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Master Educational Plan Disclosed For District 15 At Tuesday night's business meeting of the District 15 Consolidated school board, Dr. Robert Boos, superintendent, outlined a Master Educational plan. Subjects of special con cern were listed as personnel, curriculum and building and site improvement. Under the plan, the General committee membership would consist of students, six classroom teachers, three from Special Services staff, three administrators and three representing the Citizens Advisory council and the board of education. At the conclusion of hi? ex­ planation, board members were asked to express their opinions. Lester Smith commented that he felt another plan should also be used which would show "growth of the school, revenue, funds available and anticipated changes in state and federal laws". Smith added that it is $800,000 Pwject hard to plan without some of these facts at hand. Member Robert Thornton was of the belief that there was a predominance of teachers on committees. He said he felt the public should be more involved. M. David Cain said something _ in particular disturbed him. "It looks like someone would have to pass the final responsibility for curriculum to committee when it should (Continued on page 19) County Agrees To Bridge Funding A new bridge across the Fox river came another step nearer to reality Tuesday. In regular monthly meeting, the McHenry County board adopted a resolution appropriating the sum of $400,000 as its share for construction. The entire project is estimated to cost $800,000. The new bridge will connect Pearl street in the city with Lincoln road, which is in the township. The new two-lane structure will replace the existing one-lane bridge, believed to have been con­ structed about 1880 In addition to the 50 per cent funding by the county, the city will furnish 25 per cent of the cost, McHenry township and the McHenry Road district will complete payment with 12.5 per cent each, the township through R e v e n u e S h a r i n g money. According to recent discussions, the county will prepare plans for replacement of the bridge and will obtain any right - of - way necessary for its replacement. The county will also receive bids and award contracts for the new bridge and will supervise its construction. Board Member Robert Olson questioned why the county should furnish as much as $400,000. In response, Highway Commissioner James Rakow explained that it has been the custom in the past for the county to replace bridges on township roads. Rakow con­ tinued by citing the heavy traffic across the bridge and the low clearance of the present structure which restricts boat traffic and is a hazard to navigation Rakow said 4,000 cars pass over the bridge daily. Completion time is set for 1976, and according to the agreement, construction contracts must have been awarded prior to Dec. 1, 1975. Considerable debate ended in a favorable vote to increase deputies' salaries by 2 per cent. This action brings to 8 per cent the total increase. Previously, the County board had offered a 6 per cent raise, 4 per cent (Continued on page 20) 15 0 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER W SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 15 ifsnnflt VOLUME 99 NUMBER 20 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1974 20 PAGES & ONE SUPPLEMENT * Musrn and • Meanderin' Debate Hold Open House Begirt Rescue Many of our McHenry area 4- H'ers are celebrating 4-H week, using as their theme, "We can make it happen". Throughout the county, there are 1,200 working hard to tell others how they are doing it. Historically, 4-H has been a major factor in developing the country's' agricultural success story. When the first clubs were formed over fifty years ago, educators saw the 4-H program as a stepping stone to improved farming and hamemaking practices on the nation's farms. Many farmers were reluctant to accept new - fangled ideas coming from the nation s colleges, but they would let their sons try the ideas through 4-H. The 4-H project was the door through which the first purebred livestock was in­ troduced and through which seed " varieties, cultural practices and insect and disease control methods were tried ;wul proven. Through' the years, two important changes have af­ fected 4-H goals. Today, people (Continued on page 20) Water System Arrest Wonder Lake Youth For Drug Possession While on routine patrol Monday afternoon, deputies observed an auto proceeding west-bound on Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, with only one red tail light. The vehicle was stopped to warn the driver, James Stahl of 4402 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, of the offense. In doing so, the deputy saw a hash pipe used in the con­ sumption of marijuana in the vehicle. Further inspection revealed a small quantity of cannabis as well as paraphernalia for its use. Stahl was arrested for possession of cannabis. Bond was set at $1,000, court date Oct. 17. The basic issue in court is "how much money", he said. He pointed out, such proceedings can be very costly in some cases and also very lengthy, possibly two and one-half years. "When you condemn a piece of property, you don't get it for free," Narusis