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i Top Category Winners THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER In Country Art Fair SERVING THE CMAINOUKES REGION SINCE IB7S VOLUME 100 NUMBER 91 WEDNESDAY. JUNE 16. 1976 2 SECTIONS 24 PAGES 20' Winners for the six "Best-of- Category" awards were an­ nounced to a large crowd last weekend at the twentieth an­ nual McHenry Country Art Fair. After accepting their awards, the artists personally "hung" the ribbons on their winning works of art. A $50 cash-prize was awarded to the top piece in each of six categories. Twelve special awards were also presented. These were chosen out of the six categories at the discretion of Judge Mack Gilman, owner of Gilman Galleries in Chicago. Money for the prizes and rib­ bons was donated by the McHenry hospital medical dental staff and the McHenry Medical Group. The Fair, sponsored by the McHenry Hospital Woman's auxiliary, raises funds to buy equipment for the hospital and features county-wide talent in great variety. The honor of presenting the "One-Man Show", a special feature of the Fair, has been awarded to Sally Miller, of McHenry, for 1977. Mrs. Miller works in many different media, and exhibits widely in juried shows. In 1978 the "One-Man Show" will feature John and Carolyn Burr. Accepting the $50 cash-prize for "Best-of-Category" awards were: Photography, "Chair in the Morning", by Weg Thomas of McHenry; Three Dimen­ sional, "Untitled Ceramic" by Eric Weiss, McHenry; Tran­ sparent Painting, "Nor­ thbound" by Rodger Bechtold, Woodstock; Opaque Painting, "Baby", Don Neubauer, McHenry; Graphics, "Calm Anxiety", by Jean Schroeder, Woodstock; Other, "Fish", M B. Squire, of Wonder Lake. The twelve special awards were presented for "The Chair", by Lori Wilhelm, More than 400 young people walked proudly away from the improvised stage at Mc- Cracken field very recently, their high school diploma clutched firmly in hand. To be sure, it was an important milestone --one that will lead quickly to many more. A very maturing act of the days and weeks immediately ahead will be the effort to secure employment, tem­ porary or permanent. Some .will find they are handicapped by the trend of the times, by the misleading spirit of other young people in the 'sixties, and by a number of other factors. ! If it has not already been impressed upon them, they will learn soon enough that no one, including the government, McHenry; "The Axe-Man Cometh", by Hank Miller of McHenry; "Girls", by Helen Liebhardt, Woodstock; "Af­ terglow III", Robert L o s s m a n n , P i s t a k e e Highlands; "Destruction of a Landmark", by Kevin Shay, McHenry; "Chieftan", by Eldora Johnson, Crystal Lake; "Three Nose-Pots", by David T r u m b e l , R i c h m o n d ; "Memorial Vanity", by A1 Triebold, Fox River Grove; "Domino Principle", Henry Haufe, McHenry; "In­ sulation", by William Home, Crystal Lake; "Narishina", A1 Sallustio, Woodstock; and "Wing Chair Lady", by Jean Schroeder, Woodstock. Child Drowns "Unloaded" Gun Takes Life Of Young Mother Mrs. Sharon A. Wilson, 31, of 7104 Chippewa drive, Wonder Lake, was accidentally shot to death by her 4-year-old son Saturday morning in their Wonder Lake home. She was shot in the chest with a 22 caliber rifle at about 9:15 a.m. Mrs. Wilson was rushed to McHenry hospital by the Award Contract For MCC Multi-Purpose Building owes graduates or anyone else a living. It is one of the few things that changes little. A living still has to be earned, and at least for most people it is by work, application and dependability. Intelligence comes in mighty handy, but most people would probably not credit it as the most important qualification. Dependability and ap­ plication can no more be denied this year of 1976 than they were a generation ago, or for that matter, probably when our country had its first birthday. They are perhaps the most important ingredients of all. Graduates have stepped out into a world filled with im­ perfections, but nontheless a (Continued on page 12) A special meeting of the McHenry County college board called by the chairman, Gerald Smith, for discussion of the greenhouse project, a multi­ purpose building as requested by the student body, tuition for the fall term of 1976 and con­ tinued use of trailers that had been used at the interim campus. The board awarded the contract for the construction of the greenhouse to Jenkins & Boiler Company, Inc. on their low bid of $127,900. This was the second time the project went out to bid, resulting in a saving of $50,575. Construction is expected to get under way by mid-summer. As a result of the student body request to build a multi­ purpose building, the board discussed a one-story 125 feet x 160 feet building planned as a part of Phase II construction. Phase II will also include an addition to the Main hall with classrooms, offices, extension of the library and a theatre. No action was taken, but the item of building the multi­ purpose building sooner than planned will be placed on the agenda for the September board of trustees meeting. Although the board members tabled discussion on tuition until the regular June meeting, they increased the student activity fee from $1.00 to $1.50 per credit hour and established the fee for audited course work at $35 per credit hour. TTie board authorized the administration to move the portable classroom used at the interim campus to the per­ manent campus at a cost of $2,000. The 24 feet x 36 feet building will again be utilized as a classroom. The two 10 feet x 50 feet trailers used as offices will be put out for bid. Nate Pohl, dean of Ad­ ministrative Services was named vice-president for Administrative Services, John Garrett was named vice- president in charge of Development and Peter Stuckey was promoted from assistant de^n to associate dean of Instruction-Community Services. In other business the board employed Susan Galloway, Clarksville, In., as a full-time instructor in Art-Ceramics for fall session and established salaries for the administrative and classified staff for the 1976- 77 fiscal year. The next board of trustees meeting will be June 24. Wonder Lake Rescue squad where she was pronounced dead at 10:14 a.m. after at­ tempts to revive her failed According to county police, the