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STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYIORD McHenry aindealer 2 Sections 26 Paaes 25* Friday March 2. 1984 Number 60 Volume 108 Village prepares for return at firms in *****%£, by Marion Olsen Two former Lakemoor businesses are looking to return to the village after moving away to other locations for expansion. Chroma Corporation, whose new quarters in McHenry burned recently, is planning to temporarily set up business in the former Continental Aluminum building in Fritz- sche's Industrial Park in Lakemoor. Goettel Auto Sales and Service is attempting to re­ open in its former quarters on Rand Road. Both companies are subject to village ordinances, however, and village trustees indicated some concernlast week that the moves would not meet village ordinances and En­ vironmental Protection Agency requirements. Goettel's application for a business license met with a number of objections, the first that the form had not been properly filled out. Trustees also said the building is in violation of village ordinances, and bills owed to the village from previous occupancy by Goettel had not yet been paid. Reports that an "Open for Business" sign had been displayed led to a recom­ mendation that appropriate legal steps be taken until village requirements are met. Regarding Chroma Cor­ poration, President Richard Hyatt said he had met with village building inspectors, Chroma representatives and Bob Fritzsche to monitor changes in Chroma's proposed temporary operation to satisfy village ordinances. Hyatt recommended the EPA be consulted to be sure overflow water from the operation will not in any way contaminate the area. In police department business, Officer David Mills was named senior officer because he had been hired first, Hyatt said. Along with renewed police protection came the need for auto removal services resulting from Drinking Under the In­ fluence arrests and similar circumstances where an auto must be towed away. Response time was a major concern in selecting an auto removal company. The board authorized a 30-day agreement for disabled auto removal service from A Tire County Service company. A statement of insurance and a list of rates will be required before the agreement is officially accepted. Trustee C. Ed Godt objected to the agreemet because cars would be towed to a Round Lake site while the owners would be Vote down village multi-family dwellings by Kurt Begalka Shaw Free Press News The Wonder Lake Be Trustees officially bulldozed proposed multi-family dwellings at Thompson and Wondermere roads in the village Tuesday night. Following a recommendation by the Comprehensive Municipal Planning Com­ mission of Wonder Lake, the board voted unanimously to "strictly adhere" to the proposed site's original 1977 annexation agreement requiring single-family homes and requested Wonder Lake Realty- Trust to submit a final plat for Unit Two before the board. Unit Two contains about 30 acres and a final plat was never approved or recorded, planning commission Chairman Will Ehlen said. Trust President Charles Jacobson had sought to rezone 56 acres of a 112-acre tract from farm to residential. The ten­ tative plan called for six buildings consisting of eight dwelling units each, six duplexes and a commercial building. Responding to the tremendous community outcry against the A look inside. . . Searching For Roots Explore Women's Rights Regular features Helping Paws Obituaries Classified Reader Ads Display and Classified Display Section 2, Page 1 Section 2, Page 10 Section 2, Page 2 Page 2 344-4800 385-0170 sent to the Woodstock cour­ thouse. He called this "double jeopardy". The other trustees agreed to consider using other McHenry County companies before extending the agreement beyond the 30 days. By Cliff Ward Shaw Free Press News Media Testimony began Wednesday morning in the preliminary hearing on voluntary man­ slaughter charges against 17- year-old Kenneth Roza, charged in connection with the Jan. 28 NIPC officials meet with Congressional delegation project, the commission reached a decision based on a "logical deduction of facts," Ehlen wrote in the final report. He acknowledged a great deal of controversy surrounded the findings, dubbed the "black book." Commissioners Ed Beard, Jim Gunning, William Sullivan and Robert Freund all - com­ plained of a lack of com­ munication. "We haven't had a meeting in five or six weeks," Gunning said, adding he wasn't given notice of the meeting where a vote on the final report was taken. "I'd like to see a more open commission." According to Freund, whom Ehlen said voted by proxy, no official vote was taken. A discussion on other issues - allowing a variance in block length and extending the area zoned for business - took place, he added, but no official con­ sensus was reached. Village President uuane Zeman said by developing the land "section by section," the board would have a clearer grasp of its impact on the area. "I think he (Jacobson) has lots of loopholes he can come back to the board with," she said. Officials of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission met reently with members of the Illinois congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to call at­ tention to several areawide problems. The local group was led by Dean Cunat, NIPC president and member of the McHenry County Board. The principal topic of discussion was the need for national attention to be focued on the cost of rebuilding and maintaining aging public facilities including sewers, water mains, transit systems and roads. The current congressional freeze on proposed ceilings on industrial revenue bonds was also discussed in terms of the harm being caused to local economic development efforts. Hie group also indicated wide support for the plan to restore the famous Skokie Lagoons as a regional recreation area. A request for partial funding is now pending with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The group also discussed legislation which would prohibit the diversion of Great Lakes water to non-Great Lakes states and ban the use of federal funds to conduct studies on the feasibility of such diversion. The occasion for the visit was the annual federal briefing sponsored by the National Association of Regional Councils. The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission is the comprehensive planning agency for the six-county metropolitan area. In addition to planning, the agency provides technical and research assistance and reviews federal grant request for local governments. Present with Cunat were Hoffman Estates Mayor DEANCUNAT Virginia Hayter, DuPage County representative Ruth Kretschmer, and Charlie Thurston, vice-president with Northern Illinois Gas Company. Meetings were held with Senator Percy, Representatives Crane, Hyde, and Porter, and staff representatives of Senator Dixon and Representatives Annunzio, Corcoran, Lipinski, Rostenkowski and Russo. stabbing death of Karen Geske in Crystal Lake. Four witnesses testified in McHenry County Circuit Court before Judge Conrad Floeter before Floeter called a recess at noor. Roza is charged with stabbing Karen, 14, while his girlfriend was babysitting at a neighbor's home at 194 Hickory Drive. Karen was allegedly playing pranks on the unwitting couple. The girlfriend, 15-year-old Julie Green, testified that she and Roza had received four prank telephone calls between 9:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. She said there was also knocking at the front and back doors before the stabbing occurred. Green said Roza had his knife with him and had told her before the incident "if he had to use it, he would." She testified Roza had directed her to a hallway to watch the children when they heard knocking at the door. She did not see the incident, Green said. She said that at that point she heard a voice which belonged to Karen say : "Oh my God, Ken, you stabbed me." She was apparently playing a practical joke on Julie Green, a friend, and Roza, according to testimony from the victim's sister, Lori Geske, 20, and Lori's boyfriend, 33-year-old Stephen Thomas. Thomas testified that Karen Geske had appeared in the Geske home dressed in blue jeans and a blue jean jacket. He said she had smeared pencil on her face to imitate a beard and had a nylon stocking pulled over her face. City conducts sewer study Beginning March 5, inspections will be made by the City of McHenry of each house in the Golf Course Subdivision. This is made necessary because of a sanitary sewer study currently being conducted in order to locate sources of infiltration and storm water inflow into the sanitary sewers. Each resident will be asked a few questions about flooding history and drainage nroblems. The insoector will need to be given access to the basement or crawl space. The time required at each home has been estimated at 15 minutes. The inspectors, all city personnel, are expected to have their work completed within 30 days. Elimination of excess flow from the sanitary sewer svt^m will reduce operating costs at the city's wastewater treatment plant, according to Paul J. Halvensleben, superintendent of Public Works. Those who have questions regarding the inspection are asked to call the city hall, 385-1761. Senior transportation offered in new program The McHenry County Senior Citizens Council has started a transportation program which serves the Seniors in the McHenry area. This service is set up to take Seniors to the Meet & Eat Centers, doctors, dentists, hospitals, shopping or anything they might need. The tran­ sportation van is equipped with a wheelchair lift so the han­ dicapped individual can be accommodated. The transportation service is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. These are the areas served on the days designated: Crystal Lake, McHenry, Wonder Lake area, Monday and Wednesday; Algonquin, Crystal Lake area, Monday and Friday; Cary, Fox River Grove area, Tuesday and Thursday. However, if an individual need differs from this schedule, that person is urged to call. If the van is not being used in the designated area, arrangements will be made for service. To make arrangements for transportation, call toll-free at 1- 800-892-3273. preferably 24 to 48 hours in advance. Police investigating robbery at car wash Kid enjoys kids The experience of bottle feeding ckgoat kid was unique for these first graders in Montini Primary Center. Colin Slater, of Cary, who brought the animal to the school, found mixed reactions from the children, but noted that the goat was delighted with the attention. From left are Lori Cooper and Kateri Dixon. A man brandishing a knife reportedly robbed a car wash attendant of $200 to $300 Wed­ nesday afternoon in McHenry. McHenry Police were notified of an armed robbery at the Super Clean Car Wash, 4416 W. Elm St., McHenry, at about 2:50 p.m. Feb. 29. The attendant told police he was working in the "tunnel" area of the business when he was approached by a man wearing a black ski mask. The man was described as being 20- 25 years old and having a mustache. The assailant was reportedly wielding a chrome sheath knife. The robber was last seen running west along Elm Street, according to the attendant. Police questioned a number of people who fit the general description Wednesday af­ ternoon and the investigation is continuing. In a separate matter, Linda A. Kurowski, 37 , 3012 W. Stillhill, McHenry, was charged with transportation of open liquor following a traffic stop at the intersection of Pearl and Green Streets, in McHenry.