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*«o mis* 3 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 102 NUMBER 67 WEDNESDAY. MARCH 22, 1978 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20' Flame & Hearth $400,000 Loss In Big Blaze Fire at the Flame and Hearth Fireplaces showroom and warehouse on Route 31, south of McHenry, north of Terra Cotta, caused an estimated $400,000 worth of damage Friday. The fire, which began just before 8 a.m., completely destroyed the steel building and its contents. Over sixty firemen from Crystal Lake and neighboring communities fought the blaze, with firemen remaining at the scene until early in the evening. In addition to Crystal Lake, six fire departments responded to fight the blaze, including McHenry Companies I and II, Huntley, Nunda rural, Cary and Woodstock rural. Algonquin fire department was standing by thoughout the day. An ambulance was stationed at the fire, but no injuries were reported. According to Crystal Lake Fire Chief Harold Krecker, the fire originally started in the back of the building, in the warehouse area. Imitation living rooms constructed of cedar and plywood ignited easily and caused the fire to spread rapidly, according to Krecker. Flame and Hearth was owned and operated by Ronald M. Uher of Crystal Lake. State fire marshals are searching the remains of the building in an effort to deter­ mine the cause of the blaze. Answer For Lake Privacy Heavy smoke and flames are visible as Friday's fire at Flame and Hearth Fireplaces showroom and warehouse, Route 31, south of McHenry, rages out of control. Firemen crouched low in the center of the photo had been driven back by the intense heat of the blaze and were waiting for a chance to move in closer to fight the fire. At left, a fireman directs water on a McHenry Company I truck, which was parked close to the scene and being used as a pumper, in an effort to keep the truck cool in spite of the extreme heat The building and its contents, with an estimated value in excess of $400,000, were completely destroyed in the blaze. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD "Slow-Steady" Is School Growth If the citizenry isn't one bit reluctant to see the end of winter, it is not the only thing we are giving up without a tinge of sadness. If we're honest, there aren't many of us in the news business who will express any great regret over the passing of another election and the product of them/ namely candidates. Office holders can be a headache on occasion, but politicians in the act of becoming elected provide a very real threat to the sanity of any news staff. Unfortunately, we in McHenry didn't even have the excitement of an Anthony Robert Martin Trigona to deal with. Now there's a real moniker! Out here in the boondocks we could only come up with such ordinary names as Anderson, Lyon, Brody, Lindberg, etc. if Anthony Robert Martin Trigona's tricky pre-election repetition made its mark <ropults were not In at this writing), he had better make the most of his new office. With that handle, he may get to the Senate but he doesn't have a chance at a theatre marquee. So the politicians have silently stolen away, leaving us with another, more advanced sign of the spring season - holes in the roads. Even before the frost had started to disappear, edges of the thoroughfares were showing signs of breaking away. Now there are deep holes and, on occasion, places marked "dip". Highway Commissioner Clarence Regner has advised that very soon the entire system of township roads will be posted with signs limiting the loads, including the weight of vehicles, to not more than 8,000 pounds per axle. All of­ ficers are asked to enforce the law. This action is in accordance with a law that allows a period of not more than ninety days in any year for road load protection. All drivers would do well to limit their own speed in the interest of vehicle preservation before repair work is com­ pleted. KAF Shamrock Zoning Recommendation Dye March 2$ The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss ^d make its recommendation on the petition for a "Con­ ditional Use" for Shamrock Beef Cattle farm Tuesday, (Continued on page 14) 4 The board of Grade School District 15 is looking to the future. With projections made for individual buildings, the administration has concluded that the growth fits a "slow and steady pattern". The "slow" offered the most encouragement since board members were informed that classrooms are becoming filled. "No dramatic growth" was the word for the areas served by Hilltop, Edgebrook and McHenry Junior high school for Girls State Choices the year ahead. However, school leaders are looking to development of subdivisions south and east of Crystal Lake road now in the discussion stage which would bring heavy pressure on enrollments at Edgebrook and Junior high in the future. The board also viewed the possibilities of heavy pupil growth emanating from the Fox Ridge area, and southward along with expected growth in Pheasant Valley, and to a lesser extent, Glacier Ridge subdivision. When fully developed, this is expected to provide more than Valley View can handle. It is felt Parkland cannot care for the enrollment when fully developed. In reviewing the projections for the immediate future, the administration believes that with the possible exception of growth in kindergarten enrollments, which are difficult ft foresee accurately, and at alley View, the district will be able to offer the present pEpgram next fall. It is possible there may need to be one ad­ ditional classroom at each of the above schools. The administration told the board that short range relief for space may be found at the White Hoifte on Waukegan street, if not used by the Alternative high school, or in mobile classrooms. A report on the annual board meeting of the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM), revealed approval and release of funds, when they become available, to be used to construct four SEDOM-owned classrooms at a school site to be determined in local District 15. A committee of Tim Althoff, Dorothy Vick and Robert Thornton was named to study sites for this building program. Because of the concern of the people of Wonder Lake regarding lake privacy, and following a recommendation by Sunrise Village President Jay Stelter, Attorney Dan Curran representing the Wonder Lake Realty Trust (WLRT), offered the Sunrise Ridge village trustees an answer to the problem of continuing lake privacy. The answer came at the public hearings Wed­ nesday, March 15, regarding the proposed annexation of 147 acres to the Village of Sunrise Ridge. Initially, the WLRT had offered to donate a 34-acre parcel known as Track C to the village, asking the village to install a beach and road within a. .year. • after residential, development at no cost to the WLRT. Wonder Lake residents argued that if this beach and road were developed with public funds, the beach would be open to the public. In the newly revised proposal introduced by Curran at the March 15 meeting, the WLRT offered