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PARTLY SUNNY Friday. Very warmemdhumidwlth-e - * 30 percent chance of thunder* storms. High in the mUMfeO? upper 80s. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1985 Herald News Service photo by Scott J. Brooks A last swing Diana Johansen, 3, swings with all her might Thursday at Peterson fcark, McHenry. Diana, her sister and mother were out enjoying One of the last days of summer. Good Morning Today's Weather Lottery for on Daily game: 306 Pick Four: 9090 LOTTO grand prize: $6.5 Local report City hydrants to be flushed City fire hydrants will be flushed by the Water Department i two weeks beginning Tuesday, Sept.24. Flushing will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of those two weeks. On Sept. 24,25,26 and if necessary 27, hydrants will be flushed on the east side of the railroad tracks to the Fox River. On Oct. 1,2,3, and if necessary 4, hydrants will be flushed on the west side of the railroad tracks to city limits. Hydrants are flushed to clear the system of residue. Flushing also makes sure that all hydrants are function correctly. During periods of hydrant flushing, the water may have a rusty color. Because of this possibility, the Water Department advises residents to inspect the color of the water before doing laundry to avoid rust stains on washables. If stains should appear, compounds for removing such stains are available free of charge at the City Clerk's office. However, if you can postpone doing laundry on these scheduled flushing days, it would avoid the potential problem. The discoloration does not affect the drinking quality of the water. INDEX/SECTION A Weather ...» 2 Neighbors 5 Obituary 3 Sports 10-12 This is a 3 section, 34 page newspaper © PSIoRTHWEBT HEWSPAPERS (KKaxro It's hard to believe, but comic book are 50 years old this year. Find out why some peo­ ple never grow up -- and nev­ er grow tired -- of reading about the exploits of Super man, Batman and Spiderman in today's Entertainment section. SEC. B, PAGE 1 Council dumps a truck, buys another By Marlon Olsen Plaindealer News Service City Council members Wednesday stuck to the budget in, a vote to purchase one new city dump truck but crushed the hopes for another in the process. Paul Halvensleben, superinten­ dent of public works, requested pur­ chase of two heavy duty trucks to replace 1972 and 1973 models now being used. But when the bids came in, prices were higher than budget­ ed. The budgeted figure of $59,000 for two trucks would cover only one. After discussion, a contract for one 210 horsepower heavy duty die- sel truck with plow and other options was awarded to Racine Truck and Equipment Co. for $48,633.20. The discussion revolved around the limited number of bids (2) none from local dealers; the need for a better quality truck than purchased previously; delivery time; and al­ ternatives to two trucks. Budget constraints, the required delivery time and imminent arrival of the snowplowing season prompted the motion aiid approval by all Coun- cilmen present to purchase one truck. Alderman Cecilia Serritella was absent. A further purchase Of a 4 x 4 pick­ up truck for plowing will be made after bids are received. The bid no­ tice will be advertised locally and bids will come from local bidders, according to Halvensleben. The city currently owns nine dump trucks for plowing streets and six pick-up trucks which can plow cul de sacs. Havensleben predicted heavy use of all equipment because of city expansion. The council also approved the sec­ ond payment to the Driessen Con­ struction Co. for Well No.? for $27,754. Halvensleben said wells 7 and 8 have been tested, working individually and together, and re­ sults will be in next week. Off-street parking woes tackled At the Wednesday City Council meeting, Mayor Wil­ liam Busse reported that certified letters had been sent to violators of the revised off-street parking ordinance giving 30 days notice to comply, the ordinance denies parking rights to trucks in areas not designated for truck patting or not related to commercial establish­ ments wnere they are parked. "If there is no compliance 14 days following the 30 day notice, we will authorize our attorney to file ac­ tion," Busse said. "In fairness we made these individ­ uals aware that there was a change. We do try to be reasonable." Alderman Raymond Smith (3rd) emphasized that he concurred as long as citations be made "in all cases, at all times, not singling out any one Individual." The building and zoning officer and the police department will be issuing citations. * In other action, the council considered sewer charges for the McHenry Trading Co., Riverside and Pearl streets. Because of the unusual nature of the business, council members agreed to charge two sewer charges, one each for the first and second ttodft and a third charge when the basement is completed. The charge is retroactive to the last sewer billing and is temporary and subject to future ordinance change. Normal charges are per business but only one restroom serves four businesses on the first floor of the building. City officials said they expected other similar situa­ tions will arise with increased renovation of old build­ ings and new architectural approaches. The mayor proclaimed Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week; the week of Sept. 22 as McHenry Adult Day Care Week; and Oct. 6-12 as Domestic Violence Awareness Week. Late in the meeting, Bruno Manzardo, owner of the Riverside Hotel, and his son appeared to complain of the owner's unsuccessful efforts to seek relief from noise and vibration caused by speeding trucks crossing the Elm Street bridge under construction. The owner indicated his building and business have suffered be­ cause of the construction, truck traffic and noise and that, in his opinion, Illinois Department of Transporta­ tion and city officials have hot cooperated in allevlattng the problem. Busse said the city has responded to complaints but has limited Jurisdiction. He assured the businessman that the city would again seek to Improve the situation. Hie reminded him that the state has Jurisdiction over posting state highways and the state and its contractors are responsible for the bridge work. Manzardo was also told that while the city has noise polluUon ordinances, they are difficult to enforce. Students spread wings alndealer Staff Writer A student-built airplane will be ready for flight before the first snow touches the ground later this year. Although it travels only up to 105 miles an hour and takes off at 38 mph, it's one of the "most safe and stable aircrafts around," said George Cina, aviation instructor. "It's used as a trainer for pilots." Project School Flight was launched three years ago by air­ plane pilots and Experimental Aircraft Association members in conjunction with school officials. Since then East Campus upper- classmen have been meeting for two hours each school day to build t h e p l a n e u n d e r C i n a ' s supervision. "About 1,000 schools" across the nation are involved in similar pro­ jects. Building the plane gives the students a sense of pride. "It's their plane," he said. Students started building the "cubby" from scratch with a Wag- Aero plane kit. Windshield frames, vertical fins, rudder pedals, fuselage han­ dles, and other parts were strewn about and it was up to students to put it together. "We needed their experience to weld, sew and paint," said Cina. In preparation for the class, stu­ dents slrould have had at least one machine shop class, or appropri­ ate math or science course, such as physics or geometry, said Tom Students at McHenry East Campus are putting the finishing touches on a plane that took three years to build. The "Cubby" will be ready (or flight later this year. After 40 hours of flight testing the plane will be put on the market to finance next year's plane-building program. Carlson, East Campus assistant principal. Grades can come into play if more students sign-up for the class than what room allows. This year only about eight stu­ dents registered even though it holds 30. "Interest is waning," said Carlson. The project is into its third year and the novelty has worn off. Orig­ inally, it was expected to be com­ pleted within two years. If a new project is begun next year, inter­ est might be sparked. But there was plenty of enthusi­ asm among the airplane builders Thursday morning. Tim Friesl and Scott Hughes, both seniors, said the class is pre­ paring them for aviation careers. Friesl, into his second year with the program, plans to fly aircraft for the Marines. Hughes will be flying for the Navy. Both said they took the class to discover "how the plane works." Steve Schmidt, senior, said he alio plans to loin the service after high school. His interest lies with helicopter maintenance. From taking the class he has learned "how toe Inside of the plane goes together. Both Jim Danczyk and Tom Klapperlch, juniors, said they planned to take the two-hour class in advance, stuffing their sched­ ules with drafting, metals, applied AIRPLANE-page 3 Airport opponents launch petition campaign Opponents of a county-owned air­ port met Wednesday night in Wood­ stock to launch a petition drive to put the airport question to a public referendum. Persons from throughout the coun­ ty reportedly collected their instruc­ tions and picked up petitions at the kick-off meeting held in the McHen­ ry County Farm Bureau building. The campaign must obtain 10,000 signatures on the petitions, which would put the airport question on the March, 1966, primary ballot, accord­ ing to Joan Brown, an opponent of the airport study. "We want to put the question of a county-owned airport directly to the citizens of McHenry County for a vote," said James Leahey, chair­ man of the Taxpayers Against Mc­ Henry County Airport (TAMCAj, a citizens action group formed to fight an airport anywhere in the county. "We believe that if given the op­ portunity to vote on the issue, the people of the county will vote no' to the airport," Leahy said. According to Brown, the petition drive is an effort to put an advisory referendum on the March primary ballot to ask the Question "shall any tax be levied or any public funds be used for the establishment, acquisi­ tion, maintenance or operation of a McHenry County Airport?" Brown said that petitions are available at the McHenry County Farm Bureau building in Wood­ stock, toe McHenry County Defend­ ers office in Crystal Lake, or from TAMCA by calling 338-2207. McHENRY PLAINDEALER ' • AN EDITION OF THE NORTHWEST HERALD | ̂ Pulling the D.C. plug Federal funding loss would hurt township year 1986, McHenry Township would lose about $100,000 a year. That amount goes to fund road and bridge repair and maintenance, health and social services and park and recreation facilities. Congressman believe they can kill the program because it does not receive much public attention. Adams said. "It's the least known program. They think they can sweep it under the rug." But a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Phil Crane (R- 12th) insisted that the program is being done away with because "there are no revenues to share." "It's a difficult decision to make, but state and By Kelly S. Thompson Plaindealer Staff Writer Congressman eager to slash the federal deficit are refusing to breathe new life into the General Revenue Sharing Program. McHenry Township officials say the representatives are pulling the plug from the wrong program. Albert Adams, Town supervisor and Tom Bir­ mingham, Town clerk, recently attended a con­ vention in Washington DC., sponsored by the National Association of Towns and Townships, to learn tactics to fight back. If the program is allowed to expire after fiscal local governments are in a much better financial situation" to cover expenses, Crane's spokesman said. However, Adams said states cannot pick un the financial slack that would be created, father taxes would have to be raised or programs cut. But why raise taxes? That would only shift the burden from federal government to toe local government where tax payers are concerned, he said. The congressman's spokesman said Illlnota only receives one-quarter return of the total tax revenues sent to the federal government.