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MUSIN' AND MEANERIN' (Continued from page 1) perienced last Sunday. Although the day has passed, it is enough if the spirit remains. The passing of Gert Barbian this week will bring fond memories to mind for those who remember the once dynamic community leader. Until poor health prevented, she was among the most active women in McHenry, confining her efforts to those places where she was most needed. Gert might well have carried the title Mrs. Red Cross, so many were her contributions, and this was only one of her undertakings. However, the role she may have preferred above all was that of Santa. This jolly lady convinced countless wide-eyed youngsters she had a sleigh outside waiting to take her ba£k to the North Pole. And sh0 enjoyed every minute of the ibiake-believe. Gert Barbianv was a very special kind of lady. , v # K.A.F. **350 AT HISTORICAL MUSEUM OPENING (Continued from (pte 1) sites and buildings from all . seventeen townships - Almost % the entire assemblage elected to,do so. Such a large crowd had not been anticipated to see the interesting program given by Shuji Kimura, a mifhber of the board from Crystal Lake. Due to fire regulations, the upstairs rooms could only be viewed from the doorways. Volunteers are needed to be in attendance Wednesday and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. when the museum will be open in the future. Also, typists and clerks are needed for office work. All volunteers must be members of the society. A short orientation course will be given so they will be familiar with the more important historic items. Call volunteer chairman, Alice M. Gark, or the McHenry County Historical society. The Bicentennial exhibit on the stair landing will remain throughout the Bicentennial year. Souveniors of th Bicentennial donated by in dividuals from their com-' munities will be put on display. The showcase at the top of the stairs will have changing exhibits showing the latest acquisitions or some historic items.*" ... • .v.,*-,., ,f The museum is not sub- • sidized by any governing body and must depend upon donations. DRUG, THEFT OFFENSES BRING WEEKEND ARRESTS (Continued from page 1) was set at $1,000. They were scheduled to appear in court July 8. Leonard Crago of 7610 Beach, Wonder Lake, was arrested for disorderly conduct following the Xeport of a disturbance at 7205 Seminple drive, Wonder Lake. His bond was set at $25 Deaths with court appearance scheduled July 15. Peter Davies of 1715 Beechnut, McHenry, informed county police that his mailbox was shattered sometime Saturday night, apparently by use; of a cherry bomb firecracker. A similar incident occurred at the Lowell Anderson residence, 2506 St. Francis, avenue, Johnsburg, where the mailbox was destroyed by the use of a large firecracker or other explosive device. This incident occurred sometime early Sunday morning. A mink jacket, diamond ring, charm bracelet, lady's watch and about $60 in cash were taken during a burglary at the Emil Geiger home, 2710 W. < Johnsburg road, McHenry. The home was entered June 30 or July 1. Investigation is con­ tinuing by the Detective division of the Sheriff's department. Boats owned by Henry Kleidorfer of 5108 Leeside and Arthur Gabriel of 5104 Leeside, Pistakee Highlands, were entered sometime early Sun­ day morning. Two rods and reels and twelve stereo tapes were taken from the Kleidorfer craft. An 8-track tape player and eight tapes were removed from the Gabriel boat. A 12-foot aluminum row boat was taken from the yard of Robert Randall, 411 Mineral Springs drive, McHenry, sometime last Thursday night. The craft was equipped with new oar locks and a small flag pole on the bow. A 90 horsepower Mercury outboard motor was stolen from a boat owned by Augjist Weber of 4903 Wildwood, McHenry. Sometime Friday, offenders apparently arrived by boat from the river and dragged the motor from Weber's craft which had been pulled up onto his yird. An 8-track tape player was taken from the auto of LeRoy Marks, 412 Broadway, McHenry, while it was parked in the driveway of his home early Saturday morning. Frank Nemechek reported that sometime during the past two weeks, a battery was taken from his boat while parked at his residence, 4127 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake. A 10-speed blue bicycle was reported stolen from the driveway of the Charles Lebrecht residence, 3121 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. The theft occurred sometime last Thursday. Robert Schneider, 35, of »05 W. Maryville, McHenry, was arrested fpr theft under $150 after