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.J .( J 0 As City Council members examine copies of the final plat of unit one of Woodcreek subdivision at their regular meeting Monday night, engineer Don Schwegel (standing, left) answers a question concerning the final plat as attorney Jim Green (standing, right) looks on. Chairman of the Planning commission for the city. Jack Pepping, told the Council that spokesmen for the objectors to previous presentations by Woodcreek were totally satisfied with the final plat being presented for Unit one. The Planning commission recommended approval of the final plat, and the Council concurred with the recommendation unanimously. Woodcreek subdivision is located on Draper road, near the Curran road intersection. Woodcreek Unit one contains seventy-three lots. Several other building developments in the city were discussed at the meeting, including Boone Valley Unit fourteen, the Whispering Point Commercial center and Kingston/Subdivision in Edgebrook Heights. ^TAFF, PHOTO-JOE DEHN Musin And Meanderin' I nvestigate Thefts A call asking apparel sizes in mid-summer, just when our birthday had been celebrated far beyond reasonable limits, prompted the question, "Why?" The answer, from a member of the family, was "Christmas is coming and I do these things when I have the urge". In the newspaper business next week is usually farther than we care to plan ahead To consider preparing five or six months in the future seems an eternity in these quiet, warm days of summer But the idea intrigued us just enough to set us thinking. Upon examination of the subject, it became clear that not only were other members of our family looking ahead The politicians were the first on the scene Every day's mail, sparse as it has been in the past few weeks, carries messages from office seekers in November Some are charges against the opponent; others detail the superior programs they would undertake if elected few of them are actual news The point remains that to stay ahead of the game - any game one must look ahead And politics is the biggest game of all. While the fall campaign and Christmas are beyond the realm of reality for a newspaper editor in July, there have been a few anticipations of a more immediate nature to occupy our attention Mt Henry Fiesta days are now a memory, but in the pre celebration days we were caught up in the excitement of planning for the biggest en­ tertainment of the year locally It was something that spelled out distinctly M-C H-E-N-R-Y and told everyone who listened that this was a personal of fering for residents and visitors from our Chamber of Com­ merce Now we are in the midst of the County fair This five-day event offers unusual op­ portunities for young people through 4 H and for others outside that organization in open class, to compete in any number of areas of ac­ complishment One of the very heart­ warming times of the year in the newspaper office is viewing (Continued on page 8) Death Claims McHenry Civic, Business Leader Sheriff 's police are in­ vestigating the reported theft of a boat in Wonder Lake last Friday Alfred Regner, Back Bay road. Wonder Lake, notified police at 1 30 p m that his boat had been stolen sometime between noon and 1 p.m from where it was docked on E I>ake Shore drive The boat was white with a green interior and was an in- board-outboard type, equipped With a 225 horsepower motor Apparently there were no witnesses to the theft Robert .Jenkins, 5511 Lucina, notified Sheriff 's police Mon day that his CB radio had been stolen According to Jenkins, the 23 channel unit was stolen from his auto which was parked at his residence Elizabeth A Buess, 171.5 Sunnyside Beach drive, reported a theft to Sheriff s police Monday Taken by the thief, according to Ms Buess, was a 22 calibre bolt action rifle Sheriff 's police are in vestigating the incidents The City Council approved several plats at the regular meeting Monday night, in eluding the final plat for Woodcreek subdivision Unit one Woodcreek Unit one plan, contains 73 lots and is located on Draper road near the Curran road intersection Chairman of the Planning commission, Jack Pepping, which had recommended ap proval of the final plat, told the Council that spokesmen for the objectors to previous Wood - Creek proposals were pres«Dt at the last Planning com mission meeting He said they were totally satisfied with the final plat Tl ' ~ . 1 1 lit V UUlltll »UUU unanimously to concur with the Planning commission's ap proval Residential Development Group's Boone Valley Unit fourteen was given preliminary plat approval by the Council The unit is a continuation of the four plexes being con structed in the Fox Ridge area, and contains 10 68 acres Eighteen buildings, containing 72 condominiums, will be built on the site Each condominium will have qt least two parking stalls This is the final unit in the Boone Valley development which is moving close to its limit of 1.400 units set in lWiH Preliminary and final plat approval was given to 5 73 acres on the corner of Crystal I^ake road and Hanley drive to be known as the Whispering Point Commercial center Don Gerstad president of RDG, told the Council that he plans to construct con dominium type office space on the site According to Gerstad. there will be a total of ap proximately 50.000 square feet of office space on the property Built in phases, the project Pioneer Days At Johnsburg Three fun packed days of family entertainment known as Pioneer Days are scheduled for Aug 11 13 on the Johnsburg Community club grounds Each day has featured activities as well as daily games, rides, booths, music, dancing and concessions featuring a Ger­ man Beer garden with con certina music in one area and a barbecue pit featuring traditional American picnic fare in another area Friday's special features include Pistakee old style fish fry followed by McHenry s own Andrews Sisters and the Sweet Adelines will be performing hourly throughout Friday and Saturday evenings Saturday s features include a parade, western style steak fry. and games The theme, "Sunday in the Park," will be highlighted by the Wilmette summer concert band (affiliated with the Evanston symphony orchestra» performing at 3:30 pm followed by an ice cream social, and will throughout the day include Softball games, children's games with prizes a roast beef dinner and c limaxed by disco-dancing in the evening There will be three carnival rides for all ages plus kiddie rides for the smaller set The bounty of the community will be exhibited with most items for sale at several booths the Art Fxhibit featuring the Northland Art league artists the Four Seasons Bazaar featuring the talents of the senior citizens of the area, the Craft Gallery of contemporary decorating (Continued on pa^e 8) GEORGE J. "BUTCH"FREUND George J "Butch" Freund. 1507 N Riverside drive, a business and civic leader in McHenry for many years, died Wednesday, Aug 2. at McHenry hospital following a short illness He was 75 years old Mr Freund started his own business. Butch's Auto Service, in 1949 and operated it in two locations, on Elm street and (Continued on page 8) Approve $239,125 Montini Budget The board of education of Montini Catholic schools has approved a budget of $239,125 for the school year 1978 79 Included in this budget are the tuition rates for the coming year $300 for families of St Mary's or St Patrick's parishes with one child at Montini $375 for families with two or more children at Montini and $450 per child for out of parish families will focus inward, with parking l>eing on the interior of the site, and Gerstad said that the clusters of attached units, "will have a neighborhood at­ mosphere," in keeping with the setting of the surrounding area Approval was given pending an agreement to be reached at a later date conceding the cost-sharing of the excision of the storm sewer on Crystal Lake road J By a vote of 5-3. the Council voted to grant a zoning change and variance for Kingston Registration of new and transfer students for 1978 79 is now in progress at both the Middle School and the Primary center Book rental fee day will be Friday. Aug 25, from 9 a m to 4 p m at both buildings Parents are asked to come in on that day to pay book rental fees and pick up their child s schedules Parents will also be able to procure bus passes on that day at the Middle school The administration predicts an enrollment of about 500 students for the coming year, including capacity enrollment in many of the grades The budget reflects an in crease of some 5 percent over last year s budget and should ' reflect a per pupil cost of some $490 according to superin­ tendent Ron Svoboda A new feature at the Primary center this year w ill be a motor skills physical education program, a program designed to enhance a child/tC motor development whifn will im prove his academic per formance especially in reading subdivision on Dole avenue in Edgebrook Heights The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended to the Council that the zoning on the property be changed from R 2 to R 3 and that the 75-foot lot width minimum be reduced to 73-feet While R 2 and R 3 zoning both are single-family dwellings. R- 2 contains 20,000 square feet with a 100-foot lot width minimum, while R-3 contains 10.(KX) square feet with a 75-foot width minimum Representatives of the subdivision told the Council that al l the lots would be in excess of 15.000 square feet There would be a total of f ive lots Alderman Datz said that he thought the Council should deny the request "I don' t think we should grant variances. he said. Mark Justen. a spokesman for Edgebrook Heights, told the Council that the storm drainage in the area should be improved before any construction is started (Continued on page 8) Initiate "Vial For Life" A new program aimed at saving lives in an #nergency has been begun in McHenry county by the Sheriff 's department Called the Vial for Life program, it has been instituted in conjunction with the McHenry County Mobile In tensive Care L'nit (MICU), which includes county rescue squads and fire departments The program is aimed at making emergency personnel aware of any past illness, allergy, or special medical condition a patient may have Persons participating in the program fill out a medical history information sheet that includes number of people in the household, family doctors, insurance information, person to be notified in case of an emergency, and information regarding special health status, medication being taken, and other information The history sheet is placed inside a plastic vial, which is taped under the right corner of the top shelf in the refrigerator of the home A sticker on the front door notifies emergency personnel that the vial is located in the refrigerator The program, which is the first of its kind in Illinois, ac­ cording to Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell, was started by a (Continued on page 8) \lisw McHenry J County Crowned A new Miss McHenry County, Miss Mgonqum. smiles as she poses for first picture after being crowned before th grandstand at thi- ( 'ounty tan YNednesday evening. The new title holder is Su/etle Rezab. At left, sitting, is Miss Crystal Lake-, l .isa Hull, first runner-up; and at right, silling Miss Harvard. Agnes Koss, second runner-up Standing, from left, are Miss Cary. Jill Koepke. third runner- up; the reigning Miss McHenry (ounty ( herie Jones of Algonquin, and Miss Mellenry, Linda Bonk, fourth runner-up STAFF PHOTO-\\ \ \ \K < , WI.OKI) VOLUME 103 NUMBER 2 FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1978 • 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 20' • Fall % With the first days of August, thoughts turn to the start of the fall term of school. Registration schedules have been completed and notification made to parents and students. East Campus All students attending East campus are asked to take part in registration Thursday and Friday, Aug. 17 and 18. Freshmen and sophomores have been requested to follow a schedule based on the first letter of last name: Aug. 17 - A, . 8:30; B, 9:00; C, 9:30; D, 10:00; E-F, 10:30; G. 11:00; H I. 1:30; J, 2:00; K, 2:30; Aug. 18 - L, 8:30; M. 9:00; N, 9:30; O-P, 10:00; Q-R, 10:30; S, 11:00; T, 1:30; U-V, 2:00; W-X-Y-Z, 2:30. Covered during registration will be locks and lockers, medical records, emergency information, student schedules, student fee and insurance, bus transportation, yearbook * lOOJSMB* x THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 .i r j.,.- City Council Approves Several Plats Term Registration Set pictures, yearbook sale and student athletic tickets. . Freshman day will be ob­ served Monday, Aug. 28, when East campus will be open only to first year students. It is for orientation purposes and has been planned to familiarize new students with the building and school procedures. The day will begin at 7:45 a m and be concluded at 10:45. No lunch will be served. The first full day of classes will be Tuesday, Aug. 29, which is also the first day of at­ tendance for sophomores. Regular school hours will be 7:45 a.m. to 2:40 p.m McHenry Elementary The first day of school in Elementary District 15 will be Aug. 28 for students in grades 1 through 8. There will be early dismissal, at 10:40^ for junior high and 11:45 for grades 1-5. This first day will be used by kindergarten pupils as a Visitation day with their parents. No bus service will be provided Aug. 28. Regular school hours will begin Aug. 29 with full bus service and cafeteria operation. There will be a change for junior high this year, with school starting at 8:05 and closing at 2:40. Lower grade students will follow the same schedule as last year, from 9 a.m. to 3:30. Harrison Harrison school, Wonder Lake, will hold its registration and payment of fees day Monday, Aug. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. All registration and fees collection will take place in the school gymnasium. Packets will be sent to all parents known to the school Monday, Aug. 7. Parents who have not yet registered their children at Harrison are urged to complete this registration Aug. 14. Families who have children in grades K-8 who are new to Wonder Lake and reside in District 36 should contact the school office at 653-2311 so that they can be put on the mailing list for the information packet. The first day of school for all children in grades 1-8 will be Crystal Lake Man Fills . Circuit Clerk Office John R La Zonby of Crystal appointment, and she will I^ike was appointed clerk of the continue as chief deputy clerk Circuit court of McHenry the office she held at the time of county Monday by the Circuit her appointment as clerk judges of the 19th circuit. He * Zonby has served the city assumed the office Aug. 1, of Crystal Lake for eight years, succeeding Helen M. Boswell, 'and until recently was city who has been the clerk since 1" manager. He is a native of the death of Margaret O'Neil. J Clinton, Iowa; holds a B A The judges regretfully granted degree in government from the her request to be relieved of the (Continued on page 8) Thursday, Aug 24, and will be , for one-half day only. School begins again with a full day Friday, Aug 25 Kindergarten children will use Friday. Aug. 25, to visit the school and the teacher Parents of children attending the morning session should come between 9 and (Continued on page 8) I Elementary School District 15 superintendent, Dr. Richard Farmer, finalizes the preparation of approximately 2,300 school registration letters that will be mailed to the parents of District 15 students Friday, Aug. 4. These letters are being sent to students returning to elementary school and contain the room assignments for the children as well as the amount of the book rental fees. Total enrollment in District 15 for the 1978-79 academic year is expected to exceed 3,000. Registration by mail eliminates the need for parents of returning students to register their children at the individual buildings. New residents of the school district must contact the school their children will attend to enroll their child.