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MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) It was a pleasant evening's entertainment recently as we viewed one of the presentations of the local theatre group at the McHenry Country club. Several of the cast members were from this area and displayed a thorough knowledge of the stage. The direction showed a tasteful consideration for the audience, without losing the author's intent. McHenry, for a time without local theatre, is fortunate to have the dedication of these talented people who devote so greatly of their time in the interest of providing en­ tertainment at the local level. K.A.F., MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: RIVER RESCUE {Continued from page 1) stationed on it to illuminate the area so the car could be recovered. Two tow trucks were used for the operation. One tow truck on the bridge, using its winch, pulled the car toward the bridge. The other truck was on shore next to the bridge. When the car was pulled almost directly opposite the truck on shore, a winch from that truck was used to pull it toward shore. The winch of the truck on the bridge was attached to the back end of the car and it was then lifted out of the water. It was about 11:30 when the operation was completed. John Shay, director of MCESDA, was at the scene almost immediately to assist in rescue operations. Others who assisted were members of the McHenry Rescue squad, the McHenry Fire department and the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Off-duty McHenry police officers also came to the scene when the emergency message was broadcast on the police radio. Chief Espey praised his four officers for doing "a magnificent job." "By their alertness and immediate action at the scene, they saved that youth's life,'/ he said proudly. John Shay also commented later, "Undoubtedly, it was the quick and efficient action of the Mcftenry police officers that saved that fellow's life." He added, "It's nice to know we have men like that around in times of emergency." Sgt. Mickelsen said later he and the officers were grateful for the assistance they received from persons at the scene. "We especially want to thank the persons who watched our valuables on shore when we jumped into the water," Mickelsen said. He explained hat the officers left their watches, guns, gun belts, wallets and other things of value on shore in the emergency. ACT ON HIGH SCHOOL STAFFING NEEDS (Continued from page 1) sportation for the 1976 junior prom was made, Althoff asked if any parents had expressed concern about these proms lasting the entire night. He also questioned whether the cost he had heard, between $30 and $50 a couple, was justified. West Campus Principal Robert Swartzloff explained that the all-night prom had been carried out for many years. He said it was felt to be more successful than dismissing the young people at midnight to be on the highway in their cars for indefinite periods of time. The program, according to Swartzloff, calls for a dinner- dance from 5 to 10 p.m., after which the girls change into street attire for rock dancing until midnight. Movies are shown until early morning, when breakfast is served and the bus returns to McHenry. This year's prom will be held at Illinois Beach State lodge. Resignations were accepted for Mrs. Lea Murphy, East campus Home Economics teacher, Mrs. Karen Leichtle, P.E. teacher, and Terry Nordal, counselor, both at West campus, and Kevin West, East campus Industrial Arts teacher. Mrs. Marge Adams, Foreign Language teacher at East, was granted a leave of absence for one year. Due to insufficient enrollment increase and the return of a teacher on leave, an honorary dismissal was given to Miss Sharon Gerbick, Business Education teacher at West campus, who was described as an "excellent teacher". After some explanation of various systems on which bids were taken for West campus swimming pool life-safety work, the board accepted the bid of William Tonyan & Sons, McHenry, in the amount of $118,880. The only lower bid among several was that of Floodstrom, Deerfield, ($118,236) and the board selected to accept the local firm because of the closeness of the bids. The board viewed available lots on a map showing the Whispering Oaks area, where the board has the opportunity to buy land for future use by the Building Trades classes. The 1976-77 school calendar was accepted in compliance with a county calendar which had previously been adopted by the superintendents of Wonder Lake and District 15. The only change is a provision for two parent-teacher conference days in high school. The board approved a list of judges for the April 10 school board election. Payment will again be $20. There will be five polling precincts. The superintendent read a letter from Dr. Cronin, state superintendent of schools, in which he recognized the fine Alternative school in operation locally by