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»?22!S! 15* 0 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER X 15 L"'̂ fS" SERVING THE CH AIN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 40 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1973 2SECTIONS - 24 PAGES Begin Development Of New County Health Plan TVive Urtr T t l» the spirit of the season, twenty members of Brownie Troop 211 took a collection of used toys to the ±1JyS rOr lOtS pediatric unit of McHenry hospital last week for use during the holiday period. Shown above, from left, are Julie Dowe, Mrs. Joan Mead, R.N., Michelle Rehberg and Lynn Podpora. Brownie leaders In Hospital are Mrs. Robert Noland Mrs. Daniel Adams. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Comprehensive Health Planning Agency for McHenry County has begun ' the com­ plicated process of con­ structing a Master Health Plan for McHenry county according to its president, John Garrett of Crystal Lake. He stressed that CHPA is concerned with the health needs of all of the residents of McHenry county, and for this reason, the work done by the task force will have to involve as much of the population as possible. The November meeting of the boardof directors of CHPA was, in part, spent structuring a health system for the benefit of everyone through this Master plan. In the developmental stage, the needs of the people . will be determined by studying statistical information already available, as well as listening to the people at open, community- wide meetings. Doctors, nurses and other ancillary personnel, will be directly involved in defining these needs, as seen from their perspective. When all of these studies are com­ pleted, an inventory of the present system (hospitals, clinics, doctors, etc.) will be compared against these established health needs of this county. From these data, a truly comprehensive Master Health plan will tepnerge. Along with the studies mentioned, CHPA will also conduct a public study of the need for hospital-based medical services, such as out­ patient clinics, emergency rooms, paramedical personnel training, etc. Specific proposals will then be studied as to how the needs fit in with the ser­ vices offered by hospitals already operating, and possibly to give direction to the new hospitals being proposed in three area communities. Three proposed hospitals who will be submitting their plans to CHPA in the near future, for the of­ ficial review and comment of the agency are: The Northern Illinois Medical center at McHenry (the new building to be constructed by McHenry hospital) which will contain 210 beds in the first phase. Good Shepherd hospital, Lake Barrington - (being proposed by the Evangelical Hospital association and which will serve southeast McHenry county as well as parts of Lake county) will have 220 beds in Phase 1. Satellite hospital, Crystal Lake - (a, branch of Sherman hospital, Elgin) will have 125 beds in Phase 1. Membership in CHPA is open, and any members who wish to vote at the annual meeting in February must apply for membership before Dec. 28. They can apply by simply sending their name, address and intentions to Robert Schroyer, P.O. Box 487, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, or by contacting either of the following local members: Mrs. John (Jerry) Boehm or Robert Lamboum of McHenry. The next regular meeting of CHPA will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Mental Health Center for McHenry County, 3514 W. Waukegan road, McHenry. Two Arrested For Illegal Use Of Snowmobiles David A. Cooper of 7709 Orchard, Wonder Lake!, and James J. Michels of 5023 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, were both ticketed by city police for illegal operation of snowmobiles on a roadway and for reckless, negligent or careless operation of snowmobiles following an in­ cident Saturday evening. Michels was also charged with resisting or obstructing a peace officer. His bond was set at $1,000 with court appearance scheduled for Dec. 27. The arrests resulted after officers were notified that five snowmobiles were being driven on Riverside drive. As officers arrived, the snowmobiles turned onto Washington street and proceeded at a high rate of speed toward Route 31. As they approached the highway, snowmobiles driven by Michels and Cooper were unable to make the turn because of their speed, traveled across the highway and came to rest in the front yard at 1513 N. Richmond road. Officers Davis, Crawford and Bliznick apprehended the of fenders. As the young men were being taken to the station. Michels became belligerent and uncooperative, resulting in a complaint being signed against him by Officer James Crawford for resisting or ob­ structing a peace officer. Prize Winners In Card Design Supt. Richard Swantz presents prize money to first three winners in contest sponsored by High School District ISfi for a Christmas card design. First prize of $25 went to Katherine Dornbush, left, sophomore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Dornbush of 7609 Brook drive. Wonder Lake; second prize of $15 to Susan Wickenkamp, freshman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wickenkamp of 4316 W. Clearview. McHenry: and third prize of $10 to Robin Haymes, sophomore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haymes of 1806 N. Sunset, McHenry. The attractive, winning design is a black and white print of a girl in a rural setting, as she finds holiday gifts in her mailbox. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The hearts of McHenry area residents remaijn warm and understanding and this is especially evident during the holiday season. Some are touched by a letter to Santa Claus as they detect a note of wishful dreaming for sugar plums that will never become a reality. Others want Co know how they can help local organizations in their efforts to make Christmas a little nicer day for those less fortunate. "% Joint program of five local Ice and civic groups to lble baskets of edibles has discontinued as a special ;t. However, at least two organizations - the Legion and V.F.W. auxiliaries -- assisted by their veterans' posts, are busy with plans. A representative of the Legion auxiliary said either money or non-perishable goods will be most acceptable, as well as toys in good condition. Names of needy families are obtained through local schools and a further investigation is then made by the auxiliary, faip iles are notified and baskets and gift certificates are givep to them when they call at the legion clubhouse. The post and auxiliary have iftf* this Sunday before Christmas as a deadline to submit items. The clubhouse is open every evening except Tuesday from 5 to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from noon to midnight. Checks should be made out to the Legion Auxiliary Child Welfare program. A spokesman for the V.F.W. auxiliary said members are collecting mainly for families within their organization, but also are happy to assist the needy they are able to learn about. Auxiliary members confine their gifts mostly to food baskets, but checks will be very acceptable. They should be made out to the auxiliary's Community Service fund. Up McCullom Lake way, the police department is spon­ soring a drive for Christmas baskets for the needy. They are asking for donations of groceries, money or whatever else will help to make the holiday a happier time for others. y Raymond W. Lary and Jame^ H. Schultz are in charge of accepting contributions. Persons knowing of needy families should contact Mr. Lary or Mr. Schultz. With this kind of spirit, how can Christmas be anything but a wonderful day? K.A.F. Children's Theatre In Rehearsal By Young Thespians The West Campus Drama class is in rehearsal for a children's theatre production, "Snow White and the Seven dwarfs in the Black Forest", (Continued on page 17) H. Joseph Gitlin, who has been public defender for McHenry county since in­ ception of the office in 1968, has announced his resignation. The Circuit Court judges of the 19th Judicial circuit (McHenry and Lake counties) appointed Edward J. Downs to replace him. Gitlin commented that for­ merly the Public Defender's office was manned by lawyers, like himself, who had private practices and carried on their Public Defender representation on a part-time basis. The in­ creased demands for the Public Defender's services required the appointment of lawyers able to devote their full time to the office. Gitlin added that he plaristo devote his time to his private practice of law and his civic interests. Downs comes to the office with experience as an Assistant State's Attorney and Assistant Public Defender in Cook county, and with credentials as a teacher of criminal law. Snowy Roads Cause 12 Accidents Near Approximately thirty ac­ cidents were handled by sheriff's deputies since the heavy snow fall last Thursday morning, twelve occurring in the McHenry area. However, only one accident involved injuries and one involved issuance of a ticket. Linda M. Kowalski of 706 Oeffling drive, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad following an accident last Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Ringwood road and Beacon Hill drive, Pistakee Highlands. The Kowalski auto was west­ bound on Ringwood road when the blowing snow hampered her vision. As she swerved to avoid a snowbank, she hit an east- bound auto driven by Elmer G. Gilbertson of 1021 Woodland drive, DesPlaines. Guy Kammerer of 2934 N. Shorewood, McHenry, was cited for an improper turn with oncoming traffic following a collision between his auto and another driven by John Sovsky, Jr., 324 Hollywood terrace, McHenry. The mishap oc­ curred Friday afternoon on Route 120, just east of Chapel Hill road, east of McHenry. Sovsky reported he was east- bound on the highway when Kammerer's west-bound auto stopped and then made a left turn directly in front of him. Kammerer was attempting to turn into a driveway but was unable to get through the snow at the end of the' driveway which was about two feet deep. Hard Luck Day Tuesday For Chicagoan It was hard luck day all around for George R. Lahner, 24, of 5959 Kilbourn avenue, Chicago. It was 1:15 Tuesday morning when sheriff's police on routine patrol found Lahner's auto partially in a ditch on Ware road. A second person was trying to push the vehicle back on the road. Stopping to help, the officer looked in the car and found open liquor on the seat. This brought one charge against Lahner. When Lt. Schulz arrived on the scene, the driver offered him a $10 bill to forget the whole thing. This was Lahner's second mistake and he was also charged with bribery. The Chicagoan was placed on $1,050 bond and will appear in court Jan. 24. As if these didn't constitute enough trouble for one early Tuesday morning, a computer check informed sheriff's police that he was also wanted on another offense in his home city and he was detained for Chicago authorities. Ted Kennedy would be the next U.S. President. "The country itself is very flat and green and there is no waste of land All of it is used for farming and dairying purposes. Everyone lives in apartments for two reasons. First, they cannot afford to buy homes; and second, land space must be conserved. New -(Continued on page 17) Contributions from a varied segment of society has enabled the McHenry County cancer Crusade to go "over the top" for 1973, Mrs. Carl Dorsch, Crusade chairman, reported recently. Her report showing broad support among citizens throughout the county enabled McHenry county to exceed its goal of $37,600, topping the steadily increasing goal for most of the past 10 years. Mrs. Dorsch reports that workers in six of the seventeen McHenry county townships exceeded quotas in the 1973 push. Those townships, their total contributions and their goals, as well as the names of the chairmen include Green­ wood, Mrs. Charles Jinga, chairman, $1,002 collected toward the goal of $518; and McHenry, Elmer Stange and Chuck Peterson, co-chairmen, $7,095 collected toward the goal of $4,602. Members of the McHenry county unit were represented at the ACS annual meeting in Chicago by Mrs. Frank Gregory, Mrs. Stanley Freeman and Mrs. Carl Dor­ sch. They were among 400 volunteers at the convention. Name Edward Downs To Public Defender Post Projects Of Montini Grade School Net Impressive Sums At the December meeting of the Montini Catholic school board, Supt. Don Ryniecki informed members that a profit of $3,249.11 had been realized from the candy sale held at the Middle school. This was a $590 increase over last year's profits. Ryniecki credited the success of the sale to the hard work of the Middle school students, staff and parents and also to the people of the community who supported it. Board President John Coughlin announced that the Montini Parents association (MPA) had presented the school with a check for $4,000 at the Christmas program meeting. This check represented the profits from the weekly games conducted by the MPA. The money was deposited in the general school fund along with the profits of the candy sale. This money is being used to help defray the $20,000 deficit created by reduction of the two parish assessments toward the school budget. Sister M. Paulina, principal of the Primary center, gave a report on Advent devotions being conducted at that school. Ryniecki presented a similar report concerning Middle school devotions. The superintendent also announced that beginning in January, the entire student body at the Middle school will participate in a series of group convocations centering around the development of conscience. Included in the programs which will be held twice a month are Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, the rosary and a short talk. <The next meeting of the board is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. in Room 206 of the Middle school. •FIGHT TO WHIP CANCER -- Delegates from McHenry county attending the American Cancer society annual meeting in Chicago recently discuss a serious aspect of the fight to whip cancer with Gale Gordon, television personality on the Lucille Ball show. With Gordon are Mrs. Frank Gregory, McHenry; Mrs. Stanley Freeman, Cary; and Mrs. Carl Dorsch (the former Joan Nett of McHenry), Crystal Lake. and Meanderin' American Abroad Larry Fry Discovers 16th Century Castle Larry Fry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fry of 2807 N. Baycliff, arrived sometime ago in the Netherlands as the second 1973 McHenry AFS- Americans Abroad student. His interesting impressions of his first few weeks in another country are contained in this letter written to the local AFS chapter: "Arrived in Amsterdam and we were met by Elsophia Prins- Karel, AFS representative for the Nederlands. We then rode a chartered bus to our 'language camp' and what a jolt we got when we discovered that our camp was a 16th century castle, complete with grounds and moat. The castle is located in the southern part of Dordrecht, 45 miles south of Amsterdam. The castle is used for eating and drinking and is a place where groups of people, such as we, are prepared for living in a different environment. Our lessons consist of the language and culture of the country. "The people here in the Nederlands are warm and friendly. Many speak English LARRY FRY and I've already had questions about 'Watergate'. "I was told by a man that many people here thought'that