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r UAITNOKALER. WEDNESDAY. JUNE lMtM "Council, but nothing had been done. Alderman Harker said, "Brittany builders has another development in the offing which may require some acquiesence on the part of the Council, so I don't think they'll be too defiant." The Council also approved a motion 16\ support measures tpkeri/ by the McHenry LITTLE MISS PEANUT TO BE NAMED JUNE 25 (Continued from page 1) Contestants must reside within McHenry High School District 156 or Johnsburg School District 12 boun­ daries to be eligible. The first 25 to enter on or before June 21 will be judged on poise, pertness and personality. The entry coupon appears elsewhere in this issue. HOSPITAL IN NEW EXPANSION EFFORT LOCALLY (Continued from page 1) sideraiions impel us to undertake this important and far-reaching step." Among the factors which will be important in the state agency's determination will be the recommendation of the Health Systems Agency of Kane. Lake and McHenry county. "If our project is approved as submitted, we will complete the new facility by September, 1983," Concoran announced. BRITTANY PARK PARENTS MAKE SIGN APPEAL (Continued from page i) In other Council action, Aldermen Schooley and Wieser demanded that some kind of action be taken soon r e g a r d i n g d r a i n a g e problems in the Brittany park subdivision. "There seem to be some engineering problems," Alderman Wieser said. "The people are mad and I can't blame them - action has to be taken now." Alderman Harker pointed out that there was a $17,000 performance bond required from the developer, David Ladd, and said "while this is not a great amount of money, it should be enough." A letter trom the engineering firm of Baxter and Woodman, which is retained by the City, said the City should not get involved at this time. The letter recommended that the City let the City engineer tell Ladd, through his engineers, what has to be done. Alderman Wieser pointed out that this problem had surfaced a number of times since he has been on the Municipal the board tern Illinois Plan comnhssion hearing concerning F/ NIPC will, make a final decision regarding the freeway project on Thur­ sday, June 19. Both the association and the County board have gone on record as being in favor of building the freeway. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) the local paper, too. You mean you don't swap stories and pictures? I thought all newspapers did that". And this kitty walked all the way home from Oxnard and in this picture - see right there - that's my little girl. See her"? "You don't think it'll make the front page? How about if I pay for it? Well, why not? Why"? "Doesn't anyone in your office know that sentences never should end with a preposition"? Somewhere in that story do you recognize yourself? We love everyone of you - maybe not at the moment - but just give us a little time to get over our frustration and we'll laugh along with you. KAF COUNTY CONTINUES FAP 420 FIGHT (Continued from page 1) Rakow told the committee that two things were needed before the project could reach fruition: a com­ mitment from the state and money. "I'm afraid that if we're faced with a five-and-a-half year wait, well lose either the money or the com­ mitment from the state," Rakow said: "We have to pin it down to the present alignment now," he noted. "If NIPC goes off the plan (in favor of an alternative) and the state continues with the accepted plan, we'll have to fight the same fight later." The resolution presented and read at the Tran­ sportation committee meeting was designed to show NIPC that the com­ mittee, and hence the County board, had carefully con­ sidered the proposed alternatives, but felt that the generally accepted align­ ment (route) of FAP 420 was still the most preferable from both cost and en­ vironmental standpoints. The resolution would also ask that the project not be considered a "proposed expressway" because of the confusing connotation of the word "expressway." Rakow said that people who live near Chicago might be inclined to think of "expressway" as a 6-lane, 8- lane or 12-lane highway. A second point in the resolution asked that FAP 420 be included in the Draft Year 2000 Transportation System Development plan as it exists in the generally accepted alignment. The last point indicated that the specifications should based upon future research, i.e. the McHenry County Subregional Transportation study, Rakow said that by the Year 2000, transportation demands in McHenry county will be substantially higher, regardless of whether FAP 420 is built. "Bumper to bumper traffic causes more energy use, more pollution and a higher accident potential," Rakow said. Rakow pointed out that if FAP 420 were built to less than full access controlled roadway standards, it would be of little value. Full access control, (a limited number of in­ tersections) would sub­ stantially reduce the traffic on arterial highways. "Are the figures (projected) adequate for a four-lane expressway?" Rakow mused. "No, but they are in the ballpark for a two- lane