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VOLUME 106 NUMBE-R Encourage Tree Planting Arbor Day Anniversary Page 9 159 Charter ^Genealogists Change Meeting Location Page 17 1 FREE "TV Guide In Today's Edition ' !> 47 "SERVING THE CHAIN-0-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1982 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 25« To the Route 120 The proposed reconstruction of of Concern to Bryce Klontz, (left) across the Fox river is a matter of the McHenry Area Chamber of Community Leaders Look To The Future Economic development is number one on the list of goals and objectives for 1982, according to Bryce Klontz, president-elect of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. "Of primary concern is the Economic Development committee," Klontz said. "Established in 1981, the committee is just getting rolling. The purpose is to see that McHenry retains its economic base and that it grows." Klontz noted that the committee, which is comprised of representatives from all sectors of the business com­ munity, is particularly interested in looking at new retail and industrial growth. McHenry Mayor Joseph Staneltalso commented that economic growth was important to the municipal govern­ ment, particularly as it relates to the relocation of the hospital and the Now that early deadlines can be forgotten until another holiday, there is time to dwell upon improvements in our life fo^a new year. Our enthusiasm knows no bounds for, of course, we are not foolish enough to make resolutions we have no intention of keeping. Instead, we have suggestions for those about us which should result in a decidedly better life - for us. For the medi^, please don't make those profound statements that as a result of a particular study, something we eat, or something we drink, or some favorite form of diversion, is going to give us a terrible disease. And then, after we have mustered every bit of our weak willpower to give up the villains, the media tells us it was only kidding - whatever it was won't really hurt us. Fancy restaurants take note, we would like enough light to see that what is put on our plate is what we ordered. What are you covering up? If we could see, would we find less than shiny silverware?. Or spots on the glasses? Of course we know what chicken tastes like, and beef and lamb, but we always feel cheated when we are denied the visual enjoyment as well as that of the palate. And please play music that sounds like music. We're really not fussy, it can be upbeat or something slow, but we simply won't tolerate the beat without music. It can even be dreamy enough to put us to sleep, but let us at least occasionally hear the melody. Fast food restaurants have a thing or two to learn also. Always have fries and coffee ready for orders that come during regular lunch and dinner hours. It's annoying to take a sandwich to the table, and when it is nearly consumed to receive the extras that should have accompanied it. (Cohtinued on pajje 16) possible annexation of McHenrj Shores. "The most long-range benefit for the city will be the development of McHenry hospital, which will provide many jobs and opportunities and will attract many skilled people and families," the mayor said. Noting that the health industry was the second largest in the country, Mayor Stanek said the hospital could serve as "an anchor for the tremendous potential of the southern boundaries and complement the planned growth - which is dependent upon the extension of municipal services and utilities." The mayor also noted that he was in favor of the McHenry Shores an­ nexation, commenting that the con­ ditions existing today probably would not be repeated in the future. "With the affirmative vote of the residents of the city and McHenry Shores, a unified, integral community with common interests and goals, and not competing with one another, will have long-term benefits," Stanek ob­ served The mayor said two small, fragmented communities with com­ peting interests would "stifle" orderly growth and create inefficiencies of costs and iservices. "The City of McHenry is fortunate to Commerce. At right, McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek (left) and McHenry Shores President Richard Panerali view a map of the village, which has petitioned to have an agent, services will decrease, will decrease and then they grounds to stop the rail Klontz pointed out compromise measure for either a part-time splits time between/ another community. Mayor Stanek said lie would H^ke to see an "ambitious" pad program in 1982 which would include the com­ pletion of Meadow lane and Oak road projects, as well as needed overlayments on other McHenry rship have Y se lble who one enry and annexation referendum placed on the March 16 primary ballot. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD have a prime analogy (Lakeland Park) - the entire city has benefitted because of the numerous improvements Chat have been effected since annexation," Stanek commented. The mayor said he was hopeful that there would be an upturn in both the industrial and residential markets. "I am hoping that a K-Mart, or comparable store, would locate within the city's boundaries," he said. Newly-elected Chamber president, Bryce Klontz, also noted two tran­ sportation-related matters which the C. of C. would be watching in the coming year. • / "We'll be keeping an eye on the Route 120 bridge (reconstruction) project," Klontz said. "We are concerned about the businesses on Riverside drive and we want to make sure they stay in business." Klontz also noted that the Chamber was currently involved in negotiations with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and the Chicago and North Western (CNW) railroad con­ cerning a proposal to eliminate the ticket agent at the McHenry CNW station. "Our feeling is that the removal of the agent is the first step in the elimination of service in McHenry," Klontz commented. "Without the ticket Klontz said 1982 would probably be a year of reorganization for the Chamber of Commerce, with improved efficiency resulting from a division of businesses into service, industrial, professional