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PAGE II - PLAINDEALER • FRIDAY. JVLYJf. »* MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (CiiWmni frmm pof 1) and if sacrifice* are necessary, they will be made. The Fiesta Days booklet tells the story best. It is not only a guide to whet* and when the various events are taking place; it is an index to the men and women behind the scenes. Advertisers, performers, and more are responsible for the'good things that are happening in McHenry this week. But to pinpoint the beginning of it all we must look to the Chamber of Commerce office, and from it to the board and staff who are at the service of the public to make the theme, "Future Perfect McHenry", a reality. KAF EARMARK $150,000 WORK AT DAM (Contlnvod from I) "In 1974, the Army Corps said the study would take two years and then they would do something for us," said one exasperated resident. "It's been nine years, millions of dollars and not a damn thing has been done." Gregory pointed out that there was a lapse in the progression of the study, which he was appointed to complete in 1961. He predicted that the study could reach the congressional stage by 1984. The engineer said at the congressional level, the major basin- wide studies have a much higher rate of success (funding) than do the more localized studies and projects. "If everything is on-line and the study gets to Washington D.C. in 1964, what are we talking in terms of ac­ tion?" Sen. Schaffer asked. "Realistically, a year to two years after 1984 before Congress ap­ propriates any money," Gregory replied. "It could be shorter, it could be longer." Schaffer asked about federal money for improving the Fox river and Chain of Lakes for recreational purposes. Gregory said flooding is the top priority and the government has no intention of recrestional im­ provement of the waterway. "I have been told that McHenry dam is one of the five best sites for hydroelectric power," Schaffer said. Gregory said five dams had been identified as possibly suitable for hydroelectric power generation, but McHenry was not one of them because of the impact on recreational uses. "With the normal discharge, we have several dams that are marginal -- could run one or two small tur­ bines," Gregory pointed out. "This is very low scale power." The conflict, he explained, is that you need the most power during the daytime summer hours. To generate electricity, we would have to lower the water level upstream, thus negatively impacting on recreational boating. Sen. Schaffer said a "good Samaritan" law is awaiting the governor's signature which would exempt people, and state depart­ ments, from liability from posting hazardous areas. The senator said the Illinois Department of Conservation did not post hazardous snowmobiling areas on the Fox river and chain last winter because of a legal recom­ mendation. A lawyer for the depart­ ment found case law which said if the department did nothing, it could not be held liable for an accident. The commission chairman said it will continue looking into the creation of a Water Management agency to replace the commission. The agency would be supported by boating fees and would use at least 75 percent of the funds for hands-on projects. Commission member, Rep. Richard C. Klemm, suggested that a con­ sortium of government tatives to take responsibility for the Water agency be into, rather than create another agency of government. "I'm not overly optimistic about the response, but to automatically assume they (the local governments) Won't would be a mistake," Sen. Schaffer said. "This doesn't let the feds and the state off the hook," Klemm com­ mented. He then made a motion to look into the alternative, which passed unanimously/ SIDEWALK SALE EVENT JULY 31 (Contlnood from pmg» t) The classes are free, out children must sign up for each event at the Pearl street park tennis courts. The schedule appears elsewhere in this issue. " In addition to the classes, and the outstanding works by artists and crafts people, Junior Cobb, famed Arkansas woodcarver, will be on hand during the day demonstrating this almost lost art as he fashions beautiful creations from wood. Throughout the day, too, en­ tertainment will be provided by the David Adler center of Libertyville, as they weave an appropriate musical background for the fine arts and exquisite crafts produced for Art in the Park. The musicians will be playing folk, country, bluegrass, and Blues music, as well as old favorites. There will be complete concessions at the picnic shelter, with food and beverage to make Art in the Park complete. Everyone is urged to return to Pearl street park at 7 p.m. for Banjo Beer night. From 7 p.m. to midnight, one can enjoy chili, corn on the