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PAGE 18 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. OCTOBER 30.1M1 Zid, present members of the board, seeking reelection to four-year terms. For two, two-year terms, Bob Anderson and Michael Low are the candidates. DIM VIEW OF NEW STUDY IN WASTE MANAGEMENT (Continued from page 1) political reality that no one wants in his backyard." In another matter, a behind-the- scenes appointment of William Beese to the county Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) generated considerable discussion. The vacancy opened when ZBA Chairman Ed Schweiger was appointed to fill a county board seat following the resignation of District III member Dean Marlowe. The controversy began when the Planning and Zoning committee of the board, chaired by Dean Cunat, of McHenry, recommended the ap­ pointment of James Book, of Harvard, to the ZBA vacancy. The appointment was approved in committee on Aug. 7 by a 3 to 2 vote. On Aug. 21, with different members present, tjhe committee voted to rescind the earlier nomination and approved the nomination of William Beese, a former cdiunty board member, by a 4 to 2 vote. When the vote was taken, board members George Lowe, A.B. Mc- Connell, John O'Hagan, Jim Powers, Ed Schweiger, Robert Stoxen, Gary Verdung, Phyllis Walters, Bill Caveny, A1 Collins, Thore Emricson, Bill Fit­ zgerald, Bill Hubbard and Tom Huemann voted in favor. Opposing the appointment were Lou Ann Majewski, Ervin Walters, Ed Buss, Clint Claypool, Dean Cunat and Ann Hughes. Board members John Murphy, Jim Curran and Paul Fidler were absent. Chairman Ron Morris did not vote. AREA SCHOOL * VOTING NOV. 3 (Continued from page 1) McHenry High School District 156 has only David M. Benrud and Judith A In Harrison School District 36, Wonder Lake, Ronald Salgado and Patricia Sullivan seek full terms, and Jack Van Kanegan is running for an expired term of two years. Voting will take place in tfteee McHenry locations: Precinct 1, Ringwood United Methodist church, 5307 Barnard Mill road; 2, McHenry citv hall, 1111 N. Green street; 3, Knights of Columbus hall, 1304 N. Park street, McHenry; 4, Johnsburg Com­ munity club, 2315 W. Church street; 5, Harrison elementary school, Wonder Lake; 6, V.F.W. clubhouse, 3002 W. Rt. 120, McHenry; 7, assessor's office, 3922 W. Main street, McHenry; 8, C & A Auto Body, 7140 Barnard Mill road, Wonder Lake; 9, Faith Presbyterian church, 2107 W. Lincoln, McHenry; 10, Nativity Lutheran church, 3506 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake; 11, American Legion Post 491,2505 N. Ringwood road, McHenry; 12, McCullom Lake beachhouse, Lake Shore drive, Mc­ Cullom Lake; 13, Bob's Colors, 4720 W. Elm street, McHenry; Also 14, McHenry City Wide Carpert, 3609 W. Elm street; 15, Raymond's Johnsburg Bowl & Restaurant, 3312 N. Chapel Hill road; 16, Connertv Realty, ERA, 3824 N. Wilmot road; 17, Com­ munity House, 306 Hilltop drive, Pistakee Highlands, 18, Chain 'O Lakes Evangelical Covenant church, 4815 N. Wilmot road; 19, Harrison elementary school, Wonder Lake; 20, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 N. Green street, McHenry; 21, Knights of Columbus hall, 1304 N. Park street, McHenry; 22, Hansen's Marine, 3112 W. Lincoln road, McHenry; 23, Whispering Oaks Community center, 4513 W. Front Royal drive, McHenry; 24, Lakeland Park Community house, 1717 N. Sunset, McHenry; 25, Lakemoor municipal building, 234 W. Rand road, McHenry; 26, Whispering Oaks Community center; 27, Raymond's Johnsburg Bowl & Restaurant. In Burton township, voting will be in the Soring Grove town hall. Nunda polling places affecting McHenry area voters include 1, Nunda Rural Fire Protection district, 1713 Rt. 176; 4, Island Lake village hall, Rt. 176, Island Lake; 6, Lakemoor municipal building, 234 W. Rand road; 7, Island Lake village hall, Rt. 176; 8, Alliance church, 3815 W. Bull Valley road, McHenry; 12, Casey's hall, 2601 S. River road, Griswold Lake; 14, Prairie Grove school, 3223 Rt. 176; and 16, Nunda Rural Fire Protection district, Rt. 176. NEW SCHOOL PLANS ANSWER LONG BUS WAIT BY STUDENTS (Continued from page 1) organization, the Four Leaf Clovers, asked the board to observe a sample of their work in rhythm, dance and singing. The board retired to the music room to comply with this request. After the brief performance, one of the students made a request to the board that they be granted permission for a fund raising activity to buy but­ tons for the group. The children sold the board. Instant and unanimous approval was given. Finalization to sell fire safety bonds in the amount of $135,000 at 12 percent interest was granted. Maturity date set for five years hence. The board