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SET FLOOD POLLUTION AGREEMENT (Continued from page 1) at a faster rate than it would under federal funding only. Commission member, Senator Jack Schaffer, (R) of Cary, expressed his opinion that the commission has a responsibility to see that the - Illinois Water Resources commission, the two county planning commissions, NIPC, ACE and everyone ought to be clearly notified of "what we are doing and should have a copy of our contract." "A lack of communication has been one of the problems in the past," Schaffer said. "I think we ought to be the most communitive commission we can possibly be to make sure everyone gets all the in­ formation," Schaffer stressed. In the spirit of cooperation, Raymond McCann of the McHenry County Zoning board presented a copy of the recently approved McHenry County Flood Plain ordinance. Lake county officials in attendance also offered reports and proposals of studies conducted by their agencies. Contrary to rumors heard by Schaffer, Parker said the Division of Waterways had no plans tojjiaintain a lower water level during the recreational season that it has in the past. There were rumors that the division intended to maintain the water a foot lower this summer. Parker noted that the water was down about a foot now but only because they were trying to maintain the winter storage. In reply to a commission member's request, Parker explained the state's policy on water levels at McHenry dam. ' He pointed out that the winter time policy is to try and bring the level of the lakes to ap­ proximately lVfe feet below the normal summertime elevation. That's about one-quarter of a foot above the spillway level of the dam at McHenry. Ac­ cording to Parker, this allows some amount of additional detention space for a snow-melt condition or a snow-melt condition combined with a sudden rain storm. "That seems to be what we have the most problem with on the waterways," Parker noted. During a high flood level, the state's normal policy is to try and act as quickly as they can to open the gates on the theory that/'the highest by-pass rate we can generate helps us store as much water when we get the peak flow." "In other words, we are trying to keep as much storage available as we can when we iknow a good sized peak flow is frcoming down the river system," Parker explained. The size of the flow is determined by getting in­ formation from the different gauging stations the state has on Nippersink creek, on the Fox fiver at the state line and on Route 173. A specific opening for the gates is ordered after all these readings are computed, Parker said. The immediate order to open the gates at the dam comes out of the Chicago office, "but we do work under the supervision of the Bureau of Engineering out of the Springfield office," Parker said. He works out of the Chicago office of the Division of Waterways and noted that his department must relay all the current in­ formation they have and then, under severe circumstances, the Springfield office will take personal command over gate operations. For the average operation, however, Parker said his division is given "a good deal of flexibility because sometimes we must act quickly, very often in the middle of the night." Parker told the commission that there are constrictions downstream where a general silting prqblem has taken place over the past fifteen years, just south of the McHenry dam down to the Algonquin dam. "For example, we are only able to pass 60 percent of the flow at the same elevation that we could in I960," Parker pointed out. Though he didn't have any hard core facts on exactly what the problem was, Parker knows there is a problem because "there were record heights downstream in 1973 and last year, they were very, very close to the 1960 level an<l in 1960 we passed an awful lot more water," down that stretch of river. Parker stressed that the commission's first priority should be to do something with the channel between the McHenry and Algonquin dams because if more water could be passed down that channel, it would help in a floofl water management process. He pointed out that there Were many downstream communities where a four-inch raise in the water level is a very crucial thing. Sen. Schaffer asked Parker if "a flood gate capability" at the Algonquin dam would be of value to lower the flood stage levels. Schaffer wondered if there would be any benefit to dropping the water level behind the Algonquin dam about 15 or 16 hours in front of an ap­ proaching crest. Parker felt flood gates would be effective there for the early part of the storm to evacuate some of the water. "And that primarily is when help is needed," Parker said. But he stressed that something would have to be done with the channel soutb of McHenry dam if the gates at Algonquin were to be effective. John Shay, McHenry County Civil Defense director, asked Parker how the water situation looked regarding possible spring flooding problems. Parker replied that it didn't look too bad right now and in fact, looked a little better than normal because there was no heavy snow cover along the river at the present time. However, he cautioned that a heavy rain storm or a heavy snow cover could change the situation over night. In other business, to assure participation by all interested study groups, the commission approved the establishment of a citizens' advisory group (CAG) consisting of not less than eight and not more than fifteen. Appointments arfe to be made by commission chair­ man, William E. Brooks, of Antioch. Groups or persons interested in the improvement of the river and lakes may contact Brooks or one of the commission members regarding the CAG. Brooks was also authorized by the commission to appoint a sub-committee to study the feasibility of establishing a permanent Chain of Lakes Waterway authority from commission members. This matter involves all kinds of subjects such as whether such an authority ought to be established by referendum or by legislative act or whether it ought to have authority to charge launching fees in