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SERVING THE CHAIN-O>LAKES RE VOLUME 98 NUMBER 37 EALER SINCE 187 5 WEDNESDAY, DECEM8ERj» >973 24 PAGES & TWO SUPPLEMENTS Set Pre-Bid Conference A w -- J)- Huntley Seek? MCC Annexation m -- -- m T h o M / * U o n n r P n i i n f \ r RALLNRTN A ~4- a 4 4 4 T Address Drug Use Seminar We are surrounded by good advice to make our preparations early for the approaching holiday season. This was the same good advice we gave ourself a long time ago. Only the shortness of each day prevented us from carrying through. We did take the Christmas card books home evenings. We bought yeast for holiday And to convince ourself we truly realized Dec. 25 was just around the corner, we took some long looks into McHenry store windows and paired gifts with names on our list. Then we sat back with the smugness of one who has ac­ complished all he set out to do. Now it was time to give the whole big subject of Christmas some thought. That was three weeks ago. Now we are well into the first week of December and we are Still thinking. But thoughts Itove failed to turn into something decisive---like sending the cards, baking the bread and buying the gifts. It is Dec. 5, friends, and only about seventeen days, more or less, remain. We are remembering -too late-that by shopping early one avoids large crowds; also that there is a better selection and the winds are not biting cold as we make our way from one store to another. Of course we are remem­ bering. But now it's too late to cash in on the advantages. So we will join the vast numbers of tired, aching feet that are also pounding the pavement in a search of gifts. And we will lick those unsavory postage stamps into the late hours of the night when numbness almost prevents the unpleasant taste to penetrate the taste buds. If time permits, we will even toss some under-kneaded coffee cake into the oven in a last (Continued on page 23) Skinner To Spearhead RTA Vote Opposition With passage of the so-called 'compromise' Regional Transit authority assured last Friday. State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. (R- Crystal Lake) announced h» willingness to head a 33rd district committee to oppose the upcoming referendum on the adoption of the plan. "Despite every positive comment that can and will be made by the Chicago metropolitan media, the RTA benefits to suburban Cook county and the surrounding counties will not come close to offsetting costs that will be imposed on them," Skinner explained. "Because I feel so strongly about the deficiencies of this proposal, I offer to explain what I think they are before any group including informal neighborhood gatherings. "I particuarly request that groups which traditionally attempt to maintain political neutrality make arrangements for both proponents and op­ ponents to speak prior to the March 19 vote." Skinner offered to appear jointly on any platform with any proponent, "including CTS Chairman Milton Pikarsky " Skinner asked that those who would like to join his effort to defeat the referendum contact him at Box 308, Crystal Lake. Gregory Johnson, dean of students at West campus high school, is shown addressing a small crowd atten<Hng the drug awareness session held last Thursday night in the school auditorium. Sitting, from left, are Supt. Richard Swantz, G. R. Waldo of the Family Service & Mental Health clinic; Michael Rainey, Illinois Depart­ ment of Mental Health Alcohol division; Dr. Peter Griesbach, one »f the seminar speakers; Miss Linda Elliott and Gary Collins, Health instructors at East campus. Supt. Swantz stressed two points in his talk. He said there is no intention of degrading the students through use of the seminar; it is merely an attempt to make the public, and particularly parents, aware that a problem exists. He also emphasized that the term "McHenry Alert" used to define the seminar is not meant to create panic. The superintendent explained that the use of drugs is a very real problem here as in other communities, and the school feels it is one of which McHenry residents should be made aware. . STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Junior High Book Fair To B e H e l d D e c . 1 1 1 2 The McHenry Junior high school will host a Book Fair Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will be held in the school library where hundreds of books, crafts, art supplies and educational games will be on display. Parents and students are welcomed and encouraged to come at these times to buy books and sup­ plies. One-Car Crashes Send Drivers To Hospital PARKING REQUIREMENT West campus administrators have warned that those who park cars on the frontage road in front of the school during after-school activities may use only the left (east) side. Cars parked on the other side will be ticketed. Edward A. Kolan of 5504 Louella avenue, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad following a one-car accident at 5811 Fox Lake road, Pistakee Highlands, early Thursday morning. No statement was taken from Kolan due to the nature of his injuries. Evidence at the scene in­ dicated Kolan was south-bound on Fox Lake road and hit a mailbox. The car continued on,' crossed the road, ran off the pavement and struck a culvert on the east side. Thomas E. Kuhn of 431 Vine street, Woodstock, was injured in a one-car accident which occurred early Thursday morning at 1406 Lincoln road, east of McHenry. He was taken to McHenry hospital and was unable to be questioned due to his injuries. Evidence showed the vehicle went out of control and traveled 201 