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PAGE 8 - PLAINDEAI.RE . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1977 ACCEPT PUBLIC WORKS BID (Continued from cage 1) 800-foot scale map of the city and surrounding area, should be examined by each Council member and checked for errors. A large map showing all the zoning within the city was left with Superintendent Meyer. Alderman Schooley then explained the costs involved in purchasing gas tanks for the city. He stated, "A 1,000-gallon tank would cost approximately $1,200 installed." The city currently buys its gas for its vehicles at a local service station. Having its own tanks would save the city money, per gallon of gas, because it would pur­ chase its gas in bulk quantities, but Schooley added that it would take two to three years before a profit would be visible. A bid was then accepted by the Council from Hester Oil company for the purchase of gasoline as the city has been doing previously. However, Mayor Stanek suggested that a unilateral agreement to ter­ minate the contract at any time be included, and all the councilmen agreed with the suggestion, so that, if at a time in the present it would be found feasible to buy tanks and gas pumps it would be possible. By unanimous decision, the Council also instructed Superintendent Meyer to get prices and construct a cyclone fence with barbed-wire at the top, around the base of the water tower, as was suggested by the Hartford Insurance company. No further action was taken regarding the company's reqijest that the city install a flashing red light on top of the tower. Alderman Schaedel reported on the License committee hearings on the question of the feasibility of an ambulance ordinance for the city. Schaedel related the findings of the committee which recom­ mended that the city should not adopt an ordinance at this time. The ordinance would require all ambulance services to be licensed by the city, and to conform and adhere to all standards and regulations established by the ordinance. Schaedel explained that in two meetings between the License committee and local ambulance personnel, it was determined that all ambulance services should be regulated, but the McHenry Area Rescue squad and TEK were against an ambulance ordinance, while Medical Transport was in favor of the proposed ordinance. Attorneys representing both factions of the argument presented statements sup­ porting their case to the Council as requested by the committee. Proponents of the issue suggest that an ordinance should be passed now before an incident occurs which would necessitate one. Opponents of the issue, including the License committee, argue that the enforcement of the ordinance would far outweigh its practical purpose at this time. They also stated that the state of Illinois does nothing in regard to ambulance licensing, so the entire burden would be on the city. It was suggested by one of the alderman that further discussing of the proposed ordinance be tabled until City Attorney Narusis is present, at which time the Council will discuss liabilities which would be incurred by the city if an ambulance ordinance is passed. Snow removal within the city was also discussed by the councilmen. Questions were raised concerning the removal of snow from city sidewalks. Mayor Stanek and Superin­ tendent Meyer both agreed that the roads come first when snow removal is necessary. When city employees stay up all night clearing streets, they are sent home to sleep before un­ dertaking sidewalk snow removal. City Clerk Gilpin reminded aldermen that the city does have an ordinance requiring city residents and businesses to remove the snow from the sidewalks in front of their property within twenty-four hours following a snowfall of one inch accumulation or more. Alderman also reminded interested parties that a city permit is required for any organization wishing to have a solicitation tag day within McHenry. Groups are en­ couraged to apply with the city clerk as soon as possible to secure a date for their tag day. Due to Jan. 2 being a legal holiday, the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 3. MUSIN AND MEANDERIN (Continued from page 1) program in which the zoo of­ fered adoption of a dolphin and- ISrfe *"»• ^ » Bpt; ..; •'<'<<* STWA $ % $ sy .v.w .̂ KE2ZL Xv. 1. X" K '.%v -X *X CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Of THe third kind WED. THUR. - FRI. Dec. 21 22-23 7:00 & 9:30 SAT.-Dec.24 2:00 & 4:30 SUN. • Dec. 25 thru 28 2:00. 4:30, 7.00 & 9:30 GENEVA I II 248-2863 CUNT EASTWOOD [CUNT EASTWOOD -r.