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Present Final Session In Four-Part Seminar On Monday, March 15, at 7 p.m.. in the McHenry Public Library, 1011 N. Green street, Judge Susan Hut- chinson will appear as guest speaker. The occasion will be the fourth and final part of a seminar on Government and Practical Politics, sponsored by the Legislation committee of the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club. Concluding the series which has covered city, county and state govern­ ment, Judge Hutchinson will give a presentation on judicial functions. The B.P.W. club invites the public to attend this interesting and informative program. Look To New Sewer System By Early '86 (It is necessary to realize that some remarks ift this story, resulting from a Saturday morning meeting, were made prior to the time the engineering firm of Baxter and Woodman received a letter from the Division of Water Pollution Control. The letter was in regard to a necessary amendment df the facility planning area boundary between McHenry and McHenry Shores). A sewer collection and treatment system could be ready for operation in early 1986 with a local cost of $830,000 to McHenry Shores property owners if the ap­ plication for federal funding goes through as scheduled. That was the message from George Heck, vice-president of Baxter and Woodman Engineering, at the final hearing of the South McHenry Area Facilities Planning committee March 6. McHenry's mayor Joseph Stanek noted that this completion date might be at least one year behind the possible completion of the proposed new hospital at Bull Valley road (late 19984), but that some ac­ commodation for handling wastes from this source could be worked out on a temporary basis. Heck noted that the two communities were "wedded" by their needs for a new sewer facility and by USEPA requirements for regional service and cost- effectiveness. McHenry City has already acquired the Decker property near the river, just north of Bull Valley road, '< and has long range plans for sewage treatment capacity expansion at this site. The Step One planning study covering this area, which is necessary before the EPA will issue permits for a treatment facility, has been completed on behalf of the village of McHenry Shores. It It confirms that the proposed Decker site is the most cost effective and advantageous for serving the South McHenry area, which includes portions of McHenry, all of McHenry Shores and considerable unincorporated properties to the south and extending east of the Fox river out to and including Eastwood Manor, Heck reported. Being proposed is a start­ up capacity of 10,000 population equivalents for the jointly operated disposal plant, with 7,500 allocated to McHenry and 2,500 to the Shores. This would meet the demand as projected for 10 years, the study indicated. Heck noted that the boards of the two municipalities would have to reach some agreement for joint operation of the facility if they wanted EPA approval of the grant applications. The study indicated some alternative sites for the McHenry Shores sewage treatment plant, but these would be less advantageous to serve the entire South McHenry area, Heck added. The cost of the proposed sewer collection system would be borne entirely by the village of McHenry Shores, Heck indicated. He estimated the probable cost to the owner of the "typical" home assessed would not exceed $80 per year if the $230,000 village share was financed by general obligations bond to be paid off by taxes. The total estimated cost of the conventional gravity sewer installation, proposed as the most cost effective for the Shores, would be $2,094,000 according to the study. Of this amount, the possible 75 percent federal grant could cover $1,464,000; anchhe remaining $400,000 of the total village share of $630;000 would be financed by a special assessment to all the benefitted properties. It was estimated there are 545 individual lots within the Shores. This, Heck said, would result in an average $1,200 assessment against each property, based on assessable front footage and payable with added interest over a 10-year period. Some owners would pay more and others less. If paid over 10 years the average annual payment would be $190. To finance operation and maintenance of the system and to set up a reserve for repair and replacement of components, a user charge 'Of $8 per month would be levied, Heck predicted. This would raise the $18,000 needed annually. He noted that the original system, while it wouldn't serve the entire area, would provide the foundation of a system that future home owners in the community would use. He pointed out that developers would be expected to pay 100 percent of costs for any collectors and sewers installed in their subdivisions, plus hook-up fees for the system. In response to a question, Heck explained that the system for the present would extend only to the south line of the village but would have the capacity to serve as far as Orchard Heights if there should be a need. Heck said the study took current NIPC-approved population projections into account and covered the southeast area only, which is a part of the total McHenry (sewage) Facilities Plan­ ning area. This led to a 10- year P.E. projection of 2,500 for the Shores and 7,500 in the McHenry city area to be served, and a 20-year projection of 5,000 for the Shores and 15,000 for the McHenry area. 1982 DINNER THEATER Running W*«k«nds Beginning March 12,19, 26 "PRISONER OF 2ND AVENUE" Tick** Prices: Friday* ft Sundays $13 par parson Saturdays: $16 par parson Group ratas available for 25 parsons or mora Friday and Sunday Shows Only DINNER THEATER TIMES Frl. & Sat., Dtnnar6:30 p.m. Showtimf 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Dlnnar 1:30 p.m.. Show 3:30 p.m. £HA f , - I m •IIMLII BA» WITT itrllTICOTVi MfOHRDIf www Although the study was started prior to the current discussions about con­ solidation, Heck noted, a possible annexation would not change the needs. The study involved physical concerns, and not political, Heck pointed out. In computing sewer use, a standard of 200 gallons of waste per day is established as one population equivalent (P.E.) for planning pur­ poses, Heck further ex­ plained. The standard also applies to industrial, com­ mercial, and even hospital uses and covers only, their discharges from bathrooms, Heck said. Industrial wastes require special treatment and are kept out of municipal sewer systems. As envisioned by the plan, the proposed treatment plant would have capacity to serve McHenry Shores, the southeast part of McHenry city not servable by the existing plants, and the unincorporated properties in the planning area. Heck said recommendations proposed a capacity to be received at the riverside wastes from boat sanitary facilities and to process it. Also envisioned is receiving and processing septage from the many septic systems in the total area that would not be connected to the sewer system. Heck described the proposed treatment plant selected by the committee as an oxidation ditch type with activated sludge processing that separated the water from the solids and after purification, releasing it in the river. The solids, through aeration and storage in tanks for further decom­ position, are finally dried on open air beds by evaporation, and the resulting odor free, black earth like material is distributed for non-food agriculture uses as a soil nutrient. Stanek and Heck agreed that there was space on the site to also handle some drying fronv McHenry's existing plant. Heck explained that the plant could be built in stages such as one-quarter of its total capacity to start, then enlarging to half capacity later and finally adding the final stage for full capacity. In order to take more ad­ vantage of the more liberal federal grants still available, it would probably be more prudent to plan for an initial capacity half of what is planned for the 20- year scope of the study, Heck said. The construction cost of a plant this size is estimated to be $3,200,000, he pointed out. A 75 percent federal grant would cover $2,400,000 of that. The $800,000 local share would be divided between McHenry city and McHenry Shores based on projected population equivalents for each. Heck said this would probably result in Mchenry shouldering $600,000 of the local plant costs and the Shores, $200,000. Translated into financial impact to Shores property owners, Heck said that if financed by general obligations bonds, the $26,800 annual cost would be paid off by a tax levy of 35 cents per hundred dollars or $70 on the $20,000 house. With future building the levy against current users could decrease. McHenry presumably would pay for its share of local costs out of money accumlated in its capital development fund. Heck, after outling the timetables for applications and actual system planning, said the plant and collections could probably be operable at the end of 1985 or early 1988. Federal grants for sewer systems are still available until 1984, he said, and are divided into three steps. Step one, a study and planning grant, applied for by the Shores ana received last summer, is now com­ pleted and its findings will be forwarded to the EPA and NIPC (Northeast Illinois Planning