he was caught taking lumber from a construction site at 1503 Morgan trail, Val-Mar Estates, McHenry. Deputies were called to the scene Monday night about 10 o'clock and found Schneider loading lumber and sheets of plywood into a pickup truck. It was determined that the material^ belonged to William Swartzloff of McHenry, who had not given permission to. anyone to remove anything from the site. , Schneider was arrested for the theft and during the in­ vestigation, it was found that he had no valid driver's license so he was also charged with that offense. His bond was set at $1,060 and he was to appear in court July 8. A new 10-speed blue Schwinn girl's bicycle was taken from in front of the National Food store last Sunday afternoon while the owner wasanside the store. The theft was reported by Donald Doherty of .1410 N. Green, McHenry. The bike, valued at $173, belonged to his daughter. Walter Martin of 3317 S. Venice court, <JMcHenry, in­ formed city police that a water ski valued at $185 was taken from alongside his garage Sunday afternoon. It had been left near the garage for only a when told to do so by city jjolfoe. Superintendent of Public* Works Fred Meyei; reported that an emergency condition exists regarding the city's water supply in that there was only 5 feet of water in the tower Monday night. There is an ordinance which authorizes Meyer to orj stoppage of all sprinkling in the city to safeguard the public health and welfare. The or- short time when it was taken. V^inance specifies this can be enforced after notice has been ACT DECISIVELY TO REPLACE OLD BRIDGE (Continued from cage 1) 8. Upon completion of the project, the city agrees to accept maintenance of that portion of the bridge that is in the city limits (to the west water's edge). 9. This contract is null and void if the bid covering con­ struction of the bridge is not awarded by June 1, 1977. 10. The contract binds this City Council and any suc­ ceeding Councils. / Alderman Walther Schaedel asked if the city was obligated to pay 25 percent of the costs of the project even if far higher than the estimated costs. He was told the only control the city has is that all parties must concur in the awarding of the contract and have the right to review and approve any changes during construction of the bridge. The only alderman to mention the fact that there had been "a lot of sincere ob­ jections to tearing down the old bridge" was Alderman William Bolger. He suggested at an earlier meeting that an engineering^evaluation be made to see^if the present structure could be improved or widened. "Have those plans ever come before the city," Bolger asked Stanek? Stanek said, "no". Alderman George Harker told Bolger he and Fred Meyer had been at a meeting con­ cerning the bridge and it was the concensus of engineers that the costs to renovate or modernize the existing bridge structure "would far exceed any practical sum of money that could be used toward that end." Motions made in regard to accepting the three steps were made by: Aldermen Harker and Wegener to approve resolution accepting the agreement; Aldermen Datz and Pepping to accept the agreement and Alderman Wegener and Harker to accept the plans and specifications for construction of the bridge. It was brought to the Coun­ cil's attention during the meeting that several people in Whispering Oaks had refused to stop sprinkling their lawns FORMAL WEAR RENTALS for ALL OCCASIONS &!! ssyc * . . . . f i e f a n f w t l^H^^reei^tyMcHenj^ published in the newspaper. However, since emergency conditions can occur at any time, it was felt the ordinance needed revision. Wording of the ordinance was changed so that upon delivery to an offender of an actual notice signed by the superin­ tendent of Public works . to cease sprinkling, he must stop sprinkling immediately or be in violation of the ordinance. Offenders will be issued tickets if they refuse to obey and will be fined according to rates set up in the standard city ordinance. Fines run up to $200. In answer to a question, it was reported that the new water Well No. 5 should be ready for use in approximately three weeks, which will greatly allevaite the present water shortage emergency. After some discussion, the Council agreed to transfer $7,500 from the General fund into the Lakeland Park- Lakeland Shores ,/fecial Assessment accodnt. This amount would pay the city's public benefit contribution which was to be given over a ten-year period "if and when needed". Stanek reported that there was not enough money in the special assessment account to cover the coupons that came due for interest. He noted that about 200 property owners have not paid this year's Lakeland Park special assessment. Most of the shortage in the special assessment accouunt is due to the delinquency of assessment payments, Stanek said. Collector of Special Assessments, Thomas Bolger, and City Attorney Narusis, are working together to take steps to see that these assessment payments are made current. Numerous residents of Virginia street in Country Club subdivision appeared at the Council meeting to check on. how their request for an­ nexation to the city was progressing. Narusis was instructed to contact property owners who had not as yet signed the an- Daily Luncheon Special! Cup of Soup w i ) BBQ Sandwich 99 Cuilom Knoll Tavern » \ IM > U I \ri I 385-9712 PAUL E.THOMAS Paul E. Thomas of 2610 S. Thomas court, McHenry, died at McHenry hosoital July 7 at the age of 64. Mr. Thomas was a W.W. II veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 491 and the McHenry Moose Lodge No. 801. The deceased had been a lifetime guard with the Triple A Security Guard company with lieutenant rating. Survivors include his widow, Ella (Clesceri) Thomas; four sons, Keith of Wonder Lake, Kenneth, Kent and Kurt, all of McHnery; a brother, Virgil: a sister, Mrs. Matthew (Georgia) iHacker; and two grand­ lyChildren, Jason and Jessica ) Thomas. ; Services will be at 10:30 a.m. I Saturday following Thursday i night and Friday visitation at ;the George R. Justen & Son ; chapel. ; The family requests. that • donations be made to the McHenry county Heart fund in ' lieu of flowers. Life*** Motorcycle Parts and Kepairs eSPARK PLUGS #QIL •WINDSHIELDS 4FABIINGS •TIRES eTUBES •LUGGAGE RACKS ^CUSTOM PARTS ALSO AVAILABLE S MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE ypa McCullom Like kcu ' * * m j 3 8 5 - 1 3 2 1 Moo, thru Sat> 9-6 Insurance is for the living. Not just for your survivors, but for you when you want or need it. 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Pepping presented an itemized report of contributions to Petersen park which amounted to*y$21,266. This in­ cluded material donations and projects as well as cash donations. Money pledged but not yet received was also in- ( eluded in the total figure. It was pointed out that a sign should be posted on the east side of the railroad tracks in Petersen park indicating that a picnic area and washrooms are Ideated on the west side of the tracks. Pepping said many people are of the opinion that all the park contains is baseball fields. However, a shaded picnic area with playground facilities, horseshoe pits and walking paths are located on the west side of the park property. Attorney Narusis reported on the progress of the city's hearing before the Illinois State Liquor commission in con­ nection with the city's denial to reissue a liquor license to Jake's Dead end Lounge, 3311 W. Elm street. Narusis explained that he and an attorney from the At­ torney General's office had presented their cases to Judge William Gleason of the Circuit Court at^ Woodstock. Judge Gleason has taken the matter under advisement and is scheduled to give his answer sometime this month. The city contends that an order by the Illinois State Liquor commission ruling that a local hearing must be held by the city liquor commissioner before presenting the case to the State board is illegal. The city spent between $350 and $400 to subpoena and transport numerous witnesses to Chicago in May for a hearing before the State board. However, that board ordered a local hearing and would not hear the case at that time. Supt. Meyer explained that the state is again scheduling resurfacing Route 120 from east of the intersection of 120 and South Route 31 east to the ike county line. The • state jould resurface the center lanesand the city would have to contribute toward resurfacing the parking lanes to the Route 120 Foxriver bridge. No definite decision can be made on th^project until bids are in. The Council unanimously passed the prevailing wage scale as per law. A recommendation by the Zoning Board of Appeals to ^classify property owned by St. Paul's Episcopal church at the corner of Green street and St. Paul avenue from R-l to R-3 was granted. A beautiful large picture of a Bicentennial Eagle done in yarn over gold nailheads on a black Irackground was presented to Chief Kenneth Espey by Daniel Justen in recognition for services^, ren­ dered by the city pplice department. The picture, will be encased in a glass frame and will be on display in the police department. Approval was given to pay city bills in the amount of $21,517.35. The money will be taken from