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« • ->jf Ill Outfall Sewer Objections When the Chain O' Lakes-Fox River commission meets Friday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at McHenry city hall, it is almost certain there will be some discussion on the proposed outfall sewer project of the village of Fox Lake. That municipality is seeking a permit to construct a 48-inch outfall sewer under Pistakee lake to the Fox river. Baxter & Woodman, Inc., environmental engineers employed by the village, replied in September to the Division of Water Resources, Illinois Department of Tran­ sportation, concerning earlier objections filed with that agency by State Rep. Thomas J. Hanahan of McHenry. In its answer, the engineering firm reviewed an original plan which provided for discharge of the sewage treatment plant effluent into the middle of Pistakee lake inside the boundaries of Lake county. Fox Lake village contends, however, that the Illinois Environmental Protection agency and the Northeastern Illinois Planning commission, in a review of the facilities plan, failed to approve the discharge of effluent in this way because it would not satisfy the effluent and water quality standards of the Illinois Pollution Control board. The IEPA then recom­ mended direct discharge of the effluent at the outlet of Pistakee lake into the Fox river. It has been since that time, in May of 1975, that governmental agencies, organizations and individuals interested in the water quality of the river have persisted in efforts to prevent direct dumping into the Fox. Although the Baxter- Woodman reply to the Division of Water Resources noted the requirment for "strict effluent quality monitoring and reporting to assure that there will be no violation of the discharge limitations and applicable water quality standards", McHenry county residents counter with the argument that they will have no voice in that regulation or in any problems that might develop. Those who object are aware that the quality of treated ef­ fluent is different depending on whether it flows into a lake or river. The argument for sen­ ding the effluent into the river stresses the point that there is a constant flow in this body of water and therefore a promise of water at 90 percent purity is sufficient. Those living along the river contend that there are sometimes several months during which water in the Fox is not flowing. They also feel the water quality should be to a degree that it would also be acceptable for dumping into the lake. Otherwise, they say, McHenry county should not have to accept the effluent. A letter dated Sept. 19, sent to McHenry County Board Chairman Richard Klemm from the Division of Water Resources, disclosed that the village of Fox Lake has sold bonds and is proceeding with construction of the plant. The letter continues, "At this time, however, no construction is taking place on the outfall pending the Division of Water Resources taking action on the revised plan on outfall location request as submitted by the village". According to the same letter, the state agency will make a determination on the requested revision based on all in­ formation received by Sept. 30. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE REGION SINCE 187 5 VOLUME 102 NUMBER 17 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.1977 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 20* Begin Lake Cleanup The first hurdle in the effort to clean McCullom lake was successfully crossed Friday when the dredge which was purchased by the McCullom Lake Conservation club was launched into the lake. Dredging of the lake will begin near the West beach in Lakeland Park, and work its way north, past West Shore beach. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD This is a busy season, as evidenced by the number of activities scheduled for just one day. Two important receptions were scheduled Sunday af­ ternoon .both of interest to the McHenry public. At Parkland school, the board of education held a welcome for the superintendent, Dr. Richard Farmer, and his wife. At Woodstock there was an open house tour of all county buildings. Unfortunately, it was im­ possible for some of us to attend both. We had enjoyed a visit from Dr. Farmer earlier in the week. We like him. The new superintendent impresses us as straight­ forward, unpretentious, with a desire to become completely informed about the financial problems of District 15 before (he mid-October referendum. We can't expect more than that for a start. For the entire weekend it was Tent City at McHenry's West campus, where about 400 Boy Scouts gathered for a sectional conclave for the Order of the Arrow. Authentic Indian dances were performed for ratings, the performances inspired by the wigwams which served as a background. And while activities were in progress elsewhere, there was a different kind of diversion at the Plaindealer. Here, it was "Pounds Off For The New Season". A six-week contest to determine the winner in a fat- shedding program cant* to a close Friday morning, with each of the eight volunteer contenders stepping on the scale in a supervised weigh-in. We understand there were some attempts at mounting the scale with less than full weight, some shifting for best possible reading, and grabbing for support on any nearby object. But for the most part it was an honestly conducted contest.' After the pluses and minuses had been figured accurately, the score was eight people with thirty-seven less pounds of surplus weight. The individual winner was Bob Prendergast of the display advertising department, who mumbled something about not having had dessert in six weeks. Then he promptly scooped up all die dollars due him from those who had met the test with less success and headed for the bakery. When he returned, everybody made a good start at getting (Continued on page 22) Suspect Arson In Nearby Barn Fire Police believe an arsonist may be involved in a fire which damaged a barn on Lincoln road, McHenry, last week. The