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McHenry riUIClUJl - • Since 1875 aindealer * r •' Police alarm system studied 2 Sections 36 Pages 25' JS&SXS& <#> Wednesday June 6, 1984 Number 87 Volume 108 By Donna Bertulis Plaindealer editor The McHenry Police Department may soon offer better and more efficient ser­ vice . to area businesses and residences, if the city council goes ahead with its plan to replace the alarm board. The council's police com­ mittee introduced a plan Monday night to replace the police department's alarm board with a larger and more modern piece of equipment, which was described as "the state of the art." A motion was unanimously passed to allow Nelson Elec­ tronics to submit a proposal for a computerized alarm monitoring system. Bill Nelson, owner of the McHenry electronics business, told the council that the new system is completely automated. While the present system basically displays a series of lights, which must be monitored by the police dispatcher on duty, the new system will spit out a complete computer printout, including time, date, address and type of call, any time an alarm is triggered. Residences and businesses can be hooked up to the system to instantaneously notify police of holdups, burglaries or medical emergencies. Under the plan, Nelson Electronics will purchase and own the computer board and will be responsible for maintainence and service. The city, however, will have the power to determine what businesses and residences will be covered by the service. A fee will be collected monthly by Nelson from all persons using the service. Part of the monthly collections will be given bade to the city. The city has no reim­ bursement with the present alarm company. "I think the customers would go along with any minimal in­ crease {in service charge), taking into consideration the system," stated Alderman Frank McClatchey (3rd), chairman of the police com­ mittee. He explained that the present board has a capacity of 100 entries, while the new system would accept up to 1,000 hookups. The council raised the question about when the system changeover could take place, given the present annual con­ tract with alarm system customers. Nelson was requested to contact the present customers to determine when the changeover is most con­ venient. Miss McHenry contestants are featured ••B3 m ̂ gH 4 - • ,£t ^^SSBRAUSER^^ ^^DIboraRL^^^ •a* I - ~ The 1984 Miss McHenry pageant is under way, with final judging and crowning to occur at Paricland Junior High School on June 27. The first thrge of the 15 con­ testants are Cindi Axell, Delia Marie Saunders and Deborah Anne Allen. Cindi Axell, of 305 W. John St., McHenry, is a 17-year-old student at Johnsburg High School. She was active in high school, participating in volleyball, tennis and elected to the homecoming court. Her hobbies include swim­ ming, dancing, shopping, boating, exercising, eating and dieting. Delia Marie Saunders, 18, of 1820 Ranch Road, McHenry, is well-known for her athletic abilities at McHenry West Campus. She was a four-year member of the track and cross­ country teams and the pom-pon squad. In addition, Delia is a member of the National Honor Society, where she was president for two years, a member of Operation Snowball, student council, peer counselor, homecoming court, newspaper staff and senior class vice- president. Her hobbies include running, dancing, softball, eating and going to the beach. Deborah Anne Allen, 18, 1405 Eastwood Lane, McHenry, is a student at McHenry East Campus. Among her ac­ complishments and activities are membership on the tennis team, band, chorus, the McHenry County Honors band, student council, where she served as vice-president and president, and Operation Snowball. In addition to her many scholastic activities, Deborah enjoys playing the clarinet, skiing, softball, going to the beach, travel, dancing, writing poems and listening to music. Little Miss Peanut contest open The McHenry Kiwanis Club has opened com­ petition for its 1984 Little Miss Peanut contest, Thomas J. Rupp, chairman, has announced. Girls, residing in the McHenry High School or Johnsburg High School districts, who are between six and nine years old on or before July 1, 1984, are eligible to compete. All applications, received on or before Thursday, June 14, will be considered, with 20 finalists being drawn from all applications received. This year's contest is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sun­ day, June 24 at Parkland School. The local Little Miss Peanut will represent the McHenry Kiwanis Club at various community events, including the annual Peanut Day Sales, to be held in September. The local Little Miss Peanut is eligible for state competition. Presiding over this year's ceremonies will be Robin Olszewski, age 8, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Olszewski of McHenry. Robin was also advanced to win the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District competition, held in Chicago. She represented the district at many events throughout the year, including parades, festivals and publicity events. On June 14 she will visit Governor James Thompson in Springfield. Parsrturi£4l& to ^nier grir efciU fai this year's contest should fill out the application form published on page 7. . J •S? local Plaindealer plioto by Donna Bettulis Robin Olszewski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Olszewski of McHenry, won first place in the local McHenry Kiwanis Club Little Miss Peanut Contest last year, and also advanced to win the Illinois district competition. With Little Miss Peanut Chairman Thomas Rupp, she invites area youngsters to enter in this year's conft#eatijui, scheduled for June *4 at Parkland Seno<if. Girls WPtflteen six and not yet nine years of age on or before July 1,1984, and residing in McHenry High School District 156 or Johnsburg District 12 are eligible to compete. An entry form appears on page 7 in this issue. Six hurt in motorcycle accidents Plaindealer news service Several traffic accidents involving motorcycles were investigated during the weekend by McHenry County sheriff's police. Guy R. Tarnowski, 32, 169 Austin, Carpentersville, was taken to Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, by Pox River Grove Rescue Squad after a motorcycle accident about 5 p.m. Sunday on Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Police report Tarnowski lost control of his machine on a curve and the motorcycle slid off the road into a ditch. Steven R. Palek, 27, and his passenger, Kathy Palek, 24, both of 5113 E. Hillside, Crystal Lake, were taken to Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, by Huntley Rescue Squad, after a motor cycle accident at 11:35 p.m. Saturday on Marengo Road, north of Harmony Road, Hun­ tley. According to police, Palek lost control of his machine, which slid into a guardrail. Albert J. Rick HI, 25, and his passenger, 22-year-old Brenda K. Rick, both of 8909 Highland, Wonder Lake, were taken to McHenry Hospital by Wonder Lake Rescue Squad following a motorcycle-truck accident at 8:45 a.m. Saturday on Thomp­ son Road at Acorn Path, Wonder Lake. According to police report, the southbound Rick machine struck a garbage truck operated by Jack K. Bucaro, 25 of 4604 Prairie Avenue, McHenry, which was making a left turn. Brian D. Zwart, 18, 303 Second St., Marengo, was taken to St. Joseph Hospital, Belvidere, by Marengo Rescue Squad, following a motorcycle accident at 4:35 p.m. Friday on Coral Road, west of Dunham Road in Continued on pago 3 Clean-up days slated The annual City of McHenry Clean-up is slated for June 11-15. According to Tom Scolaro, general manager of McHenry- Woodstock Disposal Co., area collections will be on the following dates: -Monday, June 11, north of Elm Street and west of the railroad tracks. -Tuesday, June 12, south of Elm Street and west of the railroad tracks. -Wednesday, June 13, (McHenry Shores) south of Bull Valley Road and east of Green Street. -TTiursday, June 14, south of Waukegan Road and east of the railroad tracks. -Friday, June 15, north of Waukegan Road and east of thfe railroad tracks. McHenry High School graduation Plaindealer photo by Donna Bertulis Community High School District 188 held separate ceremonies last week, for the first time since West jened in 1988. Class site was one of the determining ftsctsrs In the school board's decision. The ISM graduates numbered 188 at East Campos, and 157 at West Campus. The commencement ceremonies were held an hour and a half apart. Valedictorians are pictured on today's school page. A look inside. Bed Races City Band Concert Regular features Crime of the Week Obituaries _ x So I Hear Section 2, Page 14 Section 2, Page 10 Page 4 Page 9 Page 4 . t i