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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 0 7 © . • *' •* .i • -• • * VOLUME 100 NUMBER 71 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7. 1976 24 PAGES 20' Candidates For School Board M. DAVID CAIN District IS LESTER L. SMITH District 15 JAMES L. ALTHOFF District 15* |)\N McMLTY District 156 EDWARD J. NEUMANN. JR. District 15€ Members of the McHenry Rescue squad administer to 12- year-old Bryant Nledosplal of 3814 W. Main street, McHenry, after he was struck by a car at the intersection of Elm and Front streets Thursday afternoon. He was taken to McHenry hospital, where he was treated and discharged. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Seldom have we spent a more enjoyable evening than last Friday when we had the - privilege of the visual and ; sound pleasures of "Guys and Dolls" performed at West * campus. * Just when we think a school ; musical has reached its peak of ? perfection, they do it again! * Unbelievable in their adult ; roles were two East campus «boys - a freshman and 1 sophomore --Peter Bender and • Tim Cornwall. It was difficult Ito believe they were not born on, a stage, so comfortable they «, seemed in an era and a type of ' life which was totally un­ familiar to them. But their talent was not to detract from the excellence of older leads, Selena Mays, Joy "• Vyduna and Bret Jackson, "along with many others who turned in superb performances. 1 We were especially pleased ' with the stage band and some ' fine dancers. ' But as outstanding talent as these young people possess, it might never shine forth for others to enjoy without the direction of faculty members (Continued on page 18) Only minor injuries were suffered by 12-year-old Bryant Niedospial of 3814 W. Main street, McHenry, when he was hit by a car at the intersection of Elm and Front streets Thursday afternoon. He was released after treatment in McHenry hospital. *5,000 Damage In Home Blaze A house fire at 1208 Bonnie Brae avenue, McHenry Shores, Monday morning at 2:20, caused smoke and heat damage in excess of $5,000 to the home of Ronald Roberts. Fire Company 1 responded to the call and remained for over an hour to extinguish the fire. (Continued on page 18) Driver of the car, Robert M. Schiefer of 4716 Garden Quarter, McHenry, left the scene after he hit the boy and was apprehended at his apartment. A witness followed the car/as it was leaving the scene and then reported back to police. Schiefer was charged with driving while his license was revoked and leaving the scene of an accident involving in­ juries. Niedospial told police he was crossing Elm from south to north. He couldn't remember whether or not the walk light was in operation at the time. The boy was hit while he was in the middle lane of west-bound traffic. According to witnesses, Schiefer stopped after he hit the (Continued on page 18) Charge Lombard Man After Story Of Rapo Attempt Timothy B. Tyrrell, 27, of 644 N. Broadway, Lombard, was charged with indecent liberties with a child and unlawful restraint after county police received a report from a girl in Richmond that she had been abducted and was the victim of attempted rape. Friday night at 9:23, the sheriff's department received a phone call from a girl at Or- solini's restaurant, Routes 12 and 31, Richmond. The girl told police that she and three other females had been abducted from Lombard, 111., by Tyrrell. (Continued on page 18) Reveal Gruesome Details Surrounding Baby's Death Further details in connection with the murder of a 10-month- old baby girl by her mother in Florida were reported by McHenry county and Tampa, Fir, authorities the end of last week. Rosemary Rampel, 20, Woodstock Terrace Apart­ ments, Sheila street. Wood stock, and Danny Robert Congdon, 25, formerly of 407 North boulevard, Lakemoor, are being held in McHenry county jail after being charged in a Florida fugitive warrant with first degree murder. The charges were filed in connection with the murder of Mrs. Rampel's 10-month-old baby, Tracy Lynn Rampel, in December, 1975 The child's body was found in an air con­ ditioning unit at a Methodist church in Tampa, F1 , where it had been placed by the couple. Mrs. Rampel refused to waive extradition to Florida and she was placed under $250,000 bond by Judge James H. Cooney She is to appear in court April 30 Police Department Speaks Out For Salary Increases McHenry City Council's Finance committee and members of the police department met Friday night and after two hours discussion, came to an agreement on wage Open Five-Day I Quit Smoking" Clinic April 19 A five-day "I Quit Smoking" Clinic, based on the American Cancer society's highly suc­ cessful program, will be presented April 19-23, at the West campus of McHenry high school, sponsored by McHenry Hospital and the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club. Featuring three physicians, a psychiatric social worker and the education director of the Illinois division, American Cancer society, the program will consist of five nightly (Continued on page 18) proposals for the fiscal year beginning May 1. The com­ mittee will present its recommendation to the City Council for final approval. Gross salaries of sergeants and patrolmen will remain the same as indicated on the committee's original proposal presented March 29. However, instead of a 44-hour week, the department will now work on a 40-hour week This means the men will receive the same gross salaries but their hourly wages will increase Proposed salaries for the police department were as follows, minimum to maximum sergeants, $14,355 to $16,600 and patrolmen. $11,014 to $13,937 The Finance committee composed of Chairman Jack Pepping and members, Aldermen George Harker and William Bolger, also decided to recommend a $500 raise this year for Lt Robert Kranz and recommend that he return to a 40-hour week Chairman Pepping presented a comparison chart of police wages for Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Wauconda, Har­ vard, Fox Lake, McHenry county and McHenry city. In terms of patrolmen's and sergeants' wages, they are not that far apart. Pepping noted "We stack up very well in comparison to them " It was also brought out that (Continued on page 17) Congdon is being held in county jail on charges of burglary at the Longhorn Steak House, Lakemoor, and robbery of a service station in Wood­ stock. He pleaded guilty in May of 1975 to the burglary charge but jumped bail and left the area before he was to be sen­ tenced in June, 1975. Congdon and