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r PAGE 20 - PI.A1NDEAI.KK - FRIDAY. APRIL 13,1979 Uohnsburg School Heating : v i Problem Brings Action Actual and theoretical heating costs for the high school building were the sub­ ject of two presentations made at the April 10 meeting of the Johnsburg school board. Prompted by heating costs much higher than estimated when the high school was in the planning * stages. Com­ monwealth Edison was asked to defend the continued use of electric heat in this already expanding facility. Northern Illinois gas com­ pany was requested to submit its study of possible conversion and heating costs using gas. The board decided after executive session to bid the gas as an alternate. This means that they will be trying gas heat, for a period of time, and if the results are not satisfactory due to deregulation or some un­ foreseen problem, they may revert to electric heat on a ] yearly basis. ; In defense of costs originally proposed, representatives of Commonwealth Edison pointed out that the actual heating area was 12,000 feet larger than what was proposed; different glass was used than specified; that the ventilation amounted to 15 rather than the required 7 percent; that two rate in­ creases hiked the cost by 25 percent; that it had been an unusually bad winter; and that in an ordinary winter, the spread between the cost of gas and that of electricity for the space in question would have been $8,000 rather than $20,000 computed this year. A study of ratio of KWH usage to heat output shows that there is a significant heat loss, as much as 40 percent, which Com Ed suggested be found and remedied. Later in the meeting, Nor­ thern Illinois gas represen­ tatives presented their appeal, based solely on the cheaper cost of gas. They claimed that the amount of heat used reflected less of a heat loss than it did the actual usage for this particular building, dictated bv the everyday activity or "life" of the building. The pay-back for the changeover would be realized in 14 years, and the actual cost of the electric rate increase for the ventilator motors when Com Ed switched the school to the general ser­ vice rate was $716, far offset by the savings realized when using gas. Board member Jim Preston, MARINE FESTIVAL QUEEN CONTEST Name- Address- Phone- Parents' Names- Birth Date- Hobbies- School Attended- School Activities- Parents' Signature- | Please include picture, preferably black and white. | Candidate or parent must bring this coupon to Plaindealer office, 3812 W. Elm Street, McHenry, in person. TUESDAY - APRIL 17 AT CITY HALL VOTE FOR \ SMITH ALDERMAN - WARD 3 presiding in the absence of Charles Boak, asked about possible cut-back, and was assured that once usage was established, a commitment could be made and it wouldn't be broken. Another board member noted that the gas company's marketing position appeared to be such that they were assured of adequate supplies, and was told that in this area, that is the case. No answer was given to the effects of the deregulation other than to point out that it was a government action, but rate increases are not loaded to penalize heavy users. In response to the board's concern about heat loss, N.I. Gas agreed to do a free ther­ mographic analysis. Business manager, Dr. Ken Falkinham, reported on the sale of $730,000 in bonds. The district was successful in getting an "A" Moody rating, resulting in more favorable interest rates. The trarfsfer of funds will be acted on at a later meeting for a package of repairs presented by the Building and Grounds committee. The question of a summer sport camp had previously run into some snags over the question of insurance coverage. Further study showed that a board sponsored program would be insured free of charge through the school's insuring company. The board then agreed to sponsor a summer sport program. Arrangements are being made to make the program self-supporting. The board officially congratulated Coach Bob Kies for his selection as coach of the year by three different groups, and agreed to pay his expenses to the Hall of Fame dinner at Normal. A request was made by Mike Heimerdinger to institute a program of tackle football on the junior high level in preparation for a successful high school team. It was mentioned that there were three other teams in the conference, that volunteers had already come forth to coach. HOMEOWNERS NEED CONCRETE? No Long Delay. Sat. 