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PAGE 20 - PLA1NDKALER - FRIDAY. AUGUST 24. 1973 CITY GRANTS LAND FOR USE OF RESCUE SQUAD (Continued from page 1) felt it might be a little longer "Once the work starts, it will go through to a speedy con­ clusion." he emphasized. Mid States Development submitted its approval of the dedication of Grove street to the city. This road will even­ tually be an extension of Lillian street. Attorney Narusis reported he had contacted the I C C and railroad officials for the purpose of preparing a petition to seek a railroad crossing on Lillian street and for establishing protective devices at that proposed crossing. In other business, William H. Dumalski of the Chain-O-Lakes Travel agency, appeared before the Council to seek their support of a limousine service between McHenry and O'Hare airport. The O'Hare Wisconsin Limousine service is now providing transportation service between the Playboy club in Lake Geneva and O'Hare A new service route is planned from' Antioch and Leisure Village in Fox Lake to O'Hare. McHenry could be added to this schedule if suf­ ficient requests for the service are received At the present time, there is one round trip in the morning and one in the afternoon planned One-way tran­ sportation would cost ap­ proximately $6.00 and round- trip fee would be about $10 or $11. Dumalski related that his office could be used as a waiting room for passengers. He also mentioned that reservations should be made but he felt all persons could be accommodated. The Council agreed that the service would be an asset to the city and resolved to submit a letter requesting the service. Dumalski also noted that letters from McHenry area citizens would be very helpful in obtaining this transportation service. Letters should be sent to Donald Ferrone, General Manager, O'Hare Wisconsin Limousine Service, 530 South Michigan avenue, Chicago, 111. 60605. Mayor Stanek reported on the recent Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held with Ralph Edgar regarding the property around the McHenry Savings and Loan building. The developer is seeking a B-l zoning classification to erect twin towers approximately 7 stories high with 2,500 feet for a restaurant between the towers and parking on the first level. The plan called for 72 two- bedroom and 24 one-bedroom apartments. No commercial uses except the restaurant were included in the plan. The Council declined to make any comments on the proposal until the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals makes its recom­ mendation on the hearing. Real Estate Broker Wilbert Heeht appeared at the meeting, stating that he "represented a few dozen business people on Route 120." They were seeking information regarding sewer assessment procedures adopted for the Lakeland Park project. Hecht reported that he and three other businessmen. Homer Fitzgerald, Wally Hojnacki and Frank Gregory, had gone to former City At­ torney John Looze's office to get information on the project. He said Looze was "hostile, arrogant, argumentive and uncooperative" during that meeting. The businessmen wanted to get a copy of the formula used for the sewer assessments, wanted to know who established the formula, where it was used and any in­ formation they could have. "If possible, we want it in writing," Hecht emphasized. Mayor Stanek showed Hecht a carbon copy of a letter written to him .by Baxter and Woodman stating they had developed the formula and had sent it to the city. However, they did not know who had made the assessment. Hecht mentioned that part of Mayor Stanek's election bid related to a commitment to relieve Looze of city govern­ ment duties and to reduce sewer hookup fees from $250 to $50. Stanek replied very em­ phatically that "you never heard me say I was going to reduce hookup fees". Hecht admitted that he had not. Stanek continued by stating that "I never said I would remove him (Looze) from the special assessment project. He worked on it and is entitled to his fee " Hecht also mentioned that he was paying $84 more on his. special assessment than Stanek was for his property even though Hecht had six feet less. Stanek angered and told Hecht, "After you slandered me in the paper with your letter, you were told that all corner commercial lots are not permitted to build within 20 feet of the side lot line. Therefore, all commercial corner lots are given a 10-foot credit." When asked if Hecht had checked with the other eight corner lot owners, he said he had not. At this point Alderman Rogers commented that since the Mavor's lot was not the only one affected by this assessment roll, it was not fair to single him out when there are about seven others involved. Rogers felt all had received equal treatment Hecht has consistently complained that businesses have been over-assessed. Stanek explained that since a businessman had more to gain, having sewer available, a commercial lot should pay more. "If you have a commercial property with three stores on the ground floor and three apartments on top, don't you think sewer hookup would make it more valuable," Stanek asked Alderman Bolger also told Hecht that "you stand to gain more than a resident property user." Bolger stated that if something was kept from Hecht, "We want you to get it." "However, don't you feel that you have antagonized some people so much that they are against you? You are not satisfied with answers. It seems you are more interested in stirring something up," Bolger commented. Hecht replied that he just wants straight, honest answers. The discussion ended when Stanek agreed to get a copy of the formula from Baxter and PICTURE OF YOU RIGHT HERE WE DO. 1973 OLDS Woodman for Hecht along with a spread of t he assessment rolls and would make available all special assessment records for examination by the businessmen's group. In other business, the Council approved: A Tax Levy Ordinance for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1972. in the amount of $262,350. (City Auditor Bill North stated this would reduce the tax rate by ten and one-half percent on city property tax ); Reimbursement of policemen who successfully complete police oriented courses at McHenry County college. They will be reimbursed for tuition and book fees which will amount to approximately $50 per man; A tag day Sept. 15 for the McHenry Hornets football team; A candy sale Oct. 13 for Cub Scout Pack 131. which is sponsored by the Methodist Church Men's club; Submitting a proposal to the legislature requesting reconsideration of a proposal to make drastic cuts in the Federal Civil Defense budget which could affect the proposed police station enlargement and the flood control assistance program; Resolutions recognizing the efforts and valuable assistance given to the city toward completion of Route 120 West. Named in the resolutions were former Mayor Donald P. Doherty, Thomas J. Hanahan, Jr., Democratic Represen­ tative, 33rd district and Albert M. Jourdan, Jr.,,. Republican Central committeeman; The low bid from Thatcher Engineering Corporation of Waukegan in the amount of $27,115 for construction of 145 feet of piling on Boone creek near the city hall. The only other bidder was Lakeland Construction company of McHenry, who bid $28,963 75. The Mayor authorized various Council committees to look into the following matters and report back at the next meeting: Alderman Bolger will advise the police department of renewed complaints of bike traffic on city sidewalks on Green street; Alderman Howard will check aspects of the new state law allowing the burning of leaves to determine if the city should draft an ordinance to handle the matter in the city limits; Alderman Pepping will contact other cities to deter­ mine what programs they undertake to keep children off the streets from trick or treating on Halloween night. He suggested such a program to safeguard the youngsters from possible traffic accidents, hazardous costumes or ob­ taining candy which has been laced with dangerous objects or drugs; Alderman Howard will obtain prices on rental of a machine to paint center lines on the blacktop roads in the city which have none; Alderman Bolger will check into the possibility of annexing several homes on Virginia and Victoria streets into the city. Thegf homes, located in the Country club subdivision, have serious settling problems and wish to have city sewer ser­ vice; Supt. Fred Meyers will check into the request for a liquor license by the National Tea company which is planning construction of a new store in the McHenry Market Place area. The company would like to sell package liquor in its retail store. After some discussion by the Council, a member of the audience, Er­ nest Schooley, questioned if the proposed store was within 100 feet of the Zion Lutheran church. (State law forbids any liquor from being sold within 100 feet of church property). FISH SEEKS VOLUNTEERS AS PLANS PROGRESS (Continued from page 1) dividuals working together as community groups or local chapters performing services (often emergencies) for other people. Each local chapter finds its own community level and works toward filling the needs as they arise in the particular area served. CONDUCT CHARGE FILED AGAINST NOISY BOATERS (Continued from page 1) Lake Bond for each was set at $25 and all are scheduled to appear in court Sept. 12. When Sgt. Bliznick and Of­ ficers Langdon and Molnar arrived at the scene, they discovered that two occupants of a sail boat about 200 feet from shore were responsible for the ruckus. When asked to return to shore, they sailed to the middle of the lake. However, when Officer Langdon discovered Hansen hiding in the trees along the shore line, Erb and Huse returned the boat to shore. The men were taken to the McHenry police station; where charges were made. ORDAIN FIRST PARISH PRIEST OF WONDER LAKE (Continued from page 1) The Most Reverend Arthur J. O 'Neil l. D.D.. Bishop of Rock- ford. will officiate at his or­ dination to the priesthood at 11 a.m Saturday, Aug. 25, at St. Mary's parish church in DeKalb. Father Condren is the first parishioner from Christ the King church to be ordained a priest Immediately following the First Mass at 2 p.m. Sun­ day, a reception will be held in the church hall. Everyone is invited to attend. Father Condren will serve in the Diocese of Rockford. Born Oct. 24,1930, in Chicago, Father Condren attended St. Ignatius grammar school and St. George high school. After studying agriculture at the University of Wyoming for a year, he moved to Wonder Lake and then entered the Army, spending fifteen months in Germany. Before going to the seminary, he worked in the wool business. His seminary training was at Holy Apostles seminary college, Cromwell, Conn., and T h e o l o g i c a l c o l l e g e , Washington, D C. He took classes at Catholic university. HOLD PLANNING SESSION FOR SCHOOL DRUG SEMINAR SERIES (Continued from page 1) fifteen college hours beyond this degree. Nineteen staff members were approved as follows: James J. Blum, English; Barbara A. Court, Business Education; Richard Horimer, Art; Robert Putnam, Social Science; .Ronald J. Schmitt, Business Education; Marguerite Van- dagriff, Speech-Drama; and Sandra A. Vitale, Business Education, all at West. East campus teachers new to the school also were approved as follows: Jeremy Brown, General Science, Paul Buckley, Social Studies; Peter Divine, Math; Linda Elliott, Health; Susan Grosser, Special Education; Jeanne Hertz, Home Economics; Sandra Holstine, Math; Janet Klontz, Constance Sanders and Veronica Willis, all Special Education; and Philip J. Zack, General Science and Biology. Linda Meachen was em­ ployed for both campuses in Art and History. Mrs. Kay Stevensen was employed at East campus and Mrs. Jean Bjorn at West, as attendance secretaries. Plans were discussed for a welcome for new teachers, to be held at the home of Board Member Ed Neumann. No date was set. Member Clint Claypool asked the board to consider a similar type gathering recognizing the efforts of teachers who have Since Jan. 1, he has been a deacon at St. Mary's, DeKalb. Father Condren's mother, Mary Alice Condren, now lives in Rochelle, after many active years as a devoted member and worker at Christ the King parish in Wonder Lake. His father died in 1943. A brother, John E. Condren, and his family reside in Park Ridge and his sister, Mrs. E.J. Schell, and her family live in Del Ray Beach, Fla. Another brother died earlier this year and his widow, Mrs. Denise Condren, and her family are residents of Rochelle. been in the system longer than six months. Further planning for such an event will be discussed later. It was noted that the 1973 graduating class has purchased seventy-three folding chairs, bringing to 400 the number of movable chairs in the district. Carl Ames, new director of transportation was introduced. He told the board buses have passed their safety inspection test and drivers have been checked out for safe driving. Ames stressed that buses will not be started early in the morning, but just a few minutes before departing to check out motor and heaters. Numerous complaints of noise had been received last year from residents of the area where buses are parked. Due to a conflict with the program featuring Dr. William Glasser, the September board meeting will be moved to Tuesday, Sept. 25. NUN OBSERVES FIFTY YEARS IN CONVENT (Continued from page 1) niversary as a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug. 26. Family and friends will join her in a special Mass of thanksgiving at St. Patrick's Catholic church at 12:15 that day. An open house will be held in the church hall from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sister Mary St. Hilda entered the Mount Carmel Novitiate in Dubuque, Iowa, from McHenry Sept. 8, 1923. She spent forty- two years teaching in B.V.M elementary schools in various parts of the country. Twelve of these were as superior and principal. At present she is retired and resides at Mount Carmel convent, Dubuque. Sister is the daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth Nett Conway. TEACHERS' MEETING The McHenry High School Teachers association will meet Monday, Aug. 27, at 8 p.m. at Cullom Knoll, corner of Mc- Cullom Lake road and Gate 6, McCullom Lake. MUSIN" N" MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) Fox river will always be his "home." Another surprise came the same afternoon when Ward and Phyllis Ehredtof Pittsfield, 111., walked into the office. While Ward "made tHings go" at General Telephone, Phyllis did the same on the classified advertising section of the Plaindealer. The Ehredts left Wonder Lake three years ago and with their departure went some very good friends. K.A.F. Pedestrians Struck By Car, Slightly Hurt Richard O. Macek of 2017 Woodlawn Park, McHenry, was ticketed by sheriff's police as the result of an incident in which two girl pedestrians were struck late Wednesday afternoon. Kathryn N. Bell, 14, of Chicago and Kimberly A. Quinn, 13, of 514 W. Bald Knob road, McHenry, were taken to McHenry hospital emergency room for treatment. Macek told deputies he was driving north on Rolling lane at a moderate speed. As he rounded a curve, Macek told deputies the two girls were walking north in the middle of the road. He said he braked and steered to the left. As his car crossed lanes, the girls also walked to the left, and impact took place. The driver said he stopped and asked if they were hurt. When they replied they were not, he Continued on. Miss Quinn said she and her friend were walking north in the south lane. They went to the west side of the road to toss away a bag and it was at this point they were struck. Kirn- berly told police the driver stopped to see if they were hurt but she and her friend were frightened and told him they were not. AT MITCHELL, OUR MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IS YOU ! ! YOU, THE FAMILY-CAR BUYER. YOU, THE ECONOMY-MINDED BUYER. YOU, THE BUYER INTERESTED IN SPORTY LOOKS. YOU, THE PERSON SEEKING QUALITY TRANSPORTATION IN A USED CAR. THIS IS WHERE WE, THE MEN FROM MITCHELL COME INTO THE PICTURE. WE'RE HERE WITH THE THREE THINGS YOU'D EXPECT FROM McHENRY'S LARGEST DEALER. SELECTION . . . . . DEAL . . .AND SERVICE. 1973 BUICK RED MITCHELL Owner RALPH MUNS0N .Sales Mgr. ARDIE CASE 1971 CHEVY CAPRICE 4 Door Hardtop Full Equipment Air Conditioning •2595 -3 TO CHOOSE FROM- pOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBi DORKIES RESTAURANT 4213 W. Rte. 120-McHenry 385-6981 Home of the "Belly Buster" Breakfast Daily Luncheon Specials Dinners Served Nightly Till 8:00 PM PLUS . . .Our , Delicious Pizza (Regular or Deep Pan Style) Served In or Delivered 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM Thursday thru Sunday Free Parking In Rear 1973 CHEVY CAPRICE Full Power Air Cond, When New $5989 1971 BUICK ELECTRA CUSTOM 4 Door Hardtop Full Equip. Air Cond. 1969 LINCOLN# CONTINENTA/ MARK III /, *3695/6 Full Power^ Air Cond.^ *3995 *3395 1971 FORD 1968 FORD 1968 BUICK MUSTANG COUNTRY ELECTRA MACH 1 SQUIRE 225 . Full Equip. Auto, Trans. 10 Passenger Wagon Air Cond. Full Power Air Cond. *2395 *1495 >2495 USED CARS JERRY CARLSON I WHEN YOU VISIT US WE PROMISE TO TRY EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOU A SATISFIED CUSTOMER. OVER 200 NEW CARS IN STOCK ED POWELL TRUCKS. Mitchell Buick - Olds - Opel £ OUR COMPANY IS KNOWN BY THE PROMISES WE "KEEP! PAT MOAN

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