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/ •I f- -- MCHENRY PLAINDEALER VOLUME 106 NUMBER 67 'SERVING THE CHAIN-0-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1982 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 25 Shores Annexed City Population Goes Up, Up, Up & }t9i$r i»i:f • mi M* . \.Z*M > m*. ̂ Shores Becomes Part Of McHenry The Welcome to McHenry Shores sign in the former village south of McHenry will soon change to Welcome to McHenry if this picture is any indication. McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek, left, and Shores President Richard Panerali beam happy smiles after Tuesday's primary election in which the village became part of McHenry by a substantial vote of approval in both municipalities. Looking on, at right, is Alderman George Harker of Ward 3, whose presence indicates his cooperation with the mandate of the voters. Harker had opposed the annexation. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD County Board Members GOP Voters Sift Through Large Field For 8 Winners Eight out of 12 candidates for the McHenry County board on the Republican ticket became party favorites in primary voting Tuesday. All were from the immediate McHenry community. Five of the winners will merely be extending their county service through successful polling. Two of the others are former members who lost their bid for election the last time. Highest vote getter was Donald Doherty with 3,816 votes. The other winners were Charles "Chuck" Big Winners m:ss RICHARD KLEMM For Representative JACK SCHAFFER For Senator GARY VERDUNG For Treasurer „ McHenry Nunda Precinct 2 3 7 11 13 14 20 23 24 26 28 29 8 11 McHenry "Yes" 183 63 115 % 123 141 146 167 151 15! 140 19 2 1 McHenry "No" 91 42 68 33 44 87 78 191 64 71 78 3 0 0 Shores "Yes" 313 Shores "No" 46 Ballots Cast 274 105 183 129 167 228 224 358 215 222 218 22 361 1 Total Reg. Voters 721 438 627 421 532 543 510 791 640 557 609 386 791 839 by Anthony Oliver When the last ballot was counted Tuesday, the Village of McHenry Shores ceased to exist and the City of McHenry grew by 1,200 residents. An overwhelming majority in each municipality voted Tuesday in favor of annexation, an issue that provoked much discussion. In the City of McHenry, 1,498 voters cast ballots in favor of annexing the village, while 850 said "no." of 14 precincts where City of McHenry residents cast ballots. The one notable exception was the 23rd precinct (Whispering Oaks) which voted against the referendum, 167 in favor to 191 opposed. The 23rd is the only precinct in which the "yes" votes did not out­ weigh the "no"- votes. City Attorney Bernard Narusis commented that state law says the annexation takes place "immediately" upon the counting of the last ballot, whelming endorsement of the merger. We always considered the entire area as part of McHenry but now it has been legalized." Former Village president, Richard Panerali, interrupted the packing and marking of village records to say, "I am naturally elated over the results and it gives me a good feeling. The vote from McHenry and from the Shores is a vote of confidence in McHenry and the Stanek: "We always considered the area as part of McHenry but now this has been legalized." By a nearly 7 to 1 margin, McHenry Shores residents went to the polls in favor of the merger. The Nunda eighth precinct, where Shores residents voted, showed a 313 to 46 tally at the end of the counting. The voting was fairly consistent in 13 barring some unforeseen problem. McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek said it was "gratifying" and a "com­ pliment" to, both municipalities. "It is flattering that they wanted to join us," Stanek said. "It was highly complimentary to receive the over- future and should be considered an honor." Panerali said now was the time to put aside differences and move forward to build a better and more prosperous city. (Continued on page 16) Recommend Approval Of Two Variations For Realtor Weingart, 3,651; Thomas Huemann, 3,493; James Curran, 3,398; Edward Buss, 3,293; Clint Claypool, 3,006; Dean Cunat, 2,880; and Richard Meyers, 2,644. Paul Fidler had 2,485 votes; William Fitzgerald 2,305; and Milton McHale, 1,552. " One of the hardest fought contests on the county level was the race for treasurer. Gary Verdung of Cary, generally conceded to be the favorite,; drew strong support to be elected with 6,715 votes. Rose Lillegard, once president of the Village of McHenry Shores, made a good race and received the support of 3,710 voters to come in second. Running third was William Johnston of Harvard with 2,644 votes and in fourth place was Alfred "Al" Collins of Wonder Lake, who received 1,563 votes. Henry "Hank" Nulle of Woodstqck was an easy winner for sheriff, topping Frank J. Sexton of Marengo by 7,386 votes. Their totals were 11,384 for Nulle, the incumbent, and 3,998 for Sexton. There was only one race on the Democrat ticket for county office, and that was for sheriff. Raymond Buhr became his party's candidate in the general election after defeating Gene (Continued on page 16) by Anthony Oliver The City of McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted Wednesday night to recommend approval of two out of three variations requested by John Fuller, a Crystal Lake realtor. Fuller owns a parcel on the southwest corner of Green and Elm streets, where the Justen furniture store used to stand. The developer of the parcel was asking for variations from ordinance requirements regarding front yard setbacks, rear yard setbacks and off- street parking. The ZBA voted unanimously to recommend granting the variations for front yard setbacks and offstreet parking. The first variation would allow Fuller to construct a building on Green street abutting the property line, like the rest of the stores on the west side. The ordinance requires a 10-foot sidewalk. The second variation waives offstreet parking requirements of one parking stall for every 200 square feet of building space. The plan presented by Fuller would have required 27 parking stalls. Both variations were approved by a unanimous vote of ZBA members Suzanne Kauss, John Smith, Annie Cuda, Robert Jessup, Kay Halverson and Chairman James Fouse. ZBA member Fred Kupstis asked to be excused because of a possible conflict of interest, due to his employment with the McHenry State bank. A motion by John Smith to grant the rear yard setback variation was defeated by a vote of 5 to 1. The or­ dinance requires a 20-foot rear yard and the petitioner was seeking a 9.5 foot variation. ZBA members Kauss, Halverson, Cuda, Jessup and Fouse voted against the measure. Smith voted for the variation. The plan as represented to the ZBA called for the construction of a 144-foot building, covering all of the lot except for 10.5 feet abutting an alley between the lot and the George Justen funeral home. Fuller said the alley belongs to the Justen estate but noted that there was a perpetual easement granted years ago to Green street property owners which prevents the obstruction of the alley. The petitioner said he would be willing to dedicate 10 feet of his rear yard property to the city, essentially creating a 20-foot entrance to the rear of the buildings for parking and fire protection. Fuller argued that the proximity of the Green street parking lot made off­ street parking on his lot unnecessary. "McHenry has a unique problem," Fuller said. "It has too much parking area downtown. It needs more businesses." The plan presented by Fuller called for the construction of a one-story building, similar in architecture to the McHenry State bank, housing six small businesses. (Continued on page 16) ' Ju: 'Jm :' Pulling Together McHenry is now settling back to routine after several weeks of intense activity prior to the an­ nexation vote. There is no more McHenry Shores. That community became dissolved as a village with a favorable vote to become part of McHenry on Tuesday of this week. The vote was sufficiently decisive to produce a cooperative effort to solve both common problems the areas once shared, and what were once individual areas of concern. The results provided a renewed enthusiasm on the part of city and village leaders who had set goals for an expanded McHenry. Losers can only view the vote as a mandate they must accept. Certainly the aldermen in opposition will be confronted with the greatest problem. Their objections cannot be disregarded, for these are men and women who are more aware of the perplexities of governing a Rowing city than is the man on the street. And their loyalty and dedication to making the city work cannot be denied. The fact that at one time there was only one alderman wholeheartedly in support of the annexation is indicative of an­ ticipated annexation problems of which the community may not be entirely aware. Nevertheless, the voters have made their choice, and there is no question in our mind that these leaders will put forth a cooperative effort to get on with the business of making McHenry and the Shores function as one community. There has been much speculation as to how much effect the unexpected focus of the hospital's future had upon the outcome at the polls. This is a point that will be debated long into the future, and for which there will probably never be an answer that carries no further question. In our many years sitting behind the news desk, memories cover other moments of com­ munity indecision, followed by anguish or joy, by doubts and further examination of what has been decided by the majority. And that word 'majority' is the basis for many of the deter­ minations by which we are governed. Even in that knowledge, losing is never pleasant, and we are not always convinced that to win is to be right. But it happens to be the way our government functions, and for that we will be forever grateful. Whatever our questions -- whatever our concerns - in recent weeks, we now have a village and a city united. Our only thought at this moment, in the aftermath of a divisive issue, should be to roll up our sleeves for the work ahead. We feel the men and women on our council are up to the task! KAF Art Auction Set In City Jayeee Benefit Page 4 a H I f H I M FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition Need Help For Troubled Youth On Probation Page 13 Values Galore For New Subscribers