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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 . % VOL 91 - NUMBER 139 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19,1969 2 SECTIONS - 18 PAGES - 10<f Jwealtk Jbepartment Sn £bi Ac union A special meeting of the county board on Wednesday, called to discuss the work of the county board of health, and also board reapportionment, extended no further than the problems confronting the health department. Appearing before the super­ visors were Dr. Wilt, who heads the department; members, Dr. Santo Ruggero, Bert Hanson, Dr. Jack Schultz and Eileen Hansen, the latter in charge of nursing service. Dr. Wilt presented a resume of the activities of the depart­ ment, past and present, along with an outline of future plans. He stressed the minimum state requirements for its operation* As the activities of the group were outlined, he pointed to the need which exists for more money and assistance. At present, the department employs six full time and five part time nurses who make fifty home visits a month. Another phase of this depart­ ment is directed to the inspec­ tion of septic systems and pub­ lic and semi-private institu­ tions. It was pointed out that 35 percent of the septic sys- tems were found to be defec­ tive. The state requests that all private water systems be in­ spected every five years and all semi-private systems at least every other year. Hansen explained in detail the visiting nurse program. Supervisor Walter Dean of McHenry said that with all the anticipated expenses within the health department, possibly a referendum will be needed. He asked if such a move had been considered. Dr. Wilt answered in the af­ firmative, adding that the pos­ sibility had been studied and he believes it is important the public be educated to the health needs of the county. The present 1970-71 budget (Continued on page 11) f . * " . * . School Supports SEDOM CHRISTMAS FANTASYLAND -- The Plaindealer photographer propped at McHenry* s city park one recent evening and became iiii entranced with the beauty of the fantasyland as every other passerby. Enhanced by a light covering of snow, Santa's hut becomes, more than ever, the focal point of the city of M(Sv Henry's huge Christmas greeting. PLAINDEALER PHOTO City Receives *3,402 As Wonder Lake ' , Man Labels Call November Tax Snare Burglary Set-Up More than any other time of year, Christmas is the season when more people express, in all honesty, a wish for "good will to all men". In spite of the baubles and lights which provide a some­ times mistaken view that A- mericans believe only in ex­ ternal values, we like to be­ lieve that the goodness of our neighbors comes forth through the religious significance of Christmas. The thousands who will be attending services dur­ ing the next week should testi­ fy that this belief is valid. Best wishes, whether ex­ pressed by greeting card or in person, tend to evoke wishes in return, and each community soon finds itself engrossed in something better than good thoughts -- good deeds. We are particularly im­ pressed with the park program, in which local church choirs are offering their services to bring beauty to the ear as well as the eye; with the spirit that reaches out from each home through residents' individual expressions of holiday lighting; and with the generosity of those who are giving and others who are packing boxes for those less fortunate. A Hand Grenade Found By Boy Sheriffs police have been investigating a hand grenade found by Randy Wallace in a yard across from his home at 707 Columbus avenue, McHen­ ry. His mother notified sheriffs police last Saturday that what appeared to be live ammunition was found inside an old tire. Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie has announced the distribution of $6,340,306 to local governments as their share of November in­ come tax collections. McHenry county's total was $23,742.06, and of this amount $3,462.04 is being distributed to the city of McHenry. Crys­ tal Lake led county municipal­ ities with $7,277.68 and Wood­ stock was second with $5,- 772.98. Other local distribu­ tions were Lakemoor. $428,75; McCullom Lake, $442.14; Rich­ mond, $596.52; Spring Grove, $175.34 and Sunnyside, $176.50. Under Ogilvie's tax sharing plan, local governments receive one-twelfth of the revenue col­ lected in accordance with the Illinois income tax law. To­ day's distribution is one-twelfth of the $76,083,676 collected in November. This, the fourth distribution, brings to $16,310,134 the total distributed to counties and mun­ icipalities on a per capita, no strings attached basis since the law went into effect Aug. 1. Several communities, in­ cluding Rock Island, Champaign and Park Forest, have incor­ porated the income tax rebates (Continued on page 11) Alpha Stephens of 2005 Indian Ridge, Wonder Lake, reported to the telephone company a call which he described as sounding like a "set-up for a burglary". The call was made at 9 p.m. Tuesday, when a man stated he had received several calls say­ ing Stephens' phone was out of order. Advised that he had ex­ perienced no trouble, the caller insisted that he would like to come anyway and check it, either Tuesday night or Wed­ nesday. A call to the utility company revealed no record of any call being made to the Stephens home. Holiday Display Lights Stolen At Area Homes Several thefts have been un­ der investigation by sheriffs police. William Paul of 506 Country Club drive, McHenry, said that after spending an entire day placing decorations and seven 12-foot strings of lights on his property, the setting was des­ troyed. Sometime between 9 and 10 p.m. Saturday night, the lights were stolen and a Santa Claus decoration torn down. Value of the material was set at $37. The Ed Motulewicz family of 7618 Center drive, Wonder Lake reported five or six strings of Christmas lights stolen from around the carport Saturday night. Tires and wheels were stolen from a Rae Motors truck park­ ed behind the plant on Rt. 120, sometime last weekend. Edmund L. Lechowiczof4909 Wildwood, McHenry, reported on Monday that someone had cut the cables from his car battery and removed it from his 1969 car parked in back of his home. According to Carl Oehler of (Continued on page 11) Investigate Accidents In Area During Week One driver was ticketed for travelling too fast for conditions following a two-car crash last Saturday afternoon on Sunny- side road, north of Rt. 176, five miles south of Woodstock. James L. Hearity of 4415 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, told sheriffs police he was north-bound on Sunnyside at between 45 and 50 miles an hour. As he came over the crest of the hill, he attempted to slow when he saw an ap­ proaching car, but the icy sur­ face caused him to lose con­ trol. He struck the other ve­ hicle, then left the road and rolled over. The second drive was Patrick Demichele of 4513 Sunnyside road, Woodstock. Deputies charged Hearity. Bernard H. Knutter of Berry- land, Wonder Lake, was ticket­ ed by sheriffs police after his van collided with a truck own­ ed by Sheffeld Carpet Services, Chicago, driven by Philip E. Fitzmaurice, on Rt. 120, four miles west of McHenry. About 3:20 in the afternoon, Knutter was west-bound on the highway and reached for an or­ der blank on the dash of his van. As he did, the vehicle veer­ ed into the east-bound lane, hitting Fitzmaurice. Knutter was charged with im­ proper lane usage. Two passengers in a car driv­ en by Frank W. Nimsgern, 3713 St. Paul's avenue, McHenry, were slightly injured when the auto went out of control after hitting a slippery spot on the road last Saturday morning. They were Elizabeth Wachter of Glenview and James Smith of Crystal Lake. Nimsgern was driving two miles south of McHenry on Rt. 31 when the accident occurred. The car left the road on the west side, travelling into a ditch and striking a pole. The driver and two other pas­ sengers escaped injury. REPORT BREAK-IN George Hobart of 4018 Green­ wood drive, Wonder Lake, re­ ported to sheriffs police that within the past two weeks, someone entered his summer home. Although nothing was missing, the intruders used the fireplace which he had cleaned before closing the home State Lauds Education Program Carl Wagner, McHenry Jun­ ior high school Science depart­ ment chairman, presented the District 15 summer outdoor ed­ ucation program to the elemen­ tary education Title I state su­ pervisors early this month at the state office of Public In­ struction in Springfield. The program is composed of slides and tape coordinated to provide an audio-visual media for the dissemination of infor­ mation" about the McHenry School District 15 summer out­ door education program. The children used photo­ graphy as a media of expres­ sion and evaluation of their learning experiences. Eugene Maris, chairman of industrial arts, assisted with the teaching, photography and production of the slide pro­ gram. Wagner was introduced to the state supervisors by Elmer Ziegler, Area I supervisor. M.D. Clinton, deputy direc­ tor, commended School District 15 for promoting a curriculum of this type for the children during the summer. A copy of the tape and slides were given to the state office of Public Instruction to be used in workshops wherever they may take place. These audio- visuals were purchased through the Title I Elementary Secon­ dary Act of 1965 funds which are 100 percent reimburseable. Both men will present the program to communities, or­ ganizations, students and coun­ selors for information and dis­ semination purposes. HOME FOR HOLIDAYS -- At Christmas time babies go