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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOLUME 96 - NUMBER 71 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1972 20 PAGES - 10 CENTS Easter Bunny Spreads Joy Tim MteMwn, 3, of Mcitewry was «te «f haadMb of youngsters who accepted the gracious hospitality of the Easter bunny passing out candy in the city's business districts last Saturday. The really important bunny behind the promotion was the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, which each year sponsors the appearance of four Easter rabbits who add joy to the season for local children. SHOT & SHUTTER PHOTO Hospitalize Two For Knife, Gunshot Wounds It was a good Easter, as all such holidays should be. Following the long penitential season of Lent, the hopeful message of Easter naturally brings a joyful spirit into the hearts of mast of us. But if the exuberance of the season remains as it has always been from a religious standpoint, the secular ob­ servance has become more widespread. Easter egg hunts may be less numerous, but the card and gift manufacturers are enjoying a heyday. We like to believe that if we don't celebrate the latter to the exclusion of the religious ob­ servance of the day, there is room for a peaceful coexistence. The only dissenting voice might come 'rom the pocketbook which is making a valiant effort to keep pace. As one politician defending lis party said in an Easter morning television broadcast, "It isn't the cost of living that rises, it's the cost of high living." Spring brings many things, and the happiest of all was a beautiful day like the one which heralded its arrival this year. Most things about spring we can do nothing about, including the weather. Politicians become another matter. It seems we did something about some of them at the polls recently. Something else over which we have some control, but apparently not enough, is pollution. Three weeks ago we rode through Bull Valley on a Sunday morning to see our first robin, a flock of geese wending their way northward, and three beautiful deer gracefully making their way over the fence, across the road in front of our car and away again. Later, we drove down the same roads to find a fine assortment of debris, mostly cans, thrown about. It was a sight to make one wish for ai^her covering of snow. (Continued on page 19) Francis A. Hampton, 45, was treated for gunshot wounds in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, Saturday, April l,- after he threatened the life of the owner of a trailer park in which he made his home at Crystal Lake. Robert Olsen of 463 Warwick lane, Crystal Lake, alerted the Sheriff's department to dif­ ficulty at the Royal Oaks trailer park as he left at 12:20 p.m. after visiting friends in one of the mobile homes. As Olsen departed, Hampton left another cf the homes waving a butcher knife over his head, but Olsen was able to elude, him. When police arrived, they questioned Lyle E. Inman, trailer park owner, who in­ formed them that the offender was Hampton. After trying for ten minutes to convince him to come outside and talk, Hamp­ ton emerged from the trailer, Meritorious Service Award To Allen Bain Army Chief Warrant Officer Allen G. Bain, son of Mrs Alice Bain, 4720 Parkview, McHenry, received the meritorious ser­ vice medal during recent ceremonies at the White Sands missile range, N.M. The medal provides recognition for a degree of achievement falling between the standards of the legion of merit and the Army Com­ mendation medal. CWO Bain received the award for his exceptionally meritorious service during his last assignment with the U.S. Army Strategic Com­ munications command, field office, Iran, Tehran. He is presently serving as radar officer, National Range Operations director. White Sands missile range. The Chief Warrant officer received a B.S. degree in 1969 from Park college, Parkville, Mo. His wife, Wanda, is with him at White Sands. Initiate East Campus Work - Career Program brandishing a butcher knife and proceeding toward Inman. Whenwarnings tostopfailed, and Hampton proceeded toward Inman with knife raised, Sgt. Leo Moore of the Sheriff's police confronted Hampton and again com­ manded him to halt. He only rushed at Inman and started to stab him wildly in the back. At this point, three shots were fired to subdue him, one striking Hampton in the right elbow and another in the right hip. Inman, with four stab wounds, one in the back cf the neck, one in the left shoulder and two in the left armpit, was rushed to Memorial hospital by ambulance, where his injuries were found to be superficial. Hampton, who was hospitalized for treatment of the gunshot wounds, was determined to be in need of psychiatric assistance