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Sharing Lunch With The Birds As pari of a project among first graders at Harrison school, Wonder Lake, Thomas McMillan, high in tree, and Julie Mangold, right, hold food packets for the birds as their teacher, Miss Cally, assists. The project was carried out conveniently in the Harrison Benwell Conservation district near the school. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD usin' and Meanderin' Since last week's dissertation on the problems of a gas-less, and sometimes service-less era in McHenry, we have found our complaints fortified by com­ ments of people we meet and through phone calls. One gentleman suggested we print the hours of our stations. We did that during personal interviews with most of the McHenry owners about a month ago and by the time the Plaindealer reached the streets, an absence of gasoline pegged us as a liar. While this procedure seems to be im- possible with any accuracy, we feel it would be of considerable help if stations opened at the same time each day and had the hour posted in large letters. This same gentleman bemoaned the fact that he works all night and by 6 a.m., when a few stations open, he is reaping his reward of sleep. Only if enough drivers voice the tremendous inconvenience of matters as they stand now (with not one station open evenings)^can there be any hope for improvement. Throughout the present dilemma, there have been many personal views ex­ pressed on whether or not the shortage is ^genuine. Someone even suggested to us an opinion that the lack of gasoline in this area might be planned as helpful to passage of the RTA. We have also heard a proponent of the referendum suggest that passage would afleviate the problem. And in Monday's mail the RTA Committee for Passage sent us an appealing press release entitled "The Day the World Stopped". Briefly, it dealt with "those brief hours in 1967 when we were given an idea of what life would be like without tran­ sportation. We were hit by a record snowstorm on Jan. 26. Everything came to a stop. Workers could not get to their jobs. Food, fuel and products essential to life could not be delivered. We were reminded then how dependent we are on transportation". The release continues to point out that days like the day of the "big snow" could return "and with them economic disaster for the entire six-county area of northeastern Illinois". The suggestion was that this might be so because transportation companies have threatened to go out of business. We recall well the 1967 snow storm, when we walked or "stayed put" for twenty-four hours. But we have read nothing that assures us we might not still be walking or "staying put", if we are to {Continued on page 18) "What if a bird gets peanut butter stuck in his mouth?" asked a first grader at Harrison school in Wonder Lake. Children in Miss Freiburger and Miss Cally's first grades have enjoyed learning about birds and other small animals. The children wondered about the ways in which birds find food in the snow. During the year they have taken several walks to the neighboring Harrison Benwell Conservation district where they have ex­ plored the woods on the nature trails. In their classrooms the children were busy spreading bird feeders with peanut butter. After much finger licking, the feeders were coated with bread crumbs and bird seed. The classes carried their feeders to the conservation district and treated the birds to lunch. Numerous reports of gas being syphoned from vehicles have been reported to the sheriff's department recently. Four reports were filed over this past weekend. Marco Cellitti of 503 Dowell road, McHenry, told officials that sometime Friday night, nearly five gallons of gas were taken from his auto while it was parked in his drive. His neigh­ bor, Bruno Bishop of 501 Dowell road, reported that footprints were discovered around t»th of his vehicles Friday morning. However, no gas was taken because one vehicle was nearly empty and the other vehicle was equipped with an anti- syphon device. Monday morning, Lee Mc- Clure and Edmund Henke of 8510 Ramble road, Wonder Lake, informed deputies that gas had been taken from both their cars and the gascaps were also missing. Seven gallons were syphoned from McClure's auto and twenty-five gallons from Henke's car. The autos were parked in the driveway of the residence when the theft occurred. When Alfred Mallinder of 1707 Orchard Lane, McHenry, returned home from work early Tuesday morning, he noticed lights on in the house and the front door unlocked. In­ vestigation revealed the of­ fender had gained entry by breaking the glass of a rear door and apparently left through the front door. Missing from the home were a movie camera, a radio, two gold CHARGE DRIVER Howard Hansen of 709 W. Oriole, McHenry, was charged with driving while license was suspended after deputies made the discovery this week, bond was set at $1,000 with a court date of March 18. Early Tuesday morning, deputies observed the Hansen auto on Wilmot road near Sunnyside, driving north-bound without license plates. It was learned that the auto had recently been purchased and the license applied for. However, a routine check of Hansen's license revealed the offense. watches, four bracelets and other jewelry, along with about $100 in cash. Sheriff's detectives in­ vestigated a burglary Monday morning at the office of Fritz- sche's Industrial park, 601 C o l u m b u s , M c H e n r y . Sometime since the previous day, the building had been entered by prying open a rear door. Missing from the premises were approximately $150 in cash, a father time clock, three sets of silver plated tea service, a 24-piece set of silverware and a portable television set. Investigation is continuing. Frank V. Koepke of 9612 S. Route 12, Richmond, was ap­ prehended last Saturday morning while fleeing from the scene of a reported burglary in progress at the International House of Wine and Cheese, 11302 N. Route 12, Richmond. Koepke was arrested for burglary with bond set at $5,000. He is scheduled to