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• <»**»-• . -- ... - (IC.1'11 D3WI « McHENRY STATE BANK CHALLENGES NEW LAW (Continued from page 1) companies are not branch banking, that the new law does not unconstitutionally delegate the Illinois General Assem­ bly's legislative authority, and that even if the new law did authorize branch banking, it received the three- fifths majority vote of the General Assembly which is necessary to authorize branch banking. AMBI is a statewide trade association with over 285 members, representing over 80 percent of banking assets in Illinois. SHORES POLICE OFFICERS ON "FURLOUGH" (Continued from page 1) later scrapped by a mandate from the residents. Panerali noted that the bill, which is "in the neighborhood of $41,000," comes due on July 30. The board of trustees was assured by the McHenry Shores Chief of Police that adequate police protection would be provided at a much lower monthly cost Police Chief William Mullen said Monday morning that the department would have three part-time officers on patrol, in addition to himself. The other three officers are Mark Meier, Robert Finkbeiner and Raymond Kuemmel. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) say for our business community injast week's column? But if these are problems for the general public, consider the problems we have as^individuals. Our life has been changed by the Wititer of 1982 and revelations have been made that we had never considered. For instance, days get longer in the afternoon before they do in the morning at this time of year. It makes the alarm clock ring before the appointed hour, which we are told is an impossibility. Nevertheless, in our house this is the case -- if continues to ring while it's dark outside just as it did a month ago. , r tnnvniv i a, iwm. Yet .the sun is now in the western sky when we leave work at 5, while four weeks ago night had fallen at this hour. One of the circles on the car's dash- rd never made itself known before. _ ut in the below zero temperature, when the engine died, we were given a flashing signal that read, "Check engine". Now we don't know a nut from a bolt, but we're smart enough to know that when all fails on a cold morning, after a quick start, it must be the engine. Fortunately, in this case, a step on the starter got things off and running again. We have learned that the driveway is not nearly as straight as it was last summer. We remember looking at the paved surface in July and commenting that there was no way a car could have trouble getting from the garage to the street in any weather. How wrong we were! And the garage doors which swung open so easily just a few weeks ago, now refuse to come together even though we are constantly chiseling the ice from underneath. It has something to do with expansion and retraction, we are told, but at this point it seems impossible that the two doors will ever meet again. There are other changes, too, that came with the Winter of 1982. But as we said farewell to January last weekend it was necessary to admit that seldom has there been a more relaxing month. With the driveway piled high with snow, and the car reluctant to get out on the street, it was easy to curl up in front of the fireplace with a clear conscience, knowing that all of our friends were doing the same. KAF APPROVE CITY HEALTH PACKAGE (Continued from page 1) ment, for 186 hours of overtime in connection with the Albanese murder investigation. The motion to pay the 186 hours, time- and-a-half, was defeated by a 4 to 4 tie. Voting in favor were Aldermen Pep­ ping, Harker, Wieser and Serritella. Voting against the motion were Aldermen Nolan, Datz, Meurer and Mayor Stanek. Alderman Ray Smith was absent. A motion to pay Sgt. Joyce one week at regular salary and one week vacation was defeated by a similar vote, with Pepping, Harker, Wieser and Mrs. Serritella voting against the measure. Aldermen Datz, Nolan, Meurer and Mayor Stanek voted in favor. A motion to pay Sgt. Joyce one week at time-and-a-half and one week vacation was defeated by the same vote. The council finally voted 7 to 1 to pay Sgt. Joyce two weeks at time-and-a-half and one week vacation. Only Alderman Weiser dissented. With a unanimous vote, the council denied a request from the Little City foundation to solicit funds in the city to benefit a home for mentally retarded in Palatine. In previous years, the council denied the request because it was undetermined whether McHenry area residents were serviced by the facility. Alderman Michael Wieser (3rd ward) said, "We have the Pioneer center and their funding has been somewhat cut. If people want to donate to a worthy cause, they should take care of their own." / The council approved a request to sell beer at a picnic put on by the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Liberty Post 188, of McHenry. Alderman Pepping said the question of how the proceeds would be used had been resolved and moved to allow the permit. The council took action to call a letter of credit for the Woodcreek subdivision. According to City Attorney Bernard Narusis, the letter of credit expires on Feb. 8 and certain public im­ provements in the development have not been completed. The letter of credit is in the amount of about $39,000. The proceeds of a second letter of credit, in the amount of $70,000, relating to the McHenry Lakes Estates sub­ division will be collected and distributed to a utility contractor. The action is part of an agreement reached last year, between the city, the developer and the contractor, where the contractor would complete work on the lift station and then receive the proceeds from the letter of credit. The council gave the Finance com­ mittee authorization to seek financial counseling relating to possible avenues for funding the utility extensions to the McHenry hospital site. The council also approved an in­ crease in the number of Class B liquor licenses. Robert Cerwin, owner of a con­ venience store at 4502 W. Elm street, McHenry, made a request for a permit to allow the sale of package beer. After some discussion, the council okayed the request with dissenting votes from Aldermen Nolan and Datz. ENJOV RESTAURANT QUALITY AT HOME (815) 385-8300 SPENGEL meat packing corp. Federal Establishment No. 5701 1313 W. OLD BAY RD. PISTAKEE BAY . McH*nry, III. 60050 DARLENE STABLA COOLS, ACSW CSW COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY Individual, Couple, Family And Group Therapy (815} 728-1039 DAYS, EVENINGS AND SATURDAY HOURS BY APPT MCC CATALOG OUTLET STORE MCC CATALOG OUTLET STORE MCC COUNCIL AGREES ON SEWER-WATER ROUTES (Continued from page 1) property. The city attqrney said he contacted the McDonald people and notified them of the recommended route. "There is no significant problem from the estate's point of view," Narusis said. "They appear to be willing to accommodate the city in return for zoning." Narusis noted that the executors of the McDonald estate have said there is no "up front money" for the sewer extension, but that they would par­ ticipate in recapture of costs. "The essential point is that if the route is followed and McDonald is broke, then the money would have to come from the city or the hospital," Aid. Harker said. Narusis commented, "To put it bluntly, everyone is looking 100 percent of the up front money from the City of McHenry." Before any commitment or guarantee can be made, we have to know the route and we need an assurance from the EPA that we can get into a new treatment facility, he commented. "Long before March 31, you have to decide on the route and the financing," Narusis said. "No one is up-fronting dollar one -- not the hospital, not Mc­ Donald. You're in n uncomfortable position." Alderman Harker asked if a letter of intent, conditioned upon EPA approval, would be satisfactory to the hospital? "No," said Ladd. "No underwriter will go for that unless they can be sure that when a new 180-bed hospital opens its doors for business, the toilets will flush." Ladd commented that there were a number of variables that may provide some money for utility extensions, like a drop in interest rates, not having all the property under mortgage, etc. The committee, comprised of Aldermen Harker, Michael Wieser and Elizabeth Nolan, voted to recommend this sewer route to the City Council. A water line, which follows the same route, was also noted by the committee. The cost of this utility was estimated at $221,000. Hospital board member Clint Claypool presented information relating to the economic impact of the hospital on the city and the McHenry area. The present hospital employs a total of 750 people, of which 400 live in the McHenry area. The new facility is expected to employ an additional 100 people, not including those involved in the construction of the facility. The total payroll for the new medical structure is expected to increase by $1.4 million when the facility is in full operation. Presently, the hospital pays $35,000 a year for sewer and water charges to the city. The new facility will pay an estimated $60,000 for these services. The figures Claypool presented also showed a labor expenditure, for both Construction and site development, of between $11 million and $14 million, for the two-year construction term. MERCHANDISE CLEARANCE CENTER 301 W. Virginia Street CRYSTAL LAKE 815-455-0333 Mon. Tues. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Wed., Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m 1 8 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Use Cash, MC. Visa or our own Check Purchasing Card1 Lost * splitting; Sale Days Wed., Feb. 3 thru Tues., Feb. 9 --While Quantities Last-- STOREWIDE SALE Once again it's time for our famous STOREWIDE SALE. Catalog overstocks have filled our store with many bargains. Stop by and take advantage! Every department reduced! O OFF OUR REGULAR STORE PRICE •HOUSEWARES •GIFTWARE •FURNITURE ITEMS •CLOTHING r * •TOYS •VACUUMS •ELECTRONICS •WATCHES • Plus much, much more! 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The matter was set Monday by Cowlin for a Feb. 16 jury trial. * McHenry county charges against Albanese include the May 16 murder of his 69-year-old father, Michael J. Albanese, and the Aug. 6, 1980 murder of 89-year-old Mary Lambert, his wife's grandmother. The charges also include the at­ tempted murder of his 34-year-old brother, Michael Jay Albanese, and felony theft charges. Lake county authorities have charged Albanese wjth the murder of Mrs. Lambert's 69-year-old daughter, Marian Mueller, in addition to Mrs. Lambert's murder. The victims were all residents of Leisure Village in Fox Lake. Area Students Top DAR Awards McHenry area students topped county entries in the recent Kishwakee Trail chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, American History Essay contest. This year, 235 essays were submitted from nine schools throughout the county. There were no entrants on the seventh grade level. On the eighth grade level, first place winner was Brian Etten, of Harrison school in Wonder Lake; second place winner was Amy Vayo, of Johnsburg Junior High school. On the sixth grade level, first place winner was Rick Thorson, of Montini Middle school in McHenry; second place winner was Tracey Hoffman, also of Montini. On the fifth grade level, first place winner was Kristen Dagley of South Elementary school in Crystal Lake; second place winner was Sharon Snow of Montini Middle school in McHenry. The winners will be honored at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, in the Woodstock Opera House. First place winners will receive a silver medal, and second place winners will receive a bronze medal. All winners will receive an American History Certificate of AWard, and all those who entered the contest will receive a Certificate of Ap­ preciation. Everyone will also receive a booklet on the use of the American flag, provided by the U.S. Marine Corps office in Crystal Lake. Hospital Director Resigns From Board M. David Cain, president of the McHenry hospital Board of directors, has announced the resignation of James Bishop from the board. Bishop, a Crystal Lake attorney, is resigning from the board to devote more time to his political pursuits. Cain commented, "It is with regret that we accept Jim Bishop's resignation, as he has been an able and perceptive member of this board. His active participation in helping this hospital gain Certificate of Need ap­ proval for the new medical center was invaluable and we are sorry to lose him." Erickson Death Ruled Accidental SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE A coroner's jury ruled that the death of 19-year-old Kenneth Dale Erickson, of Harvard, resulted from hypothermia (extremely low body temperature) and was accidental. The body of Erickson, of 301 Park street, Harvard, was found between the railway tracks and the old Bowman ^ Dairy building on the afternoon of Nov. 27. The jury heard evidence presented Thursday night in McHenry county courthouse. Deputy Coroner Harry Stafford conducted the inquest, and Harvard Police Officer Percy Gibson testified on the location of the youth's body when found near the Chicago and North Western tracks by three children playing in the area about 90 yards from Jefferson street. His car was found abandoned by Harvard police on the railway tracks nearby on the night of Nov. 24. Erickson, a 1981 graduate of Rich- mond-Burton high school, had not been reported missing. The jury found circulatory failure and cardiac arrhythmia was the result of the hypothermia, causing death. Medical evidence and a pathology report showed that the death was caused as a consequence of exposure to cold. The reports indicated(a high acid level in the dead youth', probably caused by lack of nutrition. The six-panel jury returned its verdict after about 30 minutes of deliberation. 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