The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

VOLUME 101 NUMBER 81 FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1977 •*, 2 SECTIONS 22 PAGES 20' MEG HUMANN Miss Congeniality Business, School Thefts The city's new Miss McHenry is interested in Journalism. Kim Kantlehner, 18-year-old, beauty crowned Tuesday night at the Legion clubhuse, has indicated a desire to pursue that field next year at minis State university. The young lady who covered the queen's crowning for the Plaindealer, Diane Pintozzi, has the same goal. In fact, Diane is now in her senior year in college, a time when she is beginning to face the hard realities of the business this year of 1977. Jeff Bonato, a college graduate with six months of experience to his credit, came to our office last fall as a reporter. Cognizant of these same realities, he seldom. '^Continued on page 16) Two juveniles were arrested late last week in connection with an auto theft from Mitchell Buick-Oldsmobile, 903 N. Front street, McHenry, Thursday morning. Then, a 19-year-old McHenry youth and his juvenile com­ panion were arrested Monday and accused with stealing a bicycle from Parkland school in late May. The arrests were a result of extensive investigation by members of the McHenry Police department. Last Thursday morning at approximately 1:45, police were called to Mitchell's dealership on Front street to answer a call of a suspicious vehicle on the lot. The lot was checked out, and nothing unusual was found. Less than one-half hour later, Sergeant Dan Kinnerk, while patrolling the area around 202 N. Barreville road, McHenry, discovered a vehicle blocking the roadway. Inspection revealed that the car was lodged on a mailbox belonging to Glenn Huska of 202 N. Barreville. Kinnerk found no registration in the vehicle and the car appeared to be new. The owner of Mitchell's was contacted, and he identified the car as belonging to him. Evidence from the vehicle was obtained, including fingerprints, and footprints leading away from the scene of the accident. While investigating, Detective Gary Wigman recalled that a day earlier, a juvenile with an extensive r&cord of auto thefts had escaped from his probation officer while at the local hospital receiving treatment. It was also known that the missing juvenile had a com­ panion living in the Cooney Heights area. Police went to the residence in Cooney Heights, where the missing juvenile and his companion were found, and then taken to the police station. Both subjects were finger­ printed, and preliminary in­ spection revealed that the prints were similar to those lifted from the stolen automobile the night before. Both juveniles were then arrested and charged with theft over $150, criminal trespassing to a motor vehicle, and criminal damage to property (Continued on page 16) School Maintenance Clinic Set Custodians, business managers, and maintenance personnel from schools throughout McHenry county are getting together June 17 to talk shop. More than 125 people in­ volved with school main­ tenance will attend a day long clinic at McHenry County college which will focus on safety and preventative maintenance for area schools. "It is a chance for custodians and maintenance people from smaller schools to learn the newest techniques and to discuss their problems with others in similar jobs," Andrew DeCraene, MCC associate dean of business services explained. The clinic will include a panel discussion on "Establishing a Good School Maintenance-- Program," and special sessions on safety awareness and techniques. Participants will also be able to choose additional sessions on working with boilers, floor and wall care and maintenance, restroom care and sanitation, ground maintenance and water treatment. DeCraene said the clinic is also aimed at introducing custodians and maintenance personnel to others in com­ parable jobs so that an ongoing exchange of ideas and working relationships can be established. Already there are plans to hold additional meetings of special groups- such as the electricians who These men are among a select few who have guided the destiny of McHenry's business community during the twenty-five years the Chamber of Commerce has been serving the city. They were present to reminisce when the anniversary was marked by a dinner dance held at Chapel Hill Country club Saturday night. work with schools in the future. "The clinic is also aimed at helping schools that are totally tied to one manufacturer of cleaning products to learn about advances made by various companies so they can evaluate the products and techniques they are using," said DeCraene. , "The content of the seminar was set up by a group of area people involved in school maintenance. In addition to the (Continued on page 16) From left, front row, are Larry Lund, Mel Prust, Dave Benrud, Rick L^ne and Bill Nye; standing, from left, Harry Dean, Donald Doherty, Dr. John Goetschel, Frank Low, Clint Claypool and Chuck Fuller. For her innovative ideas, time and energy devoftd to the betterment of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, Suzanne Kauss was named Person-of-the-Year at the anniversary observance. Holding plaque designating this honor, she is shown above with Tom Low, president of the C of C. A young McHenry business woman, Suzanne Kauss, has been named Chamber of Commerce Person-of-the Year. The coveted plaque in recognition of the honor was presented to Ms. Kauss at the dinner dance held last Saturday night at Chapel Hill Country club. The enterprising young woman, owner of the Toddler Shop, has been responsible for many of the innovative ideas of recent years, some of which have inspired more member participation and increased membership. Among her ideas are in­ cluded that of a mini-float category for the Fiesta week parade to enable smaller businesses to take part; the $1,000 scramble promotion and new promotions for retailers such as the Treasure Hunt. The plaque was presented to her by Larry Lund, chairman of the awards committee. It was an evening of nostalgia for many, particularly the past presidents who attended to mark the twenty-fifth an­ niversary of the formation of the C of C. In all, 130 persons were in attendance. Presidents attending and the years they served are as follows: Harry Dean, '57; Donald Doherty, '59; Dr. John Goetschel, '60; Frank Low, '61- 63; Clint Claypool, '64-65; Bill Nye, '67-68; Larry Lund, '69-70; Mel Prust and Chuck Fuller, '71; Dave Benrud, '73-74; Rick Lane, '75-76. Two Children, Adult Hurt In Tuesday Accidents An 8-year-old girl was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad Tuesday morning for treatment of injuries sustained when the vehicle she was riding flipped over in a field near Oakdale terrace in McHenry. Victoria Moulis of 2731 Knobhill, McHenry, was not believed to be seriously hurt as a result of the-accident. She told police that she was operating the vehicle up an incline when it fell backward, throwing her off. Another accident Tuesday found two persons injured when a bicycle and a mini-bike collided on Porten road. Taken to Condell hospital in Liberty ville by the Lake Region Rescue squad were bicyclist Raymond Dascott, 22, 712 W. Area drive, McHenry, and mini-cyclist Michae ^'Mit, 14, 805 Walter Porton road, McHenry. Details on the collision were not available from McHenry County Sheriff's police. Apprehend Juveniles For THE • • • • • / MCHENRY PLAINDEALER 'SERVING THE CHAIN-O-IAKES REGION SINCE 1875" KIMBERLY KANTLEHNER Miss McHenry STAFT PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Second Postponement For Two Kidnappers Two men charged with aggravated kidnapping and deviate sexual assault were scheduled to return to court Thursday, after a hearing Tuesday was postponed. John Lent, 20, of McHenry, and 29-year-old Joseph Gomes of Bay City, Mich, remain in Will county jail with bond for each set at $100,000. The two men were charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping of John Orton, 19, 4817 W. Orchard lane, McHenry, May 27. Police believe the kidnapping was in revenge for Orton aiding police in a drug raid May 26, in which six persons were arrested. Lent and Gomes were not among those arrested in the raid. According to police, Orton was apparently kidnapped the afternoon of May 27. He was driven in a truck-van owned by Lent to Sborewood, near Joliet, where he was found bound in the back of the vehicle with illicit activities between the three men transpiring. Police had been alerted to the vehicle by a person who believed he heard a distur­ bance coming from inside the van. Thursday's hearing was scheduled to be held in the chambers of Judge John Verklan of the Will county Circuit court in Joliet. As plans go forward in preparation for the celebration of Fiesta week, announcement was made this week that the theme of the Sunday, AIM. 7, parade will be "Say It With Music." --•«&. Trophies will be awarded in a number of categories. They will be in the size of mini-floats no larger than 6X8 feet in size and for floats over that size. Awards will be given for Originality, Hurtior and Beauty. Tliere also will be recognition for color guards, twirling units and animals. Float applications for the parade appear elsewhere in this issue and will also be in­ cluded in future editions. The committee for the sponsoring McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is finalizing the various en­ tertainment slated for evenings in the park, as well as for the Saturday Sidewalk day sales, Banjo Beer night and the parade. The week's events start Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the city park. That night at 7 p.m. the committee will have a young, popular, musical group for Youth night. The following evening the McHenry stage Name New McHenry Tears, hugs and long- 18, a 5'9" brunette, was first future." over eicht other Kiwanis education Tears, hugs and long- stemmed roses marked the crowning of Kimberly Ann Kantlehner, 18, as 1977 Miss McHenry, Tuesday evening at the American Legion home. Kim, a 5'2" brunette with brown eyes, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kan­ tlehner, 1713 Ringwood road. Both first and second run- ners-up are sisters to former Miss McHenry^. Kelly Staley, 18, a 5'9" brunette, was first runner-up. Her sister, Nancy Staley Betts, was 1972 queen. Second runner-up and Miss Congeniality was Meg Humann, 17, a 5'5" brunette. Her sister, Donna Humann, was 1974 queen. ' "Say it with Music is the theme for this year's Fiesta days and pageant. The judges chose Kim, the girl who "wanted to be surprised by her future," over eight other contestants. The new queen was crowned by last year's queen, Deborah Carro. Kim is a 1977 graduate of McHenry Community high school. Her high school ac­ tivities inclined cheerleading, GAA, sophomore class secretary, mat girl, and yearbook and journalism staff member. She was awarded a Classroom Space Problem Confronts School Board The problem of providing, more adequate space for Physical Education, Learning center and classroom use confronted the board of Con­ solidated School District 15 in meeting Tuesday night. There, was also . considerable ippuf concerning alternatives for providing an assembly and food service facility to serve the McHenry Junior high and Edgebrook schools. The board agreed to the administration proposal to employ the architectural firm of Scheidemantel & Treitler, Park Ridge, to provide a feasibility study for a fee of $2,000. The firm has been asked to have its recommendations available for the August board meeting. A referendum date of Sept. 24 was set earlier, asking for an increase in the Educational and Building Maintenance funds. The board feels it is necessary to have the architects' suggestions, which might in­ clude a need for more space, well in advance of this date. In other business, a preliminary budget review was made listing tentative budgets for each fund, which will be updated as work proceeds on the adoption of the budget in September. Gary Lockwood, chairman of the board's Negotiations committee, presented a review of alterations in the professional negotiations agreement. This agreement has been approved by the McHenry Classroom Teachers' (Continued on page 16) Kiwanis education scholarship. She has one sister. Kim plans to attend Illinois State university, this fall, where she will study special education. She enjoys singing, dancing, writing and watching fires. She is active in 4-H club activities, and enjoys "talking." The new queen and her mother will depart from O'Hare International airport Saturday morning for the grand prize trip to New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. They will stay at Holiday Inn for four days and three nights. A visit to New Orlean's "French Quarter" is planned. The queen and runners-up were presented with bouquets of flowers and trophys. Each Contestant was given a charm by the American Legion Women's auxiliary, Post 491, which has co-sponsored the pageant with the Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion for the past several years. Dinner for the queen and gift certificates for each girl were among the rewards. Contestants appeared in swimsuits and formal gowns. Kim wore a blue, one-piece Queen swimsuit with a tie bodice. Her blue gown was v-necked*and had print capped sleej$e!tr Each contestant***^ given a sealed envelope with a question for them to answer inside. Kim's answer to her question, "if she had a crystal ball, would she look into the future?" was an emphatic "no!" She said the future should be exciting with "something to look forward to." Outgoing queen Debbie Carro was teary-eyed as she spoke of her one-year reign. "When I went away to school this past year and then returned, I realized how warm people in McHenry are." 1 Debbie thanked Pageant Committee chairman, Mrs. William (Sharon) Nye and the (Continued on page 16) Jail Inspection Reports Available Now At Courthouse Richard O. Klemm, chair­ man of the McHenry County board, has received a copy of the recent inspection report of the county jail by the State of Illinois Department of Corrections. The Illinois Revised Statutes require the Department of Corrections to inspect each county jail at least once annually and to make the results available for public review. Copies of this inspection are available for review at the county clerk's office and the County board office in the McHenry county courthouse. 25th Year "Say It With Music" Fiesta Week band will appear, also in the park. Friday evening, Aug. 5, the Checkerboard Squares dance group will provide an evening of fun and learning. As usual, they will haves guest groups from various parts of northern Illinois in attendance. C Of-C Observes