the following funds: Water and Sewer fund, $5,018.47; Petersen Park donation fund, $579.00; Revenue Sharing fund, $3,338.78 and General fund, $12,581.10. A bill for $6,418.80 to Layne Western company, contractor on the Well No. 5 project, was approved unanimously. Approval was given to a request by the Plaindealer to hold a door-to-door solicitation drive in the residential area for subscriptions from July 7-10. Mayor Stanek announced that he has called a special meeting for Monday, July 12, to handle recodification changes, sewer rate increase discussions and Capital Improvement fund guidelines. Other matters to come before the Council will also be acted on at that time. Stanek also announced that the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) has asked that a joint meeting of McHenry Shores, McCullom Lake and the city of McHenry, be held Wednesday, July 14, at McHenry city hall at 7:30 p.m. "NIPC has undertaken the job of making up the Wastewater plan for this area," Stanek said. He noted that NIPC tried previously to get the city of McHenry to pay $7,000 toward J!^GE 5 - PLA1NDEALER-FRIDAY, JULY 9, 197i this Wastewater plan. The city refused ' and now NlPC has indicated it is going to handle the plan "for free", Stanek reported. He asked all city officials to be present at this very important meeting. Alderman Edward Datz of the^lan commission pointed out that McHenry Shores of­ ficials wilt hold a public hearing that same night, July/ 14, at 8 p.m. The meeting is being called for "the purpose of considering a proposed an­ nexation for two contiguous parcels of land containing about 95 acres lying between Barreville road and Route 31. A building located on one of the parcels is commonly known as 1400 S." Route 31, McHenry. Record title owners of the properties are William Tonyan and Sons, Inc., and Walter J. Bolger. Datz noted that the day after that public hearing, July 15, another hearing will be held in the McHenry Shores Village hall at 3211 W. Beach drive, r e g a r d i n g z o n i n g reclassification of the property. Petitioners William Tonyan and Sons, Inc.,t and Walter Bolger, are requesting re­ classification of Parcel 1 (approximately 85 acres) to an "M" Manufactu r jin g classification and Parcel 2 to a "B-3" Business classification. McHenry Youth Badly Injured In Explosion A McHenry youth was reported only in fair condition late Tuesday following a Saturday night firecracker accident. State police said Kelly M. O'Kane, 18, of 2817 Manitou trail, McHenry," was at­ tempting to make a large firecracker in the garage at his home about 10:15. The glass device he was using exploded. Kelly suffered serious in­ juries to his left hand, and one eye. In addition, glass was embedded in about 50 per cent of the front of his body. The youth was taken to McHenry hospital and then transferred to Wesley pavilion of Northwestern Memorial hospital, Chicago. Suspect Arson In Boat Fire Arson is suspected in a boat fire that occurred on Pistakee Bay, between Bald Knob and Harmony Resorts, last Wed­ nesday evening. An 18 foot runabout outbid with a wooden hull was Stripped and then set afire, according to reports. Value of the boat was estimated at $1,000. The Fox Lake Fire depart­ ment and the Mineola Marina were called to extinguish the fire, which broke out about 10:30 p.m. It was reported to police by a citizen. The owner of the boat was unknown as of Thursday morning. * Investigation into the suspected arson is being handled by detectives from the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Special School Meeting A special meeting of the board of High School District 156 has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, in Room 210 of West campus. The subject for discussion will be the district's facility planning. Beach Fencing Topic For Lake Property Owners The board of the Lakeland Park Property Owners association has scheduled a special meeting for members of the association Thursday, July 15, at 8 p.m. at the Lakeland Park Community house, 1717 North Sunset avenue. The agenda for this special meeting will focus on fencing at the east and west beaches. All members are urged to attend. Six Youths Apprehended In Park Incident Six young people were ap­ prehended in Pearl street park Sunday night, June 27, about 9:30, by city police who were closing up the park. Beer was found in their possession. Two female juveniles were turned over to their parents and one youth, Sam Dentro of Woodstock, was found to be 21 years of age. The other three youths, Laura J. Fairburn of 4006 W. 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