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Sixty-Three Join National Honor Society mm Highest Honors For Two McHenry Graduates THOMAS E. GAUSDEN Thomas E. Gausden of 905 N. Allen avenue, McHenry, has been named the outstanding senior at Marquette university, College of Liberal Arts. The award was presented by the Rev. Robert G. Gassert, S.J., dean at the annual honors convocation. This award is based on academic leadership, involvement in college activities, participation In university events and community service. Gausden graduated "magna cum laude," with a B.A. degree in History, May 19. He was a 1970 graduate of Marian BARBARA KIDD Central Catholic high school. Recently, the honor graduate was designated to become a member of Alpha Sigma Nu, a national Jesuit honor society and also was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa. i Tom served as president of the Liberal Arts Student Council his senior year and was personnel director for Marquette university's orientation program in 1972-73. He was active in Phi Alpha Theta, international honorary History society, and Sigma Phi (Continued on page 19) Meanderin * As the Plaindealer was putting finishing touches on a page in a recent issue, devoted to "TheDrug Scene", a half dozen young people were carrying out some of the very activities mentioned in the Article. "On a tip, Sgt. Greg Burg, juvenile officer, and Officer Kenneth Kunzer walked out the back door of the police station. Before they had taken toO many steps they apprehended six juveniles and accused them of smoking marijuana. * One youth admitted possession and passing. The incident is not without precedent, although Lt. Robert Kranz said this time therfe was a substantial amount of the drug along with such smoking apparatus as pipes. The apprehension of these young people -- four boys and, two girls - was not unusual in itself. Lt. Kranz says the department averages about two or three confiscations of drugs in cars stopped for traffie violations over any weekend, j; An interesting point is the attitude of some parents which fit so closely the description made by school authorities. Most parents, like most children, show responsibility. Unfortunately, repeaters on drugs and repeaters in antagonistic attitudes among adults provide the headaches shared by police and school alike. For every four moms and dads who view police concern for the benefit it provides their youngsters, a fifth attempts to trap the police on a technicality. They fight for the legal standpoint rather than what will best help the wayward youth. "Can you prove the charge?" / "You had better be sure it's a good arrest!" These are some of the hostile comments. Lt. Kranz counts as "good kids" most young folks in the communityr^The repeat offender^; he poiftts out, make the number seeni larger than actually is the a His biggest concern over the use of marijuana is iuj tendency to lead to hard "We have heroin shooters in the community, and taai's for sure", he commented.VVnd I don't know one of thenHwho didn't start on 'grass'." He is encouraged by the (Continued on page 19) Tribute To Class Of '74 "A tribute to the class of 1974", one of the final programs honoring seniors at MCHS, will be held at West campus Tuesday, June 4, at 8 p.m. The welcome and tribute to the graduating seniors will be presented by Principal Robert O. Swartzloff following the processional, "Huldigungs- marsch" by Grieg. „ Speakers during the evening will be Donna Humann, vice- president of the class; Susan Hoffman, secretary-treasurer and Catherine Althoff, president of the Student Council. The school's select choir, directed by John Leighty, will be heard in a program that includes "You and I", "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Hymn of Freedom". The senior select choir will sing "Fighting Warriors" and "Graduation Day". Tuesday evening's tribute will precede commencement exercises Friday, June 7. Make Engineering Study Of Sites For Disposal Facility At the last meeting of the Sanitary Landfill committee of the McHenry County board, held in open session, members discussed public versus private ownership and operation' of. a waste disposal facility. The committee approved a motion to proceed with the second phase of an engineering study which will focus on the central sector of the county. The purpose of the study will be to analyze specific parcels and recommend possible sites. Serious Injury Averted When Car Strikes Picnickers Two youths escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when a car backed over them while they were attending a picnic at 2439 S. River road, McHenry. Anthony DiGuida of Harwood Heights, backed his auto and did not see two persons who had been lying on the ground near the rear of his vehicle. DiGuida's auto accidentally ran over the arm of Michael Manna of Addison and the leg of Julia House of Norridge. Both were taken to McHenry hospital by ambulance, where it was determined there were no fractures. Because DiGuida, the driver, had equipped his vehicle with license plates which belonged to another vehicle, he was ticketed for improper use of evidence of registration. High Bid Figures Deterrent To Subdivision Road Repairs Plans Go Forward For July Marine festival With the three-month vacation period starting Saturday, June 1, serious plans go forward by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce for the city's Marine Festival celebration. The week's activities start Sunday, July 7, and will conclude one week later, on the fourteenth. Tom Low, general chairman of events, said this week that the Saturday, July 13, Sidewalk Sale and all other activities will be carried out using the theme "McHenry Is...." As chairman, Low will make arrangements for the big parade July 14 afternoon and for Drum Corps Magic that evening. Rick Lane is finance chairman for the event and Duane Haak is in charge of food and concessions. ' Donald Howard will again head plans for the water show. One of the new features will be the appearance of the Wonder Lake Ski club, members of which will be headlining this year's performance. Numerous top rated drum and bugle corps are committed to an appearance in the parade and will appear in competition in the evening show. Among them are two all-girls' corps, featured locally for the first time. Cars, Concession Stand In Area Burglarized Martin Janci of 2204 Orchard Beach road, • McHenry, informed county authorities that one night last week, someone entered both of his autos while they were parked at his residence. Taken from the vehicles were a case of motor oil, two wrenches, a tripod jack, a towel and a blanket. One of the autos was locked and it was not determined how entry , was gained. The concession stand at the McHenry V.F.W. baseball field was burglarized sometime Friday night. The building was entered by cutting the door with a sharp instrument. Several boxes of candy valued at approximately $50 were taken from the premises. Plumbing fixtures, including three white toilet bases, three white tanks, two lavatories, a medicine cabinet and a double kitchen sink were taken from an unoccupied garage at 1510 W. Sunset, McHenry. The theft occurred sometime since May 19. The garage is used for storage by Shelter Homes, Inc. • Sometime last week, offenders entered the garage of Joseph Rice at 1210 Oeffling drive, McHenry, through a window.. All that was determined to have been taken was a gasoline can with about a gallon of gas in it. Earl Ogden of 4028 McCullom Lake road, McHenry, reported a paint sprayer, a sandy and a (Continued on page 19) Conduct Hospital And Nursing Home Study In beginning a Master Health plan for McHenry county, the local Comprehensive Health Planning agency (CHPA) is undertaking a study of the need for hospitals and nursing homes in the county. President Richard Wissell explained that county-wide task forces are now being formed to work closely with area hospitals and nursing homes to complete an inventory of existing facilities, services and manpower. The task forces will also be working with these institutions and with other« community The opening of bids last Thursday under the county's subdivision road improvement program, was disappointing to local communities hoping to participate in the near future. Richard Klemm, chairman of the McHenry County Board of L o c a l I m p r o v e m e n t s , announced that the low bid of $208,000 to repair roads in Silver Lake subdivision, near Cary, was considerably higher than anticipated. The engineer's estimate was $185,000. According to state law, the Board of Local Improvements is not allowed to continue with the subdivision assessment program if the bid figure is 10 per cent higher or more than the engineer's estimate. In this case the board must return to the residents of the subdivision to determine whether or not they wish to continue with the project under the higher cost fieures. Many subdivisions in the McHenry area have been impatiently awaiting their turn to be considered for the assessment program- Bid figures ate almost certain to prove a disappointment to them. H. Walter Anderson of McHenry, who is the special assessment officer for the county, said the board announced its intention Thursday to set a meeting June 12 at West campus regarding the program. More details will be forthcoming. On May 17, a meeting was held in Fox River Grove for the purpose of uniting unincorporated subdivisions in McHenry county to improve road conditions. Five townships, including fourteen s u b d i v i s i o n s , w e r e represented. This organization is working with 33rd District State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. His H.B. 2391 would allow township road commissioners to legally use motor fuel tax funds on unincorporated private platted roads and would also increase motor fuel tax allotments received by townships for this purpose. i It