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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875' "Send Me No Flowers Plays At West Campus -- Lynn Lupo consoler her hypochondriac husband, Peter Bender, but Peter's friend, Arnold, played by Tim Cornwell, finds It hard to accept VOLUME 102 NUMBER 30 Ms friend's aches and pains. Hie comedy, "Send Me No Flowers", plays at West campus auditorium Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Nov. 11,12 and 13, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the door. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11,1977 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20* Caution In Solicitations To burn or not to burn, that is the question. And the answer, according to Fire Chief Glenn Peterson, is only in an approved container. This hasn't stopped numerous McHenry residents who evidently are not aware of the requirement. And it'a this requirement that prompts city fathers to agree to provide pickup service of leaves. Peterson points out that the first restriction from the state Environmental Protection agency many years ago prevented all burning within the city limits. Later, this was modified to permit burning within approved containers. Apparently there Has been a mlsuuderstapding among many otherwise law abiding citizens who believe the new order is "anything goes". Burning is not permitted eitfter on the street or lawn, Peterson says. Many of us enjoy the smell of burning leaves. The state EPA does not, and they suggest a number of facts to support their stand. • If you decide to burn, you're taking a chance the police squad car isn't around the corner. Hie smell of burning leaves may be a sign of fall, but it is followed, usually too closely, by the advent of winter. The first sign of the ap- (Continued on page 16) Individuals, and also business owners were urged this week to be cautious in avoiding participation in solicitations that misrepresent the facts. The Sheriff's office notes that over the past month, numerous calls have been placed to residents of the area asking for donations for police benefits. "We do not condone, nor do we honor any of these organizations in the solicitation of monies", a department spokesman said. He urged citizens of the county to be extremely aware of organizations soliciting monies with the promise of police favors and-or given certain type of decals to be posted in their windows. The second type of solicitation is a cleverly presented mailing t^|t looks exactly like a statement for a service. They are sent jut by some business and financial directories around the country, concerned with a listing of a company's products, etc. One, in particular, describes the service as a half page ad­ vertisement, for which the (Mice is $335. Actually, it Is a solicitation for the ad­ vertisement, but only a perusal of the small print demanded by the government discloses the fact. A quick glance suggests this is a billing. Larger firms, in which bills are paid more routinely, are reported to be frequent victims. ££ j Tie Vote Defeats New Referendum Proposal A motion asking for a second referendum for Grade School District 15 in December resulted in a tie vote Tuesday night. As a result, there will be no second referendum this year unless later action is taken. "Voting in the affirmative were Anna Mae Cuda, who made the motion; Terry Howard and President M. David Cain. Expressing themselves in opposition were Township Officials Meet This year's annual dinner meeting of the Township Of­ ficials Association of McHenry county, will be highlighted by the appearance of two honored guests sharing their vi^ws of issues related to local govern­ ment from two vantage points: the federal and the state level. Anita Sherwood, president of the association, made the announcement this week. The dinner meeting will be held Monday evening, Nov. 14, at the Branded Steak House, Crystal Lake, at 7 p.m. "This is an annual non- political get-together, well represented by both parties, including officers of the Illinois Township Officials association, local state senators __and representatives, McHanry county elected and appointed officials, as well as all officials of the seventeen townships in McHenry county, with their respective guests," Mrs. Sherwood stressed, "all vitally interested in local govern­ ment." The speaker of the evening will be John W. Castle, director of the Department of Local Government Affairs of the state of Illinois. Congressman Robert McClory will also be present to represent the federal government. Castle, a native Chicagoan presently living in DeKalb, is a graduate of Princeton and the University of Chicago and served in Germany with Ar- Thieves Selective In Wide Variety Of Items No one is immune from becoming the victim of thievery, if the variety of stolen items taken in the McHenry aifca this past week is any in­ dication. They included a depth finder transceiver, a tent and wall panelling. It was Michael Buccelli of 5210 Memory trail, Wonder Lake, who reported that someone stole the depth finder transceiver from his boat while it was parked in his drive. Builder Marlon Gray told sheriff's police intruders forced open the rear door of a new home under construction on 2711 Knob Hill road, McHenry, and took fourteen sheets of wall panelling, four light fixtures and assorted pieces of lumber. Thomas O'Mear of 1915 Parker avenue reported that some time Nov. 5, at night, someone entered his pickup