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I I Thomas Meets Jimmy Only a few people are fortunate enough to meet a President of the United States. Even fewer have the op­ portunity of sharing their knowledge with him. Such an op­ portunity came recently to Thomas E. Amann, RM3, of McHenry, who is assigned to the first fast attack nuclear submarine, the U.S.S. Los Angelos. Amann had the privilege of being aboard when President and Mrs. Carter boarded for a nine-hour trip to acquaint themselves with the latest in nuclear submarine techniques. In this picture, Tom, center front, is explaining how to drive the submarine to the President, left standing. Later, he spent some time with the First Lady, showing her how the sub operates. At present, he is aboard the U.S.S. Los Angelos in the Mediterranean on a three-month tour. Tom, a 1974 graduate of McHenry high school, joined the Navy in October of 1974. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Amann of North River road, McHenry. View Wastewater Needs The growing problem of the introduction of hundreds of bills in each Legislative session has prompted some knowledgeable comment that there should be a moratorium on all new bills for a specified period of time. This may be a drastic way of solving an impossible situation, but the truth remains that legislators simply do not have the time to study the tremen­ dous number of proposals of­ fered. More important, the more laws enacted the fewer are able to be enforced. And in the meantime the courts seem to become mired deeper in the entanglements of hearing cases. With hundreds of legislators in Springfield making their own offerings, we are aware of just one for whom action has been taken in one House on twenty bills. Many of the bills that cross our desk have merit and some are musts. Nevertheless, it is discouraging to see more and more input while some present laws go unenforced. One new offering is creating considerable attention. Should taxpayers foot the cost for collecting political campaign contributions from school employees? , That's the question asked by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) which (Continued on page 16) Incorporation Vote In Bull Valley Set July 23 A portion of the voters living in Bull Valley will vote in a referendum July 23 to deter­ mine if they wish to incorporate into a village. Judge Roland Herrmann established the date for the referendum Wednesday, with the polls being open from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. The balloting will take place at Edward Polanek's bam, 605 S. Valley Hill road. The court decision came on the third attempt by the petitioners to have a referendum date established. Two earlier attempts went awry when several persons residing within the proposed incorporated area balked, asking not to be included in the original incorporation. The two legal requirements which had to be met Wed­ nesday were that the proposed area must encompass less that two square miles, and it must be beyond a one and one-half mile radius of any existing municipality. Judge Herrmann deter­ mined, after hearing the evidence from the petitioners, that both requirements had been met. He then set the referendum date. The land in question in­ cludes property in portions of Dorr, Nunda, and Greenwood townships. A total of 275 residents and fifty-six lan­ downers will be affected by the results of the referendum. There present hearing. were at no objectors Wednesday's Two Young Children Hurt When Struck By Motorists An 11-year-old Crystal Lake boy was injured Tuesday af­ ternoon when he rode his bicycle into a car driven by a McHenry woman, who was also injured. The cyclist, Hunter Roark Jr., was not taken to a hospital, although the driver of the car involved in the crash, Helen F. Christie, 1003 W. Ringwood road, McHenry, was. The accident occurred on Crystal Lake avenue in Algonquin at about 1:50 p.m. Indictment Made In Kidnapping, Assault John Lent of McHenry and Joseph Gomes of Bay City, Mich, were indicted Wed­ nesday by the Will county Grand jury on counts of aggravated kidnapping and deviate sexual assault, ac­ cording to a spokesman for the Will county state's attorney's office. The spokesman added that the two defendants will be arraigned Tuesday, at which time they will enter a plea. Should the plea be "not guilty", a trial date will be set. Lent, 20, remained in Will county jail Thursday morning with bond set at $50,000. Gomes is free after having posted 10 percent of his $50,000 bond. Lent and Gomes were charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and ensuing ser ial attack on John Orton, 19, a McHenry resident, May 27. The two defendants were arrested in Shorewood, near Joliet, later the same day. Orton was taken to a nearby hospital where he was released after treatment. City Plans "Picnic In The Park" For Holiday The Red, White and Blue holiday of the year- Independence Day - is fast approaching and with it plans by the city for a "picnic in the park" are in full motion. Petersen park will be the scene of the second annual McHenry city Fourth of July picnic and something for everyone is planned. A re-run, with variations, of last year's popular Superstars competition will be one