feet before striking a tree. His 1973 auto was totaled in the accident. Virginia F. Henderson of 707 W. Columbus, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital for treatment following a one-car accident last Wednesday morning. The mishap occurred on Columbus street, east of Lily Lake road. Ms. Henderson was west­ bound on Columbus when her vehicle started sliding. She lost control of the car, ran off the road and hit a tree. Two Mundelein persons were injured when their auto failed to make a turn at the in­ tersection of Sunset and Willow early Sunday morning. Thomas and Lorraine Gillies of 746 Poe lane, Mundelein, were taken to McHenry hospital by the rescue squad where they were treated for cuts and bruises. A ticket for failure to yield at atl intersection was issued to Rosalie Gossage of 6314 Silver Lane Trail, Cary, after a two- car collision at the corner of Green Lane and Hilly Way near Cary. Dorothy C. Tietjen of 3013 S. CartHen, McHenry, was north- feotnd<4n Hilly Way when the eastifcound vehicle driven by Atsf. Gossage came from the left and they collided. Ms. Gossage told officers she didn't see the other auto until impact oc­ curred. Nicholas F. Diedrich of 3202 W. Vista Terrace, McHenry, was cited for failure to yield right of way after he collided with a vehicle driven by Arlene Wingate of 4710 Route 176, Crystal Lake. The accident occurred last Thursday af­ ternoon at the intersection of Route 176 and Terra Cotta road, near Crystal Lake. Diedrich was south-bound on Terra Cotta and as he ap­ proached the intersection, the sun was in his eyes and he failed to see the stop sign. He continued through the in­ tersection and collided with the east-bound vehicle driven by Mrs. Wingate. A passenger in the Wingate auto, Violet T. Dace of 714 N. Main, Mount (Continued on page 23) Six File For Alderman In Fourth Ward The McHenry County college board of trustees unanimously accepted a resolution Thursday night from Huntley Community Consolidated School District No. 158, requesting annexation to McHenry Community College District No. 528. President of the college, Dr. James Davis, expressed gratitude to the residents of Huntley for their support and assured them the college is eager to serve them. Since the Huntley school district is contiguous to two existing junior college districts (McHenry and Elgin Com­ munity), residents have the right to chose for themselves which district they will join. A petition signed by over 200 citizens selected MCC and in a survey of sophomores, juniors and seniors planning to attend a junior college, MCC was chosen 2 to 1. The matter is now in the hands of the Illinois Junior College board, which will give final approval. A pre-bid conference has been set for 1:30 p.m., Dec. 10 at the college at which time s p e c i f i c a t i o n s a n d requirements for the new campus will be discussed. Attending the conference will be the college architect, representatives of the state and prospective bidders. Dr. Davis reported that approximately eighty-five sets of plans and specifications have been requested by bidders to date. Bid proposals will be received at the college until Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. At that time, proposals will be publicly opened and read by the Capital Development board. Dr. Davis felt construction of the campus would probably begin in January because local contractors indicated to him they would rather break ground in frost than in Spring because of inflation costs. Mrs. Barbara Pautz, MCC board chairman, administered the oath of office to the college's first non-voting student trustee, Howard Miller of Crystal Lake. Maureen Rogman of Woodstock was also sworn in as a student trustee alternate. Miller was elected in a campus-wide referendum held Nov. 13 and 14. Ms. Rogman placed second and according to the student government recommendation, will serve as alternate. A student trustee cannot vote or make motions on matters before the board. A House bill recently passed by the State Senate requires all boards of trustees to have a non-voting student represen­ tative on college boards. A revised Board Policy manual was approved at the meeting. The major change was the deletion of the "Board Policy Related to Elected Officials". The policy stated that "any discussion of the college business whether in direct or by personal contact between members of the administrative staff or faculty members and persons holding political office shall be considered as unauthorized personal discussions unless a majority of the members of the board of trustees participate in these discussions at publicly an­ nounced meetings." It also covered correspondence bet­ ween the staff and-or faculty members and persons holding political office. On a roll call vote to approve the revised manual deleting the above policy, Trustees Herbert Lutter, Gerald Smith and Robert Weidner voted no and Walter Turner, Dr. William Ryan, Thomas Leahy and Chairman Pautz voted yes. Dr. Robert Bartlett, dean of instruction, reported on the progress of the student health program. He noted that an Ad Hoc Advisory committee consisting of representatives of the McHenry County Medical association, met recently to discuss student health care issues at the college. The committee strongly advised that health care per­ sonnel be on duty at the college to provide coverage from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. When questioned by trustees as to whether this program is really necessary at this time, Dr. Bartlett replied that at least a dozen situations had