divisions, etc. "The industrial division will be looking into the labor market and we will be conducting an economic-wage survey for the McHenry area," Klontz said. "We will also be giving added responsibility and support to the Legislative Advisory committee." ^'The Chamber,11 Klontz added, "will also be working to improve postal service in McHenry " The mayor noted that he would like to see (he start of a community center in Petersen park, or at least the first stages w, one, which could include lavatory facilities and perhaps a concession stand. Klontz said the Chamber would continue its annual programs, i.e. the Trade fair. Fiesta days, and will be working to provide a second Fourth of July fireworks spectacle. "We are going to try^nd make it self- sufficient this year," Klontz said. Family Service Defends Membership Restriction The board of directors of the Family Services and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County amended the corporation bylaws to restrict association memberships to the 17 board of directors, and at tne same time to open up selection of directors to candidates other than members of the association. H. Joseph Gitlin, a long time association member and former president of the group, had objected to the proposed change which he charged would, "give the board of directors the right to virtually be a self perpetuating body." Gitlin further asserted, "...since it is supported through tax monies, the public and taxing bodies which support the Mental Health Center should not allow the Mental Health center to become a closed corporation." He added (in his letter to the board) "...my concern is that the Mental Health Center for McHenry County continues to provide this community with the fine services that it has, but that it does so on a democratic basis with input from the whole community." . Director Mary Stompanato pointed out in rebuttal that at the election held last fall, out of the 106 persons listed as members only 21 voted, and that 17 of them were directors. This, she said, indicates the association is not too active. Association President Charles Pratt suggested that apparently few of the'members chose to participate in the election. Ms. St&mpanato noted another problem^ iri the consistency of ^the organization. Since memberships were granted to all persons who contributed money or to those who paid to attend the annual dinner the guidelines for membership were somewhat murky. She said that 40 of the members appeared to be staffers of the center or their spouses, 17 were directors and their spouses, and 44 others could be classed as coming from or representing the community. In addition, 40 of the members were identified as county residents and 40 as non-resident. (Continued on page 16) Fritzsche: Fire Damages Shores Home Water Testing Charge Unfair William Fritzsche, manager of the Fritzsche subdivision water supply, near Lakemoor, said this week the recent charge of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding testing was unfair in that it failed to reveal all the facts. The IEPA had announced that there was not adequate monitoring of the bacteriological quality erf the water supply for a three-month period and that customers had not been notified. Fritzsche claims that the McHenry County Health department-tests once or twice a year (the last time about eight months ago) and there has never been a problem with bacterial contamination. When asked by the Plaindealer, Richard Wissell, administrator of the McHenry County Health department, checked his records and found residents of two homes from that subdivision asked to have the water supply tested in the summer of 1980. This was the last testing of which he was aware, and the water tested favorably. A more detailed look into the records found no sampling requested by the (Continued on page 16) Snow Assures 'Rescue 50' Snowmobilers prayers were an­ swered this week when Mother Nature did her part to help make Harmony's "Rescue 50" a success for the seventh annual marathon td be held Sunday, Jan. 10. Jim Wright, coordinator for this year's colorful snowmobiling event, said his goal for this year is $10,000, which will be divided equally between the Johnsburg and McHenry Rescue squads at-^presentation at Chapel Hill Country clufc in March. Last year the squads shared $8,200 in donations from this benefit. Rick Reuschel, pitcher for the New York Yankees will add to the ex­ citement of tfeeride this year by joining in the day's Activities. /'Hiis year, after registration at 8 a.m. at Raymond's Pier Inn in John­ sburg, the riders, led by Jim Wright, will head "for Spring Grove, Richmond, lunch in Hebron, then through Wonder Lake and back to the starting point. Every snowmobiler and state certified rider under 16, accompanied by a parent, is invited to join in this worthy cause. Riders are asked to have at least $25 in pledges to ride. There is time to join the ride or make a donation to a favorite snowmobiler. For more information, call any one of the following numbers. Jim Wright, 385- 9448; Dick Short, 385-7180; Dale Pitts, 385-7331; or Mrs. Richard (Judy) Mazrin. Damage to this home at 3212 W. Terrace in McHenry Shores II quickly extinguished the blaze Tuesday evening, limiting the*I was estimated at $30,000. Firemen and equipment from the .fire to the garage and the living area directly above. McHenry Township Fire Protection District Companies I and About 40 fire fighters from Com­ panies I (McHenry) and II (Johnsburg) of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district (MTFPD) , were called to a fire in a two-story home in McHenry Shores at 8:28 p.m. Tuesday. The call was originally dispatched as "a dryer on fire" in the garage of a home at 3212 W. Terrace, in McHenry Shores. It was reported that an ex­ plosion spread the fire to the house. According to MTFPD Asst. Chief STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORIT Chris Bennett, when the department arrived, the garage and twd* automobiles were involved in the blazeC* Bennett said the fire spread to the! garage door, up to the eaves and to the roof. (Continued on page 16)