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SER VING VOLUME 105 NUMBER 95 C H A I K - O - L A K E : S R E G I OV S/VOE /87.V FRIDAY, JUNE 26,^1981 2 SECTIONS 24 PAGES 25' Consider Rood Prpject In Wonder Lake Village S H A W MEDIA HIW SERVICE Trustees "for the Village of Wonde. l^ake are considering a road repaving project which would cost an estimated $250,000 The estimated costs and scope of the project were revealed at Tuesday night'siboard of trustees meeting by Richard Mathews^ a member of the roadwork committee The cost figure represents a low bid which was ten­ dered by ('urran Contracting, of Crystal I^ake The paving company said the cost of a two-inch matte would be about $250,000 with an additional $113,000 for two coats of sealer Prior to any paving work, the roads would have to be patched and crowned by the Depart­ ment of Public Works It was reported at the meeting that these costs would rise to $312,500 for the paving and $141.250 for the seal coating by next spring "We figured that the charge for such road work would be done by the front footage of the lots ... "explained Mathews The village has 45,286 feet of roads in need of work and the per foot cost was about $6 44 for paving and $2.91 for the sealer The owner of a lot with a 50 foot frontage would be assessed a tax of $322 If such a tax should be approved, the deadline is Aug 17 for filing in order to be included on the November ballot The board will also consider bond issue procedures to inititate such a con­ struction project The village Director of Health, Jo Anne. Henley, asked the board for a grass control ordinance, noting that there were 134 vacants lots that needed mowing She said unmowed lots present a good area for mosquito and insect development as well as a fire hazard * The report was tabled for board consideration at the July 8 meeting. This drawing of the proposed regional health care center on a 104-acre site at Rt. 31 McHenry hospital held Wednesday night. It is the plan of Medical Architectonics Inc. and Ball Valley road was unveiled at the twenty-fifth anniversary celebration of ---- Drawing Unveiled For New Proposed Health Care Center Request Juvenile Facility When McHenry hospital celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary Wednesday night, the large group in attendance had the opportunity to view a drawing of the proposed regional health care center on the corner of Rt. 31 and Bull Valley road. The dinner was held at the John Evans restaurant. Crystal Lake, in appreciation for the medical-dental stftCL. Since-1956, McHenry hospital has been providing acute, emergency and trauma care services to patients in northeastern and northcentral Illinois. Originally a 23-bed facility, it has ex­ panded twice during the past 25 years and the current 136-bed hospital is severely overcrowded. David Cain, president of the hospital's board, addressed the medical-dental staff and stated. "The success of this hospital is due to the diversity of our medical-dental staff. McHenry's commitment to providing quality care is exemplified by the ex­ cellent team of over 100 physicians- dentists providing the hest treatment with modern technologies in over 20 specify areas ." He continued to say. "Hospital leadership believes it has a mandate from area patients and potential patients to continue to provide quality medical care in facilities which are proper and adequate, and designed to accommodate the changing technologies in medicine as we ap­ proach the 21st century " For over 10 years McHenry hospital has been planning to expand and Voice Concerns Over McHenry Bridge Plan Animals have been all things to all people down through the ages, but in our own United States we like to think their favorite role is as pets. Comedy films have taken delight in picturing owners and pets that were look-alikes. If the truth were known, those pets might reflect not only their owners' appearance but their tem­ perament. For ourself, we have long taken pleasure in owning an animal that provides a challenge. There was a time when chows reigned supreme over the dog world and we fell in love with the ariatrocatic canines from Siberia. TjMir haughty bearing made them mliigpderstood, but we found un­ derneath the heavy fur, the curled tail and the black tongue a loyalty few humans can expect from other humans. After several petless years, we en­ tered into an era of cats which for close to 10 years have disputed our claim to supremacy over our own domain. Strays though they were, nature's built- in independence deemed that they challenge us at every turn. Cats are persuasive if for no other reason than their persistent meows. If a soft, purring request fails to draw you to the refrigerator door, the decibel ratio increases, the sound is sustained, and nine times out of 10 the human weakens as patience wanes. The same is true if Kitty decides, he wants a change of scenery. This is enough to try the patience, but more often than not he hasn't even decided in his own mind where "somewhere else" should be. If we open the back door, he stands in the middle of the aperture, coyly looking up at us as the pleading sound persists. But leave the house he will not do - unless he's ready. If we guess that the front door might be attractive to him, he demurely swishes his tail and remains firmly inside. Even a long porch is too near the world outside. The refrigerator is something else. It has a perpetual attraction, chiefly because in it is the piece de resistance. It is the only hold - mental or physical - we have over him. A smelt to Dumpling (all of the litter carried the same name) is like a big, trader steak on our own table. He will (Continued on page 14) by Anthony Oliver A concern tor the loss oi parking spaces and Questions concerning t effect of the proposed reconstruction ol the Route 120 bridge across the Fox river were major issues voiced at an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) public hearing Tuesday night at East campus. There appeared to be little objection to the contention that the 54-year-old span needs work, but homeowners and businessmen were a little apprehensive about the proposed widening of Route 120 between Park street, west of the bridge, to Charles street, east of the bridge. According to Jerry Gap, one of the planners of the proposed project, ap­ proximately six parking spaces on the north side of Route 120 between Park street and Riverside drive will be eliminated as a result of the road widening. Third ward alderman Michael Wieser voiced the initial concern, saying he had talked to a number of affected businessmen who were concerned about the effect of the loss of parking spaces "Parking stalls are at a premiums in this town." Wieser said * It was noted that in some pl&es on the north side of the street, there was approximately 13 feet between the building front and the roadway. The average width of a parking lane is eight feet, according to the state engineers Wieser and some of the businessmen, like Dennis Conway and Bruce Klontz, asked if a five-foot sidewalk was not enough, particularly in this area where there is relatively little pedestrian traffic. "We don't need 13-foot sidewalks on the north side of the street." Wieser (Continued on page 14) replace its current hospital on a location more ao sible to other communities in McHenry and western Lake counties. Renderings of a proposed new, regional medical center were unveiled by Project Director Anthony Corcoran The proposed regional medical center would expand the bed components from 136 units to 180 The square footage wocld be increased from 84.095 square feet to 162.035 square feet on a 104 acre site at Rt. 31 and Bull Valley toad Medical-dental staff members showed their enthusiasm for tree new project and many said they are anxious to participate on the planningAcom- mities for the various departments Both the hospital leadership ami the staff look forward to the approval from the Illinois Health FacilifiesPlanning board in Atigust SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE The Woodstock Plan commission heard a request Thursday for a residential juvenile facility which would be housed in the former Wood stock Children's home, on Seminary- avenue The request came from Youth Op portunities Ltd . which was organized in 1980 to assist county youths who have minor brushes with the law return to the mainstream of society * According to David Klasmg. director of McHenry County Court Services, county youth who have been removed from their homes by the court are presently referred in I^ke county and other areas Klasing said the young people are usually removed because of emotional and social problems which create tension j The proposal is to house eight to 10 male juveniles, aged 15 to 17 Klasing said the facility would be designed for those youths who have had "minor brushes with the law" including offenses such as curfew violations or running away from home Those youths who have committed serious crimes. ,have a history of criminal conduct or are involved with drugs would not be eligible for this facility Those youths who do not wish to remain in the progra.m or violate the rules of the program would be referred back to the court Assembly Passes Road Bill Asked By County Board legislation sponsored in the Senate by Senator .Jack Schaffer, R-McHenry county, clearing the way for county governments to participate in upgrading non-dedicated subdivision roads has passed the Illinois General Assembly Senate Bill 138. sponsored in the House by Rep Dick Klemm. R-Crvstal I^ake. would allow those private roads to be part of the township road system after they have been upgraded Senate Bill 138 amends the Illinois highway code, which was approved in (Continued on page 14) Crowd Will Wheel Into Fiesta Days Karen Beres, left, current holder of the Miss V Wonder Lake title, chats with Britt h o X X 7 A A w Slobodzian, one of the entrants in this year's Ovvivv rr €/fwU%2I competiton. Judging will be held at the old Wonder Lake firehouse Saturday. July 4, .- beginning at 1:30 p.m. Others who will be T nlcn I rniiin competing are Susan Delpino and JoAnne L/UfVC ' l/U/fl Aiello. Deadline for entering the pageant is July 1. STAFF PHOTO- WAYNE GAYLORD McHenry's 10-day Fiesta day gala is geared to family fun. and events focus on children and the young at heart Just as wheels played a large part in Our American Heritage, this year's theme, they will also play a large part in several events On Monday. July 20. the Big Wheel race for two-to-five-vear-olds will be held at Pearl street park Only the Big- Wheel-style plastic tricycles may be used, and parents must register their little competitors by July 17 There is a •^ery small entry fee. and entry blanks aftiavailable at the Chamber Office on Orwa street, or at city hall. Com- petitiOTr-wjll be in age groups = Following this, children and their families may unwind with some animated movie fun. enjoying Walt Disney's "101 Dalmations". also in the Pearl street park The feature will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m and is free Those attending are asked to bring their own chairs or blankets forv viewing the outdoor film fest, and wilt be able to enjoy frozen custard cones, funnel cakes, and popcorn, all available at concession stands in the park that night Thursday, July 23. puts "Kids'" of all ages on wheels at the free outdoor roller skating party on the Petersen park blacktop parking lot Running, from 6:30 p.m.' until dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). there will be music to skate by. and a chance to cool off with frozen custard cones and soft drinks There is no competition, but merely a chance for some fun The only equipment required will be outdoor skates for each par­ ticipant Friday. July 24 more wheeling brings Mother Nature into this year's theme "Frontier Days - Our American Heritage", with a JWoraine Hills bike hike, beginning and ending at Pearl street park Registration is at 8 a m that day. with a minimal fee All family members are invited to ride along and spend the morning at beautiful Moraine Hills state park exploring nature trails Young children's bikes will be taken to Moraine via truck The group will leave af8 30 am and return at approximately 130pm They should bring their own refreshments along, or purchase them at the park concession area •ry club, wears the latest in Fiesta Days T-shirts which have Just arrived and are available at the Chamber of Commerce office and in many McHenry stores at lt3S prices. At right, Tonya Dodge. 1980 Kiwanis club Little Miss Peanut, is shown in last veer's model T-shirt. 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