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RECOMMEND OKAY ON CITY BUSINESS ZONING CHANGE (Continued from page 1) intention was to construct an attractive building and it would not be a detriment to the area. Robert Prendergast, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, testified as an authorized representative of the Cham­ ber's board of directors. Prendergast stated that the Chamber hoped the request would be granted because it was in the best interests of economic growth for the city. A real estate appraiser and land:use consultant from Woodstock, Frank Harrison, testified that the best use for the land in question would be commercial. Harrison explained that the soil of the land is bad for residential development and it would not be economically feasible to construct homes on the property. Harrison showed sketches of the McHenry area and cited an "explosive type of develop­ ment" along McHenry's major arterial roadways. According to Harrison, the entire Chicago metropolitan area is ex­ periencing a definite pattern of great commercial and in­ dustrial growth along all major highways. Richard F. Golbeck, 3719 W. Young, a representative of the Concerned Citizens, read the group's petition opposing the zoning change, which stated that the commercial zoning would affect the health, safety and welfare of the area. Board Member Clint Claypool questioned the residences of the names on the petition. Golbeck explained that the petitioners live near the property, but do not abut the land in question. Golbeck explained that the group objects to any change from residential to com­ mercial, stating that it would be a nuisance and detrimental to property values. The Concerned Citizens also voiced objection to the Chamber of Commerce taking an active part in the hearing. Claypool suggested that the request be approved, because none of the abutting property owners objected to the petition. Suzanne Kaus, another board member, explained that the four, major arterial roadways leading in and out of McHenry were turning commercial and that sales tax nins the city. 4sis. Kaus made a motion that the board recommend that .the Council take affirmative action and grant the zoning request. The . motion passed unanimously and the final decision for the zoning change rests with the City Council. Minor Accidents Bring injury, Property Damage PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1978 MENTAL HEALTH MEETING The next regular board meeting of the McHenry County Mental Health board is scheduled Tuesday, April 11, at 8 p.m. 1n Room 112 of the courthouse. One driver was" injured following a two-vehicle ac­ cident at the intersection of Front and Ekn streets Tuesday morning as the corner con­ tinues to plag ie area drivers. James C. B.ue, 805 S. Pearl avenue, vas taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Area Rescue q lad after the car he was dr' sing was struck by a vehicle driven by John C. Sima, 4912 Wilmot road. Acording to the McHenry police accident report, Sima was eastbound on Route 120, attempting to turn left onto Front street and Blue was westbound on Route 120 ap­ proaching the intersection. Witnesses indicated to police that both vehicles had the green light and the Sima vehicle turned in front of the oncoming auto. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and Sima was ticketed for failing to yield when turning left. Another McHenry man was injured after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel early Tuesday morning. Richard D. Ellison, 3215 River Park road, told Sheriff's deputies that he was westbound on Bay road at 3:10 a.m. when he fell asleep at the wheel and struck the guardrail. Ellison was taken to McHenry hospital for treat­ ment of his injuries. Porter M. Duke, 8413 W. Sunset, Wonder Lake, was taken to Memorial hospital in Woodstock by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad after the car he was driving struck a parked car and a mailbox at 5 p.m. Monday. DID YOU KNOW THAT... • ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH, you will have a chance to VOTE on how best to spend your tax dollars? • ONE FOUR-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL at West-{and all of these advantages) will cost you 18 cents per $100 assessed value on your tax bill? $60,000 home or $20,000 assessed value=$36.00 per year $30,000 home or $10,000 assessed value=$18.00 per year • WHETHER YOU VOTE OR NOT, MONEY WILL BE SPENT? However, your wisdom at the polls can determine how it will be best spent. • If you VOTE YES, you are voting for ONE FOUR-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL at West Campus, and the money will be spent for an addition to the building? • If You VOTE NO, you are voting to KEEP EAST CAMPUS with either our present two-two system or two four-year high schools? The $2.15 million in all probability will be SPENT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME ANYWAY TO BRING EAST CAMPUS UP TO LIFE-SAFETY STANDARDS WITH NO ADDITIONAL SPACE, WHICH CAN BE DONE WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL • ••• '*t •« „ - • ONE FOUR-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL at West Campus will provide much needed improvement for vocational education in McHenry including 50,000 square feet of NEW AND NEEDED SHOP SPACE? • ONE FOUR-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL at West Campus will ELIMINATE duplicated costs and save up to approximately $125,00 ANNUALLY? • ONE FOUR-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL at West will allow for an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY for all, whereas if East is kept, eventually half of the students in the community will attend East Campus for all four years with the other half attending West Campus? Because of differences in facilities, busing between campuses will be necessary. • The $2.3 MILLION GRANT from the state that the high school has received may NEVER COME ALONG AGAIN? • Voting YES will allow you to see where your money is being spent with the 117,000 square foot addition? • Voting NO will cause the Board of Education to spend your money on Life-Safety work at East Campus where it is difficult to see improvement? • The $2.3 MILLION GRANT is not free money? It is YOUR STATE TAX MONEY. If you vote YES, YOU ARE GOING TO GET THAT MONEY. • If you vote NO, SOME OTHER COMMUNITY GETS YOUR MONEY? The state grant may never be pffered to McHenry again. 