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J THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 127 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1972 22 PAGES TEN CENTS Federation To Coordinate Pollution Control Efforts Police Department Development Counselor Program At MCHS A program discussed for possible implementation during the last school year was adopted on a pilot basis by the board of High School District 156 last Tuesday night. Developed by the McHenry Police department, it calls for an un-uniformed member of the force to spend some time in both high school buildings as a police-counselor. Objectives of the program are four. 1 - Create better relations between the Police department and students. 2 - Provide the, school and students with drug abuse in­ formation. 3 - Act as a resource to classes. 4 - Assist the school in dealing with truants. The officer, who will not function strictly in the capacity of law enforcement, will receive special training to prepare him for the position. It was noted that Crystal Lake has a similar program which has been well received by the community, school" and students. There is no cost to the district for the program, which will start about Dec. 1. In a discussion of the pilot program, President James Althoff clarified the point that students are at all times under school jurisdiction. They may not be taken from the school for any reason without parents' consent unless the officer takes responsibility for such action. A unanimous vote denied two requests for permission to sell items on school property. One was received from the Lions club, which wished to sell stadium cushions in the school colors, with Warrior head, at football and basketball games. The other request was from Gideon International, to distribute copies of the New Testament to students who had received previous written approval from their parents. The board reiterated its policy which states that "pupils, staff members or facilities of the school may not be used in any manner for advertising or promoting the interest of any community or non-school agency, without the approval of the board of education". In general, members denied the requests because of the anticipated large number which would be made if ex­ ceptions to the policy are made. Enrollments for the various classes were announced at 591 freshmen, 565 sophomores, 440 juniors and 419 seniors for a total' of 2,015. Member Clint Claypool had heard that 20 per cent of the students fail to graduate, which seemed to be (Continued on page 19) Dr. Eric Brown, chairman of the department of microbiology, Chicago Medical school, discusses polluted river waters at the symposium on "The Fox River" last week. The two-day meeting was sponsored by McHenry hospital and the McHenry County Department of Health. DON PEASLEY PHOTO Country Club Area Request Action taken at the end of the Fox River Symposium, held Oct. 10 and 11, at McHenry Country club, will result in formation of a federation of area organizations to coor­ dinate pollution control efforts in the Fox river watershed. Robert Layer, vice-president of Defenders of the Fox, Inc., More than once we have had occasion to look at our tax bills and shudder ; at our politicians and wonder. Now we have questions about those people who make up our office holders' staffs. On the state level, a very important letter arrived on our desk last week. It looked important because it was sent from Springfield special delivery and contained five ten-cent stamps, two eight-cent stamps and one six-cent stamp. Inside was a notice informing us that the enclosure was the negative for a photograph of a particular politician. No negative! The disappointment was not over the lack of another can­ didate's picture - we get plenty each week - but we couldn't help but wonder if our tax dollar went to buy those stamps. Just a couple of days later another letter came through from Washington, D.C. There, in large letters on his personal stationery, was the signature of another candidate and the printed information "News Release". No news release! Our first thought was that the gentleman in question had nothing to say. We quickly tossed that thought aside. Every politician has something to say even if it means very little. Some quick witted person in the office came up with the suggestion that it was probably one of those occasional blank copies that sometimes find their way through a copy machine. Maybe our suggestion that more candidates' speeches go the way of an incompetent copy machine might get our name on somebody's ballot. It just might! K.A.F. West Side Players In Family Comedy The West Side Players of McHenry Community high school have begun preparation for their fall presentation, "You Can't Take It With You". The play, a family comedy written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, will be performed for the public Nov. 10, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. It is the story of a family in the late 1930's who managed not only to survive those trying times, but lived life to its fullest. The characters display a wide range of personalities, some quite normal and others quite entertaining. Tryouts and casting were completed by Oct. 6 and rehearsals are now under way. will be acting chairman of the new group. In accepting the chairmanship, Layer stressed that the federation will not be a plot to promote a conservancy district. He reiterated his belief that the watershed as a whole must be considered in any effective clean-up effort, and pointed out that there are many ways to bring about total watershed cooperation. About 125 people attended at least one session of the sym­ posium, co-sponsored by McHenry hospital and the McHenry County Health department. A total of 1250 invitations had been sent out, causing Layer to remark, "We have a lot of pulling together to do." Noting that most symposium participants were from McHenry and Lake counties, Layer urged that people and organizations from Kane county and the southern end of the river be contacted. Efforts should be made to include participation by local, state and federal agencies dealing with the river's problems, he said. The symposium committee will \*ork to organize and call together the new federation, aiming for an initial meeting within two weeks. The sym­ posium committee includes Layer, Edward F. Wilt, Jr., M.D., Richard A. Wissell, M.P.H.: Robert J. Stein, M.D., Dorothy J. Kelsey, Brian G. Koukol, D.D.S., Kenneth V. Fiske and Rita K. Halvorsen. The suggestion for a federation came during Wednesday afternoon's workshop session led by representatives of local action groups. During this workshop, and during the Wednesday morning panel comprised of government planners and engineers, a need for better coordination among agencies (Continued on page 19) Ask Zoning Change For Public Garage A zoning reclassification has been asked for property in the Holiday Hills area to permit operation of a public garage. A hearing on the request has been set for Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. in the Crystal Lake City Council chambers. Petitioners are Kenneth and Jean Chappel, Frank A. and Dorothy Stetson. The property contains 2.76 acres, located in Nunda township, on the west side of River road. It has been used as a contractor's warehouse and carpenter's shop for inside and outside storage of boats and trailers. At present the property is zoned "B" community business. The petitioners request a change to "B-l" business district. Annexation Discussed At Meeting Of Council Schools To Hold Open House Education Week President Nixon has proclaimed Oct. 22-28 as American Education Week. In answer to the proclamation, Johnsburg Public school is announcing that parents may visit their child's classroom on the days of Oct. 24, 25, 26 or 27, by calling Harry May, prin­ cipal of the James C. Bush elementary school and Ringwood school, or J. Van Bosch, Junior high principal, and setting up an appointment. Parental response at the Johnsburg Junior high and Ringwood open house held during the past month were beyond expectations. The school was most impressed with the excellent turnout and caliber of questions asked. If parents want further clarification concerning any facet of their child's education, or wish to see their child and teacher "in action", they should contact the principal. Of interest may be open space teaching, learning centers, independent study, multi-age (Continued on page 19) MCHS College Night Set For West Campus Oct. 24 Parents and students are receiving notice this week that annual College Night will be held at West campus high school Tuesday, Oct. 24, starting at 7 p.m.. A departure from the usual procedure is the opening of the program with a Financial Aids presentation in the auditorium. At the close of this session, there will be an opportunity to view printed material displays of the colleges before attending individual conferences with representatives. The displays will be located in the commons between 7:45 and 8:30. This special night is regarded by the school as an outstanding opportunity for students and parents to explore various college programs, get acquainted with entrance requirements, college costs, learn about campus life and compare advantages of public and private colleges, as well as vocational schools and the Armed Services. Schools and services to be represented will be the following: Augustana, Beloit, Blackburn, Bradley, Carthage, DePaul, Eastern Illinois, Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan, Judson, Kendall, Knox, Loyola, Marquette, McHenry County, Millikin, Milton, Monmouth, Milwaukee School of Engineering, North Central and Northern Illinois; Also Ripon, Roosevelt, Rosary, Southern Illinois, Trinity, University of Illinois, W h e a t o n , A m e r i c a n Association for Medical Assistants, American School ot Beauty Culture, DeVry Technical, Evanston School of Nursing, Sawyer College of Business, Spencerian, Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine and U.S. Navy. Rle $600,000 Suit Following Woman's Death A $000,000 law suit