Mrs. Rampel traveled to Florida after he left the state. Earlier this year, Congdon was located in South Carolina by police and was extradited back to McHenry county. It was reported Congdon attempted to take his own life in the county jail last month After the attempted suicide failed, Congdon told county detectives. Lt George Hen del and James Fitzgerald, about (Continued on page 18) Mayor Joseph Stanek members of the City Council stunned Monday night both mem Mrs of the Police Pension board, Chair­ man Arnold J. Rauen and Secretary Ranald J, Vacula, submitted letters of resignation. They are to be effective at the closing of the fiscal year April SO. Both letters of resignation were read and presented by Rauen after he gave the annual report on the Police Pension fund and recommended a levy for that fund. Rauen and Vacula have served in their respective positions since the inception of the Police Pension board. Rauen noted, "The record of cooperation and efficiency displayed by Secretary Ron Vacula during our joint service is one which was exemplary and without it the functioning of the board would not have been as effective ss it has been He hss had, as I have, a 100 per­ cent record of attendance and his chronicling of the minutes of the meetings, the listing of (C ontinued on page 18) * 1 0 B i l l s ' R e a l M c C o y ' With rumors rampant that fraudulent $10 bills were being circulated in McHenry last weekend, an effort is being made to correct misleading information. A quantity of old $10 bills were recently put into circulation, and although their appearance is different than the newer bills, they are definitely not counterfeit. Most of these bills sre characterized by a large green seal on the right side and are designated 1928B and 1934A. Representatives of local financial institutions ssked Monday that the public remain on the alert for counterfeit money, but wish to clarify the status of these particular $10 bills. Anyone who is undercertain is urged to contact the financial institution with whom he does business. City police said the rumors of counterfeit $10 bills apparently stemmed from the suspicions of numerous business people who called the department when they were confronted with new bills with an old date T.6. Update Meeting April 14 of the University of Illinois hopes to provide local producers the opportunity to become fully informed. As of March 30, the office of Or J.V. Johnson, McHenry County Health department, reported four herds depopulated consisting of 384 animals Eight herds were under quarantine Additional state and federal health teams arrived in McHenry county last week to help speed up the continuing investigation Experts who will visit the county for the Aptil 14 meeting are Dr Paul Doby. superin­ tendent. Division of Meat, Poultry and Livestock In­ spection. State of Illinois Department of Agriculture; Dr. Paul Spencer, chief veterinarian. Bureau of Animal Health. State of Illinois Department of Agriculture; and Dr W B Evans, district veterinarian, U S D.A. Animal and Plant Inspection Service, Veterinary Services Hie three leaders in their field will explain the present situation, and inspection procedure they will be using hi northeastern Illinois and will answer quest tons. This meeting is public The local and national situation as it pertains to the tuberculosis outbreak among cattle will be explained at a meeting set for Wetbiesday, April 14, at 1:15 p.m. in Building D, McHenry county fairgrounds, Woodstock. Through this meeting, the Cooperative extension Service School Vote April 70 Voting is expected to be quiet in three local school elections scheduled Saturday, April 10. For the first time in many years, there is no contest. In High School District 156 three men will be seeking the three vacancies for three-year terms. One is James Althoff, who has served the board for nine years, much of this time as president. Another is the present board secretary, Edward Neumann, who also seeks a full term. New to District 156 can­ didates but not to the field of education is Henry Nell, who now serves Consolidated Grade School District 15 as president. Nell is leaving that board to run. for a three-year term in District 156. The fourth candidate is Daniel McNulty, who hopes to fill the unexpired term of Phillip Bartmann. The latter has one year remaining of his term, but he recently^ an­ nounced that he would leave the board at this time so a separate election would not be necessary later. Bartmann is a resident of the new Johnsburg unit district, and as such would not be eligible to serve the local district after next July. Also leaving the high school board is Donald Arvidson, whose term expires. He, too, now resides within the confines of the Johnsburg district. Voting in District 156 will be held at East campus, the Lakemoor municipal building, McCullom Lake beach house, Johnsburg school and Harrison school. Wonder Lake. In District 15, two present members seek re-election and a former member hopes to return to the board. Lester Smith and David Cain, whose terms expire, wish to fill additional three-year terms. Anna Mae Cuda, who served the board until the last year, is a candidate for the third position, made vacant by the decision of Henry Nell not to seek re-election. All are three- year terms. Voting will take place at East campus, Lakemoor municipal building and McCullom Lake beach house. At Harrison school, where voting is held at the school building, only Henry Setxler and John Bszan are can­ didates. Both are incumbents. Sixteen voting precincts have been established within the McHenry County college district. Three members will be elected to three-year terms and one member to a one-year term to fill a vacancy. Three-year term candidates are LeRoy Schuppert and Barbara Pautz of Crystal Lake and Herbert W. Lutter of Cary, all incumbents. David Murphy of Cary and Henry Marlowe of Huntley seek to fill the one-year remaining of the term of Thomas Leahy. Precincts in which local voting will be done for MCC trustees include the following: McHenry, cafeteria of East campus high school; Johnsburg school; Harrison school, Wonder Lake (Harrison School District 36 limits); and lobby of Richmond Burton Community high school. Voting in all school elections will be from noon to 7 p.m. City Police Pension Board Members Resign Arnold J. Rauen, foreground, chairman of MeHonry's Pension hoard, reads letter of resignation as City Attorney Bernard Narusts, left, and Mayer Joseph Stanek, Helen. STAFF PHOTO-BARBARA GILPIN Animal M ANNA MAE CUDA District i»