5 °R H&«*; VOTE YES FOR QUALITY EDUCATION AND ONE FOUR-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL According to the police report, the Duke auto struck an unoccupied parked car belonging to Dorothy A. Jackson, 7713 Brook drive, Wonder Lake, which was parked at her residence. The car apparently continued and struck a mailbox also located on Brook drive. No tickets were issued ' following the mishap. James M. Crosbie, 7404 Mason Hill road, was injured when the car he was driving went off the road due to the fog Monday night. Crosbie told police he was northbound on Lincoln road and did not notice the turn at Woodlawn Park road because of the fog and his car slid through the turn, ending up in a field. Crosbie was transported to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad following the accident. Two drivers were ticketed for failing to yield following separate accidents early in the week. Michael G. Davis, 6220 Barnard Mill road, was ticketed for failing to yield when turning left after his car struck a car driven by Almyra E. Toussaint, 3013 W. Emily lane. Davis told police he was westbound on Waukegan road, attempting to turn southbound onto Front street, when he struck the Toussaint auto which was northbound on Front street. No injuries were reported in the incident. George L. Harney, Fox Lake, was ticketed after his car struck a auto driven by Theodore M. Liacas, 7603 Oak road, Wonder Lake. According to police, Harney was eastbound on Main street and was turning to proceed north on Front street when he was struck by the Liacas vehicle which was also nor­ thbound. Neither driver was injured but Harney was ticketed for failing to yield when turning left. A two-car accident at Cumberland Circle and Ashley drive at noon Sunday resulted in one McHenry woman being issued a ticket by city police. Debra L. Crago, 4219 Prairie avenue, stated to police that she was eastbound on Ashley drive starting to turn onto Cumberland Circle when she struck a car driven by Clara T. Knetzer, 1020 N. Hanley, which was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection. Ms. Crago was ticketed for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Deaths WALTER BIEHL Lakemoor resident Walter Biehl of 112 W. South drive, died at Woodstock Residence Tuesday, April 4, at the age of 89. Mr. Biehl was born in Chicago Feb. 4, 1889, the son of Peter and Elizabeth Biehl. A former landlord in Chicago, he had made his home in the area for the past 22 years. He was a member of McHenry American Legion Post 491. His wife, Hilda E. (Moldenhauer) Biehl preceded him in death Nov. 12, 1974. Survivors include a stepson, Herbert Brossman of McHenry; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. The Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home scheduled visiting hours Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Roger W. Schneider of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church will officiate at services Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with burial at Ringwood cemetery. Continue Public Meetings On Annexation Once again, public meetings of the Plan commission for the Village of Sunrise Ridge with the Wonder Lake Realty Trust (WLRT) regarding the proposed annexation of 147 acres to the village, have been continued until the end of April. At the March 28 meeting, recenUy hired village engineer, Robert Wohnrade, presented a preliminary report to the Plan commission, but requested updated technical information from the WLRT before making any recommendation to the commission regarding the plats and soils. GUEST SPEAKER-Alan G. Cox of Trinity Episcopal parish. Ft. Wayne, Ind., spoke to the congregation of St. Paul's Episcopal church Sunday, April 2, choosing "God in My Everyday Life" as his topic. Mr. Cox, along with his family, is residing in the McHenry area as architects-owner representative during the construction of the new Johnsburg high school. Upon completion of the project, the family will return to their home in Indiana. Rev. Arthur McKay, pastor, is pictured with Mr. Cox. Mail Tips On Vacation When vacationing away from home, one can enjoy it more by making certain that he leaves things--including mail delivery--in good order. To help do so, Postmaster Leroy Smith offered these mailing tips: Have mail kept safely for return by asking a friend or neighbor to check the mailbox every day and hold mail. Or one can request the post office to deliver it to another local ad­ dress or hold it, for up to thirty days. One also can arrange for mail to follow, for up to ninety days, while away. Inform the post office to forward mail for a specified time, then to hold it for return. If moving while on vacation and wish to have the mail forwarded, leave in­ structions to forward mail to the new address. When returning home, promptly notify the post office to resume regular home delivery. Since one may not be near a post office while traveling, it's a good idea to buy enough stamps in advance. Unless it's possible to get to a post office, deposit mail in collection boxes in business districts. They have more frequent and later pick­ ups. Use sufficient postage. If traveling abroad, letters, cards and parcels back to the U.S. will require the postage stamps of the country from which they are mailed. Finally, Postmaster Smith suggested writing or typing the names, addresses and zip codes of friends and relatives and one's own home address and zip code on envelopes or labels before leaving home. This saves time and helps keep addressing legible and ac­ curate. On A Wing. . . and a prayer + '4r Construction progress on the Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12 Senior high school is continuing now that the severe winter weather has broken. The picture above shows the installation of the high school's Air Handling units on the vocational wing of the school. Work is continuing at a quickened pace to successfully have the building substantially completed for the start of school in the fall of 1978. Native Of McHenry* To Be Ordained April 8 Father Byrne, O.P. is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Byrne of McHenry, and the brother of Mrs. Joan Wirtz, 1508 N. Freund avenue, McHenry. His home parish is St. Patrick's, McHenry. A native of McHenry, he entered the Dominican order with a Master's degree from the University of South Florida, Tampa. He has been involved in youth ministry and will continue this interest at Fen- wick high school, River Forest, 111., as a teacher of theology. A reception for the guests of the ordinandi will follow the ceremony. Paid For By Citizens For One Four-Year High School • After the Guatemala ear­ thquake, Projetct HOPE began a long-term medical education program in that Central American nation, to increase the number of trained doctors, nnriM on/I ><u<hnipianc HARRY BYRNE. O.P. The Most Reverend Thomas C. KeUy, O.P., auxiliary Bishop of Washington, D.C. and secretary of the National Council of Bishops, will ordain Gary Adams, O.P., Harry Byrne, O.P., and Jacques Soukup, O.P , to the priesthood, and Ronald Kreul, O.P., to the diaconate during the Eucharistic liturgy at St. Rose Priory, Dubuque, Iowa Glad Too "Well. Johnny," the father remarked at supper- time. "did you do your good deed today?" "Yup, today I did two good deeds. 1 went over to see Aunt Lucy and she was glad. Then 1 came home, and she was glad