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SECTION 2- PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER-HERALD, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 6.1985 PLAINDEALER- HERALD SECTION Kinship of McHenry an­ nounces that it is accepting referrals of children for placement with caring adult ..vohnteers. School teachers and social woriers, church pastors and youth workers, and any other agencies or individuals working with young people are encouraged to use the service. The Kinship program a not- for-profit organization, matches mature, caring adult volunteers with children who have special needs. The adult and child meet at least once a week for three to Water supply in error The public water supply at Fritzche Industrial Park, near Lakemoor has been recently cited by the Illinois En­ vironmental Protection Agency. In a statement released Feb. 27, the EPA said the water company "failed to adequately monitor the bacteriological quality of water and also failed to notify customers of the deficiency." Public water supplies are required to notify customers through the mail within three months after failing to perform adequate monitoring. If the water supply does not notify its Montessori school denied space in District 12 Plaindealer Herald photo by Anthony Oliver customers within three months of such a violation, then the IEPA issues a public notice. The violations reportedly occurred during the October, 1984 sampling period. According to the EPA, failure to adequately monitor the bacteriological quality of the water could ' allow con­ tamination to go undetected for extended periods of time. Bacterial contamination may indicate the presence of disease- producing organisms, which could result in the outbreak of a water-borne disease. By Carol A. Stevens PI ndMler Herald Newt Service Johnsburg Consolidated Unit School District 12 has voted not to allow one of its classrooms to be used for a Montessori school. The request of D.D. Sears, a Johnsburg resident, for use of a classroom for that purpose, was denied on the grounds of a school policy forbidding use of school property for business or cor- * porate gains. There were also practical considerations, such as lack of a telephone in the classroom and washroom use. Kim Perkins, principal of James C. Bush Elementary School, said that it would be impossible to commit any classroom for more than one year at a time. He added, "I nave trouble with it being on school property and being a private venture." Duane Andreas, superin­ tendent, - stated that philosophically he had no problems with the school, but the logistics would be almost impossible to work out. Board member Ken Lund stated, "Based on our policy, we have no choice but to turn (the request) down." In other business, the school calendar for 1965-86 was ap­ proved and will be sent to the State Department of Education. The next school year is scheduled to begin Monday, August 26 and will end on Tuesday, June 3, 1986 if no emergency days are taken. Up to seven emergency days can be taken if necessary with no loss of state funds to the school. One change this year is that students are scheduled to return to school after the Christmas break on Thursday, Jan. 2 rather than waiting until the following Monday. This was scheduled because many parents had felt students were ready to return to classrooms sooner than they did this year, when they had a full two-week break. The McHenry County Youth Service Bureau requested that the superintendant sign an authorization approving the Alternative Hign School's receipt of daily attendance reimbursement for students who are from the Johnsburg school district. The authorization is part of the YSB's request for binding from the Illinois Office of Education. Dr. Andreas felt, and the board agreed, that they were uncomfortable with the idea of signing a "carte blan­ che" approval and they would rather deal with each student on a case-by-case basis. The at­ torney for the district also ad­ vised that Andreas not sign the authorization. The board held an expulsion hearing for two students who were found to have slashed the tires on several school buses last month. The students were expelled and will be required to pay for the damages they caused. The board commended the efforts of several teachers and one resident. Linda Gough, a Johnsburg resident who heads the Helping Hands committee, was commended for her work in getting the word to parents that school would be held one mor­ ning in spite of the fact that several buses were unable to run due to slashed tires. Parents were asked to bring their students to school, and at­ tendance was formed to be well within the normal range. Hal Thompson, choral director at the high school, was commended for his work with the Northwest Conference Choral Festival held Feb. 14 in Johnsburg. The festival was judged to be a success in spite of adverse weather. A community service per­ formed by Jeff Jerdee and his graphics art students was recognized by the board. Jerdee supervised the printing of telephone labels listing emergency numbers for police, fire and rescue squad. The labels were distributed to the community through the district's newsletter, "Info 12." Several residents wrote to Jerdee and his students, thanking him for the service and requesting additional labels. Wonder Lake postmaster ends 27-year career Talking shop A visitor to the 1985 McHenry Trade Fair "talks shop" with one of the many exhibitors. The three-day event, held last weekend at Parkland School, has been declared a success by the Chamber. Kinship now taking referrals five hours to talk, go bowling, wash a car, or just pal around. The activities are not as im­ portant as the friendship which .usually developjjL-lt can be as rewarding for trie adult as for the child. The group presently has a number of adult volun­ teers ready for placement. For more information about the Kinship experience, call the office at (815) 385-3855 evenings except Wednesday; or stop by the office located at 1303 N. Richmond Rd. in McHenry. Not rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor gloom of night kept Lorraine Murphy from her work - for 27 years. Murphy, postmaster of the Wonder Lake Post Office, made her retirement effective Feb. 28. Coworkers, former post office employees and members of the community showed their ap­ preciation at an informal party. The new retiree started her postal career Dec. 16,1957 as an auxiliary carrier and substitute clerk. She became a regular clerk in February, 1961, then a full-time distribution and window clerk in July, 1966. Several promotions followed in later years. She became assistant to the postmaster in 1967 and served in the capacity of officer in charge for almost four years. Murphy became postmaster on May 25, 1974: In 1974, there were about 2.500 postal customers, recalls Murphy. The Wonder Lake Post Offtee recently became a first- class post office and now serves over 11,000 people. Murphy was married - to Edward W. Murphy, who is now deceased. Her son, Dennis, and his family also reside in the community. She is a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in McHenry. Poor health was part of the reason the postmaster decided to end her long career in government service. She became ill in September of last year and still is under a doctor's care. • Upon retiring, the postmaster made a simple statement which reflects her dedication and love for the community: "I just wasnt to thank all the wonderful people at Wonder Lake who helped make my career such a pleasant one." Officer in Charge Dale Stock will be acting postmaster in Wonder Lake until a replacement is named. «. War against potholes beginning in Lakemoor < £ > < By Marion Olsen Plaindealer Herald News Service With the advent of warmer weather, potholes in Village of Lakemoor roads were called to the attention of trustees at last week's meeting. Trustee Raymond Embrey emphasized, "Something has got to be done." < Long term, the "something" will stem fron^ permanent roadwork to be planned by a newly retained village engineering firm, Bleck Engineering Co. The firm was approved recently by a unanimous vote effective March 1. Before serious work has begun, potholes at intersections used by school buses will be given priority and will be filled with gravel when it is available and finances permit. Village President Pro-tern Pat Morrison said she will instruct the village engineer to go over the roads and give an estimate of costs for filling the holes. Trustees agreed the move is a stop-gap measure and that the graVel will come out of the holes, but as stated by Embrey "It's better than nothing." In other action, $600 was appropriated to buy special equipment for the police department. The vote was 4 to 1 in favor with Trustee Janice Martin voting against and Trustee Walter Para, absent. Trustee Richard Frazier reported in further business that the present cable television provider has a non-exclusive franchise which allows other cable franchise service to establish similar service in the village. Village Attorney Michael Poper presented board mem­ bers with Chapter 9 through 14 for study and comment in the ongoing revision of village or­ dinances. Wonder Lake businessman Bill Sullivan shows his appreciation to Lorraine Murphy for her 27 years of service with the post office. LORRAINE W. 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