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The City of McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously voted tp recommend changing the zoning of two parcels of property within the city following two separate hearings. Friday. Jan 6 Wynn Davidson. Palatine, had petitioned the Zoning hoard to change the classification of his property located adjacent to and south of Rt 120. and ad jacentMo and east of Boone creek The property, directly across from the fire station and behind the McHenry Savings and I>oan. is currently zoned B 2. Commercial-- Recreation William fFfanz, attorney for Davidson, told the hoard his client wanted the zoning lowered to B-l. Commerci^- Retail The property had been zoned B 2 for the purpose of building a Kamada Inn on the site, but the motel was never constructed and the property is still vacant and unimproved The city bought most of the Musin And Meanderin3 There he stood, handsome and confident before the altar, his knees trembling beneath neatly pressed trousers. He had promised us to take advantage of the prerogative erf knee knocking many weeks before. We were proud, for we remembered the day he applied for this first reporting job. Our words were, "Self assured but not cocky". The young journalist had learned well the importance of a self- confidence that belies a pounding heart and nervous perspiration which come as easily when on the pan for a reporting job as before the preacher. We had wondered if he would also remember the importance of meeting deadlines. Would he be on time? Of course he would. Every reporter learns the primary lesson of meeting deadlines - or being ahead. And so we smiled with satisfaction to arrive fifteen minutes early and find the bridegroom's car in center position in front of the church. We were relieved to see he had selected brown, especially in view of the sloppy streets. It had passed our mind: "What would happen to a light tuxedo if a chance slip on a piece of ice took him to the ground?" No need to worry. Here was a conservative young man who probably had considered the same possibility in choosing a color. Then, almost before we were finished with our many musings, the bridal march sounded on the mighty organ and the bride started down the aisle. We realized how he must have been easily attracted to this charming blonde during their high school days at MCHS. But he was now a career man, and a dedicated one. We asked ourself, as he caught his first glimpse of her in her bridal gown, could it be he was measuring her slender waistline in agates and picas? So attentive was his glance, we were soon assured he was not. The ceremony progressed with dignity and in due time the moment for an exchange of vows arrived. Would he say "I do"? Or would he, in his preoccupation be unmindful'of the solemnity of the occasion, and true to his newspaper calling, momentarily forget? Would he turn to say, as he did to us a hundred times in the last year -- "O.K." - indicating it was time for us to edit one of his stories on the electronic machine? No, he would not. The vows were conventional. No personal messages. A newspaperman realizes the wisdom of brevity and accuracy. One of the first rules of journalism is to state your message with clarity for the reader. Say it the same way to the bride; otherwise a misunderstanding might send her away on the arm of the best man. Another crucial point came when the ring was brought forth. Could he forget the magnetism basketball held for him? Would he toss it or would he gently slip it on the third finger, left hand, as bridegrooms have been doing lo these many years? It was possible he might become confused. It was possible, but it did not come to pass. He placed the ring correctly and the ceremony proceeded. Just as the nuptial rite was being concluded a police car streaked past the church, siren wailing. Would he meet the final test? Would he be true to the command to follow a news lead with expediency? No, he would not. He would be true to his bride and remain at her side. Only one other thought troubled us at this point. At one time in casual conversation about his journalistic college training, we asked if he had ever been introduced to type lice. He had not. The reception was at hand. Would his thoughts be troubled by the possibility of type lice invading this treasured moment with family and friends? Reflecting a few moments, we were assured it would not, for here was a very young man far removed from the days of type lice, and few of his instructors today would have had firsthand knowledge of these very special critters. And so it was that we left the church for home, confident that here, indeed, was a marriage made in heaven. . And who is this bridegroom of Saturday, Jan. 7? He is Jeff Bona to, who for almost a year served the Plaindealer in a reporting capacity. And the bride? Uhhhh...oh yes, Donna Pollock, about whom you will read much more on the society page. Reporters, who live to write thousands of words about others in their lifetime, often die in anonymity -- unless they become a bridegroom. Then, and only then, do they make front page! KAF property and made it a parking lot According to Superin­ tendent Fred Meyer, who was present at the meeting, the city hopes to improve the parking lot in the near future The remainder of the property was purchased by Davidson, but the zoning is still B 2 When questioned by board