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15 xvVNe MCHENRY PLAINDEALER ERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 15 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 14 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS $1,971,280 District 15 Tax Levy Indian Guides In Special Week Indian Guides in McHenry prepare for observance of a special week dedicated to the aims of this YMCA-sponsored program. Sitting in front, from left, are Edward Holton, John Krabbenhoft and Wayne Krabbenhoft. Standing, from left, are Richard Holton and John Krabbenhoft. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Hundreds of McHenry county children are bewildered and heartbroken. The young deer, Bambi, which they have frequently treated with candy, was killed and dragged from its home in the children's zoo of Veterans Acres, Crystal Lake, sometime Wednesday. Bambi made its home inside a 12-foot fence which the irt- truders apparently climbed. There was a trail of blood at the scene and evidence that the deer had been killed and then dragged underneath the fen­ cing to a car. So incensed was the Helping Paws organization, based in Crystal Lake, that its president, Richard Klemm, announced a reward of $100 from the organization for in­ formation leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible. The physical well being of the killers may be sufficiently good to enjoy venison, but their mental state makes one wonder at some of the people with whom he comes in contact in the daily routine of living. With the death of Nettie Weber on Wednesday, a very fascinating part of McHenry history in the early years of this century passed into memory. Mrs. Weber was 91 and until quite recently was one of the community's most interesting story tellers. What made her stories very special to McHenry history buffs was the fact that she was relating true incidents of which she was a part. It was shortly after the turn of the century that her family acquired the North Western hotel. Those were the days when railroad travel was at its height and the nearby hotel was a popular stopping place for visitors to the city. But for every youngster on the west side of McHenry it was the hotel's candy store that offered ample variety to widen eager eyes. "Five-for-a-penny" was a popular offer and the patient Mrs. Weber smiled as she acquiesed to the changing choices of her small customers. And teen-agers' memories match those of the younger generation. In the adjoining "sweet shop" massive sodas and sundaes attracted 'teens of the 'twenties and 'thirties just as surely as pizza parlors and ice cream stands draw that age group today. The lady behind all of the activity in the old hotel was Nettie Weber, who followed in the footsteps of her business woman mother. She was a woman of intelligence, humor, talent and dignity. Our own personal memories of her extend back to a very young age. In turn, we selected penny candy from her large stock and joined the soda crowd. Nettie Weber was one of the last of McHenry's business women of th<> early part of the century. But many still reside here who will remember her with affection and pleasant memories. KAF The Lake Region YMCA Indian Guide and Indian Princess program for 1973-1974 got under way Sept. 13 when all Little Braves and Little Princesses wore their Indian outfits to school to herald In­ dian Guide Week, Sept. 17 through 21. First and second graders were given take-home literature that day which lists pertinent data concerning the Y-Indian Guide and Y-Indian Princess program and tribe organizational meetings to be held at McHenry high school, East, the evenings of Sept. 17 through Sept. 20 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. The YMCA Indian Guides is an organization of fathers and sons with the sole purpose of fostering their companionship through fellowship together. Patterned after the American Indian tradition of sons lear­ ning directly from their fathers, this program builds its activities around the American Indian theme. Mother Of Two Drowns In Canada Reports reaching the Plaindealer office Wednesday afternoon verified the death of Mrs. Diane Walsh, 32, in a boating accident in Manitoba, Canada. Details were not learned. A second person was also reported to have drowned in the same accident but no name was made available. (Continued on page 11) Marian Parents Host Bishop O'Neill Monday County Legion Posts In Blood Donor Drive The American Legion is planning a blood donor drive supported by members of all posts in McHenry county. Arrangements have been made to work in cooperation with the Beverly BlOod center to receive donations of blood which wiH benefit the newly formed McHenry County Blood Assurance program. The program was instituted to assure safe and adequate supplies for every resident of the county. Toward this end, all civic, social, fraternal, religious and business organizations are recruiting donors. If adequate blood can con­ tinue to be obtained, all county residents will be covered and eligible to receive blood. If 4 per cent of the total population of the county donates each year, it will provide for blood assurance for each county resident at any hospital in the United States. This coverage will also apply to business firms. The drive is planned sometime this fall, the exact date to be announced later. Clifford "Ty"Behrens, Legion chairman for 1973, reminds that there is no way to artificially produce human blood. Every drop ad­ ministered to someone in need must first be given. Bellairs Will Emcee Publicity Workshop Juveniles Arrested For Burglaryf Theft The burglary of several boats and other incidents of thefts in the Burton's Bridge area near Fowler's Marina were cleared up last week when sheriff's detectives arrested several area juveniles and turned them over to juvenile authorities. Many items taken were recovered including a CB radio, tape players, radios and other articles. Bruce Gertsma of 804 Ridge (Continued on page 11) Mai Bellairs, popular host of radio station WIVS, will act as master of ceremonies at fee Sept. 28 Publicity Workshop for volunteer publicity chairmen of non-profit and civic organizations. Sponsored by the McHenry Plaindealer and the Crystal Lake Herald, the workshop is designed to teach non­ professional publicists how to schedule their announcements, write their stories, and set up pictures in order to attract public attention and support for their organization's programs. Among speakers will be Adele Froehlich, editor ot the Plaindealer, Nick Howell, editor of the Herald, Joan Abernethy, society editor of the Herald, and Wayne Gaylord, photographer of the Plain- dealer. The workshop will be presented at McHenry hospital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. A question-and-answer period, and individualized problem- solving conferences will be held after the program. Members of the Hospital's auxiliary will serve refreshments. Registrations for the workshop are now being taken at the auxiliary's volunteer services office in the hospital. v-Enrollment is free. A levy totalling $1,971,280 against the taxable property in High School District 15 was approved in a resolution passed by the board in session Tuesday night. Largest sum was $1,362,060 for educational purposes. Other requests were $246,750 for operations, building and maintenance, $135,000 for transportation, $45,000 for working cash fund, $105,000 for Illinois Municipal Retirement fund; $45,000 for fire prevention and safety, $13,000 for liability insurance and $19,470 for special education. The certificate of levy will be filed with the County Clerk. Approval was also given to a tentative budget which is now on display. Largest item in the budget is in the Education fund, $2,470,384. If anticipated revenue runs as high as ex­ pected, the deficit in this fund June 30 of 1974 will be $382,119, slightly under the present figure. Dr. Robert Boos, superin­ tendent, presented the board what he called a multi-year improvement plan. He described the planning function as a major wing of school district management, "one of the more important and unique features of the reorganization of our district two years ago". First order priority is placed on instructional and staff improvement, based on current needs. Personnel recom­ mendations closely follow. The personnel improvement plan was described listing various changes in the im­ mediate years ahead. Most important im­ provements for 1974-75 is listed as two directors of Junior high reading labs. The following year calls for an expansion of P.E., Music and Art personnel. Largest budget item in '76-77 is expansion of elementary schools teacher aide personnel. Total cost listed for the many improvements was about $300,000. Three teachers and two members of the administrative staff were approved for em­ ployment. They were Paul C. Hanson, assistant principal, Parkland, and Daniel DeRoche, assistant principal, Junior high; Raymond Kaulig, Language Arts, Junior high; Mary Denise Ludwigsen, Science, Parkland; and Donna Widerquest, vocal music, Parkland. Among non-certificated employees, Priscilla Fossum was hired as receptionist- secretary at the central ad­ ministration office; Clarence Freund, custodian at Junior high and Carmi Lombardi, custodian at Hilltop. Action on two other positions was deferred. Bus operators' salaries were increased from $9.50 to $10 50 for daily trips and from $2.50 to $3.00 for extra trips. Upon recommendation of Transportation Director Carl Ames, an incentive pay bonus is being offered of $.50 per day for every pay period (about two weeks) of perfect attendance or suitable substitute to cover route. If terms are not met, the incentive for the entire period is denied. Physical examination reimbursement of up to $10 is made for drivers with one or more years of service. The board learned that High School District 156 will allow exclusive use to bus drivers of the small building at Mc- Cracken field. Ames said a study will be made as to lighting and fencing in the area. Working under directions of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the state, Dr. Boos pointed out that the board would need to set guidelines for the district's parent advisory council. The council, made up of parents representing the six schools in the district, will examine the board policy manual and make recommendations. Robert Thornton and Dorothy Vick were appointed to represent the board in working with the council. The Treasurer's report in­ dicated that anticipation warrants in the amount of (Continued on page 11) Study Reveals High Cost of Building Bike Routes Initial Plans Progress For Big Johnsburg Fest . Planning for the visit of Bishop Arthur O'Neill at the Sept. 17 meeting of the Marian Parents association are, from left standing, Tom Huemann, vice-president, and Donald Doherty, president, of the association, and sitting, Mrs. Thomas Bolger, recording secretary, and Mrs. Huemann, who is helping with plans. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Bishop Arthur O'Neill will be honored guest of the Marian Central Catholic high school Parents association at its first meeting of the year. On Monday evening, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m., Donald Doherty of McHenry, president of the association, will greet the Bishop and introduce him to the parents of Marian students. Thomas Parsley, principal, and faculty members will also be on hand to take part in the evening's program. The large number of fresh­ men enrolled for the 1973-74 indicates that Marian Central is looking forward to a year of progress and renewal. The Parents association was (Continued on page 11) The Johnsburg Community club will hold its fifty-first anniversary celebration Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Johnsburg Community club. This annual event, called the Saufen Und Spiel fest (drinking and play), will begin with a parade at 1 p.m. through downtown Johnsburg. Open Auxiliary Police Course In Early Fall McHenry County Civil Defense, in cooperation with McHenry County Sheriff Ar­ thur Tyrrell, will sponsor an auxiliary police course beginning Wednesday, Oct. 3,. The lessons will include in­ structions in Traffic and Crowd Control, Protection of Property, Communications, Press Relations, Criminal Law, County Geography, and Tor­ nado Spotting. The auxiliary police are always under the direct control of the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where they are called. This could be the Sheriff or Chief of Police. They are trained primarily to assist the police in disasters. However, they will be used in other emergencies or wherever they are needed. The first course was held last year, and at present the volunteer unit has twelve men available. As part of the con­ tinuing training during the past year,the volunteers have assisted the McHenry County Sheriff's department and the McHenry and Algonquin Police departments for various civic events including the closing of the bridge in McHenry. the McHenry VFW Carnival, Algonquin Founder's day, the Illini Dog show, the McHenry County Fair, and the Wonder Lake Ski show. The par­ ticipation at these events enable the men to obtain actual field training for instructions they receive in the classroom. John J. Shay, director, McHenry County Civil Defense, said he is very proud of this special division of the Civil Defense volunteers. He noted that they not only donate their time, but also have purchased all their own uniforms and equipment with no cost to (Continued on page 11) Featured in the parade will be the Viscounts and the Black Knights marching bands, commercial floats and the parade marshal and featured guest speaker of the day, McHenry County Sheriff Ar­ thur Tyrrell. Immediately after the parade, the center of activity will swing to the Community club grounds. Scheduled are an old-timers baseball game, horseshoe contests, tug-o-war contests, greased pig contest, beer drinking contest, games for children and refreshments of all kinds. Low cost beer and bratwurst will be featured in addition to hot dogs, soft drinks and other goodies for the kids.' For the dancers, Charlie Kunkels German band will be back again this year, from 5 until 9 p.m. Throughout the day, prizes will be awarded. The event is open to all. The McHenryv County board heard the results a study on the establishment of bike routes along county roads when members met in regular session Tuesday. One of the thoroughfares most frequently mentioned is Bull Valley road extended, for which the cost of constructing a six-foot wide stabilized shoulder on one side was listed at $30,000. Highway Road Com­ missioner James Rakow noted that there are no funds presently available to the County Highway department which can legally be used for the construction or main­ tenance of such bike roads. However, county highway funds and possibly M.F.T. funds could be used to construct stabilized shoulders, according to the study. To date, the Illinois Depart­ ment of Transportation has not developed standards and guidelines for bike routes. However, Rakow said he was able to obtain those set up by the state ^ oi Oregon and it was" through this information that he es­ timated costs of stabilized shoulder along one side of an existing county highway of sufficient width for it to be used as a two-way bike route. On newer existing county highways with a minimum 22- foot surface width and minimum 7-foot shoulder width, this cost was listed at between $20,000 and $25,000 per mile. On older existing county highways with insufficient shoulder width, the cost in­ creases to between $30,000 and $35,000 per mile not including additional right-of-way which would be required at various locations along the route. Rakow added that between 90 and 95 per cent of the county system has such roads. The board acted to amend its Liquor Control ordinance in several ways. One of these was through the establishment of more lenient hours during which alcoholic liquor can be sold at retail. Outside corporate limits, none shall be sold or furnished at retail between the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thur­ sday and Friday, or between 2 and 6 a.m. Saturday and the days prior to and on holidays; also between 2 a.m. and noon Sundays. These restrictions apply to licensees except in the case of Class AA or Class BB licenses, in which case liquor may be sold, in addition to other times permitted, between the hours of 6 a.m. and noon Sundays. To assist the board in reaching a conclusion on zoning petitions, the Zoning committee of the board will meet with the Zoning Board of Appeals to set up procedures on amending ordinances. Under present practice, such ordinances as requested by the Zoning Board of Appeals are often presented to the entire County board only a short time prior to the monthly meetings. Members felt they had insufficient time to study requests before taking final action on the appeal board's recommendations. In zoning action, members denied a petition filed by Bruce M. and Louise M. Novak. They had asked for removal of restrictions presently in a B-2 business district classification to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages and a variation of the minimum set-back provisions of a structure located in Pistakee Highlands Unit 2. It is presently improved with a retail service store with (Continued on page 11) Conservation Area Opened Laurel Gabrielson of Woodstock, the young lady who designed the winning symbol (at left) for the McHenry County Conservation district, is shown cutting the ribbon marking the official opening of the district's first conservation area. Perfect weather last Sunday brought a large number of persons to the Harrison-Benwell conservation area east of Wonder Lake, on McCullom Lake road. Dedicated citizens who helped form the district were recognized and the gate was officially opened at 2 o'clock. Shown with Miss Gabrielson are, at left, William Howenstine of McHenry, district president; Kenneth Fiske. executive secretary; Bob Fritz, treasurer; George Buehler, secretary; Art Baker and Frank Fabbri. trustees. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORI)