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to I he duck y for hours minority THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER VOLUME 104 NUMBER 55 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1980 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 20' Suspect Large Organization iach For Labor Market In an effort to consolidate and centralize operations, four area Pioneer center a d u l t , v o c a t i o n a l rehabilitation workshops have been "collapsed" into one, according to executive director Robert G. Lam- bourn. Lambourn said one of the tnajor goals of the new facility, located on Route 31 south of McHenry, is to "evaluate, train and hopefully place clients in the competitive labor market." It was opened late in 1979. The physical atmosphere of the center was designed to replicate a factory setting and the people working there are given a flavor of what working is like, Lambourn pointed out. "Although some of our clients cannot be placed/' Lambourn said, "that does not mean they cannot work." Evaluation of the client is the first step in the process at the Pioneer center and is "probably the most sophisticated part of the program in data collection/" "In the evaluation phase, we develop a work profile for each client," Lambourn explained. "The people employed here are specifically trained for evaluation and they use special tools to determine what the capability of the individual will be." Lambourn pointed out that the setting of the evaluation area was more conducive to concentration as opposed to the noise of the production line. After the client is through the evaluation phase a decision must be made. "Can this person be placed in a job in the community, or, should a work ad­ justment program be developed?" Lambourn defined the task. In­ formation from the evaluation phase is used to determine whether the client goes into the labor market, the production line at the center or a work activities program, which is also at the center. As far as the capabilities of the clients, Lambourn said, "We can do all kinds of things." On this day at the center, some of the clients on the (Continued on page 17) Set Trial Date In Airport Drug Arrest Clients at the Pioneer center adult vocational rehabilitation facility on S. Route 31 are working diligently on a number of sub-contracted jobs from area industry. This is one way the Pioneer center helps to prepare some of its clients for an active role in the labor market. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Kenneth E. Vogwill, 32, the McHenry man charged with possession of cocaine at O'Hare International airport last week, has been released on his own recognizance. Rescue '50' Runs Sunday Each of us who finds a real dedication to something in particular sometimes feels alone. Could it be we have a misplaced detjicatiory? Are we so wrong in our z&ai? These are questions asked more than once by those who are truly devoted to a par­ ticular cause. Often we have written of our downright abhorrence over the use of steel traps and the practice of trapping. Seldom have we received support and the message has been that the feelings of the animal world are not im­ portant to very many people. Then, very recently, a woman reader of the Plaindealer wrote her own Public Pulse letter on this subject. Not long afterward the strong repugnance of a man was carried in the Sound Off column of a Chicago newspaper. He pointed to the issuance of 19,500 trapping licenses in Illinois, and in appealing for and end to this kind of slaughter, asserted, "These animals belong to all of us". These fellow sufferers over the plight of trap use have another weapon as they fight on. The Illinois Department of Conservation has announced that an immature bald eagle lost a talon after being caught in a leghold trap last November. This was one of the few such stories with a happy ending. The bird was released from the Goose/ Lake Prairie State park just in time to be counted in the mid-winter bald eagle survey held this month. Even avid trappers of our acquaintance have admitted freely that their steel traps have often captured (and maimed) birds and animals for which they were not intended. This must be a or dog held firmly in the teeth of the traps. Now this is the trapping « season, that time of year when the furs are more luxurious than at any. other. Quietly, but insidiously, the practice continues and because the opposition oc­ curs among a it will probably continue. It is encouraging, every now and then, to receive in the mail literature from humanitarian groups that are persistent in their efforts to correct what some of us feel are injustices to our wildlife. Occasionally they deal with steel jaw traps, but the subjects include many other areas of cruelty to animals. In the minority we may (Continued on page 20) McHenry's snowmobile snow machines will signal marathon, RESCUE '50, will the start of the fifth annual be run this Sunday, Feb. 10, charity drive to raise funds and the hum of about 100 for local rescue squads. "Throw Book" At Wavering Driver An area resident was arrested by McHenry County Sheriff's police early Saturday morning after the car he was driving ran into a truck and later forced another auto off Route 12. Charles E. Dexter, of 820 Black Partridge, McHenry, was stopped by City and County police at the in­ tersection of Green and Pearl streets^ in McHenry. The driver of the truck, Steven Unruh, of St. Paul, Minn., told Sheriff's police that an orange car had pulled out from a driveway on Route 12 and hit his truck. Little damage was done and the driver left the scene, according to the report. At about the same time, the occupants of a car flagged down the Sheriff's police and reported that an orange car had forced them off Route 12. When the orange car was stopped in McHenry, Dexter was arrested for driving while intoxicated and not informing the Secretary of State of a change of address. Bond was set at $1,035. He was also ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give aid or in­ formation and failure to yield the right-of-way from a private road or drive. Dexter was later charged with criminal damage to property under $150 for denting a police car after he had posted bond. Julie A. Soberg, of 8804 Ramble road, Wonder Lake, was also cited for failure to yield the right-of-way from a private road or drive when (Continued on page 20) Sufficient snow finally arrived after two post­ ponements and the frustrated snowmobile club members are anxiously ready. - Organisers,, ot.the event, Harmony Snowmobile club, say it will operate this day for sure, with the usual ride by snowmobiles over McHenry county's trail system. Should the snow melt away from an unex­ pected thaw, an alternate plan will be put in effect and snowmobilers will be towed on trailers as a long caravan, from the American Legion grounds through McHenry and north through Richmond, Genoa City, Hebron and ^ack^Pit stops are planned at these points for those area clubs that are assisting. Participating clubs will be notified of the method planned, and anyone may call the Hotline, 385-0258 (Richmond area 678-4398) for the latest details. Assembly will start Sunday at 8 a.m. at American Legion post on Ringwood road, and move out at 9 a.m. Lt. James Maurer, Nar­ cotics and Gang Crimes division, City of Chicago Police department, told a Plaindealer reporter Monday he will go on trial Feb. 18. Previously, Mauer voiced his opinion that Vogwill, and people police called his associates, are probably tied to organized crime. Maurer further stated that if this organization is as large as authorities think it is, he and his associates are probably going to Europe as often as once a month. The lieutenant believes that what they briftg^re is part of a national organization and Is distributed nationally. Vogwill was described as a narcotics courier after being seized with 34 pounds of cocaine in his possession. The arrest was made Tuesday night of last week by agents of the Federal Drug Enforcement ad­ ministration after the McHenry man stepped off a flight from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, authorities announced. The greatest part of the cocaine, valued at $500,000 by authorities, was found inside a camera lens. Several ounces also were found in a camera tripod and on his person. Because none of the cocaine was discovered when he passed through customs in New York, he was not charged with smuggling. However, as a result, the techniques he used to smuggle the drug through will be described in detail to customs agents there. Vogwill was said to be a shipping company super­ visor at O'Hare. He had been under surveillance by police and federal agents for sometime as a suspected member of an organization which supplied several midwestern cities with cocaine, according to authorities. Vogwill was said to have left Amsterdam Monday of last week and police were notified of his return Tuesday when he passed through customs at New York City. Question Developers On Valley Brook Plans "Why do you want B-3 zoning for your commercial area?" questioned members of McHenry s Zoning Board of Appeals <ZBA> at Friday's hearing for the proposed Valley Brook development at the south­ west corner of Crystal Lake road and Bull Valley road. This and other questions about the 200-plus. acre residential and commercial development being offered by Faestel Investments for annexation to the city are to be answered at 3 p.m. Feb. 29, to which date the hearing was recessed. ZBA Chair­ man Jim Fouse had requested the continuance so that the petitioners could gather more information. According to testimony elicited by Attorney Richard Zukowski for the developers, the land involved consists of 3 tracts in trusts. The largest portion (200 acres) is under the control of beneficiaries of the LaSalle National bank, Trust No. 53067, David J. Faestel. Crystal Lake, for 60 percent and John Andrich, It's Lickin9 Good If one cookie is good, a second has to be even better. That seems to be the reasoning of 21-monUi old Patricia Wiley as she reaches into the box of granola cookies held by her sister, Cheryl Buchholtz. These particular cookies, made from all natural ingredients, are newest of those to be offered the public by McHenry area Girl Scouts when the annual cookie sale begfaH. The six old favorites remain on the list of offerings. Anyone can Join Patricia in enjoying their goodness when orders are taken daring the week Feb. IS to 27. Anyone not contacted should call Mrs. Letter R. (Kathy) Klots, Jr.. ZS15 N. Chapel Hill road. McHenry. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Northbrook, for 40 percent. Two smaller tracts are under the control of beneficiaries of trusts at the State Bank of Woodstock, Werner and Elizabeth Ellman, and Charles and Nancy Allen. In connection with the request for annexation the land developer, David Faestel. is requesting for the tract owned by himself and Andrich B-3 commercial zoning for the \7.15-acre section at the intersection of, Bull Valley and Crystal Lai roads, R-l residentiarzoning (30 lots with 40,000 square foot minimum > for 53 acres west of Boone creek and R-2 zoning (158 lots with 21,000 square foot minimums) for 140-plus acres fronting on Crystal Lake road. R-2 residential zoning for an unspecified number of lots and acreage is being requested for the other tracts owned by the Ellmans and the Aliens. Land planner Jerry A. Buckley of Wilmette testified that in accordance with the wishes of the City Council, the developers are including a road right-of- way in the subdivision plat for the McHenry bypass < for Route 31) connecting with Curran road to the north. He noted that initial talks with the city indicated a wish for a $75,000 contribution toward the expense of a bridge over Boone creek for this road. Queries by ZBA members revealed that the developers' plans for phasing would place bridge completion 4 to 5 years in the future. Buckley noted also that the city wanted sidewalks along this bypass road for use of school children Faestel indicated that if the economy stayed the way it is now, buildout for the subdivision would take 5 to 7 years. When asked to explain storm water drainage, Buckley said the engineering had not been done as yet , but the "watershed line" was at the back of the second row of lots west of Crystal Lake road and it was believed that the runoff could be engineered over the ridgeline to drain into Boone creek. The pond which presently exists there could be improved to retain and slowly release excess storm water ZBA members asked about the impact of the development on the two roads which abut it Buckley noted that the most recent available study by the Illinois Department of Transportation (1977) in­ dicated a daily capacity of 18,000 vehicles on each road, to which the computed influx from the new development would be 1.690 trips per day or about 10 percent of the estimatedycapacity. The 1977 study /Snowed 4,750 daily tripsin Crystal Lake road and/2,400 on Bull Valley ro£ The ZBA wanted to know if /the testimony being sub­ mitted was taking into ac­ count the projected impact of the other developments north of them (RDG for one) which were already ap­ proved. ZBA Chairman Fouse asked that more up-to- date statistics be submitted at a subsequent hearing. Fouse and other ZBA members wondered why the developers needed the city since they planned to use wells and septics in the subdivision. Buckley said wells and septics seemed feasible after numerous tests taken in October were successful on the proposed plat except for 4 or 5 spots west of Boone creek in questionable soils which would be engineered around. But the developers want the city for "compatibility". Faestel added that the subdivision could use the police and fire protection and the city's utility department for road maintenance. And the open area and the pond along the creek would be dedicated to the city for recreation. He believed that it could be developed for active recreation, which would be a selling point for the lots During the questioning1"* and responses. Attorney Zukowski reminded the ZBA that some of these matters are subject to a pre- annexation agreement and the answers should be viewed in that light. Other information brought out by testimony and questioning included: Faestel Investments only developed land and were not residential builders except for commercial and multifamily buildings Being proposed was 188 low density single family residences (three or four • bedrooms) which when completed would ultimately generate an estimated 143 students for Elementary School District 15 and 69 students for High School District 156. An intention to add 50 feet to the dedicated right-of-way (Continued on page 20)