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PLAINDEALER (W •SERVING THE CHAIN O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 107 NUMBER 2 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 25 WEDNESDAY On Sex Charges by Angela Burden Shaw Media News Service A 14-year-old Wonder Lake roan Is being held in McHenry county jail on 977,000 bond in connection with sex charges placed over the weekend by McHenry County sheriffs detectives. Tory L. Rachel, of 8007 Dorr rood, Wonder Lake, was arreated on charges of home invasion, two counts of indecent liberties with a child, assault and disorderly conduct. The charges stemmed from a one- month inveetigation by the detective division into s series of phone calls which sllegedly were msde to hire young girls into meeting a man repreeenting himself ss a conteat promoter, who informed the girla that they had won prizes, Sheriff Henry "Hank" Nulle said Sheriff's detectives said the in­ vestigation is continuing and "numerous" additional charges against Rachel are expected. A probe into Rachel's activities have revealed about 14 additional incidents in connection with 10 to 16- year old juveniles, said two sheriffs detectives. According to the detectives, one of the alleged 'indecent libertiee' of­ fenses occurred in the rural McHenry aree and the other in the Harvard area. Police said the investigation stsrted after the first incident in earlv July and the lateet incident allegedly oc­ curred July 27. Lake county authorities tried Rachel on a charge of rape in l98r*He was convicted in February last year for contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor and waa sentenced March 10, 1981, to serve nine months in the Vandalia Correctional Institute, according to Lake County Assistant State's At­ torney Peter Trobe. Nulle urged all McHenry county parents to talk to their children in regard to phone calls they may have received from a man informing them they had won a contest and asking them to meet him. Nulle asks parents with information to inform the sheriffs detective division by calling 338-2144. Fund Shortage Delays Dredging Lack of funds is being blamed for bringing dredging operations to a halt on Mcftillom Lake. After the summer of 1981, when no work was accomplished because the machinery had to be completely overhauled, it is once again in good working condition and stands at the West beach in Lakeland Park. Dredging will resume as soon as the berm is constructed. Plans call for the use of volunteer help again this year in order to stretch available funds. If volunteers are lacking and little intereat shown, work (COAMMMMI «M Mf *•) the ftfcmnry State bank, Stanek said. Akki IHiii Wieser voted 'no', "in OtftivNlftnce with my previous stated aoaMon." he said. The council approved a number of picaic beer permits for varioua organisations in the community, with AMprman Elisabeth Nolan pointing out that in at least one caae the act wat after the fact since the event waa heldofcer a week ago. "The teeth (in tteiormit control) are removed." she nam and wondered how to educate the public that the city needs the applications at leaat two weeks in advance of the event. Another permit for the Moose lodge waa queationed because it also asked for the right to distribute wine. Aldermen thought this could open up doors." Aldermen Nolan and Ronald Meuer voted 'no* on the permits The council referred two ad­ ministrative recommendations to public property or the purchase committees after Alderman Raymond L. Smith complained, "We ueually do things in a hurry". In question was an offer to sell 57 of an acre on Maple street to connect Millstresm drive with the McHenry Lakee subdivision across Boone creek. Stanek noted that the lot had been priced at 982,000 several years ago and was being of­ fered at $14,000 today, and that it was vilal in furnishing access for emergency equipment to the sub­ division without going out of town (Continued M MS* 20) opinion on the marketability el general obligations bonds that would cover the city's portion (the public benefit pert) of the water and sewer project that would serve the new hospital and the immediate area. Ttte would represent about 1ft percent of the total estimated cost, which la about 8800,000. The financing ia being arranged by a consortium heeded by governor's desk. Council controversy marked diacuMksn of numerous agenda items, especially with Alderman Mike Wieser's license committee report which contained some recom­ mendations that were not readily accepted by other aldermen. The council okayed the allocation of up to $1,500 for a Chapman and Cutler Mayer Joe Stanek announced to the McHenry City Council Monday night that the state will grant the city $100,800 to complete the Boone creek di edging project, according to word received from Senator Jack Schaffer and Rep. Dick Klemm. "Jack really went to bet for ue", Stanek reported, and said the money was included in a line item of the budget on the County Fair Opens Aug. 4 The McHenry County Fair, a showcase for 1,108'4-H boys and girls in competition.j&pens Wednesday, Aug 4. and continues through Sunday, the eighth Offering entertainment and eAcatifial exhibits, there is s «mrai Jgpad lnJK (air expected to aitract more than 100,000 to the grounds at Woodstock. Indicating widespread interest, all exhibit space both indoors and out doors is contracted for, and a sizable waiting list for available space has provided a problem for chairmen. In addition to 4-H. major competition