Commission; for review and comment. By July 1, application probably can be made for the Step 2 grant for the system and plant. By Sept. 1, if the ap­ plication is approved, the engineers could start drawing the plans, a 9 month process. By June 1983 necessary revisions could be submitted and hopefully, if approved by Sept. 1983, they could advertise for bid: Allowing 90 days, the bids could be let by Dec. 1, 1983 and construction could begin as soon as weather permits in 1984. The actual con­ struction could require up to two years, Heck indicated. When Rich Panerali, president of the Shores village board, asked if an­ nexation to McHenry would speed up the process, Heck said, "No". And it was also noted that the reason a community builds for at least 10 year's needs is because it takes almost five years to complete planning and construction. When asked if there should be no annexation, whether either municipality could stop the other, Heck an­ swered that neither party could deter the other from completing its portion of the project, but noted that if there is no annexation, the time required to negotiate agreement for joint operation of the plant could delay the entire project. BIRTHS When writing, Ernest Hemingway usually existed on crackers, raw green veg­ etables and peanut butter sandwiches. Mr. and Mrs. Jim J. Michels, 922 Wiltshire drive, McHenry, became parents of their second child and second son, Feb. 28. Timothy Joseph was born at Lake Forest hospital, Lake Forest, 111. and he was eagerly awaited at home by his five-year-old brother Kenny. Maternal grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buss of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Michels of McHenry are the paternal grandparents. John and Jean Wagner, 4404 Hickorynut, McHenry, became parents of their third child Feb. 22. Joseph Francis arrived at McHenry hospital weighing 6 lb. 12 oz. He was welcomed home by a brother Jason and a sister Natalie. Maternal Grand­ parents are Frank and Agnes Dani of Mundelein, 111. John and Gail Wagner of Volo, 111. are the paternal grandparents. Michelle Lynn is the name chosen for the third child of William and Wanda Ja kson, 710 Oeffling drive, McHenry. The 6 lb. 11 oz. infant was born Feb. 22 at McHenry hospital. Barbara Hoover of Eau Claire, Wis. is the maternal grandmother. Paternal grandparents are George and Betty Jackson of Wallace Creek, Ky. Jack and Cyndi Grizely, 7508 Center drive. Wonder Lake, became parents of their second child and first son, and named him Jason Steven. The baby boy en­ tered the world at McHenry hospital Feb. 21, weighing 6 lb. 4 oz. He has a sister, Jessica Anne, age four. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Sweet of Woodstock, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grizely, Sr. of Wonder Lake are the paternal grandparents. Daniel Wayne and Laura Lee Jensen, 1308 Thompson road, Woodstock, 111. an­ nounce the birth of their second son Feb. 15. Bret Allan was born at McHenry hospital and weighed 6 lb. 12 oz. He has a brother Jonathan Lee. Mrs. Doris M. McClellan of McHenry is the maternal grandmother. Paternal grandparents are Alvin and Evelyn Jensen. Among recent births recorded at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, WQoodstock, was the March 7 birth of a girl to William and Cheryl Winkel of McHenry. McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System Mental Health Crisis Line For McHenry County 1-800/892-8900 Toll Free 24 Hour Emergency Number Profession! Stiff will aiswor yov call. J: * . ' I.IK. 4* > . . . . . . . . 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The Elgin chapter of the Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing In America Is holding a guest night Monday, March 15, at the Masonic Temple, 310 East Chicago street, Elgin. The singing will start at 8 p.m. and guests will get to sample one of the original American musical forms, barbershop harmony. There is no charge for the evening and men of all ages are welcome. For further in­ formation one may contact Darrell Polka, 385-9684. !4PRICE ^ SI. PAfRICK'S DAY SALE m SAVING OF THE GREEN J mm* •v/T Dresses, Pants, Tops, And Nursing Gowns SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION! P.G.'S MATERNITY BOUTIQUE 3106 W. Rte. 120, McHenry (815)344-5990 Daily 10-6 Fri. 10-6 Sun. 11-4 CLOSED WEDNESDAY spurgeons Semi- Annual Hosiery Including Leotards or Tights! Now...the big hosiery sale you wait for! Save 25% on 0ur entire stock of socks and hose for men, women and children. Pantyhose, sheer stockings, anklets, knee-hi's, socks. 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