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ector, Kenneth G. Bast, ii ai mark another major step 1 Illinois communities served ies Cox of James Cox Ass<x Shown above is the artist's rendering of the new Northern Illinois Medical executive director, center, scheduled to open in 1984. Ground breaking ceremonies for this regional ceremonies that medical center are set for Friday, Sept. 24, at II a.m. on the site of the new the northern health care facility at Route 31 and Bull Valley road. McHenry hospital project is James Cox of invites the public to witness the step forward in health care progress for by the hospital. Architect for the Associates. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER " S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - 0 - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 " VOLUME 107 NUMBER 16 Oppose by Anthony Oliver Noting recent interest in another video game arcade, the McHenry City WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1982 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 25' Kenneth G. Bast, executive diitector of McHenry hospital, has annotyhced that the ground breaking ceremonies for the Northern Illinois 'Medical center will be held Friday, Sept;. 24, at 11 a.m. He invites the public to wit­ ness this important event in the history of McHenry hospital. The ceremonies will be held on the site for the new regional medical center to be built at Route 31 and Bull Valley road. Entrance to the ground breaking will be via Route 31. The hospital will adopt the new name, Northern Illinois Medical center when it opens in 1984, to reflect the growth of its patient service area, as well as denote the expanded ser­ vices that will be available when the hospital goes from its current 136 beds to 180 beds. "Ground breaking is certainly an important event," said Bast, "but it is not merely a conclusion to years of hard work and planning. It's really the next step in beginning another phase of a project that has been the goal of employees, physicians, the board of directors, hospital ad­ ministration, and concerned citizens for many years. The hospital will carry its 26-year commitment to excellence into the future, and there are plans tp incorporate into the new facility the current services, equip­ ment, and special care units of wjiich this hospital is justly proud. Fur­ thermore, the building design and added spacc will allow for the irr. plementation of additional advances as the needs ari$£/' The new facility will consist of 180 beds, of which 146 are designated for medical-surgical care, nine ob­ stetrics, 13 pediatric, and 12 intensive care beds. It is anticipated that ap­ proximately 100 additional em­ ployees, representing business and health services, will be needed. Bast said that the bonds for financing this building project were sold recently at an interest rate of 12V4 percent. The sponsoring agent for the $26.3 million bond issue is the Illinois Health Facilities authority. Northern Illinois Medical center entered into a purchase agreement with Merrill Lynch White Weld Capital Markets group for the issuance of the bonds. The hospital is conducting a $1.6 million fund drive to assist with the development of this and future health care services. Called "Reach for Tomorrow", the campaign is under the direction of Dick Reault. He commented, "Our fund drive is divided into 4our units: the family unit, the lead gifts, the major gifts, and the communit^teams. -The first unit, the family,-isfurther divided into four sections, those beingthe board of directors, the physicianiT"the em­ ployees, and the auxiliary-volunteers. We could not have. anticipated the fantastic response that has been demonstrated by the family unit thus far. "The physicians are already at 75 '~cn"r.\:zd on pnjj» 18) ore Video Gome Licenses Commuters Hope For Early End To Strike Musin' and Meanderin* Smile! That's what the commentary that came with the morning mail advised. The directive was accompanied by the promise that "a genuine, sincere smile is still the finest passport to friendshipand fellowship". fsmmhglsn't always easy today, en an inside-out turn of the pocket rfeveals no cash and the "Sorry, we're not hiring at this time" sign greets you, laugh wrinkles come hard. * And while hunger can bring the gnawing sensation in any season, there is something about the thought of a cold winter ahead that em­ phasizes concern for the needy. The. poor we always have with us, but their numbers have increased. Fortunately, the generosity of the McHenry community has been repeated on numerous occasions. Unfortunately, the big drive for food, clothing and cash can be made only at holiday time. In between, only the basic needs of those who are destitute can be met. m Perhaps it should be embarrassing mat when fellow humans are in dire Straits, the attention of so many also turn to the animal world. But there is a great appeal in the homeless waifs bf the animal kingdom. Too many people just don't care that they are out there by the thousands. In fact, many of them are turned out by humanS, and this happens most frequently at the end of summer. Too often puppies and kittens are taken into the home of summer visitors who find it impossible to make a home for them in year 'round, city living. The result is a frightened animal turned loose after Labor day to eat along the highway or from someone's garbage can to stay alive. We were walking on the street back of the newspaper