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iHMiiiiilUtlUUtiitiuiiltlliiltilifliiU* mist*# mey haSsprovided a for fblks who \the business *100 TIMS * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAINOLAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 99 WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1975 15' TWO SECTIONS 26 PAGES 1 SUPPLEMENT - • : : ; -- -- -- 1 . . . 1 . 1 1 ™« Estimate Weekend Crowd At 35,000 CITY OF McHENRY First Large Floats - Beauty THOMPSON INSURANCE First Large Floats - Humorous McHENRY INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS First Large Floats - Original Educational Talk Brings School Leaders Together In our opinion, the linking of Lillian and Grove streets, across the North Western railroad tracks, h^Ss^rovided a definite asset for fblks who want to avoid \he business district in neacning Crystal Lake road. Vfe had long looked forward to its opening, and on several occasions in the past two weeks have found the thoroughfare the ac­ commodation we had expected. However, in talking to a resident of Lillian street (or whatever it will be called in the future) we learn all is not on the plus side. Young people, they say, too often use the road as a sp­ eedway, some of them also engaging in drag racing. Even for the average, careful driver, it must be admitted that the new, smooth surface might encourage some abandon since it is not in a congested area. The start of classes in the Fall promises to aggravate the problem. Young mothers who have lived at the end of a quiet street suddenly find traffic at their door and have expressed concern for the safety of their children. - • We.still believe the road was an excellent idea. What may be needed, especially as classes resume, is police vigilance of the type that was necessary when Crystal Lake road was widened a few years ago. A few tickets and the offenders find themselves using caution on the next ride. K.A.F. Four areas of education affecting students in both the grade and high schools districts brought board members of Districts 15 and 156 together in joint session . The four areas were: 1-- Transportation; 2~Curriculum Accomplishments; 3--Rapport between administration per­ sonnel in the two districts; 4-- Added informational reports from administrators. Eugene Paulausky, director of instructional services for District 15, opened the curriculum discussion with a slide presentation showing different areas of local, state and federal funding and what can be accomplished through these grants. Dr. Paulausky also outlined instructional planning by ad­ ministrators Snd explained how teachers improve their -ability to function in the classroom. He spoke of the Curriculum council formed in the district, concerned with studying materials and various book companies for particular programs. Of interest was his notation that there is a return to the Palmer method of pen- .manship. Thomas Joynt, who holds a position similar to Dr. Paulausky in District 156, explained funding at the high school level, adding that many of the functions of his office are similar to those in the grade school. To a comment by District 156 President James Althoff that reading is a major problem as young people reach high school, District 15 Supt. Robert Boos explained. Dr. Boos observed that it is a case of working with a large number of people, some of whom are poorly prepared. He noted that many students do not progress through all eight grades in the McHenry school system. Many who are behind in reading must be "picked up and helped" when they arrive, he said. "There are four or five levels of reading ability in some classes", Dr. Boos em­ phasized," and we must have individual teaching in these classes. He also observed that some of the students who are (Continued on page 4) Accidents Cause Injuries To Several Local Drivers Chris L. Laubenthal of McHenry was seriously injured Sunday evening when his motorcycle hit a utility pole north of Johnsburg. Lauben­ thal, who is a registered nurse in the Intensive Care unit of McHenry hospital, was taken to that hospital and later tran­ sferred to Wesley Pavilion of Northwestern hospital, Chicago. He was reported in guarded condition Monday by a hospital spokesman. State Rep. Thomas J. Hanahan (D) of 2012 Grand- view drive, Sunnyside, received fractures following a motorcycle accident Friday in Fox Lake. Hanahan reportedly dropped a bag of groceries he was transporting and as he tried to retrieve it, lost control of the 'cycle. He was admitted to McHenry A FRIENDLY YAWN - Mayor Joseph Stanek seems to sense that the wide open mouth in which he has placed his arm is a friendly one. It is a lion's fountain that occupies a prominent place in the city park, a gift of the McHenry Lions club. From left, in back of the mayor, are President Bob Steiner, Jack Pepping, chairman of the Park committee; Kingsley