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Jim Jones of Sacramento, Calif., formerly of McHenry, has been described in an article inserted in the Congressional Record as "a man in love with a river". His effort to save that river, the American, is one in which he has been engaged since 1969. An avid fisherman, he is shown above as he concentrates on tying a fly in the family room of his home. Jim Jones of Sacramento -In Love with a River! That's the heading of an article which earlier this year was inserted,, into the Congressional Record by Congressman Robert L. Leggett. The Jim Jones to which the article refers is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Redwanz of 3910 W. Waukegan road, McHenry, and a graduate some years ago of McHenry high school. Rep* Leggett introduced the article with the following explanation, in part: "Because the Sierra club had a thing about redwoods, we have the Redwood National Park. In Sacramento, Calif., if future generations fall heir to 1,500 second feet of water for a thousand recreation purposes on the American river, they can thank Jim Jones, a Sacramento aerospace engineer in large part." The cover of a section of the Sacramento Union, Sunday edition, carried a color picture of the former McHenry man, whom they called Mr. American River. He sometimes devotes as much as thirty hours a week to waging a battle to insure that the river maintains its natural character. It was back in 1969 that Jones "jumped in with both feet", according to a friend, and joined the Save the American River Association (SARA). He has been president of the organization since 1971. Jones, an avid fisherman, also enjoys rafting down the south fork of the American river. Another clear symbol of his leisure style is his practice of swimming across Lake Natomas in the summer. The determined, aggressive young man feels many people consider it strange that he hunts. He suggests that their reasoning is that he's identified with environmentalists and conservationists. (Continued on page 4) Special Interest Session Offered By Lung Group Persons with breathing problems such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthma are invited by the DuPage- McHenry Lung association to attend a special interest session at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County in Woodstock. The meeting will convene in the ground floor conference rooms. M. Kendall Bird, Crystal Lake, Lung association president, said that family members of patients with lung problems are also urged to attend so that they, too, may become familiar with services available and preventive measures. Robert P. Foresman, M.D., member of the Lung association's advisory Musin' and Meanderin Halt Edgar Apartment Plan committee on respiratory problems, will address the group on "Understanding Your Breathing Troubles". Should those attending desire, a regular breathing club with monthly meetings will be organized and supported by the DuPage-McHenry Lung association as a Christmas Seal service. Future topics could include care of breathing machines, postural drainage, the function of respiratory therapy in hospitals, legal aspects such as workman's compensation, and many others. Further information may be obtained from the Lung association (McHenry County TB and Treatment board) in Woodstock. Aldermen at Tuesday night's City Council meeting were shocked when Mayor Joseph Stanek read a letter from land developer, Ralph Edgar, announcing that the current "mortgage money market' ' prevents him from constructing his proposed apartment building on property located behind the McHenry Savings and Loan. In the same letter, Edgar suggested that this "vital piece of real estate for the city of McHenry" be purchased from him for $155,000. Mayor Stanek authorized the Public Property committee to work on the proposal and report at a future meeting. Two ordinances approved at the meeting included one to raise parking meter fines from 25 to 50 cents for those settled within forty-eight hours and from one dollar to three for those settled up to an additional three days. This ordinance was given unanimous approval. A Nuisance ordinance presented by Alderman Pepping stated "the maintaining and keeping of swings, merry-go-rounds, jungle gyms, monkey bars and similar structural playground equipment within 8 feet from any adjoining property or boundary line is hereby declared to be a nuisance." Penalty for violation of this ordinance was set at "not less than ten dollars nor more than $500 for each offense." On a roll call vote, all voted "yes" except Rogers, who said "no". The Council moi)ed to advertise for bids on two 1975 replacement squad cars for the police department. Supt. Fred Meyer was authorized to proceed with repair work on the sewer lift near Mark's Marine. With the announcement from Alderman Pepping that the city had been granted its request for a $75,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Conservation toward the purchase of Peterson park, Attorney Narusis was authorized to proceed with the purchase of the park property. Alderman Harker of the Purchasing committee reported that it was the recommendation of his committee that a motor vehicle for use of the meter maid not be purchased. The price of the vehicle in question was felt to be too high. The Purchasing committee will consult the meter maid and chief of police for their suggestions on what type transportation would be satisfactory. Aldermen decided to postpone action on a request from the Comprehensive Health Planning agency (CHPA) for a donation to the association. As many questions arose, the Council decided to contact Richard Wissell, head of the CHPA, Dr. August Rossetti, city Health director, and Anthony Corcoran of McHenry hospital, to ask that they appear before the Council and present their views. The Mayor announced that an informal meeting of the City Council will be held Monday, Sept. 9 with local members of the Combined Counties Police association (CCPA). The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Council chambers. The next regular meeting of the Council will