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Wm VOLUME 101 NUMBER 62 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13. 1977 2 SECTIONS 30 PAGES 20* * ioo reus * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Youth Killed, Another Critical After Crash Elect School Board Members of the McHenry Area Rescue squad and McHenry Fire department survey the crumpled remains of car which proved a death trap for Gregg O. Clark in a one-car accident Saturday afternoon. Another passenger in the car, Michael Zeller, also of McHenry, was listed in critical condition in Evanston hospital Tuesday morning, while the driver of the vehicle, Wayne Blake, was also injured. SHAY-DAVIS PHOTO One McHenry youth was killed and another" severely injured following a tragic one- car accident Saturday af­ ternoon on McCullom Lake road. Gregg O. Clark, 17, 2405 W. Mehring drive, was killed and Michael W. Zeller, 18, 702 S. Rt. 31, McHenry is listed in critical condition in Evanston hospital Tuesday morning, after a car they were passengers in, spun out of control and left the roadway, flipping over, at approximately 1:05 p.m. The driver of the vehicle, Wayne R. Blake, 19, 2612 N. Richmond road, McHenry, was taken by the McHenry Area Rescue squad to McHenry hospital for treatment of his injuries. Charges against Blake are pending further investigation by the McHenry county Police department. According to the police report, Blake stated he was westbound on McCullom Lake road, near Petersen park at an unknown rate of speed. He added that he attempted to pass a slow-moving vehicle, and as he did so, he left the roadway proper in the east- hound lane. He further stated that he then attempted to return to - the westbound lane, but lost con­ trol, leaving the road again and hitting the shoulder. According to Blake, at this time his car was over on its right side, and then struck a tree with the center of the car roof. The car then returned to the roadway, in an upright position, facing east. According to an officer at the scene, the Blake car left evidence of leaving the road from both the east and west lanes. However, the officer found no evidence of any braking. The only tracks left were from before and after the incident. Besides the damage to the car, also damaged were twenty feet of sod and one fourteen- inch tree belonging to Thomas M. Hodges, 4106 McCullom Lake road, McHenry. Property damage was estimated at $100. Ironically, Saturday's ac­ cident was the second in recent months in which the Zeller youth had been involved where someone in the car was killed. On Dec. 5,1976, Carl Strom of McHenry was killed when the (Continued on page 10) Two incumbent members of McHenry school boards were returned to office and the views of two new members will be exerted in educational affairs as the result of last Saturday's annual election In High School District 156, James Tonyan was high vote getter by receiving the support of 549 who went to the polls. Also elected was Paul Nitz with 340.Tonyan has held office for one term. The other candidates were Daniel McNulty, who was supported by 329 voters, and George Cadotte, 279. McNulty had been elected a year ago to fill a vacancy and this time was running for a fujlj, three-year term. A total of 806 votes were cast. In Consolidated Grade School District 15, Dorothy Vick was returned to i office with 371 votes. Second high vote getter was Timothy Althoff, who polled 311 votes to enter the educational scene locally. Other candidates were Frances Larsen, 237; Marilyn Munz, 224; Ronald J Wilkins, 202; and Barbara J. Slater, 134. Ms. Munz and Ms. Vick were the incumbents. In District 15, 777 votes were cast. There was no race for seats on the Johnsburg District 12 board. Barbara Stanell and Charles D.Boak, Jr., were reelected with votes of 50 and 49, respectively. (Continued on page 10) JAMESTONYAN District 156 For New Johnsburg School Mechanical bid opening date for construction of Johnsburg high school has been officially set for May 5, with the bid opening for general con­ struction work two weeks later, May 17. Ground breaking should occur sometime in early June. Construction documents have been completed by the ar­ chitect and approved by the Capital Development board and the Johnsburg school board. The building itself will cover 112,000 square feet on 40 acres of land. Parking for 240 automobiles is provided with two deceleration lanes as a safety feature on the Ringwood road entrances. Outdoor physical education and athletic facilities include a football field, track, two baseball diamonds and provisions for three tennis courts. It is emphasized that high school tennis courts are being provided, as some misunderstanding presently exists regarding this aspect of the planning. Indoor facilities Six Cars Of Commuter Train Derail At Harvard A freight train derailment early Monday morning in Harvard played havoc with commuters on the Chicago and Northwestern rail line. For no apparent reason, six cars of a 104-car train jumped the tracks just west of the Harvard train station at ap­ proximately 5:15 a.m. The train was northbound from Chicago to Janesville, Wis. The derailed cars blocked tracks for commuter trains coming from Harvard to Crystal Lake, and on into Chicago. The delays were temporary, however, and as of Monday evening, the problem was rectified and trains were running on schedule. include one large gymnasium 'with seatine for 1,200 and a smaller adjacent auxiliary gymnasium. Provisions for equal facilities for boys and girls sports are being met in response to Federal Title IX legislation. ihe administration is presently interviewing team leader teacher candidates. As can be expected, the Johnsburg high school principal has received numerous inquiries. The planning calls for thirteen days of leadership in-service training with this leadership group this summer, 10 days during the 1977-78 school year, and two weeks in June 1978. Preparations must be made to receive all four classes who are presently attending McHenry high school on a tuition basis this school year (1976-77) and the next school year (1977-78). Leadership team leader teacher candidates from Johnsburg, McHenry high school, and candidates from outside the area are being considered for the leadership