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ME 100 NUMBER 81 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20' 4 ; • ; ' 1 . ' i ' • THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" "My investigation of the British system of health care for the aged will be carried out in cooperation with Df Ian T. Field, of the International Health service," Dr. Wilt announced. WEDNESDAY.. MAY 12, 1976 Of MCC Teachers-Board i Tax Charge Prison Term For McHenry Man Royal Pair Is Crowned This happy pair, shown moments after they were crowned king and queen of the MCHS prom Saturday night, are Pam Krasucki, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Krasucki, and Terry ReiUy, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Reiiiy. They received their crowns mid-way through a formal dance held at_ Illinois Beach State lodge, Zion. / STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Too often we hear the lament, "Nobody ever talks about the good things young people do". Read this issue of the Plaindealer! The young people are making news, and most of it is good. The problem is not that the good deeds are few, or that they are not reported. It is only that people are trouble-oriented these days and tend to gloss over good news they read. Metropolitan newspapers, in their bid for subscribers, feature stories that will win readership. That's how they stay in business. Smaller newspaper competition is heading in the same direction. If they relegate to unim­ portance something people want to read, unpleasant as it may be. their readers are quick to ask why it was not reported with prominence and in detail. More important, these same readers are apt to let their subscription lapse and sub- (Continued on page 16) The Detective division of the McHenry County Sheriff's department is conducting an investigation into an armed robbery reported at the Richard A. Novak residence, 621 Rand road, Lilymoor, just before midnight Sunday. Novak's mother , Mrs. Virginia Novak, was at the home taking care of one of the children while the rest of the family was dining out. She told authorities three men, one ar­ med, forced their way into the home and demanded money. Former Area Pastor Dead At Age 48 Rev. Fr. Adolph H. Weideman, 48, former associate pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic church. (Continued on page 16) Charles F. Miriani, district director of Internal Revenue Service for Northern Illinois, has announced that Paul A. Schwegel of McHenry was sentenced last week on one count of failure to file an in­ come tax return for the year 1970. Schwegel. who resides at 4301 Clearview drive, is sole owner of Paul A. Schwegel & Co., an accounting and tax preparation Grandmother Bound As Intruder Ransacks House Mrs. Novak was tied up and placed on a couch while the three men ransacked the in­ terior of the residence. The three intruders did ob­ tain an undetermined amount of cash and a cash register. They fled the scene without harming Mrs. Novak or the small child who slept through the entire incident. Mrs. Novak succeeded in freeing herself and phoned police. The identity of the men was still unknown Monday. In vestigation is continuing. firm with offices in l.ake Villa, McHenry and Sterling Judge Frank McGarr sen­ tenced Schwegel to a one-year prison term and four years' probation For the first 90 days of the prison term Schwegel is to be confined to a jail type institution and the remaining nine months of the sentence were suspended. Schwegel had pleaded guilty last March 22 to failing to file a 1970 return on income of $113,319 17. I'nder existing law. a person convicted of criminal tax of­ fenses, in addition to whatever sentence is imposed, is also required to pay the tax determined to be due as well as interest and civil penalties that may be assessed The investigation of Sch­ wegel was conducted by special agents of the Internal Revenue Service Intelligence division Solicit Volunteer Groups In Massive Cleanup Of River Volunteer groups are being solicited to aid in a massive stream cleanup of the Fox and DesPlaines rivers on two dates in May. The request is being made by the Illinois Depart­ ment of Conservation. Four segments of river are to be scoured for cans, bottles and other debris in and alongside the stream beds. Locally, the date is May 15, when volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at the McHenry Dam State park for assignments and. conservation on the river. Specially targeted are State Park frontage, Rt 176 bridge. Rt 14 in Cary and Fox river conservation area. Coordinator is fishery biologist, Harvey Brown, who can be reached at 344-0477, or by mail at 617 S. Lily Lake road. McHenry The purpose of the cleanup is not just beautification, said Biologist Gary Erickson, coordinator for the other cleanup operation. Garbage recycling and education of the j public are important, as well, be said.. Rivers are Illinois major aquatic resource, he pointed out, but are often valued far less than our lakes Perhaps the most ambitious program will take place in Lake county, where Erickson has obtained the cooperation of the Lake County Highway and Public Works departments in removing debris. Scouting, church, school, environmental, sporting and service organizations were all being sought for help in the cleanup. Erickson said. Canoe trips were planned for each of the four segments prior to the cleanup to identify particularly littered or troublesome areas, he added. r ̂ v Charges Pending In Crash Sending Four To Hospital Pioneer Center Program Benefits From May Concert The Pioneer center, and one project in particular, will benefit from a concert in McHenry sponsored by the McHenry County Life Un- (Continued on page 16) Charges are pending in a three-car accident that oc­ curred last Thursday morning about 2:45 at the corner of Route 120 and Charles street just east of the bridge. Four people were taken to McHenry hospital by the Rescue, squad as a result of the crash Thomas Hinger of 1017 River road, McHenry and his passenger. Robert C. Jaques of 1413 Beach drive, McHenry, were taken to the hospital for treatment, as were the driver of the other car, Jesus M. Diaz, and his passenger, Benito Arrayo,, both of 502 North avenue, Waukegan. Hinger told deputies he started to make a right turn from Charles road onto the highway when an unidentified vehicle behind him. passed on his right and also made a right turn onto the highway. In order to avoid a collision. Hinger continued into the east-bound lane, where he collided with the Diaz auto which was east- bound on the highway. Diaz agreed with Hinger's account of the accident The other car left the scene and neither driver could provide a description of the car. Frank W. Moser of Twin Lakes. Wi., was cited by county police for improper lane usage and leaving the scene of a vehicle damage accident following a two-car accident at the corner of Barnard Mill and Howe roads. Wonder Lake. Raymond H. Watkins of 5006 E. Lake Shore drive. Wonder Lake, reported he was west­ bound on Barnard Mill road when the Moser car crossed into his lane and struck the left side of his car The car then left the scene. Moser said the Watkins car crossed into his east-bound lane and caused the collision Moser said he continued east-bound looking for a phone to report the accident Scott E. Parfrey of 912 Main street. Spring Grove, was ticketed for improper over- Robert Weidner, McHenry County college trustee from Harvard and chairman of the board negotiating team, was asked at the May 5 special meeting to review the proceedings that transpired in the Board Faculty association negotiation meetings, resulting in the package presented for approval At the conclusion of the presentation. Herb Lutter, Dr Bill Ryan. Lee Schuppert, Gerald Smith and Bob Weidner voted to approve the packagc Barbara Pautz voted in op position David Murphy was absent Weidener reported the Faculty association initially presented an eight point proposal with a 9 per cent in crease on a statistical base On April 26. both negotiating teams reached a tentative agreement on a salary and benefits program for 1976 77 The board approved the package presented which in eluded 1 The statistical base figure will be adjusted upward by $395 The adjustment will be reflected at all points in the total schedule This adjustment will increase the statistical base figure from the current $10,645 to $11,040 When an individual reaches the top of the salary scale, he or she will be eligible for a $400 bonus if he-she received one and one- half or two merit steps 2 - A College Insurance committee will be established to review current benefits and explore alternate packages on a continuing basis ^ • Establish a tar force ^ w htch will create an instrument to be used in evaluating the college secretarial clerical staff Minor changes were made on the membership section for the Curriculum committee, allowance for employee absences, class *i*e and the peroftitage load for­ mula The special meeting also was for the purpose of meeting with the North Central association evauating team The board met informally with the NCA team members: Dr Jodie C Smith, president, new Mexico Junior college. Ilobbs. New Mexico, Dr. Richard Brown, president. Nicole! college and Technical institute. Khinelander. Wi , Mrs Hetty Duvatl. dean of instruction. Florissant Valley Community college. St !