of the main attractions and those who would like to compete are urged to fill in the entry blank found elsewhere in this edition and send or bring to the city clerk's office. In addition to the competitive sports, there will be just-for-fun horseshoes, shuffleboard, croquet, tug-o-war, sack races, etc. If less physical action is more appealing, the public is urged to put a deck of cards in the picnic basket and enjoy a hand of pinochle and bridge while listening to some of the entertainment planned. There will be more details later. Ms. Christie stated to police that she was westbound on Crystal Lake avenue and saw the bicyclist ahead, so she pulled over partially into the eastbound lane of traffic to go around him. She added that Roark sud­ denly began maneuvering his bicycle across the roadway, from the westbound shoulder, through the westbound lane and into the eastbound lane. Ms. Christie further stated that she pulled even further to the left, and increased her speed in an effort to avoid the cycle, but struck the left handlebar of the bike. The car then continued into a ditch just off the eastbound lane. Roark stated that he knew there were cars coming up behind him, but he wanted to go to the other side of the road, so he turned left. He said he assumed the cars would stop for him. Ms. Christie was not ticketed in the crash, and her car was not severely damaged. Tuesday's accident marked the second time in less than a week that a child was injured when struck by a car. Friday afternoon, nine-year- old Carmel M. Doherty of 1410 Green street in McHenry was injured when she was struck while crossing Green street in mid-afternoon. The driver of the car, William A. Douglas, 3212 Stillhill drive, McHenry, was not ticketed in the collision. The Doherty girl was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad for treatment. Douglas, who was unhurt, stated he had just completed a turn onto Green street when the girl darted in front of his vehicle, and before he could stop, contact was made. A witness confirmed the driver's statement that there was no way he could stop in time to avoid the accident. Elsewhere, William J. Weber of 715 N. Green street in McHenry proved his humanity toward animals, but wound up with a demolished car for his The McHenry City Council has directed Mayor Joseph Stanek and Alderman George Harker to jointly compose a letter to the Northern Illinois Planning commission acknowledging that the wastewater needs analysis developed by city engineers for the McHenry facilities planning area is the best measure of the sewage needs available at this time. Further, the letter will state that the city may accept one of the dozen alternatives proposed by NIPC, but reserves the right ?o accept or reject any or all proposals at this time. The letter is the first con­ cession the aldermen have made to NIPC concerning future wastewater needs. The commission has determined that when?MgHenry considers expansion ^>f its sewer facilities, that it must also consider the needs of McCullom Lake and McHenry Shores, two neighboring communities that do not have sewage facilities at this time. Mayor Stanek had urged the Council at an earlier Council meeting to send an affirmative letter to NIPC. At that time, the aldermen balked, and Stanek shelved the idea. However, Monday night, the mayor read a letter from Rose Lillegard, president of McHenry Shores, to NIPC expressing a willingness to go along with one specific alter­ native for a regional sewage operation. The proposal McHenry Shores favored would put a new treatment plant in McHenry Shores, and thereby under that village's control. "Rose is zeroing in on one alternative," Stanek said. "I think we should get something in (to NIPC). I do believe there is ah alternative proposal that we can live with," Stanek added. Alderman Raymond Smith spoke strongly against NIPC, unable to understand why McHenry can't worry about its own sewage needs, rather than being forced to include Mc­ Cullom Lake and McHenry Shores in any proposal. "This report never refers to just the city of McHenry," Smith said. "It always includes someone else. I think this in­ volves us before we're ready for it." It was explained that the city doesn't have to cooperate if it doesn't want to. "We can be on our own, but we can't qualify for funds then," Smith added. Alderman William Bolger, also anti-NIPC, stated that "I hesitate to ask our people to pay a higher rate after fighting so long to keep our rates low. I can't see where this is to McHenry's advantage." Accepting federal money for sewage treatment will automatically put McHenry's sewer rates under federal control, and rates are then expected to climb. "There are dangers in taking (federal) money, and there are dangers in not taking it," Stanek said. After discussion ceased, Walter Schaedel made a motion that Stanek and Harker draw up a letter to NIPC which would not obligate the city to any one proposal, but which would express the sentiment that the city could live with one of the twelve alternatives presented. The motion passed unanimously. In other action, the Council will examine a proposal which would create a bypass for Rt. 31, rerouting traffic west of McHenry, where it would in­ tersect