be held Monday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. Pet Owl Stolen In Burglary At Auto Repair Shop A live pet great horned owl was among things stolen from Brodin's Auto Repair shop, Route 31, south of Ringwood road, sometime Tuesday night. When Brodin arrived for work Wednesday morning, he discovered the building had been burglarized. Taken from the premises along with the owl were an arc welding unit, battery charger, portable oscilloscope, several engine analysis instruments, pneumatic impact wrench and assorted hand tools. Investigation is continuing by the sheriff 's department. BLOOD BANK DRAWING The Kiwanis Blood Bank drawing will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran church, Rt. 120, McHenry. Landfill, Land Use Plan Farifh Bureau Priorities Word of the death of Dr. Lyle Franzen in Brookfield, Wis., at the age of 57 was a sad moment for us. It also resulted in some happy nostalgia regarding our association with this very talented man in his youth Lyle came to the Plaindealer office as a high school student to learn the complexities of the linotype machine He learned well, and never has this newspaper office employed a more efficient operator But all the while his fingers covered the keys, his mind was fixed on another goal medicine. It was a goal on which he was able to embark when many others his age were completing their studies and beginning their careers. This failed to deter an ambitious and talented young man who was one day to see the fulfillment of his dreams We have many fond memories of our association, but high among them was his initial kindness to us as a newspaper fledgling with many misgivings about our lack of know-how. After a very short time on the job, we picked up a galley of type one day shortly before press time and carelessly dropped it, piing hundreds of lines. With haste and accuracy, Lyle came to our rescue, picked up the type and read them in the only way possible (upside down) to once again prepare the type for printing. One of those we feel would have most enjoyed the 100th anniversary of the Plaindealer next year was Dr. Lyle Franzen Surely he will be in our memories as we observe an occasion to which he contributed so much Although a bit early for New Year resolutions, we humbly suggest that all weathermen resolve to consult an optimist before the next big holiday. After dire predictions of the worst Labor day weekend in years, we managed to come up with two out of the three days that were almost perfect. If anticipation is really more pleasant than realization, as the old adage writers tell us, then we were cheated K A F Local resolutions, including a proposed policy on resolving McHenry county's need for a landfill, will be discussed \#hen the sixty-second annual meeting of the McHenry County Farm Bureau is held Monday, Sept. 9. The meeting will be held at the Harvard Moose, with dinner served at 7:30 p.m. for those able to obtain a ticket. Seating is limited but all members are welcome to come for the 8:30 p.m. business session. The Resolutions committee, headed by John Martin, \ Marengo, has prepared a series of proposed resolutions based on answers to a questionnaire mailed regular members last month. Concerning the landfill proposition, the Resolutions committee recommends using old gravel pits if they can be adapted to meet EPA regulations. Calling attention to the rapid subdividing and chopping up of McHenry county farmland, the r e s o l u t i o n s c o m m i t t e e proposes a resolution opposing "the subdividing of good farmland." The survey shows McHenry County Farm Bureau members responding believe the organization should take the ° lead in land use planning to protect good farmland throughout the state On a main national issue, the committee proposes to support a grain reserve program if controlled by farmers The members in townships electing directors have made their decision and Larry Harris, executive secretary, has announced the results as follows: Ed Meier, Jr., Algonquin township; Jack Young, Burton township; Donald Cash, Chemung township; Elmer Hill, Coral township, Allan Swanson, Dorr township; Edward Gourley, Hartland township; James Hallisy, Hebron township, John Martin, Marengo township; and Keith Weingart, McHenry township. Directors who are going off the board include Mark Kerkman, Burton; Clarence Dahle, Chemung, John Pfingsten, Dorr; Richard Walters, Hartland; and Ervin Walters, Hebron Six Injured In Collision Of Two Cars At Wonder Lake Six persons were injured in the collision of two vehicles Saturday evening at the intersection of Thompson and Wondermere roads, west of Wonder Lake. Taken to McHenry hospital by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad were Ronald Pittman of 8612 W Sunset drive, Wonder l^ake, and his three passengers, Donald J Zeek of 8601 Ramble road, Glenn E Williams of 9014 W Sunset drive, and Sandra K Douglas of 8612 W Sunset drive, all of Wonder Lake. Also transported to the hospital were the driver of the other vehicle, Robert T Chevopulos of 5037 Diversey, Chicago and his passenger, Jacqueljne Kotel, of 2921 N Montclaire, Chicago Deputies reported that (lie Pittman auto was north bound on Thompson road and had just pulled away from the stop sign at Wondermere road As he proceeded around a curve lie collided with a truck driven by Chevopulos. Chevopulos said he was south-bound on Thompson road and was just entering the curve when the collision occurred Pittman was ticketed for driving in the wrong lane. A three-vehicle accident last Friday morning resulted in a ticket being issued to Michael Whitmarsh of Libertyville for "unattended motor vehicle left i llegally". The incident occurred on Route 120 just west of Sheridan road, L a k e moor. George J Oeffling of 4(K)1 N. Dolores, McIIenrv, was east- Patrolmen Ask Attorney Fees For Prosecution Two McHenry police officers appeared before the Tuesday night City Council meeting seeking attorney fees in cases of prosecution before the Police Commission board. From left, are Officer Kenneth Kunzer, Officer James Molnar and Earl Murray, chairman of the Police Commission board- PHOTO BY BARBARA GILPIN Patrolmen Kenneth Kunzer and James Molnar appeared before the City Council Monday night to ask that consideration be given to the hiring of an attorney or the payment of attorney fees for police officers involved in the prosecution of violations before the Police Commission board (PCB). The officers pointed out the following example: If a sergeant filed a complaint against a patrolman and the complaint was serious enough to warrant his discharge, the patrolman would certainly hire an attorney to protect his job. When the complaint is heard before the PCB, the patrolman and his attorney would appear to present his case. However, there is no provision at present for an attorney to represent the sergeant. He would have to pay for his own attorney. The officers argued it was not right for the complainant (the sergeant in this example) to (Continued on page 4) Study Subdivision Aid For Upgrading Roads bound on the highway when a semi-trailer truck backed out in front of him. Oeffling applied his brakes and was struck from behind by an auto driven by Ellis W. Mahrs of 4808 Chesterfield, McHenry Whitmarsh told sheriff 's police he had set the trailer brakes and left the truck running while he stopped for coffee. When lie returned to the truck, he found the brakes had failed allowing his righto jackknife across the highway Thirteen-year-old Patricia A Pryor of 412 East view drive, McHenry, was injured Tuesday afternoon after she collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Lily Lake road and West boulevard. Lilymoor (Continued on page 4) Members of the McHenry County Local Improvement committee met recently with Senator Jack Schaffer to discuss legislation that would promote the use of the special assessment technic for upgrading subdiv ision roads. The Committee has been actively forking on this problem for over two years. Those attending the meeting include, left to right, Committee Chairman Richard Klemm, County Highway Supt. James Rakow, Committee Members Phyllis W. Walters and Willis Simms, State Senator Jack Schaffer and Algonquin Township Supervisor George Starr. The McHenry County Committee on Local Improvements met recently with State Senator Jack Schaffer to go over ideas for assisting local subdivisions wishing to upgrade their roads and turn them over to their township road commissioners The Committee was created as a result of the passage of House Bill 1440 which allows subdivision groups to use special assessments to upgrade their roads In recent months, the cost of special assessments have risen to the point that many subdivision groups are having difficulty using the special assessment t e c h n i c Committee Chairman Richard Klemm points out that well over 50 percent of the cost of upgrading the roads has nothing to do with the actual construction of the road but relates to things such as bond discount (20 percent), engineering (15 to 20 percent), lost interest (10 percent), continguity (10 percent) and legal (6 percent) Klemm indicated that the purpose of the meeting with Senator Schaffer was to attack these "overhead costs" through legislation ami tliereby get the cost of upgrading subdivison roads down to a point fliBt would muke spot it I assessment attractively workable again He did, however, emphasize to (Continued on page 4) JSC THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER JEJ® SERVING THE CHAIN-O-lAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 10 } FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1974 16 PAGES District 156 School Policies driving habits, there are numerous thefts, and stereos have been torn out of vehicles In addition, there has been little control over unidentified cars, many of which were traced by police to distant cities. Based on an attorney's opinion that action is legal since the district is providing bus transportation, the board approved a parking lot fee to pay for patrol service in the future For the payment of $5 a year, student drivers will receive identification stickers. Unclaimed cars will be towed away Patrol service will be carried out early each morning and there will be periodic spot checks throughout the day. Other action concerned the smoking problem at East campus, where freshmen and sophomores have been forbidden to smoke on the school grounds. More and more, they have gone to the city library and hospital areas, as well as private lawns to smoke where school administrators have no authority I>ast spring the East campus Parents council recommended that a special room be designated for student smoking so that wash rooms would be free of smoke. However, the board refused to grant this request because of the age of students on this campus. When complaints against smoking on private and public property became numerous. teachers and administrators urged the board to allow smoking outside on the school grounds, before and after school hours With an improved bus transportation schedule this year which leaves students on the grounds for only short times at both ends of the day, the board agreed to this request In the matter of a department coordinator salary proposal, the board okayed an increase equal to $35 per person in the department to $40 The total amount spent for this service has not been increased for six years The difference in cost with acceptance of the new proposal will be $990 Also in the matter of financial increases was approval of a coaches' salary proposal The coaching staff has received a 3 per cent increase over six years The proposal calls for all coaches new to the system to be placed on the 1973-74 step, and (Continued on page 4) Ask Land Purchase "A Man In Love With A River" Modify A variety of business came before the board of High School District 156 in meeting Tuesday night, although it was scheduled as an educational type meeting. One of the most important focused on modifications of policies and procedures affecting students. Supt. Richard Swantz described as a "serious problem" parking lot use since the opening of West campus. Students, he said, often demonstrate their poorest L