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CITY COUNCIL OPPOSES RTA PROPOSAL 4-3 (Continued from page 1) Alderman La Verne Hromec informed the Council that a suit had been filed Monday against the Lakeland Park Water company and Ladd En­ terprises, division of Robino- Ladd company seeking a hearing before the Pollution Control board (PCB). Complainants in the suit were La Verne Hromec, individually and as alderman, City of McHenry; Lloyd Wagner, individually and as secretary of the Lakeland Park Property Owners association; A1 Mapes, individually and as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, City of McHenry and Mrs. Harold Bowlin, individually and as a resident of Lakeland Park subdivision. Alderman Hromec asked that the Council pay the attorney's fee of $1,000 since the city would directly benefit from the suit. She was Informed that ac­ cording to city ordinance, the Council cannot pay for the law suit of private individuals. Some residents of Lakeland Park were in attendance at the meeting and presented their complaints on the water in their subdivision. One resident brought three bottles of rusty water and presented them to the Council for its examination. In order to expedite negotiations with the Water company, Bolger was authorized to meet as soon as possible with Dr. Sundin of Baxter and Woodman which is completing a confidential survey of the Lakeland Park Water system for the city. Bolger and his Water and Sewer committee will then meet with Don Gerstad of Robino-Ladd. If a satisfactory conclusion is not reached, • Bolger felt an informal hearing should possibly be held and owners of the Water company should be subjected to some of the questions raised by the Lakeland Parte residents. Mrs. Hromec claimed that "nothing in the world will get Ladd moving without legal action." In checking city ordinances, CUy Attorney Narusis noted there is an ordinance on the books which states that city water suppliers must supply clean, adequate and potable water. The city could initiate a law suit after notice of violation was issued. Fines could be levied for each day of the violations. The Sewer and Wat^r committee was instructed to meet with city engineers and Gerstad before any further action is taken. The committee will report at the next meeting. The Council approved an ordinance which "empowers the Board of Police Com­ missioners to act as a grievance board with respect to grievances of those persons who are otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Police Commissioners." The board was urged to establish .such grievance procedures as soon as possible. The repeal of an ordinance which prohibited the reduction of "driving while intoxicated" tickets written by city of McHenry policemen was ap­ proved, This was done to facilitate the handling of DWI cases. The present ordinance did not allow for plea bargaining. It created a backlog of about 40 undisposed cases, some two years old. Most of the cases are lost because the officer is no longer here, evidence is old, etc. Stanek said that all other cities in the county allow for negotiating these cases. "It's a little more expedient and helps unclog some of our court dilemma," he said. At the present time, the accused can plead not guilty, ask for a jury trial and the case is not heard for 18 months. Meanwhile, the drunk driver is still driving on the roadway. Narusis noted that reducing the charges would not be done indiscriminately. "No case will be resolved without the prior consent of the officer who wrote the ticket, the chief of police and the city attorney." Mayor Stanek announced that he is creating a Labor Relations committee which would be responsible for hearing labor disputes within the various city departments excluding the police depart­ ment. The committee would have no jurisdiction over monetary aspects since this would still be handled by the Finance committee. ... Stanek appointed Pepping as chairman. Also appointed to the committee were Aldermen Wegner and Hromec. Narusis pointed out that Police department dispatchers will have recourse to the new committee since they are not under the jurisdiction of the Board of Police Com­ missioners. A letter was read from the Illinois Commerce commission (ICC) informing the Council that it had approved a request that O'Hare Wisconsin Limousine Service, Inc. be authorized to operate a tran­ sportation service to O'Hare airport, Chicago. Twice daily service from McHenry, Algonquin and West Dundee to O'Hare and twice daily service from O'Hare will be offered. It is proposed by the ICC that the