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Former Sgt. Patrick Joyce, left, was sworn in by Mayor jQ&ph Stanek as McHenry's new Chief of Police, to replace Cteorge Pasenelli. The change was effective Nov. 2. . r W v V. ,j , wi * ? - ' n99d bad s iquo b8ii oriw noj-vju* f i -d ?d b toa i f l i Hlaindealer Herald iv#4 ("fesumeof News -- Friday. Feb. I. 1985-- PaQe 6 If84 Nawt Highlights Platndealer Herald photo by Donna Santl Bertilla Freund was named the 1984 Woman of the year, by the McHenry Business and Professional Women's Club. and then return to work. The McHenry High School homecoming royalty featured two queens, due to a tie in voting. Cin- di Kinsala and Archie Read both reigned as queen and Brad Synder was elected king of the 1984 pagen- try. The U.S. Supreme Court turned down the appeal of Charles M. Albanese, an Illinois death row in­ mate, who fatally poisoned his father, his mother-in-law, and his wife's grandmother. The nation's high court left in­ tact the murder conviction and death sentences of Albanese. McHenry Police Sgt. Patrick Joyce was sworn into office as McHenry's newest Chief of Police. Joyce r ep laced George Pasenelli whose tenure was scheduled to end Nov. 2. Pasenelli announced his resignation to move to the East Coast. Joyce came to McHenry after more than ten years service with the Chicago Police Department and had figured prominently in many major investigations. Res iden t s o f McHenry ' s southwest subdivisions of Fox Ridge, Winding Creek, and Glacier Ridge turned out in mass to protest the possible location of a Lanfilgas test site on Shamrock farm, near Curran and Bull Valley Roads. Landfilgas is a patented process of waste disposal that speeds decomposition of municipal solid and waste (household garbarge) and treats the resulting/leachate to produce energy. ^ More than 50 people turned out for a public meeting of the Johnsburg Library $oard. Con­ troversy still existed over whether a new library district should be created. The McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted 4-3 against a proposal to rezone the area bet­ ween Zion Lutheran Church and the Chicago and Northwestern railroad tracks, on the north side of Elm Street. The land is currently classified for heavy industrial use and was petitioned to allow the construc­ tion of a Wendy's and Taco Bell restaurant and a Midas Muffler Shop. Over the objections of a number of concerned area residents, the McHenry City Council voted 5-3 to approve a Pioneer Center petition. The peUtion sought a special use permit to allow a residential facility for. six developmentally disabled adults in a vacant home on West Avenue, in the Millstream subdivision. A plan to involved parents and community members in studies to improve McHenry elementary 'schools was approved by the District 15 school board. The plan was presented as an annual goal for both the board and • Dr. Richard Farmer, district superintendent. " The District 15 elementary school board recently voted to lodge a formal complaint against the Eastwood Manor Water Com­ pany for its "dereliction in notify­ ing Hilltop School of a possible drinking water contamination situation? The complaint to the Illinois Pollution Control Board will state that the school was not notified of a drinking water hazard stemm­ ing from a low pressure problem in September. The negative vote meant no positive recommendation would be sent to the McHenry City Coun­ cil. > Seniors Roberta Kucharski and Mike Haag reigned as the ktag and queen of the 1984 Johnsburg homecoming. The Finance Committee of the MCHenry City Council came out in favor of a scaled down Fiesta Days celebration for 1985, however no concrete action was taken. A decision for the city to buy Lakeland Park Water Company from owner T.P. Matthews met with approval of Lakeland Park residents at an informal meeting. City fathers emphasized that no papers would be signed until the results of system flushing and pressure testing are known. Any major malfunctions or inability of the system to handle the city's water pressure could either stop the deal or possibly lower the price. Navaabar It was just before 4 a.m. when a tornado touched down and caused considerable damage to Sun Elec­ tric Plant on Route 176 between McHenry and Crystal Lake. This was the scene of a mock diaster drill. Rescue Departments including McHenry Companies One and Three, and the Johnsburg Rescue Squad participated in the emergency rescue, treatment, and transport of 40 people. With a unanimous vote, the McHenry City Council cleared the way for the addition of three new businesses in the city limits. A Taco Bell and Wenty's restaurant, and a Midas Muffler Shop win begin construction of their facilities on 2.1 acres of land located on the north side of Elm Street, between the Chicago and Northwestern railroad tracks and the Zion Lutheran Church. . The election returns showed an overwhelming victory for the GOP candidates for the county board seats in District 2. They soundly defeated the ir Democratic challengers by a 2-1 margin. The Republican slate of Thomas Huemann, Dean Cunat, Edward Buss, and William Fitzgerald won their bids. While Democrats Carol Sek. Patricia MUbratz, Steve Schneider, And Ray fllujak were left waiting to try again. * ' Whfcn the fipal arguements were said and agreement had been reached, the McHenry City Coun­ cil voted unanimously to purchase * the Lakelftnd Park Water Com­ pany from owner T.P. Matthews. Health reason have prevented President Ridard Hyatt of the Vttlage of Lakemoor not to seek re-election as village president, ' when his term expires in April of 1985. A 21 year-old man has been ap­ pointed to the position of public works director of the Vfllage of Lakemoor. David Hall, who had worked for the village since his ws 18, was said to have been taught by both Srevloua public works dlrectos, lark Zeffrey and Charles Schmitt. President pro-tem Pat Morrison appointed Hall to the position after ZeffreV resigned In October. The McHenry High School Teachers Association and the , District 158 Board of Education announced that a tentative agree­ ment had been reached in the con­ tract negotiations. Negotiating sessions had been aided by Federal Mediator and Conciliation Commissioner Robert Calloway, to settle the con­ tract talks which began in March. Ratification was scheduled to come near the end of the month. Ed Samen, who had been elected in 1983 to serve a four-year school Siard, died after an Ulnessf When Alderman William Busse, 2nd Ward and Finance Committee chairman, reported that revenues were 23 percent over budget, he asked the council give "serious consideration" to a tax cut. Busse explained that the unex­ pected Increase in revenues stem­ med from higher sales tax and state income tax revenues coming into the city. Aldeftnan Prank McClathey of the 3rd Ward announced his can- dancy for mayor of McHenry. McClatchey is a first-term alderman, and was the ninth per­ son to take out a petition for the upcoming April elections. He will challenge Joseph Stanek, who has held the office since April 1973, and Is seeking a fourth term. Incumbent Aid. Cecilia Ser- riteUa faces an election bid from Ernest Schooley, who formerly held the position. Aid. Edward Datz, 2nd Ward, wUl nOt be seeking reflection, and Shomas Quamme is seeking the id. Both Barbara Gilpin, city clerk, and Jon Meyer, treasurer, have both taken out petitions to retain the i r pos i t i on . Incumben t aldermen Elizabeth Nolan, 1st Ward, and Ray Smith, 3rd Ward, have also taken out petitions. the McHenry High School Teachers Association, in general membership, voted against accep­ tance of a tenative contract agree­ ment with District 158 Board of Education. The vote ws better than three to one against the proposed contract, thus sending both sides back to the bargaining tables. The Business and Professional Women presented a , . ing the inscription "Wbmaff < Year 1984" to Bertilla Freund. ? Miss Freund born, and raised In McHenry, has been actively tar volved in local nursing c#re and many community organizations. Alderman William Busse was the most recent candidate to throw his hat into the mayoral race. He will face incumbent Joseph Stanek and colleague Aid. Frank McClathey. ;*• t ' Gary Lieder also recently filed for the alderman seat la ward 32 against Thomas Quamme. , McHenry Townsh^ Firo Pro­ tection District heard the >same words they had heard 11 months and six day earlier. "McHenry Fire 1201, yoiUiave a structure fire at Chroma Corpora­ tion in the Tonyan Industrial Park," came the call. Men and equipment fr0& all three McHenry Tc > The McHenry Police Depart- 1 ment is facing a major personnel J shakeup following the announced • resignation of Police Chief George i Pasenelli and the possible retire- | ment of Lt. Robert Kranz at the • end of the year. I Following more than two hours J of executive session discussion in < the McHenry City Council, com- ; ments indicated the Sgt. Patrick j Joyce would probably get the nod < as chief of police. Police Chief George Pasenelli • and his wife decided to leave the r McHenry area to head east to the ^nation's capital. t Mrs. Pasenelli, who is high up • on the ladder with the Federal ^Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was transferred to the Washington £ office. < Chief Pasenelli said his first i order of business would be to get £ reacqualnted with his fishing pole, SERVING YOUR MEDICAL NEEDS... Merit Medical, McHenry's newest medical supply facility, services the medical needs of both the private and professional community. Merit opened for business in 1984 and the entire staff welcomes the opportunity to serve you. •Home/Convalescent Aids*Rentals, Sale & Service. •Wheelchairs, Hospital Beds, Walkers. Commodes •Physician and Hospital Supplies. •Cost-Saving Refurbished Medical Equipment. im&tit IMedicaC 4450 W. BULL VALLEY ROAD (ACROSS FROM N.I.M.C. McHENRY, IL • (815)344-3000 9W 5 J.*>'£ it* 9 N * ' rv,*