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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER was ST Commencement At Man Escapes Electrocution Members of the McHenry Area Rescue squad and the TEK Ami Lombard man for severe electric shock - while keeping an i Dahlberg, 22, of Lombard, was surveying near the railroad tra« Friday afternoon when a gust of wind Mew the metal pole he1 power line overhead. The light portion of the photo is smoke shortly after the pole touched the wire. The Are was exti department. Dahlberg was taken out of the Intensive care unit at ] satisfactory condition. In the words of a hospital spokesman," ce service treat a 22-year-old the arcing power line. James t the end of Maple street last ilding (left of center) into the a grass fire which ignited tied by the McHenry Fire enry hospital and is listed In s very lucky." PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD 'SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 104 NUMBER 85 WEDNESDAY, MAY 28,1980 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 25" Mayor Makes Plea Mayor Joseph Stanek fervently pleaded in favor of "Waukegan Expressway" (FAP 420) at a hearing on the Year 2000 Transportation System Development plan of the Chicago Area Tran­ sportation study (CATS) at Fox Lake last Thursday. 'Stanek insisted that the FAP 420 element is the most important element (for McHenry county) of the study and it has been planned for and provided for by the county and cities. People have been dislocated to make room for it and there have been 30 years o( study and input on the proposal, he said Also testifying on behalf of the expressway solution were Arnold May, developer at Richmond; Dick Klemm, chairman of the McHenry County board; and two members, Tom Huemann and Ed Buss, of the McHenry area ' ' Testifying against the FAP 420 concept wore seven representatives of ecological and environmental groups, Audubon societies, League of Women Voters, and one school teacher. All protested the possible damage to, and It was cool - it was sunny. - and loyal veterans and other, equally loyal citizens, were in the Pearl street park for the annual Memorial day program. And they marched to McHenry cemeteries out of respect for the memory of those who gave their lives for their country. Only as we prepared a brief talk for the park assemblage did we realize how many memories we, in McHenry, can share on a day devoted solely to remembering. There was the Memorial day 50 years ago when one Samantha Button was honored. The 102-year-old woman, who made her home on Waukegan street, was the last living white mother of a Civil War veteran. She had lived almost two-thirds of Jier long life with the memory of the loss of a son in that war. • And the MCHS 1920 year book tells of the death of its first alumnus in the line of duty. Harry Stevenson of Ringwood received his diploma at Landmark school (then both grade and high school) in 1914. Entering the flying section of the Signal corps In November of 1917, he was sent to England. Soon afterward he was severely wounded by the propeller on an airplane and later died. Only a few remember Mrs. Button or Harry Stevenson, but more will have recollections of the men who loat their Uvea in World War If *pift tb«"v'Hce 'hat followed. Our own favorite memory is of Wolf and Anna Shadle, who were among the last to escape from Germany when Hitler came to power. Mrs. Shadle, soon to be 90 years old, now lives in California, and has never forgotten the blessing that came to her family when they arrived in the United States. We suggested to our park audience that the Shadles were probably better citizens than most of us because they had learned so well the meaning of the word "appreciation". They never forgot how it was to live there, and compare with how it is to live here. Most of us will never be able to make a similar comparison, but we can benefit from the exeriences of such people as Wolf and Anna Shadle and be grateful for so much. The ranks of the Very loyal citizens appear to be thin­ ning if we are to judge from Memorial day parade supporters of recast years. More than a few people have expressed an awareness of the dwindling crowds both in the park and in the line of march. Smaller marches also mean fewer people lining the streets to watch From the faithful at­ tendance of McHenry Scouts, it would seem that perhaps we are teaching a type of citizenship to children that aome of ua are not making an effort to live haadulta. It's vary little lo de far the memory of special people! KAF loss of, unique natural areas along the path of the proposed freeway. Of especial concern was the hazard to Ave well known bogs in the vicinity. Noted in the updated Year 2000 plan was the ambiguous stand taken by CATS on FAP (Federal Aid Project) 420. It describes "an expreasway from U.S. 12 at the Wisconsin state line in McHenry county to U.S. 12 in Lake county, where it becomes a fully controlled access right-of- way having an initial two- lane construction with a limited number of in­ tersections, all at grade and signalized, until its terminus at Almond road and existing Illinois 120." It alao states, "The amount of new expressway construction is much less than contained in the 1995 plan...In several instances expressway corridors contained in the 1995 plan are now indicated as corridors of access control. This designation indicates that some type of access control facility is still being considered but that non- expressway options are to be given preference in the near term." A planner, who preferred not to be identified, predicted privately at the meeting that FAP 420 would never be built and noted that even the Illinois Department of Transportation has adopted a noncommittal stance on the project. Jim Veugeler of Crystal Lake, representing the McHenry County Defenders, in his testimony charac­ terized FAP 420 as a plan­ ning relic of the past which resulted from hearings in 1962. And both advocates and opponents of the FAP 420 cited impending gasoline shortages as arguments for their viewpoint. Klemm made eight major points in his five-page statement: 1--Future travel demands will require ad­ ditional highway facilities in /the FAP 420 corridor; 2--It might be impractical because of environment and cost to expand present roads to handle the increased traffic; 3--Expanding of present roads will not result in fuel economy and reduction of (vehicle) pollution; 4--FAP 420 coincides with the county land use plan, will not add to "urban sprawl", and is needed to maintain the economic base for Richmond and McHenry; 5--Public transportation, while im­ portant, will not supplant the car as the main way of getting there; 6--That ecological objections have been planned for ; 7--420 will serve area business, give access to recreation, and discourage "urban sprawl;" 8--420 was approved initially by the Federal Highway administration on Jan. 29, 1963, and recorded with the county on Jan.27,1964. About 80 percent of the right-of- way in McHenry county has been acquired. Huemann, as chairman of the County board tran­ sportation committee testified that the board had passed a resolution in February, 1980, urging IDOT to begin the project, adding that the proposal had been shown on land use maps in the county since its in­ ception. His committee considered the project vital to the economic growth of the county and members opposed the alternates which have been suggested. He cited the public acceptance of the proposal by people dating back to 1944 when Wisconsin began planning for the super-road networks. HuCmann displayed an editorial from the Plain- dealer published in 1971 approving the highway program; The county is ready for 420, HUemann concluded, so that they can continue county planning in an orderly manner. Ed Buss of the County board reminded the gathering that they can't do FAP 420 without doing the other, (improvement of arterial roads in the area). Otherwise it would be a waste of time and effort, he warned. Randy R. Heidorn, 406 Harold street, Crystal Lake. (Continued on page 16) ON City Plan In the first step of com­ prehensive plan approval, the McHenry Plan com­ mission held a public hearing this past week but most of the discussion concerned a small stretch of Route 31 south of McHenry. % The sketch plan showed both aides of Route Si south from the City limits to near the Tony an Industrial park aii office land use. Robert Grossman, of Associated Planners, the firm retained by the City for revising the comprehensive plan, said, •'What we're dealing with is a land uae study and a land use plan." "The entire plan is baaed llraadtathe in e. The office uses associated with the major traffic arteries of McHenry - Routes 120 and 31. The "less intensive" office uses would be more compatible with nearby residential areas, he pointed out. Regarding the inclusion of Route 31 south as office land uses, Grossman said, "It waa drawn that way as a basis for discussion. I know it's a 'hot spot' but I saw no reaaon to leave it alone." The Route 31 office area, as shown on the sketch plan, includes property belonging to Edward Buss. Buss' plans for an automobile dealership on the property met with strong opposition and a lawsuit from the Concerned of McHenry. op- 31. Johnsburg high school has announced its com­ mencement exercises to be heH| at Johnsburg high school Saturday, May 31, at 3 p.m. The 121 graduates will march into the gymnasium to a processional played by the Johnsburg high school concert band, under the direction of Hal Thompson. The band also will be heard in "Ceremonial Overture", An invocation, given by the Rev. Jeffrey Roberts will begin the ceremonies, followed by a welcome from Bill Hayes, principal of Johnsburg high school. Addresses will be given by both the salutatorian and the valedictorian, who have not yet been named. Presentation of the Class of '80 will be done by Dr. Duane Andreas, superin­ tendent of District 12 