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action on the petition taken by the City at a future meeting. Sixteen "new' be exhibiting at fourth annual < fair, lo be presc SERVING THE CHAtN-O LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Stuart Winning JittoSpaper Illinois Press Association Newspaper Contest' .UME 104 NUMBER 89 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1980 * 1 SECTION 24 PAGES This Bicyclist Escaped ' 'e police would be issuing warning ' itors will be asked to attend an "to keep a bike in safe operating atiopsarea result of either a lax flfcrff&ht disregard of th# traffic Urge Approval For Zoning The financial strain the bureaucracy has put upon us is well known. It became better known when we read a number of expenditures we couldn't have even guessed at without an authoritative source. These are just a few ways our money was spent, ac­ companied by our own initial response. Readers may have their own, some of which might need to remain off the printed page. 1 - $1,000 was spent for a study of the emotional ef­ fects of separating baby monkeys from their mothers. (A tidy sum,, and wouldn't you know, only Government would stoop to separating moms and babes). 2 - $1,000 was spent to study why hermit crabs pick one seashell over another to live in. (An equally tidy sum to find out that crabs know their condominiums but aren't willing to share their secrets with any realtor, even if he represent^ the government). 3 - $640,000 went to Gay Community services for "education about gay life­ styles and gay people's problems. (Heck, no one we know admits to being one, let alone having a problem ). 4 - $93,000 went to teach Navajo Indians to be medicine men. (Not bad! The Docs are always on vacation when you need them anyway. And with what they charge, we might just give the next medicine; man we meet a try at our sore arm). 5 - $100,000 went to tend Amazon parrots. (That was to teach them to "unswear"). 6 - $29,000 was spent on advertising for the federal government. (Any government that spends money for the above had better spend some money to explain its virtues. Therefore, this expenditure is well within the realm of legitimate expenditures). 7 - The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism spent millions of dollars to find out if drunk fish are more aggressive than sober fish. (Drunk humans are more aggressive than sober people (Continued on page 22) The McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals recom­ mended approval of a petition for rezoning from a restricted B-2 Business use to a restricted B-l Business classification for an acre- plus site on Route 31 near the Kane avenue intersection. The action was taken after a brief hearing observed by three* neighboring home owners who had registered as objectors. Petitioner was 'represented by Lee J. Cooney, 1313 Richmond road, who indicated that the LaSalle National bank was the owner of record, hut that he had an interest in the property. / Presently the 240 by 264- foot site is zoned B-2 restricted tp motel or restaurant use and is qualified for a liquor .license. Cooney testified that such use is not contemplated and the owners would prefer to have unrestricted B-2 classification and to use the site for offices and retail businesses. Cooney noted that they have no projected uses pending other than for something else than a vacant lot. When ZBA member Sue Kauss suggested that B-l be considered instead of B-2, Cooney noted that B-2 would give more options, but would consider B-l. * The * ZBA moved to recommend the change to B- 1 classification but eliminating from the per­ mitted uses, gas stations, taverns, package liquor stores, dance halls, and radio stations, and requiring that the plot be developed as one lot. Cooney indicated that he would accept the restrictions, and the five' members present voted unanimously for ihe recommendation. Objectors Mrs. Eugene Miller, 3912 W. Oak avenue, Mrs. Dale Finch, 3904 Oak, and Mrs. Pam Anderson, - 3905 W. Kane avenue, said they were pleased with the restrictions and in their statements asserted they were concerned with in­ creased traffic on already overburdened streets in the area. Cooney, acknowledging their concern, said he would try to keep the traff­ ic pattern as ingress from the highway and egress by way of the Kane avenue stub. ZBA members advised that the state highway department would rule on romis On FAP Proposal Members of the McHenry Rescue squad prepare to transport a young bicyclist, Patrick E. Ziebel, of 5009 Dartmoor, McHenry, to McHenry hospital after he rode in front of a truck at the intersection of Elm and Front streets last Thursday morning. The driver of the truck, Donald J. Johnson, of 1701 Oakleaf, McHenry, told police the hike came off the sidewalk and passed in front of his truck as he was pulling away from the stop. Ziebel said he did not see the light change from green to red. The youth was treated and released from McHenry hospital. Ziebel was ticketed by McHenry Police for riding a bicycle on a sidewalk. McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli said that in an effort to reduce the number of such incidents, ~ tickets to bicyclists who violate the rules of the road. The informational meeting (dates to be set) which will stress condition and the rules of the road. Pasenelli notedthat mail. attitude toward cjftllhg, limited "or noltnowledge of the rules or: regulations. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Chances for a new $70 million freeway from the Wisconsin border to the border of Lake county, near Grayslake, (FAP 420) as originally planned dimmed this last week with an­ nouncement of a com­ promise called for by a committee of the Nor­ theastern Illinois Planning commission. The committee, while endorsing the long range transportation basic plan, recommended several changes, including the compromise on the disputed Richmond - Waukegan freeway proposal. NIPC proposes studying the alternatives of im­ proving existing Rt. 31 with a freeway bypass around the . Village of Richmond and a* new bridge across the Fox river above the city of McHenry. NIPC also proposes consideration of a revised route which by­ passes an important nature preserve area in eastern McHenry county. In addition, the committee said three points should be made part of the study: 1) the FAP 420 study area should be narrowed to in­ clude the original 420 proposal and Rt. 31; 2) If Rt. 31 becomes part of the plan, efforts should focus on converting it to an access controlled roadway; and 3) any alignment for Route FAP 420 east of the Fox river bridge should be designed and regulated to discourage strip development within McHenry county. Another recommendation calls for possible service curtailments on the Milwaukee north line east of Fox Lake and on the Chicago and Northwestern line north of McHenry to be clearly shown on the Plan map. In addition, the committee recommended that public hearings precede any actual cut-backs to service and that rail lines be retained to allow for the possible rein­ statement of these services or other public uses if future conditions warrant it. The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission is th comprehensive planning agency for the six-county metropolitan area and is directed to assist local (Continued on page 22) International Folk Theme For Fiesta Days The Fiesta day committee of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce this week announced the adoption of a logo for the 1980 International Folk Fest theme. Designed by local artist, A1 Cajthaml, the logo features highlights of Fiesta days, old and new. The drum and bugle corps, which are represented in the logo, are not only the heartbeat of the parade which occurs on the final day of Fiesta, but also provide the climax of all the events in a spectacular display of precision timing in movement and music. Six championship corps from Illinois, Iowa and Michigan will be performing July 27. Tickets for the show at McCracken field are now available at the Chamber office. * Water ski thrills will return to Fiesta days this (Continued on page 22) permissable access to Route 31. Testimony indicated that the site lies on the west side of Highway 31, with office and business uses north, vacant and multi-family uses on the west or behind the lot, and real estate and doctors' offices, retail grocery, laundromat and other uses across the high­ way. At present Kane avenue is the south boundary of business use in that area. Final action on will be taken Favorites On Band Program Director Bill Toalson has announced a program of favorites to be presented Thursday evening, June 12, at 8 p.m. in the Pearl street park. Opening with "Apple Honey", the band also has included "Wait Until Dark", "Night Train", "Whose Is The Love"? "The Way You Look", "Satin Doll", "Big Orange", "Cecelia", "String of Pearls" and "Slides Blues." Learning In America Art Fair Opens In City June 13 A hard worker who lenrm qnickh Moss* Is helping Ed Gnettler in the shop at Gnettter't service station. Monne Is an immigrant from Lam who. with his wife and ate ef their children nre currently livti* with the Gnettiere in their heme at 2418 MacArthnr. in McHenry. A alary and mare photM appear elsewhere in this lasne The family is being apansarad hy Ziea Lutheran chnrch of McHenry. < STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD artists will the twenty- Country Art , to he presented by the auxiliary to McHenry hospital, June 13-15 at the Parkland school, Route 120 and Ringwood road, McHenry. "By opening the fair to artists outside of McHenry cotmty, we have attracted 16 eminent artists who are new to our fair," announced Joan Teichmilier, chairman of the fair. Became the generous donation of prise funds by the Medical-Dental staff, Friday cash prises will be awarded to artists and craftsmen in •even different categories. and a "People's Choice" prize also. The Art fair will open with a Patron's night Friday, June 13, from 6:30 until 9:,30 p.m., during which persons who have donated $5 or more, applicable to any purchase, may preview the art works, and diuring which announcement will be made of the award winners in th*1 judged show The Art fair will be open to ihe general public Saturday. June 14. and Sunday, June 15, from 1 until 5 p.m Art fair committee members are still accepting patron donations and artist enrollments at 2K4071