boy had apparently been playing with the rifle which he found on the kitchen table Authorities said after the ac­ cident the child ran to the home of neighbors and told them what happened. Investigation is continuing by the Detective division of the Sheriff's department A 2-year old rural Spring Grove boy drowned Sunday just before noon in a channel near his home Brett Mitchell Tichy of 1404 Dawn Circle, Fox Lake, was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital Sunday afternoon where he was taken by the Fox Lake Rescue squad It was reported the child was found floating face down in the water by children playing in the area They called neighbors, who went to the channel and brought the boy to shore Deputy McHenry County Coroner James Flagg said an inquest will be held this week into the drowning The Lake County Sheriff's department handled the investigation of the drowning. The Sheriff's river patrol handled a boat accident Sunday afternoon when it waa reported a cabin cruiser had traveled over the McHenry Dam. Neither the driver. Robert Patis of Mta Em morion, Dee Plain**. Ms three children. Tracy. Robin and Rebecca, nor another passenger. Tammy Shaihk of Des Plaines. waa injured in the mishap (Continued on page IX) Bicentennial Event City Plans Birthday Celebration To appropriately celebrate the 200th birthday of the nation, the McHenry Bicentennial commission, in association with the Inner Service Club council of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary clubs. twill sponsor a fine weekend of en­ tertainment. Festivities will begin with an old fashion street dance Saturday, July 3, at 7 p.m in the city park. Two bands will be provided to cover the dancing preferences of different age groups. The four streets bor­ dering the park will be closed to accommodate the large crowd expected Beer, pop and bratwurst may be purchased at refreshment stands The dance is scheduled to be concluded at midnight so the crowd may become rested in a n t i c i p a t i o n o f t h e i r p a r ­ ticipation in the many ac tivities planned for the family picnic at Petersen Park the Fourth of July A few of these events are the park dedication. the dedication of the Bicentennial Garden; presentation of plaques for the oldest homes, and the super star competition, a sports activity for men and women of all ages A highlight of the day will be a bell ringing ceremony at 1 pm in conjunction with the nation-wide observance to c o m m e m o r a t e t h e o f f i c i a l recognition of the Bicentennial. Other activities are only in the planning stages at this time hut will be announced in ad­ vance of the holiday Because Petersen Park is not completed, the sponsors ask that all who attend bring their own picnic supplies (chairs, grills, etc > Beer and pop may he purchased at the park A l l p r o c e e d s f r o m t h e refreshments sold both at the d a n c e a n d p i c n i c w i l l b e (Continued on page 12) $ 1,000 Damage In Roof Fire Band Engages Guest Artist Director Bob Freund of the McHenry city stage band has announced that Dave Walsh, a very fine vocalist, will be guest artist this week at the Thursday park concert. Concerts will continue in the bandshell at 8 p.m. for eight weeks. The band will play music for young and old, including: "The Star-Spangled Banner", "Get I t o n " , " Y a G o t t a T r y " , "Halcyon Days", "Slidin' Saints", "Archie's Back". "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing", "Watermelon Man", v"In The Mood" and "The Girl From Ipanema" FATHER S DAY SUPPLEMENT A s p e c i a l F a t h e r ' s d a y tabloid supplement is part of this issue of the Plaindealer It contains a wide assortment of gift ideas for Dad. "CHAIR IN HIE MORNING" Photographer: Weg Thomas, McHenry Photography Category "BABY" Artist: Den Nratoaer. McHenry Opaque Painting Category STAFF PHOTOfrWAYNE GAYLORD ' A large crowd gathered in the municipal building of Lakemoor last Saturday evening for a Bicentennial program that highlighted the selection of a new Junior Miss, Michelle Brossman. Ed Black ; acted as master of ceremonies • for the event, and Edna Gar- Pretty Michelle Brossman, 12, beans justifiable pride after being selected Lakemoor Junior Miss in the village's Bicentennial program held last Saturday evening in the municipal building. At left is the first runnerup, Christine Do Chelas, 13, and at right the second runnerup, Barbara Havelka. also 13. Other attractive candidates were Tricia Goebel, Emma Stockwell, Debbie Reese, Cindy Anderson and Sue Hacek. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD bacz was Bicentennial chair­ person. Judges of the pageant were D r . C a r l e t o n S m i t h o f McHenry, his wife, Shirley, well known singer; also Ms. Connie Reif, former Miss Illinois Am vets and 1975 Miss Illinois Universe. An interesting talent show- was a feature of the p r o g r a m , i n c l u d i n g s o l o s , readings and group selections. T h e p e r f o r m e r s w e r e a c ­ companied by Dove Carter, with Michael Nejedley as M.C. A dance was held following the pageant. A fire of undetermined origin caused considerable damage to the roof of the house on the former Stilling farm. S Kt 31. early Sunday afternoon Douglas Ohrwall, whose family resides in the home, looked back at the house, as he was leaving the yard He detected the roof blaze and immediately called Company 1 firemen, who were later joined by members of Company II Fire Chief Glenn Peterson estimated dajnage at about $1,000 Members of Company II were called to the Leo Diedrich farm. 2414 Chapel Hill road, at 3 20 Friday afternoon to ex tinguish a roof fire High winds blew sparks from a refuse fire onto the house and started the blaze Damage was estimated at $600 At 4 25 the same afternoon. Company 1 hurried to the McHenry Market Place for a washdown after the gas tank of J car ruptured « "TOE FISH" Artist: M.B. Squire, Wonder Lake Other Category New Queen Is Crowned A McHenry Company I fireman is silhouetted against the intense hand of a buddy helps him keep his balance on the sleep pitch roof smoke as he attempts to open a hole in the roof to let the heat and of the farmer Stilling house. S. Rt. 31. smoke escape burning home. At extreme right, the outstretched STXFF PHOTO-W WNE GAYLORD