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Doctors: Hold Medical Care Costs E. J. "Chick" LaMagdeleine McHenry County Medical society members have adopted resolutions regarding mental health and advocating con­ tinued containment of medical care costs in McHenry county. \t the meeting in Crystal Lake last week, members adopted a resolution urging physicians and health care institutions to hold down price increases through voluntary efforts to "help stem in­ flationary pressures in the delivery of medical care." The Medical society has almost 100 active members practicing medicine in McHenry county. Officers elected at the annual meeting include Dr. Daniel E. Horan, Woodstock, president, suc­ ceeding Dr. Aniceto D'Sousa, McHenry, in that office; Dr. Ted Rolander, vice-president; Dr. Stanley Chmiel, secretary; and Dr. James Mowery, treasurer. The resolution concerning mental health supports and advocates development of an in-patient psychiatric unit in McHenry county. Members further urged the McHenry County Mental Health board to provide funding for a full-time psychiatrist who would become an active member of a local hospital medical staff, and provide a ,Department of Clinical Psychiatry at the sponsoring facility. Dr. Horan said im­ plementation should include supplemental funding for in­ digent patients needing this type help. Reviewing the past year August Rossetti, Dr. William Morrow and Dr. Horan. Dr. Santo Ruggero of Wonder Lake, ciiairman of the peer review committee, said the committee successfully han- _ died many inquiries concerning J4medical care during the year, s ̂ *The committee will continue to LaMagdeleine New r J County Sheriff programs, Dr. Horan said the society has continued its active role in providing continuing education for physicians through the use of symposiums at local hospitals in McHenry county. He pointed out that in ad­ dition to continuing medical education locally, participants accumulated at least 150 hours of documented continuing medical education during a three-year period. Dr. Horan said the mescal society will continue its stro support of the Profession! S t a n d a r d s R e v i e w Organization (PSRO). PRSO is run by physicians from three counties-McHenry, Kane DuPage. Its purpose provide peer review of medic care delivery involving Medicare and Medicaid patients in the three hospitals iodated in McHenry county. PSRO representatives from, McHenry county include Dr. ml uiree e and is Wg edicMl welcome public questions and comments concerning medical services rendered, insurance coverage or changes for health care. In the year ahead. Dr. Horan revealed the^ society hopes to concentrate on some new in­ novative programs designed to serve the community. Among those will be efforts to focus attention on preventative medicine rather than treat­ ment of disease processes to achieve the maintenance of good health. He said Medical society members welcome the op­ portunity to talk before civic groups and participate in local programs of public service. During the past year, the Medical society provided financial support to the Easter Seal society and technical and professional advisers for the P h y s i c i a n ' s A s s i s t a n t programs. New officers of the McHenry County Medical society elected last week include, from left. Dr. Dan Horan, Woodstock, president; Dr. Ted Rolander, McHenry, vice-president; Dr. Stanley Chmiel, McHenry, secretary; and Dr. James Mowery, McHenry, treasurer. DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER When the McHenry County board gave approval to the appointment by Richard Klemm, its chairman, Tuesday, E.J. "Chick" LaMagdeleine was named sheriff of the county. He replaces Arthur Tyrrell, who"• resigned soon after he had started his second term. The vote for approval was 19- 3, with one abstention. The "no" votes were cast by Donald Doherty and Charles "Chuck" Weingart of McHenry and George Lowe of Cary. Only Lowe gave an ex­ planation for his vote, noting that he - was disappointed because he had not had an opportunity to meet LaMagdeleine prior to the appointment and therefore could not give his support. The abstention came from James Curran of McHenry, who claimed a relationship through marriage to the ap­ pointee and said it did not seem correct for him to add his vote. Phyllis Walters of the Legislative and Public Affairs committee said she had been among those interviewing LaMagdeleine and found him to be well qualified. The new appointee said he was moving from Wauconda to McHenry county immediately. Slate's Attorney Cowlin was present to explain that ac­ cording to law, the residence of the sheriff must be in the county he serves at the time he takes office. Cowlin added that a suit was being initiated challenging the appointment by the county in order to clarify the position and lay to rest any doubts. A suit to prohibit Klemm's appointment of a non-McHenry county resident as sheriff was dismissed Tuesday morning by the Circuit court. According to law, the ap­ pointee roust be of the same political party as the person who held the sheriff's post. Both Tyrrell and Chief Deputy Henry Nulle were present, the latter to commend Tyrrell for his excellent work in office. The county gave the retiring sheriff a resolution in appreciation for his work Tyrrell spoke briefly, noting that he had always supported Nulle for the post, but recognizing that the appointee was well qualified for the post. In the matter of the county's proposed Land L'se plan. Member Thomas Huemann of (Continued on pase 16) SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 103 NUMBER 60 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1979 2 SECTIONS 24 PAGES 20' Defer Action On City Planning Aid The McHenry City Council considered a