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I' U.K 14 - I'l UMH M.KK W I DVESI) MAYORS SALARY SET AT $15,000 It • lllllHM .I l|. Mil |l.t'(l' I l would depend on the capacity and the nature of the commercial area The Council voted unanimously to proceed with the drilling of a well in the southwest part of town. The location for the proposed well has been shown on City maps as the location for a standpipe, just south of Winding Creek drive The Council also entered into a $l-a- year lease agreement regarding a part of the driveway in the recently im­ proved Green street lot According to City Attorney Narusis, when the lot was paved, a portion en­ croached on private property, which is owned in trust An unanimous vote of the Council authorized the City to enter into engineering agreements for road work ;«n Green street, from Kane avenue to tfie South City limits The work is part of the Federal Aid Urban funding project which requires percentage participation from the City The City's cost was set at more than $13,000. The Council voted to recommend payment of $91,071.96 to Keno and Sons construction for continued work on the sewer plant expansion. More than $30,000 was authorized for sewer work at Knox park The Council voted unanimously to grant a variation to the fence ordinance for Donald Moors, Jr., of 4907 Dart­ moor. A resolution was passed expressing appreciation to the building trades and art classes of McHenry high school for the construction of the nativity scene at the intersection of Front street and Route 120. VERBAL AXE FALLS ON RTA (C t.wiiiitiM'd (nun 11 authorities had bought of comparable quality for $450,000 to $500,000 He also wondered what happened to the $37 million surplus that was projected for this year and how much of it was spent for the CTA. Out of the $500 million budgeted for 1980, he claimed that the 38 to 45 per­ cent service cuts planned for the area by itself would cover the $150 million deficit. The fare increase is in­ flationary, Green asserted, while the service cuts are unfair. He had a question for Chairman Hill, "When a rider is stranded*frr Chicago after the last train has left can he call Hill at his residence to provide tran­ sportation home?" Kobert L. Carpenter, Woodstock, a driver for Worts Transportation, said he had heard a lot about the deficit in RTA finances and related how the agency recently had spent $37 million for 125 new buses at the rate of $265,850 per bus He wondered where this money came from if the RTA is broke. Carpenter bemoaned the fact that there is too much dependence now \Y, I)K( KMCI:R 17 1980 on cars, noting that he could readily recognize the few regular riders on his bus, seeing about 14 familiar faces in the audience Gerald D Rhea, McHenry, asked how many CTA and RTA employees pay their own transportation to their jobs He asked that RTA should retain some late trains and claimed that RTA was spending all the money it was receiving, and its service was getting worse. Gene Haschak, who identified himself as the chairman of the Elgin Area Taxpayer's Watchdog association, submitted a three-page statement and a booklet of data and clippings reporting on RTA activities. His ear catching quote was "Every tree that is not fruitful will be cut down and thrown into the fire," taken from the Bible, and he added, "So too must the RTA be cut down and thrown into the fire." Patrick J Reilly, Harvard, com­ pared the efficient operation of rail systems in Japan and France with the RTA's bungling, and suggested that they give the trains back to private enterprise or take McHenry county out of RTA Cal Skinner, Sr., of Crystal Lake observed that in public transportation evebody's ride is subsidized but sub­ sidies should be limited only to those in need. He claimed that they could cut costs of operations by turning the county transportation over to the County board and use the money that the RTA gets for that service. He said they should eliminate all unessential employees, hold the line on salaries and cut the least used services. He wondered why so much money was paid to public relations and consultants. He recalled that the C. and N.W. made money when commuter fares were $360 per year and now fares are at $1,000 or more and the RTA is losing money. C W Coons, Woodstock, chairman of the McHenry County Citizens Tran­ sportation committee, read a lengthy statement into the hearing report with the aid of other witnesses who gave up their time or took turns at the microphone to get around the three- minute limit. His statement asserted "the treatment of our county by the RTA has been nothing short of criminal," and "our belief that the bus lines were designed to fail..." Diagrams, statistics and statements covering eight pages supported the assertions. Richard Hahn of Woodstock con­ cluded five pages of testimony with an equation, "Increased ridership plus elimination of waste (including political patronage featherbedding) equals profitable operation." Hugh Kirk, McHenry, solved the problem with irony, "I suggest we buy alt new buses, buy larger buses, twice the number of buses, and double the salaries of the RTA. As long as we're going broke let's do it faster and in style." R. John, McHenry, took a practical approach. "We all are saying the same thing and this hearing is a chance for us to vent our anger," he noted. "But we don't have to be experts to know why they (RTA) are in trouble." He said it was mismanagement and the RTA did not know what it was doing. About the increases, he thought many commuters wouldn't pay them and would go back to their cars. Two Crystal Lake residents, Bernice and William Russell, spoke in favor of the RTA and said it should expand services and reduce fares. They ad­ vocated public transportation to reduce congestion and air pollution. Russell conceded that the service could be more efficient. At the conclusion of the hearings, Van Sells, information officer for the RTA in McHenry county, apologized for the absence of RTA Commissioner Jerry Boose of St Charles, who was scheduled to represent the authority at the hearing In the face of some obvious audience hostility,Van Sellsmaintained an orderly meeting and held the wit­ nesses to the time limits set, but took added written statements as submitted for the record. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (( • <lll llllli'll 11 • <111 I I because two family members said they would prefer money "to have our cat declawed". As sugar plums dance in children's heads, psychiatrists take center stage at Christmas as they look inside those little heads to see what makes them tick. Then they tell adults how to handle the holiday. "Buy him something that makes him feel good about himself", said one of the learned doctors. "Don't underscore his weak points. If he's a poor speller, don't give him a dictionary". Now that advice blew the whole plan. Dictionaries sell for as "low as a few bucks, but an electronic gera that takes Junior into space might just take Dad along too It could put wings on a hundred dollar bill. And so we approach Christmas, 1980. The lazy, hazy, crazy days of Summer have turned into the holly, jolly, folly days of Winter. KAF TRANSIT FOR HANDICAPPED VOTE SET .» . •• 11.. I«|>'(| 11. >111 |(,K(f 1 ) special provisions for blind persons because of sharp disagreement over what should be done. The plan outlines a 30-year schedule for changes in the region's bus, rapid transit, and commuter rail equipment and facilities. The total cost is estimated at $743 million. If the plan is approved, changes would begin next year. The CTA would begin dial-a-ride service next summer with 20 special buses. The RTA already provides similar service in some suburban areas and has buses 'ac­ cessible' to step users on certain routes All new buses purchased for the region must be accessible. 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PHIL H._ B. would be equipped with wheelchair lifts The 138 rapid transit stops and 230 train stations would be modified for use by the less severely handicapped. Some 28 of the rapid transit stops will be made accessible to wheelchair users and others whose mobility is severely limited. The region is seeking a federal waiver, as permitted in the regulations, to provide parallel bus service rather than trying to make the train lines usable by the severely handicapped. The Policy committee will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the eighth floor conference room of the Illinois Department of Transportation building, 1000 Plaza drive, Schaum- burg. Arrest Two In Robbery A two-day investigation into the armed robbery of a Chemung store by the detective division of the Sheriff's police ended Dec. 11 with the arrest of two Harvard men. Daniel L. Litsey, 20, of 304 N. Division street, and Keith E. Brennecka, 20, of 807 Washington street, were arrested and charged with armed robbery and armed violence. According to the McHenry County Sheriff's police, information was received that additional armed rob­ beries had been planned by the two men. Additional charges are pending against the two men for other offenses. The weapon used in the robbery, a sawed-off shotgun, was recovered by the county police. Bond was set at $100,000 each. Set Christmas Week Events "An Old Fashioned Christmas" in Pearl street park is the final weekend of holiday activities sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The Girl Scouts will again carol at Pearl street park at 11 a.m. and will continue throughout town and on the stage at the Market Place Plaza until 5 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will again be at Pearl street park both Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., with many added treats the second day. Those who were not able to participate in decorating the Country Christmas tree Dec. 6 are invited to bring ornaments Saturday or Sunday to Pearl street park and place them on the tree. Strings of popcorn may be included. Highlights, Sunday, Dec. 21, include an old fashioned skate exchange beginning at 1:30 p.m. Skates will be accepted for resale or exchange beteen 1:30 and 2 p.m. The exchange will start at 2 p.m. This program is an excellent opportunity to sell old, outgrown or unwanted pairs of skates and the chance to pick up a new, better fitting pair at bargain prices. Pete Merkel and members of the Parks and Recreation department will coordinate the exchange program. Buyers and sellers are urged to be on time. For further information on this program, call the City of McHenry, Department of Parks and Recreation at 344-3300. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., 20 members of the Sweet Adelines will present a concert of Christmas music in four-part barbershop harmony, after which everyone will be invited to sing along with old fashioned carolling in the park and all around town, for as long as weather permits. Hot spiced cider, coffee and chocolate will be available to lengthen everyone's endurance. Everyone is invited to huddle around a bonfire in the center of the park and enjoy the joys of the true old fashioned type Christmas. Icy Roads Cause Accidents Hazardous driving conditions, i.e. snowy and icy roads, were cited as a contributing factor in 12 of 18 accidents reported in the McHenry area this past weekend. A four-car pileup on Route 12 early Saturday morning resulted when a car driven by Michael W. Gall, of 2916 Northwood, McHenry, swerved to avoid an auto that was parked on the shoulder. Gall lost control of his auto on the slippery roadway, striking the parked car. The driver of the parked car was John J. Ducy, of 