stressed. He noted the water company owner shouldn't receive more money than he paid for the system but the courts would probably allow a fair market value plus potential company earnings and capital gains. Bolger urged immediate investigation since "the longer we wait, the less successful we will be," he said. "I feel we estab shed a fair price and we should have it." All the councilmen agreed to allow the Water and Sewer company to work on the matter along with the city attorney. However, Alderman Datz ended the discussion by say ing the committee could study the matter but, "as far as I'm concerned, I think you are going for drill." Alderman Hromec stood before the Council and read a three and one-half page statement which berated Mayor Stanek, Aldermen Rogers and Bolger, the Council The McHenry County Grand jury met Oct. 2 and returned the following twenty - three indictments to Judge James H. Cooney: Leonard Andrew Pesz, Route 2, McHenry, unlawful possession of cannabis and possession of controlled sub­ stance (amphetamine); Richard A. Splett, 5126 Wonder Woods, Wonder Lake, burglary and theft under $150; Lee M. Pankiewicz, 1203 Clover lane, McHenry, unlawful possession of con­ trolled substance (LSD; Tony R. Christensen, 1921 Main street. Spring Grove, possession of burglary tools and theft from coin operated machines; and the McHenry Plaindealer * management. She said she had overlooked! many insults directed at her up; to now but could no longer; ignore the "mud slinging"" since Aldermen Rogers had" accused her of illegal actions." She was referring to Rogers'; statement at the last meeting- that there were more than fifty, instances of someone signing the petitions for more than one person. "Mayor Stanek's hit - and - run statement in the Plain- dealer was not too difficult to shrug off since in a way I considered that he only exposed himself for what he was and I took the insults as compliments because as long as I find myself on the right side of an issue whether for the police or the people, I am honored to be so identified," she began. Mrs. Hromec expressed dismay because "the McHenry PtaAfWteaM* niBiiiifin ui tMWfi not even once asked me for my attitudes of reasons for action." She added that she was ever ready to provide documen­ tation and evidence to support her cause, including the petitions in Question. She reminded the Council that her husband's name (Continued onpage 19) Dennis P. Link, 11611 Catalpa, Woodstock, unlawful possession of cannabis and three counts of forgery ; Mark L. Kiel, 330 W. Judd, Woodstock, unlawful possession of cannabis; Daniel Rodriguez, 502 Eastwood, Woodstock, indecent liberties with a child and unlawful possession of can­ nabis; Mark S. Murphy, 15219 Route 14, Woodstock, burglary, theft under $150 and criminal damage to property; David F. Zandier, 200 S. Hager, Barrington, criminal damage to property over $150; John DeValut, 2513 Walnut, Cary, aggravated battery, (Continued on page 20) Include McHenry Area Men In Indictments Approximately $5,500 in stolen goods was recovered and numerous burglaries and thefts were cleared up when three juveniles and another youth were apprehended last weekend by the McHenry Police department under in­ vestigation supervised by Sgt Daniel Kinnerk. The three juveniles were turned over to juvenile officer, Sgt. Gregory Burg, who will handle disposition of the cases. The youth, arrested, Gary Reinwall of 3816 Idyll Dell road, McHenry, will be charged when kinnerk completes his' in­ vestigation. He was involved in thefts at several marinas but not with incidents at the McHenry Country club. According to Sgt. Kinnerk, a golf cart was stolen from the Country dub on Aug 8 and recovered the next day. It had been taken from behind locked gates in an area alongside the pro shop. A battery charger valued at $175 was also taken. About a week later, the cart was again taken from the same locked enclosure. It was located a couple of days later at the dead end of Country Club drive in the weeds. The battery charger was also recovered. Numerous boat thefts were also cleared up with the arrest of the juveniles and Reinwall. Kinnerk advised. In June it was reported that a federal in­ terceptor siren, a radio and two microphones were taken from (Continued on page 7) Arrest Drivers On Two Charges James Prasil, Jr., of 402 N. Lily Lake, McHenry, was cited for driving while his license was revoked last Sunday morning The vehicle he was driving was stopped by deputies at Willow road and Riverside drive. It was learned Prasil had succeeded in ob- (Continued on page 20) Condemnation Of Set Ground Breaking Target Medical Building plans for the Nor tjjprn Illinois Medical center, to •e constructed on Route 31 and Bull Valley road, between McHenry and Crystal Lake, were submitted to Illinois public health authorities in Springfield Sept. 30. LeRoy E. Olsen, president of the board of directors of the sponsoring McHenry hospital, made the presentation to Paul Burglaries Solved With Six Arrests; Check Others Suggested condemnation proceedings against Lakeland Park Water company, a heated statement by Alderman LaVerne Hromec and final purchase of city park property highlighted Monday night's City Council meeting. Some aldermen appeared completely