home from McHenry hospital in a festive holiday boot, a gift of the Woman's auxiliary. First to go home this year so gaily dressed is Jesse Mangold, born Dec. 12, son City Votes Extension Of Sewer And Water Survey In regular meeting Tuesday evening, the board of High School District 156 voted unan­ imously in support of SEDOM, the Special Education District of McHenry planning for build­ ing facilities to house the dis­ trict's special education chil­ dren and the special education administration office, diagnos­ tic services and supportive ser­ vices (psychologist and social workers) facilities. Support, as explained by Rev. John Mclntyre or District 15, who has represented the local boards in this matter, allows the levy of .02 per cent (two cents per $100 of assessed valuation) without referendum for up to five years in suc­ cession or for up to five years as needed. A grant of $1,000 per professional worker is also included in addition to the levy. Mrs. Katherine Alvary was appointed by the board to ser­ ve on SEDOM, replacing Vale Adams. A tie vote was broken by President James Althoff to re­ solve the question of whether or not physical education, band, chorus and driver's education should be included in comput­ ing class rank at the school. By his vote the motion was turttad down. vi)r. Carl Bergstrom, super­ intendent, favored the propos­ al because he considers the courses bona fide high school courses which are receiving high school credit. He stated that he puts them on par with others as being valuable in helping the toal class rank and feels that the credit should be definitely considred on par with shop, home economics, typing and other courses which are outside the general classifica­ tion of academic subjects. Miss Helen Curran, also of the administrative staff, ex­ pressed herself against the pro­ posal. She stated two reasons. One was that candidates for col­ lege entrance graduating from M.C.H.S. would be at a dis­ advantage in competing with other schools whose class rank does not include these non- academic courses. The other reason was that young people mature physically at different levels and have differing de­ velopments of coordination. Some she feels, are not able to achieve standards set up by P.E. teachers. The same, she said, may be true of varying talents in the area of music. Members D. Howard, L. Freund and G. Freund voted , in favor of the proposed change, and C. Claypool, Dr. Leslie Krieger and Mrs. Alvary were opposed. The president's vote quashed the motion. While the board had pre­ viously agreed that speakers from outside the school should be heard first by a member of the administrative office or a board member, formal action Tuesday in the form of a mo­ tion makes this standard policy in the future. Approval was given to the ex­ penditure of sums of money for work on both campuses. They included $10,000 to Great Lakes Plumbing, leaving $6,500 with­ held and $5,000 to the architec­ tural firm, with the same amount withheld for work at West campus; also $22,322 to Joe Frett Contractors and $11,956 to Lee and Ray for work done to bring the East campus building up to life safe­ ty requirements. The board also okayed a re­ quest from the Chamber of shown with some of the items collected for Commerce for use of the Wpt--needy families are, front row, Evelyn Ficek, campus athletic field tqf a American Leeion auxilian of Mr. and Mrs. William Mangold, Wonder Lake. From left, Mrs. Lilah Jordan, who makes the boots; Mrs. pileen Bolich, R.N., obstetrical de­ partment supervisor; and Mrs. Mangold. Mr. and Mrs. Mangold have three older children. (DON PEASLEY PHOW) A report from the sewer and water committee follow­ ing an early meeting Monday night led to action on the part of the entire City Council to engage Baxter and Woodman, civil and sanitary engineers, to extend their survey to cov­ er areas, especially to the north and east where future growth is being planned. The cost of the survey is estimated at $2,000. Answers for land developers cannot be given until an en­ gineering report is given to guide the action of the Coun­ cil. At present, 8-inch sewer mains extend to the northerly limits of the city. It seemed evident to the council that this would not be adg<])gjWte to McHenry Man Robbed, Beaten In City Office Arthur Eberhardt of 2917 Regner road is confined to Mc­ Henry hospital, suffering a broken jaw and dislocated el­ bow suffered when he was beat­ en by robbers in his Chicago business firm at Roosevelt and Western, Wednesday afternoon. Eberhardt was alone in the of­ fice of his firm, H. Eberhardt & Co., a stained glass business, when two young men walked in and demanded money. They took his wallet, but when no other money was forthcoming, they beat him. He notified Chicago police, then later came home on the evening train and was taken to the local hospital. permit serving areas which may wish to annex the city. Under the present expansion plan, 'the plant will serve a population of 17,500 persons. However, land acquired adja­ cent to the present plant will make possible an expansion in future years to bring the fig­ ure up to 27,500 persons. Council members expressed the opinion that previous sur­ veys have been of immeasur­ able value in planning the needs in the rapid growth of the city in recent years. It was reported that steps have been taken to invest pro­ ceeds from the sale of $675,000 sewer improvement bonds in U.S. Treasury Bills until the money is needed for construc­ tion. A joint resolution, previous­ ly passed by the city of Crystal Lake in regard to the location of the Fox Valley freeway, was approved by the McHenry Coun­ cil. The proposed road will cross 111. Rt. 120 west of the McHenry city limits at a point between Draper road and Ridge road. It was explained that this Freeway will connect with Rt. 201 near Genoa City, Wiscon­ sin. A map is on display in the city hall for interested persons to view. Buss Ford Sales, the only dealer to present a bid to fur­ nish the city with a new police squad car, received the order, the cost being$l,885 plus trade- in of a car now in use by the department. City Attorney John E. Looze read a letter which he received from Meyer Fifeld questioning the possibility of extending sew­ er facilities to a proposed col­ lege site south of Bull Valley road. It was indicated that an easement could be secured to cross property not within the city limits. Council members held to an opinion that they should not interfere with the college board's selection of a site, but would respond to the board's request for extensions of services when a decision is reached. A request was also received from Anthony Corcoran regard­ ing sewer and water service to a proposed hospital site extend­ ing from Mason Hill road to Crystal Springs road. Because of mounting costs of providing engineering information and es­ timates, the Council did not take action at this time. Chief of Police Ken Espey*s request to secure services of a consultant and stenographer to revamp the entire record sys­ tem of the department was ap­ proved. It was estimated that the work will be completed in three or four months and will give the city a modern system. Chief Espey also pointed out that much of the regular work on reports should be done by clerical help, allowing his men to stay on their jobs as patrolmen. A letter from O.W. Schmidt of the Brake Parts Co. com­ plimented the McHenry Police department for prompt and ef­ ficient work in apprehending a burglar at their plant recently. Because of liability for pos­ sible injuries, the city is re­ luctant to ailow other munici­ palities to use the city jail. It was proposed that in an emer­ gency the police chief should use his best judgment to house (Continued on page 11) For A Merry Christmai campus snowmobile competitive event to be held in February. If there is not sufficient snow, it was agreed that straw would be placed on the field to protect the property. The Building committee was authorized to obtain bids to re­ model the administration build­ ing on Main street. The board discussed their attendance at the Harrison grade school meeting on Dec. 2, which was held for the pur­ pose of discussing problems (Continued on page 11) American Legion auxiliary 491, Child welfare chairman; Carol Sima, Moose Lodge 691; Pat Tomasello, American Legion auxiliary 491, and Gerry Breede, V.F.W. 4600 auxiliary, Com­ munity Service chairman; back row, Frank Ficek, American Legion 491 Child welfare chair­ man; Walter Dean, township supervisor; Gene Kane, commander of American Legion Post 491; Louis Arroyo, Lions club of McHenry; Norman Morrison, V.F.W. Post 4600 commander; Bill Davidson, Lions club of McHenry; and Larry McClure, Kiwanis club of McHenry, Through the combined efforts of American Legion Post 491 and auxiliary, V.F.W. Post4600 and auxiliary, McHenry Rotary club, Lions club of McHenry, Moose Lodge 691 and the Wo­ men of the Moose, McHenry Kiwanis and Walter Dean, town­ ship supervisor, the coming holiday season will be happier for many families of the com­ munity. Members of the above men­ tioned organizations have been busy collecting canned goods, clothing and toys in usable con­ dition. On Dec. 21, baskets will be distributed to the less for­ tunate families of the McHenry area. The American Legion, through its Child Welfare pro­ gram and the V.F.W. through its Community Service program have headed this project alter­ nately with the help of other service organizations. The pub­ lic is welcome to participate • in this program with either cash donations or canned goods at either the American Legion or V.F.W. post homes.