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Local report THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 , 198S Good Morning INDEX/SECTION A Now published Monday through Friday McHENRY Button winner Jo Ann Lee of Wonder Lake be­ came the Plaindealer's second week winner of $50 in the news­ paper's "Bright and Early" contest. The Button Baron will again be on the prowl for more button wearers. AN EDITION OF THE NORTHWEST HERALD Life safety i>onds OKd by school Several resolutions related to re­ funding of District 156 debt and a contract for asbestos removal were approved at a special board meet­ ing Aug. 1. Assistant Supt. Norbert Wolter said the board authorized issuance of 13.5 million in school bonds which includes $825,000 in life safety work. Legal approval Thursday followed a tentative okay on the financing at the July school board meeting. The board, in related action, au­ thorized execution of an escrow agreement to hold funds. Board members also approved a surety bond of $825,000 for the school dis­ trict treasurer, Michael Kelly. A contract was awarded for as­ bestos removal at East Campus for a maximum of $73,245 to Holian Asbestos Inc., Richmond. Butcher Boy plans addition to Harvard plant By Dick Peterson Herald News Service HARVARD • Butcher Boy Refrig­ erator Door Co., plans to break ground early next month for a $3 million, 70,000-square-foot plant ex­ pansion that will create about 70 new Jobs. The project should be completed by June 1900. The company, which employs 53 at its 55,000-square-foot plant on West Diggins Street, announced the expansion plans at Monday's City Council meking. "Timing is of the essence here," said Robert L. Dixon, jjeneral man- hopes to have the root and waniof the addition up by mid-december to allow inside work through the winter. Should the company meet its June 1908 timetable for production, Dixon told the Herald. About 50 Jobs will be added immediately. The balance will by phased in over a couple years'time. Dixon presented aldermen with a list of several items to be included in Butcher Boy's annexation agree­ ment. The company is located on a 17.9-acre parcel Just outside the city limits. The issues will be discussed by the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and the council's Planning and Zoning Committee. The Planning Commission and ZBA must make a reommendation to the council on the annexation agree­ ment. City Clerk Michael Bannwolf said the process could be completed within a month. Butcher Boy is requesting: -Waiver of all annexation fees. •The city install sewer lines at 'a reasonable cost.' •The city bear engineering cost for the installation of the sewer line. Com-Ed employee killed RICHMOND - Gerald Willis, 40, 3709 Mill Rd., Richmond, died Tues­ day, Aug. 6, at Skolde Valley Hospi­ tal in Skokie after being electrocut­ ed while working in Northbrook, Dl. Willis, an employee of Common­ wealth Edison was working on a pad mounted transformer at 6841N. LeTrobe In Northbrook when he was electrocuted. No more information was available at press time. Venetia Avery of Commonwealth Edison's news information depart­ ment said the incident is being termed an accident and said a full investigation is under way. Malpractice settlement falls short Burden Newsservice A verdict was returned by a Jury Monday in favor of the plaintiff at the close of a six-day malpractice trial. The lawsuit was brought by 48- year-old airline pilot Herbert Porter against Dr. James Berg, a practic- 'orter was seeking damages of $274,000. However, the Jury award­ ed him $26,200. According to testimony, Porter sustained serious injuries to his left leg in a Feb. 2,1979, traffic accident and was taken to McHenry Hospi­ tal, where a complicated surgical procedure was performed by Dr. Berg. Porter's suit claimed that Berg was negligent and as a result of the negligent acts, the plaintiffs injuies were aggravated and he became disabled^ a result of the surgery and was required to undergo correc­ tive surgery elsewhere. Robert Cybak, attorney for Por­ ter, recommended to the jury an award totalling 1274,393 be made to his client for his pain and suffering, loss of salary, disfigurement and disability. Attorney for Berg, Richard D. Gaines, told the Jury that the doctor had performed critical surgery which saved the leg of the plaintiff, even though some corrective sur­ gery was later required. Judge Roland Herrmann conduct­ ed the Jury trial in 19th Judicial Circuit Court, where the Jury re­ turned its verdict Monday evening. 133rd Illinois State Fair opens By United Press International SPRINGFIELD - The 133rd Illi­ nois State Fair is set to open its gates Thursday and fair officials say they are hoping to pull in 1 million fairgoers this year to sam­ ple the food, see the sights and try the rides. Gov. James R. Thompson is scheduled to snip the ribbon at the fair's newly refurbished, 75-year-old Main Gate Thursday morning to of­ ficially kick off the 11-day event, which runs from Aug. 8-18. The Republican governor will per­ form his ribbon-cutting duties to the strain of stringed instruments played by robots from the Japanese exhibit, new to the fair this year, said Sally Bender, fair press director. Thompson spokeswoman Susan Mogerman said Wednesday it's like- makes his appearance at the state fairgrounds. He will be roaming the fair after returning late Wednesday from Stockholm, Sweden, where he was honored as Swedish-American of the year. As usual, the weather for opening day is expected to be hot and humid with temperatures