PAGE 22 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY I. 1978 THE BLIZZARD- IT BOMBED, BLEW. BURIED (Continued from page 1) pole at the intersection of Chapel Hill road and Rt 120, east of McHenry Gurske told police he was southbound on Chapel Hill road when he started to slide on the ice as he tried to turn onto Rt. 120. Gurske could not make the turn and slid across Rt 120 and struck a utility pole Gurske was not seriously ^ hurt but damage to his car was estimated in excess oL$300. Although many accidents were reported to police during the period, most were minor property damage accidents caused by the bad weather with no injuries being reported The narrow bridge on Rt. 31 just south of Johnsburg road, is partially to blame for a one-car accident Jan 28 An accident at the same bridge Jan 13 claimed two lives, including that of a young McHenry man Denise E Pride. 5155 Westwood, McHenry, told Sheriff's deputies that she was southbound on Rt 31 ap proaching the bridge when oncoming traffic forced her to move to the right 1 The Pride vehicle struck a snowbank and then skidded into the bridge. Fortunately, Ms. Pride was uninjured in the mishap A three car accident on Rt 120, near Charles road, in volving two McHenry drivers resulted in both drivers' cars being totally wrecked. Joseph Lovergine, 1910 Flower street. McHenry, told Sheriff's deputies that he was traveling south on Rt. 120 in ° blinding snow Jan 26 at 7 a .m ., when he observed a car driven by Thomas E. Lafontaine, 206 N. Green street, McHenry, sideways across his lane of traffic. Lovergine stated that he had no time to react and could not avoid hitting the right side of the Lafontaine auto According to the accident report, Lafontaine told police that he was southbound on Rt. 120 when he noticed a car stopped in the roadway ahead of him. When he tried to stop, his car started to slide and became stuck in the snow, sideways across the road. The driver of the third car, Julie J. Hickey of Woodstock, explained to police that she had stopped in the roadway to avoid striking a yellow car that was stuck ahead of her. Ms. Hickey stated that she "4iad gotten out of her car and saw the Lovergine auto strike .the Lafontaine car and push it into the back of her car. According to Sheriff's deputies, the vellow car was towed from the scene and the owner has not yet been determined A two-vehicle accident in volving a car and a van resulted in major damage being done to both vehicles. According to police reports, a van driven by Lewis A Blomgren. 3207 W. Fairway drive. McHenry. and a car driven by Edward A. Mass. 4525 W. Lake Shore drive. Wonder Lake, met on Mc- Cullom Lake road at a spot in the road that Wa» narrowed by drifting snow. Drifting snow, reducing Chapel Hill road to one lane of traffic in spots, is the major cause of two accidents Jan. 27. Harry A. Hartges,' 5215 N. Ridgeway road, Ringwood, was northbound on Chapel Hill road when he noticed that snow had •drifted across the southbound lane making it impassable. Robert J. Adler. 2219 N. Woodlawn Park avenue, McHenry, told police he was traveling south but that he drove into the northbound lane due to the drifting snow. As the Adler and Hartges vehicles passed each other in the northbound lane, the left rear of the Hartges auto struck the left front of the Adler car Damage to both vehicles is estimated in excess of $200. Henrietta Gerber, 609 Water's Edge drive, McHenry, and William G. Barth. 3719 Spring Grove road, Johnsburg, were both uninjured following a head-on collision on Chapel Hill road. According to the accident report filed by Sheriff's deputies, Ms. Gerber was southbound and the Barth auto was traveling north, but drifting snow had closed the southbound lane. Ms. Gerber entered the open northbound lane to proceed southbound, when she struck the Barth car head-on Both vehicles had to be towed away, with extensive damage being done to each car. Numerous accidents oc curred near the intersection of Bull Valley road and Rt. 31, one WE HAVE PLANS FOR YOU. McHENRY STATE BANK 3510 W. ELM ST., McHENRY, ILLINOIS of which demolished' a car driven by Leonard A. Kohl,.2312 Country lane. McHenry Jan. 28. The accident occurred on Rt. 31 where twelve-foot snow drifts had reduced the highway to one lane of traffic Fredrick G. Meister, 4820 W. Rt 120, McHenry. told Sheriff's police that he was northbound on Rt 31, when he noticed the Kohl vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed Meister came to a complete stop because of the one-lane area, when the Kohl auto hit the snow bank. Kohl stated to police that he approached the one-lane area at approximately 45 mph, and when he tried to slow his car slid into the snowbank. The Kohl auto proceeded to flip over on its side, went over the top of the Meister auto, grazing its roof, and finally coming to rest on the roadway on its top Kohl sustained a cut on his hand as a result of the accident. Another McHenry man escaped injury after the jeep he was driving flipped over on Spring Grove road. Paul M Rogers, 4316 West Shore drive, McHenry, ex plained to Sheriff's police that he was southbound on Spring Grove road north of Johnsburg at 3 a.m. Jan 28, when a vehicle approached him nor thbound in the northbound lane. Rogers said that he moved to the right but went off the roadway and started to slide sideways. The jeep then left the road way and flipped over on its side, causing damage to the left side of the vehicle. Three young McHenry men were slightly injured following a four-car chain-reaction ac cident Jan 26. Keith A Putnam. 