fares for a one-way trip between O'Hare Airport and the listed points shall be six dollars. The following route was listed: "From O'Hare In­ ternational airport via In­ terstate Highway 90 to Junction Illinois Highway 31, then north on Illinois Highway 31 to West Dundee, Algonquin, McHenry and Richmond, and return over same route." Stanek urged Council members to attend a public meeting to be held March 27 at the Fox Lake Village hall at 2 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the proposed new Fox Lake treatment plant. This matter is of vital con­ cern to McHenry and upstream communities. Further in­ formation will be printed in the paper prior to the hearing. Cub Scout Pack 351 was present at the meeting with their leaders, Frank Leon and David Nylander. The Scouts were earning , their citizenship award badges. Approval was given for a teen-age march to homes for St. Jude's Children's Research hospital and for a tag day for Helping Paws. City Clerk Earl Walsh will check the calendar and assign dates. The next meeting of the Council will be held Monday, March 18, in the city hall at 8 p.m. DELINQUENCY CHARGE FILED IN CITY INCIDENT (Continued from page 1) alley behind tne store. Officer Robert Winters arrived at the scene and observed one juvenile with a six-foot length of black hose in his hand at the rear of a car, opening the cover of the gas tank. The car was owned by Marie Diedrich of 3505 Broad street, McHenry. On the ground next to the juvenile was a full 5-gallon can of gas and an empty bottle. As the squad pulled up, the youth dropped the hose and got inside the vehicle. Mueller, the driver, and his two juvenile passengers were taken to the station, where charges were made. Mueller's bond for the three charges was set at $3,000 with court ap­ pearance set for March 25. MUSIN" N' MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) The grant would amount to $11,996 for a year beginning Feb. 1, requested under the Illinois Highway act. Meyers told of plans to set up nine test areas in the county, with testing lanes to help bicyclists recognize signs and other traffic signals. Police departments would cooperate with the issuance of warning tickets, much as McHenry's department did last summer. It sounds good! K.A.F. SEEK MORE SCHOOL FUNDS FOR PROGRAM (Continued from page 1} building facilities will not be necessary through the 1975-76 school year. He indicated that future {dans will depend on how ac­ curate are the school's enrollment projections, which will be up-dated annually. Information was provided as a preliminary step to com­ pleting the annual budgeting process. To meet the state of Illinois requirement for school districts to establish a health program, approval was given to obtain funds to provide health material available through a special grant. Announcement of the resignation of Victor Hopp, head custodian at Hilltop school, was accepted, effective March 31. In a transfer, Charles Martin, senior member of the present custodial staff, was named to fill this position. Charles Kloeckner was em­ ployed for custodial em­ ployment at Edgebrook. The resignation of JoAnn Hart, secretarial aide at Junior high school, was accepted. To meet the majority reaction to a survey of parents and staff members regarding makeup of three days of school necessitated by their use as snow days, the board supported the recommendation for these days to be April 17, 18 and 19. The 1974-75 school calendar was agreed upon, with an opening date of Sept. 3 and two weeks of Christmas vacation. Members agreed that in the future earlier notice of school closing during snow storms should be given. A half hour film presentation, the Identity Society, used as part of Doctor Glasser Schools Without Failure staff im­ provement seminars, was shown, followed by a discussion. The interesting ana informative film related the change in emphasis from Goal to Role among young people over the past thirty year?. The film demonstrated the Goal as uppermost in the mind of the student of pre-World War n days, with his role in life secondary. In contrast, it depicted the young person of today who places greater importance on self identity. The board approved having Ms. Maria Barr, a Doctor Glasser associate, come to McHenry March 19 to discuss with the board and other in­ terested persons the Glasser program. SELECT SPEAKER FOR MCC MARCH GROUND BREAKING (Continued from page 1) The ground breaking com­ mittee also announced that a reception sponsored by the McHenry County Educational foundation will follow the ground breaking ceremony. The