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Fire Safety Guidelines Richmond Board Concern by Kurt Begalka Shaw News Media Service At the Richmond village board meeting last week, officials reiterated their belief that minimum fire safety guidelines can be adopted without heated debate. Building Inspector John Walczak noted that new buildings must not deviate from the codes. With renovations, construction is done according to the book, as much as possible. However, he believes coming down hard on every petty violation in town would be fruitless. "A lot of the buildings are more than 100 years old," Walczak said. "What are you going to do about it now, except a lot of praying. You have to weigh these things and do the best you can." Richmond Fire Chief Thomas VanDaele said that only two out of seven buildings he inspected in town had fire extinguishers, and occupants are uncertain what fire prevention devices they do have. One woman thought a doorbell was a smoke detector, he said. Walczak and VanDaele suggested that minimum standards be set, in­ cluding some type of warning system and a way to get people out. They want to rid buildings of blocked and-or unmarked exits. Although the village fire regulations were adopted from the state in 1976, large numbers, minute detail and relative obscurity make them difficult to enforce. Sortie subjects are not even applicable to Richmond, as yet. "We have to sit down and figure out what we want to do with the codes," VanDaele said. Village President Bruce Hunter directed Walczak and VanDaele to meet with other fire fighters and come back in January with "minimums that everybody can live with." The board decided that they should share the responsibility since there is no fire inspector, per se. * n However, Richmond has a new park commissioner. Carol Metz, 1009 Circle drive, was appointed to a three-year term, replacing Walczak who resigned because of time conflicts. "We have to get the people in town interested in the park," Metz said. Richmond Community park, located off of Nippersink drive, covers about 700 square feet The land was donated in two sections by Arnold N. May, in 1955 and 1964: Metz wants to fill in an old swim­ ming hole -- closed due to pollution -- and install toilet facilities. The question remains: can the money be raised? Cliff White, superintendent of public works, was offically appointed by Hunter to be superintendent of streets. Village Clerk Kathleen Hellmann said the added title was a "technicality" required by village ordinances. In an unrelated matter, board member Jerry Michmerschuizen reported the Richmond sewage treatment plant, handled 894,000 gallons of water on Friday, Dec. 3. It is now down to 500,000 gallons. "The normal running load is about 100,000 gallons a day," he added. The influx resulted from heavy rains the day before. PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17,1W2 1 1 1 E i c j f r t h j G r a d e r s I n Marian Placement Testing On Saturday, Dec. 4, 111 area eighth graders took the S.T.S. high school placement test at Marian Central Catholic high school. This placement test is only one of« the criteria used by Marian Central to place students in an effective program which will challenge the student according to his-her ability. Students who were not able to at­ tend the testing session may still enroll at Marian Central. To provide guidance in their course selections, such criteria as past performance in particular subject areas, teacher recommendations, and standardized test scores achieved earlier in the student's educational career are used. Marian Central sends a student profile sheet to the respective grade school to obtain information on each student's academic progress. Parents who would like information on enrollment at Marian Central should contact John Burke, assistant princip*' ot BRING BACK AN OLD TRADITION Get boys and girls together with grandparents or other older members of the family to talk about now holidays were celebrated in the "old days." Discuss what has stayed the same, what has changed and why. Choose a tradition from the past and make it a part of this year's holiday celebration. y _ l THOUGHT FOR 5 BIRTHS \ FOOD •yOOULD CROOK Mr. and Mrs. David L. Smith, Jr., 4411 Shore Q drive, McHenry, an­ nounce the birth of their first child on Dec. 6. Michael Augustine was born at Sherman hospital, Elgin, 111., weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz., and he measured 20 inches long. Maternal grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Raica of Crystal Lake. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson of Sarasota, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. David L. Smith, Sr. of McHenry are the paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. r Smith of McHenry and Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Olson of Moose Lake, Minn, are the paternal g r a n d p a r e n t s . Michael's mother is the former Patricia Raica. Pineapple Cranberry Relish Ripens and yellows over­ night. 1 can (8 V* oz.) Dole Crush­ ed Pineapple in Syrup al large thin-skinned naval orange, unpeeled 1 pkg. (12 oz.) fresh cran­ berries, washed 1 cup sugar Drain syrup from pine­ apple into blender. Cut or­ ange into about 1-inch piec­ es; add to blender. Whirl until pieces are coarse. Stop and stir as needed. Pour half of mixture from blender into a bowl. Add Vi cranberries to blender; whirl until coarsely chopped. Repeat with re­ maining cranberries and or­ ange mixture. Pour all into a bowl; add pineapple and sugar. Cover with plastic wrap. Store in tightly cover­ ed jars in refrigerator over­ night. Makes4cups. Castle & Cooke Foods PARTY PLANNING If you don't have a special centerpiece in mind, or just don't have room for one on your table, set the kids to folding brightly colored napkins in triangle shapes to stand up in the Colorful, permanent press sheets can become lovely holiday tablecloths. ., If you think you can't Hhve a large crowd becatwe of not enough matching tableware, the patterns can be mixed to have a festive look. Or plan a buffet meal where each goes his own way, not paying particular attention as to whether his utensils ' happen to match someone else's or not. It's the comfortable, happy atmosphere you have at your party that will cause others to have a great time, rather than the finery you could exhibit. Happy partying! RIB ROAST CHANGES PACE If you've had it with turkey and ham through a long holiday season, you might want to welcome the New Year with a beef rib roast. For best results, use a meat thermometer. 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