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New Subscribers Receive Free Coupon Book Release Bodies Of Crash Victims Liquor, Building Fees Up by Angela Burden SHAW MCD4A NEWS SEtVICE McHenry' County Coroner A1 Querhammer Wednesday released bodies of the victims of Friday night's Air National Guard tanker jet midair explosion over Greenwood. Military officials and the coroner's office have completed autopsies on the 27 victims in the morgue at McHenry county courthouse, where dental x-rays were finished Tuesday. The first body to be released was that of Capt. Richard W. Sunderman, 31, of St. Ann, Mo. A helicopter landed at the courthouse Tuesday afternoon to take the captain's remains to his hometown for funeral rites. Although the autopsies are com­ pleted, Querhammer said it will be about 30 days before lab and pathology reports are made available to define cause of death. News media reports indicating Querhammer stated the victims "died within seconds" as the tail of the plane was blown off when "hurricane-force winds" made breathing impossible, were denied by Querhammer Wed­ nesday. He said the reports were erroneous. "I never said that," Querhammer explained. Persons attending Tuesday's McHenry County board meeting joined in an opening prayer for the victims and their families and giving thanks that no injuries were sustained by residents of the area when the aircraft hurtled to the ground. The board adopted a resolution praising officials and volunteers "who worked long hours under adverse conditions searching for victims of the tragedy." The resolution noted that as a result of the efforts, the search was suc­ cessfully concluded. The county board resolved that "on behalf of all the citizens of McHenry county, all those persons who gave so willingly of their time and efforts when there was a great need within "the county...be commended and thanked for their unselfish service to the county." County Board Chairman Ronald Morris is writing to next of kin of each of the 27 victims, to offer condolences and inform them of the efforts of the rescue teams in a time of need. "We'd like them to know we share their grief," Morris said Wednesday. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER " S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - O L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 S 1 VOLUME 106 NUMBER 69 FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1982 1 SECTION 16 PAGES 25* 'New' City Moves Ahead Bv Angela Burden SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE Increases in liquor license- fees, building permit fees, flood hazard reports and subdivision plat review fees were approved Tuesday by the McHenry County board. Members of the board indicated there was a need for the increases because of the county's financial problem. Board member John O'Hagen said he did not think it fair to raise liquor license fees. "Since the restaurant inspection fees were recently raised it doesn't seem fair to hit them with another increase for the liquor licen­ ses," he said. "We can't increase employees' pay if we don't raise our revenues to cover the pay increases," Ed Buss said. He suggested the county board should consider fee increases and pay raises at the same pre-budget meetings. "I've always felt when pay raises are considered, the fees should be discussed at the same time. Then if we don't want to vote for increased fees we can't very well hike the employees' pay," Buss said. The county's liquor commission and license committee recommended a five percent increase for liquor licenses effective May 1 and the board approved the new fee schedule. Class A and B licenses will be inreased from $900 to $950. The AA and BB license will go from $1,000 to $1,050. An auxiliary license is up to $275 from $250 and the special permits have in­ creased from $25 to $30. The board approved the increase recommended by the county's zoning and planning committee. Flood hazard reports are raised from $22 to $25 Subdivision plat review fees are up to $33 per lot from $30 per lot. Building permit fees for residential, commercial and non-commercial will increase by about seven percent. Other taxing bodies in the county might find themselves in a financial bind if the state does not soon set and issue a multiplier for county taxing The McHenry county real estate tax bills are being held up because the state board hasn't set the multiplier. Supervisor of Assessments Randall Woloski explained Tuesday that the tax bills should go out by May 1 to enable a June 1 due date for the first half of the tax bill. He said everything is ready and waiting for the multiplier and if it is set and certified within the next day few days there is a hope the bills will be mailed out in the first part of May. If the tax bills are held up much lpnger, the delay could cause a cash flow problem with schools and other taxing bodies, Woloski indicated. Board chairman Ronald Morris said the multiplier is expected to be received by the county assessor's office Thursday or Friday. Fiesta Theme Define City's Future Role McHenry Shores Treasurer Dorothy were packed for moving. Shaw Media News Service "What's next?" the question was posed to McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek regarding the recent annexation of McHenry Shores. Mayor Stanek said the city was in the process of cataloguing and relocating all the property that belonged to the Shores, which was annexed to the City of McHenry in the March 16 election. "We will be determining what to keep and what to sell or get rid of," Stanek said. "We'll be performing normal maintenance on tools and equipment." He noted that streets were being Bangle (left) explains something to McHenry City Clerk Barbara Gilpin and McHenry Deputy Clerk Ann Kranz as records McHenry City bladed and drainage problems iden­ tified in the Shores area. "Police coverage has been smooth and the technical aspects have been worked out by the chief," Stanek said. Unofficial sources said the Police department may receive three of the five additional officers requested for the patrol of the additional area. The mayor said speed zones and stop signs in the Shores were being iden­ tified and incorporated into McHenry ordinances. "The two public buildings in the Shores have been secured but no decision has been made concerning them." Stanek said. The question of the sewer grant, which the Shores started, has been addressed, Stanek noted. The city is consulting legal and engineering people but the feeling is that the grant STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD process will basically continue, Stanek commented. "The immediate problem is the hospital utilities," Stanek commented. "Letters have been sent to the Nor­ theastern Illinois Plan Commission (NIPC)." The mayor said the city has been in contact with the Nunda township road commissioner and an "amicable ap­ praisal of various areas of respon- (Continued on page 8) With an optimism for the years ahead in the city, the theme for Fiesta Days celebration has "been chosen. It is "Future Perfect: McHenry". The selection committee explained that this is intended to define the role of McHenry in the future, the effect of the space age on the local community. A bed race is being scheduled as a new attraction for the celebration the last 10 days in July, according to discussion among members of the Fiesta Days committee of the Chamber of Commerce last week. This popular feature, proposed for McHenry's summer festival, would raise money for Muscular Dystrophy through entry fees and sponsors' contributions. A team would consist of a" bed rider and four pushers. The committee is working on a series of events and contests that should fill days starting with Friday, July 23, and extending through Sunday, Aug. 1. In the planning is a tennis tournament, square dancing, a food fiesta, a ski show and boat parade, a children's outdoor theatre, a 7-mile run, a teen night, a football jamboree, roller skating, track meet, bike hike, tug-o- war, sidewalk sales, an art show, the Jaycee chicken day and parades. A number of other features are not classifiable at this time. A number of organizations traditionally work with the Chamber in conducting this annual outdoor "party" for McHenry. Trey Covalt, chairman of this Chamber s Fiesta committee, presided over the recent planning session. One problem requiring resolution was the allotment of space in the city park for the food fiesta July 25. Originally it was believed that only the local restaurants could be ac­ commodated, but two organizations which have participated in the past requested equal consideration. At a special meeting, which date has not been set, committee members hope to resolve the problem. The Chamber board of directors also serve as the Fiesta committee, a Chamber •'spokesman indicated. Chamber representatives pointed out some different features for Aug. 1, the crowning day of the Fiesta, when a balloon launch is planned by Mark Poulin, of the Odyssey Balloon Service of Crystal Lake, and performances by Isaiah, a well known group whose Specialty is singing rock religious numbers. Name Blanford MCHS Engineer Daniel Blanford was approved as the District 156 maintenance engineer by the board of education at its business meeting held last week. Blanford will be in charge of all maintenance functions for the facilities operated by the McHenry high school district. In addition to 12 years' experience in the maintenance field, Blanford is a licensed power and stationary engineer. He is leaving the position of plant maintenance engineer for Twinplex Manufacturing in Woodale, 111., to take this new position. Currently residing in Bartlett, Illinois, with his wife and two children, he hopes to move to the McHenry area in the near future. When the sky sent forth huge white flakes on Friday, and the ground began to resemble one of last December's Christmas cards, were you sad? Did you look at the plump robin in the back yard and fear he would pick up his wings and head South again before you could throw him a choice morsel? If you had all those feelings you were not alone. The Plaindealer sports editor appeared near tears when Old Man Winter unleashed his last fury just as Carl Moesche was about to capture a display of athletic ability on film in the out-of-doors. Since4:36 p.m. Saturday, any weather wrath that befalls us is the work of a shrewish Spring. But Friday was still a reluctant Winter making its final clamor. Lest we begin to feel sorry for our­ selves, this seems an opportune time to count our blessings. Even when the wind chill blew with a 75 degree below zero factor last January, all was not lost. Have you considered the comfort we enjoyed when the day's work was done? We could go home and curl up in front of the fireplace and the TV with peace of mind. No friend ~ not even the boldest salesman - would dare knock at our door on such a night. Ah for those peaceful hours! There were no tornado warnings (Continued on page 8) Acquire Major Medical Advance by Anthony Oliver Described as a major medical advance for McHenry county residents, Computer Assisted Tomography, or CAT scan, is now available at McHenry hospital, according to hospital Director Kenneth G. Bast. ' CAT scanning is a different form of x-ray examination that provides a more precise and detailed picture than a con­ ventional x-ray. Dr. Hayim Rodrik, chief of radiology at McHenry, explained that the usual x-ray only shows the bone or the outline of an in­ ternal organ. CAT scans, he said, allows the physician to see blood clots, normal and abnormal fluid c o m p a r t m e n t s , s t r o k e s , congenital anomalies, tumors and changes in body tissue due to lesions or disease. The doctor said the CAT scan gave the physician a better picture of the inside of the brain, where the majority of scans are done. "With the CAT scan, we can see (Continued on page 8) I O 0 V Left, CAT scan technical supervisor Curtis G. Thorns positions a patient prior to the scan. Right, Thorns uses the computer to interpret the image of the scan which shows up on the television-like screen. STAFF PHOTOS-ANTHONY OLIVER Spelling Bee Champ Wins On "Cumulonimbus" Page I 1 FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition McHenry Shores Map McHenry Annexat ion Page 8