<ouis. Mo . Randall L Thompson, assistant Executive director. North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Chicago; Charles W Johnson, assistant dean of instruction. Kansas City Kansas Community college. Dr Christine E Gram, chairperson. Department of Economic/ and Political Science. Oakland Community college. Orchard Ridge cam­ pus. Farmington. Mi The regular board meeting will be held May 27 at 7 30 p m. in the board room at the new campus. Business Man Struck In Reprimand Of Vandal taking on the left after he collided with another auto on Spring Grove, just north of Johnsburg road, Johnsburg Scott J Barth of 3719 Spring Grove road, McHenry, told deputies he was north bound on Spring Grove road Sunday night about 6:45 and was preparing to make a left turn into his driveway He put his left turn signals into operation and as he began his turn. Parfrey started to pass him and sideswiped his car A ticket for failure to yield at private road or driveway was issued to Kevin M. Nelson of 409 Lincoln road. Ingleside. Saturday night about 8:15 at 7402 Johnsburg Wilmot road, near Johnsburg According to the report. Wilbert Peterson of 3H17 Hillcrest road, McHenry, was north-bound on the roadway looking for a street on which to turn west when his car was struck in the right rear He said his turn signals were in operation at the time Morris A Ketchum of 401 N Kent road, McHenry. was in (Continued on page 16) The McHenry police and the Rescue squad were called to Magic Town Amusement center, 2903 W Route 120, east of McHenry. Saturday night at 9:15 when it was reported someone had been hurt during a disturbance outside the center Dwight Guilfoil, the owner, reported he saw a youth kick out a board of a patio fence While reprimanding him. another youth. Adolfo Maldonado. 17, of 1302 Spruce Terrace. McHenry, ap­ proached from behind and hit Guilfoil with a board Maldonado fled the scene but was apprehended by McHenry police who were called to assist county deputies Maldonado was arrested by county police for Iwttery His INIIUI was set at $1,000 and he is to appear in court May 1H Schedule New Senior Citizen Driver Course Kenneth Bowsher, coor dinator of this area, has scheduled another series of the Driver Refresher course sessions for senior citizens The first in the series will be Thursday. May 20. at the McHenry city hall from 10 a m to noon The second session w ill be Thursday. May 27. and the third and final session in this series will IK* June Senior citizens who will be taking their drivers renewal tests in the near future should sign up with Mr Bowsher promptly It is not necessary to 1m- a member ot the Mr Henr y Senior Citizens club to be eligible The Hules ot the Koad or Driver Refresher course sessions is under the auspices of the office of the Secretary of State* It has been beneficial in helping many senior citizens more easily pa->s their written tests Study Aged Care Programs Abroad Edward F. Wilt, Jr., M.D., chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at McHenry hospital and president of the McHenry County Board of Health, will visit Great Britain this summer for an eight-week study of programs for care of the aged administered by the British National Health service Dr. Wilt has been invited to present his findings at the annual meeting of the Illinois Association of Boards of Health, of which he is president. He will also submit his full study in thesis form to the University of Illinois Graduate School of Public Health, to satisfy in part its requirements for his Master's degree in Public Health. In the right foreground. Donald Howard. McHenry Rotary club president, shakes hands with Mayor Joseph Stanek as presentation of bleachers for Petersen park is made. They were constructed by Rotarians, with Fred Meyer serving as project chairman. Shown on the new bleachers are. front left. Dennis Conway. Harry Postal, Fred Meyer. Alderman George Harker, and Jerome Buch; in back, from left, Donald Weingart, Bob Adams. Ed Cepulis and Ken Bruce. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Rotary Gift S°r Petersen Park DR. EDWARD F. WILT. JR "Five different locales in Great Britain have been chosen for my study, in order to obtain a broad base for comparison with situations we encounter in this country I will spend several weeks in London, the urban setting; Cambridge, a center of medical education; Carlyle and Chester, both industrial districts' and Chippenham, a small town somewhat similar to towns in our own area of northern Illinois " Solving the problems associated with delivery of health care to the elderly in this country will require greater discussion and interchange of ideas, Dr Wilt said KANGAS PHOTO