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Solved-It's Magic I Inn Burglary Yields $2,000 j Tom Hubbard, the Child and Adolesence coordinator at the Family Service and Mental Health Center for McHenry County on Waukegan road in McHenry displays one of the many props he uses In child therapy. Puppets and dolls are used in play therapy. Hubbard, a semi-professional magician uses magic tricks with simple props as another tool in his therapy. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The zoning change request for the two-and-a-half acre parcel at 420 Front street which Attorney Terry Mohr wants to use for professional offices was Proposed County Plan In We were stopped at^he Front street intersection with Elm street waiting for eithfer an opportunity to turn on red or the light to turn green. Even though east-west traffic continued, and the caution light hadn't appeared, a young driver in back of us used his horn. A moment later we were all on our way and we pulled up behind a stopped driver waiting to turn left into a supermarket lot. On the bumper sticker we read a motto we would have ,like<Ho pass on to the impatient fellow who had just tooted: Keep on speeding. Hell ain't half full yet. This incident, unimportant as it was, pointed up the fact that our lives today are very much involved with cars, their drivers, their operation. A Twice Told Tales item of 50 years ago was amusing for the fact that gasoline rose in price three cents. It failed to mention the price. And in conversation with a township official recently, we were encouraged to talk to auto dealers or mechanics and ask why overdrive wasn't being considered as mandatory by the government <jn future cars. The official remembered overdrive from the 'thirties and assured us there would b<e a considerable saving on gas. x ; The Plaindealer is planning to interview local auto dealers on cars of the future, including ; overdrive, and the information ; promises to be interesting. A reader brought to our office the recent story about two automotive experts who claim they've done what Detroit was unable or unwilling to do - (Continued on page 17) The first of five public hearings scheduled for the proposed McHenry county land use plan drew 36 persons to preview the maps and text which, if adopted by the County board, will replace the 1971 plan now in force. About half of those in attendance at the Johnsburg high school Monday could be identified as members of the County board, planning staff or various county of­ ficials. The balance were ap­ parently members of the general public interested in the planning proposal. After the presentation, questioning was minimal. Being recommended for adoption by the County board is a plan concept labeled as alternative No. 4 and categorized as "The Cen­ tralized Node Concept". This was selected by the McHenry County Regional Planning commission after considering the data and background material prepared by planning staff personnel and designed to serve until the year 2000. The plan envisions a population growth for the county by that time of 345,000, modified from earlier projections In excess of 280,000. Also being considered is the present energy situation which would tend to contain growth around existing ser­ vices, jobs, markets and transportation. Steve Aradas, director of planning for the county, ex­ pressed the philosophy behind the new plan at the introduction of the. presentation. Why plan when for years the county has survived without one and probably can continue to? "Fine," Aradas said, "But we'll wake up one day and find we're just another suburb of Chicago, and it's happening already. This is an attempt to preserve a beautiful and good way of life. Growth will come even if it is not sought. Used properly the plan can guide growth and reduce the con­ fusion that comes with it". Dennis Wonderlick, chair­ man of the Planning com­ mission, noted that the staff, commission, and County board had developed and adopted goals and objectives for planning in the county and based on these had worked up the land use _plan. After the series of five hearings throughout the county and considering the commeajts received from the public, tne plan would be presented to the County board for adoption. He advised the persons present to hear the presentation, look at the maps and ask questions and make their comments. Liz Sullivan, associate planner, explained the need for a new plan noting that the existing plan consists only of a map adopted in 1971 supported by no text with no distinctions of land use categories. Also, no goals or objectives had been set for that plan. She also cited a lessening in population growth pressure which would afford more opportunity to protect the prime agricultural lands of the county. Also she noted, that to be effective a plan should reflect up to date information. Associate planner Jeff Harris cited the 7,400 buildable lots, both in subdivisions and other parcels available in the unincorporated areas of the county. He also noted much over-zoning for commercial and industrial use in the county. Senior planner Bob Morris outlined the four alternative land use plans developed and explained why the fourth alternative seemed most suited for development of the county through the year 2000* It is based on the most probable population growtlfprojection of 234,000, which is less than the Northeast Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) official projection of 240,500, he said. This would allow ample residential development (up to 45,805 acres) and more in­ dustrial and commercial development (5600 acres) than any of the other alternatives, while still giving "considerable protection to productive agriculture lands." Morris listed three main benefits of this plan regarding marketing of it and good planning as: land at various densities and in places reasonably accessible to ser­ vices for predicted market demand; .location of the den­ sities of development in areas that are adequate to carry them without incurring traffic safety hazards, ground water pollution or other hazards ;jand protection--^)f vahjeble resources sucn\a&-<fcft-mland and deposits of sand and gravel from the intrusion of in­ compatible uses (residential). Morris also explained how a system of map overlays would guide in determining where to locate developments in terms of suitable soils, flood plans, services and compatible uses. He also pointed put why the "Centralized Node Confcfcpt" is appropriate for McHenry county due to the two distinct characters present, the southeast portion which is largely urban and estate development and the balance which is predominately rural and rural residential. He listed the urban centers as Crystal Lake-Lakewood, Cary-Fox River Grove, Woodstock, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills, and McHenry-McHenry Shores and McCullom Lake. The primary rural centers were identified as Harvard, Marengo, Huntley and Rich­ mond. Secondary Nodes were (Continued on page 17) approved by the McHenry City Council Monday night. Basically the same request, made by Jim Althoff last February, was denied by the City Council. Attorney Sam Diamond, representing Mohr, said this was an unique opportunity for the City to preserve a heautiful piece of property. " A l d e r m a n P e p p i n g questioned whether the "not substantially change the character of the property" part of the petition would prohibit structural change of the building. "Bernie, (Narusis) could they add another wing onto the house?" Alderman Pepping asked. "Yes, I think they could as long as they don't change the character of the property," Narusis said. That character was defined as single family residence. Alderman Pepping also questioned Mohr on additional lighting and signs for the premises. Mohr said he intended to put up a "professional" sign and might put a light at the driveway entrance. R i c h a r d G o l b e c k , representing the Concerned Citizens group, said they would not object if: none of the outside dimensions of the building were changed, no new buildings were erected, no additional en­ trances, and any additional parking, lighting or signs be held to a minimum. Golbeck also said he would be satisfied if the ordinance was reworded to include these limitations. Aldermen Wieser, Datz and Harker all said this measure would be unnecessary, agreeing with Diamond who said, "There is an ordinance, there is a record (tape) of the proceedings- I don't want to stir up any controversy, but I don't like it when an objector comes in and says he will object or not object if certain con­ ditions are met." Alderman Pepping then asked City Attorney Narusis if he would be satisfied that the motion, which did not specifically name .the restriction on external dimensions, and the tape recording would be legally binding. "No. If it is your wish to impose those restrictions, then let's do it," Narusis sai{L The motion without the restrictions passed with only Alderman Pepping dissenting. The Buss Ford property, which is still involved in litigation, is also located on Front street but farther south than the Mohr property at 420 Front street. The City Council awarded tne bid for the new sewer plant construction, at the recom­ mendation of Hal Sundin, to Keno and Sons Construction company. Their bid of $1,275,000 was $53,000 less than a previous one, with a com­ pletion time of 550 days. W.E. O'Neill Construction tendered a bid of $1,442,700 with a 400-day completion time but Sundin said this was a little optimistic. "They might be able to do it, but they might be playing games with themselves," Sundin said. Sundin also told the Council that the total engineering cost for the project would be about $120,000. 