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VOLUME 97 NUMBER 62 FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1973 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS S * Firemen Answer Series Of Alarms During Past Week THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Open Filings For School Board Candidates Feb. 28 A series of fires during the past week fortunately caused only a minimum of damage. One of the fires broke out Sunday afternoon at the Union 76 station on Elm street, caused by rags accidentally placed against a furnace. There was no damage. Another service station alarm was turned in Monday night, bringing members of Company I to Lucky's Citgo station on Rt. 120. An oil fur­ nace backfired at 8:52 p.m., causing smoke but no flames. The same evening, at 8:24 p.m., firemen hurried to the Narcum home, 4714 Parkview, to extinguish a floor fire. It was believed to have been caused by a cigarette dropped on the floor. On Saturday, Company II members were called to Broadway and Agatha in Pistakee Highlands for a car* fire. A false alarm at 2:18 a.m. Sunday morning brought Consider More Meetings For County Planning To meet an increasing call by the county board for a definition of land use, the McHenry County RegionaL Planning commission is con­ sidering holding meetings twice monthly. This was the suggestion the commission chairman, Charles Liebman of I firemen hurrying to the Morton Chemical plant in Ringwood. Chief Peterson said it was his understanding there were several other false alarm calls over the weekend in the county. Bull Valley,Jin meeting last Thursday. Liebman expressed his opinion that there is a possibility of attracting national headquarters to the county, based on the proximity of the area to Chicago and O'Hare airport. Members agreed that such consideration must be made at the same time the commission is trying to preserve the agricultural land. (Continued on page 17) Junior High Musicians Top Rated In District Contest Young McHenry Junior high musicians came home from district solo and ensemble contest last Saturday with an enviable record of top awards. The successful annual com­ petition, which attracted about fifteen schools, was held for the first time in Wonder Lake's Harrison school. The Junior high chalked up twenty-one superior and second excellent ratings. First division judgings went to David Aldermann, Nancy Randall and Benjamin Swantz, cornet; Robert Seaton, baritone horn; Jeff Sek, trombone; Craig Mieritz and Lori Conway, horn duet; Susan Prast, Debbie Mitsche, flute; Theresa Maras and Julia Koss and Patti Smith and Susan Schaefer, both flute duets; Russell McKay and Gregg Wilsman, bass horn; Ken Stanek, alto saxophone; Rondi Cunat, bass clarinet and piano; Lee Griesbach, alto saxophone; Lloyd Sharp, baritone horn; Cassi York, bassoon; Jeff Partenheimer, bass horn; Karen Anderson and Susan Stowell, clarinet; Jim True, Karen Herrmann, Mary Gattone and Jerry Hutchinson, drum quartet. Second place awards were made to Mary Wynveen, oboe; Karen Anderson and Susan Stowell, clarinet duet; Lisa Olsen, bass clarinet; Pam Mitsche, clarinet; Tammie Thurlwell and Barbara Bit- termann, clarinet duet and Jim True, drum. Accompanists were Mrs. Pat Gattone, Miss Pat Berkland and Mrs. John Leighty. Carl Kohrt is the band director. Junior high students are now preparing for their winter concert March 15, after which the band will take part in the annual competition in Round Lake March 24. The spring music festival is set for May 22. With Feb. 28 the first day for filing, interest is expected to increase in the weeks ahead in anticipation of the school board elections scheduled for Saturday, April 14. In High School District 156, there will be three vacancies created as the terms of James Althoff, Ed Neumann and Carl Neiss are concluded. Althoff is presently serving as board president and Neumann as secretary. Both are completing second terms in office. In Consolidated District 15, there will be four vacancies created through a rather complicated set of cir­ cumstances. The three-year terms of Henry Nell, who is serving as president, and James Schaffer, expire. Lester Smith is com­ pleting his first year in office. He ran last Spring to fill a one- year vacancy created by the resignation of Thomas Lawson. This will again become a three- year term to be filled. M. David Cain was appointed several months ago to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Edward Choate. There is a need to fill the one year remaining on this term of of­ fice. At Harrison school, Wonder Lake, the three-year terms of (Continued on page 17) Pep Week Observed By West Campus Students Accomplishments Of PALS Cited For School Board AFS Students Visit In McHenry AFS Weekend was observed In McHenry from Thursday night through last Sunday. Three foreign exchange students from the northern Illinois area arrived with students from their host schools to become acquainted with school life in McHenry. From lower left, they are Dan Bekyir of Ghana, attending Lake Forest high school, and his host brothers; Luis Ramirez of Guatemala, at­ tending Hersey high, Arlington Heights, and his host brother and sister; Celai Ay tan of Turkey attending Hinsdale South, and his host sister; Christine Guillermou of France, attending McHenry high school; Jacqueline Bourdet of France attending Waukegan high, and her host sister and Miss Pamela Skurkie, an Americans Abroad returnee from the Philippines and AFS Student Irmeli Pel tola of Finland. Students in background are from McHenry high school. STAFF PHOTQ-WAYNE GAYLORD A most