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r - X Hold Boy In Car Thefts & Mealtime At Walk-In Center It was mealtime at the Senior Citizen Walk-in center Monday, and the people came...and came...and came. About 100 persons showed to receive their hot hweh, although only thirty-four persons had given the required previous notice that they woUld he eating at the center. The result? Food ran short, and although most of those attending were fed, persons like the volunteers in the picture, who helped serve the food, found their stomachs, and the pots empty at the end of the day. Hopefully, the bugs which always pop up in any new endeavor will be worked out soon. The program will continue at the center each weekday beginning at noon. Call confusion That it 'organized the directive of one of the helpers Monday as the McHenry Senior Citizen Walk- in center (Moose lodge on Rt. 120) initiated its hot lunch program. Actually, it could have been worse. But, then again, it could have been better. Suffice it to say that the things that went wrong were no fault of the hardworking individuals who volunteered their time to assure that things ran as smoothly as possible. It's just that when 100 persons expect to be fed, and only thirty-four persons had previously requested meals, there are going to be problems. The volunteers handled the problem well, although it was their stomachs that remained empty when hinch was over. To avoid the problem of too many people and too little food, • ninn hat been instituted bv a^aw a^^^®a uwwMstw w T the center. It works hke this: Meals wU) be strved each weekday at noon. Persons desiring to eat at the center must register at the center, either in person or by phone, a minimum of one day in advance. Thus, if a parson wants to eat at the center Tuesday, he or she must notify the center no later than noon Monday. Persons who plan on eating every day of the week should notify the center no later than Friday noon of the week before. Center personnel urges all persons to sign up in advance, and to not crane to the center for a meal unless previous notice has been given. Except for the excessive number of persons, things ran well for an opening day. Long lines at the window to receive meals were avoided, as persons were served according on a first-come, first-served basis. The meals are prepared at Marian Central high school, and brought to the center via 1he Senior Citizen council van. Donations are requested of persons eating at the center, with the contribution hopefully based on ability to pay. The hot meal program is funded by the government, and donations will be used to help expand the program, and assure that every senior citizen receives -at» best-one well- balanced meal per day. With the initiation of the hot lunch program, the McHenry Walk-in cento- will now be open five days a week. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from n a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. v Luhch will be served at noon for those who have previously announced an intention to eat at die cento*. P Mmmmm '/?A ' ' -M it Af 1' Shades of the original con­ troversy surrounding the Regional Transportation Authority are evident and the number of possible solutions to problems are probably as many as the number voicing their opinions. Hope for many lies in the suit filed by three suburban members of the RTA board, challenging a 5 percent gasoline tax approved by a 0-1 vote of the board June 30. Their contention is that Patrick O'Malley, who voted in favor of the new tax, did so even though he had announced his resignation the week previous. Six votes were needed for approval. Since then the comments have been constant. Such terms as "suburban gas tax swindle", "the suburbs again have taken their lumps from the RTA", and "there is no possibility of any significant mass transit facilities for­ thcoming for working subur­ banites from this new tax" have been sputtered forth as angry residents of the suburban area gave vent to their feelings. Daniel Baldino, who strongly led the fighj among surburban membereuntil casting his vote for thepas tax, has come in for strong criticism. He is a former Meflenry resident. \%&ln defense of what it hopes to accomplish, the RTA has sent to our office what is called "filler information". It goes something like this: "A 7-mile commuter trip by automobile requires about half » gallon of gasoline. If the trip is taken .by bus, the fuel required JOT each passenger can be as little as 4-100ths of a gallon!" , We buy that, but where are the buses taking our McHenry workers to earn their daily bread? Or another quote: "It has been estimated that, if the nearly 2 million public tran­ sportation riders in the Chicago metropolitan area started STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The McHenry Police department scored a victory over the increasing rise in juvenile crime recentl arresting a 14-year-ol McHenry youth in connection with three automobile thefts in McHenry. The boy was charged with theft over $150, driving without a license, and violating curfew, after being stopped in a vehicle reported to police, by the owner, as stolen. McHenry Police Officer John D. Langdon spotted the missing car, and with assistance from Sergeant Dan Kinnerk and Detective Gary Wigman, succeeded in stopping it. Questioning of the youth at police headquarters resulted in an alleged admission of the theft of two other automobiles, both from a local car dealer­ ship often victimized by car thefts. . The episode began when James C. Peterson of 4016 Kane avenue, McHenry, notified police that someone stole his automobile from a parking lot at his residence. The keys were in the vehicle at the time of the theft. • Approximately one hour after .he theft was reported, Officer Langdon observed the auto southbound on Rt. 31. He radioed for assistance, and along with Kinnerk and Wigman, succeeded in stopping the vehicle. , v The youth was taken