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'LAINDEALER - FRIDAY. MARCH 6,1981 AGE 18 CHECKING FOR WASTE--Assistant plant operator, Paul Rogers, runs a "biological oxygen demand" analysis to determine if wastes are still present in the water. Tests such as these must operations. meet state standards governing sewer plant STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD SEWER EXPANSION NEAR COMPLETION (Continued from page 1) tank. The precipitated solids are later drawn off into another tank. In this tank, the solids are "de- watered" or condensed in order to make disposal easier. The excess water is returned to the aeration stage to be processed. From the third stage, the clarified water is pumped into "chlorine contact tanks." Here, chlorine is added in order to kill any pathogens - organisms or viruses that can cause disease. The water is kept in the chlorine contact tanks for a half hour, Hester said. He noted that very little chlorine is required to kill any pathogens present. The plant uses about 20 pounds to treat the 1.6 million gallons (average) treated on a daily basis. , Then, the influent becomes effluent and flows through a flume into the Fox river. A variety of tests - for pH (acidity), chlorine content, suspended solids, etc - are performed at the plant to ensure that the effluent meets or exceeds state standards regarding water quality. AGRICULTURAL AREA FORMATIONS URGED m (Continui 1jel> as a responsibility-to preserve it by establishing Agricultural Areas, he summarized. As an example of the potential inroads, he reported how farmers in Macon county formed the state's first Agricultural Area. Effort&fo take over 9,000 acres for a Decatur airport prodded farmers to act The Illinois attorney general subsequently ruled verbally that the park district can not exercise its right of eminent domain to take over the farmland for an airport, Klynstra said. The period of placing a notice, con­ ducting hearings and accepting ap­ propriate comments takes about 120 days. If the land is within 1'2 miles of a municipality, it can object. "It is my feeling that municipalities will welcome an Agriculture Area because it would tend to keep cities' developments within 1>2 miles, closer to existing services. "Most cities have a surplus capacity for both sewer and water because the Environmental Protection agency forced them to overbuild This would be a way to get new developments to help pay for these surplus services " Klynstra said the petition to file an Agriculture Area application is available at the McHenry County Farm Bureau office "It is a simple form No lawyer is required and there is no cost involved. Establishment of an Agriculture Area earmarks land for farming and can have influence on land that is nearby", he said. He noted two Illinois departments are stressing policies that seek farmland- the Department of Aeronautics and the Department of Conservation The Aeronautics department has a policy of wanting an airport within 15 miles of every, cjt^with a population of 10.000 or moWforfcdfhmuter airlines. It is easier to build on flat land, Klynstra added, "and that leads to seeking farmland" "The Conservation department has a policy that states it needs to buy 300,000 acres of land for outdoor recreation, mostly in the northern third of the state. That's another demand on farmland." Klynstra said the next step for the Illinois Farm Bureau on farmland preservation is to study ways to provide more incentives for farmers to participate "It won't be a rebate on property tax against household income like Wisconsin has." he predicted, "but there are forms of delayed taxes or taxes set at an artifically low rate such as in Connecticut. We're studying it. But farmers should not wait. If they want to be sure there's land around for them to farm in the not too distant future, the time to act is now," he ^ reminded the Young Farmers com­ mittee members. Discussing other local government issues, Klynstra cited these examples: Strip mining control, gravel mining control, water use-a major problem throughout Illinois, hazardous waste disposal, solid waste disposal, erosion sediment control, farmland tax assessment study, and soil and water erosion control MUSIN' AND * MEANDERIN' (Continued from page4J Putting consideration for women asideV^- we simply cannot accept this insipid greeting in good grace ()n the brighter side was a letter from a loyal reader spending the winter in , Texas. Hfe lifted to gasoline pricespL,, $112 and $116 as of early Januaw arbd vegetables being harvested antflioTq at prices "quite low". "ruby red, ne-flfird the Grapes described as seedless fruit at about one- price at home" made us envious. Bananas, strawberries and pineapple available almost at the growing site was the clincher The spirit of wan­ derlust had permeated a cold body and we were set to travel. But like other promises to treat ourself especially well, the thought had no sooner taken shape than it was discarded for reality. After all, it was approaching spring, the seed catalogs needed some attention, and there was no denying the office desk was becoming more cluttered than usual. The realization that we must face