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P.U.E Ib PI AIVUKAI KR-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER*. 1W1 DREDGING MAY GET STATE AID (Continued from pag« 1) were trying to get the project included as a line item on the Department of Conservation budget. The senator commented that there has been a "reasonably positive" response to their efforts. "By June 15, 1982, we should know if it has been included m the budget," Schaffer said. "We should know by April or May if we have been blown out of the water." Schaffer commented that getting the project in the adminstration budget was the most effective way to get the funding He also said the fact that the funding request was not tied to the General fund made it more attractive because it would not compete with state aid programs, funding for various groups, etc. In the Boat Launch fund, the dredging request is in competition with recreational boating programs in other areas of the state. The senator commented that now it is appropriate to contact the governor with letters in support of the dredging program. "The way to get money is in the administration budget," Sen. Schaffer said. "Then we have to get the governor tp sign the budget and agree to spend the money." COUNCIL DEBATES ORDINANCE (Continued from page 1) property line at no charge." Alderman Pepping added, "When the city makes a decision to go down one side of the road with a main, there may or may not be a reason. I can't see where the city can arbitrarily run a main down onside of the road and then charge more to the person on the other side. That's not fair." Alderman Harker said, "I've been known to sometimes change my mind. It seems there is an implied obligation lo furnish Mr Thennes with water. The thing that bugs me is that it took 21 years for him to get it." A unanimous vote approved the Thennes request Immediately thereafter, Mayor Stanek requested that the Utilities committee look into closing the loophole and changing the ordinance to require that the benefitted property owner pay the cost of installation. In other business, the council voted lo include a clause to include "all heirs and assigns" in a sewer extension agreement with Neal Giuntoli, which passed at the last meeting. The council also authorized the purchase of the Miller property, which abuts the Decker land and fronts on Bull Valley road. After some discussion regarding proposed revisions in the picnic fees and registration procedures, the matter was referred to the Park committee for further work. The council approved the payment of $10,307.59 to the engineering firm of Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick for preliminary work completed on the Green street Federal Aid Urban (FAU) project. A unanimous vote authorized the payment of the contracted amount for recent work on sewers in the Millstream area, but withheld payment of a request for additional money until a breakdown of the bill is presented. The council voted to deny a Class H liquor license to the McHenry Deli company on Elm street. The vote was unanimous. A motion to pay a bill of about $990 for work on the showers at Knox park passed by a voted of 7 to 1. Alderman Wieser cast the dissenting vote. EARLY RUSH FOR PRIMARY FILING (Continued from page 1) for the sheriff position. O.C. "Dixie" O'Hara, of Woodstock, filed for regional superintendent of schools. The incumbent, Ed Hall, of Woodstock, is not seeking reelection. Eight County board seats in each of the three districts are to be elected next year. Those filing include: District 1 - Steven Moore, Cary; Cal Skinner Sr., Crystal Lake; Phyllis K. Walters, Algonquin, incumbent; George W. Lowe Jr., Cary, incumbent; Lou Anne Majewski, Algonquin, in­ cumbent; John A. Murphy, Fox River Grove, incumbent; William P. Caveny, Algonquin, incumbent; Robert B. Vorisek. Fox River Grove. District 2 -- Charles "Chuck" Weingart, McHenry; Milton "Milt" McHale, McHenry; Donald P. Doherty, McHenry. A slate of eight candidates for District 2 was also filed Monday. The group includes seven incumbents and one newcomer to the board can­ didacy. James D. Curran, Paul E. Fidler, Dean C Cunat, Thomas Huemann, Edward Buss and C.B. "Clint" Claypool, McHenry; Robert Visin, Crystal Lake, the non- incumbent; William J. Fitzgerald, Wonder Lake. District 3 - Ernest L. Foote, Wood­ stock, Ann S. Hughes, Woodstock, incumbent, Edward C. Schweiger, Huntley, incumbent; A.B. McConnell, Woodstock, incumbent; Herbert M. Burgess, Wonder Lake. The last day to file petitions for office is at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14. The last date to file objections to petitions is MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) the metropolitan community, the culprits, "are mostly kids, and that includes teenagers", but not the professional variety of thieves. The most popular choices, probably because of their packaging, are cosmetics and smaller toys that are sealed under proteceive covering on cardboard. Just two days before our call, this business man had found five empty cards that once held small cars which retailed for $5 each. The product had been separated from the cardboard and easily hidden from detection. Watches conveniently located at a checkout counter were also targets. Five disappeared recently. One bold thief even broke into the display case to attain his goal. On an average, based on annual sales in this particular McHenry store, the loss would run between $5,000 and $10,000 each year. Asked if he thought the problem would worsen this Christmas because of the state of the economy, he admitted this would probably be the case. As shoppers, we should realize the seriousness of the problem. If we are offended by someone giving us a glance that is somewhat suspicious, remember that the eyes watching us are only trying to cut that $5,000 to $10,000 loss suffered each year. KAF SEEK HEARING CONTINUATION ON STATION AGENT (Continued from page 1) spent in the county where it was collected. "We should apply as much pressure as we can on the RTA and the suburban RTA board member to keep the station alive," the senator said. "We pay a great deal of money to the RTA, the commuters paying an outrageous fee, and it is difficult to justify a decrease in service." Schaffer pointed out that paying someone $20,000 to $25,000 a year to do nothing, also could not be justified. "The alternative has to be a part- Experience our bolldaif traditions... # f : r - Enjoy the sights $ ;ounds of the Holidays. See strollihg carollefrs on our beautifully decorated sqbaj^rtow until Christmas including "Christmas Carollers Week" December I 3 thru 19. Visit with authentic Charles Dickens' characters on the square Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a horse and carriage ride around the Square Saturday, December \ 2 and 19 from I I a.m. to 4 p.m. Free tickets available from participating merchants. Free kids' movies at the Woodstock Theatre each Saturday until Christmas. This Saturday see "Jason and the Argonauts" at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. and 1:00 and 3:10 p.m. Free tickets available from participating merchants or 50* at the door. Complimentary movie tickets and carriage ride passes available from these Woodstock Square Promotion Group members: A.(>. Ednards & Son. Inc. Ackcmann's Anderson's Mcnsntar Angelo's Woodstock Restaurant The Artful Glazier Beard & Stovall Buschkopf Pharmacy ( r)pple Creek Hat Co. The Dally Sentinel First National Bank of V oodstock Hogan's Apparel Kane's Kountry Kitchen Landmark Pharmacy and The Wood Bin Lloyd's Paint 'N Paper Main Street Shoe Store Marengo Federal Savings & Loan Mellums Woodstock Confectionery Old Courthouse Inn & Jail Peddler's On The Square P.O. Knuth's Seasoned Chef Smith's Children's Shop The State Bank of Woodstock Stone's on the Square Swiss Maid Bakery Uncle Dan's Wltherspoon's Ray Wolf Jewelers Woodstock Jewelers Woodstock Theatre lime ticket agent," Schaffer said. "But, I suspect there would be a union problem here." Schaffer noted that the union con­ tracts in some areas would not permit a member to work part-time. "I'd at least like an explanation why not," Schaffer commented. "I don't question their (the RTA) sincerity or honesty, but letters (of assurance) are just paper. It takes a strong, vocal support of a defensible position, but fight tooth and nail for it." "You must maintain a reasonable position," Rep. Klemm agreed. "The part-time ticket agent is a reasonable and practical approach. Legislators need an alternative to support and push for." Chamber member Daniel Curran and executive director Fran Olsen pointed to the "self-fulfilling prophecy" that may be the [dan of the RTA. Curran noted that with the ticket agent gone, the station would deteriorate. With the deterioration of the station, he continued, ridership would fall and then the CNW or the RTA would have a valid argument for closing the station entirely. Mrs. Olsen commented that this was especially important because the station was at the end of the line. Rep. Klemm asked if the Chamber or any other organization has tried to help by keeping the station clean. There was no response. . Sen. Schaffer suggested that the McHenry residents who drive to Crystal Lake to board the train be contacted, via questionnaire to determine, 1) why they go out of town to board the train and 2) what would be needed to get them to board in McHenry. Rep. Klemm said, "I argued for seven months trying to get the most cost effective bus route, the 805, reestablished in the Cary-Fox River Grove area and they would not do it. That's what your bucking up against." Sen. Schaffer commented, "A logical, reasonable, business-oriented ap­ proach has been less than successful - they respond more to political clout." Chamber member Earl Walsh made a few observations. He noted that perhaps the letters and