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City Sets 21 For Serving Drinks by Anthony Oliver Those people who" tend bar and serve drinks, including waitresses and waiters, may not be less than 21 years of age, according to an or­ dinance amendment passed at Monday night's regular City Council meeting. In a letter to the council from City Attorney Bernard Narusis, the amendment would have prohibited the employment of anyone under the legal age limit "...to take orders for and to serve alcoholic beverages." McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek said the intent of the amendment was to insure that all deliveries of alcoholic beverages were made by people of at least 21 years of age. "Would that make it illegal for a 19- year-old waitress?" asked Aid. Jack Pepping (1st). "Theoretically, she's not selling, mixing or making the drink." Other council members supported the notion that a waitress or waiter under the age of 21 could take an order. But, the delivery of the drinks would have to be made by someone of legal age. Aid. Edward Datz (2nd) took a hard line approach and favored prohibiting the employment of anyone who was not 21. "That could put some good people out of work," Mayor Stanek said. The motion to approve the or­ dinance, allowing non-age employes to take orders but not deliver them, passed 7-1. Aid. Datz opposed the motion, favoring more stringent regulation. The council voted to increase fees for season passes at the swimming pool. Aid. Jack Pepping (1st), who serves as Finance committee chairman, said the city should begin to raise money for upcoming main­ tenance. Park Director Peter Merkel told the council that maintenance costs have been minimal because the pool is only two years old. Costs will increase as does the age of the equipment. The council did opt for an April 15 deadline for the lower 1982 fees. Season passes may be purchased at the lower 1982 rate between April 1 and April 15. Thereafter, residents and non-residents alike must pay the higher rates. The new season pass rates are: family pass -- $45 (resident), $90 (non-resident); adult -- $25 (resident), $50 (non-resident); and child -- $20 (resident), $40 (non­ resident. It was also noted that daily fees will also be raised; however the rates have not been set. The new fee structure was approved by unanimous vote. In other business: --The council agreed on a policy to simplify the procedure and save money for simple subdivision of small parcels. The definition of just what is "small" has not been resolved. --The McHenry Shores Water Co., owned by T P. Mathews, has with­ drawn a petition before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for a rate increase. Attorney Narusis said the company was not able to handle two petitions at the same time and added a refiling of the petition was expected in about 30 days. The Lakeland Park Water Co., also owned by Mathews, has a rate increase petition before the ICC. --Approval was given for in­ stallation of additional lights and upgrading of bathroom facilities in the Pearl street park. Also approved was the design of a building for Petersen park. --The council passed two resolutions: 1) appropriating $12,152 of 1982 Motor Fuel Tax funds and 2ty opposing the proposed U.S. En­ vironmental Protection Agency's vehicle inspection and maintenance proposal. Focus On Landfill A. B. McConnell, left. County board member from District 3, discusses landfill problems with Jacob Dumeile, Chairman of the Illinois Pollution Control board at the McHenry County Defenders' annual dinner. Landfill design technology is still evolving, and safety should be a major consideration when the McHenry County board reviews any petition for construction of a sanitary landfill, according to Jacob Dumeile, chairman of the Illinois Pollution Control board. Dumeile addressed a crowd of over 120 Friday at the annual dinner meeting of the McHenry County Defenders, a local en­ vironmental group. Directing some of his comments to several County board members present, Dumeile outlined the con­ cerns that the public has whenever a landfill site is proposed. These include fear of aquifer pollution, fear of illegal introduction of hazardous or toxic wastes, depression of real estate values in surrounding areas and scenic blight when the site is raised and a new ski hill rises two blocks from downtown. Dumeile stressed that these are valid concerns and the public should have adequate opportunity to express th«m during the hearing process. McHenry county will soonj^ asked to rule on a petition by Waste Management, Inc. for a landfill site reportedly in the western part of the county. By statute, the County board has 120 days to review the petition, hold hearings and reach a decision. If the decision goes against the petitioner; tyaste Management could appeal to the Pollution Control Board (PCB). The board would then hold a hearing and uphold or overturn the county's decision within 90. days. Further appeal would be to the Ap- pellate court. Dumeile suggested that county leaders study the 1982 statute governing landfill siting (formerly SB 172) and the six decisions that the PCB has rendered so far under the new act to determine which arguments for or against a site have been considered by the board to be valid and important. Dumeile, who has been chairman of the five-member PCB since 1974, believes that landfill siting has become an intense, emotional issue because of such occurences as Love Canal. The circumstances at Love Canal were unusual, he stated, but even with the best technology available today, the use of clay liners and "fail-safe" drainage areas, there is still the possibility that harmful chemicals may reach the en­ vironment. Dumeile, a civil engineer, considers •it important for the County board to hear testimony on technology and landfill design in making its decision. However, the other PCB members disagreed with him on this point in the Tazewell county case which is now before the Appellate court. Another PCB hearing with im­ portant local significance will take place next summer after the Illinois Environmental Protection agency (Continued on pago 18) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER " S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 " VOLUME 107 NUMBER 69 FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1983 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 2 Fox-Chain Agency Redraft by Anthony Oliver High on the list of priorities for the Chain Of Lakes-Fox River com­ mission was a question of whether to pursue the creation of an agency charged with the upkeep of the nor­ theastern Illinois waterway. The commission met last Thursday at McHenry city hall. Appointed by the governor, the commission is advisory only, but it has functioned as a lobbying group for needed funds in Springfield. However, the more acute the financial drought, the more competition arises for the existing funds. Commission chairman, Sen. Jack Schaffer (R., Cary) noted at a recent meeting that the financial picture, from state and federal sources, was dismal. He said it was left to area residents concerned with the waterway deterioration to do something about it. The commission's proposal resulted in SB 1174, a bill creating an agency to maintain the Chain-Fox waterway. The agency would be supported by boat user fees and possibly boat launching fees at the state parks. According to the proposed bill, 75 percent of the funds collected are to be used for "hands-on" projects - dredging, shoreline management, water management, etc. Commission members did not particularly favor the creation of another unit of government. "We did survey some 27 local governments to see if they were in­ terested in participating in a con­ sortium to deal with the problems," said Sen. Schaffer. "Most ^-ere concerned, but not in a position to commit money. McHenry, I might add, was one of about three willing to go far enough to spend some money." Sen. Schaffer said that if the commission wanted to pursue SB 1174, a redraft and required public hearings would have to be completed by the legislative deadline of mid-April. The commission chairman admitted the original bill was imperfect and the redraft would address objections made by waterway residents. Some of the major changes include: referendum procedure for the creation of the agency, a 10-year self- destruct clause, election of agency members, ceilings for the fee structure and a statement that the agency would in no way relieve state or federal governments from responsibility for the chain. Commission member, Rep. Richard C. Klemm (R.i Crystal Lake), questioned whether the 10-year self destruct was appropriate' in the form presented. MCHS Teaching Staff Reduced Extremes in many areas give rise to controversy and they are increasingly evident. They vary from concerns about the environment to ap­ prehension over nuclear power. One of the topics creating unrest and division at this moment is the campaign to take animals out of the research lab. It is a concern that is volatile. * Two pieces of mail in recent days have focused on animals, although not both on this particular issue. The first cited Bob Welter, who resides in the Pistakee area, for his devotion to the welfare of birds and ducks throughout the winter. "He must have gone through 500 lbs. of corn and bird feed", said the neigh­ bor who wrote us the letter. In spite of hip surgery, Mr. Welter can be seen every morning with a bucket of feed which he scatters after sweeping away the snow. As an animal and bird lover, the letter made us feel good. The next day's mail came from a friend also devoted to the welfare of animals and one who carries her concerns into action. The letter asked for a word to the public about World Day for Laboratory Animals, April 24. It is the day Mobilization for Animals is holding mass rallies described as "public outrage at the needless suf­ fering and death of animals in laboratories". This is an international coalition of over 300 groups in 14 countries and simultaneous rallies are being planned throughout the world. Madison, Wis., is the closest to McHenry, where chartered buses will take interested persons to the Primate center of the University of Wisconsin. A few days later a Chicago newspaper carried the protest movement in a lengthy story on the front page. The article focused on the extremes to which some people will go to attain their objective, even to life threatening measures. A few believe (Continued on page 18) by Marion Olsen Enrollment at McHenry high schools next Fall will remain the same as this year, but the teaching staff will be reduced the equivalent of 2.3 full time teachers, according to Supt. Robert Swartzloff. In order to stay within budget restrictions, meet pupil course requests and still protect tenured teaching positions, some departments will have to carry heavier class loads than others, he continued. Only non- tenured or part time teachers will be let go in the belt-tightening exercise, he added. Swartzloff also told the District 156 school board March 21 that 1983-84 plans are contingent upon continued state support, probably resulting from Governor Thompson's proposed tax increases. Following those guidelines, the board approved personnel changes for 1983-84. Denise T. Hay, E. Gail Rock- Howard and Patricia Marks were given tenure. The employment of seven first-year teachers was continued for a second year. They are Pamela Buchanan, Michael Carpenter, Susan Long, James Popovich, Jerald Rankin, Lynn Schnelker and Margaret Smith. Of four full time teaching staff who will be terminated at the end of the 1982-83 school year, two had been replacing teachers on maternity leave. Of six part time teachers who were dismissed, two were re­ employed at a different level. Muriel Jannotta, East campus Nurse-Health Occupations instructor, will retire at the end of the school year. And East campus English«Social Studies Instructor James Aull has tendered his resignation. Because of increased Building Trades class enrollments William J. FarmCommunity Looks Ahead By Anthony Oliver In an effort to avoid nagging crop surpluses, which keep prices below the point of legitimate return, some McHenry county farmers are par­ ticipating in the Payment-In-Kind (PIK) program of the federal government. The program calls for the govern­ ment to pay farmers for not planting certain crops, for which massive surpluses exist. This program and others were discussed at annual Agriculture day in McHenry county, held last Friday in Woodstock. Will the 1983 PIK program handle the surpluses? Tom Nichols commented that there have been bumper crops for two years in a row and said it was difficult to believe there would be a third. It was also noted that McHenry county was very close to attaining the recommended 45 percent yield cut­ back; however, some farmers thought the program would be continued for another year. In deciding to take part in the program, farmers have to look at the established yield levels, and look at the market to see if the profit would warrant participation. Another problem facing both producer and consumer are possible shortages in the upcoming year. "People are keeping their supplies as low as possible," said Robert Hughes, Woodstock farmer. The level of supplies is kept down to avoid paying interest on inventory. The dairy industry is an important part of McHenry county's livelihood considering that the county ranks fourth in the state in the production of dairy cattle. Local dairy farmers said the situation today is worse than it was a year ago. There are ever-increasing surpluses (Continued on page 18) Winkel will step from part time to full time employment as Building Trades instructor. In other business, contracts totaling $14,316.12 were awarded to low bid­ ders for Fall athletic supplies and equipment. A contract for cabinets for the building trades house was awarded to Glaviano's Interiors, McHenry, in the amount of $2,288.15. In his report, Supt. Swartzloff in­ formed the board that during a recent visit of a team from the Department of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education, the team leader said it was the first time he had given one school an "exemplary status" report in three of five vocational areas. Swartzloff added that the vocational program has shown real growth in the last five years because of the "commendable efforts of many people". Board member David Benrud described the program as "getting kids who are excited about their activities". 7 President Edward "Ned" Neumann later commended the Graphic Arts students for the professional and "stellar" quality of a Solar Energy Building Trades Homes brochure and the National Honor society ceremony program booklet. Both products were entirely student-produced and funded by a state grant, according to Vocational Director Ron Dale. An East campus jazz band and select chorus trip to Silver Dollar City was okayed. After executive session, the board acted to expel two West campus students for the remainder of the school year. The expulsion in one case resulted from "selling controlled substances (marijuana) to another student". The other student was expelled for "gross misconduct during the school year". In a third disciplinary action, an extension to a student suspension was given until the April 19 board meeting when an expulsion hearing will take place, according to the superin­ tendent. "Once