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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 i / ' / A ward Of Honor To Doctor At McHenry hospital's an­ nual meeting Feb. 5, an Award of Honor was bestowed on pathologist, Robert J. Stein, M.D. Three new members of the board of directors were elected, and a record number of employees received ten-year testimonial plaques. Dr Stein, who was saluted for eighteen years of service as chairman of McHenry hospital's department of laboratory medicine, is now medical examiner for Cook county His longtime service to the hospital, to his medical colleagues and to the county was cited by LeRoy E. Olsen, president1 of the hospital board of directors. "Doctor Stein was respon­ sible for initiating the Cancer Activities program and Tumor Registry at McHenry hospital, which is among a select 10 per cent approved by the American College of Surgeons," Olsen pointed out. "Doctor Stein also has served for many years as chairman of the Education committee of the hospital's Medical-Dental staff. He originated and supervised the summer MECO program for medical students for many years, and presented an annual Clinic day for members of the McHenry County Medical society. "In addition, he has given his special forensic pathology service to McHenry county's law enforcement agencies and Coroner's office. He also is a full professor of clinical pathology at Loyola Univer­ sity's Stritch School of Medicine." In accepting his award, Dr. Stein complimented "the many hospital employees of multi- specialized disciplines who aH contribute to the good patient care we have achieved at McHenry hospital." The new board members of the not-for-profit hospital corporation are orthopedist, John Elstrom, M.D.,: surgeon, Robert T. Kessler, M.D.; and auxiliary president, Mrs. Elmer (Bertha) Stange. Employees who received their ten-year awards include John Bigolin, Wonder Lake, maintenance mechanic; Mary Brittain, McHenry, cook; Barbara Campbell. R.N.. Lake Zurich, pediatric head nurse; Madaliene Jones. McHenry, housekeeping supervisor; and Emily Kcftiv, McHenry, assistant dook. Also James C. Lyons, Waukegan, associate ad­ ministrator; Harold Palmer, McHenry, engineering mechanic; Richard Radtke, Johnsburg, chief of en­ vironmental services; Dennis Rich. Spring Grove, certified registered nurse anesthetist; Gladys Schmitt, McHenry, graduate nurse; Gladys Schroeder, R.N., Crystal Lake; Geraldine Wagner, McHenry, senior medical records clerk; and Lora Jean Weber, Wonder Lake, nurse technician in the nursery. During a short business session which opened the an­ nual meeting, it was disclosed that McHenry hospital cared for 22,205 inpatients and out­ patients in 1976. Among that total were 2,071 inpatient surgery cases, and 672 out­ patient surgeries, 17,093 emergency Visits, and 416 births. „ Major accompishments of the hospital during the past year were listed as remodeling of the maternity department, expansion of the surgery suite and the emergency depart­ ment, and the opening of a new radiology department. "Whether we approve or not, McHenry county is part of a six-county area including Cook, for planning purposes and this area's agency is Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC). Those were the words of Bob Layer, staff engineer for the McHenry County Regional Planning commission as he discussed the "208" program before the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation district's 115 annual meeting guests in Johnsubrg last week. The program is named after a section of Public Law 92-500 concerning purity of streams. Layer warned the 208 program to make "every stream fishable and swim- mable" will have a lasting effect on land control. He said it is important for local citizens to interject ideas, monitor the NIPC approach and be willing to speak up. Among local contacts are the County board, Planning commission, special steering committee, drainage basin and advisory com­ mission, local municipal technical advisory committee arid a newly-formed local agricultural advisory com­ mittee. Layer issued a warning on waste treatment. The law says NIPC will designate a waste treatment management agency, and he foresees the possibility of a regional treatment authority being (Continued on page 17) Girl Scouts Hallie Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Miller, and Jana Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Williams, make use of a fireplace for a practice session in popping corn. Through money earned in their sale of cookies, Hallie and Jana and other local Girl Scouts will have the same experience out A final decision on whether or not McHenry will host a trade fair this year ^ remained unanswered Tuesday following extensive discussion by the Chamber of Commerce Retail committee. It is up to the Retail com­ mittee to either issue the go- ahead or the death notice on this year's fair, which at this time has no home. The search for a satisfactory location, one which can hold cars, boats, etc., will continue, and the matter will be discussed at future meetings. While the Chamber of Commerce is searching" for a new home for its trade fair, the Chamber itself has a new home. The offices will be moved Conservation Alert REP. THOMXs J. HANAHAN A jury of twelve non-politicians decided early Wednesday af­ ternoon that State Rep. Thomas J. Ilanahan of McHenry was innocent of charges in a rent-a- car exlortiun' conspiracy and mail fraud trial. The other two on trial, former Represen­ tatives Robert Craig and Louis A. Markert, were found guilty. All were charged with con­ spiracy to force Illinois rent-a- car companies to pay them to kill legislation that would have been detrimental to the in­ dustry. Ilanahan maintained throughout the trial that he had proposed the measure to help a constituent who bought a rent- a-car that turned out to be a ••lemon". of doors during the next camping season. The girls are taking orders for cookies from Feb. 10 to 19 and delivery will begin March 21, 22 and 23. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Set Record In Speech Contest Peter Bender, member of the McHenry high school speech team, is shown here with Mrs. Marguerite Vandagriff, speech coach. Peter will move to the sectional competition in Dundee Saturday after receiving a third place award in Original Comedy at Woodstock's district competition Feb. 5. Peter is the first sophomore in the history of the McHenry speech team to gain entrance to the sectionals. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD VOLUME 101 NUMBER 45 FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 11, 1977 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 20' Development Debated A proposal for a planned development area, Derby Acres, on the easternmost shore of McCullom Lake, is still alive following Monday night's City Council meeting--but barely, A vote to nix the entire proposal failed when Mayor Joseph Stanek cast the tie- breaking vote. However, the vote only entitles the developer, Herman Mass, to continue trying to get his development approved by the Council. It by no means gives him the go- ahead to do anything. In fact, hopes for an at­ tractive development on the east side of McCullom Lake appear less than optimistic as many problems stand between the developer and the Council. First, and foremost. Mass wants to use city sewers for the development, but would use water from another water company. Since the city loses money on sewers and makes money on water, consideration of that request is viewed negatively by the city. However, Mass then offered the alternative of the sub­ division having its own water supply. "Suppose we put in our own water supply?" Mass asked the Council. C Of C Retail Members Ponder Trade Fair Fate from the present location, at the bank building, to the Fit- zerald building, 4719 W. Rt. 120, west of the railroad tracks. The Chamber's phone number will remain the same, 385-4300. In other Retail committee news, Duane Gamble, Area Career center director, asked for the Chamber 's participation in a study group to analyze the needs and the future of vocational education in McHenry county. Gamble is attempting to get imput from various Chambers throughout the county to aid the proposed vocational training center. The Retail committee is also in the midst of a membership drive for the Chamber of Commerce. Personal visits will be made to all new business persons in the city, and.second notices for membership dues have been sent out to all present members. The payment of dues is im­ portant because of the Retail Shopping guide which will be printed soon. Chamber members must be paid up in order to have their businesses listed in the guide. The Retail committee also passed a resolution against the branch-banking proposal for the state of Illinois. Presently, state banks are not allowed to have branches, although the restriction does not apply to national banks and federal savings and loan associations. The proposal, if passed by the state legislature, would permit state banks in Illinois to open up branches in other areas. The committee also discussed plans for special promotions for the city during the coming months. Plans are still being formalized. ... Finally, the next quarterly meeting of the regular Chamber of Commerce will be March 22. "Would you then be willing, years from now, to hook your pipes up to city water when it becomes available there?" Alderman William Bolger asked. "I believe so," Mass stated, giving an affirmative reply to a question which could prove costly to Derby Acre residents in years to come. Derby Acres is planned to encompass 15.6 acres of land. In exchange for entering the city of McHenry and using city sewers. Mass was prepared to give the city waterfront property at nominal cost and also park land. Alderman Walther Schaedel expressed concern that all the water and residue from the one street in the development would be drained into the lake. Alderman Edward Datz noted that the land, in a formal ordinance, was zoned for parks, and would have to be changed through a zoning board hearing. "I think the water situation should be hammered out," Alderman George Harker said. "We want the land serviced by city water, and you just don't go out and put in a well, and then sell water. The EPA would step in." Alderman Bolger stated that he, "sees no hangup myself for you to use-city sewers without city water." The Derby Acres project was compared to the recently an­ nexed Wheelock property, which also was made part of the city without using city water. When it came to a vote, Aldermen Bolger, Jack Pep­ ping, Harker, and Wegener supported continued discussion of the project, while Aldermen Datz, Schaedel, Smith and Alderman LaVerne Hromec voted to drop the issue. Stanek then voted to keep. Mass' hopes alive. Monday's appearance was just the latest in a number of presentations Mass has made' to the City Council. The first time he presented a preliminary plat, suggestions arrrtT' recommendations for changes were made. He came to the Council meeting Monday with the same proposal. In a contrast to the Mass debacle, the Council voted unanimously to give preliminary approval to a plat for Boone Valley development No. 11. Donald Gerstad appeared before the Council to present the plat, which is a continuation of development No. 8, which has already been approved the Council. Plat No. 11 will consist clusively of four-unit building some two-bedroom units, at some three-bedroom units. In other Council action, the alderman voted 8-0 to lease the Little league fields at the VFW for $1,000, with the instruction that th£ VFW should attempt to recover an extra $500 from the various townships which supply tttfys for the teams. The commander of the VFW addressed the Council* requesting a $1,500 leasl rather than the $1,000 which hj been given previously. "Since people from t\ townships use the field, th^ could assist in payment^ Alderman Bolger said. "Maybe McHenry township could pay. (Continued on page 17) Camping Dreams In The Making Drug Charges Lodged Against Two Area Men A brand new "sport" has reared its ugly head in the McHenry vicinity, and plenty of real sportsmen are angry. We all recognize snowmobiling as one of the truTy enjoyable new recreational pursuits of recent years. It is popular, it provides a good time in the out of doors, and more often than not it in­ volves entire families Unfortunately, a few devotees of this mode of winter travel have established their own rules for a "game" that more often than not is played on the frozen Fox river. It goes something like this. Two or more snowmobiles race down the river toward a duck resting on the surface. The first machine flushes it and the second (or third) runs it down. Last week one of several such incidents was reported by a resident of the shoreline near Johnsburg. When a hunter went to the scene to rescue the in­ jured duck he found the flesh badly pierced and the bird in serious condition. The duck was taken to a haven maintained by the McHenry County Conservation district, where it is being nursed back to health. Where riders have been approached about the new "sport", their excuse has been that the bird flew up in front of their machine. Witnesses tell a completely different story and say it is a well planned game that must involve at least two vehicles. Residents along the river say dogs are not exempt and therefore not many pets are seen roaming about on the ice. This is a practice the Con­ servation department vows to curb before the long winter ends. ^ K.A.F. ^ In a pair of unrelated in­ cidents this past week, two Wonder Lake men were arrested and charged with possession of cannabis by police authorities. Matthew Schuster, 4607 E Lake Shore drive, and Ernest Wayne Holt III, 7214 Delaware road, were arrested, and posted $1,000 bonds to be released from custody on the cannabis charge. In addition, Holt was charged by the Crystal Lake Police department with illegal possession of hypodermic syringes and a needle. In the Schuster case, his arrest was made possible through the aid of a concerned citizen. At 9:10 p.m Tuesday, sheriff's police responded to a citizen's report of suspicious persons near a house on E. Shore drive. Wonder Lake. A description of the auto was obtained as they drove away, and the police succeeded in stopping the vehicle on Lake Shore drive. While checking for iden­ tification. the officer observed one of the car's inhabitants concealing something in his trousers. A search produced a quantity of cannabis, resulting in Schuster's arrest. Holt was stopped by Crystal Lake police because the car Holt was driving matched a car which was believed to have been involved in a theft a short time earlier. During the search of the vehicle, less than 2.5 grams of cannabis turned up as well as a syringe and a needle. Holt was then taken to the police department, where formal charges were made. Initial court appearances for both men will be Feb. 15 in the Woodstock courthouse. Firearms Stolen In Entry Of McHenry Area Residence An unknown person escaped with eight pieces of firearms, among other items, in a burglary early Wednesday morning at the home of Geoffery Lowe, 2625 Myang, McHenry. Lowe discovered the thtfft when he returned home and found a garage window had been broken to gain entry. He immediately called McHenry County Sheriff's police, who responded to the call at 1:10 a.m. Items taken included four rifles, three pistols, one shotgun, a cassette tape player, a stereo unit, a shotgun shell case, a diamond ring, and a watch. The theft is under continuing investigation by sheriff's police. At 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, sheriff's police investigated a burglary at the home of Dale Duncan, 8015 Widoff road, Wonder Lake. The burglary was discovered when the owner returned home from work and discovered the front door had been forced open All that appeared to be taken were a small amount of change, a pack of cigarettes, and a lighter. At 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, police investigated a burglary at the summer home of Charles Warczak, a LaGrange Park resident, at 4814 Woodrow drive, McHenry. Sometime during recent weeks, someone pried open the north door to gain entry to the house. Although there was evidence someone had been inside the house, nothing was determined to be missing. At 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, sheriff's police investigated a burglary at the home of Donald Kennedy, 5708 N. Fox Lake road, McHenry. Sometime during the day, while no one was home, an intruder gained entry by kicking in the front door. Determined to have been taken were a gallon bottle containing about $200 in silver change, a .12 gauge shotgun, and a gun case. So far, nothing has been found to lead to the identity of the offender, and the incident is still under investigation. Last week. McHenry County (Continued on page 17)