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I'/tu*. u -rLAlNUMte.» • KKUIAV, FKHKUAKV 22, I960 FINE INCREASES The City Council was ARE VETOED BY MAYOR (Continued from page 1) can always sell it later. The land won't decrease in value." Voting in favor of the acquisition were Aldermen Pepping, Harker, Datz, Schooley and Meurer. Voting against were Aldermen Wieser and Adams. Alderman Nolan was absent. . The Council voted unanimously to scrap the proposed resurfacing of Pearl street from Route 31 to Park street in favor of trying to get Route 31 widened to four lanes, from Elm street to, Washington or McCullom Lake road. The Pearl street resur­ facing program snagged because one of the requirements of the federal program will not allow diagonal parking. Alderman Wieser said if parallel parking were used in the block between Green and Court streets, nine parking places would be lost in front of those businesses. Regarding the proposed south site for a sewer plant, on the 27.5 acres obtained as part of the Brittany sub­ division annexation, Mayor Stanek reported that both the Northeastern Illinois Planning commission and the state Environmental Protection agency are recommending that the City try and work out an agreement with the Village of McHenry Shores. McHenry Shores is at­ tempting to get federal funds to build a sewer plant near this location. concerned that federal in­ volvement in the con­ struction of a plant might require the City to raise rates. The Council also authorized the purchase of a computer for the City Clerk's office, at $23,230; a squad car for the police department, at $7,500; and the advertising of bids for two new trucks for the public works department. COUNTY ACTS TO REDUCE HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT (Continued from page 1) & detrimental effect on growth and development in the county. The County board now asks that an oral hearing be conducted at a location convenient for persons, firms and governmental agencies desiring to be heard. Complying with a request from the Board of Review, an extension of time has been given for members to complete their work in the matter of assessment of real property for the year 1979 and the equalization. March 31 was set as the deadline for the board to complete its work. Based upon the increased cost of providing home health nursing, the charges per visit in this program were increased to $23.25 for a nurse and $8.75 for a home health aide. In zoning decisions, the board reversed the Zoning Board of Appeals recom­ mended denial of the petition of Ronald M. Bykowski for reclassification of land from "R" to 44B-3" with variations. However, the action resulted only after discussion and a promise to clarify future requests of this kind. Bykowski's petition asked for the zoning change for a plot of land on Rt. 31 north, on the west side of the high­ way, and south of the in­ tersection of McCullom Lake road. He plans to use the property for 'an office building. » - When a questioner asked why the property was not placed in a "B l" Business category, it was explained that the petitioner amended his original "B-l" request to "B-3" General Business district to comply with the new zoning ordinance. It was noted that the parcel in question was; designated as Residential by the 1978 Land Use survey. However, the year 2000 Comprehensive Land Use plan has designated the general area that includes this property as "Commercial". Several special ob­ servances were approved, one of them being Tornado Preparedness day Tuesday, March 4. This will be a county wide recognition day. Also approved were Family Celebration week from May 4-11 and McHenry County Forum for Com­ munity Services week March 9-15. Dr. Leslie W. Krieger, Jr., of McHenry was named to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Health of Dr. Szurek, who resigned. Dr. Krieger will serve until July of 1981. Arnold Rauen of McHenry was reappointed for a term on the Merit commission, McHenry County Sheriff's department, for a term ending April 1, 1986. CAR THEFT INVOLVES THREE (Continued from page 1) compressor, and a couple of spray painting guns. George Valaski, of 2901 Gregg street, McHenry, called the Sheriff's police when he found that someone had stolen his snowmobile from the front yard of his home. A microwave oven, two guitars, a guitar amplifier, a diamond ring and $620 were taken from the home of Peter Lazzari, of 4901 Wayside, McHenry. The thief broke a glass door to enter the residence. Dolores Maxon, of 3011 Maryville, McHenry, reported the theft of two diamond rings from a bedroom dresser drawer at the home. A number of items of silver and jewelry were stolen while no one was home at 1418 Arabian Spur, McHenry. The property belonged to Fernanda Konstant. Schedule Blood Drive With the need for blood an ever-continuing procedure, the McHenry County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a blood drive Tuesday, Feb. 26, and invites the community to participate. "While we are con­ centrating this particular drive to encourage farm men and women to take part, we want to invite everyone who can to sign up . because we know the need for blood is vital," said Larry Harris, Farm Bureau manager. The blood drive will be held at the Farm Bureau building from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In order to facilitate blood collecting in an orderly manner, the Aurora Blood Bank requests people make reservations so /the Farm Bureau is handling this part of the blood /drive. That phone number is 338-1520. "In the past, farm men and women have responded1 to this call for help to build up the supply of blood provided our local hospitals," said Harris. "We appreciate the response of all those who can make it because we hear from the Aurora Blood Bank regularly that the supply of blood is almost always low. These driVes by small civic groups such as Farm Bureau repeated throughout the area makes possible the full scale operation of area hospitals," concluded Harris. Ski clothes are in the news, with smart garments in the shops and knitters fashioning turtleneck sweaters and colorful head­ gear, while at home. 