cob, brats, hot dogs and burgers, and more. Bill Bailey's All-Banio band will keep feet tappin'and your hands clappirf Banjo Beer night is hometown fun at its best and most casual. Fiesta Days Guide book has a complete rundown on each day's plans. For further information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 385-4300. SHORES FUNDS FOR MASTERS LAG banking that it wie able to pay back the 170,000 loan apaoiad by a con­ sortium of area banks within 10 (Continued from pago t) The board turned down a proposal to send the Masters what Highland Shores had collected with a letter explaining that the board would do its best to collect the rest. This was followed by a motion to pay the difference owed and try to recoup their savings later. This was tabled until later in the meeting. When Swetland called for a vote there were no longer enough people there. A subdivision of 1,500 could not muster a quorum. Swetland said after the meeting a decision probably will be reached Tuesday, Aug. 3. If the remaining $5,300 Highland Shores owes is not paid, it stands to lose its vote in the master association. He noted earlier that even if no more than the 62 percent of the dam funds -- as reported by Master association Treasurer Russell Whitney in June -- are collected, the sluice gates still will be repaired His concern is where money for future repairs will come from. Mason said it will cost $500,000 to completely repair the dam, according to the engineering report. He doesn't believe dues will suffice. "At $60,000 a year, it's going to take a lot longer than five years to pay back (loans), even if they are interest free," Mason said. But the Master association is Maaon said those f**i*hnft the Wonder Lake State bank, the State Bank of Woodstock, the First National Bank of Woodstock, the First National Bank of McHenry and McHenry State bank. The exact amounts each bank will loan and the interest rate are being worked out, but it probably will be broken up into $10,000 and 100,000 commitments, Mason added. ADOPT BUDGET (CowWiwod from pofo 1) Also, there is a 940 or $60 refundable court fee that must be placed up front and lawyers charge about $75 an hour, Janeczko added. These expenses, coupled with fees for legal services needed in securing deeds to subdivision roads, threaten to put a real crimp in the $14,400 the board has left in its checking account. In another matter, nine delegates were appointed to represent Highland Shores in the master association. They are: Craig Pfannkuche, John Braumbaugh, Joan Willis, Scott Scholendorf, Phillip Paladino, Mary Lou Howell, William Sullivan, Frank Illichman and William Firnbach. A nominating committee was ap­ pointed to recruit people for four subdivision board positions opening up. They are first vice president, second vice president, secretary and treasurer. MCC Holds Farmers' Market Home grown vegetables and fresh cut flowers will be sold at McHenry County college's first Farmers' Market Saturday, July 31. Gardeners and farmers from throughout our area will bring their items to the market to tell beginning at 8:30 a.m. The market will be held in the college's parking lot adjacent to Route 14, continuing until 4 p.m. The college's agriculture depart­ ment and community services department are sponsoring the Farmers' Market along with students in the MCC Agriculture CTub. A second Farmers' Market is planned at the college Oct. 9. Growers may still sign up to par­ ticipate in either of the markets. To reserve a space telephone the college at (815 ) 455-3700, extension 250. ev rewards gat's sevea- CONGRATULATIONS-Oae of John Mcl for topping a field of 3*6 rwum mile race was the congratulatory message extended by Miss McHenry, Connie Nelson. Mclnerney, a McHenry man entered in the 18-24 age group, ran the distance in 35 minutes, 23 seconds. A cross conn try coach at Crystal Lake South high school, he is aa MCH8 graduate. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Looking Back On A Tragedy by Angela Burden Big Wheels- Small Winners The final results of the Fiesta Days Big Wheels race, Monday, July 26, at Pearl street park race track, are as follows: Girls 3 years old -- first, Rebecca Smith; second, Amy Kinzie; and third, Jennifer Beasley. Boyi 3 year* old - first, Ryan Mercure; second, Kevin Gruebnau; and third, B. J. Walter. Girli 4 years old - first, Nichole Wirch; second, Tara Doherty; and third, Shannon Lennon. Boys 4 years old - first, Lucas Dehmlow; second, Greg Sobacki; and third, Ricky Jager. Girls 5 years old - first, Angie Sytsma; second, Jamie Miller; and third, Donna Douglas. Boys 5 years old - first, Rob Doran, second, Mark Wisner; and third, Tony Sybirski. There were 237 total entrants. Summer w Sale An srea couple is being returned to the county this week to face child neglect charges in connection with the starvation death of their 5-month-old son. Ann Adams, 24, and Earl Ketchum Sr., 22, of Burton's Bridge were arrested Monday in Rapid City, S.D., where they had fled after being in­ dicted by the McHenry County grand jury on charges of reckless conduct and child cruelty. The charges stemmed from in­ vestigations into the February death of Earl Ketchum Jr., who, according to a pathology report, died from malnutrition due to neglect. In this day and age people wonder, how can this happen ... who do we blame? David Klasing, director of Court Services for the 10th Judicial Circuit in McHenry County, said in his ob­ servation, "assessing the blame on the tragic death of Earl Ketchum Jr. is not important. The real issue remains. Why did this tragedy happen in the first place? "I don't find it realistic assessing blame. We have to ask why," Klasing said Wednesday. He said placing the blame on the parents, the human services agencies, the medical profession or the relatives does not ease the pain of the tragedy. Klasing said he believes the com­ munities should be aware of who lives in them and what help is needed. The director, an ordained minister, said he'd like to see area churches become more involved with people in need. "There are lots of people who need the love and care of the church who aren't getting it," said Klasing, who noted that most church members are willing to give to missionaries overseas, "but are ignorant of the need in their own community." Klasing admits it is a risk to get involved in other people's problems. "You get burnt once in a while, but it's worth the risk when everything works out." He said had the community become involved in the help needed by the family of the Ketchum baby, perhaps his life could have been saved. Klasing is always willing to take a risk for a worthwhile cause. Even now, he's over 50 years old and in the process of adopting a 4-year-old boy. "To date this year, about half a dozen child neglect and abuse cases have been reported to us," said a sheriff's juvenile detective. "Quite often the cases reported to us concern unattended children when the parents are working." The police, by state law, refer all child abuse or neglect reports to the Department of Children and Family Services. That agency is mandated to investigate all reports of child neglect and abuse, the juvenile officer said. "We take immediate action if a child is in physical danger," said the detective. But in most instances, the DCFS investigates. As a result of the DCFS in­ vestigation into the Ketchum baby case, the grand jury indicted the in­ fant's parents. However, not many cases of child neglect are prosecuted. "About one or two a year," said a spokesman in the state's attorney's office Wednesday. ROBBERY REPORTED McHenry Police investigated a purse-snatching incident that reportedly occurred at 11 p.m. last Friday at the home of Alma Pyritz, 4910 Bonner, McHenry. Ms. Pyritz told police she let a person into her home, who was sup­ posedly soliciting funds for the Boy Scouts. The person allegedly grabbed her wallet and ran from the residence. In other incidents, McHenry Police arrested Peggy A. Jones, 29, of 641 Pleasant, Woodstock, for driving while intoxicated and driving in the wrong lane. Mary G. Ziebel, 39, 3205 Stillhill, McHenry, was arrested and charged with speeding, improper lane usage and driving while intoxicated. Winners In Bed Race The following were winners in the Bed Race event held last weekend: Fastest bed - Firemen of Company 1, first; Bernie's Auto Body, second; and Gearmaster, third. Most team money raised - Mar-Ray. -- Most individual team money - Sandy Rohrer. Best dressed bed - Firemen of Company 1, first; McHenry Favorite Sport Center, second; Uncle Dan's third. Teams raising over $206 - McHenry hospital, Fox Ridge Women's club, Southgate Beauty Salon, P.M. Pub, McHenry Kiwanis, Rae Corp., Uncle Dan's, Gearmaster, Mar-Ray, Mc­ Donald's, Old Bridge, Greg's Never Inn 11, First National Bank of McHenry, Barb's Hallr^rk, McHenry Favorite Sprou "enter, St. Regis, and Bernie Auto Body. FAMILY DAY AT BOG Area residents are encouraged to share a few hours as a family in the natural setting of Volo Bog State Natural area Sunday, Aug. 1. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. they can participate in nature activities, movies, and guided walks on the bog. Picnic tables are available. For more information call 344-1294. To reach the natural area take Route 12 north of Volo to Sullivan Lake road. Drive west 1.4 miles to Brandenburg road. Turn right to the parking lot. In various parts of the country, it rains "cats a n d d o g s " . , . 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