members concerning his plans for the site, Davidson said they were indefinite, but the area would be used for general retail Joseph Sullivan, a local realtor, testified that to his knowledge the best possible use for the property would be a business classification. It was noted that all the property surrounding the subject land is zoned B-l. Board member Suzanne Kauss stated she would like to see the unimproved area be 'de\>loped into more retail stores\or the downtown area, and made a motion that the board recommend approval of the zoning change to the City Council The board unanimously agreed with Ms. Kauss In another hearing before the board, the Lancer Corporation presented its third petition for rezoning involving a planned unit development <Pl'D). Two other petitions con­ cerning commercial use of land located along Rt 120, and the PUD along Boone Creek were already presented to the board. The hearing on the third petition was necessary because the corporation wanted to change the description of the property that is to be used for multi-family housing The third petition was con­ cerned with 30 acres of property approximately 850 feet south of Rt. 120, and 500 feet?-«ast of Draper road. It is near the center part of the firm's acreage Neil Hunter, president of Lancer Corporation, told the board that the firm wagted the remaining thirty acre^^ned R 4, for the purpose of mum- family housing. Board Member James Fouse questioned the density of the housing It was determined that there would be 6.6 dwelling units per acre, for a total of 200 units The board voted unanimously to recommend the zoning classification to the City Council According to Board Chair­ man Ron Wilkins, the board's decisions regarding the three petitions of the Lancer proposal, and the Davidson request for a zoning change would be presented to the City Council at its regular meeting Mondav. Jan 16 Grain Bin Collapse Causes Large Loss Bent metal and exposed corn is all that remains following the collapse of a grain bin at Seegers Grain, Inc., in Ridgefield, early Tuesday morning. The bin was filled with one million bushels of shelled corn, valued at $2 million, when it collapsed. The $600,000 to $700,000 structure, which was completely ruined, knocked down a utility pole when it fell, leaving approximately fifty homes without electrical power. No one was injured when the bin broke down, and the reason for the collapse is undetermined. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD A grain storage bin filled with one million bushels of shelled corn collapsed early Tuesday morning, causing a large Public Invited Workshop For Candidates Vernon W Kays, McHenry county clerk, has announced that a workshop will be held Saturday. Jan 14, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. at the College of Lake County. Blue Lecture hall. 19351 West Washington street, Grayslake, to inform can­ didates. political committees^ and interested citizens as to the ' filing obligations under the Illinois act Campaign Financing Kays stated, "It is important in this election year that everyone running for office knows when to file certain campaign contribution reports and what information should be included We want to help everyone so that the law is followed in every respect." , The workshop will be ad­ ministered with the assistance of the Illinois State Board of Elections. The two main topics to be discussed are new legislation and revised reporting forms This workshop will be one of fourteen held throughout the state beginning Jan 11 and running through Jan 25. The public is invited to attend. explosion to be heard and knocking out electrical power in the Ridgefield area, between McHenry and Crystal Lake. The bin, located at Seegers Grain, Inc., °550 Ridgefield road, broke apart at 12:26 a.m., spilling its contents of dried corn over the area and breaking an electrical pole, knocking out power for approximately fifty homes. According to Mrs. Robert Seegers, who along with her husband owns the storage bin, at the present time it does not appear that an explosion took place. "The loud noise the surrounding area heard was probably the sound of the bin breaking apart," said Mrs. Seegers. The bin was 160 feet in diameter and 40 feet high and was constructed of metal sheets % of an inch thick. It was valued at between $600,000 and $700,000. Although the bin was ruined, the shelled corn is still usable. According to Mrs. Seegers, "There was no fire, So the grain is not damaged." The problem facing the Seegers now, is what to do with the million bushels of shelled corn. "We are a federal grain warehouse, so we have to notify the proper authorities and see what they want us to do with the grain. We will probably have to move it," said the owner. No one was at the site at the time of the explosion, so there were no injuries. Whatever caused the bin to collapse will not be determined until the corn is dug away from the wreckage of the bin. Then investigators will examine the bent steel and broken supports in an effort to determine the reason the structure collapsed. Thirty-Two Merchants Offer Dollar Day Sales Thirty-two McHenry mer­ chants will be participating in the first of the 1978 Dollar Days this weekend. They will start Thursday, Jan 12, and continue through Saturday, Jan 14. A special twenty-four-page supplement to the Wednesday issue of the Plaindealer carries just a few of the hundreds of sales items offered by local business people Some are year round offerings, while others are seasonal, both made available to the public so that merchants can clear their shelves for new merchandise Participating in the Dollar Days will be Radicom, Inc., Letty's Lamps and Shades. Toddler Shop, Brookwood Pet Hut, Windhill Gifts and Ap­ parel. Pine Tree Pet Shop, Mr. Don's Cleaners. Weathervane Shop. Casual Shoppe, Gies Shoes. The Wood Nook. Brouhaha. Riverside Retail Outlet. Jos H Huemann & Spns, Inc., Arizona Sun and Alexander Lumber Co.; Also Nettgen's Note Shop. Genevieve's. Coast To Coast Store, Kadisak Tile, Ace Hard wa re, Spurgeon's, McHenry's Favorite Sport Center. Lee & Ray Electric, Gladstone's Inc.. Carey Ap­ pliance. Vycital's Hardware, McHenry County Well & Pump, McHenry State Bank. Fashion Shoppe, Beard & Stovall and Hornsby's Uncooperative Attitude "Convicts" Area Canine Estimate $15,000 In Residence Fire A huge cover of smoke hovers over the Claremont Hills area, north of McHenry, Tuesday morning, as firemen from Companies 1 and 2 braved sub-zero temperatures to fight a house fire. The home is the Jargstrof residence, 3722 Buchanan, McHenry which was damaged in excess of an estimated $15,000. Firemen were hampered by the cold weather and a strong wind. Cause of the blaze is not yet determined. A full story with additional photos will appear in Friday's edition of the Plaindealer. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD A dog may have convicted himself by his attitude toward a traffic investigator following a recent accident on Bull Valley road, according to the report of the McHenry County Sheriff's department. A motorist. Diane M Ferrar. 7119 Hiawatha drive. Wonder Lake, was transported by the McHenry Rescue squad to the McHenry hospital Deputies reported her car was demolished She told investigators she was driving east on bull Valley, and passed Draper road when a (Continued on page 12) * A New Litterbug Problem It is a well known fact that the younger generation is having reading difficulties. Apparently they are not alone if one can judge by this scene resembling a junk yard beside a Salvation Army container at the Market Place. Placed in various locations around the McHenry area, the purpose of the containers is to collect small items that can be restored for use by the le^s fortunate. A sign on Prepare For Annual Hunger Walk each container reads to the effect that it is prohibited to place items outside the container. If these contributors can read, then they chose not to heed. Littering has gone from the highway to the parking lot. - « > STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The third annual McHenry County CROP Hunger Walk, to be held Saturday. May 13. has been announced by the local CROP committee. Providing leadership for this year's walk are Lvnne Sobczak. walk coordinator. Hank Tomlinson and Ruth * Wickersham. recruitment : Ralph Smith and L o r e n S t r o h m a n , arrangements: Walt Car­ penter. finance; Kric Snyder, public relations; and Pat Ksposito. solicitation materials The local CROP leaders will be contacting schools, churches and service clubs throughout f+ie county to enlist participants in the Walk A-Thon. Walkers will each secure a number of sponsors who will pledge to give to CROP on the basis of the miles walked by that par­ ticipant. All county residents are welcome to walk or sponsor a walker A ten-mile route on the trails in Moraine Hills State park, south of McHenry. is being planned Persons interested in helping with the planning or recruit­ ment of walkers are welcome to, attend the next planning meeting to be held at the First Inited Methodist church in "McHenry Feb. >2 at tHo p.m. Proceeds from the Walk-A- Thon will be used by CROP to furnish food and self-help resources through Church World service. an in­ terdenominational agency which assists people in more than thirty countries every year Since its inception in 1947, CROP has made available more than $100 million worth of resources to the world's hungry Increasingly, these resources are being utilized in programs that help people help themselves. Seedis. fertilizer, tools, and other agricultural development aid provided through community CROP projects enable farmers to increase crops by dealing with the root causes of hunger Food Irom CROP is often used as wages in "Food-for-WorkV projects wherein laborers construct schools, roads, and water systems, and receive the commodities as pay Taxpayer Assistance IRS Director for Northern Illinois Charles F. Miriani has announced that the Woodstock IRS office will be open for taxpayer assistance from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. The office, located at 1072 Lake avenue, Woodstock, is designed to assist taxpayers who need help in the preparation of their federal income tax return. / "As always, we will help people prepare their own return," Miriani said. He added, "If they just have a question or two, I suggest they call us toll-free to save a trip outside." \ Taxpayers in th(e Woodstock area may call IRS toll- free by dialing 800-252-2921 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on work days. VOLUME 102 NUMBER 47 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1978 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 20' Recommend Two Zoning Changes Within City THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875