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-- • Mun in * and M e a n d e r i n * more than fair and paid his share A consensus vole was taken to determine if the fees should be waived, and Aldermen Bolger. Nolan. Marker. Smith. Adams and Mayor Stanek voted to waive the fees in ae cordance with the gentleman's agreement reached earlier Aldermen Datz and Schooley voted against waiving the fees, while Alderman Rogers passed, because he wasn't on the Council at the time the gentleman's agreement was reached Another variation requested by the petitioner concerned the improvement of Hill street Militello explained that the variation was that KAK Motors not be compelled to improve Hill street, but that it would pay its fair share of 50 percent of the road if the city should decide at a later date to im prove or extend the street A request was also made that would allow the firm to leave the parking lot unpaved. until Hill street was improved The Council decided to have the petition changed to state that the firm would pay the entire cost applicable to im proving 50 percent of Hill street immediately adjacent to the property Improvements of the parking lot will not be required until Hill street is improved other variations granted included allowing a 58-foot setback instead of 40 feet, and allowing the west side yard to be 3 5 feet, rather than the required 15 feet The variations were granted because the building was already built with those yard restrictions Alderman George Harker moved that the City Council pass an ordinance approving the annexation agreement Schooley was the only alder Sept 5 is the deadline for the payment of the second in stallment of the 1977 taxes without additional penalty interest. County Treasurer Audrey Walgenbach stated this week The interest penalty on the first installment will in crease to 2 percent on the fifth of September Second installment payments postmarked the fifth of Sep man to vote against the motion. A motion by Smith followed, to pass an ordinance to annex the property, and the Council voted approval unanimously An unanimous vote followed, approving the zoning of the newly annexed land m oon DRIVE A blood drive sponsored by the McHenry Javcees will be held Tuesday. Sept 5. between 3 and 7 p m at the Y F W clubhouse tember will be accepted without penalties Second in­ stallment payments through the fifth of September can be made at all the county banks After the fifth, work will begin on the statutory process for finalizing the 1977 tax year, tK'gmning with the advertising of all delinquents, judgement and finally the tax sale in October Tax Deadline Sept. 5 B a s i c S k i l l s D r i v e Institute Officially Opens New School Year THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN O LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 103 NUMBER 10 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1978 2 SECTIONS 24 PAGES 20s Schedule Lead Poison Tests Lake. 10 a m . Johnsburg; 11 am . Lilymoor-Lakemoor; 12 p.m.. McHenry - Fantasy fajrm 1 p.m., Island Lake- Burton's Bridge - Fairy Tale house Although parents in all types of homes and communities are urged to have their young children, ages 9 months to 6 years, tested for this health problem, those families living in homes built before 1955 which may have chipping paint or broken plaster should make very special efforts to take advantage of this free service Even though the youngsters may seem tiealthy. lead may be presenting » Hidden danger which can only be detected by tests. In most cases, symptoms of the problem don't appear until it is almost too late and damage has occurred This childhood illness is considered to be an important, hut preventable, cause of mental retardation and other health problems Advanced cases may result in death, if undetected The federal government estimates that there are at least 600.000 potential cases each year Statistical evidence shows that most lead poisoning vic tims are very young children, those between nine months and four years of age In order to avoid a lifetime burdened by brain damage or other injury, parents should be- sure to have their youngsters! tested in this free program It; will only take a few minutes of time, and only involves simple prick " of the finger In most cases, the test results will l>e available within a few seconds Treats for the tots will be available afterward Anyone who would like further information about the project, or woilld like to help out in this worthwhile effort." should call Cyndy Colletti at- :M4-!230 City Annexes Rae (Aotors Pioneer Center for the Ex­ ceptional, McCullom Lake, in cooperation with the Illinois Association for Retarded Citizens and the Department of Public Health, has announced that free lead poisoning screen ing tests will be provided Wed nesday and Thursday. Sept and 7. The testing service w ill be provided in the mobile prevention van of the Illinois Association for Retarded Citizens This van will be cir­ culating throughout McHenry county Locally, the van will operate on this schedule: Wednesday, Sept f>. 