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"SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 fltoart Winning iitkrtpaptr 1980-- Illinois Pre-- Aeeociation New* pa par Contest VOLUME 105 NUMBER 45 FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1981 1 SECTION 16 PAGES 25' •r •; **•<•(• V *fll City Leaders Set '81 Goals With a new year at hand, city and civic leaders paused to look at the future and share their goals and ob­ jectives for 1961. McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek and Chamber of Commerce President John Huemann were in agreement on a number of different areas - most of which will impact greatly on the City of McHenry. BH - The two leaders saw and advocated Hr the construction of FAP 420, a proposed highway that would run from Genoa City, Wis., to Lake county and pass just north of McHenry. Huemann said the Chamber would "support and actively work for the road's construction." The mayor said, "I hope the proposed FAP 420 will pass the test of reason and have the money forthcoming to solve our area's traffic dilemma." The pair were consistent in their views regarding another state road project and voiced their concern regarding the reconstruction of the Route 120 bridge across the Fox river. Mayor Stanek commented, "Hopefully the preliminary design of the bridge across the Fox river represents the best interests of the people affected and that the dislocation that it causes will be minimal." In another matter, both leaders said they would "continue to voice their support," in the words of John Huemann, for the proposed relocation of McHenry hospital, a project that is currently before the state Heumann noted that the Chamber, in the coming year, would be working to "encourage city and county officers to assist in the development of industry in The development of industry, he said, was the base of all growth in McHenry, providing jobs, population, retail sales, tax revenues, etc. The mayor commented that iy8i Name Weber Public Works Head My Buddy! Buddy or brother - the photographer wasn't sure, but whatever the relationship, the younger boy refuses to be left behind. It appears Santa forgot his pair of skates'but It falls to stop him from trying to catch up. The action took place on • small patch of Ice la Whispering Oaks last Sunday. STAFF PHOTOS- WAYNE GAYLORD Tlje mayoral appointment of Richard C. Weber to Superintendent of Public Works was confirmed by a nearly unanimous vote of the McHenry City Council at Monday night's regular meeting. --~ The appointment was announced at the last Council qpeeting by Mayor Joseph Standi. > An eight-year employee of the city, Weber will be filling a spot that has been vacant since the October retirement of Fred J. Meyer. He will be making $24,000. Prior to the vote. Alderman Ernest Schooley questioned the appointment and wanted a clarification of the duties and Weber's qualifications for the job. Mayor Stanek replied that the poet would entail the same responsibilities as when Meyer was superintendent, "but with more emphasis on being with the troops in the field." Weber told Alderman Schooley and the Council that he had worked for five years in the Water department and two years in the Sewer department, and was certified in both. The appointment received support * from a number of other aldermen present. "I think his obvious qualifications are his record and his ability," Alderman Elizabeth Nolan said. Alderman Wieser added his support, saying the city was not prepared at this time to hire a professional engineer. Saying that, Wieser seconded the motion by Alderman George Harker to confirm the appointment. Aldermen Nolan, Harker, Datz, Wieser and Meurer voted in favor. Alderman Schooley abstained. Aldermen Adams and Pepping were absent. In other business, the Council unanimously approved a resolution lending the city's support to the proposed relocation and expansion of McHenry hospital. The resolution will be sent to the state agency charged with approving or denying the project request. JST t • After the meeting, Mayor Stanek showed the press a letter he had sent to Crystal Lake Mayor Carl Wedhe,urging him to reconsider that city's opposition to the relocation effort. Stanek noted in the letter an October, I960, article in a business publication which addressed the progress of the Sherman hospital expansion in Elgin. Stanek-argued that Crystal Lake would never get a hospital until Sherman is finished with its expansion. Even then, Stanek said, Crystal Lake might wind up with a small satellite facility. > The Illinois Health Facilities Plan­ ning board is scheduled to make a decision in Springfield Jan. 9. Mayor Stanek reported to the Council that the city will be meeting with representatives of the Illinois Depart­ ment of Transportation (IDOT) in January to discuss the reconstruction of the Route 120 bridge across the Fox river. According to the mayor, the original plan would have eliminated all of