interesting and in­ formative explanation of the program carried out in Land­ mark school was presented to the board of School District 15 and interested parents Tuesday night. Suzan Hivon and Sandra Freels, representing the Steering committee of the PALS (Parents of Landmark students) spoke at length on the accomplishments of the organization. Ms. Hivon focused attention on the screening of students for pre-reading and reading, an area in which some of the parents have received in­ struction from the teachers. She also explained that an open house is held monthly for PALS, wjiose volunteers assist at the school in a variety of ways. Ms. Freels spoke of the 443 pupils in kindergarten and seventy-six in first grade at Landmark. At present, she related, different reading programs are being studied for evaluation and the eventual selection of a particular system to be followed. She spoke of projects of special interest to students. These included the Halloween "Spook House", the field trip to see the Golf Mill theatre presentation of "Stingiest Man in Town", attended by about 140 from the school; the book and creative toy fair and the annual fun fair. A particularly interesting slide-tape presentation was made by Ms. Martha Kangas, a teacher, showing a typical day in the life of these kiti- dergartners and first graders. A booklet was displayed similar to those sent home to parents, explaining in detail the work of PALS. It relates the many areas in which interested volunteers may assist in the education of their children. 200 Honor Young Scouts At Blue-Gold Dinner More than 200 Cub Scouts of Pack 131 and members of their families attended the Blue and Gold banquet held at the Legion clubhouse last week. Special guests were the Rev. and Mrs. Raymond L. White, McHenry, and the Blackhawk district commissioner, Clyde Kangar, of Johnsburg. Cub earning an award for a new Scout was Tom True, Bobcat pin; Terry Berent, Mike Beckhorst, Ken Kirk and Tim Schopp, Wolf badge and Charles Wegener, Bear badge. Webelo Scouts receiving awards were David Pierce, craftsman and Mark Mass, Naturalist and Artist. Cubmaster Sandy Anderson was presented with a post service award from the pack for his six years in that capacity. The program was presented by the Auroraland Archers, who presented an unique ar­ chery demonstration. Cubmaster Anderson acted as master of ceremonies and Den Mother Coach Betty Douglas provided amusing and educational entertainment following the delicious pot-luck dinner. Dale Ayers of 2712 Sterling drive, McHenry, reported that $185 was taken from the glove compartment of his truck sometime Saturday or Sunday. The truck had -been parked in front of his residence when the theft occurred. No signs of forcible entry could be found on the vehicle. SERVICE STATION FIRE - There was no damage when fire broke out in Fran's Union 76 service station, Elm street, in mid-afternoon Sunday. Fire Chief Glenn Government, big as it is, probably should be expected to often become confused in the growing muddle it has become. Government not often disap­ points us on this score. But when the left hand and the right hand are unacquainted within one department, it is no wonder the public's ulcer proneness is on the rise. For instance, take the case of G. Watson Lowe, chairman of the McHenry County Board of Review. Last summer Mr. Lowe decided to have three questions concerning that particular board answered by ^ (Continued on page 17) Review Curricula; Make School Building Survey Peterson said rags had been accidentally placed against the furnace. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD At a recent meeting of the Spring Grove District No. 11 school board, an Education committee was created which would review curricula and make recommendations to the board concerning offerings. The committee will consist of representatives from ad­ ministration, teaching staff and community. The board also approved the hiring of Anderson, Rehder, Yandra, Inc., an architectural firm, to complete a building survey of the Spring Grove elementary school in com­ pliance with the Life Safety Code of the State of Illinois. Juvenile Officer Ken Palm was present to advise the board of his program to work with District No. 11 in the role of an Officer Friendly. Other items of discussion included a future study of curriculum and policy, as well as the evaluation of a joint board meeting with Richmond grade school. Supt. Frank Tavano reported that he met recently with Mayor Lyle Thomas con­ cerning growth in the com­ munity. Tavano offered to assist the village in planning for future growth and ex­ pansion. Board Member John Vierke and Supt. Tavano, were invited to join a State Evaluating team meeting which will take place in Skokie. The board was informed about the Action Goals for 70's workshop. All school districts (Continued on page 17) Jeff Smith, left, and Katie McGibbon carry out the Cowboy-Indian theme held Wednesday of this week in conjunction with Pep Week at West campus. Jill prepares to shoot an arrow as Katie eyes the target. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD West campus is observing Pep Week in anticipation of the last home basketball game with Woodstock Friday night It also will be the last conference game between the Warriors and Woodstock, which is leaving this conference at the close of the season. Monday was marked by a pickle contest in which each class was assigned pickles to sell and accumulated contest points based on salesmanship. Tuesday was devoted to "decking the halls" and efforts were judged that evening. (Continued on page 17)