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Health Program Allow Research Project OLD PEARL STREET BRIDGE (Historical Landmark) ' STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD This column of Wednesday, Jan. 14, referred to calls received from people unhappy over the prospect of the destruction of the old McHenry bridge. Realizing the pros (based on some emotionalism and the desire to retain the few land­ marks of the community) and the cons (hazards and in­ convenience of the present - structure), we asked for comments. Last Friday we were paid a visit by William Howenstine, a local resident who represents the McHenry area as one of five trustees on the AlcHenry County Conservatiojtfoard. He also is a prdJFssor of Geography and Environmental Studies at Northeastern Illinois university. Mr. Howenstine sees a potential for coordinating the better features of the city through emphasis on its natural attribute of water. Because of his concern for the future, he is interested in the old bridge as closely identified with that future. As long as twelve months ago he was prompted by a Plain- dealer article concerned with plans for progress, to outline his thoughts on possible uses for the bridge. Letters con­ taining his ideas were sent to two McHenry leaders, but no siftwtantive answer was received. With our recent invitation to the public to express them­ selves on the subject, he outlined to us his ideas as he had done to these civic leaders. The letter to them reads as follows: 1 "Briefly the idea is to retain the old bridge as a cycling and pedestrian bridge providing a showpiece entrance to McHenry for people coming from the east on Rt. 120. This would be McHenry's version of the increasingly popular pedestrian malls and plazas and perhaps a more novel and exciting one at that. ,vWith large planter boxes and benches spaced* at­ tractively, with a lane marked off by posts or railings for cyclists, the bridge would provide a perfect spot for people to enjoy the river while still providing a certain amount of practical transportation across the river. "It might be possible to zone with buoys a portion of the river beneath the bridge for fishing so that lines could be safely dropped from above - a fishing bridge like the well known one of Yellowstone National park:. old fashioned, nostalgic globe lamps could invite evening strollers throughout the year and would provide a warm invitation to McHenry for motorists on Rt. 120. (The exclamations which I have heard from people passing the one Christmas-lit tree on the end of the little pier near the Rt. 120 bridge are a small in­ dication of what an ap­ propriately lit bridge would bring). "Since the bridge has been named an historical landmark by the Illinois Historical society, there would be an added public relations value in preservation of the structure, but most of all McHenry, by this act, would proclaim to the world its imagination and creativity in using its water resources, not just for the Marine festival, but throughout the year. "Obviously, McHenry needs a new automobile bridge, but it might be possible to locate it elsewhere and still retain an existing bridge. For example, would it be possible to extend Waukegan road eastward, in some manner, past the disposal plant to meet River road ap­ proximately where it bends south of Rt. 120? Such a location would service a greater population southeast of McHenry than that now being serviced northeast of McHenry by the old bridge. It would provide greater accessibility to the McHenry hospital and East campus, thus reducing significantly the unnecessary traffic on Green street. And it would probably feed traffic into more commercial areas of the city than the present Pearl street bridge does. "Well, such a proposal raises many questions relative to costs, traffic patterns, aesthetic effects, recreational benefits, etc. I don't presume to (Continued On Page 5) Police Chief Named To Law Enforcement Unit McHenry Police Chief Kenneth Espey was recently appointed to the Lake-McHenry Law Enforcement commission by the chairman of the County Board, Walter J. Dean. Chief Espey will serve on that commission until May 1, 1976. Purpose of the Lake- McHenry Law Enforcement commission is to review all grant applications which have been made by chiefs of law enforcement agencies in the two-county area. After the Lake-McHenry commissibn reviews the grants, it submits the ap­ plications, along with its recommendations, to the Illinois 'Law Enforcement commission, which makes the final decision. Chief Espey is also presently serving as president of the McHenry Chiefs' association. Two men from the University of Illinois School of Public Health appeared at the City Council meeting Monday night, and asked that they be allowed to conduct research work in the city. Dr. Gary Brenniman, assistant professor of En­ vironmental Health Sciences, and William Kojola, research associate in Occupational ami Environmental Medicine, requested permission to con­ duct a screening program for hypertension which would also detect undiagnosed high blood pressure. Dr. Brenniman explained that this project is being funded by the United States En vironmental Protection agency to look into certain minerals in water supplies in the State of Illinois. The mineral they are interested in is barium. He said there are several communities in Illinois that have higher barium con­ centrations in their public water supplies than are recommended by the USEPA. McHenry is not one of them, he pointed out. However, researchers need a community to compare with West Dundee, which has a concentration of barium several times higher than the public health stan­ dard. "There are some studies which indicate that high barium concentrations might cause such diseases . as hypertension and cardio vascular problems," Dr. Brenniman noted "We are not sure at what levels or what concentrations this will happen and that is one reason for the study." he said. Dr. Brenniman explained that 1,000 people qr about 490 households from ewh com­ munity would be chosen Adults over 18 years of age would be asked to fill out a questionnaire about ahy cardio vascular diseases they might have. Also, each adult will have blood pressure taken and a sample of the water from the household will be tested A letter from Dr. Edward Wilt, president pi the McHenry County Department oI Health, wholeheartedly endorsed the project and urged participation by the city The Council gave its unanimous approval to the research and authorised the two men to proceed with their studies Dr. Brenniman advised they would start collecting data in February and the study would continue for about one year. He stressed that once each member of a selected household is contacted, there will be no repeat visits Monthly bills were submitted to the aldermen for payment in the amount of $14,171 71 The money waato be spent from the following accounts: General fund. Sl0.91t.i3; Water and Sewer fund. $3,134.03 and Library fund. tllt-M Since there were no objections to any of the bills, a roll cftU vole was taken to approve payment. The vote was t to 1. Mrs. Hromec voting "no". Alderman Walther Schaedel waa absent After hearing Mrs. Hromec's "no" vote. Alderman RAy Smith interjected. "I don't (C ontinued On PIms ID THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVIIM& THE C M A I N - O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E < B 7 S VOLUME 100 NUMBER 50 FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976 I SECTION 16 PAGES 20' Order Suspension For City Police Officer Plan Arrests For Past Due Parking Tickets Due to the numerous overdue parking ticket fines which are not being paid by citizens, Chief Kenneth Espey announces that his department is now preparing to issue warrants and complaints. Arrests will be made and notices to appear in court will be handed out. In order to avoid appearing in court and paying added court costs, anyone who has past due tickets is urged to stop at the police department and pay the fines immediately. At a hearing last week, the Police commission board announced that it had come to a decision regarding five charges which had been brought against Officer John Langdon of the McHenry Police department by Police Chief Kenneth Espey. Langdon was charged with four violations of the Rules and Regulations of the police department which involved damage to police department property when a BB gun was discharged accidently. During another incident, he was cited for bringing discredit to the Police department; Police Commissioners Ear) Murray, Peter Adams and Anthony Pintozsi heard testimony on the charges which was presented during the commission's December meeting. Commission members studied the testimony and Chairman Earl Murray reported they found sufficient cause to substantiate that Langdon was guilty df four infractions of the Rules and Regulations. He was found not guilty on the charge of bringing discredit to the department. The commission ordered that Langdon be given thirty days suspension without pay for each of the four infractions. However, the commission ruled that because the four charges stemmed from one incident, the thirty-day suspensions were to run concurrently. Unanimous consent to a $57,500 settlement was given by the board of High School District 156 as lengthy litigation came to an end Tuesday night in the case of the dismissal of a teacher. The large sum goes to Miss Marie Paprocki of Chicago, a teacher in the McHenry school system for more than twenty years before her contract was terminated in the Spring of 1971. If the out-of-court settlement had not been reached, Miss Paprocki would have been entitled to all back salary accumulated, minus what she had earned in other em­ ployment since that time. She would also have received court costs and the option to return to her teaching position in District 156. Because the amount due her for salary alone would have been $55,000, and she- could VEHICLE STICKERS DUE City vehicle stickers have been due since Jan. 1. They may be purchased at the office of the City clerk. Juvenile Admits Burglary At East Campus Building East campus authorities informed city police Tuesday morning that the school building had been entered Three Tickets After Striking To Driver Two Autos Three tickets were issued to Lloyd M. Schwan of 505 S. Fisher road, McHenry, Monday night after he hit two cars and left the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a vehicle damage accident and improper lane usage. Wayne J. Christenson of 1926 Prairie Square, Schaumburg and Bruce A. Smith of 920 River car and then continued on and hit the Smith auto. Christenson and Smith pursued the truck and followed it into the driveway of Schwan's residence, where they remained until officers arrived. Michael A. Quilico of 2406 S. Hyde Park road, McHenry, was ticketed for driving while in­ toxicated after the truck he was road, McHenry, told officers ^driving collided with a vehicle thov were rtrivino thoir pars on River road, near Clement they were driving their cars west on Route 120, near River road, when an east-bound truck driven by Schwan drove into the west-bound lane of ^traffic. The truck hit the Christenson Lodge road, Monday evening. Klaus* D. Franzke of 3701 Jamps street, McHenry, was north-bound on River road when the Quilico truck came into his lane as it rounded a curve and impact occurred. A garbage truck driven by Kenneth Henderson of 1921 Lakewood avenue, McHenry, went out of control on Route 120, just east of Glenwood, Lily moor, Monday afternoon and hit a utility pole, a dead tree and a stop sign. Estimated damage to the truck was $7,000. (Continued Oi Page 5) Liquor Charges Filed Against Area Youths While on routine patrol last Friday evening, Officer Gary Wigman observed an auto west­ bound on Route 120 at Crystal Lake road at an excessive rate of speed. He followed the auto and stopped it at Meadow lane. The driver, Lawrence W. Schultz of 8717 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for open liquor in a motor vehicle. One of the passengers in the car, Thomas M. Pearson of 3915 W. Waukegan road, McHenry, was charged with purchase, acceptance, possession or consumption of alcoholic liquor by a person of non-age. A juvenile passenger in the auto was charged with the same offense. sometime during the night and numerous articles were taken from inside. Value of the missing items was over $150. Police arrived at the scene and with the cooperation of school officials, a suspect was questioned and admitted to the burglary i31e advised where the stolen items could be found. Some of the articles were picked up later along River roftd, outside the city. The juvenile will be petitioned into juvenile court, where he will be charged with burglary and theft over $150. Joseph Jaworski of 5918 N. Nippersink, Spring Grove, reported that numerous items were taken from his truck early last Thursday morning. He was awakened about 1:30 in the morning by the barking of his dogs and then heard the door of his pickup slam. He in­ vestigated and saw two males run to an older model car and drive away. In checking his truck, he found a vent window had been broken and taken from inside were a C.B. radio, an 8-channel scanner, two fiberglass an­ tennae. a 30-foot chain, a fire extinguisher and a pair of jumper fables valued at ap- fely $8,000 were taken te home of James of 4125 W. Crystal road, McHenry, Tuesday afternoon, illed their vehicle , shut the door a door into the ley gathered Items proxim from Longh Lake someti Offende into the and forced kitchen ga age together itemsl from the home, loaded them into their vehicle (Continued On Page 5) have returned at the top of the salary schedule, the board felt the settlement was a good one. Terma<of that settlement provide Tor her resignation. The law in effect when Miss Paprocki was dismissed allowed her. as a tenured teacher, to have a hearing before the board. The record of this hearing was sent to Circuit court for a review by Judge James H. Cooney, who ruled in favor of the school district. Later, Miss Paprocki carried her appeal to the Illinois Ap­ pellate court, which reviewed both the record and* Judge Cooney's decision. On a technicality, court reversed the jtMHs decision. The higher coumialed that in cases where the performance of a tenured teacher does not meet the board's approval, it is required that only the school board'can serve notice of disapproval. In the caae of Miss Psprocki, that notice was given by the principal and superin­ tendent. Approval to purchase replacement equipment of the Driver Education simulator unit at East campus for 9M.M3 was paaaed, with the only negative vote cast by Edward Neumann. Paul Terhorst. educational specialist from the Illinois Office of Education, Director of Safety Education, examined the old simulator unit snd concluded it was "unrelisble and obeolete". The units sre of approximately 1958 vintage and he noted "breakdown is frequent and many parts needed for service are no l o n g e r c o m m e r c i a l l y available." Neumann questioned the board's priorities on spending almost $40,000 for this teaching tool when there are "literally hundreds of students in our school who would like you to buy machine tools and equipment to teach them some way to make their way in life." Althoff agreed the school is "dreadfully short of equipment in the Trades department." However, Swants pointed out that more than tat.ttt had been spent for that department this year and it is on the priority list next year. Since the simulator units are essential to keep the program in operation, the expenditure was approved. Following a discussion between the board and Tom Low of the Chamber of Com­ merce, Althoff told Low Mm Chamber could use McCracken field for the Marine Day Drum and Bugle program "with the riw|« of the acho Low assured the board that the Chamber would assume the coat of any damagea and would restore the field to its normal condition following the An Optional Evaluation policy was adopted by the board which would encourage the uoe of educational programs in the school. rte policy stated: "The District 156 board recognises that no two students are alike. Education should seek to maximise individual growth by relating educational programs to individusl abilities, aspirations and interests. Therefore, teachers, students, sdministrstors, parents and citisens are encouraged to propose optional educational programs in District 1M." Swantz ssid the ad­ ministration is trying to look at the possibility of srrsnging the curriculum for optional programs for students because some youngsters can handle the free time or individual study time very well and some others csnnot. To throw sll of the other programs out snd go to a very structured arrangement wouldn't be best for all the students, he said. Another policy adopted Tuesday evening was the (Continued On Page 5) Hold Coffee To Acquaint Public With Defenders If these two flies knew the temperature oa the opposite side of this window pane, they wouldn't be seeking sn exit. One of the advsntages of winter te the absence of the pesky flies. This pair survived at the rear storage area of the Plaindealer office. Should they attempt a flight to the front office, they will find s swatter waiting. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) n, I Ila Hogan te shown above presenting first place $50 government bond to Bicentennial Andrew Oakley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Oakley. Looking en are ( Martin Spoto, Voice of Democracy essay contest chairmaa for VFW Post Fc c/7v Winners >M' Barbara Bryniarski, co-chairman for the Ladies auxiliary. Mrs. AJOOIAJ * ; Hogan was contest chairman for the auxiliary. A program honoring all contestants in the annual "Voice of Democracy" essay contest sponsored by the VFW post and Ladies' auxiliary was held Sunday ^evening at the V.F.W. home. The first prize of a $50 government bond was presented to Andrew Oakley by Ila Hogan, who served as chairman for the contest The second place prize of a $25 government bo>nd was presented by President Renee Jende to Lisa Newport and third place prize' of $10 cash to (Continued On PXge 5) An informal coffee will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Howenstine. 4614 N. Pioneer road, McHenry The purpose of the social hour is to acquaint new and prospective members with the activities of the McHenry County Defen­ ders. Those planning to attend are asked to call Mrs. Richard J. Hohimer, 3924 W. Waukegan street. McHenry Trapped?