proposal for updating the city plan in meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20. It set two dates for meeting with developers in March, an in­ formal hearing for the Falcon- Gladstone property March 12, and an [Ujpdate hearing on the completed preartnexation agreement with RDG for the Backhaus property March 21. After listening to a presen­ tation by Jack Pepping, chairman of the Planning commission, and Robert Grossman, a partner in Associated Planners, the Council deferred a decision to hire until the March 19 meeting. Pepping indicated that proposals had been solicited from three firms of planning consultants, which included Harland Bar­ tholomew, who had developed the 1970 plan which the city is currently using, and Barton Aschman. who declined to bid. Pepping noted that the Harland-Bartholomew quote was $32,000 to $34,000 for an update. Associated Planners offered to provide a more flexible plan, adaptable to change, for $15,600. This wbuld include - updated topographic studies*maps, enrirpnmental information, water resources, soil conditions, flood areas and natural reso&i^eswith wooded areas indicatedJ3lM*sman was identified as the" consultant involved with the writing of McHenryX original city plan and was familiar with the situation. Pepping explained that the statistical information and conditions on which the city plan was based is nine years old, and they are now reviewing subdivisions which are beyond the mile and half area indicated on the original plan map for which they must now guess at the zoning needed. He referred to new current growth patterns and pressures, different from 1970 and which were even unknown at that time. He pointed out that without a plan, pressure becomes planning. An orderly approach for growth is needed. Pepping noted, as . many curreat petitions for rezoning are running counter to existing plans. He asked if this plan is viable and if the city has the same priorities < as in 1970). He said the Planning com­ mission saw a need for revised concepts and sought proposals from consultants. Pepping said that Grossman indicated the planning revision would be in three phases. Phase. one_ would include, information and data collection which would be incorporated in a looseleaf notebook available to draw on later for specific information Phase two would be to sound out the community through a series of hearings to determine goals and objectives. This would be followed by discussion and evaluation of goals such as growth policy (none or limited^v.lni^t- w^uld be received from citizens, civic and other organizations, and public officials. Phase three would be the plan itself, divided into ap­ propriate sections with an environmental analysis and how it would be implemented with special recommendations for zoning ordinance revisions. Pepping estimated that it would require 12 months for corrvpl^ipn.,. The Planning commission recommended tne (C ontinued on page 16) Voice Revenue Sharing Appeals Representatives of various community groups made strong appeals for a portion of the $117,728 allocated to McHenry out of revenue sharing funds at the City Council meeting Feb. 20. Mayor Joe Stanek said they would make no decision at this Talk on the street corner gives the idea that gasoline - or the lack of it -- might be the big topic for discussion in the weeks ahead. We ekpect to be personally involved in some of it. Average gasoline prices have climbed to new record highs over the past two or three weeks. Fortunately, none of the stations checked in a recent Fuel Gauge reported shortages in any grade of fuel at that time. t In downstate Illinois (which includes McHenry county), regular rose to 73.8 cents a gallon, premium was up to 80.3 cents and unleaded had a full cent rise to 77.7 cents. The price alone is bad enough news, but to think the availability is a question mark compounds the problem and makes us lodk less seriously at the cost. The survey on price jumps indicated closing gasoline stations on Sunday,- as suggested, wouldn't save enough fuel to justify the hardships on motorists. The prediction is that since 85 percent of all auto trips cover 15 miles or less and the average motorist can obtain all the fuel needed on Saturday, it just wouldn't work. A spokesman for a Gas Watcher's program in 1973 and 1974 showed that motorists who drive conservatively, car pool, maintain their vehicles and observe the 55 mph speed limit can make 5 gallons of gas do the work of 6, cutting consumption by 16 percent. The very thought of gas rationing when there is serious talk of/raising the speed limit is reason enough to provoke many a street corner debate. In spite of many valid arguments that might be made on the other side, we strongly object to rationing without first trying to at least partially correct the problem in some other way. When we see some folks fly into the clouds on a big, fuel-consuming plane -- and when we see row after row of cars in every high school lot in the country « we feel there is reason to object. The planes are carrying hundreds, of course; and some students work and can't take the school bus, to be sure. But there are some who can't fly away and they are neither working students nor do they fit any of the other categories favored if gas rationing goes into effect. There are some of us who just enjoy a ride around a few blocks as a diversion from the cares of the day. In this land of plenty, apparently that's going to be too much to expect if we can judge by the dire warnings we hear. KAF Transportation Director For Local Schools Resigns A resignation of major significance was accepted with regret by the board of High School District 156 in meeting Tuesday night. Richard Glawe will be leaving his role as director of transportation March 23. Board