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VOLUME 98 NUMBER79 . WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1974 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 Law Day Liberty Bell Award To McHenry Man Set Theme For '74 Art Fair Tlieme of this year's Country Art Fair at McHenry, sponsored annually to raise funds for McHenry hospital, was chosen at a recent meeting of the committee. In a d d i t i o n , c o m m i t t e e assignments were announced by Mrs. Sally Miller, chairman, and Miss Greta Martin, co- chairman. Tlie auxiliary to McHenry hospital sponsors the Country Art Fair, and this year it will be held at a new location with more room and lighting conducive to the best view of the artistic endeavors of county artists --Parkland school on Ringwood road. New members on this year's Country Art Fair committee are, from left, Clare Dougherty, McHenry; Charlene Kieffer, Crvstal Lake; and Marie Wilt, McHenry. (DON PEASLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY) Dr. Peter Griesbach, McHenry community leader and a man who has been active in helping the Juvenile court and the Department of Court Services in McHenry county for many years, is being presented the 1974 Liberty Bell award at Law day ceremonies in Woodstock Wednesday. The ceremony and this special award to honor an outstanding lay person are conducted by the McHenry County Bar association to help call citizens' attention to the American system of law. Members of the committee are conducting varied programs connected with Law Day in their respective communities. The Law day banquet is scheduled Friday night at the Crystal Lake Country club. Mrs. Regina Narusis, Cary, is chairman of Law day ceremonies in the courthouse which are conducted in the Circuit courtroom of the new courthouse by Judge James Cooney. Judge Cooney and Richard Zukowski are co- chairmen for this year's Law day activities. Dr. Griesbach's services were provided the courts without fee and without requiring a subpoena. Dr. Griesbach, who is moving to New York this summer to undertake a new career in the health care field, has been the medical specialist of the Juvenile court and the Department of Court Services in medically examining wards of the court and testifying in Juvenile court cases when needed. DR. PETER GRIESBACH An outstanding pediatrician, Dr. Griesbach has been a leader on the medical sjaff of McHenry hospital and has been the Public Health officer for the city of McHenry for thirteen years. He served on the board of the Family Service and Mental Health clinic for about ten years, participating in its critical founding years. He served as president of the board for one year. He also served on the board of School District 15 from April 1961 to November, 1970, one year as president. Theme for Law day this year is "Young America, Lead, the Way." "This year's Law day focuses on the fact that young America can lead the way to help preserve good laws and to help change bad laws," says Zukowski. "They can help make better laws. The great thing about our American system of law is that people can have a voice in improving it." Among ways they can have a voice is through personal involvement, by helping register voters, campaigning for candidates, voting and working to bring about needed changes in a lawful manner, he summarized. "With almost half the population in the United States under 25, youth can make the difference. Learning what can be done and how should begin at an early age," Zukowski concluded. Members of the Law day, (Continued on page 9) The theme this year centers attention on one of the world's great artists - Picasso. His death within the past year prompts attention to his diversification of talent and his contribution to the art world as one of the all-time great artists. "An educational theme is being developed," explained Miss Martin today. County artists are encouraged to make plans soon to check what to enter and details on entering. Entry information may be obtained by contacting Nicholas (Karen) Gem ell, Crystal Lake. Those interested in entering the Photography division contact Mike Brown, McHenry. Here are some of the main committees established for this June 21-22-23 presentation: Awards dinner, Yvonne Matt; Hanging judged show, Don Neubauer, Judges' chairman, Don Neubauer and John Green; Music, Charlene Kieffer; Poster and ticket design, John Green; Registration, Barb Tade and Karen Gemell; Receiving, Carol Cooney and Letty Busscher , Refreshments, Elvera Justen, Silent auction, John and Carol Burr. Also Tickets, Bernice Spruth (Continued on page 9) Former McHenry Man Appointed To RTA Board Dan Baldino, 32, of Evanston is one of the first two permanent members named to the nine-member Regional Transportation Authority board. Baldino, a former McHenry resident, was appointed by the suburban commissioners of the Cook County board Monday. The second permanent member is Joseph Tecson, 46, an attorney from Riverside. Mayor Daley's four appointments must be Numerous Local Accidents Involve Animals, 1Cycles All of this Women's Lib talk is frightening. We're afraid we may be treated so equal that some of the fringe benefits we've been enjoying may be phased out. At the moment we have in mind the annual ladies' day of the McHenry Rotary club. We don't classify as a secretary, but will answer to any monicker just to get invited to this once-a-year treat. Three of us from the Plaindealer accompanied the publisher last Thursday and found ourselves engrossed in conversation to the exclusion of our neighbors. As we looked around, others were doing the same, which proves the point that business is getting so serious there isn't time for the staff to catch up on the fun of just talking. The Legion ladies did a good job replenishing dishes for the family style meal as the rest of us kept an eagle eye on a particular favorite lest it wander to the other end of the table. A second dessert, (Following a tasty lemon pie) was a style show in which we agonized over the gowns and the figures displaying them. It made us wish we had passed the pie to the gal on our right. Holding to tradition, So I Hear described the attire in a« manner that indicated a decidedly more professional approach to the subject than he has exhibited in the past. It was all in fun -- and that's exactly what everybody had. Let's not travel so fast on the road to Women's Lib. We just might not be included in this annual day honoring the ladies. K.A.F. ( March Of Dimes '74 Scholarship Program Planned Plans have been formulated for the McHenry County March of Dimes scholarship program for 1974. Scholarships of $200 each are being offered to each of the eleven high schools in the county. The winners will be chosen from those seniors who plan to nrfajor in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology or audiology. Any high school senior residing in McHenry county (Continued on page 9) Animals and motorcycles were involved in numerous local accidents over the past weekend according to reports in the Sheriff's department. Larry W. Oonk of 4303 Ringwood road, McHenry, was injured Thursday evening when the motorcycle he was driving hit a horse at 533 Draper road, west of McHenry. Oonk was taken by the McHenry Rescue squad to McHenry hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries. Linda Schiller of 533 Draper road, McHenry, was riding her horse along the east shoulder of the road waiting for another vehicle to pass so she could make a turn into her driveway. As the vehicle passed, she started to cross the roadway and pulled directly into the path of the motorcycle driven by Oonk. She told officers she did not see the 'cycle until it was too late to avoid a collision. John P. Schlosser of 11523 Route 12, Richmond, was taken to the Memorial hospital by the Richmond Rescue squad after he sustained injuries when his motorcycle went out of control on Tryon Grove road, near Richmond, Saturday morning about 1 o'clock. His left leg was severely cut and bruised and he also lost several front teeth in the accident. Evidence at the scene indicated that Schlosser's motorcycle was east-bound on Tryon Grove road when he missed a curve in the road. The 'cycle traveled along a ravine for 90 feet, struck a ditch and was in the air for 21 feet across a gravel driveway where the 'cycle slid out from under Schlosser before stopping. A dog ran in front of a motorcycle driven by Jeffrey W. Haddock of 1619 N. Beach road, McHenry, on Main street in Spring Grove Friday afternoon, causing an accident. In attempting to avoid hitting the dog, Haddock lost control of his 'cycle and slid along the pavement before coming to a stop. Haddock was taken to Memorial hospital by the Richmond Rescue squad for treatment. (Continued on page 9) confirmed by the City Council before they are permanent. The five chairmen in the outlying RTA counties of DuPage, Kane, McHenry, Lake and Will plan to meet Thursday to select two other members. Baldino was in charge of the Public Affairs division of the Civic foundation, a taxpayers' watchdog group, until three months ago. The M.C.H.S. graduate (1959) has a business background and was associated with the federation from 1968 until he went to Springfield to work on behalf of the Republican party. He has been active in G.O.P. politics on the North Shore for some time and served as Republican committeeman in Evanston's sixth ward. Baldino is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Baldino, 103 E. Lincoln road, McHenry. RTA PROTEST Tuesday morning at 4 a.m., area residents gathered to begin the car caravan to Springfield. They were leaving that early because the committee hearing they were attending on the bills Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., was co- continued on page 9) Sewer Dispute Continues To Plague College Board The McHenry County college board, the City of Crystal Lake and George Heck of Baxter and Woodman came together at the College board's regular Wayne Fuchs Electrocuted Wayne R. Fuchs, 29, of 3108 N. River Park drive, McHenry, was electrocuted last Friday afternoon when he touched a 12,000-volt line. A lineman for Commonwealth Edison Co., he was working on a utility pole in Hoffman Estates when the accident occurred. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, and he was taken to Northwest Community hospital, Arlington Heights. (Continued on page 9) Health Department In Immunization Program A number of measles cases are occurring in this area. For this reason school children under 12 years will be given an opportunity to obtain measles immunization throueh a school 'Anne" Aids Emergencies Members of local fire, rescue and ambulance squads will learn to recognize various cardiac conditions by using the new "arrythmia Resusci-Anne" at the McHenry Hospital Trauma center. Inspecting the complicated workings of the mannikin, donated by the hospital's auxiliary, are, from left. Dr. Robert E. Stanell, president of the McHenry hospital Medical-Dental staff; Mrs. Charles Spencer, director of ^volunteers for the hospital auxiliary; and Mrs. Louis Szcrecsen, auxiliary board member. Dr. Clarence Hart, director of the Trauma center, has announced that an advanced cardiac Course will be offered to certified Emergency Medical Technicians-Ambulance this summer. meeting April 25 to discuss the sewers for the college's new campus. An apparent mis­ understanding surfaced at the board's organizational meeting a week earlier when the city and the college disagreed on the kind of sewer to be used to hook up between the college property and the city disposal facilities. Mayor Anthony Wujcik and Robert Walker, city manager of Crystal Lake were present at the meeting to clarify the city's position. At the April 18 meeting, it appeared that the city favored a forced main while the college had been advised a gravity main would be the best way to go. At the April 25 meeting, it was determined that the kind of sewer would make no difference to the city as long as it was understood that only the college would be able to use the city of Crystal Lake facilities until some kind of relief sewer is installed to increase the downstream capabilities. The college has asked that the city give financial help to the college for the construction of the sewers. Easements along the route from the college property to Route 176 have been arranged. In addition, owners along the route have agreed to donate $50,000 for the construction of a gravity main through their property. However, the project is still $50,000 over the two-year-old budget figure and the college has asked the city to help with (Continued on page 9) program which will be conducted May 3 by the McHenry County Health department. The school nurse is sending consent slips to the parents for their signature. Children who - were immunized previous to 1966 should be considered for re- vaccination due to the type of vaccine used at that time. Re- immunization should be considered for children who (1) originally received live measles vaccine prior to the age of l year; (2) received killed measles vaccine; or (3) received gamma globulin with the injection of live virus vaccine. Pre-school children may receive their immunizations at Landmark school at 9 a.m. May 3. Two Rescued From River Two Barrington men were rescued from the Fox river one evening last week after their boat had overturned near the Bayview Beach community building, Burton's Bridge. Ronnie L. and Willie D. Pipkin of 220 S. Haman, Barrington, were pulled from the water by members of the Nunda Rural Fire department. First aid was administered to the two men until the arrival of the Lake Region Rescue squad, which brought them to McHenry hospital for examination. Pipkin told authorities he had been testing a racing boat and believed the boat may have struck an object which was submerged in the river. The boat, which suffered little damage, was towed to shore. Choral Club In Spring Program "There's No Business Like Show Business" is a popular Irving Berlin tune. The McHenry Choral club hopes to convince its audiences May 4 and 5 that this is true when they present their spring program based on the theme "Show Business=-A World of Fantasy". When the curtains open on this theme Saturday and Sunday nights, the fifty-five member club will sing a formal Anne Marie Johnson will sing "The Habanera" and John Marco will be heard in "The Toreador Song" from the opera "Carmen" when the McHenry Choral club presents its annual spring program Saturday and Sunday evenings, May 4 and 5, at 8:15 in West campus auditorium. Also featured will be favorites from "Finian's* Rainbow" and "The Vagabond King". STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD section which will include "You and the Night and the Music", selections from "Carousel" and "Anthem for Spring" from "Cavalleria Rusticana". One portion devoted to music from "Finian's Rainbow" includes "If This Isn't Love", "How Are Things In Glocca Morra" and "A Great Come and Get It Day". Changing from the Broadway musical to operetta, the singers will carry their audiences back to the year 1460 in France when King Louis was having difficulty keeping his throne. This is the basis for the story of Rudolph Friml's famous "The Vagabond King". Among popular selections from this operetta to be heard are "Some Day", "Only A Rose" and "Song of the Vagabonds". The final portion of the evening will be devoted to a (Continued on page 9)