District 156. A recent state survey indicated the local school is the best of its kind in Illinois. The board voted to send letters of appreciation to Charles Miller and Robino Ladd for fill provided by them for a low spot near the tennis courts. .. EXTINGUISHERS, TOY BANKS IN THEFT LOSSES- (Continued from page 1) about $45 from the cash register. A workshop-storage shed at Lost Valley Ski Lodge, 1602 Sunset, Spring Grove, was burglarized over the past weekend. Stolen from inside were two sets of socket wrenches, a welding torch and a 12-volt battery. A Bonanza mini-bike was stolen from a shed on the Peter Parisi property, 2415 Mogra drive, McHenry. The theft occurred over the weekend. Charles Caley of 5513 Som- merville, Wonder Lake, reported sometime Tuesday, a 23-channel CB radio was taken from his van while it was parked at his residence. About $5 in cash was taken from the summer home of Lloyd Keisler at 1513 N. River road, McHenry, sometime Monday. An auto owned by Michael T. Berent of 1400 Fairview lane, McHenry, was reported stolen from in back of Vic's Tap at 3944 W. Main street last Saturday night. The report was received just eleven minutes after the auto had been discovered at the McHenry Country club near John street, where it was involved in an accident. When officers arrived at the scene of the accident, no one was around the area. A cassette tape player was missing from the vehicle. The McHenry Police department received reports of several burglaries and thefts during the past two weeks in the city. Richard L. Hosch who resides at 3308 W. Elm street, reported that approximately $67 was taken from his apart­ ment March 9 between 6:15 and 9:30 p.m.' A pump valued at $400 was taken from a storage shed at the McHenry Country club. The theft occurred March 11 bet­ ween 9 a.m. and midnight. Daniel Boland, a teacher at West campus high school, in­ formed city police that a 10-key adding machine was taken from a classroom sometime during the day, Feb. 9. The theft was reported March 8 because Boland was at­ tempting to locate the machine himself but failed to do so. The theft of $100 from the UU at Sportsman's Inn, 9014 W. Main street, was reported by Philip F. Grande on March 11. Four men entered the tavern and ordered some drinks. Mrs. Grande went to the back room of the tavern and when she returned, the four men were gone and so was the money. Deborah L Wilson of 3605 W. James street and Delbert M. Just en of 1401 N. Court street reported that their bicycles were stolen the first week of March. Miss Wilson said her bike was a 10-speed, valued at $115. Justen's was a 20-inch Huffy bike valued at $48. Batteries were taken from cars in the McHenry area * recently. Kathleen J. Wayda of 4704 Garden Quarter said when she tried to start her car, she discovered the battery had been taken. John F. Ryan of 4904 Bur- man, Crystal Lake, reported the battery was taken from his vehicle while it was parked in the McHenry hospital parking lot March 15. A citizen's band radio was taken from a vehicle parked at 4009 W. Main street. It was owned by Lavem D. Johnson of 416 Magnolia avenue, McHenry. The radio was valued at $186. DISCUSS DEVELOPER LAND DONATIONS (Continued from page 1) who represents the county on NIPC, explained that this is a voluntary contribution, and whether or not the money is • paid, it will not affect McHenry county. Cal Skinner, Sr., retorted that if it made no difference, he believed the county could use the money better than NIPC. Olsen said it was his opinion the county derives much benefit from NIPC. "My eight years has shown they will cooperate". Realizing the concern of members over a pending suit for $150,000 as the result of an accident for which county road signs were either missing or damaged, Olsen said he didn't believe the county needed to worry of the outcome. Board Member Charles Weingart of McHenry, who heads the Agriculture com­ mittee, pointed to the seriousness of the recent outbreak of tuberculosis among county livestock. As a result, a resolution was passed declaring the county as a T.B. infected area and asking the Governor to provide funds necessary for the Illinois Department of Agriculture to tuberculosis test all cattle in the county as soon as possible. Weingart told members of the increasing number of herds in which the disease has been found, resulting in large losses. A long discussion resulted in no vote on whether or not the system of rural major and minor collectors (roads) be accepted as designated and a resolution designating the rural major collectors as the federal aid secondary system in McHenry county. The discussion was the outgrowth of the Federal High­ way act of 1973 that requires the realignment of the entire federal-aid highway system by July 1, 1976, based on a 1980 anticipated functional usage. The act expanded the use of SUPPORT THE ^ o c o 0 A rs* federal-aid urban fund* to include all municipalities