the parking spaces on Elm street between Park and Riverside drive. The city opposed this plan and IDOT designed two alternatives. The first would preserve parking on the south side of the street. The second would do the same and would add two spaces on the north side of the street. Alderman Wieser asked about possibly pulling the curb line back a few feet and keeping all of the spaces. "I am surprised at the lack of pMffessionaliem Um the part of IDOT engineers) for not thinking of pulling the curb back," Wieser said. In another road-bridge matter, Alderman Schooley, chairman of the Streets and Sidewalks committee, recommended accepting a bid from Lakeland Construction for the con­ struction of a culvert bridge on Oak street in Lakeland Park. The bid was in the amount of $25,720 and the motion to accept it passed unanimously. Mayor Stanek also told the Council that the Illinois Commerce commission had okayed the use of "reflectorized crossbucks" for a railroad crossing on Orleans street in the McHenry Lakes Estates subdivision. The ruling paves the way for an earlier Completion of the roadway by eliminating the need for flashing signals Stanek said the road should be completed in three or four months The Council voted to increase snowplowing charges for Feger s subdivision, which is outside the north part of the City, near St Patrick's church. The new rates are a $250 minimum to $450 maximum Plowing charges for a portion of Park street and Country Club drive will remain \t the present $200-$400 rate. In a second motion, which passed with Aljlerman Nolan abstaining, snowplowing outside of the city will be suspended as of next winter "These people should start thinking about annexation if they want city "services." Alderman Schooley said In still more business, the Council approved a request from the owners of the Fox Hole tap to construct an en­ closed entrance under the canopy The Council will be looking into possible zoning Violations concerning a • junkyard" On Bull Valley road The operation in question is an auto-body shop called Dexter Creations, at 4104 W Bull Valley road. McHenry would "see the emergence of a beautiful new park (Knox)," which is slated to include a swimming pool, lighted tennis courts and ballfields, picnic areas, hiking and jogging paths and toboggan runs. He also said that during 1961 a decision would be made on how to use the 20 acres that was recently added to Petersen park Stanek notfed that the Decker property, south #f McHenry, that lies adjacent to" the former Bauer farm would be acquired and used as a conservancy because of its marginal character Stanek also said he hoped the Council would earmark "substantial portions" of revenue -sharing monies for the dredging and beautification of Boone creek - The mayor stated further that he would like to see a community-activity house in ohe or both of the parks. The Chamber president said a committee would be formed to look into the reestablislhment of the fourth of July fireworks display that was recently discontinued by the City of Woodstock "We're just looking to break even," Huemann said "The committee 'will determine if the support will justify the expense " The Chamber, he commented, would also be working to expand and improve the Fiesta days and Trade fair activities' in McHenry. stressing that some families may spend their vacations in McHenry during , these rough economic times According to Mayor Stanek. "The pressures for annexation in 1981 will probably not be as great as in the past The Valleybrook, subdivision to the south and properties to the east-of the Fox river have an interest in annexation and these issues will require much planning and thought." "Personally, I feel that the City should some day cross the river," the mayor said Mayor Stanek said 1981 would also see the resurfacing ot Meadow Lane, from Elm street to Shore drive, and the construction of a road linking McCullom Lake road and Industrial drive, in Lakeland Park Huemann also said the Chamber would try and get to the bottom of a number of complaints about the post office and would be working to assist the postmaster Both leaders noted that the high level of services, to the citizenry and the Chamber members would be maintained in 1981 Arrest Youth Promote Staff Members K More Enter Aldermanic Races The country will soon have a new President. The trememdous libility of heading 50 states is ibly with Ronald Reagan at all Election results had hardly been certified before the discussion shifted to t new question. It was whether or not the President-elect could accomplish what he said he would. He has promised to halt inflation, reduce the size of government and increase national security. There is little doubt that the majority who voted for Mr. Reagan want those The outlook for a spirited contest for alderman in Ward IV gained momen­ tum this week with two more altering the race. Cecilia Serritella of 4916 Shore drive and Jerry Rogers ot 4316 