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Musin And Meanderin9 (The following column is reprinted by request from the June 3, 1977 issue as a tribute to the graduating class of MCHS) There you were, making your way onto McCracken field as the last bit of sunshine filtered between the trees to cast fingered shadows. The long lines seemed endless for proud families and happy friends who waited for this moment that comes only once-high school graduation. As you passed quickly through the dwindling light there were two facts that set you apart from hundreds in the bleachers. You were young and you were graduates. Otherwise, your countenances expressed pride, nervousness, shyness-and for a few, indifference. Then, much too quickly for tho6e to whom this was a sacred moment, the recessional march sounded and for the last time the MCHS class of 1977 was together. If custom is unchanged, you were the focus of attention at family gatherings that provided treasured moments of memory for another time. And unless there was a further break from tradition, older family members were relating the burdens of their own educational years. For a great-grandfather, it was the first big world war to end all others. The next generation recalled, too vividly, the calamity of the Great Depression of '29. Dad recounted the perils of Iwo Jima or the swampland of Korea while Mom stressed the anxiety of waiting at home. Both were mighty convincing as they assured, "You're a pretty lucky kid". But let's take another look. True, you don't have to live with the dread of rushing to sign up for the draft on your eighteenth birthday; and you are more apt to see two cars in every garage than a panhandler on the street corner. But is life 1977 style really extending you the big "come and get it" routine? Hardly! We adults tell you the environment is a priceless commodity. Then what do we do? We throw couches and stoves along the roadside while you watch and decide a discarded piece of paper or a bottle can't be too bad. We expect you to grow in intelligence and wisdom at unprecedented speed, but don't forget to keep that childlike naivety. Our own moral standards are reflected in a frightening divorce rate, a growing disregard for truth and honesty and a code that is all but outmoded. Follow us not, but heed our advice. You have learned one lesson well. Never, never adopt the evil ways of a politician. But we who caution take every opportunity to lobby in behalf of personal interests, realizing full well the legislator has the option erf supporting even an unsavory proposal or being rejected at the next election. We expect you to be capable of free and independent thinking at 18, with emphasis on "do your own thing". But we're too busy to take the time to tell you-and insist-it is only good when it doesn't interfere with other people's rights. Manners are a must. Learn them any way you can, preferably through osmosis. Politeness in dealing with teachers and the boss is a foregone conclusion, even though Mother and Dad think nothing of spouting off with no regard for decorum at any public meeting. The City Zoning Board of Appeals voted Friday afternoon to recommend that the City Council deny the request by Derby Acres to remove the rear yard minimum for homes in the proposed subdivision. The board did vote to recommend approval that the lots in the subdivision be zoned R-3, and that the requirement for length of the cul-de-sac be waived and permit accessory buildings to be built on the rear yard. Derby Acres is owned by the H.H. Mass Construction company and is located adjacent to Petersen park and McCullom Lake. The petitioner had requested that the minimum rear yard requirement be waived so that builders could build a home on the lake front if desired. Board Member James Fouse expressed concern that by waiving the rear yard requirement, homes could be staggered, thus restricting the view of other homes in the neighborhood. "If one man builds on the water," said Fouse, "the man who builds back away from the water would not be able to have a full view of the lake. It would be poor zoning if it goes through." Fouse made a motion to recommend that the request be denied and it passed by a 5 to 2 vote. Clint Claypool and Suzanne Kaus voted against the issue. By an unanimous vote, the board decided to recommend that accessory buildings associated with the water, (piers, boathouses, and bathhouses), be allowed to be .built on the rear yard. The board also voted to recommend that curbs and gutters be constructed on both sides of Foolish Pleasure drive in the subdivision, sidewalks on the west side of the street and curb and gutter constructed on Derby lane with sidewalks on one side. Claypool was the only member to vote against the issue. The petitioner had requested that curb and gutter requirements and sidewalk (Continued on pa»e 10) Four Arrested Following Two City Park Incidents Four people were arrested following two incidents at the city park on Pearl street Thursday evening. At 8:30 p.m., three people in a car parked at the park began calling obscenities to a McHenry police car patrolling the area. When the police officer stopped and asked the oc­ cupants to leave their car, he noticed the handle of a gun Trade Fair This Week The gymnasium at McHenry Junior high school is being prepared for a new role as last preparations are made for the fifth annual Trade fair spon­ sored by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition, a colorful 10,000 square foot tent is being erected on the site to ac­ commodate the increased demand for exhibit space. The fair will run Friday, (Continued on page 10) sticking out from under the front seat. David W. Robe, 19, of Crystal Lake, was taken into custody and charged with unlawful use of weapons. At 9:10 p.m. Police Officer Charles Ackerman noticed two youths carrying beer into the park. When Ackerman ordered the (Continued on page 10) Scuba Search, Recovery Team The Wonder Lake Fire department has added a scuba search and recovery team to its rescue unit. Four members of the scuba team are shown above getting ready to go into the water for a practice dive. The scuba team is now capable of assisting in any emergency situation on the lake. More pictures and a related story can be found on page 16. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Woman Stabbed In Auto A 34-year-old woman is in intensive care at McHenry hospital following surgery after she was found stabbed along Route 12, near Spring Grove, early Tuesday morning. According to Sheriff's police, Mary V. Mclntyre of Round Lake was spotted by passing motorists near the highway at 2 a.m., severely injured due to her many stab wounds. The passing motorists notified police and the woman was transported to the hospital by the Ricmond Rescue squad. Due to the condition of Ms. Mclntyre, details of the in­ cident are very sketchy, ac­ cording to police. She did indicate that she was stabbed by a man who was in a car with two two other men. They reportedly dropped her out of the car along Route 12 after the incident. The victim underwent surgery at the hospital Tuesday morning for multiple stab wounds to the abdomen, head, arms and chest. Police are continuing their investigation of the incident. MCHS Top Ten Graduates KATHY AHERN LINDA WALTER RONDI CUNAT DEBBIE KRIER JEFF PARTENHEIMER A bright setting sun and cool breezes welcomed 550 graduates, their parents, teachers and friends to Mc­ Cracken field when McHenry Community high school held its fifty-eighth annual com­ mencement exercises Friday evening. One of the highlights of the evening came with presen­ tation of honor awards to the top ten students academically by Principal O. Gregory Johnson of West campus. Kathy Ahern topped the list with a 4.000 average, followed by Linda Walter, Rondi Cunat, Debbie Krier, Jeff Par- tenheimer, Dorothy Cusack, Phillip Kent, Lisa Kivley, Alan Zinke and Lori Johnson. A modest valedictorian, Miss Ahern directed her thoughts to ranking No. I, noting that "I am just a representative for all of us who have chosen our dif­ ferent ways to be No. I." She observed that it was easy to figure out, through calculations and figures, who was first academically. Then she asked her audience to compare No. I positions in other endeavors, observing that there will be different views on which is most im­ portant - the good football player or the good golfer, the good speaker or the good mechanic. She set forth her view that "today, there are not enough people who have dedicated themselves to excelling, to succeeding in whatever they pursue." Linda Bonk Matthesius, class president, - challenged her classmates by prefacing her remarks with a joke about two lone surviving ants on a golf course where a poor golfer Green street, was awarded the coveted Schoenholz award. American Legion award winners were Chris Bradley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bradley, 3505 Shepherd Hill drive, and Ray Hoglund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hoglund, 1310 Sunset drive. Kiwanis club honors went to Melissa Dowe, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Eugene Dowe, 3409 W. Bull Valley road, and Doug Mullen, son of Mr. and "Today, there are not enough people who have dedicated themselves to excelling, to succeeding in whatever they pursue. We need leaders, people who are willing to be No. 1 in helping others". repeatedly landed on the ant hill rather than the ball. They concluded that "if we want to make it, we'd better get on the ball." Miss Matthesius observed that this was a good thing to remember -- "We should all get on the ball and prepare for the future." Junior High At graduation exercises held Thursday evening, Susan Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of 903 N. Mrs. Bill Mullen, 318 Country club drive. Kiwanis top scholars, named last week, were also recognized. Parkland At Parkland's graduation exercises, held later the same evening, Wade Cepulis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cepulis of 6511 Round Up road, and Beverly Finkbeiner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finkbeiner of 2615 N.Lauderdale court, were named winners of the Kiwanis awards Julie Dowell, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. James Dowell, 4312 W. Lakewood, and Michael Morey, son of Mr.and Mrs. Arthur Morey, 1901 N. Sunset, won the American Legion awards. The top scholar award went to Christine Lorenz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lorenz of Ingleside. Montini Ninety-two eighth graders received their diplomas from Ken Diedrich, president of the Montini Catholic schools board of education at the graduation Mass held June 1 at St. Patrick's church. The Reverends E.P. Petit, E C. Baumhofer, R. Kearney and H. Clapsaddle con- celebrated the graduation Mass. Father Petit delivered the graduation homily. The class theme, "Precious and Few are the Moments we've Shared", was promin­ ently displayed on a banner suspended on the wall behind the altar. Scott Larsen acted as lector at the Mass and Sue Bolger offered the prayer of the faithful. (Continued on page 10) VOLUME 102 NUMBER 89 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1978 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20* THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" / LINDA BONK MATTHESIUS Zoning Board Splits Vote On Subdivider's Requests KATHY AHERN Hofd MCHS Commencement You're counted on to know enough to refrain from following your peers in experimenting with drugs and liquor. And the example we set? A nightly cocktail before dinner at home and a full round of drinks regularly at the nearest tavern or club before taking the wheel of the car to tempt fate on the road home. Violence and sex are thrown your way through every form of communication, almost spelled out in "Ten Easy Ways". And they teach you it isn't always true that the good guys win. As adults, we voice our new found wisdom that changes must be made quickly and often. You learn that no longer do we rock the baby, slap the youngster or firmly discipline the teenager. Or was that yesterday? Today we learn that the new Math didn't work and the freedom of modern education was making monsters out of nice young people who were just too young for such a big responsibility. You may be the most surprised of all that in spite of the wisdom you have acquired from an older generation, many of you will probably emerge as good adult citizens. We think you're great! KAF Urge Public Input On Land Use Goals Public input to offer com­ ments on the proposed land use goals being drawn up by the McHenry County board's Land Use committee will be heard at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7. A second meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. June 15. Both meetings will be at the McHenry county courthouse in the county board room. Mrs. Lou Anne Majewski, com- (Continued on page 10) DOROTHY CUSACK ALAN ZINKE IJSA KIVLEY LORI JOHNSON PHILLIP KENT