over 5,000 population. Early In 1975, Kelly McClain was designated as the representative of the McHenry County Planning department to work with Highway Supt. Rakow to effect reclass­ ification. After many meet­ ings and compromises be­ tween the various agencies involved in the planning process, a system of major and minor rural collectors was designated for the county and accepted by the Illinois Department of Transportation in September of 1975. Referring to a Finance committee meeting, Ronald Morris asked why funds remaining from courthouse construction could not be placed in the General fund. Earl Hughes, a Building commission member sitting in Tuesday's audience, said he could answer that and any other questions concerning this matter. According to Hughes, any remaining money must be used for bond retirement. It was issued to yield only 44 per cent interest, therefore surplus could be invested in certificates of deposit and earn money, at 6 per cent interest or more, retiring bonds as they come due. Charles Weingart informed board members that he had learned it is not permissable to rent county land to individuals, which has been done in the past with 58 acres of county-owned land at Valley Hi. Weingart said there are plans to hire someone to work the land for a fixed sum. All crops will be sold and the profit retained by the county. He said at some future time bids might be considered to sell this land. The board agreed to discontinue membership in the National Association of Counties, for which the annual fee is $1,364. The bid of Ferris Brothers, Harvard, to furnish five four- door sedans (three police specials and two compacts) for the Sheriff's department, with a trade-in of five squad cars, was accepted. The bid was $14,830. Northern Rump Takes Two Awards Northern Pump Company Farms of McHenry claimed two awards in the Jim Gilfoil Register of Merit Hereford Show held recently at Louisiana State university, Baton Rouge, La. At the event, 135 head were shown representing twenty-nine breeders from twelve states. Northern Pump claimed the senior champion female award on NP Line One MS, a spring yearling, and also was named class winner of a summer yearling bull, NP Great Nor­ thern 4456. J i "MEANWHILE BACK AT THE COURTHOUSE" EDUCATIONAL MEETING The annual meeting of the McHenry County Educational foundation will be held Mon­ day, March 29, at 4 p.m. at the Foundation office, 95 Grant street, Crystal Lake. All in­ terested persons are urged to attend... He that hath right, fears; he that hath wrong, hopes. -John Ray. ^ A SSO & CIRCUS .v . BANK N0TE$ BY DONALD DALEY PRESIDENT FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY THE LINCOLN PENNY The Lincoln cent was first struck in 1909...to cele­ brate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth date. This coin, so taken for granted, has had a color­ ful history. At the very outset its' issuance crea­ ted quite a stir...it was the first of our everyday coins to carry the port­ rait of a mortal...since the Mint Act of 1792, all of our coins had carried the female bust of Liberty; in a few instances a shield, a star, an eagle. Natur­ ally then, this was the first time a President appeared on any coin. Lincoln was a man of such humble birth it seems particularly appr­ opriate that the one who rose from a log cabin to the White House appears on the humble but basic penny. (75% of all coins made each year are penn­ ies). Likely no coin in his­ tory has comparably en­ dured despite so many de­ sign changes...first, the d- esigner's initials appeared on the coin at issuance, but were promptly remov­ ed only to be resumed nine years later. In 1943 it was made from steel rather than copper and in 1944 it was made from spent shell casings from World War II. In 1946 it went back to its' original alloy. In 1959 a completely new re­ verse design was made, the Lincoln Memorial Replac­ ing the wheat design. In 1962 the tin content was omitted making it 95% co­ pper and 5% zinc. None­ theless, through all these changes, the obverse de­ sign of Lincoln's bust is the longest standing in the history of United States coinage. Regardless of recent speculation ( 1974 ) abo­ ut changing the metal com­ position of the penny to al­ uminum because of copp­ er's sharply rising price, the copper cent, with wh­ ich children years ago used to taunt policemen (What's a penny made of?...Dirty copper!") is likely to be with us for quite awhile. BRANCH COURT Associate Circuit Judge Warren Fox Joanne Britt of 4312 River- dale drive, McHenry, not guilty on charge of battery brought against her by Carol Jahx of 4)01 Riverdaledrive. McHenry. John Gende, Sit Lincoln, McHenry, guilty of permitting dog to run at large, fined $10 and costs. Associate Circuit Judge Roland Herrmann William P. Gregory, ltt4 N. Woodlawn Park, McHenry, guilty of reckless driving, fined $400 and costs. Jon Dusxynski. 