President James Althoff extended best wishes to the director, who will return to the Palatine school district from where he came. Glawe said he would retain his residence in-the McHenry area. His resignation means that both High School District 156 and Grade School District 15 are losing the man who directs the entire bus plan for the transportation of hundreds of school children attending six elementary schools and two high school campuses. Glawe has been with the local school system since May of 1975. The board accepted also the resignations of Sandra Holstine, East campus Math instructor; Ann Beyer, Carol Hamil and Margaret Granath. bus drivers; Thomas Beyer, bus mechanic; and Tori Donarski, accounts payable Employment was approved for Beverly Hill and Brenda Gutekunst, both bus drivers; Machele Civey, custodian at West; and Raymond Watklns and Louis Schoen, both tem­ porary part time bus mechanics. Approval of the 1979-81 Building Trades project was made according to a proposal submitted by Ron Dale, vocational director, who was present to answer questions. It was decided that no for a foundation undertaken until preparation should be August. The present home being (Continued on page 16/ hearing, but after publication would hold a public meeting to make their allocations later. Stanek said his main concern was the proposed community center for which he hoped to reserve $100,000 from this allocation. Alderman William Bolger urged Stanek to broaden his priority to include all recreation for possible swimming pool funding. Alida Wirtz asked for an indefinite amount for the McHenry library, noting that costs are fantastic in the new, large building. The mortgage payment will increase this year according to their arrangement with the bank, she said. They need a new janitor and the cost of supplies have all increased. Alderman Ed Datz asked what they wanted the funds for. Ms Wirtz replied the library wanted enough to keep even on their budget. They were saving their $27,000 share of developers' donations for help on the mortgage. Bolger noted that the library operates on a fraction of what similar units use in neighboring towns. Nancy Fike. representing the Historical Society of McHenry County, noted that this county organization served all the cities including McHenry. Its budget clearly shows where the money goes and they recently hired a curator to control operations, she added Funding has consisted mainly of donations and now it is relying on revenue sharing allocations. A recent expense was for a new heating system to replace one lost in last year's high water. M a r c y F i s h b a c h , representing the McHenry Hornets P'ootball league, asked for $500 toward the $6,50o budget. She said that 100 boys are involved in the project and the project is recognized as a training group for the high school teams. Ken Kunzer. an employee of the McHenry County Youth Service bureau which was opened in 1975, asked for $6,438. He says the program is aimed to divert young people from the juvenile court system for counseling and activities that help to curb troublesome behavior The current (Continued on page 16) Peekaboo! - Anybody There? Council. Denies One Zoning Petition, Tables Another One zoning request was tabled and another denied when the City Council met Tuesday night. The Council tabled action on the Wieser-Conway petition for rezoning of a 2-acre parcel on Front street from R-2 residential to B-l business use Tuesday when it was learned that the Zoning board of Ap­ peals had failed to make a recommendation on jt. In the Jan. 26 hearing the petitioners had presented their arguments and had agreed to strike service stations and indoor theatres from the permitted uses under the proposed zoning for the site. However, they had asked in­ clusion of certain other uses B-3 from B-2 classifications. The record indicated also that a number of objectors had expressed concerns including effect on traffic, and the Planning commission had also objected, indicating that the area was slated for industrial park use. The Council was advised that the property in question was the old Wimmer property just south of the First Baptist church. Attorney Sam Diamond, representing the petitioners, entered an objection to the conduct of the voting meeting which he said was held without notifying the petitioners and at which only five members were present He said five votes would be needed for an ap­ proval. Stanek confirmed that the votes taken resulted, in effect, in a "no" recom­ mendation even though a majority for it was recorded. Alderman Elizabeth Nolan recalled the planning update presentation and reminded the Council that "pressure becomes pattern", arid she didn't see the need for the front door to McHenry becoming cluttered with intensive traffic situations due to commercial uses. She urged no more zoning decisions detrimental to the city. As the Council considered actions which would require a two-thirds vote of the eight (Continued on page 16) "Is it clear?" this driver asks himself as he pulls from behind a snowbank into the intersectUm of Third street and Main street. The heavy snowfall this winter has left many intersections in McHenry extremely hazardous as drivers are forced to pull into the traffic lane in an effort to see if it is clear to proceed. Numerous traffic accidents in the city were blamed on.the poor visibility at many of the city's intet sections. Superintendent of Pr.blic V'ork^ Fved Meyer said Thursday the city crew had cleared some intersections by pushing the snow back. Not all intersections were cleared, however, as city crews had to turn their attention to covered and clogged storm water drains to prevent flooding as a thaw and rain are predicted for the area this weekend. STAFF PHOTO-JOE DEHN