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15* FI THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 187 5 15 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 87 TUESDAY, MAV28, 1974 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Weekend Accidents Cause Death, Injury View Building Trades Home With Pride Five boys, proud of their accomplishment, stand before the home in Eastwood Manor which they helped to build as part of the McHenry high school West campus Building Trades class. Holding tools of their trade, from left, are Bob Eppel, a junior; Dave Nugent, Steve O'Halleran, Jim Grabowski and Bob Dobbertin, seniors. Open house will be held at the home May 29 and 30. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The fulfillment of months of construction will be realized by Walter Scott and his Building Trades students of West campus this week. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, May 29 and 30, open house will be held in the newly completed home in Eastwood Manor, located at 1407 Eastwood lane. The hours are 7 to 9 p.m. The new residence is the third erected by the Building Trades classes in as many years. The home is a three- bedroom, "L" shaped, ranch type with full basement, two and a half-car garage and two baths. In all, the number of square feet of living space runs about 1,600. The house was started in November of this school year, with local contractors assisting the boys in various areas of construction. The West campus program is now three years old. Scott said there are about thirty boys in the program at this time, and approximately forty-five have graduated from it. Nearly half of the boys have worked in the construction industry in one capacity or another in the past two and one- half years. - The program was started at West campus for the purpose of enlightening students in the vocational programs to the working conditions and the various aspects that are a part of the building trades industry. It has been most successful and proven to be real enjoyment for the instructor and students alike. The confusion that exists over two Memorial day observances is absurd, to say the least. To argue the point of wrong and right is equally absurd, for it would be impossible to reach one decision in a debate. Some folks feel the change has been made nationally and it should be observed. Many others, and particularly veterans, resent the change in a date which has been traditionally observed for a cause close to their hearts. Whatever the personal feeling, the observance of two days amounts to a state of confusion for individuals and business firms. It also has the effect of detracting from the annual Memorial day parade. Our own empathy tends to be with the veterans, but this is only personal. Maybe the traditional observance is impractical as long as federal regulations force the closing of post offices and some financial institutions on the newly set date. The whole idea behind the change of four national holidays was to provide long weekends for workers. In the newspaper business you do not dispense the happenings of a community and take an extra day away from the desk. It's one business with deadlines that look unkindly on procrastination. For us, it will be pencil in hand regardless of the holiday. But for those who would like to enjoy Memorial day as a community observance --all together and not a few on Monday and the rest on Thursday -we hope somebody straightens out this mess by May of 1975. Bill Kennebeck of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived in McHenry last Tuesday. One of the first things he did was to pick up a copy of the Plaindealer and find his picture on the front page. His eye caught the old snapshot taken more than fifty years ago, showing him as one of two rowers in the canoe making its way north on Riverside drive. Old timers tell us the street was flooded when a new sewerage system was being installed. The donor of the picture identified the other rower as Joe Buch, now deceased. The death of Duke Ellington last week must have recalled pleasant memories for those who remember his visit to McHenry. It was back in the (Continued on page 10) Montini Accepts Board, Faculty Resignations Two letters of resignation from eighth grade teachers were accepted by the Montini school board at its May meeting. Mrs, Ann Indelicato stated she would not be returning for personal reasons and Jeffrey Nellis reported he had accepted another teaching position. The board expressed appreciation to these two individuals for the fine teaching job they have done in the past. Board President John Coughlin announced that a letter of resignation had also been received from board member, Dr. Gregory Eckstein, whose term expires in July. Rev. Edmund Petit notified the board that he had appointed Willard (Pat) Pierce to fill this vacancy. He indicated that Pierce will also be reappointed in July to begin the new term of office from St. Patrick's parish. Supt. Don Ryniecki proudly announced that Mrs. Dolores Wines has been selected as one of the Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America for 1974. She is now in competition for one of the five Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year awards. Nominated by Ryniecki earlier this year, Mrs. Wines was selected for this Young 'Cyclist Hurt When Struck By Car On Highway Rescue efforts continued Monday morning to find the body of Larry L. Williamson, 25, of 8058 S. Ellis, Chicago, who apparently drowned in the Fox river Saturday. Work to recover the body started immediately . after his disappearance and continued until darkness. The operation was resumed Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and continued until 7 in the evening, without success. Mr. Williamson and members of his family came to McHenry in mid-afternoon Saturday. They rented a boat from the concession stand at the McHenry dam state park to go to a partially submerged island in the river to fish. While the others remained on the island, he attempted to return to shore for more bait. However, his craft became caught up in the turbulent waters and went under the control gates. This caused the boat to capsize. Williamson was last seen attempting to swim to shore, then he disappeared. Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell commanded a recovery operation with the craft of the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Efforts were aided by a unit of the State of Illinois Division of Waterways until dark. Eleven-year-old Ronald Miller of 2408 W. Manor lane, McHenry, was injured Thursday night about 6:35 when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle on Route 120, near Charles road, just east of the city. He was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad for treatment of his injuries. Driver of the car, Kathryn Adams of 1910 W. Bay road, McHenry, stated she had just pulled onto the highway from the stop sign at Charles street. As she started to make a right turn, she collided with the bicycle. The boy was riding east on the north shoulder of the highway and said he was in a hurry to get home because he was late. When the car pulled out, he swerved to the right but could not avoid impact with the auto. Scott A. Palmer of 912 Center street, McHenry, was charged with driving while intoxicated, no valid driver's license, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and disorderly conduct following an incident Tuesday night. Sgt. Robert Mickelsen of the McHenry Police department observed Palmer's auto being driven in an erratic manner. In trying to apprehend the vehicle, the driver accelerated at a high rate of speed through the city. Palmer is to appear in court June 12. Andrew R. Laird of 407 Country Club drive, McHenry, was ticketed by city police for no valid driver's license (expired more than six months) and for leaving the scene of a vehicle damage accident. . According to the report in the McHenry Police department, Laird was south-bound on Green street when he hit the rear of a parked car owned by Mary E.' Dean of 804 N. John street, McHenry. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon about 1:15. When Allen R. Radtke of 807 Finch trail, McHenry, reached down to pick up a tape from his stereo while driving his auto, he hit a parked vehicle owned by Robert Mough of 5101 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood. The collision occurred Tuesday evening about 8:45 at 3408 W. Washington street, McHenry. Radtke was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. The following day, they were joined by the Wonder Lake Fire department, McHenry Rescue squad, Crystal Lake Fire department, McHenry Fire department, Nunda Rural Fire department, McHenry County Civil Defense recovery team, Wauconda and Fox Lake underwater recovery teams, and the Fox Lake Fire department. Food was brought to the workers by the Salvation Army emergency canteen. Joseph J. Sullivan of 1917 N. North avenue, McHenry, was ticketed by sheriff's deputies for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. The incident occurred Saturday morning about 1 o'clock at 1715 N. Richmond road just north of the city limits. Sullivan was south-bound on Route 31 when he hit the rear of an auto in front of him being driven by Linda L. Kahler of 1306 N. Nippersink road, Ingleside. Evidence indicated Sullivan did not apply his brakes prior to the collision. He left the scene on foot after the crash and was located through investigation five hours later. It was discovered that the vehicle Sullivan was driving had been listed by authorities as a stolen car from Twin Lakes, Wis. - The