was filed in Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 17, by Judith A. Corson, ad­ ministratrix of the estate of the late Authorine J. Corson of Woodstock, against the defendants James Schnulle, individually; Schnulle & Sons, a partnership; the City of Woodstock and Commonwealth Edison company. Mrs. A.J. Corson was killed while driving her auto which (Continued on page 19) Investigate Burglaries Of Wonder Lake Homes ROYALTY - A happy pair. Sheila Buckley and Jim Stilling, take their regal placets after being crowned queen and king of Marian high school homeconiing. Sheila is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Buckley of Woodstock. Jim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Stilling of 711S. Rt. 31, McHenry. DeWANE STUDIO PHOTO Several burglaries were reported in Wonder Lake homes this past week. Summer homes belonging to David Goodman at 7911 Craig, Charles Maclnnes at 5511 Wonder Woods drive, Ber­ nhardt Lohff at 5509 Wonder Woods drive, Edward Pudlo of 5507 Wonder Woods drive, Charles O'Shea of 4001 E. Lake Shore drive and Wesley Nelson of 3415 E. Lake Shore drive were broken into but it could not be immediately determined if anything was taken until the owners arrive to inventory their property. John M. Sherman of 2616 Thomas court, McHenry, was apprehended last week by county deputies for burglary of the auto of Robert Hubbard, 321 W. Seventh, Belvidere, which occurred Sept. 23 when the vehicle ran out of gas on Alden road, north of Route 173. A large group of property owners from the Country Club drive area visited the McHenry City Council meeting Monday night to discuss the possibility of annexing to the city. Robert Knighton, spokesman for the group, reported serious conditions of pollution due to inadequacies in present septic systems brought to light after heavy rains during recent months. The first question was whether or not the city could furnish sewage treatment for the area without being an­ nexed. The answer was no. First, it is not the policy of the city; secondly, the city is not a part of a sanitary district. It was pointed out that property owners within the city limits approved a $675,000 general bond issue as a part of the funds needed to enlarge the treatment plant and provide a trui.k line to areas in the city not having sewer service. Steve Wilkie and Harry Ecklund also addressed the Council in behalf of the group present. It was pointed out to the group that Ned Neumann, president of the Country Club Area Property Owners association, had sought in­ formation, but had been delayed because the treatment plant had not been enlarged to the point where large ad­ ditional areas could be served and that old engineering figures prepared in 1968 would have to be revised. As the discussion came to a close, it was decided that the group present would consider circulating a petition for an­ nexation and the city would secure further information on estimated cost of sewer con­ struction. Dr. Wilt, president of the McHenry County Board of Health, addressed the Council and explained the county health program and its importance in time when service is needed. The Council went on record as favoring the Nov. 7 referendum concerning the health depart­ ment. Past services to McHenry and the assurance of state financial assistance to the health program if the referendum is successful ap­ peared to be prime factors in the Council's action. Stanley Diedrich and Beverly Verstege voiced objections to the ice hockey program of last year in the A.P. Freund athletic (Continued on page 19) Sherman's bond was set at $10,000. Sherman's arrest came about with the assistance of Officer William Jahn of the Woodstock Police department. Investigation into the burglary incident also resulted in identifying Sherman as a participant in several similar incidents in the city of Wood­ stock as well as in the theft of parking meters in Woodstock. A tape player taken from the Hubbard auto wa§ recovered as well as items taken in other burglaries and thefts. A 22 caliber Colt Police Positive pistol, along with a black leather holster, were reported stolen from a building on the Frank Pechart property, 2120 S. Crystal Lake road, McHenry. It is believed the theft occurred in the past month. (STAFF PHOTO/WAYNE GAYLORD) MCHS Parade Float Winners School spirit unlimited reigned supreme last weekend as McHenry high school s t u d e n t s c e l e b r a t e d Homecoming 1972. Probably attracting more attention than * any other feature of the three-day event was the Friday afternoon parade. Shown here are the two first prize winning floats, one representing a class and the other an organization. The large photo at top is the entry of the junior class, carrying a steamship ahd the slogan, "Steam Over the Z- BEES". The small pltolo shows the Science club entry and its slogan, "Pooh on the ZB's". Second place among classes went to the sophomores and second among organizations to the Future Business Leaders of America. All floats carried out the general homecoming theme, "Disney On Parade".