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SI sfc' 5 15 0 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER «g" SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 15 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 25 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1974 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Police Chase Ends In Young Cyclist's Arrest A police chase through Whispering Oaks in mid- evening Monday ended in the arrest of 22-year-old Allen H. Hasenbuhler of 3218 S. Woods, McHenry. Unable to post bond when faced with five charges, he was taken to McHenry county jail. Officer Patrick Joyce of the city police department was driving west on Rt. 120 about 8:20 p.m. when a motorcycle driven by Hasenbuhler pulled out in front of him. The "cyclist failed to heed Joyce's efforts to have him pull to the side of the road. He turned into a service station, shut off the lights, and then sped away on Meadow and Home avenues in Lakeland Park. At one point, Hasenbuhler proceeded onto a lawn, where his Vehicle tipped over. A passenger, who was never identified, fled on foot in back of some homes. Hasenbuhler started his motorcycle again a*"* sDed away on Pleasant in an effort to elude police. Officer Robert Winters joined the chase, and in Whispering Oaks subdivision recorded the 'cyclist traveling at speeds of 85 to 90 miles an hour. Officer John Langdon came on the scene and at Oakwood and Royal started to set up a road block. He was at an angle in the south lane when Hasenbuhler crashed into the squad car and was thrown into the air. The McHenry Rescue squad was called to take the injured driver to the local hospital, where he was treated for head and knee injuries and later released. City police have charged him with having no valid registration, reckless driving, fleeing and attempting to elude an officer, driving on a suspended or revoked license and driving without lights when required. Parkland Teacher Vies For 1975 State Title years; Libby Ramback of Springfield, special education teacher at Benjamin Franklin Middle school, is in her third year of teaching. The state's top teacher for 1975 will be announced Wed­ nesday, Oct. 30 at a banquet at the Holiday Inn East in Springfield. Four runners-up will also be announced. Candidates are chosen on the basis of ability to inspire love of learning in children, philosophy (Continued on page 8) Area Business Firm Requests Zoning Change A hearing is scheduled concerning a request for a change in zoning to permit a locaJ restaurant to serve alcoholic beverages on the premises. Petitioners are Donald E. and Patricia B. Dusthimer. The business, known as Dusty's Pizzeria, is located at 7613 Howe road, Wonder Lake. The hearing, to be conducted by the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals, will be held at 2 o'clock Nov. 7 at the city hall, McHenry. All interested persons may appear and be heard PAVID J. MILLER A Parkland school teaqher, David J. Miller, is among sixty, representing the best in­ structors in Illinois education, to b^ nominated by their counties for the title of 1975 Illinois Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made this past week by State School Supt. Michael J. Bakalis. David J. Miller of 279 Schryver, Woodstock, is a Social Studies teacher at Parkland with five years of experience. The sixty come from all parts of the state and represent various student levels and subject areas, he said. Years of teaching experience also vary-- Mrs. Mary Louis Miller of Georgetown, a seventh grade language arts instructor, has been teaching for forty-seven Halloween, the night that had its origin among the Druids centuries before the Christian era, and from the Roman festival of Pomona, is again at hand. To the weary door an­ swerers the trick-or-treat night is one of the least anticipated of the year's festivals. To small youngsters, it is next to Christmas. For many ,of us who remember the mischief and destruction of not too many years ago, the idea of providing goodies for little ones is cer­ tainly an improvement, and can even provide a bit of fun for adults if they will look for it. Important is the necessity for children, and their parents, to provide as safe Halloween fun as possible. The death list of children accidentally killed in this country exceeds forty a day. Many of the fatalities should have been foreseen and prevented by using care. Halloween ranks high among the holidays on which these accidents are most likely to occur. In addition, hundreds of youngsters are injured every year by knives, scissors or other dangerous instruments. Electricity is another offender. Despite safety devices, damp floors and wet hands make a dangerous combination. While it would be cruel to accuse the parents of the victims of criminal negligence, the facts often sustain the allegation. Although debris thrown about the highway seems more of­ fensive in the beauty of the summer, there is one ad­ vantage. A lush growth of greenery often hides the sins of litter bugs. Now that grass and weeds are forming less of a protective covering, the offensive habits of the populace makes for a more unsightly countryside. Ecologies most offended by the unattractive nuisance point to the modern trend ac­ celerating daily toward throw- away, no-deposit containers which is bringing grief to the nation. It's hard to sell an alternative because throw- away containers are handy and save bother. However, one state, Oregon, banned such containers and litter has been reduced an estimated 75 per cent there When one realizes the massive waste and ecological problems that come with throw-away containers, it becomes clear where we are headed. To throw away more and more bottles so badly needed here and there around the world; to discard plastic plates and knives and forks as the airlines do each day, is highly questionable practice. The