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i i 4 ,...1 , v. V* • ' , » PLAINDEALER VOLUME 106 NUMBER 103 MSERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1982 _ 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 25' mi Tk/r n I • | Us feeding time In the Weingart barn on Rl. 12*. weet of f r ip /»/ClT\j npriina McHenry. aad the animals are looking to their "boss" for the 1 1 fMl&l* UCHHI'U evening headeut Besides a successful farming operation. Charles "Chuck" Weingart has managed la efficiently serve The County Fair " -M,HW F'k - For the twelfth time, Charles Weingart has been named president of the McHenry County Pair board. With fair time ap­ proaching, the McHenry man is planning ahead for the August event. Weingart said there has been a dramatic increase in both the attendance at the fair and in the number of people and organizations in search of places commented that in earlier Mara, there were a good deal fewer buildings and exhibit halls In which the exhibitors could present their work. "In earlier years, people did not participate as much," Weingart observed. Over the years, he pointed out, there has been a trend away from the larger animal exhibits and toward the smaller - like rabbits, dogs and cats. "There has also been a lot less in the exhibits of farm machinery," Weingart said, noting that there are fewer im­ plement dealers in the county than in previous years. "The fair exhibits are getting more urban," he noted. "An­ tiques are always a very popular exhibit." The McHenry farmer also noted the expansion of the fair to include "big events" - like the county queen contest, 4-H night, the talent show, the professional country and western en­ tertainment. the demelitlen derby, the horse show, the auction, etc. - #11 of which are relatively new events. Weingart commented that the increased interest in the McHenry county fair has brought a number of improvements to the fairgrounds. Asphalt walkways and drives replace the gravel of years past and the grounds are now fenced. Money for the ground im­ provements has come from the state Pair and Exposition fund, the proceeds of which can only be used for grounds improvements, i.e. roads, buildings, etc. The job of the president of the STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD fair board is to maintain order . among all the different groups and exhibitors, according to Weingart. "My goal this year is to have good weather, happy exhibitors and a large attendance," he said with a smile. "That's 96 percent of the job." The board meetings are coo- ducted once a month throughout-« the year in preparation tor the upturning fair "**' Weingart praised the Sheriffs police and posse for their con­ tributions regarding fair security and also the sponsor* of the radio program He commented that preciation dinner is usually hel in October for all of the volunteer workers who helped to make the fair a success. . £ "If it weren't for the volunteer workers, the fair would not be as successful as it is," Weingart commented. "It's not a one-man job. It takes many hands to make a successful fair." ZBA Given To Medical Building by Ant individual's pra^ti^ At the April meeting of the ZBA, concerning the Laufer petition, the request was changed from B-3 to B-l business and the hoapital withdrew its objection. However, by the time the petitioner reached the May 21 meeting, a real eatate that Lai May petition to request B-3 business toning and the hoapital's objection was reinstated. Gradishar assured the ZBA and Ladd that the petitioners were not seeking to compete with the hospital or any of its ancillary sources of in­ come. The change was made at the The property is located about a half- recommendation of the appraiser, block south of the Route 31-Bull Valley HHerbert P. Harrison, who said the city building near the McHenry hoapital site at Route 31 and Bull Valley road received the unanimous support of the McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) last Friday. The drawn-out Laufer petition hearing, which has met with a change in the petitioner, back-and-forth amendments to the petition and on- and-off objections from McHenry hospital, ended with the vote Friday afternoon. Since the last meeting of the Zoning board on this matter, the property was purchased by the attorney in the original petition, Frank Gradishar, making him the peti i loci tioner. road intersection on the east side of the highway. It is comprised of ap­ proximately four acres and Gradishar is seeking B-l business zoning and a variation to allow the construction of a building 37 feet in height. The original petition sought B-3 business zoning, a leas restrictive zoning classification, with the same variation. This request met with a strong objection from McHenry hospital, represented by Attorney Jeffrey Ladd. Ladd voiced hoapital concerns of competition from the proposed medical-professional fscility, which might negatively impact on the feasibility study. The hospital attorney argued that the type of facility Laufer was seeking to build was not prohibited by the more restrictive B-l business classification. Ladd said the type of B-3 