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The McHenry Area Rescue squad, represented by six charter members, has been selected as parade marshal for 1981 McHenry Fiesta Days. This is the tenth year anniversary of the squad, which is recognized as one of the best trained and most efficient in northern Illinois. From left are Mark J us ten, Phil Cpust, Cannon Hodges, John Schlofner and Ken McKenna. The sixth member, not pictured, is Ron Schaefer. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Sales - all kinds of sales - came to our attention this week. Of most immediate interest are summer Dollar Days scheduled for July 9,10 and 11. These will be followed in only two weeks by Sidewalk Sales in connection with the Fiesta Days celebration. Even as we bask in the heat of the summer sun, the retail committee of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce is planning for the winter ahead. The first Dollar Days of 1962 will be Jan. 14,15, 16, arid "fribfde"Sidewalk Sale dates are stt fm> Feb. 18, 19 and 20. Sates news reminds that uniform salel dates have attracted shoppers our business districts for many years. But at one time, individual offerings were the order of the day. Many of the merchants of earlier days in McHenry's business life come to mind. There was Pete Weber and his wife, Nettie, who operated the old North Western hotel. It gained popularity during the heyday of the railroad. Further up the street there was the Jos. W. Freund men's clothing store, the hardware store operated by "Curly" Kamholtz, and the insurance business of Simon Stoffel. Peter M. Justen owned the furniture store on Main street, and across the intersection to the east, Louis Erickson a general store. southwest corner, Nellie Bacoil served meals in her small restaurant, where at one time Art Smith had his kGA store. Math Laures also occupied a choice spot in the same ares. , And no one will soon forget the Wattles Drug store on North Main. Besides such familiar names as McGee and Vycital on Green street, Elizabeth Pich sold the latest styles in hats from a small store next to the drug store operated by Thomas Bolger. Ethel Jones faithfully served the gift buying public, and Kathryn Barbian provided just the right touch to any outfit with her talents as a seamstress. The best in meats came from the Pries Market or from the stores operated by Joe Regner or Smith Brothers. The dime store so popular in another day had W. Lyons as operator at one time. His pretty daughter, Eleanor, was the envy of the teenagers. Over on Riverside drive, the Fred (Continued on page 16) Review Hospital Plan A special meeting of the' directors of the Comprehensive Health Planning Agency for McHenry County on Thursday, July 16, will be devoted entirely to a discussion and review of the McHenry hospital proposal to construct a replacement facility. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the offices of the Health Systems Agency for Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties, 188 S. Northwest Highway, Cary. The meeting is open to the public. Those who would like more detailed lation on the meeting should < information < i contact M. Janishewski at (312) 639-0061. Outline Chain, Fox roposals July 22 State Senator Jack Schaffer is ex­ pected to outline proposals for the Chain of Lakes and the Fox River Management agency at a meeting of the McHenry County Municipal league (mayors) at Chanel Hill Country club July 22, Mayor Joe Stanek reports. The proposal includes better allocations of revenues from boat launchings at public ramps and boating gas tax money, 75 percent of which is to be reserved for dreaging and channel improvement. No more than 25 percent will be used for engineering and ad­ ministration, Stanek noted. Stanek said that officials have also been invited to the Fiesta Days, when he hopes they will view the Boone creek dredging, which he says is a model project of what can be done for the waterways if enough money is allotted. Stanek says with assistance of the state, the job could be completed. Standi said Boone creek became a prime example of a waterway degrading into a sterile drainage ditch because of lack of normal maintenance needed to reclaim any watershed tributary. The local dredging project shows what can be done if the com­ munity is committed to having clean waterways, he said. The Fox River association also pointed need for channel work on the Fox at their meeting June 17. About the scope of the creek clearing, Stanek said it is to continue to the confluence of Boone and the north branch and possibly as far as Maple street. The depth of the creek will be restored to an average of 5 to 7 feet in the center. A depth of 10 to 12 feet will be provided where the dredging ends to allow for deposit of silt from the con­ necting streams. The spoil dredged from Boone is being piped to bermed areas in the McHenry Lakes sub­ division, where the silt is settled out and the clean water allowed to flow back to the creek. Ask Mental Health Service Tayment SMAW MCMA NCWS IttVKE Agencies of the McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service system will bill recipients or third party payers for all services, with certain exceptions, members of the Policy and Management board of the system determined this past week. As one member noted, "It isn't worth much if you don't pay for it." Ex­ ceptions would be for "outreach ac­ tivities" where agencies actively recruit clients in problem areas; troubled youth in the courts and drug abuse problems. When systems director, Dennis Smith, asked if this would include emergencies also, board members indicated in the affirmative, that the client had sought the services. P and M members (who include representatives of the agencies in the system) acknowledged that most agencies of the system now have fee schedules and in some cases minimum payment schedules. To be considered is the ability of the family or client to pay and the in­ surance coverage involved. It was believed by some that token payments (Continued on page 16) By the unanimous committee decision, the McHenry Area Rescue squad has been singled out for recognition as parade marshal for 1981 Fiesta Days. The squad will be represented by six charter members, and still active volunteers, Carmon Hodges, John Schlofner, Phil Gust, Mark Justen, Ken McKenna and Ron Schaefer. Trey Covalt, chairman of the Fiesta Day parade to be held Sunday, July 26, announced the recent selection of this year's parade marshals. The honorary position is always given to a citizen whose contribution to the community through service projects and activities has helped to enhance the quality of life in McHenry. The 1981 choice follows this tradition while setting a new precedent with the six parade marshals. They will head the parade which begins at 2 p.m. Their long history of personal service #>r the health and safety of area residents pe%ts up the American heritage of community involvement and pioneering spirit in Yankee know- how, all part of this year's Fiesta Days theme, "Frontier Days-Our American Heritage". At this time, the squad boasts four fully equipped vehicles for trauma and rescue work, two stations and over 35 members. It was on Aug. 25, 1971, that the organizational meeting for the squad was held at the McHenry Township Fire station. Impetus was given through talks on rescue work by John Meyers and Bob Olson of the Johnsburg Rescue squad and Carmon Hodges of McHenry. Interest spread quickly, and in the same week the Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and Knights of Columbus members joined to raise money for the volun­ teers. Forming the original squad were 14 men and one woman. The intensive training that followed paid off on the first call when the alarm sounded of a missing infant child as a possible drowning. In the weeks that followed there were other calls and McHenry was becoming enthusiastic over the possibilities for service provided by these dedicated volunteers. It was on Jan. 9 that a money raising event realized $5,560 for the squad. The following month, an open house for the community was held in the rear of City Wide Carpet Co., which was given for squad use "as long as needed". Growth and progress followed. It was Aug. 24, 1973, that the City Council granted the squad permission to build on the corner of Venice and Court streets. It was the realization of along standing dream, for the squad with the help of city leaders, had searched for almost one year to find proper housing. By Oct. 10,1974, the squad opened its doors for the second time, boasting three rescue vehicles, 21 volunteers, and eight nationally certified emergency medical technicians. As a community effort, the building was completed by tradesmen of the area, with most of the building material donated. Eventually, the State of Illinois recognized the assistance of the paramedic in the field. Presently, the squad has 17 paramedics, one of the highest in the county on a per capita basis. Drum Corps Color Is Fiesta Finale Sunday, July 26 at 8 p.m., McCracken field becomes the site of the dynamic and explosive finale to McHenry's 1981 Fiesta Days, with Drum Corps Magic. More than fitting as a perfect con­ clusion to this year's theme, "Frontier Days-Our American Heritage", the drum corps presentation is the modern day descendant of the revered fife and drum ensembles in revolutionary America. Six championship • midwest drum corps will compete against a rich tapestry of stirring music, flying silks, gleaming brass, myriad plumes, and choreographic artistry. The gates will open at 6 p.m., and from 7 to 10:30 p.m. the audience will be transported from Broadway, to classics, to jazz, and back to patriotic favorites that bring a crowd to its feet, as the corps and their color guards perform the sparkling precision drill work and unforgettable music they spend hundreds of hours rehearsing. There are reserved seats for this spectacular event including bleachers and lawn seats. Tickets are available now at the Chamber of Commerce office on Green street, and will also be on sale at McCracken field im­ mediately following the Fiesta Day parade. A complete concession stand will be on hand at the field that evening, and parade awards will be announced at intermission. Performing in this year's Drum Corps Magic will be the Cavaliers, of Park Ridge, 111., the Emerald Knights, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Guardsmen, of Schaumburg, 111.,, the Knights, of Geneseo, 111., the Pioneers, of Cedar- burg, Wis., and the Saginaires, of Saginaw, Mich. In addition to these groups, there will be a special exhibition by the Cavalier Cadettes. The average drum corps group boasts 120 marching members, in­ cluding 50 buglers, 30 