positions. Much planning is also oc­ curring in relation to the Johnsburg high school V o c a t i o n a l E d u c a t i o n curriculum. Original planning included comprehensive ex­ periences for freshmen and / sophomores, and more limited experiences for juniors and seniors, because some junior- senior experiences would have been provided by the McHenry County Area Career center. With the Area Career center now in a "holding action", it is felt more junior-senior ex­ periences must be provided at Johnsburg high school, or in conjunction with other high schools on a cooperative ex­ change student basis. An advisory committee is presently studying the problem, and recom­ mendations to the board of education will be forthcoming in a month or two. An early decision is necessary in that equipment must be purchased. Therefore, a commitment as to which - junior-senior ex­ periences are most valuable must be made, so that an ex­ panded Industrial Arts program will result for Johnsburg students. Because of CDB participation in the Johnsburg school project, additional funds are available should the board of education choose to go this route. Open City Clerk's Office For Voting The office of City Clerk Barbara Gilpin will be open Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the purpose of allowing the public to cast absentee ballots for the city election scheduled Tuesday, April 19. Persons wishing to (Continued on page 10) U Of I Band In McHenry Appearance The University of Illinois Symphonic band will perform in the McHenry high school West campus gymnasium Saturday, April 16, at 2 p.m. Tickets j'or the concert are (Continued on page 10) Choral Club. Takes World Trip In Song Next Weekend A group of singers and dancers gather in rehearsal for selections to be offered in the McHenry Choral club's spring program to be given April 16 and 17. They are featured in "Czechoslovakian Dance Song" and "Wunderbar". In front are Michele Reining and Cheryl Barbour. In back, from left, are Janet Choitz, Judy Reinboldt, Edwin Wittrock, Magdalene Dowe and Maureen Murphy. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAV20RD -- yiJL When the McHenry Choral club steps on stage next Saturday and Sunday evenings, April 16 and 17, they will take their audiences, in song, to countries around the world. Following the 1976 Bicentennial offering, the club is offering an expansive theme, "Big Wide Wonderful World". In formal setting, thv _l.<£ers will be heard in "Russian Picnic", "Flying Down To Rio", "Scarbrough Fair", (Continued on page 10) Members PAUL NITZ District 156 Crowning A Queen Pert and pretty Jennifer Grutzmacher is only 4 years old, but she topped a field of twelve to become queen of McCullom Lake at last Saturday's Easter Penny carnival. Above, the little blonde is crowned by last year's queen. Candy Bailey, now 9 years old. At right is Becky Box, 7, first runnerup, and at left, Kathleen Mass, 8, second runnerup. Jennifer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Grutzmacher; Becky is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Box and Kathleen's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mass. Candy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey. After an absence of many years, the McCullom Lake Beach Gals revived the queen contest last year. Representing her sponsors, Jennifer will reign over village community events for the next year. SHAY-DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY Joseph Stanek and George L. Harker, candidates for mayor of McHenry, will present their views and answer questions at a candidates' meeting scheduled Thursday , April 14^, at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at McHenry Junior high school on Kane street. This forum will provide an opportunity for citizens to hear both Mr. Harker and Mr.' Stanek, to ask them questions, and to listen to their views and opinions. It will begin with an opening statement by each candidate. & Following, the audience will be allowed to direct questions to the can­ didates. The McHenry-Woodstock League of Women Voters is sponsoring the candidates' night as a public service. The League is a non-partisan group that neither supports nor op­ poses any political candidates or parties. Rather, the League encourages citizen par­ ticipation in government and the electoral process. Two Bid-Opening Dates Set DOROTHY VICK District 15 TIMOTHY ALTHOFF District 15 Sex Discrimination In Schools" Voter Theme "Sex Discrimination in our Schools" will be the subject of discussion at the April 14 meeting of the Woodstock- McHenry League of Women Voters to be held at the Presbyterian church at Calhoun and Tryon streets, Woodstock, at 9:30 a.m. A panel consisting of school personnel will discuss the Title IX Regulation, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational institutions that receive federal funds, and how it is being implemented in (Continued on page 10) It doesn't take much highway driving to realize that for the most part, truck drivers count themselves apart from the rank amMile of drivers who feel the 55 mph. speed limit is not for them. We took a half day trip recently, and that was suf­ ficient to convince us that trucks are out to make time - most of them-regardless of the law. Of course, some drivers of cars seem to feel the same way. One notable exception is America's No. I truck driver, Olen Lee Welk, 63, of Texas. (Continued on pa^e 10) A large section of this issue of the Plaindealer is devoted to biographical sketches of city and nearby village candidates, along with their views of local problems and their ideas for solving them. Besides the city of McHenry, the villages of McCullom Lake, Lakemoor, McHenry Shores and Holiday Hills are included. Friday's issue will contain full voting information pertaining to all elections and pictures of McHenry city candidates. Art "Idea Workshop" Features Local Talent Veterans Acres Nature center is the site of the Nor­ thland Area Art league's first "idea workshop" to be held Friday, April 15, <at 8 p.m. Designed to encourage area artists to gather new ideas. share old ones, and gain helpful criticism, the workshop will include non-professional as well as professional artists and craftsmen. "Bring your own" work and (Continued on page 10)