was suggested by Mr. Skinner that this organization support this legislation as a means to aid road problems. A committee was formed to attend Springfield when this bill needs support to leave the Rules committee. Thirty-third District State Rep. Bruce Waddell is a member of the Rules committee where this bill is currently being reviewed. It was suggested that Rep, Waddell be urged to bring, this legislation out of committee. On Friday, May 31, at Grave Savings & Loan, Fox River Grove.the Road group will meet again at 8 p.m. A progress report on H.B. 2391 wiu be given and committees will be set up to further the goal* pf this group. Several McHenry county leaders have b«*n invited to listen and participate if they wish. An explanation of this House bill is expected to be explained at the McHenry meeting. agencies, organizations and individuals to evaluate the present and future need for hospital and nursing home services in McHenry county. The progress of this study and other issues will be discussed at CHPA's monthly board of directors meeting to be held Wednesday, May 29, at 8 p.m. in the board room of McHenry hospital. CHPA invites all interested persons to their meetings and welcomes new members who are interested in working on committees and task forces. Expect New Burden On Health Care Center Robert Lambourn, executive director of McHenry County Association for the Retarded, reveals additional patients that may be thrust on community health care agencies by the state of Illinois in its "new direction" for care given the developmeatally disabled. He spoke at the annual meeting. (DON PEASLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY) Program expansion in virtually all areas of service marked the past year's accomplishments for the McHenry County Association for the Retarded, Robert Lambourn, executive director, told persons attending the annual meeting last week. But he warned that additional burdens are going to be 'thrust on local organizations, such as those providing services s i m i l a r t o t h o s e o f t h e association because of "new directions" on the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities plans to take ih the near future. He said the state wants to h a v e c o m m u n i t y - b a s e d agencies take care of those patients described as "developmentally disabled" ?nd remove them from state institutions. (C ontinued on page 19) 15C Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 and service. Only 15 percent of the senior class and 5 percent of the junior class can receive this high award. In addition to the membership pin and card given to all National Honor society members, each senior was awarded a gold tassel to wear during the graduation ceremonies. In photo at left, honored students are, bottom row, from left, Terri Benson, Mike Cajthaml, Jim Cole, Laura Grom, Danette Crawford, Dawn Ewald, Sue Honning, Karin Hudson and Shari Landin; second row, Sue McMillan, Lori Kohl, Linda O'Leary, Andy Oleszczuk, Debbie Schaffer, Gary Swanson, Tim Wilt, Steve Wolf and Paula Alvary; third row, Cindy McCann, Melanie Rees, Jerry Larkin, Lori Sturm, Julia Audette, Peg Bazan, Roni Bierman, Jann Bjorkman and Dave Bolton; fourth row; Bob Dornbush, Gayle Garn, Rae Smith, Nancy Freund, Cheryl Fenner, Pat Smith and Crista (^happell. Absent from photo was Tom Liebman. In photo at right, the students are, from left front row, Jeff Bierman, Sandy Clark, Chris Darr, Keith Durkin, Pat Estis, Liz Fenske, Debbie Freund, Terry Gough and Steven Griesbach; second row, John Heard, Denise Higgins, Kathy Hudson, Mara Jones, Randy Kohl, Carol Leighty, Julie Lunkenheimer, Anita Penescu and Martha Rabbitt; third row, Linda Randall, Dave Sweeney, Henry Voorhees, Charlene Weingart, Lark Wheelock, Debbie Wolf, Janet Pollack, Pat Stark, Nancy Thomas and Sue Wentzel; fourth row, Mark Koerber, Laurie Staveteig, Fern Griesbach, Mike Thornton, Anita Arndt, Bud Pflug, Sue Olbinski, Cathy Munyon and Brian Fetzer; fifth row, Roger Mroz, Cindy Bye, Diane Mavis, Steve Buss, Donna Humann, Kerry Decker, Pat Smith, Anne Seaton, Brad Slipiec, Curt Rosing and Bruce Huebner. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD VOLUME 98 NUMBER 88 THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1974 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS '• 'H.. ' ' .. ' , ..... i ' | , . 1 * • ' • • ^ Twenty-four junior and thirty-nine senior students were inducted into the National Honor society at ceremonies held Monday night, May 27, at the West campus auditorium. President Mike Thornton, Vice-President Fern Griesbach, Secretary Laurie Staveteig, Treasurer Anita Arndt, and the -seventeen current members of National Honor society planned the impressive induction ceremonies. To be eligible for this high 4onor, a student fnust be a member of the junior or senior class and maintain a "B" or higher average throughout high school. He must also rank high In the areas of leadership, character,