office one day when we looked toward a small opening in a fence to be greeted by big eyes peeking from a coat of black and white fur. The kitten couldn't have been more than three or four months old. Wary because of the hostility of some people, it scurried away. We couldn't help but wonder what would happen to this tiny kitten which would still be a youngster when winter weather arrived. The humane instincts of men and women are tetter displayed today than even in tfifc recent past. People 4ike Sally Joosten, wildlife rehabilitation director for McHenry county, and the selfless volunteers for Helping Paws - all of them have contributed so much to alleviating suffering. But there is much more to be done and the workers are too few in number. With the advent of cooler weather, there are more needs to be met among humans. After we have contributed what we are able, there is another need felt by those of us who would make life a bit easier for members of the animal world. They have contributed much to our own lives. KAF Council expressed general consensus Monday night against ihcreasing the number of licenses. At present; there is one license in the city. The ordinance requires the licensing of any establishment that has more than four coin operated amusement machines. McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek opened the discussion saying he was "a little reluctant" to increase the number of licenses. Alderman Jack Pepping (1st ward) said he would go on record favoring no increase. This position received, support from Aldermen Nolan, Datz and Meurer. Alderman Ciecilia Serritella (4th ward) said she had received no complaints of over­ crowding but would favor no increase in the number of licenses at this time. Expressing a somewhat different position, Alderman Michael Wieser (3rd ward) commented that, in his opinion, the gentleman operating the existing arcade0' was "doing a fine job." Wieser added, however, that he understood the granting of the original license to be "probationary" and subject to review after a year. Alderman Wieser said he would be in favor of waiting until the year is up before considering any additional .permits. Alderman Raymond Smith (3rd ward) commented simply that he hoped the discussion would have no bearing or judgment regarding the existing operation. In other«council business, McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli notefl that a bicycle safety program had been set in conjunction with Charles Gillum, owner and operator of the video game arcade in McHenry. Pasenelli said Gillum had set up a series of prizes for those who attend the safety clinic. The program is scheduled for Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the McHenry Police department, 1111 N. Green street, McHenry. The chief added thai a follow-up program would be held in ihe spring After some debaie. 'he council voted to table the proposed renaming of Whispering Oaks park after former second ward Alderman George L. Harker. The matter was brought to the floor by Mayor S'anek. who commented that this was an honor that befitted Harker's 12 years of council service. Alderman Raymond Smith opposed the measure saying. 'I really feel that before you bestow an honor like this, you have 'o 'ake into consideration many things There are so many qualified people 'hat an enormous amount of research would have to " done." With that. Smith made the moi remove the item from the agenda ant the discussion. The motion1 was seconded by Wieser. Calling for the vote, Mayor Stanek commented, "I don't know of anyone who deserves it more." Voting in favor of the motion to table the matter were Aldermen Datz, Wieser, Smith and Serritella. Voting against were Aldermen Pepping, Nolan and Meurer. Datz expressed some dismay at 12 accounts being overbudget after four months of the fiscal year. Mayor Stanek said the outlay of expenditures was pretty well "on line." Datz said he was aware there were reasons for the expenditures but urged a tight rein on spending. The council voted unanimously to table action on two ordinances relating to permits and license fees until further clarification had been made. -- A unanimous vote also amended the driving under the influence (DUI) ordinance to bring it into conformance with the state law regarding procedure concerning consent. Aid. Wieser noted that a Crystal Lake garbage disposal firm was inquiring about ihe procedure to solid husinessin McHenry Mayor S'anek said if the firm can complv wrh ordinance requirements, hen i should niake an application for a l icense The council also approved a Pur- chasing committee rechm- menda loriconeerning a change in the procedure tor receiving vehicle bids. Commr ee Chairman Ronald Meurer said he committee would issue minimum sp^efTTcations to various dealers, who would then fil l ou - wi'h what 'he manufacturers had o offer The move seeks to eliminate the problem of making individual manufacturers conform to rigid specifications. Mayor S'anek announced the ground breaking for McHenry hospital, which has been set for Friday, Sept. 24. S'anek also noted hat work has begun on an 88-unit apartment building near the in­ tersection of Orleans and McCullom Lake road SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE A rail strike of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engine&s has made life miserable for 1,900 ^cHenry county commuters -- a small part of the 120,000 in the Chicago