rejected one bid for pur­ chase of new buses. No other bids were submitted, prompting a vote to read- vertise for bus bids. Considerable discussion was generated over funding the sports program for the year 1982-83. The Northwest Athletic conference is in the process of scheduling and must be advised of the sports in which John­ sburg will participate. The board has a feeling at this time that one or more of the fall sports may be affected for lack of funds. The school athletic committee is to confer with the Wrestling Booster club and the High School Booster club before finalizing the program. Mr. McCrystal and Mr. Reinhard of Wfc S fRV iCI WHf l l WF _Sf 11 • AMF RICA 'S BF ST • WE SFRVICF WHAT WF SFIL . AMERICA 'S BEST • WE SERVICE WHAI WE SKI LAST 3 DAYS! THURSDA Y - FRIDA Y AND SATURDAY POSITIVELY ENDS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 ANNIVERSARY PRICES ON TAPES, CAR STEREO, RECEIVERS, TURNTABLES, SPEAKERS, VIDEO RECORDERS, COMPLETE VIDEO SYSTEMS AND TELEVISION SETS. ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL SPECIAL PURCHASE FROM FISHER This System Would Normally Sell For...$737.00 DURING ANNIVERSARY SALE ONLY <469 COMPLETE SAVE $268.00 One Time Purchase Only For Our Sale, When These Are sold There Will Be No More Available! RS240 RECEIVER DIGITAL TUNER 30 WATTS RMS MT 6117 BELT DRIVE TURNTABLE WITH CARTRIDGE DS-150 10 INCH 3-WAY FLOOR SPEAKERS $#ore Hours Moo.-fhuri. 9-5; Fri . 9-$; Serf 9-4 JO 225 MAIN STREET WOODSTOCK 338-0565 ALL YOUR HOME ELECTRONICS NEEDS IN ONE SPECIALTY STORE! • VIDEO CAMERAS • VIDEO RECORDERS • COLOR TV • PROJECTION TV WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL - FACTORY TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED • CAR AUDIO«HOME AUDIO •COMPACTS/PORTABLES •FULL LINE OF ACCESSORIES the Science department presented a paper outlining the science program for grades 6 through 12. They noted 18 sections of science are now offered, with three teachers handling the program. Many students are involved in optional programs above the requirements. Other business included granting temporary permission to Reinhard to take a group of students snow skiing in Colorado. Plans in the final stages must be brought back to the board. Roger Zawacki asked for, and received, an increase of SO cents in all adult ticket prices for the Johnsburg high school theater. He explained this increase was necessary just to break even with expenses. Senior citizens, faculty members and their families would be admitted free of charge to all Thursday night performances. The immunization program was* described as excellent. Only feuf students of the total enrollment have been excluded from school attendance due to < non-protection and non­ compliance. Bobbie Hart, board president, asked that a letter of com­ mendation be written to the nurses for an outstanding job. Arrest Unruly Recall Scary Moments •> v Rebecca Neabaner, left, and Heather Wirts, Edgebrook students, are among several interviewed in anticipation of Halloween on the subject, "What was the scariest moment yon can remember?" The answers of Rebecca and Heather, along with others, appear on Page 1 of this issue. Patron Of Club Investigate Thefts In Area An unruly patron at the Wonder Lake American Legion clubhouse, 4117 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, was arrested and charged by McHenry County Sheriff's police last week. John Anderson, 38, of 1512 Hickory St., McHenry, was charged with resisting a police officer and disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $1,035 with a court date of Oct. 29 in Woodstock. McHenry police, responding to a minor traffic accident, discovered that one of the drivers involved was wanted on a warrant from Elm wood Park. Jeffrey A. Damiani, 23, of 2706 Sequoia trail, McHenry, was arrested for driving with an expired license and held for Elmwood Park police. McHenry police arrested and charged Gregory Jensen, of 7712 Beaver, Wonder Lake, with speeding and driving while intoxicated. County police observed a car cross the center line of McCullom Lake road, near Ringwood road, several times and stopped the auto. Sophia Malina, 32, of 2211 Beachside, McHenry, was charged with driving with a suspended license and improper lane usage. Bond was set at $1,035 with a court date of Nov. 26, 1981. The county police also stopped a vehicle to warn the driver that a taillight was not functioning. James Hansen, of 4305 South St., McHenry, was charged with driving on a suspended license. Bond was set with $1,000. The county police arrested and charged Kenneth Whitman, 22, of 9009 Sunset, Wonder Lake, with driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage and driving without lights when required. Whitman was originally stopped by police for the headlight violation. Bond was set at $2,070. When police observed erratic driving and stopped the car near Moraine Hills State park, Kerry Christensen, 23, of 8701 Ramble Road, Wonder Lake, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and improper lane usage. Bond was set at $2,035. The sheriff's police were watching as a car driving west on Route 120 in McHenry swerved to strike several construction barricades at a site at Industrial Drive and Route 120. John McMillan, of 8820 Shady Lane, Wonder Lake, was charged with driving with a suspended license and improper lane usage. Bond was set at $1,035. . Arthur C. Bain, 21, of 22 W. Glenwood, Round Lake Beach, was taken into custody following a traffic violation. Bain was arrested for failure to stop for a light and driving with a suspended license. It was also discovered that he was wanted on a warrant from the Lake County Sheriff's police. McHenry police arrested Gary D. Anderson, 22, of 1043 Patton, Palatine, for driving with one headlight and driving with a suspended license. Prepare For Stamp Increase The cost of mailing a first class letter will rise to 20 cents beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, when new postage rates go into effect, Postmaster LeRoy Smith reminded the public this week. The 20- cent first class rate and increases tot other classes of mail, approved last month by the Governors of the Postal service, take effect at 12:01 a.m. that day. "However", Postmaster Smith said, "customers should not wait until next month to make their stamp purchases. Now is the time to buy to avoid un­ necessary lines once the new rates become effective." A new "C" stamp is on sale at the McHenry postoffice. The stamp bears the letter "C" instead of a denomination and has a postage value of 20 cents, the new rate for me ounce of first class domestic mail. TTie brown and white stamp features an eagle with the legend "U.S. Postage" beneath it. The letter "C" appears beside the eagle. Also included in the design are the words "Domestic Mail" to remind mailers of its intended use. "The 'C' stamp cannot be used on international mail," Postmaster Smith cautioned. "Mail destined for foreign countries and bearing 'C' stamps wffl be returned to senders/' MAIL SURVEY The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Bad Check committee has mailed its survey to members. Anyone else who would like one is asked to call the Chamber office at 385-4300. Richard Nielsen, of 7818 Hickory drive, Wonder Lake, was charged with theft under $150 after he was reportedly caught syphoning gasoline from a school bus at Harrison school, 8809 McCullom Lake road, Wonder Lake. While on routine inspection, the county police reportedly discovered Nielsen crouched at the rear of the vehicle. Police said the man had a length of hose and a can of gasoline. The county police investigated a burglary at the home of Russell Rode, 2204 Mill lane, McHenry, which netted the thief $55. William Weinman, of 1308 N. Hillside, McHenry, called the county police when he discovered that someone had forced open a window to his garage and stole a variety of tools, a bicycle, a CB radio and an air compressor. A black-and-white Holstein cow was reported stolen from the farm of Walter Miller, 5707 N. Pioneer road, McHenry. Thomas Cooley, of 405 Pleasant Vtew, McHenry, reported the theft of a tool box containing a variety of hand tools from an open garage at his residence. A youth found standing in a garage fled as Roman Lenucha and William Koehler arrived at the building, 313 Cresthill, McHenry. It was not im­ mediately determined whether anything had been taken, the police report said. Patricia Raven, of 2211 Beachside, McHenry, called the police when she found that someone had stolen a purse and radar detector from her auto. The county police are looking into the theft of a snowmobile from the backyard of a home at 5728 McCullom Lake road, McHenry. The vehicle belonged to Frank Gilardi. A boat and trailer were stolen from the home of William Bradley, 207 Lincoln road, McHenry, last weekend. At 12:25 a.m. Oct. 18, Michael Fleming of 902 Hayden, McHenry, reported the theft of his motorcycle to the county police. A 19-year-old Wonder Lake youth was arrested and charged after re­ portedly being caught syphoning gasoline at the home of Ronald Welch, 7707 Hickory Road, Wonder Lake. Phillip Wenk, of 7711 Orchard, Wonder Lake, was charged with at­ tempted theft. A second person in­ volved fled and has not been identified to date. County police are also investigating the theft of a van that belongs to Charles Caley. The van was taken from its parking place at 112 W. Rand Road, McHenry. Frank Gilardi, of 5728 McCullom Lake Road, McHenry reported the theft of a snowmobile from his residence. The machine was later found aban­ doned. Victor Kahn, of Arlington Heights, called the police when he found that someone had taken a variety of boating equipment from his craft at 204 Nip- persink. Fred McClellan, of 5117 Westwood, McHenry, reported the theft of stereo equipment from his car which was parked at Johnsburg high school, 2202 Ringwood Road, McHenry. A variety of tools, fishing equipment and some hunting clothes were taken from the unlocked garage of Walter Jurczyk, 3502 Fairview, McHenry. Rosemary Gillan, of 204 Nippersink, McHenry, discovered that someone had stolen three tool cabinets with tools from her residence. Sentence Skorberg For Income Tax Violations A DeKalb man was sentenced Friday in Sangamon County circuit court for state income tax violations and deceptive practices. Neale Skorberg, 55, of 102 Charter street, was fined $7,500, ordered to do 100 hours public service work within the next year, and was placed on 30 month's probation by Judge Jeanne Scott. In addition, he was ordered to make restitution to the Illinois Department of Revenue for $71,420 plus interest owed on the upaid taxes. Skorberg owned a chain of furniture stores in northern Illinois which had been seized in February, 1979, by the Illinois Department of Revenue for failure to pay Retailers' Occupation Taxes and employee withholding. Skorberg had been charged in May, 1979, with deceptive practices and failure to file Illinois income tax returns. He entered a guilty plea to those charges in April, 1980. The case was investigated by agents from the Illinois Department of Revenue. Three Victims Of Crash To Hospital Three people involved in a two-car collision at the intersection of Ringwood road and Route 120 last Tuesday were taken to McHenry hospital for treatment of injuries. McHenry police and Rescue volun­ teers were called to the scene shortly after 1:30 p.m. According to the police report, a car driven by Conrad W. Byrd, of 575 S. Shore, Crystal Lake, was northbound on Draper road when the collision occurred. Byrd told police he had just entered the intersection when a southbound auto made a left turn in front of his car. The driver of the southbound auto, Donna K. Berlin, of 7318 Chippewa, Wonder Lake, said she did not see the Byrd vehicle. Both drivers and a passenger in the Berlin vehicle, Joshua, age 3, were taken to the hospital by the McHenry Area Rescue squad. Mrs. Berlin was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way. , Deborah J. Brockett, of 5300 Orchard, McHenry, was ticketed for driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage and transportation of open liquor after a two-car collision on Route 31 at High St. Ms. Brockett told McHenry police she was heading north on Front St. when a southbound auto crossed the center line and struck her car. The driver of the other auto, Charles Matteo, of 489 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, said he was heading south when the Brockett vehicle •it usesd the center line and hit his car. A witness suppored Matteo's statement. Deborah D. Bitterman, of 4907 Mc­ Cullom Lake road, McHenry, was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way after the car she was driving made a left turn in front of another car on Elm St. The driver of the other car was Carol E. Roper, of 10902 Pheasant, Wood­ stock. The accident occurred at 4:32 p.mf Oct. 25. A bicyclist, Kimberly J. Belzer, of 1716 Meadow Lane, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Area Rescue squad aftec she was struck by a car at a driveway at 4506 W. Elm St. The driver of the car, Henry S. Koehl, of 1816 Lakewood Ave., McHenry, told police he was leaving the driveway when an eastbound bicyclist on the sidewalk rode in front of his car No citations were issued. Michael Zasadny, of 3106 Crescent, McHenry, was cited for driving too fast for conditions after his car ran off of John St. at 12:43 a.m. Oct. 25. Sewer Project Before Public A public meeting concerning the McHenry Shores sewer project will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lon Reed Civic center, 3211 West Beach drive, in the Shores. Representatives from Baxter and Woodman Engineers will be present. The purpose of this meeting wiU be present to the public, And to discuss, present and future facility planning area conditions. These included land use, demographic and economic projects, flow and waste load forecasts, sludge disposal, and to identify and screen alternatives. The public is invited to attend this meeting. I

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