percussionists, 30 flag bearers, eight rifle bearers, two commanding officers, a drum major, and an average of 6,500 miles traveled in the spring-summer competition season. ^Anyone, regardless of musical background, who is between the ages of 12 and 21 may join a drum corps, but the average age is 15 to 16. The twelve month activity demands endless rehearsal and learning-on-the-job, and involves over 25,000 youth in the United States. The color guard with its rifles, banners, and flags, frames the musical segments in intricate patterns choreographed to emphasize the in­ dividual corps' theme or focus, and combines the look, beat, sound, and drama of brilliant American pageantry at its best. Trey Covalt, chairman of this event, promises a spectacle that will leave the audience breathless with the scope, \ talent, and artistry of these young people who bring their kaleidoscopic revels to McHenry for a night of summer magic under the stars. Bike Clinic ..City of McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli announced a series of bicycle clinics which are scheduled to be held during July and August of this year. The effort, Pasenelli said, is an attempt to reduce the number of bicycle accidents and violations in the City of McHenry. The clinic is open to all bicycle riders and will cover the safety and operation of the bike as well as the rules of the road. Morning and afternoon sessions of the safety program are scheduled for July 14 and 21 and Aug. 11 and 18. The morning sessions on all dates will start at 10 a.m. and will be held at East campys and the Lakeland Park community center. The afternoon sessions for all dates will begin at 1 p.m. at West campus and the Pearl street park. Fiesta Days Schedule Variety Of Events Page 16 Knox Park Pool Opens July 1 1 Page 6 FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition VOLUME 105 NUMBER 99 " S E R V J N G T H E C H A t N - O L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 FRIDAY, JULY 10. 1981 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 25' Select Rescue Squad As Parade Marshal x> School Appeals For New Well SMAW MBMA NfWS SMVKf On a motion by Karen Salman, an appeal will be made of a negative decision expected by Richard A. Wissell, public health administrator of McHenry county, concerning issuance of a well permit at Hilltop elementary school. In the discussion of Wissell's letter, two stipulations stood out in prompting the decision to appeal. One states that the well would only be used for irrigation and fire protection purposes at Hilltop. Another requires that there be no connection made between the well and the school or between the well and the|w$ic water supply. Thte ftchool district would like to use water from a well which would be in­ stalled on school property rather than from the Eastwood Manor system. The high cost of this water was cited previously by the district for desiring a change. The district pays $3 per 1,000 gallons for water from the Eastwood Manor system compared to sixty-five cents per 1,000 gallons paid to the City of McHenry for watdr used at other schools than Hilltop. When Wissell advised that all con­ ditions of the Illinois Well Construction code must be met, the board followed Ms. Salman's lea (J in making the motion and approved conducting an appeal. Contracts were signed with the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM), reflecting SEDOM payments to the local school district for use of facilities. The contract for rooms at Valley View school calls for a payment of $9,800. The original contract called for $11,400, but there is a requirement that $200 be deducted per class for each special subject the local district cannot provide The contract for use of Hilltop school rooms calls for a payment ol $6,500. Art and music classes were the special subjects unable to be provided. Dan DeRoche reported on the ap­ plication for an inservice training program to be made to the Illinois (Continued on page 16) Toasting Trip To Homeland Tim Yen toasts a short cup of wine with another employee of the Pioneer center on Dayton road, Connee Wentworth. Yen brought the wine back from Communist China, which he visited recently. It is the same kind of wine served tolormer President Nixon on his historic trip to China. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD A 36-vear separation of mother and son ended recently with the reunion of Tim Yen of Rogers street. McHenry. and his mother in Communist China. Yen was able to obtain visas to both Taiwan and China for his 18-day trip. It was in the province of Shantung that mother and son were united Until three years ago. with the im­ provement in the China-United States relations. Tim was not aware that his mother was alive. As a young child, along with his brothers and father, Tim fled China to Taiwan. Upon receiving correspondence from his mother. Tim was initially hesitant to believe that she was actually alive. To be certain of her identity, he wrote her, asking only very specific questions that she. as his mother, would be able to answer. After three years, and the exchange of many letters, Tim was able to obtain visas to both Taiwan and China. He said, there are not many American citizens borh^n Mainland China Yen added that it is seldom that a naturalized Chinese-American citizen travels to China and extremely r.-re (Continued on page 16)