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Musin And Meanderin9 Charge Youth In March 28 Murder You're having a class reunion and excitement increases each day. There are so many memories to share from the four years spent at MCHS. Was it ten years ago? Or maybe even twenty? There are a few alumni who might tell you that memories are not even made in such a short span of time. They are the ten-plus members of the class of 1928 who are anticipating sharing a half century of memories stored up since their graduation, as well as the four years they spent together in the hallowed halls at 1012 N. Green street. On June 17, they will gather as a class for the first time since they left their alma mater in 1928, and what stories they should have to tell! One topic which may very well be in their thoughts that night is planning by the board of School District 156 to refurbish the old structure for use as a second four-year high school. The building may have more significance to them than to most other classes for they were the first freshmen to study in the new 1924 building. They may well emit a chuckle or two when they recall the gravel roads on three sides of the school grounds and a board sidewalk leading from Green street to the main en­ trance. And one class member has reminded that there were no school busses in 1924. That would have been an ex­ travagance for classes averaging between twenty and thirty students. Model T's and other late model cars with wide curtains brought to school those young people who lived beyond walking distance. If anyone has any doubt as to the year, he need only know that a bond issue of $125,000 in the years of 1923-24 was suf­ ficient to buy ground and construct the East campus building. The teaching staff? Small, in keeping with the enrollment, Principal C.H. Duker was new to the school system. On the teaching staff were Ester Keller, Elgin Domm, Nellie Miller, Gordon Stringer, Helen O'Sullivan, Elmer Koerner and Caryl Oates. Mr. Stringer, the only teacher still living, was to have been a special guest but at 82, the distance of travel from Florida will prevent him from being present. But a guest there will be in the person of Joe Schmitt, affectionately known as Joe, the janitor, now retired after about forty years of service to the district. The class of 1928 recalls well their friendship with Joe, who followed Ted Kalein and Linus (Continued on page 9) A sixteen-year-old Fox River Valley Gardens youth was charged with murder Monday in connection with the March 28 murder of Mrs. Karen J. Cheshier. The murder charge followed a decision by Judge Conrad Floeter, which granted a state's attorney motion to transfer George C. Gnewuch, Jr., from juvenile to adult court jurisdiction. The decision followed three days of hearings, and Floeter Census takers will start making their calls at McHenry homes Friday, June 16. The special census for the city of McHenry will continue through Wednesday, June 28. It is important that everyone in the city be counted so that the city can collect its fair share of state taxes based on a per capita count. Ap­ proximately $15 from state income tax and $13 from motor fuel tax is received by city government for each person living in th*> city limits The long awaited Town and Country entertainment nights presented by St. Patrick's Catholic church approach. The fourth annual event is scheduled June 16-17 and June 23-24 in the classrooms of the Montini Primary center. The main production is based on a Tribute to Disney's Music, where audiences will listen to many of their favorite tunes from popular Disney movies. A said that he based his decision on the seriousness of the of­ fense which showed elements of a g r e s s i v e n e s s a n d premeditation. Floeter explained that the hearing to transfer the youth to adult court was not to prove guilt or innocence. He said that it would be in the best interest of the minor to be tried in adult court. Gnewuch will be 17 in December. Floeter also said that it would be in the best interest of the Residents who plan to be out of the city between June 18 and June 28 should contact the city clerk's office so their names can be properly recorded for the census. Everyone is urged to cooperate with the census takers to assure that the census can be completed in the two- week period set up by the United States Census bureau, which will be conducting the census. highlight will be the ap­ pearance of a very well known character of the famed producer. Designed to bring laughs from everyone is the Laff Inn room, a takeoff on one of the favorite old TV programs. There will be humorous skits. Annie Cuda's song and dance room will take the audience around the country with old favorites and new songs. public that the minor be in custody beyond his twentieth birthday. State law requires that a juvenile be eligible for parole when he reaches his twentieth birthday. According to Floeter, psychiatrists who examined Gnewuch indicated that he had some type of mental problem and indicated that the duration of time required to treat the problem was uncertain, thereby requiring that the (Continued on page 9) Interviewers are needed from every part of the city to work on this project Ap­ plication blanks may be ob­ tained from the city clerk's office at 1111 N. Green street, or one may appear in person at city hall Thursday, June 15. at 9:30 or 11:30 for interviews. A representative of the Census bureau's Chicago office will conduct interviews and train census takers at that time. Further information may be obtained by calling the city clerk s office John and Pat Coughlin will bring back the Irish pub this year, featuring the church pastor, Father Edmund Petit, singing "Danny Boy". Kevin and Jim Coughlin will bring the newest dance steps from the disco room called "Steppin' Out". Tickets are available at many local business firms and at St. Patrick's rectory. 166 To Graduate From Johnsburg Grade School Johnsburg Community Unit School District No. 12 will graduate 166 eighth grade students Thursday, June 15, at 8 p.m. This is one of the largest graduating classes in the history of the school district. The Rev. Mitchell Considine, pastor of the Chain O'Lakee Evangelical Convenant church, will deliver the invocation. Laura Wharton and. Terrence Boyer, members of the (Continued on page 9) Census To Start June 16 Public A waits Town-Country The culmination of many weeks of preparation for the McHenry Country Art fair takes place tfeis week at Parkland Junior high school, Rt. 120 and Riogwood road, McHenry. Patron's night is Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Fair is open to the public Friday, June 16, 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, June 17, 1 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 18,1 to 6 p.m. Judging the Art fair this year is Ms. Anita Hart, a buyer for the John M. Smythe Co. Ms. Hart attended Indiana university, majoring in art, and the John Herron Art institute in Indianapolis. She has been in the interior design and art field for twenty-nine years. In her free time Ms. Hart specializes in painting and sculpture and brings to the fair a varied and knowledgable background in the field of art. ' "fys-;'- • Dr. ShermSi Porter, representing the Medical and Dental staff of McHenry hospital, announced that their donations this year for awards total $350. Categories to be Job Maomftent Office. Open Through Summer The McHenry High School Placement office will be open throughout the summer for those wishing to use its free employment services. The hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday except for the period from July 10 to 14, when it will be closed. Employers with a job opening, or a potential employee looking for a job opening are asked to feel free to call Mrs. Mary Ann Littleton at 385-9007. The office is affiliated with Job Service, McHenry County C.E.T.A. VOLUME 102 NUMBER 91 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1978 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 20' Art Fair Opens Friday Oust Plan Commission In a letter dated June 6, 1978, signed by Sunrise Ridge village president, Julius Stelter and with the approval and consent of the village board of trustees, the entire Plan commission of the village was dismissed. Reasons stated in the letter included the failure of the Plan commission to produce a comprehensive plan for the village; that the Plan com­ mission did not have the best interests of the community in mind and the letter referred to the "animosity" of the plan commission toward the village. Don Olson, who had served as chairman of the Plan com­ mission, reacted to the letter of dismissal by stating it was unfair and unjust and that the reasonings in the letter were inaccurate. The commission had scheduled a press con­ ference for Tuesday, June 13, at the home of commission member, Grace Smith, to respond to the charges against them. Commenting on the Plan commission's dismissal, Village President Stelter said that the group has had a year and a half to design a com­ prehensive land use plan for future development and that they have not done it. He fur­ ther stated that the Plan commission has been holding meetings and not ac­ complishing anything. A new Plan commission will be ap­ pointed by President Stelter with the advice and consent of the village board of trustees. On May 24, the commission had submitted recom­ mendations against the proposed annexation requested, by the Wonder Lake Realty Trust (WLRT) of 147 acres to the village of Sunrise Ridge. Members objected to the WLRT request for commercial zoning on 5 acres of land at Thompson and Wondermere roads for the reasons that the increased traffic could be a safety hazard, that property already zoned commercial along Thompson road had not been utilized for this purpose and that the off-the-street parking could produce drainage problems. Concurring with the reports of Village Engineer Robert Wohnrade, the Plan com­ mission recommended that the village not approve the plats because the village had not been supplied with accurate topographical maps revealing existing ground conditions. The commission also recommended David Trumbel, left, and Sally Miller of McHenry show examples of their work to Jayne Kalk, also of McHenry, and Lynne Schlrmer, chairwoman of this year's McHenry Country Art fair, at a recent planning session for the twenty-second annual event. 1 WAYNE GAYLORD PHOTO Day Camp For Girl Scouts that the road standards be updated to the new McHenry county standards. Hearings with the WLRT regarding the annexation continued on Friday, June 8. The board of trustees, with Village Attorney Bernard Narusis and WLRT "Attorney Dan Curran, started working through each section of the a n n e x a t i o n a g r e e m e n t , changing the wording when necessary to the satifaction of the board. Village Engineer Wohnrade testified that he and six members of the village board had toured the proposed an­ nexation site and that the contours of the land did not match with the plat. He stated that the village had not been supplied with contour maps showing existing conditions and that true and accurate contour maps would be an important tool now and for future use in the village. Forseeing the possibility of drainage problems in the new sub­ division, Wohnrade said it is the obligation of the developer to produce accurate topography and terrain information. He showed examples of aerial photography which he recommended as reliable McHenry Trade Fair "A Beautiful Show" • IN TUli * a1 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER 'SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 ' judged include ceramics, painting, photography, drawing, the fibre arts, and a miscellaneous category for works such as collage. The fair is divided into three areas, beginning with the popular "gymnasium show", where artists may set up their own displays. The judged show allows the artists to submit three works of art. Judging takes place Thursday, June 15. Finally, there is a One Man show, this year, more aptly, a Two Person show featuring Roy and Nancy Lyons. Residents of Crystal Lake, the Lyons work in clay, making a variety of handbuilt sculptural pieces, wall plaques, planters, candle accessories, jewelry, wind chimes and mobiles. Their imagination and creativity are best seen in their hanging and free-standing humorous pieces entitled "Whimsies". Many auxiliary volunteers, as well as artists, work energetically each year to produce a successful fair. Proceeds are used to buy equipment for McHenry hospital. Mrs. Richard Lane, camp director, and Mrs. William J. Steinbock, Jr., Finance chairman, hold poster advertising Day camp, Fiesta Del Sol, which will run June 19 to 23 at Indian Ridge conservation area for girls of Valley View neighborhood, Sybaquay Girl Scout council; Girls interested in attending may still register by calling either Mrs. Steinbock, 3803 W. Buchanan road, or Mrs. Lane, 2503 W. Olive, McHenry, STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD »* contour mapping. While aerial photography during the summer months could not be done at the proposed an­ nexation site, because of the large tree cover of the area, Wohnrade stated the possibility of obtaining aerial photos which may have been taken previously and could ' be available. At the request of President Stelter, Wohnrade said he would check with three aerial photographers he knows and have a report within a week. It was requested that a representative of the water company be present at the next annexation meeting to present the company's plans to the developer and the village. Trustee Anita Vanderwiel requested that a of the Wonder Lake Volunteer Fire department be contacted and asked to review the layout of the roads, to study the ten­ tative and final plats and make a recommendation as whether the roads would acceptable to operate a in case of an emergency. The meeting was until Friday, June 16, at at 8506 Dorr road, Ridge. "A beautiful show" were the descriptive words used by Bob Prendergast, executive director of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, to describe last weekend's Trade fair. People shown above were among the estimated crowd of 5,000 to view the wares of sixty exhibitors, most of them from the immediate McHenry area. Kim Kantlehne*, 1977 Miss McHenry, was present throughout Sunday afternoon and made the drawings for four grand prizes given by the C of C. Exhibits ranged from the very small, delicate necklaces, to the very large, new autos. The sponsoring organization received many compliments on the show, for which no charge was made. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD