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PAGE S- PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MAY 2, IfM / genera! Hk H yo ici ai News X ' . <4 Study committee looks at industrial wastes \ By Kart Begalka Plaiademler Two hurt in three-car crash news service Two people were injured in a three-car collision at the in­ tersection of E. Wonder Lake Road and Route 120, west of McHenry. this past weekend. Roberta M. Howard, 4706 W. Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, was driving west on Route 120 when a car pulled out in front of her vehicle. Hie other car, driven by Dorthy M. Wilkenson, 7714 Oak- wood, Wonder Lake, then Struck a third auto, operated by Patrick J. McMahon, 3206 Park Drive, Wonder Lake. Wilkenson and Howard were DISCOUNT DRUG DRINK IN BIG SWINGS r Mating BUDWEISER NATURAL LIGHT X6 PACK 12 OZ. CANS •EVCO S IOW LOW PRICE SI 45 CUTTY SARK SCOTCH 86 Proof 750 ML Imported from Scotland tfVCO S LOW LOW PRICE $p89 rv SAMl ili. 6ALL0 SPANADA WINE 9% Alcohol *1.5 Liter Pure Natural Flavor REVCO'S LOW. LOW PRICE $2 89 MR. 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Kraus, 2601 Chapel Hill Road, McHenry, was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way after her car struck another auto on Green Street. The driver of the other car was Leona Poltera, 8712 Howe Road, Wonde Jack Renskers, of Crystal Lake, presented the results of the Industrial Waste Survey to fellow members of the McHenry County Waste Study Advisory Committee at the. panel's last meeting. The survey was mailed out Jan. 16 to 264 firms in the county. Of those, 136 responded, including an estimated 85 percent of the major industries. Renskers and A1 Grider compiled the information with the following observations: »•. -Some oils are incinerated or down the sewers, leaving heavy metals. -Some solvents are in­ cinerated or evaporated. -Sludge is mainly water- based solids, which is either spread on land or pumped into municipal systems. / -Septage may contain oils or photo chemicals or other metals, so industrial septage should be reviewed carefully before land application. -Because of noxious odors, some landfill special wastes are shipped out of state. ' Renskers made annual county waste proj ectionspbased on the survey data. Industry produces 35. million pounds of paper products; 3.5 million pounds of wood; 210,000 ̂ pounds of plastics; 6 million pounds of scrap metal; 13 million pounds of ashes, sand, glass and non- combustibles; 23,000 gallons of septage; 29,000 gallons of oils; 38,000 gallons of solvents; 2.1 million gallons of sludge; 31 million pounds of special wastes to landfills; 155,000 gallons of special wastes to disposal facilities; and 110,000 gallons of hazardous wastes to disposal facilities. Special and hazardous wastes require special permit ap­ provals by the Illinois En­ vironmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Renskers said. Major industrial markets, such as Chicago and Milwaukee, are located within 80 miles of the county, primarily in nor­ theastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. "A major criteria for selec­ ting a potential energy market is an adequate demand for energy on a year-round basis. Equally important is how energy is used at a facility: as steam, as direct flame heating or as electricity," the report states. Engineering consultant Jerry DeMers explained there are several technologies available for recovering energy from solid * waste. One is refuse-derived fuel (RDF). It is municipal solid waste thai has been shredded and has had the heavy, non- burnable portion removed from the light, ihnfftihle material, DeMers said. Chapter four of the waste study pointed out: "It is not economically practical to construct an RDF plant and new boiler unless at least 300 tons per day of solid waste can be utilized." Since the county generates 99,000 tons per year, an RDF process would not be workable. Other options include in­ cineration to create steam and electricity. Each will be looked at in greater detail in future reports. The committee is shooting for a June completion date. However, Chairman Ike Bitton suggested more time might be necessary. "How can we advise the county properly if we do not have ttie time to answer questions?" Bitton asked. The committee has been waiting for some legal explanations from the state's attorney's office since February. > Ann Hughes, chairman of the Health and Agriculture Com­ mittee of the McHenry County Board, assured the advisory committee that the date was "not set in stone." Ames Trust lawsuit, t termed 'in limbo' Cop^r.qht by Pevre 0 S iw By Kirk Birginal Plaindealer news service The president of the Crystal Lake library board said Wed­ nesday he is concerned f>ver a lack of information on the current state of the Ames Trust lawsuit, which is scheduled for trial next month. Board President Anthony Wujcik said after a closed session of the board that the library (dans to contact Crystal Lake City Attorney John Cowlin about what is taking place in the suit over the estimated $850,000 trust fund. • "Right now we're hanging in limbo. We could just sit on hands until the trial, buf we want to know what they're planning to do on our behalf," Wiqcik said. Last December, McHAtyr'y County Circuit Judge Leonard Brody ruled that the City of Crystal Lake be allowed to substitute for the library in the suit because, as a corporate authority of which the library is part, the city represents citizens of Crystal Lake. "The city has interceded for us because they have more muscle, and we want to go bade x to John Cowlin and ask exactly where the suit is at," Wttfdk said. Hie suit is scheduled for a bench trial in 19th Judicial Circifit Court on May 14. The trust was established by - Crystal Lake farmer Thomas - Ames, who died in 1963. A provision of his will was that the money go toward establishing a hospital in or near Crystal Lake. If no hospital was built within 20 years of Ames' death, the will provided that the money be used for some other charitable project. Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock, Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry, and Sherman Hospital, Elgin, also filed suit seeking the money just prior to the 20th anniversary of Ames' death. Trustees at Home State Bank of Crystal Lake decided to award the money tS the library under the second provision of the will, but Brody issued an injuction preventing distribution of the funds until the suits are settled. Fashion Fair Introduces The County attempts tg decrease suicide attempts in jails MARDI GRAS Nail Color Collection A $30 value, yours for just $10 with any purchase of Fashion Fair Cosmetics^ Experience the excitement of Mardi Gras colors with this 7-pc. nail kit in its own travelling case Inside you'll find Rio Red and Marimba Plum Nail Polish, Base Coat, Top Coat and Perfect Nail Dryer, ah emery board and a cuticle stick. While quantities last, this kit is yours for just $10 with any Fashion Fair Cosmetics purchase Choose from your current favorites or from the new Mardi Gras colors in lipstick, lip gloss and nail poltsf Shop Spring Hill Mall Mon.-Fri. 10-9 Sat. 10-5r30; Sun. 11-5 (312) 426-9100 ' By Angela Burden Plaindealer news service ( Tough new laws, for driving under the are believed ̂to be contributing to a drastic increase in suicides and attempted suicides in jails and lockups throughout the state and the nation. McHenry County authorities have been alerted to the problem, and actions to help prevent suicide attempts in the county jail were accelerated when a special seminar on suicide prevention was presented to county correctional officers at the county cour­ thouse. The county jail rehabilitation program director, Dr. Robert Meyer, a registered psychologist, and his assistant, Bill Blaul.-a master's candidate in correctional rehabilitation counseling, presented \the program to the jail personnel to enable them to recognize symptoms of potential suicide and take corrective action. Meyer and Blaul are both on 24-hour call for jail personnel and have the support of the courts, according to Sheriff Henry "Hank" NuUe and State's Attorney Theodore Floro.. The jail guards play a large role in alerting the rehabilitation staff when they observe signs of pending self- destruction in an inmafe,Jdeyer said. Statistics show that young, single, white males are more prone to attempted suicide in jails and lockups, most often within the first 72 hours of in­ carceration, Meyers pointed out. He explained that young men who have been arrested on a drug or alcohol related charge wake up in a jail cell feeling mostly frightened, ashamed and nbarrassed. Blaul said statistics show that many men between the ages of 18 and 27 years attempt to take their own life while isolated in a cell, more often between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. "They are so ashamed and frightened that they take their lives, usually by hanging them- v selves," Blaul said. A recent suicide attempt in the McHenry County Jail occurred when a young man broke his eye glasses and attempted to slash his arms with the broken pieces. A guard on duty noticed what was happening and called for ' assistance. Clothing and shoelaces are removed from persons being held in jail. Prisoners are provided with a one-piece jumpsuit to wear. They are also provided with a sheet, a blanket, a pillow and a towel. Persons who attempt suicide in jail usually use bedding to hang themselves. The group was urged to watch for many of the suicide danger signs in prisoners. Ttoee include mental depression, suicide threats, seriously impaired physical health, self-assessed ill health and alcoholic and drug addiction. 4&S O* /> °/> y * j/>_ 'o i