-THE GAUNTIET'LSONDRA LOCKE » • . V i r U i » I O m M m n m B » o s I " A W 4 i i i r i C o m m t i m c « l N m t C i t f l i p a o v WED. - THUR. - FRI. Dec 21-22-23 7:00 & 9:15 SAT. Dec. 24 2:30 & 4:45 SUN. Dec 25 thru 28 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 & 9:15 or one of two polar bears for $15 and up. The offer was so popular that the zoo added Omega, the big male gorilla to the list of potential Christmas adoptees and removed the dolphin, which is now adopted. But before you make your choice, take note! Omega, at 14, requires $1,500 to feed in a year's time. Mary and Trisha, the bears, tdp that figure by $100. KAF NAME McHENRY MEMBERS TO COUNTY POSTS (Continued from page 1) a member of the Commercial Locations Improvements committee and the McHenry Regional Planning com­ mission. Huemann was named to NIPC-208; Weingart to the Commercial Locations group, while Dean was approved for the Public Appeals board, Doherty to the 708 board, and Buss, Crescent Region. ' Members adopted a monthly rate change for private pay residents of Valley Hi Nursing home in accordance with a request of the Valley Hi committee. Effective Jan. 1, the rate will be increased from $550 to $575 per month. Wm. Morefield, ad­ ministrator of the home, told the board that the anticipated collection when the budget was drawn up was $587,212. However, with the increase granted Tuesday, that figure would rise to $643,706. The expected deficit of $79,788 would be reduced to $23,293. A report was approved as submitted by the Audit & Court Services committee, including a request by Margaret O'Neil, Circuit clerk, to hire one ad­ ditional full time person to process a "flood of traffic tickets caused by a stepping up effort of the Sheriff's depart­ ment to enforce the traffic laws". There have been over 3,000 more tickets issued this year than previously. County Judge Cooney noted that a new judge has been appointed to County court for traffic cases. Member Robert Stoxen expressed his belief that there have been too many tickets issued for minor infractions, particularly at times of slow traffic movement which in his opinion made them useless. A1 Collins submitted a new Subdivision Review Procedure policy which includes a three- step review of all plats and ealla for establishment of a Staff Plat Review committee. This group will meet regularly on the Wednesday preceding the first and third Friday of the month to consider sketches, palts, drawings and reports. The board learned that the Special Zoning committee is in the process of arranging and editing the Comprehensive amendment to the zoning or­ dinance into final form. Agricultural districts are presently being reviewed and tailored to those needs in McHenry county. The board of review asked for, and received, an extension of time to February to complete work preparatory to making out tax bills for 1978. Among appointments was that of John Shay to serve again as director of the McHenry County Emergency Services & Disaster agency until Dec. 1, 1978. Action was taken to approve an additional $5 per election for judges, effective with the March 21 primary next year. The sales tax for August was announced at $86,026.15. HOLD McHENRY YOUTH FOR BURGLARY (Continued from cage 1) it away. The effort failed, but caused damage to equipment due to two other parked vehicles blocking the way. On Dec. 17, a burglary was reported at a house at 5616 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, belonging to Richard Hunt. The owner said that two buildings on the premises had been en­ tered. Screens were cut and windows were broken to gain access. The loss was determined to have been a chain saw and an electric drill. The intruder broke the headlights of the lawn tractor as well. On Dec. 18 two burglaries were reported in the McHenry area, according to the sheriff's office, in addition to the burglary at Hornsby's store. L a k e l a n d C h r y s l e r Plymouth, 2508 W. Route 120, was entered sometime since the previous day according to the owner. Stolen were the rear tires and wheels from two new cars on the lot. The vehicles were left resting on their rear axles. At 1 p.m. James McNulty, 5415 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, reported that his car had broken down on Route 31, south of Route 12, near Richmond, where he locked and left it. When he returned later to recover his vehicle, he found the right window broken and his wallet missing from the glove box. Amount of loss was not indicated. On Dec. 14, Lawrence Sullivan, 3302 W. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, reported that his unlocked car was en­ tered while it was parked in his drive. Stolen his com­ bination radlft*| and tape players. On Dec. 13, Brian VanBuren, 4401 E. Wonder Lake drive, Wonder Lake, complained that during the night, the battery was stolen from his car while it was parked in his drive. Mike Hellios, 520 Bay view * 5 Winter weather to part of the blame for an accident which resulted In six-year-old Richard Mercure, Jr., being taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad Dec. 20. Young Mercure was a passenger In a pick-up truck driven by his father, Richard Mercure, Sr., of 4915 W. Rt. 129, McHenry. The elder Mercure stated he was southbound on Rt. 31, when a vehicle pulled in front of him making a left turn from Grand avenue onto Rt 31. The driver of the other vehicle, Wayne J. Sanford of 114 Rabbit Hill lane, Ingleslde. stated he did not see the other vehicle approaching from the north. Sanford was ticketed for making an Improper left turn V Three people were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad following this accident at the corner of Rt 120 and Crystal Lake road Dec. 15 at 8:15 p.m. William Meyers of 2419 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry, was injured when his car was struck by a truck driven by Harold Edwards of Chicago. According to Meyers and witnesses, the truck was traveling east on Rt. 120 without headlights, when it struck the Meyer auto which was turning ontoRt 120. Edwards, who was taken to McHenry hospital along with his passenger Donald Dennison, also of Chicago, was ticketed by city police for operating his motor vehicle without the headlights in operation. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD PREGNANT, NEED HELP? Call Birthright 815-385-2999 REPLACE IT NOW! For safety's sake •• for comfort and appearance - cfieck all windows and doors now and let us repair or replace. We reglaze in our shop or in your home ...with regular glass or new safety materials such as K-Lux Acrylic Plastics. McHENRY PAINT • GLASS & WALLPAPER court, McHenry, reported on Dec. 12, the loss of two hydraulic floor jacks and several box end wrenches sometime since the previous day. He noted that his garage was entered^ in an un­ determined manner The McHenry County Sheriff's police investigated the report of a man seen snapping antennas off cars parked in the lot of Orsolini's Motel, 5411 Route 12, Richmond, at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 18. off© him. automobiles' ha damaged, police said Kenfteth Sommers, 18, a motel resident, was charged on seven ^counts of criminal damage to property. His bond was set at $7,000 for a hearing in Branch I court Dec. 29. A burglary was reported at the residence of Shercy Coss, 2612 Michael, Wonder Lake, Dec. 18.' The < occupant discovered the entry when she returned after being absent for the evening. She said that a blade purse containing her driver^ license and other identification material, and a matched pair of wedding rings had been takfen. /Investigators determined that the intruder had removed a screen and opened a window. •• Paul Lomax, Wonder Lake, re|K>rted the theft of his CB r radio from his locked truck wfiile it was parked in the yard of the Terra Cotta Truck company on Route 31, north of ^Crystal Lake. The theft, discovered at 2:20 p.m. Dec. 19, was believed to have occurred sometime since Dec. 16. McHenry Girl Hurt When Car Hits Telephone Pole Ic A McHenry girl was hurt at 8 a.m. Dec. 20 when her car slid off Spring Grove road near Richmond, and hit a telephone pole, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Jeanne M. Busch, 16, 2810 W. Miller road, McHenry, was transported by the Richmond Rescue squad to the hospital for treatmei She told deputiesW driving north on Spring Grove road, and braked her vehicle to slow it when she saw other cars ahead of her. Her vehicle spun out and slid down the bank of the road where it hit a pole. Damage to ier car was $800. Frank R. Plesetz, Route 2, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., braked too late for the stop sign as he was driving north on Wilmot road at 8:41 a.m. Dec. 20, and his trailer tractor combination jackknifed and took out the sign. Plesetz said that as he ap­ proached the Ringwood roac intersection, he failed to see the snowcovered sign and when he finally did, jamming his brakes on threw his rig into a skid. Damage to the tractor and trailer was estimated at over $250, and to the sign, $20. No injuries were reported in a school bus accident at 7:40 a.m. Dec. 20 at 7212 Bull Valley road, McHenry, according to the sheriff's report. Cipriana V. Corrales, 368 E. Crystal Lake avenue, Crystal Lake, said he was driving west 3 4 1 1 V . b L M M c H E N R Y 3 S 5 7 3 5 3 Edltorfc Quote Book The ruin of most men dates from some idle moment. George S. Hillard BEFORE YOU BUY. THE NEW, MODERN at 25 mph. and as he changed gears, the bus began