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FAUE lb - rLAUNDUALEK • FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 6,1981 PREPARE FOR TREE TRIMMING (Continued from page I) chocolate for anyone contributing a toy in good condition to the Toys for Tots booth in the park. Children bringing in ornaments for the tree will receive a coupon for a local restaurant. Coffee, hot chocolate, and doughnuts will be available throughout the af­ ternoon's activities. Mrs. Santa will possibly make an appearance to assure youngsters that Santa himself is busy at his workshop but will be arriving in McHenry soon. The Chamber of Commerce and City of McHenry have planned several family-oriented activities for this holiday season all with an eye to saving area residents time and money, and providing much spirit at the same time. Several are still being finalized, but some special events that are definite are: Saturday, Dec. 12, Santa will arrive in a beautiful red sleigh and will hold court at Pearl street park from 1 to 3 p.m. Hot chocolate and doughnuts will warm his young friends, and Toys for Tots will also be collected at the park. S&nta will again be at the park Saturday, Dec. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. and there will be a skate-sled-toboggan exchange for residents. The skate exchange was very popular last year, and the added sleds and toboggans to be exchanged should help growing families keep pace with their winter sports. SUE MAIORCA MAKES BIG RUN (Continued from page 1) good run and she wanted to get out the vote. After deciding only about a week ago to run, she pursued a tireless campaign that included phone calls, passing out flyers at last weekend's football game and placing them on cars, all con­ taining instructions on how to vote. One election official was astounded that only three ballots out of 61 in one precinct failed to contain the name of the school district or the box properly marked with an "X," in addition to the candidate's name. Mrs Maiorca was one of the leaders in working for the formation of the unit district, which includes the Johnsburg high and grade schools, about six years ago. The family resides in Amberwood, Sunnyside. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) which this small journal has become so well known. Ah -- there it was -- a table of ac­ tivities with the number of calories each burns. What we saw simply could not be a fact, but there it was. Writing, and typing, take only 75 to 125 calories per hour. This compares with 450 to 500 calries for jogging and 350 to 500 for skiing downhill, neither of which we do well. And what else takes 75 to 125 calories per hour? TV viewing and card playing, among others. Well, the clock is almost at 4 p.m. and the sun still sheds some light. Should we go home and burn the same number of calories in an easier way than typing? Of course not. Let's go to the tennis court, where we can use up 250 to 350 units of fat before a hearty supper! MAYOR REVEALS PUBLIC DIAL-A-RIDE INTEREST (Continued from page 1) municipality involved. In another matter, Mayor Stanek asked the council if the city should be represented at an Illinois Commerce Commission hearing to decide whether or not to approve a Chicago and North Western (CNW) plan to remove the ticket agent at the McHenry station. In a letter to the various agencies concerned, the city voiced its objection to the plan fearing a possible reduction in service or that this could be the first step in the elimination of rail service from McHenry. In light of assurances from the CNW that there are no plans to cut rail ser­ vice in McHenry, Mayor Stanek said he had reconsidered his opposition. On Oct. 16, the McHenry Plaindealer reported that those same assurances were made by officials of the RTA. The move was made as a cost-cutting effort on the part of the CNW, which has said that $26,000 will be saved if the agent is removed. CNW spokesmen have also said the station will remain heated and open. An RTA spokesman noted that it was not economically feasible to keep an agent at the station to sell 100 (average) tickets a month. Tickets can still be purchased on the train, by mail or at the Chicago depot. Alderman Michael Wieser felt op­ position should still be made, noting that the railroad may not plan to cut service now, but may do so at a later date. Alderman Edward Datz joined Wieser in his viewpoint and commented that the CNW measure may speed the deterioration of the station. No action was taken regarding the matter. ONLY VOTE UPSET AT MCC (Continued from page 1) Ryan of Crystal Lake, who was returned to the board with 4,719 votes, and Michael J. McNerney of Wood­ stock, with 4,285 votes. In McHenry High School District 156, incumbent board members David Benrud and Judith Zid were reelected to those positions by a vote of 706 and 698, respectively. Filling the two-year board seats in District 156 are Michael Low, with a vote of 706, and Robert Anderson, with a vote of 700. In Wonder Lake, Patricia Sullivan and Ronald Salgado were elected to seats on the school board of Harrison District 36. Mrs. Sullivan polled an 85 in Tuesday's election, while Salgado captured 81 votes. Jack VanKanegan was the only aspirant to the two-year District 36 school board seat. He received 91 votes. According to a spokesman in the county clerk's office, the results of the election will not be final until a canvass is completed. The districts have seven days from the date of the election to complete the canvass. Throughout the county, there were 9,748 ballots cast, about a 13 percent representation of the 73,690 registered voters. County Clerk Rosemary Azzaro said the procedure was remarkably smooth for the first such election. Tabulation was completed about 9:30 Tuesday evening. PURSUE LONG ROAD TO POSSIBLE ANNEXATION (Continued from page 1) eluded, "But we look to a good marriage.' Ms. Lillegard assured Stanek that their questions on representation did not necessarily indicate their own opinions but were the expressed con­ cerns of Shores people with whom the trustees were in touch. Alderman Cecelia Serritella asked what happens to the Shores "deficit" about which she had read. Narusis explained that it would depend on which procedure they followed. Cowlin added that they were talking about two outstanding debts, legal fees and engineering fees in connection with the failed special assessment road improvement project, and the engineering fees are being negotiated. He said that McHenry would assume these liabilities along with the Shores assets which would include the tax base and various tax distributions from income, motor fuel tax (MFT), etc. Trustee Wilson wondered if the MFT fund was not in control of the Shores, its use then would be allocation by the McHenry City Council. Stanek noted that the main source revenue for McHenry was the $950,000 in sales tax money, which after an­ nexation would be shared by both communities. He pointed out this in comparison with the $12,000 MFT money in question. Trustee Charles Werth noted that in today's economy only the large cor­ porations survive. Smaller units have Hax-Ytee Interest Ibr Savers All Savers Certificate Rate November 1 through November 28 10.77 % Minimum deposit $500 All Savers Certificate rates are simple interest paid annually. A substantial penalty applies to early withdrawal. If you presently have a six month Money Market Cer­ tificate you can transfer the whole amount (principal G lus interest) to the new All Savers Certificate with O penalty! Also you can transfer your matured six month Money Market Certificate from any financial institution to Marengo Federal Savings. Marengo Federal Savings and loan nssncial i<>11 rsLic MARENGO: 200 E. Grant Highway, 815/568-7258 McHENRY: 4400 W. Route 120, 815/344-1900 WOODSTOCK: 118 Cass Street, 815/338-2900 WOODSTOCK DRIVE-UP: Rt. 47 and Calhoun St., 815/338-7440 CRYSTAL LAKE: 550 Barley Rd on Rt. #14, 815/455-4300 difficulties He acknowledged the advantage of McHenry s tax dollars for the Shores. Village Trustee Donna Tobeck asked if after annexation, the city would follow through on the (sewer) grant applications. Stanek said he assumed they would since they would consider the Shores part of the city. He added that he had sent a letter to EPA authorities asking about the legality of setting up two dist inct areas for sewer charges. Stanek also warned that federal dollars are drying up and Shores people might not want to wait (til they are available again.) Tobeck asked if federal money was not available for a new disposal plant, could the city take on the Shores (sewer) system. Stanek pointed out the cost of trunk lines and other things necessary for such a connection might have to be borne by the Shores residents. He noted that McHenry does have a capital development fund and there are certain public benefits in a sewer system that could be charged to this or be spread over the entire city. Alderman Datz urged the Shores residents to be prepared for the (shock of) cost information. Trustee Wilson questioned if McHenry was willing to meet certain EPA standards, reports, and tests which they might have to do if they assume possible federal grants. Stanek insisted that the city was concerned only about the additional costs associated with the required necessary paper work, which on a project this size could add $500,000. Stanek said that he couldn't guarantee the city's position on the 75-25 percent grant, but noted that changes in requirements and the city's position could be in the offing, and they would consider possible future federal grants. Lillegard jumped in, "The sewer question is the meat of the whole thing, the time element. Can we hook in to the present sewer plant?" Stanek responded, "I can't say if you could or not. The present (plant) capacity is 25,000 population equivalents (PE) and the present use is about 16,000." And it was noted that the city had planned to build its new disposal plant with developer funds.^ If they connected with the old plant, the Shores woulfr need a lift station and trunks. When Wilson asked how much of the present plant capacity had been "01d" to developers, Stanek admitted that it had never been considered committing any of the old plant capacity to the Shores. Lillegard said the question being asked by residents was "what is it going to cost?" Panerali pointed out, "Sewers are going have to come to the Shores sooner or later or there will be more boarded up houses which is going to affect the whole community." He said there would be costs regardless of when done. Koleno wondered how long down the line would the "Decker property" plant be available to us. He added that ser­ vice would be five years down the road if the Shores continues on its present course. "What can you promise us?" Stanek, "It depends on you." Koleno, "You mean if we pay for it." Stanek, "I can almost guarantee that you won't get federal money in eight years." Koleno asked what the ratios (in assessments) between residential and industrial property was in McHenry, and claimed that it was 40 percent residential to 60 percent industrial in the Shores. Stanek said he didn't know. Attorney Cowlin explained to Koleno that the distinction was meaningful only to school taxes as to who would receive taxes without furnishing any services to industry. It doesn't mean much for municipalities, Cowlin claimed. David Grimes, who resigned as Shores village president this summer, claimed that the Tonyan industrial complex could disannex if there was any violation of their agreement within its 10-year term. Ms. Lillegard, who was president when the annexation of the Tonyan property was effected, reassured the city aldermen that there were no jokers in the Tonyan agreement. Grimes also pointed out in questions that in order to implement the sewer plan, the McHenry City Council could impose special assessments on Shores residents. Both attorneys noted that the village board could also impose such an assessment, but that practically, in today's bond market, a special assessment program just would not go Nina Keen liaison for the (sewer) Facilities Planning Advisory com­ mittee, noted that it's not a matter of what we want or what we pay, it's going to be a matter of need." Ms. Lillegard summed up her position, "It's the time element. If under McHenry we have to wait as long, I would just as soon wait under OUT OWT» 'pprfwnl V' And she concluded the session saying, "I am pleased and excited for the op­ portunity for talks between the two city councils and feel that it has paved the way for us to work together in the future. What's