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"SERVING THE CHAIN-0L4KES REGION SINCE 1875 * FRIDAY. JULY 2. 1982 VOLUME 106 NUMBER 97 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 25 A happy mw qwea, Connie Ann Netoan, IS, ilwwn at left la large phoio, receives the cengratnlntfans ef her Orel rannerap, Michelle Olson, momenta after receiving the arm el 1982 Mia* McHenry. Mlas Congeninllty. selected by a vote al nil •f tfit centmlants, to Kettle Fleming. 17, pictured a hove. S T A F F P H O T O S - W A Y N E G A Y L O R D - •"» ,, , . I, , , i , i • • I, , i , I , i QUCOH Sullivan Foods In A & P these positions, he most recently actfed in the capacity of a consultant to the food indue try Almost all of the people to be em­ ployed in the store will be hired from the McHenry area, according to the new owner. Sullivan indicated he is extremely enthused to become a part of the McHenry business community and will be announcing the store's grand opening plans shortly. -H He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edwin (). Sullivan, formerly of McHenry His mother is the former Eleanor Bolger After many weeks of negotiation, Tom Sullivan has announced the purchase July 1 of the former A4P store on Elm street. Prior to Its reopening as Sullivan Foods later this summer, the store will undergo some redecorating, re-equipping and refurbishing Sullivan stated this store will bring to the McHenry area a total discount low pricing structure on all items. He stated that in addition to a complete line of national brand and private label merchandise, he will also be carrying the largeat variety of generic products in the area. The meat department will carry two grades of beef -- one a U.S.D. A. prime, the finest quality beef on the market, and diamond beef. This store will also feature a service type delicatessen, along with bread and rolls baked daily at the store. Sullivan has a wide background in the grocery business, having served in management capacities with two Chicago area chains. In addition to her fellow contestants. The new Miss McHenry's question during the pageant was, "What have you gained from the 10-week charm course?" Standins Doised and calm, she answered, "I've gained a lot of confidence and a lot of friends. It's the moat enjoyable 10-week experience anyone could have." Dreased in a simple, deep blue gown that showed off her dark brown hair and sparkling good looks, she touched her tiara in disbelief after Erin Mullen, Miss McHenry 1901, placed the crown on her head. "This is the last thing I ever expected," Connie Ann kept saying. While a student at McHenry high school, she was active in concert band, student council, and art club. She also enjoys bicycling, travel, music, and dancing. The queen and her court each receive special gifts from the spon­ sors of the pageant, the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and the (Co«ti»H»«4 on pf i 14) t by Jed** Irwin With a cry of "I don't believe it!" and a tenrful smile, Connie Ann Nelson, 18, took her place aa Miss McHenry 1M2, in the annual pageant held to select the queen to reign over Fiesta Days, representing McHenry at other area functions. Pretty brown-eyed Connie, the Second runner-up, Trudy Koch, is 20 years old and a graduate of Marian Central high school. The daughter of Max and Shirley Koch, 1508 North Flower, McHenry, she is a water safety Instructor at a local health club. Third runner-up is Darcy Relle, 18, a 1982 graduate of Johns burg high school, and the daughter of Joaeph Relle and Carol Van Driel, of 5702 Agatha in Johnaburg. Under the guidance of Marisa Merkel, chairman of the pageent, the twelve contestants completed a IV week charm course preparing them for the rigors of competition. The girls were preeented in evening gown and swimsuit competition. They had to answer questions which they selected at random. The 12 girls had been interviewed by the Judges prior to the evening's events. During those interviews, the Judges learn about each contestant, how she handles herself in a stress situation, and how she interacts with daughter of Camilla and Douglas Nelson of 2004 N. Sherman drive, McHenry, is a 1881 graduate of McHenry high school, currently employed at a local drug store. At­ tendance at McHenry County college and a career in public relations are Connie's dream for the future. Miss McHenry will be featured at all Fiesta Days activities when that midsummer festival begins July 23 and concludes Aug. 1, and will then compete in the Miss McHenry County contest held in Woodstock, in August during the county fair. First runner-up, and the young woman who will serve in Connie's place if she is unable to fulfill her duties, is Michelle Olson, daughter of Martha and Wallace Oleon of 108 Canterbury drive, McHenry. The 1982 McHenry high school graduate to 18, and plans a career in art and dance. She is a student at McHenry County college, and plana to attend the University of Utah. Musin' and Meanderin' Amend Charge For Baby-Sitter A felony charge of cruelty to children was smended " to misdemeanor battery at the Tuesday preliminary hearing of Linda M. Zmudka, 5203 Home avenue, McHenry. According to McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli, Ms. Zmudka was s babysitter charged with cruelty to children following an incident that occurred in early June. The child was treated for injuries at McHenry hospital. Pasenelli said the mother of the child called the police at about 6 p.m. June 8 and signed the complaint against Ms. Zmudka. Assistant State's Attorney Steven J. McArdle told the Plaindealer the charge was amended to misdemeanor battery because of the wsy the state statute was written and the case law concerning child abuse. McArdle said that under the 'cruelty to children' statute the state would have to