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Johnsburg School Will Host 1,000 Vocalists At Contest Over 1,000 students from seventeen northern Illinois grade schools are participating in the 1973 vocal contest hosted by Johnsburg Junior high school Saturday, March 10. The seventeen schools represent Northern Division District 8 of the Illinois Grade School Music association. The busy, all-day affair is divided into solo, ensembles and full chorus totaling 231 events. The ensemble and solo competition will be held in six classrooms and the full chorus will perform in Johnsburg's new gymnasium. Altogether, seventeen choruses will be performing. Johnsburg chorus will per­ form at 10:20 a.m. in their new blazers. The choir will perform "Make a Joyful Noise" by Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Nelybel; "Simple Gifts", an American Shaker song; and choral selections from "Godspell". Lunch will be served in the junior high cafeteria. The menu consists of sixteen items. In addition to Johnsburg, the following schools are par­ ticipating in the contest: Harrison, Martin Luther King, Viking school, Oak Crest, Holmes, Fox River Grove, Big Hollow, Cooper, McArthur, Oak Grove, Jack London, Round Lake, Central Jr. high, Carl Sandburg, Grayslake anr* Sanborn The vocal contests are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Johnsburg music instructors John Sheppard and Iris Bruhnke are chairman and chairlady of the event. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 97 NUMBER 64 FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1973 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Issue First Voucher On Lakeland Assessment Name Trauma Coordinator James T. O'Heir, 42, has been named the trauma coordinator at McHenry hospital, Anthony Corcoran, hospital executive director, has announced. The state-wide trauma network is intended to provide maximum medical service to citizens throughout the state. Fifty hospitals are categorized as either regional, area or local trauma centers. A common feature of all is that they are connected by a com­ munications network, provide 24-hour coverage by physicians in their emergency rooms and conduct training programs for Six Applicants File To Fill Judge Vacancy The City Council, in meeting Monday night, authorized City Attorney John Looze to secure a warrant from the Circuit Clerk and issue the first voucher out of the Special Assessment fund to Koch and Ingram for construction work and to Baxter and Woodman for e n g i n e e r i n g s e r v i c e s . Payments from residents in the special assessment area will be due Jan. 2,1974 or payment can be made in e^ual installments over a ten-year period. A special f notice will be published in tjhe Plaindealer for two consecutive weeks which will inform residents of the proper procedure to follow when making payments. The Council appointed Thomas Bolger as collector for these special assessment payments. His fee was set at one percent of the $1.5 million collection over a period of ten years. Approximately 1,158 parcels of land are involved in this special assessment project. At the last meeting, Supt. Fred Meyer was authorized to negotiate with Lakeland Construction on a water crossing at Industrial drive and Route 120. Lakeland submitted a letter in which they suggested relocating Boone Creek 300 feet through the city park on the south side of the highway beginning at the Wilbur Hecht property and then easterly. This job could be done at the bid price of $2,678. Lakeland would then complete the water main crossing for the sum of $18,000 on the condition that the city police would assist in directing traffic when the work took place. The Council felt it was a good idea to reroute the creek as this would put it through the city park and off private property. Since a water loop at the Industrial drive intersection is essential and must be done immediately, Alderman Joe Stanek moved that the Council accept the Lakeland Con­ struction proposal on the condition that proper waivers were received from the parties involved and on approval of the Division of Waterways. All agreed. Alderman Ted Pitzen in­ troduced discussion on the Lakeland Park water system. Alderman George Harker pointed out that fire safety standards must be considered when purchasing this system. There are definite minimums set for fire protection and none of these seem to be effective in that water system such as required size of water mains, distance between fire hydrants, etc. Attorney Looze was ap­ pointed to contact the ICC and obtain information so that the Council has something on which to base its judgment for a proposal to Ladd regarding possible purchase of the system. Alderman Ray Smith reported that he and City Clerk Earl Walsh had prepared a list of projects which might be considered for revenue sharing funds. At the present time, the city has received a little over $100,000 and more will be coming in April. Items on the list include those which had been mentioned by Council members at previous meetings. Alderman were asked to indicate their priority I preferences of the following items: Police department remodeling; Lillian street - railway crossing; Stop and go traffic lights; Seawall and parking near city hall , Parking area (Ralph Edigar property); Parks and recreation; Library; Boone creek dredging; Com­ pletion of drainage ditch in Lakeland Park and installation (continued on page 7) Jim O'Heir, newly-named trauma coordinator at McHenry hospital, where a local Trauma center has been established, goes over one of the publications involved in the comprehensive program with Mrs. Mola Hogan, R.N., head nurse at the hospital's emergency department. She has had four weeks of special training for the expanded health care service. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) local emergency medical technicians and other people involved in this special network of emergency care. As a local Trauma center, McHenry hospital is respon­ sible for the immediate life- saving procedures. A physician is on duty in the emergency room and the hospital has comprehensive resuscitative and specialty care capabilities. The proposed radio com­ munications will connect the hospital with area ambulance services and rescue units. O'Heir, a native of Chicago, was in the U.S. Navy for 20 years as a hospital corpsman, working with varied units and hospital groups. He has just completed a one-month in­ doctrination at Cook County hospital and EvAnston hospital to assume full time charge of the Trauma center established in McHenry hospital Designation of a full time coordinator emphasizes the hospital's determination to provide adequate top-caliber people for the varied jobs associated with the hospital's (Continued on page 18) plicants. However, Chief Judge Lloyd A. Van Deusen said both members of the Bar in Lake and McHenry counties and the general public may comment, either favorably or un­ favorably, on the applicants. Should any of the com­ munications contain particular charges against any one of them, the applicant will be given the opportunity of ap­ pearing before the judges and answering those charges. In accordance with the Supreme court rules, each Circuit judge will vote a secret ballot. Any comments should be sent immediately to Judge Van Deusen Lake County Cour­ thouse, Waukegan, 111. 60085. Girl Scouts Observe Special Day Sunday Sunday March 11, marks the beginning of Girl Scout Week in McHenry and throughout the country. Girls and adults who are members of the Girl Scout movement will be attending the church of their choice and worshipping together. Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend these services which have been set aside in the various local churches: St. Mary's, 9:30; Faith Presbyterian, 10:30; First Baptist, 9:40; St. Paul's Episcopal, 10; Zion Lutheran, 10:30; Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran American, 10:30; St. Patrick's Catholic, 8:30; First United Methodist, 9:30; Mount Hope United Methodist, 11 and St. John's Catholic, 9. Next week posters will be placed in local stores and business places which the girls and adults have made to show their enthusiasm for the Girl Scout program. They tell, in the individual artist's way, "what Scouting means to me." Troop 418, under the leadership of Mrs. Eugene Honning and Mrs. Charles Hansen, won the poster contest for children. Mrs. Diane Nellesen of Troop 190 was the adult-leader winner. Valley View School, Warehouse Burglarized Valley View school at 6515 W. Route 120, McHenry was burglarized sometime last Friday night. When a custodian arrived at the school Saturday morning he discovered entry had been gained to the building. The offender had pried open an office door where a Set of screwdrivers was obtained. The principal's office was forcibly entered and a small amount of cash taken from the desk drawers along with a key which was used to open storage cabinets. In the lounge, a soft drink dispenser was pried open and coins removed. A Polaroid camera was also taken from a supply room. Two outboard motors valued at $185 were taken from a warehouse on Borden street which is owned by Richard W. Freund of 3909 W. Grove avenue, McHenry. Entry was gained by prying the back door from the jamb with some kind of bar. Other items in the warehouse were not disturbed. The theft occurred sometime between Thursday morning and Saturday afternoon. (Continued on page 18) School Bus, Car Crash Monday At Intersection A special education bus and car accident at the intersection of Ringwood road and Route 31 resulted in a ticket for failure to yield right of way being issued to driver of the bus, Elaine S. Bra bee of 2804 N. Shorewood, McHenry. The accident oc­ curred Monday morning about 9 o'clock. No one was injured in the mishap. Juanita J. Fowler of Lake Geneva was south-bound on the highway when she noticed the bus stopped at the sign. As she approached the intersection, the bus pulled out in front of her. She tried to avoid making contact but was unabk to do so. Ms. Brabec told deputies she didn't see the other car ap­ proaching until it appeared alongside the bus. Both drivers were ticketed in an accident which occurred Monday afternoon at 1207 S. Crystal Lake road, just north of Mason Hill road, south of McHenry. Sandra G. Norman of 502 McHenry avenue, Woodstock, was cited for improper lane usage and Charles N. Peterson (Continued on page 18) Rocco Sea turn* left, seventh grade student at Johnsburg Junior high school, practices his solo in preparation for the district vocal solo and ensemble contest to be held at the Johnsburg school Saturday. Jean Neumann is the volunteer accompanist and John Sheppard, Johsburg's music director, is the vocal coach. Six persons have filed ap­ plications to fill the vacancy of associate judge for the 19th Judicial circuit. This vacancy was created by the elevation of Judge William Gleason to the position of Circuit judge. Applicants are Nello P. Gamberdino of Deerfield, with offices in Chicago; James B. Henderson of Wilmette and Richard C. Kelly of Union, both with offices in Woodstock; Lois B. Ryan of Libertyville; Daniel L. Weisz of Woodstock, with, offices in Woodstotk and Chicago and Robert A. Wilbrandt of Crystal Lake, with offices in Chicago. A Bar poll will not be con- d u c t e d c o n c e r n i n g qualifications of these ap- PREPARE FOR CONTEST - Displaying new Maxers purchased for the Johnsburg music program are eighth graders, Sue Neumann, Kim Kantlehner, Connie Jaworski, and Selena Mays. The blazers are royal blue with a red and white silk crest. The Johnsburg chorus will perform in the district contest at 10:20 a.m. Saturday. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORH The condition of local roads continues as the No. 1 problem in many subdivisions, and a rainy week has only made the situation worse. Wonder View subdivision, Wonder Lake, reports thoroughfares so deep in ruts and mud that service vehicles are refusing to enter. The problem is not one easily solved. The county board must depend upon bonding houses to give an okay before putting the question of road improvement up for a vote within a sub­ division. Even in cases which receive approval, help will come too late this season. Other subdivision residents are complaining that trucks used for developments within the community are wreaking havoc with roads which these home owners must maintain. With frost leaving the ground early this year, the problem is coming to the fore before the arrival of Spring. Hopefully, it will be partially resolved very soon. Unlike the swallows as they return to Capistrano on the same spring day each year, some robins may choose not to return to McHenry at all this year. Not if we are to be guided by two pictures which recently appeared in the St. Petersburg, Fla., Times. A copy of the paper was sent to our office by Henry Worm of Clearwater, Fla. It seems the harbingers of spring in Illinois have found something besides Florida's warm weather as an attraction. That something is the fruit of the Florida holly bush. At this time of year, due to the heat of the sun,each berry contains fermented juice--each berry a mini-cocktail. These are no dodo birds. They know a good thing when they taste it. The robins love the berries and can't seem to get enough of them, even though they are definitely worse after the drunken spree. One picture showed a large flock of birds resting on elec­ trical wires, anxiously awaiting their turn at the bush as their fellow robins flew gaily from berry to berry in their quest for an "upper". But if the birds are not in as much evidence this Spring, there will be no absence of politicians. Three elections are scheduled locally in April, and interest promises to build in the weeks ahead. Then there was Governor Walker who made his budget presentation Wednesday. He has promised to lop off a considerable amount over requests fervently presented to him in behalf of one interest or another. That was enough to make a good speech right there. In relegating more money for education, the Governor asked that school leaders regard this action as an opportunity to rely less on property taxes and not to view the additional money as a chance to spend more. This is a subject dear to the (Continued on page 18) Photos Win State Ranking Plaindealer Photographer Wayne Gaylord learned this past week that he finished fourth in the 1972 Illinois Press Photographers association monthly newsphoto contest. This coveted spot was earned by winning three awards in the final three months. In October, Gaylord received first place for his photo of a boy injured on his bicycle. The next month he captured fifth place on his Halloween picture, and in December was third for his picture page of the Rt. 120 culvert installation. The fourth place spot was his best record to date. Two years ago he tied for fifth place. Gaylord represented the smallest newspaper among the top twenty winners in the state for the year. City December Tax At $4,902 The city of McHenry has received $4,902.16 as its share of the distribution of $7,094,074.37 from December state income tax collections. Based on population, this figure ranks third in the county, behind Crystal Lake with $9,281.55 and Woodstock with $6,527.28. Other local allocations were as follows: Sunny side, $234.25; Spring Grove, $222.12; Rich­ mond, $735.96; McHenry Shores, $331:91; Lakemoor, $508.72 and McCullom Lake, $557.23. The total for McHenry county was $70,485.73, including $41,321.05 for the incorporated areas and $29,164.68 for county government.