306 N. Hill road, and Gregory Watts, 2807 Regner road, both of McHenry, were passengers in a car driven by Paul J Miller of 4213 Crystal Lake road. McHenry. Miller iold police he was eastbound on Rt. 14 outside of Crystal Lake when he noticed traffic stopped ahead of him. Miller applied his brakes but could not avoid striking a car driven by Michael Arndt, Crystal Lake. The Arndt vehicle was pushed forward, striking a car driven by Ronald Carlson, also of Crystal Lake, causing the Carlson car to strike a car driven by Winfred Glover, of Crystal Lake Damage to all four cars was estimated in excess of $150. MAYOR "FIRES" POLICE CHIEF (Continued from page 1) attendance besides the officials were members of commissions and boards affiliated with local government, and members of the Chamber of the Commerce. Special guests included Espey s daughter and husband, Ted and Margie Loesch, and his son and wife, the Anthony "Butch" Espeys, and their families. As master of ceremonies, Mayor Joseph Stanek presented the honored guest with a bowling ball, bag and LEAVES FOR/LESS DISCOUNT TROPICAL PLANTS For Home or Office CR4iN ID DIIIIIIPIIIIE Wednesday, February 1st ot our new location next door to our old store. • Bigger Selection! • Bigger Values! Easy Parking and Loading. "COME ON IN AND BROWSE" LEAVES 10017 MAIN STREET RICHMOND, ILLINOIS 815-678-4220 shoes and a fishing rod and reel from the city. Given as "gifts to keep him active in retirement" were Bermuda shorts and sunglasses by the Public Workds depart ment, presented by Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer, and a Hawaiian shirt by City Clerk Barbara Gilpin on behalf of her department. These were given for use in Hawaii, where Espey will vacation in March, He also received individual gifts from friends Former Mayor Doald Doherty spoke a few words of appreciation -for the out standing service to the city by the retiring chief. In response to the evening of honors. Espey extended a welcome to the new chief, George Pasenelli He also responded with sincere ap preciation for the accolades bestowed on him and told of his appreciation to those who were in attendance to demonstrate their friendship. BLAZE FORCES FAMILY OF SIX FROM HOME (Continued from page 1) where they had survived the smoke. Mrs. Felde said snow plows had to push drifts from the road just ahead of the fire trucks, which were unable to reach their destination in less than an hour. Just as they arrived, the kitchen window broke, allowing the flames to spread. The family believes greater damage was averted because the house had been completely closed upon their hasty departure and also because of good insulation. The kitchen, where the fire seemed to originate, was completely gutted. There was smoke damage throughout, and in the living room drapes had been melted. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson had no estimate of damage Monday morning, and he could not explain the origin of the fire. Members of Johnsburg Company II and Fox Lake extinguished the blaze The FISH organization is seeking clothing for the family because of the loss of all of the family's attire. They can use size 3 and 10 for boys, sizes 12-14 teen, and women's size 9 for the older girl. FISH can be reached at 385-8020. Firemen from Company I and III responded to a report of a barn fire near Lakemoor early Jan. 30.^ , - ^ v It was discovered that a vacant barn on the Brannock property was burning, but due to the heavy snow, fire fighting equipment could not get close enough to battle the fire. The barn, which was set approximately 1500 feet off of the road, was completely destroyed by the blaze. When you find you cannot afford something the best thing to do is to do without it. • • • • If all races were, in fact, equal, there would be no world problems be cause civilization and pro gress would be equally spread throughout the world. Legal Notice IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION Modern, American Mortgage Corporation ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) Stephen Madsen.etal., • ) Defendants, ) Case No. 77 C 3411 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE * Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered in the above entitled court in said cause on November 21, 1977 I, LAURENCE KALLEN Special Commissioner for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, will on February 18, 1978 at 10:30 o'Clock A.M. on the front steps of the Court House located at 2200 North Seminary, City of Woodstock, State of Illinois, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash all and singular the follow i described premises and re; ! est'Ue in said decree mentioned, situated in the County of McHENRY in the State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said decree. Saia sale shall be subject to Key To The City » let 1977 general taxes and to any special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate. Upon the sale being made the purchaser or purchasers will receive a Certificate of Pur chase which will specify the property purchased, the amount paid therefor, and the time when a deed shall issue unless the property is redeemed according to law. Said property iS described as follows, to-wit: Lot 1 in Block 16 in McHenry Shores Unit No. 2, a Subdivision of part of the East >2 of the S.E. l/4 of Section 2, Township 44 North, Range 8, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded May 10, 1955 as Doc. No. 292380 in Book 12 of Plats page 26, in McHenry County, Illinois; commonly known as 602 S. Hilltop, McHenry, II. DATED this 16th day of January. A D. 1978 LAURENCE KALtEN SPECIAL COMMISSIONER UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION FISHER AND FISHER Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 Nortn La Salle Street Chicago, Illinois 60602 372-4784 (Pub. Jan. 25, Feb. 1,8,15, 1978) Legal Notice Bid opening and the next regular meeting of the McHenry Township Fire Protection District win be held at the fire house in McHenry, minois at 8:00 PM 6Yi Ttftir sday. February, 2, 1978. H G Rodenkirch, Secy. i (Pub Feb. 1.1978) Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in compliance with the McHenry County Zoning Or dinance that a public hearing will be held before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals in connection with this application for issuance of A Conditional Use Permit under the Provisions of the McHenry County Zoning Ordinance, which would result in a change in the use allowed for 4.069 acres of the following described real estate: Of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, (excepting therefrom the North 380.0 feet of the West 573.16 feet thereof); Also of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 33, (excepting & After presenting Chief of Police Ken Espey, left, with a plaque containing key to the city, Mayor Joseph Stanek shakes the hand of the retiring Espey. The occasion was the city's tribute to the local police leader at a dinner party held at the McHenry Country club last Saturday night. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD therefrom the East 30 acres thereof); Also of the South west Quarter of the Nor thwest Quarter of said Section 33, (excepting therefrom the Soutn 30 acres thereof); Also of the North half of Section 32, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, (excepting therefrom the Nortn 100 acres thereof; Also ex cepting therefrom that part thereof conveyed by William A. Saylor and wife, to Frank Grasser by Warranty Deed dated March 1, 1909 and recorded in the recorder's office of McHenry County, Illinois, in Book 127 of Deeds, Page 452); Also of the West half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 32; Also of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 32; Also of the North 528.0 feet of the East 1650.0 feet of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 32; all in McHenry County, Illinois. The petition requests the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a private landing strip on 4.069 acres of the described property, within the meaning of the McHenry County Zoning Ordinance. A hearing on this Petition will be held on the 16th day of February, 1978 at 2 PM at the County Court house located in Woodstock, 111., at which time and place, any person desiring to be heard may be present. fJ ,(Puj>. Feb..1,3,8, & 10) Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions for the nominations of members of the Board of Education of School "District No. 156 McHenry County, Illinois, to be voted on at the Annual Election to be held in said School District on April 8, 1978, shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Education or his designated representative at the Ad ministration Building, 3926 W. Main St.. McHenry, Illinois, from February 22, 1978 to March 17, 1978, inclusive. Filing hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. 1. Ballot position for all can didates who present their public Lnkehurst. the L" i Root and ££$n£shou, Ukehurst Annual s«m^/^pingSh°"> Boat and camp drearnSult canoe, kyack, sW power boa carnper nrTav choose^ ^ ehaln-O^soiltnS Center F»WWln£«t. Center H«nie So' Komp^ EST*** mined by l< drawing to be held on March 21, 1978? at 4:01 p.m. at the Ad ministration Building of the district. 2. Ballot positions for all other candidates shall be in the order in which their petitions were filed. Edward J. Neumann,"Jr. Secretary (Pub. Feb. 1,1978) CLEAR FIRE HYDRANTS Glenn Peterson, County Building and Zoning officer, has issued an appeal to McHenry area residents to assume the responsibility of clearing snow from the fire hydrants indigenous to the individual's neighborhood. In case of a fire emergency, the firemens' access to a snow- buried hydrant would be hampered and result in a waste of valuable time. I TAX FACTS I The best way to start working on your state income tax return is to complete your • federal return first, say officers of the Illinois Department of Revenue. "Some of the information the Illinois taxpayer needs comes directly from his or her federal return," said Gary V. Ey, manager of the Ttevenue department's income tax processing division. "Line 1 of the state return, for example, asks the state income taxpayer to indicate the amount of federal adjusted gross in come." Ey said that some Illinois taxpayers are not required to file a federal return, but he said it's '*a good idea to complete a federal return, even if you don't have to file it, to determine adjusted gross income and exemptions for the state return." Illinois law allows state taxpayers the same number of exemptions permitted on the federal return. Some documents from the federal return are required for taxpayers to verify certain state income tax credits or deductions they claim. The Revenue department provides information and assitance free of charge at district offices in several locations throughout the state. Taxpayers also can call the department toll free at 1-800- 252-8972 The state tax deadline this year is midnight April 17. "Power Of Prayer" Film At Area Church Why should we pray? How should we pray? For what should we pray? What is unanswered prayer? These are questions man has asked since God first spoke to Him. Many church people feel that far too long, prayer has been overlooked as a subject for a definite film study, but, now ECRF Films presents its newest release "The Power of Prayer". The opening moments of the film are spent in Israel, examining thousands of years of Jewish history and how they pertain to prayer. "The Power of Prayer" features some of the most well- r e s p e c t e d , C h r i s t i a n spokesmen in America; such as Dr. W.A. Criswell, Dr. John F. Walvoord, Josh and Dottie McDowell, Chaplain Ray and Dr. and Mrs. Howard Hen dricks. These men and women will be sharing what the Bible says as to the how and why of prayer. They'll also share their own personal experiences of the times of victory, frustration and confusion at the Alliance church, 3815 Bull Valley road. McHenry, Sunday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. USsSKfc One minute emt oj the TriState One minute (ft 41) at Waukegan (f* 43) and Belutdere Rd$ (ft 120) Mfaubgon NEW BUSINESS IN TOWN CLEANING SERVICE INC. 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Now, a discovery by a team of researchers may offer an al ternative to taking this risk. The researchers have devel oped the first specific blood test to detect chronic alcohol ism in a matter of a few hours. The discovery was made during National Insti tute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism-sponsored experi ments on the effects of alcohol on the liver. In the case of a patient with jaundice who denies his or her alcoholism, doctors will be able to use the test to learn if there is positive indication of chronic alcoholism. The discovery of a specific blood test to detect alcoholism has been greeted by medical authorities with great enthusi asm. The test involves taking a blood sample from a patient and measuring two amino acids (alpha amino-n-butyric acid and leucine) in the plas ma factions of the blood. The values obtained arc found to be more than twice as high in alcoholic subjects as in non alcoholic subjects according to the researchers. The studies were conducted on hospital ized and ambulatory alcoholic patients and healthy nonalco holic volunteers. The researchers found that the test results reflect pro longed, rather than short-term, intake of alcohol--i.e., the test detects the chronic drinker. In addition, the test works for more than a week after drink ing has ended. Presently, doctors use a var iety of other blood tests to measure the extent of damage to the liver and other organs resulting from alcoholism. But none of these tests points to alcoholism as the causative factor in producing the dam age. The new test does. Positive results are specifically associ ated with heavy and chronic drinking. "But we do not yet know how the abnormality comes about," said the re searchers. This is now the focus of their attention. 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