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XML 1974 FORD GRAN TORINO , 4 door V 8 engine auto trans oir. power steering '2395 2 4oor. hardtop, factory air, power steering, power brake* 1973 LINCOLN MARK IV , loaded $3595 If 4 door, leather *«»., loaded i . I Kv I t i tflHJK n lj MuN IMRI I I k i « ; > >A I 2 & 3 YEAR LEASING AVAILABLE DAILY RENTALS AVAILABLE .A l l , miuik > H ) , MuNHAy Ihk l l I k i Mb iA I I I 4 ,UN TPCnEBOtSE 4611W. RTE. 120 815-344-1200 that there was an impressive safety recordy by other con­ ference teams, and that the sport could be worked around basketball and wrestling. There was no strong objections, so Heimerdinger will gather data as to student interest, and the board will consider this request in relation to the budget and previous requests when the finance committee meets. In other business, a request was approved to purchase replacements parts for a small number of lockers at the high school, some of which are not standing up to ordinary use. and a few of which were van­ dalized. After executive session, during which employment and personnel decisions were made, discussion was heard from members of the Lotus school district, contiguous to Johnsburg on its northeast side, about the possibility of joining the Johnsburg school district COURTHOUSE SQUARES 1,300 In County Learn CPR r All a man has to do to get my vote is to come . up with a way to take the preservatives out of my ^ food and put them into my savings account. liiili'i'iiiii During 1978. approximately 1.300 citizens of McHenry county were taught CPR (cardiopulmonary resus­ citation) by members of the Emergency Medical Ser­ vices program headquartered at the Trauma center at McHenry hospital. "Our goal is to equal the record of Seattle, Wash., where one out of every three citizens has learned how to apply resuscitation to restore breathing in victims of heart attacks, drowning or ac­ cidents." says Mary Spraetz, Critical Care registered nurse and coordinator of the EMS program. "It is extremely important for ordinary citizens to be in­ structed in CPR. If someone at the site of a heart-stoppage is able to initiate CPR between the time a rescue squad is called and the time it arrives, a life may be saved. If CPR is induced before an interval of 6 minutes, possible brain damage can be averted." Mrs. Spraetz will continue to offer free monthly CPR lessons, aided by paramedics. Each member of the class receives individualized in­ struction. so advance registration is necessary. In other EMS statistics for 1978, Mrs. Spraetz announced that the 16 community-based rescue squads and ambulance services attached to the MICU program throughout McHenry county and western Lake county made a total of 3,600 calls. Of these, adviced life- support measures were needed on 1,052 calls. These measures included the transmitting of EKG's by telemetry back to the hospital emergency depart­ ment physicians and the dispensing of medications and establishing of IV s in ac­ cordance with radio- transmitted orders from e m e r g e n c y d e p a r t m e n t physicians. Summarizing the present state of the EMS program. Mrs. Spraetz announced that there ajfenpwon duty 400 Emergency Mecfical Technicians-I who haye completed their E m e r g e n c y M e d i c a l Technician courses and have passed their state and-or national examinations,. In addition. 140 paramedics ( E m e r g e n c y M e d i c a l Technicians-II) are now active who have completed advanced courses at the Trauma center and have passed their state examinations. Also, 110 registered nurses from hospitals in McHenry county have passed the Coronary Care courses offered by the Mobile CIU staff. "We serve a larger geographical area than any other MICU program in the United States," Mrs. Spraetz said. "We are considered the foremost proponent of Rural Advanced Life Support. The citizens of the 750 square-mile area we serve can count on highly-skilled and dedicated rescue personnel. We are confident that our citizens value their expert and con­ cerned EMT's . and paramedics." Pick Right Grouoid Beef Although ground beef has increased in price, it is still the most popular of all beef selections, and it remains a good choice because of its ver­ satility as well as its relatively low cost. In buying ground beef select the lean to fat ratio most appropriate for the rec­ ipes youll be preparing, ad­ vises the National Live Stock and Meat Board. Many budget-pleasing en­ trees such as beefburgers, chili, sloppy Joes and spaghetti sauce can be successfully made with the ground beef with the lowest price tag, which usually is 70 per cent lean. As a gen­ eral rule, if the beef is to be browned and the fat poured off, you can use the lower per cent lean. For meat loaves, meat balls and low-calorie dishes, youll probably want to choose a higher per cent lean. Some American Indians once thought it would turn their hair white to touch a snake. PLAN TO ATTEND Litton mircowove cooking school, Tue. evening, April 24 at Chapel Hill Country Club, Limited seating, so register now at,.. CAREY APPLIANCE 1241 W. Green St. McHenry, II. 385-5500 CASH, DEPOSITS All receipts and passbooks returned at the time off transaction. % Whispering Point Office Crystal Lake Rd./Lillian St. The Whispering Point lobby and drive-up windows are equipped to handle ON-THE-SPOT transactions for: *Passbook Savings •Silver Savings •Purchase of Cert, of Deposit •All your banking business McHenry State Bank Crystal Lake Rd./Lillian St. & 3510 W. Elm Street McHenry - 385-1040 fsf ITWBfR0 4