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PAGE14-PLAINDEALEK-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1972 BOARD STUDIES FINANCIAL SITUATION (Continued from page 1) year. This schedule will be adhered to unless the current freeze on state funds is still in effect when the project is ready to be bid. According to Davis, the architectural drawings are 80 percent complete, mechanical and electrical drawings, 20 per cent, and structural drawings are 100 per cent complete. It was reported that only the north half of the property would be site developed. The board gave Dr. Davis its approval to look into the possibility of constituting a gymnasium facility. Davis indicated there may be a way to obtain some state assistance in the project. At the present time, the college pays rent for its intramural and athletic programs. "Right now, students are renting a gym early in the morning for their practice sessions and paying for it out of their own pockets", Davis commented. It is his feeling that a gymnasium would be a great asset to the campus and would encourage intramural activities. In other business, the board approved the following equipment purchases: $1,149.30 for photographic equipment; $130 for audio visual equip­ ment; $887 for organic chemistry equipment and $378.85 for organic chemistry. Tlie board also authorized the puuchase of additional liability insurance which will provide two million dollar coverage for the college. Four chargeback requests were approved and two denied. MUSIN" N' MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) CHRISTMAS IS...a card from another era sent by an old timer whose contributions to every holiday remain anonymous, but nevertheless welcome. "A Merry Christmas gay and bright and full of fun from morn till night". Ifetwas the wish and that's what it was. CHRISTMAS IS...a happy feeling that the spotlight wasn't stolen from our small holiday display; also happy because live Christmas trees are making a comeback. CHRISTMAS IS...a miracle. For children the miracle was Santa Claus. For us it was something just as real and no one can convince us it was just something that happened. Carelessly we placed our house key on the top of the car as we put some boxes inside Christmas morning. Twelve rough miles later we stepped out to find the key in exactly the same spot. Someone suggested we might notify General Motors since this was a fitting testimonial to their product. Someone else thought we might take some womanly pride in I our driving ability. But we know it was a miracle - and it happens only at Christmas time! Holiday time always brings old friends into our office and our home. Dec. 26 it was Actor Dan Turner and his lovely wife, visiting home folks from New York. Dan, a hometown man, will be remembered for his leading role in "Charley Brown" a couple of years ago. Recently he completed work in "Room Service" in New Jersey. The young fellow has talent. We are convinced that even in this highly crowded field, where opportunities are limited, he will some day make his mark. One of the very nice things that happened Christmas morning was the appearance of Fire Chief Glenn Peterson, his assistant chief and about fif­ teen firemen at the Pistakee Bay and Shan-gra-la homes. With them they carried huge baskets of fruit for the residents. It was hard to say whether the fruit or the con­ versation was most ap­ preciated. No wonder our firemen are so highly regarded. They serve equally well in times of quiet and times of stress. McHenry has many fine women. Certainly none fit the description better than Mabel Johnson, who died this week. She was a descendant of some of the community's earliest settlers, a fact which carried with it a certain pride. Friends who knew her best are the first to point out that she inherited many of the qualities characteristic of those who laid a solid foundation for the future of the community. She will be missed. K.A.F. City Council Briefs Modern miracle: The man- which Santa Claus gets into some apartments. ner in A recent report on passage of an ordinance pertaining wards and corporate boundaries caused some confusion. No new wards were formed. It was necessary to include new an­ nexations in the legal description. Voters will still be voting in the same wards as in the last election. Notice has been placed in this issue concerning pickup of Christmas trees. If placed on the tree bank after Jan. 7, they MANLY HOLIDAY WEEK CRASHES ARE REPORTED (Conitnuedfrom page 1) improper lane usage. Keith A. Foster of 2415 Or­ chard Beach road, McHenry, was cited for improper backing after he backed into an auto driven by Christopher Wirtz of 3609 Stubby avenue, McHenry. Foster said he didn't see the Wirtz car approach until they collided. The mishap took place Friday afternoon about l o'clock at the corner of Pearl and Riverside drive. Milton A. Henkins of 2928 Waukegan road, McHenry, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following a car-truck accident Tuesday evening about 9:30 on Route 31, 2Vfe miles north of Gracy road, south of McHenry. A vehicle driven by Lewis McDonald of 348 Hayward, Woodstock, was preparing to make a turn into a driveway when he was struck from behind by the Henkins auto. After impact, McDonald's truck was pushed into the north-bound lane where it forced a car driven by Richard Yokley of 7308 Northwood, Wonder Lake off the road into a ditch. Yokley's auto was not damaged. Henkins said he was south­ bound on the highway, glanced away from the road for a moment and when he looked back, the truck was in front of him and he was unable to stop in time to avoid impact. A four-vehicle accident last Friday afternoon about 5:30 on Johnsburg-Wilmot road near Spring Grove, caused damage to a tractor driven by David McGinnis of Spring Grove. McGinnis was attempting to pull a vehicle owned by Charles J, Lennon of Spring Grove, which had slid into a ditch. He was parked in the south lane when a south-bound vehicle driven by Rhonda WiLburn of Trevor, Wis., crested/a small hill and came upon tne scene. She applied her brakes but was unable to stop in time. McGinnis saw the car approach and jumped from the tractor prior to impact. A north-bound pickup driven by Francis Snyder of Wilmot, Wis., arrived at the scene from the opposite direction and told officers it was almost im­ possible to see the tractor since there were no lights on it. McGinnis was ticketed for illegal operation of a farm tractor on the highway. A rear end accident at the intersection of Routes 12 and 173, Richmond, Saturday morning about 1 o'clock resulted in a ticket for failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident being issued to William F. Stueve of 320 W. Sydenham, Spring Grove. Stueve was stopped at the intersection behind a car driven by Joseph R. Dehn of 2207 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry. When the light turned green, Stueve started up too fast and hit the rear of Dehn's auto. Dehn told officers he pulled to the side of the road to examine his vehicle for damage but the other driver didn't stop. Dehn followed Stueve's auto to Keystone road before stopping him. Buck H. Mavis of 3703 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident after his auto slid into another driven by Corbin A. Stewart of 3860 N. 25th" Avenue, Schiller Park. The mishap occurred Saturday evening about 7 o'clock at the intersection of Wonder Lake road and Oakwood drive, Wonder Lake. The Stewart auto was slowing to make a left turn onto Oak- wood when the collision oc­ curred. Mavis claimed he saw no turn signal in operation prior to impact. A ticket for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident was issued to Thomas Lawson of 3810 W. James street, McHenry, after he hit the rear of an auto driven by Curtis J. Rosing of 2420 W. Mehring, McHenry. The accident oc­ curred on Route 31, ap­ proximately V2 mile south of Johnsburg road, north of McHenry. The Rosing auto had stopped behind another vehicle which was waiting to make a left turn when it was struck from the rear. Lawson said he was unable to stop in time to avoid impact. will not be picked up by the city. The pickup is a special service since burning is now prohibited. Questions arise regarding revenue sharing. The City of McHenry has received $51,598-00 from the federal government. More will be forthcoming. The basic idea is to enable municipalities to either reduce or not increase tax levies. Funds received cannot be placed in the general fund. However, certain projects can be approved. The City Council will get approval before any expenditures are made. Separate bookkeeping and reports are part of the requirements. Misuse of funds carries a 110 percent penalty. McHenry is not unique in planning to reduce the tax rate in the next tax levy ordinance to be passed after May 1, 1973. But, McHenry is unique in having reduced the municipal tax rate the past two years. Select Cast For January Drama Offering The McHenry West campus Drama class will be presenting "John Brown's Body" Jan. 12, 13 and 14. The play , is different from any other ever performed at McHenry West campus in that it is written in the form of readers' theatre. That is to say, that the play is presented with no realistic setting or costumes, but with suggested scenery and with all the characters played by a few actors and a chorus. The cast for "John Brown's Body" was selected with Tina Fendt as Melora Vilas, Barb Krebs as Sally Dupre, Laurie Staveteig as Lucy Weatherby, Annette Hanmaker as Mary Lou Wingate, Joe Amato and Iris Seese as the narrators, and Kevin Doran and Mike Jones< playing the male roles. The play opens as John Brown makes his raid on Harper's Ferry and continues throughout the entire Civil War. As the play unfolds through the viewpoints of Clay Wingate, a Southern soldier, and Jack Ellyat, a Northern soldier, it interweaves the families, lovers, and backgrounds of the two men. The poem was revised as a play and originally presented on Broadway with such actors as Tyrone Power and Raymond Massey. Tickets for "John Brown's Body" can be purchased at the door of the West campus auditorium. The curtain goes up at 8 p.m. each of the three nights. Latest Story Of Local Man In Magazine James E. Pearson of Ringwood and Woodstock has written a six-page story en­ titled, "Grand Detour: John Deere Historic Site a Touch of Vermont", for a recent issue of the magazine, "Outdoor Illinois." It is illustrated, in part, with photos taken by him. The story is that of farm implement inventor John Deere and his relationship with the village of Grand Detour located on the picturesque Rock river, below Oregon, 111. It was here that Deere invented the first self-scouring steel plow and successfully tested it there in 1837. Production in 1837 totaled one such plow but by 1843 the figure had reached 400. In 1844 Deere moved his manufacturing from Grand Detour to Moline, where in 1850 he turned out 1,600 plows a year. Today the National Park Service has designated the John Deere site as a registered national historic landmark. It is open to the public and ad­ mission is free. This the sixth article historical in nature done for this publication by Pearson. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK A daughter was bom Dec. 26 to Mr. and Mrs. James Steffan of Wonder Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stewart of McHenry welcomed a girl Dec. 22. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. James P. Sm\th of 303 Green street welcomed a daughter Dec. 22. She has b«n named Theresa Marie. The little girl was greeted at home Christmas day by her 4-year- old brother, Stephen. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jos. M. Freund of McHenry and Mr. and Mrs. George C. Smith of Woodstock. HEADQUARTERS NEW YEAR PARTY $ $ "" « HORNSBYS _ f a m i l y c e n t e r s _ 4400 W. Route 120 Daily 9-9 Sunday 5M>