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•X? New • r • - ^ ' - • % PAGE 20 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, JUNE 3.1983 PREPARE FOR ANNEXATION AT LAKEMOOR (Continued from peg* 1) future. Ronald Robinette spoke for villagers struggling with immediate water drainage problems. "Isn't the village obligated to supply a street to resident for access to his home?" he asked. Citing as an example an "impassable" road leading to the Ed Steadman residence, Robinette defended villagers' rights to receive village assistance. Trustee C. Ed Godt responded that the village cannot be responsible for a home "built in a swamp...and lower than the channel." Trustee Harry Brady said the village, had done everything af­ fordable to alleviate the conditions. In relation to villagers being repaid for money spent to solve their own road problems. Attorney Michael Poper noted. "A resident can't obligate the village to pay a bill he incurs." Robinette then presented a letter and petition to be sent to State Sen. Jack Schaffer, State Rep. Richard Klemm and Congressman Philip Crane requesting their help in ob­ taining funds to solve Lakemoor's problems of drainage, pot-holed and impassable roads, and burned-out buildings. The trustees agreed to sign their names to the petition. The village attorney assured the group that court action was being taken for permission to demolish condemned and burned-out buildings. The villagers were also assured that •he proposed annexation will not change Lakemoor's geographical position of being in both McHenry and Lake counties. OKAY INDUSTRIAL BONDS FOR JEWEL SITE (Continuod from pago 1) finances or its bonded indebtedness. "There is no obligation (on the part of the city) to repay the bonds," Curran said. Aid. Edward Datz (2nd) asked if the developers had had discussions with the Building and Zoning officer to determine if any changes Ur the or­ dinance were needed. Curran replied that they had not and any changes would depend upon the tenants. "Are we obligated to give zoning if we pass this resolution?" asked Aid. Gary Snell (4th). "No," Curran answered. The developer's attorney also reported that negotiations were being considered with a retail electronics firm and two food-related sales businesses as possible tenants. He also said that a purchaser for the bonds had been found, dependent upon the financing arrangements. Aid. Ray Smith (3rd) motioned to pass the resolution and issue the memorandum of agreement. Voting in favor were Aldermen Bolger, Busse, Nolan, Datz, McClatchey, Snell, Smith and Serritella. In other business: --The council approved the final plat subdivision of the. Northern Propane property on Main street. --Ten lots on Victoria street in McHenry's first ward were annexed to the City of McHenry. The an­ nexations were at the request of the property owners. --The council authorized the pur­ chase of a used, upright piano ($225) for city band concerts and a grease gun ($594) for the Public Works deparment. Aid. McClatchey opposed the purchase of the grease gun. MURDER PAROLEE TO FELONY COURT (Continuod from pago 1) she'd been hurt and asked the driver to go for help. She told police Blasius said he'd already been for help to a nearby home, but nobody was there. The defendant then offered to take the victim to the hospital if he could get his car back on the road from the ditch area it was in after leaving the pavement and striking her, Macheroux said. Ms. Dragonett told police she struggled to the car and tried to use the accelerator while Blasius at­ tempted to push the car. Meanwhile, according to testimony, Ms. Dragonett's dog, which must have heard her yell and scream, ran about a mile across the countryside and appeared at the scene, which by road SOFT WATER RENTAL 9" p., mo. •NO installation charge •NEW fully automatic softefrers •TWO year option to buy with •FULL rental fee deducted •ONE phone call can answer any questions 312-259-3393 SOft ARLINGTON SOFT WATER CO. was about 2.5 miles from her residence. Because the dog had run off from home, Ms. Dragonett's husband went after it in his vehicle, came across the accident scene and took his wife for treatment of her injuries. Before leaving the scene, Blasius was asked for his name and address and he gave a false name and address, testimony revealed. But the victim took down his license number. The state contended that because Ms. Boone "was aware of the dangers to runners" she kept about a 6-foot distance between her and the car that approached her. She apparently moved away from the car and kept' a distance when Blasius stopped his vehicle and asked her for directions, testimony revealed. The detective testified that Ms. Boone said she was running against traffic and observed the Blasius vehicle approaching. The car passed her, then turned around and came back when the driver asked direc­ tions, Macheroux said. He drove ahead, then turned around again and passed her once more, he said. Macheroux said Ms. Boone noted the license plate number which showed the vehicle was owned by the defendant's father. j State's Attorney's investigator Robert Hrodey testified that he checked the house near the accident scene and the residents told him they were home and nobody had come for their assistance at the time of the accident. Hrodey said Blasius worked as a general laborer at Flowerwood in Crystal Lake. According to the investigator, the defendant worked a regular five-day week, plus occasional Saturdays. May 21, the day the incidents occurred, was a Saturday that Blasius was scheduled to work. Hrodey said investigation revealed Blasius should have begun work about 8 a.m. However, he did not clock in until 9:47 a.m. and left about 11 a.m. without clocking out. According to the deputy sheriff who investigated the accident in which Ms. Dragonett was injured, Blasius told him he dropped a cigarette on the floor of his vehicle and as he was retrieving it the car left the road and struck the pedestrian. Deputy Ed Roberts testified he locked the car at the scene while he went to Ambutal in Crystal Lake to interview the victim. He said he later returned to Oak Ridge Road and searched the Vehicle to locate the dropped cigarette or burn marks. Roberts said he could not find ash, the remains of a cigarette or burns on the floor of the vehicle. "Basically, the defendant was out looking for a victim," said Assistant State's Attorney Paul Ryske. He said the state had met its burden with evidence to find probable cause of the attempt murder and great bodily harm. Assistant Public Defender Stephen Remis argued the state had not provided sufficient evidence for probable cause on the charges. He said no intent to do harm or commit murder was shown. "Reckless conduct or reckless driving are moire appropriate charges," Remis said. Remis was the person who men­ tioned that the defendant had previous convictions when he asked Macheroux if the victims had been apprised of them before identifying Blasius. On checking the facts of the defendant's previous convictions, it was learned that Blasius last was released on parole Jan 1. Records show he was sentenced to serve 60 to 75 years imprisonment for murder and rape committed in Rock- ford in 1964. Blasius was paroled in 1976 in Illinois, according to the report, and was shortly thereafter arrested in Kenosha, Wis., on a charge of at­ tempted rape with a knife and was placed in Mendota Health Care Center until February 1982. He was paroled again in Illinois and then arrested by Dane County (Wis.) authorities on a charge erf obscene phone calls, was sent to Camp Logan and paroled again in Illinois. According to an official document, state doctors advised the parole board that Blasius still had "sexual mental problems and should not be released into society." He was still released by the parole board. The public defender lost the first argument in Tuesday's hearing when he attempted to have the proceedings delayed because Ms. Dragonett, whom he'd subpoenaed to testify, was unable to appear due to her injuries. The state contended the subpoena was invalid and asked the court to quash it. Judge Hutchinson agreed with the invalidity and ordered the case to proceed. "Based on the totality of the cir­ cumstances," the judge said at the close of testimony, adding ishe couldn't "overlook similarities of the victims' physical description and the fact the defendant gave another name--John Johnson," she said there was sufficient evidence for probable cause and bound Blasius over to a June 14 felony court hearing before Judge Leonard Brody. The court ordered the defendant to remain in custody on $115,000 bond. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continuod from pago 1) And something most of us didn't ever! know existed is the A.D. Whiting stone boat from the 1867 era. It is the only one of its kind at the museum. Pioneers in McHenry used the two pieces of plank attached to a metal plate, to which the horses were chained, to carry rocks for home foundations. The earliest wedding dress in the museum's collection was worn by Johanna McDonald in 1855 - a beautiful lavender creation. She was married to James Doherty in St. Patrick's Catholic church, Hartland. In the music room is a clock," running order, given to Helena and Martin H. Freund of Johnsburg on the occasion of their 1876 weddding. From prominent businesses of the village are a cigar box from Barbian Brothers cigar factory, located at the northeast corner of Elm and Green street, and records from the old McHenry Brewery, up the street at the corner of Pearl and Green. The hundreds who fought to save Landmark school from destruction for commercial use will be interested to see the original handwritten deed in which the Owen family set aside that property for a school. The Owen homestead, across the street on Fourth street, was one of the first homes built in McHenry. Sheet music of the English com­ poser, Maud Curr, including one entitled "Depression", written in the early 'thirties, are also included in the treasures of another day. A marble fireplace facade from the old Hanly house on Crystal Lake road will be of special interest because that home was to have been accorded landmark status. Unfortunately, vandals burned it several years ago. A touching bit of nostalgia remin­ ding modern McHenry of the trials of another day is evident at the museum in the letter sent by Mary K. Wheeler to the Rev. Joel Wheeler in Dun- barton, New Hampshire. The Rev. Wheeler was one of the first residents of McHenry. In it she pours out her grief in the loss of his son (her husband) as she ponders the future in a new commUnty so sparsely populated that only a few friends could be depended upon for help. She writes, "Two weeks after his death I was confined with a little daughter. She is now five weeks old -- - these little children are my greatest anxiety. We have had misfortunes and many trials to pass through". Some of the museum's treasures will be bring a chuckle - a few, like the Wheeler letter, bear a tinge of sadness - but all of them will be in­ teresting for those who call McHenry home. KAF Request General Business Zoning A petition has been filed for hearing before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals by petitioners Richard and Sharon Leach for an amendment to the McHenry County Zoning Ordinance from "A-l" Agricultural district to "B-3" General Business district. The property is located in Nunda township on the north side of State Route 176 approximately 1,000 feet east of the intersection of State Routes 176 and 31 and consists of ap­ proximately five acres. . The hearing on this petition will be held June 8 at 2 p.m. in Room 203 of the McHenry county courthouse, 2200 North Seminary avenue, Woodstock. All those who may be interested may appear and be heard. Varied Incidents Bring Arrests Sheriff's police early Tuesday arrested Robert Davison, 23, 3104 S. Riverdale, McHenry, on charges of driving while intoxicated, driving on a revoked license and improper lane usage. Reportedly, police observed the northbound Davison vehicle traveling in the wrong lane of Route 31 at Johnsburg road, stopping at the stop light in the wrong lane then continue on, turning into business property and then into a field before stopping. Allan Gatz, 25, of 601 N. Kent road, McHenry, was arrested Tuesday by sheriff's police on charges of resisting a peace officer, disorderly conduct and aggravated assault after he resisted efforts to take him into custody following an incident at the home of his former wife, Kelly Gatz, 3515 Alden road, Woodstock. McHenry police arrested John Wrublewski, 24,7814 Balsum, Wonder Lake, for disobeying a police officer, driving under this influence and transportation of open liquor. Also arrested in separate incidents were: Joseph Vara, 3201 Biscayne, McHenry, on a battery warrant from Boone county; James Gibson, 39,1615 Highview, McHenry, for battery following a domestic disturbance at that address; and John F. Flanagan, Woodstock, for transportation of open liquor and driving with a suspended license. ' BUS FOR McHENRY DAY The bus sponsored by the City of McHenry and the McHenry Plaindealer, bound for McHenry day at the county's Historical museum, will leave at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5, from the city hall on Green street. All registrations must be made by 3 p.m. Friday, June 3, by calling 385-0947. BURGLARIES PROBED Sheriff's police investigated a burglary Tuesday at the concession stand at McHenry Dam State park, 914 S. River road, where the wire screen securing the service window was cut to gain entry and about $425 stolen from a cash box. Sheriffs police also investigated a theft Tuesday at the General Telephone Co. property, 3810 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, where vent windows on two trucks were pried open and test telephones stolen. Set Cleanup Days June 6-10 k u IfyouUacHust tosummet jmlgfit I FOUND A WAY TcA COU0UE MY MOMEY. I POLD IT OVER OiCE AND STUFF IT BACK , IN MY WALLET. Starting Monday, June 6, the City of McHenry will hold annual clc uaysmTtAlgTrvmWr 10. On the first day, items will be picked up north of Elm and west of the railroad tracks. Tuesday the pickup will be ̂ outh of Elm and west of the tracks. On Wednesday the trucks will be in the McHenry Shores area, south of Bull Valley road and east of Green street. The Thursday pickup is scheduled south of Waukegan road and east of the tracks, and on Friday Lwill be north of Waukegan street of the tracks. There will be only one stop in each area and all items must be on the curb by 6 a.m. Only things that can be lifted by two men will be taken and these will not include rocks, large pieces of lumber or pipes. Grass clippings, branches and leaves must be iri^-bags and newspapers must be-tied. . wem haveta not My Dad's The Greatest As Father's day approaches, the McHenry Plaindealer is preparing for its annual contest, <rMy Dad's The Greatest". Children 10 years old or under are encouraged to enter and tell, in their own words (50 words or less and no help from Mom) why they think their Dad's the greatest. The limit of 50 words will be watched carefully by the judges this year. The grand prize this year are tickets to Great America. Entries must be returned to the Plaindealer office, 3812 W. Elmi by noon Thursday, June 9. All letters, whether or not they are wi will be printed in the Father's day newspaper supplement of June 15. An entry blank appears on Page 16 of this i Starting the day your meter is read after May 15, electric rates will go up fa the summer. To just under 10* per kilowatt-hour. That's because people use so much electricity in the summer that it costs us more to make. 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