Newspaper Deadlines Set Ahead On Holiday Because of the Memorial day observance Monday , May 28, Plaindealer deadlines will be set ahead for the first issue. All advertising for the May 30 issue will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, May 25. News may be turned in until 3 o'clock that day. Writers of columns are asked to submit material Thursday afternoon this week.® 70 Seek Admission MCC Awaits Approval Of Nursing Program Smiles For Prom Pair Happy smiles light the faces of the newly crowned king and queen of the McHenry high school prom. Mid-way through the dance held at the Abbey in Wisconsin last Saturday night, an nouncement was made that David Ritthaler and Barb Goddin had been selected by a vote of the junior and senior classes to reign over this all-important social function of the year. Barb is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Goddin of 2501 Riverside drive and David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ritthaler of 2509 S. Birchwood. At left, the couple face the camera moments after they were proclaimed king and queen. At right, they take to the dance floor as other prom couples applaud a popular ruling pair. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD McHenry County college is still awaiting approval from Springfield on its application to enter into a joint agreement for nursing instruction with Elgin Community college. t Under the terms of the joint agreement, students would receive their nursing and clinical experience through Elgin Community college, with supportive and general education courses taken at McHenry County college. The proposed nursing program is scheduled to begin in September. In order for the college to select twenty students, which is the quota allotted under the joint agreement, applications for admission are now being processed. To date, the college has approximately seventy individuals desiring admission to the program. Anyone wishing to make application must do so by Monday, June 4. For further information, call the MCC Office of Instruction. Award Winning Music Arrest Two In Robbery Of McHenry Man Sunday Groups Present Concert With the Marine Festi queen contest well under w under the watchful' eye Sherry Nye and |he V.F.W. auxiliary, attention turns to other aspects of the big sum mer festival. These events don't justi happen, and one of the first orders of business is solicitation by the sponsoring Chamber of Commerce. Requests for assistance are being made at this time. Retail Chairman Bob Mortell's job would be made easier if business people sent in their contributions to the $4,000 needed. Most of the activities remain the same, but a few changes have been made. For instance, the winning water fight team will receive leather helmets for (Continued on page 15) Two McHenry men were charged with robbery, among other offenses, after their arrest by sheriff's deputies Sunday afternoon. They were Richard Sager of 903 Ringwood road and James J. Prasil of 402 Lily lane. Edward Tiemann of 320 Glenwood drive, McHenry, who was injured in the robbery, malted authorities at 2:27 Sunday afternoon to tell police that two men of his acquain tance had entered his home, knocked him unconscious and stole numerous items. About a block from the home, a deputy observed a parked car and a man standing behind a tree. A search revealed an ammunition box and pistol on the person of Richard Sager. Further investigation identified them as the same articles taken in the robbery. In the auto, the deputy found Prasil. Both men were those named by Tiemann. Following the arrest, Tiemann told police he had been asleep on the living room couch in his unlocked house when he was awakened by Sager, who beat him on the head with a large frying pan. At the same time, he noted, Prasil removed his wallet from his pocket. Tiemann said Sager con tinued to beat him until he lost consciousness. When he recovered sufficiently, he called polifce and reported that he was missing his wallet with $72 in cash, a pistol and am munition, and an eight-track tape player with two speakers. Tiemann was 5 taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad, where he was treated for head in juries. (Continued on page 15) With Honors Miss Joann L. Schabow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schabow of 1620 N. Highview avenue, McHenry, graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo., with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology, College of Arts and Sciences. A t c o m m e n c e m e n t ceremonies held recently, 753 graduates were awarded bachelor's degrees, 311 masters, 149 law and 165 Ph. D degrees. The exercises brought the total degrees conferred during the 1972-73 academic year to 2,503. The commencement address was g$en by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan of the Third district of Missouri. (Continued on page 15) Johnsburg school's award winning band and choir will present their sixth annual spring concert, "Make A Joyful Noise", Wednesday, May 23, at the Junior high gymnasium in Johnsburg. These groups set a new record earlier this month when both the band and* choir received