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Second Suit Against City Fails After making a favorable recommendation on the Terry Moore request for variance for B-l use for the former Althoff property on Route 31, the McHenry Planning commission searched their souls to find their proper function at a meeting July 12. Willis Martin summed up the feeling of commission mem­ bers saying, "I don't think we should be making recom­ mendations on zoning matters, except if we have strong feelings (on important issues). But it is okay during the transition period (while working on a new com­ prehensive plan for the city)." Martin noted the discrepancy in what the two boards were doing. He asked what is the function of the Planning commission as opposed to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), which is supposttl to hear appeals from provisions of the ordinance (frontage, set­ backs, sideyard minimums requirements, size and other requirements. He said the Planning commission should be making recommendations for changes in the zoning or the zoning ordinance based on the comprehensive plan. As it is now, one board writes it (Plan commission) and the other (ZBA) enforces it. The subject arose as the commission voted 6 to 1 (Chairman Terry Bunting voted no) to recommend to the City Council to grant to Moors a variance for B-l use on the two- plus acres Front street property. This zoning would be restricted to one law firm and to one entrance and exit off Route 31. Moore would not be permitted to substantially change the character of the building and the property. Martin then commented that Robert Grossman, tity plan­ ner, should know what is going on at the ZBA hearings and at the City Council meetings. The subjects and discussions seem to be a matter of planning, and consulting planners are testifying for developers. "The Council seems to forget that they have hired a professional. Here is an expert who is un­ biased," Martin claimed. Discussion of Moore's request drew little opposition from the commission. Moore said he was petitioning for a change to B-l business use under the zoning ordinance, but he would be happy with a variance for office use for his law practice. He couldn't qualify for a home occupation as someone suggested because he did not plan to live in the existing residence, and he would have four girls and one other employee working in the house. As background, Chairman Bunting read Jack Pepping's (former Planning chairman> letter about Althoff's rezoning attempt on the same property earlier in the year. The purpose at that time was to make the building into doctors' offices. Members noted that a precedent for business in the area had been set with the Buss Ford rezoning. over which litigation is still pending, and the restaurant across the road in the same area. Moore reminded them that McHenry is growing and this property is on a major high- (Continued on page 20) Richard C. Jager's appeal before the Circuit court of Cook county of two decisions con­ cerning the loss of his liquor license at Jake's Deadend Lounge has been denied. This is expected to be the end of a controversy between Jager and the City which started four years ago, in July of 1975. A few weeks ago, an agreement was made between the City Council and Carl Thonn, who plans to buy the Deadend Lounge. Beforp the City would grant a liquor license to the Lounge, As long ago as January, when snow was swirling in deep drifts and driveways, and roads were so clogged that driving was impossible, people were asking about McHenry Fiesta days. They are still asking. Fiesta days have become the traditional time of celebration in our growing community, a tradition everyone hopes will be around for a long time. But whether it is or not depends to a large extent on the cooperation of citizens generally and the business community in particular. It isn't a time to ask, "What's in it for me"? Fiesta days, while they may benefit some merchants directly at the same time they are benefitting the shopper, are not intended solely for that purpose. They are days set aside as something special to McHenry ~ to bring old friends together and to bring new people into our community. It is a time of pride in the home town, and benefits are looked at at long range. Besides the Chamber of Commerce, numerous civic and service organizations have in the past entered into the spirit of the occasion and made their own contributions. Businesses, too, have contributed monetarily as well as putting forth effort to decorate their stores in keeping with the selected theme. And people? Well, the man-on-the-street has entered into the many events and just enjoyed. Dram Corps Magic is particularly important for it brings in revenue that makes possible this kind of a community celebration. So as Fiesta days 1979 approach, it wouldn't be amiss for each of us with loyalty to McHenry to inject a little more of ourself into the enormous undertaking. "What is there in it for me"? - probably nothing more than the enjoyment of the special week and the knowledge that we have boosted a city we are a part of,.But the better community it becomes, the more advantages we Will all enjoy who call it home. KAF Jager's lawsuit against the City would have to be dropped. In July of 1975, the chief of police filed a complaint with the local liquor commissioner, Mayor Joseph Stanek, which charged Jager with ordinance violations ranging from closing, hour regulations to disorderly conduct statutes. The com­ plaint cited 22 specific incidents which occurred - between August, 1970, and July of 1975. Stanek agreed not to hold a hearing on the matter if Jager would voluntarily suspend operation for 21 days, and, should "tumultuous or disor­ derly conduct" break out, promise to call the police and sign a complaint against anyone involved". Jager agreed. On May 1, 1976 Stanek. as local liquor ^commissioner, declined to re-iSsue a license to Jager for the Deadend Lounge.Jager appealed the decision to the Illinois Liquor Control commission which sent the matter back to the City for a hearing. In December of 1976, the police chief filed a second complaint against Jager, citing six additional incidents which occurred at the lounge between August. 1975, and March, 1976. At the hearing, witnesses from both the McHenry Police department - and regular patrons of the Deadend Lounge testified to 11 specific incidents at the bar. Jager said he could not recall most of the incidents, but did plead guilty to one "Cutest Baby" Voting Opens The Town and Country Newcomers club, as part of the Fiesta days celebration, presents the photos of twenty- four babies to the readers of the McHenry Plaindealer elsewhere in this issue. This fund raising contest, the proceeds of which will benefit the McHenry Area and John- sburg Rescue squads, will allow the residents of this area to choose the "Cutest Baby" by monetary donation. The child with the greatest donation will be chosen the winner, ahd-4he first four children - with donations in descending order will be named runnersup. The babies' pictures will be displayed, at cooperating businesses with all details appearing in the classified advertising section of this edition. On Saturday, July 28, the display board will be located at the intersection of Elm and Green streets from 10 to 4, and Sunday, July 29, at the city park on Pearl street from 10:30 a.m. until one-half hour after the parade is finished. The winner of the $25 savings bond will be announced one hour after voting has ended. The first four runnersup will receive donated $10 gift cer­ tificates. The Newcomers club urges parents, relatives, friends and all area residents to help the local rescue squads by voting with monetary donations to select one of these charming children as McHenry's cutest baby. violation of the closing hour regulations. In the course of the testimony, Jager said that he usually did not call the police to the bar and never signed a complaint against anyone involved in a fight. Stanek denied the reissuance of the license and Jager ap­ pealed the decision to the state commission. The decision was upheld by the state commission and Jager then sued to try and get the decision reversed. During the course of the litigation. Jager applied for a license to begin May 1, 1977, which was denied by Stanek. Stanek's decision was again appealed by Jager and the state commission, once again upheld the decision to deny the^icense. Jager then filed a second suit in an attempt to reverse the commission's decision, but the court upheld the decison of the commission. In trying to get the decision reversed. Jager raised a number of issues, all of which were groundless according to the trial court. Jager appealed and the latest decision was rendered. "Having considered all of the arguments raised by the plaintiff and having failed to find reversible error, we affirm the judgment of the Circuit court of Cook county." W'NKX KIN; The 385-acre Winding Creek development abutting the southwest portion of the city, was annexed and zoned in City Council action Monday night. Alder­ men Wieser and Adams cast the only dissenting votes Full details will lie inthe Friday edition. At County Judging Patty McMillan, right, reigning Miss Wonder Lake, smooths a wave for Miss McHenry, Karen Szumlas, at the preliminary judging for the Miss McHenry competition held in Woodstock last Thursday. County DON PEASLE Y PHOTO School District 15 Acts On Transportation Needs The board of Elementary School District 15 approved additions of employees to the bus transportation service and okayed bidding and pricing of recommended improvements for the bus headquarters and maintenance building at the regular July meeting. The board of High School District 156 had taken parallel actions at an earlier meeting. The changes were 'recom­ mended by newly hired transportation director Fred Goering and the board transportation committee. Joan Miller, chairman of the transportation committee, pointed out the need for the additional personnel which included a third mechanic and a bus dispatcher. She said that the dispatcher would report for work early to answer calls and to deal with drivers before leaving on routes. Hours of operation during school days are now set for 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. A secretary, Joan Martinec, for the director had been hired earlier. Goering said the main­ tenance staff for the 50 buses will be one lead mechanic and two full time mechanics which will enable them to keep up with preventive maintenance during the school year and to perform repair work in slack periods. Ms. Miller noted that gasoline is now a valuable commodity and needs security as well as do the buses. She said lighting for the bus parking area would be good insurance and this could be done in connection with in­ stalling the proposedi^rows of electrical connections for bus engine Jieat^rs. Another member suggested that street type of lighting might be arranged with Commonwealth Edison for the bus lot and the cost reimbursed by the state. Goering explained further that they operate 50 buses presently but expect to reduce this when they receive 7 new / superintendent of District 15, buses to replace 8 old ones and^---presented for board con- of to building operations due to the posture of the two funds (a deficit in building operations). Proposed improvements to the building at the bus lot include insulating and remodeling of a second floor space for a driver ready room, furnishings for the office jpeception area, and im­ provements to the garage. Also urged areAvork clothing or uniforms for the mechanics and some tools, other than the ipechanics' own, for the garage. The board authorized taking bids or proposals for the major items and okayed the minor purchases from the budget by the transportation people. Expenses of the operation are shared between iatrict 15 and 156. 1 Dr. Richard farmer. further expect to reduce the number of routes served wtyen they are revised. „ Board member-Gary Lock- wood said he would like to see the expenses of the im­ provements charged to the transportation budget in lieu sideration two resolutions to the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) to deal with a dispute thai has developed < apparently only in the McHenry area as far as is known) between .the city (Continued on page 20) MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" / Stuart Spinning iittaspaptr 1978- Illinois Press Association Newspaper Contest HHfe WM 4tf$ Mill nr. :v • pi •A • • • ;• , ^ * ' I MRS® ft-***#. 1 AL SMITH She looks like the witch on Witard of Oz. . | V .'."Y - /' "V;t ./*• • - . : ,v , ' V If " apjpjfcT . . . . * •- ".vy^-v •HUB • i the JERRY FREUND They look an awful lot like a quarter. CHRIS SCIIWEGEL We keep them separate. EDDIE PIERONI It Stinks. CHARLEY VYC1TAI. I thought it wasa joke. BSL*' R.J. SCHUPPE Whoever masterminded ought to be shot. CAROL KEEVIL this x They're kinda neat looking. JUDY WHITE They're going to be a pain. PETER KOOB They're going to nuisance. MARY ADAMS I don't like theni. Selling Susan Short STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD If all indications prove to be true, Susan B. Anthony is likely to be just as unpopular dead as she was alive. Her resurrec­ tion, in the form of cold cash, has done little to increase her stead in the eyes of McHenry merchants and residents. In another man-on the-street interview conducted by the Plaindealer last Friday, ten out of ten people-five merchants and five residents-were asked what they thought of the newfangled dollar. All of the people interviewed were handed a coin to examine, and they all said the coin was likely to cause problems because it is not much larger than a quarter. Charley Vycital, Vycital's Hardware, said they would be easy to confuse with a quarter. "When we're really busy, I have trouble with nickels and quarters. A lady came in the store with one the other day and I wouldn't take it. It was the first time I'd seen one and I thought it was a joke." "Here," he said handing the quarter to the photographer. "That's yours," Wayne Gaylord said. "No it's not. Where did I get it?" Charley asked. "It's from the Plaindealer to you," Wayne said. "Well, thanks. ..hey, let's go out on the street and do it again," Charley said. Peter Koob, McHenry, said "They're going to be a nuisance. I met a fella the other day who asked me if I'd seen one. I said no and asked him if he had one. He said no, but when he pulled out his change to look, there one was." One of the places likely to run into problems are local taverns which do a lot of change business, usually in dim light. Eddie Pieroni, Bimbo's, said, "It stinks. They'll be nothing but trouble. The first time I saw one I mistook it for a quarter." Judy White, McHenry, said, ""I think they are going to be a pain. We're going to have a lot more change in our pockets," she said. Jerry Freund, Beard and Stovall, observed, "They look an awful lot like a quarter. I know I'd pass them out for the wrong thing." R.J. Schuppe, McHenry, said, "It's confusing. I just got back from Vegas where you have those big silver dollars. You use these things and you've got to ask 'Where's my change?' Whoever master­ minded this ought to be taken out and shot," he said. Like the taverns, fast food restaurants could have problems with the new coins. Chris Schwegel, Burger King, said, "They're a lot like quarters, but we keep them separate. There have been a couple of mistakes, but most people catch themselves right away." < . - Carol Keevil, McHenry, pointed out, "I think they'll get mixed up with quarters. They're kinda neat looking though. People will just have to get used to them." Mary Adams, McHenry, sajfl, "They're confusing and I don't like them. They're going to be a lot of problems." A1 Smith, Lakeland Quick Wash, has already had some problems with them. "Customers have been confusing them and they get hung up in the coin changers. If they are accepted I'll have to change over. I also think she is the ugliest broad I've ever seen in my life. She looks like the witch on the 'Wizard of Oz". I suppose they'll be good if the machines ever go to a dollar." Regardless of how people feel about the new dollar, if you hand them out, they won't come back. Young Athlete Killed Rick Sedar, described as "one of the brightest young stars of the Lake County Shore Line baseball league, was killed in a lake accident Sunday afternoon, July 15. He was struck by a boat while swim­ ming in Crooked Lake in Lake VillaV Sedar. 23. was the son of the former Nadyne Lewis of McHenry and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bienapfl of 1007 N Green street. McHenry The accident victim, a member of the Zion Dill Brothers baseball team, was (Continued on page 20) VOLUME 103 NUMBER 101 ( -- WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1979 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 20' Ask Proper Function