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; move VOLUME 103 NUMBER 75 WEDNESDAY. APRIL 18, 1979 , 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20* Four New Members Join Deliberate Impediments To FAP 420 School Winners Lack of funding is apparently not the only problem ham­ pering the construction of Federal Route 420 through northern Illinois and McHenry to Wisconsin. A meeting was held at McHenry city hall last week in an effort to learn the current status of the proposed superhighway. The meeting was attended by state tran­ sportation officials, McHenry County board members, City of McHenry officials, and numerous other represen­ tatives of area local govern­ ments and other governmental agencies. "We are trying to get a synopsis of where we're going," explained County board member Thomas Huemann of . Johnsburg. Huemann is the chairman of the County Transportation committee. "This is an informal, factual meeting," reported County board chairman Richard Klemm. "We want to find out what course of action we should be taking and what guidelines should be followed." Huemann reported the entire County board was in favor of FA 420 becoming a reality. "It is a growing county responsibility to organize a plan to attack traffic congestion in the county," emphasized Huemann. "420 is an important cog. If it is coming, we must plan to accept it. If it isn't, we must make plans without it. We must get moving one way or the other." According to Illinois Department of Transportation officials and some officials of McHenry county, negative remarks made by govern­ mental agencies in the area are a real hindrance to the project. "The county needs to know where the local cities stand in relation to the project," County board member Edward Buss of McHenry indicated. "We can't fight the opposition to the project alone." "The Lake and McHenry Council of Goverments recommended the project not be endorsed," Buss reported. "I don't know who the hell LAMCOG is." He added the Lake County Planning commission had sent a letter opposing the route, as did the Northeastern Illinois Planning commission and the McHenry County Conservation district. Sigmund Ziejewski, District One engineer for IDOT, ex­ plained all negative comments hurt the project. "With limited funding available, the state will not fund a project if there is opposition present," he said. "Especially if it is an agency like NIPC. Negative comments have a significant bearing on getting approval for the entire project. Buss harshly criticized the County Conservation district's letter of opposition to the project. "In Route 120, we have the most travelled road in the county," Buss emphasized, "and they're (the Conservation district) worried about salt runoff." "I won't vote for the reap­ pointment of everyone and I'll work my tail off to have everyone defeated when they come back up for reap­ pointment until they change their attitude," Buss said. Representatives of the district explained they had wanted certain areas looked into before approving the project and indicated some of their concerns had already been answered. Klemm asked the district to forward a letter to NIPC ex­ plaining their position if their concerns had been corrected. Mayor Stanek indicated the City of McHenry was totally in favor of the project. "We must know if this is going to be a reality," Stanek emphasized. "So far it's been nothing but a political football being passed around." "It is a most needed arterial improvement for McHenry," he continued. "The people are coming, like it or not. We must move people. 420 would take many trucks and vehicles off the city arterials." Stanek indicated he believed McHenry Shores was sup­ portive of the project as was McCullom Lake. McHenry Township Super­ visor Walter Dean indicated the township was also in favor of Route 420. "But something needs to be done immediately. They've been talking about it since 1962." "If everything starts to take this long," Huemann said, "we're really going to be in trouble." "The cost of the highway is one thing," he continued, "but the studies that go on cost taxpayers a lot of money." "Either let's get this highway or take it off the map and say goodbye and plan without it," Huemann urged. Ziejewski explained that no funding was assigned to the project at this time. "There are some promises for sup­ plemental freeway funding in the next four years," he said. 'We get to a point," he said, "then we run into obstacles and the pattern continues. All we want is room to breathe." "We have to address the problem today," Klemm urged. "We can't put our heads in the sand." He explained that apparently some of the problems with Lake county had been resolved as had some of NIPC's objections "When comments, questions or problems are solved," he continued, "information must be forwarded to NIPC so they're aware the objections have been removed." The state was urged to on with land acquisition, so when funding for construction becomes available, the needed land will be ready and con­ struction of the project begun A meeting was to be held at a later date with NIPC, Lake county officials. McHenry county officals and other in­ terested groups. MccTioids Registration General registration for summer semester is under way now through May 25 at the college. One can register by phone or at the college from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Friday and from 6 p m. to 8:30 p.m Monday through Thursday. (Continued on page 19) EDWARD J. NEUMANN, JR. BARBARA SLATER DAN. MCNULTY JOAN MILLER WILLIS MARTIN KAREN SALMAN THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Stoarb Winning iJctospaper 1978-- Illinois Press Asscxiation Newspaper Contest McHenry School Boards Vial For Life Success Story Already termed a "fantastic success", the Vial for Life program, started last summer by the Sheriff's department and area rescue squads, has set a new goal. "We want to put a vial in every home in McHenry county that needs one," explained Ed McFadden of the Sheriff's who heads the Now that our waiting is at an end and we are blessed with at least an occasional warm day, it is human nature to discover something other than the weather to find fault with. The biggest of all this week was income tax deadline- dreaded and disastrous. It is also depressing, especially if one has read that, incredible as it may seem, the federal government has only the vaguest idea of how many workers in this country are paid by federal funds. The depression was spread by a veteran reporter and author who says the federal civilian payroll is at least twice as large as the figure of nearly 3 million officially given. Does it sound impossible? It did to us until it was ex­ plained that it all came about since we became a nation of consultants. The federal government, it seems, pays the salaries of hundreds of thousands of state and local workers for this type service. Government consulting has become big business, and some of the firms that work with consulting have become rich and powerful To avoid maximum ceilings on per- (Continued on riage 19) department, program. "Since the program started last August," McFadden said, "it has been a fantastic suc­ cess. Over 17,000 vials have been distributed throughout the county." The program is aimed at making emergency personnel aware of past illness, allergy or special medical condition a patient may have. Persons participating in the program fill out a medical history information sheet that includes the number of people in the household, family doc­ tors, insurance information, person to be notified in case of an emergency, and information regarding special health status, medication being taken, and other information. The history sheet is placed inside a plastic vial, which is taped under the right corner of the top shelf in the refrigerator of the home. A sticker on the front door of the residence notifies emergency personnel that the vial is located in the refrigerator. Large numbers of voters in the two McHenry public school districts turned out at the polls Saturday to reelect two in­ cumbents and to place in office four new board members. Top vote getter was veteran office holder. Edward J. Neumann, Jr., of 308 N. Country Club drive, an airline pilot who has served on the High School District 156 board for nine years He is presently secretary of the board. Neumann received 843 votes to be returned, along with Dan McNulty of 2004 N. Woodlawn Park, a television news pwwhicer and .communications consultant. McNulty polled 679 Votes. New to the high school board, and second in voter strength in the district, was Barbara Slater, who was supported by 724. She resides at 1709 Mar road. Mrs. Slater has been a member of the Citizens' Task force for District 156 and the Citizens' Advisory council. Other candidates were Terence Howard, who received 419 votes, and Edward Parks, 410. Voting was also heavy in Grade School District 15, where none of the incumbents sought reelection Village President Hopefuls_ Meet In Three-Hour Debate Deputy Ed McFadden of the McHenry County Sheriff's department prepares to mail a Vial for Life kit to a county resident. The Vial for Life program has already reached 17,000 residences in the county since it began last August and McFadden hopes to have a vial in "every home that needs one," in the future. The vial contains a medical information sheet aimed at helping emergency personnel in the time of a crisis. All rescue squads in the county support the program. STAFF PHOTO-JOE DEHN "This program is not just tor the elderly," McFadden em­ phasized "It is for people of all ages, suffering from any type of medical disease." The vials can be obtained free of charge from the Sheriff's department. McFadden, who is also the department's crime prevention officer, explained the program is funded by private con­ tributions. Each vial costs ap­ proximately 16 cents, and anyone or any group wishing to contribute to the program can donate to the Vial for Life program at the Sheriff's office. The McHenry County Restaurants' association recently donated 5,000 vials. N u m e r o u s o t h e r organizations have supported the progranf and McFadden reported the McHenry Lions club will be distributing the vials on a door to door basis in the near future Anyone desiring a vial or more information can contact Deputy McFadden at the Sheriff's department in the county courthouse. A picture of challenges and problems of a growing village was painted by the two can­ didates for president at a McHenry Shores candidates night Thursday, April 12. In­ cumbent Rose Lillegard, a veteran of 10 years' community and government work, was being challenged for her seat by David Grimes, a village trustee, who verbalized some strong criticisms of existing practices. (The Tuesday election results are not known as this issue goes to press). The two met for a head-to- head three-hour discussion at the Alliance Bible church in the second local forum arranged by MAPAC (McHenry Area Political Action committee), whose stated intent was to locate qualified candidates and help them attain office and to later monitor their voting records. MAPAC says that its interest is in legislation and in the business climate and to seek pro-business candidates, according to the explanation offered by Bryce Klontz, who represents MAPAC locally. John Lampe served as moderator for the forum and, with Klontz, kept the can­ didates within the time and discussion guidelines set for the forum. Connie Tancredi assisted with the arrange­ ments. Each candidate struck a certain posture in opening remarks and usually main­ tained it in the question and answer period. Ms Lillegard claimed that McHenry Shores was one of a few Illinois municipalities not being sued Her remarks in­ dicated a heavy reliance on grants. Noting that mayors or presidents do not make policy, she said she would recommend to the board of trustees a four- year road improvement plan, resubmit a drainage plan to be funded from MFT funds and a road and bridge tax and available grants, to push the sewer project into Phase 2 and 3 with grants to reduce the rates, to urge the purchase of the water company and to qualify for grants to upgrade the water quality and service, all of which she said would improve the negotiation position of the village on an­ nexations to which she briefly referred Grimes said he felt the village needed leadership and while initiating programs, more important, he would follow through About the sewer program, he said that in the past four years he could have had the Phases 4, 3, and 2 signed off and would be started on the program and wondered why it took so long. He questioned the purchase of the water company as a number one priority, which would use up most of the borrowing power based on the assessed valuation of the village at the present time. He wondered if this was more important than roads which are in horrible shape. He noted that he, like others, criticized local officials, but his father, a minister, had always West Campus Set Hazardous Materials Seminar At the direction of the Public Safety committee of the McHenry County board, the McHenry County Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (MCESDA) will sponsor a Hazardous Materials seminar Sunday, April 22. at the McHenry high school, West campus, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m According to John Shay, director of MCESDA, the McHenry County board is deeply interested in the safety and well-being of each and ever^ resident and especially the emergency response personnel such as fire, police, rescue and ESDA. that become involved in incidents of hazardous materials spiljs in our county. The Hazardous Materials seminar will offer training in the proper methods of response to highway accidents involving hazardous materials.Eugene R. Schlaf of Chicago will be the featured speaker. Schlaf has trained over 3,000 persons in Hazardous Materials seminars. While in the service of the Illinois central Railroa:! from 1936 through 1976. Schlat was responsible for developing safe procedures for handling chemical spills. It is being conducted with the cooperation of the Illinois Department of Transportation, with guidance furnished by the McHenry advised that instead of com­ plaining. get into government. (Continued on page 19) Replacing them will be Joan Miller of 1617 N. Draper road, a lifelong resident and the mother of three elementary school children. A member of the Citizens' Advisory council, she was top vote getter in District 15 with the support of 811. Joining Mrs. Miller on the board will be Willis Martin of 508 Kensington and Karen Salman of 6907 Mason Hill road. Martin received 767 votes and Mrs. Salman, 743. Martin is employed as director of land development and is a member of the McHenry Planning com­ mission Mrs. Salman has completed two terms on the Citizens' Advisory committee. The other candidates were John Gealow, who received 346 votes: Kathleen Cichonski, 222; and Gertrude Casey, 208. At Johnsburg, where no contest existed. James Preston was supported by 76 voters; Bobbie Hart by 74 and John Hoidler by 73. There were six write-in votes for Dr Stephen Webel, president of the PTO. Winners in Harrison school district were the incumbents, John Bazan with 42 votes and Henry Setzler, 36. In the County college election, Herbert Lutter of Cary and Barbara Pautz of Crystal Lake were returned to office with votes of 2,027 and 2,022, respectively. Eugene Meyer of Marengo also was a winner with the support of 2,115. He unseated incumbent LeRoy A Schuppert of Crystal Lake County Firemen's association. A hazardous material in­ cident could occur in McHenry county via railroad, plane or truck. Death and serious injury could occur like it has recently in several places in the I nited States. To further emphasize the need for this seminar. Director Shay cited a report from the Federal Railroad administration stating that Illinois had double the number (Continued on page 19) Music America * Sings The second part of a theme. "Music America Sings", will be presented by the McHenry Choral club next weekend It follows a musical mood set last year when the club devoted its The waltzes of Johann Strauss' "Die Fledermaus" will be featured in one segment of the Spring program of the McHenry Choral club, to be presented in West campus auditorium Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, at 8:1S p.m. Among those participating in this portion of the program will be Ray Jensen, left, Allan Cook, and three ladies attired appropriately for the Stoauss era. from top. Mary Ann Wegener. Mary Idstein and Margaret Boarini. -T \FF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYI.ORD Spring offering to popular tunes through the years, musical comedy and operetta-opera selections The Pops section will take the audience to A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet", highlighted by tunes from the twenties to the present day. In another appropriate sett,,.* well known selections (Continued on page 19)