7103 Wilmot road, Spring Grove. A second collision occurred when two more cars collided as they attempted to avoid the first accident. The other cars were driven by Mara L. Schmidt, of 182 S. Milton, Glen Ellyn, and Gregory B. Clattser, of 302 S. Kenilworth, Mt. Prospect. No citations were issued. The ac­ cidents occurred at 12:26 a.m. Dec. 13. The Woodstock Rescue squad was called to the scene of an accident after a car, driven by Scott Edward Truckenbrod, of 3307 W. Second avenue, McHenry, went off Route 120, near Fleming road, last Friday night. Truckenbrod and a passenger in the car, Cathy A. Kostur, of 5304 Hillside road, Crystal Lake, were taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, where they were treated and released. Truckenbrod told county police he lost control of the car on the icy road. The car traveled into a ditch and struck a driveway culvert. The accident occurred at 10:05 p.m. Dec. 12. Robert J. Mauch, of Wauconda, was driving south on River road, near Black Partridge, when he lost control of his car in the Curve. The car collided with a guardrail. Mauch and a passenger, Nancy Potts, of Route 2, McHenry, were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. They were not admitted. The collision occurred at 12:10 a.m. Dec. 13. Just about a minute later, near the same intersection, a car driven by Peter J. Wasilowski, of 2202 Fernview, McHenry, went off River road and rolled in a ditch. Wasilowski and a passenger in the auto, Robert R. Harris, of 2208 Fern- view, McHenry, were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. Neither was admitted. Approximately $2,500 damage was done to a car driven by Paul F. Petherick, of 4707 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, after it struck a tree along Crystal Lake road. Petherick said he lost control of his car on the ice. The accident occurred at 12:10 a.m. Dec. 13. James L. Riedl, of 4618 Garden Quarter, McHenry, told police he pulled out to pass a slower vehicle when he lost control of his car on the ice on Crystal Lake road last Saturday. The car ended up in a ditch. The accident occurred at 1:30 a.m. Dec. 13. In a similar accident, Novella M. Kalvelage, of 4712 Oakwood, McHenry, was attempting to pass another auto when she lost control of her car. The car went off the road. The accident occurred at 8:20 a.m. Dec. 12. Paul H. Schweder, of 2609 Wyandotte, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad following a two-car collision on Riverside drive. Schweder was driving south on Riverside drive when a northbound vehicle, driven by Michael Kling, of 4001 Blitsch, McHenry, slid into the southbound lane and struck his car. The collision occurred at 1:15 a.m. Dec. 13. Grace H. Smith, of 3803 W. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, was driving on Route 120 last Friday when her car slid off the roadway and struck a fence. The accident occurred at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 12. Judith A. Patterson, of 1306 Francis, McHenry, was driving north oh Weingart road when her car went into a ditch and rolled due to icy road con­ ditions. Ms. Patterson was not injured. The accident occurred at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Janis M. Miller, of 4206 Crystal Lake road, McHenry, was driving west on Howe road, approaching a curve, when her car swerved into the eastbound lane of traffic. She told police she was unable to steer and the car went off the road and struck a fence. The report noted that the road was icy. The accident occurred at 7:10 p.m. Dec. 12. The county police investigated a one- car collision on Queen Anne road, in­ volving a car driven by Stephen S. Schiera, of 3709 Anne street, McHenry. Schiera told police he "spun out" and ended in a ditch. Ronald J. Fiedler, of 1807 Indian Ridge, McHenry, told police his car ran off Ringwood road after the engine died and he was unable to steer the vehicle. The car struck a power pole and went through a wire fence. The accident occurred at 1 a.m. Dec. 12. Michael R. Zmich, of 4503 Prairie, McHenry, told police he attempted to avoid an oncoming car that crossed the center line of Route 120 last Saturday, but was unable to do so. The driver of the other car left the scene, according to the report. Zmich was ticketed for driving without a valid driver's license. The accident occurred at 2:37 a.m. Dec. 13. Christopher J. Bohan, of 4 Darby lane, Lincolnshire, was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of-way following a two-car collision at the intersection of Winn road and Main street in Spring Grove. Bohan told police he thought the intersection was a four-way stop and proceeded into the crossing. The driver of the other vehicle was Gary T. Rabine, of 6511 Shore, Spring Grove. The accident occurred at 7:50 a.m. Dec. 10. Richard R. Hupe, of 501 S. Emerald, McHenry, was driving south on Route 31, near School road, when his car went off the road and struck some trees. Hupe told county police that he and his girlfriend were having an argument, when she struck him in the face. Hupe then lost control of the car, according to the report. The accident occurred at 1:20 a.m. Dec. 11. Stephen B. Miller, of 3113 Stillhill, McHenry, was driving southwest on Draper road, approaching the in­ tersection of TVey road, and did not see the turn because of the fog. The car struck a Commonwealth Edison pole. Howard H. Kopp, of 1411 W. May street, McHenry, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident when his car slid into the rear of another auto on N. Route 31, near Johnsburg road. The driver of the other auto, Shirley M. Kraus, of 3420 Weingart road, McHenry, said she was attempting a left turn into the parking lot of the bowling alley when the collision oc­ curred. 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