fire occurred in a barn owned by Irene McNish, 2326 W. Lincoln road. The McHenry Fire department was summoned to the scene, and upon arrival, firemen discovered the fire burning in several areas of the barn. A gasoline can was found outside the barn door, and police are continuing their investigation into the incident No estimate of the damage has been made thus far. A fire early Saturday morning destroyed an automobile owned by Gary Rhoton of 2413 Country lane, McHenry. ~ The fire broke out at about 5:10 a.m., and was reported to police by someone who was passing by the area. The McHenry Fire department was called, but before the fire could be extinguished, the car, which was parked in the Rhoton driveway, was destroyed. No reason was given for the blaze. The much-awaited launching of the dredge which will clean up McCullom lake was hoisted into the water Friday, with the five-year program to rejuvenate the lake expected to begin soon. The purchase of the dredge in an effort to clean up the lake is spearheaded by the McCullom Lake Conservation club, a not- for-profit group of residents who live near the lake. Hie launching of the dredge is the first step in a proposed five-year program which, according to an association spokesman, will deepen por­ tions of the lake, remove silt and weeds, improve the beach 'areas, and open springs for better water flow. ' The idea for the dredging of the lake was discussed last winter. This past spring, Ed Hammer, a local engineer and a member of the Conservation club, developed a dredging plan and cost package which he presented to the other club members. Financing for the purchase of the dredge was arranged 8 a P Club Seek Woman Of The Year The McHenry Business and Professional Women's club is seeking nominees for 1977 Woman of the Year award. Persons knowing of a McHenry woman over 25 who has a working career,' or is retired from a career, and who in their opinion has made a substantial contribution to her community and to her career, are urged to place her name in nomination. The club urges that no one be discouraged if a nomination was made previously, but to try again. The Woman of the Year award will be given Oct. 17 at a dinner meeting to be held at the Longhorn Steak house, Lakemoor. This will coincide with National Business Women's week. The deadline for entering a nomination is Friday, Oct. 7. To enter a nominee, contact Barbara Gerasch or Catherine Fredrick at 3509 W. Pearl street, McHenry, or pick up a nomination sheet at any of the city's fiancial institutions. The winner will be selected by the Public Relations com­ mittee of the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club. through a loan underwritten by the Lakeland Park Property Owners association. The dredge was purchased in separate parts, and assembled by club members. Likewise, it will be operated by volunteers, although Hammer assured that the dredge is simple to run. In commenting on the dredging of the lake, Mrs. Harold Bowlin, a member of the Conservation club, noted that "it is a community project and is something that needs to be done around here. We're either going to have a mosquito bog out there or we're going to have a good lake." She explained that present plans call for the dredging of the area between the West beach in Lakeland Park and West Shore beach this fall, and then the utilization of the dredge for aeration during the winter months. •In essence, when the program is completed, there will be fifteen-foot deep tren­ ches dug twenty-four feet wide. The trenches will be located 350-feet from shore. It is an elaborate program, and a complicated one. The club also anticipates the development of additional beaches, and hopes to utilize a sandbar in the lake to pump sand onto all the beaches. The dredge itself is an im­ pressive piece of machinery. It weighs 7,000 pounds assembled, and will pump three to five cubic yards of silt per minute. The refuse will be pumped into designated areas near the water. The cost of the particular dredge purchased was about $17,000. In order to repay the Dank loan, the Conservation club will be conducting various fund-raising projects in the next several years. In addition, pledges are being solicited from residents near the lake. Institute-Workshop For School Teachers Students in the Johnsburg, McHenry, Montini, St. John's and Harrison schools will not be in class Friday, Sept. 30, so that teachers can attend an In­ stitute-Workshop day. Teachers from the schools will convene at 8:30 a.m. in McHenry West campus auditorium to take part in a lecture givSO by Harry K; Wong. Wong Is a teacher from Las Lomitas school district in Menlos Park, Calif. He is one of the most sought after speakers in education today. He does not give a speech, in the traditional sense. He presents a -lVfc-hour multi­ media happening with the help of four projectors, three screens, taped music, slides, a. movie, dancing girls, and oc­ casionally a light show. He is a practicing classroom teacher with over eighteen years' ex­ perience. He has over twenty- five publications to his credit and his students have won over 200 awards. This institute-workshop is arranged through the combined efforts of the participating schools. After the presentation by Wong, the teachers will be attending workshops sponsored by their individual districts. Absentee Ballots For School Vote Anyone wishing to vote in the McHenry high school tax rate referendum, but who will be unable to cast a ballot in person Oct. 22, may apply for an ab­ sentee ballot at the office of the superintendent of schools, 3926 West Main street, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sept. 22 was the first day to apply for an absentee ballot. Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. is the last day and time to make application by mail for absentee ballots. Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. is the last day and time to make application for absentee ballots in person. The absentee voter must be a legal voter. Certain registered voters presently living in the precinct are permitted to vote by absentee ballot: A--Voters expecting to be absent from the county of residency on election day; B--Voters unable to be present at the polls because of a physical incapacity; C--Voters observing a religious holiday who are (Continued on page 22) Mother,• Two Children Hurt In Crash a Wonder Lake resident and her two children were injured last Thursday in a three-car collision at the intersection of Walkup road and Hillside road in Nun da township. Phyllis Mueller of 8416 Flora drive, Wonder Lake, and two children, Dana C., 4, and Jessica, six months, were all transported by the Crystal Lake Rescue squad to McHenry hospital for treatment of their injuries. The drivers of the other two vehicles involved in the crash, Raul K. Perez of Woodstock and Judith A. Plath/of Crystal Lake,, were also taken to McHenry hospital by the Crystal Lake Rescue squad, as was Alfred Marques of Woodstock, a passenger in the Perez auto. Charges against Perez are pending further investigation by McHenry county Sheriff's police. According to two witnesses at the scene, Perez drove his car directly in front of the Mueller auto, causing the collision. The impact forced the Perez car into the Plath car, which was stopped at a stop sign. The Mueller accident started off a an incredible string of accidents throughout the weekend, many of which found local residents being injured. Early Sunday morning, William L. Buhrman of 4708 Shore drive, McHenry, was injured when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel, his car running off of Rt. 173 near Hebron, and into a soybean field. r Buhrman was taken to McHenry hospital by the Hebron Rescue squad. The accident occurred at about 2:50 a.m. - Buhrman told police he was eastbound on Rt. 173 after leaving Hebron, and must have fallen asleep. The investigating officer noted that the auto crossed the center line, ran off the roadway, rolled over, and came to a stop on its top in the field. An attempt to avoid striking another vehicle sent Thomas R. Marshall of 606 S. Crystal Lake road, McHenry, to the hospital early Saturday morning, and also demolished his car. The accident occurred on Rt. 120, just east of Glenwood road. Marshall, who was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Area Rescue squad, told police he was westbound on Rt. 120 at between 40-45 mph (Continued on page 22) Farm Bureau:Preserve Good Land McHenry County Farm Bureau members have reiterated two major policies that concern the use of farmland in McHenry county. Farmers attending the sixty- fifth annual meeting last week supported policies established by the board of directors early this year calling for the preservation of good farmland for agricultural purposes, sv Asserting that keeping good farmland for farming is "of urgent concern to all citizens," farmers called for the Zoning committee and the McHenry County board to develop the new ordinance in such a way that soils in Classes I, II and III (as described by the USDA) are preserved for farming only. This action by the dominant agricultural group in McHenry county comes at a time when the County board and its special zoning committee are trying to hammer out a new zoning ordinance. The section on land use is of major interest to many people and the Zoning committee has shown sym­ pathetic understanding of the Farm Bureau's position. The special Zoning com­ mittee first heard from a Walworth county official about its agricultural land use policy, then incorporated key parts of * it in its working draft. The McHenry County Farm Bureau members in their meeting at Richmond also asked that the new zoning ordinance include a provision that the minimum acreage to be considered for zoning as agriculture be raised to 35 acres from the present five acres. The topic that drew most floor response concerned the RTA. A resolution demanding that "any tax money collected in McHenry county by the RTA be used by the RTA in McHenry county" received enthusiastic endorsement. "Furthermore," asserted the farmers„"we direct our voting delegates to the IAA annual meeting to help in any effort to remove McHenry county and any other counties from the RTA." A show of expression on this view drew considerable response, but Gail Harms, Crystal Lake businessman who serves agriculture, took the microphone to assert: "The only way to get action is through letters-letters to Governor Inompson. If we let him know we are truly against McHenry county being in the RTA and subject to its taxation without use of the money, we might get some attention. Talking alone won't do it. Citizen pressure on the governor that we are concerned might." On a third major resolution farmers voted for a school district income tax to replace at least half the funds collected on real estate tax that goes to public schools. "We believe the burden on property taxpayers is climbing to extremely high levels and believe an income' tax is the fairest way to share this tax burden among all citizens." „ (Continued on pajre 22) STOLEN iUTO RECOVERED--McHenry Police Detective Gary Wigmaa (right) and an unidentified member of the McHenry county Sheriffs Police department inspect the automobile of James Mclntee, which was stolen Monday afternoon. The damaged auto was recovered one and one-half hours later, having been abandoned in a field near Moraine Hills State park. The juvenile who stole the car was apprehended shortly after the car was recovered. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD An area youth was arrested Monday in connection with the theft of an auto from a Rich­ mond lawyer with offices in McHenry. According to police, the youth was apprehended after stealing an auto owned by James Mclntee, which was parked near his place of business at 3436 W. Elm street. McHenry. A spokesman for the McHenry Police department indicated that the keys were in the automobile at the time of the theft. The automobile was reported stolen at about 1:15p.m. At 2:45 (Continued on page *)