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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER VOLUME 106 NUMBER 35 S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - O L A K E S l t $ C l ( ) N S I N C E 1 8 7 . 5' FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1981 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 25' • - ••• r life SUSAN GRANGER County Man Killed ? . • er Robbing Bank An Algonquin man was killed in a ^high-speed chase after he reportedly I fobbed the State Bank of Union, in Union, late Tuesday morning. ,->jr Edward A Peterson, 35, of 700 4 Webster. Algonquin, was found dead after the car he was driving crashed into a roadblock on Kishwaukee Valley road, near Hughes road, just west of Woodstock Sheriff's Police Chief Deputy George Hendle and Detective Donald Lockhart were injured in the incident. Both were Jaken to Memorial Hospital for McHenry County in Woodstock by the Woodstock Rural Rescue squad, where ^they are listed in satisfactory condition. £ Information concerning the nature or extent of the officers' injuries was not released by the hospital According to a police spokesman, county and state police units responded to a report of the robbery at about 11:05 a m Tuesday. Nov. 24. The bank teller. William Stake, told police that a lone person came into the bank and laid two sticks of dynamite on the counter, threatening to detonate them The teller said the robber ap­ parently had the detonating device in his hand Stake gave the man an amount of cash which he described as "not very large." The robber then fled northbound out of Union in a four-door, green automobile The Sheriff's police said the auto was seen heading east on Kishwaukee Valley road and the pursuit was taken up by county police units Meanwhfle. two unmarked county police squads set a roadblock at Kish waukee Valley road, at Hughes, and waited for the suspect vehicle The Peterson auto crashed head-on into one of the roadblock vehicles and spun into a cornfield The county police said shots had been fired by police officers at some time during the chase In one report, obtained the day of the incident, police said the suspect acted as if he had a weapon and was shot while in his car It was also reported that a bomb squad from Kane county was called to dispose of the dynamite. Hold Home Decorating Contest * STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD McHenry Teen Makes Big Time When the Youth Symphony orchestra of Greater Chicago opens its 36th season with the fall concert at Orchestra Hall Sun­ day, Dec. 6, a talented McHenry Once There Was A Town... (The following column, which ap­ peared in the Thanksgiving issue of the Plaindealer last year, was one of two submitted as a unit entry which won second place among 100 entries in the Illinois Press competition last Sep­ tember). Once there was a little town where cranberries -- fancy ones -- were sold for .20 a pound and a big bundle of celery for just a penny more, all for holiday feasting. In this same picturesque little community you could buy an aluminum roaster to put the turkey in for just a buck And if you had a real taste for finer things, sirloin steak was offered at .35. To get to grandma's house for the holiday you could ride in a new Studebaker for just $1,265 or a Chevy roadster for $525 The very latest movies cost just a few coins. One of them that drew the biggest crowds was "Lilac Time" starring Colleen Moore, the black- iired, black-eyed beauty with the teenager will be sitting in the first chair in the oboe section. Susan Granger has achieved her prestigious position as principal oboist in her first year as a member of this highly acclaimed group of musicians. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Granger of 3006 Mary lane, McHenry, Susan is a senior at Carmel High School for Girls in Mundelein. The young musician has more than one teacher, all prominent in their field. However, it was her successful audition a year and a half ago with Ray Still, principal oboist with the Chicago Sym­ phony for 26 years, that gave her the impetus to pursue a musical career with greater vigor than ever. She is the only teen among his students and studies with him in his position as professor of oboe at Nor­ thwestern university. Susan was proud to have been accepted into his Master's classes at Northwestern, in which for one week professionals come from throughout the country to be critiqued. The young McHenry girl auditioned for the Youth Sym­ phony last May, and learned two weeks later that she was ac­ cepted from tryouts conducted two weekends. She joined the 110- piece orchestra when rehearsals started last September Like all endeavors that are worthwhile, success doesn't come easy. Except for her school work, Susan devotes most of her time to the pursuit of perfection on the oboe. She also manages to rate a place on the school honor roll. But "extras" such as homecoming, sometimes must be passed up in the interest of her career Discipline, she has learned, is a (Continued on page 16) Michigan Teacher Of Year Formerly On Harrison Staff Where was this quaint little town, and whan could you make such ridiculous buys? It was McHenry, and the time was Thanksgiving weekend just a half century ago. The Studebaker is gone, and it's been a long time since we drooled over .35 steak or .20 cranberries. So are the businesses that offered them ~ Fox River Motor Sales, Riverside Grocery and Market and Erickson's Depart­ ment store Even Vycital's Hardware, vAiire our family bought the aluminum roaster, finally closed its doors last June (Continued on page 16) MEL MILLER Mel Miller, a former teacher at Harrison school in Wonder Lake, has been named the Michigan Teacher of the Year. Miller is now a seventh and eighth grade Social Studies teacher at L'Anse Creuse Middle school north, Mt. Clemens, Mich. He will now go on to represent Michigan for the National Teacher of the Year title in the spring. State educators say he has an excellent chance of winning. Both in Illinois and Michigan, Miller is noted for his unique approach to learning and ability to bring history and government alive for the students. His classes are a mixture of teaching, workshops and skits, including mock Congress sessions, court trials, simulation games. He also brings ar­ tifacts to class and, on occasion, will dress in an old-fashioned garment to show his class how the subjects of their study used to dress. Miller is involved in the Michigan Council for the Social Studies, having served as its president in 1978. Other involvements include the National Council for the Social Studies, Michigan Association of Middle School Educators, and a number of other teaching organizations. While at Harrison school, he taught eighth grade social studies, sponsored the newspaper and eighth grade classes, and was a president of the Harrison Teachers association. Miller and his wife, Patrice (Mayer) Miller, reside in Washington, Mich., with their one-year-old daughter, Sara Beth. Patrice is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mayer, McHenry. Offer Glaucoma Screening L ions Pro jec t Page 14 After an absence of several years, McHenry will have a home decorating contest this Christmas. That an­ nouncement was made this week by Fran Olsen, executive director of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce The contest will carry out the general theme for the '81 holiday, "Home for the Holidays". The decorating contest was suggested by John Szekeres, a McHenry resident who enjoys making Christmas very special for both his family and the community. Chairman for the competition is Barbara Luther, public relations iwctor for McHenry hospital, who has secured a panel of judges and outlined rules to enter Judging with Ms. Luther will be Weg Thomas, Diane Johnson and Russ Schell of McHenry, and Mark Krieschen of Crystal Lake. The judges represent a cross section in the arts or related fields. They will judge contest entries on the basis of aptness toward the town theme of "Home for the Holidays"; originality of concept and presentation of idea; beauty; overall visual impact; visibility both in daylight and evening; and effort. Ms Luther encourages residents to use their imagination and produce displays that reflect their personal style, wit, or traditional ^ideas of the Christmas season. All homes in the McHenry High School 156 district, and the Johnsburg School District 12, are eligible There will be a total of four winners. The top winner will be judged as Best of Show, and three runners-up will be judged as honorable mentions First prize is a $100 gift certificate to any McHenry Chamber of Commerce business, and the runners-up will each receive $50 gift certificates to a Chamber business of their choice. All entry blanks will appear in the paper, and entries must be turned in to the Chamber office at 1257 N Green street, no later than 3 p.m. Friday, Dec 18. Judging will take place Sunday, Dec. 20, beginning at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced in the Christmas edition of the Plaindealer. Jury Indicts Albanese Bv Angela Burden SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE A Lake County Grand jury Tuesday indicted 44-year-old Charles M. Albanese of Spring Grove on two counts of murder in connection with an arsenic poisoning scheme. Bond for Albanese, still being held in McHenry County jail on two charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder, was set at $2 million Tuesday in Lake county. His total bond now amounts to $4.5 million. The indictments, returned to Judge Robert K. McQueen, charge Albanese with the murders of his mother-in-law. Marian Mueller. 69, and her mother, 89- year-old Mary M. Lambert, both residents of Leisure Village in Fox Lake. Albanese was arrested Nov. 18 on charges brought by Detective Sgt. Patrick Joyce of the McHenry Police department as a result of intensive investigation by various McHenry county and Lake county agencies. McHenry county authorities accused Albanese of the May 16 murder of his 69-year-old father, Michael Joseph Albanese, of Mrs. Lambert's Aug. 6, 1980, murder and of the attempted murder of his brother, 34-year-old Michael Jay Albanese, by allegedly administering lethal doses of arsenic to his victims. The senior Albanese and Mrs. Lambert, although residents of Lake county, died in McHenry hospital. Mrs Mueller died in St. Therese hospital, Waukegan, according to reports. McHenry County Coroner A1 Querhammer became suspicious of the cause of the death of the senior Albanese, and with cooperation from Lake County Coroner Robert "Mickey" Babcox, the bodies of the two women victims were exhumed and it was discovered they had ingested fatal doses of arsenic. The Albanese family owned and,- operated Allied Die Casting Corp. in/ McHenry. The father was founder of the company, Charles was president and his brother, Michael./ was treasurer. -/ The younger Albanese reportedly also ingested arsenic and was "very ill" when the coroner started his in­ vestigation into the deaths. As a result of the poisoning. Michael Jay Albanese has a condition known as "Borres Syndrome." Querhammer said Police believe Albanese committed the offenses for financial gain, however, they decline to comment on that issue for fear of prejudicing the case. A preliminary hearing is set for Dec 1 before Judge Susan Hutchinson in 19th Judicial Circuit court. Woodstock Music For Christmas Accompanists for the McHenry Choral club look over music to be used in the Christmas program which will be presented Saturday and Sunday evenings, Dec. 5 and 6, at 8:15 p.m. in West campus auditorium. From left, they are Joan Wilson, Mary Ann Sharp and Jean Neumann. STAFF PHOTO- ANTHONY OLIVER Postpone Annexation Hearing A hearing scheduled Nov. 24 concerning the annexation of 12 homes on Amanda and Columbus drive, Fritzsche Estates, to the Village of Lakemoor was recessed until the Dec. 10 meeting of the village board It will be held at the municipal building. 234 W. Rand road, Lakemoor, following a discussion of regular business at 8 p.m. The many moods of Christmas will be carried out in song when the McHenry Choral club goes on stage at West campus auditorium Saturday and Sunday, Dec 5 and 6, to present the singers' annual Christmas program. The time is 8:15 p.m. Festively attired in black and white, with silver garlands, and with bright lights filling the stage, the curtain will open on the group's traditional H^iman Christmas Tree. The singers will invite their audiences to a Christmas Story Book Ball in a lavish setting which will serve as a background tor the testivities. With Mr. Mistletoe (Tom Birmingham) as host, familiar characters will step out of the story book to entertain They will include Mr and Mrs Claus, Reuben and Rachel at Christmas, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and the Candy Man. A setting of the Nativity scene will be followed by the chorus in formal arrangement singing the lilting. "This is That Time of the Year", and the inspiring "Hallelujah Chorus" Tickets may be purchased from members in advance for a reduced price, or at the door FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition Two Collections Of Toys December 5 -12 Page 16