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Crash > -*• ' ' 1 "Vi Kills Youth Pictures show aftermath of tragic collision which claimed the life of a former Bull Valley resided! Sunday morning, and in­ jured two persons from McHenry. STAFF PHOTOS WAYNE GAYLORD r-.i A "Contribution To Scho&l" Vote Soon The McHenry County board will vote on an ordinance at its Aug. 16 meeting which states that "a dedication of land for school sites, or cash con­ tributions in lieu of actual land dedication, (where the land dedication is deemed im­ practical) or a combination of both, shall be required of each subdivider or developer." An informational public hearing on the ordinance will be held Friday, Aug. 12,10 a.m. at the County board room. Any person or group wishing to address the committee relative to the ordinance should submit a request in writing to the board offices. An attorney who authored the ordinance will be available at 2:30p.m. Aug. 12 to answer any additional questions which may arise. The proposed Developer Contribution ordinance was unveiled Friday by members of a Planning and Zoning sub­ committee, headed by Donald Doherty of McHenry. The ordinance, which will affect only unincorporated areas of the county, is based on the assumption that develop­ ments will increase the enrollment in the schools, and therefore, would create the necessity of facility expansion. The contribution is not in any way connected to the cost of educating the students. Therefore, the monetary contribution made by the developer can only be used to purchase land for the ex­ pansion of an existing facility or the creation of a new structure. Should the school district not use the contribution within ten years of receiving payment, then it must return the money, or the land donated, to the developer. It is then deemed that the development had no ap­ preciable impact on the school system. "Such cash contributions, in lieu of school sites (land), shall be held in a special fund by the school district, and disbursed by the school district for use in the acquisition of land for a school site to serve the im­ mediate or future needs of children from the subdivision created, or for the im­ provement to any existing school site which already serves such needs, but not for the construction of any school buHdings or additions thereto," the ordinance reads. "If any portion of a cash con­ tribution...is not expended for the purposes set forth within ten years from the date of receipt, it shall be refunded to the developer who made the contribution." The ordinance also includes a complex formula to determine the developer contribution. It it based on the number and type of units in the development, and the estimated number of children the development would bring into the school district. The county ordinance is significantly weaker than one which the city of Crystal Lake uses, and there is some concern among board members that the county ordinance could have an adverse effect on developers who normally would seek annexation to the city. , s McHenry has no such developer ordinance. Mayor Joseph Stanek has initiated discussions of developed contributions, not just to th$ schools, but to the library* parks, etc. The McHenry City Council has taken no action 9$ such an ordinance. "I know some of you feel this ordinance is too conservative/' Doherty said. "Our ordinance must be designed for the entire "county, not just for the citiep. We can't devise an ordinance just for Crystal Lake or Har­ vard. It has to be fair to Aldqn too. This is just a starting poinC Maybe, a year from now, weStt be able to reevaluate it add make some changes." ' >* Another sub-committed (Continued on page 14) A Crystal Lake man, for­ merly of Bull Valley, was killed early Sunday morning when the car he was thriving collided with a van on Rt. 120, just east of Kent road near Lily moor. Dead'is 22-year-old Gregory P. Reuter of 398 Oriole trail. He was the son of Donald and Sally (Nye) Reuter. The driver of the van in­ volved in the collision was Joseph R. Yerkes of 903 Steuben road, Iilymoor. He, and a passenger in his car, Antoinette Yerkes, were transported by the McHenry Area Rescue squad to McHenry hospital for treatment of their injuries. Reuter was pronounced dead on anivaiefrMeHenry hospital, where he was also taken by the Rescue squad. Yerkes told police he was eastbound on Rt. 120 at ap­ proximately 45 mph when he observed the Reuter auto westbound on Rt. 120, rounding a slight curve in the road. Yerkes added that he ob­ served the Reuter car begin skidding sideways on the road with the right side of the car coming toward his van. He added that before a collision took place, Reuter straightened his auto, and it appeared everything would be alright. \ However, Yerkes explained, v moments later the Reuter car again began to skid sideways, this time with the left side of the 'car coming toward the van. Yerkes explained that he tried to avoid a collision by swerving to his right (south road shoulder), but could not do so in ReuW car from striking the left front Of his van. Yerkes stated that the next \ thing he recalled was being outside his vehicle, and ob­ serving the Reuter auto sitting alongside the north shoulder in flames. According to police at the accident scene, Mrs. Yerkes was also thrown from the auto, as was Reuter, whose body was found approximately thirty feet 'from where his car was bur- Ifci McHenry Fire depart­ ment was summoned to ex­ tinguish the fire, but volunteers were unable to do so until the auto was destroyed. Hie accident occurred at about 4:10 a.m. Reuter was the nineteenth person to die on McHenry county highways this year. For a comparable time period in 1976, only eight highway death* had. peen recorded A. Reiser CHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CH A IN-O-L A KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 102 NUMBER 1 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1977 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 20' Fair Aug, 3-7 Enthusiasm anticipation Mi tfilNHIgJl Happy memories crowd the minds of many as Fiesta week approaches. _ There are probably few "old timers" who don't meet former "old timers" if they participate in almost any one of the week's evemts. Teen night is sure to bring together former MCHS classmates for whom the music of the evening will bring special recollections possible only within the memory of the very young. And the older folks are more apt to renew acquaintances when the city stage band presents its weekly concert with a particular emphasis on the sounds enjoyed by the over- thirty crowd. Square dancers in the park Friday evening will attract, as they always do, the spirited of all generations. It's high kicking heels and a smile on the face as these gals and gents of seemingly endless energy entertain and help others to enter into the act. All age brackets are in for serious consideration as merchants bring on their finest wares for the annual Sidewalk Sale Saturday. There is blessed relief from traffic congestion on some streets as pedestrians reign supreme. Banjo-Beer night follows that evening in the park at 7:30. But the biggest attraction of the week - the one that always brings out thousands to watch- occurs Sunday afternoon at 1:30 when everyone along the line of march realizes that the sponsoring Chamber of Commerce meant what it said when it announced the 1977 theme as "Say It With Music". The hungry will be fed at the Jaycee chicken dinner in the park. Those eager for an entire afternoon of entertainment will find the late hours filled by going to Riverside drive for the water fights. Drum Corps Magic? It's taking a vacation this year, but promises to be back with the best bands in the land in '78. We'll wait. All the other events planned so pain­ stakingly for us will suffice for this year and we'll all be looking ahead to the treat of the summer next year. Fiesta week is a fun time. That's why it was planned and that's how it turns out to be. If you're lucky enough to meet some old friends, that's your bonus. Hie Chamber is happy if it can make you .happy! "K. of 3104 Victoria avenue in McHenry and two passengers in her car, 12-year-old Robert Heiser and David J. Becker, 13, of 3108 Charlotte, McHenry, were transported by the Crystal Lake Rescue squad to McHenry hospital after being injured in a four-car accident late Friday afternoon on Rt. 14 in Algonquin. No tickets were issued in connection with the accident, which caused more than $100 damage to cars driven by Ms. Heiser, Lynda L. Grass of 615 S. McHenry avenue, McHenry, Barbara E. Kerner of Elm wood Park, and Edward T. Marsh of Woodstock. Bernadette D. Marsh of Woodstock, a passenger in her husband's car, was also in­ jured, but refused medical assistance. Ms. Kerner stated she was eastbound on Rt. 14 and was forced to stop quickly as a vehicle in front of her stopped suddenly to make a left turn. She added that when she stopped, she was struck in the back by the Marsh auto. Marsh explained that he was unable to stop in time, striking the Kerner auto, and then being (Continued on page 14) Two of the highlights occur the first two nights whse fair royalty will be crowned. Opening night at 8 o'clock in front of the grandstand, the new 1977 Miss McHenry County will be selected. Among con­ tenders for the title