are they still interested in life? New acquaintances, ideas and new things to do? No doubt some find life rich and rewarding. Others feel their day is done The years after you retire can be good years--they need not be empty. Sound advance planning can assure you a varied and in­ teresting life after your regular job ends. Money is important, to be sure. As we reach our older years the comforts of life mean more to us. We need enough in­ come in retirement to be indepen­ dent of others. Self-respect --which is basic to contentment --often hinges on self-support. Apart from money the main things we need for a full, en­ joyable life after we retire are good health, a good home life and something useful to do with our time. These things, too. can usually be had simply by carrying out a thoughtful plan. For most people the time to make a plan--and start ful­ filling it--is now. Corn doesn't always mean corn. The word is used in some coun­ tries to mean the major crop grown in the area. For example, in England, wheat is called corn; in other countries barley and oats are called corr\. For Your Information Country Made Sausages, Hams and Bacon GERMAN IMPORTS AND CHEESES A Full Line Of Delicatessen Just east of Rt. _ 815-385-6260 VOLO „ Dear friends; Honorary pallbearers are selected when it is desired to bestow added honor on the deceased. These are usually mature men who have achieved distinction in the profession of the deceased. They do not carry the casket, but walk in front of or behind it in final tri­ bute. Respectfully, PETERAVJISTEN & SON .FUNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 )