Branded Steak House in Crystal Lake is hosting this reception. "The cooperation of many businesses who have donated time, service and materials for the ground breaking ceremony is wonderful. We certainly hope that the people of the county will turn out for the ground breaking ceremony and for the reception afterward," said Mrs. Pautz. The ceremony will be at the site of the new campus, on U.S. Route 14 at Lucas road, near Crystal Lake. In order to avoid parking and traffic problems at the MCC ground breaking March 10, the college will provide bus service from the temporary facilities (IIT building, Crystal Lake) to the site of the ground breaking. According to John G. Garrett, MCC vice-president, anyone interested in riding the busses can park in the college lot and ride the bus to the site. People should plan to arrive at the college between 3:30 and 3:45 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. "The college's temporary facilities have ample parking, while parking at the site may be difficult if the weather is messy," said Garrett. GIRL SCOUTS WILL OBSERVE SPECIAL SUNDAY ^Continued from page 1) 8:30; Faith Presbyterian, 10:30; Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, 10:30; St. John the Baptist Catholic, 9:00; First Baptist, 9:30; St. Paul's Episcopal, 10:00; Zion Lutheran, 10:30; St. Mary's Catholic, 9:30. CHAMBER ENDORSES CITY GAS PROGRAM; OPPOSES RTA VOTE (Continued from apge i) presently exists on the Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Don Dailey, was elected to fill the vacancy. Tom Low, chairman of the Marine Festival, reported that the program is in the final stages and feels that 1974 should be one of the finest festival weeks to be held. The water fights, always a very popular event, will take place July 7, Sidewalk Day on July 13, with die Marine Day Festival parade July 14, followed by the Drum and Bugle Corps show at McCracken field on the evening of the fourteenth. A Sunday afternoon water show on the Fox river is also being planned. Wednesday, Aug. 7, has been designated as Chamber of Commerce Golf-A-Rama day, which will be held at the McHenry Country club. Chairman David Benrud stated that tickets and other publicity are now being prepared. Isabel Brody Heads Delegates To IDA Meeting Isabel Brody, therapeutic dietitian at McHenry hospital, has been elected chairman of the Illinois delegates to the A m e r i c a n D i e t e t i c association's national meeting in Dallas, March 8 and 9. "Problems in the professional field will be discussed by delegates from the fifty states," according to Mrs. Brody. "As in any profession, we try to keep in close touch with our educational and practical standards throughout the membership." Mrs. Brody will also be a delegate to the Illinois Dietetics association's state meeting in Peoria April 3 to 5. Harrison Teachers To Hojd Candidates' Meet PAGE 15 - PLAINDEALER - FRWAV MARCH 8, IS74 McHenry county voters are invited to meet their candidates at the Harrison Teachers association's "Evening with the Candidates" Tuesday, March 12, from 8 to 10 p.m. The program will take place at the Harrison school gym, 6809 McCullom Lake road, Wonder Lake. This presentation of can­ didates and issues is part of an effort on the part of the Harrison teachers to inform the public of the issues in this primary election and the candidates' stands on those issues. The HTA has invited all candidates running for public office in McHenry county to participate. The program will include the following can­ didates who responded to the invitation: Candidates for Superin­ tendent of Educational Service Region: Henry Kenyon, Democrat; Roy Johnson and Edward Hall, Republicans. Candidates for State Representative (33rd district): Cal Skinner, Jr., Republican; Thomas Hanahan, Jr., and Ron Stroupe, Democrats. County Treasurer: Audrey Walgenbach, Republican. There will also be a representative from the. Pioneer Center for the Ex: ceptional to discuss the Mental Health referendum which will also be on die March 19 primary ballot. The Regional Transit Authority issue will be presented by the candidates involved. The program will be divided into two parts. The first half will consist of the candidates addressing the audience. The second half will consist of a question - answer period. The program will conclude with individual discussion,, and refreshments. Mel Miller, president of the Harrison Teachers association and chairman of the "Evening with the Candidates", said that more events like this will un­ doubtedly be forthcoming as a result of the Political Action committee