Forbes. Lynn Stuart, associate editor of the Illinois Lions magazine; Lewis Belshaw, Fred Meyer, superintendent of public works for the city of McHenry; Claire Haerle and Bill Nye. The gift of this fountain for children is one of many projects of the Lions club. „ ' / Candidate For Governor Will Be Outing Guest A1 Jourdan, chairman of the- McHenry County Republican Central committee, has an­ nounced that Jim Thompson, former U.S. Attorney General, who resigned his post to run as the Republican candidate for the office of Governor, will be one of the many guests at­ tending the Republican Golf day, July 16, at the McHenry Country club. Along with Thompson will be George Lindberg, State Comptroller, and Bill Scott, Attorny General. Tickets for golf and-pr dinner are available at Republican headquarters, 56 N. Williams street, Crystal Lake, phone 459- 8185. hospital suffering from frac tures of the ribs, shoulder and fingers. Hospital authorities 'reported Hanahan was in good condition Monday. Kurt E. Kreimier of 2810 N. Shorewood drive, McHenry, escaped serious injury after his car overturned and caught fire on Riverside drive, just north of Orchard Beach drive, Monday morning about 1:45. He was "taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad for treatment of his injuries. According to state police who handled the accident. Kreimier was north-bound on Riverside drive. As he crested a hill, the car crossed into the south­ bound lanes, went up an em­ bankment and rolled over. Judy L. Miller of 310 Timothy, McHenry, was (reported in satisfactory con­ dition at Memorial hospital, where she was taken by the Woodstock Rescue squad Sunday morning. Miss Miller was a passenger in an auto driven by Joseph F. DeSerto of 21808 River road, Marengo, when it overturned Sunday morning about 11:30 on Bull Valley road just north of Country Club road, east of Woodstock. Deputies reported that the DeSerto vehicle left 306 feet of skid marks from where it went out of control until it came ro rest on its roof. *•' DeSerto told county police he was going too fast when he lost control of the car as it entered a curve in the roadway. His 1974 auto was demolished in the accident. Kathleen A. Donovan of 401 Andrews Sisters Are Featured On Band Concert McHenry's version of the Andrews sisters will be guest celebrities at the Thursday, July 17, concert of the McHenry stage band. The three "sisters" have been entertaining local audiences, and most recently appeared before hundreds at Town & Country. The concert will begin at 8 p.m in the usual location, the city park. Director Bob Freund an­ nounces the following selec­ tions by the band: "Hot Enough", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", "Double Exposure", "Sounds Of Three Dog Night", "Goin' Out of my Head", "Mexico", "Your Cheatin' Heart", "When Sunny Gets Blue", "Mr. Lucky", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "Ruby" and "Mopsy". Elden drive, Cary, was treated and released from McHenry hospital following a two-vehicle accident on Lincoln road, near Charles street, Saturday evening about 10 o'clock. County police reported Gordon Thard of 8910 Sunset, Wonder Lake, was west-bound on Lincoln when his van began to slide on the wet, slippery roadway. His vehicle crossed into the east-bound lane, where it collided with the Donovan auto. Ashley J. Granger of 3006 Mary lane, McHenry, escaped injury when his truck ran off the road near the intersection of Lincoln and Maryville road east of McHenry last Friday evening about 9:30. According to the police report, Granger reached down to pick up a hamburger he had dropped and lost control of the (Continued on page 4) $2,000 Damage In House Fire About $2,000 in damage resulted from a house fire Sunday evening. Mrs. Beatrice Ehlert turned in the alarm at 8:45, informing firemen that flames were spreading in the family home at 2419 Alton road, West Shore Beach, McCullom Lake. Company I firemen responded to the call and arrived to find the blaze gaining headway in the crawl space area of the house. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson said most of the damage was to contents. Origin of the fire was un­ determined. (Continued on page 4) Hunterville Park Home Owners Form New Association Twenty-nine home owners, from Hunterville Park sub- " division met recently and elected Alan Freund president of their new association. Other officers are Ron Walter, vice- president, and Ann Obara, secretary-treasurer. Appointed to the board of directors were Betty Davidson, Adrian Thoma's, Mike Gath and Ron Obara. The Huntervtfle Park Property Owners association was the name decided upon for the new group. A dispute at Around the Clock restaurant. Route 14 and Pingree road, Crystal Lake, early one morning last week, resulted in a charge of battery being placed against Robert J. Nolan of 2601 Chapel Hill road, McHenry. His bond was set at $1,000 and he was scheduled to appear in court July 10. Sheriff's police reported that Nolan struck Judith Jones of 1005 Highland, Wauconda, in the parking lot of the business place. She called for help and when police arrived, Nolan became uncooperative and had to be subdued, resulting in his arrest. Frank Balletta of 4514 Garden Quarter, McHenry, was charged with disorderly conduct by sheriff's police a recent evening following an incident on Johnsburg road near Chapel Hill road, John­ sburg. Deputies stopped the Balletta auto when they ob­ served it west-bound on Johnsburg road with no license plates displayed. After it was determined the license had been applied for, Balletta became abusive, shouting obscenities, etc., the deputy reported. Balletta's bond was set at $25 and he was to appear in court July 15. When deputies observed an auto northbound on/Wilmot road near ^Channel /Beach in Sunnyside Varlyl one recent mornHig--with no license plates displayed and with a'^pud exhaust, they stopped the car to investigate. The driver was found to be Ted Bierchen of 4508 Mayfair, McHenry. A check with the Secretary of State's office revealed his driver's license had been suspended. Bierchen was charged with driving while license was s'uspended. no valid registration and no muffler. Bond was set at $1,025 and he is to appear in court July 24. Two Chicago men were arrested for transporting an uncased weapon in a motor vehicle after deputies observed the passenger of a car on Mill drive, south of Howe road, Wonder Lake, shooting at a rabbit with a 22 caliber rifle. The incident occurred about 6:30. Both occupants of the vehicle, Istvan Janos of 4646 N. Hermitage and Peter Farago of 6940 Nf Bell, both of Chicago, were scheduled to appear in court July 10. Their bond was set at $25 each. When sheriff's police stopped a van type vehicle on Route 120, neare Wonder Lake road, for having no valid safety sticker visible, they found the driver was unable to produce a driver's license. Investigation with the Secretary of State's office revealed that the driver, Jerry Gilio, Jr. of 3809 W. Main street, McHenry, had no valid driver's license. He was arrested for no valid safety test sticker and driving while license suspended. Bond was set at $1,000. Reconstruction Of Road Brings Traffic Detour ^ The^Kane County Highway department began recon­ struction of Randall road Monday, July 14. This work will include replacement of the existing roadway with a 24-foot pavement, between Huntley road and North County Line road Motorists are urged to find alternate routes during this construction. A recommended detour is Route 31, between Big Timber road and Algonquin road Best Window Display A charming display shows Mother Goose astride her feathered friend looking at a huge illustrated fairytale book. It won top award in Marine Festival window display contest for Brouhaha Limited, Green street. Second place was awarded Tones Music, Elm street, for Little Boy Ron Plays the Blues, and third place to Judy's School of Dance, Riverside driv^de pic ting the Queen of Hearts. V* StAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD City of McHenry, first, and City of Harvard, second. The humorous category found Thompson Insurance rating top honors and McHenry State Bank, second. Among large float original entries, McHenry Independent Insurance Agents placed first and McHenry Moose lodge, second. Clipper, the Clown, rated the favor of judges to win first place among mini-floats in the humorous category. Second place went to Yesterday's Treasure. In the original class of small floats, Coast to Coast was top winner, followed by the McHenry Lions entry. The Fifth district Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard rated top honors in this category. First in baton groups were the Avonettes of Round Lake. The McHenry County Sheriff's Posse was winner among horses. Variety Of Charges Are Filed Against Six CHIPPER'S WAGON First Mini-Floats - Humorous The largest crowd ever to witness a Marine Festival parade lined the streets of McHenry from beginning to finish of the mile-plus march last Sunday. The number of persons was estimated at 35,000. Of this number, between 1,500 and 2,000--crowded onto Mc- Cracken field Sunday night to climax one of the most suc­ cessful fesjtival events ever held in the/city. Before \the bright lights dimmed to" ^Ciose the 1975 summer attraction, top prize for best drum and bugle corps was presented to the Guard­ smen of Schaumburg with a score of 70.20. Following were these corps: Pioneers of Cedarburg, Wis., 61.55; Marion Cadets, Marion, Ohio, 56.65; Knights ' of Geneseo, 50.80, Vanguards of DesPlaines, 47.20 and Men of Brass of Joliet, 33.45. Among large floats, winners in the beauty category were Festival C0> Parade Winners STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD COAST TO COAST 9 First Mini-Floats - Original