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McHenryji • since 1875 aindealer Friday December 16, 1983 Number 38 Volume 108 2 Sections 36 Pages 25' ifti I School enrichment ST AW PMOTO/WAYNf CAVIOKO Volunteer Barb Haffner and student Ben Merkle are shown enjoying the Plastercraft class of the PTO Enrichment Program at Edgebrook school. With the necessity to make cutbacks in the offerings at McHenry schools, volunteers have entered the school system to assist after regular school hours in the instruction of numerous classes for which they have expertise. , This is the third program spoptfored by the PTO of Edgebrook School for enrich­ ment of students. In this session 186 students were able to paritdate in classes such as Creative Dramatics, French, Greek Mythology, Computer SkUla, Acts and Crafts, Volunteer parents have been teaching the classes which run from 3:30 to 4:15 one day a week for four weeks. The PTO is encouraging community members to become involved by sharing their in­ terests aad skills wftk the Dismiss $45 million lawsuit against by Marion Olsen A $45 million lawsuit against the Village of Lakemoor by William and Herbert Fritzsche and Fritzsche Estates has been dismissed by the federal court. Village Attorney Michael Poper brought the news to the Dec. 8 village board meeting. He said the suit cited violation of civil rights including the village restricting the right of the Fritzsches to use their property and also red-tagging property causing loss of tenants. The Fritzshes had asked for 15 million in actual damages and $30 million in punitive damages, according to the attorney. Village President Richard Hyatt said the dismissal removes a $45 million contingent liability from the village's financial statement. A second judgment in favor of the village and involving the same parties was sustained by an Appellate court judge awarding the village $122. The case stemmed from a $2 charge for a copy of a village ordinance. Other litigation with the Fritzsches is pending, according to the attorney. Still other legal action has produced a mandatory in­ junction by the court to require a resident to hook into the village sewer system. In other business, the village v. board authorized employment of two part time police officers to work a total of 30 hours per week. Their services would be used five evening hours per day for six days and one or the other officer would be on call on the seventh day. The board voted 4-1 with Trustee Richard Frazier voting against. Trustee C. Ed Godt was absent. Applicants are being con­ sidered for Jan. 1 employment. Upon hiring the two officers, the village president was authorized by the board to have the police car repaired for a cost up to $1,000. In a further report, President Hyatt said the village must "go all the way" in seeking grants to improve drainage problems in the village. He said that he and Trustee Harry Brady, Trustee Walter Para, Sanitary Engineer George Heck, McHenry County Economic Development Committee member Bob Morris, a liaison representative for the state and federal government and State Rep. Dick Klemm had recently spent five hours touring the village and discussing needed im­ provements. Hyatt said that even the lake would have to be improved to solve the drainage problems. He further noted that the visitors had not been pleased with some properties which the village was instructed to "get after the people to clean up." Director of Public Works Mark Zeffery was instructed to inform eight or nine residents to clean up their property. Letters will also be requested from the U.S. Postal Service, the garbage collector and the school districts corroborating their refusal to enter flooded roads on occasions because of the unsafe conditions. The letters will be used in grant applications to support the village's need for funds. Hyatt also announced that a state team will conduct an audit at no charge to ensure that the village's bookkeeping procedures are efficient and effective. In other action, the board approved a license for Fred Sch­ wa rtzkopf, Jr., of 105 W. Riverside, to operate an auto body repair shop. Hie applicant is to bring the the property up to local fire regulations, according to Mark Zeffery. Also, a representative of the National Power Routing Co. explained locating inflitration sources in the sewer system. Uiis led to requesting a written proposal for a sewer evaluation.. Holiday rail travel bonus A look inside. A look inside. • • Store refund policies Section 2, Page 16 School News Page 10 Regular features Helping Paws Page 11 Mostly Social Page 8 Crime of the Week Page 4 The Regional Transportation Authority will expand its Holiday Rail Travel Bonus to Dec. 17, 18 and 24, RTA Chair­ man John D. Kramer has an­ nounced. The Holiday Rail Travel Bonus offers a free ride to anyone boarding a train operated by the Northeast Illinois Railroad Corporation- Milwaukee and Rock Island Districts, the Burlington Nor­ thern, Chicago and North Western and Illinois Central Gulf electric line after 3 p.m. As an added bonus, the fare for children between the ages of 7 and 12 will be reduced on the free fare days to $1 before 3 p.m., according to board action. "Members of the RTA Transition Board and I feel Northeast Illinois "residents deserve a transportation bonus - an early Christmas present to make their holiday traveling easier and more economical," Chairman Kramer said in an­ nouncing expansion of the Holiday Travel Bonus. We are particularly pleased that the business community in the city and suburbs for the first time/have volunteered financial and7 promotional assistance to help make an RTA program Santa returns to city park Santa and Mrs. Claus will return to McHenry from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and will take up residence in their hut in the Pearl Street Park from 1 to 3 p.m. The Toys for Tots collection continues that day also. Needs of local families will be met before toys are sent to other areas. McHenry area families in need of toys are asked to contact the Chamber of Commerce office. 385-4300. Ask nominations for MCH& distinguished graduates The McHenry High School Distinguished Graduates Committee has requested that nominations be submitted for graduates who have distinguished themselves during their lives. This is the third year of this program. Last > year, Howard Phalin was selected as a Distinguished Graduate from 17 nominations made by the public. The form printed elsewhere in this issue is to be used for nominating graduates of McHenry High School for this recognition program. Persons wishing to nominate in­ dividuals for the award must complete this form for each individual nominated. Upon receiving the completed nomination forms, an effort will be made to contact the graduate or his or her family for ad­ ditional biographical in­ formation. The nomination information will then be screened by a committee made up of staff, students, alumni and community representatives who will decide which of the nominees will receive recognition as distinguished graduates. > f A maximum of five persons, living or deceased, may be. selected by the committee. To be considered for the award, a person must be a graduate of at least 15 years. Those nominees who did not receive the Distinguished Graduate award last year will remain in con­ sideration again this year. X Those graduates selected for this award will be honored at the Academic Recognition Dinner scheduled for Apri! '£>. A picture and list of accomplishments will be hung in a hall of each school. In addition, each person honored will receive a small plaque in recognition of this tribute. Persons wishing to obtain additional nomination forms may request copies from Norb Wolter, who may be reached at 385-7900. Completed forms must be received by Friday, Jan. 6, to be eligible for consideration. These forms should be directed to Wolter's attention at 3926 W. Main Street, McHenry. 10-year sentence for home invader children of Edgebrook. It in­ volves very little time but the effort is felt to add much to a child's life. > Persons interested in discussing their ideas for teaching next February or Mafcfti are asked to call 34*1227. By Angela Burden Shaw Free Press Media A 10-year prison term was handed down Wednesday to a Fox Lake man accused, with two accomplices, on charges of home invasion, armed violence and felony theft. Burl Mason, 23, of 61 Wells St., Fox Lake, pleaded guilty to home invasion and armed violence in 19th Judicial Circuit Court. Judge Roland Herrmann sentenced him to serve 10 years in prison. Mason, Daniel A. Schaefer, 22, of Lake Villa and 21-year-old Charles R. Coulman, 21, of Fox Lake, were arrested and charged with the early morning attack Nov. 12 on 68-year-old Amy Miller. The three men reportedly were masked during the 3:30 a.m. invasion at the Log Cabin tavern and residence on Illinois 173 and Wilmot Road, Spring Grpve. Sheriff's police arrested the three suspects within 24 hours of the attack following an intense investigation. Upon arrival at the tavern and residence, police found the victim had suffered head in­ juries and several hundred dollars in currency was stolen. ttfe victim's vaMcle was akao stoles in the im iilmil. according to police, but was recovered a short time later in a nearby field. Mason had been held in McHenry County Jail on $277,000, pending his trial. Schaefer pleaded guilty in a trial last week and was sentenced to serve six years imprisonment. Coulman is free on bond awaiting trial, according to the county's prosecutor in the case. Assistant State's .Attorney Henry Sugden. succeed," Chairman Kramer said. "Through the free fare program the RTA hopes to encourage weekend and family use of the commuter rail system," Chairman Kramer pointed out. The chairman also announced that a special free fare program is planned for the suburban bus system on Saturday, Dec. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 31. With this program, travelers will be given a free ride coupon when boarding a suburban bus to use on their return trip. RTA and Railroad policy allows for children under the age of 7 to ride free when ac­ companied by a fare paying passenger over the age of 16. (There is a maximum of three free fare children under the age of seven per fare paying passenger.) Information on the Commuter Rail and Suburban Bus free fare programs can be obtained by calling the RTA Travel In­ formation Center at 836-7000 in Chicago or toll free 1-800-972- 7000 in the suburbs. Schedule information for the commuter railroads and city and suburban buses and rapid transit services can also be obtained by calling the RTA Travel Center. i STAFf PHOTO WAYNE GAYIOBD FISH at Work Wynne Roy, left, and Rosalie Wadecki are busy packaging boxes for, distribution to needy families by the organization of FISH. Contributions may/ still be made by sending phecksto FISH, Box 282, McHenry, or calling 3/5-0258.