into custody, and under questioning, allegedly admitted stealing two vehicles from the auto dealer. The other two cars had been recovered, one with extensive damage. The juvenile also allegedly admitted taking the Peterson auto on. four other occasions, always returning ft to the parking lot from which it was taken. The offender was petitioned into juvenile court for a hearing aLa later date. Three women and a male companion, ' all from Wauconda, were arrested this week in connection with the theft of a quantity of weapons and other items from the home of a McHenry man Monday afternoon. Arrested were Patrick M. Kingsmill, 42; Roberta J. Gerth, 27; Loretta D. Ray, 21; and Loretta L. Culleton, 21; all of Wauconda, who are accused with the burglary and theft of the home of John L. Wright, 415 North boulevard, near Lilymoor. Bond and an initial court date for the four persons arrested have not yet been set. They are charged with burglary, and with theft over $150. According to the police report, Wright notifed police at 5:55 p.m. Monday, that his home had been burglarized. He said that a quantity of weapons, stereo equipment, and a television set had been taken. County police units in­ vestigated the theft,. and through information gathered, apprehended the four Wauconda residents. All items stolen from the Wright home have been recovered. While county police were succeeding in solving the Wright theft, Raymond C. Yurevich of 1921 Fernwood lane in McHenry was arrested by city police and charged with theft over $150, in connection with the theft of a craftsmen mechanics box belonging to Richard H. Glawe, last May 10. After extensive investigation, Yurevich was arrested for the theft Tuesday afternoon by McHenry Police Detective Gary Wigman. Bond for Yurevich was set at $3,000. While McHenry police were successful in their endeavors, the crime level throughout the county continues to run high. For the second time in less than a week, the Johnsburg Community club, 2315 W. Church street, JoHnsburg, was struck by vandals. This time, early Monday morning an area resident heard the sound of breaking glass, and notified police. Inspection revealed that three glass panes in the door to the club were broken. A search of the area failed to find the offender. Last week, the club had \ broken into, with several taken. Two Wonder Lake residents who stored their boats at the Hickory Falls beach in Wonder Lake were victimized by a thief late Friday night, with items being stolen from both boats. Charles Gawronski of 5716 E» Lake Shore drive in Wonder Lake told police that someone entered his boat secured at the beach, stealing a pair of water skis, a tow bar and harness, ad aluminum ladder, and two racing vests. Billy McClure of 57ll Niagara in Wonder LakO reported that while his boat was secured at the same beach, someone stole the marine battery, a fire extinguisher, t gasoline tank, and two life jackets. The interior of his boat was also damaged. Another Wonder Lakfe resident, Gerald Palko of 3218 E. Lake Shore drive, told police that while he was away one evening > last week, someone stole a green hammock with an attached pillow from his front lawn. A lawn chair was also (Continued on page 16) PLAINDEALER 1?; *2* SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 187B VOLUME 101 NUMBER FRIDAY. JULY 29, 1977 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 20! Hie city of McHenry claims that the construction of an auto dealership by Edward Buss along Rt. 31 would not ad­ versely affect property values in the area, would not change the entire character of the neighborhood, would hot be inconsistent with the uses of the adjoining and nearby properly, and would not be a great burden to the public, health, safety, and welfare of the community. The city made those claims recently in a legal document filed in response to a complaint filed in Circuit court, con­ cerning the construction of .a car dealenfldp afoug Rt. Slf ** Zoning Tuesday afternoon, Edward Buss filed his answer to the suit, taking a position almost identical to the one taken by the city. The city's position was submitted by City Attorney Narusis k Naruste after the Council decided, at a g, to defend its Fiesta Events Will ' It With Music" Next Week position in the complaint filed by the Concerned Citizens For McHenry, Incorporated, a not- for-profit group headed by Richard Golbeck, a resident of Edgebrook Heights. The suit named the city of ^McHenry and Edward Buss as co-defendants in the case, and, in essence, is asking the court to prevent Buss from con­ structing his car dealership along Rt. 31, across the high­ way from the Indian Manor restaurant. The complaint asks that: 1) The action taken by the city of McHenry to resone the land in question from single- family dwelling to commercial be declared invalid; 2) Any and all future rescuing of the six acres of land in question from residential to commercial be declared in­ valid; I) The city be prohibited his cor permit re-, on the property baaed on a com­ mercial zoning classification; 4) Hie court issues a per­ manent injunction prohibiting Buss from using the land for e other than that under the single- zoning any purpose permitted ur family dwelling classification. He city be pa from issuing Sou or I poration any building pi and followed the City C action to override Joseph Stanek's veto, a McHenry's annual Fiesta week will be filled with music to entertain both young and old. The events will begin Wed­ nesday evening, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. at the city park. That evening the well known musical group, the Trilogy, will provide music for the younger population of the community while on Thursday evening at the city park, the McHenry city stage band, under the direction of Bill Toalson, will entertain the older sets with their popular music dating from the '30's to the present time. The stage band will start playing at 8 p.m. and will "Say It With