with the long delayed (Continued on page 16) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 101 NUMBER 83 FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1977 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 20' McHenry Board In Discussion , Unit School District Issue To Be Studied Although considerable discussion at Tuesday's meeting of High School District 156 was devoted to the possibility of forming a unit district, Supt. Richard Swantz expressed reservations about acceptance by the public. Asked by a board member whether or not he thought it would "go over" with the public, the administrator said, "I doubt it if all the facts are brought out". Swantz said the McHenry high school district has the lowest tax rates of the three districts that would be involved (McHenry grade school and Harrison at Wonder Lake are the others). He added that the cost of a unit district would be greater because of a higher salary schedule. The superintendent said no feasibility study is required to change the district, and the state would not assume the cost of such study. He explained the procedure of initiating the change as petition by residents. When the views of Wonder Lake and McHenry grade school districts on the subject were not determined, a suggestion was made that each board name two members as a first step to obtain the feeling of each. President James Althoff and Secretary Edward Neumann were named to represent District 156. Copies of a letter sent to the District 156 board by the board of Johnsburg District 12 ap­ parently closed the issue of efforts in a one-car crash early Wednesday morning on Mc­ Cullom Lake road. Weber, who was not ticketed by police, was injured in the crash, which damaged about twenty-five feet of fence belonging to Northern Pump farms. The skunk, which Weber swerved to avoid, was not found "dead in the middle of the road", was believed to be alright. The driver stated to police that he was eastbound on McCullom Lake road at ap­ proximately 45 mph, and after crossing some railroad tracks, saw a skunk in the road. He added that he swerved to avoid hitting it, at which time his car went sideways, out of control. The car then struck the fence and posts, taking them down for about twenty-five feet. Daniel R. Williams of 1322 Lakeview in McHenry was ticketed for failing to give aid (Continued on page 16) Set Deadlines Ahead July Fourth Issue The Plaindealer office will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence day. Deadlines for the first issue will be set ahead as follows: General news and display advertising will be accepted until noon Friday, July 1, and classified advertising until 4 p.m. the same day. Community correspondents must have their columns in the office by noon Thursday, June 30. whether next year's Johnsburg juniors at MCHS would be allowed to graduate with their class or join the new school district. The letter states that the "Johnsburg board of education has gone on record to not reopen the issue and re-explo« the possibility of the class of 1979 Johnsburg school district being able to attend one more full year on tuition basis at McHenry high school for the 1978-79 school year". The letter, signed by District 12 president, Charles Boak, Jr., and secretary, Bobbie Hart, list as one reason that the McHenry high school board "has twice indicated disapproval of ac­ commodating the Johnsburg seniors to the Johnsburg school board of education, once via a District 156 board resolution." The letter also indicates that as recently as May 27, there were written indications that the majority of the McHenry high school administration is "against the idea". Another point was that the Johnsburg administration had expressed opposition to the idea of reopening the whole issue and having the seniors graduate from McHenry high school. Late last fall, sophomores at MCHS had petitioned to remain in the local school district so they could graduate with their class. The letter from the John­ sburg board noted that the matter "evidently was not considered by the McHenry high school board of education until May 17. Student attitudes do quite often change and this should be considered. In­ dications have it that the direction of the attitude change was towards acceptance of the idea of graduating at the new Johnsburg high school in the interim since the petition(s) was submitted and since it was officially acted on by the McHenry high school board of education." Bill Dodds of the ad­ ministration office presented a progress report regarding activities in the district to comply with Title IX requirements. These federal guidelines deal with providing equal education for all. Some focus was placed on implementation in the athletic and physical education programs. Dodds said West campus has just completed its first year of compliance and there will be a concentration at East campus next fall. Resignations were accepted from Nancy Carnes, Alter­ native school toacher, and from (Continued on page 16) Pass Curfew Ordinance Holiday Hills Acts On Vandalism At a regular meeting June 16, the board of trustees of the village of Holiday Hills passed an ordinance which places financial responsibility for damages resulting from acts of vandalism