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Your FREE TV Listing Magazine Inside SERVING THE CHAIN O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 fltoart Winning Jhttfpaptr 1979-- Illinois Press Association Nvwtpaptr Contest VOLUME 104 NUMBER 97 THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1980 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 25' • 1 1 1 No Easement Aid For Cablevision Community Cablevision appeared before the City Council Monday night to ask direction in how to proceed with cable television service but soon came under fire Fire Fighters In Training Tod Althoff, left, of McHenry Company I, McHenry Township Fire Protection district, Roger Dreher, chief eni shown Chief Chris through Md classroom ai of Crystal Lake Fire department, and Denny Smith of Compsny I, McHenry, are ting in one phase of a certification program at Eaat campus high school. Assistant tt acted as instructor for the State of Illinois Fire Fighter program, conducted County college. The fire fighters involved in the course spend a total of Mt hours In field study. They are required to pass a 2-hour written and practical examination in order to become Illinois Certified Firefighters. Assistant Chief Bennett taught the section of the course relating to ladders and their use in the fire service. Shawn above, members of McHenry Company I are demonstrating the use of a snorkel unit by a member of the Crystal Lake Fire department. < . r , STA^F PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Shotgun Greets Officer July 4 marks the end of a 21-day salute to Honor America. This is a time for flying flags and recalling a proud history - a time to remember the 204-year-old resolution in the Continental Congress stating that "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent. All of this took place on J#y 2, 1776, and it took two mbre days before another resolution explained the reasons for declaring in­ dependence. That's the resolution we celebrate tomorrow. Only we Americans can quite appreciate that the declaration isrecSgftized as one of the humanitarian documents of all time. • Few patriotic * and emotional thoughts of another time may pass through our minds on Friday. But representative, in its own way, will be the variety of ways in which we km celebrate the freedom more than two centuries McHenry is typical of AS^NLL AAMMSANUIAO fC!T *hC offerings open to us who benefit from the struggles of those who went before us to reach some rather high goals. Hundreds will find relaxation on golf courses and tennis courts; others will give vent to pent up energy by swinging a baseball bat; and still more will flock to the beach. Fast food chains - those modern -inventions of the pm half century - will vie with patio picnic benches to sdtitfy the palate. And the bill of fare may well explain why July has been designated as Hot Dog month. If the wind is right, the balloon craze will find colorful gas-powered giants of the sky cruising overhead. On lakes, sailboats will attract recreation-seekers with a preference for wjfter. And for the mainstream who believe, "If God wanted us to fly He would have given us wings - or to swim He would have given us fins - these folks will lake to the highway or the back yard hammock. As we spend a holiday in recreational pursuits, few of us will bother to recall eloquent words spoken* by American leaders in the early days of our in­ dependence. Maybe 'it's enough that we show our (Continued on page 14) Long Time Business Man Is Dead At 67 Homer G. Fitzgerald, 67, a McHenry resident for 43 years and a long time business man, died early0 Tuesday, July 1, in McHenry hospital following a brief illness. For several years he operated Fitzgerald's Men's store on Green' street, and also Local Cleaners, with shops in McHenry, Crystal Lake and Fox Lake. In 1952, Mr. Fitzgerald entered the real estate business with Fitzgerald Really. He formed March Builders, a housing development company, in A report of someone shooting a shotgun brought the Sheriff's police to the Holiday Hills community south of McHenty. After knocking repeatedly on the door of 1504 Sunset, a man answered - with a sawed-off shotgun pointed at the investigating officer. The man slammed the door and retreated and the officer Called for assistance, ac­ cording to the police report. After calling numerous limes, the police were able to get the man to leave the residence. The man came out holding a large firecracker and told the police he had been exploding those and not shooting the gun. The gun was found and confiscated an^the man had to be subdued/ Robert Wisniewski, 30, of 1504 Sunset, McHenry, was a rested and charged with aggravated assault, unlawful use of weapons and resisting arrest. A Wonder Lake man, Walter Osteen, 29, of 8613 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault after he fought with officers who arrived at his home last Wednesday evening. The police were called to the home because of a domestic dispute and found Osteen to be uncooperative and belligerent. Thomas M. Giurlani, of 1211 Eastwood, McHenry, was arrested this past week on a warrant for fight dating from April. A 21-year-old Chicago man was arrested by McHenry (Continued on page 14) Alert Dispatcher Leads To Three Burglary Arrests A complete obituary ap­ pears elsewhere in this issue. Seek Blood Donors Blood donors are being sought for a special blood drawing to be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, July Vat McHenry hospital, by the Aurora Area Blood bank. *'. "We anticipate an increased aeed for blood during this -timing week," announced Tom Wehling, spokesman for Blood bank, which supplies Mood to all hospitals in area. u. "Due to the holiday period, vacations and plant shut- os, cur number of donors is severely restricted. In tton, the deaaaad for blood risea because of an in accidents during the holiday week-end." < i interested in donating blood may call the hospital's Outreach office, 385-2100, extension 822. A McHenry Police department dispatcher, Lawrence Ekeroth, Jr. called in a report last weekend which led to the arrest of ttaee people believed to be invblved in a trio of burglaries that took place last Thursday night. Ekeroth was on his way 1% A A LLLK A(T M A4« AAIL several people in the vicinity £>f the Lakeland Arco station the site of one of the burglaries. He called in the report and the police responded. With the assistance of McHenry County Sheriff's deputy Sgt. Charles Terrell, the car carrying the three persons was stopped at the intersection of Route 120 and River road. An investigation revealed that three gas stations - Lakeland Arco, Lakeland Union 76 and the Phillips 66 . station - .had all been burglarized. Randall Mattsey, 20, of Grayslake, and two juveniles, aged 14 and 15, were taken into custody. Mattsey was charged with two counts of burglary, criminal damage to property over $150 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. An undetermined amount of money was taken from the McHenry Country club in a burglary that was discovered Tuesday mor­ ning by a waitress arriving for work. The burglary was characterized as "very professional" by McHenry Police Chief, George Pasenelli, who said the in­ vestigation into the incident was continuing. Three men walked up to the checkout aisle of Horn- sby's last week and one walked out with an estimated $290 from a closed register. The other two.men blocked the view of other Raymond E. Chapman, Jr., 5221 W. Shore drive, McHenry, (last known ad­ dress) last week. Chapman was charged with theft over $150. Tracy Naber, of 4118' Ridgeway road, Ringwood, reported the theft of a car from her residence last A theft of a trailer dating from April was apparently resolved with the arrest of MIVSIUU J . The car (Continued on page 14) School Legislation, Policy Are Reviewed At a special meeting of the board of School District 15, held last week, members considered ways to monitor and influence legislation and also reviewed four sections of the district's policy handbook. Member Joan Miller advised the board that citizens of the communty would be invited to meet with legislators in the Fall to present the message of the critical need for assisting elementary school districts. Some discussion was held as to how much direction the board should give such a group; that is, whether the citizens should present their viewpoint alone or with board support. This meeting opened a review of the policy hand­ book and dealt with four phases. Regarding the operating Rules of the Board, some fell there should be input as to special interests of members prior to the president's selection for committees. A study will be made of this request. The new consolidation election law which calls for the next school vote in November of 1981, rather than in April, was discussed. The question arose as to whether a president chosen last April will serve until the Fall election. In other business, Marie*, Diedrich was approved as' manager for the cafeterias of the three elementary schools, with an annual salary of $7,750. Mrs. Diedrich, who has been acting as managed of the Edgebrook lunchroom, replaces Loretta Homo, who retired. The other alternative is to use the front easements which, Keppen pointed out, would be "more wasteful, use more cable and would require trenching and boring and but soon came under fire under ^ sidewalks from Alderman Georgf__driveways." In many areas Harker. of the City, cables have been Harker said he had no installed using a vibrating quarrel with cable television plow which laid the cable but had "a^iolent quarrel" ' with their methods. Harker told the Council and William Keppen, president of Community Cablevision, that he had received many phorfe calls from citizens saying the company was coercing residents into allowing the cables to be laid in backyard utility easements. "They're (cable television employees) saying they have a right to go through, where they have no right," he said. The five-foot easement Ivas given to' Com Ed and NI gas and 4io one else, Harker noted. "You should stay out of private property where you're not wanted," Harker snapped. The cable television company, he said, was in the position of being "very poor" on restoring property after cables had been laid and had not done what it promised it would do. Keppen said the problem boiled down to a couple of alternatives. First, Keppen observed, the company could "pull in its horns" and simply immediately and eliminated the need for trenching. City Attorney Bernard Narusis explained that the City of McHenry has neither the right to give away nilly pushing through is certainly illegal and I won't stand for it." Harker was of the opinion that . problems should be worked out on an individual basis. Alderman Datz said he was disappointed that these problems had arisen. "I don't think these people are here to violate our rights," Datz said, "I think they are here to provide a service." A situation arose last week where the company installed. I 15M IU UNA; , NIIVIV MV VUIII|/HII( anyone's property nor the ) equipment near a con- right to "enlarge the scope" dominium in the Whispering Oaks subdivision without the permission of the homeowners. c As explained by Keppen, a similar operation had been completed in the Waters Edge subdivision where permission had been given by a vice-president of the p r o p e r t y o w n e r ' s association. Keppen said the company had assumed the permission applied to both areas. Mayor Joseph Stanek noted that if the cbmpany were forced to use the public rights-of-way, they would be justified in raising prices because of the increased costs involved. The mav6r hoped the people apd the company would be able to work out their differences on an in­ dividual basis. of an utility easement. The easement' document specifies exactly who is entitled to use the utility easement, Narusis said. "The basic consideration is that it is not for the City to give or keep from Cable television any right to use the easement," he said. If the cable television company were to lay cable in the public right-of-way, the second alternative, the company would have to comply with <the requirements of the fran­ chise ordinance. Regarding the back easements, Harker sim­ plified the situation by saying, "If Joe Dokes doesn't want to let them by in his back easement -- he doesn't have to. This willy- its horns and simply serve | . " ~~ I Night Sky Programs ignoring Whispering Oaks and Fox Ridge areas where problems have arisen. This may draw the ire of tie in these areas who t the service but can't it," Keppen observed. On the evening of July 5, the McHenry County Con­ servation district will sponsor an educational night sky viewing program. Program leader, George Swanson. will provi charts to participa wiil explain how to ui The activity focus w locating and i (Continued on page start and be on ifying Feature Fiesta Logo Amidst a bastion of Fiesta emblems emblazoned on a sea of blue T-shirts, the staff at the Chamber of Commerce office is taking on overtones of Clement Clark Moore- substituting T-shirts for sugar-plums dancing through their heads. With Fiesta days just, two weeks away, the Chamber is prepared to dress its first 500 customers in basic blue distinguished by the original 1980 logo. Sales are now open to the public at the Chamber office and at several places of business throughout the city. The Retail committee has decided to adjust the mer­ chant's costume contest for Sidewalk Sales to be a hat contest instead. The hats will be scored by a roving panel of three judges on that day, and must have an ethnic influence, in keeping with the International ^ieme The committee recom- IK.L J T> shirts be worn by the mer­ chants. Since some sizes are in short supply, it is suggested that those pur­ chases be made as soon as possible. Fiesta days buttons and balloons are also available tq add a relevent note to the overall design. Merchants are asked to utilize the International Folk Fest theme in window displays, but they will not be judged thitf^ear. Instead it is the hat contest, suggested by Bonnie.Gaza. However, the ethnic costume contest for In­ ternational night July 25 is very much alive and open to the public. Entry blanks for this contest are available in the Chamber office and one appears in this issue of the Plaindealer. Parade entry forms are also available in the Chamber office as well as in this issue of the Plfeindealer. Floats of all sizes are eligible. The minimum requirements are: an expenditure of $50 or 50 man hours of work to create the entry, and com­ mercialism must be related to the theme. There are no maximum limits. Drum Corps . Magic Pretty Miss McHenry, Lisa Qrimmonpre, displays one of the T-shirts featuring 1980 Fiesta days logo. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD s reserved section seats are point from which to best now on sale at the Chamber enjoy the beauty and office. This is the time to pageantry of the finest show select an excellent vantage McHenry has to offer.