occurred in just the past two weeks. He noted that in ten cases, people have lost consciousness completely. A rescue squad was summoned but, "we are not sure if we are dealing with a cardiac arrest and five to eight minutes could be too late". There was also a diabetic coma and an epijeptical seizure and no one knew what to do. Student Trustee Miller said that students are primarily concerned with the health care facilities and felt something should be done soon. Dr. Bartlett related that the Advisory committee is working on a plan proposing the em­ ployment of qualified health personnel. Further details will be presented at the next meeting. Dr. Davis reported that all school districts in the county have been working together in terms of what to do about developer donations to school districts. The college has been monitoring these meetings and Davis asked the board's opinion on this matter. Board Attorney William J. Carroll, Jr., was asked his legal opinion of the situation. He noted there was no case law on the subject except two cases that arose in Park Ridge. That village adopted an ordinance which asked developers to make donations before plans were approved. The ordinance was ruled unconstitutional. McHenry county school districts would like the County board to adopt a county or­ dinance requiring developers to show evidence that they have made contributions toward school districts as a pre­ requisite to their being issued a building permit. "Unless the Legislature gives the County board authority, this ordinance would be of no value whatsoever," Carroll declared. There is no provision under present state statutes for such a thing and Carroll could see no way it could be done. The attorney noted, however, that if the County board doe6 adopt such an ordinance, the college would automatically be included along with all other county school districts. The board agreed to continue monitoring these meetings in order to keep informed of . developments in the matter. Mrs. Lori Huml of McHenry, president of the MCEF (McHenry County Educational foundation), reported on the status of the foundation. The group was formed in 1966 for the purpose of establishing a junior college district. The foundation is now being reactivated to assist the college in various projects such as purchase of library books, landscaping, etc. A general meeting of the (Continued on page 23) With the deadline for filing for alderman in the fourth ward of McHenry last Saturday, the city disclosed that six persons had submitted petitions. Candidates are Ronald R. Nystrom, Ernest D. Schooley, Edward M. Druml, Sr., Ronald H. Meurer, Lloyd E. Wagner and La Verne Hromec. The last day for withdrawal of nominations is Dec. 8. The election to fill the vacancy created through resignation of Frank Hromec will be held Feb. 5. Hold In-Service School Program Carol Philips and Elaine Harrington, left, talk with Marya Barr during the in-service training program offered by Dr. William Glasser's associates in a project now taking place within School District 15, McHenry. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD In carrying out its respon­ sibility for professional im­ provement, Elementary School District 15 has inaugurated a program in which the staff is currently participating in an in- service training program of­ fered by Dr. William Glasser's associates from the Educator Training center. Dr. Glasser has gained faottnnol o n ri i n • n o • i nn n 1 regard and respect in education and psychology communities as an authority in child development and child psychiatry. He is regarded by many as the most imposing professional figure in his field. The Dr. Glasser staff development programs for the local school district is said to be and thinking. The focus is on meeting the needs of individual schools. The purpose is to assist principals and teachers to develop a positive, personal philosophy of education; to present a process for developing classroom skills and procedures; to implement a success oriented curriculum; building constructive com­ munication within the school and between the school and the community. At this time, 146 staff members have voluntarily chosen to participate in this endeavor which will continue through March of the current school year. This represents 88 rui?* pont of tho total etoff McHenry Man Arrested For Theft At Home William Bolger, 19, of 3613 James street, McHenry, has been arrested and charged by sheriff's police with burglary and theft under $150. Bond was set at $2,000, with a court ap­ pearance Dec. 13. The arrest stems from the disappearance of an antique china cabinet from a summer cottage at 105 N. Emerald drive, owned by Hugh Kirk. Sometime after making a report of his loss to authorities, Kirk noticed the cabinet in Ed's Antique store, Richmond. Upon questioning, police were told by the store owner that he had purchased the item from Bolger. Later, they learned that Bolger alone was rocnnncihlo f n r tho hnralnrv Wonder Lake "Man Of Year ' President Bob Stangl, right, president of the Wonder Lake Kiwanis club, presents "Man of the Year" award to Jack Russell, retiring president of the Wonder Lake Fire Protection district. Russell has been an active community worker during the past twelve years. He was one of the founders of the Highland Shores Rescue squad (now part of the Wonder Lake Fire Protection district). This com­ munity leader also worked for the annexation of Highland Shores and Sunrise Ridge into the fire district. For the past ten years Russell was a trustee and president of th*> district