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15c £j THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 15 VOLUME 97 NUMBER 68 FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1973 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS High School In Cooperative Programs Two special programs in- district funds will be necessary. Crashes Kill Four volving a cooperative effort between High School District 156 and McHenry County college won favor with the local board in meeting Tuesday Four persons were killed, two from the McHenry area, in two highway accidents which oc­ curred within a five-hour time span. Three of the motorists died in the crash of a van and an auto which took place at 6:50 Wednesday night on Rt. 176, just west of Burton's Bridge. They were Joseph S. Can- nestra, 43, of 2609 S. Highwood, McHenry, John Savini, 51, of 407 E. Burnett road, Island Lake, and William L. White, 37, of 1029 N. Shore drive, Wauconda. All three were declared dead on arrival at McHenry hospital, where they were taken by the local Rescue squad. White, driving a van type vehicle, was east-bound on the highway. According to a wit­ ness, the van crossed the center line and almost struck his cai* before hitting the other auto. Sheriff's police are in­ vestigating a report that the driver of the van was at­ tempting to avoid a bicyclist when he pulled toward the center of the road. The bodies of Mr. Cannestra and Mr. Savini will rest at the Island Lake funeral home. No details were available at press time. Mr. Savini is the father- in-law of Joyce (Adams) Savini, formerly of McHenry. Bernard L. Huss, 16, of Sunset Trailer court, Harvard, lost his life and three other persons were critically injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon at 2:15 on Rt. 23, a mile north of Marengo. The injured were taken to St. Anthony's hospital, Rockford. They are Jacob and Bonnie Beveridge of Galesburg and Serapio S. Flores, 18, of Har­ vard. Huss was a passenger in the Flores auto. A third driver said Flores was attempting to pass him in the north-bound lane and ap­ parently misjudged the distance. Flores tried to return to his lane but was unable to do so and struck the Beveridge car. Postponed Water Hearing Scheduled This Weekend A postponed hearing in the case of the Environmental Protection agency of the state of Illinois, naming the McHenry Shores Water company and John H. Fuhler as respondents, will be heard Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24. The complaint is scheduled to be heard at 9:15 both days in McHenry city hall. The state agency claims that the company has distributed water which has contained an obnoxious odor and unpleasant taste which has stained clothes washed in it. A second complaint charges that continuing at least since Sept. 14, 1970, the iron content of the water has exceeded 0.3 mg-1 and the company has failed to provide adequate treatment for the iron content of theground water as its water supply. Fuhler was named as president and sole owner of the McHenry Shores Water company. The order for a hearing, signed by Attorney General William J. Scott, asks that the state board assess against the respondents a penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation, plus up to $1,000 for every day each such violation continued. Montini School Sup*. Don Ryniecki points to an Item of special interest as he and Sister M. Paulina, Primary center principal, make plans for a forum on National Catholic Schools Week, to be held Tuesday evening, March 27, in the Montini Middle school gymnasium. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Variety Before Of Business Council Meeting School Forum Planned If drivers don't improve their habits, we may be heading for a record number of dented fenders this Spring. Examples of poor driving are everywhere, and when they occur on busily traveled thoroughfares, the danger increases sharply. We were particularly reminded last week at the busy Front-Elm-Waukegan road intersection. Our north-bound car on Front stopped to allow Waukegan road travelers to pass through the intersection. But around us hurried a driver who blocked the passageway and halted traffic through two changes of green light. In the meantime, the west­ bound Waukegan road drivers became impatient and decided it was time they moved, regardless of whether or not cars with the right-of-way were stopped on a go sign. It's enough to try the patience of the serene driver. It's an impossible situation for those of us with a short fuse. Only the shine of an increasingly costly car keeps some of us from settling the whole impossible mess by one heavy foot on the throttle. And we'll admit to the thought having passed our own mind. When we receive calls from visitors to McHenry, com­ mending a particular person or action, we think a mention is worthwhile. Just such a call came to our desk Monday morning. A Wauconda lady told of a Saturday ride to McHenry with eight young Girl Scouts an­ ticipating an outing at the roller rink. Outside town, she stopped at a service station and lear­ ned, to her dismay, that as the new tires were pumped, two of them suddenly went flat. The station attendant in­ formed her that fixing flats wasn't part of his business. However, he offered a suggestion, and within minutes (Continued on page 16) A forum on National Catholic Schools Week will be held Tuesday evening, March 27, at 8:15 p.m. in Montini Middle school gymnasium. Everyone in the community, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, is invited to participate in this unique program. Sister M. Paulina, principal of Montini Primary center, points out that, "In these days filled with financial, emotional and moral crises, the question is often raised, "Who needs Catholic elementary schools"? "Many believe that these schools march to the beat of a different drummer and are hopelessly out of step with today's generation", she noted. "We don't share this bleak outlook", Sister Paulina em­ phasized, "and we suggest that more than ever, our church needs Catholic elementary schools!" Superintendent of Montini Catholic school, Don Ryniecki, stated, "It's time the general public realized the high quality of education being given to children at Montini school." Ryniecki pointed out that "many people fail to realize that a large percentage of our graduates are in the upper third of their high school classes. All this and discipline, too," he stressed. Format of Tuesday's meeting (Continued on page 16) Three requests for purchases of equipment made by Chief of Police Kenneth Espey were approved at the City Council meeting Monday night. In the absence of Mayor Donald Doherty, the meeting was conducted by Mayor Pro-tem Ted Pitzen. The Council agreed to ad­ vertise for bids for two replacement squad cars and to replace a Motorola 45-watt two- way radio with a new Motorola 110-watt set for $200. Espey's request to purchase a 16-foot aluminum flat bottom boat at an estimated cost of $240 was okayed only after considerable discussion. The aldermen felt the boat was needed but disagreed as to who should have the craft, the Police department, Rescue squad or Fire department. Chief Espey brought up an incident which occurred several months ago on the Fox Charge Four With Theft Of Nine Coats From Area Lodge Four persons were arrested early Sunday morning after they were apprehended in Island Lake charged with stealing nine coats from Rimas lodge, Griswold Lake road, McHenry, Saturday night. Arrested on charges of theft over $150 were Joseph and Lydia Walke of Route 1, Trevor, Wis., and James and Patricia Bray of 130 Beach- view, Round Lake Beach. Bond for each was set at $7,500, with court appearance scheduled for April 16. Patrons at the lodge told officials that a total of nine men's and women's coats, some of them fur, were taken from the premises. The description of a suspect vehicle which had been seen in the area was obtained and broadcast to surrounding police depart­ ments. As a result, the Island Lake Police department located a car of similar description parked at a tavern Juveniles Steal 'Cycle, Paint Vehicle To Sell Woodstock Police reported that last Sunday afternoon a resident of that city reported he had been approached by two youths to purchase a motor­ cycle. The resident made a down payment and took possession of the vehicle but he became suspicious because the sale price was not in keeping with the value of the 'cycle. Investigation revealed the machine was stolen from the (Continued on page 16) MCC Students Earn Honors Full-time studenfc earning high academic honors for the fall semester at McHenry County college include the following: Jane E. Basel, Janis Blankenhorn, Renee M. Car- berry, Michael A. Carlson, Richard Justen, Mary Ken- nebeck, Bryce C. Klontz, Randall Mencel, Lonnie Rit- chason and John A. Zimny, all from McHenry, also, Lief R. Anderson and Yvonne Elfmann from Richmond. (Continued on page 16) in that village. The coats were observed on the floor of the vehicle. When the four persons returned to the auto, they were placed under arrest. Approximately $90 in cash was taken from the Lyle Thomas home at 1902 Route 12, Spring Grove, last Thursday evening. When Thomas returned home after a two-hour absence, he discovered that his home had been entered by prying open the window of the attached garage. Both bedrooms of the home had been ransacked, with drawers opened and closets searched. Sheriff's police assisted the McCullom Lake Police department last week in the investigation of a burglary at the home cf Frank Lorch of 2802 Beach View, McCullom Lake. The home had been entered by forcing a kitchen door. Taken was a large bank containing a considerable amount of assorted change. Nothing else in the home appeared to have been disturbed. Last Friday, Stuart Bauer of 1001 Broadway, McHenry, reported to county authorities that while in the. process of (Continued on page 16) river when a boy was adrift in the middle of the river on a small piece of ice for 25 minutes before a boat could be found to rescue him. He stressed that even though the river is not in city jurisdiction, the McHenry Police are always the first to be called. Espey felt that an aluminum boat which weighs about 75 or 80 pounds could be stored at the police station and hauled to any location in the squad's station wagon. It was Alderman William Bolger's opinion that the rescue squad should have the boat. He felt the squad would have greater use for it since it is also called to surrounding lakes in the area. Alderman Jerry Rogers commented, "I find it in­ conceivable that a city having river front property doesn't have a boat. I think we should have a boat and decide later who should handle it." Rogers questioned whether the rescue squad would have means to transport a boat at the present time. He didn't think it would be possible, considering all the equipment carried in­ side their rescue trucks. Alderman George Harker pointed out that the rescue squads and fire departments do a wonderful job and are always on the spot when called. However, as volunteer outfits, they do have to be summoned from other locations to their trucks. But the police depart­ ment always has squads on the street and they are always the first to arrive at the scene. Harker felt the police depart­ ment should have the boat and it could be transported to the scene in readiness for other rescue units when they arrive. Alderman Bolger brought to the Council's attention a proposal to name the new park along Boone Creek in Whispering Oaks. He said he had been thinking a long time that it would be nice to honor some of the people in town who have dedicated their lives to the improvement of McHenry. "I think we shoi^d consider naming that park George P. Freund Park", Bolger suggested.