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1 ShldlM ol's third' IncluM Kathy Wester and Mark Leslie sing and dance to "Button Up Your Overcoat" in the Johnsburg high school production of "Good News". Hie 1920's musical comedy will be performed Feb. 18, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. in the Johnsburg high school auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 7 p.m. each night of the performance. This week, Johnsburg high school theatre presents the 1920's musical comedy "Good News". The musical will be performed Feb. 18,19 and 20 at 8 p.m. in the Johnsburg high school auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door. "Good News" is a 1927 college musical. It concerns the activities of the students of Tait college during the football season. The Johnsburg high school auditorium has been redesigned to look like the Tait college campus, including the football field. The cast of "Good News" includes 32 students from all grade levels of (Continued on page 16) Cheese For Needy John Grandt, at left, hands a 5-pound block of American cheese to a FISH volunteer upon its arrival from Rockford last Saturday morning. The distribution of some of the 157 blocks to needy families in this ftres began at3 p.m. and continued until 8 o'clock Saturday evening at the Grandt home. From noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, the remainder was given out at the home of Don and Joan Bauer. Other areas of the county receive cheese this week for distribution. From left, reclviag boxe. .r.Sh.wn B.uer, J«n GAYLORD The organization of FISH (Friends In Service Here) continued its works of mercy last weekend when members distributed 157 blocks of cheese to needy persons in McHenry, Richmond, Wonder Lake, Island Lake, Pistakee Highlands end Spring Grove. The gift - pasteurized, processed, American cheese - was donated by the Department of Public Aid and was delivered by the United States Department of Agriculture in sealed containers to the Salvation Army headquarters in Rockford. This week the cheese goes to other parts of the county, where more needy families will receive a part of the distribution. FISH in McHenry contracted for 402 blocks, then sub-contracted with Catholic Charities for a total of 672 blocks for the county. The total weight was 3,360 pounds. Although FISH of McHenry and Catholic Charities are the contractors for the county, four or five other groups in the county will subcontract to dispense cheese in the various areas. Designed as a "Food Bank", as a contractor FISH is responsible for all costs incurred in handling and (Continued ori page 16) Control Ordinance Debate Subdivision Changes by Anthony Oliver The McHenry City Council reviewed and reached consensus regarding a number of proposed revisions in the Subdivision Control ordinance at a special meeting held last Thursday night. There was some discussion, however, about the extent to which road con­ struction requirements should be stiffened. The revisions proposed by the engineering firm of Baxter and Woodman, which is retained by the city, Would significantly increase minimum requirements for roads. Alderman Michael Wieser (3rd ward) led the minority view that the revisions were too stringent. "Perhaps the specifications are too severe," Wieser said. "We're not en­ couraging development and we'll be driving up the cost to the ultimate buyer. I just can't see over-regulation." Alderman Jack Pepping (1st ward) commented that the key is the proper classification of the roadway, a lesser classification having lesser specifications. "We must look to the taxpaying constituency and insure that the roads hold up," Pepping said. Baxter and Woodman Vice-President Frank Wellwerts commented that the council should focus on minimum requirements in the areas of increased traffic volume. Alderman Wieser quoted an "engineering friend" who said con­ struction costs under the proposed revisions could increase from 40 per­ cent to 100 percent. This cost, Wieser added, would ultimately be borne by the home buyer. Alderman Elizabeth Nolan (1st ward) commented, "We have to look at the city as a whole. I don't feel that the additional cost would deter building when times are rough." "The minimums are too high," Wieser said. "We always have the prerogative to require more." A! the end of the discussion, five of the councilmen were in favor of the proposed revisions. The remaining *lhree, Aldermen Wieser and Raymond Smith (3rd ward) and Ronald Meurer (4th ward) supported some increase in the specifications, but not the proposed amount. In another matter, the council decided to seek further clarification on a water course easement which is two feet on either side of the high water mark. City At to rney Bernard Narusis pointed out that there was no clear understanding of whether the two-foot measure was vertical to the high water mark, or horizontal. Both could apply. Narusis commented it was crucial that any change in the Subdivision Control ordinance not impact on the Flood Plain ordinance. A change in the latter ordinance could make it difficult to obtain flood insurance, Narusis said. The council reached agreement on a number of other proposals which will be brought to the council floor at a later date. In Crash A three-car collision Saturday night claimed the life of a 16-year-old Wonder Lake youth and injured five others on Route 14, near Woodstock. Richard H. Buss, 16, of 9106 Won- dermere road. Wonder Lake, was standing on the shoulder of Route 14, east of Dimmel road, when he was struck by a car Buss was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other people involved in the collision were treated and released from Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. According to McHenry County Sheriff's police, Buss was a passenger in an auto driven by Kenneth Kellison, 18, of Wonder Lake. Other passengers included Dusty Hollembeak, 16, Wonder Lake, and John Purnell, 19, of Carpentersville. Police said the Kellison auto was stopped on the side of the road, when the driver of a pickup truck, Larry D Melson, 24, of Harvard, slopped to assist the youths. The police said the truck parked facing west in the east- bound lane and the lights were on. Melson climbed into the cargo area of the truck to get a tow chain when a third vehicle slid on the damp pavement and hit the truck. The auto continued to slide on the pavement and struck Buss and the parked auto The driver of the (Continued on page 16) On July 4 Fireworks Display Chamber Fair Booth Discussion Forum The ninth annual Tra$e Fair of the Chamber of Commerce, scheduled Feb. 26, 27 and 28 at Parkland school, will provide many opportunities for the visitor. Not the least of them will be to voice an opinion concerning the July 4 Fireworks display which was revived last year after a long absence. The committee in charge believes the public is in favor of another display this year, but the problem of manpower and money have not been overcome. Because the Chamber office receives many calls asking about the display, a decision was made to make the Trade Fair headquarters for questions and to provide individuals an opportunity to offer assistance. John Huemann and Tim Althoff, co- chairmen of the Fireworks effort, invite everyone to stop at the Chamber booth display. and add their support and suggestions. Dimes and dollars are needed to underwrite the cost. It is the belief of the committee that ap­ propriate underwriters are those who want to see the repeat of this event that had been absent from McHenry for many years. Civic organizations and property owners' assistance will also be asked, and the Chamber of Commerce has budgeted a sizeable amount for this event. But an impressive fireworks display costs many thousands of dollars and additional funds are needed. Last year's show was well attended and apparently much appreciated by the viewers. However, it did run a negative financial balance. It is the hope of the committee that the com­ munity will offer immediate token financial support during Trade Fair time. The fireworks display, if held, will be at Knox park or Petersen park, pending City Council recommendations and approval. The ninth annual Trade Fair will be held at Parkland school on Route 120 and Ringwood road. Hours are Friday, 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m., to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mock United Nations Picture Feqture Page 14 Jazz Band Success MCHS Aggregations Page 12 Benefit Of Recycling Defenders Take A Look Page 16 are big' If anyone has doubts about the coming of Spring, let him walk into the Plaindealer office and glimpse what we terming "the start of something . The project was undertaken on Lincoln's birthday, and if someone doesn't change that date on the calendar, there shouldn't be any con­ fusion when we begin to figure the days remaining before the little green seedlings should make their debut. The attempt at early gardening began in debate the day our Trans- Plants arrived in the mail. Just 'punch 'n grow' it said on the lid, accompanied by a picture of a luscious looking tomato. Agreement that this would be a joint project between the society editor, Betty Smith, and ourself was probably the only bit of harmony to accompany the project. We were all for jumping in at once (in January) and giving those tiny seeds a head start. Our cohort was more conservative and thought we should wait lest a green thumb and an enor­ mous amount of enthusiasm would bring the sprouts to fruition too soon. A compromise was reached which later turned into procrastination. Fervor had waned as we waited, and it was not until Friday that a firm word sent us to the instruction sheet. We are known to be averse to reading more than Directions 1, 2, and 3. Beyond that point it is our opinion whatever it is shouldn't have been put on the market - it's just too much trouble. Our tomato seeds were no exception. Just for this simple procedure they instructed us in terms of 'medium' and 'template'. But the instructions we simply could not ignore came from co­ workers, all of whonrv were self- designated experts. If we have experienced problems thus far, the worst is yet to come. This will be thinning time. The picture of the sprouting seedlings on the box cover shows as many as six from one hole. When we coralled all of the seeds in one tiny pile, there were no more than two to a hole. Take two people reluctant to snuff out a life; take two seedlings to a hole - and (Continued on page 16) "Good iNews" \ y ' At Johnsburg Hold Debates At 4 \ Mock U.N. Assembly This was the sceno in West Campus auditorium whan America* students --collage bound, high I aval |unlors--took part In tha scha annual eambinad Mock Unltad Nations Assembly. Tha Assembly debatos on rasolutlons written by the students. STAFF PHOTOS/WAYNE GAYLORD THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER " S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - 0 - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 " VOLUME 106 NUMBER 58 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1982 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 25' J Court Date Set On Drug Raid Charges ' SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE A court date of Feb. 25 has been set for two McHenry county people charged after a drug raid at 4008 Cherry Valley road, between McHenry and Crystal Lake. Bryan Kilfoy, 26, and Linda Stroh, 27, of the Cherry Valley address, are scheduled to appear in Narcotics court, Chicago, to face charges in connection with a raid that netted 161 pounds of marijuana and 56 grams of cocaine. A spokesman for the Chicago Police Organized Crime Narcotics division said the two are believed to be "the biggest narcotics dealers in the area." Chicago police said the arrests stemmed from information that the pair was dealing in narcotics from the Cherry Valley residence. A search warrant was obtained and the police recovered the narcotics, valued at $217,200. and five weapons Kilfoy and Ms. Stroh were taken to McHenry county jail. A bond of $25,000 was set for Kilfoy and $20,000 for Ms. Stroh Both were released on bond. Wonder Lake Youth Dies