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New Business Undertaken ttlMTYD$CHOOLS n W 1 « mm ^ IN BASIC CLAIMS By Lake s Master broup Club Hosts New Teachers SEPT. 28, 1967 - PLAINDEALER - SEC. 1, PG. 7 Directors of the Wonder Lake Master Property Owners association re-elected officers for 1967-68 and acted on several subjects involving the lake and dam. The Master association owns the dam that forms Wonder Lake and most of the bottomlands over which the lake flows, and has flowage agreements on the balance of the bottomlands. The organization represents lot owners through their respective subdivisions and serves as administrative caretaker for the lake and dam. All but three subdivisions participate, the latest to join being Lookout Point Community association. Officers are Raymond Mc- Cann, president, White O&ks Bay; James L. Bixby, vicepresident, Hickory Falls No. 1 and 2, John F. Pitt man, secretary, Highland Shores; and Raymond W. McGady, treasurer, Wildwood association. McCann reported that liability insurance is in effect, and that the four officers are bonded. The lake and dam are covered for $500,000 each accident, $250,000 bodily injury each person, and $50,000.00 property damage, plus $100,- 000 explosion coverage on the dam now being written for inclusion, and $5,000 bond each bfficer. The underwriter is St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance company. He noted that few companies write this type of insurance, pointing out that several contacted during the summer declined to bid. SUBDIVISION MEMBERS McGady's treasurer reports, presented in writing to directors, showed that twelve subdivisions have paid this year's dues along with the Wonder Lake Realty Trust company (formerly the Syndicate) and David Joslyn Trust, on unsubdivided properly that has dues requirements. Two subdivisions have their dues in escrow pending settlement of internal technicalities. One subdivision is not required to pay dues until a technicality is negotiated, and three subdivisions have refused dues payments. At the recent convention, delegates authorized directors to accept the dam from the Wonder Lake Syndicate, developers of the lake and dam nearly 40 years ago, upon completion of maintenance. Bixby, chairman of the lake and dam committee, delivered the final maintenance report, which showed a total $12,500 paid by this Syndicate. This included $2,500 for the engineers' examination of the dam and earthen dike, and $10,000 in specified caulking and rehabilitation of the interior of the hollow dam, and the spillway walls. Final inspection of ^•thp. dam, said to be in excellent physical condition, was made by Consoer, Tow.nsend & Associates, Chicago-based specialists in dam construction. Bixby also reported on preliminary plans to develop a five-subcommittee group having jurisdiction over boating and swimming safety, physical hazards and shoals, fish management to clean the lake and replenish game fish, water condition in terms of bacterial factors, and maintenance and patrol of the dam. His meetings wJth various state regulatory officials will continue with the committee during the fall and winter. FUNDS NEEDED • Preliminary investigations suggest that local funds probably will be needed for fish management, and to establish water condition standards for future testing procedures, even though the state claims jurisdiction over the water, as it does for all waters in Illinois. Delegates were asked to determine if these programs should proceed and whether to finance ' them by assessment or voluntary contributions. The delegates appropriated $250 ($50. L per sub-committee) for further research. Dues are 50 cents per lot owner per year to pay the taxes on the lake bottom and future maintenance on the dam now that the major work has been completed by the Syndicate. An assessment, if the majority of delegates approve, is not a dues increase. Bixby explained reasons behind closing the dam to all fishing, the action voted at earlier meetings on the recommendation of the dam committee. Principal factors were infiltration of outsiders and non-property owners, the problem of crossing other private property to reach the dam, and safeguards for youngsters in event of mishap. Now that It has been brought under control, he further suggested ways in which it can be managed for use by Wonder Lakers if enough residents are willing to help administer such a program. Delegates voted unanimously to reaffirm the existing policy of closing the dam to fishing, which has been the policy of the Syndicate, until more suitable means of administration can be developed. ASSOCIATION DELEGATES Master association delegates are named by respective subdivisions, one delegate per 100 lots or fraction thereof; unsubdivided property having Master association requirement, one delegate per 20 acres. Delegates then select one director for. their subdivision, the directors electing officers and conducting day-to-day affairs of the association, similar to the method by which directors of the subdivisions elect their own officers. Delegates annually meet in convention to ratify or override actions of the directors, and are required to vote on all major issues involving management of the lake and dam. Speakers at the Lookout Point meeting were Bixby and Henry C. Setzler, president of Indian Ridge Improvement association and spokesman for the People's Properly Owners Master association which reportedly holds title to no property or meets legal requirements of the Syndicate deeds and contracts on lot sales. Members of Lookout Point at a special meeting voted 152 to 84 to join the Wonder Lake Master association. Later, Bixby denied a charge made following the meeting that he had solicited proxies for the voting. To the additional claim that he held meetings in his home, he noted that both proponents and opponents of the Master association from Lookout Point have been to his home to obtain answers to questions, and documentation on vital issues. The Master association is initiating a suit against Indian Ridge to test the legality of the formation of the Master association. Deep Springs Property Owners association and Hickory Falls (No. 3) Property Owners association are other subdivisions that do not participate in the Master association. RETURN 80 ACRES In other actions of the delegates and directors, it was voted to return to the Wonder Lake Realty Trust company 80 acres of Syndicate land that was by error included in the transfer of title to the Master association; to permit the Wonder Lake Yacht club to hold an invitational regatta on Wonder Lake, Aug. • 3-4, 1968, involving approximately 30 sailboats from three other clubs; to require duck hunters to obtain Master association permission to place blinds on M.A. property. The Master association has removed a major hazard to boating safety from an area adjacent to Deep Springs Country club, and temporarily posted the shallows around the Ray Page, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, has authorized the first payments to Illinois schools under the 1(400 foundation level. Two monthly payments of $30,105,- 184.54 each were authorized* Supt. Page said that Illinois schools have filed basic claims for the 1967-68 school yew amounting to $348,287,843.69, the largest claim ever filed by Illinois schools. This is an increase of $71,937,766.31 over the 1966-67 claim. He added that "Schools are now receiving payments four months in advance of payments made under the old system, and these early payments should help alleviate the strained financial conditions in many School districts." Supt. Page said that school districts will be paid each month and the next payment is due in October. McHenry county schools are due to receive $226,934.39 this year. r'E- r-rlj RINGWOOD BOARD VISITS HARRISON - SCHOOL MEETING In furthering its policy of becoming better acquainted with the adjoining school districts, Ringwood school board attended, as guests, the regular monthly educational meeting of the Harrisdn school board. New faculty members talked to the board of education about their training, experience and plans or goals for the coming year. Both faculty and board members enjoyed the exchange of ideas and goals. The enrollment was reported as follows: Kindergarten, Miss Miles, 66; first, MissBrickley, 31 and Mrs. Oestriecher, 32; second, Mrs. Slavin, 29 and Mrs. McCulloh, 30; third Mrs. Edwards, 27 and Mrs. Samuelson, 27; fourth, Mrs. Keyes, 29 and Mrs. Cunnings, 31; fifth, Mrs. Raasch, 27 and Mrs. Von- Bergen, 27; sixth, Mr. Wightman, 26 and Mr. Phillips, 26; seventh, Mr. Liggett, 31 and Miss Boot, 31; eighth, Miss Repky, 29 and Dr. Yates, 29. Mr. Mikus is director of the expanded music and physical education program. Three mornings a week the band meets from 7:30 to 8:20. Two mornings 3 week, from 7:30 to 8:20 over? seventy students are trying out for the chorus. During the day all classes from fourth grade through eight grade receive instruction in general music and music appreciation. During the day all classes from fourth grade through eighth grade receive instruction in physical education. After school, Mr. Mikus coaches flag football, basketball and track appropriate to the season. After the meeting both boards toured the Harrison school building, visiting the nineteen classrooms, lunch room, gymnasium, remedial reading room and 7,000 volume library. lake; and notified the Illiqpis Aviation board that the lake is private and closed to all airplanes winter and summer except for emergency landings. New faculty members in the McHeury public honor of the new teachers at the Legion home, schools are shown with Kiwanis members and hosted by the local club. All who attended retheir wives at a recent dinner meeting held in ported a most entertaining evening. DISTRICT PTA CONFERENCE TO BE HELD HERE (Continued from page 1) MRS. V. J. BRAZIER Tazewell, McHenry County Superintendent of Schools. Mrs. Edward Cougfrlin of Wonder Lake is in charge of general arrangements; hospitality, Mrs. Robert Johnston; publicity, Mrs. Wm. Thompson; publications, Mrs. John Bierman; registration, Mrs. Raymond De Werdt; meals, Mrs. George Freund; reservations, Mrs. Raymond Enzenbacher, and music furnished by Earl Lourcey. DWIGHT'S YEAR . SUMMARIZED figures included in a 12- month summary of activities at Dwight Reformatory for Women stated that 187 inmates were housed there when the fiscal year ended June 30. During the year an additional 182 passed through, 50 to freedom, 83 to parole, 27 on conditional release, and the other 22 for various reasons. At the end of June, 90 of the inmates were felons and 25 misdemeanants who were received in the year, and of those released in the same period, 159 were fe- Former Assistant Johnsburg Pastor Dies In Batavia Rev. Fr. Paul E. Kunkel,pastor of Holy Cross church, Batavia, since January of this year and former assistant at St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, died 'Friday, 'Sept. 22. In addition to the pastorates mentioned, he also served as assistant at Woodstock, Fulton, Savanna and for five years was chaplain at St. Anthony's hospital in Rockford. He was pastor at St. Mary's in Byron and St. Peter's at Davis Junction, 111., before being transferred to Holy Cross parish. Fr. Kunkel was born Sept. 3, 1911, in Marion, Ind. - Two cousins are his only immediate survivors. The most Rev. Loras T.Lane, bishop of Rockford, officiated at funeral services Monday morning at Holy Cross church, Batavia. ITEM: A shoe bag with lots of pockets makes a good toy bag, carry-all and litter bag for .hooking over the seat of a car. OPEN PRIMARY FAVORED BY GOP COMMITTEE The McHenry County Republican Central committee held a session Thursday, Sept. 21 at the American Legion home in Crystal Lake. Chairman Ted Wickman opened the meeting. The subject of an open primary or a convention for state candidates was brought to the floor for consideration of the meeting. The committee authorized Chairman Wickman to vote against a conference or convention. Committeeman "Dixie" O*- Hara, chairman of the recent annual Republican Golf day, gave a report of the event. From his report it appears this year's "play day" was most successful. The Republican Central Committee of McHenry County extended their deepest sympathy to Congressman McClory in the loss of his wife Audrey, and will send a contribution to the Woodstock Children's home in her memory. Many eventful happenings were announced for the future. CHAIN OF LAKES ALGAE CAUSE FOR GRAVE CONCERN (Continued from page 1) and former State Representative Vitek from Chicago. Mr. Vitek has a summer home on the river and he strongly expressed his concern for the health of the chain. Cook said one of the things that has aggravated the problem is the many channels that have, been dug. These, he said, are stagnant water areas where algae can get a good start and then "seed'.' the main body of the lakes. Rep. Hanahan said he would investigate the possibility of getting legislation that would restrict further channel construction. AREA IS FORTUNATE Mr. Cook finished by saying that so far the people who live on the Chain of Lakes have been lucky. The kind of algae that has shown up so far has been less troublesome than certain species that could grow there. Some species give' off noxious odors and when they die off, produce gases that could darken white houses. A discussion of the proposed Clean Lakes Act Senate Bill 1341 followed. This is an amendment to the Federal Water Pollution Control act that would authorize a state, municipality, or intermunicipal agency to arrange comprehensive pilot programs to develop and improve means for the prevention, removal and control of natural or man-made pollution. The federal government would pay 90 percent of the costs of any such program. All concerned people are urged to write Senators Dirksen and Percy, Rep. McClory and Secretary of the Interior Udall to support and vote for Senate Bill 1341 and to select the Chain of Lakes - Fox river area as a pilot program. The representatives present stressed that individuals writing in their own words are the most effective means of supporting a cause. HEALTH BOARD HEAD TO ATTEND STATE MEETING (Continued from page 1) ing with^'local healttf officers. The meeting will be initiated by a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. on Oct. 3. The water and air pollution programs in Illinois will be discussed by Robert R. French and Douglas R. Morton of the Division of Sanitary Engineering, Illinois Department of Public Health. Among other subjects to be discussed will be public health legislation passed and lost at the 75 th General Assembly. The evolution of services in the health departments formed since January, 1966, as well as services in more mature health departments, will also be under discussion by various staff members of local health departments. SHOP IN MCHENRY 7 Brand New 1967 Buicks & Olds lift li Reasonable Offer Refused C0LUNGB0URNE BUICK - OLDS 907 N. Front St. (So, Rte. 31) McHenry, III. PHONE 385-7200 McHenry High School Announces! HAL iraTRAT0§N! EXPANDED PROGRAM FOR ADULT EDUCATION m 28,1967 10 WEEK COURSES Two how classes, $10.00 fee payable at registration time! New classes may be added when ten or more applicants express interest in a given subject and when instructors are available.. 8 8 a i '7.75 rs Let Us Check Your Battery Now. 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