expressway." Rakow pointed out that the requested controlled access roadway would also help to prevent strip development along the highway. There is no incentive to locate a business along a highway where there is no access, Rakow explained. The resolution was ex­ pected to be adopted at the Tuesday meeting of the County board. With that done, it will be sent to NIPC, which meets Thursday, June 19, to make a final decision on FAP 420. Eight More Beauties Vie For Mi&s McHenry Eight pretty young ladies whose pictures appear on Page I of this issue are the remaining entries of 21 in the 1980 Miss McHenry contest sponsored by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. Juanita Reyes, 17, has attended East campus, where she was a member of the International club. Her hobbies are cooking and volleyball. Dawn Marie Gehrke, 18, attended West campus and was active in the chorus and recent musical production. She enjoys swimming, bike riding, dancing, exercising and all sports in her leisure lime. Mary Schmitt, 17, at­ tended Johnsburg high school, where she was a pom pon girl. As pastimes, she enjoys cooking, music and jogging. ; Gayle Hess, 18, a West campus student, has been active in the Health Careers department of school life. Her hobbies are water skiing and macrame. , Kirhberly Schmitt, 18, a West campus student, was active in volleyball and belonged to the Ski club. Her pastimes are swimming and sluing. Debbie Straumann, 18, who also attends West campus, enjoys skiing, sewing and ceramics. Lisa Grimmonpre, 17, was active as a pom pon girl at West. Her hobbies are reading, traveling and swimming. Deborah Turner, 19, is a 1979 graduate of McHenry high school and was active in chorus. She enjoys playing volleyball, crocheting and roller skating. uimicu . . a fp- ART FAIR WINNERS-First place winners, left to right, are Weg Thomas for photography; design J\fP\A/rnm ATC I f\r\ If f-Of* Susan Galloway for pottery; Don Hodges for painting and Lena Wells for weaving. Not pictured dd be d LmKJvJ r\ f v/l are Lynn Paske of Wonder Lake, transparent painting; and Donna Grandt, graphics. Area's Cutest Baby STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD LISA WEBER This is Lisa Weber, now 20 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weber of Scott avenue, McHenry. She was winner of last year's "Cutest Baby" contest, sponsored by the McHenry Town and Country Newcomers club. The third annual competition will be held this year in conjunction with Fiesta days. Do you think your son or daughter is the cutest baby in the world, or at least in the McHenry area? As part of the Fiesta days celebration, the McHenry Town and Country Newcomers club is beginning its third annual "Cutest Baby" contest. Rules of this year's con- The irojntain that he^tuiritn ncrthern Illinois. test, a portion of the proceeds to benefit the McHenry Area Rescue squad and the Johnsburg Rescue squad, are as follows. 1 - Contestants will be the first 24 eligible entries received on June 18 or later. Other photos will be returned to parents. 2 - A child must be one year or younger by June 30, 1980. 3 - Professional photos are n e c e s s a r y ; ( N o n - professional photos are not acceptable for newspaper reproduction). 2 photos-if possible, one wallet size for newspaper use and a larger photo (up to 5 x 7) for use on display board. 4 - Name, address and phone number must be on the back of the photo, (and date of birth). 5 Voting will take place by coin donation at a display board placed at cooperating merchants and certain public locations during Fiesta days 1980. The winner and four runnersup will be determined by the amount of cash donations that have been cast as votes. Voting will conclude at city park July 27, and the winner and runnersup will be announced at a time to be designated later. 6 - In case of ties, the winner will be determined by the toss of a coin. 7 - Children of Newcomers' club members and owners of sponsoring businesses are not eligible. 8 • Entries should be sent to "Cutest Baby" photo contest, care of Town and Country Newcomers club, P.O. Box 163, McHenry. Drivers Ticketed After Mishaps On River Road Nestled in the Rockies is a very special mountain. Outside, it looks as majestic and beautilul as its neighbors. But inside, there's a dillerence. It's rich in uranium ore. We have a mine there. And every day it can supply us with enough uranium to provide all the electricity we need to light up Rocklord's streets lor three and a hall years. Or to keep Kankakee industry humming lor a month Or to serve Woodstock's hemes lor over a year and a hall. But the mountain's uranium is doing something else besides providing us with electric power. It's helping conserve scarce luels: oil and natural gas. More than 40% o 1 the electricity we make comes Irom uranium and most ol the rest comes Irom coal. Both are in abundant supply. Last year the nuclear luel we used was the equivalent ol 45.000,000 barrels ol oil. And that saved you over 10% on your electric bill. That's why we call our electricity the Conservation Energy. MENTALHEALTH MEETING The Family Service and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County wUl hold its regular board of directors meeting Wed­ nesday, June 18, at 7:30 pm in the McHenry office, 3409 W. Waukegan road. The public is invited to attend. River road turned out to be rather ominous for two drivers this past weekend as both were ticketed for driving while intoxicated after their cars ran off the road, in separate incidents. Michael G. Pohlman, of 2903 S. Tower drive, McHenry, told police he was driving south on River road last Friday night, rounding a curve when he saw another auto in his lane. Pohlman went on to say he swerved off the road, but could not remember what happened after that. A witness to the accident said the Pohlman vehicle went off the road, lost control on the shoulder, spun, hit some trees and rolled. Pohlman was not injured, according to the report. Gary Maggi, of 2404 Riverside drive, McHenry, was driving south on River road early last Sunday morning when his car ran off the road and struck a utility pole. Maggi told police he could not recall the accident. Maggi was cited for driving while intoxicated and improper lane usage. Both drivers involved in a two-car collision last Thursday were ticketed by Sheriff's police. • William S. Turner, of Fontana, Wis., told police he was driving south on Route 47 when another auto pulled out into his lane from Route 176. Turner was ticketed for driving without a valid driver's license. The driver of the other auto, Berger Olson, of 8805 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way. Robert L. Crufts, of 3110 Pleasant, Wonder Lake, said he was driving south on E. Wonder Lake road last Sunday morning when another auto turned in front of his car. Crufts swerved to avoid the collision and the car struck an embankment. The other car left the scene. Terry A. Rubenstein, of 4510 Hickory Way, McHenry, was driving west on John­ sburg road last Friday, slowing to turn onto Riverside drive, when another auto ran into the rear of her car. The driver of the other auto, Jeffrey D. Brown, of 5219 Miller, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Earle C. Trier, of 2014 Oakleaf, McHenry, was heading north on Chapel Hill road last Thursday when his car was struck in the rear while stopped at the Fox river bridge. The driver of the other auto was Rosemary Gillan, of 204 Nippersink, who said she did not notice the Trier vehicle until it was too late. Mary F. Morowski, of 1202 S. Route 31, McHenry, told police she had stopped to make a left turn on Route 14 last Thursday when her car was struck in the rear. Dennis G. Smith, of 604 Silbury court, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. In a similar accident last Sunday morning, Grace A. Yurevich, of 3607 James street, McHenry, had stopped, signalling a left turn, when her car was hit in the rear. James P. Grutzmacher, of 4710 W. Lake Shore drive, McHenry, said he could not stop because of the wet pavement. No tickets were issued. Two cars were turning into a driveway on Route 120 at the same time last Friday when they collided. The drivers involved were Michael G. Roberts, of 5109 McCullom Lake road, McHenry, and Michael P. Oeffling, of Ingleside. Neither was ticketed. Rochelle L. Murdock, of Round Lake, was backing from a driveway on Elm Oak lane, when her car struck another auto. The driver of the other auto was Lucille B. Wolfe, of 107 Emerald, McHenry. The report noted high bushes obstructing Ms. Murdock's view. RTA Cancels Hearings At a special meeting June 12 of the board of directors of the Regional Transportation Authority, an ordinance was passed cancelling public hearings to discuss a proposed fare increase. The nine public hearings scheduled for July 1 and 2 in Chicago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties will not be held. "At this time, RTA directors are re-examining various revenue and funding sources," said RTA Chairman Lewis W. Hill, "to seek a clarification of figures in an effort to determine methods to produce a balanced budget for fiscal year 1981 which starts July 1, 1980." Return SEDOM Program The return to District 15, from SEDOM, of the Early Childhood program was the subject of considerable discussion at the last in­ structional meeting of the school board. Leading the discussion AT REQ. RETAIL PRICE, MTurt tf quality i were Dan DeRoche and Ron Jania, who explained that there is a teacher ex­ perienced in such work within the local school district. School leaders feel there can be a financial savings realized. The district will seek federal funds as well as assistance at the state level. There are 11 children now enrolled in this program and there may be another 11 when the program goes into effect locally in the 19*041 school year. Because there can only be 11 in a class, there will be both morning and afternoon sessions for these preschool age children with problems in speech, motor skills and behavior • • • • Money is only one in* gicdient of life's sccTet of happiness. • ••• And then there are politicians who like to hear themselves talk. 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