establish that Ms. Zmudka was in "legal control" of the child. "As 1 read the case law, legal control is limited to family mem­ bers," McArdle explained. He said Ms. Zmudka pleaded "not guilty" to the battery charge and was placed on the Aug. 2 Jury call. f First I read the Plaindealer - then I have dinner". Now that's the way to start any day! -It was the massage to the KAF tiklumn written with renewal of his gabecription by Elmer "Biff" Meyer gOak Park. "Biff, born and raised • McHenry, has been arranging for (Me newspaper to follow him since he toft his home town many years ago. All businesses hear from the dissatisfied customer, and that's to be expected. But there are a few special people who take the time to let you know when they're pleased What most of us fail to realise to that we really try harder to pleaee the people who let us know we've done something right. We often find oursetf starting a story or a column and thinking, "I wonder how (he or she) will feel about this. Sometimes the comment we receive to neither pro nor con, and that's fine too. Laat week we received a phone call from a local businees man who was reading to this column aad only wanted us to know how he felt about the subject under discussion, which was the use of handicapped parking l^acaa. A too laat week, a young voice at the Other end of the t*"* encouraged us to go daily with the Plaindealer, a move (hat to influenced by many, more practical consldsraiious just a wish. This was the first call on that subject, but for a full decade after expanding to twice a weak, the ssost often heard comment was, "Why did you do it? We don't have time to read M more than once a week*'.' For ourseif. we too often fall into the category of using lack of time as an excuse for not saying the good things we fed This seems an opportune piece to make emends. Tentative Agreement On 8-Acre Land Development traditionally required that utUitiee be extended acroas the property so that adjoining properties can hook on. Lamp# explained that the petitioners were not aware the council thought they would pay all of the utility extension cost. f "We're not trying to becktrack," Lampe said. "We'd Juat like some apportionment." Aid. Pepping noted that if the park was not publicly owned, it would be conceivable that the petitionera would recapture some of the costs of the utility extension. "I don't think it's unreasonable to expect sharing the coat," Pepping said „ The council and developers agreed upon a SO percent cost sharing. With the substance of the an­ nexation agreed upon, it waa left to the attorneys to put the agreengnt into proper legal language The matter will be addreseed at a meeting set for Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Stanek said his concerns were primarily the $1,000 per lot annexation fee and (he coet of utility extensions Aid. GeorgeHarker (2nd ward) said problems could arise if plans were to build in the neer future and the utilitiee were not in place, noting that McHenry hoapital to funding the extension of (he sewer and water lines. "What are your plans?" Harker by Anthony Oliver A tentative annexation agreement has been reached between the McHenry City Council and developers of an eight-acre percel near the McHenry hospital site on Route 21 at Bull Valley road. Petitioners William Neumann, Henry Fleming, John Dodge and John Lampe sought B-l hurinees and R-4 multi-family zoning on the tract, which to located about a quarter-mile north of the intersection. Attorney John l«ampe commented that (he Plan commission and the Zoning Boerd of Appeeto had both voted in favor of the development. "We believe this to compatible with what the city wants to do along Route 31." Lampe said. zoning the multi-family area R-4, instead of R-4a. the developers could build about 17 more units Aid. Elizabeth Nolan (1st ward) said the zoning claasification should not be used ss s bargaining point. "Either the land will accommodate it or it won't," Mrs. Nolan said. Her position received support from Aid. Jack Pepping (1st ward), who said, "I don't think you should hold deneity as s caveet it's either ap­ propriate or it isn't. If you use density, then you're using density as a lever to get sewer and water to, the perk. We're not playing monopoly." Stanek pointed out that if the den­ sity is increased, so to the benefit derived from the adjoining park. "We have intimidated people before." he said. AM. Michael Wieser (3rd ward) said. "If the property cannot support the deneity and this is a swap for sewers, then my responsibility says zone it properly - not give the zoning and look the other way." Stanek said the HaH "We're not going to do anything until the utUitiea go out," Lampe said. Stanek commented that sewer and water linee should be stubbed to the east boundary line, which abuts Knox park. I The petitioner's engineer. John Smith, noted that the coat of the stabbed lines would be about 98.000 and the petitioners asked how that waa to be funded. "I thought we had agreed that they (the petitioners) would pay for the extension." Stanek said. The mayor pointed out that by FIREWORKS DISPLAY _ The fireworks display at Petersen nark, sponsored by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, will be held on the holiday, Sunday, July 4, at dusk. The panting lot will open at 8 p.m., with an admission charged for each car. Refreshments (except for alcoholic beverages) will be available. questioned whether a 188 foot right-of- way should be required. City Attorney Bernard Narueu pointed out that all requirements o! the Subdivision Control orAnanct would have to be met, unices s variation waa isqMselad, Historical Slide Show At County Mu$oum Pag* 3 rhe Crowning Of A Queen Miss McHmnry fOQtant Pago 17 « FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition