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STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOLUME 107 NUMBER 32 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1982 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 25* Debate Water Line Extension Cost First ward alderman Jack Pepping announced his intention not to seek reelection to the McHenry City Council. Those people aspiring to the council seat can file for candidacy in the City Clerk's office, 1111 N. Green street. by Anthony Oliver Proposed amendments to the or­ dinance concerning water line ex­ tensions spurred more than an hour of debate in McHenry City Council chambers Monday night. The ordinance amendments were sent to the Utilities committee about a year ago by McHenry Mayor Joseph . Stanek. The matter arose in the debates concerning the extension of a service line to the home of Ed Thennes. Mayor Stanek interpreted the ordinance to say the benefitted homeowner should bear the entire cost of the extension from the main to the home. Aid. Raymond Smith (3rd ward) BRAD SCOTT interpreted the ordinance to mean the city would install the service line up to the lot line and then the property owner would have to pay. Aid. Edward Datz (2nd ward) said, "After a lot of discussion (about the Thennes situation), I thought we had agreed that the city had to extend the line." Ultimately, in the Thennes decision, a majority of the council voted to override a mayoral veto and have the city extend the service line to the property line. In Ho// Of Fame by Anthony Oliver McHenry resident and farm manager of the Northern Pump farms, Brad Scott, was one of five people named to the American Hereford association's Honor Gallery, in Kansas City. The association "hall of fame" was created to honor those people who have been important to the development of the beef cattle industry in general and the Hereford breed in particular. Scott said the honor actually accrues to the Northern Pump organization, which for 28 years actively maintained a pure-bred Hereford cattle herd. "The honor recognizes input into special committees, dif­ ferent programs at the farm, input into policies, contributions in cattle showing, selling and breeding -- just the things that happen when you have a pure­ bred operation," Scott said. Throughout his years of ser­ vice, Scott has aided and provided leadership in all areas of the Hereford industry. During its operation, cattle entries from the Northern Pump farms were winners or strong contenders at various cattle shows across the nation. Scott noted that the association was "the outfit you register cattle with" and added that it was probably the largest breed registration of any species of livestock. The inclusion of Scott and the other four -- Fred H. Dressier, of (Continued on pago 20) Pursues Christmas Plans Some folks have a losing record with police departments, and probably most times they are at fault. But Helen Creamer has made it to their "wanted" list twice without doing anything in violation of the law. It happened fiftrt back in 1977 when she was a first-grade teacher at Edgebrook school. It was May 11 to be exact, and she had verification from her school principal that she was in the classroom. But for some undetermined reason the Traffic Violations bureau of the City of Chicago thought she was playing hookey- They sept her a bill for $23 for a traffic violation that supposedly occurred at 10:30 a.m. that day in Chicago. It made her angry and she began to (Continued on pago 20) McHenry, particularly the business community, has quietly but surely started its march toward Christmas. Several special activities and promotions have been included in the plans to make shopping and celebrating at home more attractive than ever. Theme of this year's observance is "Golden Christmas", with the Chamber of Commerce and area merchants incorporating the Gold Rush into their plans. Extended shopping hours for the busy holiday season begin Dec. 9, with week day store hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Merchants have planned their holiday stock carefully to help residents save Stanek said, "Traditionally, we have applied the cost to the benefitted homeowner. These amendments clearly spell out the charges for the service line and the water meters." Smith again took exception to the mayor's position, saying that the situation with "original city" residents, those who were present when the first water mains were in­ stalled, was different than that of later residents. "As I read the ordinance, it says the city shall provide...why should we penalize long-term residents?" Smith asked. Stanek said that according to for­ mer Public Works Supt. Fred Meyer, no service lines were ever paid for by the City of McHenry. "I want to see a decision that says Joe Blow should pay,*' Smith said. "The ordinance says the city will pay to the lot line." Smith said he was trying to separate "eras," commenting that the situation 50 years ago was not the same as the more recent, which in­ volved new ordinances and developer agreements. He suggested a cut-off date be worked into the ordinance where service after a particular date would be required to pay the entire cost. Service provided before, would not. According to Smith, when the original water mains were set in McHenry, a number of people did not hook into the system. The city, Smith said, did not push the matter because it did not have enough money to do all the service line work. The council said the city would pay up to the lot line. Smith added that people in this situation, like Thennes, should not have to pay the entire cost of the service line extension. "Our book says that we will pay. In my opinion, the majority said we pay, you (Stanek) said no, vetoed and we overrode. You'll have to show that someone paid; you'll have to show me a vote of the council," Smith said. "I cannot and will not mix today and yesterday...it's not fair, not right, not moral." Aid. Michael Wieser (3rd ward) said, "You want to charge people of 40 and 50 years ago and then you turn around and give $205,000 relief to the hospital?" "I have no sympathy with people without city water," Stanek said. "We don't owe them anything. If there are special circumstances, you can make an exception. A motion to send the matter to committee failed for lack of a majority of the entire council. Aldermen Pepping, Wieser, Smith and Serritella voted in favor. Aldermen Busse, Datz,, Meurer and Mayor Stanek voted/opposed. Aid. Elizabeth Nolan was not present. A motion to reconsider the matter and send it to committee passed 5 to 2. Aldermen Pepping, Wieser, Smith, Serritella and Meurer voted in favor. Aldermen Busse and Datz opposed. Arrest In Burglary At Tap time and money by shopping locally and finding those special and unique items that will make this a memorable yuletide for their families. Santa, of course, will again make his appearance and be available for listening to the wishes of little ones, as he and Mrs. Santa arrive at Pearl street park Saturday, Dec. 11. He will be at home in his cozy cottage from l to 3 p.m. and will be back Saturday, Dec. 18 to hear more special requests. Another activity planned for the young set, and to free Mom and Dad for some shopping, is the Walt Disney film, "The Secret of NIMH", to be shown Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m., in the McHenry theatre. To get tickets (Continued on page 20) McHenry Police have arrested two area men in connection with the burglary of the Fox Hole Tap, at Riverside and Elm, and the burglary of an automobile. Frank D. Kline, 18, of 2817 Myang, McHenry, and James W. Turuc, 21, of 208 Hilltop, McHenry, were each charged with burglary, burglary to a vehicle, theft over $300 and theft under $300. Bond had not been set at press time Tuesday. The arrests culminated a police Singers Give Nov. 21 Concert "A magnificent compact opera...undoubtedly Verdi's greatest work." Thomas Wikman's words aptly describe the Verdi Requiem, to be performed by the New Oratorio Singers Sunday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m. at St. John the Baptist church in John- sburg. This marks the fifth concert the group will give at St. John the Baptist church, chosen for its acoustic excellence, size, and proper spiritual setting. Thomas Wikman, music director, will conduct the 100-member chorus, professional soloists, and 55-piece orchestra, composed of members of the Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera, and Milwaukee Symphony. Wikman, the distinguished director of Music of the Baroque, nationally known voice teacher, and concert organist, has performed at the White House, Or­ chestra Hall, theRaviniaFestival, and the Woodstock Opera House. Members of the New Oratorio Singers are chosen by audition, consist of amateur and professional volunteer singers, and rehearse in Barrington at Salem United Methodist church on Monday evenings. Chorus members come from 29 communities (Continued on page 20) investigation of a burglary reported at the Fox Hole Tap which occurred on Nov. 10. McHenry police said the two reportedly broke into the establish­ ment, stole some food and did ex­ tensive damage trying to open the cash register. On Nov. 11, articles valued at more than $300 were stolen from a parked vehicle. • Kline and Turuc are both presently being held in theTVlcHenry county jail. In addition, Kline was charged with three counts of deceptive practice. The McHenry Police investigation continues. Teacher Dies In Car Crash An elementary school teacher with 10 years experience at Landmark school was killed early Sunday morning in a two-car, head-on collision on River road, just south of Snug Harbor. Janet L. Cody, 42, of 1114 W. Nor­ theast Shore drive, McHenry, was pronounced dead at McHenry hospital Sunday, Nov. 14. Mrs. Cody was a passenger in a car driven by her husband, Kenton Cody, 46, and were heading north on River road on their way to church when the accident occurred. A McHenry County Sheriff's deputy, Ken Cody and his son, Drake, 12, were taken to McHenry hospital, where they were treated for injuries. Cody sustained hip and pelvis injuries, police said, Drake Cody suffered injuries to the head and collarbone. They were listed in fair and stable condition, respectively, Monday af­ ternoon. According to Illinois State police, a southbound auto, driven by James Hinger, 21, of 1017 River road, McHenry, crossed the center line into, the northbound lane and crashed into the Cody auto. Hinger was taken to McHenry hospital, where he was listed in stable condition suffering a concussion, lacerations and some bruises. A passenger in the Hinger auto, Michael Bockhorst, of 716 Center street, McHenry, was later tran­ sferred to the spinal intensive care unit of Northwestern Memorial hospital, in Chicago, for treatment of extensive spinal injuries. At 8:25 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, the McHenry Police department dispatched units of the McHenry Area Rescue squad and McHenry Township Fire department to the accident scene at River road and Clement Lodge. Almost immediately upon arriving, the Rescue squad called for assistance from Johnsburg and Wonder Lake. According to unofficial reports, the Hinger auto crested the rise of the Route 120 bridge at high speed and knocked down a light pole at the in­ tersection before turning south on River road. Other autos were reportedly forced off the roadway by the speeding vehicle. Illinois State police Tuesday morning said Hinger had been charged with reckless homicide and criminal damage to state property. A Class 4 felony, reckless homicide bears possible penalties of one to three years imprisonment with probation, three to six years imprisonment with probation, probation or conditional discharge (not to exceed 30 months) or periodic imprisonment (not to exceed 18 months). (Continued on page 20) Honor Retired Alderman Twelve-year veteran of the McHenry City Council, George Harker (center) was honored by the city and the McHenry Police Officers association at Monday night's council meeting. McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek and association president, Off. William Stahlman, present the former second ward alderman with a framed resolution and a plaque, respectively. STAFF PHOTO--ANTHONY OLIVER Last Citizen Surveys 1 --I • The Unemployment Picture Shelter Management Training Economic Development Project Retraining Program For Emergency Relief Page 9 Page 8 Page 4 McHenry A -ea Rescue Squad volunteers tre«t members of the Cody family in the car (foreground) until they can be safely extricated. The Cody vehicle was traveling north on River road when a southbound vehicle driven by James Hinger crossed the center line and crashed head-on into the family of three. Emergency service volunteers from the McHenry Township Fire depart­ ment, the McHenry Rescue squad, the Johnsburg Rescue squad and the Wonder Lake Rescue squad probe the twisted wreckage of the Hinger vehicle (background). In all, five ambulances and three firetrucks were called to the scene. Janet L. Cody was pronounced dead at McHenry hospital. Her husband, Kenton, suf­ fered hip and pelvis injuries and and her son, Drake, sustained head and collarbone injuries. Both were hospitalized in McHenry hospital. A passenger in the Hinger auto, Michael W. Bockhorst, was taken to Nor­ thwestern Memorial hospital, Chicago, where he is being treated for a broken back. According to Illinois State police, charges against Hinger, have been filed.