14 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1976
Page
1
Morris Grade School District 54 closed its 1976 fiscal year with an actual debt of 282,447.97 dollars. Superintendent H. Dale Barr noted the red balances in two funds and outlined plans for tax anticipation warrants and budget hearings.
Grundy County Board authorized health committee to study whether the county should take control of the Morris Landfill from the city. City reports 25 percent of waste from Morris, 75 percent from the rest of the county. The board also approved zoning changes to allow agriculturally related businesses and rezoning actions. New health board members named. terms set for three-year posts.
Twenty one of thirty nine female residents in an eight room cottage refused to stay in their rooms Monday night. Guards used tear gas to quell bottle and chair throwing as inmates were driven back to their rooms by staff with state and local police on standby. Damage was slight and officials pledged an investigation and future disciplinary action.
A Kendall County coroner's jury found that Bettina Hall died from a fractured neck and internal injuries when struck by Martin R. Kermeen's car in Plano. Kermeen, charged with reckless homicide, faced details of the July incident as witnesses described skid marks, a plunge down a slope, and escape paths of Hall and friends before the car left the road. The inquest at Yorkville courthouse concluded with the case set for court action.
A Morris public hearing set for August 4 on the April 12 bromine accident and dumping at the Morris Landfill remains unaffected by a Tuesday court ruling that bars the Illinois Environmental Agency from action. The hearing continues under existing administrative procedures and local oversight.
Tonight remains partly cloudy and warm with possible storms ahead. Thursday stays hot and humid with storms possible as high as the upper 80s to lower 90s. In Morris and Dresden Island Locks data show 7 a.m. 69 degrees and 10 a.m. 89. A court ruling by Judge Paul Verticchio found EPA enforcement power in Illinois laws invalid guiding cases like the Dwight bromine accident and Morris landfill dispute. Attorney General William Scott presses to handle environmental prosecutions, while EPA officials push for joint actions to streamline suits.
The Kendall County coroner ruled Jeffrey C. Blackford a 20 year old from Yorkville died in an accident on River Road when his car left the highway at high speed. The vehicle rolled, the roof came off, and Blackford was found dead alone in the car.
Mrs. Alan Spangler of the Grundy County Red Cross announces a bloodmobile visit next Monday at the VFW Hall from 11 30 a m to 5 30 p m. 17 year olds and vacationing college students are urged to donate during summer. Donors with high blood pressure or on medication may give with doctor written permission. Call the hospital 11 30 a m to 5 30 p m for appointments or book at the VFW Hall. day of drive line is 942 0605 after 9 30 a m.
Al and Mary Lou Cookas, longtime restaurant owners from Juliet, assumed operation of Drake's Farm Restaurant five miles east of Morrison on July 1. They plan gradual remodeling and menu changes toward Greek dishes while maintaining lunch service from 11 a.m. and dinners most nights. The couple live in Grundy County and Drake's celebrated its third anniversary this June, with seating for up to 325 and about 45 staff.
Robert Smith 33 of Lake Hansa City Arizona and Larry Beanton 29 of Springfield Ohio were treated at Morris Hospital and released after a refrigerated semi veered onto the shoulder west of Illinois 47. The Ellsworth Freight Co. truck carried 711 boxes of meat and could not be towed until a second truck arrived.
Charles Ritz 84 creator of the Ritz hotel chain died Sunday in the Ritz Paris on Place Vendome. He inherited the first Ritz Hotel from Cesar Ritz and will be buried Friday in a private service. Monique Ritz will continue management of the chain.
A preliminary hearing for Bruce Banaszak 33 of Plattville was moved to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 27. He faces three counts of attempted murder over the June 14 shooting at his home. Public Defender Max Peterson 37 of Yorkville was shot and remains at St Joseph Hospital Joliet. The case has been postponed twice for Peterson to appear. Attorney John E. Peterson Plainfield represents Banaszak and Judge James W Chadwell of Aurora presides.
Minooka Village Board approves engineer design for a Bonita Vista Subdivision waste water plant serving about 100 homes with an estimated population of 400. The village will own and operate it. adopts the National Electrical Code and state plumbing code with fines from 50 to 100 dollars daily.
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