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CONSERVATION CLUB PROPOSALS FOR MASS SALE (Continued from page 1) "The city is gaining from this purchase. Mass is gaining, but we are getting it shoved down our throats," exclaimed Thennes. It was Thennes who expressed the disgust of Lakewood concerning the purchase of the property at the last City Council meeting. - "Lakewood was not treated as a friendly neighbor from the start of this whole damn thing," continued Thennes. Raycraft told Thennes that the club would express the concern of Lakewood and ask the city to purchase property farther north. "I can already tell you what their answer will be," said Raycraft, indicating that the proposal had no chance of being accepted by the city. A representative of West Shore beach subdivision, told the club that their main con­ cern was with boats being allowed on the lake. "We cannot allow all the fishermen in the city to fish our lake," he said. It was decided that the list of proposals would be given to the LPPOA attorney and have him rewrite them into legal form. The club will give the proposals to the city as soon as possible. Set Alcoholism Workshop "A high recovery rate is only possible where the alcoholic can be helped before he wants to be helped; the boss, the labor union, the family -- somebody has to box him in!" says Dr. David Youel, Educational program coordinator for the Department of Internal Medicine at Western Michigan university. Where that help is available and how it can be given will be the focus of a workshop on "Alcoholism: Treatment and Facilities" sponsored by the Family Service and Com­ munity Meptal Health Center for McHenry County, Wed­ nesday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m. in the McHenry County college student lounge. Workshop panel members will include: -Len Ludvigson, executive director of the Lake County Council on Alcoholism and director of the Lake County D e t o x i f i c a t i o n a n d Rehabilitation center. --A1 Collard, director of the Alcohol Rehabilitation program at Elgin State hospital. -Walter Gleason. executive director of the Lakeland counseling center, Elkhorn, Wis. -Karl Koch, alcoholism counselor and outreach worker for the Mental Health center. -A representative from the Ninth Naval district Great Lakes hospital Alcohol Rehabilitation unit.' The panel will discuss the costs and types of treatment and facilities available in McHenry County and the Chicago metropolitan area, including the recent agreement by Harvard Community Memorial hospital to treat alcoholism. Harvard hospital is the first hospital in the county to provide facilities for thejreatment of the disease. As part of its "Alcoholism Awareness month Care Enough to Learn" campaign the Family Service center will also present a film on alcoholism and the family at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 in the traffic court room at the McHenry county courthouse, Woodstock. For further information contact the center at its office in McHenry. I Senior Hot Line [ I (Written under the auspices of Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal) Q. Can you tell me who is eligible for Medicare medical insurance, and what do you have to do to get it? A. People who didn't sign up for the medical insurance part of Medicare wh£n they first became eligible or who have cancelled the protection one time can enroll Jan. 1 through March 31 at any Social Security office. Medicare medical insurance is offered to people who reach 65 and are eligible for Social Security benefits, to disabled people under 65 who have been entitled to Social Security disability benefits for at least twenty-four consecutive months, and to many people with permanent kidney failure. Nine out of ten people eligible are enrolled in the program. Some people, however, decline the protection when they're first eligible-and some sign up once and cancel later. They can enroll the first three months of any year, and their protection will start the following July 1. Medicare medical insurance helps pay doctor bills and other medical expenses. It's the voluntary part of Medicare, funded by individual premiums and Federal general revenues. The basic premium is $7.70 a month through June, 1978 and will be $8.20 a month starting in July. People who did not sign up when they first became eligible pay a higher premium. And people who sign up and cancel later can re-enroll only once. Medical insurance supplements the hospital in­ surance part of Medicare. Medicare hospital insurance is extended without premium charge to people 65 or over who are eligible for Social Security benefits, to disabled people under 65 who have been entitled to Social Security disability benefits for at least twenty-four consecutive months, and to many people with permanent kidney failure. Medicare hospital insurance is funded primarily by Social Security contributions from employees, employers, and self-employed people People 65 or over who aren't eligible for Social Security benefits eatf apply lit any Social1 < Security office and get Medicare hospital insurance by paying a monthly premium The basic premium is $54 a month through June 1978 and will be $63 a month starting in July People who buy Medicare hospital insurance must also sign up for Medicare medical insurance and pay the monthly premium. They can sign up Jan. 1-March 31. People who have worked long enough under Social Security can get Medicare hospital and medical insurance for them­ selves and their family if they have permanent kidney failure and need a kidney transplant or dialysis. Over 25 million people have Medicare protection Please^ write or call Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action Centers at 160 North LaSalle, Chicago, 111., 60601, or 3 West Old Town Mall, Springfield, 111., 62701 with questions or concerns about any government agency or programs. This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens may have on various subjects. Call Statewide: Toll free Dial 800-252-6565 FUND ALLOTMENT Townships and road districts of McHenry county have been allotted $34,214.54 as their share of motor fuel tax paid into the State Treasury during January. The Illinois Depart­ ment of Transportation com­ putes the release of monies on the basis of mileage in the individual townships and road districts. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the McHenry Township Road District, in the County of McHenry, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning March 28, 1978, and ending March 27, 1979, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 1257 N. Green St. from and after 9 o'clock A.M., Friday, February 24, 1978. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 8 o'clock P.M., Tuesday, March 28, 1978, at 1257 N. Green St. in this McHenry Township Road District and that final hearing and action on this or­ dinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at 1257 N. Green St. at 8 o'clock P.M., Tuesday, March 28, 1978. Albert A. Adams, Clerk (Pub. Feb. 22, 1978) FALLEN ELECTRIC LINE BURNS - A silhouette of the transformer and shorted out disconnects, causing a line to arc and Plaindealer photographer can be seen in lower left corner of fall to the street. picture showing burning electric line at the corner of Center street STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD and Kane avenue Friday noon. A squirrel had crawled into a Gilmore car in the right side. Neither driver was ticketed following the accident and no injuries were reported. * Bright morning sunlight is partially to blame for an ac­ cident involving a parked car Friday. Mary E. Blake, 3605 W. Idyll Dell road, told police that she had been parked next to another car on W. Main street and had already backed out of her place. According to Ms. Blake, when she went to pull forward she was blinded by the sunlight and struck the unoccupied car which she had been parked next to. The Blake auto suffered minor damage as did the other car, belonging to Herbert P. Brossman, 4016 W. Lillian street. POSTPONE VOTE ON AIRSTRIP V. (Continued from page 1) Many people went on record in opposition to the airstrip, including Superintendent Fred Meyer, representing the City of McHenry, and Alderman Edward Datz, of McHenry's Second ward. Meyer asked the board whether or not the Shamrock Beef corporation would be able to operate in any manner not specifically outlined in the conditional use. According to Chairman Girard, the con­ ditional use permit allows only what is specifically asked for. A petition was presented to the board from a member of the Waters Edge Condominium property owners in opposition to the airstrip. The property owners were concerned with the aircraft flying over their residences. A former captain and pilot for United Airlines testified on behalf of Shamrock Beef, and told the board that the proposed airstrip would be more than adequate for the small plane Schiller would use on the air­ strip. "There is no health or safety hazard involved," said the former United pilot, "although twin-engine planes would be too big to fly in and out of the 2,500- foot runway." "A plane must fly at least 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within city limits," explained the 30-year captain, "and 500 feet over rural areas." Following testimony by Schiller, his attorney and other witnesses, most of the people who originally opposed the zoning request withdrew their objections, including the city of McHenry. The Waters Edge property owners also withdrew their petition opposing the conditional use permit. According to Meyer, the city will examine the conditional use permit if approved by the Zoning board to determine if they will oppose the issue when it goes before a vote of the McHenry County board. At the end of the hearing, Chairman Girard explained that there would be no time for a vote, and that it would be tabled until a future date, possibly Feb. 28. TEMPERS FLARE IN STRUGGLE FOR LAKE PRIVACY (Continued from page 1) the beach is developed with public funds it would be available for public use. Curran said the petitioners never in­ tended to make a public beach and this matter is something the village board should resolve. Sunrise Ridge village president, Jay Stelter, ex­ pressed the intent of the village to ask the Sunrise Ridge association to accept the proposal of the 34-acre donation. If they do agree to accept it, the village would deed or lease all lake front property to the Sunrise Ridge association so that the lake remains private. If the Sunrise Ridge association refuses the acceptance of the proposal, the newly formed subdivision has the option to form its own property owners' association. Stelter stressed that the intent of the Village of Sunrise Ridge is to keep the lake private. John Boden and Paul Bolton, representing the Charles W. Greengard Associates, Inc., designers of the plats for the proposed subdivision, responded to questions from the Plan commission. They stated that their firm is getting final engineering on Unit II of the proposed Sunrise Ridge Estates and they are asking for final plat approval on Unit l. Track C, the donated 34 acres, is separate from Units I and II. Frank Higgins, vice- president of Wonder Lake Water company, testified that his company could provide water service to the area. He stated that according to the rules of the Illinois Commerce commission, the subdivider must pay for the cost of engineering, layout, mains, etc. He further stated that a new well will be proposed near Highland drive, Unit II, the subdivision's highest point. No estimate of cost is available at this time, Higgins said, because of the continually rising costs of materials, etc. The water company would require the approval of the village and the Illinois Environmental Protection agency as well as the Illinois Commerce com­ mission. Attorney Curran agreed that the petitioners will pay the cost of providing water. The hearings were recessed until Wednesday, March 1, at 8:30 p.m. at the Kaiser home. At this time, Fraizer Scholes of Richmond will testify con­ cerning" the effect of septic systems in the development. Members of the Plan com­ mission include Don Olson, chairman, Highland Shores; Lou Narowetz, vice-chairman, Sunrise Ridge; Ruth Moore, secretary, Sunrise Ridge; Grace Smith, Sunrise Ridge; Les Carlson, Wooded Shores; Ted Dass, Wooded Shores; and Rudy Maycen, Indian Ridge. The plan commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the home of Grace Smith. These are also open meetings. FIND YOUTH DEAD WHO FLED ACCIDENT SCENE (Continued from page 1) being driven by Dennis A. Okesson, Crystal Lake. Okesson told police that a vehicle approached him from behind at a high rate of speed, and crashed into the back of his car. The offending vehicle then went in reverse very quickly, and continued in reverse until becoming stuck in a snowbank. The driver of the car, believed to be Lane, then fled the scene on foot. Police arriving at the scene followed the footprints of the subject in the snow, but eventually lost sight of the tracks. Lane did not return home as of 4 p.m. Saturday, and his mother reported him missing to Lake In The Hills police. Early Sunday morning, a friend of the family who was looking for the Lane youth, discovered his body in the cornfield. An autopsy could not be held until Tuesday, due to the frozen condition of Lane's body. Sheriff's police will continue their investigation into the death of the 17-year-old following the autopsy. Sweaters for spring take on a more feminine look. This new, thinner-knit sweater comes in soft pastel shades featuring lace, bows, ruffles and embroidery. PAGE 90 . PLAINDEAl - WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 22. 1978 • I I McHENRY WOMAN BLAMED FOR BRIDGE MISHAP INJURY ^ (Continued from page 1) wfcnt into the westbound lane as she went around a curve. She could not avoid striking the westbound Urbanski car. Neither driver was injured in the mishap. Barbara J. Gerth, 808 S. Barreville road, was slightly injured in a two-car crash Feb. 16. Ms. Gerth was driving south­ bound on Barreville road, when a car which had been stooped at the Bull Valley road in­ tersection, pulled into traffic, striking her car. William J. Nicholas, Ingleside, told police that he had stopped at the intersection and proceeded after checking for oncoming traffic. As Nicholas turned right, he struck the rear of the Gerth auto. Ms. Gerth was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad for treatment of her injuries. Nicholas was ticketed by Sheriff's police for failing to yield at a stop intersection. A McHenry woman was also cited for failing to yield at a stop intersection following an accident Saturday night at Route 31 and Johnsburg road. Kathryn A. Kost, 460G Hayden court, told police she was westbound on Johnsburg road and had stopped at the stop sign at Route 31 and checked for oncoming traffic. She said she saw a northbound car turning onto Johnsburg road, and thought that it was clear to proceed. A car driven by Robert E. Wolff, 5511 Wonder Woods drive, Wonder Lake, was traveling behind the vehicle turning left and struck the Kost auto as it pulled in front of him. Ms. Kost stated that she did not see the Wolff vehicle as she pulled into the intersection. Neither driver was injured but each car sustained over $500 damage. Two Mtrienry drivers were ticketed following separate weekend accidents. William & Burt, 2506 MacArthur, was cited for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident after the car he was driving collided with a car being driven by another McHenry man Saturday evening. David H. Boelter, 1615 North, told police that he was east- bound on Rt. 120, waiting to turn left into the shopping center, when he was struck in the rear by the approaching Burt auto. Burt told police that he saw * the Boelter vehicle stopped in front of him, but could not avoid a collision. Both vehicles were badly damaged, and the Boelter auto had to be towed from the scene. Helen C. Solchenberger, 4714 Garden Quarter, was ticketed Republican March 21 Paid for by Committee to Elect Leonard Brady-Judge MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Cont'n,,°rt frnm rtace 1) COMPETENT, EXCELLENT. DECISIVE, OUTSTANDING eliminate the major problemof these drivers blocking north­ bound Front traffic. The lady added that it is not too much of a delay to proceed north on Front past the interection for one block, then west on Millstream for one block, rejoining Elm street to go wejt near the railroad tracks. The suggestion makes a lot of sense and would do away with the really irritating feature of present conditions. Also in the matter of tran­ sportation, we have been in­ formed that both the McHenry and Lake county regional af­ fairs officers for the RTA will appear before >e Senior Citizens council meeting at the Moose lodge March 9. Seniors encourage the general public to attend the 1 o'clock question and answer session. They promise some stimulating questions, and after many disappointments will listen with a Missouri "show me" attitude ^ for a promise of future service. On the other hand, a pro-RTA committee headed by Pete Hellios of Wonder Lake has been formed and will hold a public meeting March 1 at 7:30 p.m. at McHenry city hall. More details on this will appear in the Friday issue. KAF for failing to yield when making a left turn following a three-car accident Friday afternoon. According to the accident report, Walter O. Prien, 3308 W. Elm, told police he was east- bound on Rt. 120, and had a green light, when the Solchenberger auto pulled in front of him. Ms. Solchenberger stated that she was westbound on Rt. 120 and had a green light and was going to turn left onto Meadow lane when her car was struck on the right side by the oncoming Prien vehicle. Delores A. Bown, 4308 Riverdale, told police she was stopped at Meadow lane for a red light when she heard the collision. She saw the Solchenberger auto slide into her car following the accident. No injuries were reported following the accident. The Prien vehicle and the Solchenberger auto were ex­ tensively damaged while the Bown auto incurred minor damage. A Friday morning accident involving McHenry drivers occurred at Front and Main streets. Ann M. Fleming, 820 N. Green street, reported to police that she was northbound on Front street, attempting to turn left onto Main street when a collision occurred. Ms. Fleming said that she did not see a car driven by Muriel W. Gilmore, 921 N. Wiltshire, stopped at the stop sign facing east on Main street, and hit the John Chapmarfs new heating system pulls energy out of thin air. John Chapman of Woodridge is one ol the homeowners in northern Illi­ nois who recently installed a heat pump HoWd he like it? "It's just been great-one unit that both heats and cools It really does the job." says John. How the heat pump works. Most heating systems heat oy burning lossil fuels, like natural gas or oil The heat pump is different It doesn't bum anything It uses electricity to move heat from one place to the other-heat that already exists Where? 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