permitted uses tended to parallel the county B-l, which would permit the facility. Last Friday, Gradishar presented an amended petition that contained two basic changea. The first named Gradishar as the legal title holder in the matter and the second sgain requested B-l business zoning under the city Zoning ordinance. The petition also requested the variation to allow the 37-foot building. The Zoning ordinance has s maximum height limit of 35 feet. Gradishar said he had received an opinion from City Attorney Bernard Naruais which spelled out the per­ mitted uses of the B-l zoning classification. The professional and medical arts building proposed by Gradiahar would be consistent with the more- restrictive city zoning, the letter said. equipment and services the hospital lafarrad to (redtotagy, atat, pathology hRR and ottpatient servicea) were not those normally associsted with .an stated that he had acquired the Council property since the last meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeal*. Gradishar also reported that an agreement had been reached between himself and McHenry hoapital. He said the hospital would withdraw the objection to the propoaed project. The petitioner also said he was a real estate syndicator and Inventor and would turn the development of the property over to a professional commercial developer. ZBA member Donna Tobeck asked when Gradishar expected to break ground for the building Gradishar responded that he probably would not proceed until utilities were extended to the hoapital site. He noted that a temporary well and septic field may be an alternative, but said the cost would be prohibitive. The sewer and water questions were something to be worked out in up­ coming snnexation hearings, Gradishar said. When asked for comment, Ladd said the hoepital and the petitioner had indeed reached an understanding which would protect the intereets of both partlea. Subject to the signing of the agreement, the hospital would withdrsw its objection to the petition. Board member Annie Mae Cuda made a motion to recommend ap­ proval of the petition to the McHenry City Council. The motion was seconded by Suzanne Kauas. Voting in favor were Fred Kupstls, Suzanne Kauee, Donna Tobeck, James Fouse, Annie May Cuda, Robert Jeesup and Kay Halverson. The matter is now subject to an 1 In reaponae to a aueetlon from ZBA annexation hearing I tin mill 'ftuiie qndHhai Gradishar and the M< In between cHmrjr city Johnsburg Teacher, Board Accord Over Salaries For 82-83 Following executive session in Tuesday night's meeting of the board of Johnsburg School District 12, s joint statement was issued by the board and the Teachers aasociation. It climaxed negotiations concerning next year's salaries and resulted in a 9.9 percent increase. and Meanderin Old Robbers Don't Fade Away •- - They Get Caught I Six Months Later iths ago a boarded up front A 4 P store prompted And even as the words came off the press, we learned there were others - one "Going Out Of Business" sign on Riverside drive, another boarded up store front on Rt. 21 south. That was in the heart of Winter, when a 72 degree below zero wind chill factor had already removed all the cheer that might have come from the noon sun. The economic picture, as evidenced by the empty business buildings, did nothing to let that sun shine in. A night or two ago we were touring the town again to look for telltale signs that might indicate improvement. The trek was prompted by a new spirit of -ated by the partial the boards that covered *»A A P store in preparation for its opening under s new name. Wfeat we found elsewhere evoked SRdtement tempered by caution. On Riverside drive we saw a sign it would have disturbed us except It indicated the business was only ; to a new McHenry location. In recently vacated building, large black letters gave indication that a new business was moving in. On South Rt. 31, the restaurant that was clooed months ago and boarded up, had reopened. North of the city, a long ago abandoned barn, once converted to Ini^--1 use. sported bold tetters telling of a new enterprise Boards still cover a recently gutted store on Mam street, but the deserted {sok of the township office building has disappeared. A new tirm nas settled in. Overall, new businesses are joining established firms and give promise of 'making it* in spite of rough times. Only the boards over the former Jewel store front remain as the reeult of absenteeism, and even this is not a "ceasing operation" sign. In May.the vacancy only meant a new modern building for an old business. In July, the spacious structure bids for s taker. In the midst of persistent efforts to keep afloat, McHenry business men and women are expending extra effort in an undertaking that will net them little but will give the man-on-the- street something to celebrate. Fiesta Days, sn undertaking of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, offers 10 days of enjoyment, meat of it free. It runs the gamut from a bad race in the park to a water show on the Fox river; from a football jamboree on McCracken field to the colorful parade throughout the city. The wide variety of 1982 offerings is something new to our community and may not often be matched by any city of similar size in the country. The attractions have not fallen into place by magic. Each event has been made poaaible < planning and labor men and women we know as the McHenry strea business community. , To thank them would be polite But to really please them would be for thousands of excited, enthusiastic men, women and children to par­ ticipate in the celebration. Can we give them lees for what they are giving us? KAF 87-year-old Chicago man was >ted ai and charged Wednesday afternoon in connection with the armed robbery of the Jewel Food store, next to the Market Place shopping center in McHenry. McHenry Police Chief George R Pasenelli said the assistant manager, Richard C. Millar, saw a man with what appeared to be a .46 caliber Sto! at one of the checkout aisles e teller put about 1300 in a bag and the man departed. Miller ran outside and took down a deecription of the vehicle and the license plate numbers, which were broadcaat over the Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network (ISPERN) at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesdsy. Assisting with the search for the suspect, Sgt. Larry Macheroux and Dep. GraBo wski, of the McHenry County Sheriff's deportment, spotted the car at the intersection of Richmond and Elm streets at 4 p.m. John F. Cheesemsn, 67, of 4332 N. Kenneth, Chicago, was charaed with armed robbery and taken to McHenry county jail in lieu of bond. Pasenelli ssid there were no injuries or struggle associated with the arrest. McHenry Police recovered the weapon used in the robbery and the money in the trunk of the vehicle. The statement regarding the one- year contract reads ss follows: "The JTA and the board of District 12 have completed negotiations for the 1962-63 school year. The agreement results in s 9.9 percent increase in total compensation for teachers. "This bresks down to sn incresse of 9 percent on salaries snd a .9 percent incresse on insurance benefits. "The agreement included an in­ cresse in tuition reimbursement. Due to JTA input, the board also sdopted a new child rearing policy". Final acceptance of the Johnsburg high school discipline policy con­ cerning sttendsnce snd student behsvior expectstions snd con­ sequences wss made by the board in regular session Emphasis in the revised policy concentrsted on more clesrly defined points of sttendsnce, truancy, tar­ diness and cuts. Student behavior and consequences to be expected were spelled out ss s new pert of the policy. Msjor snd minor offenses were enumerated and explained. A report to the board of the Citizens' Advisory council indicsted renewed interest on the pert of the citizens to firm up the relationship between the (Continued on 14) He's Making It I Easter Seal Child Is Dead only through thought, provided oy im HEIDI WINTERS Heidi Winters, the 197*60 Easter Seals Child for McHenry county, died Wednesday July 21, at her home, in Fernwood subdivision Death ended a long fight for health waged by the courageous little girl who charmed thousands during the yesr she r seressnted the Easter Seal society and the humanitarian work the organisation carries out. The 7-year-old girl was born Nov. 5, 1674 In Woodstock to Robert Winters, of Arlington Heights, and Nadine Estis Winters, of McHenry. She lived in McHenry all her life and ie survived by her parents, s brother, Christopher, age S, at home; maternal grandparents, Frank and Leona Estis, of McHenry; paternal grand­ mother, Anna Winters, of Pistakee Highlands; an uncle, Alan Estis and two aunts, Audrey Estis and Patricia Estis Rohling. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at (CswUmisd 9m pm§» 14) DEAN RILEY at 6 weeks The doctors and nurses -- and the parents - who saw Dean Riley shortly after birth could hardly have an tlcipated the strides he has made in leas than a year's time Born eleven weeks premature. Dean was 14 inches long and spent his first six weeks of life st Christ hospital and four weeks st the nursery in McHenry, dropping in weight as low as 2 pounds 6 ounces. He suffered the most common complicstions of prematurity, including near death. Miraculously, Dean will have sur­ vived one year on Aug. 11 and is now 13 pounds 12 ounces snd is 25 inches long. . Nicknamed "Super Baby" by his pediatrician, Dr. D'Souss, young Roberts is reaching all milestones of DEAN RILEY et 11 months his adjusted age due to the continual rescreening of Ruth Drye, nurse st Birth to Three, and his mother's devoted dsily routines, all with rewarding results The parents of Dean, Don and Patti Roberts of Lilymoor, are delighted at the recent invitation received by their son. He has been invited to a reception in his honor st Christ hospital in Oak Lawn for Neonatal Graduates and families. It will be held Sunday, July 25 This will be a time to meet with the doctors and nurses who gave the babies their reel start. It will also be s time for parents to get together after the critical periods they shared. Remember When « Forwunn»r Of Flmtta Days Pag• 4 FREE TV Gold* In Today's Edition Most Common Teen Deaths Car Crashes Page 14 a