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» -PAGE 16-PLAINDEALER--WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1977 RTA PRESENTS TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR COUNTY (Continued from page 1) plemented. a person can call on the telephone, and receive a ride from one community to another. Weekly service for outlying communities „ suchr as LakemXgr and Johnsburg are also being considered. For example, the RTA may designate one-day-a-week service from a smaller com­ munity to a larger one. In this area's case, one day a week a bus would be available tor residents of Lakemoor to go to and from McHenry. Also being considered is a bus which would run from Wonder Lake to McHenry to Crystal Lake seven days a week. This bus would possibly eliminate the passenger trains * which run through McHenry. The busses would run every hour during most times, and possibly more frequently during peak use periods. All of these possibilities presented Friday night are subject to change. Another possibility is for the present service through the McHenry area to remain the same Various combinations of bus service and train service were explained by Szakos, with his constant mention that the proposals were all preliminary. The RTA is also examining the possibility of a Shared Ride Taxi system, which has been successfully implemented in other communities. Under this plan, the township would pay a portion of the expense and the RTA would pay a portion. The idea would be for more than one person to be using the cabs at a time. Some disenchanting remarks were thrown the RTA's way throughout the public hearing, with one senior citizen requesting the RTA make four mini-busses available for senior citizens to use throughout the county. "We'd like about four mini- busses to get these people to their doctors, etc.," he said. "We now have one van, but it isn't enough for the entire county with 16,500 senior citizens." "We did a survey for senior citizens to determine their needs." Szakos noted. Several county officials appeared to make remarks to the RTA board, including McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek and County board member Edward Buss. Stanek told the board that he was strongly in favor of weekly bus service from Lakemoor to McHenry, Johnsburg to McHenry. etc. He also told the RTA that he was in favor of an additional train line running through McHenry "I'm here as a private citizen." Buss told the board. He then commented on the fact that persons living in McHenry county use more gas per person s:li§ ALMANAC , COMPLETE Of MdKNIIV * MENU AND 385"8808 2"'Sr,r DEEP DISH PIZZA CARRY-OUTS *0 ENTERTAINMENT „ tf** WED. THRU SAL! Billy Herman's ALL*STAR BAND FORMER MEMBERS OF "NEW COLONY SIX," "MEDURA" AND "MANARD FERGUSON"! WED. thru SAT. NITE WED. & THURS. 9 TO 1:00 FRI. & SAT. 9 to 2:00 STARTING MAY 31st "KEYSTONES" MUSIC FROM THE 50's & 60 s! 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He also stated that if the RTA determined that the fare box on a given bus line must bring in 55 percent of the operating cost, and the bus only brings in 40 percent. then the municipalities and-or town­ ships must make up the dif­ ference He added that he has yet to hear anyone, city, village, or township, say that it would be willing to pick up the tab. When asked to comment on the proposed gasoline tax, Baldino stated that, "we could adopt a gas tax tomorrow and run for'two or three years, and we'd be broke again." Baldino's alternative was a 1 percent sales tax, in which 1 percent of the sales tax collected in the six counties would be given to the RTA, with the money then appropriated throughout the six counties in accordance with the money each county contributed The entire RTA plan is still very much in the planning stages, according to Baldino. By July 1, the completed plan will go out for public hearings, with a complete proposal ex­ pected sometime in August OVERRIDE MAYOR'S VETO (Continued from page 1) points which Stanek brought out in his letter. "People bought their homes in the area relying on their zoning. It seems like the zoning here is to aid one person and put a hardship on many. You're going to set a precedent on Rt. 31," he told the Council. "There will be a cancerous growth on Rt. 31 if a car dealership is placed there." Gordon cited several other points in his discussion, before Buss offered his countering statements. Buss went over several of the points brought out by Stanek in his veto letter, commenting on several of them. On Stanek's point that property would be devalued because of the zoning change. Buss stated,"There was an expert, not my expert, who stated that the nearby property would not be devalued. Buss also stated that the Comprehensive plan, showing the land in question to be for a residential development, "is only a plan. "There's only one other piece of property in the city that I can find." he added, "and that's at the corner of Rt. 120 and Draper road. This was in an­ swer to Stanek's statement that there is other property available. "The land should be put to the highest, and best use," he