in junior and open c!ass shows dominates judging on two days. An Antique show thai attracts a large audience will highlight the first morning's activities A record 15 beauties from throughout McHenry county are entered in the Miss McHenry County Pageant at 7:30 p m opening night In preceding years, the most entries has been 14, and usually a dozen young women 16-22 vie in the pageantry before the grandstand audience. Starting at 9am Aug 4. judging of the antiques in Building D takes place It will continue throughout most of the day. Sixty classes are listed, in such categories as glass, pottery, procelein, household and farm goods, quilts, snd clothing, antique jewelry, museum pieces, paper antiques. U S hirthdsys. and s host of "miscellaneous" offerings. A major horse show will provide all- day entertainment Saturday, Aug 7, with John Crowden and his committee offering 91,900 in prize money Earlier, on Wedneeday and Thursday afternoons st 1:30 p.m . harness racing will occupy the grandstand arena. Prise money totaling 11,800 "i&K<«. K*n«. U» economy, two daya of reduced prices on midway rides will be offered. Those reduced prices will be from 1 to »p m both Wednesday and Thursday Several new rides will be on the midway, including a Children's Scrambler, the Spider, and the Hurricane. During the day, judging occupies i he interest of many, but the evenings are devoted to entertainment. The Demolition Derby featuring local Sullivan Foods Opens Success Marks Fiesta Days Financial K Optimism For I School Outlook a \n by Myrtle Procter The financial ouM jk in Johnsburg 'SC School District 12 is "favorably op- timistic". That waa the word paaaed along at the last meeting of the board • by Dr. Duane Andreaa, superin • tendsnt, reporting for the Finance • committee. Anfraae reported that the district is out of debt and the next couple of years seem to be fairly secure financially. Variables such as the nation's economy could alter the situation, but at present the district appears to have money to do what is needed, he explained. HHIHHIHIIB. HHHBi The year's budget will be reedy to Thim>l gollivaa, owner, opeue the present for adoption at the September flnlHvaa Feeds. 178ft W. Bhn street, pa meeting. However, between now snd Aag. 4. then much fine tuning will be done. Repairs to the buildings and replacing doors on the high school gym ndurs Thorns.S^lvso hUMOouncod the «-«- iSLCwiXUT. The board accented the reeignation 8 ^ businees Is located at 170ft of Mrs. BaitwraStanell, who had w Elm street, in the former A A P served on the board for 10 years Mrs. store StaneO was deecribed as bein^ a About 90 people will be employed at "caring, thoughtful person" who the store, both full and part time, poseeaaed a delightful sense of humor Present for the opening will be his which helped the board through some wife, Sue, his parents, Mr. end Mrs. rough spots Dr. Andreas said of Mrs. Edwin Sullivan of Libertyville, for- StaneO: "She was not only sn ex- merly of McHenry, and other family (CMdMMdMpMtN) members. Tradition plays an important role in our Uvea. If we're careful not to live in the peat, it ia a treaaure upon which we take spirit today and build for the future. Last weekend's Fiesta Daya, and the daya that preceded the final events, were Just that - tradition. This particular celebration has been with us long enough that old timers have come to compare the meager but spirited beginning with the expended It waan't until the end of World War II that intereat was revived in exhibiting agricultural products. There was also Unpetus provided by s 4-H program which had begun to grow until a need waa created for an exhibit event for ita members. And so it was in IMft that the County board voted to lease the old fairgrounds to the 4-H clube of the county for that purpoae. The Fair aseociation followed three years later. But the County Fair is no longer Just an agricultural exhibition, important as that ia. Today it is a show place for both urban and rural residents The displays ran the gamut from antiquee to cakes, from snapdragona to • The McHenry County Fair ia another tradition and it haa been with ns for more than 90 years. In fact, the Mr which begins Aug. 4 marks the 84th time the county haa called together the populace to enjoy a wide pange of offerings. ! It was 18S2 when it all began. This fras the year a group of Interested producers formed the McHenry County Agriculture society. A total of 10 acres were purchased in Woodstock pnd acreage waa added until 1888, whan there were 12 acres in all. " Looking at the well groomed cattle and garden freeh produce, and wit- apnsing the wide variety of talents 4e4ey, one can only offer conjecture 1ft what the first agricultural "feMbition waa like. But it grew. C eventually, horse and mule team pulling contests, sheep shearing competition, and pie beke-offs were r to waksmlng ths public Wednesday, gTAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The store will feeture both USD A Prime and Diamond quality meats This is the first time the Diamond quality haa been introduced Into the McHenry marketing aree. An extenaive line of generic producta also will be featured. Other offerings will be a gourmet- deli, bake shoo, farm freeh produce and a liquor department. During certain hours in grand opening week, there will be traffic control! Cutest Baby" Winners $1,500 For Sponsors » Page 8 Fiesta Days Highlights Float Winners-Events P a g e s , 1 6 1 2 ? Easter Seal Open House Display New Machine Page 20