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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 15 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1971 22 PAGES TEN CENTS Zoning Legislation In Panel Discussion mgSm 4*'- It is understandable that police officers at times feel the necessity for a get-tough policy with youthful drivers, the same as driver license examiners. Very often the exuberance of a teen-ager prevents him from putting into practice the sound safety practices in which he has been so carefully trained. Nevertheless, we felt details of an accident last week seemed hardly sufficient to result in a ticket for a county 18- year-old who struck a very young bike rider near McHenry. Possibly all the facta were not contained on the arresting officer's report, but judging from those available to the press, this accident might have happened to the most cautious driver. The unrestrained, carefree attitude of youth is natural, and it is probably the one most important thing that young drivers • must learn. Never­ theless, a bike without lights on any road at dusk presents a danger with which an ex­ perienced driver often cannot cope. We have a vivid recollection of several occasions when we were gripped with fear as young bicyclists darted in front of our car. Recalling those moments, we can only urge for a <more extensive bicycle education program. ' Bicycling has increased as a mode of transportation in the state in recent years for a variety of reasons. This has brought an increase in the number of 'cyclists killed from 27 in 1969 to 34 last year. In­ juries rose more than 28 per cent to 2,865 in 1970 and ran more than 30 per cent ahead of that pace in the first three months this year, according to the latest figures from the state highway division. Part of the problem is believed to stem from the fact that the person who obeys almost every rule of the road when he's driving, often ignores many of them when he gets on a bicycle. If this applies to adults, how much more are children, who are unaware of rules, a hazard on the road. Bicyclists of all ages should understand that they have just as many rights on the road as any other vehicle. They also can be held just as responsible for stopping at a stop light as the largest truck. K.A.F. Expand Service Of Easter Seal County Society The McHenry County Easter Seal society has expanded its services in the speech therapy department, Howard Fiedelman, president of the board, said this week. This department, operated under the direction of the McHenry county organization, has secured the services of Miss Pat Tierney of Chicago, who not only has an exceptional background for speech therapy and its problems, but pls5 has fifty-seven graduate hours from Northwestern university in special research in cleft palate, cancer of the larynx, as well as stuttering, cerebral palsey and care of paralytic patients. She received her BA degree in speech and drama from Mundelein college. Miss Tierney will be on duty in the speech department at the Easter Seal Therapy Center at 708 Washington street, Woodstock, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those with speech and hearing problems may contact her for appointment and evaluation at the center. There are three rooms available for speech therapy with an exceptional amount of equipment. Miss Tierney was chairman of the Speech and Drama department at Barat college, Lake Forest, and conducted a (Continued on page 21) r? \ & t READY FOR PEANUT DAY - Tiny Dawn Douglas reaches high to place the top canister on this large number of containers to be used by McHenry Kiwanis members next Friday, Sept. 24, for the annual Peanut Day collection. Proceeds will benefit children's programs, with all money to remain in this community. Members hope to exceed last year's collection of $2,500. A special appeal is made to business people in the Kiwanis club's only solicitation for funds during the year. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Fall Horse Show Benefits Mobile Classroom Expansion The outstanding work of the Spring Grove grade school P.T.A. continues this year, with funds to be contributed for a potential mobile classroom building expansion. The major portion of funds for this support comes through the proceeds of the Spring Grove Horse Show which is scheduled for Satur­ day and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26. The seventh annual Horse Show will feature junior pony riders Saturday, Sept. 25, starting at 1 and Junior Horse riders Sunday beginning at 10. Last vear over 300 voung horsemen participated in contests which are sponsored by interested businessmen. The Spring Grove Horse Show has become one of the finest in the Northern Illinois- Southern Wisconsin area through the efforts of past Grand Chairman John Thompson. This year over 3,500 people are expected to attend the fair, many from the greater Chicago area. Besides riding activities, the fair will provide the country charm of a corn and bratwurst roast, open-pit barbecue and beer garden. Many favorite booth and game activities are being planned for young and old to enjoy. The fair will also feature an open-air dance and a teen-hop for the younger set. In the last few years, the dedicated Parent-Teachers organization has provided the school with a learning materials center, school bus, kindergarten, asphalt playground and driveway area and school kitchen, as well as over $10,000 worth of educational materials, equipment for playground and athletic activities. Ticket Drivers Following Six Auto Accidents In Area Both drivers were ticketed in a two-car accident last Thur­ sday morning about 7:30 at the corner of Greenwood and Garrison roads, north of Wonder Lake. Kathryn C. Anderson of 8404 Dorr road, Wonder Lake, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and Marion Szewerda of 8508 Alden road, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for