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PAGE It - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH 19. 1MZ NEW HOPE GIVEN TO KEEP STATION AGENT (Continued from page 1) train service to the City of McHenry. "The Transportation committee and Mr. Rakow, (county superintendent of highways) have discussed your con­ cerns with me over the station agent over the past month and I agree if the station agent goes then next is the service. "Please understand, the County board works through committee structure. I was also glad that I made it a point to be at the Tuesday, March 2, meeting of the Transportation com­ mittee. It was interesting to see all of you there also. It does take all of us working together to accomplish the job. I am very much interested in your concerns and commitment to your city and surrounding area. I am sure the County board, acting through its committees, will not stand back and do nothing. "We will be watching and working on your behalf. As you know, we have received assurance from the RTA that nothing will be done as far as the station agent is concerned until it is totally reviewed by the county and city Transportation committees. Rest assured I will be attending the Thursday night meeting with the joint committee and will do everything I can through my office to get this important concern handled satisfactorily in your interest. "I thank each of you for taking the time to let our committee know your thoughts as we consider the City of McHenry to be an important part of this county always." MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) within it has decreased by about 25 percent. About half as many major regulations were published during 1981 as during the previous year. During the 1970 s, the Register carried 20,000 pages and by 1980 that figure had jumped to 74,000. Almost no one would argue that the rules were not made with the best in­ tentions But they have come to intrude on the personal lives of people engaged in business and the operation of other undertakings that fall under restrictions. Too often those affected have had little choice but to yield. One person we know quipped, "No wonder the rules are becoming less - so is the money". r...</, True as it is, there are many we know who would get along with a little less just to be relieved of the yoke of paper work that has haunted even their sleeping moments. KAF FOCUS ON HOSPITAL IN CITY DISPUTE OVER ANNEXATION (Continued from page 1) concerned about the downside risk; we might miss an opportunity to sell the bonds." Aid. Cecilia Serritella (4th ward) asked if there were any alternatives if the annexation did not pass. "Based on the regulations, I don't see any answer that will satisfy the needs of the hospital," Narusis said. "Delaying the deadline doesn't change one whit the time frames." Aid. Jack Pepping (1st ward) was the only alderman to publicly reverse his position regarding the annexation. At the March 1 council meeting, Pepping was one of six aldermen who recom­ mended against the annexation. "As much as I have spoken out against the annexation, now there is an issue before me that was not there before," Pepping said. "This is bigger than myself, by that 1 mean any stance that I have taken or would have to defend." The alderman added that the hospital means more than any single issue the council has considered for some time. "This outweighs my prior concerns," Pepping said. "I would have to support the annexation, as distasteful as it is." Aid Wieser commented that the council always seemed to be in a bind for time. "This is not going to shut any doors across the street immediately," Wieser said. "I can't necessarily buy the statements of Ladd. I don't think anyone can make an intelligent decision in a hurry. The hospital is putting us and the voters on one heck of a spot." Wieser said news reports indicate that perhaps the interest rates have peaked and would begin to drop. Pepping took an opposing view, noting that when the government (federal) goes to the marketplace to fund a huge deficit, interest rates usually "Skyrocket." "This .could be the beginning of the^ interest window," Pepping said. Pepping noted that the hospital board was not like other developers in that the Certificate of Need obtained last August has an 18-month time limitation. He pointed out that there was no assurance of a continuation. "When the money is available, that's when you have to fund," Pepping ad­ ded. "You can't be involved in a legal battle with EPA (regarding the regulations)." Mayor Stanek said, "The hospital won't die, but it sure will wither. We have a sister community that would just love to see the Certificate of Need expire." Aid. George Harker asked what would happen if the March 16 vote went against the annexation. Stanek said the council would have to decide whether to give a guarantee against the advice of legal counsel. Narusis commented that he cSbld not advise the council to do that because of the potential for a $25 million lawsuit Earlier in the meeting, Narusis ex­ plained that in the event of default, the bond buyers could sue the City of McHenry. The hospital is seeking the sale of about $25 million in bonds. "There is one simple solution (an­ nexation) to eliminate a number of pitfalls and disasters," Stanek said. Narusis pointed out that if tiff an­ nexation passes, there would be no problem with IEPA. "If there is one FPA, then we know for sure we have the legal ability to obtain a construction permit," Narusis said. Ladd commented that the hospital board had not been idle. "We have hired a general contractor with the understanding that the con­ struction would be broken down into many small parts," Ladd said. He noted the local construction trades, and the number of people out of work, and said each would have a fair opportunity at bidding on the construction of the hospital. "This is the biggest project that will hit this county for many years," Ladd said. A member of the audience, John Lampe, spoke on behalf of a number of March 11-14 Levi's Bendovers® 17.88 Reg. 26.00 Larger Sizes: 19.88 Reg. 28.00 new narrower leg same terrific all-over fit Levi's tapered the leg but left your bendable zones-hips, tummy, bottom, thighs, knees-stretfchably comfortable. Same flexible fabric, same Magic Stretch waistband, same sizes: 6-20, Average and Petite lengths and Larger sizes 32-42, Average and Shorter lengths. And the colors?! Brown, sienna, gray, wheat, pink, moss, islandic blue, black, salmon, rose, lilac, coconut, heather blue, heather silver and heather wheat. (Larger sizes available ip limited colors). Better Sportswear, Elgin on 3, Crystal Lake and St. Charles. business people and reiterated the point that if the Certificate of Need expires, "there is a good chance the hospital will not get another." He urged the councilmen to do everything in their power to have a successful annexation vote in JVIcHenry. Kit Carstens, chairman of the Economic Development Commission (EDC), likened the construction of the new hospital to bringing in an IBM office complex. He said the EDC would support their statements with in­ formation about retail sales increases and sales tax revenues that would accrue due to the people and related industry associated with the project. Hospital Director Kenneth G. Bast commented that the hospital would provide 100 more jobs, not including the new physicians and staffs that would be attracted to the new facility. He said a recent survey of people in the service area of the hospital indicated that 94 percent of the people felt the hospital needed to be enlarged and modernized. Ultimately, the annexation decision will rest with those people who vote on March 16. New Voter Cards Mailed McHenry County Clerk Rosemary Azzaro has announced that new voter's certificate of registration cards will be fnailed to all registered voters prior to the March 16 primary election. The new voters' I D. card will reflect the proper County board, Congressional, Representative and Legislative (Senatorial) districts as determined by the recent redistricting. The cards will also reflect the units of government in which the elector will be entitled to vote. Mrs. Azzaro requests each registered voter to check the new card for ac­ curacy and if the information is correct, the voter should retain the new card and destroy all prior cards. In the event the information is not correct, the voter should contact the county clerk's office. Minor Crashes Investigated Dale M. Williams, of McHenry, escaped injury early Saturday when her car skidded on the icy pavement of River road, McHenry, after she applied brakes to avoid an animal. Kenneth J. Gibbs, of Spring Grove, apparently fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle about 2:45 a.m. Saturday on Kishwaukee Valley road near Alpine Lane, Woodstock. Police said the Gibbs car left the pavement, went down a 30- foot embankment and the driver received minor injuries. Ralph E. Kozan, 26, of Chicago, was not injured when his pickup truck rounded a curve Sunday night on Pitzen road, McHenry, went partially off the roadway, struck a snowbank and rolled i< ver. Sheriff's police investigated a truck fire Saturday morning at the Don Bass Trucking Co., 4405 Herberts road, Island Lake, where the Wauconda Fire dep- tartment had succeeded in ex­ tinguishing the blaze, to have originated compartment of tM estimate was made of the cause was not det said. rtiich appeared the sleeper vehicle. No damage and police Arraign Drug Dealer Suspects Two Crystal Lake area residents suspected by police as being "the biggest drug dealers in the area," were arraigned last week on narcotics charges. Bryan Kilfoy, 26, and 27-year-old Linda Stroh, both of 4008 Cherry Valley road, pleaded not guilty to charges before Judge Leonard Brody in 19th Judicial Circuit Court. Brody set April 26 for a jury trial in his courtroom. The two suspects were arrested Feb. 5 in their Cherry Vallev road residence, where police reportedly found 161 pounds of marijuana and 56 grams of cocaine, in addition to five weapons and a large amount of currency. Police report value of the confiscated narcotics is estimated at $217,200. The couple was released from county jail Feb. 6 on bond of $25,000 for Kilfoy and $20,000 for Stroh. The defense counsel is seeking return of the currency confiscated when police made the arrest after obtaining a search warrant. A Look At Agriculture McHenry county farmers should look into the benefits of forming an Agricultural Area, Larry Harris, Farm Bureau manager, asserted this past week. The petition to file an Agricultural Area application is available at the Farm Bureau office. "It is a simple form. No lawyer is required, and the only cost is for the legal publication required by the law," said Harris. Establishment of an Agricultural Area earmarks land for farming and can have an influence on land that is nearby, both in terms of encouraging Area Paramedics Serve The Emergency Medical Services department of McHenry hospital has announced the election of two area paramedics as chairpersons of the EMS council of the McHenry-Western Lake County MICU program. Tom Majercik, a firefighter- paramedic from Wonder Lake Fire department, Company 2, was elected chairperson for 1982 and Christine Hooker, a firefighter-paramedic with Nunda Fire Protection district, was elected vice-chairperson. The EMS council is made up of representatives from each department in the Mobile Intensive Care program and acts as a liaison between the EMS and their cfispeftti^dS^astinents. "The role of the council includes: dissemination of medical protocol and operating procedures to EMT's and paramedics; maintaining and for­ warding pertinent paperwork to the EMS office regarding field activity of EMT's and Paramedics; and providing input to the EMS office regarding recommendations for improved pre­ hospital care. neighbors to join in land preservation and in discouraging inroads for non- farm use. When Herb Klynstra, local govern­ mental affairs specialist with the Illinois Agricultural association, spoke at a meeting in McHenry county about a year ago, he said farm people "have a golden opportunity to preserve one of the nation's most precious assets." But he warned time is fleeting. "Establish an Agricultural Area to avoid urban sprawl. This is a voluntary program of 500 acres of adjacent land, or land as contiguous as,feasible." 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