petitions should have also been sent to the RTA board members and advised that the group should "go slow" on a suggestion that the city acquire and maintain the station. He also pointed out that if the RTA does not want ticket sales in the building, perhaps the operation could be moved to a drug store or other business, like the utilities. Sen. Schaffer suggested that the Chamber and City of McHenry ask for a postponement of the Dec. 14 meeting in order to meet with the CNW and present the part-time agent alternative. "Perhaps, when we go in on Dec. 14, we will be machine-gunned (no con­ tinuation) - with finesse - but machine- gunned nonetheless," Schaffer said. The committee agreed that this was the best approach and voted to recommend to Attorney Narusis to seek a continuation and, failing that, to object strongly to the petition to remove the ticket agent from the McHenry station. Skinner Contemplates Bid To Seek Comptroller Post Former state Rep. Cal Skinner Jr., R- Woodstock, said that Gov. James Thompson has asked him to run for the office of state comptroller in the March primary election. Skinner said Thompson asked him to seek the office on the GOP ticket because of Skinner's qualifications for the job and because of the slim chances of the only announced GOP candidate, Robert Hall of Chicago. Skinner said Hall is seeking the office of state comptroller but he is not well known and probably will not fare well against incumbent Democrat Roland Burris. Skinner said Thompson telephoned on Saturday and said he would call back, but Skinner said he has not yet reached a decision. "I know I could conduct a good campaign because I know finances," Skinner said, "but I would need assistance in fund raising." Skinner added he probably would accept Thompson's proposal if such assistance were forthcoming and if his candidacy were supported by a con­ sensus of the stat$ Republican party. In October, Skinner announced he would seek the state representative seat from the new 84th House district, and he said Monday he still is a can­ didate for that office. If he decided to run for comptroller, Skinner said, he would not withdraw as a candidate for representative until the petition for candidacy for the comp­ troller's office had been filed. The deadline for filing such a petition is Dec. 14. "I will not withdraw as a candidate for state representative until I know there are 5,000 signatures on that petition (for state comptroller)," Skinner said. He added he still was awaiting Thompson's telephone call and was still considering whether to seek the comptroller's job. Two Arrests In Fight At Tap Two arrests have been made in connection with a fight that occurred at Ye Olde Corner Tap, 3901 W. Main street, McHenry, on Nov. 29. According to McHenry police, the fight was reported at 11:40 p.nr. and officers were dispatched. Upon arrival, police found William T. Weter, 18, of 4517 Home avenue, McHenry, near the tavern. Weter told police he had no knowledge of any fight. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Weter had been drinking in the tavern and he was arrested for purchase, acceptance and possession of alcoholic liquor by a person of non-age. Bond was set at $1,000. The owner of the tavern, Gerald Knapik, 43, was charged with the unlawful sale of alcoholic liquor to a minor. Bond was set at $1,000. A court date of Dec. 10 was set for both offenses. The investigation also revealed that a fight had taken place outside the tavern between three men, Weter, Michael R. Zmich, 23, of 4503 Prairie, McHenry, and Gary Engstrom, of 1210 Eastwood lane, McHenry. Engstrom and Zmich were taken to McHenry hospital for examination and treatment of minor injuries. Zmich told police a female had hit him in the head with a beer bottle. An investigation is continuing. No arrests were made regarding the fight as none of the three involved signed complaints. SANTA LETTERS The Plaindealer invites youngsters in the reading area to write letters to Santa, which will be printed in a special Christmas section in December. Children should state their desires, sign their full name, and send letter to The McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W. Elm Street, McHenry. All letters will be published as received. The deadline is Dec. 9* HOUSE SURVEY Superintendent of Public Works Richard C. Weber an­ nounced the start of a house-to- house survey, scheduled to have started Tuesday of this week. The survey is to detect possible sources of ground water in­ filtration into the sewer lines. GOODWILL PICKUP Goodwill Industries local representative has announced that the Goodwill truck will be in McHenry Friday, Dec. 11. For pick-up in­ formation call Mrs. Nick (Agnes) Adams, 1007 N. Plymouth larfe, McHenry. CANDIDATE U. S. Rep. Lynn Martin, of the 16th Congressional district, Monday for­ mally announced that she will seek reelection to Congress. 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