to donate Track C to the village, reserving for the owners all property surroun­ ding any water course of any sort leading into Wonder Lake. This area would be deeded to a homeowners' association of the proposed Sunrise Ridge Estates that would be organized by the new lan­ downers in the future. The developer would install a beach on this property and would ask the village for the right of access to use this beach. There would be no requirement of the village to install the beach or a road. It was estimated that this privately owned area would amount to about 2400 fe?t around the Nippersink creek, ranging from 25 to 50 feet of shoreline. In an effort to clarify the position of the Village of Sunrise Ridge on the an­ nexation proposal, Trustee Will Ehlen emphasized that the village has made no agreement with the WLRT at this time. He stated that after all the public hearings, negotiations will begin. "The village," he said, "is concerned with maintaining a private lake. A motion made by Stelter to recess the hearings met with (Continued on page 14) Barrington Youth Killed In One Of Many County Crashes Drug, Battery Charges Bring Two Into Court Judy Vyduna, left, displays happy smile after being informed she was chosen by a faculty vote to represent her Junior class at MCHS at Girls State this year. At right Is Rlchelle Allen, named alternate. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD For the qualities of honesty, leadership, good character, s c h o l a r s h i p a n d cooperativeness, Judy Vyduna, an MCHS junior, has been selected to attend Girls State as a representative of her school. The outstanding young student, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Vyduna, was chosen for the honor by a faculty vote. The alternate is Richelle Allen, daughter of Richard and Jacklyn Allen. The thirty-eighth session of Illini Girls State will be held June 18-25 on the campus of M a c M u r r a y c o l l e g e , Jacksonville, 111., sponsored by the Department of Illinois, American Legion auxiliary. Judy will represent the auxiliary unit of McHenry Legion Post 491. The purpose of Girls State is to provide citizenship training each year for about 525 high school junior girls. It affords them the opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens and to learn "by doing" the duties and responsibilities as well as the rights and privileges of American citizenship. Illini Girls State is a mythical state, patterned after the state of Illinois government procedures as closely as possible.The girls form two political parties (non­ partisan), hold conventions, campaigns and elections and perform other duties pertaining to the various public offices. Jt is a program of education (Continued on page 14) A young McHenry man is being held in McHenry county jail in lieu of $5,000 bond after being arrested for possession of cannabis Friday afternoon. Kirk Muse, 1705 W. River Terrace, was arrested after Sheriff's police made a routine traffic stop of the car he was driving. Investigation revealed a quantity of cannabis inside the vehicle. Muse is scheduled to appear in court March 23. Another McHenry man was released on bond after being arrested following an incident at Changes Disco, Route 31, north of McHenry. Sheriff's police had responded to the report of a disturbance outside of the Disco, and when they arrived, the apparent offender was outside. When police attempted to Kindergarten Registration, Screening Set McHenry Elementary School District No. 15 will be holding a kindergarten registration and screening March 27 through April 5 at Zion church, 4206 W. Rt. 120. Completion of registration form, parent in­ terview and educational screening are required for all children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall. Parents should call 385-7210 for an appointment. learn the identity of the of­ fender, he became abusive, (Continued on page 14) A young Barrington man was killed and two people injured in a two-car crash early Saturday morning north of Richmond. Whitney A. Pertl, 19, was pronounced dead at McHenry hospital where he was taken following the accident at the intersection of Route 12 and Burlington road. According to McHenry County Sheriff's police, the Pertl car was southbound on Burlington road when it failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway. The vehicle struck a snowbank and became air­ borne, landing on the rear roof of another southbound vehicle, which was stopped at the stop sign on Burlington road at Rt. 12. A passenger in the Pertl car, Kelli E. Foster, also of Barrington, was injured and taken to McHenry hospital by the Richmond Rescue squad. The driver of the second car, Phillip J. Hellyer, Crystal Lake, was also injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The other seven occupants of the Hellyer car were not injured. The Accident Investigation unit of the Sheriff's department is investigating the incident. James F. Schroth, Fox Lake, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad after the car he was driving struck a guard rail Saturday afternoon. Schroth told police he was traveling too fast when at- (Continued on page 14) Inside Holy Week services in McHenry area churches. A full page of pictures of Flame & Hearth $400,000 blaze. Vie For Marine Queen Title PATRICIA GUNDLACH DEBIE WELCH LINDA LEE BONK DEBORAH RAE SUCHOR Four pretty young McHenry girls have entered the annual Marine Festival queen contest to date. One is Patricia Gundlach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gundlach. The 17-year-old miss lists as hobbies walking, dancing, sewing, water skiing and bike riding. She is also interested in decoupage. Miss Gundlach is a cheerleader. Debie Welch, 17, the daughter of Donald and Marlaine Welch, concentrates on cross country in school recreational activities and is a pom pom girl. Hobbies are boating, skiing, snowmobiling and sewing. A senior at MCHS, Linda Lee Bonk. 18, is the daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthesius. She enjoys tennis, horseback riding, dancing, music and ice skating. She is senior class president, a member of Student Council and of the National Honor society. Linda also is a pom pom girl and serves as captain of that group. Deborah Rae Suchor, 17, is the daughter of Ronald and Irene Suchor of McHenry. The young iady lists softball, crocheting, gymnastics and cycling as her hobbies. School activities include the Outdoor club and Photography club. Announcement was made this week that April 11 marks the opening of the charm course held in conjunction with the selection of a new Miss McHenry. Therefore, all en­ tries must be made by April 10. Contestants will be contacted by a committee member before start of the course. The contest is scheduled June 20. Eligible to compete are girls living within the McHenry high school district who are between 16 and 21 years of age inclusive. The charm course is spon­ sored by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with American Legion Post 491. An entry form appears elsewhere in this issue.