next." Book Fair At Montini The Montini Primary center will be sponsoring its annual Book fair from Nov. 9 through 15, to be held in the basement of St. Patrick's church. Hours will be as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Levels will range from primary books through upper grades. Parent Coffee Is Offered At East Campus An East campus parent coffee will be held the evening of Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the principal's conference room. All parents of McHenry high school East campus students are encouraged to attend. The evening will be one of conversation and sharing information about the school. Parents who are interested in lear­ ning more about the school can attend without the fear of being assigned a job. The organization, called the Parent-School Information forum, has been meeting regularly for the past five years under the leadership of Bill Dodds, principal at East campus. Competency testing and its im­ plications for McHenry high school will be the topic of discussion. Norb Wolter, assistant to the superintendent, will be present to explain McHenry high schools competency program. Consider Closing Of McCullom Lake Center SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE The possible closing of a day school in McCullom Lake operated by the Pioneer Center for the Exceptional hinges on a decision of Pioneer Center's board of directors. The board has scheduled a special meeting with parents at 7 p.m. Thur­ sday, Nov. 12, in the day school. The overall operational budget for Pioneer Center's many programs is $2.25 million annually, and financial problems with the McCullom Lake day school has caused the board to consider the possible discontinuation of that one program, which provides for 14 severely handicapped students. Robert G. Lambourn, executive director of Pioneer Center, said the day school has a deficit of $87,000. He said the board has called the special meeting and will decide next week if it is feasible to continue operation of the day school. Lambourn said the board will con­ sider a cutback of staff and ex­ penditures for the remainder of the year and probably will have to negotiate with public schools for alternative arrangements for the 14 students involved in the program. He emphasized no definite action has been taken by the board. However, he added, it is a possiblity that the program will be phased out by the end of this year. "Several options will be considered by the board. No decision has been made in this area and the board is still reviewing the matter," Lambourn said. He explained the three basic um­ brella services offered by Pioneer include residential programs, services for children and adult programs. Pioneer's services are provided for people who are disabled, emotionally disturbed and the mentally ill. The services include a 24-hour rehabilitation facility in Woodstock and a rehabilitation center in Crystal Lake. Lambourn said the two residential programs, one in Woodstock and the other in McHenry, provide group home settings. In addition to the McCullom Lake day school, which is for students aged 3 to 21 years, there is a program offered from birth to 3-years-old. A vocational training facility in McHenry, in addition to several other programs, is provided by Pioneer for adults. "The whole concept of the agency is to help the disabled, mentally retarded and the developmentally delayed. It is a -comprehensive and complex service," lambourn said. He said in the event the McCullom Lake day school is forced to be discontinued because of the financial situation, the board would negotiate for an alternative program for the students involved. Driver Seriously Hurt When Trapped Under Semi Trailer A McHenry man was seriously in­ jured last weekend when the car he was driving crashed into the rear of a parked semi trailer and began to burn. Douglas A. Hill, of 2106 Orchard Lane, McHenry, was trapped inside the car as Company I fire fighters and McHenry Area Rescue squad volun­ teers attempted extrication. Finally, a front-end loader was used to lift the trailer from the front of the car. Hill suffered severe facial and head injuries and was taken to McHenry hospital by the Rescue squad. According to McHenry police, Hill was unable to make any statement due to injuries received in the collision. The police report noted that the Hill vehicle, backed from a beach parking area on W. Shore drive and accelerated eastward, around the corner of Eastern avenue. The report indicated that the vehicle was accelerating as it turned into a driveway at 4519 W. Shore drive, Christian Group In Concert Next Sunday where the trailer was parked. The collision occurred at 12:52 a.m. Nov. 1. Mark A. Slonina, of 1613 North avenue, McHenry, escaped injury when the car he was driving drove off Draper road, at the intersection of Chickaloon drive, and crashed. Slonina told McHenry police he must have fallen asleep for a brief moment and was awakened by the collision. The accident occurred at 5 a.m. Nov. 1. ____ CONCERT IN CHURCH The good news of Jesus Christ is proclaimed through the contemporary Christian music of Isaiah 53. This is a group composed of local talent who have been performing concerts for a year and a half throughout Illinois and in Indiana. The public is invited to enjoy the group in concert at St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, Sun­ day, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Providence, the up-beat, con­ temporary, Christian group, will be at Resurrection Catholic church Sunday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. The group was organized over two years ago and its purpose is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They have played in many churches and most recently were at Johnsburg high school with Jana Wacker. Their first album has just been released and they are now working on material for their second album. This fall they are extending their ministry to do some concert work in colleges and prisons. Their up-beat, contemporary style appeals to all ages. The church, located at 2710 Country Club road in Bull Valley, cordially invites the public to attend this concert. For more in­ formation call the church at 338-7330 or 497-3134. FOR 11983 PRICES! 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