Concluded " Buss cited several other reasons, for allowing the zoning change, and Stanek then opened the matter exclusively, to the City Council for opinions. There was considerable discussion between Stanek and Alderman Raymond Smith concerning the mayor's allegation that the Council made no findings of fact, and voted no findings of fact, as required. The crowd of objectors, numbering around fifty, in­ terrupted the proceedings on one occasion, berating Smith for his stand After discussion, which in­ cluded comments by Aldermen Edward Datz and Vincent Adams in favor of the rezoning, and comments from Mrs Nolan against it. Smith moved •that the Council override the mayor's veto and grant the rezoning request of Buss Datz seconded the motion, and Aldermen William Bolger. George Harker. Walther Schaedel, and Adams voted with Smith and Datz to grant Buss the needed zoning. Alderman Nolan voted against the petition and Alderman Schoolev chose not to vote. After the marathon Council meeting was over. City At­ torney Bernard Narusis commented that Schooley's decision not to vote meant that six votes, the exact number received were still needed to override the mayor's veto. At the May 2 Council meeting, when the aldermen voted to override the Zoning board recommendation, six votes were needed. On that occasion. Schoolev voted in favor of Buss, with Alderman Bolger voting against the petition. Monday night, their positions were reversed, with the result being the reversal of Stanek's veto and the zoning change stands. For details on other action taken at Monday night's City Counci meeting, see Friday's Plaindealer. SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS Until the iron filtration system is installed at City Well No. 5, McHenry residents will be restricted in sprinkling lawns and gardens. Persons with odd numbered houses are asked to sprinkle on odd days and those with even numbered houses on even days. Hours designated are from 6 to 10 p.m spurgeons New and Here! Playtex® 18-Hour Tricot Bras Two styles, both with stretch straps! Soft, smooth tricot with famous 18-hour support and comfort. #41 tricot soft cups, B and C, 34-42, 7.95 D cup, 34-42, 8.95 #43 tricot fiberfill cups, B and C, 34-40. 8.50 Unconditionally guaranteed by Playtex to be the most comfortable bra you've ever worn. If you're not satisfied, Playtex will give you your money back! (Good on purchases made by August 13, 1977.) IS9 1656 9 *»•» (tftfOMII 4400 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY 385-4100 ARREST MAN IN POLICEMAN'S ROLE: CHARGE OTHERS ' (Continued from Dage 1) court appearance scheduled for May 19 According to the police report, officers were notified of a possible accident at the above location, but. upon arrival, discovered that no accident had occurred. Dan Yredberg of DeKalb reported that he and his companion were following acquaintances in their car when the acquaintance's vehicle developed a flat tire. • After stopping, another vehicle with three persons stopped, and after a minor confrontation, one of the three, Zawistowski. struck Vredberg several times. F u r t h e r i n v e s t i g a t i o n revealed the offender's name and he was later found and arrested on the battery charge. AWOL CONCLUDES CHARGES AFTER DRIVER ARREST (Continued from page 1) First of all. the driver, a Chicago man, didn't have a driver's license. He was arrested for driving while his license was suspended, as well as having no taillight, with bond set at $1,035 for a June 13 court appearance. Then, the passenger, Steven Bryant of Wauconda, was determined to be AWOL from the U.S. Navy, and was taken into custody for military authorities. Couple Suffers Minor Injuries As Plane Crashes An Elgin man and his wife miraculously suffered only minor injuries when their airplane crashed shortly after takeoff Saturday afternoon near Marengo. The pilot. Wilford L. Cruzan, 53. told police that he had trouble on his takeoff, and tried to land the plane in a cornfield approximatley three miles south of Marengo. He explained that as the plane touched down, it flipped over on its top. Mrs. Cruzan, 51, the passenger in the plane, suf­ fered minor injuries. However, as a precaution, she was taken to Memorial hospital by the rescue squad for treatment. The pilot suffered only a cut on his arm and drove to the hospital. Deaths Accepts Honor Award 385-1234 During last week's National Honor society program, Craig Butler accepted membership in the National Honor society for Laura Higgins, who is presently spending a year in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. Membership in the National Honor Society is limited to 5 percent of the junior class and 15 percent of the senior class. The student must not only have a good scholarship record, but must show leadership, character, and service, and be voted on by the faculty and administrators of the East and West campuses. Craig, of Castle Hill, New South Wales. Australia, is a Rotary exchange student visiting in the McHenry area for one year, and is sponsored by the Castle Hill Rotary club. Laura's visit to Armidale is sponsored by the McHenry Rotary club and she is being hosted by the Armidale Rotary club. Shown with Craig are Laura's sister, Clare; Ms. Karen Lescher, faculty member in charge of the program; and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Higgins, Laura's parents. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Only Minor Crashes Investigated By Police Area police accident details experienced their most peaceful weekend in months in the weekend just passed, with few serious accidents oc­ curring. One area driver who sustained an injury was Henry N. Cooke of 7603 Center drive in Wonder Lake. Cooke, however, did not require hospital treatment after he was forced off the road by an oncoming driver on Ringwood road early Sunday morning. Besides approximately $500 damage to Cooke's auto, a fence post belonging to Henry Tomlinson, Martin road, McHenry. was uprooted. Cooke told police that he was northbound on Ringwood road when two cars "dragging" side by side approached him, for­ cing him off the road, and into a tree.*" There were no witnesses to the incident, and Cooke was unable to supply police with any information on the of­ fending vehicles. In another one-car accident, Robert K Gehlaar, 1332 W Bay road in McHenry was ticketed by county police for having no valid registration. Gehlaar was cited following an accident Saturday night on Riverside drive. The driver's car sustained an estimated $600 damage in the crash, which also caused ap­ proximately $900 damage to shrubbery in the area. Gehlaar stated that he was northbound on Riverside drive at approximately 40 mph He added that an auto in front of him, also northbound, slowed so he stepped on his brakes. He further stated that his vehicle skidded, left the roadway on the east side, and struck some shrubs Finally, Scott E. Ceithaml, 3413 W. Gracy road, McHenry, was ticketed for failing to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident following a one-car collision Friday night on Algonquin road in Algonquin. Ceithaml was not injured in the crash which caused more than $150 damage to his car He told police that he was southbound on Algonquin road and was attempting to negotiate a curve. He added that he did not slow enough, and told police that he did not know how fast he was traveling at the time of the accident. According to the police report, Ceithaml's car proceeded across the nor­ thbound lane of the road, ran off the road, and struck a tree OTTO E. MUELLER Otto E. Mueller of 3104 W, Stillhill drive, McHenry Shores, died Sunday, May 15, at St. Mary of Nazareth hospital, Chicago, at the age of 71. Mr. Mueller was born Aug. 9, 1905, in Germany and prior to retirement was employed as a welder. He was preceded in death by two wives, Frieda in 1963 and Frances in 1976. Survivors include two sons, Harry O. and Walter G. Mueller, both of McHenry; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Nancy) Guest of Chicago; a step­ daughter, Mrs. William (Dolores) Lohman of Chicago; two stepsons, Leonard Koczor of Chicago and Raymond Koczor of Cicero; twenty grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and two sisters and a brother in Germany. The George R. Justen & Son funeral home will hold visiting hours Wednesday from 2 to 9 p.m. with chapel servicel- Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Woodland cemetery. MATHIAS BOTT A native of Krnjaja, Yugoslavia, Mathias Bott, died Saturday, May 14, in McHenry hospital at the age of 84. A former Chicago resident, he had made his home at 1718 N. Rogers avenue. Mr. Bott was bogn May 2, 1893, and was a retired apart­ ment custodian. He was a member of the Chicago Flat Janitor Union, Local 1 and had been an area resident for the past twenty years. His wife, Eva (Beringer) whom he married sixty-four years ago June 9 in Yugoslavia, survives as well as a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Kennett of Roselle, 111.; a son, Mathias, Jr. DIAL a7^ PRAYER of Solon Springs. Wis.; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren and a brother, John, in Germany. A brother, Peter, preceded him in death. Visitation was held at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. Mass was offered at St. Mary's Catholic church. McHenry, Monday morning, with burial in the church cemetery. MARCELLUS L. WARD A McHenry resident for the past twenty-one years, Mar- cellus L. Ward, died in the Fair Oaks Nursing home, Crystal Lake, Sunday, May 15. He was 75 years of age and made his home at 805 N. Allen avenue. The deceased was born May 28, 1901, in Anoka, Minn., the son of John and Rebecca (Shannon) Ward. A former Homewood, 111. resident, he was a retired textbook salesman with the D C. Heath & Co. of Chicago. His wife. Vera (Gilbert) whom he married Aug. 6, 1930 in Forreston, Minn., survives in addition to two sons, Michael J. of Mt. Prospect and Terrance E. of Trumbull, Conn.; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Colleen) Keaveny of Nor- thbrook, 111.; eleven grand­ children; two brothers, Everett of Palo Alto, Calif, and James of Anoka, Minn; and a sister, Mrs. Cecelia Yearneau, Minneapolis, Minn. Mass was offered in St. Patrick's