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; nb W3 :< i r v . t . f t U M M U t l t w i i > \ i s h \ v . j » m : i , i » Kk SIS1 ANCfc SHOWN lO ISLAND" ANNEXATION (Continwod from page I) ituTo is tio possibility." , Stanek said the existing sewage treatment facility had little room left tot sewage after meeting com­ mitments to the hospital and the pool. /[mid random exclamations from some audience members that they wanted absolutely no part of the city, on^^person asked about how much it would cost to be annexed to the city. 'fhe mayor said the increase would be about 13 percent of the total tax bi|l. Last year's tax rate was about $.84 per $100 of assessed valuation. As a comparison, the tax rates in ^ comparable cities were about $.82 in Crystal Lake and $1.53 in Woodstock. A resident of Lakewood subdivision, on the southeast side of McCullom Lake, pointed out that the proposed city action would reap no great benefits. He said it would be very expensive to bring the roads up to specifications and added there were no sewer or water lines. He noted there was also a question of road maintenance because Lakewood was privately owned. Stanek said he was unable to say for certain whether there was capacity in the existing sewer system for the Lakewood residents. The resident said there were a lot of variables. "The advantage is sewers. But we do not foresee this for some tfine, it is unclear as to road main­ tenance, there is the possibility of condemnation and the possibility of special assessments. We would hope the city would extend some numbers we could deal with." *Ald. Cecilia Serritella (4th) qpestioned whether it was worth the trouble and expense of annexing areas i£the people did not want it. -Aid. Ray Smith (3rd) said, "There comes a time when the city will eventually have to annex you. The tiling I would hold to is that if we annex one, we annex all. We can't go with one and leave two out. Some will some will lose." -He cautioned residents not to leave tfie meeting with an idea the matter hed been resolved. J"It could happen that in a couple of weeks, some alderman will say, 'I iflove that we annex all the islands.' If there is a second and five aldermen say 'yes,' you're in. Don't go home apd say you don't have to worry." W 1 JL HI nm The areas outlined in the heavy black are the "islands" under consideration for annexation to the City of McHenry. The shaded areas are the two islands of 60 acres or greater, which cannot be forcibly annexed to the city. The remainder are smaller than the 60- acre limit and can be forcibly annexed upon a vote of the council. In another matter, Narusis in­ formed the council that the hearing officer of the Illinois Commerce Commission concerning the Lakeland Park water rate increase had suggested dismissal of the petition. Narusis said the difficulty in getting accurate testimony from witnesses of the Lakeland Park Water Co., owned by T.P. Mathews, had reached a point where the hearing officer was becoming frustrated with the proceeding. The petitioners, Lakeland Park Water, said the bad information was due to an accountant, who was soon to be fired. Narusis said the city filed a motion to dismiss the petition. No action was taken until the hearing officer could confer with the ICC legal department. * • V m V* {W V 4' 0 For a limited time only, you'll find exceptional savings on Donahue's complete collection of Barcalounger recliners, rocker/recliners and pit groupings. Choose your favorite model and fabric from the floor or custom order the style right for your home. But hurry...the savings will never be greater! i \ y' • 5 Pc. Pit Group with recliners on each end. 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The afternoon should be both en­ tertaining and provide a good glimpse of this area's early history. The museum will remain open that Sun­ day from 1:30 to 4:30 with spinning demonstrations in progress inside the museum's log cabin. Persons wishing to bring large items to display that day should contact the City Clerk's office or Nancy Fike at 385-6967. To rearh the museum take Rt.176 west to north Union road, and turn left to the museum, which is on Washington street. FALL VOTE ON RESCUE-FIRE MERGER (Continued from pogo 1) At the meeting, the board discussed possible relocation of the Elm street station or enlargement of it to ac­ commodate the rescue and possible new fire equipment. This could mean acquisition of added property or a new site, Althoff said. 1 Chris Bennett, assistant chief, Co. I, lauded the committee for a terrific job. The balance of the committee recommendations added: "We, as a committee, feel strongly that the only way to maintain the high level of medical care which is presently being offered to the community is to fund these operations through the Fire district. We have full confidence in the trustees, the Rescue squads, and the chief officers of the district to insure that all of these arrangements can be made in a timely manner and in a way that is acceptable to all concerned." "We wish to restate that all of these efforts are with one primary objective in mind - that is, to maintain the high state of emergency services offered to the community." " The board of trustees of the McHenry Township Fire district re­ organized at this meeting with James Althoff being re-elected as president, Daniel Schmitt as secretary and Ed Guettler as treasurer. The proposed budget for the coming year was revised, to reflect the rescue service merger, and Attorney .Donald Truckenbrod said the document would be posted for public viewing at the Elm street Fire statidn, at the city hall and published in the local newspaper, to be followed by a public hearing before its acceptance by the board. In another matter, the Truck committee of the Fire department recommended the purchase of a 100- foot aerial platform truck. The recommendation for a par­ ticular piece of equipment came as a result of months of research by Chris Bennett and Tim Althoff. the research included talking with many other departments and manufac­ turers. According to James L. Althoff, president of the district, the com­ mittee looked at snorkel trucks and a variety of styles of ladder trucks before settling on this recom­ mendation. The truck has an aerial platform that would accommodate two men with water at that height. It also has 24-inch side rails which would allow fire fighters to carry people down the ladder safely. Althoff said there are five manufacturers of this type of equipment and the matter will go to bid. The truck weighs about 68,000 pounds and will cost about $350,000- $400,000 fully equipped. Althoff said there is a 24-month delivery date on this apparatus. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from pogo 1) Later, a planned picnic in the woods stalled in mud a truck taking the ingredients to the campsite. A planned move to Pearl street park was thwarted by Mother Nature as she blew high winds and rain our way. Only the knowledge that we were among hundreds in the same predicament gave us some degree of patience. Eventually, a reduced crowd of five picnicked inside. But even an unpredictable weatherman failed to put a stop to the annual Memorial day ceremonies. Five World War I veterans proudly took their places in the band shell of Pearl street park. In the cold, a shivering but loyal group of citizens paid tribute to the war dead. "The Lord's Prayer" sung by Carol Bender; "In Flander's Field" read by Henry Rahn; the timely messages of Speakers Dick Klemm and Mayor Joseph Stanek; the sound of the high school band; and the volley and taps - all of them represented the traditional local observance of an important day. It occurred to us that even in the midst of sharp nuclear controversy, these veterans who remembered - and the men and women they held in memory -- must remain a very special part of the population of today and yesterday. Even wars - considered unjust by many were fought by loyal Americans who made it possible for us to dissent today. Each Memorial day we feel renewed optimism in the-knowledge that there are so manjMff them with a strong feeling for keeping the peace but with equal determination to defend a country they consider worth their lives. ,< KAF Ticket Driver In 2-Car Crash A Wisconsin man was cited for disobeying a red light after a two-car collision occurred at the intersection of Industrial drive and Elm street last week William Regnier, 407 Franklin, Genoa City, Wis., told McHenry police he was talking to his wife while driving on Elm street and thought the light was green. Entering the in­ tersection, Regnier's auto struck a vehicle driven by Anthony J. Schaefer, 4311 Ponca, McHenry. Two passengers in the Regnier auto, Lisa M. and Joshua J. Regnier, were taken to McHenry hospital for examination. Alvina M. 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