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'J w / _ Outline Growth Of Retarded Unit APPREHEND YOUTHS James Heard of 1911 W. Sunnyside Beach drive, McHenry, informed officers last Wednesday that he had observed two juveniles stealing a can of gasoline from a neigh­ bor's boat which was docked near his home. When the boys left in their boat, Heard pur­ sued them in his craft and returned them to the scene. Sheriff's deputies were notified and the offenders were turned over to juvenile authorities. Lou Aiello, left, accepts the plaque given him in appreciation for his three years of service as president of the McHenry County Association for the Retarded, at the annual meeting last week, Robert Lambourn, executive director, makes presentation. John Maselter, vice-president, is at right. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) The newly proposed park dis­ trict in McHenry and Nunda tow­ nships, for which a referendum may be held later this summer, is picking up momentum. Backers have appeared before several local organizations recently to point out the many recreational advantages which would ac­ crue from its passage. A real boost came last week when the McHenry Chamber of Com­ merce voted $1,250 for ad­ vertising to promote the district. This is the time of angry people, and one need not point to the war to find them. One of the best ways to find angry people is to work at a newspaper office. Sometimes the news media finds itself in the middle, but more often than not it is just an innocent ob­ server singled out to hear angry words against other individuals--or organizations - or things in general. And all because of something these angry people heard - or read - or injected into what was sometimes not even put into words. It's part of our business! In the area of Griswold Lake at this time there are many people with strong feelings, pro and con, on the new state boating restriction to 10 horse power motors. We are well acquainted with quite a number of residents in the subdivisions surrounding the lake. Many are jubilant over what they term a two-year effort to create a safe body of water without large craft creating a hazard. Probably just as many - mostly boat owners - are indignant that a source of recreation for themselves and for their children who are water skiers, will be denied. Tfiese are angry people, and one listening to arguments on either side tends to see the validity of each. The present posting of Griswold Lake limits boats to 10 horsepower. Those in op­ position are conducting money raising events to help defray expenses incurred in their legal battle over this restriction. It is unfortunate that a very old and peaceful part of our ^community should become divided over use of this recreational body of water. There must be a better answer to a problem than straining old friendships. While problems like the one at Griswold Lake have no easy answers, the matter of angry individuals should be another matter. A phone call will often clear the air if one can resist sub­ mitting an injured pride to public scrutiny. On a larger scale, it also helps prevent fuel being heaped on community conflicts and world-wide wars. * / K.A.F Substantial growth in the number of handicapped assisted through the Day Care and Vocational Rehabilitation programs were reported to members and guests at the annual meeting of the McHenry County Association for the Retarded last week. Robert Lambourn, executive director, said completion of the new addition at Pioneer center - - McCullom Lake facility that serves as a vocational rehabilitation training center - will enable the organization to increase the number aided in this phase of the program to eighty. During the past year, fifty-six clients were served at Pioneeer center. Public Invited To "Y" ~ Ground Breaking Sunday James Mattern, vice- president of the Lake Region YMCA, announced that the ground-breaking ceremony for the new YMCA building will be held Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. All residents of the Lake Region YMCA service area are invited to attend this important event. The entrance to the YMCA building site is on the west side of Route 31, midway between Three Oaks road and Route 14. During the program everyone will be asked to participate in the ground­ breaking and should bring a shovel. After spending many hours cleaning the new building site, the Lake Region Y's Men's club will serve as hosts at the ceremony. James Beroth, Y's Men's president, will be the master of ceremony. The Y's Men's club has pledged $20,000 to the YMCA building fund. Deadlines Set Ahead For July Fourth Week Since July Fourth falls on Tuesday this year, deadlines for the Plaindealer will be set ahead for the first issue of the holiday week. The newspaper will be placed in the mails Monday, July 3, for postal delivery Wednesday. Classified and classified display advertising will be accepted until 4 p.m. next week Friday, regular display advertising and general news until noon the same day. Correspondents' copy must be in the office Thursday. Zoning Ordinance Explained A tentative zoning ordinance designed to regulate growth in the unincorporated areas of McHenry County will soon be presented to the public at in­ formation meetings held in various townships. The county board heard a review of the ordinance, in preparation fa- several years, in a special meeting this week Wednesday. After the hearings, final action will be taken on the ordinance. State's Attorney William Cowlin introduced Atty. David Callies of Chicago, who has drawn up provisions of the new ordinance. Callies explained that one of the features of the document is the increase in zoning districts from fifteen to thirty-eight. This, he said, will allow more detailed restrictions and more selective zoning. The attorney emphasized that state law does not permit zoning to be applied to agricultural land. Only when a change in usage is requested is such property subject to the jurisdiction of a county zoning ordinance. One highlight places certain restrictions on the parking of trucks, but Callies pointed out that, there again, this does not apply to farm equipment. One board member, ob serving no major changes in restrictions on gravel pits, asked why there was not a more specific ordinance in this area. Callies explained that the subject of gravel pits is so in­ volved that this is not possible. Another question was why gravel mining cannot be stopped. Again, the attorney stressed that land is designated as to best use, and at the present time between 40 and 50 per cent of all gravel in the (Continued on page 15) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CH A IN - O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 94 FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1972 16 PAGES TEN CENTS Blocks A payment Units The other twenty-six were served during the past year at the Day Care program con­ ducted at the Christ the King church classrooms, Wonder Lake, as reported at the annual meeting. Lou Aiello, Woodstock, outgoing president who has served the maximum allowable three years permitted in the organization's by-laws, said one major achievement during the past year was a con­ tinuation of effort to inform the public of what special assistance is available through the Association. "The program of public education has helped create (Continued on page 15) City Fails To Reverse Land Zoning> Decision Chicagoan Steals Taxi Cab, Threatens Driver At Lake The 2 p.m. program will begin with the invocation by The Rev. Thomas Johnson, president of the Crystal Lake Ministerial association. Walter Dean, president of the McHenry county board, and Robert Wilford, Lake Region YMCA president, will address the audience. Dean and Wilford will be joined by Dan Palmer, a representative of the general contractor, Joseph Frett and Sons of McHenry, and Alan Palmer of the YMCA Building and Furnishings service, as the first shovel of dirt is turned. They will be followed by a representative of each of the communities in the Lake Region Service area. Past and present YMCA participants, as well as prospective future participants will take part in the concluding portion of the ceremony. Marc A. Robin, 19, of 2616 N. Dayton street, Chicago, was arrested by county authorities for armed robbery and theft over $150 after he was ap­ prehended by McHenry police early Tuesday morning. Bond was set at $15,000 with court appearance scheduled for June 29. The arrest resulted after county deputies were notified by George Street of 3611 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake Tuesday morning about 1:30, that a Chicago cab driver had come to his home and reported that he had been robbed of his money by a passenger who had then taken his taxi cab. A description of the offender was broadcast over ISPERN, (Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network). As a result, the vehicle was observed by McHenry police entering this city on Route 120. Officers Robert Mickkleson, William Zujewski and Frank Husak stopped the cab near the National Food store on Elm Street and took Robin into custody until county authorites arrived at the scene. A fully loaded .32 caliber revolver was recovered along with the cab and the cab driver's wallet containing $21. The cab driver, James L. Simms of Chicago, told deputies he had been hailed by Robin on Broadway, about two blocks north of Belmont, and asked to drive to Wrightwood and Lincoln. While enroute, Robin asked what the cost would be to go out to McHenry. Finding the price quoted agreeable, he told Simms to drive to a brother's home in Wonder Lake. When they approached the reported home, Simms was advised to stop the cab because they could go no further without getting stuck. Robin told the driver to walk with him down the road to the house where he could collect his fare. Simms began to follow him down the road when Robin suddenly turned around, held a gun on him and ordered the driver to throw his money on the ground. After threatening to shoot the driver, Robin returned to the cab and drove away. The cab driver then made his way through the brush until he came upon the illuminated home of George Street and reported his ordeal. Seek St. Charles Man In Tones Music Store Theft Walter G. Truettner of Route 1, St. Charles, is being sought by authorities in connection with the theft'Monday mortiing of axstereo set and tapes_valued at $235.95 from Tones Music store\ 3719 W. Elm street, McHenry. Police were notified of the theft that morning about 10:30. Ronald Bykowski told of­ ficers that Truettner came to the store to purchase stereo equipment. He selected a set and paid for it with a check drawn on the St. Charles State bank in the name of James H Kozak, 1100 Geneva road, St. Charles. When Bykowski asked for identification before accepting the check, Truettner left the store with the set. A description of the car and offender were obtained and sent out to law enforcement agencies in the area. A check of the vehicle's license plates revealed his name and address. Truettner was described as a white male, 6 foot 3 inches tall, 31 years old, weighing about 220 pounds, wearing black patten leather boots, light blue slacks and white pullover shirt. Truettner was driving a dark blue over light blue 1968 Cadillac with license number KP 8343. The auto was last seen traveling eastbound on Elm street. In checking with the Kozak account at the St. Charles bank, officers were informed that the account had been closed in January. Kozak was contacted in New Orleans and told authorities that Truettner had stolen some of his checks. An all-points bulletin has been broadcast to neighboring and state law enforcement agencies School Board Adopts Final '72-73 Budget A final 1972-73 fiscal year budget for High School District 156 was adopted by the board in meeting Tuesday night. With one member absent, the vote was 5 to 1 in favor. The dissenting opinion came from Clint Claypool, who made two objections. One was to the provision for traveling ex­ penses. During the discussion, Mrs. Katherine Alvary ex­ pressed her opinion that such costs are an investment in education. Claypool also refused to accept the budget because results of a study were not presented on the possibility of eliminating more than two assistant coach positions, ef­ fective with the fall term. At the previous meeting, this recommendation was made, and Claypool said he believed a greater cut could be made. Some revisions were noted from the original tentative budget. Because there has been no distribution of taxes to date, the board found it necessary to sell additional tax anticipation warrants not to exceed a total of $600,000 from the educational fund. •ITMcHenry State bank sub­ mitted the low interest rate, from 4Vs to 4% percent, depending on the duration. Action by the board brings the total in anticipation warrants for year to $1,200,000. Members realize they may not need the full amount, but felt the vote should include a suf­ ficient amount if no taxes are received until October. A proposal presented at the May 16 meeting concerning a request by Driver Education Jeachers to raise the present hourly rate for summer teaching was acted upon. Currently, the regular driver education teachers are paid $5.50 an hour and extra summer teachers receive $4.75. Teachers have justified the request for an increase with the fact that state reimbursement beginning last September was raised form $.40 to $.50 per student; also, that there has been no increase since 1968 and several surrounding schools are higher. The request was for $7 for current regular teachers and $5.50 for extra summer help. The board felt it could not meet this schedule; but that some raise should be allowed. A favorable vote approved $5 per hour for a Driver Education teacher with no summer school experience; $5.25 for one year; $5.50 for two years and $5.75 for three years, Through this action all summer school staff members receive equal pay. The board voted to permit the administration to obtain bids and all legal requirements so the school can build another house next year. It was not determined just how much profit will be realized through the sale of the house recently completed in Eastwood Manor by the building trades class. Estimated costs run in the area of $26,000 and the home was sold for $30,000. No facts were immediately available as to whether or not the value of the lot was included in cost figures The 1971-72 home was built uponsone lot of the three owned by the school. Some con­ sideration was given to building the next house on a lot and a (Continued on page 15) in an attempt to apprehend Truettner. Last Friday morning, county officials