the battle of the bicycle in the days and weeks ahead prompted special interest in an announcement of a bike safety training program to be inaugurated in the county. Memories of wayward cyclists and careless drivers and their too close proximity, one to the other, on the streets of McHenry last summer made this a must for publishing. Anything that can reduce the risk of injury or death that is evident hourly during the season of recreation is worth a few lines in print. But the most cheerful news to reach our ears was the flyer announcing a meeting for March 10 at 8 p.m. in the City Council chambers. The invitation is to "share ideas for 1981". The goal is to "make McHenry a more beautiful place to be". That's something we can all support. KAF JOHNSBURG BUDGET CUTS DUE (Continued from page 1) define nepotism in district employment and would establish a position against it. The board approved several trips for the Junior high school band to neigh­ boring communities. In personnel matters, the board approved naming BobKies as head tennis coach for boys and Dan Stanowski as assistant coach for boys' league baseball. Members noted that budget matters for the coming year would be discussed in detail at special meetings set for March 17, and the eighteenth if necessary. The board will probably act on recommended reductions at the March 24 meeting, Falkinham predicted. The March 10 meeting should be a regular business meeting. BRANCH OFFICE FOR SHERIFF POSSIBILITY (Continued from page 1) Huemann proposed that the study be made by Sheriff Henry Nulle and Undersheriff E.J. LaMagdeleine. The undersheriff noted that a tem­ porary holding area would require additional personnel and commented that salaries would be the most ex­ pensive part of the operation. LaMagdeleine said he thought the location of the sub-station, if built, should be wherever it is most ad­ vantageous to the operation of the Sheriff's police. Huemann \also noted savings of time j and*'energy particularly in parking f concerns at Vie Woodstock office, if a sub-station and traffic court were located on an RTA-accessible roadway, tail Arrest Two Juveniles In Burglary At Home Two juveniles were taken into custody by McHenry County Sheriffs police in connection with a burglary at the home of Norbert B. Mauch, 810 Allen, McHenry. , According to McHenry police, the youths reportedly stole a car, some silver, food, liquor and money from the residence but were later apprehended by county police. At about 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28, two iuvemles were taken into custody for shoplifting at Spurgeons,4n the Market Place shopping center, 4400 W. Elm street, McHenry. Police said the youths reportedly took $17.65 worth of clothes from the establishment. The county police were notified of the theft of an assortment of tools from a van parked at Lakes Cablevision, 2508 W. Route 120, McHenry. The thief pried open a door to gain entry to the van. Health Agency To Hold Annual Meet March 12 The CHPA will hold its annual meeting and elections Thursday, March 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Lakeside center, 401 Country Gub road, Crystal Lake. The evening's agenda will include a presentation on "Stress" by Rev. James W. Bidle of Crystal Lake. Im­ mediately following the annual meeting, the board will conduct its regular March business meeting. All CHPA meetings are open to the public. Interested persons are en­ couraged to attend and participate. For further information on CHPA activities, contact the office of the Health Systems Agency for Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties, Inc., 188 S. Northwest highway, Cary, (312) 639- 0061. Junior High Students Jump Rope For Heart Students at McHenry Junior high school will participate this year for the first time in Jump Rope For Heart, a national special event sponsored by the Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (IAHPER) for benefit of the Heart association. The event will be held March 30 at McHenry Junior high school and will be coordinated by Mrs. Marcia Wolf. Other Illinois schools and students from elementary to college' level will be participating in more than 40 states, March 26 - April 2. March is National Physical Education and Sports month, and the event has been endorsed by the Governor's Council on Health and Fitness. Jump Rope For Heart will be con­ ducted by school physical education teachers and students who organize rope-jumping competition. Members of six-student teams each jump rope, relieving each other when tiring, for a maximum of three hours. Cash pledges collected from sponsors for each minute of their rope-jumping efforts contribute to Heart association programs of research, to find better means of diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel diseases; public and professional education and community service projects, such as car­ diopulmonary resuscitation training and blood pressure screening. Citations Follow Collision A McHenry man received two citations following a two-car collision on Elm street at Third last week. James E. Hinger, of 1017 N. River road, McHenry, was ticketed for im­ proper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following a collision with an auto driven by Timothy Serritella, of 4916 Shore drive, McHenry. Hinger told police he was driving east on Elm in the inside lane when a car following the Serritella vehicle changed from the outside to the inside lane. Hinger changed lanes, to the outside, and applied the brakes to avoid a collision with the Serritella auto. He was not successful. Serritella and a passenger, Thomas G. Alvary, of 602 N. Green, McHenry, were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. 