area. The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) spokesman said emergency bus service for rail commuters was being provided between 33 rail depots and various Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) terminals. Commuter transportation on the Chicago and North Western (CNW) railroad was halted when the strike took effect Monday and only limited freight traffic was running. "The best bet for McHenry com­ muters wanting to use the RTA buses is to get to the Barrington train station," the RTA spokesman sai The buses left the station Monda morning between 7:30 and 7:45 bound for Jefferson Park, where they could take the El into the city. In Chicago, transportation officials were urging carpoolers and auto commuters to park legally. • The Soldier field parking lot was opened to commuters Monday morning. Talks between the union and management broke down over the weekend. The major point of disagreement appears to concern a "no-strike" clause. „The union wants engineers to receive bonuses if they operate a train with less than the normal five-man crew. Otherwise, they want to reserve their right to strike. Management is opposed to such an arrangement. A CNW spokesman said the United Transportation union and related unions for clerks, signalmen and other rail workers have honored the picket alines. Both sides have said it may be necessary for federal action to end the strike. Canoeist Drowns At Wonder Lake by Anthony Oliver Mrs. Margaret Salmen was at her home on the west shore of Wonder Lake when she heard the first shout for help, shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday. Area residents succeeded in rescuing one canoeist, but were unable to locate the other, who drowned. According to official sources, the police received word of two canoeists in the water off of 5102 W. Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, at 7:59 p.m. Sept. 19. Mrs. Salmen ran for a neighbor's house. The neighbors, whom she was unable to identify, were "summer people" who had a power boat. As she ran to the neighbors, Mrs. Salmen called to the canoeists to stay with the boat. "The kids took the canoe out im­ mediately," Mrs. Salmen said. "We had some trouble getting the power boat started." After jumping the battery, they succeeded in getting the power boat started. In that time, another boat arrived to help, this one owned by the family of Mrs. Diane Nasco. David P. Judd, 32, of south subur­ ban Burbank, was rescued by the White Oaks Bay area residents. "We had four boats in the water and circling by the time the Wonder Lake Fire department and the county police arrived," Mrs. Salmen said She noted that firemen and police were on the scene in about live minutes. "We didn't know it at the time, but they weren't that far from shore," Mrs. Salmen said. "The boys got the first one out, but the second must have slipped under the water." The body of Mark A. Brockett, 25, of Wonder Lake, was recovered Monday afternoon after an extensive search by divers of the Wonder Lake Fire department, McHenry County Emergency Services and Disaster agency and surrounding agencies. Responding to a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 5 alert, divers from throughout nor­ thern Lake county came to the scene and took part in the search which lasted until 1:30 a.m. Monday. The recovery efforts resumed at 6 a.m. More than 30 divers took part in the search and recovery. "It's a shame," she commented, "the boys could stand in the water where the canoe tipped over." Peanut Day In McHenry Annual Kiwanis Peanut day will be held Friday, Sept. 24, and 8-year-old Nicole Loser of McHenry will be the official head of the local campaign for funds. Over the past 31 years, Kiwanis Peanut day has raised more than $18 million, 100 percent of which was used in individual communities in which it was collected for local underprivileged and crippled children, youth and senior citizen programs. Started in Chicago in 1951, Kiwanis Peanut day is now an annual Tom Rupp, chairman of Peanut day for the McHenry Kiwanis club, offers the first peanuts to pretty Nicole Loser, who reigns as McHenry's Little Miss Peanut. Looking on with interest is the Peanut Lady, who will make her appearance in the various business sections of the city next Friday, Sept. 24, to encourage contributions to the annual Peanut day sales. * STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Kiwanis fund raiser with more than 80Q Kiwanis clubs participating. Reigning as "queen" of the annual event, representing 143 Chicagoland and northern Illinois Kiwanis clubs, will be Kirs tin Holmes, 7, of Bensenville. The26th Kiwanis Little Miss Peanut was s&ected in the Illinois finals in the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency (Chicago hotel, 151 E. Wacker drive, /Chicago. Eleven little girls - 6, 7 or 8 years old - who had won individual Kiwanis club and divisional contests competed for the,crown. Nicole Loser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Loser of Pistakee Hills, represented the McHenry Kiwanis club and emerged second runner-up in the event. Nicole ,^was the winner of the local event held July 1. Mika Jones, 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of McHenry, earned first prize honors in the 1981 event.,- J r - . . - . N • Voter Registration Shriners Orthopedic Clinic Schedule Blood Drive McHenry League Project 1 L-- Free Service Urgent Need In Community V 13 • * '*"• Page 18 Page 8 Page 18 ^-- ... Break Ground For Medical Center