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-ttteM*.* VOLUME 100 NUMBER 42 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1975 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 15' * i # THE % MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" County Essay winner Registration Record Set At County Colleg Dr. James R. Davis reported to the board of McHenry County college at last Thur­ sday's meeting that since registration started three weeks ago, more credit hours have been registered than at the start of last year's Spring semester. The estimate for total credit hours for this Spring semester is 19,000--more than ever before. The students and alternates for the MCC nursing class of 1976-77 have been selected and notified. The list is also posted in the Student Services office. John Garrett, vice-president, gave the construction report which included the good news from the general contractor that his work should be sub­ stantially completed in time for the summer session. The news on the greenhouse, however, was not as encouraging. Dr. Davis informed the board that the bid opening for the con­ struction of a greenhouse had been held Friday, Dec. 12, and the low bid came in at $178,000. The trust fund for this project consists of $134,000. Therefore, no bid was awarded, and the board will discuss the project further at the January meeting. Art Tyrrell, sheriff of McHenry county and part-time instructor at MCC, was a guest at the meeting and relayed to the board that the Sheriff's department will make an in­ ternal study of the buildings at the new campus and discuss with the board steps they should take to insure good security. In other business, the board approved the treasurer's report; approved the itemized expenditures furnished by the Illinois Institute of Technology for the fiscal year 1974-75; tabled a request for audio­ visual equipment until a workshop can be held for the board showing how the equipment will be utilized; approved the purchase of a new projector and library furniture for the new campus; approved (Continued On Page 13) Pre-Holiday Crashes Brin Tickets To Several Drivers An accident at the in­ tersection of Route 120 and Crystal Lake road Saturday afternoon resulted in tickets for both drivers. Harold E. Justen of 1913 N. Lakewood avenue, McHenry; was ticketed for failure to yield to oncoming *9,000 Jeep Wagoneer Taken From Parking Lot Ms. Linda Jewell, left, of 4028 W. McCullom Lake road, McHenry, presents Sue Walter envelope containing $50 cash prize as winner of the county Forgotten Woman essay contest. Sue's presentation was about Deborah Samson, a soldier and lecturer in colonial America. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Arrest Juveniles In Landmark Fire A McHenry teen-ager has been named winner of the county Forgotten Woman essay contest. Sue Walter, 13, of 603 Oeffling drive, was awarded the $50 cash first prize in competition sponsored by four area organizations. She is a student at Johnsburg junior high school. Her homeroom has been awarded a set of posters on women in history. Sue's prize winning essay which included an original poem on the woman of hei choice, was about Deborah Samson, a soldier and lecturer in colonial America. The essay read as follows: "I think Deborah Samson should be remembered in American History because she was the first woman soldier and lecturer. "She was born in Plymouth, Mass. Her family was poor and (Continued On Page 13) A Honor Graduate As we sit here in the last hours before Santa's visit, a few moments of quiet allow a thought for things we would like to see in his pack. One gift0, might include another year in which we would experience the same spirit of cooperation received in assembling our Plaindealer's centennial edition. As we look back to those months from Jan. 1 to Aug. 6, 1975 -- and the many helping hands of readers flash before us -- we realize the finished product was not ours, but really belonged to them. We would also like to find in our stocking more of those nice folks who take the time and effort to let us know when we have pleased them. Although it is not a par­ ticularly pleasing discovery, we know every stocking has to contain those people we have failed to please. The situation is similar to the unpleasant tasting medicine given a child--it's good for us. After the initial shock, we must confess it makes us assess our work and make a greater effort to provide a better product. We hope to find at least one Maurie Taylor ~ someone who put HER advantage to OUR advantage when she used a free advertising coupon to return to the Plaindealer with kind words about our newspaper. But there are things we would prefer Santa left back at the North Pole. These include grocery bags never meant to stand the strain of $10 worth of edibles; jars with covers that require the strength of a Tarzan to open; drivers who impede travel at the Waukegan-Front .street in­ tersection; tempermental strings of Christmas lights that elect to shine only at "their pleasure--these among others. We also wish Santa could do something about controlling those politicians who will be running for office in 1976. (Continued On Page 13) Two McHenry area juveniles have been arrested in con­ nection with the fire that gutted an unoccupied landmark, the Hanly house at the corner of Crystal Lake and Lillian street on Nov. 13. One juvenile is being charged with arson, and the other with arson and theft. They are being petitioned into family court and will be under the jurisdiction of juvenile authorities for the offenses. The arrests were made through investigations con­ ducted by Fire Chief Glenn Peterson and Detective Sergeant Daniel Kinnerk of the McHenry Police department. Robino-Ladd Co., owners of the Hanly house, estimated the loss at between $80,000 and $100,000. The structure was used to store building materials for the company and contained doors, siding, nails, tar papaer, spare tires and other items. Chief Peterson determined that the blaze probably started in the central part of the house between the basement and first floor landing. Twenty-five men from Co. I were called to the fire and fought the blaze for almost six hours. The landmark Hanly house was built about the middle 1800's, a fourteen-room house constructed at a cost of $10,000. Brick for the home was made from clay on the family farm. A Jeep wagoneer valued at $9,000 was stolen from the McHenry hospital parking lot between 7:55 and 8:25 last Thursday night. Roger A. Stiller of 614 W. Regner road, McHenry, told city police he had been in the hospital visiting his son and when he returned to the parking lot, the vehicle was gone. It had been locked and there were no keys in the vehicle. City police investigated a burglary at the Frances J. Kostka residence, 1711 N. Flower street, McHenry, last weekend. Items valued at $1,000 were taken from the premises sometime Sunday afternoon. Stolen were a stereo set, turn table, speakers, wrist watches, clocks and money. Edward P. Anderson of 4708 Garden Quarter, McHenry, reported that a citizen's band radio was stolen from his car while it was parked in the lot at 4700 Garden Quarter apart­ ments. The theft occurred sometime Sunday nighU A pickup truck owned by Hal M. Harris of 1307 N. Park street, McHenry, was entered last week while it was parked at 1315 N. North drive. The theft occurred last Tuesday af­ ternoon between noon and 11:30 p.m. Entry was gained through a side vent window. A citizen's band radio and tools valued at about $500 were taken from the truck! traffic and Cramer W. Grove of 4513 Prairie avenue, McHenry, was cited for improper use of turn signals. According to city police, Justen had stopped at the in­ tersection on Crystal Lake road. As he was waiting to pull onto Route 120, he saw two cars approaching from the west with their right turn signals in operation, so he pulled out. As he did so, he was hit by the Grove auto. Grove said he had made a right turn about two blocks before the intersection and they failed to shut off after he made the turn. Both drivers were ticketed in a collision that occurred Friday afternoon at 503 N. Front street. David E. Barger of 4416 Mayfair, McHenry was cited for improper backing and Lorin E. Wyke of 305 E. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake, was charged with driving while license was suspended. Barger was pulling into a driveway on Front street when (Continued On Page 13) Local Educator Named New Environmental Consultant KRICII. WEISS Eric H. Weiss received his Bachelor's degree Magna Cum Laude, Fine Arts, in Decem­ ber from the University of Colorado. Boulder. Colo. In making the announcement, Walter I). Weir, director of the Honors program, described the recognition as "an ex- (Continued On Page 13) Celebrate Christmas 1860 In City Sunday An opportunity*to experience the celebration of Christmas 1860 awaits McHenry area residents. The Madrigal singers of the University of Illinois will give a presentation of a typical Christmas dinner of that period in history at the McHenry Country club Sunday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. The evening will begin as nine elegantly attired couples enter the hall to the strains of a Strauss waltz. Each lady will be dressed in a beautiful ballroom gown, with hoop skirt, and elaborate hair style from the Victorian era. The lords will be attired in black tuxedos, Santa's Arrival Expressions that run the gamut from surprise and excitement to placid acceptance greet Santa's arrival at kindergarten classes in Landmark school. This is the scene in one room as youngsters gather to be greeted by a big "Ho-Ho", fulfilling a promise so long awaited by all 5-year-olds. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD white stiff collar shirts and white gloves. After the couples are introduced, the evening festivities begin. Old English carols will be sung and Strauss waltzes danced by the couples. Attending the dinner will be - Queen Victoria and her husband. Prince Albert. Also present will be Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickens, the famous author reading from one of his new books. The meal will be served buffet style, including sirloin of beef. All of the time the Madrigal singers will make the audience feel a part of the festivities Carol Leighty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Leighty of McHenry and an MCHS graduate, is a member of this Madrigal group. She is a fresh­ man in music at the University of Illinois, working on a double - major in voice and piano. For ticket information, call 385-0251. Tell Winners Of Holiday Home Lighting Displays Three attractive holiday home lighting displays two of them in McHenry and one outside the city limits, were awarded top prizes in the Chamber of Commerce- sponsored competition this year. Pictures of the Ralph Otto, Joe Hilgers and Walter Stupey displays appeared in the Dec. 23 issue. The Otts, located at 3706 W. Main street, won for most colorful display; the Hilgers, at 3018 Lincoln road, for best original; and the Stupeys, at 3317 W. Pearl street, most amusing. "Second place for most colorful display went to Walter Perschke, 5414 N. Christine, and third place, John Horvath, I 1507 N. River road. Second place for best original display was taken by Mrs. William Hanner, 810 Oakwood drive. 4 Pam Carson of St. John's elementary school, Dick Anderson of School District 15, and Larry ̂ Reinhard of School District 12 are environmental education coordinators in each of their respective* districts. Each of these educators is full time faculty and pursues the coordinator role as an additional professional responsibility. DAVID A. ELDER Educator. David A. Elder, of onder Lake, has been ap- inted McHenry county en- vi'ronmental education con­ sultant. according to an an­ nouncement of the McHenry County Conservation- Environmental Education Policy committee. The appointment of Elder as county consultant in En­ vironmental Education is another step in several years of work by McHenry county school systems, interested public agencies, district en­ vironmental education coor­ dinators, and environmental edycation committees to in­ corporate environmental studies into the curriculum of the schools of McHenry county. As consultant, he will be responsible for attempting the implementation of the State of Illinois Plan for Environmental Education which was drafted in January of 1975 and is presently under consideration for ap­ proval by the Illinois Office of Education The environmental education program in McHenry county is serving as a pre test of the state plan for en­ vironmental education prior to full scale implementation throughout the state. The county consultant position was made possible for the '75-76 academic year by a grant from the Illinois Institute of En­ vironmental Quality in cooperation with interested public agencies of McHenry county. „ Elder will also assist in the development of environmental areas on school sites, help establish and improve residential environment education programs, co dinate county-wide programs and activities relevant to en­ vironmental education, provide in-service training for faculty, and work witff appropriate agencies in the development of adult continuing education programs in environmental studies. David Elder received a B.S. degree in Earth Science Education in June. 1970. from Northern Illinois university, DeKalb. In May of 1914, he was awarded an M.S. Qegree in Environmental Education from the Department of Geography, University of Illinois, Urbana. Elder has had five years of teaching experience in the earth sciences and en­ vironmental education. In addition to his teaching ex­ periences with grade and high school students, he has been an environmental education consultant for in-service training of teachers and an instructor of environmental workshops. He is also a published freelance writer- photographer of environmental themes in national magazines and is presently part-time writer for the Richmond Gazette. Local initiative and leadership for the integration of environmental education into all regular school subjects from kindergarten through grade 12, will be continued by district environmental education coordinators. The district coordinator in District 12 is Larry Reinhard. in District 15 the coordinator is Dick An­ derson; in District 156. Robert Ludwigsen; at St John's elementary school. Pam Car­ son, and at Montini Catholic. Dolores Wines. Serving on the McHenry C o u n t y C o n s e r v a t i o n - Environm^Mal Education Policy conwnittee are O.C. (Dixie) O'Hara of the McHenry County Superintendent of Education fService Region's office, Robert Vogen of the McHenry County Superin­ tendents organization; Nancy Pottinger of the Marengo Park district; Peter Stuckey of McHenry Community college; Everett Thomas of McHenry County Conservation^district; Robert Fleck of MjcHenry County Soil and Water Con­ servation. and Steven Aavang, who is chairman of the District Environmental Education Coordinators. •