by minors on the parent or legal guardian of the minor vandal. In addition to action taken against the minor, the or­ dinance provides for the parent or legal guardian to be fined not less than $10 nor more than $500 and makes him liable for actual damages up to the statutory limit of $500. Under the provisions of the ordinance, the commission of any act prohibited by the or­ dinance raises the presumption that the parent or legal guar­ dian has failed to exercise proper parental responsibility and the minor is deemed to have acted with the knowledge and consent of the parent or legal guardian. As a defense, the parent or guardian must prove to the court that the act occurred in spite of his diligent attempts to restrain the minor from committing the act. In other board action, or­ dinances were passed relating to a curfew for minors, and the elimination of nuisance weeds from properties in the village. Under the Curfew ordinance, minors are prohibited from loitering after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and mid­ night on Friday and Saturday. Minors violating the curfew ordinance will be dealt with by the Juvenile court law and procedure. The parent, guardian, or other person having care and custody of a minor who knowingly permits that minor to violate the Curfew ordinance may be fined up to $500 and-or confined in the county jail up to ten days. The Weed Control ordinance permits the village to cut weeds which have been allowed to grow to a height exceeding 12 (Continued on page 16) Ask More Low Income Housing At the request of Nancy Briscoe, executive director of the McHenry County Housing Authority, and other agencies, the McHenry County board Tuesday agreed to a letter requesting additional housing from the Department of Housing and Urban Develop­ ment, known as HUD. The HUD rent schedule is $199 for a one-bedroom unit; $234 for two bedrooms and $271 for three bedrooms, including all facilities. The letter will ask for 300 low income housing units. At the May 27 meeting of the Zoning & Planning committee, IVfs. Briscoe was joined by Paul Kramen of Northern Illinois Plan commission and Grace Jo O'Leary of the McHenry Planning commission to discuss county housing. At that time, Kramen ad­ vised that NIPC has been working with most of the counties and twenty municipalities in the six-cpunty area regarding establishment of a cooperative and coor­ dinated land use plan for this area. He said he felt NIPC had devised a consistent land use and population forecast. Asked why NIPC was doing a housing and land use plan, Kamen stated there were many interested governmental agencies in the six-county area. It was explained at that time that in the absence of a plan, the federal government selects a location which a developer thinks is appropriate, without consideration to county input. A typical example was stated as the recent approval of such a project in the Woodstock community, which was ob­ jected to by the city of Wood stock and the County Housing authority. Ms. Briscoe said the County Housing authority is currently running a 100-unit housing program and is seeking grants for 300 more units. There are more than 200 applicants on the waiting list for housing assistance. The Housing authority will not be building, but can assist 300 elderly citizens or families by helping with their rent, if the grant is approved. The McHenry County Housing authority has been funded to provide assistance to fifteen Chicago Housing Authority tenants in addition to those from this county, but one report indicated that to date, no people from the metropolitan area had been willing to move to McHenry county. Nevertheless, this provision caused concern and discussion among County board members. Cal Skinner, Sr., asked what kind of people might be coming here. He said he feared some would come who were little interested in finding work and soon would be on welfare. The board passed a resolution objecting to, and protesting the location of outfall of the proposed sewage treatment plant for the Island Lake Sanitary district project to a point in the Fox river. Members stated their desire for the outfall to be located elsewhere, and in such a manner as to provide for visual and direct observation of ef­ fluent discharged. The resolution further stated that there are no objections to the concept of the construction of the proposed plant. Copies of proceedings of a recent public hearing in the matter were distributed to the board. Approval of the Legislative and Public Affairs commiitee revealed several items of in­ terest. Two of these concerned costs. One was for an increase in polling place rentals from $25 to $35, and the other, to lower the price of county history books from $12.50 to $10 during the time of the County fair only. Another portion of the report was endorsement of the establishment of a Fox River Valley Planning commission to replace the Northern Illinois Planning commission (NIPC) as McHenry county's designated "master planner". A fourth section approves a courthouse open house Sunday, Sept. 25. After an explanatir" of the C o m p r e h e n s i v e F i a n n i n g Grant for the Lake-McHenry Law Enforcement commission, members agreed to the ex- (Continued on page 16)