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V r f; vll'-C,, Q THE -- VOLUME 97 NUMBER 102 • PLAINDEALER J "SWERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 15 FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Approve Limited Open West Campus Acqu ire Firemen Equipment Truck It's a happy Fire Chief Glenn Peterson who hands keys for new equipment truck to Assistant Chief Gary Gough. The truck, purchased for the McHenry Township Fire Protection district, is equipped to carry smoke ejectors, portable generators, tarps, ropes and other necessities of an equipment vehicle. It boasts its own 5,000-watt built- in generator. The truck has an International chassis and a body custom built by the Welch Fire Equipment Co. of Marion, Wis. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD City Council Passes 73-74 $2,572,775 Appropriation From the first drop to emerge, from the fireman's hose July 8 to the last echo of the horn on McCracken field last Sunday night, McHenry Marine Festival was a week to be remembered. Many agreed that this was one of the finest parades ever witnessed locally. Attracted by the festival theme, "The Soaring, Roaring 'Twenties", there were more fanciful and humorous floats than we have noted before. j The park dances were especially well attended, with an appeal for every age. We felt a decided affinity for the Thursday and Friday night music precisely because of the age factor. Nevertheless, we entered into the spirit of Wednesday's teen dance from the vantage point of our car. The youngsters were having fun, and that's what the whole Evening was all about. Saturday's bicycle parade continued to draw huge crowds, many of them shoppers who took a few moments away from the business at hand. As we stood high above, the crowd viewing entries for the purpose of judging, there \$as some question as to whether the youngsters should be rewarded for their own, less intricate design, or whether somjfi family participation should be per­ mitted. Strict lines are hard to draw by the sponsor. Regardless of the winners, the efforts of all were appreciated and en­ thusiastically applauded. Not often do some of us have time to ponder the "good old days". That was probably why we enjoyed the return, in memory, to the 'twenties through Saturday's Sidewalk Sale. The prices were hardly those of pre-depression days, but there was an attractive reduction especially for the occasion. The window displays and attire of employees were definitely of an earlier vintage and brought-more than a few chuckles from those over 50. Many memories come to mind every Marine Festival -- just because it's a time to greet old friends and reminisce. We don't go along with those who question the value of the un­ dertaking because it con­ tributes little in a monetary way to the community. Enough, we think, that it provides an opportunity to "show off" our home town. Some of us feel a mighty strong (Continued on page 19) Tht? City Council passed an appropriation ordinance Monday night for the 1973-74 fiscal year in the amount of $2,572,775. This is an increase of $525,675 over last year's ap­ propriation. City Auditor W.R. North presented the figures and explained that state law demands an appropriation be drawn up giving the City Council authority to spend money for various purposes. No money can be spent for any purpose unless it has been appropriated. Ih most cases, the full amount of the ap­ propriation is not entirely used at the end of the year. The major portion of the increase was in the following categories: Off-street parking, street construction, sidewalks and public property im­ provements. Included in the report was an estimate of revenue sharing: mosquito abatement, $9,500; sea walls, $35,000; parks, $80,000; library, $50,000 and traffic relief, $60,000. The Plan commission presented an industrial sub­ division plan for 240 acres of land located west of Route 31, east of the railroad tracks and north of Idyll Dell road. The preliminary plat from Mid State Development corporation of Chicago, was approved by the Council. The development is known as the McDonald property. Mayor Joe Stanek noted that "the hospital is ready to go and we have to get the sewer line out there". Sewer and water for the hospital is contingent to a large degree on the acceptance of the preliminary plat. Mayor Stanek also informed the Council he had been in­ formed by county officials that the Idyll Dell road extension would be let Aug. 7. The Council approved the Mayor's appointment of Glenn Peterson ps assistant to Superintendent of Public Works Fred Meyer. Peterson will also serve as deputy building in­ spector. Five persons were also ap­ pointed to serve on the City (Continued on page 19) McHenry Hospital To Host i Fox Valley Pharmacists McHenry hospital's phar­ macy department will demonstrate and explain its model decentralized unit-dose dispensing system for the members of the Greater Fox Valley Hospital Pharmacists association at 7 p.m. Wed­ nesday, July 25. Pharmacists from hospitals in Elgin, Aurora, DeKalb, Geneva, Naperville, St. Charles and Woodstock will take a floor- by-floor tour of the pharmacy units and will participate in a discussion meeting afterward. "A highlight of our meeting will be the evaluation of the system by one of McHenry hospital's nurses, Mrs. Janet Kusch, R.N., of Ringwood, according to James E. Collins of Crystal Lake, director of pharmacy. "A University of Iowa survey of McHenry hospital, con­ ducted by Professor William Tester, has shown that the unit- dose dispensing system saves two hours of each nurse's time out of every eight-hour shift. "Furthermore, the General Accounting office in Washington has announced that unit-dose dispensing has been found to be the least expensive system for a hospital, and ultimately, for the patient." The Pistaqua Heights Homeowners association has formed an "activist" ecology committee that is seeking to interact with other in­ corporated waterfront areas for the purpose of developing pollution control programs affecting the Fox River Chain of Lakes. Announcement was made by John Hays, president of the association. Initial activity of the group will attempt to deal with problems of water pollution within the area under its jurisdiction. The Pistaqua subdivision comprises property owners with homes bordering on or near the waters of Meyers bay, Matthews lake, Lake Jerilyn and connecting channels. Recognizing the need for individual and group action to meet the serious and rapidly gowing threat to local waters, the committee will develop a program to stimulate interest in, and concern about the problems of pollution and encourage active participation in finding solutions. The association will work with other local groups, as well as state and federal agencies in a collective effgrt to preserve the lakes. Chairman of the newly ac­ tivated committee is Paul V. Berg, McHenry. The com-, (Continued on page 19) Diamond Ring Found In River After 13 Years Take the curious instincts of an active child, add the ob­ servant tendencies of a mother, and you have a human interest story that's hard to believe. If you're Marlene Sander of Northbrook, you also have a long lost diamond ring. The series of events had their start late Tuesday afternoon when 9-year-old Carla Muse was swimming near a pier in" front of a neighbor's house on River Terrace drive, near Johnsburg. Indulging in a favorite pastime of diving, she came up with a ring which her sister later put on her finger in the belief that it was a trinket. However, when their mother, Mrs. James Muse, noticed the ring she observed it was more than a dime store piece of jewelry. With a hazy recollection of an engagement ring lost by her close friend, Mrs. Sander, thirteen years previous, Mrs. Muse asked her neighbor and Mrs. Sander's sister, Mrs. Shirley Reitmeier, whether she might be able to identify it. Mrs. Reitmeier could not. (Continued on page 19) On the medical-pediatrics floor, Mrs. Shirley Rowe of McHenry and Miss Dixie Welter of Pistakee Hills will demonstrate McHenry hospital's method of three-shift daily fill, processing of doctor's orders, rewrites and renewals of those orders, utilization of kardexes and methods of or dering oral syringes, suspensions and injections. On the intensive care and surgical floor, Mrs. |Wpry Beth Zieglowsky of Wonder Lake and Miss Kathleen Doran of Ringwood, will explain how the pharmacy unit dispenses in (Continued on page 19) Homeowners In Chain Free immunization Of Lakes Ecology Effort c"nle sheduled ^ Next Wednesday The July free immunization program sponsored by the McHenry Coifnty Board of Health is scheduled to take place Wednesday, the twenty fifth, from 9 to 11 a.m. The ^ location is the Health depart­ ment office. Room 102 of the new courthouse, Rt. 47, across the highway from Northwood school. Immunizations needed to meet school requirements may be obtained at this monthly clinic. Children who have not been immunized because it was a / financial burden should report ^to the location at 9 a.m. next K Wednesday. Three Charges Against Driver Floyd M. Ferrell of 309 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights, •itfas cited Saturday night for driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and failure to notify the Secretary of State of change of address. Ferrell was involved in a hit- and-run accident at 810 N. Front street, where he hit a motorcycle driven by John A. Perry of 3804 W. Timothy lane, McHenry. Perry was south-bound on Route 31 when the Ferrell auto passed his 'cycle As the auto had almost cleared the 'cycle, the driver turned back and struck the left side of the motorcycle, injuring Perry's left leg. The car continued south on the highway without stopping. A description of the car was obtained and sent out to state and county police agencies. A short time later, state police apprehended the car at the Checker gas station, south of McHenry. Physical evidence indicated the car had hit the 'cycle, resulting in Ferrell's arrest on the three charges. Peter J. Kasper, Jr., of 4606 Parkview, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Rescue squad after the motorcycle he was driving was hit by a car operated by Timothy J. Spears of 207 N. Green street, McHenry. The accident occurred Sunday evening about f> o'clock at the corner of High and, Dale streets. Kasper was not seriously injured Both drivers were ticketed in the mishap. Spears was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and Kasper (Continued on page 19) Blaze Causes Extensive Damage To Lakemoor Home> A fire of undetermined cause resulted in considerable damage to a vacant home in Lakemoor early Wednesday evening. The home, located at 113 Sunnyside, Lakemoor, was owned by Harold Freeman of 309 Rosedale, a short distance away. Mr. Freeman's da4ghter turned in the alarm at 5:15 p.m. Another fire last autumn resulted in damage, and since that remodelling had been done on the residence Fire Chief Glenn Peterson was unavailable to give an estimate of damage Members of Companies I and III worked for about an hour to get the blaze under control A limited open campus at the junior-senior high school on Crystal Lake road was ap­ proved unanimously by the board of District 156 after considerable discussion Tuesday evening. The Student Council of West campus was complimented on the thorough reporting which led to the board's vote of approval. Bruce Sweeney, representing the Council, presented the proposal and told of contacts made with business people. One owner expressed opposition because he felt his type of business would attract teen­ agers and could become a "hang-out". Sweeney said an East campus open house proposal would have met with almost unanimous opposition by Green street merchants. Mrs. Katherine Alvary, a board mem bet, commented that she would like to see the students have freedom and use it wisely, adding that parental approval would be necessary. It was noted that with this approval there will be no in­ crease in insurance costs to the school. Boardv President ' James Althoff told Of contacting Police Chief Kenneth Espey, who felt the school might "give it a try".' In giving approval, the board did so with two conditions: 1 - Administrative latitude to end the program at any time if enough problems result; 2 - A complete Tewfew of the program at November board meetir The 90-da# t will go into hours of 11 a. effective with the fall term. The financial report for the month of June was presented. It also showed fund balances for the year ending June 30. Business Manager Mike Kelly revealed a reduction in the indebtedness of the district from $578,5%.28 July 1, 1972, to $426,618.% at the present time. The Educational fund in­ debtedness dropped from $766,114.80 to $721,864.66 and the Building fund indebtedness rose from $40,904.99 to $48,986.82. Bond and Interest changed from a surplus of $33,760.57 last year to $32,319.14 this year; Transportation from $126,608.17 surplus to $169,167.71; Illinois Municipal Retirement fund from $15,697.37 surplus to $32,329.10 and Working Cash from $52,357.40 to $110,416.57. Member Clint Claypool stressed the necessity for clarifying the indebtedness for better understanding. He pointed to the fact that each is a separate taxing fund, and except for Working Cash, the law does not permit a per­ manent transfer from any of the surplus funds for either Educational or Building needs. Only loans within these funds are permissible, he stated, and these must be repaid within the school's fiscal year. In reality, according to Claypool, the indebtedness is $721,864.66 in the Educational fund ($44,250 less than a year ago) and $48,986.82 in the Building fund ($8,082 more than last year). Claypool's contention is that these two funds are responsible for operation of the schools, and without benefit of transfer from surplus funds, must be con­ sidered deficits. With one negative vote, that of Claypool, the board agieed to place the Trades class home with a realtor to sell for $39,000. Action resulted after only one bid was received on the house, located in Eastwood Manor. Two appraisals had been received by the school, the higher at $40,000 and the lower at $38,000. With the cost to the school for construction at $34,000, members felt they should accept the price bet­ ween the two appraisals for a profit of $5,000. Claypool expressed his opinion that it would be im­ possible to get the higher figure. He also stated he felt the school "should not go in for a profit" on the house. Claypool asked, "What if it doesn't sell9" The board agreed that in this case, the matter would revert to a bid situation. Vern Peterson was given an (Continued on page 19) Thefts, Burglaries In Area Investigated West rt of the Two 18-year-olds from McHenry have been charged with theft under $150 after' taking a flashing light barricade at the corner of Green and John streets Tuesday night. The barricade belongs to Northern Illinois Gas Co. Charged were Martin Apel of 4314 W. Clearview and William Gregory of 1824 W Woodlawn Park. Officer Jim Crawford and Sgt. Daniel Kinnerk were on routine patrol near Edgebrook school when they saw a car parked near the intersection of Green and Kane street, with the passenger outside the vehicle. When the youth observed the officers, he jumped inside and the car proceeded to the rear of the building, where police saw the occupants attempt to dispose of the barricade. Bond was set at $1,000 each and the case set for July 30 in Branch I court. Robert E. Brock of 1210 W. Sunset, McHenry, was arrested last Friday evening for theft over $150. Bond was set at $2,500 with court appearance scheduled for July 26. The arrest resulted after it was learned that a tandem trailer frame with a deck which was the foundation for a mobile home, had been stolen from Coachman Industries, Mid- dlebury, Ind. The trailer was later observed parked at Brock's residence. Sheriff's deputies accompanied a detective from a private detective agency in Indiana to Brock's home, where a representative of the company identified the trailer. (Continued on page 19) 'A' Plant Trees To Beautify Campus West campus students are shown digging treiutfies near the school as professional landscapers, in background, prepare to plant trees. With mone> obtained from their coke machines in the Commons Area of the school, members of the Student Council decided to buy trees to beautify the campus. Hai l K\le is the faculty advisor in charge of the Council acti \ it ies. 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