'J. factotY auih°r sale'- • * ? _ • t r . • VVw?-'. ."V '• •> . i. ' : . f-f--' - v - •' vi SV. ."~;v • v v - V - vinftS OS $325.00 " S 50 Y»* 0{ carpet ,n& Deaths SAMUEL J. MILLER Samuel J. Miller, 1244 Manitou trail, McHenry, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the McHenry hospital. He was 81 years old, born in Ireland Dec. 8, 1898, the son of An­ drew and Jane (McKeague) Miller. Mr. Miller lived in McHenry about eight years, having come from Chicago. He was a retired electrical maintenance man for the U. S. Steel, South Works, in So. Chicago. Survivors include his wife Muriel (Ferguson) Miller, whom he married June 14, 1933, in Chicago; one son, James F. Miller of Hoffman Estates; one daughter, Jean (Hans) Haggen of West Berlin, Germany and seven grandchildren. Also sur­ viving are two brothers, Rev. Fred T. Miller, Cedar Rapids, la. and George Miller, Belfast, Ireland, and a sister, Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Wilson, Not­ tingham, England. Mr. Miller was a member of Oak Lawn lodge 1166 AF&AM at Oak Lawn, 111. A funeral Mass will be conducted Friday, 10 a.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal church, McHenry, with burial in Woodland cemetery, McHenry. Visitation was scheduled from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at th« Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home. Memorials are requested to St. Paul's Episcopal church, or the Johnsburg Area Rescue squad. EMMA M. BLEILER Emma Bleiler, 89, passed away at Carestoel Nursing home, McHenry, Sunday, Feb. 10. She was born May 28, 1890 in Lyons, 111. She lived with her step­ daughter, Betty Sonnenberg, for 20 ye^rs, 12 of those at 1101 Somerset mall, Whispering Oaks. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran church, McHenry. Mrs. Bleiler is survived by her daughter, Betty Son­ nenberg. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel and a son Samuel. ^ . spectacu\ar ne' u oV\0n . „ r A f t <u R.eguler*1 et a* a rare taught, ; J, ^ a"d#6S0 W*• Choose *•«- BarWV SA\t• «oNtV. S# - Worn one ; Funeral services were held at Tower Home for Funerals, Lyons, 111. Wed­ nesday, Feb. 13, with in­ terment at Mt. Auburn cemetery in Stickney, 111. JERRY J. CERNY Jerry J. Cerny, a former resident of Fox River Grove, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Sherman hospital, Elgin. He was 69 years old, born July 27,1910, in Madison, Nebr. to Frank and Mary Cerny. He was a member of the Fox River Grove Volunteer Fire department. Mr. Cerny is survived by his wife, Burnelle (Erickson) and two sons, Frank of Ringwood and Jerry of Tacoma, Wash. Also surviving are six stepchildren, Debra, Bar­ bara and Kendra Erickson, all of Fox River Grove; Carin Poe, LeClaire, la; Roderick Erickson, LeClaire, and Ronald Erickson, Fox River Grove andN seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Anna (Klouda) Cerny. Funeral services are to be held Friday, 1 p.m., at the Kahle-Moore funeral home, Cary, with interment in the Cary cemetery. FLORENCE MULHOLLAND Florence Mulholland, 84, of 1004 Jasper drive, Whispering Hills sub­ division, McHenry, passed away at the Crystal Pines Nursing home, Crystal Lake, Thursday, Feb. 21. Arrangements are in­ complete at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home. Municipal Leaders Meet In McHenry The McHenry County Municipal association will be hosted by the City of McHenry when it meets Wednesday Feb. 27, at the American Legion home. Dinner will be served at 7:30. Speaker for the evening will be Steven Sargent, executive director, Illinois Municipal league. His topic is "Municipal League Risk Management Association - Self Insured". Court Of Honor For 13 Scouts ROBERT GUCK Podiatrist -- Foot Specialist •PhI Svifwy Cart 'Spwt MmUcIm •CUMrta's FnI Prabkns McHenry Office 4305 W. Elm Street (Rte. 120-Across the Street from Homsby's) 312) 223-0020 - (312) 223-0084 Troop 131, Boy Scouts, held a Court of Honor last Tuesday evening at the Methodist church. Thirteen Scouts received 18 merit badges. Shown above, receiving the Swimming merit badge, are, from left, front row, Chris Brown, Scott Ballowe and Chuck Bacon; in back, Robert Leo, Clay Lane, Mike Argy and John Morrison. The Scouts pictured above received the First Aid merit badge. In front row are Scott Ballowe, Chuck Bacon and Chris Schreiner; in back, Rlc Sviklik, Mike Adams, Bryan Smith and Norm Swanson. The three boys above received different merit badges at the special ceremony. Chris Brown, left, was awarded his badge in Music; Mike Hertel, Printing; and Chuck Bacon, Model Building. 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