McHenry Rescue squad was summoned to take Ms. Kahler to McHenry hospital for treatment of her injuries. Sullivan also sustained injuries but left the scene before the Rescue squad arrived. Both cars were demolished in the accident. The Hebron Rescue squad took Ann G. Matthesius of 4914 W. Parkview, McHenry, and her daughter, twelve-year-old Annette M. Matthesius, to McHenry hospital Saturday morning after they were injured in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 173 and Alden road, Alden. Stanley J. Mohrbacher, Jr., of 941 Freeman, Genoa, said he was west-bound on the highway when the Matthesius auto approached from the south and proceeded through the intersection without stopping. He applied'his brakes but could not avoid impact. Mrs. Matthesius couldn't remember if she stopped for the sign. She said she felt a thud and then her car hit a building. She was ticketed for disobeying a stop sign. A motorcycle accident Sunday morning about 11:45 resulted in slight injuries to the driver and his passenger. William D. Feffer and Diane S. Feffer, both of 6412 W. Bull Valley rqad, McHenry, were south-bdund on Walkup avenue, near Hillside road north of Crystal Lake, when the rear tire of the 'cycle blew out. The vehicle started fishtailing, went out of control and overturned. Three Thrown In River When Boat Overturns Three Chicago residents and one from Milwaukee were- occupants of a boat which.' overturned at the McHenry; Dam Saturday morning about;- 10:45. The craft came too close': to the dam and the turbulent water overturned the boat. All;- four occupants succeeded in-I making their way to shore. One occupant, Michaell; Rodriguez of 2858 N. Booth, Milwaukee, was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. The others involved were Gilbert Cerda, Conrad ; DelBosque and Jesus Pena, all of Chicago. AID OFFICE CLOSED ; " The Department of Public Aid office in Woodstock will be closed on the traditional Memorial day, May 30, and Friday, May 31. Veterans' Parade May 30 The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts announced this week plans for the annual Memorial day parade, which will be held Thursday, May 30. Parade marshal will be Bernie Matchen of Legion Post 491, and Walter Kuck of V.F.W. Post 4600 will be assistant marshal. The two men urge all veterans, city and township officials, civic and fraternal organizations and all others to join in, and honor veterans of all wars. The invocation will be given by the Rev. Mitchell Considine of the Chain O'Lakes Evangelical church. Mayor Joseph Stanek will speak at the program, for which assembly is set for 9 a.m. at the city park. The memorial service is scheduled for 9:30 and the parade willl start at 10 a.m. The Rev. Herman Graef of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church will give the benediction. Marchers will proceed from Pearl street to Riverside drive, then north to the beach, where a short memorial rite will be held honoring men killed at sea. From Riverside drive, the marchers will go to Washington street, then west to St. Patrick cemetery, where services will be conducted. The parade will continue to Richmond road and Woodland and St. Mary's cemeteries for similar rites. It will turn south to Broad street, then east to Green and south to the parking lot to disband. In scheduling the parade, the marshals said this week, "Hie state of Illinois has &en fit to return Memorial day to its original date, May 30. The veterans organizations of McHenry will thus hold their services and parade this day. At this ceremony we honor our war casualties just as most people go to the funeral home to pay their respects to a loved one or a friend. We again urge all veterans and non-veterans to help us honor our war dead." honor on the basis of her professional and civic achievements. The board extended its congratulations to Mrs. Wines for this high honor. Supt. Ryniecki informed members that he had been notified by school administrators from Districts 15 and 156 of new school attendance hours. During the 1974-75 school year, the Primary center school day will run from 8:55 a.m. until 3:25 p.m. The Middle school will begin at 7:50 a.m. and finish at 2:35 p.m. Administrators indicated the changes were needed in order to improve bus transportation problems encountered this year. Retiring president of the Montini Parents association (MPA), Tonv Knor, thanked the board for its past cooperation and introduced new officers of the association for the coming year. Elected were Edward Kennedy, president; Mrs. Kitty O'Neil, secretary and Mrs. Peggy Lawrence and Mrs. Barbara Williams, co-treasurers. Coughlin thanked the MPA for the $4,000 check given to the school's general fund at the last meeting. This check represents several months' receipts from the association's money making project. The