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t r W WtHEMRI mitt-NU In Fiesta Days A Valedictorian Talks To Class Johnsburg high school graduates listen to the valedictory address given by Ingeborg Dschida during the commencement program held at the school last Saturday afternoon. A picture page of the Johnsburg and McHenry graduation programs appears elsewhere in this Issue. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Optimism for the future highlighted speeches given at Johnsburg high school's third commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in the high school gymnasium. Before the class of 139 received diplomas from Thomas Cahill and James Preston of the board of education, the audience was treated to an invocation by Zion Lutheran associate pastor, the Rev. Tim Ben- ninghoff, a medley of Disney favorites from the stage band and speeches from the two top graduates. Comparing her class to a "block of steel," Salutatorian Barb Schmitt explained that as a block the steel has little purpose. She said that education has helped to mold the students into useful individuals, much the way the block of steel could be molded into a box of nails or a new car. She called the 1960s, "the anti- establishment decade," and pegged the 1970s as "the 'me' generation." Miss Schmitt also remarked that her class had the opportunity to help give a name to the 1960's. "It's all up to us." she, told her classmates "Let's show them how it's done " Valedictorian Inge Dschida also opted to reach into the future instead of reflect on the past Rather than "look back at the bad and Rood" of the last four years. Miss Dschida encouraged her class to "look at today " She asked her classmates to treat life as a challenge and not to "accept it as it is " (Continued on page 20) The McHenry Area Chamber of Cortimerce, through the support of Korpans Landing Yacht club of Fox Lake, is planning to return "Marine" to Fiesta days this year. As an addition ~4o this special festivity, a parade of boats, or marine regatta, is planned. It will be held Sunday, July 19, and will pass through McHenry during the intermission of the water show Boats entered in the parade are to be decorated to reflect some aspect of the Fiesta .da vs theme -- Our American Heritage-- with emphasis on, but not Ask Business Usage For Property A petition has been filed for hearing before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals by Betty Mae Benson, Earl Tessendorf and Philip Hoaglund. It asks for an amendment to the McHenry county zoning ordinance from "A 1" Agricultural district to "B-3" General Business district. The property is located in Nunda township on the east side of State Rt. 31,/ about 1,660 feet south of the intersection of Bull Valley road and Rt. 31. It con­ sists of approximately 5 acres. The hearing on this petition will be held June 11 at 2 p.m. in Room 112 of the McHenry county courthouse, Wood- -*-ck 4 Ck • THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N O - l . A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 . 5" VOLUME 105 NUMBER 90 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10. 1981 2 SECTI ONS 28 PAGES 25* Zoning Board Opposed To "Light Commercial" Zoning Mutin' and Meanderin' Is there a robot in your future? While most of us seldom consider the possibility, the automation scare of the early 1960's is becoming the reality of the 1960's for organized labor. That's what they tell us. For ourself, the robot has great ap­ peal these days. We are awaiting a driver's test and nothing would please us as much as sending a mechanical mental genius "into the fire" in our place. Each passing year makes the aggravation of learning rules more abhorrent, especially those we will never have to use. Unless our informer is wrong, we must learn the various signs by their color and shape because they are universal. No symbols, no words. Now this is great for the fellow who travels. But when you seldom get farther north than Ringwood or beyond Crystal Lake to the south, the prospect of muddling up the mind with shapes that we will never see without iden­ tification is aggravating. (Continued on page 20) By a margin of 5 to 1. the City of McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted last Friday afternoon against a petition to create a "light commercial" zoning classification The petition, which proposes an amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance, was brought before the ZBA by the McHenry Plan commission Plan commission chairman. Joan Schwegel. said the proposed zoning classification was designed to act as both a buffer between residential and business districts and as a "red flag" to potential purchasers of property in sensitive areas. Representing th£ Plan commission. Attorney Bernard Narusis explained that the use of "neighborhood" and "less intensive uses" were not am­ biguous. according to case law. "When you say 'neighborhood food store.' the courts have said that this does not mean a shopping center." Narusis pointed out He commented that the phrase "local neighborhood use" would effectively limit the size and volume of the business operation. The permitted uses, he went on, would not allow as intensive a use as the same type of business under a "B 1" business classification. In answer to a question raised at the last meeting by ZBA member Jon Smith. Narusis said that bulk Seek Miss McHenry Crown restrictions, i.e. square footage or hours of operation, would be legal if the city decided to impose them. ZBA chairman James Fouse noted that^the square footage of local establishments which would be regarded as "neighborhood" ranged from more than 1.300 to more than 9.100. according to a list provided by the City Clerk's office. "That's the problem with a square footage requirement." Narusis said "You can talk from now 'til doomsday about whether 2,000 square feet is better than 3.000." Zoning board member Fred Kupstis suggested restricting the building to one-story, which would "almost guarantee the neighborhood character of the building " As the proposed ordinance was worded, a developer could have a three- story structure as long as it did not exceed the 35-foot maximum height requirement Chairman Fouse asked what would happen if someone received the light- commercial classification and then came back to ask for more space because the business was successful. "You might have to say no." Narusis said. "You might have to say. 'What you're asking puts it outside of the (light commercial) district.' It is in­ tended to be.restrictive." Fouse noted that the Zoning board could end up in court for restraining busipess Fearing that the extraordinary restrictions, like square footage, hours limited to, the Riverboat Era. Entries judged as best in each category: beauty, humorous and original (all reflecting some aspect of the theme) will be awarded an ap­ propriate trophy and winners will be announced as they approach the reviewing stand at Riverside drive beach in McHenry. Jerry Cordrey of the Yacht club has the firm conviction that boating is such an exciting part of the beauty of this area that it should appropriately be represented The annual festival actually began as Marine day in 1948, and continued with boat races and water events until 1957, when the waterways congestion began and some unfortunate accidents brought a halt to the boat races and river events, much to the regret of Dan Creamer and his dedicated group who were the originators and supporters of Marine days. This year, on the twenty-fifth ann- versary of the Yacht club, it is hoped that much has been learned about boating safety and respect on the waterways in spite of crowded con­ ditions and that the beauty of boating can be celebrated with decorated blM floats as a tribute to the joy of the waterways. All boaters are welcome to join the parade, regardless of the size or class of the craft The only requirement is that the boat be decorated in any adaptation of the 1961 theme. Entry blanks are available at the Chamber of Commerce office, and will be accepted through July 6 The boat parade will begin at Point- Comfort in Fox Lake, where the judging will take place before the en­ tourage proceeds down-river. Nine trophies will be awarded. For additional information regarding entries or the parade itself, contact Jerry Cordrey, 385-6934, or the Chamber office 385-4300. Fire Teacher On Morals Charge A Schaumburg math teacher was fired recently following his conviction in 19th Judicial Circuit court of taking indecent liberties with a child. Walter Dembos, 31, of Bull Valley, near McHenry, was found guilty of "lewdly fondling" a 15-year-old girl in his home last July He was a teacher at Addams Junior high school. A teacher in Schaumburg for the last five years. Dembos was dismissed by the school board on May 28. according to Wayne Schaible. District 54 superintendent. In early May. Judge Leonard Brody sentenced Dembos to four years probation and to pay $5,000. Psychiatric treatment, as recommenued by the psychological evaluation, was also ordered by the court. Schaible told the Plaindealer the school board had been unaware of the conviction until recently, when the courts subpoenaed his records during the pre-sentencing investigation. Dembos has reportedly filed an appeal in the Second District Court of Appeals. Elgin, but no court date has been set as yet It is expected that it may be as long as two years before the appeal is heard A revised Illinois statute allows a teacher's certificate to be suspended if that teacher is convicted on either sex or drug related charges If the Ap­ pellate court overturns the verdict, the certificate is reinstated If the "guilty" verdict is upheld, the certificate is revoked Dembos was originally charged with five charges of taking indecent liberties with a child, but four of the charges were dropped. of operation or height, might drive away business. ZBA member Annie Cuda said. "Should we not trust the wording of the ordinance and let it go at that?" Fouse said he thought the proposed (Continued on page 20) A 20-year-old McHenry man died Sunday morning as a result of injuries suffered in a one-vehicle rollover along Route 12. north of Richmond. Michael G McAndrcws, of McHenry, was pronounced dead at 7:28 a m June 7 in the emergency room of Kenosha Memorial hospital. Kenosha, Wis According to a spokesman at the Walworth County Sheriffs department. McAndrews was driving south on Route 12 at about 2:30 a m Sunday when McAndrews apparently fell asleep at the wheel of the jeep The police said the vehicle swerved and left the roadway when the driver awoke and attempted to return to the traveled part of the highway The Bloomfield Township Rescue squad took McAndrews to Lakeland hospital following the mishap He was later transferred to Kenosha Memorial. Michael McAndrews lived in the McHenry area for the past five-and-a- half years He was a graduate of Marian Central Catholic high school and had attended McHenry County college for two years A complete obituary appears elsewhere in this issue Keith Klontz. of McHenry. escaped injury when the airplane he was flying was involved in a landing mishap last Sunday near the Illinois-Wisconsin border Klontz was approaching his base airport when a strong wind blew the aircraft off the runway prior to landing He was unable to regain airspeed before touching down Art Fair June 13-14 Art work will be displayed and sold in six categories: painting 'opaque and transparent), three-dimensional, photography, graphics and selected crafts when the McHenry hospital auxiliary's twenty-fifth Country Art fair is held at Parkland school June 13 and 14. from 1 to 5 p.m The school is located at the corner of Rt 120 and Ringwood road Patrons' night is Friday, June 12 Sally Miller, a member of the auxiliary is doing a signed limited edition of a four-color scratchboard print of the McHenry Mallard ducks Anyone interested in purchasing a special edition print can contact Joan Teichmiller. Art fair chairperson Elvi Mikk. featured artist at the Country Art fair, will also display her paintings, drawings and watercolors Mikk. a native Estonian, received her art education in Europe and came to the United States in 1951 She has displayed her works for the past 18 years in many Illinois and Wisconsin area shows Her recent paintings are of the coast of Maine The artists's exhibits will be judged by Don Austin of the Austin Art Galleries, Chicago Austin selects art work for several "Chicago area and national galleries He will judge the entries according to their saleability. The twenty-fifth silver anniversary Country Art fair is sponsored by auxiliary to McHenry hospital The public is invited Contact Helen Golbeck, 385-2200 extension 628. for more information 'Marine' Back No New Leads In Homicides The investigation continues and no new leads have been reported in the Lakemoor double homicide that oc­ curred at the P M Pub last week Tuesday, according to Chief Deputy George Hendle. of the McHenry County Sheriff's police "We are still working on it and we're talking to a lot of people." Hendle said. "Right now. we're trying to put all the information together and make some sense out of it." The chief deputy also noted that they were awaiting the return of lab reports, which are expected at the end of this week At about 11a m Tuesday. June 2. the bodies of Ronald Scharff. the owner, and Patricia Freeman, a bartender, were found in the rear of the lakemoor tavern Unconfirmed reports state that the two people died of gunshot wounds Town-Country Plans Complete Chairman Rust Hopp, right, holds new Town and Country poster as Co- Chairman Steve Cuda, left, and Barb Winn Invite the pubUc to enjoy the festivities of St. Patrick's church annual fund raiser. This year's dates are June 12, 13, 17, 19 and 29. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD PATRICE KISER GAIL HUEBNER DEBORAH POTERACKI Three mere pretty candidates In the Miss McHenry contest are Introduced to the public today. Sherry Patrice Klser, », attended McHenry high school. Her hobbles are horseback riding. Wklng, banting and cooking. Gall Huebner attends Johnsburg Ugh school and Is active with the pom-pon squad. She enjoys as pastimes, horseback riding. Jogging and other exercise. She Is 16 years old. Deborah Poteracki, also 18, attends Johnsburg hick school, where ske Is Interested In tke pom-pon program and cosmetology. Her hobbles are gymnastics and swimming. Recognition Dinner Commencement Programs Courts And Juveniles A Memory Trip McHenry and Johnsburg May Release Information Section 2-Page 1 Page 8 Page 4