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Newsprint Shortage Impact Felt At Plaindealer Office Ribbon Cutting Sept. 7 A shortage of newsprint across the country is forcing newspapers -big and small-to curtail features and in some £ase? to suspend publication certain days. The worsening shortage is having its impact on tjfte Plaindealer, although cutbacks will have only limited effect on the reading public. : For the immediate future, there will be no editorial page and the church page will be run less frequently. Otherwise, the only change may be noted in fewer features. The basic problem, which started about two years ago, is the lack of newspaper mill capacity. Price regulations have made it economically unsound to build new mills, which require four years to construct. Of more recent concern is the fact that the shortage has been aggravated by continuing strikes at major papermaking mills in Canada. A Canadian railroad strike added to the pnH *>von vettlempnt could take as long as three weeks for cars to be rolling on schedule. About 65 per cent of all newsprint used in this country conies from Canada. But if the McHenry Plain- dealer has a problem, its namesake, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, has found itself in the same predicament. Last week it published some editions with two of its four sections printed on pink paper that had been left over from holiday issues. Set New Rt. 120 Grand Opening Representatives of city and state government will be among invited guests to attend the grand opening of the new Rt. 120 West improved highway Friday, Sept. 7. A ribbon cut­ ting ceremony is scheduled for 11 o'clock between the Market Place parking lot and the high­ way. Weather permitting, the final coating will be in place for the opening. Only work on edges and driveways will remain incomplete, and signal lights will not be finished. Governor Dan Walker, unable to attend, has sent regrets. However, the State Highway office will be represented by Sigmund C. Zejewski, district engineer; Ralph Wehner, Paul Riddle, Alex Jourdan, Nick Steffans and Ray Harris. Mayor Joseph Stanek, members of the City Council and other city officials will welcome to the ceremony State Senator Jack Schaffer of Crystal Lake, State Rep. Tom Hanahan of McHenry and State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., of Crystal Lake. Also present will be Albert M. Jourdan, Jr., of McHenry, assistant for former Governor Richard Ogilvie. Former Mayor Donald P. Doherty, under whose regime the project was undertaken, will be another interested spectator. These invited guests, as well as various contractors, will attend the ribbon cutting and a luncheon following at the McHenry Country club. The improvement of Rt. 120, which now boasts two 24-foot traffic lanes, was first proposed by the city of McHenry in 1970. The new thoroughfare extends from a point east of the corner of 111. Rt. 120 and 111. Rt. 31 to the intersection of Draper and Ringwood roads. It was Sept. 21, 1972, that the city and state signed a joint agreement and the contract was let by the Illinois Highway department at an estimated total cost of $1,388,000. The city's contribution is $210,000. to be paid from McHenry's Motor Fuel tax funds. In April of this year, the city also agreed to assume the cost of additional curb and gutter installation from Meadow lane to Beach road at a cost of $13,400. Railway crossings have been improved with new signal lights in connection with the project. Two traffic control signal 'lights still must be installed. (Continued on page 3) 15* Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER /^P" "SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 if >• v' 15 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 11 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1973 16 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Nine McHenry Schools Open For 5,88 J DISTRICT 15 NEW TEACHERS The following are new teachers in School District 15: front row, from left, Lorna Bauer, Primary Learning Environment, Valley View; Deanna Gardner, fifth grade, Valley View; Valerie Carby, first grade. Hilltop; Natalie Bartmess, third grade, Hilltop; Elaine liarrington, fifth grade, Edgebrook; Patricia Guzetta,' fourth grade, Edgebrook; Janet Tracey, second grade, Edgebrook; Jean Harms, Special Education, Hilltop; second row, from left, Robin Dennis, student teacher. Hilltop and Junior high; Ray Kaugel, eighth grade. Junior high; Roxanne Thomas, second grade, Edgebrook; Patricia Pitzen, second grade, Edgebrook; Joan Werth, third grade, Edgebrook; Janet Brynes, kindergarten and Landmark; Dan DeRoche, assistant principal, Junior high; Denise Ludwigsen, eighth grade, Parkland school; Sandra Hefflefinger, sixth grade. Parkland; Donna Widerquist, Music, Parkland; and Paul Hanson, assistant principal, Parkland. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD DISTRICT 156 NEW TEACHERS New teachers in High School District 156 are shown above. In the front row, from left, are Paul Buckley, Social Studies, East; Pete Divine, Math, East; Jeanne Hertz, Home Economics, East; Jerry Brown and Philip Zack, both Science, East; Linda Meachen, Art, both campuses; Ron Schmitt, Business, West; Marguerite Van- dagriff, Drama, West; Sandra Vitale, Business, West; Jim Blum, McHenry schools ~ nine in all -- open Wednesday, Sept. 5, with a full day of classes and a record number of students. Despite claims of a declining birth rate, enrollment growth in the expanding local com­ munity continues. A total of 5,881 students were expected to be beckoned by the school bell in comparison to 5,681 last year. They will be taught by 260 full time teachers and a number of part time in­ structors. West Campus There are 990 enrolled at West campus, taught by forty- seven full time and five part time faculty members. Nine of the instructors are new to the school this fall. East Campus Fifteen new faculty members will teach a growing enrollment of freshmen and sophomores -- English, West; Bob Putnam, Social Studies, West; in back row, from left, Sue Grosser, Veronica Willis and Connie Sanders, all Special Education, East; Dave Dawson, Special Education, West; Jan Klontz, Special Education, East; Sandra Holstine, Math, East; Linda Elliott, Health, East; Barb Court, Business, West; Cathy Orso, Spanish, East; and Richard Hohimer, Art, West. What happens after Labor Day? Why, school of course! We remember well the good old days when public opinion in McHenry was divided over the merits of this last holiday weekend of the summer season. Quiet living folks were happy to see vacationists move back to the big city. They welcomed the opportunity to "pull up the sidewalks" again and enjoy nine months in the small town. Then there were the young people who had made new friends and were reluctant to (Continued on page 3) 1,217 to be exact. In all, there are sixty-eight full time faculty members and three part time. Several changes have been made in the curriculum. Added this year is a practical non- college-bound course in French, German and Spanish. Also, the entire Social Science curriculum has been revam­ ped. Students can now choose four of sixteen quarter courses during the year. General Math, a practical introductory type course, will be offered for a limited number of students. A Learning Management program is new for exceptional students. This is an unique secondary program designed to service and meet the needs of up to 250 students. Special state and District 156 funding has been approved for one year to operate the program. Com- Farm Bureau Seeks Members' Views McHenry County Farm Bureau is involved in its annual quest to learn what members are thinking and what policies they propose to guide the organization in the year ahead. ' A questionnaire has been sent all regular McHenry County Farm Bureau members. It suggests some topics which seek ideas on any issue that a member feels he wants to comment on. I John Kooistra, legislative committee chairman, says the questions were developed from current topics, ideas presented last year, information generated this year through contacts with farmers, and topics gleaned from fast- breaking events such as the energy crisis and national farm program quandaries. Divided into three areas- local, state and national issues- -the questionnaire includes five local topics. Included is a comment on the six-county mass transit authority, zoning changes as proposed in McHenry county concerning farmland, wastewater management proposal of the Army, ways to improve the McHenry County Fair, and commodity market limits. State issues concern school re-organization, energy crisis and protection for non-payment on grain stored and sold. Main national issue concerns the new national farm program signed by President Nixon earlier this month. Questionnaire and comments are due at the Farm Bureau office by Sept. 12 so the com­ mittee can tabulate, evaluate and prepare a report for annual meeting consideration. This annual search for members' ideas is a grass roots effort to incorporate 'tie thinking of every member in Farm Bureau's policies that guide the county, state and national Farm Bureau organizations, Kooistra stressed, Voter League Sponsors Panel Programs Sept. 6 Representatives of city and county government will comprise the panel discussing townships, home rule and revenue sharing in the County board room of the county courthouse Thursday, Sept. 6, at l p.m. The program is ponsored by the League of Women's Voters of Woodstock- McHenry. An invitation is extended to the public to hear panel members respond to questions of the moderator. Invited guests are representatives of Woodstock, Harvard and McHenry city government and the County board. Following the planned part of the program, questions will be invited from the floor. A tour of the courthouse will be made at 12:30, preceding the program. Aid Publicity Chairmen Newspapers Sponsor September Workshop Youngster Darts In Path Of Car, Injured Ten-year-old Raymond W. Shaughnessy of 528 Lily Lake road, McHenry, was listed in satisfactory condition Tuesday morning in McHenry hospital, where he was taken by the McHenry Rescue squad after being hit by a car in Lakemoor Sunday afternoon Driver of the car, Hildegard Belgram of 3927 N. Seeley, Chicago, was east-bound on Route 120 near Tia Juana drive, Lakemoor, when police said the boy ran directly in front of her auto. The youngster was standing on the south side of the road when he suddenly darted across the road to join other children who were standing on the north shoulder. Ms. Belgram applied her brakes but was unable to avoid striking the boy. Witnesses at the scene verified the woman's statement. resulted in injuries to the motorcycle driver, Ann E. Herdrich, of 5005 Flanders road, McHenry. She was ad­ mitted to McHenry hospital where she was listed in satisfactory condition Tuesday morning. The McHenry Rescue squad transported her to the hospital. No statement was taken from Ms. Herdrich due to her con­ dition. Driver of the auto, Mary M. Cox of 1548 S. 51st street, Cicero, told officers she was east-bound on Flanders at a very slow speed because she was looking for the Polish camp building. Suddenly a motor­ cycle came around a curve in (Continued on page 3) Publicity chairmen of local clubs and civic organizations will learn how to become more effective publicists at a special workshop to be presented by the McHenry Plaindealer and the Crystal Lake Herald, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, at McHenry hospital. Plaindealer Editor Adele Froehlich and Herald Editor Nick Howell will speak on "How to Utilize Your Local Newspaper." They will stress deadlines and news requirements, giving pointers on how to publicize organization events in order to attract the public's attention and gain its support. "The Ingredients of a Good Story" will be detailed by Joan Abernathy, society editor of the Herald, and Joan Arden, public information director of McHenry hospital. They will make suggestions on the form and contents of usable stories, the use of names, organizations, places and dates, and the mechanics of preparing the final story. W a y n e G a y l o r d , photographer of the Plain- dealer, will show examples of both good and poor publicity pictures in his talk on "Using Photography Effectively", and Mary Dunea, publicist for the Illinois Department of Public Health, will show slides and clippings on "Methods of Publicizing Your Program". Refreshments will be served by members of the McHenry hospital auxiliary after the program, while the publicity chairmen confer with the program participants on in­ dividual projects. Those in attendance will receive sample copies of model stories and captions, to aid them in preparing their future news releases. Diane Vickery, public information director of McHenry County college, will distribute a short selection on style and form in writing. "For years the volunteer publicity chairmen of this area have been keeping the Plain- dealer posted on their plans and events," said Adele Froehlich. "We consider this workshop as a mutual helping hand. It's our turn to help make the publicist's job easier and more effective. "Although it will take only a few hours, the program can show officers and publicity chairmen how best to present their organizations and their activities to the public." Complete Emergency Training ponents include a remedial reading program, diagnostic learning center, potential abilities advisor, WECEP, CWT work programs, adaptive physical education, self concept development, basic skills classes, corrective education, home-bound in­ struction and off-campus alternatives. Administrators say it is an exciting program, the progress of which they plan to announce to the community- as the year progresses. Many physical changes have been made in the building In addition to much needed work of a general nature, the library has been enlarged and 'he Social Studies resource center and audio visual equipment areas have been relocated Also in new quarters are the (Continued on page 3) A motorcycle-car accident Monday afternoon on Flanders road just east of McArthur drive, west of McHenry, McHenry Trauma Physician Will Speak At Seminar Dr. Clarence Hart, trauma physician of the Trauma center at McH«yry hospital, will speak to nurses from the fifty-one trauma centers around the state at a postgraduate seminar Sept. 15. Dr. Hart will speak on "Fat Embolism" at a Trauma Days presentation sponsored by the Illinois Department of Public Health's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety. Nurses from McHenry hospital who will attend the three-day session are Mrs. Sandra Bowe, Mrs. Katherine Brown and Mrs. Evelyn Walter. Choral Club Opens Season Next Monday The McHenry Choral club will open its new season Monday, Sept. 10, in preparation for the annual holiday concert Dec. 1 and 2. The first evening will be spent in listening to a stereo tape recording of the spring concert, followed by a business meeting. Practices start in earnest the following Monday because of a short rehearsal season. Deadline for mem­ bership is Oct. l The program theme will be "Sights and Sounds of Christmas", featuring holiday windows viewed chorally. Anyone over high school age who would like to sing with the group is asked to report to the East campus band-c horal room at 8 p.m. Members of the first graduating class of the Emergency Medical Technicians trained under the Trauma program - an honored and special group -- includes these successful students, from left, front. Norm Schmaling and Carmon Hodges, McHenry; back, Jim O'Heir, Trauma coordinator at McHenry*hospital; Harry Powers and Chuck Majercik, J^hnsburg. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) The men who have the burden of acting responsibly, coolly, and skillfully in time of a crisis are undergoing continuing training to become even better public servants. The men9 They are volun­ teers. the private ambulance service employees, firemen, policemen, and-in many cases- -Mr. Average Citizen-who are on the firing line when an emergency arises. They are the ones often called on to give emergency care before a patient arrives at the hospital. Jim O'Heir, trauma coor­ dinator for the Local Trauma center at McHenry hospital, is effusive in his praise of what he calls "men who are a credit to their communities." The men recently completed eighty-two hours in a course on emergency care and tran­ sportation of the sick and in­ jured/ The course was developed by-the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is conducted by the state Trauma program in cooperation with McHenry hospital and McHenry County college. In addition to a three-hour practical test, the students took a three-hour written test. Successful completion by the forty-five men qualified them in being registered with the National Registry of E m e r g e n c y M e d i c a l Technicians-Ambulance Continued O'Heir, who conducted the course: "Because these men had un­ dergone training before starting this course, our job was easier and it was also possible for our instructors to provide more advanced training. "It is a great tribute to these men that they are willing to work a normal work day, raise their families, respond to emergency calls and still be eager to spend six hours a week to improve their capability to help their communities "With men of this caliber, McHenry county and western Lake county have an excellent Emergency-prehospital med­ ical service through the rescue squads and private ambulance services." praised O'Heir. Hospital staff members in­ clude: Jim O'Heir, Trauma coordinator. Mrs Vivian Johnson, R.N ; I)r. Clarence Hart, Trauma physician at McHenry hospital; and Mrs. Mola Haugen, R.N.