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crowd' The RTA bus strike affecting ridership on Bus 806 through McHenry continued Tuesday morning. Commuter rail service on the spur between McHenry and Richmond will be ter­ minated by the Regional Transportation Authority, according to an an­ nouncement made this week. As a result, a new week day morning and evening commuter bus service originating in Richmond and connecting with the Milwaukee road in Fox Lake and the Chicago and North Western in McHenry will begin operating Monday, Aug. 4. This statement came from Lewis Hill, chairman of the RTA. Theme Night Draws One of the largest crowds to assemble for Fiesta week events gathered in the Pearl street park Friday evening. Although clouds hovered over the band shell, they held back showers until after costumed children had been judged, dancers had made an exciting presentation, a karate demonstration had been given, and a varied program on stage enjoyed. The huge crowd also indulged in a variety of international foods on the 1 /\ p cy grounds. Only the hapless square dancers had their VJITOWQ, (y F Z, UUU evening's program halted when the rains came. * 7 STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Elect Board Officers At Montini Mrs. Kristina Gorski was elected president of the Montini Catholic Schools board at the July reorganizational meeting. Mrs. Marcella Dixon was elected vice-president,, and Mrs. Patricia Gilmore was named board secretary. Four new board members, John Couglin and Mrs. Carol Freund from St. Patrick's parish, and David Kerr and Mrs. Connie Schmidt from St. Mary's parish, were seated and began their terms as board members. This newly organized board will operate until June 30, 1981. Dr Bottari, St. Patrick's parish representative on the (Continued on page 16) Opens July 30 Predict 110.000 For Fair When we fail to question, ours will be a society so apathetic that we can wonder what is our purpose for existence. But question we do, not only the media but in­ dividuals with a curiosity to learn more. So it was that following last week's County board meeting there were questions about one of the reports. The three-month report from the clerk of the Circuit court revealed a healthy total of $25,639 in fines and fees, including traffic, for the city of McHenry. This compared with $16,344 for Crystal Lake, the largest city in the county, and $12,234 for Woodstock. At this point one might jump to the conclusion that McHenry is a speed trap. This is far from the truth, but drivers have a liking for doing their own thing,and speed curbs are not among them.* The fact is that a check of traffic tickets in McHenry for at least the past year reveals none for speeds less than 10 miles per hour. This sounds more than fair. It would appear that a closer look at those fines and fees would be a good idea. Maybe some of the other cities and villages need to review the reason for riding a squad car. But our McHenry police perform other meritorious action besides makir, arrests of people violating the law. They are also (Continued on page 16) Larger than usual number of entries in several classes and major weekend shows are among reasons McHenry County fair officials are preparing for an all-time record attendance at the 1980 attraction this Wednesday through Sunday night, July 30-Aug. 3. Last year 70,000 attended, and Jack Hayes, fair treasurer, predicts nearly 110,000 people will attend the fair at Woodstock if the weather cooperates. Free parking on the grounds is another reason people come from a considerable distance since the lighted area is easily accessible, Hayes said. Among the weekend shows are three major attractions. The All-American Rough Riders Thrill show Friday night and the Demolition Derby Sunday night will ihri" the grandstand audience All grandstand shows are free. On Saturday night, Margo Smith, country-western singer with a national following, will present two shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Many traditional at­ tractions will be at the 1980 fair. In addition to the carnival rides and booths, education and commercial exhibits will occupy every nook and cranny because exhibit ' space is at a premium, so great has been the demand. Among traditional events will be the opening night Miss McHenry County pageant with 13 beauties from 13 county communities vying for the Miss McHenry County crown soon to be passed on to her successor by Denise , Lindley, Algonquin. This event will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night, with Larry Leafblad, radio personality as master of ceremonies. The can­ didates appeared in ohe preliminary session before the judges with Rick Bellairs, WIVS WMCW radio personality, as master of ceremonies. The 4-H king and queen will be crowned Thursday night to climax the 4-H night (Continued on page 16) Thirteen young women from throughout McHenry county vie for the Miss McHenry County title during the highlight attraction on the opening night of the McHenry County fair Wednesday, July 34. From left, front, are Miss Richmond, Laura Thompson; Mist Algonquin, Liz Roberts; Miss McHenry. Lisa Grimmonpre; and Miss Wonder Lake, Karen Beres; in middle. Miss Hebron, Linda Krapf; Miss Cary, Jane Titus; Miss Crystal Lake, Beth Bobek; and Miss Harvard, Carolyn Kuhl; In back. Miss Marengo, Ellen Becklinger; Miss Lake-ln-The- Hills, Faye Key; Miss Huntley, Lonna Jones; Miss Fox River Grove, Kathleen Cook and Miss Woodstock, Judy Dambrowski. * (DonPeasley Photography) SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Opposition To FAP 420 VOLUME 104 NUMBER 104 WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1980 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 25 Success Marks Week Of Fiesta With an excess of 20,000 people watching, elbow to elbow, the colorful Sunday afternoon parade, and with between 2,000 and 3,000 in attendance at most other events, 1980 McHenry Fiesta week will go down in the history book as the most successful. "The only bad thing about Fiesta week is that it's over". That was the com­ ment of Dawn Ferguson, employed at city hall, when f the last horn had sounded at McCracken field and the final drum roll was heard. Bill Toalson, who directed^ the band in a highly suc­ cessful Thursday night park program, enthusiastically said of the assemblage of listeners, "I never saw such The only activity to suffer from inclement weather was Saturday's sidewalk sale, but the continuous fall of rain failed to deter en­ thusiastic shoppers. Those merchants with canopies left their table with wares outside; others moved indoors. In either case, eager buyers crowded onto the streets and into the stores to take advantage of bargains not available at any other lime of the year. Both the Thursday night band concert and Friday's International events in the Pearl street park attracted crowds estimated at 3,000. Teen night drew about 2,500 young people for an evening of listening and dancing and Banjo Beer night Saturday accounted for 2;000. •"FUrst place - trophies among large floats went to McHenry State Bank, most beautiful; First Federal of Chicago, most original; and Thompson Insurance, best humorous. Among mini-floats, the McHenry Park district bicycle parade topped original entries and Chain O' Lakes Travel Service was judged most humorous. TTie Cavaliers won the color guard competition; L. Hernias earned top rating among horses; and the P o l i s h A m e r i c a n Businessmen float was judged first in the "Other" category. Among twirling and tumbling units, the Judy Svalanaer Dancers were judged best. For best demonstration, the Young Hong Karate Institute received the nod of the judges. Loud applause sounded across McCracken field Sunday evening vttien the Phantom Regiment drum and bugle corps of Rockford was proclaimed winner of first place. Following were the Park Ridge Cavaliers, second; Guardsmen of Schaumburg, third; Knights of Geneseo, fourth ; Saginairs of Saginaw, Mich.; fifth; and Colts of Dubuque, Iowa, sixth. An innovation this year to replace the window decorating contest was a hat (Continued on page 16) Dave Masters, president of Prairie Grove village, said Tuesday that Harry Benoy of Lakewood and Robert Goben of Oakwood Hills have requested their names be removed from the petition in opposition to FAP 420. Masters said that Benoy had asked him verbally to remove his name and that Goben informed Masters verbally and in writing of his wishes. "All this means is that more and more people are becoming satisfied and are getting the information they needed about FAP 420," Masters said. At a McHenry County Municipal association meeting last Wednesday, Mayor Joseph Stanek said that Benoy, Goben, Gildo DiLorenzo of Island Lake and James Cowen of Marengo had requested to be removed from the petition Stanek also pointed out that he was misquoted in another local paper con­ cerning his belief that Cowen had not originally signed the petition. He noted on three oc­ casions that Cowen told him that he had not signed the petition Stanek said he also never told a reporter that Masters had forged Cowen's signature, but that he felt someone had from his conversation with Cowen. The petition, now signed by 11 local municipal of­ ficials, states three ob­ jections to FAP 420: 1) Threatens significant areas of environment such as the Volo Bog and Delta Kames; 2) Provides permanent loss of agricultural land; 3) Encourages waste of increasingly scarce energy resources. Hang-Glider Struck By Plane; One Hurt A Lake-In-The-Hills man was injured when the motorized hang-glider he was operating at Crystal Lake airport was struck by a light plane Michael R. Potter, of Passenger Service To Richmond Ends Sunday Lake-In-The Hills, was taxiing the craft on the north end of the turf runway when I he . mishap occurred Monday night. According to McHenry County Sheriff's police, a light plane, flown by H Hepperlan, 45, of Crystal Lake, developed engine trouble and had to make an emergency landing Potter was taken to St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin, by I he Crystal Lake Rescue squad and was listed in good condition. • The Federal Aviation Administration is con- The terminated service between McHenry and Rich mond will affect passengers only since the RTA has no authority over freight. However, the Chicago & North Western Railway has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission to halt freight service also. Contacted at her office in Crystal Lake, Van Sells, regional affairs officer for the RTA, said ridership between Richmond and McHenry, based on com­ muter tickets, averages some over 20 a day. Of this number, she added, 15 are from Wisconsin. Mrs. Sells explained the very poor condition of the iracks on this run and said it had been determined that (Continued on page 16) ducting an investigation into ihe accident lirSINESS MAN DIES Peter M. 'Bud) Lieser, 54, who founded and operated L&ll Television in McHenry for 28 years, died Saturday, July 2«, in the emergency room of McHenry hospital. A complete obituary appears elsewhere in this issue. Name Scott Diedrich Area's "Cutest Baby" Applause I It's haft off to McHonry rosidonts and visitors who contributed through thoir hard work and participation to mako 1980 McHonry Fiosta wook tho most momorablo in its long history. Kit Car- •tons, chairman of tho ovont, Fran Olson, oxocutivo diroctor of tho spon­ soring Chambor of Com more*, and John Huomannjts prosidont, doff thoir hats in a saluto to thoso who supported, atton- dod and on|oy4d a wook that brought high pralso from tho thousands who woro a part of th« activities. % Staff Photo/Wayno Gaylord PLAINDEALER SCOTT DIEDRICH One of the interesting, and long awaited disclosures of Sunday, July 27, was die name of the baby who topped the Newcomers club "Cutest Baby" contest. He was Scott Diedrich. 5-month-old son of Fred and Debbie Diedrich of 1504 W Sunnyside 4rive, McHenry. The smiling baby won a $50 savings bond for receiving the highest amount of coin donations. The benefit contest, con­ ducted annually in con­ nection with Fiesta week, raised more than $1,200 for the McHenry and Johnsburg Rescue squads. Among 24 entries, first runnerup was Maureen Hay, 8 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hay of 3217 Hunter path, McHenry. The next three runnersup were Jerry Krom, 9 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Krom of 1706 High- view; Jeff Hurley, 7-month- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hurley of 1714 Sunset; and Kristy Gibbs, f>-month-old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Kenneth Gibbs of 803 W. Florence, all McHenry. Scott, who appeared as No. 1 on the voting chart, is the grandson of Mr and Mrs. Albert Jourdan and Mr and Mrs. Clarence Diedrich His great-grandparents are Mrs. Charlotte Jourdan of McHenry and Mrs. Elsie Hunter of Park Ridge. The "cutest baby" has a sister. Christie. 2 years old. Remove Two Names In