in the upper 80s -- as much a tradition for the fair as franch fries with vinegar, elephant ears and lemon-shake-ups. Long-time fair press veteran Dick Orr was grand marshal for the an­ nual fair parade Wednesday night through downtown to the fair­ grounds. Orr, a semi-retired api­ culture writer for the Chicago Tri­ bune, has covered the fair for 37 years. The parade featured 25 floats and several marching bands and after the event, fairgoers could get a glimpse of the fair with discounted carnival rides at the fair's "Pre­ view Night." Fair Superintendent Merle Miller, in his first full year at the job, is hoping to top the 1 million atten­ dance mark for this year's event. Last year, the extravaganza pulled in 941,906 fairgoers. Fair officials said this year's ver­ sion of the fair includes expanded exhibits, new contests, a Twilight Ballroom with big band, polka, ball­ room and square dance bands and a free Grandstand show by the Chica­ go Symphony Orchestra. The Ethnic Heritage Festival, featuring food and performers from different nations, will be back once again, in addition to the butter cow and her calf, the Heinold Racing Pigs, the thrill rides, the horse and auto races, and, of course, the ever- popular beer tents. Daily admission is $2 for adults 17 and older, $1 after 5 p.m. Children 16 and under as well as senior citi­ zens 60 and older are admitted free. Parting is $3. Dismng it OUT Jan Bartmann, McHenry , will dish out another Fish-Boil Benefit Dinner Dinner for Pioneer Center, Friday, Aug. 9, from 5-8:30 p.m. at Pearl Street Park, McHenry. Tickets are available for the public at the Chamber of Commerce offices and in all 10 Pioneer Cemter facilities. The City of McHenry and the Commuter Rail Service are meeting informally to probe the fate of the city's commuter rail station, and ulti­ mately, its rail service. Both sides would like to see the old train station renovated. Cost-cutting measures probed Rail line, city spar on service Negotiators for the Commuter Rail Service and the City of McHenry have been meeting since early this year to discuss the fate of the train station on Main said RTA approached the City of McHenry eJtirly this year with an offer to repair the building if the city agrees to maintain it. Knapton said the rational behind the Joint agree­ ment is to "trim excess cost." However, Mayor William Busse said his concern is that the rail service might be moving toward cutting all ties with the city. But Knapton said the rail service is "cutting costs to preserve the continuation of service." Busse said the verbal guarantee is all the city has for now, therefore, it is negotiating in good faith that the commuter rail service will stand by their word. Two months ago, the city agreed in principal to enter into a contract with the rail service. However, the proposed agreement goes farther than the original plan. After the rail service has repaired the building, the city would lease it from them for a nominal amount. The city then would turn around and sub-lease it. This action is aimed at generating funds for the city, susse explained. - -.w- • --» -- However, the contract is stUl in the works and is being reveiwed by city attorneys. "We're leaving our options open," he said. Knapton said the rail service has leased buildings to cities in "a number of places. It works well." In other business, the rail service has contracted the Market Opinion Research Co. of Detroit for $400,000 to determine the needs of their customers. For example, "it's a possibility that we're missing all the people who have to report into work at 8 a.m." by arriving in Chicago at 8:15 a.m. Maybe the train should leave McHenry earlier than 6:38 a.m. to arrive on time for work. The Detroit-based company is determining the po­ tential commuter market through phone surveys and questionnaires completed by train riders. Those who undergo the rigorous training to become a rescue volunteer certainly do not site a great salary among the Job's benefits. Service to community Is what generally drives these volunteers to re­ main active in emergency medical and firefighting units. Weather 2 Obituaries 3 Community Calendar ... 3 Sports 6-8 This is a 2 section, 22 page newspaper ©HloRTHWEST nEWSPAPERS Today's Weather MOSTLY SUNNY and warm Thursday. Highs in the mid­ dle 80s. Fair Thursday night. Low in the upper 50s or lower 60s. Lottery Daily Game: 519 Pick Four: 6694 LOTTO grand prize: $6 million Open House Thursday, Aug. 15, at 7:30 p.m., Zion Preschool and Kindergarten, located at Zion Lutheran Church, 4206 W. Elm St., McHenry, will host an open house and registration. The public is invited to come and view the new facilities. Classes will be offered three, four and five-year-olds with a pro­ gram emphahsizing interaction between the child and his peers. The kindergarten program, limited to 15 students per class, is an accredited school, offering a curriculum that includes science, social studies, math, language arts (reading, spelling, writing), music, art and work with motor skills development. There are a few openings left in each class. For more information P^^k385^ andjUttL - Rummage sale is planned The Christian Mothers Society is sponsoring a rummage sale Aug. 23 and 24. It's being held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Peter's Hall, 2206 Main St., Spring Grove. Herald sports writer Mark Meyer recently spoke to 25- year-old Brian BetUs, a light heavyweight professional box­ er with a record of 7-0. Bettis will fight Saturday in Wauoooda. SEC. A. PAGE 8 k i