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Reign Over MCHS Prom Loud applause greeted the announcement Saturday eight that a popular pair of MCHS seniors, Lorl Fossum and Doug OelfUag, had been elected 1V7S prom queen and klag. The exciting ceremony teak place during intermiMiioB in the prom dance, held at Stirlingshire resort. Brawn's lake, Berlingteo, Wis. Miss Fossum. the daughter of Mrs. Bohette Possum, plans a career la music. Doug, the sen of Mr. and Mrs. George Oeffling, Jr., Is active In sports sad enjoys music. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Reduce Lot Line Width The Zoning Board of Appeals voted Friday to recommend to the City Council that the minimal width of the lot lines in Woodcreek subdivision remain 132 feet as is presently required by city ordinance. The owners of the sub­ division, represented by At­ torney Jim Green (who is also one of the owners) had requested for a reduction in the minimum width required to 100 feet. Musin And Meanderin Everone thinks big these days. In fact, we are thinking so big that the billions of dollars in debt recorded by the U.S. government hardly occasions the flash of an eyelash. With this in mind, it is refreshing to know that someone has seen fit to recognize the majority of us who are small in reference to the size of our purses. The week beginning April 30 has been proclaimed Small Business week. Of the 14 million businesses in this country, more than 13 million of them are termed small, including some 3 million farms. But small though they be, they are important. Together, they provide employment for over half the private labor force. In Illinois alone there are more than 200,000 small businesses which we salute as the economic backbone of our life. Small business has taken a few beatings in recent yers, but it's refreshing to see it continue to fight for its independence. Here in the McHenry area, small as we feel it is, big business exists right alongside small business. It can be seen in our city, county and schools. Readers of Twice Told Tales have reason to chuckle when they compare budgets of these governmental units twenty-five and forty years ago with today. One incident, alone, told at the last McHenry County board meeting gave reason for raised eyebrows. Considering the cost of $10,000 for a bridge feasibility study, members learned from an expert in the field that one detailed engineering survey on seven miles of road within the county was listed at a cost of a million ' dollars - just for the survey. Can you even guess what the project itself might run? And here in McHenry our high school board is pondering its next move Involving ex­ penditures in the low millions for new facilities while residents voice their opinions, pro and con, loudly and firmly on both sides. Public Pulse letters im­ mediately following the referendum indicated emotions reaching anger at defeat of the vote. Then there are their opponents who say the vote was called to obtain an expression of ppblic opinion and are unhappy with the prospect of probably facing another referendum on the same issue. And at the bottom of many of these controversies - but not all - is money, and the size of the operation separates big business from small business. KAF McHenry Rollover Crash Kills Crystal Lake Driver A Crystal Lake man was killed in a one-car accident early Monday morning at 904 S. Front street, just south of McHenry. Thomas A. Carty, 91, SCO Darlington lane, Crystal Lake, was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital at 3:37 a.m. where he was taken by the McHenry Rescue squad following the mishap. According to Sheriff's police, evidence at the scene indicated that the Carty auto had been traveling southbound on Route 31, when it crossed the cen- terline of the road and went off the east shoulder of the road. The car apparently rolled over several times in a field before coming to rest in the front yard at 904 S. Front street. The Accident Investigation Unit of the Sheriff's depart­ ment and the McHenry County Coroner's office are continuing their investigation into the mishap. Raymond F. Bullis, Jr., 1402 Dee road, was taken to Memorial hospital in Wood­ stock following a one-car ac­ cident Friday night. Bullis told police he was eastbound on McConnell road QfiULWoodstock, when his track went out of control, leaving the roadway and striking several trees. The Woodstock Rescue squad transported Bullis to the hospital for treatment of in­ juries he received in the ac­ cident. A Johnsburg man escaped formation after striking an unattended vehicle or property. A dog trying to escape (Continued on page 21) No further testimony was heard at Friday's meeting because the original hearing had already been held and the latest meeting was for voting purposes only. However, board members were allowed to question Green concerning the request. He explained that the request was not intended to increase the density of the subdivision, but only to maximize the open space in the subdivision. He indicated that by reducing the building line width, the developer would be able to stagger the homes in the area, and the flexibility of design would give the subdivision a different view from regular