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" Visions O f Sugar Plums 9 9 The Magic Of Christmas Alive For Children MARK WEIRKE "Sure I think Frosty can really talk 'specially when he puts on his magic hat". STACY HUDJERA "Frosty can't talk 'cause he isn't real. He's made of snow". SUZANNE RASMUSSEN "Santa isn't real either. He's made of people". JULIE HILL "My favorite Christmas song is "Jingle Bells" 'cause it's a jingly, happy song". JEFFSTROSSNER "Rudolph's nose is shiny red so he can see where he is". LAURA COPELAND "My favorite Christmas song is "O Christmas Tree" 'cause I love Christmas trees". LAURA ANGER "The present I want most from Santa Claus is Baby Alive doll 'cause she chews and really eats". JEFFREY STANLEY "I'm going to leave cookies and milk for Santa Claus but I don't know what I'll leave for Rudolph - oh, I know, reindeer food". STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD 15C Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAINO-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 40 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1974 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS High School Delays Career Center Vote Postpone Landfill Arrests Of Eleven Solve Local Armed Robberies Eleven people, including four juveniles, have been arrested, or will be arrested in con­ nection with several armed robberies in McHenry and Lake counties. The robberies included the Keane Oil Co., McHenry. Others were the Woodstock Clark station, the Disco gas station in Algonquin, and a Clark station in Libertyville. The following were arrested: Robert L. Reynolds, 698 Marine drive, Wauconda, 18, $30,000 bond; Steven M. Reynolds, 698 Marine drive, Wauconda, 17, $30,000; Russell K. Hoebbel, Rt. 1. Bonner road, Wauconda, 17, $20,000; Timothy McCann, 691 Marine drive, Wauconda, 17, $20,000; Douglas M. Trevisan, 680 Walnut road, Wauconda, 17, $20,000, and James A. Savage, 620 Larkdale row, Wauconda, 17, $10,000. Another adult is being sought, according to Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell. The investigations and arrests were carried out by Detective Fitzgerald and Juvenile Officer Heisler of the sheriff's department, and Sgt. Don Liston of the Woodstock city police, assisted by Chief of Police Jack Now of Wauconda. About fifty spectators in­ terested in either the landfill problem or a zoning settlement attended the Tuesday meeting of the McHenry County board. After several hours of debate on the landfill property, a vote of 12 to 11 delayed action until the next meeting. The Sanitary Landfill committee submitted a recommended location at Rtes. 176 and 47, Woodstock. Cost of the 214 acres is $720,000, with $5,000 to be paid for an option so that a study can be made to determine whether the property is adequate for this use. Atty. Zukowski, representing the objectors, read a report that asked such questions as "Should the county go into the landfill business?" "Could private business interests take over?" and "If the county is required to go into the business, what will it cost?" Because of the uncertainty of further costs such as roads and landscaping, it was suggested a committee of citizens be ap­ pointed to conduct a study. Member Thomas Huemann asked the name of the owner, to which State's Attorney Cowlin replied, Parker & Tolby. Huemann continued to question, if the sale is con­ summated, whether the county can afford the $720,000 for the property. He also wondered how leasing would be handled and further questioned the financial basis for It. Edward Buss, former chairman of the Finance committee, expressed his opinion that the $5,000 should be spent for the land study since borings, water level, etc., must be obtained before an in­ telligent decision can be made. Buss continued, "The county can't go into the business of landfill, we must lease the land. The option runs out July 1 and we don't have much time". Chairman Walter Dean in­ formed the board that ap­ plication will be made to the state for money available for (Continued on page 14) The major share of Tuesday night's meeting of High School District 156 was given over to a discussion of the proposed McHenry County Area Career center. At the conclusion, members decided to table until its first January meeting action on a resolution through which the district would ertter into a joint agreement with other school boards pertaining to the center. Board President James Althoff said his chief concern was that since each of the participating eight schools would have one vote, there would be no control by the local board. He pointed out that five of the smaller schools could overrule action that might be desired by the three large schools. Althoff continued, "We are obligated on the school con­ struction bonds even if we are dissatisfied". To date, Crystal Lake and Woodstock, the other large schools, have not taken a vote on the participation agreement. AJthoff suggested it might be wise to hold an informational referendum. Member Edward Neumann countered with his opinion that such a vote would tell nothing since many of the questions, including the expenditure of money, would not be included in the referendum. Althoff persisted in voicing a question as to whether or not the public is willing to obligate itself for the expenditure of $600,000 at this time. Neumann said he felt if voters realized the center would relieve the local district of the instruction of 35 per cent of juniors and seniors for a half a day under the proposed plan,, they would rea l ize the ad­ vantages of this technical center devoted to preparing students for careers. "We were elected to run this school as economically as (Continued on page 14) Voice Objection To Zoning Judge Holiday Lighting Case Ruling Of City Council Contest Sunday Night On Tuesday this week nine entries had been received for the home lighting contest sponsored by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. Prizes will be given in three categories, original, colorful and amusing. Entries will be accepted at the Plaindealer office until Friday, Dec. 20, at 4 p.m. James Wegener, who heads the contest announced that judging will take place Sunday, Dec. 22, from 5 to 9 p.m. Anyone wishing to have a display judged should be sure to have it lighted during those hours. A coupon appears in this issue which should be used for entering. Musin' and Meanderin The City of McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals presented two recommendations for Council approval at Monday night's meeting. Both recom­ mendations were accepted. The request for a zoning reclassification by Louis J. Consago was denied. He sought rezoning of vacant property on the corner of James and Fourth street from R-3 residential district to R-4 multi-family district use. Consago wanted to erect a two-family dwelling on the property in question which has a frontage of 66 feet on the east side of Fourth street and 112 feet on the north side of James street. Consago appeared at the Council meeting Monday night and voiced strong opinions on the manner in which testimony was given by objectors at the zoning hearing held Oct. 29. "I lost the decision and I will accept it," Consago said, "But I don't like perjury." He said certain people testified at the hearing that they would not have purchased property on James street if they had known surrounding property would be zoned as multi-family. Consago said there already was multi-family property across the street from these people when they originally purchased their homes. He resented statements made by objectors that his proposed structure would in­ crease traffic on James street. He especially objected to remarks that people who rent homes are more careless than those who own their homes. "People who rent homes are not abnormalities. They are not freaks. It doesn't mean they (Continued on page 14) Shoplifters are becoming bolder. The other day, as police officers were encouraging a young man in his mid-twenties to accompany them to the station he set forth his list of accomplishments. The thief, who hailed from the Chicago area, boasted that it was a lucrative business for him. He was able to make $200 a day by selling record albums he had stolen. In a local store, he managed to hide twenty of them beneath a loose fitting coat -but not without detection. An alert clerk saw him in the act and gave chase as he ran. Un­ fortunately for him, his er­ stwhile partner had decided to end the day early and had left with their car. This put the lone shoplifter back in business for himself, and at this particular time he found himself behind the 8- ball. Police soon closed in and he was on his way to court with only fond memories of a way- of-life that went wrong. There are still a few shopping days until Christmas. Take advantage of them to buy those gifts in McHenry The lure of the "grass on the other side of the fence" con­ tinues to draw people to other shopping areas. This is true regardless of the size of the community. What many fail to realize is that McHenry is growing and its stores are keeping pace with that growth through their variety of offerings. And the prices are right. If you have been one of those seeking greener pastures, come back home. You will find the quality of merchandise, the ease of shopping and the cost factor all pluses as you finish your Christmas list. K ^ F Postmaster Says It's Not Too Late For Cards Though suggested "mail early" dates for Christmas greetings have come and gone, it's still not too late for cards and letters to be delivered by Christmas if mailed promptly, Postmaster Leroy Smith said Thursday. (Continued on page 14) Burglar Steals $1,010 After Break-In At VFW Clubhouse Sometime between 2:15 and 11:15 Sunday morning, $1,010 in cash and checks were taken from the McHenry VFW building at 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Entry was made by breaking a window at the rear of the building. The offender then forced open a door leading to the bar room where the money was kept. Nothing else appeared to have been disturbed in the building. George Wilson of 2602 Holiday drive. McHenry, reported that a heavy duty wheelbarrow was taken from his property sometime Friday night. 5 Guns and cash were taken from the Alfred Parfrey home at 912 Main street, Spring Grove, sometime Friday morning. During a brief ab­ sence from the home, someone entered the house by removing a board securing a broken New Year Deadlines The Plaindealer will be published for delivery Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 3 next week. For this reason deadlines will be set ahead. Display Advertising Deadline -Noon Friday, December 27, and Monday, December 30. General News Deadlines -2:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, and Monday, December 30. Correspondents' Deadlines --Noon Thursday, December 26, and Monday, December 30. Classified Display Advertising -4:00 p.m.. Friday, December, 27, and noon Tuesday, December 31. window and reached in to unlock the door. Taken from the home were two 410 gauge shotguns, three 22 caliber rifles, a 20 gauge shotgun and a cash box containing about $100. Deputies investigated the burglary of the summer home of Rick Carey at 5114 N. Leeside, McHenry, which occurred sometime after Nov. 17. The home was entered by forcing a window open. From the garage, a green Honda 450 motorcycle was taken. Missing from the house were assorted men's and women's clothing, costume jewelry, two oil paintings, two lamps, a com­ bination washer-dryer, a radar oven, a color television set, a brown couch, two end tables, a cocktail table, a combination tape player - stereo unit and assorted linens, Neighbors reported they had seen no one on the property in recent weeks. Investigation is con­ tinuing. Comes -a * Gifts For Needy Children Memories of their own childhwd days were recalled when members of the Whispering Oak* Women's club collected gifts for needy children this past week. Mrs. Harry Tlce, left, and Mrs. Walker Thomas look over some of the beautiful items which will delight forty-five children IjlMlf McHenry Head Start program and others in the Woodstock Children's home. Some of the chlldreii will receive no other gift this Christmas. The club works directly with Linda Markut, director of tne Community Action Agency for McHenry County in carrying out their philanthropic worJ|;