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(Continued from page 7) structure They came from the surrounding area, and they also came form as far as Florida and Texas-seventy-five in all County Board President Richard Klemm told the RTA board to "implement a viable paratransit and weekly bus system at an accelerated rate" in McHenry county. Elever county residents testified at the public hearing on the RTA's five-year plan and proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year Klemm. a member of the county's special transportation study committee, said that $2.25 million would be collected from county residents by the RTA After all expenditures for transportation in the county, there would be a surplus of $1.1 million Klemm proposed that the surplus be invested irP financial 4ftsjkutions in the county by the RTA The RTA buses began run­ ning in McHenry county Bus route No 806 will operate between Fox Lake and Crystal * Lake Two weeks of free fares and a dedication ceremony highlighted the beginning of the service Sunday. May 28. was a, memorable day at Petersen park when the McHenry Area Jaycees dedicated their new shelter The ceremony marked - culmination of a two-year goal for this active organization JUNE Cable television will be available to McHenry residents by next summer or early next fall, according to William Kepper. president of Com munity Cable TV Keppers firm was awarded the cable television franchise by the City Council Jeff Partenheimer. MCHS senior, and son of Mr and Mrs Elvin Partenheimer. has been notified by West Point Military academy that he has been offered admission to join the Corps of Cadets A bright setting sun and cool breezes welcomed 350 graduates. the parents, teachers and friends to Mc- SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE ̂ FRIDAY, J 19, 1979 Cracken field when McHenry ^ Community high school held its fifty-eighth annual com­ mencement exercises Kathv Ahern topped the list with a 4.000 average The City Zoning Board of Appeals voted to recommend that the City Council deny the request by Derby Acres to remove the rear yard minimum for homes in the proposed subdivision The board did vote to recommend approval that the lots in the subdivision be zoned R-3. and that the requirement for length of the cul-de-sac be waived and permit necessary buildings to be built on the rear yard Derby Acres is owned by the H H Mass Construction company and is located adiacent to Petel^en park and McCullom Lake. ^ McHenry hospital withdrew its offer to purchase East campus As a result, board members of High School District 156 made the decision that to pursue the goal of one four-year high school would not be feasible The high school board said that the district would return earnest money as soon as possible In addition. the Capital Development board will be notified that District 156 cannot use the money granted because it is unable to provide its portion of the project cost to build onto West campus The City Council voted to approve the preliminary plat for Woodcreek subdivision The vote was unanimous after Jim Green, attorney^ for the development, explained that corrections of the plat recommended by the Planning commission had been complied ttith. A curious squirrel lost his life and caused a power outage for between 500 and 1,000 Commonwealth Edison customers at noon. Feb. 17 . His antics also resulted in this blazing line at the intersection of Center street and Kane avenue. An Edison spokesman said the dead animal was found at the scene. It apparently had crawled into the transformer and shorted out disconnects for the equipment. As the area line came down, it hit secondary wires and in a few cases fell on roofs, which started smoking. The McHenry fire department was called to the scene. The large majority of customers had service restored about 1 o'clock, but for about twenty commercial and the same number of residential users, it was somewhat longer because of a blown fuse in a substation. The Edison representative urged anyone without power to call the company immediately because of the possibility of a particular small area being affected without its knowledge. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD 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- Have you met Fitzgerald's Insurance? We feature a com- ®1 plete line of insuran- •SV ce for all your needs. Whether you re insuring a new motorcycle, car, truck' or home, you could be dollars ahead^ to check with Fitzgerald s first. Ourl expert staff will show you a plan that) •est fits your needs. FITZGERALD'S INSURANCE Phone: 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. Because of enrollments described as, "'showing no slacking of jSlfeksure the board of Elementary School District 15 favored the purchase, of three mobile units Two wilrbe- used at Valley View school and the third either at Landmark or Edgebrook Work is scheduled to begin immediately on a two-story building which will enlarge the banking facilities of the McHenry State bank. The building which will enlarge the banking facilities of the McHenry State bank. The building will contain ap­ proximately 10.000 feet of space and will be located at the corner of Pearl street and Richmond road. The city of McHenry will spend approximately $110,000 on a summer road program aimed at improving the quality of streets in McHenry The McHenry County board voted to allow a sum not to exceed $5,000 for the first stage feasibility study of expansion plans for the present cour­ thouse and jail facilities. The fate of McHenry's Alternative high school, located in the White House on Waukegan street, remains in doubt. Doug Pratt. Alternative school director, discussed with members the possibilities of obtaining materials and Adult and continuing Education monies from the state to keep the school in operation on a private basis. Because of the termination of the school due to lack of funding, Pratt has given serious consideration in starting his own private alternative school in the community. It would in no way be affiliated with High School District 156. A poised and pretty Linda Bonk. 18. was selected 1978 Miss McHenry before a large crowd at the Legion clubhouse. The 5 feet 61- inch brunette is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthesius of 3200 Rt. 31. A "no wake" area has been established in McHenry temporarily by order of the sheriff, in an effort to make the river safer. Tyrrell explained that a "no wake" area cannot be permanently established until a public hearing has been held regarding the issue. The Public Safety committee of the McHenry County board is McHENRY TIRE MART m 57 YEARS OLD AND WE'RE STILL ROLLING ON! • DELTA I FIRESTONE TIRES ' GRANT BATTERIES On March 28,1922 the McHenry Tire Mart opened its doors to the public. Walter Freund, owner, designed his store to service the people of McHenry County with quality tires and bat­ teries. Now 57 years later it stands as one of McHenry's oldest businesses. 4721 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY 385-8700 385-8701 McHENRY TIRE MART 3931 W. MAIN ST. McHENRY PHONE 3S54394 spearheading an investigation of problems that relate to hot air balloons. Initial inquiries about controlling the balloons came from the agricultural community. Several farmers reported livestock had been frightened by the balloons and in some cases had crashed into- -or through-fences. A group of fifteen city residents have filed suit against the city of McHenry, asking the" court to repeal the zoning variation granted Barbara Gerasch by the City Council. Ms. Gerasch had requested the zoning variation to allow her to construct a residence in the 1600 block of Park street and operate her telephone an­ swering service from that location. The city Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended that the city grant the request and the City Council voted to allow the variation by a 7 to 1 vote. JULY The Fox river was closed to all boat traffic and was scheduled to remain closed all day Monday and Tuesday because of heavy rains in the area. Although the river has been closed, it is far from the flood stage reached in 1972 and 1973. The Chain-O-Lakes area was closed to all boat traffic, except for no wake traffic due to the heavy rains. The Illinois Department of Local Government affairs has certified a final 1977 multiplier of 1.2080 to McHenry county. The multiplier must be applied to the assessed non-farm property in the county before taxes can be extended. The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce has been working toward the establishment of a SCORE ) Service Corps of Retired Executives) program in McHenry county. SCORE is a volunteer organization linking retired business people who have management ex­ pertise with the owners- managers of small business and community organization that need management counseling. Since SCORE began in 1964, it has responded to more than 300,000 requests for assistance.^ When the 120-year-old Holcombville school, located between McHenry and Crystal Lake, is plaqued as an historic site July 9, the master of ceremonies will be a former McHenry resident who taught in the school. Howard Phalin of Wilmette, who was born and raised on a farm on Rt. 31 and later lived on Richmond road, started his career as a teacher in the rural school. (Continued on page 10)