failure to yield at a stop or yield intersection. The Szewerda auto was south-bound on Greenwood road, traveling about 25 m.p.h. as she approached the in­ tersection. She looked to see if there was any approaching traffic and seeing none, proceeded through the in­ tersection where she was struck in the right side by the other car. The Anderson car was traveling about 40 m.p.h. when the driver noticed the other auto was not stopping at the intersection. She blew her horn but was unable to stop in time to avoid the collision. There were 66 feet of skid marks left by the Anderson auto, while the other car left 27 feet. A two-car mishap at the corner of Ringwood road and Orchardway road, west of McHenry, Saturday morning about noon, resulted in a ticket for Roger D. Moore of 7301 Loras lane, Wonder Lake. Clara Kampstra, of 2419 Alton road, McHenry, a passenger in a car driven by Beatrice Ehlert of the same address, was taken to McHenry hospital for minor injuries received in the ac­ cident. The Ehlert auto was south­ bound on Ringwood road, in­ tending to make a left turn onto Orchardway. She signaled for the turn and while waiting for approaching traffic to pass, was hit in the rear by the Moore auto. Moore said he was south­ bound on Ringwood road when something distracted him. When he noticed the Ehlert car, he applied his brakes but was unable to avoid the collision. A citation for failure to give $1,148 To City In vState Tax The city of McHenry will receive a total of $1,148.01 as its share of a state distribution of $1,884,071 14 to counties and municipalities as their share of the July state income tax collection Payment is based on population, which is 6,772 for McHenry Other amounts received locally were $135.11 by Laketnoor; $147.99 by Mc- Cullom I^ake, $58.99 by Spring Gro^e and $62.21 by Sunnyside. The total received by McHenry county government will be $8,152.03. Added to the $10,567.82 for the incorporated area, the figure reaches $18,719.85 for the county in July. Cities and villages received $1,583,910.49 and counties, $300 ,160.65. The income tax law requires distribution to these units of local government of one-twelfth the net proceeds of the income tax on a monthly basis. Marilyn Bacon Painting Named Best Of Show Friends of Mrs. William (Marilyn) Bacon of Mansfield, Ark., formerly of Ringwood, will be interested to learn that for the second year, one of her paintings has been judged best- of-show at the Grand Prairie Festival of Arts, Stuttgart, Ark. The three day show Sept. 17- 19, was open to artists from Arkansas, Louisiana, Ten- n^ssee and Texas. The juror, Reese Kennedy, is professor of art at Steven F. Austin college, Texas. The winning painting was made from photos of Mrs. Bacon's son and his dog, en­ titled "Boy and Dog". Last year she won with a painting of a tree stump covered with wild flowers. Visitors to the McHenry Country Art Fair will recall that Mrs. Bacon's paintings in that fair were judged most popular on more than one oc­ casion. Lakemoor Beach Now Satisfactory; Note Other Changes Samples of water collected at selected swimming beaches Tuesday, Sept. 7, by the McHenry County Department of Health and delivered to the Environmental Protection Agency laboratory in Chicago, showed the waters at three beaches to have changed status. The swimming area of (Continued on page 21) A panel discussion arranged by the Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters to better inform members and interested persons on the subject of zoning in the county attracted about seventy-five persons to the McHenry municipal building last Thursday night. Mrs. Pearl Miyashiro of the Voter league introduced the panel members, Joe Crabb, chairman of the County Zoning Board of Appeals; Fred Otto, Zoning and Building com­ missioner of the county; Tom Huemann, assistant supervisor of McHenry township; and Robert Olson, assistant supervisor of Nunda township. After Otto read the Zoning board's present rules and regulations in detail, Huemann was called upon to make a statement regarding his work in the area of zoning. He ex­ plained the strange way in which zoning works, taking some people's rights away from them and protecting others. He said some who reside in the open country complain when the board sets standards for lots in their area. Huemann justified this procedure by pointing to some subdivisions which now exist that came into being when there were no restrictions, constructed "almost on top of each other". He commented that zoning is now a must, and when properly prepared and executed, is for the betterment of the public. Referring to his position on the county board, Huemann continued, "I am only one of twenty-eight who make the decisions. The new proposed ordinance is quite detailed and quite complete. It scares you to see it, it is so complete. If we could enforce it, it would be a beautiful thing. When it comes to us, it will touch each of us and we must be ready for it". Crabb said he had been on the Zoning board for eight y^firs, serving seven as chairman, but "is not a zoning or planning man". He explained that ap­ pointments are for five years and are made by the board of supervisors, who attempt to name men to represent various sections of the county. Horace Wagner of Wonder Lake is presently the representative for the McHenry area. Crabb further explained that to hold a hearing before the Board of Appeals, persons living adjacent or abuting the property in question must be notified and a notice published fifteen days in advance. Following the hearing, this board makes a recom­ mendation to the supervisors, who make the final decision. Most hearings, he sum­ marized, are on variations, which are of all types. Crabb cited a typical example of a home set back only 40 feet from the highway, constructed before the zoning ordinance was in effect. The regulation states that the set-back must be 80 feet, or improvements on the home cannot be made. The porch is badly in need of repair. At this point, according to Crabb, logic must come into use. Reclassification is another important area of zoning, he continued. Crabb said many persons believe the petitioners should present a plan for a particular construction, but he expressed his belief that this would be of no use since there is no regulation which would govern an enforcement. Crabb pointed to pollution and ecology as new problems today. He said, "I am not a professional, I am not an engineer. We could discuss for three hours at a hearing what the water system will be, but in the final analysis, it must meet the rules and restrictions of the state of Illinois and the laws of McHenry county . Today our worry is less on what is coming (construction) on public water, rather than what is already there". He declared that he believes 30 per cent of all private septic systems in the county are not in working order. "And that's a very con­ servative estimate", he added, "but many have not been used for years. Crabb said many people have asked if it is necessary to have an attorney to appear before the board of appeals. It is not, he continued, but countered with the question, "Are you capable"? The cost of a variation of zoning hearing costs about $150. (Continued on page 21) $187,560 School Budget Adopted By Montini Board A school budget for 1971-72 calling for expenses of $187,560 for such items as salaries, text books, pupil transportation, utilities, furniture, equipment and athletic supplies was ap­ proved by the board of Montini Catholic school last week. Expected income from tuition and book sales was set at $64,450. The $123,110 deficit will be paid by St. Mary's and St. Patrick's parishes in weekly assessments. The meeting began with the administrator's report presented by Supt. Donald Ryniecki, who said the opening of school proceeded very smoothly. He also noted that according to instructions of the board, a pay telephone had been installed at the Middle school, near the north entrance of the building, to relieve the large number of requests which were being made on the office phone. Board Member Tony Pintozzi reported that the ad­ ministration offices at the Middle school need to be en­ closed for privacy purposes. At the present time, the offices are partitioned into two rooms and do not extend to the ceiling. St. Mary's Parish council will be contacted and requested to make the necessary repairs. Supt. Ryniecki advised members that at the present time, there are two non- catholic and two out-of-parish students enrolled in the school system. A committee was appointed by President Gregory Eckstein to study last year's school budget and determine what tuition rates should be charged for these students. The question of a policy change in the matter of reimbursing teachers for ad­ ditional credit hours earned in summer school and evening courses without a transcript from the school attended was turned over to the Educational committee. They will meet with Supt. Ryniecki and form a policy which should be placed in effect immediately. Since the Middle school building is rented from St. Mary's and the Primary center from St. Patrick's, the boards requested these parishes to set up a policy specifically stating just what the school board can do as renters regarding the buildings and playground equipment. The Education Committee presented its report on the school's curriculum: Primary center, Sister Paulina, prin­ cipal, enrollment; 64 first, 91 second, 90 third graders for a total of 244. A new Religion series is being used this year published by Sadlier company. A new Science program is also in progress in which no text books are used. It is a par­ ticipation approach program. A stronger music program is in effect this year, stressing church music. In order to carry on this program, classroom time for Art has been slightly reduced. For the first time, all three grades are participating in a physical education program. Another innovation is two recess periods a day in­ stead of the previous one a day. This was done by reducing the lunch period to 40 minutes. At the Middle school, Supt. Ryniecki is acting principal. (Continued on page 21) signal when required was issued to bus driver, Lawrence H. Ohm of 3105 22nd avenue, Minneapolis, Minn., after a car- bus accident Sunday noon at 4500 S. Route 47, near Wood­ stock. The auto driven by Joseph A. Sperandio of 2818 Rosemarie, Wonder Lake, was totaled in the mishap. The bus driver stated he was north-bound on the highway, traveling approximately 45 m.p.h., when he noticed he was having mechanical problems. He immediately pulled onto the east shoulder of the roadway where he was struck in the rear by the Sperandio auto. Officers noted that when Ohm was asked whether or not he used the proper signal for leaving the roadway, he said he did not. He reacted to the red light on his dash and immediately put on his brakes and started to pull off the road. A Chicago resident was in­ jured when the car in which she was riding overturned Sunday evening about 7 o'clock at 1620 (Continued on page 21) CANDIDATES FOR ROYALTY - Smiles lighted up the faces of many of the twelve young seniors who were selected last Friday as candidates for M.C.H.S. homecoming king and queen. They were determined by a vote of the senior class and will comprise the group from which juniors and seniors will name a ruling pair before Oct. 23 homecoming. From left, front row, are Cary Hill, 1 ̂ ' .. Lyn Thonn. Mary Domoto, Peg O'Halleran, Nancy Stetter and DeanneOwen; in back, Ron Miller, Denny Hovseth, Greg Schmitt, Mark Hoffman, Mike Carlson and Jim Hurckes. Names of the candidates were announced at the season's first pep rally in the West campus gym prior to last Friday's game in which the Warriors won over Schaumburg. PLAINDEALER PHOTO