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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 11 Jun 1976, p. 5

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WHOPPING ENROLLMENT AT SUMMER SCHOOL (Continued from page 1) superintendent of the Educational Service Region and subsequently with the county clerk. Filing these reports allows up to a .05 cent levy to be reflected in the 1975 taxes so that this amount may be recovered for the Maintenance, Operations and Building fund. The board gave its okay to the low bid of Radicom, Inc., 2604 N. Chapel Hill road, to supply the Johnson Tone Radio to District 15 at a total cost of $15,056.23. Approval is con­ tingent on similar action by the District 156 board. The ad­ ministration emphasized that these two-way communication radios for buses are not C.B. radios. In anticipation of a new state law requiring eight lights on every bus, the board is taking action to meet this requirement. The bid of Hester Oil Co., was accepted to supply gasoline next year at a price of 48.8 cents per gallon. There is an un­ derstanding that any increases or decreases in the cost of gasoline will be passed on. The board acted favorably on a resolution to grant an easement to the city of McHenry and Boone Valley Development company. This concerns property adjacent to Parkland school scheduled to be developed in the near future. Another resolution approved calls for a loan in the amount of $23,500 to the Education fund from the Transportation fund. The continuance of a rental lease agreement with High School District 156 for use of the lower level of the White House kindergarten building on Waukegan street was ap­ proved. The monthly rate for use of the structure for an alternative school is $300. Four certificated employees were approved. They are Mary Leight and Benjamin Brand, both to teach Math at Parkland; Kay Firth, Home Economics at Parkland; and Gilbert Herman, Math-Science at Junior high. Non-certificated employees hired were Sheryl Beenkin, receptions at central office; Roger Ludwig, Tom Ludwig, Douglas Hertel, Bret Jackson, Steve Toole and Kevin Wyn- veen, all summer maintenance. The resignation of David > Lawson, P.E. aide at Parkland, was accepted. . Gary Lockwood told the board the Transportation committee had met and decided to recommend an in­ crease in the salary of bus drivers from $16 to $17 a day. BURGLARY, VANDALISM AT AREA RESIDENCE (Continued from page 1) A 3-horsepower outboard motor was taken from a boat owned by Robert Welter while it was docked at his residence last Friday night. A gasoline operated, portable generator, a tool chest con­ taining assorted tools and a metal extension ladder were taken from a screened porch of Paul Swanson at 1207 River road, McHenry. The theft took place sometime Saturday night. Arthur Elgar of 8709 Memory trail, Wonder Lake, notified authorities that a 39-foot television tower with a television antenna and a CB antenna and a pump used for his outdoor swimming pool were stolen from his property sometime Saturday night. The television tower was in the process of being cemented in and was temporarily staked when it was taken. Nancy Hanson of 4516 Garden Quarter, McHenry, reported that a boy's green bicycle was taken from their backyard sometime last weekend. A new 4-cyclinder 1942 Willys Jeep engine was taken from a shed at 4005 W. Waukegan road sometime last week. It was owned by John A. Fleming. The engine cost $150 when it was purchased in 1946. Replacement value was estimated at $750. Deputies investigated van­ dalism at Adams Radiator Repair shop at 3006 W. Route 120, McHenry, which occurred sometime Sunday night. A piece of lumber had been used to break a plate glass window in the shop. A home owned by Louis Hartman of 2102 Chapel Hill road, McHenry, was damaged by vandals twice within the past several days. Three thermopanes and thirteen regular windows were broken by use of rocks. BICYCLIST INJURED Linda M. Janik of 2405 S. Hyde Park drive, McHenry, received minor injuries Wednesday morning when she was hit by a car while crossing the intersection of Elm and Front streets on her bicycle. The teenager was taken to McHenry hospital by the Rescue squad, where she was released following treatment. Details of the accident were incomplete at press time. REVEAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION PLANS '(Continued from page 1) else," she emphasized. "I don't believe you will be getting your money's worth," Mrs. Hromec said. Supt. Fred Meyer said the company told him water pressure would be about 36 pounds coming into the park and that's why a one-inch line was going to be installed, he said he would check on the situation and report back to the Council. Meyer announced that the McHenry city float built by Public Works employees, had won first place in the Municipal Float category at the Harvard Milk day parade June 5." Stanek read a letter from the University of Illinois citing the excellent cooperation of West Dundee and McHenry residents with students from the university's Medical center, School of Public Health. The university is conducting a study of 1,000 residents from each community relating to the effects of barium in the water and how it effects the ) blood pressure and gener£Tsh€alth of users. West Dundee has natural barium in its water supply and McHenry has none. Mayor Stanek announced that Gov. Daniel Walker had appointed John Flood, an of­ ficial in the Combined Counties Police association (CCPA), to the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (ILEC). Flood appeared before the McHenry City Council