will be Miss McHenry, Kim Kantlehner, and Miss Wonder Lake, Tamee Baker. Friends of the two con­ testants will be lending their support in the hope that one of them might wear the crown that now graces the head of Laurie Fisher, reigning Miss McHenry 1 County, from Woodstock. The following night, Thur­ sday ..WilLfind Miss Kftntl»hnor before the grandstand to Vie for the title of 4-H queen. Based on their contributions to the 4-H program as judged by other 4-H Federation members of the couitty, a new queen and king will be named. Each day of the fair brings its share of special features for various age groups and in­ terests. Antiques will be shown Wednesday morning, as well as many 4rH classes, including sheep, horses, rabbits, flowers and dairy entries. There will be harness racing in front of the grandstand in the afternoon and cat judging in the evening. Thursday will focus on the 4- H beef show at the pavilion in class rabbits and 4-H | and horses. An afternoon feature will be the appearance of the popular Orion Samuelson, director of the WGN farm program, in front of the grandstand at noon. Friday will be devoted largely to Junior and Open class judging, with Samuelson again making an appearance at noon. Highlights on Friday include the Junior talent show at 2 p.m. in the highway building and the Senior talent show in the same location at 7:39 in the evening. A motorcycle thrill show will bring excitement to the crowd assembled at the grandBtand Friday evening. . . - ... ; T 'utd. Itor •-- nhnm 1-- lL. western none snow in cm morning and the livestock junior maay evening. event wui oe marxea oy a *3$ S.turd.yWactlonswillb, erneon a w*,trn 8b<!w both of the latter slated before auction show at the pavilion afrl p.m. The 4-H dog show Is scheduled at 6 p.m. The finale of the five-day event will be marked by a a ttictnr- and a demolition derby of the latter slated before the grandstand Investigate Two Tragedies Fiesta Highlights WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 3 Teen Night-City Park-7:00 p.m. 1HUR8DAY, AUGUST 4 City Stage Band Concert-City Park-8:00 p.m. FRIDAY, AUGUSTS Square Dancing-City Park-7:30 p.m. SATURDAY. AUGUST • Sidewalk Sale-Business Districts-All Day Banjo-Beer Night-City Park-7:30 p.m. SUNDAY. AUGUST 7 Jaycee Chicken Dinner-City Park-Noon to 3:00 p.m. Parade-l :30 p.m. v ' V Water Fights-Riverside Drive-3 p.m. m «. V S •' • • Pi . j Two tragic events occurred in the McHenry area over the weekend, with M Chicago man drowning in the flooded gravel pit near Griswold Lake and a McHenry woman dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Dead are 23-year-old Raymond J. Masek of 2425 N. Under in Chicago, and 31-year- old Mary Cajthaml of 3707 John street in McHenry. Masek drownea while swimming Sunday afternoon in the gravel pit on the north end Blaze Extinguished Alert Boater Saves Home From Destruction of Highwood road. Apparently, he was swimming in an area full of weeds, when he began splashing with his arms, going under the water, and failing to reappear. Efforts by friends to reach him were unsuccessful, and police were notified. The McHenry county Emergency Services' Scuba Diving team was called to the scene, and at about 6 p.m. Sunday, two hours after Masek disappeared in the pit, his body was recovered. The pit in which Masek drowned was the same one at which seven persons were arrested July 6 for criminal trespassing, ignoring the 'no trespassing' signs. County police report that the pit bad been an area which was patrolled regularly until (Hie week ago, when the police services were no longer pur­ chased. The body of Mary Cajthaml was discovered at 3:45 a.m. Saturday by McHenry Police Officer John D. Langdon, who was on routine patrol, driving on Draper road. According to the report, he discovered the body in her vehicle, which was parked on the shoulder of Draper road in the 5800 block. The cause of death is under investigation by McHenry police and the coroner's office. McHenry Police Chief Ken Espey indicated that there was no evidence of foul play in the shooting. Issue Invitation To , Saturday Sidewalk Sate One of the most anticipated events of Fiesta week is the Sidewalk Sale, this year scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, in all business areas. A special section in this (Wednesday) issue of the Plaindealer carries some of the highlights of the sale in the various stores. In the spirit of this most important summer week in McHenry, local business owners have taken particular care to select some of their best merchandise to offer the shopping public at very low prices. Participating merchants are the Weathervane Shop, Tones Music and Electronics, Toddler Shop, Spurgeon's, Riverside Bakery, McHenry Wi Agency, McHenry State McHenry McHenry Office Favorite Supply, Sports, McGee's^Letty's Lamps, Lee * Ray Electric and Karen"! Hallmark. Also Hornsby's, Gladstone'*, Gles Shoes, Genevieve'4 Fashion Shoppe, Creative Kitchen and Baths, Coast Coast, Casual Shoppe, Carey Appliance, Brouhaha Ltd., Brookwood Floral, Bolger's, Beard ft Stovall, Arizona Sun and Ace Hardware. Ken Espey Selected 1977 Parade Marshal That announcement was made Monday morning by Tom Low, general chairman of Fiesta week events. In revealing the choice of the committee, Low said, "Chief Espey has given our com­ munity almost twenty years of service in the McHenry Police department. He served in many rank capacities, finally being appointed chief of police Jan. 1, 1969." \ Espey is retiring in February of 1978 and plans to make his home in Florida. Each year the Selection committee of th§* McHenry Chamber of Commerce makes a choice of someone to serve as parade marshal. Selection is based on contributions of personal efforts in behalf of the communty. KEN ESPEY Chief of Police Ken Espey will be parade marshal for the 1977 Fiesta parade Sunday, Aug. 7. A certain disaster was averted by a sharp-eyed boater Syjiday afternoon, when he spotted flames coming out of a window at the Ervin Reisner residence, 804 S. Riverside drive, McHenry Shores. His quick reactions resulted in only $3,000 damage to the kitchen area. Apparently, the fire started when the owners left some grease on a stove. According to the fire department, after the boater, who remained anonymous, spotted the fire, he came to shore and notified a neighbor. The two men reported the fire to authorities, then broke into the home and extinguished the blaze with a garden hose. There was no one home at the time of the fire. . Company III of the McHenry Fire department answered a call of flooding and a possible * gas leak at the Fritzsche hotel, 302 Fritzsche road, early Friday morning. The building was evacuated until the pipes and electrical wiring could be checked. No one was injiped. Finally, the McHenry Fire department was called to assist the Crystal Lake Fire depart­ ment in fighting a blaze which gutted the Cheese Wheel buildipg in Crystal Lake. The fire is under in­ vestigation by the McHenry county Sheriff's office.' Explosion Rips Union Chemical Plant An explosion ripped apart the California Chemical plant in Union Saturday morning, with no serious injuries being reported.' x The explosion was the result of excessive air pressure which built up in one of the chemical tanks, causing the tank to. rupture. ' Approximately fifteen families were evacuated from their homes by police, and the surrounding area was Mocked to prevent any injuries to the general public. After a short period of time, the escaping chemicals were contained to the building, and (Continued on page 14) Fiesta Week Events Open Aug. 3 Decome Banjo-E week's Saturday, Aug. 6, will be a busy One in McHenry. The McHenry Chamber of com­ merce is again making the Sidewalk Day sale that has become so popular, and the -Beer night, a part of the celebration. Merchants in the various business districts will have the streets of McHenry filled with an outstanding array of values from th&r stores for tele that day.» The merchants will decorate their places of business and wear costumes to lend to the theme of "Say It Muaic" for Fiesta week. During the day, the Fireball Offer F** Blood Pressure Screening The McHenry County Heart association again this year will have a booth set-up to do free blood pressure screenings at the McHenry County Fair from Aug. 3-7. The booth will be located in building D and open from i to 8 p.m. Eight will tour the various business areas to entertain the thousands of people expected to fill the streets of McHenry. Restaurants and taverns will have accommodations in front; of their businesses to relax the tired shoppers with food and refreshments. • • - " - . - A a | That same night, at the city park, the third annual Banjo- Beer night will start at 7:30 p.m. An excellent group of musicians has been contracted to make the evening a live one and make it one of the moat popular and fun-filled nights of the week. High blood pressure still remains a medical mystery to. researchers and in 90 percent of all cases, doctors can't pinpoint the cause. This disease is a contributor of two major killers in this country-heart attack and stroke-which together claim nearly 900,000 lives each year. Imm Far the filth musicians. THE TRILOGY V The TrfiHT. • . mm m ah y wieei® wees we® plays bass getter, 18, will be on drams. All are Aug. 3, they win ph»y m til i •J, • iaas