American standard of living is high, but it's not so permanently and securely high that the country can afford to discard daily, as trash, what millions could use This is to say nothing of the littering problem Maybe we should all be following Oregon's example. K A F Sagging AACC Educational Fund Given $300,000 Temporary r tSu - / W1 j. | | o • • Mcl In Halloween Spirit Boost e McHenry County college board of trustees approved a resolution Thursday night authorizing the transfer of $300,000 from the Site and Construction fund to the Educational fund to meet the necessary expenses of the district. The board decided that by using inter-fund loans instead of tax anticipation warrants, approximately $13,000 in in­ terest expense money could be saved. Board Attorney William Carroll noted that this procedure is entirely legal as long as the inter-fund loan is paid back within one calendar year from the date of transfer. Trustees also carefully scrutinized bills presented for payment and especially noted there were many vouchers for travel expense. Dr. James R. Davis, president of MCC, said these bills were carefully checked by his office and were within budgeted allotments. However, board members requested that Dr. Davis check even closer to make sure money is not being spent for any unnecessary trips. In other business, Dr. Davis announced that MCC had been awarded a special grant of $53,000 for its Disadvantaged Student project. Although MCC is the smallest of the six schools to receive these grants, it received the biggest amount, Davis noted. This reflects very favorably on faculty personnel who applied for the grant, Davis emphasized. The grant stated, "The college wishes to continue for! another year and , expand its disadvantaged student program for mentally and emotionally handicapped, adults, high school drop-outs/ home-bound students, inmates in the county jail and former correctional inmates on probation. During the year, the college plans to expand its program for the aged in cooperation with the local Social Security office. Ex­ panded programs in cooperation with the CETA Manpower program to train and place public aid recipients on jobs is planned." "In addition to the agencies mentioned above, the college is cooperating in this program with the County Sheriff's office, County Department of Court Services, the Sheltered Village of Woodstock, Pioneer Center of McHenry, Illinois Law Enforcement commission, Department of Mental Health, local school districts, local business and industry and service organizations and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation." Following executive session, it was announced that part time employees were hired to replace James L. Dionne of the Agriculture department, who resigned Thursday night. It was noted that since the regular November meeting date falls on Thanksgiving, the next meeting would be scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Mary Liebman Speaker World Community Day The ghoulish characteristics of the season seem to be firmly imbedded in the ghost who flies high above this attractive setting in the yard at the Frank Schafer home, 2323 W. Aspen, Dutch Creek Woodlands. Fascinated by the ominous appearance of the spirit of Halloween are three youngsters, at left, as they keep a careful watch of his antics. The setting includes miniature dwarfs, each one engaged in his own pursuit in keeping with the holiday, and an assortment of pumpkins. The photographer viewed it in the light of a silvery harvest moon. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Mary Liebman of McHenry, executive secretary of the Council for the Department of Peace, will be the featured speaker at the World Com­ munity Day Friday, Nov. 1. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church will be the setting for the 1 o'clock afternoon meeting. Mrs. Liebman, who is Legislative Concerns chairman of the organization, will speak on "Discovering the Aspiring Majority". On World Community day, Protestant, Roman Catholic and Orthodox women will unite in worship services to manifest the hopes, concerns and joys they share with1 women everywhere. Participation in a nation-wide offering which goes into a fund called In- tercentinental Mission, will help Church Women United through approved agencies fulfill its goals of justice and peace. Throughout the year, but especially on World Com­ munity day, church women give tangible expression to their concerns by purchasing $8 gift certificates for aid in four (Continued on page 8) City Sponsors Halloween Children's Party Oct. 31 Former Resident Killed; Boat Crash Injures Two The city of McHenry, for the second year, is sponsoring a Halloween party Thursday, Oct. 31, at East campus gymnasium from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To avoid crowded conditions the location has been changed from the school cafeteria, where the party was held last year. There will be a special spook house for the grade school age children, through Junior high. Costumes will be judged, prizes awarded, and refreshments will be served. Several organizations are giving donations to make the party possible. In connection with the ob­ servance of Halloween in the city, Police Chief Kenneth Espey said his department is asking that trick-or-treat ac­ tivities be confined to the hours between 5 and 7 p.m. In the interest of the children's safety, he urges youngsters to be careful crossing streets, and warns motorists to be cautious in driving. Espey suggested that all children wear light colored clothing so that they can be better seen. He also asks that they take all treats home before eating them to avoid pins, razor blades, etc., that occasionally are found Marked and unmarked squad cars will be on the city streets throughout the evening. At Pistakee Highlands, trick- or-treaters are asked to make their calls between the hours of 2:30 and 7:30 Thursday night McHenry Firm Target Search For Armed Robbers Of County Service Stations The armed robberies of two gasoline service stations in the county within one hour Sunday evening are being investigated by county detectives. At approximately 7:30, Chris Roby of McHenry, an attendant at the Keane Oil company service station, 3111 W Route 120, just east of the Route 120 bridge, McHenry, reported that an auto had driven up to the station. When Roby ap­ proached the vehicle, the driver asked for change for a $20 bill. As Roby removed money from his pocket, the driver displayed a nickel plated revolver and demanded all the money While Roby complied, the other station attendant, Kenneth Boettcher of McHenry, approached the vehicle and he, too, was relieved of his money. About $122 was handed over to the robber. The car which was occupied by at least three young men, then left the scene south bound on River road. A description ol the vehicle and license number were obtained but it was determined the license plate had been stolen from the auto of Jack Russell of 1611 Woodlawn park. McHenry. while it was .parked at McHenry Recreation earlier in the day Almut an hour later, county authorities were informed of a similar armed robbery at the Disco Service station. Route 31 north of Algonquin Arnold Burley of Carpentcrsville told deputies he had gone to an auto i which had driven up to the pumps and the driver asked for change for a $5 bill. As Burley pulled the station receipts from his pocket, the driver displayed a nickel plated revolver and asked for all the money. Ap proximately $84 in currency and a coin changer containing an undetermined amount of change was handed over. The vehicle and its three occupants then sped away south bound on Route 31 The description of the vehicle, a brown late model Chrysler, was identical to the description of the vehicle used in the earlier armed robbery of the McHenry service station Investigation is continuing by the Detective division of the Sheriff's department. Twenty - four - year - old James Corbit (Corky) Smith of 225 N. McHenry avenue, Crystal Lake, a former McHenry resident, was killed Thursday night about 11:10 when the car in which he was riding crashed into a tree on Algonquin road, Lake-in-the- Hills. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Assistant Coroner James Frisch. Driver of the car, Brett Coleman of 149 Vine, Huntley, told deputies his car ran off the road and hit a tree, causing the auto to flip over. Smith was thrown from the car. Coleman was taken to McHenry hospital by am­ bulance, where he was treated and released. Two persons received minor injuries as the result of a boating accident Sunday af­ ternoon on the Fox river one- half mile south of the route 120 bridge Richard A Johnson of 402 N Country Club drive, McHenry, operator of the eighteen foot inboard motor boat, sustained a cut knee and one of his passengers, Esther A Adam son of 8702 Gregory, Des Plaines, suffered cuts on her face. The other two passengers were Tern L. Benson of 3910 W ()ak and James J Cole of 402 N. Country Club drive, McHenry. Johnson reported that his boat was caught in the wake of another boat and he lost his balance on the seat of the craft Wheirhe got back to the con­ trols. the forward movement of the boat carried it into a pier at 1101 N River load As a result of the collision, Miss Bensen was thrown from the boat and Coles jumped in to assist her. Neither was injured. Six persons were taken to McHenry hospital by the area rescue squad following a two- vehicle collision Saturday evening at 2314 W Route 120 near the driveway of the A&W Drive-in, east of McHenry. Kaith M Daniel of 733 Oak, Lake Villa, driver of one auto, was taken to the hospital for a checkup, as was the other driver, Sherry L. Lasorso of 420 S. Rose, Bensenville, and four of her passengers, all from Bensenville. All were treated and released. According to deputies, Ms. Daniel was east-bound on the highway when she proceeded to make a left turn into the drive- in She failed to see the on­ coming Lasorso vehicle until impact took place. Ms Lasorso said the Daniel auto turned directly in front of her and she was unable to avoid the collision Ms Daniel was ticketed for failure to yield turning left Clair E. Murphy, Jr., of Lake Zurich, told deputies he lost control of his car when he slowed to stop for a hitchhiker Sunday morning about 1 o'clock. ACcording to Murphy, he was south-bound on Route 12, one half mile east of Sunset road, and as he drove onto the shoulder of the road to stop, the loose gravel caused him to lose control of his auto. He was unable to remember any details of the mishap Deputies reported skid marks at the scene indicated the car struck a guard rail on the north side of the highway, crosssed both lanes, rolled into the south ditch and into a field where it came to rest on its roof. Murphy was taken to McHenry hospital for treat­ ment. Donald C. Sherry of 12M0 Third avenue, Hebron, was cited for improper lane usage and leaving the scene of a vehicle damage accident following a truck-car accident last Friday morning on Wonder Woods drive, south of Howe road, Wonder Lake. (Continued on page 8) Absentee Ballots Available From County Clerk The county clerk's office will remain open Saturday, Nov. 2, between the hours of 8:30 a^m. and 5 p.m. to accommodate persons desiring to vote an absentee ballot in person. This is the last day anyone expecting to be out of the county on election day may apply in person and cast an absentee ballot An elector who cannot per­ sonally appear at the county clerk s office may request sn absentee ballot to be mailed to them by filing an application in the office of the county clerk, 2200 N Seminary avenue, Woodstock, on or before Thursday, Oct. 31 If necessary, an application can he obtained by mail by phoning 338-2020, the county clerk's office.