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TAMMIE MILLER • • *r sedimentation Mops, you still Witt have a problem," Kirschner said. "It doesn't settle down at tike bottom and stay there. It gets stirred around." Ifce cost of dredging the lake is a "financial impossibility/' Kirschner added. Since NIPC funding has been reirtricted, Kirschner said it was "financially prohibitive" for his agency to do research. He stressed that getting data-aft of the data-is the first step in getting the limited grant money "Cotne to them and blow them away with the facts and in­ formation you have so they can't tutti you down," Kirschner said. Since 1875 Tuesday July 3. 1964 Numb«r 95 Volum* 106 1 Section 24 ROOM 25* It was the typical pageant scene, full of embraces, smiles and cheers, as 17-year-old Sherry Syens was crowned 1964 Miss Wonder Lake Friday night The daughter of David and Janet Syens was chosen from four contestants to win this year's title and represent her community in the Miss McHenry County pageant, to be held later this summer at Woodstock. Approximately 200 persons attended the event, held at the Wonder Lake American Legion Post. Tammie Lynn Miller, the 16* year-old daughter of Keith and Donna Miller, was elected both first runner up in the contest; and Miss Congeniality. The queen was chosen by a panfel of three judges on the basis of "looks and charm", in addition to an interview with judges prior to the contest, said Dennis Ruckoldt, master of ceremonies. The contestants appeared in street clothes, bathing suits and evening Miss Syens, a graduate of Woodstock High School and student at McHenry County College, was crowned by her predecessor, Miss Wonder 1683 Jeannie Jorgenson. The 1964 queen received as prizes a $50 savings bond, 10 tanning sessions, a dinner for two and a watch. A coronation dance followed the pageant at the Legion. mm stair t̂hough Wonder Lake will never be "crystal dear/' that ^Kxald hot deter people tan working to improve water 4ttality, Robert Kirschner told ttp Wonder Lake village board last week. Kirschner, an associate with the Northeastern Planning Commission !), said the lake is too shallow for its size. Wind and Waves continually resuspend material in the water, he said. lake quality a priority "They're only giving money to people who have done their homework." The Wonder Lake Com­ prehensive Municipal Plan Commission is the first to admit Wonder Lake is in desperate need of a comprehensive plan. The plan is being studied by the commission, headed by A1 Collins. Kirschner said residents can expect a five* to 10-year plan. The primary objective is to reduce soil erosion, which has resulted from a change in the watershed. Farmers are moving away from dairying into crops. Kirschner pointed out soil conservation's in the farmers' best interest. It would save farmers money and increase productivity. One stumbling block is that 10,000 of the 62,000-acre watershed is across the state line in Walworth County. "Be patient and persistent and you will start noticing chaises," Kirschner said. In other action, the board lowered its curfew age from 18 to 17, typical of most rwmiHpaHHf The burning ordinance was revamped to prohibit boring on the road, v The board also passed a 1964- 85 appropriations ordinance totalling $119,034. It includes 16,609 in contingencies, $13,700 in motor fuel tax funds and $6,000 for the sealcoat fund. Allan Zeman, village superintendent of public works, said 316 tons of gravel were removed from the roads in last week's sweepings. The roads will be swept again as part of the $24,900 project to reseal three quarters of the village roads this summer. Zeman said the recent sweeping took far longer than expected due in part to trouble with the fire hydrants. The machine holds 900 gallons of water. Brown sludge poured out of the hydrants, Duane Zeman said. "I do believe if you had a fire, you'd have more damage tan it (the sludge) than the fire itself." Frank Higgens, vice president of Northern Illinois Utilities, Inc., said such a discharge of accumulated metal is normal in a hydrant that is not used for a long time. He said the water company flushes hydrants at least once a year, adding hydrant maintenance was done in the village Thursday.! Residents air concerns about Route 120 widening project By Anthony Oliver Maindealer staff writer Lakemoor and Voto residents are not happy with a Tran­ sportation Department proposal to widen Route 120 from McHenry to Route 12. In fact, they are upset, concerned and vocid. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) held a public hearing at East Campus last Thursday and explained the proposal. Essentially, the state is planning to widen to four lanes the 5.5-mile stretch of road from River Road to Route 12. The project dovetails into the two other IDOT improvements: the bridge work on Route 120 in McHenry and the intersection improvements slated for Routes 12 and 120 in Volo. Gerald Mueller, engineering consultant, said the present plan calls for two lanes in both directions, with an 11-foot, mountable median in between. The wide median would give vehicles attempting a left turn the ability to get out of the lane while waiting for a break in oncoming traffic. The plan also calls for curb and gutter along most of the highway. While the $8.5 million project would probably make traveling easier for those who use the thoroughfare, village residents object. Lakemoor President Richard Hyatt came to the • meeting with a list of concerns which raised questions