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|L Mi v* 3 \ <5v 15 9 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 $ Cass* 15 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 17 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1974 20 PAGES Sfiurts 1:15 PM. Homecoming Parade Friday Afternoon M»AN HOMECOMING -- Members of the Student Council and Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes helped plan the decorations in the school and the publicity for the annual Homecoming weekend at McHenry high school. Pictured above, top row: Carol Leighty, Brian O'Neill, Dave Sweeney, Ellen Quinlan, Linda McKay, Jane Liptrot, Maureen Hall, Mary Seaver, Anne Sullivan, Doreen Sturm, Marty Fossum, Mike Tollifson, Ted Honning; Middle Row: Bill Murgatroyd, Dave Wilkey, Kelly Stoffer, Meg Humann, Ann Larkin, Karen Wiedner, Kathy Boak, Sherri Bauer, Sue Wilde, Ann Conley, Carleen Nicholson, Joan Ligamin, Annette Hansen, Patti Althoff, Kelly Staley; Front row: Kristy Day, Sue Prust, Mary Wynveen, Sue Wickencamp, Steve Knor, Debby Carro, Sue Johnson, Terri Schaeffer, Julie Condon, Cathy Scully, Lucy Hawkins, Marsha Tanner, Cheryl Carro and Helen Arient. STAFF PHOTO--WAYNE GAYLORD Mrnin' and Meanderin' Meetings this week CoQ££fss/ resulted in issage of a bill to Name Charles Weingart To Advisory Board in _ the passagV 6f a bill to resume staftdard time the last Sunday in October until the end of February. The bill now awaits the signature of the president. Governmental agencies responsible for accounting for a savings in energy, announced the change in time last January accounted for a 1 per cent reduction. However, the study also revealed that energy savings or not, most people just didn't like daylight saving time in mid-winter. The desire to help someone in need is evident all around us. Plaindealer Photographer Wayne Gaylord has been running a classified ad, looking for an older model jeep. Three of the calls received came from persons who had nothing to sell --just a wish to be helpful. One person spotted a jeep near Libertyville. Another called to say there was one in Richmond, The third, a lady, works for a government agency, and told him one could be obtained through Fort Sheridan. Efforts to obtain the jeep failed, but there is no denying that in the thousands of folks who are our unknown neighbors, lies much kindness. K.A.F. Armed Robbery Attempt Foiled By Tavern Owner An attempted armed robbery at the New Country Inn tavern, 216 W. Rand road, Lakemoor, Monday morning about 2 o'clock, failed when the owner- bartender, Karl Risse, who resides at the place of business, captured the offender When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Risse sitting on the offender on the tavern floor. Risse reported that the offender, Gregory Noble of <>49 State street, Ottawa, had been drinking in the business place for two or three hours and had been no problem At closing time, all patrons left except Noble. As Risse was placing the bar stools on the bar, he turned and saw Noble pointing an automatic pistol at him. Being at close range, Risse hit Noble's arm which was holding the gun and wrestled him to the floor Noble was arrested for attempted armed robbery, unlawful use of weapons and possession of a firearm without a firearm owner's identification card His bond was set at $12,(MM) with court appearance scheduled for Oct. 10 Charles Weingart. McHenry dairy farmer and community leader, has been appointed to the Illinois Board of Agricultural Advisors. Weingart's appointment to this statewide advisory board was announced today by Robert L. "Pud" Williams, Illinois Director of Agriculture. The 16-member board had a meeting at Springfield last week. He is the only farmer representative from Northern Illinois. Expressing delight over being named to the voluntary, non-paying board, Weingart said it will give him an opportunity to learn how the Department of Agriculture functions to serve farmers and a forum for him to present ideas on improved services. Weingart operates one of the top dairy herds in McHenry county, a 50-cow milking herd that has ranked in the top five in this dairy-producing county for the past 10 years. He has topped the Dairy Herd Improvement Association production records on several occasions during the past decade. His sons, Keith and Dick, help with the family farm. He is presently a director of the American Dairy Association of Illinois. Weingart is also president of the McHenry County Fair Association, a position he has occupied for four years. He is a founder of the McHenry County Dairy Promotion Council and has been active each year, in its varied activities since its founding in 1954-at the same time he was Farm Bureau president. County Law Officials Arrest Tavern Owner County law enforcement officials entered Wally's Oasis, a tavern in Lakemoor, Thursday afternoon and arrested Walter Szarek of 134 W Rand road, McHenry, for gambling. The arrest resulted after investigating officers made a purchase of pull jar tickets at the tavern. A search warrant was issued and further evidence was uncovered which lead to Szarek s arrest. Capt. Robert Madsen, Chief Investigator for the McHenry County Sheriff's department, said the tavern remains open pending further investigation by the County Liquor Commission. Szarek is free on bond. A court date has not been scheduled as yet due to Szarek's poor physical condition Several Fires Keep McHenry Firemen Busy Members of McHenry Township Fire district companies 1 and 3 answered a mutual aid call at 9:24 Sunday night with the Wauconda fire department to assist at a barn fire on Rt. 120 near Fischer road. No estimate of damage was given as the barn was not in use. About an hour later McHenry fire company I was called to a house fire at Alton road, West Shore Beach. The house which had been condemned by the Health Department, was not occupied. It was completely engulfed in flames when firemen arrived. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Monday morning at 7:13 firemen of Co. I answered a car fire call near the surplus building at Rt. 120. Damage estimated at about $200 was done to an auto owned by Stanley Schaffer of 3613 W. Waukegan road. At 9:19 Monday morning an electric pole was ablaze at 2916 Riverside drive. No estimate of damage was given and Commonwealth Edison was called to make repairs. POWER OUTAGE Approximately 2,500 homes were without electricity Monday night when a 34,(KM) volt line came down at the drive-in theatre at the corner of Lincoln and Chapel Hill roads. A spokesman for Common wealth Edison said a connector let go causing the one hour and 30 minute power outage. Driver Seriously Hurt When Auto Hits Pole Peter and Helga Ettel of 924 Meadow Lark drive. McHenry, were transported to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad following a one- car accident at 716 W. Ringwood road Monday morning about 12:10 Mrs Ettel was treated and released but her husband was admitted to the hospital where he was reported in fair condition Monday afternoon. No statement was taken from Kttel following the accident due to his condition His passenger said they were east bound on Ringwood road when the car failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the road and hit a utility pole, breaking it off _ The Wonder Lake Rescue squad transported George Schuber of 8510 W Sunset drive, Wonder Lake, to McHenry hospital following a two-car accident Friday night about 10:30 at 7204 W* Route 120, west of McHenrv. According to the police report, Schuber was west bound on the highway when an auto driven by Andrew F. Dreyer of 326 Waterside lane, Ingleside, backed out of a driveway directly into Schuber's path Dreyer was ticketed for improper backing. William Roskopf of 1911 N. Highview, McHenry, was hurt when his motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve at 615 River road east of McHenry Saturday evening anout 6:30. He was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad Roskopf told sheriff's deputies he didn't remember anything about the accident Evidence at the scene indicated the cycle was north bound on River road, failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center line and fell on its side just before leaving the roadway. The 'cycle slid 42 feet down into a ditch before coming to a stop Both drivers were ticketed following a collision on Country Club road west of Bull Yalle> road near Woodstock last Friday evening George E. Krueger of 2806 S Tower road, McHenry. was charged with hindering, obstructing or delaying traliic and Jeftrey Harrison o! KM) Hickory road, Woodstock, was cited for following too closely According to deputies, both cars were west bound on Country Club road when Krueger applied his brakes to warn Harrison that hi following too closely rtated that Kruegei and he was unable making contact. Kathleen B Leonard of 820 Gerson, Wonder Lake. cited by sheriff's police "failure to give information after an accident" as the result of an occurrence Saturday evening about 6:40 at intersection of Wonder 1 and Beach roads. t (Continued on paK'e IS) "Comics and Funnies' ' is the theme for 1974 homecoming at McHenry high school. The important days are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3, 4 and 5. A breakfast honoring alumni will be served Thursday morning at 7 a.m. in West campus cafeteria, sponsored by the Student Council. That same evening a bonfire back of West campus school will attract hundreds of students for a pep rally at 7:30 p.ni. The varsity football squad and Coach Day will be introduced, as well as king and queen candidates. A spirit stick will be presented to the class displaying the greatest amount of spirit The parade starts at 1:15 p.m. Friday, leaving East campus, traveling south to Kane, west to Center, north to Main and then east to Green At this point the marchers will go north to Broad, east to Riverside drive, south to Pearl, West to Green and then south' to East campus, where the parade will disband. The school bands w ill lead the march, followed by class and club floats and king and queen candidates The evening game will pit the undefeated Warriors against the Crystal Lake Tigers. The sophomore game starts at 6 p.m. and varsity players take the field at 8. An interesting intermission program will find king and queen candidates making their way in convertibles around the track Winning floats also will be displayed. The band and pom pom girls are preparing a special program of music. The homecoming dance will be held from 8 to 11 o'clock in the school's cafeteria, which will be decorated appropriately for the event An anticipated change will occur at 9 o'clock when homecoming royalty is escorted into the auditorium so that the large crowd can have a better view of the crowning, which will take place on stage. Carol Leighty, Student Council president, and Debbie Carro, Queen committee chairman, will make the introductions. The new king and queen will be crowned by last year's ruling pair, Steve Buss and Diane Butler Candidates are Ev Kapperich, Denise Higgins, Bob Eppel, Mel Fail, Steve Whitehead, Maureen Folliard, .John Dix, Merily Fail, Steve Kasprzyk, Kathy Sherman, Marty Zeller and Pam Shuttleworth w as I larrison stopped to avoid was for the ake Well Known Optometrist Dies Saturday A well known optometrist, Dr John T. Gray, 59, of 306 W Riverside drive, Lakemoor, died Sept 28 at Harvard hospital. I)r Gray was born in Chicago May 17, 1915 and had practiced optometry for 24 years in McHenry. He was a past commander of the American Legion Post No. 491. On Feb. 1, 1941 he married Elaine V. Quinn in Chicago. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard, Mosinee, Wis., and Jack Adams, Tucson, Ariz.; five daughters, Mrs. Tom (Virginia) O'Leary, Ringwood, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Remisiewicz, New Port Ifchey, Fla., Mrs. Bernard 'Patricia) Bialach, Taylor, Mich., and Mrs. Warren (Kathryn) Woods, McHenry; his mother, Emma Hoyle Gray of McHenry; and sixteen grandchildren. Services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home. The body was shipped to New Port Richey, Fla., for burial in the Meadow Lawn Memorial Gardens on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Heart association. Pollution Control Board Hearing Set For Thursday Oct. 3 During the City Council meeting Monday night, Alderman Hromec announced that a hearing will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, at 9:30 a.m. at the city hall conducted by the Pollution Control Board against the Lakeland Park Water Company. A negotiated settlement has been made between PCB and the Illinois Northern Utilities Company, new owners of the Lakeland Park Water company. This settlement will be presented at this time, and anyone present at the meeting will be allowed to ask questions. The Lakeland Park Water company was sold by the Robino-Ladd company on Wednesday. Sept. 25, to the Northern Illinois Utilities company. Saturday CLEP Exams Are Set CLEP exams (College Level Examination Program) are scheduled to be given Oct. 5 and 12 at McHenry County college in '••Crystal Lake. Testing will start at 8 a m and continue until noon on both dates It is possible to receive up to 30 hours of credit from most colleges in the United States through the CLEP Students may « take English, mathematics, humanities, social science, history and natural science It is possible to take one exam or all exams on the October dates. Most of the people taking these exams receive some credits, several taking the CLEP have received 30 hours. Anyone over 16 years old may participate For more information contact George Cowgill at McHenry County college in Crystal Lake Completion Of County College Is Uncertain McHenry County college trustees learned Thursday night that completion of the new campus facilities could be delayed four or five months due to the delay in obtaining structural steel. Vice President of the college, John Garrett, reported that general contractors Jenkins & Boiler of Waukegan, fired their subcontractor because they couldn't supply the steel. A new progress report on construction indicated that the Campus project would be completed about June or July of 1976 instead of the third or fourth week in February, 1976, Garrett said. If the completion date runs 120 days over the specified time, the state would bring suit against the general contractor, Dr. James Davis, president of MCC informed the board. The college would join with the state in such a suit to recover additional costs incurred as a result of a delay such as additional rent, etc Davis said. Garrett advised that work on the main building showed all required poured concrete has been completed. All interior backfill and 70 percent of the exterior backfill is completed to date. Also, all interior column plates have been installed. On the Applied Science building, all required poured concrete work is complete, all interior foundation (block) walls are installed and 90 percent of interior and exterior backfilling has been completed. Bids were reviewed for the sanitary sewer extension for the new campus. The contract was awarded to Kuch and Ingram, Inc. of Russell, 111., who were the lowest of six bidders. Their bid was for $130,108.30 with a completion date of 250 days. The next lowest bidder was Gluth Bros, of Woodstock with a bid of $162,265.50. "Two good things happened on this sewer bid," Davis said. "First, Gerry Smith talked the property owners into giving some money ($50,000) and second, the bids came in low," he explained. In March, 1974, engineers estimated the cost of the sewer project at $180,000 plus, Davis said. The lowest bid came in at $130,000 and including the three p e r c e n t c o n s t r u c t i o n contingency and the engineering costs of approximately $15,000, the total only comes to about $150,000, Davis pointed out. Trustee Gerald Smith suggested that the Crystal Lake City Council be approached again and informed that the bids came in lower than expected. Therefore, instead of the $50,000 donation asked of the city by the college, only $20,000 is now needed for a pumping station. Since the station would be the property of the city of Crystal Lake, trustees felt the city should contribute the required amount toward the sewer project. The sewer contractor related that he would like to begin as soon as possible this fall in order to get the pipe into the ground. The pumping station would be installed sometime next spring. Davis said farmers would be asked to pick their crops in the proposed sewer project route so work could begin in the next several weeks. In this way, the ground would be restored and ready for farmers to plant next spring. Bids on insurance were reviewed by the administration and presented for board approval. Nineteen insurance firms responded. The insurance contract was awarded to Marengo Insurance company who was the lowest bidder. That company is the (Continued on page 18) HEAT PROTECTION-Two firemen play their hoses on the blazing fire as another protects them from the intense heat with the use of his coat. This house in West Shore Beach was completely destroyed bv the raging fire. * mi STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLOHD