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Monday night's City Council meeting turned out to be somewhat of a bon voyage party for Earl R. Walsh and Thomas F. Bolger. Both are retiring May I from their official city positions, Walsh as city clerk and Bolger as city treasurer. Walsh was presented with his office desk chair which had a plaque attached to the back commemorating his thirty-eight years of continuous service as city clerk, along with other gifts. Pictured in top photo is Mayor Joseph Stanek applauding as Earl Walsh sits in complete surprise. The chair is shown in left of picture. Thomas Bolger, in photo below, receives gifts and an official resolution in appreciation of his twenty-five years of service to the city. STAFF PHOTOS-BARBARA GILPIN The truth of the commercial slogan, "You've come a long way, Baby", was never more evident than at the per­ formances of the McHenry high school musical, "Fiddler on the Roof", presented five nights last week. The soope of the slogan was enlarged, but its conveyed meaning couldn't be mistaken. If athletes surpass their counterparts of thirty years ago, then the same applies in the cultural areas of drama, music and choreography. Even ten years ago, high school productions were, for the most part, just that. The inexperience of young per­ formers was in striking con­ trast with adults, even on the semi-professional level. Not so today. In 1975 these are highly sophisticated productions, many with large budgets, and the result is a real treat to one looking for an evening of ex­ cellent entertainment. Anyone who has seen a recent play or musical at MCHS must surely Two sheriff's deputies were suspended last week and at least one of the cases will come before the Police Merit com­ mission of the county May 8 for review. Robert Heneise of Crystal Lake was suspended untii the May 8 review of his case by the commission on charges of offical misconduct for allegedly assaulting a prisoner in the county jail. Sheriff Tyrrell said he will recommend the dismissal of Heneise to the commission. Douglas Prosen of Wonder Lake was suspended for five days, beginning May 1, charged with filing a false official report. Neighbor Charged In Child's Death Donald Wayne Kuntz, 16, of 9018 Ramble road,Wonder Lake, was charged with murder in the stabbing death of six-year-old Guy R Aubuchon of 9014 Ramble road, Wonder Lake, which occurred April 15. The charges were filed Monday in Circuit court by Detective Richard Heisler of the Sheriff 's department. Judge Cafirad Floeter presided a\pc a three hour hearing lasyFriday in Juvenile court and listened to testimony about Kuntz from expert witnesses including a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a probation officer and a juvenile police officer. Double Fatality Brings County Traffic Toll To Ten The county's highway traffic fatality count for the year rose to ten with the double fatality Friday night on Route 20, west of Church road, Marengo. Norman E. Wirsing, 58, of 19621 E. Grant street, Marengo, was killed, as was the driver of the other car, Walter Nelson, 50, of 404 W Railroad street, Marengo. Both were pronounced dead on arrival at Woodstock hospital at 10:10 p.m. where they were taken by the Marengo Rescue squad. A passenger in Nelson's auto, Mrs. Jane A. Nelson of 404 W. Railroad, Marengo, was taken to Sherman hospital, Elgin, where she was listed in critical condition. A witness to the collision who have anticipated a pleasant evening. They were not disappointed, and must have found their expectations sur­ passed. There was no denying the standing ovation given the cast and in particular the lead played by Rick Bender --an exciting young performer with a big, booming voice, a flare for acting, and the ability to charm large audiences. To do justice to this fine cast would necessitate the mention of many names, among them Carol Leighty and Sandy Clark, whose voices belied their youth. And one could certainly not neglect the fiddler, (John Weber in person and John VanKanegan on the violin) whose haunting strains were repeated throughout the production. We were astonished by the manner in which Masatoshi Wada adapted to theatre, American style, after less than a year as an AFS student in McHenry. His fine voice kept (Continued on page 16) Elgin Youths Climb Radio Tower As Lark Four Elgin youths were arrested about 12:30 Saturday morning after it was reported someone had seen two persons climbing over the fence surrounding the radio tower behind the county jail at the McHenry county courthouse. Fourteen deputies were called to assist in surrounding the courthouse while an inspection of the area was made. A youth identified as Charles Apple, 18, of 17 Kensington Loop, Elgin, was seen climbing the radio tower about 100 feet from the ground. When he was ordered to come down, he complied. Although Apple said he was alone, inspection of the roof of the building revealed another person, Jay S. Helgerson, 18, of 924 Scott drive, Elgin, was hiding behind a ventilator shaft. A further search of the area resulted in the discovery of an auto parked along Ware road, east of the courthouse, with three occupants. It was determined to be the vehicle used by the offenders. Oc­ cupants of the auto were Scott Ziegler, 17, of 764 Elizabeth, South Elgin, James Hill, 17, of 1245 Oakdale drive, Elgin, and a female companion whose name was not released. The offenders told deputies they wanted to climb the radio tower, which is over 200 feet hieh. as a lark. (Continued on page 16) was west-bound on Route 20 behind the Nelson auto told deputies he saw the Wirsing car approaching from the east. Suddenly, the auto went out of control on a curve and veered into the path of the Nelson auto and a head-on collision oc­ curred. The Accident Investigation unit of the Sherriff's depart­ ment is conducting an in­ vestigation into the fatal crash. Brian P. Bartulis of 1813 Fernwood drive, McHenry, was treated and released from McHenry hospital following a one-car accident at 1113 S. River road. The accident oc­ curred Sunday night . about 10:20. Bartulis told officers he was north-bound on River road when he noticed a youth riding a bicycle near the center line of the roadway. He swerved to avoid the rider and ran off the road and into a tree. He was taken to the hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. A van-motorcvcle accident (Continued on page 16) Display Business Skills McHenry high school participated in the sixth annual Business Education competition day this month at Rock Valley Junior college in Rockford. McHenry placed second in the entire competition. There were five girls from West participating in the contest They were Elizabeth Fenske, left, Typing I; Gail Lehman, Typing II; and Sue Schau, Bookkeeping. Evy Krysiak received a gold medal for placing first for Shorthand II; Sue Schau, silver medal for second in Bookkeeping; and Gail Lehman, bronze medal for third in Typing II. There were twenty-one schools entered in the contest, including Woodstock, DeKalb, Genoa-Kingston, and all Rockford area schools. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Trade With sixty booths reserved for next weekend, the 1975 McHenry Trade Fair promises to be the largest and most successful to date. The Fair will be held at Parkland Junior high school, on the northeast corner of Rt. 120 west at its intersection with Ringwood road. The hours are noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served ana prizes awarded. Purpose of the Fair is to acquaint the public with the type of businesses, organizations and industries in the community. Ken Sheridan and Winn Phillips, who are in charge of reservations, said this week that although the limit of booths Is sixty, interested persons who have not signed up may call Sheridan at 385-0152 to fill any cancellations that might be made. The list of exhibitors on Monday of this week was as follows: Globe Sales, McHenry Printing Service, Servi- soft Refined Water, Chain-O-Lakes Travel Agency, McHenry State Bank, Joseph H. Huemann & Sons, Northern Propane Gas Company, Brake Parts Company, Southgate Fabric Care Center, Coast to Coast (For a Charity Group), George P. Freund Implements, McHenry County Well & Pump, LaLeche League (Sponsor Jessup Mfg.), Carey Appliance, McHenry Hospital (Sponsor Morton Chemical), Girl Scouts (Mrs. C. Johnson - Sponsor Royal Welcome), The First National Bank, Photography by Nies (Langdon Studio), McHenry Lions Club, McHenry Business & Professional Women's Club, Dobyns Antiques, Postal-Phillips, Inc., The Bath Shop, McHenry County College, Sunnyside Dodge, Novotny Sales & Service, Credit Bureau, Rita Betis - Organ, House of Health, Tones, Retailers Group, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, Lori Wilhelm - The McHenry Plaindealer, Avon Products, Pioneer Center, Tom Huemann, St. John's Church - (Sponsor - Dental Craft Corp.), Art Tyrrell, Sheriff, Brookwood Garden Center, Baxter, Shaklee Products, Northern Illinois Vinyl (Jack Russell), Hornsby's, Valeer Industries, Homefinders, Paddock Enterprises and Channel 11 - Station WTTW (Sponsor - First National Bank of McHenry). The first McHenry Trade Fair was held in the Spring of 1972, when 5,000 attended. In May of 1973, inclement weather cut the crowd by about 1,000. Last year none was held. After receiving the testimony, Judge Floeter granted a motion of Assistant State's Attorney Larry Johnson and petitioned Kuntz into adult court. Judge Floeter said he made his decision after hearing the testimony of the psychiatrist. He said it would be in the in­ terest of the minor and the general public that the defendant continue in custody beyond his minority and ruled the case should be under the jurisdiction of adult authorities. The psychiatrist stated Kuntz would have to be treated and "has to be in an institution for disturbed adolescents for a long duration." He said Kuntz would require five to eight years of treatment in order to be rehabilitated. Six-year-old Guy Aubuchon was found April 15 by Sheriff's police lying in a vacant field about two blocks from his home, suffering from multiple stab wounds. He died in McHenry hospital two hours after being admitted; Kuntz was taken into custody shortly after the incident. A filet knife allegedly used to stab the child was found in the field. Law Day USA plans this year for McHenry county include a special dramatization of ex­ cerpts from the literature of the law. Sarah Lessman and James Hecht, co-chairpersons of this year's Law Day activities, announced that the McHenry County Bar association, in conjunction with the "En­ counter with the Theater" acting troupe, will present cuttings from Jean Anouihl's "Antigone", James Thurber's "Male Animal", Clarence Darrow's closing argument in the trial of Ossian Sweet, "Trial By Jury" by Gilbert & Sullivan, Carl Sandburg's "Lawyers Know Too Much" and "The Trial of the Knave of Hearts" from Lewis Carroll's "The Adventures of Alice in Won­ derland". The special program will be presented at the Con­ gregational - Universalist church Sunday, May 4, and at Woodstock, Huntley, Harvard, Richmond, Crystal Lake, Marian Central and Cary- Grove high schools. According to Mrs. Lessman, the basic theme of the production is to dramatize the emergence of individual freedom and dignity through the trials and tribulations of various historical or fictional characters from the world's drama, novels, and actual law cases. The traditional court room ceremonies will take place in the main court room of the McHenry coifnty courthouse Thursday. May 1, at 9:30 a.m. when Judge Leonard Brody of McHenry Bar association president, Thomas A. Henley, Jr., and other speakers will address to the Law Day message. The Bar association extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend the ceremony. The Liberty Bell award will also be presented at the Thursday morning program on behalf of the McHenry County Bar association to that McHenry county individual or organization - not a lawyer or public official - who has con­ tributed to a better un­ derstanding of democracy and especially the Bill of Rights, encouraged a greater respect for the law and the courts and inculcated a better un­ derstanding and appreciation of the rule of law. Last year's recipient of the award was Dr. Peter Griesbach, formerly of McHenry. Hecht explained that Law Day USA is set aside May 1 by joint resolution of Congress and Presidential proclamation as "a special day of celebration by the American people in ap­ preciation of their liberties" and as an occasion for "rededication to the ideals of equality and justice under law". "This year's theme", said Ms. Lessman, "is 'America's Goal - Justice through I^aw'. "The theme is expecially fitting this year", she said. "Equal justice under law is the cor­ nerstone of our judicial philosophy and if not fully realized yet, great strides (Continued on page 16) Choral Club In May Program Lynn Sobczak and Mike Cajtliaml are among featured singers in "The Market" setting of next weekend's musical presentation by the McHenry Choral club. Mrs. Sobczak will be heard in "Who'll Buy My Violets" and Cajthaml wUl sing "Kashmiri Song". The program will be presented Saturday and Sunday nights, May 3 and 4, at 8:15 p.m. in West campus auditorium. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Fifty-five members of the McHenry Choral club, representing the cities of Carpentersville, Woodstock, Richmond and Hebron, as weil as McHenry, will be heard in their annual spring program next weekend. Performances will be given Saturday and Sunday evenings. May 3 and 4, at 8:15 p.m. in West campus auditorium. Following a formal ap­ pearance bv thp chorus, the singers will be seen and heard in two special sections, the first "At the Circus", and the second, "In the Market". Appropriate scenery has been arranged for each, and soloists (Continued on page 16) * 100 TEAKS * 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 15' Tvv VOLUME 99-NUMBER 77 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1975 2 SECTIONS -24 PAGES m ins iw: U- Officer Selection two out of the last six or eight meetings. It was the consensus of the board that the people of the district are entitled to a full seven-man board and either Turner attend all the meetings or give up his trustee position. Willard Hogge, supervisor of assessments for McHenry county, attended the meeting and reported the 1973 assessed evaluation for the Junior college district was $530,356,246. The 1974 assessed evaluation for the district is estimated at $615,343,445. However, Hogge said that since the Board of Review is still working on approximately 800 complaints, there is a possibility there could be a reduction of $6,153.4?$. This would leave a projected estimated eva^iation of $609,190,010. The increase hf evaluation from 1973 to 1974 is $78,833,770 or 14.85 percent. For purposes of working up a tenative budget (Continued on page 16) "Well Done" Farewell To City Officers Two Deputies Are Suspended Set Law Day Observances Tie Vote Delays MCC A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of McHenry County college was held last week to canvass the ballots of the April 12 trustee election. The regular monthly meeting followed the reorganizational meeting. The canvass revealed 3,240 ballots were cast with in­ cumbent William Ryan of Crystal Lake receiving 2,687 votes and incumbent Robert Weidner of Harvard, 2,836. There were 141 write in votes. Chairman Barbara Pautz swore the two elected members into office. Election of officers was held with the same officers taking the positions they held last year - Barbara Pautz of Crystal Lake, chairman; Gerald Smith of Woodstock, vice-chairman, and Robert Weidner of Har­ vard, secretary. Approximately nine ballots were cast before a board chairman was elected. Since Walter Turner, the trustee elected from McHenry, was absent, numerous tie votes resulted because only six members were voting. A similar situation occurred in selection of the board secretary. The board decided to send a letter to College Trustee Walter Turner asking that he attend MCC board meetings regularly. Turner moved out of the area many months ago and since that time has either missed meetings completely or been late. Trustee Ryan mentioned that Turner had only attended