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/ Smoke Detectors Save Lives New Firefighters' Series Page 15 At press time Tuesday, the McHenry County Sheriffs police and McHenry County Coroner's office were investigating the apparent shooting death of Rochelle Murdock, 25, of 2909 Shorewood, McHenry. The death occurred shortly after noon Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Shorewood address, near Huemann subdivision, north of McHenry. The Sheriffs police and McHenry Area Rescue squad were summoned to the scene. The investigation continues. Wildlife Calendar Dangers From Deers Page 16 Plaque Historic Chapel Some of the group of 40 assembled for a Mass and plaquing of the Muller chapel on Wilmot road view beautiful bronze plaque held by Everett Thomas of Woodstock. In right photo, Thomas presents the plaque to four great-granddaughters of the lady responsible for the chapel, Maria Nett Muller. From left, they are LaVerna Stone, Alice Wilke, Viola Snyder and Caroline Thomas. They are granddaughters of John Miller, who gave the land to his mother so that she might erect the chapel in thanksgiving. Thomas, a member of the plaquing committee and a director of the McHenry County Historical society, made the presentation, tenth in the county and the first in the McHenry community. The name Muller later became Miller. STAFF PHOTO--MIKE L AMB THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-0 LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOLUME 107 NUMBER 24 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1982 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 25' City Refuses Modine No Waste Water Disposal by Anthony Oliver A ihatter of whether to allow a local manufacturing firm to dispose of waste water in the municipal treatment facility was resolved Monday night with a unanimous "no" vole The retiuest for the ope-time disposal of 1,300 to 1,500 gallons of "contaminated" storm water in a landfill at the plant came from Modine corporation. Bringing the matter to the council's attention, Supt. of Public Works Paul J. Halvensleben said the city engineers recommended the water be injected into the system very slowly, so that it would thoroughly blend with the incoming sewage. The water analysis, conducted by a private firm, showed no objectionable levels of any chemical tested. According to information provided by Halvensleben, the landfill operation started in 1968 and ceased in 1975. Since then, the water has It was 1904, and butter sold on the Elgin board for 20 cents, a drop of three cents. The Plaindealer was making an offer to send the newspaper to any address on a trial basis for three months for twenty-five cents. And over in the east part of town, R.W. Inness of Chicago had leased the property where the Riverside House stood. We know it loday as the Riverside hotel. A job of sprucing up was in progress including a tar and gravel roof and a steam heating plant for year 'round comfort not previously possible. A vacant corner lot opposite the Riverside House, which had yielded only weeds, was plowed and con­ verted into a potato patch. All of this, and much more, was contained in this May, 1904, issue. But how did it come to our at­ tention? It was the discovery of this early issue by Esther Colby of Woodstock, whose family made its home on McCullom Lake road in the early years. Kenneth Petersen, who lives in that neighborhood today, brought the newspaper to the office. He recalled a 1912 issue of the Plaindealer found under carpeting, a practice he reported to have been common at one time. There is a fascination abo at reading news of other times even on microfilm, but there is even more interest when we can carefully turn the pages of a newspaper yellowed with age and crumbly to the touch. Sometimes there seems to be almost a spiritual quality that may be destroyed by even the slightest bit of handling which inevitably causes dry edges to disintegrate. This year of 1904 an expenditure of (Continued on page It) accumulated and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (DEPA) has required treatment prior to disposal. Tne IEPA reportedly suggested that the municipal treatment facility be used. Alderman Edward Datz (2nd ward) voiced opposition to the proposal and said there were many private disposal companies that could handle the waste water. Datz received support from Alderman William Busse (2nd ward) who said, "I agree with Ed. I don't think we should be in the disposal business. These are chemicals. The motion to deny the request passed unanimously. In other business, the council reached agreement with Residential Development Group (RDG) concerning particular improvements in Boone Valley development (Fox Ridge) units 12 and 13. As presented by RDG Vice- President James Berg, three problem areas had arisen and needed to be addressed. Berg noted that of the 34 fire hydrants in the subdivision,, 12 were not of the "breakaway" flange type, which allow for easier repair if struck by a car bumper. Berg noted that the breakaway hydrant would, in all likelihood, need the same repair as a regular hydrant if struck by a snowplow or vehicle tire. The RDG spokesman also commented that tnere was a less- than-one-percent replacement ratio of hydrants in the city, including the high-traffic areas like Route 120. Berg suggested that rather than replacing the 12 hydrants, RDG would put $3,600 in an escrow account to be used for repair if any damage were to occur. The council approved the gestion. le second matter concerned Oktoberfest To Benefit Hornets A fund raiser for the McHenry Hornet Junior football program will be held by the McHenry Lions club in the form of an Oktoberfest. The dates are Oct. 22,23 and 24 - Friday through Sunday - and the place is Crystal Lake road and Royal drive. Rides, entertainment, games, beer and refreshments will highlight the program, with bash-a-car as a special feature. Festivities get under way at 6 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. There will be reduced rides from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Rides include bumper cars, sidewinder, umbrella ride, baby scrambler and rocko plane. Other participating organizations besides the Lions club are the McHenry Hornet Junior Football league, the Chamber of Commerce, McHenry Parks & Recreation department,. McHenry Jaycees, Citizens Community Action, McHenry High School Booster club, the American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. reducing the height of three manholes in the southwest subdivision., Berg noted the city's position that this was a matter of life-safety work and would have to be repaired. The last matter to be addressed concerned the depth (rf three water' mains in the subdivision, which do not meet the 5-foot, 6-inch requirement. Berg pointed out the main could be running at the required depth, but when it crossed a driveway, which is depressed, it no longer met the requirement. He also contended that the amount of use and the Velocity of the water in the system would help to prevent freezing during the winter