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PAGE 16 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19,1980 SPUR COMMERCIAL GROWTH LOCALLY (Continued from page 1) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in determining the flood plain of Boone creek in McHenry were "unacceptable," Mayor Joseph Stanek told Schooley, "We (the Council) have taken the position that the City will not comply with the dic­ tates of the federal government. Flood insurance (federally subsidized) will end Nov. 19." The disagreement concerns those standards used by FEMA and those used by Baxter and Woodman, the engineering firm retained by the City, as to just what should be included in«the flood plain. In a number of instances, the flood plains of Baxter and Woodman differ from those of FEMA and the federal agency has refused to budge on the issue. Narusis noted that the intent of the program was to prohibit the develop­ ment or, at best, regulate the development of land along the nation's waterways. In addition to the curtailed tax- supported flood insurance, it has been threatened on a number of occasions that if the City did not comply with the FEMA program, no federal disaster loans would be available in the event of a major flood, and it is possible that monies could be withheld for mor­ tgages. Alderman Wieser reported that in conversations with John Shay, the director of the McHenry County Emergency Services and Disaster agency, and a constituent of Ward III, the FEMA representative was now willing to discuss the matter. Narusis then blasted the federal agency, "It's a damn shame if we've got a federal bureaucrat playing games with you. If what Mike says is true, then it sounds like the federal bureaucracy pushed you to the limit, you called their bluff and now they're willing to talk. There is no reason that we should have to put up with this nonsense " In other business, on a recom­ mendation from the auditing firm of Lester and Witte, of Crystal Lake, the Council voted to ask for payment from the McHenry Public Library board of a four-year-old $15,716.64 debt. Alderman Jack Pepping, who was on the Finance committee at the time, noted that the Council had picked up library board overages until 1976-77, when "the line was drawn." "At that time, we said (to the Library board) you'll have to make it on your own receipts," Pepping added. The recommendation from the auditing firm was to either collect or forgive the debt in order to clean up the books. Alderman George Harker said he would like to see the debt "washed out" in this fiscal year, of which five months remain, and so made his motion. The vote was unanimous. Also by unanimous vote, the City Council approved the mayor's Plan commission appointments of Frank R. "Dick" Hoover, of 1305 Manituska, McHenry, and Earl J. Osmon, of 4815 Shore drive, McHenry. The Council okayed the payment of $30,252.60 to Keno and Sons con­ struction for work on the sewer plant expansion, contingent upon receipt of the proper paper work, as recom­ mended by Baxter and Woodman. City Clerk Barb Gilpin reported that one bidder for roof repair work at city hall requested a reduction in his bid by $2,426 because not all the work was needed that he believed to be needed. Roewer Roofs was awarded the contract. The Council authorized the ex­ penditure of $4,350 to purchase a new air compressor and valve operators for a City well. The motion was made by Alderman Harker and the vote was unanimous. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) because that bad news wasn't reported in the papers. They'll find out about it soon enough when there's not enough bread to go around this winter. Enough said? Of course, McHenry is different, but the principle doesn't change. We could leave out the names of thieves, burglars and speeders. More than one caller has suggested some of these things are "personal" and there is no need to have names spread before the public. But these names just happen to be a matter of public record and the very knowledge that a name will appear in print is a bigger deterrent to breaking the law for many people than a stiff fine. We know - we sit behind the news desk and can hardly believe how hard some folks will fight to keep a name out of ink at the same time they're willing to pay a good size fine. Printing big, important, unpleasant news in metropolitan newspapers has sometimes hurt our country. It has detracted from our national pride. But in the long run a country that is strong can accept criticism and become stronger. Printing small, important, un­ pleasant news in the Plaindealer has also hurt, and local pride has not always escaped. The news is hard to take sometimes, but it remains news for the very fact that it is change. If we remember that, maybe we will be better able to un­ derstand the next headline that offends. KAF RED ROSES FOR WOMAN OF YEAR (Continued from page 1) Through a ruse of helping prepare for a surprise honor awarded another club member,Dorothy Haddick called Miss Taylor forward. As she did, applause broke out for the guest of honor. Last year's winner, Mae Stinespring, then stepped forward to present her with a bouquet of red roses. As one of her nominating friends, Mrs. Stinespring said, "Maurie has contributed much to the students of our community by her teaching, her life and her kindness. Those students are the adults of today, and her influence is surely going to reflect in their lives and their activities in the community." Miss Taylor started the National Spectrum CARPETS & TILE Honor society in McHenry while serving as a teacher and counselor at