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STATE WILL STUDY REQUEST FOR AIRPORT (Continued from page 1) could be charged with illegal operations since they are subject to law the same as the violation of any other statute, Smith explained. "Even if this application is granted, they will have no authority except to land and takeoff at that base," Smith stressed. Sgt. George Meyers of the Water Patrol Division testified that boats use the river 24 hours a day. On June 29, 1975, he took a count of boats passing under the bridge in the Crescent Bay Landing area. There were 184 boats passing the area between 3:15 and 4:15 on that date. He also commented that during May, June and July, about 9,900 boats used the locks. This does not include local boat traffic which does not utilize the locks. Sgt. Meyers also pointed out that the proposed landing strip is in the path of boaters who use the waterways as a direct line to the Chain of Lakes. Floating debris on the river is another, hazard, he said. In his observations of the situation, Meyers admitted that the pilot who lands the plane "is cautious and does not attempt to land at busy times" on the river. However, he said his department had received some complaints about low flying aircraft which were "scaring" the boaters. Meyers reported he knew of no incident where damage had ever been done to swimmers, boaters or skiers from a plane. He also said that the operations at Crescent Bay Landing had been conducted safely in the past. However, Meyers expressed concern for boaters unfamiliar with the area who are unaware of the landing strip for seaplanes. He also mentioned that many boats have cabins or are undercover so boaters would not be able to see a plane approaching. Anderson reported that students being instructed are actually experienced and licensed pilots. Each gets about 7 to 8 hours of dual instruction before obtaining a seaplane rating. This year to date, fif­ teen pilots have earned seaplane ratings at the base. Hours of operation are restricted by federal law from one-half hour after sunrise to one'half hour before sunset. The local operations usually begin between 7 and 7:30 a.m., Anderson said. During the year, operations begin in May and stop about the end of Oc­ tober. It was explaiend that "no person acts as a pilot in com­ mand of an airplane at Crescent Bay Landing unless and until he has a float plane rating and 200 hours of flying time." Operations and in­ surance are predicated on this basis. Dax said. McCann from the County Zoning office told the hearing officer he did not know flying operations were taking place on the premises at Crescent Bay Landing until "right now". The property is zoned B-l and B-2 but to permit flying operations, they would have to have a conditional use permit. He said to date, none was on file in his department. John Quay of the planning commission said his group did not think the base should be allowed to operate because it felt swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing were not compatible with the operation of aircraft. The commission felt there were other areas of the waterways better suited for airplane operations than the proposed landing area near the bridge. Quay said there is much water related activity in the proposed landing area and he questioned safety because of bends and turns in the river near the area. He felt boaters should be given preference over the airplanes. Power lines over the John- sburg bridge and reduced visibility caused by the bridge were other factors Quay cited for denying the application. Glenn Johns, who said he had been in aviation for over 50 years, explained that his concern were the 200 homes on both sides of the river. He questioned the safety of the area in the event a pilot had to abort a takeoff or landing. Dax assured him pilots would be over water if this should occur and would make every attempt to get back down on the water in case of such an event. Richard Matt, owner of one of the planes and stockholder of the corporation, emphasized that the Division of Aeronautics encouraged and fostered the establishment of safely run airports in the state. He also pointed out that he has made his plane and base available for use by rescue squads, civil defense and sheriff's depart­ ment personnel. He also explained the decible noise level of his plane is less than a 50 horsepower engine. In regard to people's fears that the landing strip would become overrun with seaplanes, Matt said there are less than twenty-nine seaplane registrations in the State of Illinois at the last count. Regarding operations at the base since 1968, Narusis asked that it be put on the record that the petitioners have apparently ignored the provisions of the laiw for the past seven years. On the point of safety, Narusis stressed that there are numerous taverns and restaurants along the river and boaters are known to use these' establishments while boating. Also there are young,inex­ perienced people who operate boats and this might cause a serious safety hazard. Coppernoll, flight safety coordinator, testified that he felt the flight operations could be run safely from the proposed area. He stressed signs would have to be erected which would alert boaters to the flight operations as well as signs for airplane pilots' use. Zeiger, manager at Gait Airport, said the proposed operations base is 71 j miles due east of Gait and he could see no conflict between the two air­ ports relating to landing pat­ terns. 