subdivisions because it would not have a grid effect. "The topography prohibits this from being a blanket variation," Green explained, "and it would be impossible to have all 100 foot lots. The average would be closer to 132 feet." Several board members questioned whether the petitioners would accept a reduction to 125 feet. Green answered that they would be willing to accept any reduction recommended. He explained that if the building lot line was required to remain the same, lot depths iy fell and his car injury when he r< asleep at the wf struck an electric, pole Saturday morning at 3 a.m. According to Sheriff's police, Gary J. Rosing, 2420 W. Mehring road, was driving * eastbound on Ringwood road when his car left the road and struck the pole. Police report that there were no signs of braking or swerving prior to the collision. Rosing said that he fell asleep at the wheel and woke up when he struck the pole. John R. Tramberg, 4602 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, was ticketed by police following a one-car accident at 11:20 p.m. Saturday night. Police reports indicate that the Tramberg vehicle was northbound on E. Lake Shore drive in Wonder Lake, when it crossed the centerline and left the road, striking a chain link fence. Tramberg reportedly left the scene of the accident before police arrived and left no statement for police. He was later ticketed for driving without a valid driver's license and failing to give in- Richard A. Wissell, public health administrator for McHenry County Department of Health, was installed to the office of president-elect of the Illinois Public Health association at the thirty-eighth annual meeting. The results of the election by the ap­ proximately 1,100-member organization were announced at the annual luncheon meeting. Wissell a former McHenry resident, will jbe installed president of the association at the thirty-ninth annual meeting which will be held at the Continental Regency in Peoria, April 18-20, 1979. Dr Paul Q. Peterson, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, as the keynote speaker, outlined the challenges ahead in. Public. Health for the five-hundred public health workers in at­ tendance. Other topics discussed during the three-day meeting included Self-Care, Environmental issues, Com­ munity Health Nursing, Mental Health, Immunization, Patient Education, Dental Health and Health Education, with the final session |devoted to the Crisis of Confrontation-An Unnecessary Epidemic. The association's highest honor, the I.P.H.A. Award of Merit, went to E.A. Piszczek, M.D. for his outstanding and long time efforts in the field of tuberculosis control. Dr. Piszczek is field director, Suburban Cook County TB Sanitarium district. Wissell is a graduate of McHenry high school. His mother, Mrs. Agnes Wissell, resides in McHenry. would be decreased and for any reductions in the width, the depth would be increased. Board Member James Fouse made a motion that the request for a reduction to 100 feet be (Continued on page 21) Former McHenry Man To Head State Health Unit Attorney Woodstock, owners of division, is Jim Green of representing the Woodcreek sub- shown explaining the effect of a reduction in minimum lot building line width in the subdivision at Friday's zoning hearing. The board voted to recommend that the lot line width remain the same as presently required. STAFF PHOTO- WAYNE GAYLORD Extensive Damage In Home Fire ffy THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 187S VOLUME 102 NUMBER 79 WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1978 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 20* Special Recognition To B & PW Club The McHenfy Business Jt Professional Women's club was honored to be selected for the Illinois State B.P.W. Legislation award at the 1978 B.P.W. convention held in St. Louis April 20 through 23. Before a crowd of 1,000 delegates representing 168 Illinois B.P.W. clubs, McHenry was cited for its work in petitioning for open election primaries, the prevention of child abuse, voter registration, civic participation and support for the passage of the Equal Rights amendment.. "I^gklatlon diEtrm«n~T^k. Donarski, also received one of the two national B.P.W. Legislation awards given in Illinois for her work in promoting the open primary. The McHenry B.P.W. dub has collected over 1,800 signatures in support of an open primary and has mailed petitions to each of the other Illinois B.P.W. chibs urging their support. In addition, McHenry was suc­ cessful in placing the open primary on the Illinois B.P.W. Legislation platform in 1977 and 1978 Libby Podpora, Leg&IaBon committee member, was presented a certificate for organizing an "Action Course In Practical Politics" which was presented at the McHenry city hall for several weeks and was open to the public. McHenry B.P.W. members attending the convention wore Adeline Pedersen, Lee Stangarone, Rita Hahn, Lynne Donarski, Cathy Nolan, Kathy Everitt and District Young Career Girl Linda KeUogg. Between 97,999 and 88,909 was the damage estimate from fire, heat and smoke In a Maze at the Ed CampUn home, 5403 W. Hillside, West 8hore Beach, about 10 o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. CampUn was sewing in the living room when she heard a noise she thought might have originated from a furnace in a nearby room. However, when she checked the source, Mrs. CampUn found smoke emanating from the bedroom. The fire, which destroyed furniture and atthre, was confined mostly to the one room but there was heat and smoke damage throughout the residence. Company I firemen were called to the scene to extinguish the Maze. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAY1X)RD A program "successful beyond expectations" is taking (dace in McHenry county. Good news about work un­ dertaken by the Juvenile Intake Screening unit was reported to the McHenry County board recenUy by the Audit and Court Services committee. Speaking for the committee, Willis Simms, chairman, issued the positive appraisal of the program intended to keep juveniles out of the court system when feasible and when it wiU aid the youngster. Simms said 70 percent of referrals to the program have been "diverted from court action." Miss Linda Marrin, acting intake officer for this program, elaborated on how the program functions and how it is aiding both young people and mem­ bers of their families. "Family counseling is an important part of this program. When we get a referral we study the background of the individual, ascertain the seriousness of the offense and look into the family situation," said Miss Marrin. "Young people 10-16 years of age, and younger, are in the program. They rau|t par­ ticipate voluntarily after having it explained to tnem. We involve all members' of the family in counseling. We have up to ten sessions with the group during the ninety days. "If the youngster completes the course satisfactorily all charges are dropped and no record is made of the offense. It encourages good behavior after the counseling is completed." Miss Deborah Surroz is a family counselor. Two men also work as counselors, A1 Belcher and Weldon Lewis. Miss Surroz and Miss Marrin work with the two men to form counseling teams. "We find the team counseling approach is most effective," summarizes Miss Surroz. Summarizing benefits of the program which began last July 1, Miss Marrin said cases are handled promptly. "We act when we get a report. In the court system it can easily take two months before much action begins. <5 . - "Immediacy of action is important. Costs are also trimmed since lengthy court hearings and possible trials are avoided." The department has a 24-hour emergency service. The program is funded through a grant from the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission. The county board approved seeking a 372,000 grant to extend the program when the present grant expires. Showing the scope of the program, Miss Marrin said in sixty-one cases a total of 568 people (this includes family members) were involved in counseling. Board Refuses To Arrest Two In Theft Of Ringwood Mailboxes Two young McHenry men were arrested by Sheriff's police Sunday after allegedly stealing two mailboxes from residences on Ridgeway road in Ringwood. Brett Gardner, 2614 Shorewood, and Richard Jacobson, 4212 Ponca, were taken to County jail and charged with two counts of theft and criminal damage to property. Brenda Gutekunst, 4715 S. Ridgeway, Ringwood, notified Sheriff's police at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, that she had observed two young men in a pickup truck taking the mailbox from in front of her residence. She told police she called to the offenders, but they took the maUbox and sped away. The mailbox was later found along a road in Ringwood. Police obtained a description of the truck and the two of­ fenders and discovered that they had taken another mailbox and damaged a paper holder at another residence on the same road. McHenry City police later arrested the two youths after tracing the description of the vehicle. The two youths were released after posting $3,000 bond each, pending a court hearing May 9. Zoning Seek Historical Design The McHenry County Historical society seeks a design for a new logo for its quarterly newsletter, The Tracer. It is offering a $25 U.S. Savings bond to the junior high or high school student who enters the best design. The society wants the design to portray, in some manner, some of the facets of the history of McHenry county since the first settlement in 1834. Judging will be done by the members ofythe board of directors. The board reserves discretionary powers as to whether the winning design will actually be used as its logo. A selection of the best entries will be on display at the Historical museum in Union. The logo may be either of two types. It may extend across the top of the page or be designed for a top corner. While the Historic#! society is presently satisfied with the title, The Tracer, it may be poesible for the student to think of a more appropriate name which would tie in with his logo. In this case, he is asked to incorporate his suggested title in his sketch. Designs must be made in ink on SVfcxll typing paper. Below the logo, the conteetant must state his name, address, school and grade level. Entries should be addressed to the McHenry County Historical society, Box 434, Union, 111., 80180. All entries must be received by May 26.