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Plans to < re Alcohol jpfc project foe McHenry the Sheriffs D< pose of.'the pr alcohol-related siv6 public infer tion campaign. nance were the sewer the police poMrtroei! "the roSa deptartment. A stinging problem . ••• K .'•**' • ' -, ' , Belligerent bees become barbaric beasts By Kelly S. Thompson Plalndealer News Staff Swarms of bees invade a town inflicting heavy casualities on vic­ tims in their path. Sound like a script from a Hollywood thriller? It's not. It's the annual August influx of bees in the McHenry area. Not killer bees, mind you; Just simply more bees in the area, ac­ cording to Horticulturist Bruce Spangenberg, of the University of Illinois Extension services. - The onslaught of bee stings has sent many to the emergency ser­ vices at' Northern Illinois Medical Center. "Mote people seek emergency as­ sistance for bee stings in late August than any other month," said a spokesman at Northern Illinois Med­ ical Center. "The bees seem to become more belligerent," she said. There appears to be an influx of Yellow Jackets, Paper Wasps, hor­ nets and honey bees in late summer or early fall, said Spangenberg. "We've noticed an increase of bees in the last two years," he sa|d, adding he did not know why the Increase occurred. "It could be a natural cycle Or coincidence," he offered. Whatever the reason, the bees are here and people can take steps to protect themselves. Obviously, people should avoid bee nests as much as possible," he said. ' If homeowners notice a nest in the property's foundation, they can sprinkle MSevinM or spray "Diazinon." "Sevin" works best around open­ ings which bees pass through. As they fly in and out they'll carry the poison with them, killing their colo­ nies, Spangenberg explained. "Diazinon" spray works best on the ground. On outings, people should keep food covered until eating time. Also, colognes, hair spray and perfume should be avoided. Dull, dark odors as opposed to bright colors should be worn. "Brighter colors attract bees," he exlained. If a person is stung, there are first aid remedies that can be applied, said the N1MC spokesman. They can combine Adolph's Meat Tenderizer with water to form a paste that can be applied to the sting. Ice wrapped in a wash cloth or similar material should follow the paste to reduce swelling. It's important that the stinger be removed. If swelling continues after ' 24 hours, a physician should be seen. Reactions to bee stings vary. For some people who are allergic to bee stings, it can be fatal. For others, - it's a minor inconvenience. Good Morning Today's Weather PARTLY SUNNY and cool. High in the upper 50s. Tues­ day night fair and cold. Low in the upper 30s. Lottery Daily game : 535 Pick Four: 2332 LOTTO grand prize: $6.5 million Local report T U K S D A Y . S E P T E M B E R 2 4 . 1 9 8 5 Last branch pick-up The week of Oct. 7 will be the last scheduled branch and shrub­ bery pick-up for 1965. The following guidelines should be followed: brush and tree limbs should not exceed four inches in diameter nor five feet in length. The limbs and brush should be neatly placed by 7 a.m. in compact piles at curbslde, or, two feet from the pavement where there is no curb. Autumn leaf disposal In an effort to improve, speed up and eliminate problems caused by leaves, the city recommends the following: do not sweep or rake leaves onto the road. Leaves on the roadway can clog sewer inlets, pose a fire hazard and can cause traffic problems. Also, bag leaves for removal. This is the easiest means of dispos­ al as there is unlimited pick-up if leaves are placed in bags or containers and placed with the regular garbage pick-up. As an alternative, leaves can be raked into corners or under shrubs and fences for storage. In spring, they make fine fertilizer and mulch for trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable beds. The city does not di one of the two licensed of leaves. It must be handled through Isposal companies in the city. Wood needed for bonfire jonnsourg tiign tscnooi is MvKtisg "it iw nomccoiniiii event® wiin a parade on Friday that will travel through the streets of JOnnsburg. That night a bonfire will be held at 6:45 p.m. Announcement of homecoming king and queen will be made during the bonfire. To donate wood call 385-9233 and ask for Dave. Events will culminate with the football games on Saturday when the Johnsburg Skvhawks will be pitted against the Round Lake Panthers. The Junior varsity team plays at 11 a m. and the varsity team at lp.m. Coronation of the king and queen will be held at 10 p.m. on Saturday. Flowering bulbs seminar Interested in learning about tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other spring flowering bulbs? Plan on attending a McHenry County Cooperative Extension Service Seminar entitled "The Basics of Spring Flowering Bulbs in the Home Landscape" set for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26,1965, at the Farm Bureau Auditorium in Wood­ stock. Horticulture Adviser Bruce Spangenberg wilt teach the seminar. Admission is free to county residents, but pre-regtstration by Sept. 25 is required. Contact the Extension Office to register, at 789 McHenry Avenue, P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, Illinois 60098. Phones. 815/338-3737 and 338-4747. INDEX/SECTION A Weather 2 Community calendar .. 5 Obituary 3 Sports 7-8 This is a 2 section, 18 page newspaper © VfioRTHWEST I1EWBPAPIR8 McHENRY Underage license will be issued Hie $400,000 road construction project continues on Hancock Drive in east Wonder Lake. New curbs and sidewalks will be installed on the north side of the street, but some merchants there are complaining that the new roadway will cost them some parking spaces in front of their businesses. United Press International SPRINGFIELD - Underage Illi­ nois drivers soon will be issued li­ censes that clearly identify them as minors in an attempt to cut down on teenage drinking, the secretary of state said Monday. Secretary of State Jim Edgar said the licenses, which will have "Under 21" stamped on them and have a red border and photo background, will make it easier for people who sell alcohol to identify minors. Edgar cited drinking by teenagers as one of the major drunken driving problems in Illinois. He said the special licenses are authorized un­ der a measure recently signed into law by the governor. In addition, licenses for adult driv­ ers will undergo changes as well, he said. The current, blue photo back­ ground will be changed to white to clearly distinguish it from the teen­ age licenses. Both adult and teenage drivers licenses also will be made "virtually tamper-proof" through super-im­ posed stamps on the licenses, Edgar said. The new licenses will be issued starting Jan. l People who already have a license will be issued the new type upon renewal. Edgar said licenses currently held by teenagers will remain valid until their expiration date. Under the new licensing program, drivers who turn 21 will be issued a new, adult license three months af­ ter their birthday License fees for drivers age 18-20 will be 15, while drivers aged 16-17 and 21 and up will continue to pay the regular $10 fee. Edgar said 29 states have similar teenage drivers license programs. There are about 750,000 drivers un­ der age 21 in Illinois, he said. AN EDITION OF THE NORTHWEST HERALD Design logo contest set The McHenry Sesquicentennial Committee invites all interested McHenry residents to take part in a contest to design a logo forthe city's 150th birthday. The deadline for entries is Nov. l. The person whose design is selected to represent McHenry's sesquicentennial will win a $100 savings bond. All entries can be turned in to the city clerk's office, Ull N. Green St., McHenry, 111. All submissions should contain the artists name, address and telephone number. Lakemoor raises tax levy By Marion Olsen Plalndealer News Service \ itlpl j Mi J| The 1965 Tax Levy Ordinance to­ taling $256,595 was approved by the Lakemoor Board of Trustees follow­ ing a recent public hearing. Trust­ ees Daniel Ambrose, Shirley Abner and Ronald Robinette were absent so the votes in favor were cast by four trustees. j The levy is about nine percent more than last year, according to Village Cleric Carole Schmidt, but this will not increase local taxes, she said. About 35 people who attended the hearing were concerned about the wording of the public notice. Highest cost items in the ordi- wmrmm iii p and Judiciary expenses captured $27,000 and the garbage collection and disposal fund, $20,970. In other business at the Sept. 12 board meeting, the trustees were informed that the Lake County Health Deptartment is mandated to Issue permits for holding tanks and septic fields at the Ports of Sullivan Lake RV Park. The village will be Informed when permits are issued. The village electrical inspector, Charles Martin, told the board the Ports' electrical work (other than that installed by Commonwealth Ed­ ison) is not being installed by the developer according to code and will not be approved until the work meets specifications. Regarding the grant application to improve village roads, Public Work Diredctor Christ Felde reported that state of Illinois representatives had visited the village and would be re­ porting back on their findings in two to six weeks. A letter of intent is being solicited for a $5,000 loan to complete the village's $15,000 share of the requested funds. Treasurer Elizabeth Pahlke said the remaining $10,000 is available in the village funds. In other action, the board: -Approved a motion to repair a tractor tire. -Authorized advertising for a pub­ lic works employee, due to the resig­ nation of Superintendent of Public Works David Hall. - Authorized rfepair on a radar gun. A motion to purchase an addi­ tional used radar Unit from the Vil­ lage of Round Lake Heights was dropped for lack of a second. Strvic phot« by ScoU J. Brook. Despite rainy weather, Eric StoHie hurls a bundle of newspapers into a School's West semi-trailer truck Saturday during the recy- workers were kept ding drive that was held at McHenry High WL merchants complain about parking space loss By Mark Baus Plalndealer News Service WONDER LAKE • McHenry Township's $400,000 road construc­ tion continues on Hancock Drive in east Wonder Lake with new curbs and sidewalks being installed along the north side of the road. While new roads will give a new look to the area, some retailers along Hancock Drive have been con­ cerned about the loss of parking spaces In front of their businesses. Bob Kroening, owner of Wonder Lake Auto Body said he will be losing seven parking spaces near his shop. He said he is also concerned that the plans for the road he thought were to be used, are not the same as are being carried out with the construction. "We had meetings over the last six months at the Wonder Lake VFW. We told them if we couldn't get more parking spaces to forget it (the project)," kroening said. uWe're a drive-in business. My busi­ ness depends on people being able to park in front of my shop. John Regner, McHenry Town­ ship's road commissioner, said he understood the construction plans to be the same as were agreed to at the meetings, but added that because federal money is being used to fi­ nance the project, federal traffic and safety guidelines had to be fol­ lowed In the construction. One federal guideline that has eliminated some parking spots is the construction of island curbing at in­ tersections. Motorists will no longer be able to park up to the corner of the road. "That's a federal regula­ tion. The curb Islands Is there to prevent cars from backing into the street," Jerry Roller, engineer of the project said. Regner emphasized that because 75 percent of the funds for the pro­ ject come from the federal govern­ ment, federal guidelines were man­ dated. "You go by the golden rule. The guy with the gold makes the rules," he said. "Before, people were parking anywhere they could find a place. That's Just not feasible from a safety point of view." While construction Is underway, retailers along Hancock Drive wUl be inconvenienced, but that's just one of the drawbacks of road Im­ provements, he said. "It's unfortu­ nate that some businesses are going to lose parking spaces. After the project is finished and Inspected, there Is a possibility that we can make some changes and recover some of those parking spaces. I can't blame them for being con­ cerned. They (business owners) are concerned about their business," he added. v Because a limited amount of funds were available, Regner said, several construction options were eliminat­ ed. This project, he said, was feasi­ ble for both financial and aesthetic reasons. "The impetus of the project is to ultimately improve commercial ac­ tivity on the east side of Wonder Lake. "We're changing the look of the area from aprimarily rural set­ ting to an urban one. Land in the area should take on a new value," he added . The project should be completed in the next 30 to 45 days, Regner added.