Catholic church Tuesday morning with burial in the churchyard cemetery. The Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home held visiting hours Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. LILLIAN F. TOMAN Mrs. Lillian F. Toman of Plymouth, Ind., sister of Mrs. Mildred Nejedly of McHenry, was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital Monday, May 9. Mrs, Toman was visiting the home of her nephew, Les Nejedly of Lakemoor, at the time. In addition to her sister and nephew, a son in Indiana also survives. Burial was in Oakhill cemetery, Plymouth, Ind. with services h^ld at the Van Gilden funeral home. ALLEN A. WAGNER. JR. A former Ringwood resident, jjVllen A. Wagner, Jr., died Friday, May 13, in Sherman hospital, Elgin, at the age of 25. The deceased was born Feb. 13,1952 in Woodstock, the son of Allen and Lillian (Acherman) Wagner, Sr. At the time of his death, Mr. Wagner was a resident of Wheeling and formerly from Elgin. Survivors include his parents of Wheeling; his paternal grandfather, Herbert Wagner of Reedsburg, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. Rick (Sandra) Anderson of Wheeling, Mrs. Robert (Valerie) Bullis, Mrs. William (Wendy) Dennis, and Mrs. Cliff (Linda) Andrews, all of Melbourne, Fla.; three brothers, Rick and James of Hebron and Gaylon of Wheeling. Visiting hours were held Sunday at the Ehorn-Adams funeral home in Hebron. The Rev. Raymond Shawl officiated at chapel services Monday at 11 a.m. and burial was in Walworth cemetery, Walworth, Wis. STELLA G. NABOROWSKI Services were held at a Chicago funeral home Thur­ sday for Mrs. Stella G. Naborowski of 2005 S. Fern- wood, McHenry. Mrs. Naborowski died Tuesday, May 10, at McHenry hospital at the age of 70. -She was born in Chicago, the daughter of Martin and Josephine (Badzinski) Gabryfiak. Her husband preceded her in death and she made her home with her daughter in McHenry Prior to retirement, she was employed by Western Electric, Chicago. Interment was in Resurrection cemetery Friday. DIANE L. WERNER Diane L. Werner, 28, the sister of a Spring Grove woman, Mrs. Leonard (Catherine) Boll, died in St. Therese hospital, Waukegan, Thursday, May 12. Ms. Werner was born June 1, 1948, and was a resident of Round Lake Beach, formerly of Fox Lake. Mass was offered at St. Bede's Catholic church. Charm Course 'Works" For '77 Queen Candidates Lessons are continuing as this year's candidates prepare for the contest that will name Miss McHenry. 1977 Every Tuesday evening a classroom is provided for nine young ladies through courtesy of American Legion Post 491 and its Woman's auxiliary. Sharon Nye, assisted by her committee, Barbara Low, Nancy Betts, Marissa Pace, Mary Watkins and Candy Di Vitta have had the girls working on walking, pivot turns and posture. The 1977 crop of beauties is described as very hard workers, and observers say their practice is paying off in the added poise and charm they display. The judges are expected to have a difficult time in determining a winner June 14. Restaurateurs Meet In City For Rule Compliance The Chicago and Illinois Restaurant association (CIRA) in cooperation with state and local health departments is offering a course in food ser­ vice sanitation which complies with the new Illinois Food­ service rules and regulations. Local restaurateurs and food service managers will be at­ tending three to five hour sessions beginning Thursday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m. at McHenry Country club, 820yN. John street, McHenry. Registration forms are available from the Chicago and Illinois Restaurant association, (312) 372-6200, or state and local health departments. The past several months CIRA has worked with the Illinois Department of Public Health to establish a uniform health code and to develop a program for the certification of food service operators. When the new code goes into effect July 1, 1978, each food service establishment then or thereafter in operation, must be under the operational supervision of a resident managerial person who has been certified under this rule. This course will use the National Institute for the Food service industry's < NIFI) textbook which is recognized by the Department of Public Health for the program. A test will be given at the final session which upon satisfactory completion will render a cer­ tificate acceptable to the state. Courses are being offered at various intervals throughout Illinois, but with the great number of people that must be certified we suggest that operators enroll in courses as soon as possible PLAN MEMORIAL PARADE Preliminary plans for the Memorial day parade are under way by McIIenry's Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. More details will appear in next week's issue. Consider Land Purchase At the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district to be held May 19, the district will be considering public action on a parcel of land held under option to the McHenry State Bank, located in Nunda township Ingleside, with burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the K.K.Hamsher funeral home, Fox Lake.