truck while it was parked in his drive and stole an electric skil saw and a quantity of carpentry tools. - Another theft from a car was the complaint of Peter Parisi of 2415 Mogra. During the night, while his auto was parked at his residence, someone entered and stole his Shark 23 channel CB radio. On Sunday morning, William Herzfeldt of 3015 S. Riverside drive, told police that during the night a 6x6-foot tent was stolen from his yard, the property of the Prairie Grove Cub Scout group. Vandalism also was in evidence locally. John Johnson of 5103 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, said he found four tires on his car slashed while it was parked in the driveway. Another incident was a complaint of Steven Flick of 1308 S. Lily Lake road, McHenry, who had left his car along Barbara lane when it broke down. During the night someone broke the left front window and thg windshield and damaged two wheel covers. On Nov. 7, a complaint was received that a large rock had been thrown through the front window of the Wooden Nickel lounge, 2308 Johnsburg road, McHenry. The incident was believed to have occurred since the previous day. On Nov. 8, the front door glass was found to have been broken out at the Lakeview Grocery, 502 Ringwood road, McHenry. Deputies found scattered shot inside the building indicating that a shotgun had been used. Police could find no evidence of anvone. entering the building. On Nov. 9, Sharon Lyons, 1007 N. River road, McHenry, reported early in the morning that sometime during the night', someone had thrown a beer bottle through the left front window of her car parked in front of her home. Nobody witnessed the incident, deputies said. Seek Nominations For '77 Prince, Princess With the approach of the holiday season, the McHenry Area Chamber of commerce is Seeking nominations for a new winter prince and princess. The title holders will be selected by a drawing. Parents are urged to send in their child's name for an op­ portunity to participate in McHenry's welcome to Santa Claus. Youngsters must be between the ages of 5 and 8 inclusive. Entries should be mailed to the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 306, McHenry, and must be received by Nov. 21. Separate applications must be made for each child. Entry forms appear elsewhere in this issue. mored artillery from 1955-1957. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar, to the U.S. District court, and to the U.S. Court of Appeals and was assistant state's at­ torney in Cook county in 1960- 1961. He was the city attorney for the city of DeKalb, township attorney for DeKalb township, and was special assistant at­ torney general of the state of Illinois. Director Castle has a background in local govern­ ment as he was also attorney from time to time for various villages and local govern­ mental bodies. He was chairman and member of the DeKalb County board from 1972 to 1976 and is a past president of the Urban Counties council of Illinois. Tim ^lthoff, Dorothy Vick and Gary Lockwood. The first referendum was held Oct. 15, at which time the district asked the public to support an increase in the Education fund by $.40 and in the Operations fund by $.10. Considerable discussion preceded the Tuesday vote. Dr. Richard Farmer, superin­ tendent, commented in his opening remarks that a December vote would allow little chance for a "high profile campaign." He pointed out that should the decision be made to delay another referendum until next year, an effort would be made to inform the public in detail as to the necessity for its passage. Dr. Farmer suggested building up a citizen group possibly of 300 persons and explain the many reasons why additional money is a must. Without additional money, he pointed out, personnel cuts will have to be made. Howard noted that even If cuts are made, the existing deficit will remain. Mrs. Vick said she thought few realized that payment of interest money is costly to the taxpayer. She added that District 15 has "an excellent school system that is no more, or less, costly than any other". Two related matters were considered heavily before the referendum vote. Business Manager Wm Landis presented a written report indicating what effect an increased multiplfor would have on revenue to District 15 during the 1978-79 school year. He also spoke of what effect this would have on state aid In the years to follow. Simply, if the assessed valuation increases according to a new rata scale, then thi valuation behind each student rises. As It rises, the amount subsidized by the state Is decreased and the district receives less funding. Another related item of in­ terest included figures listed by the administration set forth as possible considerations for "belt tightening" in an austere 1978-79 budget year. Some were complete cuts and others' partial, but none listed per-* sonnel. Dr." Farmer presented the! approved payroll for the various funds for October, with - $219,991.40 In the Education, fund and a total in all funds: amounting to $252,689.28. When all complete and • partial cuts were added! together, the total was only; $60,225. This, said Dr. Farmer,; indicates that if any substantial I cuts are to be made, they must: be in the area of personnel. • The problem of securing- qualified substitute teachers occupied the attention of members for the second time in recent months. Supt. Farmer noted that other districts in the county are facing the same situation. Bpard members the