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Congoleum Ultraflor Esteem - Congoleum's best flooring product - regularly $24 95 sq yd NOW ONLY $16.95.- SPECIAL PURCHASE OF CONGOLEUM REMNANTS- PRICES STARTING AS LOW AS $5.00 SQ.YD. TIVWCARPETS & flte IIL/1 AREA RUGS 111 Mi 200 Washington Woodstock Illinois (115)331 1000 163Villa( 1 't'l,n '"'"•n,3,2tw 2600 Monday Thursday and Friday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday 9 00 ti>!> Op Sunday 1?00lo5 00 A local man was arrested and charged following a scuffle with McHenry police last week. Daniel J. Schneider, 20, of 3939 Main street, McHenry, was charged with disobeying a police officer, resisting a police officer and improper lane usage. According to police, a CB'er reported ' that a car was heading south in an erratic manner on Richmond road. *f Hearing the transmission, McHenry police followed the vehicle to the Main street address and placed the driver under arrest. Schneider became uncooperative, police said, and began pushing and shoving the officer, which resulted in the additional charges. The county police responded to a report of several people trespassing on property belonging to James Everding, of 817 Sunset road, Spring Grove. When the police arrived they found four people attempting to free their auto, which had become stuck in the mud. Mark Andersen, 20, of 808 Oriole trail ; James Turuc, 19, of 208 Hilltop; and James Boelens, 18, of 5502 N. Christine drive; all of McHenry, were charged with criminal trespass to land. Bond was set at $35 each. A juvenile accomplice was released to parents' custody. Joseph Smola, of 3011 Michael, Wonder Lake, called the county police when he discovered that someone had slashed three of the f&ur tires on his auto. McHenry police arrested Martin J. Hen die, 20, of 1403 Oakwood court, SHAW MEDIA NfWS U*VtCi The board of High School District 156 approved a bid for appraising school property and an incentive plan for employees for cost reduction suggestions at the last business meet­ ing. Other business transacted in this brief session included approval of bill payments, payroll and okay of per­ sonnel tenninations, acquisitions and transfers. The board accepted the $5,870 bid by Industrial Appraisal Co., Park Ridge, to appraise school buildings, per­ manent fixtures and movable equip­ ment in the district to update the in­ ventory and valuation which would take into account the inflation factor for insurance purposes. "Also, new McHenry, for transportation of open liquor in a motor vehicle. A 12-year-old youth who had become lost in Moraine Hills State park, south of McHenry, succeeded in reaching a telephone and called the county police. According to police, Tabitha Greany, 12, of 820 Black Partridge, McHenry, had fallen into some water, gotten herself out and found a phone. Being new to the area, she did not know whore she was, but through a description of the surrounding area it was determined she was at the park on River road. The youth was taken to McHenry hospital and treated for exposure. A domestic dispute resulted in the arrest of Kenneth L. Egger, 24, of 4314 Crestwood, McHenry. A 16-year-old youth was taken into custody for possession of two vintage firearms at East campus. The matter was referred to authorities.' - equipment would be added to the in­ ventory. Mike Low, chairman of the insurance committee, said the exposure of the school is currently not properly evaluated for insurance coverage in case of loss. The appraisal firm would also charge $450 each year for annual updating of the report for five years. Items under $150 would not be considered and the appraisal would not include supplies. The unsuccessful bidder was the American Appratoal Co., Rolling Meadows, 111. Mike Kelly, business manager, said the successful bidder had much experience in Illinois and that many local area schools are using the firm. After listening to Norb Wolters, administrative assistant, explain the need for and describe a workable (dan for encouraging and processing cost saving ideas, the board approved its implementation. Wolter said the plan would not set up an additional channel for flow of communication from em­ ployees through the supervisory channels, but rather a system for recognizing and rewarding persons who submit proposals that promote ef­ ficiency in their work and ways to cut costs. Board member Bob Anderson was credited with suggesting the system. Wolters explained that district ad­ ministrators will nominate staff people who have submitted ideas that are adopted and which have proved cost- effective. 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