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sideration by the council for about greatest concm^of fRcSe'^roperty 'tlftil^Ws. He noted that eliminating owners who attended. the islands would make ad- "What is the legal precedent for ministration of city services more forced annexation and what recourSe uniform, especially for city police and do the people have?" asked Aid. road crews. The mayor also said if William Bu§se (2nd). any action were to be taken, it should City Attorney Bernard Narusis be soon in order to get these explained, "The authority for the McHenry Day At Museum McHenry township will vote on a tax levy that would implement the merger of the Rescue squad with the Ffre district in the general election Nov. 8. That vote was assured following the unanimous adoption of the recommendation at the fire district board meeting May 26. A committee headed fey Phil Bart- mann, captain of Co. II, which represented' the two rescue services and the three fire companies, advised the district board: "The committee unanimously recommends that the Fire district take whatever steps necessary to begin providing emergency rescue services for the entire community. We agree that the McHenry Rescue squad should be absorbed into the Fire district as soon as possible, and that negotiations begin immediately with the John- sburg Rescue squad to develop a contract which will be acceptable to both parties." At Attention-Braving the chill at the Memorial day services at Pearl street park Monday is six-year-old Jofel Brock, who stands with the color guard. Joel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Brock. STAFF PHOTO- WAYNE GAYLORD At issue in the fall referendum will be the authorization of a "nominal rate" tax levy to support the rescue service at a cost to the average homeowner that is.estaimated to not exceed $9. The merger gives the primary responsibility for providing the rescue service to the McHenry Township Fire district, which would, furnish the training, pay the em­ ployees, and buy the equipment. -*.• The report indicated that the fire district had the funding, cr pability and the organization to implement the recommendation. While members of the Johnsburg Rescue squad were reluctant to lose their identity as a unit, they expressed willingness to accept a contract for service in their area if the firemen wfere willing to accept two different structures. District President James Althoff suggested that the board add a line item of about $200,000 to the tentative budget now being prepared so that they could operate this year rather thai) waiting for two years down the road for taxes to come in. The other alternative could be tax anticipation warrants, he said. Althoff conceded that the proposal is ft big step but it is to the public's go$l and he was confident that the referendum would carry. He also suggested establishing a transition team to work out the details of the transfer of equipment and records to effect the merger. Althoff also noted that rescue squad members would, under the new arrangement, be paid $9 per call, the same as firemen, instead of working without pay as now. He also noted that it is important not to view the ;anization as five separate units, as a whole working together with no secrets from each other. Everybody is involved in everything, he said. They would work in the future tfcmatch equipment so that it would be uniform, and expensive items would not necessarily be duplicated by each unit but kept available in limited numbers for the use of all. It could result in substantial economics, he added. Althoff also emphasized the im-ts porta nee of the fire and rescue per­ sonnel working with the community to make the necessary effort for the referendum to succeed. Althoff noted in a later conversation that later conversation ex­ perience revealed difficulty in recruiting for the rescue service because of no pay. It was actually costing some rescue squad people to work in their units, especially during the day, because some employers even docked them if they left their jobs to make a call. He looked down the road to perhaps some full time staffing of fire stations to handle daytime calls to offset this problem. (Continued on peg* 22) Find Body Of Missing B&y The body of five-year-old James Palya, Spring Grove, was found and recovered by searchers in Nippersink creek Sunday afternoon. The boy disappeared at about 3:30 p.m. last Tuesday and was the subject of a massive search conducted by police, fire and rescue departments in McHenry and Lake counties. The body was reportedly located several miles downstream from where the child was believed to have gone into the creek. According to reports, an autopsy will be conducted by the Lake County Coroner's office. rOLUME 107 NUMBER 88 ' SERVING THE WEDI :Y PLAINDEALER "J, rAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" iSDAY, JUNE 1. 1983 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 25' J Resistance Shown To "Island" Annexation There probably isn't a reader who hasn't come under the influence of a con man." Is there one of us "who can't recall , the promises of a house siding, roofing or carpet salesman, among others, all at ridiculously low prices only to find that the "extra# would bring that figure to just about what a refutable business man would offer'Np We remember one particular in­ cident in which our enthusiasm to find something different brought us under the spell of one who promised to keep the feet warm with an insert into the shoe. Our misadventure into buying was made via catalog. Even a vivid imagination failed to produce a warm big toe that would wiggle under the protection of the "magic" quality of the insert. But of all con men, none is so ef­ fective as the weatherman. We are gullible to his charms repeatedly. Disappointments fail to educate us as we continue to place blind trust in his forecast. "There may be showers Friday, but that will open it up for what I see as a great weekend". That's what the man said last Thursday. Saturday found us with broom in hand sweeping small lakes from the tennis courts. Sunday was even worse. We were there again with the same broom, but this time the capricious skies opened just as the squeegee had done ite work. Thunder and lightning accompanied it to show weak humans just who was in command. (Continued on pogo 22) by Anthony Oliver About 35 people turned out last Thursday night to voice their opinions concerning the forced annexation of a number of "islands" within the City of McHenry. The islands are tracts of unin­ corporated land either wholly surrounded by the city, or surrounded on three sides with a body of water making the fourth. McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek pointed out that any property 60 acres or larger in size could not be forcibly annexed. As far as the meeting was concerned, this meant the two largest areas--south of .Sherman hill near Glacier Ridge and an area owned by McHenry Country Club and a part of the Country Club subdivision--could not be considered for forcible an­ nexation. ; said the possible annexation properties on the tax rolls by tember. Stanek said he was in favor nexing the cemetery property, nearby business property Route 31, St. Paul's avenue and the Stillinig-Adams property on S, Route 31 abutting Knox park. The mayor said he had no opinion on the McHenry Shores area property and added the Bull Valley road commercial area, across from the new hospital, could wait as well.. Aid. Elizabeth Nolan (1st) said, from an efficiency standpoint, if one area were annexed, all should be. Stanek commented, "The 'why' is simple, we want your tax dollars. What we provide is police protection, which I think is the finest in the county, road maintenance, park facilities, library and the potential of getting into the sewer and water stem." annexation is statutory. It sets the conditions in order to in- tarily annex property 60 acres in or less ...The procedure is simple, to ordinance adoption, you must notice, notify the library and district and then pass the or- . There is no recourse." A McHenry Country Club sub­ division resident noted there would be opposition from some homeowners there and asked what was the time frame for sewer and water lines in the area. Stanek admitted their best hope was the approval of a grant for the con­ struction of a south sewer plant. He explained that the city had changed the grant application using an "In­ novative and Alternative" approach in order to better the chance for ap­ proval. "We should know in about two months if the plan is 'Innovative and Alternative,' " Stanek said. "This is no guarantee of funding. Right now (Continued on pogo 22) What do "Gagetown", "over- creekers", the Mill pond, and the first county seat all have in common? For the answer to that and many other interesting historical notes, the public is invited to visit the McHenry County Historical museum in Union June 5 from 1:30 to 4:30 for a special Sunday afternoon program focusing on McHenry history. In cooperation with the City of McHenry, the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, and many area residents, the Historical society has turned the museum ova* for special displays of McHenry area artifacts, old photographs and postcards. Many items will be brought in special for the day. Mayor Joseph Stanek proclaimed June 5 as McHenry History day at the county museum. To highlight the afternoon, a program beginning at 2 p.m. in Eckert hall will welcome city and township officials. . Earl Walsh, McHenry's distinguished historian and past city clerk of 37 years, will relate some of the city's history. The program will culminate with members of the McHenry Choral club singing old musical favorites, several of which were written here in McHenry county. Of the McHenry items belonging to the museum, several will be featured: a 1931 John Deere tractor Model D that was used on the Clinton Martin farm just west of McHenry; the earliest wedding dress in the society's collection, worn in 1855 by Johanna McDonald Doherty; an 1878 wedding gift clock belonging to Helena and Martin H. Freund; and Owen family (Continuod on pogo 22) "Chuck" Miller Parade Marshal Charles " Chuck" Miller, center, accepts invitation to serve as 1983 Fiesta Days parade marshal from Donald "Butch" Meyer, who heads plans for the annual summer event. At right, adding his congratulations, is Mayor Joseph Stanek. Miller was selected for the honor for his many contributions for the betterment of his home city of McHenry. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Charles "Chuck" Miller, a lifelong McHenry resident who started a small business after World War II and made it grow into a large, influential en­ terprise, has been named the 1983 Fiesta Days parade marshal. His contributions for the betterment of McHenry date back to his early days in business and an active interest in the Little League and Pony League. He gave of his time and machinery to build the parks used by league members. Later, as chairman of the McHenry County Republican committee, he was influential in obtaining numerous road improvements in the McHenry area. During good economic times, countless young people from the community worked their way through college because of jobs given to them by Miller. In numerous cases their experience there, combined with later education, accounted for them finding top jobs in their chosen field. The success of his business, McHenry Sand & Gravel, parent company of Lakeland Construction and Enterprise Ready-Mix Co., Inc., was one which involved his family. Two brothers, Jerome and Eugene, had worked with him in his initial entrance into the business world in an undertaking called Chuck's Ice and Coal, before World War II. They remained with him through the years. In more recent years, he was joined by four sons. Bus To McHenry Day 'So I Hear' Is Host Page 22 Senior Citizens Fair & Planned June 18 Page 23 ...'And The Living Is Easy' Acquiring a family one at a time usually provides some changes in lifestyle. But when this is multiplied by 16 there is a real challenge both for the real mother and her adopted family. This fact was learned the past week when Mother Duck brought her brood to the Clifford George residence pool, 3609 Young street, and set up housekeeping. Still winterized, the pool contains about 10 feet of water at its deepest spot. When the little ones had a difficult time leaving the pool by way of the semi­ circular steps, George facilitated the process by placing bricks on them. Both wildlife and human families experienced some fears during the Sunday storm, but Mother Duck assembled the 16 babies under her outstretched wings and dawn found the young family alive and well. George's dilemma now is whether to feed or not to^feed. Feeding will per­ petuate the easy life the duck family has come to depend upon/and the pool is to be made ready from the swimming season this week. STAFF PHOTO/WAYNE GAYLORD For Domestic Violence , County Problem Page 14 } •*., ,y $ i ; - - -- - - % •