the Chain, etc., Rep. Donald Deuster (R) of Mundelein pointed out. V Since it was such a com­ plicated subject, the com­ mission felt a sub-committee should study the matter and report back. Brooks said he would give the matter his at­ tention and notify members by mail of his selections. Routine organizational matters were conducted during the meeting. Jerry Murphy of Antioch was elected as executive director of the commission. Murphy is familiar with workings of the commission and has knowledge DOLLAR DAYS IN 30 STORES (Continued from page 1) clothing and furniture A fourteen-page supplement, in color, is part of this (Wed­ nesday) issue of the Plain- dealer. It carries a portion of the hundreds of special sales offered. Merchants are anticipating new spring merchandise within a few weeks. January Dollar Days afford them an op­ portunity to clear shelves of valuable articles at reduced prices. At the same time, local shoppers are able" to save considerable money by pur­ chasing items for seasonal and year 'round use. CORRECTION An account of an accident in last Friday's issue carried a report of a McHenry driver, Carol J. Howden of 3708 W. Clover, McHenry, striking another auto driven by Ronald W. Klein of Spring Grove on Green street. In fact, Ms. Howden was south-bound on Green when Klein made a turn from Pearl street and hit her car. ' of state legislative and governmental procedures. He will be paid $15 an hour, maximum $120 per day, subject to the direction of Commission Chairman Brooks. The commission also agreed to hire part-time secretarial help at $25 a week and use the Antioch State bank for a business address. Mileage and per diem rates for commission members was also raised to meet the current legislative rate of $36. This applies only when lodging, food and incidental expenses are incurred when members attend functions in connection with commission duties. Chain of Lakes-Fox River commission members in at­ tendance besides those already mentioned were William Bolger of McHenry, Peter Drabek of Inglefcide, Mrs. Rita Zeleny of Highland Park and Rep. John Matijevich (D) of North Chicago. Among county officials participating in discussions were Walter Dean, chairman of the McHenry County board; Clarence Regner, McHenry township road commissioner; John K. Anderson, Lake County Planning and Zoning executive director ; Edward Streed, Lake County Highway superin­ tendent and Robert Degan, Lake County Public Works director. Also present were concerned citizens and representatives of the McHenry Clean Streams association and the Chain of L a k e s C o n s e r v a t i o n association. 1 Since the commission agreed to hold its monthly meetings in ASK SUPPORT TO MAKE COUNTY BICENTENNIAL PLAN (Continued from page 1) birthday in the designated 18- month period labled "Bicen­ tennial," - from July 1, 1975, to the end of December, 1976. Members of the McHenry County Historical society said they hope to have an ap­ propriate observance at the county museum on July 4, 1976. Several said it seemed ap­ propriate that existing com­ munity celebrations in­ corporate something of the various locations around the area. The hext meeting will be held at the Fox Lake village hall Feb 21 at 1:30 p.m. bicentennial in their presen­ tations. Bill Tammeus, one of the founders of the revived McHenry County Fair in 1949, said he believes the 1976 fair would be an ideal time for a major county-wide observance in conjunction with the fair. Someone else suggested the Bicentennial could be used as the springboard to update the official McHenry county history book which was written to 1968 Some omissions from that book could be incorporated into the new book, and the lively history of McHenry county the past few years would * make worthwhile reading Also, the updating could be achieved by people still living who have knowledge of some things that should be included. PAGE 13 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, I f i S In addition, the history should include Bicentennial achievements, and reflections. As participants in the meeting extended their discussion, enthusiasm in­ creased, and it is evident that the scope of the project offers unlimited opportunities to capture the heritage of this country and to associate this country's development and achievements within the context of the richness with which God has blessed' this land. Representatives of the state commission and of two established city commissions by McHenry county cities will be invited, Hall said. Skinner said the county board has appropriated $500 for ex­ penses, but that is all it intends to invest at present. With the formation of an official County Bicentennial commission, certain stare and national grants may be available. JOHN REINKE DIES IN (Continued from page 1) Willow drive.\Wonder Lake, was north bound on Alden. As she neared the intersection, she slowed to make a turn with her signals in operation when her car was hit in the rear by Johnson's auto Johnson said he applied his brakes but the car started to skid and hit the other vehicle. Hopeless Bob Hope was overheard recen­ tly: "Bing Crosby got injured the other day He fell off his wallet." HELPING PAWS The organization of Helping Paws is seeking an interested person in the McHenry area to write a weekly column for the Plaindealer. It is not necessary that the writer be a member of the organization. Helping Paws is a volunteer, county organization dedicated to finding homes for stray animals. HOSPITAL NOTES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, included Charles Keith, Judy Misek, Ethel Schert, Marie DeGreef, George Heiss, Eileen Zinser, Anna Vekovsky, Bernice Golik, Baby Timothy Steffan, Wonder Lake; Edward Wagner. Master Russell May, James Curran, Mrs. Francis Connor, Joyce Benham, Anne Shalton, Agnes Thennes, Jack Lavine,, Charlene Straumann and J e a n n e t t e S t r a u m a n n , McHenry; and Leon VanEvery, Ringwood MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lavin, McHenry, became parents of a daughter, Jan. 24. 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