9 a.m., McCullom Day St ones like this were repeated throughout the land on opening day of school for kindergartners'. Some, like the little girl at left, exhibit an eagerness to delight a mother's heart. On the other hand, despair is sometimes the emotion of the day as evidenced by this unidentified lad as he makes his way reluctantly to the door at Landmark. Regardless of the initial impact of the first day of school, teachers assure that never have they "lost" a child because of emotional stress. STAFF PHOTO-W AYNE (.AYLORD McHenry Tavern Among Many Burglaries Investigated The McHenry police are investigating the reported burglary of Vic's Tap. located on Main street sometime early Wednesday morning According to Police Chief Pasenelli. police were notifed of the burglary at 5 40 a m and investigation discovered that a back door had been forced open, allowing someone to enter the premises An undetermined amount of c ash w as reported to have been taken in the theft At 7 15 am Wednesday, Sheriff s police investigated an attempted break in at the Ringwood school 0 According to police reports. .I.tines Van Bosch, principal (it Johnsburg Junior high school will host ,i student and parent orientation program Wednesday Sept <> .it B p m Sixth grade students and students new to Johnsburg Junior high school this tall are urged to attend this in formative meeting and bring their parents The purpose of this orien­ tation meeting is to provide students and parents with an opportunity to become more informed about the school they during the night someone had used a large rock to break the door knob off the door to the Ixiiler room in an effort to gain entry to the school building Police report that the effort failed and the building was not entered Harry Cygnar 2505 Michael court, notified Sheriff's police at 4 30 pm Tuesday that his home had been broken into that afternoon while no one was home The home had been locked at the time of the intrusion Taken by the intruders were a digital clock radio, a calculator, a transistor radio, a lewelry box containing will be attending this fall Representatives from the various leaching areas will be present to explain the school's various programs and curriculum offerings Students, as well as parents will have an opportunity to .isk questions concerning procedures and the curriculum .it the school A lour of the building facilities w ill also take place so students can become somewhat acquainted with the school building before the start of the school year earrings and other jewelry and two. $5 bills \ three-speed bicycle was stolen Monday afternoon during the time it was parked while the owner was visiting Jane Gasiorowski. West street, told Sheriff's police th.it while she was visiting another home on West street, her bicycle was taken Attached to the bike was a luggage carrier, containing Ms Gasiorowski s wallet contamg *1 39 A grappling hook was reportedly taken from a tractor parked at a job site on Lilv Lake road sometime over the weekend D & R Wood products. Alden. notified Sheriff's police at 12 (5 Monday that the hook had been taken from the job site at 2L' S Lily Lake road (.Continued on pa^e 17) Erratic driving by two McHenry men led to their arrest by Sheriff's police in separate incidents At 3:15 a m Monday, police observed a car accelerate rapidly at the intersection of The City Council voted Monday night to accept the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation and annex the RAE Motors corporation RAE Motors is located on a five-acre parcel in the Sherman Hill Industrial complex The decision to annex came after a lengthy discussion concerning variations proposed by the corporation pertaining to the annexation, during Mon­ day's public hearing James Militello. an attorney from Crystal Lake represen ting the firm, told the Council that the numerous variations had been requested on the original petition for an nexation. but that the final petition contained only those variations that were recom­ mended affirmative bv the ZBA The 30,000 square foot building and adjoining property had been zoned I Industrial under county ordinances and the zoning requested in the cits would be I 1, which conforms to the zoning of the area RAE Motors manufactures small electrical motors One variation requested that the water tap on fees and other fees be waived According to testimony presented at the hearing, an agreement had been reached when the McHenry Sand & Gravel property was annexed, stating that if $80,000 was donated toward the extension of the city water main to the in dustrial park, water tap on fees would be waived Several aldermen questioned whether or not RAF Motors was a part of the verbal agreement «reached with Charles Miller, owner of McHenry Sand & (.ravel Mayor Stanek indicated, follow ing a phone converstaion with Miller, that RAE Motors was a part of the agreement, because the corporation is contributing a portion of the $80,000 cost of the water main extension Alderman Bolger explained that in dealing with Miller in the past, he has always been Routes 31 and 17H in Crystal I,ake When police stopped the car to investigate, open liquor was discovered inside the vehicle and it was determined that the driver s license of the man driving the car was suspended Robert Miller 31. 422 S Highland drive, was arrested for transportation of open alcoholic liquor and driving while his license was suspen ded Bond was set at $1,035 with a preliminary court hearing scheduled for Sept 25 On Thursday, at 2 55 a m Sheriff's police observed a vehicle on Route 31 near Johnsburg road being driven in an erratic manner Police stopped the offending driver and investigation revealed a quantity of liquor in the vehicle and also that the driver s license of the driver was suspended Kurt Schwengler. Jr . 25. 2710 Sterling drive, was arrested for driving while his license was suspended and transporting open alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle Police later learned that Sch wengler was also wanted for failing to appear in court for previous traffic offenses Bond for Schwengler was set at $3,000 with a court hearing scheduled for Sept IK WELCOMED TO MONTLVI 8TAFF~As the new school year begins, Montini Catholic schools welcome five new teachers. From left, are Mrs. Margaret Fallon and Sister Louise, who are teaching at the Primary center, and Mrs. Patricia Moeller and Al Helfert, who teach at the Middle school. Ms. Eileen Gallagher, not present for the picture, will also teach at the Primary center. STAFF PHOTO-W AYNE GAYLOKD J u n i o r H i g h Johnsburg Orientation Erratic Driving Leads To Arrest Of Two Men The wonderful freedom of slimmer for millions of youngsters has come to an end lor most McHenry area young folks who were recalled by the l>ell last Monday For John sburg students the day of reckoning has been extended until past the Labor day weekend Mixed teelings greet the start of school For some it was the "necessary tragedy" of the tail season For others it was a highly anticipated end of Itoredom and the chance to get re acquainted with friends unseen since the end of the spring term Even for the Huck Finns, who love freedom under blue summer skies, there is one thing very special about fall that has appeal for everyone, but especially for small lx>ys who daydream, for big boys who want to be a special kind of hero, and for fathers whose pride know est no great heights They are the little boys who look ahead to the day they will star on the gridiron, the big boyp who are starring today, and fathers whose sons have made the big time on every field throughout the land . This is toot ball season, when millions of Americans are experiencing a particular kind of fever characterized by the most intense anticipation produced by any American sport Football fever is unique It's a highly exciting, spectacular game with a physical violence that still has its attractions for many It also has pageantry, with highly technical maneuvers by bands that work for weeks to produce something new and different for half time crowds American football, especially at the profession^ level also spells danger and very often injuries.- but these very qualities many times produce in crowds some of the trauma of bull fighting Oh. the World Series of Major league baseball may take the limelight briefly early in Oc tober but for the most part TV will continue to draw more football watchers than any other sport has done And the complaints of "widowed" housewives will very likely tall on deaf ears Locally. we expect MCHS and Johnsburg football will l>e capturing the greatest at tention and this is as it should fie Every Mom and Dad who watches a son on the field can envision a future O J Simpson KAF Opening Supt. Richard Swartzloff of High School District 156, left, and Dr. ( hris Pipho review notes before the latter addresses the teaching staffs of both the high school and grade school at the Pre-School institute held this past week. Dr. Pipho, a renowned education writer, explained to the teachers the present status of state laws mandating competency in basic skills. STAFF PHOTO-W AYNE GAYLORD The 1978 79 school year opened officially for the teachers of McHenry high school and the faculty of the McHenry elementary schools with an informative talk by I)r Chris Pipho. renowned education writer The two school districts have begun a combined drive to assure that all students are competent in certain basic skills !)r Pipho informed the McHenry educators of the present status of state laws mandating such competencies According to Dr Pipho. states which have had a tradition of strong state control of education, like F lorida have established statewide com petency tests for elementary and or high school graduates In states with a history of strong local control of education such as Illinois, questions such as what com petencies are required, what standards to set etc have been left to local school districts to decide Even so. Dr Pipho pointed out there is a bill pending in the Illinois legislature mandating a statewide examination if local school districts fail to take the lead Both District 15 and District 15fi will be s'udying this very complex issue throughout this school year as part of the regular process of curriculum revision and self evaluation. On Friday, Aug 25. the combined staffs of Districts 15 and I V. appreciatively listened to an inspirational speech from Bernie Saggau executive secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic association. * You re lucky to be in the finest profession in the world.r Saggau told his* audience "You matter you make a dif­ ference At the close of his very stirring presentation, he was given a standing ovation