1 GALLON FREE WITH lOUffllPlCl PURCHASE OF 4 GALLONS | STflffl OF ANY COLOR ChtftOtt/, LIMITED TIME ONLY! NOTE Specially marked $4 oft Redwood Stam cans not included in this FREE otter ommpic sin Sale Dates August 16th To Sept. 1st TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS ONE SHOT DEAL! MCHENRY (Dumber 4O30 WEST MAIN ST. Met1ENGY, ILLINOIS BANK AMERICANO HANK. MCPLANH Vandals Cause Damage To Trees, Boats And Homes Alfred Debuhr of 207 -W. Braodway, McHenry, told county police that last Saturday night, someone uprooted several small pine trees in his front yard, tore down his metal flagpole and tried to uproot a large tree. The same night, Henry Zenner of 303 W. Burr, McHenry, reported someone had pulled an old boat and trailer from its parking stall into the street. Another boat had been entered and damaged with the contents of the craft thrown around on the ground. Harold Reiker of 2720 E. Hickory, Wonder Lake, told authorities that a rock had been thrown at his home which broke a storm Window and the inner glass of a bedroom window. Educational Tax Rate Down In District 15 4McHenry Elementary School District 15 has for the fourth consecutive year reduced its total tax rate. The tax bills soon to be distributed • to the residents of District 15 will reflect a tax rate decrease of 12.9 cents per one hundred dollars of assessed value. Over the past four years, the McHenry elementary district tax rate has been reduced a total of 22.3 cents per one hundred dollars of assessed property value. The District 15 tax rates over the past four years were as follows: 1971, $2,586; 1972, $2,570; 1973, $2 492; 1974. $2,363. Offer English As Second Language At West Campus PAGE.) - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1975 For further information, contact Bob Nolan at 338-7100. McHenry County college will again offer classes in English as a Second Language at McHenry high school West campus. The classes are in­ tended to give non-English- speaking residents of McHenry an opportunity to acquire or upgrade their English com­ munication skills. The course is designed to meet the needs of beginners as well as advanced students. Emphasis will be on con­ versational English, but some attention will be given to reading and writing. Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 2, and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 lo 9 p.m. until Dec 18. Those interested in this course may register at the high school the first night of class. No tuition will be charged for this course. Linda Morrison, bilingual teacher from District 15, will be the instructor. Her qualifications include graduate work in Individualized In­ struction, the Teaching of Reading and Problems of Bilingualism. These latter studies took Miss Morrison to Mexico, where she studied at the Universidad Veracruzana. BOAT EXPLOSION Three persons were burned in a boat explosion whic.i oc­ curred in Wonder Lake Sunday evening Taken to McHenry hospital for treatment were occupants of the boat, Clara Bruscatoof 4330 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, and Paula and Vicki Arden both of 121 S. Spruce, Wooddale. It was learned that while starting the boat to go for a ride, an ex­ plosion occurred in the engine compartment resulting in a fire. Land Purchase Discussion Topic At Sunday Meeting The Wonder Lake property owners and McHenry County Conservation district will meet Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Harrison school gym, Wonder Lake, at 2 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is the discussion of possible purchase Of land adjacent to the dam by the McHenry County Conservation district. Fl IMP THE LETTER IN THIS PICTURE THAf 5PELU The hardest job in the world involves the refor­ mation of human beings. SCHOOL FOR DRIVERS A school for senior citizens to learn more about the driver license written test will be held at the city hall of McHenry from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 21 and 28 and Sept 4 Questions about the school should be directed to Kenneth Bowsher, president of the McHeni'v Senior Citizens club. CRYSTAL LAKE WED., SEPT. 3 MANOR ROAD SOUTH OF RTE. 14 TWO SHOWS 4:30 & 7:30 P.M. SPONSORED BY LAKE REGION Vs MENS CLUB CLYDE WORLDS LARGEST Q î̂ r 150 PERFORMERS * JUNGLE ANIMALS * HERDS OF ELEPHANTS Rl S K CjF N ADM I K.KI I S I OH SAI f ON CIR< US DAY A ! SH()A(,HOUNDS BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 10 A.M. SAVE $1.00 ON ADULT TICKETS BEFORE CIRCUS DAY! Reserved and Gen. Adm. Tickets On Sale Now At ACE HARDWARE STORE, 3729 W. Elm St., McHenry and LAKE REGION YMCA, Crystal Lake WELL DRILLING & WATER PUMPS WE'RE BURSTinC f RT THE SERR1S! / fctJ JKaL.J McHENRV COUNTY WELL & HUMP CO. °il I . So IN THE FUTURE WE WILL BE LOCATED 1V4 Ml. NORTH OF McHENRY ON RT. 31. 4913 W. McCULLOM LAKE ROAD.-McHENRY 385-5252 TRAFFIC FATALITY Loretta D. Kuhl, 56, of 1415 Jefferson street, Lake-in-the- Hills, was killed Tuesday af­ ternoon in a one-car accident on t h e H u n t l e y - A l g o n q u i n blacktop, four miles east of Huntley. State Police who handled the accident said Ms. Kuhl was east-bound on the roadway when for some unknown reason, her car ran off the road and hit several bushes, trees and mailboxes in the area. She was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital. „ Weekend Visit To Your Jewel Will Show You . « tMore Than The Price VISIT YOUR NHGHBORHUUU JEWtt AT 3718 Elt" s t* McHenry PRICES EFFECTIVE. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THURS AUG 21 THRU SUN AUG 24 1975 AT ALL JEWEL STORES IN COOK. LAKE. DUPAGE AND MC HENRY COUNTIES (EXCLUDING RIVER OAKS AND ELGIN) ONLY SMOKED MEATS LUNCHMEATS POULTRY AND troffN FISH AND SEAFOOD ARt AVAILABLE AFTER SIX "* *" DAY SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS WEEKDAYS AND ALL "Miracle Prices" HILLFARM ft«n-v-2 Milk * HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8am-10pm, Sat. 8am-8pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. With "Miracle Prices", "Budget Buys" and "Bonus Specials", the folks at Jewel have been working hard to keep your food bills down. But low prices aren't all you'll find when you visit your nearby Jewel. You can always count on finding a wide variety of top quality foods and household needs, Extra Value Trim on all Jewel meats, exciting specialty shops like Chef's Kitchen, and the fam­ ous Jewel Guarantee. Plan a weekend visit and see if you don't agree . . . more than the price is right at Jewel! RIPE AND FLAVORFUL 1/2 GAL. CTN. 1-2 SLOWFAT Milk 1 7 BONUS SPCClAt Freestone Peaches Try This Picnic Perfect Salad Next Time You Visit The Chef! CREAMY Cole Slaw myur CMiKltckm GRm AMERICAN SAMPLER! AVAILABLE ONLY IN JEWELS WITH CHEF S KITCH'WS HOMESTYLE -- REG. Ml 5 Vi LB. Meat qa Loaf '/a LB. m m DIET OR REG. Pepsi Cola 8i 6 O Z .$lB09 1 BTLS" |+DEP. Ik JPZ JEWEL MAID HOT DOG OR K fpEPSl] Hamburger Buns PKG reg. 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