schools, and the diplomas will be presented by Mrs. William Hart, president of tljo* Johnsburg District 12 chool board. The Baccalaureate will be j|d Friday, May 30, at 8 t ». in/the Johnsburg high school auditorium. An in­ vocation will be given by Father Lutz, followed by a vocal presentation by Kathy Thoms, entitled "Class of '80". The welcome will be given by the valedictorian of the Class of '80, and Pastor Graef of Zion Lutheran church will present the main address. The Johnsburg high school choir will present an ad­ ditional selection, "To The Future". Father Lutz will lead an audience response entitled "Sending Forth". At 8 a.m. Friday, May 30, there will be an all-school Honors assembly. It is scheduled to provide recognition to seniors and underclassmen for their high school achievements. Other students will observe op­ portunities for themselves and learn what they must do to achieve similar success in setting their own goals. All non-athletic awards and honors will be presented during this program. Parents and otHer com­ munity members are welcome to attend. .Attending the meeting (not as a representative of the McHenry County board), Buss said, "Other planners feel that Route 31 is, and will continue to be, a major artery of the county." Buss said the feeling was that commercial development, in whatever form, should take place along the major traffic arteries of the county. Buss pointed out that the new county comprehensive plan shows commercial and industrial uses for Route 31 south. "In my opinion, there has been a major change in the thinking of the county," Buss said and added that, "ihe change was made by professional planners." A resident of the Route 31 (Continued on page 16) Top Students Honored For hundreds of public and parochial school eighth graders, the last week of school was special for the awards presented to top students. At McHenry Junior high school Thursday evening, Brian Nellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nellis, was presented the Schoenholtz award for highest ranking student. American Legion awards went to Debora Ransdell, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. John Ransdell, and Bill Iwanski, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Iwanski. The Kiwanis club winners w^re Jeff Bjorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bjorn, and Michelle Patterson, daughter of Mrs. Judith Patterson. The award of the teachers for all-around student went to Christine Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Black. There were 129 graduates at Junior high school. Later the same evening, at Parklamt* Junior high, 184 received diplomas. Melissa McGuire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McGuire, and Scott Jelley, son of Mr.and Mrs. Donald^ Jelley, were recipients of the American Legion awards. Kiwanis presentations went to Michael Milinac, son of Marilyn Milinac and Frank Milinac, and to Deborah Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Allen. Top scholar awards were made to Mary Carol Behrendt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Behrendt, and to Andrea Penrod, daughter of Carolyn Penrod and Andrew Penrod. The McHenry Classroom Teachers award recipient was Joseph Zelek, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zelek. Montini Catholic school held an awards program May 20 at the Middle school gym. A total of 160 awards were distributed, including scholastic achievement, most improved in subject-areas, honor roll, perfect at­ tendance and Christian service awards. * The three prestigious eighth grade awards, American Legion, Kiwanis and Catholic Order of Foresters, were presented. Michael Freund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Freund, and Margaret Coughlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Coughlin, received the American Legion awards from J. Chester of Legion Post 491. James Mass, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mass, and Susan Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beck, received the Kiwanis awards from James Marinangel ol the McHenry Kiwanis club. Patrick Ziebel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ziebel, and Lori Kay Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith, Sr.. received the Catholic Order of Foresters awards from Larry Freund of the McHenry Council of the C.O.F. After the program, refreshments were served by the Montini Parents association. At Harrison school, Wonder Lake, Dina Sturm, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Sturm, and Scott Bujak, son of Mr. and Mrs. (Continued on page 16)' In Memory Glen Met tier and other members of the American Legion rifle sqaad stand at attention as a wreath is placed at the memorial marker la the city park during Monday's Memorial dav observance. The Ugh school hands, Seonts and interested citizens joined veterans of the various wars In participating in the impressive program. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD