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c !•»< IS - PLAINDEALER. TUESDAY, SUPPORT Nit FOR FULL TIME MAYOR (Continued from page 1) could put that many hours in without it being a full time job. Pepping responded, "That's the reason for the raise." Alderman Ron Meuer claimed that city government has had quite a change from operating from the street (As Fred Meyer was reported to have done) to operating from the city hall. Meuer said the biggest job is up there in the executive offices. As the talk turned to specific recommendations for salary, Mayor Stanek asked that the discussion be divorced from his name. Harker said he opposed paying the mayor on a per meeting basis Datz said he would throw out a figure for discussion $12,000 per year". City Clerk Barb Gilpin noted that if the Council felt they would receive a lot of flak for the sharp increase, city at­ torney Bernard Narusis had suggested they could extend the increase over several vears in annual increments. Alderman Michael Wieser extolled Stanek for what he goes through, citing his attendance at the Veterans' day ceremonies as representative of the city when he was not required to. But he didn't know any man who could fill two full time jobs and do justice to them. Another alderman pointed out that the mayor could make of the job what he wanted. Wieser then claimed that Clerk Gilpin was making decisions on her job that the "main man" should be making. Datz pointed out that there was no full time superintendent of utilities now. Wieser said that others were making decisions that should be made by the "main man." At this point reference was made to the new part-time building commissioner and Pepping asked for executive session and press coverage ended. Earlier in the discussion, Pepping read off a series of statistics from other cities of comparable size, all of which indicated serious underpayment of the mayor's position in McHenry. Ms. Nolan then commented that she thought the mayor deserved more money but that the aldermen don't. Some disagreed with her, but she added, "We're not in it for the pay," to which some others agreed. Presently aldermen are paid $50 per meeting, which some indicated was paid whether they attended or not. MUSIN AND MEANDERIN (Continued from page 1) prepared goodies for the holiday feast. Of course we like our own pie crust and homemade stuffing best, but isn't it nice to know that if Mom bogs down under the strain, the family will still eat heartily? We're thankful the President-elect has promised to do away with some of the bureaucratic red tape. One bureaucrat himself has levelled an accusation against a Congressional act this way: "It is rife with convoluted, obfuscatory statutory language which NOVEMBER 25, 1M0 industry detests, the bureaucracy has maladministered, the courts have misinterpreted, and the ordinary citizen is bewildered. That's telling 'em! We're thankful for FISH and all the peope who make this, and other organizations serving the less for­ tunate, possible. And more than any of these, we will be thankful when the hunting and trapping season comes to an end. Unhappily we look upon these "sports" as one of the least humane activities of folks we otherwise regard with ad­ miration. KAF SCHOOL REFERENDUM AT JOHNSBURG LOSES (Continued from page 1) present programs and services more money must be forthcoming". Presently, he said, there is no debt. The administration cut personnel, reduced supplies by 10 percent and eliminated some services last year in order to stay out of the red, Andreas pointed out. "A favorable vote would have generated $360,000", he continued, but he would not make a guess as to when further reductions would be made. <5 Andreas said there would be a cost effective analysis before any plans are carried out. "We can do it", he observed. The superintendent said he was well aware of the mood of the people, with many out of work. During Education week, he observed, many parents came to the school and were complimentary about the offerings, which led him to believe the defeat at the polls resulted from the economy rather than dissatisfaction with the schools. .. ,, , r*> f *5* "RUNNIN* WITH THE DEVIL" states the bumper sticker on the Firebird in the accident is being investigated by the Accident Investigation unit of the McHenry foreground that was involved in a head-on collision with the Datsun in the Police department. Charges against the driver of the Firebird, Robert J. Taffel. are background. Members of the McHenry Area Rescue squad attempt to remove the pending. driver of the Datsun, Lawrence R. Klein, after having cut the roof from the car. The STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Three Critical After Accidents Chamber To Assist In Toys For Tots Program UNION SERVICE The Ministerial association will sponsor a Union service Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m., at the First United Methodist church. Father James Gaynor of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic church will bring the message and the choirs of First United Methodist and Faith Presbyterian churches will sing. SANTA LETTERS As in years past, the McHenry Plaindealer will publish letters to Santa, containing the gift wishes of local children. All letters should contain name and address of the writer and be sent to Santa Claus, in care of McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W. Elm street, McHenry. They will be published in a special Christmas sup­ plement Dec. 17. Three people remain in critical condition in the intensive care unit of McHenry hospital following a head-on collision Sunday morning and a car vs. tree accident Friday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, a car driven by Robert J. Taffel, 20, of 2206 Orchard Beach, McHenry, collided head-on with another auto on Route 31, just north of Bull Valley road. Members of McHenry Police, Fire and Rescue departments responded to the scene, where the roof of a second vehicle had to be cut off in order to extricate the driver, Lawrence R. Klein, 28, of 914 Van Buren, Vernon Hills. Klein was transported to McHenry hospital, where he is listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Taffel was treated and released. The Accident Investigation unit of the McHenry Police department is con­ tinuing its probe into the accident and charges against Taffel are pending, according to Police Chief George Pasenelli. Two people involved in a one-car accident last Friday afternoon were also listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit of McHenry hospital. According to county police, a passenger in the auto, Richard A. Wirtz, of 2771 Russet road, McHenry, said the car was traveling north on Lily Lake road and had just come over a hill when they saw a dump truck and at­ tempted to pass. 30 th Final Days! Donahue's Anniversary Sale ends Monday, December I 30% OFF all DrexelHeritage 6 Henredon Dining Rooms 20 ° OFF all Upholstered Furniture, Sofas, Loueseats, Sectionals, Chairs, Hide-a-Beds and Recliners 1 0 % OFF all other home furnishings Our Reputation is your Guarantee DONAHUE FURNITURE FURNITURE SHOWPLACE OF THE MID-WEST 1818 South Route 47 (South of 14) Woodstock 815-338-1086 Open Wtdntidoyl 10 a.m. • 4 p.m. for your shopping convnlonco. The driver of the car, John J. Bassett, of 2717 Russet road, McHenry, lost control of the vehicle which vaulted into the air and struck a large tree standing near the road. Both Wirtz and Bassett were taken to McHenry hospital by members of the McHenry Rescue squad. The collision occurred at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 21. Tammy S. Mack, of 110 Crestwood, Streamwood, was driving south on Route 31 when her car ran into a parked auto. Ms. Mack told police a northbound car forced her car off the road. A passenger in the Mack vehicle, Donna Niccum, 859 Spring street, Elgin, said no other car was involved in the collision. The parked car was being operated by David W. Virgin, of Ringwood. Ms. Mack was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Jeffrey D. Burns, of 852 Piper lane, Prospect Heights, was ticketed for improper lane usage and driving without a valid driver's license after his car sideswiped another auto and crashed into a chain link fence. The driver of the other car was Frederick R. Grenter, of 1510 Morgan trail, McHenry. The accident occurred at 6:25 p.m. Nov. 21. Kent W. Crow, of 2917 Parkside, McHenry, was driving north on River road when he failed to negotiate a curve. The car went off the roadway and struck a wooden fence and posts. The collision occurred at 3:10 p.m. Nov. 23. James P. Wyman, of 5006 Parkview, was heading south on Spring road when he lost control of the vehicle on some loose gravel on the road. The car slid into a yard and struck several bushes and a fence. The incident occurred at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 23. Plaindealer Wins Award The advertising special section published for the McHenry State bank when the new building was opened in October of 1979 has won for the Plaindealer an award. The Northern Illinois Newspaper association announced that the section had been awarded an "honorable mention" among entries from more than 300 newspapers in this part of the state. They were judged by 12 NIU Journalism faculty members. The Chamber of Commerce would like to assist in the re-distribution of "white elephants" by participating in the U.S. Marine corps "Toys for Tots" program. 1960 is the thirty-third year that the Marine corps is sponsoring this assistance for the less fortunate. Roland Harper, a running back for the Chicago Bears, this year's honorary chairman, encourages parents and children to clean drawers and closets during Thanksgiving vacation and share the out-grown but not worn out white elephants. Also, new or like new toys are especially requested. The Marines, however, have no facilities for repair, so broken or badly worn items are not acceptable. Clothing, especially hats and mittens, that are in good, immediate wearable condition are most appreciated. Dolls must be intact but need not have a wardrobe. The marines do have a benevolent lady in Waukegan who creates entire outfits for each doll before it is delivered to its new owner. Children are asked to bring these toys or clothing items to Pearl street park Dec. 6 at the tree decorating and lighting event at 3 p.m. and-or Dec. 13 to Pearl street park between 2 and 4 p.m. If donations are as generous as the Marines anticipate, there is room for additional receivers. Please contact the Chamber office, at 385-4300 and leave the name and address of needy families or persons in the McHenry area. O'Hara To Electoral College The state Republican party has named O.C. "Dixie" O'Hara, of Woodstock, to the Illinois Electoral college. Electors for president and vice- president of the United States are scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 in Springfield to cast their votes, ac­ cording to the Illinois Election code. "It's both a thrill and an honor to be asked to serve on the Electoral college," O'Hara said. "I used to teach history and explain the Electoral college to my students...but I never thought I'd get this close to it, though." Because Illinois is the birthplace of President-elect Ronald Reagan, O'Hara said he will be taking special pleasure in fulfilling his constitutional obligation. 1 President-elect Reagan has sent his congratulations to O'Hara on his selection as an elector pledged to vote for Republican nominees. "This honor entails a great respon­ sibility to your electorate and to the nation in general," the president-elect stated. "I am confident that you and your colleagues will fulfill this im­ portant obligation. Discuss Full Time Mayor H r Serious discussion at a meeting of the finance committee of the McHenry City Council is evident from the expressions on the faces of Jack Pepping, center facing camera, chairman of the finance committee, and George Harker, left, a member. After expressing their thoughts, other members of the Council gave input to the meeting, which found the committee not in support of making the mayor's position full time in McHenry, but instead to offer a substantial pay raise. STAFF PHOTO-LLOYD BURGER McHENRY HEARING AID CENTER 3937 MAIN ST. 385-7661 SERVICE CENTER HOURS: WdinulflyilFrklayi 10 to 5 EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT Soles & Service All Makes BATTERIES % PRICE Nov. & Dec. SPECIAL SALE! 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