Music." (Continued on page 16) Peanut Royalty The suit waa filed June 23 in the Circuit court in Woodstock, and followed the City Council's Mayor j and grant the zoning reclassification, vetoed the. Council i rezoning, had gone against the Zoning board recommendation, which waa to (Continued on page 16) ---- action to grant th< after the Council Mf. driving to work, the first six floors of every major com­ mercial building in the region would be needed just for parking space. A parked car requires nearly as much room as an office, and, in some cases, parking lots for businesses take more than the business itself. "these and other interesting pieces of information about the impact of the automobile in our daily lives will help stimulate a fuller public awareness of the need to develop comprehensive public transportation systems throughout the RTA region". " We might buy that, too, but not unless the RTA shows us its financially harassed account will be able to furnish more than token service in the McHenry area. One letter to our own newspaper from an irate homemaker made this challenge: "Just what has RTA done for McHenry or the county? We have to use our cars to shop, go to the doctor, dentist, church, even when we go to wash our clothes. My husband uses the car to go to work. No matter what we do we have to use our car". And so it goes. One legislator carries the RTA argument over to the matter of President Carter's proposal for a five-cent per gallon tax on gas "to subsidize mass transportation". The suggestion is to pin down congressmen and senators immediately so they know we disagree. His hope was that people in Illinois may have learned from the RTA ex- perience. 1 \-pfc The sad truth is that we learned even before the RTA experience. In fact, almost everybody in the suburbs forecast the gloomy predictions that have to date come to pass. Sometimes knowing the truth isn't enough.Not when you're dealing with experienced politicians and the fighting force is not large enough. «r KAF r Meeting On Sale Of Water Company "Clears The Air" "The discussion was very informative, amicable, and cleared the air quite a bit" Those were the words of Mayor Joseph Stanek, describing the meeting held Thursday night between city officials and members of the Lakeland Park Water company. The meeting, closed to the public, concerned the possible purchase, by the city of McHenry, of the water company which presently serves residents in the fourth ward. Aldermen Vince Adams, Ernest Schooley, Elizabeth Nolan, George Harker, and County Fair Events (opening day) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 9:00 a.m. -- Antiques 9:00 a.m. -- 4-H Sheep. Sheep barn 9:00 a.m. -- 4-H Horse Show. Corral 10:00 a.m. -- 4-H Flower Gardening 10:00 a.m. -- Gardening Indoors ' 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -- Junior and Open Class Arts it Grafts 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 pjn. -- Junior and Open Class Sewing Entries. Judging 1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. -- 4-H Daily -- All Breeds 1:00 p.m. -- 4-H Rabbits. Rabbit barn 1:00 p.m. -- 4-H Flower Arranging 1:30 p.m. -- Harness Racing. Grandstand . Afternoon -- Tractor Care 7:00 pan. -- 4-H Cat Judging 8:00 p.m. -- Queen Contest Grandstand (Fairgrounds walk-in gate located on Rt. 47 and E. Calhoun street; parking off Country Club road). ' kiX • c * ' v Walther Schaedel, along with Stanek, attended the meeting with water company owner Tom Matthews and Frank Higgins. Both sides involved* in the discussions agreed that the meeting w4s important with Matthews describing it as "a positive situation "The meeting was to investigate the feasibility of the city buying , the ' company," Matthews "We're continuing concerning the possible acquisition," Stanek said. "I would say the meeting was fruitful." ^ Neither side would say how close an agreement is, and comments on the meeting were ambiguous at best The City Council meets again Monday, Aug. l, at which time further discussions may take place GLAUCOMA TESTS The Island Lake Lions club, in cooperation with the Lions of Illinois foundation, is spon­ soring a free Glaucoma test. It will be given to adults Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Island Lake shopping center. No Railroa Skinner Answers RTA Rumor As the RTA controversy continues, rumors have star­ ted, indicating McHenry county may lose Chicago and Nor­ thwestern railroad service if the county should be allowed to withdraw from the Regional Transportation Authority. The following answer came Wednesday from State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., of Crystal Lak0: "It didn't take much. Just the least little hint that Governor Thompson might be willing to use the weight of his office to of arguments offered before the help McHenry county get its 1974 RTA referendum by its fair share from the RTA or get supporters. It is totally " refutable out altogether, if that doesn't occur. "What happened? Well, the RTA propagandists have started spreading rumors on the trains that Chicago and Northwestern commuters will have tb move into one of the other five couu county is allowed to opt out. "That is typical of the quality "Let's assume McHenry county had never been included in the RTA region. What would have happened to C4NW service? "For starters, the railroad would still be under the aa a brunette taking the jjrom a blonde Tuesday if McHenry regulatory supervision of the night when 7-year-old Debbie a mrf SUnd Traeey Kotiw raaaersap emend the pipwippiiPiiii | tttfr Miss Peaaat, en the head ef McHenry's STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE OA ( 4 16) Monde Tuesday J| . year-old Debbie Sundby won the title of McHenry's 'Ht«r Miss Peanut «•/ •/? 7 M if' by fair-haired , last year's title- Freund avenue, won the df three judges to top a thirty contenders. One immediate rewards will of Mr .and of 1414 (Continued on page 16) -rf TM. idrcBMH 5PK v' T • SH