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•<p A* * IN Tim -* THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" flEES* VOLUME 101 NUMBER 37 FRIDAY. JANUARY 14, 1977 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 20' *2,808,589 For New Johnsburg School A relaxed but elated superintendent of Johnsburg School District 12 concludes gratifying conversation with Governor James Thompson. District 12 Supt. Duane Andreas has just learned that Johnsburg School District 12 is $2,808,589 richer this week "That's reason to celebrate" commented an enthusiastic Dr. Duane Andreas, superin­ tendent. as he flashed a broad smile a few minutes after receiving the news The bearer of good news was none other than Springfield's top office holder. Governor James Thompson, who just two days earlier had been sworn into the state s top post The personal call came to the Johnsburg administrative office aboift 10:30 Wednesday* morning Ii* the brief con­ versation, Governor Thompson told Dr Andreas he had signed the release of funds un^er tfie Capital Development board grant for the construction of a new high school. The revelation came as expressed relief to an ad­ ministration and board that has been dangling on the question of when and how to proceed with a school which won local voter support almost a year and a half ago It was on Aug. 16, 1975, thaP' voters in Johnsburg District 12 approved a $3,033,600 bond issue Last Spring, the district learned from the Illinois Office - <* of Education that it ranked high on the priority list to receive CDB (Capital Development Board) funds. However, it was impossible to determine whether "high" meant the money would be received in time to meet a local con­ struction goal In addition, it was impossible to ascertain how much money the district would be given Visits with personnel of the Illinois Bureau of the Budget and the Illinois Office of Education indicated the priority of District 12 was probably above any cuts that might be made by the Governor or Legislature Nevertheless, the un­ certainty of time and amount remained, compounded by a change in administration at a time when the state's financial outlook is dismal. sFaced with these un­ certainties. the district educational. leaders designed two plans, one based on an expanded construction program if the CDB funds became available, the other to proceed with money from the bond issue and funds received through the division of assets in High School District 156. . ' 'Wednesday's an­ nouncement means we will be able to build an auditorium to seat 750", said Dr. Andreas Wednesday afternoon. This was the board's first priority if funds became available. "If the board wants, we could #lso add a swimming pool. Andreas added, "or we could leave the money for future classroom use". The superintendent also mentioned the possibility of devoting more money toward vocational training facilities because of the recent failure of the county-wide vocational center vote From the District 12 bond i^sue, $1.7 million is earmarked or basic construction and property purchase, as well as money from the new grant. The division of capital assets ari$ the administrator believes the pace is continuing. This growth, he added, means more money in \tate aid. He pointed to many districts where enrollment is static, or some where there is a declining number of students. With news of the grant money being released, Andreas foresees plans going forward quickly. He feels ground should be broken by ncxt«May or June. "Originally", h^ explained, "we were to go for bids last summer and open for freshmen and sophomores in the Fall of 1977. Juniors were to be ad­ mitted by the following year, but according to Andreas, High School District 156 has in­ dicated it would like all of the students who are leaving to do so at one time. brought well over $1.7 million to > Dr. Andreas said, "We may the coffers of District 12 from ?have to take all four classes", McHenry High School District 156. Dr. Andreas cited the Johnsburg district as fastest growing of any of the twenty- one school districts in the county. A 5 percent increase was noted in the 1974-75 school year. Last Fall there were seventy-five additioj students in the grade j8(?hool. then added he believes the school can be ready by Sep­ tember of 1978. "After all, we have two summers in which to work" he stated optimistically. The school will be con­ structed on land located on Rjngwood road, across from e Harbecke farm, midway between Spring Grove and Wilmot roads. New County Course Gives Police Backup Training Will one street be Anne or Sorenson" Will another be Grove or Lillian" That's the decision to be made by the city for two south side streets that have un­ dergone changes in recent years. Anne street in Edgebrook Heights was recently opened to join Sorenson. making a throughway from Green street to Rt 31. Grove street, extending west off Center street, was joined with Lillian street in Cooney Heights within the last two years. Both thoroughfares answer to both names and the situation sometimes becomes confusing. Should there be a choice between the existing street names? Or should there be a brand new name for each? Citizens who have an interest in the subject and a possible solution are asked to contact th$ officc of Fred Meyer, sfifierintendent of public works, at 385-1761. We haven't noticed a "Read 'em and weep" gem in a loh'g time, but a good candidate for inclusion was a notice in a recent Twice Told Tales column of twenty-five years ago. It told of the passing of the one-cent post card, which was doubling in cpst for the first time since 1873. We should be so lucky in 1977. K A F McHenry County Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (MCESDA) is accepting ap­ plications for a new auxiliary police course that will start Thursday, Jan. 20. The twenty-hour course will continue for five weeks and will begin at 7 p.m. All classes will be held in the MCESDA operations room at the cour­ thouse in Woodstock. The course will cover traffic and crowd control, protection of property, communications, radiation hazards, press relations, criminal law, county geography, and tornado spotting. The curriculum was developed under the guidance of the McHenry County Sheriff's department and will be taught by Auxiliary Deputy Captain Dennis Malysiak. The graduates of this course will be able to assist, in various activities as a backup to local police organizations, gaining better proficiency for them and a tax saving to local residents. These people volunteer their time, and buy their own uniforms and equipment As part of their continuing education program, they assist the sheriff and local police in traffic control at public gatherings and functions such as the County Fair, festivals and celebrations A century ago, the act of rounding up a crew of men and horses to trarck down an outlaw was an effective law en forcement tool But today, (Continued on page 11) Youth Service Bureau Offers Crisis Training ^The McHenry County Youth Service bureau, 840 N. Seminary, Woodstock, has announced that a 15-hour training program in crisis- intervention will begin Jan. 22. The training, conducted primarily by the YSB's clinical staff, will allow the trainee to look at crisis intervention with families from a theoretical viewpoint and to experience crisis intervention in simulated crisis situations. The training is free and open to twenty-five McHenry County residents. * The YSB maintains a 24-hour crisis intervention service in McHenry county. Staff respond to families, who are ex­ periencing acute stress, such as family fights or runaways. Often an objective party can help at the time of the crisis to resolve or at least calm the volatile emotions. From the crisis intervention training program sponsored by the YSB this month, five people will be selected to be secondary crisis intervention personnel The five selected will be paid to assist YSB staff after office hours with crisis situations in McHenry county. Interested persons may contact Tony Heath, clinical director, McHenry County Youth Service bureau, 338-7360. Health Center Service Expanded The board 6f the Family Service and Mental Health center has tentatively set the annual meeting for the month of March. i Mrs. Mary Stompanato, president, has reported that restructuring the service areas and localizing services available to the public are helping the unit to provide more effective service. J In reviewing the Organization's progress since it underwent two changes at top level administration, Mrs. Stompanato said the public's expectations on help being available from professional staff is at an all-time high. "In 1974 staff members handled 2,309 cases. In 1975 the total was 2,746, and for 1976 the total was well over 3,000," she said. Since both the executive director and the president resigned, the county-wide organization has undergone extensive restructuring through careful study by both staff and board members. One result was to place more professionals in all outpost offices and provide for com­ prehensive services at Woodstock, McHenry and Cary. From those offices, further localized services are provided at Crystal Lake. Harvard and Marengo. Another major decision was to expand emergency services. Twenty-four hour service for people needing help is now available through a • single phone number. 385-6400. This service not only includes telephone emergency service, but on-site intervention when necessary. "Most everyone has problems coping at various times during their lives. People are increasingly aware that it is wise to turn to someone trained in family service and mental health Today's society seems to place increased pressures on parents, teen­ agers, children. almost said Mrs. everyone. Stompanato Psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and people trained in other specialties are available through the Family Service and Mental Health center. Among problems people seek help with are those c o n c e r n i n g m a r r i a g e , adolescence, alcoholism, parenting, and depression The board of directors has^ approved an administrative chain of command system from the board, to the executive director, to the related services and clinical service sections, and to the area teams at the respective localized facilities around the countv. Youths xHurt In One Of gjre*tigat°t Numerous Local Crashes McHenry Home the state's top official released $2,808,589 in Capital Development Board funds for construction of the new high school at Johnsburg. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD regory R. Raab, 5221 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder LakA, was injured Tuesday afteinoon, when the car he was driving slid on the icy pavement and struck a tree, vo passengers in the car, l/chael J. Wenkel, 4121 E. ike Shore drive, Wonder \ake, and Tom Sweeney, Skyway drive, McHenry, were also injured. ' The three youths drove to the hospital for treatment of their- injuries. Raab stated he was south­ bound on W. Wonder Lake road at approximately 30 mph. He said he was approaching a curve when another vehicle came toward him from the north. Raab added that the other vehicle was in the middle of the road and he swerved to avoid a collision. The swerving motion -apparently caused him to lose control on the icy road, and he left the pavement, striking a tree. No description was given of the other vehicle. Raab's auto sustained more than $100 in damage. The driver was not ticketed George H. Glaser, 3906 W Grove, McHenry. was ticketed for driving while under the (Continued on page 11) 'anuary Dollar Days •ring Crowds To Stores The first semi-annual Dollar Days of 1977 brought large numbers of shoppers into McHenry stores early Thur­ sday in spite of frigid weather. The sale continues Friday and Saturday, Jan. 14 and 15. Offered the buying public was a large variety of items, some for seasonal use and others for year round. Participating in the sale are thirty-eight business firjjs: Arizona Sun, Kadisak ' Tile. Vycital's Pro Hardware, The Bath £hop. Melody Maker Records, Creative Kitchens and Baths, Locker's Flowers, Karen's Hallmark, The Casual Shoppe, Mr. Don's Cleaners, McHenry Lumber Co., Toddler Shop, Transformation Finishing & Modeling School & Boutiqu^. Ak£cff? Something Old, Something New, Carey Ap­ pliance, Pine Tree Pet Shop, The Bookmark, Lee & Ray Electric, McHenry's Favorite Sport Center, Letty's >Gics Shoes, Radico Weathervane Shop, Beard & Stovall, Hornsby's Family Center, Goodyear Service Store, McGee's, Gladstone's Fashion Shoppe, Huemann Well Co.. Brouhaha Ltd. Present Findings Of Archeology County Study The County EE council McHenry County college co-host Dr. Irwin Rovner's slide-lecture presentation on Illinois Archeology at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the McHenry County college union Dr. Rovner of Northwestern university's Foundation for Illinois Ar­ cheology will address questions from the audience in regard to (Continued on page 11) Also McHenry County Well & Pump, Ace Hardware. Genevieve's. Spurgeon's. Coast To Coast Store, Retail Outlet and State Bank Riverside McHenry At 1:15 p.m. Monday, county police investigated a burglary at the home of Lawrence Beaman, 1719 Ridge road, McHenry; - Some time during the mor­ ning. while no one was home, an intruder entered through the back door, which apparently was not locked. Determined to have been taken were forty dollars in currency and a case containing several stereo tapes. The incident is still under investigation Late last week, Joseph Carroll, Crystal Lake, reported to county police that sometime during the night, someone stole his CB radio from his car while he was visiting friends at 7610 Beach road. Wonder Lake It was not determined how (Continued on page 11) Children's Presentation Await Mor^-Sites For Senior Meet-Eat Program "It's taken the better part of a year, but we've finally gotten Walker's people to give per mission for a 'Meet and Eat program for McHenry county senior citizens," reported State Rep Gpl Skinner, Jr. <R Crystal Lake)., In McHenry County $63,000 is allocated for about seven sites Picked already are Crystal Lake, Woodstock. Lake-in-the- Hills and Marengo The other locations • remain to 'be designated "Not all will be operated five days a week," Skinner cautioned. An additional $21,000 or so has been awarded lor the purchase of equipment Skinner spearheaded op (Continued on pa^ 11) k k The familiar story of Hansel and Gretel will be recalled when "The Gingerbread Hou: • !i» The Forest" .is, presented at West campus auditorium this weekend by the school's Drama club. Performances are at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16. Standing in front of the gingerbread house, Johann, father of Hansel and Gretel, played by Steve Bockman, asks Mada, the witch (Lora Schiller) where his children are. * STAFF PHOT(J-WAYNE GAYLORD