fishtailing and slid into a pole. Damage to the bus was estimated at $300 and to the pole $300. Howard Wagner, of 1406 Park street, McHenry, was ticketed by city police for driving while intoxicated after an accident cars Dec. 15. to police reports, as traveling east on Elm street when he crossed the double-yellow center line and sideswiped a car traveling west, driven by John Dougherty of 4411 Maple Leaf drive, McHenry. Wagner continued and struck the rear of a car driven by Frank Howorka of 7701 Hickory road, Wonder Lake, who was stopped for a red light at the in­ tersection of Elm street and Richmond road. No injuries were reported. A two-car accident at the corner of Rt. 31 and Washington street, resulted in one McHenry driver being ticketed by local police. Lorenz Schey of 817 N. Mill, McHenry, told police he was northbound on Rt. 31 when a vehicle which had been stopped at Washington street, pulled onto Rt. 31, striking Schey's auto. Steven Umbarger, 914 Laguna, McHenry, stated he was stopped at the intersection and checked for traffic and thought it was okay for him to proceed, when he struck the Schey. auto Advance Deadlines Two Holiday Weeks Because Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2, will be observed as holidays, Plaindealer deadlines for the first issues after both Christmas and New Year will need to be advanced. General news, display and classified advertising deadlines will be Friday, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, at 10 a.in: All correspondents' copy must be in the office by Thursday noon each week. * The Plaindealer office will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 31. Regular office hours will be in effect Saturday, Jan. 7,9 a.m. to 12 noon. KINETICO WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEM •NO ELECTRICITY •METERED WATER •LESS SALT .SAVES MONEY FREE WATER TEST AND RENTAL RATES ON REQUEST CALL YOUR LOCAL WATER CONDITIONING DEALER: KINETICO gruner TOM HUEMANN WATER CONDITIONING 2103 W. CHURCH ST. - JOHNSBURG McHENRY, ILL 385-3093 "LARGEST SERVICE DEPT. IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS" JjjA|"fflENEW^EAR AT THE V.F.W. NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 8PM To 2 AM * 6 Neither driver was injured, and Umbarger was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of- way. On Dec. 13, a car driven by Clara Jon& of 3617 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, struck a parked car driven by George White, 3305 2nd street, McHenry. According to Ms. Jones, she was driving on Green street, when she pulled around the parked White auto, striking it in the rear. When she pulled over to stop after the accident, she struck the front of the same vehicle, f .g City police said jbo tickets were issued. A number of hit-and-run accidents involving parked cars also took place. On Dec. 13, Karen Morley, 3701 W. James street, Apt. 1-F, McHenry, told police she had parked her car on Green street to do some shopping. When she returned to her car, she discovered someone had struck her car on the driver's side. The offender had left the scene. On Dec. 17, a car owned by Guy MacGregor, of 4506 Garden Quarter, Apt. 28, was struck on the left front fender while it was parked at 1605 Green street. MacGregor told police he had parked the car at 6 a.m. and when he returned to it at 4:30 p.m. he discovered the damage. There were no wit­ nesses and again the offender had left the scene. The third hit-and-run ac­ cident during the week oc­ curred Dec. 20 at 12:30 a.m. Virginia Aalto, of 5012 Orchard drive, McHenry, had parked her car in the Savings and Loan parking lot on Green street, and when she returned to her car, she noticed that it had been struck. Damage to the driver's side caused $400 damages. Raymond Bujak was ticketed by city police for leaving the scene of an -accident after police found his car unoccupied at 3:16 a.m. on Dec. 13. The car was in a ditch near Rt. 120 and Dot road, with a „ broken mailbox and speed limit sign nearby. Bujak of 3204 Hillside drive, McHenry, later related to police that another vehicle had forced him off the road, causing him to strike the road sign and the mailbox. Damage to the car was estimated at $800, and property damage was approximately $100. dR *> WRINKLES SMOOTHED without surgery Now there is an exerting new cosmetic that can temporarily smooth away wrinkles for up to 8 hours. It's called Secret Miracle and its scientific blend of unique beauty ingredients works within minutes to smooth over wrinkles, crow's-feef, and under eye puffiness. New Secret Miracle will keep your skin practically line free all day or all night. 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