Invite School To Innovative Science Program Johnsburg School District 12 is one of nineteen schools in Illinois to receive invitations to send teachers to Northern Illinois university this summer to take part in a flexible and innovative science program designed to improve science teaching at the junior high school level. Dr. Allen Weaver of the NIU physics department indicated that the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) in­ stitute will last six weeks, from June 12 to July 21, this year. The program will stress ex­ periments, self-pacing of students and clearly written materials which can easily be used by students on their own. The summer institute which is funded by the National Science foundation will train teachers to teach basic physics in the seventh grade, chemistry in the eighth grade and several integrated sciences in the ninth (Continued on page 19) McHenry Community high school East campus is presently in the opening phases of a new work experience and career exploration program. Called WECEP, it is a 3-year study of school-supervised work experience and career exploration program conducted by the Bureau of Labor Stan­ dards in cooperation with the Education departments of several states. These programs are designed for selected youth 14 and 15 years of age who are considered to be potential dropouts. The experimental program utilizes a cooperative education approach to provide career training experiences within the McHenry area business community. Specific goals are aimed at helping dropout-prone youth to become oriented and motivated toward education and to begin preparation for the world of work. The program study will provide the Bureau of Labor Standards with information as to whether certain provisions in the child labor regulations regarding hours and oc­ cupations should be modified. At the same time, it will provide education administrators with an opportunity to test the academic effectiveness of school and work experience programs for this age group. Students involved in the program at McHenry Com­ munity high school will be under the supervision of Patrick Wirtz, a native of McHenry and a college Boy Dies Of Strangulation Four teen-month-old Charles H. Juniper, Jr., died, ap­ parently cf strangulation, as he attempted to slide out of the high chair in which he was tied early Monday evening. The tragic accident happened in the family home at 2809 E. Wonder Lake road at 5:40 o'clock. Sheriff's police said they learned of the death through McHenry hospital, where the youngster was pronounced dead on arrival. The boy's father, Charles H. Jumper, Sr., found his son, who was caught in the strap that restrained him. The Wonder Lake Rescue squad was called and took the boy to the hospital. An inquest will be scheduled by Coroner Theron Ehorn. Open Annual County Dairy Princess Contest One sure sign of spring comes from the McHenry county Dairy Promotion council. Candidates to compete for the title of McHenry County Dairy Princess may obtain 1972 entry forms starting now. Girls 17-25 and are high school graduates by contest time in late June are eligible providing they (1) live on a dairy farm, or (2) have once lived on a dairy farm. "Some prospective can­ didates are in college and may miss this announcement so parents or friends should notify them of this first call for candidates," Henry Edgerton, secretary of the McHenry County Dairy Promotion council, said. "Entry deadline is May 1." Application blanks may be obtained from Dairy Promotion council members. Among those assisting in the distribution are these members: Charles Weingart, Harold Stilling, Clarence Adams, McHenry; Lyle Mecklenburg, Spring Grove; Ralph Nichols, Francis Hallisy, Hebron; Elwood Howell, Norman Liedberg, Woodstock; Ward Plane, Gordon Jones, Stanley Raupp, Richard Beers, Robert Weaver, Harvard; John Pfingsten, Crystal Lake; Francis Foley. JoeFlorent, Marengo; Richard Arseneau, Richmond; and Delwin Borhart and Ralph Drafall, Huntley. graduate of Southern Illinois university at Carbondale. Wirtz, who will be coordinator of the program, will be assisted by Stan Olszewski, school counselor at the McHenry high school, East campus Approximately twenty students will take part in on- the-job training and classroom related instruction These students will receive school credits for both in-school and out-of-school training plus the experience of on-the-job training. Set April 15 For Industry Exhibit Booth Registration Saturday, April 15, has been set as the deadline for booth registration for the first annual Commerce and Industry ex­ position set for May 6 and 7 in Parkland Junior high school, Ringwood road and Rt. 120. It is sponsored by the McHenry Chamber cf Commerce. The exhibit is planned to acquaint people of the area with local retailers and ser­ vices available in McHenry The committee also hopes to stimulate interest in industry and civic, social and govern­ mental agencies serving the area Rick Lane, Ann Zeller and Jack Dick comprise the committee. Anyone interested in participating in the exhibition may contact any one cf the above or call the Chamber office 385-4300. A Iter CATHY HUMANN MARY ELLEN DEJA MICKI S1SNEY •JUEEN CANDIDATES - Cathy Humann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Humann, is 17 and a senior at West campus. She is a member of A.F.S. and Pep club and lists as her hobbies swimming,sewing and snowmobiling. At present, Cathy works with clients from the Pioneer center in a physical education program. After graduation, she hopes to work either at an airport or with the handicapped or mentally retarded. Mary Ellen Deja is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Deja. She, too, is a senior at West campus. She participates in national motor bike racing and also likes to travel. Her school activities include A.F.S. and Pep club. After she graduates, Mary Ellen will at­ tend college to become a dental assistant. Micki Sisney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Sisney, is a West campus senior. Her hobbies are writing poetry and dancing. She has been in the cast of the school play, and belongs to the Pep club and A.F.S. Speaking of her future, Micki said she would enjoy working with small children in a day nursery or day care center. Cary Gir l Traff ic Vict im; Other Crashes Investigated ESCAPES INJURY Bruce W. Busby, 15, of 105 S. Lake Shore drive, McHenry, escaped injury in a two-car crash which occurred at 3:45 Monday afternoon on Rt 173, in Lake county. McHenry county recorded its ninth traffic fatality when a sixteen-year old Cary girl died Friday as the result of a car- pedestrian accident which occurred Thursday evening about 7 35at514 E Mainstreet, Cary. The victim, Nora A. Sychowski, was taken by the Cary Fire department vehicle to McHenry hospital, where she died Friday evening about 9 o'clock. Driver cf the car, Mark W. Porter of 8414 Russell road. Cary, told deputies he was driving toward Cary, following behind his brother's auto. When he started to pass the auto, he suddenly saw three girls walking abreast in the road He applied his brakes but was unable to avoid striking one of them. April Kittilsen and Kay Elswick, both of Cary, were walking with the victim when the accident occurred. They said they saw three cars in a row heading west on Main traveling toward them. The car that was trying to pass the others hit Nora. The girls were walking (Continued on page 19) $1,388,000 Price Tag Explain Rt. 120 Widening Project; Cost Estimated property owners along Rt. 120 west and city officials met recently with engineers from the State of Illinois Division of Highways to review maps and the proposed widening of the highway. Paul Riddle of the State Highway department gave a report on plans, part of which appeared previously in the Plaindealer. Following is the remainder of his report. ' ' T h e f u n c t i o n a l classification of Illinois Route 120, the character of the area and land use, design speed, and design traffic volumes, in­ dicates that a cross section consisting of four lanes divided by a median is desirable wherever feasible, from Illinois Route 31 to Ringwood- Draper road. West of Ringwood-Draper road, Illinois Route 120 would transition to a 24 feet pavement. The cross section would be curbed where underground drainage is feasible Where underground drainage is not feasible the cross section would consist of the appropriate shoulder type and open ditch drainage. In addition, channelization and signalization are desirable at intersections with appropriate traffic volumes "The median provided would be a flush type median which would safely separate traf&c and at the same time allow left turning vehicles to drive over the median at mid-block locations. "In preparation of the plans we are presenting tonight we have attempted to provide the best highway possible while doing as little damage as possible to properties adjacent to the highway. "The project is limited to the reconstruction upon, or nearly (Continued on page 19) to II m B Students Build Home Smiles of satisfaction are reflected on the faces of Walter Scott, West campus building trades teacher, left, and Tom Giacomo, a junior student in the trades class con­ structing a house in Eastwood Manor. Thirty boys engaged in the work started the framing operation last Nov. 1. The exterior is now completed with the exception of the garage door and painting. The home is expected to be completed June I. PLAINDEALER PHOTO