McHenry high school. Later she entered into, the writing profession. As one devoted admirer observed, "Through these years she has never lost contact with young people and still carries the same enthusiasm, drive, tireless dedication, concern and love for everyone, regardless of their ability or background." Hie honored Woman of the Year is a developer of supplementary games and activities for the foreign language classroom, now a free lance writer. She has contributed to the "Punch and Judy" magazine. She serves on the board of the Youth Service Bureau of McHenry county and was a charter member of Fish. She worked on the Red Cross fund drive and assisted Girl Scout leaders with outdoor activities such as archery, etc., to assist them in earning their badges. Miss Taylor has two adopted children, one in the Philippines and one in Mexico. She studied at the University of Chicago and later spent one year at the Sorbonne in France. Active in McHenry county ed­ ucation, she worked to start the teachers' credit union and served as president of the McHenry County Teachers association when the union was started.. At one time she gave up teaching and worked for about three years as a publisher for Scott Foreman. Then she returned to the classroom where she remained until her retirement. With customary modesty, she looked back Tuesday morning on an exciting Monday evening she still found difficult to understand. "I could work for a hundred years and never repay McHenry for what it has given me", she reflected. "I still don't think of myself in this arena (Woman of the Year). Many others did, however, and made it known by the enthusiasm with which they greeted announcement of the honor bestowed on her. CHRISTMAS COMES TO PARK (Continued from page 1) will also perform a variety of musical styles, according to John Bolton and Dr. Daniel Jannotta, planners of the dance. The four-hour dance will also feature both square and round dancing, ac­ cording to Chamber of Commerce executive director, Fran Olsen. Ms. Olsen also noted that Friday, Nov. 28, will mark the official opening of the Christmas shopping season in McHenry. Saturday, Dec. 6, is slated for the lighting of the City Christmas tree ~ a 16-foot blue spruce donated to the City by Mrs. William Pankonen - planted in the Pearl Street park. According to Ms. Olsen, the tree will be decorated that afternoon with decorations made by McHenry area students. At about 5 p.m. Saturday, McHenry Mayor Jospeh B. Stanek will "throw the switch" to light the tree. The day will conclude with carolling by local school choruses and Girl Scout troops. Adding to the Christmas spirit, local Girl Scout troops will be carolling in the shopping areas of the City. T h e R e t a i l D i v i s i o n o f H u i l d e r s ( a r p e t s . I n c . PRE-HOLIDAY SPECIAL November 20th to November 29th IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION AVAILABLE •Hundreds of Rolls in stock to choose from •Complete Do-It-Your self Department •Peel & Stick No Wax Tile •Stik 'n Stal Carpeting Large Selection Of... •Ceramic Wall Tile •Mosaic Tile •Quarry Tile •Rolls of Vinyl Sheet Goods Specially priced from '3.99/sq. yd. •Vinyl-Asbestos Tile (for immediate delivery).. 25*Ysq.ft. ALL CARPET & Gongoleum REMNANTS 50 % OFF *Based on regular prices ALL CARPET AND TILE 1st QUALITY Spectrum CARPETS & TILE The Retail Division of Builders Carpets, Inc 1002 McHenry Avenue, Woodstock, 338-8300 To Hebrqn To Harvard Woodstock BUILDERS CARPETS To Huntley SMILES AND TEARS-With a smiling, enthusiastic response from members of the McHenry Business & Professional Women's club Monday evening. Miss Maurie Taylor, center, wipes away a tear as she is named 1980 Woman of the Year. At left is Dorothy Haddick, who made the announcement. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD WEINGART NAMED TO Qne.Car Crash Kills Driver AGRICULTURAL GROUP (Continued from page 1) vard; Elmer Hill, Union; Alex MacArthur, Algonquin; and Ervin Walters, Hebron. Committee members serve without pay and were chosen from applicants volunteering to serve. Through the Agriculture Areas Conservation and Protection act, farmers can protect and enhance farmland as a viable segment of the state's economy and can farm with the knowledge it will remain farmland for 10 years. A farmer or famers with adjacent acreage totaling 500 acres can apply for an Agriculture Area under the act. The committee will serve as experts for the County board relating to the desirability of an Agricultural Area application, including advice on the nature of farming and farming resources within the proposed area. Plocher said a form to apply for the establishment of an Agricultural Area may be obtained at the Farm Bureau on McConnell road and at the County Building and Zoning office in the courthouse. Both locations are in Woodstock. The five appointees are all ex­ perienced farmers with diverse in­ terests in farming and represent vir­ tually all areas of McHenry county. Weingart farms 840 acres. He has a dairy farm with a grain and hay operations. Voice Of Democracy Contesf Is'Open Sophomores, juniors and seniors attending high school in McHenry and Johnsburg are eligible to enter the annual Voice of Democracy essay contest which is being sponsored by the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600. The auxiliary chairman. Sue Wallace, states the theme for the contest is "My Commitment to My Country". Entries will be judged on the students' interpretation of the theme. Entrants should use a positive ap­ proach in relating their thoughts. All essays will be taped for judging and the deadline has been set for Nov. 26. Winners on the local level will automatically be entered in the 5th district judging, where the district winner will go on to state competition. Awards on the local and state level will be U.S. savings bonds. First place state award will be $1,200 bond plus an all expense paid trip to Washington, DC. A man killed last Thursday in a one- car traffic accident near Spring Grove was positively identified as Eugene Kreplin, an insurance salesman from Antioch, according to Dep. Coroner Harold Stafford. At about 12:19 p.m. Nov. 13, units of the Sheriff's police, Spring Grove Fire department and Richmond Rescue squad were called to where a single car had failed to negotiate a curve on S. Solon road. The car came to rest in a heavily wooded area and burst into flames, according to the Sheriff's police. Kreplin, who was trapped inside the vehicle, was burned beyond recognition. Stafford pronounced him dead at the scene at 1:05 p.m. Also on Thursday, a McHenry man, Daniel F. Curran, of 4807 W. McCullom Lake road, was tqken to McHenry hospital following a two-car collision near Crystal Lake. Curran told police he was driving north on Walkup road and saw headlights in his lane of traffic. He said he slammed on his brakes but could not avoid the collision with the other vehicle, according to the police report. He was treated and released from McHenry hospital. The driver of the other car, Brady M. Anderson, of 5509 Sommerville, Wonder Lake, said he was attempting to pass another southbound vehicle when he noticed that he was approaching a no- passing zone. Anderson told police he lost control of his gar as he tried to return to the south­ bound lane of traffic. The accident occurred at 7 p.m. Nov. 13. A car-tractor collision resulted in citations for both drivers last Sunday at the intersection of McGuire road and Irish lane, near Harvard. The driver of the auto, John E. Blair, of 4709 Winnebago, Wonder Lake, told police he was driving east on McGuire road and saw a tractor, pulling a disc without lights. McGuire continued to say that he applied the brakes, but was not able to avoid a collision. The driver of the tractor, Ronald N. Verba, said he was mostly on the right shoulder and saw the car approaching "at high speed." Verba added that the car did not brake until it was too close. Blair was ticketed for improper use of registration and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Verba was ticketed for driving without lights when required. The accident occurred at 7:10 p.m. Nov. 16. Michael E. Marozas, of 1714 S. Or­ chard, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of-way after his car struck a vehicle driven by Irvin J. Becker, of 5200 Home, McHenry. Becker told police he was heading north on Barreville road near the in­ tersection of State Park road when another vehicle pulled out in front of his car. Marozas said he was following a large truck and did not see the Becker auto. i The collision occurred at 8:35 a.m. Nov. 13. Kenneth R. Whitman, of 9017 Sunset, Wonder Lake, told police he was at­ tempting a right turn "a little too fast" when his car went through the in­ tersection of E. Wonder Lake road and Hancock and off the road. The car came to rest uspide down in a field. Health Fair Follow-Up Follow-up sessions for the Health fair are planned Wednesday, Nov. 19, at McHenry and Woodstock, respectively, Mrs. Mary Ganek, R.N., director of education at Memorial hospital, said Monday. Mrs. Ganek, who was coordinator for the successful Health fair attended by almost 500 people, said the purpose of the follow-up sessions for participants is to explain the laboratory, pulmonary functions and Health Hazard appraisal results with the people as a group. The two times, either of which may be chosen: 1 to 3 p.m. at Carestoel, 803 North Royal drive, McHenry (next to the McHenry high school West on Crystal Lake road) and Woodstock high school from 7 to 9 p.m. W.H.S. is located adjacent to Memorial hospital at 501 West South street in Woodstock. "MasseyTapes" To Public YSB BOARD MEETS The November meeting of the Youth Service bureau for McHenry county's board of directors will be held Thur­ sday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the YSB Woodstock office, 840 N. Seminary. The public is welcome to attend. Those who have asked, "Just what does the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce do?" are invited to attend the annual meeting of the C of C and discover. All prospective members and their spouses are cordially invited to attend a meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at West campus. Chamber members, spouses and all employees and their spouses are also invited. The short business meeting will in­ clude the highlights of 1980 and a preview of the goals for 1981. This is described as an excellent opportunity to meet the people who are responsible for the workings and achievements of the Chamber as well as fellow members of the business community. Immediately following the concise business portion, Dr. Morris Massey will present. "What You Are is Where you Were When" via 16mm film. Recognized by hundreds of audiences as "The Massey Tapes", this program is a fascinating analysis of human behavior. By comparing groups of people with similar values, Dr. Massey shows how attitudes, prejudices, and ways of reacting to change are "programmed" into each generation. His dynamic delivery, body language, and thought-provoking examples force individuals of all ages to re-examine the values they place on themselves and others. 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