months. "These mains have been in for four years and we have not had one freeze-, up," Berg said. "Last winter was the worst winter in 100 years; anything that would've cropped up would have done so last winter." Thf council also voted to approve the establishment of an escrow account of $3,000 for five years to for any repairs that might be Aid. Busse asked Berg about sanitary sewer problems that had occurred, particularly at the base of Augusta drive. Berg said the second time the problem occurred, after which the concerned family addressed the council, it was probably due to a (Continued on page 18) Forty family members, all descendants of Peter and Maria (Nett) Muller, gathered at the historic old chapel on Wilmot road, north of Johnsburg, last Sunday. They filled the pews and benches to attend annual Mass in the small building which has served so long as a place of worship not only for the family but for untold numbers of people, many of them with no relationship to the Mullers. Father Leo Bartel, pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic church, officiated at the 2 o'clock Mass. One hour later, in an impressive ceremony, the chapel was plaqued by the McHenry County Historical society. The bronze plaque reads: "Erected in May, 1878, by Maria Nett Muller in memory of her husband, Peter Muller, as an act of thanksgiving in fulfillment of a promise to the Blessed Virgin Mary for the successful up­ bringing of their children following Peter's death in 1863." The small white chapel is one of the tin in. most interesting landmarks in the community. In 1863, Peter Muller died, leaving his wife, Mary, to raise six children. One summer as Mary Muller, with the help of her oldest children, was cut­ ting weeds with a scythe, she asked the help of the Virgin Mary to guide her in raising her children. In thanksgiving, she would build a chapel. The promise was fulfilled when her oldest son, John M. Muller, bought the farm and offered his mother the land. The chapel was built in 1878. In' those days, Johnsburg was known as the Muller settlement, with German Catholic families migrating from their native land to make a home in the West. The chapel was used as a place of pilgrimage where people wait in groups to pray for good crops, favorable weather and the sick and needy. It was not uncommon even 50 years ago to see a procession gather (Continued on page It) mlgHt'teneeJSf! ^ew Highway Commissioner Like Father - Like Son Give Seam Warning by Anthony Oliver and Angela Burden Using variations on the familiar "bank examiner" scheme, two at­ tempts were made to bilk McHenry residents of sizeable amounts of cash last Friday, according to McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli. The phony bank examiner plan failed due to the alertness of em­ ployees at the banking institutions and the citizens involved in the two at­ tempts. Pasenelli urged McHenry area residents to call either the McHenry Police department or their banking institution if any suspicious telephone calls are received. * "No money was lost and no one was hurt," Chief Pasenelli said. "I can't say enough for the financial in­ stitutions and their employees. They're just super." In the first incident, the victim received a telephone call from a man who identified himself as a bank examiner. He told the resident that a check had been drawn on the account for $2,000 and it appeared to be forged. The caller then said the intended victim would be contacted by a police detective. The "detective" called and inquired as to how much money was in both savings and checking accounts. The person gave the phony policeman the information. ' The "auditor" then called again and instructed the victim to withdraw $4,500 from the account. The victim was told the auditor would take the money," mark it and return it to the account. In reality, the auditor-thief disappears with the funds. The victim went back to the bank and asked about the auditor. The bank then called the police. At about the same time, Pasenelli (Continued on pogo 18) O.K. Duck Fund Aid by Anthony Oliver The McHenry City Council voted Monday night authorizing up to $200 to insure that the municipal and town­ ship duck population is fed this winter. The request for funds came from Dorothy Hollander, a teacher and spearhead of the "Feed The Duck" campaign, which she has sponsored for the past nine years. Ms. Hollander said revenues from the campaign have dropped in recent years. She said it took about $200 last year to provide corn for the ducks. - "When I asked Mayor Stanek if I could address the council, he asked if I was representing anyone and I said no," she said. "Well that's not true. I represent a group of McHenry residents who are law-abiding for the most part, peace-loving and add much to the natural beauty of McHenry. The duck population needs your help." Ms. Hollander told the council an employee of the Illinois Department of Conservation said the ducks will never fly south and will die if they are not fed during bad weather. She noted that people had written from as far away as California, for­ ma- residents sending donations. "To a lot of people, it does mean a lot," she said. ^ Alderman Jack Pepping (1st ward) said, "I am totally supportive of this. We love the ducks in the Country Club subdivision and I don't think $200 is unreasonable." The alderman then made a motion to approve the $200 donation. Alderman Raymond Smith (3rd ward) commented, "At the next meeting, someone will come in and want to feed something else. It ap­ pears we are taking over all of the cost. Will people still want to donate? " Smith said he would go along with backing up the donations that come in, but could not accept funding the entire campaign. "I don't think the city should be taking care of duck feeding in its entirety," Alderman Smith said. Smith moved to amend Alderman (Continued on pogo 18) Retiring McHenry Township Road Commissioner Clarence Regner (standing) goes over some of the duties of the office with the ne\ ly-appointed commissioner, his son, John C. Regner. Regner was appointed to the post by the township Republican Central committee. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD by Anthony Oliver The start of a legacy, retiring McHenry Township Road Com­ missioner Clarence Regner will turn over the duties and obligations of the office to his son, John C. Regner, on Nov. 1. After nearly 16 years of service as the township road commissioner, the elder Regner announced his retirement in a Sept. 9 letter to the McHenry township board. The resignation was accepted "with deepest regrets" at the regular Oc­ tober meeting of the board. John Regner noted that state statute requires a replacement official to come from the same party as the incumbent. Regner was one of five candidates who appeared before the McHenry Township Republican Central committee, vying for the post. The Central committee selected Regner for the post. Regner comes to the township from the Regional Transportation Authority, where he worked as a senior management analyst, (Continued on page 18)