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• - • m 7 .'iTf r • r • < . v * . > " - ' - , 'i,*'-••••'..T- •'•" • V - y * - i r«. Moon Rocks In McHenry A small part of the moon was brought to more than 500 excited, McHenry area residents last Thursday evening, when the Moon Rock exhibit was shown at Edgdbrook school. Drunks may have driven on our high­ ways for years, but it has been only recently that they have dropped to such a low notch on the popularity poll that people are seriously resolved to rid the road of this menace. The action is coming from all sources -- from the families of victims, from police, and from office holders. MADD is the newest organization formed to deal with the problem. It came into being two years ago through the efforts of a California mother whose young daughter was run down and killed by a drunk driver who was a repeat offender. The cause is being carried on in this area by a Glencoe woman and a Des Plaines man. The letters stand for Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, but its membership includes just about anyone who is 'mad*. Carol Golin's 18-year-old daughter was killed last June, and Glen Kalin's brother, 19, was killed in January of tW^year. They became part of the statistical toll of 70 who die each day in this country in crashes involving drunk flrivers t The purpose of this mother and brother, and their followers, is to carry the battle to their own hometowns. In the same mail that brought us news about MADD, Illinois state police said they are busy "getting the drunk driver off the road". During February, 127 drivers were arrested by state troopers on the Illinois tollwny for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This set a record for the number of D.U.I, arrests (Continued on page 18) Alderman; Who Is Running The City? by Anthony Oliver "Dick (Weber), are you Superin­ tendent of Public Works?" asked Aid. Raymond Smith (3rd ward). "Is anyone else?" The third ward alderman said, "I'm not being facetious or sarcastic, but I'm sick and tired of being asked who in the h-- is running this city. I'm confused." Smith asked why public works em­ ployees were being told what to do by Building and Zoning Officer Orville Andrews and McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek. Mayor Stanek said he was in charge and it was his right to become involved on any day. „ Addressing another matter, Smith said, "I'm not aware of the fact that Orville will be Superintendent of Public Woito." Smith said that if, in fact, Weber was to be replaced as superintendent, then thefcouncil should advertise for the 'Tiflpst man available." Smith com- mented he was not questioning the qualifications of Andrews and said he cawgd be a candidate for the job, but he did argue for a younger man. -- . The third ward alderman said now wegild be a good time for the city to pawibly get an engineer, or person with a college background, for the position - a younger person who might stay with thf city for 45 years. Mayor Standi said the superin­ tendent's position was an appointment of the mayor, by tradition and by the code book, and he regarded Smith's -4 suggestion as "an affront to his good judgment." Aid. Elizabeth Nolan (1st ward) commented that Orville Andrews was perhaps over-qualified for the position of Building and Zoning officer. "Perhaps it is fortunate that we don't have to go out and advertise," she said. Smith countered, noting that An­ drews applied for and was hired as Building and Zoning officer. "When we're talking about the most crucial job in the city, I feel we should look for a younger man," Smith said. Stanek said that what was done, the proposed appointment of Andrews as superintendent, was done in the best interest of the city. Aid. Jack Pepping (1st ward) com­ mented that it was unfortunate that Andrews, who was not authorized as a department head, confronted the Finance committee with major budget revisions City Clerk Barb Gilpin said Andrews had worked with her and Weber on the budget and they asked him to attend the budget hearing. Aid. Michael Wieser (3rd ward) said he supported the position of Aid. Ed­ ward Datz, who is in favor of looking for an engineer to fill the position. "If we replace Weber, we should advertise for a candidate who is an engineer," Wieser explained. Stanek said, "1 think this is a tremendous opportunity with Andrews, who is a quality, sterling individual. I will offer him as superintendent." ENRY PLAINDEALER Qi SERVING T H E C H A 1 N - O L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 " VOLUME 106 NUMBER 70K WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1982 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 25' Hospital Utility Guarantee Financial Plan Explained This unidentified visitor to McHenry's Moon Rock exhibit shared with more than 500 others the excitement of seeing, first hand, one of only six displays of moon rocks in the United States. The display was held at Edgebrook school Thursday, March 25, sponsored by Pi Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. For a close look at what was seen, see the lunar sample on Page 17. STAFF PHOTO- WAYNE GAYLORD The sponsor was Pi Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, members of which made the presentation with the expat help of Mrs. Martie Raasch and Steve Flotz. Mrs. Raasch, a science teacher at Harrison school in Wonder Lake, first saw the moon rocks at a state con­ vention of science teachers in Chicago. In attendance at a Lunar seminar, she found that she was eligible to register as a possible exhibitor of the NASA Moon Rocks exhibit. After a careful check of her personal character and history, she was notified that she could display the moon rocks in her community. The rocks loaned to her by NASA are one of only six displays of their kind available in the United States. In addition to the public exhibit Mrs. Raasch and Mr. Flotz have presented the exhibit to many of the area high schools and junior high schools. In addition to the moon rocks, other items included in the exhibit were a film strip about the moon shown con­ tinuously throughout the evening, posters created by the members of the sorority using pictures supplied by NASA of moon-related items, and a time line reproduced by members of the sorority. These were made possible by using information supplied them by NASA of the launches, landings, aborted missions etc. of the United States space program from the first (Continued on page 18) by Anthony Oliver The Illinois Health Facilities Plan­ ning Board (IHFPB) has set more stringent and binding requirements than a simple utility guarantee from the city for the new hospital site, ac­ cording to information presented at Monday night's council meeting. McHenry Hospital Board Attorney Jeffrey Ladd told the McHenry City Council Monday night that the state health planning board was concerned about how to insure that the utilities will be extended to the hospital site on Bull Valley road and Route 31. The IH­ FPB has required that bonds for the utilities be sold at the same time the bonds for construction are sold. In order to meet this requirement, Ladd said the board, working with city Finance conupittee chairman, Jack Popping (1st ward), City Attorney Bernard Narusis, and financial con­ sultants arrived at a "vehicle" for financing late last Friday afternoon. Essentially, the plan is to sell General Obligation bonds to finance the con­ struction of the $850,000 (estimated) utilities installation. The 'catch' is that the general obligation bonds will not be paid by McHenry taxpayers, rather, the bond issue will be funded by a tax on a "special service area." That special service area will include 80 to 85 acres of the hospital site. The hospital will fund the utility extension. Alderman Pepping explained, "In essence, Mr. Ladd proposes that the city use its credit to sell the general obligation bonds. This does not connote that the taxpayer pays the bond; that only applies to the special service area." Pepping added that by using this method of financing, the hospital would be footing the entire bill, j^lus interest, until other benefitted properties were developed. The hospital will be meeting with the Finance committee to develop a "recapture" agreement, where other properties will have to pay their share of the utility cost before hooking on to the sewer and water system. Pepping said the two groups would also meet to "come to grips" with what would be considered the city's fair share of the bill. The Finance committee chairman supported a proposal from the hospital board that certain fees - capital development, sewer hook-on and Seek Drug Thief McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli said the police are searching for whoever stole drugs in a burglary of a doctor's office last week. Pasenelli said the drugs that were stolen, xylocaine and lidocaine, were anesthetics which could cause cardiac arrest if injected. The police chief said a can of the drug ampules and needles were taken in a burglary of the office of Dr. Ort, at 4006 W. Elm street, McHenry, last week. braiding permit - be waived in order to make the financing plan more at- trlfctive. The fees would have amounted to jximately $116,000. add commented that any money for the utility bonds was coming off the "bottom line" for the construction of the new facility. Ladd said the hospital board was willing to finance in this way in the interest of time and the lack of interest (or money) forthcoming from other benefitted property owners. The sewer line traverses the Mc­ Donald property and it fits their plan of development, Ladd said. It comes out 1,360 feet west of the entrance to the hospital site. The attorney commented that it would cost an estimated $80,000 to bring the line eastward to the hospital "We have attempted to cooperate with everyone," Ladd said. Hjalmar Sundin, president of Baxter and Woodman Engineering, said the hospital's share of the utility extension of water and sewer would be about $80,000 (Continued on page 18) Change Location Of Albanese Trial by Angela Burden SHAW MCOtA NCWS SiltVICi t The trial for Charles M. Albanese, accused of murder in the arsenic poisoning of family members, is scheduled to be heard in the McLean "fcouirfy Courthouse* Bloomington, where the state has said it will seek the death penalty. Judge Henry L. Cowlin, 19th Judicial Circuit court, made the decision on the place of trial Monday in answer to a motion of the defense, contending there was vast television and newspaper coverage on the charges against Albanese and said the defendant could not receive a fair trial in this area. "There was extensive press coverage and continuing press coverage," defense lawyer Richard Kelly told the court. Kelly said coroners of McHenry and Lake counties appeared on television at the time of the Albanese arrest and . made inferences of his guilt. "Continual press coverage of the criminal proceedings and the con­ centration of news stories in the area would make it hard to find a fair and impartial jury to hear the case," Kelly argued. State's Attorney Theodore Floro told the court the state wanted the defen­ dant to have a fair trial. He said the Albanese case has received more coverage than any other case in McHenry county in memory. Although there was "substantial publicity," Floro said, "it was not necessarily prejudicial. We assure the court that the state wants Albanese to receive a fair trial." Floro added the state had filed a notice of intention to seek the death penalty against Albanese. The 44-year-old"defendant is accused of murdering his 69-year-old father, Michael J. Albanese, his wife's grand­ mother, Mary Lambert, 89, and Mrs. Lambert's 69-year-old daughter, Marian Mueller, by administrating poison to them He also is charged with the attempted murder of his 34-year-old brother, Michael Jay Albanese, counts of felony (Continued on page 18) Available For Business Check Cashing System The McHenry Chamber Check Cashing system is now available. Details of the system were clearly defined by Chairman Carol Nelson at the "check-the-chamber" luncheon sponsored by the Bad Checks committee March 24 at the McHenry Country club. This system was tailored to the atmosphere and needs of McHenry businesses, based upon the results of the survey conducted last Fall. States Attorney Ted Floro and McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli assisted the committee in designing the system, which relies heavily on their participation. The system is predicated on the new state legislation which became effective Jan. 1. Two of these three bills were sponsored by State Rep. Dick Klemm. Complete information and packets are available at the Chamber office, 1257 N. Green street. Rescue Man After Crash McHenry police are continuing an investigation into a Monday night traffic accident involving a motorcycle, a telephone pole and a car on Route 120, just west of Martin road. An Illinois State trooper hold an intravenous solution while members of the McHenry Area Rescue squad aid August Savalick, of Wonder Lake. Other McHenry Rescue volunteers are involved in positioning the Hurst tool to lift the car. According to police, it was unclear Tuesday morning just how the accident happened. An investigation is continuing. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Lake, could be moved. According to police, Savalick said he felt the motorcycle go out of control and hit a telephone pole. Savalick (Continued on page 18) The McHenry Area Rescue squad was called to the scene, where the Hurst tool had to be used to lift the car so that the motorcyclist, August Savalick, of 8922 Memory trail, Wonder Honor Crash Victims Memorial Service Page 18 Nunda Library Wants Contest Focus Page 5 . From Moon To McHenry Rock Exh ib i t Page 17