^ "Mr. Freund has served as' Mayor, Alderman and on the McHenry Library board as well as in other civic and business organizations. He has never quit trying to im­ prove the lot of the people in McHenry", Bolger com­ mented. He felt that the park should be named later this year and in the meantime, the Council and other interested citizens should make their suggestions known regarding this proposal. Bolger concluded by saying that "too often we wait until people are gone before giving them deserved recognition". He felt (Continued on page 16) night After two, years of con­ sideration, members agreed to Einto a contract which will the college to assume nsibility for the adult education program during the 1973-74 school year. Pete Stuckey, representative of the college, presented details on the program and answered questions. The school lists as ad­ vantages the fact that there will be higher pay scale for in­ structors, a slight increase in revenue to the district and a total county program development. The ad­ ministration realizes there will be some loss of control and some loss of community public relations through the change, as well as a slight increase in cost to participants. The college will pay rental for use of the local school building. Suggested rates were listed at $2.50 per hour for classrooms, $3.75 for Science, art, home economics and labs and $10 for gymnasiums and pool. The second approval con­ cerned a joint agreement with the college on Project Breakaway, which is an at­ tempt to better service school dropouts. Through this program, the school district hopes to provide an opportunity for students 16 and over to receive their high school diplomas. Each participant will develop a statement of personal and career goals. Funding for Project Breakaway is provided through the college ($6,000), the Illinois Junior college board ($9,500) and the Office of the Superintendent of Public In­ struction through its 3-1 program ($6,835.50). The community service center of the college will serve as the primary facility for the program. Specialized training stations located at various points in the community will be used in the skill-training por­ tions of the program. Five broad courses, each containing a wide variety of study options, will comprise the offerings. These are Basic E d u c a t i o n s e m i n a r , Vocational-Technical seminar, Apprenticeship seminar, Liberal Arts Seminar and Equivalency Seminar. The low bid of the First National bank of Woodstock, in the amount of 4 per cent, was accepted on tax anticipation warrants totaling $510,000. The request of Wolfgang Neumeier for early graduation was accepted. The young student, whose credits are in order, wants to become a jet plane mechanic. Approval was given for participation in the state Demonstration and Satellite School Curriculum project. Acceptance means the local Driver Education department will have access to curricular materials from many other school districts, professional interchange with other driving instructors and some financial assistance, which may run about $1,000. No additional School Instructors Mihevc and Hutchinson are currently receiving the necessary special training. McHenry, which becomes the sixth school in the state in­ volved in the program, received commendation for its driver training program by the state department. Robert Mortell, representing Stoffel & Reihansperger In­ surance, which carries the District 156 insurance, was present to make a review of the coverage. Mortell explained that football carries the highest cost and golf, the lowest. He em­ phasized that where injuries occur, personal insurance coverage pays to the extent of the policy, after which the school policy picks up the remainder. In spite of the fact that letters have been sent home with students, ad­ ministrators said the school still receives numerous questions on the subject. The board reviewed a listing of existing maintenance agreements. A few of the larger amounts were felt to l>e high for value received. Mrs. Katherine Alvary presented to the board an outline of the SEDOM program following her attendance at the eighth annual meeting. Approval was given to the school calendar for 1973-74, which remains the same except for one institute and two in- service days. Supt. Richard Swantz presented copies of the questionnaire which will be used to develop the district goals in compliance with new state requirements. After some discussion, the board tabled the matter of teacher credit hour reim­ bursement until completion of negotiations. Members agreed on the securement of bids for the purchase of two additional buses. There are currently fifteen buses in operation. Thirteen of them are being used on a regular run, one as a spare and one is being used in the Building Trades program. A resolution of remediation concerning a faculty member was passed following executive session. Drama-Music Departments Rehearse Play The McHenry Drama and Music departments are currently working on the Cole Porter hit musical comedy, "Anything Goes". It will open at the West campus auditorium Thursday, April 5, and play through Sunday, April 8. "Anything Goes" is set aboard a trans-Atlantic luxury liner in the mid-1930's. The passenger list includes Reno Sweeney, played by Carolyn Mierzwa, former evangelist and now-famous nightclub singer with her four angels played by Beth Leleux, Kolleen Carroll, Bev Chelini and Katie McGibbon. Other characters include Mike Smith as Moonface Martin, Public Enemy Number (Continued on page 16) TALENT GALORE - The second annual student-faculty talent show at Parkland school proved very successful. It was the result of much time and work on behalf of the fine participants and their STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORl) director, Miss Smiley, far right. Many faculty acts were included in the show. The Parent-Teacher-Student organization made it possible for each of the participants to receive an inscribed ribbon.