created, it would go for 10 years, then it's up to the legislature and not the electorate to decide?" Rep. Klemm asked. "No plans for a recall procedure?" Sen. Schaffer replied that the commission needed enough time to "get going." The 10-year period was intended to avoid animosity between different areas over project priorities. The chairman admitted it might be better to go to the electorate. After 10 years, Sen. Schaffer said, the procedure would call for a referendum to abolish the agency if it was not living up to expectations. Rep. Klemm said he did not want the existence of the agency left to the legislature because it could be used as a political lever of the "either you support my bill, or the agency has had it" ilk. Sen. Schaffer explained that an automatic referendum was not necessary and proposed having the review triggered by some level of discontent. "It's local people, with local money, let's let them decide," Rep. Klemm said. Klemm also said the commission should be careful of just what powers were given the agency, referring to wording Which said the agency shall "promulgate rules and regulations." "Are we regulating recreational uses?" Rep. Klemm asked. "We have to watch this type of thing." Rep. Robert Churchill (R., Lake county) asked, "If the agency im­ poses the rules, who enforces them?" "It boils down to just what do you want the agency to do," Sen. Schaffer said. "I'm looking for water quality programs, shoreline control, dredging - the stuff that no one else will touch. I never viewed it as a law enforcement agency." "You're talking positive impacts without getting into day-to-day con­ trol," Rep. Churchill said. Sen. Schaffer commented that fairly good regulation of the waterway existed under the aegis of the Lake and McHenry Sheriff's departments. He suggested that the two police agencies might be willing to contract for enforcement of agency license regulations, etc. "If that (enforcement) is a priority, we could move in that direction, but I don't envision a fleet of boats and vice-admirals," he continued. - The commission chairman did note that the agency needed some en­ forcement powers to insure com­ pliance with sticker regulations. One of the often heard objections to the bill concerned the structure of the fees and the lack" of a ceiling. Ad­ dressing the latter, Sen. Schaffer suggested ceilings of $10 for the lowest category and $50 for the largest. Sen. Schaffer proposed leaving the formula for assessing the fees to the agency. He noted that the fairer the formula, the more complicated to enforce. "To be totally fair, we'd have to consider length and horsepower, taking into consideration that inboard horsepower is not the same as out­ board horsepower," Sen. Schaffer said. "But, this would be complicated and tough to enforce." In another matter, Sen. Schaffer reported that the McHenry locks would be open seven-days-a-week this summer. "A couple of months ago, we heard in the legislature that the locks would be closed totally," Schaffer said. After some legislative pressure, the governor announced only a partial closing, leaving the locks in operation three of seven days. "We met with the Budget depart­ ment, the Division of Waterways and the Department of Conservation and found an additional $12,000 to rein­ state lock employees," Sen. Schaffer said. "This will allow the seven-day schedule for this summer at least." The commission chairman com­ mented that the administration recently suggested using some boat fund money to finance * the lock operation. "We've been advocating this for years," Sen. Schaffer said. "They'll be operating very thin (at the locks)," Sen. Schaffer said. "But, if I know the man who runs them (Frank Novak), it'll go smoothly." Former Miss McHenry Is lllinois-U.S.A. Finalist ERIN MULLEN In 1981, Erin Kathleen Mullen was named Miss McHenry amidst deafening applause that echoed throughout the Legion clubhouse. Today she is a finalist in the 1983 Miss lllinois-U.S.A. pageant which will take place at the Sabre room in Hickory Hills the weekend of April 5-9. The winner will represent Illinois in the 1983 finals of the Miss U.S.A. pageant to be held in May. The Illinois pageant will be televised live on WGN * April 9 at 7:30 p.m. She will be judged on beauty of face and figure, poise, personality, grooming, intelligence, and speaking ability. The 23-vear-old beauty is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 124 pounds, and has auburn hair and royal blue eyes. Past accomplishments include titles of Miss McHenry-Miss Congeniality 1981, Miss Round Lake-Miss Congeniality, Miss Congeniality Lake County 1980, Miss Illinois Pinto 1978- 79, and semi-finalist in the Miss lllinois-U.S.A. pageant 1982. Erin's hobbies include training and showing horses, an accomplishment which has earned her awards. hopes to continue in this field. Miss Mullen also enjoys needlepoint, sewing and making her clothes, swimming, dancing, ceramic art, racquetball, and fitness. She is employed as a secretary- office manager. She Plan County Ag Days _____ FREE Establish Arson Hotline Two-Day Program • TV Guide In 24-Hour Service Page 18 Today's Edition Page 8