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Uti** i *t»t *• I Afternoon townthlp and four other departments were A ̂ S?1U l̂lrf atAd* J®1 Enterprises late last Tharsday Ffa* C"«f Chrh Bennett, the blase ̂nKf.0,1,16 when he arrived on the S'lmwTiL SS"** c^u* Immedi*t̂ y calling tor matnal aid, Rtehm<!rt i^iSn?lirg; ifk«moor' Sprag Grove, Wonder Lake, "JNuada Rttral Fire departments. Bennett said that fonr- ™*~ ~f® ® largest .carried on the tracks -- were nsed to carry •??m ** Fox river t«u»e,lr® «*ne. Bennett noted that the orders for this part of the operation were given within minntes of } ,̂f*Part™en1t» •jrival on the scene. Right, obscured by a variety of trailers on the lot, fire fighters attempt to contain the blaie early in the call. Below left, in the early stages of the fire before the arrival of other engine companies, McHenry fire fighters were met by a sodden «Piosion of acetylene and oxygen tanks which sent a fireball through roof. Bennett noted that the acetylene and oxygen, which is used in welding operations, aggravated the flre. The explosions of the tairiu which held these materials also helped the flre spread very quickly. Workers from Commonwealth Edison arrived later to shut down electrical service to the all-metal structure. While the large water lines from the Fox river were being set up (a lob that takes 20 to 38 minntes), tankers from the various companies had to drive into McHenry to All at the McHenry Township Fire Department Company I flrehouse on Elm street. Middle right, Nunda Rural and McHesry * firemen fill a portable water tank from tankers which had lust returned from the Company I flrehouse. The portable water tanks charged the lines of the firemen fighting the blaze. Lines were also extended to protect neighboring buildings and a fuel oil tank which was near the burning structure. Bottom right, firemen move a four- inch line toward another section of the roof which was set ablaze bv another detonation. PAGE IS - PLAINDEALER • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11.1*1 Blaze Levels Local Business STAFF PHOTOS/ANTHONY OLIVER Village of McHenry Shores Nina Keen Welcome New Police Chief We would like to welcome our new police chief of McHenry Shores, William Mullen. Chief Mullen comes to us with a vast amount of experience, particularly in the area of command. He is a former sergeant with the McHenry County Sheriff's police, and resides with his wife and family here in the McHenry area. We look forward to Chief Mullen's experience and knowledge in the continuing effort to provide our residents with the best and most professional police protection as we possibly can. ANNEXATION DISCUSSION Wednesday, Nov. 4, the city council of McHenry and members of the board of trustees of the village met to continue discussion regarding possible an­ nexation of our village into the city of McHenry. Also present at this meeting was their city attorney, and representing us, our village attorney, William Cowlin. Many residents from our village also attended this public meeting, and now this topic will go back to our, village board for discussion and further investigation. In the near future?, our board plans on holding a town meeting to bring our residents up-to-date on what has progressed in these discussions thus far, and to hear any questions or comments that you would like to present to them. The date of this town meeting has yet to be set, but will be publicized, as soon as it is confirmed. 344-2665 DATES TO REMEMBER Nov. 16 - Zoning com­ mission, 7:30 p.m.; Lon Reed Civic center. Nov. 17 - Finance com­ mittee; Water and Sewer committee; Ordinance and Licenses committee; 7 p.m., village hall. Nov 24 - Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.; Lon Reed Civic center. Again, we must encourage all residents of our village to attend our board meetings that are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Lon Reed Civic center. With so many topics of extreme importance and interest being discussed, the best way we can advise to stay informed of what is happening is to remind you that these board meetings are open to the public, and our board wants to hear from all of our residents if you have any comments or questions that pertain to our village. Please join us! SEWER PROJECT Work on the phase one of our sewer grant continues, with the latest meeting being held Thursday Nov. 5. At­ tending this meeting were representatives from the city of McHenry and members of our Public Advisory committee representing McHenry Shores, also members of our village board were present. The survey conducted by Baxter and Woodman Engineers regarding our private septic systems was discussed. The results of that survey show extreme problems in many areas and potential problems in the rest of our village. Work will continue on phase one of this sewer grant, with the next public meeting of this Advisory committee set for Thursday Dec. 17. Attendance by village residents was extremely low at this past meeting, and we again encourage our residents to participate in these public meetings, to answer your questions and to keep you up to date on this project, as it is most im­ portant to our community's future existence. Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Wood­ stock, is sponsoring a showing of the film "A Shared Cesarean Begin­ ning" Friday evening, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at the hospital. The film documents the experience of a young couple as they prepare for, and share together the Cesarean birth of their second child. The documentation of the birth and the spontaneity of the young parents makes the events of the delivery room touching as well as in­ formative. Anyone in­ terested is invited to attend. A registered nurse and Cesarean childbirth educator will be present to answer any questions. For further information contact Mrs. John (Janet) Smith, 4318 W. Ponca, McHenry. Rough fteedle If the thread keeps breaking while you are sewing on the machine, check the needle point, it may be rough. If so, put in a new needle. It VMM I'l l ( ooi * s t a f f p s y c h o l o g i s t .news liom the Family Service and Mental Health Clime ot McHeniy County. (Editor's note: This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry County readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service & Community Mental Health Center staff. This article is "Coping - Symptoms of Alcohol Problems.") The later stages of alcoholism often include job loss, financial problems, alienation of family and friends, and irreversible health problems. For many alcoholics, it is only in the late stages of their disorder, that they are unable to deny the presence of their alcoholism. For other people, however, the pattern of denial is not as firmly ingrained and they can become convinced of early symptoms of alcoholism. As there is no "cure" for alcoholism, their only option is abstinence from alcohol. Early symptoms of alcoholism do not necessarily include the well known drinking in the morning, sneaking drinks, or hiding a bottle-often the clues are subtle, and most importantly, evident only to the person himself. Many times, the person developing a drinking problem will think of his next drink. In other words, there will be several times during the working day when the person will think to himself flow nice it will be at 6:30 when he will have his first martini. Show 'Shared Cesarian Beginning' In Film ERA GIYPSA usical fable Mf IMI f HgdlM i*r BK vy owv \>ijrne vy Jicpiwn vjunuwiin Book by Arthur Laurenta Staged by Robert K.Mott Nov. 6,7,8; 13,14,15; 20 & 21 8:15--Fri.& Sat.; 6:00-- Sun. Woodstock Opera House 111 Van Bono Stewt, Woodstock. IL 60098 (OS) 338S300 I mttk MMS-WfTMAAK Khmtc Ltbrmry, Inc. Some people developing a drinking problem will find themselves extremely bored, or nervous, when they are in any social situation that does not include drinking. This person will often become irritable and unreasonably tense in non- drinking social situations. As a result, the person will never frequent restaurants that do not have a liquor license and will find excuses for avoiding non-drinking friends. The person developing a drinking problem is always ready to fix drinks for others, giving himself the opportunity to "taste test" the drinks and control the strength of his own drinks. All of the above symptoms have one thing in common: alcohol, or the lack of alcohol, takes on greaterand greater importance as time goes by. It does not n e c e s s a r i l y i n c l u d e noticeable drunkenness on a regular basis. Recognizing alcohol as a problem is probably the most important step in dealing with it. EMPLOYMENT SURVEY Local representatives of the Bureau of the Census will conduct a survey of em­ ployment in this area during the work week of Nov. 16 through 21, Stanley D. Moore, director of the Bureau's Regional Office in Chicago, has announced. The survey is conducted for the U.S. Department of Labor in a scientifically designed sample of ap­ p r o x i m a t e l y 7 1 , 0 0 0 households throughout the United States. New Natural Family Plan Meeting Set An information conference will be held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul school, 416 N. First street, Cary. The speaker will explain the reliability and safety of all methods of family planning, and will outline the new natural family planning program of the Diocese of Rockford. A question period will follow the presentation. Everyone is invited and there is no fee. If unable to attend, one may write for free information to Carman Fallace, Family Life Office, 1245 N. Court street, Rock- ford, IL. 61101, or call (815)962-7791. GOING OUT •EBUSINESS SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO! UP TO 1/2 OFF ON ALL CRAFT SUPPLIES. POTTERY, BASKETS, CHRISTMAS IDEAS, Etc. '""SS'SU'E™ VILL^E2,?TTER¥ CLOSED TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY 1 0 0 0 2 M A , N b l HEBRON ILL. 60034 815-648 2920