matter, after which Cuda moved to establish payment at $27.50 per the first ten days of teaching. After ten days, the pay for (Continued on page 16) The McHenry Police department has begun a campaign to educate the parents of the community about drug abuse. McHenry Police Chief Ken Espey explained the drug education program to the City Council Monday night, and distributed booklets to all city officials. The magazine, entitled "A Reason For Tears" Is a journal dealing with drug abuse among young Americans. In an introduction to the journal, Espey said, "we feel the key to combat the spread of abuse is education. This St...is being distributed by the McHenry Police depart­ ment in order that you, the residents of McHenry, may be more informed on the iden­ tification and Illegal use of drugs. Our hope Is that each of you will take the time to read this most informative publication. "The McHenry Police department wants to encourage all citizens, young and old, who suspect drug abuse, to contact the Police department and seek help." In addressing the Council, Espey said that, "my idea is to get the parents to educate the children so that as the children get older, we can eliminate drug abuse in the city." Espey's plan is to get the booklets into the hands of as many parents as possible. The booklets contain pertinent information about drugs, In­ cluding charts listing the symptoms of drug abuse and pictures of what various types of illegal pills look like. The seven aldermen present (Edward Datz was absent) all praised the work of Espey and the department in attempting to educate the community about drug abuse, and thanked the twenty-two businesses In the area which helped defray the cost of printing the booklet. In other action, the Council approved the construction of a Foto Hut In the McHenry Market Place Shopping center. The Foto Hut will be similar to the hot dog stand already In business will be located in the parking lot. The proposal met with stern opposition and, in fact, was voted down at the last meeting. Monday night, however, Jerome MateHs of the Foto Hut appeared before the Council, and after Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer assured that the building would meet certain criteria, a motion to issue the building permit eventually passed. Meyer reported that by the end of the week, weather 16) Percy Aide Meets Public, CMy Officials Hal Smith, administrative aide to Senator Charles H. Percy (R-IU.) will visit Mayor Stanek Tuesday, Nov. 15. Smith will also meet with local of­ ficials to discuss local problems and what assistance may be available on the federal level. The aide said he would be available from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the city hall to meet with any area resident. Senator Views Outfall Hearing Senator Jack Schaffer this week explained the outcome of the Johnsburg hearing on the Fox Lake Sanitary district sewer outfall, which attracted a capacity crowd to the John­ sburg Community club Oct. 27. Schaffer said the objections by himself, Rep. Tom Hanahan and the McHenry County board members indicated no intention of impeding the construction of the-Fox Lake sewer facility, which most people realize is needed. _ The message they were hoping to get to the Fox Lake officials, Schaffer said, is that 1 it might be more reasonable to look at some other options rather than the outfall In the Fox river channel. Schaffer Intimated that avoiding a two or three-year delay resulting from a legal fight over the issue might be more economical than $300,000 additional money spent on some alternative treatment or disposal system, However, additional costs resulting from a construction delay could add much more than that to existing estimates. Senator Schaffer, who was partly responsible for setting up the informational meeting with the state Environmental Protection agency and Department of Water Resources officials, said he has now instructed his staff to locate the necessary forms and research required procedures to have the permits for the sewer outfall in the river lifted, if possible. \ Senator Schaffer also suggested that if the McHenry county board sees fit to support legal action over the outfall problem, he believed they could then secure legal talent of sufficient stature to make a serious court fight over the issue. . Of the other possible solutions to the disposal of the sewer plant effluent rather than by an outfall pipe in the river. Schaffer said he would like to see the land application system, which he claimed could be effected on several acres of land containing a holding pond, with aeration systems and an outflow, much like the Crystal Lake treatment (riant number 2 on Dartmoor lane, where the treated effluent then flows into a stream. Dr. Hal Sundin, of Baxter- Woodman Engineering of Crystal Lake, adivsed that the Crystal Lake plant was not a form of land application. He said such a system would require a large holding pond or lake, and a nearby area with thousands of acres of level sandy loam which would ab­ sorb the dispersed effluent. When weather conditions would be right, Sundin added, the effluent could be applied by spraying or, on extremely flat land distributed by ditches, and allowed to percolate into the ground. The problem, Sundin noted, is to find the land with the right topography, level, with the right soil characteristics,^ sandy and able to absorb liquids. The areas should be located fairly contiguous to (Continued on page 16)