first place ratings in state completion held at Zion. Johnsburg has always been represented at this contest, but only in 1971 did the band receive a first rating. This latest judging was the first School contest in which the choir received the highest rating given. It will be remembered that in other competition last summer, the choir was awarded the "best of classification" trophy at the State Fair in Springfield. The beginning band, in termediate band and fifth grade general music chorus will assist in the program. A small admission fee will be charged. Set Zoning Hearing For Local Bait Shop A zoning hearing is scheduled for 3 o'clock Wednesday, May 23, at the McHenry city hall on a petition of James H. Schultz and Sandra R. Schultz. Mr. and Mrs. Schultz are asking for a variation of the county zoning ordinance (Continued on page 15) The Montini school board was informed at its last meeting that both St. Mary's and St. Patrick's parish councils reviewed the 1973-74 school budget as presented and requested that parish assessments be reduced by $10,000 for each parish. The total budget submitted for next school year was $226,397. Less book rental and tuition, the amount required from the parishes was $144,981. St. Patrick's, with 350 students enrolled in the schools, was assessed at $74,900. St. Mary's, with 330 students, was assessed at $70,620. It was suggested that profits realized from Friday social night, which is operated by the Montini Parents association (M.P.A.). be turned over to the school and put into the general fund instead of turning the money over to the individual parishes. Last year this project raised approximately $14,000 which was distributed to the parishes to be applied toward , their weekly assessment payments to the school. fit was the consensus of the board that with this income and „with the cooperation and participation of the parents, the $20,000 figure could be ac complished. If necessary, other fund raising activities might be considered. Board Members John Coughlin and Barbara Gilpin were appointed co-chairmen of a committee to meet with the M.P.A. and inform them of the new arrangements. Supt. Don Ryniecki told the board that at the close of this fiscal year, the books would close "in the black '. He credited the diligence and devotion of the teachers and the administrative staff in the accomplishment of this dif ficult task. Board President Dr. Gregory Eckstein advised that the terms of four board members expire next month and one member is resigning. The terms of Henry Kenyon, An thony Pintozzi, Vi Herkes and Ted Pitzen expire and three reported they will not seek reelection. Mrs. Elsie Winkel is resigning with one year remaining on her term. The parishes were informed to hold their elections and make their appointments prior to the June meeting. New members will be installed in July. x Father Eugene Baumhofer voiced his objection t<? the religious text materials being used in the schools. After considerable discussion, it was decided to have Father Ganss, religious coordinator for the Kockford diocese, review the text and present his opinion. It was noted that the texts now being used have been approved by the Rockford Diocesan board of education and are in use throughout the diocese. Supt. Ryniecki announced that graduation ceremonies will be held Wednesday evening, June 6, at 8 p.m. in the Middle school gym. Seventy- four eighth graders will receive their diplomas. Graduation Mass and break fast will be held Sunday, June 3, at 9:30 in St. Mary's church. Breakfast will be served im mediately following the Mass in St. Patrick's church hall. Seventh grade mothers are handling the details. The annual sports banquet is scheduled for Thursday evening. May 31, at the V.F.W. hall. The M.P.A. is sponsoring the event which will feature a pot-luck supper starting at 6:30 p.m. Honors day at the Middle school will take place Thur sday, May 24, at 1:30 in the gym. Grades four through eight will participate in awards for scholastic achievements, academic prowess and service to the school as well as art and music awards. Parents and interested persons are welcome to attend this event. The board was informed a para-professional is needed next year strictly to supervise study and assist children. The individual does not have to be degreed but some experience is desired. c. Supt. Ryniecki thanked the board for past assistance and cooperation during the past year. He urged cooperation be the goal concerned with the contij religious education of^ children. % "In the long run, everyone will benefit--the church, the school and the parishes." Ryniecki emphasized. He also expressed his thanks to his staff, teachers and the M.P.A. The next meeting was set for Monday, June 11, at 8 p.m. in Room 206 of the Middle school. th their Charge Reckless Driving In Crash Injuring Three VOLUME 97 NUMBER 85 ' -i , WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1973 " 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS 15° A THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER 2 15 SERVING THE CHAIN -O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Parish Councils Act To Reduce Assessments Three persons were taken to McHenry hospital by the Rescue squad Saturday evening about 6:45 following a two-car accident on Route 120, just east of Industrial drive. Charlene Engel of 2619 Chestnut drive, Wonder Lake, and her passenger, Eric James Engel of the same address, were taken for treatment, as was the driver of the other car, John F. Haze of McHenry. Mrs. Engel stated she was west-bound on the highway when she saw the east-bound Haze auto leave the road, hit some gravel, start to spin and fishtail. He hit her car almost head-on, pushing it into the guard rail. Haze said he came out of the intersection, made a left turn and his wheels spun on the gravel. He stated he had control of the wheel but the car wouldn't come under control. He was charged with reckless driving. A ticket for unsafe tires was issued to George R. Peterson of 407 Mineral Springs, McHenry. following a one-car accident Friday evening about 9 o'clock at the intersection of Route 31 and Johnsburg road, north of McHenry. According to Peterson, he was south-bound on the high way when he suddently lost control of the car on the wet pavement, near Johnsburg road. He told deputies the car belonged to a friend and it was the first time he had driven it. Officers noted that due to the age of the vehicle (1961), it was believed the vehicle eouW have had loose play in the steering wheel and an unfamiliar driver might have lost control in bad weather. Robert B. Anderson of 1341 Reynolds drive, Palatine, was cited by sheriff's deputies for unsafe tires after he lost control of his car Friday afternoon and hit a board fence at 1113 W. * Route 120, near the Possum Run Gravel Pit, east of McHenry. Anderson said he was east- bound on the highway when he approached a shallow curve just west of the pit. For unknown reasons he lost control of his car, which went into a spin and hit the fence on the west side of the road. Of ficers noted the right rear tire was flat and all four tires were considered unsafe for road travel. (Continued on page 15) $1,800 Theft At Trout Pond Robert Myers, owner of the trout ponds at 5215 W. Route 120, McHenry, reported Thursday morning that sometime during the night unkn own persons removed from 800 to 1,000 pounds of rainbow trout from one of the ponds. The offenders apparently moved the fish to one end of the pond by use of a board and then threw them onto the bank, where they were retrieved and hauled away. Meyers valued the loss at approximately $1,800 as the fish ranged, in size to 4 pounds. Present Earth Week Awards McHenry schools walked off with most of the honors in the Earth Week '73 Poster Contest sponsored by the McHenry County Defenders. Judging took place recently and cash prizes were^, won by six girls and two boys, all from McHenry except one. Defender judges, Dick Hegner of Har vard, Sherry Anderson of Woodstock and Ginny Howley of Crystal Lake, had a difficult Mrs. Louis Marchi, right, presents award to Kathy Sand of McHenry Junior high school, who won first prize for grades 5 and 6 in the county Earth Week '73 poster contest sponsored by' the McHenry County Defenders. At right is Lisa Golz, also of McHenry Junior high, who won honorable mention. Boys and girls from McHenry schools won all except one of the cash prizes awarded. Kathy and Lisa received recognition in a special ceremony at the Junior high early last week.Other winners will be honored later. (Staff Photo-Wayne Gaylord) time choosing from among the nearly 350 posters received, and though its had not been originally announced, they decided to make several honorable mention awards in view of so many excellent entries. Grades 3-4 contributed most heavily. From the various environmental themes from which ^students ^ould select. pollution was th^ most favored; litter prevention was next, but a close third was concern for wildlife and forest preser vation. Many posters, un fortunately, had to be disqualified because of lack of information. Without the name of the student or school, the judges had no way of knowing who had entered them, (Continued on page 15)- A seminar entitled "Problem Parent? Problem Child?" is free to the public and will be held Wednesday, May 23, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the reception room of the Family Service and Mental Health clinic. Topics thai win be diseussed at the seminar include: "Differences in Social Outlook: The Adult Real World vs. The Youthful View of What the World Should Be;" "Parental a n d - o r N o n - P a r e n t a l A u t h o r i t y " ; " Y o u t h f u l Belonging and Personal Identity" and "Modern S t a n d a r d s : T r a d i t i o n a l Morality". The clinic office is located at 3514 W. Waukegan road in McHenry. Refreshments will be served. For additional in formation, contact the clinic. Family Clinic Holds Seminar Staff members of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County go over final notes with Board President Wendell Van Horn, Crystal Lake, on the seminar being held this coming Wednesday. From left are Kenneth Deal, clinical psychologist; Van Horn; Joseph Cools, clinical psychologist; and James Kurtz, psychiatric social worker.