about the ease of crossing the planned highway (saying it was already dangerous), the speed limit to be set (saying it was already too high), the access to the Lakemoor beach, access to the proposed shopping center, traffic signals in the village, impact on the business com­ munity and encroachment on private property. Anthony Osnacz, of IDOT, noted Hyatt's concerns and said the department will take a second look at many of them. As far as speed limits were con­ cerned, 45 mph was expected tk> be the maximum along the entire stretch. Currently, the limit is 40 mph in both Lakemoor and Volo. He also commented the state will retain both en­ trances to the beach area, if the village wishes. Hyatt also said the businesses along Route 120 had open access from the road and owners were concerned about limiting access and who would pay for curb and gutter. Osnacz said IDOT planned to mafhtain access to the Chamber hosts fireworks show A fireworks show will be presented at Petersen Park, McHenry beginning about 9:30 p.m., July 4. Guests are encouraged to come early to enjoy the park and the camaraderie of gathered friends long before the fireworks begin. There is ample parking space for 2,000 cars ana traffic direction will be provided by ft tf»taw! *ati 'A $4 per cgf donation e asked upon entrance to to park. Fireworks Chairman Fred Hult en­ courages residents to bring a full carload of friends and neighbors, for the price is the same for one or more occupants. "The Chamber is dedicated to the belief that this traditional way of celebrating the in­ dependence of our country should be presented in our own community for will be the best ever and well worth the price of admission." The fireworks show is being presented by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the McHenry Jaycees and McHenry Lions Glub. The ^McHenry P&lice Department and the the have a full house- at Petersen Park. The show will be on hand for crowd and traffic con­ trol. District 12 discusses need for teacher strike policy By Carol A. Stevens Plaindealer news service Under discussion recently at the Johnsburg School Board was the possibility of adopting a strike policy. The policy ad­ dresses the curricular stipends to striking teachers whose extra curricular activities were curtailed due to the strike. Rob Gough, high school principal, has researched the topic by talking to other area schools where strikes have occurred in the past several years. He found that none of the schools had a policy regarding this prior to their strike and none of the schools adopted one after the strike was over. Only two of the five docked some amount after the strike. AH the schools commented on the difficulty of equitably determining which sports or activities were affected by the days missed and which were not. He found that there were three main factors that caused them to not adopt a policy even after the strike. Mack of a truly equitable Wonder Lake man held on morals charge A Wonder Lake man was arrested Thursday and charged with taking indecent liberties with a child, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's Department. William Benedict, 40, 2406 Lake View Dr., was arrested after a brief investigation, sheriff's police said. Benedict was being held in the McHenry County Jail today on $25,000 bond. A court date of July 5 has been set. system for fairly docking staff; 2-a desire to avoid the negative public relations that would go along with adopting such a policy; and 3--realization that com­ promises that are made to settle a strike often include non- retaliation agreements that would make their policies null and void. Because of the information Gough presented, the board decided to table the policy for future discussion after each ihember has time to consider the implications of such a policy. Harry May, Middle School principal and administrative assistant, reported on the new Mastery Management System which will be utilized by teachers from fourth through seventh grades to monitor progress in student reading skills. The computerized system "reads" answer sheets the students have filled out during reading tests. Utilization of the system will do away with manual grading of such tests and allow teachers to better monitor their students, said May. Approximately 14 teachers from the middle school and junior high have received training on the system and will be ready to use it during the coming school year. May added that the system will be expanded in the future so that it can be used in other subjects as well. The board voted to officially recognize a member of the high school staff. Bob Vasak, maintenance man for the high school, was commended for the extra efforts he has made during the past year, including a great deal of construction, electrical work and designing, all in ad­ dition to his regular main­ tenance duties. Gough reported, "We no more than decide we want to make a change or improvement in our building and we find him quietly and quickly completing it. Add this to the fact that he is able to fix and adjust systems in our building for which we previously brought in expensive service men, and his value is doubled." Gough also added that Vasak is often willing to go to the other schools in the district and lend a helping hand to solve their problems. The board agreed with Gough's recommendation and will be sending Vasak a letter of commendation. A look inside. . . First NIMC Baby Regular features Se I Hear Obituaries New Circulation Number Page 6 Page 4 Page 3 385-0178