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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 20 Jun 1980, p. 1

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The negotiation of an annexation agreement between the City and Faestel Investments, Inc., of Crystal Lake, concerning the proposed Valleybrook subdivision continued Wednesday night as a unified McHenry City Council demanded percent participation in the cost of road and bridge con­ struction. The development in question is a 209-acre tract of It's an angry world we live in. Teddy Kennedy scowls under that beautiful shock of hair and calls Jimmy Carter the least obnoxious things he's thinking . (Some cen­ sorship still exists). President Carter per­ ambulates in his Rose garden accompanied by mUtterings that conceal his real feelings about "the Other candidate". Ronald Reagan smiles like the friendly next door neigh­ bor, hiding a slightly wicked thought that John An­ derson's intrusion into the political arena of spoilers isn't all bad - for bin. John Anderson, another scowler, shakes his finger at everybody to "get out of his way, defying the country to turn down his non-voting record. - Jayne Byrne and her Jay Hide a smirk as they recall the unflattering likeness in a Chicago sculpture that r e p r e s e n t e d h e r predecessor. ! At the same time, Michael and Heather Bilandic cushion their absolute delight that Jayne and her Jay have joined their questionably select company in the art world. In McHenry, the en­ vironmentalists are smashing little caterpillars because they're mad at those government guys in their flying machines. The government guys are smiling so sweetly in acquiescence that they merit the Pollyanna award - but what are(y*they really thinking? •The gypsy moths them­ selves are a disgusting lot {hat take out their vengeance on the world by eating. And no human or insect carries more wrath than the ruinous tent moths which not only devour trees but have sen known to march itly in armies into the Mnain of humans. Female mosquitoes also are an unhappy addition to tiie world of Summer, using ^ampire methods to annoy t|eir foe. ' Maybe it's the company yie keep - moths, mosquitoes and humans on the warpath - but we are downright mad at a Government that takes our (Continued on page 17) land at the southwest corner of the Bull Valley road and the Crystal Lake blacktop intersection. The major obstacle to the settling of annexation conditions is a 400-foot (approximate) stretch of road which traverses the park land-open space and Boone creek within the site. The road is part of the proposed extension of Curran road which would link Curran road in the northwest . Lake ia'Wqp in the , southeast, ft has been en­ visioned that the Curran road will some day intersect with south Route 31 - completing a north-south McHenry bypass. At the May 7 meeting concerning the annexation agreement, David Faestel said the developers would contribute $75,000 toward the cost of building the 400-foot strip of road through the park land-open space. The remainder of the cost, he said, would be left to the City. This stretch of road includes a 60-foot (estimated) bridge across Boone creek. Aldermen Wieser and Pepping were adamant in their insistance that the developer's contribution to the construction of the road and bridge be tied to a percentage rather than a specified amount. Alderman Wieser said he understood the $75,000 to be a donation toward the cost of the bridge and was not in- w«tuded in the cost of the remaining 340 feet of road. "We haven't decided who is going to pay how much for the road," Alderman Wieser pointed out. Haljmar Sundin, president of Baxter and Woodman, the engineering firm retained by McHenry, estimated the cost of the 60-foot bridge at between $150,000 and $160,000 if it were built at today's prices. He said the remaining 340 feet of road would cost about $34,000 to build. Alderman Wieser said his biggest problem was with Pasenelli Named To Head Crime Lab GEORGE R. PASENELLI City of McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli was elected president of the Northern Illinois Crime laboratory last week by the board of trustees and the executive board of the in­ stitution. According to Pasenelli, the Northern Illinois Crime lab was started in 1968 and currently has 39 municipalities in its membership. Those cities and villages are spread throughout McHenry, Lake and Cook counties. The lab is made up of different divisions which the bridge donation, tie noted that if a half-acre lot sold today for $20,000 (an example), with the "due progress of time", that same lot might sell'for much more in 10 years. "You're (the developers) going to increase the price of the lots to meet the market," Wieser added. "But, you'll be limiting the City to one figure in time. I can't let this City get locked into a figure oimmr ^ Alderman Pepping sup­ ported Wieser's contention' saying that in five years, "$75,000 might be a mere pittance." Alderman Pepping said freezing the developer's contribution at $75,000 was not a "good thing to do" and suggested either an escalator clause or a per-, centage basis for con­ tribution. Faestel said the Valleybrook developers should not have to bear the brunt of building the bridge .and the road, which he out, would serve the entire area and not just the development. (Continued on page 17) Repeat Railroad Cutback Support The County board, in meeting Tuesday, failed to change its opinion sup-' porting the decision to discontinue passenger service on the Chicago & North Western Railway tracks to Richmond. The vote was 14 to 8. William Beese, who represents that area on the board, had stressed the importance of freight train service and asked that an earlier opinion of the board be rescinded. . - Beese argued that the discontinuance of passenger train service indicates support for track aban­ donment. He felt that the ' board's action could result in the Regional Transportation Authority failing to enforce the Interstate Commerce commission's mandate that the C&NW repair the tracks between McHenry and Rich­ mond. To strengthen his case, Beese explained that a factory now in the process of locating at Richmond has a need for between 700 and 800 freight cars a year. A lengthy discussion, which at times became heated, concerned the 201 Qualification, R&^ew and Selection committee /'In reference to the 201] Waste Water Disposal syjdem McHenry county. Various opinions were expressed over recommendation of A1 Collins, as spokesman for the committee, that Lom- bardo and Associates be approved because of feeling of the committee that this firm was best qualified to handle the job. Three firms submitted bids, ranging from a high of $150,000 to a low of $142,000 (Continued on page 17) Miss Wonder Lake Contest Set June 29 The Wonder Lake Jaycees will sponsor the annual Miss Wonder Lake beauty pageant Sunday, June 29, at 1:30 p.m. at Christ the King church. Girls who wish to par­ ticipate must be residents of Wonder Lake, between the ages of 16 and 21 years, and never married. The winner will be altered in the Miss McHenry County contest to be held later this summer. Entries may be made by contacting Jim or Pat Letizia or Wayne Kreutzer at 728-0404. Oh Deer! These two young deer are not the only creatures inhabiting Sally Joosten's back yard. The wildlife director of the McHenry County Conservation Department for the last six years, Ms. Joosten cares for any orphaned, injured, or abandoned wild animal. Numbering about 60 at the moment, these animals are prepared by Ms. Joosten to explore the wilderness once again. For a related story and picture page, turn to page 20. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD delve into such areas as firearms, document in­ vestigation, serology (blood), fingerprinting, etc. Employees of the laboratory work at the crime scene to gather and analyze evidence and also testify as expert witnesses in court. As president of the crime lab, Pasenelli will chair meetings of the Executive board and the board of trustees which make policy recommendations; and assess members of the lab. He will serve in the office for two years. No Relaxed Parking Rules Superintendent of Public Works Fred Meyer relayed a request from McHenry Medical Group employees to the City Council at Monday night's meeting to use one side of Waukegan street for parking while the Green street lot is under con­ struction. Alderman Schooley commented, "If you open it to one, you'll have to open it to all." Alderman Pepping noted that McHenry hospital negotiated with the high school for the use of the school lot apd wondered why the Medical Group did not do the same. Alderman Wieser pointed out that if there was no parking at the high school, Edgebrook school was only a block-and-a-half away. "How much did the clinic donate to the purchase or improvement of the lot?" Alderman Wieser asked. ••Nothing," replied Alderman Harker. Alder­ man Harker chaired the meeting as Mayor Slanek had another important commitment. "I am totally against e l i m i n a t i n g t w o - h o u r parking on Waukegan street,1' Alderman Wieser said. "We have to treat everyone equally." Alderman Harker pointed out that it was "neither the prerogative nor the duty of t h e C o u n c i l t o t e l l t h e hospital or Medical Group employees where they should park." "The lifeblood of this (Continued on page 17) Offer Complete T.V. Listings Starting with the Friday, June 20, issue, the Plaindealer is offering its readers a complete television listing of programs available in McHenry county. Over-the-air listings from Chicago include Channels 2 (CBS), 5 (NBC), 7 (ABC), 9 (Independent) 11 (Public Broadcasting), 32 (Independent) and 44 (Independent). The guide will list stations from Milwaukee, Wis., including 4, 6,12 and 21. Rockford will be listed for 23,13, 17 and 18, In addition, the guide will list all channels available through Community CableVision of McHenry. One of these pretty young ladles will be crowned Miss McHenry at the American Legion clubhouse Tuesday evening, June 24. The public is invited to witness the judging, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Contestants, shown left to right int bottom row, are Dawn Gehrke, Deb Turner, DebStraumann Juanita Reyes, Sundae Morrison, Judy Honning, Mary Schmitt, Debbie Ford and'Becky Schailer; in back, from left, Kim Schmitt, Theresa Quist, Anita Magdic, Nancy Nett, Margo Lund, Ramona Zmich, Lisa Grimmonpre, Gayle Hess, Tammy Powers, Christine Lenz and Julliette Barnes. Absent from picture is Barb Humann. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD MCHENRY PLAINDEAI SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Stoarb Winning ihtoapaper Illinois Press Association Newspaper Contest LISTINGS : Chicago Channels 2, S, 7, i, 11,32 and 44, : Milwaukee 4,6,12, and 21 - Rockford 23,12,17 and 18. Community CableVision channels available in McHenry. VOLUME 104 NUMBER 91 FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1980 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 25' Council-Faestel In Debate To T.V. Inside

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