of the HTA. This committee is an affiliate of the Illinois Education association and National Education association Political Action J*. « * • ' Candidates for McHenry committees. While this event is County Clerk: Nancy Wade, Democrat. Candidate for McHenry County Sheriff: Art Tyrrell, Democrat. Candidate for McHenry completely non-partisan, others in the future may be of a partisan nature. All interested citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Legislative Hearing On Tax Relief The legislative committee on property tax relief for senior citizens will hold a public hearing at the Whispering Oaks association clubhouse, 4313 Front Royal drive, McHenry at 9 a.m. Friday, March 8, State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. an­ nounced this week. Skinner who, along with J. David Jones of Springfield and Joe Lundy of Evanston, make up the subcommittee of the house Revenue committee, will hear from anyone who has anything to say about how the property tax burden can be eased on senior citizens. Specifically, the represen­ tatives hope to have people tell them: (1) hpw well the $1500 "FRIENDLY" FIGH T3F Ferdinand W. Redmond and Michael J. Clark, both of 3308 W. Elm street, McHenry, were arrested Sunday afternoon by city - police for disorderly^ conduct following a "friendly" fight at the corner of Riverside drive and Elm street. When notified of the fight, Officer Robert Winters and Sgt. Daniel Kinnerk arrived at the scene and found two apparently in­ toxicated men on the ground. They broke up the fight and took the men to the station. While there, Redmond stated he was having difficulty breathing and asked to be taken to the hospital. The rescue squad was summoned and transported him to the hospital, where he was treated and released shortly afterward. Both men stated they were friends and were fighting because they were drunk. Homestead Exemption is working, and (2) how well the state's property tax relief program for senior citizens and disabled individuals is working and what changes should be made. Skinner will also present for comment his plan for deferring all property taxes during a senior citizen's lifetime with the state recouping that amount from the person's estate. Individuals who wish to testify should contact Skinner's legislative assistant Marge Jones at 815-459-6050. The McHenry hearing will end at noon; the committee will hold another hearing in Belvidere starting at 2 p.m. at the city hall. Select McHenry Girl As Easter Seal Child WAYWARD DRIVER While on routine patrol last Thursday, deputies observed an auto on McCullom Lake road, near Hickory road. As the car proceeded east ahead of the squad, the driver accelerated rapidly, causing his vehicle to fishtail from one lane to the other. Deputies stopped the auto and while attempting to take the driver, James P. Reuter of 1611 Windsor, Arlington Heights into custody for reckless driving, he resisted and broke away. He had to be restrained, resulting in an additional charge of resisting a peace officer. Bond was set at $1,500 with court appearance set for March 14. % w Class Studies On MCC Site With the groundbreaking for the new McHenry County College campus ten days away, MCC's agriculture department "jumped the gun" a bit and held a class on the undeveloped site. Students in agricultural management, chemicals and ornamental horticulture spent a class period on Feb. 28 in­ vestigating the area before undertaking a project developing three acres of the land. Under the direction of Joe The undeveloped site of McHenry County college becomes a "classroom without walls" when Joe Vogel, far left, speaks to some of the agriculture students who will be helping him with his in­ dependent research project on herbicides. The land is located at U.S. Route 14 and Lucas road, near Crystal Lake. Vogel, Elgin, a student in the agriculture management program, the MCC agriculture students will cultivate the land, plant soybeans and oversee their growth and development. The project will be part of Vogel's Agricultural In­ dependent Research class, a newly added course which allows students to do research and study in a specific area which they choose. "This is only one of many possibilities for a class of this kind," said Don Barrett, head of the agriculture department at MCC. "Actually, the project in­ volves the comparison of two different herbicides on the growth and evelopment of the soybeans. These two herb­ icides will be used .separately, and as a mixture; there will also be different methods of application and the results will be compared," said vogel. "I estimate that there will be approximately forty students involved directly and indirectly with different phases of the project," he addedf Burglaries And Vandalism Increase In McHenry Area CITE DRIVER Roy H. Wappler of Alden was cited for violation of vehicle turning left after the truck he was driving hit a car driven by Gloria Schmaling of 3504 Fairway drive, McHenry. The accident occurred Thursday afternoon at Front and Main. Wappler was preparing to turn left onto Main and failed to see the Schmaling auto until contact was made. "PEEPING TOM" A resident of Rand road, Lakemoor, reported that a man had been seen looking in the bathroom window of his home Tuesday night. The offender was pursued but succeeded in eluding his pursuers. A cement block was found beneath the window which the offender had apparently used to stand on. LORI LYNN HAYNIE A McHenry youngster, Lori Lynn Haynie, 6 years old, has been chosen as the 1974 McHenry County Easter Seal child by the Easter Seal board. This happy child is one of many children and adults being cared for and helped at the Easter Seal Therapy center, a county wide organization, located at 708 Washington street, Woodstock. Lori Lynn has a birth defect known as a mild right sided spastic hemiplehia. She is most alert, has been taking physical ( therapy treatments for 3 years and is improving. Lori is one of two children of Mr. and Mrs. James Haynie of 3406 Caroline street, McHenry. Lori, like most 6 year old girls, has her own room with her own toys and has the loving care of her parents. The Easter Seal campaign letters will be sent out March 18 with the hope that McHenry county residents will respond generously so that the many services will continue at the center to help the handicapped. Five homes on Northeast Shore drive, Villa Vaupell subdivision, McHenry, near Griswold Lake, were burglarized recently. Homes of Ferd Kellen, Robert Snyder, James Nelson and Theresa Loconti, as well as another home of an unknown owner, were entered by breaking through the rear doors. It cannot be determined what was taken from the homes until the owners arrive to take in­ ventory. The Loconti family was summoned to the home from Chicago and reported that a ten horsepower Mercury outboard motor, a green ten-speed Sch- winn bicycle, two fishing rods and reels, a transistor radio, three 8-track stereo tapes, a machette, a pair of binoculars and some liquor were taken from their home. A drafting set and a socket wrench set were taken from the home of James Childs, 1526 Sunset, Holiday Hills, McHenry, last weekend. When the owner arrived home after an absence of a few days, he found mud tracked through the house. Entry was gained through a basement window. Jerry Luciano of 2904 Michael, Wonder Lake, reported that sometime since Sunday, a two-wheeled self- propelled garden tractor equipped with a yellow plow was taken from his property. A green Sears jet pump 'was removed from the seawall of the Michael Kelly home, 4306 N. R i v e r d a l e , M c H e n r y , sometime Tuesday. A storage shed at the Pistakee Bay home, 1201 W. Rocky Beach road, McHenry, was entered sometime last week. Taken were two chain saws, four water craft gasoline tanks, a bump tank and a pump. Last Tuesday and Wed­ nesday night, the home of Tony Chandler at 2408 S. Lilac, McHenry, was entered. The Chandlers are in the process of moving into the home. Cigarettes, a violin in a black case and bottles of pop were taken from the home. Eggs were also thrown against the walls. Authorities believe children in the area may be responsible for the incidents. An orange Raleigh ten-speed bicycle equipped with a generator and light was taken from McHenry Recreation last Saturday afternoon. Robert Buss of 3314 W. Golfview, McHenry, reported he had left the bike outside the building • and when he returned, it was gone. The pickup truck of Richard Smith of 5711 Meadowhill lane, McHenry, was entered Sunday night while the vehicle was parked in his driveway. Taken from the vehicle were several hand tools and his wallet containing his driver's license and other personal iden­ tification. An attempt had also been made to syphon gas from the truck. Six incidents of vandalism through use of air rifles and pellet guns were reported to county authorities last week. Mildred McCarthy told deputies that her summer home at 316 Lily lane, McHenry, was damaged when four holes were found in the picture window. The holes had apparently been made by use of an air rifle. John Foute of 411 N. Elaine, McHenry, reported that early Wednesday evening, two holes made by BB's apparently shot from an air rifle, were discovered in the picture window of his home. Deputies felt the weapon may have been fired from a passing auto which was heard at the time of the incident. Hugh Kirk of 119 N. River road, McHenry, informed deputies that a hole had been shot in a window of his home early Wednesday night from a passing auto. It was deter­ mined the projectile found on the floor beneath the window had been fired from a pellet type weapon. Unknown offenders shot holes in the storm door of the home of Santo Bisceglia at 320 Riverside drive, McHenry, sometime last week? It was believed area youths may have been responsible for the damage which was apparently done by use of an air rifle. The vacant home of Robert J. Hunt at 806 Nancy lane, McHenry, was vandalized twice last week when windows in the home were damaged by use of a BB gun. Authorities believe area children are responsible for the damage. It was believed an air rifle was used to shatter the rear window of a vehicle parked at the Joseph Keller residence at 336 Maplewood drive, McHenry. The incident oc­ curred sometime last Wed­ nesday night. Windows and windshields on four autos stored at the Jim Holtz Auto Sales, 222 W. Rand window of his home about 9:30 Tuesday night. He checked the premises but saw no one in die area or any vehicles leaving the scene. For the third time in as many weeks, rocks were thrown through windows of the Marie Gibbs home at 1402 Sunset, Holiday Hills, McHenry. A home under construction at 2415 Park Terrace, Holiday Hills, McHenry, the property of Jonathan Wong was ex­ tensively vandalized during the past two weeks. All of the windows of the home, including the storm windows and two sliding glass doors, were broken in various ways. Inside the home all the drywall was broken or removed from the walls. Further investigation is being made into information that area children had been seen on the property and may be responsible for the damage. Tuesday afternoon, a model home at 1512 Sunset, Holiday Hills, McHenry, reportedly had rocks thrown at the windows of the home. A worker succeeded in detaining three boys who Were caught in the act. The matter was referred to juvenile authorities. Jeanne Modjeske of 315 W. Northlake, McHenry, informed authorities that most of the windows in her summer home had been broken by use of a BB gun. An attempt to enter the house proved unsuccessful. Rocks and a pellet gun were used to break windows at Chain O'Lakes Sand and Gravel, Lily Lake road, McHenry, last weekend. Officials of Shelter Homes, Inc., at Hilltop and Janis drive, Holiday Hills, McHenry, reported that sometime last weekend, offenders fired a 22 road, McHenry, were broken * caliber gun through three sometime last week. The cars were parked in the used car lot of the business. It is believed area youths may have been responsible. R.L. Hensley of 710 Barbara, McHenry, informed authorities that a BB apparently fired from an air rifle struck the front windows of the home. The bullets traveled through the sides of the structure. One bullet appeared to have been fired from inside the building through the walls. A basement window also was removed from the frame. Editorial Comment The RTA Proposal (Vote No) The taxing powers of me new RTA proposal add up to one of the most distasteful features, and rightly so. The RTA board is em- - powered to impose a new 5 per cent sales tax on gasoline and a new, unlimited parking tax. Whether he's moving or parked, the RTA would tax the motorist. Proponents of Regional Transit Authority say the cost will be about two cents per gallon through the gas tax. They have further estimated the annual cost for the average family to be $20. A small price for the in­ surance of public tran­ sportation? Maybe so. The catch in this story is that we in the collar counties have no insurance that most of us will gain ANYTHING through RTA. Unfortunately, the sparking tax is unlimited. Although the new tax is placed on the privilege of parking "at parking facilities", there is no definition of "parking facilities". Beyond the lack of limit as to location or owner­ ship, there is no limit as to amount. Since the gas tax is limited, the temptation to ride piggy­ back on "parking" might well be irresistible. 4 CHARGE DRIVER Dorothy Kupstis of lio Valley View, McHenry, was cited for improper lane usage last Saturday morning after deputies observed her auto run onto the shoulder of die road several times and then cross into oncoming traffic. The inciclent occurred on Route 120 near Chapel Hill road, east of McHenry.