were notified of a burglary at the home of James Atchinson, 7713 W. Bull Valley road, McHenry. While their daughter was alone in the house, an intruder entered a bedroom through a sliding glass door. Dresser drawers were ransacked and the con­ tents thrown on the floor. A gold belt buckle was taken from a jewelry box just before the family's German Shepherd came upon the scene and pursued the intruder while the daughter locked herself in a bathroom. The offender escaped into a nearby wooded area. It is believed he arrived on foot as no vehicles was found at the scene. Burglars entered the home of Eleanor Miller, 6707 Route 31 Ringwood, last Friday af­ ternoon and stole three piggy banks containing about $155 in change. Mrs. Miller discovered the theft when returning home after a brief absence. Nothing else in the home appeared to have been disturbed. While Joan Douglass of 3213 StillHill_ road, McHenry, (Continued on page 15) More Youngsters Stage Carnival Against Dystrophy The second neighborhood Carnival against Dystrophy in this area will be held June 26 at 3915 W. Waukegan road. Jill Marie Schaefer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Schaefer, will serve as ringmaster, assisted by Jeffrey Allen Schaefer. The carnival will begin at l o'clock, featuring such events as a dart game, drawing contest, clothes pin game and pop balloons. All proceeds will go to aid the fight against dystrophy and related diseases afflicting millions. At Monday night's meeting of the McHenry City Council, a request by Ralph L. Ecfear to reconsider his zoning petition for reclassification of property commonly known as the Ramada Inn site was refused. At the June 5 meeting of the Council, the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve the petition was turned down by the Council by a 6-2 vote, Aldermen Pitzen and Howard voting approval. On Monday night, Alderman Harker moved that the Council reconsider the action, but the motion died for lack of a second. It was necessary for aldermen among the six voting to deny the petition, to make and second the motion to reconsider. The proposed plan presented to the Zoning Board &sked that the property be returned to "B- 1" Commercial Retail district since plans for motel facility had hot been abandoned. Edgar gave evidence that it was his desire to construct two iden­ tical structures, each to be a total of six stories in height, providing professional service offices on the ground floors, and a total of 80 apartment units on the upper five floors. Fifty were to be one bedroom apartment units and the remaining thirty, two-bedroom units. The annual appropriation ordinance, in the amount of $2,047,100, was passed and approved. As explained each year, this figure does not represent anticipated ex­ penditures. There is simply not that much money available. It is not a budget. However, many items must be included to give the Council the right to meet emergencies. The total last year was $1,559,000. The big increase this year is $400,000 additional to cover sewer and water department construction which is under way. Very close bids were received on a new police car, Buss Ford Sales being the successful bidder with a proposal to furnish new Ford for $2,935 plus trade-in of 1971 Ford. Mitchell Buick Olds was very close with a bid of $2,950. Phil Bartmann represented the McHenry Jaycees in requesting use of the city park for serving a chicken dinner to the public on Sunday, July 16. Failure to reach an agreement with the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce was the reason submitted for changing from July 23 as a part of the Marine Festival Week festivities. Members from each organization and represen­ tatives of the City Council will meet to bring about a com­ promise settlement. It was reported that the State of Illinois has appropriated funds to complete the Lakeland Park Drainage Ditch project this year. Mayor Doherty, with ap­ proval of the Council, reap­ pointed Mrs. Clarence Anglese and Earl R. Walsh to three- year terms as members of the library board. New to the board will be Mrs. Richard Williams, replacing Ann Wohnrade, who asked to be relieved of her duties. TAX ALLOTMENT Townships and roads districts in McHenry county have been allocated a total of $24,984 from Motor Fuel Tax paid into the treasury during May. "ONE WOMAN SHOW" -- Elizabeth Liebmaif puts finishing touches on portrait, one of forty-five works of art that will be on display in her "One Woman Show" at the Country Art Fair, McHenry, Friday evening through Sunday, June 23-25. The show is sponsored by the auxiliary to McHenry hospital. (Don Feasley Photo) The artistic talents of county annual Country Art Fair which grade and high school students, opens Friday and continues as well as the works of more through Sunday than sixty county artists, will The Country Art Fair, be featured at the sixteenth (Continued on page 15) /