a couple of years ago urging the Council to allow city policemen to join the CCPA union of which he was an office. His presentation, -remarks and attitude toward aldermen at those meetings were offensive to some city officials. > Therefore, the Council agreed to send a resolution to Gov. Walker and local representatives opposing the appointment of Flood to the ILEC. The motion passed with Mrs. :Hromec casting the only no vote. The Illinois Association of Police Chiefs is sending a similar resolution expressing its disapproval of the ap­ pointment. The ILEC has jurisdiction over grants that would be issued to law enforcement agencies. It was felt Flood would be in a position to ad­ versely effect the granting of *500 DAMAGE IN GARAGE FIRE (Continued from page 1) clothes inside, was damaged. Company I was also called to extinquish a car fire at the VFW last weekend. A 1968 Mercury owned by Richard McCartney of Franklin Park received about $200 damage when wiring in the engine burned. Issue Ticket Following Rear End Collision A ticket for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident was issued to Dominick Gaziano of 2223 Denver drive, Rockford, following a rear end collision at the intersection of Front and High streets. Jessy G. Dominique of 211 N. Timothy, McHenry, was stopped on Front street waiting for traffic to clear to make a turn onto High street when her car was hit from behind. The accident occurred Tuesday about 12:10 p.m. County Board Focuses On Unprotected Rail Crossings PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1»7« Unprotected railroad crossings moved into the spotlight for a few moments for the McHenry County board recently following presentation of an emotionally charged letter calling for "the in­ stallation of lights at all railroad crossings in Illinois." The letter was presented as part of the Legislative and Public Affairs committee report with the recom­ mendation of ,that committee, headed by Thore Emricson, to support the action proposed by the Clinton County District board A Clinton county official revealed he had lost two sons at an unguarded crossing last Feb 7, and the ClintOh County board adopted a proposal to seek legislation requiring all railroad crossings to be guarded by warning signals After discussion, McHenry County board members agreed Emricson should bring the matter before the Urban Counties council which he'll attend this week. Asked about the cost for an installation of the type advocated. Jamn Rakow, highway department superintendent, estimated $30,000 to $40,000 per in­ stallation. with the cost shared if the Illinois Commerce commission believes its study shows the need for the protective devices A "rule of thumb" might be $6.000 $8,000 cost for the local government, with the state assuming perhaps 70 percent of the cost, and the railroad paying for 10 percent and agreeing to maintain it Making a guess, Rakow estimated twenty railroad crossings unguarded in McHenry county In the resolution it proposes. Clinton county officials pointed out the large number of daily school bus crossings of railroads Their estimate: 2 million yearly, excluding Cook county "Life itself is our most precious possession upon which no monetary value can be placed," states the resolution, a point which McHenry County board members undoubtedly wrestled with as they discussed Measure Falls Allowing Sale Of County Armory Begin Evaluation Of All Swimming Beaches this proposal which carries a large monetary expenditure to implement it Harold Freese. Crystal 1-ake area board member, asked Rakow if stop signs could be erected at hazardous crossings (such as on Hillside road, he said) Rakow said he doubted if this would be legal The McHenry County board deferred another resolution which the Legislative and Public Affairs committee supported an ordiance authorizing Commonwealth Edison company to construct, operate and maintain ejeetric power transmission systems in the roads and highways in the county. The length of the time proposed in the ordinance (50 years) and the desire to en­ courage (or require) the company to eliminate the clutter of poles and w ires when changes are made or when a subdivision is developed prompted the decision to defer action It mmnji-;0»>- U iO«mt>rini»n It Ii»<;»» -V A measure allowing the sale of the Woodstock National Guard armory was soundly defeated in the Illinois Senate Tuesday, receiving only 17 of the 30 votes necessary for passage, state Sen. Jack Schaffer, R-Cary, reported The measure, sponsored by a southern Illinois senator, transferred control of the ar­ mories in Woodstock and Monmouth to the Department of General Services for the purpose of selling both. "Unfortunately, no one at the Woodstock armory was aware of this measure and the National Guard did not notify either me or my House collegues," Schaffer com­ mented. "Closure of the Woodstock armory would have forced a number of guard members to drive to Waukegan, Rockford or Chicago for guard meetings, when they were promised by recruiters they would have their meetings in McHenry county. "The National Guard com­ mand has an obiligation to discuss its plans relating to the closure of armories with the people affected and with those people's elected represen­ tatives. "I hope Major General Patton heeds his message," General Patton is the head of the Illinois National Guard. Anold-fatihioned wife is one who tries to make one husband last a lifetime. -Tribune, Chicago. You Gotta Have Art Joe Rvharek of Wniatwt public will lake his ftlogan to and extend* an invitation to at lead the twentieth annual. uiKlarji ipmmi Country Art Fair to be held June tl-ll at Mrlimry Junior high Kbooi. MFTCOUNTY FUNDS Counties in Illinois have been allotted $3,749,189.64 as their moneys to departments where - sh?re r?°f0ILfuel tax funds hi* „ninn not artiv* Thp paidintoStateTreasury.during April according to the Illinois his union i$vnot active. The Council felt the appointment was definitely a conflict of in­ terest. Unanimous approval was given to paying monthly bills as presented in the amount of $24,042.98. Money will be taken from the following accounts: General fund, $15,106.15; Water and Sewer fund, $5,845.29; Petersen park fund, $550; Revenue Scaring fund, $1,633.23 and Library fund, $908.31. City Clerk Terry Wilde was given approval to replace Darlene Meyer, a clerk in her office. She is leaving city employment this month. A request from the McHenry County Board of Health seeking a donation toward the county animal shelter was not acted upon by the Council. It felt figures given in a letter from Dr. D.V. Johnson, director of the Division of Veterinary Health, did not "jive" and needed further study. Alderman Hromec reported the teen rock concert held at the Pearl street park last Thursday was a huge success. The park was "jammed with kids and it was an orderly, fabulous turnout," she an­ nounced. She asked if it would be possible to hold a similar concert later this summer. Since none of the aldermen expressed objection to her suggestion, Mayor Stanek instructed her to make prangement^ for another concert in August. Two tag days were approved jptember. Friday, Sept. 24, the Kiwanis were given per­ mission to sell Kiwanis peanuts. The Mental Health association was granted Saturday, Sept. 25 for its tag day. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Monday. June 21 at 8 p.m. Department of Transportation. The share for McHenry county amounted' to $104,666.68. Our The McHenry County Department of Health has started its evaluation program of swimming beaches within the county. First samples were collected May 17 and 18. The first June samplings which resulted in two con­ secutive unsatisfactory ratings included McHenry Shores and West Shore Beach, McCullom Lake. The department will be collecting samples Monday and Tuesday of each week throughout the swimming season from nearly every beach in the county. Analysis can be completed by Wed­ nesday afternoon so that citizens of McHenry county can be made aware of the condition of the waters of the beaches prior to the weekend. The criteria used by the McHenry County Department of Health to determine if the waters in a beach are satisfactory or unsatisfactory for swimming are those set up by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Those standards are 1,000 total coliform organisms in 100 milliliters of water. Any time a sample was more than 1,000 coliform or 100 fecal coliform per 100 milliliters of water, that swimming area is considereed unsatisfactory. However, the standards recognize the variability present in natural swimming areas and specify that before a beach is posted these standards must be ex­ ceeded by two consecutive samples. Also, the standards specify that any time two consecutive samples exceed LOOK what wo're doing NOW! Buick's for Less '76 BUICK SKYLARK (Equipped With •Automatic Transmission •Buick Economy V-6 Cylinder •Disc Brakos •Freight Plus Gigantic Trade Similar Savings '76 Skyhawks '76 Eloctras '76 C«nturi«s '76 USabr«s '76 Rogals In Allowance I SPRINKLING REGULATIONS Due to the water shortage, the city has placed in effect a schedule for sprinkling gar­ dens. Houses with odd numbers may sprinkle only on odd days and even numbers, on even days. MCHS OFFICE HOURS The main office of West campus will be open this summer from 7:30a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m. The West campus guidance office will be open the same hours until Tuesday, June 15, an<t again from Thursday, Aug 12, until the beginning of school. Saber Quick OPEL 5,000 total coliform per 100 milliliters and-or 500 fecal coliform per 100 milliliters the beach will be closed to restrict persons from having access to those waters Chafer A-line skirts with blouses and hipline jackets seem to be favorites this sea­ son with young women. Snug sweaters take the place of blouses on some occasions. Pants can also be substituted for the skirt. The shirtwaist dress continues to be popular. The newest ones have stitching on the collar.cuffs and belt. The pointed col­ lar may be opened to the desired length by zippers in the front. GARAGE FIRE-Firemen from Company I, along with Fire Chief Glean Peterson hi lie center, are shown at the John Barry residence. §M N. John street, examining damage deae to the garage alter a fuse box caught fire early Wednesday afternoon. A wall, rafters and the reef were damaged at well as a freezer which was plugged into the fuse box. Contents of the freeser were transferred to another to avoid loss of the food. STAFF PHOTO-BARB GILPIN Now McHenry! We're GARAGE OF ^ SUPER VALUES ON GARAGES ND ALUMINUM, 4 Lumber & Construction Co. 5009 W. Rte. 120 • McHenry, III. The King Says: "WE WON'T BE BEA1 for^ PRICE • SERVICE • QUALITY 3T' GRAND OPENING SUPER VALUE SPECIALS AT NO EXTRA COSTS ALUMINUM or MAS0NITE SIDING JAL0USE WINDOW SIDE SERVICE DOOR ELECTRICAL STUB IN INSULATED THERMOPLY SHEETING VISIT OUR MODELS AND 587-2555 MANY STYLES AND SIZES TO MEET YOUR NEEDS ALUMINUM--PREFIHISHEO COLOR SIDE -PRIMED HARDB0ARD- STEElSIDtNG-BRICK FREE ESTIMATES Phone 815 344*1700 91 S. RT 12,FOX LAKE, ILL EASY FINANCING ARRANGED . RANK RATES

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