surprised by the recommendation of Alderman William Bolger and Alderman Jerome Rogers that the Sewer and Water committee be given permission to investigate the possibility of starting con­ demnation proceedings against the water company. The water company stock was purchased by Northern Illinois Utilities about three weeks ago and they reportedly have already begun to make improvements on the system. Alderman Rogers stated it .was his opinion the city should be the owner pf the system. He also mentioned that he was * informed by the seller that the system was purchased for the same price the city would have paid for it. Alderman Ed Datz com­ mented that it was a shock to him that condemnation should be considered now. "Why wasn't it considered several years ago?" he asked. Rogers replied that he felt the reason it was never discussed before was because it wasn't necessary. "We were actively talking about a negotiated sale," he said. When he mentioned possibly negotiating with Northern Illinois Utilities, Mayor Stanek remarked that the president of the company, TP Mathews, indicated to him he would not sell it. Alderman Bolger said there was no doubt the city could provide water at a lower rate. That was brought out very clearly at the Pollution Control board hearing recently, he emphasized. Alderman LaVerne Hromec agreed condemnation should be investigated. In an apparent turnabout, she added that she felt the people of Lakeland Park would consider paying a reasonable assessment fee such as two or three hundred dollars if they were given an opportunity to be informed and given a chance to discuss it. This surprised some alder­ men since it was this one issue that resulted in petitions being circulated for a referendum. Attorney Bernard Narusis explained that condemnation is a statutory procedure to obtain certain property for a particular government use. Charge Driver With Striking Pedestrian Through investigation by Deputy Sheriff Charles Terrell of the Accident Investigation unit, along with Deputy Madden, Philip J. -Schmidt of 1908 Grandview, McHenry, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving injury to David M. Roble of 4809 Spring Grove road, McHenry, which occurred Sunday evening. Schmidt was arrested Tuesday evening. Schmidt admitted he had been driving north-bound on Chapel Hill, road near Bay road, Sunday. As he passed another auto, he ran off the road and h( ard a noise which he thought was that of striking a sign. He stopped in a parking lot around the corner, saw nothing and went home. On arrival, he notice his outside mirror had been broken off. He was informed by Deputy Terrell that he had struck a boy walking on the side of the roadway. Schmidt's court date was set for Nov. 14. Center Plans Go X Elbow, chief of the health facilities division, State of Illinois Department of Public Health. Anthony Cocoran, executive director of McHenry hospital, and Minor Van- dermade, an architect and president of Medical Ar­ chitectonics, accompanied Olsen. "The presentation of our plans for state approval is another gratifying step in the sequence of orderly planning which has led to the unique concept of the Northern Illinois Medical center," commented Olsen. "In 1972 we received from the state of Illinois our initial permit to build. Last winter we received the endorsement of the Fox Valley Hospital Planning council, the "review Squad Fund Drive Gary Baseley, vice- president of the McHenry Rescue squad, and Loretta Simon, chairman of this year's fund drive for the squad, are shown at left, placing letters of solicitation in the mail. The top photo shows the attractive new squad building at 1208 Court street, where open house will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Rescue squad was formed in January of 1972. Since then its volunteer members have answered over 1 1,000 emergency calls to assist persons in need. S q u a d m e m b e r s emphasize that no donations are too small. The contributions of many make the work of the squad possible STAFF PHOTOS- WAYNE GAYLORD To State and comment" agency of the regional Operation Health, Inc. "Last spring we appointed a consortium of architects -- Medical Architectonis, Inc., and Welton Becket and Associates - who have engaged in consultation, fact-finding, design, and ongoing reevaluation. "We are grateful to the (Continued on page 20) Commend Students In Merit Program Seniors at McHenry and Marian high schoolf have , named Merit Program commended students by the National Merit Scholarship corporation. From left, they are Mike Miller, Dave Bolger, Delea Parks and Sam Anderson. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD One senior at McHenry Community high school, West Campus, and three seniors at Marian Central Catholic high school have been named Merit Program Commended students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Principal Robert Swartzloff announced that Delea A. Parks has received a letter of Commendation Principal Thomas J Parsley of Marian reported the following students had been notified: Samuel S. Anderson, David F. Bolger and Michael I) Miller, all from McHenry. These students are am the 38,000 Commendei students named OS the basis of their hi performance on the (Continued on page 20) X