0 •* The bond sales for the project amounting to $1,150,000 will be handled by the Newman Channer Securities company. Part of the money would be used to pay off a previous bond issue so as not put the City deeper in debt, Mayor Stanek said. Mayor St&nek said a plant would increase the "population equivalent" capacity for the City from the present 13,500 to 25,000. "Are you going to proclaim a Royal Flush day?" Alderman Wieser asked. "Nope, I like to be original," Mayor Stanek said. T7ie Council sent to com­ mittee a request by Johnsburg high school to use the tennis courts at Freund field for their home tournaments. Last year the high school asked to use two of the courts there, but this year they are asking to use all of them for both practices and meets. * "We like to be good neigh­ bors, but all of the courts?" Mayor Stanek said. "If they give us two nets, we could let them use two courts." "I move we table this ugtil we talk to our own school," Alderman Wieser said. The Council also authorized the purchase of 150 signal flags which would be affixed to fire hydrants during the winter. "We plowed into about seven of them last year and at $1,000 each we can buy a lot of $3.50 flags," Assistant Superin­ tendent Randy Meyer said. The Council authorized the (Continued on page 17) City Supports Tough Drug Stand "It's time for the apathy to stop, it's time to get our heads out of the sand and realize that we have a problem," McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli said. Study Concept Of Nutrition Effect On Student Behavior The board of High School District 156 approved the concept of a "comprehensive nutritional intervention ap­ proach to behavior disorders " for possible funding by various sources at a recent meeting. The proposed program is designed to deal with students' behavior and educational problems by identifying food and environmental allergies and correcting the imbalances discovered. The innovative program would cover 60 students from ages 5 to 17 in both Elementary School District 15 and the high schools, according to Dennis Welter, director of special programs. Welter explained to the board that from this view of results and various studies made, he fottricT the traditional ap­ proaches for behavior 'modification with problem students has not been effective in a number of cases, and research has, found that in many instances these disorders are due to nutritional problems. Board member Paul Nitz commented, "We are what we eat." Welter estimated that the one-year program could cost $46,109 including $32,534 for the salary of two specialized ATnplnvefts to handle the program and $5,000 for medical diagnoses and $5,000 for a consulting dietician. District 156 would be the administrative agent for the proposal. District 15 would participate with Ron Jania, coordinator of pupil personnel services, acting as representative. Welter noted that allergies and reactions to food, additives and environmental items have been found to affect students, but additional research is needed on the impact of such substances on negative behavior. He insisted the proposed program is not "an educational frill" but is an effort to get at the real causes of and to correct negative factors in education. Board members closely questioned Welter before placing their stamp of approval on the proposal. Nitz asked if this was one of the state or federally mandated programs, or was this his idea. Welter indicated that this is the direction which is being taken for behavior problems which have largely been ignored in schools. Board member Dan Mc- Nulty, who was absent at this meeting, conveyed his view by way of president Edward Neumann, Jr. that this type of research is not the board's field of reserach and the time could be better spent on education. Welter responded that, "You can't teach them until you get their attention." Nitz noted that more things are being put on schools, but it was his "gut feeling" that this program is headed in the right direction. Member Dave Benrud asked how the school would have control of a student's diet when he was off the campus. Welter claimed the cooperation of parents in this matter is on record when they (Continued on page 17) Pasenelli was referring to a resolution adopted' by the Crystal Lake City Council calling for tougher laws regarding marijuana and the automobile. "To bring this a little closer to home, there were four men arrested in Florida with 20 tons of marijuana," Pasenelli said. "Two of those men were from McHenry." Pasenelli pointed out that 55,000 people died on American highways in 1976-77, and that 50 percent of those deaths were alcohol related. If marijuana is decriminalized, he said, that figure will go up by 25 percent. "We don't know that marijuana is not addictive," Pasenelli persisted. Pasenelli cited studies that demonstrate marijuana use can give a driver a "distorted sense of time, space, peripheral and central vision and impaired manipulative and coordination skills." The Council voted unanimously Monday night to support the Crystal Lake resolution which calls for: increasing the penalty for possession of marijuana in any moving vehicle, a program to increase public awareness, the development of a valid road­ side test (no such test exists yet), revocation of the license of any driving instructor who permits or encourages the use of marijuana while driving, prohibiting government em­ ployees from driving govern­ ment vehicles within eight hours of using marijuana and a provision to allow other government units to take action if the legislature does not. "People' have said that marijuana is no worse than alcohol," Pasenelli said. "Well, there are 20 million alcoholics in the country. If you want the same number of pot heads, fine." Award Of Merit New Feature A new feature starts in this issue of the Plain- dealer, paying tribute to some of the long time subscribers of the newspaper. One lady said it had been in her home all of her 94 years and recalls that her father also kept up on the news through the Plaindealer, which makes them more than century- old subscribers. Watch for the first tribute whictu appears on Page 3. Someone made off with almost $2,000 from the Wonder Lake Inn and two people were nabbed while syphoning gas from an underground tank in McHenry area burglaries and thefts during the week. At the Wonder Lake Inn, a window was pried open and two cash registers were stolen. One register had an estimated $1,700 and the other contained about $160. On Aug. 5, a Sheriff's deputy responded to a McCullom Lake police report that a car and three people were parked at the underground gas storage tank at Harrison school, Wonder Lake. Michael Flanagan, 20, Wonder Lake, and Joseph Delfino, 17, Wonder Lake, were both arrested for theft under $150 with bond set at $1,000 each. The third person was not identified. Fred Hultin, Wonder Lake, reported that a neighbor had seen a dark colored car flee from the area, according to the police report. Hultin found that about $10 of gas had been syphoned from his car. Donald Kearns, 2016 S. Route 31, McHenry, reported to the Sheriff's police that someone had entered the house while he was away and had stolen a small box of early American silver coins, an antique watch, a sweater, three rings and other small articles. On Aug. 2, neighbors saw a vehicle leaving the unoccupied home of Richard Hawkins, 1107 S. Lily Lake road, McHenry. The front door was broken and there was evidence that someone had been inside, but family members said there was nothing of value inside the house. Property Damage In Area Crashes William H. Lewis, 3309 W. Second avenue, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of-way at a stop or an intersection after a two-car collision at Riverside drive and Pearl street Aug. 2. The driver of the other car, William D. Carlson, 1409 Arabian Spur, McHenry, told police that he was half way into the intersection when his car was hit. Lewis told police that he was in the intersection first, but a witness to the accident verified Carlson's statement. Christopher Das, Wonder Lake, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and improper lane usage after the van he was driving went off the road at 614 Lillian street. The van damaged a mailbox and hit a birch tree. Gayle P. Kouba, Wonder Lake, said she "apparently was not thinking" when her car ran (Continued on page 17) Retiring McHenry county Conservation district trustee, Dr. W.L. Howenstine of McHenry, left, accepts the President's Award of Merit and medallion from President Burton Atwood at the opening ceremony of the district headquarters at Glacial park near Ringwood. Sometimes when a problem is solved, it seems magical. At The Family Service and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County, magic is used to solve problems. Tom Hubbard, tnte child and adolescence coordinator, is a "semi-professional magician" who uses his magical talents in therapy with children. "I try to teach the child a way to be more effective," Hubbard indicated. "I try to give him a way to show off in an okay sort of way." Hubbard has a variety of programs aimed at meeting the physical and mental needs of children he counsels. Most of his time is spent as a therapist. He works with children, their parents and the school systems. "First I try to find out where the family is successful in their dealings with the child and I build on that," he explained. "Then I use the magic to help my relationship with the child." Hubbard has invented magic, performed magic shows, written articles about magic and has taught magic at McHenry County college. "i allow the child to do the magic," Hubbard explained. "I don't just show it to him. I make him learn the trick." He indicated it was an ex­ cellent way for the child to get recognition. "It is a way for the child to be more effective." "It's just magic with simple props," he indicated. Another tool used by Hub­ bard is play therapy equip­ ment. Dolls are used to represent families and situations that may occur in the home. "Puppets are also used," the adolescence coordinator added. "They can be protective, af: fectionate, mean, a variety of moods." In addition to counseling and working with the child, Hub­ bard also works with the child's family. "I try to work with behavioral techniques, in terms of punishment, en­ couragement, discipline and everyday activities," he said. "Children in therapy involve the parents," he reported. " The Family Service and Mental Health center has been participating in the United Nations Declaration of 1979 as the International Year of the Child and the Child and Adolesence program is aimed at making every day of every year the year of the child. PLAINDEAI;ER 7 "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 104 NUMBER 4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1979 2 SECTIONS 24 PAGES 20' Council Okays Front / B Zoning Request