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Speakers At Commencements PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN>-0-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 106 NUMBER 90 WEDNESDAY. JUNE 9. 1982 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 25 Hospital Service Area Created position to the move, Mrs. Nolan commented. "It's sn awfully "ex­ pensive way to get our agendas, considering what the patrolmen make." No action was taken and Mayor Stanek said he would talk to the chief about the matter. Utilities Committee Chairman George Harker reported that a damaged sewer line that caused a back-up into a house at 906 Augusta. McHenry. had been repaired and that took exception to this saying the council "went around and around" on ihe same issue a couple of years ago. Stanek said the police could deliver the packets "at their leisure" and not when "something was happening " He received support from Aid. Cecilia Serritella who said it was "a great idea." "I think it would help." she said, noting that it was "rathe* in* convenient" to pick up the packets at city hall. Maintaining her position in op- he had met with John Diamond, owner of the residence Harker said city insurance was willing to pay half of the damages to the home, which Diamond "seemed inclined to accept " The committee chairman noted, however, that Diamond was seeking a guarantee that this would not happen again Harker said no such guarantee could be made by the city. "To give an assurance is completely (Continued on page II) Name New Head Of Public Works added he was confident that he could handle the job. He said he wanted to first get to know the people of the department and their abilities and then fit them to the work that has to be done. Halvensleben said, "A man must know the limitations of the job, and his limitations to do it. If I can, I will. If I can't, I won't and I'll find an expert who can or leave the position." Aid. Elizabeth Nolan commented that the superintendent's position requires a person to deal with people as a major part of the job. "My experience has not been en tirely devoid of dealing with other people," Halvensleben said, noting that the more professional the crew, 1 he easier the job. would be. "They're not professionals, they're working men," said Aid. Edward Dats (2nd ward). (Continued on p«fe If) by Anthony Oliver The mayoral appointment of a new Superintendent of PAblic Works was approved by a unanimous vote of the McHenry City Council at a regular meeting Monday night. Paul J. Halvensleben, of 233 Ellsworth street, Crystal Lake, was turned to the position of superin­ tendent by McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek. After some discussion and questioning of the candidate, the council voted to concur in the recommendation. Aid. Jack Pepping (1st ward) noted that Halvensleben's experience was primarily "professional work" and expressed concern that the person well. « . Halvensleben admitted his only supervisory experience had been in connection with various projects but BPW Tops Illinois Push For ERA Passage The McHenry Business and Professional Women's club has been awarded top honors by the Illinois BPW at the annual state convention held in St. Louis. Over 700 women attending the convention applauded Lynne Donarski. president of the McHenry BPW, as she accepted the Susan B. Anthony award for the McHenry club's efforts to obtain ratification of the Equal Rights amendment. Members of the local BPW cam­ paigned for pro-ERA candidates for state political offices, provided ERA literature at the library, wrote newspaper articles, appeared on radio and T V , participated in rallies, circulated petitions, gave speeches at clubs throughout the state, personally visited legislators in Springfield and Washington. D C., and took part in the Silent Vigil for ERA in the State Rotunda of the Capitol. Other awards won by the McHenry BPW were the Library award for outstanding service to the community, June Stuart and Avis Cans, chairmen; Legislation award, Catherine Nolan, chairman; and Foundation award. Bobbie Haug, chairman The BPW Foundation raises money and provides scholarships for women returning to college. Honorable mention awards were presented to Marge Buehl for her work in Young Careers, Dorothy McKenna for Public Relations and Scrapbook, and Edna Fanning, program director. Volunteer* from the Johnsburg and McHenry Arm Rescue squads join to provide emergency medical aid to Frank I). Hianchi, fatally injured Monday when a garbage truck (background right) struck him on the ISth fairway of Chapel Hill golf course. 2500 N. Chapel Hill road. McHenry. Bianchi was taken to McHenry hospital emergency room, where he was later pronounced dead of multiple injuries. _ STAFF PIIOTO-WAYNK (iAYLORD Golfer Struck By Truck Dies ;»MA¥¥ MCD4A NIW1 ItffVICI A 44-year-old McHenry man was Sheriff's police, the garbage truck killed Monday morning while playing was heading south on Chapel Hill road golf, when a garbage truck veered off when it was reportedly forced off the Chapel Hill road and struck him on the road by a northbound vehicle. No 15th fairway description was ^available of the Frank D Bianchi, 44. of 1606 northbound vehicle Oakleaf, McHenry. was taken to The garbage truck is registered to McHenry hospital emergency room Waste Management of Illinois, Inc., where he was later pronounced dead based in Palos Heights. According to McHenry County The driver of the truck was Ernest DEBBIE SOBIE8K The last of a setting sun brought brightness, but little wsrmth, to McCracken field last Friday evening for the sixty-second annual com­ mencement of McHenry Community high school. It was a doubly special occasion for the families of Susan Smith and Debra (Continued on poge IS) Covell. 22. of ">804 Broadway. Rich mond ' The first emergency medical ser vice to respond to the scene was the Johnsburg Rescue squad, members of which called the McHenry Area Rescue squad for mutual aid The investigation into the incident is (Continued on page II) Musin' and Meanderin * West Campus Moaths pass more quickly today than weeks passed just a few years ago. And years have a way of slipping by before we are sure the checks are dated correctly. Speed is a word we live by - hurry to get going; faster does it; accelerate the gas pedal; increase the pace; hasten to go no place - they are the moving forces that propel us through each day And speed it is that will drive our 1162 graduates on. Some will make it; others will find the frenzied race too much and drop out. It may be the most difficult problem most of them will have to combat. There are promises for both high school and college graduates who emerge into an economic world that challenges them to work for s good Job and retain it, and then advance. Some character building may come earlier than it did just s few years MARY ANNI IANGI East Campus ago. Many of the high paying jobs that were plentiful not long ago are gone. A lob of any kind may be hard to find, but perseverance is a virtue not to be underestimated. Small businesses of their own are (CewHwwd mm pm§» 16) MM MMTM DtMA MOffTtU co-vAimcroauMM •MONOA IWIITWOOO MAC* K)« m vim vi ANNI MUMAV MrtANKMtMTT CAIOt HOMING •A * MONO MOO I UNO MCHS Honors Top 21 One of the highlights of the sixty-second commencement at McHenry Community high school last Friday evening was the presentation of 21 seniors who ranked highest academically on their respecUve campuses. They are listed in the order of their ranking. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE (iAYLORD Open County Fair Office Housing Authority Survey . Boat Parade Fiesta Feature • Premium Books Available Apartments For Elderly Applications Available , Pago 4 Page 16 Page 18 7