board adopted a resolution presented by board member Paul Wember which authorized President Coughlin to seek clarification on the relationship between the Rockford Diocesan board, McHenry County Area board and the local school board. It was noted that the 1974-75 proposed Lay Employees' Pension plan will be into effect Oct. l, 1974. Employer contributions which are mandatory for each full time employee will be 3 percent of gross annual salary. The plan will cover school and church employees. A communication from Cheryl VanZandt of the Easter Seal center stated that the speech therapy program conducted at Montini for the past eight months has been very successful. She urged that the program be continued next year. The board gave its approval. Director of boys' athletics (Continued on page 10) Construction At College Plagued By Two Strikes John Garrett, vice-president of McHenry County college, reported at Thursday's meeting that construction at the new campus site is being plagued by strikes. Two strikes running concurrently at the present time are the cement truck drivers and gravel truck drivers. Garrett received word just before the meeting that there is a possibility of a sheet metal iron workers strike also on June 1. It was reported that general contractors, Jenkins and Boiler company of Waukegan, claim they are not able to get their portion of structural steel for the second quarter. If they have to wait until the third quarter to receive their portion of steel, it could delay construction by eight months because the building would not be enclosed by winter. Garrett said there was nothing the board could do about the matter since it is between the State of Illinois Capital Development board (CDB) and the general contractors. The hope was expressed that the CDB would instruct the contractor to seek structural steel from another sub-contractor since other contractors say that steel is available. The faculty salary program for next year was approved at the meeting. Salaries were increased an average of 5.6 percent. In addition to that increase, the two negotiating teams (faculty and trustees) agreed last year not to give raises based on years of experience but rather on merit. Therefore, some faculty members will also be receiving merit increases. Also included in the faculty salary package was the reimbursement of tuition for advanced schooling from 75 to 100 percent up to a hiaximum of $500 per year and an increase in life insurance from $7,500 to $10,000. Following discussion on the clerical and administrative salary program, the board decided to table the matter until the next meeting. Dean of Instruction Robert Bartlett informed trustees that s u m m e r e n r o l l m e n t registration to date is 1,597 credit hours and a head count of 553. This is the result of an (Continued on page 10) Review Site Facilitation Plan At Harrison At its regular meeting held recently, the Harrison school board of Education reviewed a site facilitation plan prepared by the school staff and agreed unanimously to have tie superintendent prepare bid specifications and secure bitii for site alterations. In other business they accepted the resignation of Mrs. Marilyn Sue Witt, a first grade teacher, and Mrs, Patrice Mayer, a lunch room supervisor. Mrs. Kay Darby was permitted to take an early leave. Mrs. Donna Maris was employed as temporary teacher in her place. In further action, the board approved the summer band program at a cost of $7.50 per student, to be held from June 2S to July 26. During the evening, the board recessed to take part in a Parent-Teacher association program honoring the school staff. Kiwanis Holds Top Scholar Dinner The McHenry Kiwanis club held its eighth annual top scholar dinner, honoring the high ranking students from Montini Middle school, McHenry Junior high school and Parkland Junior high school, Wednesday evening, May 23. The top scholars and their parents heard remarks of farewell from Dr. Robert Boos, superintendent of School District 15, words of challenge from Richard Swantz, superintendent of School District 156, and were told to strive to be leaders by the president of the School District 1SI Student Council, KathyAlthoff. Pictured above, from left to right in the front row, are Mike Tollifson, Marie Wyman, Debra Krier, Dawn Jaburek, Karen Stupey, Cassandra Markovic, Tammy Johnson, Lisa Kivley, Pam Gough, Jeff Huml and Michael Krasucki. In the back row, left to right, are Rick Fowles, Kiwanis chairman for the event; Drew Davidson, Phil Kent, Tim Byers, Ron Pepping, Tom Pepping, Bob Lunkenheimer, Cassie York, Dorothy Cusack, Ann Snyder, Todd Harrison, Pam Hanna, Kathy Smith and the president of Kiwanis, Bob Mortell. Absent at the time the picture was taken were Peter Wilt and Janet Thompson. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD