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M« HENRY COUNTY. ILLINOIS VOLUME 99 NUMBER 19 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1974 16 PAGES & TWO SUPPLEME NTS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 Two happy West campus seniors flash proud smiles just moments after they were named 1974 MCHS homecoming king and queen. They are Marty Zeller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zeller of McHenry, and Maureen Folliard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Folliard of Wonder Lake.' The new reigning pair was named following the introduction of twelve candidates on the auditorium stage Saturday night. The dance followed two days of activities which included a bonfire Thursday and a parade and homecoming game Friday night. STAFF PHOTO--WAYNE GAYLORD This week of Oct. 6-12 is important to us --it is national Newspaper Week. It should be important to everyone, even to non readers, for no one can deny that newspapers are freedom's guarantee. Never has this been so evident as during the sensational news happenings of the past year. The week prompts us, per­ sonally, to look ahead and start serious planning for the Plaindealer's 100th year edition in 1975. Many letters have gone forth, asking the cooperation of local governmental units, schools, churches, clubs and organizations in contributing information for our centennial issue. The issue will be big -- probably as many as 150 pages - -and we sincerely hope it will capture the spirit of McHenry from its earliest beginnings to Defenders Open Meeting On Problem Wastes Disposal its stature as an important small city today. The story will be told in words and pictures. Newspaper Week also reminds us of the make-up of our heritage as the natiun approaches its 200th birthday. It was on July 20, 1776, in the Virginia Gazette that the full text of the Declaration of In­ dependence first appeared in a newspaper. It was also about this time that want ads were born of public demand, mostly to solve the communication problems of colonial times. It wasn't until about the turn of the century that the modern "classified section" as we know it became a part of the newspaper family. Even this early, the volume of the little ads had grown voluntarily to the point where it was necessary to separate them (Continued on page 15) Dr. Donald L. Klass of Barrington, who is assistant director of Research in the Substitute Natural Gas division of Institute of Gas Technology, I.IT., is to be the featured speaker at a problem wastes disposal program the McHenry County Defenders are presenting Oct. 10. His subject will be the production of methane gas and fertilizer from sewage sludge, septic pumpage and feedlot manure, three types of waste McHenry county is having difficulty disposing of at present. Sharing the program with Dr. Klass will be a panel composed of John Quay, McHenry County Planning commission; Linnea Hadlock, County board and Landfill committee member; Reginald A. MacLaughlin, president of McHenry County Septic Pumpers association; Richard Wissell, McHenry County Department of Health; and George Heck of Baxter and Woodman, civil and sanitary engineers. Each will make opening remarks on the several aspects of the problem. Defenders hope to add someone Funding Of Bike Safety Program Is Successful The effort to fund the bicycle safety program for youngsters ages 5-11 in McHenry has been highly successful. Chief Espcy expressed appreciation to sponsors who supported the program supplied by the American Youth council. A bike safety film titled "The Day the Bicycle Disappeared" will be shown to the children and this will be followed by class instruction conducted by Officer Robert Zujewski. One of the sponsors is donating a large parking lot for the follow-up Bike Rodeo day which will feature skill and balance tests, as well as emphasizing the safety checking of the bikes for necessary safety features, such as, brakes, lights, etc. Time and date for this safety day will be announced at a later time. Chief Espey hopes that parents will become as in­ volved as the children in this very essential and timely public service program which has been so enthusiastically supported by business firms. with experience in feedlot operation to this panel. Moderator for the evening will be Richard Lanyon, who is assistant chief engineer of the Metropolitan district of Greater Chicago. Because of the timeliness of the topic to be discussed on the tenth, Anne Carroll, chairman for this event, notes that a program on solar energy as an alternative to nuclear power, originally scheduled for Oc­ tober, has been postponed until after the first of the year. Mrs. Carroll, who has extensively studied methane gas produc­ tion, extends an invitation to all to attend Thursday's meeting and join in with questions and comments after the formal presentation. Refreshments, under the direction of Mrs. Leona Skinkle, will be served following the program, which takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Central school, Paddock and McHenry avenues, Crystal Lake. With a B.S. in chemistry from University of Illinois and M.A. and PhD in organic chemistry from Harvard, Dr. Klass manages a wide variety of sponsored research programs for the gas and petroleum in­ dustries. He has had nineteen years experience in these in- (Continued on page 15) The effect of a resolution adopted by the McHenry County board regulating road improvements In subdivisions recorded prior to April 25, 1961 is reviewed by Committee of Local Improvements members. From left, they are Richard Klemm, president, Phyllis Walters and Willis Simms. Absent from the picture are committee members Ronald Morris and Jim Rakow, superintendent of highways. The McHenry County board has adopted a resolution recommended by the Commit­ tee of Local Improvements to allow for a variance in existing county road standards for subdivisions recorded prior to April 25, 1961. The resolution clearly states that roads or streets are to be constructed or reconstructed in a manner adequate for present and future traffic and in the public and economic interest of the respective road district responsible for their main­ tenance. Because of unique and variable conditions existing in many of the older subdivisions, it is unrealistically expensive and virtually impossible to upgrade roads or streets to present county standards. The resolution permits the upgrading of these roads or streets to modified standards approved in writing by the township highway com­ missioner and county superintendent of highways prior to the start of any (^Ob­ struction or reconstruction. Upon completion of the agreed work, it permits the com­ missioner to accept the roads or streets without any hearing or petition as provided in the Illinois Highway code. Free Vision, Hearing Tests For Pre-Schoolers The McHenry County Health department will offer free vision and hearing screenings for all children ages 3 to 5 in the McHenry area. Parents of children in this age bracket are urged to register Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the white house school, 3621 W. Waukegan road, McHenry. The actual screening will be held at the same location Oct. 17. When they register, parents will be given instructions on how to prepare a child for the screenings. Those who are unable to register may call the (Continued on page 15) MCHS Royalty Await Final Decision Water Company-EPA Reach New A negotiated settlement was reached between the Lakeland Park Water company and the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) at a hearing conducted Thursday before the Pollution Control board (PCB* Hearing Officer Terrance Brady conducted the hearing which was held in the Council chambers at city hall. Northern Illinois Utilities, Inc., of Wonder Lake is the new manager of the Lakeland Park Water company, having pur­ chased the stocks of the company Sept. 25. Officers of Northern Illinois Utilities are Thomas P. Mathews, president, and Frances G. Higgins, vice-president. Final details of the set­ tlement were worked out at a pre - hearing conference held between attorneys for the water company, EPA and PCB. They met for 45 minutes prior to the hearing Thursday morning. The hearing took place as the result of complaints filed before the PCB by LaVerne Hromec and other Lakeland Park residents and by the EPA. The city had been negotiating with Robino - Ladd company and was to purchase the Equipment, Money Taken In Burglary Office equipment and an undetermined amount of money were taken in the burglary of the Alexander Lumber company office, 909 N. Front street, last weekend. When Mel Stephenson opened the business about 7:30a.m., he found the counter drawer open and envelopes torn. Missing were a typewriter valued at $262, a calculator worth $236, rolls of pennies and some petty cash. The intruders entered through a door and gained entrance to the office by breaking a window. Sgt. Daniel Kinnerk of the city police is continuing his investigation. CLOSE COLLEGE OCT. II Mcflenry County college classes will not be in session and all offices will be closed Friday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus day Negotiated Settlem ent Lakeland Park Water company Oct 1 However, Higgins ad­ mitted that the filing of petitions seeking a referendum "opened the door" for his company to purchase the system. Attorney Steven Weiss from the Illinois Attorney General's office, who represented the EPA, opened the hearing by reading a "statement of facts" which outlined complaints against the water company which would have been presented if a full hearing had been held. These complaints included charges that the water con­ tained excess iron, coliforms, was rust colored, had an odor and failed to meet public health water standards. Attorney Joseph Wright representing the water com­ pany, pointed out that had a full hearing been held, he would have contested many of the statements read by Weiss. His clients accepted the statement of facts only for the purpose of saving time and avoiding protracted hearings. The new management felt it was more important to move ahead and install improvements im­ mediately so people would get good water at an early date, said Wright Early last weej<, Sherwood Levin, attorney for Lakeland Park residents, Attorney Wright and Attorney Weiss met at the Attorney General's of­ fice At that time, Northern Illinois Utilities described the stipulations it thought necessary to bring the water up to standards for Lakeland Park and Lakeland Shore residents. The EPA concurred with their stipulations and a time schedule was worked out when the improvements should be completed. The water company further agreed to complete necessary looping of dead ends in the system on or before July 1, 1975. Before Sept. 1, 1975, the EPA will send a questionnaire to citizens served by the water company asking for comments about the water. By Nov. 1, 1975, the EPA will decide whether or not the water is acceptable according to its standards. If unacceptable, the water company must notify the EPA which of three alter­ natives it will follow. One of these alterna­ tives is that (Continued on page 15) Affects Older Areas Allow Variances In Road Standards For Subdivisions Homecoming Float Winners An attractive and comical Boner's Ark entry won first place among class floats for the sophomores of East campus in homecoming parade competition last Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, the slogan, "Tigers always finish last", failed to come true as the Warriors lost to the Crystal Lake Tigers in a double overtime, 19-13. STAFF PHOTO--WAYNE GAYLORD Scott Dixon New Editor Of School Journal Scott Dixon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dixon of 3413 North Cove court, Johnsburg, has been named editor-in-chief of the Johnsburg Journal for first semester of the 1974-75 school year. The Johnsburg Journal is the award winning student newspaper at Johnsburg Junior high school. It is published once every three weeks by eighth grade journalism students. As editor of the newspaper, Scott will occupy one of the most important student leadership positions in Johnsburg School District 12. He will be in overall charge of the entire newspaper operation and will be responsible for providing editorial direction for the Journal. One of Scott's first news assignments will be an exclusive interview with Gov. Dan Walker in his Springfield office Two other student reporters. Curt Ames and Nancy Preston, will also participate in the interview. This summer Scott has been (C ontinued on page 15) SUPPORT CANDY DAYS -- Lion President Robert Steiner of McHenry, left, recelviag first donation from Mayor Joseph Stanek. Candy Days chairman, Lynn Stuart, is shown In center. MoMflf received from Lion's Candy Day donations Oct. 11 and 12 will go to the Hadley School for the Blind, Dialog, Leader Dog, and the Illinois foundation. Forty percent of the money collected is used ki Mcllenrv for local sight conservation and projects. . STAFF PHOTO--WAYNE GAYLORD