1106 Cum­ berland Circle, McHenry, guilty of reckless driving, fined $350 and costs. Another charge of improper lane usage, nolle pressed Ronald E. Margason, 7704 Camellia. Wonder Lake, guilty of theft under $150, fined $75 and costs. Harvey L. Guthrie, 612 Columbus, McHenry, guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm, fined $75 and costs; guilty of possession of am­ munition without owner's I.D. card, fined $75 and costs; other charges of possession of firearm without owner's I.D. card, unlawful possession of firearm and disorderly conduct were nolle prossed on a motion by the State's Attorney. Thomas D. Harbin, 1705 S. Pine, Janesville, Wis., guilty of escape in connection with a fracas st Jake's Dead End Lounge; fined $125 and costs. Other charges of disorderly conduct and theft under $150 were nolle prossed. Irwin W. Gerts, 4823 Neeneh, Chicago, probable cause found on preliminary hearing regarding a charge of criminal damage to property during a fracas at Jake's Dead End Lounge. Case continued until April 5 Michael T. Berent, 1400 N. Fairview, McHenry, guilty of criminal damage to property, fined $50 and costs; also guilty of battery, fined $50 and costs. Gordon F. Ram berg, 3308 W. Elm, McHenry charged with aggravated battery, nolle prossed on a motion by the State's Attorney. Stanley Parfrey, 912 Main, Spring Grove, guilty of possession of a firearm without owner's I.D. card, fined $10 and costs. Michael A. Lorch, McHenry, probable cause found during a preliminary hearing on a charge of unlawful possession of controlled substance. Case assigned to a Circuit Judge's call. Associate Circuit Judge Conrad Floeter Gilbert Seilheimer, 209 Muriel, Spring Grove, guilty of operating unregistered snowmobile, fined $10 and costs. COMPLAINTS Officer Robert Busch charges that on March 19, Raymond P. Johnson of 5503 May, Richmond, committed the offenses of disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer in that he did threaten said Richmond officer and did refuse him admittance to his home. Bond set at $1,025, court date this week. Woodstock Officer Michael W. Fischer charges that on March 19, Michael J Byard of 9005 Woody Trail, Wonder Lake, committed the offense of disorderly conduct in that he <M cross a new area and climb a fire that ted to the roof of stock high school and was found hiding in a comer of a court yard that he had entered by jumping from the roof. Bond set at $25 Court date this weak. Richard L. Draffone, security agent for Montgomery Ward. Crystal Lake, chargea that on March 11, Nancy M. Berg of VMS Evergreen drive, Wonder Lake, committed the offense of retail theft in that she did conceal upon her person, merchandise from the store Notice given to appear in court this week Richard L. - Draffone, security agent for Montgomery Ward, Crystal Lake, chargea that on March 21, Ronald Berg of 9202 Evergreen drive. Wonder Lake, committed the offense of retail theft in that he did conceal upon his person, merchandise from the store. Notice given to appear in court this week. Raymond McCann, McHenry County Building and Zoning officer, charges that on Jan. It, Ronald Novak violated the junk vehicle ordinance in that he, being owner of the property at 621 W. Rand road, did store, deposit or cause to be stored or deposited, dismantled, junked and unlicensed vehicles in and upon said property. Notice given to sppear in court April 8. Jack Rehorst charges that on March 18, Darlene Simon of 4818 West street, Pistakee Highlands, committed the offense of permitting her two German Shepherds to run at large. Notice given to appear in court April 8. George L. Thompson, doing business as Thompson's License Service, McHenry, chargA that on Sept. 23, 1975, David Acred of 9202 Seymour, Schiller Park, committed the offense of deceptive practice in that he did try to obtain control over 1971-72 Illinois truck license plates knowing s check he gave complainant would not be paid by the State Bank of Woodstock. Bond set at $1,000, court date this week. Officer Robert Winters charges thst on March 19, Thomas P. Lesry of 4317 Ridgeway road, Ringwood, committed the offense of disorderly conduct in that he did engage in a fight behind St. Regis Pub, with James E. Chrisman and did act in an unreasonable manner. Bond set st $25. court date April 7. Officer Robert Mickelsen charges thst on Msrch 19, James E. Chrisman of 3400 Wright road, McHenry, committed the offense of disorderly conduct in thst he did engage in a fight behind St Regis Pub, with Thomas Leary and did act in an unreasonsble manner. Bond set at $25, court date April 7. Detective Sgt. Dan Kinnerk charges that on Sept. 27, 1975, Lynne Jaques of 5121 W. Willow, McHenry, committed the offense of forgery in that she did knowingly make a document apparently capable of defrauding another in that she did make a check pur­ portedly made by Virginia Wilsman for $90 Bond set at $1,500, court date April 6 Detective Sgt. Dan Kinnerk charges that on Sept. 13, 1975, Lynne Jaques of 5121 W. Willow, McHenry, committed the offense of forgery in that she knowingly made a PAflC If . PUMNKALOmUlMT, MARCH M, MM Public Invited To Drug Abuse Program member of the McHenry County Sheriff's department, will present the program Veaka bended the recent In i serif at km by the county's dreg enforcement unit that led to several afreets. "The Farm Bureau Women's' committee is deeply concerned about the drug problem in McHenry county." siad Mrs. Bartmaa, chairman of the committee "We feel knowledge of the subject and an understanding el what 'drug abuse' and 'drug problem' implies is important for all parents." tersection of Richmond and Elm According to the report. Ms. Blair was turning north onto Richmond from Elm Saturday afternoon «^en the steering wheel of her car failed to operate correctly, causing it to go out of control and hit a large tree heed on. Witneaaes at the scene told officers Ms. Blair turned the corner at such a speed that her tires squoeled as she waa negotiating the turn. She waa ticketed for rscklsas driving Daniel R. LeFrancoia of 1<7 Golf view. Carpsnlsrsvtlle, waa ticketed for improper lane usage after he hit a parked vehicle last Friday afternoon at the corner of Front and Main "Parents, become in­ formed," advises Mrs. Rooomary Bartman as fe issued an invitation today far the public to attend a program en drvg abuee sponeored by the McHenry County Farm Bureeu Women's committee. The program, open to the public because of its serious nature, will be preeented at 7:30 p.m. Tussday, March 30, in the meeting room of the McHenry FS building, Woodstock This new building is near the • Farm Bureau building at McConneU road. Detective George Voaka, Horse Wanders Onto Highway; Struck By Cor A horse that wandered onto Route 31 in the 4300 block south of McHenry early Wedtoeaday morning was hit by a car driven by Kent E. Butler of 5211 W. Shore drive, McHenry. Butler told deputies he was north-bound on the highwsy when a horse ran into his path and he was unable to avoid hitting the animal. U waa unknown if the haree received fatal injuries as a result of the collision Victoria L. Blair of Honey lane, Burlington, Wis , was taken to McHenry hoapital by the reocue squad after her car ran into a tree on Richmond road, just north of the in- LeFrancois told city police be hit some gravel aa he waa turning north onto Front, lost control of his car and hit a parked vehicle. Rash Of Vandalism Under Investigation On Wednssday night, March 17, eleven vehicles or homes were vandalised by ' person! shooting pellet guns in the Wonder Lake area. People who reported having the windows shot out of their vehicles were John Schaefer of 5701 Wonder Woods drive, John Hermes of 41 It E. Wonder Lake drive, Daniel Lundborg of 4804 E. Wonder Lake drive, Jamee Kinzie of 4215 E Wonder Lake drive, Charles Kleman of 5519 E. Lake Shore drive, Fred Mueller of 7013 Hiawatha drive, John Nichols of 5621 Sylvan drive, Marvin McKay of 7224 Barnard Mill road, Joseph Myers of 4911 E. Lake Shore drive and David Bowles of 7309 Nantucket,who not only had the rear window of his pickup shot out, but the offenders then entered the vehicle end took s rafter saw and s ram gun. Sam Renguso of 4702 W. Shore drive, Wonder Lake, reported the sliding glsss door on his home had been shattered by use of sn air rifle It was reported that vandals tossed rocks through two windows st Dan's Food Mart. 3103 W. Lincoln road, McHenry, sometime Thursdsy night, March 18. Rudy Mum me of 2906 S River road, McHenry, told county police a rock had been document apparently capable of defrauding another in that she did make a check pur­ portedly made by Ruth Hub­ bard for $50 Bond set at $1,500, court date April 6 thrown through a bedroom window of his houoo sometime Friday night. Loot Valley Ski lodge at itot Route it. Spring Grove, reported aeven lighta on posts at the entrance to the lodge had been broken by use of a pellet gun sometime Saturday night Monday night, the lodge's illuminated sign at Route 12 and WUmot road waa damaged when roCka were thrown at it. The Farmer's Market at 3702 N Route 31, McHenry. notified authoritiee that five driveway lighta were broken by rocka sometime last noNsuMiR r,uinhi\[s Be sure you buy the prop­ er size heating equipment or new electrical appliance --the one which moat ade­ quately and economically will meet your family needs Reed and save the manufac­ turer s instruction manual lor care and use of eech piece of electricel equip­ ment Understand and fol­ low the instructions Fre­ quently check and clean or replace, filters on heat­ ing and cooling equipment and appliances Whether you are interested in saving money...or bor­ rowing, you'll find FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY most accommodating! You will also receive- fast, per­ sonal service..with a smile! 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