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ROOM -tfmTm*•Li«j Gait nears second year without Air Force claim by Kurt Begalka Shaw-Free Press News Service Art Gait, owner of Gait Flying Service, Greenwood, still has not received a penny in com­ pensation for the $25,000 damage he claims the U.S. Air Force did to his airport during an air- crash salvage operation nearly two years ago. When an Illinois Air National Guard tanker jet exploded over the village of Greenwood in March 1982, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard per­ sonnel came in to pick up the pieces. Gait claims they missed some. "They may be doing the job in Washington," Gait said, "but they got the wrong facts." Gait charged that the heavy trucks and helicopters used in the two- to three-week-long operation cracked his runways and entrance road. He demanded compensation. The Air Force made a counter offer of $15,000. Take it or leave it, military officials said. Gait left it. The matter was routed into investigative channels and has not been resolved, despite pressure from U.S. Sen. Charles Percy (R., 111.). "It will be two years come the 19th of March," Gait said, "and we haven't got anything out of them yet." Gait said that even he were paid tomorrow, the money he requested would not cover the additional damage. • HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS • HOME EQUITY LOANS • AUTO LOANS • IRA MARENGO FEDERAL SAVINGS S LOAN ASSOCIATION Member FSLIC Mai the coupon tod* lor a no obigaton FREE ESTMATE A STYLELINE ROOM Address Bast time to ol lor an appomtmant • Morning • Aharnoon • Evarang Sand coupon to: Hwy. 14, MMsorth, WBC. 53184 SECTION 2 - PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 TO CALL YOUR OWN Few rooms in the home today are devoted exclusively to rest, relaxation and entertainment. Limited space, house­ hold occupants, or the busy activities of growing children make finding that "special" place more difficult than ever. 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Both im­ portant steps toward entering a room you'll soon call your own! maesimns 41447*217* Double honor awarded to hospital employee Val Patterson, right, is shown with Kathy Brown, R.N. operating room manager at A/VcHenry Hospital at the celebration that honored the former on "Val Patterson Day". Your Wedding Tux f„, *34.95 Valerie Patterson, LPN, certified surgical technician, received a double honor recently as the first employee at McHenry Hospital (Northern Illinois Medical Center) to complete 25 years of continuous service. On the date which the hospital declared "Val Pat­ terson Day", she was given an afternoon tea in the employees' dining room. It was attended by over 70 co-workers who gave her a round of applause as she was escorted into the room by Joan Syer, RN, assistant vice- president for patient services. Val also enjoyed a special luncheon with president Nora C. O'Malley, and several members of the medical staff. In recognition of her loyalty, dedication, and professional service to the hospital, the , Northern Illinois Medical Center board of directors drafted a proclamation in her honor. This was presented to her by Miss O'Malley. She also received a watch as a gift from the hospital organization. At the end of January, she was voted the Employee-of-the- Month. Selection for this honor is made by a confidential committee, which votes on nominees submmitted by em­ ployees. The two honors were developed independently of each other, as the EOM committee had not been notified about the anniversary date celebration prior to naming Val Employee- of-the-Month. Her 25 years of dedication, loyalty, and professional skill happened to culminate in the special recognition of two awards. As Employee-of-the-Month Val received an engraved pen and pencil set, a paid day off, dinner for two at an area restaurant, and a certificate to com- memmorate the honor. A resident of Sunnyside, she started work at McHenry Hospital as an aide on the floors, and then worked in surgery for fifteen years. For the past ten years, she has been in the procedure room. She has three children and three grandchildren, enjoys sewing and reading in her leisure time, and devotes many hours each summer to the McHenry Pigtail League. Preliminary hearing set for Roza manslaughter charge defendant was babysitting with his girlfriend. Apparently, Geske dressed in dark clothing, disguising her­ self, and pulled a stocking over her face to go and "scare" the babysitting couple. The young man stabbed her once when he opened the door to what he thought was a prowler lurking outside the residence. The state, represented by Assistant State's Attorney Paul Riske, and the defense lawyer, Michael Poper, both agreed to the two-week continuance of the preliminary hearing Friday in 19th Judicial Circuit Court. by Angela Burden Shaw-Free Press News Service The preliminary hearing on a charge of voluntary man­ slaughter against a 17-year-old Crystal Lake youth was con­ tinued by agreement of state and defense last week and set for Feb. 29. Kenneth D. Roza Jr., 6804 Minuteman Court, was charged with the offense in connection with the Jan. 28 stabbing of 14- year-old Karen Lee Geske, 201 Hickory Drive, Crystal Lake. The victim reportedly died of a single knife wound inflicted while she was playing a prank on friends babysitting at a neighbor's home. Roza was arrested by Crystal Lake police and is free on $25,000 bond. 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