W. Shore drive are the lateet to seek the seat now held by Ernest Schooley. The incumbent has filed for reelection, and in the opening days Sharon Gacek also announced her intention to run for the vacancy. Ward III, which had no filings last week, now has the incumbent, Vince Adams of 4006 W. Maple, and Ray Smith of 1511 N. Park, opposing each other. Two of the candidates are former holders of aldermanic seats. Rogers left office several years ago. Smith served several terms until 1979. Hold Reclamation Plan For Burglary McHenry police arrested a 16-year- old McHenry youth in connection with last week's $1,200 burglary of Steffan's Watch Repair shop, 1212 N. Green street, McHenry. / The juvenile was charged w)4 possession of stolen property. A Crystal Lake store called the Crystal Lake Police department when the youth reportedly attempted to sell the stolen merchandise. > The Crystal Lake police, in turn, notified the McHenry Police department - The juvenile was taken into custody on Dec. 23. McHenry County Sheriff' s^police are investigating the theft of an estimated $300 from the bedroom of Paul Altissimo, of 3006 Emily, McHenry. The burglary was discovered on Dec. 26. • McHenry Police reported that someone broke into a home at 6309 Tustamena trail, McHenry. and stole at least two television sets. further inventory will be completed at a later date. - Fred O'Holleran, of 2605 Michael, McHenry, reported the theft of a suede coat, $50 and a watch from his home last Monday. Sandra Blim, of 1707 Indian Ridge, McHenry, called the police when she discovered that someone had taken two crystal candle holders and an assort­ ment of jewelry from her home. Hearing At Courthouse Associate judge things to happen and believe he can accomplish themf What too many will not admit is that the test is not his alone. The business of turning the country around will test us For the short term, most people won't Ukeit. Probably no one has escaped the fact that the federal government has Invaded almoet every facet of society. Because this is so. a cutback in the size (Continued on page 14) A petition has been filed for hearing before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals by McHenry Sand ana «/ Gravel Co., Inc., and McHenry State bank for approval of a Reclamation Plan and a Conditional Use permit for a public or private recreational park or playground and a Conditional Use permit or variation for earth materials extraction. The property is located in McHenry township on the south side of Route 120 one-half mile east of the intersection of Route 120 and Chapel Hill road. It consists of 204 acres. The hearing on this petition will be held Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. in Room 112 of the McHenry county courthouse, 2200 North Seminary avenue, Woodstock. All interested persons may appear and be heard. A petition has been filed for hearing by Edward and Gwen Rye and Aaron and Arlene Weiss for a Conditional Use (Continued on page 14) To Be Installed An installation ceremony is planned for the recently appointed associate Judge, Susan Fayette Hutchinson, who will fill the vacancy of Judge Leonard Broty of McHenry. The ceremony will take place at the McHenry county courthouse, room 305, Monday, Jan. 5, at about ll a.m. Performing the oath of office will be Circuit Juage Brody THOMAS C. MILLER E.K. Shaw, president of B F Shaw Printing Co. of Dixon, has announced the promotion of two staff members of the McHenry Plaindealer and McHenry County Citizen. Thomas C. Miller joined the firm in 1967 and for 11 years has served as advertising manager He was recently appointed assistant publisher and now has been named publisher He suc­ ceeds Larry Lund, who after 19 years is leaving to oversee his family-owned newspapers, the Daily Monroe Times, Monroe, Wis., $nd the' recently acquired weekly, the Darlington, Wis.. Republican-Journal. Sam Zito, employed in the ad­ vertising department for the past seven years, jsjbeing appointed advertising manager,' filling the vacancy left by Miller Miller is a member of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce board of SAM ZITO directors and past president of the McHenry Kiwanis club He was born in Chicago, raised in Wonder Lake and attended McHenry Community high school, from which he was graduated in 1961 * Later he served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam Miller is married to the former Ardis May They and their three children reside on River Terrace drive in McHenry Zito came to McHenry from Beloit," Wis., in 1974 and joined the Plaindealer- Citizen staff in the advertising department He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with majors in Journalism and English and emphasis in advertising Zito is married to the former Cheryl Weber of Wonder Lake, and they reside in McHenry Share Christmas Tree Refuge for Birds Page 8 & Area School Menus Week Of January 5-9 Page 3 Optimism In Cancer County Unit Report Page 4