ap­ pear in court Feb. 28. The burglary was discovered by Richmond police who ob­ served an auto parked at the business place with engine running at about 3 o'clock Saturday morning. They also observed that a glass of the front door of the business establishment was broken. Koepke was apprehended with the assistance of Illinois State Police, Kenosha County Sheriff's department, Rich­ mond Police department and the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Conclude Drug Abuse Seminar Series Feb. 27 The last session of the Drug Abuse Awareness seminar series, McHenry Alert, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at West campus. The program will deal with the understanding of the drug abuse problem and youth services for the community. A film, Drugs and Beyond, will be shown and discussed; also a role-reversal game, Community at the Crossroads, will be played. Barry Schoenbrod of the Illinois Department of C o r r e c t i o n s , C o m m u n i t y Services division, will be the featured speaker dealing with the youth services concept and its potential in McHenry. The public is encouraged to attend. Refresh "nents will be served. Special Subscription Offer---See Page J9 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 59 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1974 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS 15® 0 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHA IN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 100 Debate Postpone Decision Review Police "Golden Gas" Among Burglary Items Stolen Hold Patriotic Day At Parkland When Parkland school held annual Patriotic day Wednesday of this week, these four young men were awarded prizes for best costumes in keeping with the theme. From left, they are Henry Kohl, Bill Milbratz, Jeff Rhode and Walter Turner. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Impressive Patriotic day, held annually at Parkland Junior high school, involved the contributions of many young people Wednesday of this week. Sponsoring the observance was the Gamma team of sixth graders, under direction of their teachers, Dick Anderson and Mrs. Jeanne Ludwig, and aide, Mrs. Beverly Hansen. The opening session was held outside, when three class members presented the flag ceremony. Back in the classroom, Barbara Humann acted as mistress of ceremonies for a fine program. She welcomed parents and three special guests, Mayor Joseph Stanek, Dr. Gene Paulausky, director of instructional services for District 15, and Principal Donald Toole of Junior high school. All gave brief talks appropriate to the program. Sixth graders from the music class sang several patriotic selections. Students had written letters to well known persons, in­ cluding the President, Vice- President, Senators, Governors and TV personality Wally Phillips. The latter sent the class a record entitled "Americans" and asked a class representative to call him on the morning program. The call was made by Mark Mass. Later, announcement was made of award winners for the best poem and best dressed attire, all carrying out the patriotic theme. "Keep America Beautiful" poster awards also were presented. Lessons throughout the day focused on the idea of patriotism and high school students presented a panel discussion on government. Doug Viita, an Eagle Scout, gave a brief presentation on the flag and its carei Proposed Health Ordinance A hnnt inn narcnnc tiroro 11/Unn (Ka mnttar Hif_ 7R tn IflA fuot o matter urh About 100 persons were When the matter of dif- 75 to 100 feet, a matter which John J. Flood, executive director of the Combined C o u n t y P a t r o l m e n ' s association (CCPA) addressed the City Council Tuesday night in behalf of the local chapter recently formed in the city. Flood said a majority of McHenry's patrolmen and sergeants had joined the McHenry chapter. The local CCPA is asking that the Council recognize th€ organization which the policemen had chosen of their own volition to represent them on matters of concern to them. Flood stated the McHenry chapter is asking for the right of self-representation. "It in no way usurps the normal chain of command of the Police department or that city government might have," Flood explained. "We work through the system to negotiate economic conditions and grievance procedures," he continued. Flood reported that the CCPA represents approximately forty cities in four counties and two county police departments comprising approximately 1,500 men. When asked what tools the organization uses to implement their objectives, Flood an­ swered that they use an "in­ telligent, logical, sophisticated relationship" between the management of the city and the policemen. Stanek asked ", What if an impasse is reached?" Flood said, "We would use a sophisticated process such as a U.S. Department conciliation service. We would go to an arbitration process and bring in an outside objective arbitrator and use that process in an orderly way to resolve any impasse." Flood mentioned that it would not be "binding ar­ bitration but advisory ar­ bitration". However, if both sides deal with each other in an intelligent fashion, he felt both sides would live up to that process. Pepping asked what the organization's feelings were on the right of public employees to strike. Flood said it was hard to say what the feelings of 1,500 men are, but for himself, he is against strikes. However, if that was the only aternative left and he was forced to do so in order to protect his right to self representation, he would strike. * It was noted that the CCPA does provide legal assistance to its members upon request in the matter of Police com­ mission hearings. It was also pointed out that if 100 percent of the department's officers do not join the organization, there are no reprisals against those men who do not join. Alderman Bolger asked Flood if his organization would defend any policeman on any grievance regardless of whether the man was right or wrong. "I am thinking specifically of one officer who gave a fellow alderman a ticket right out (Continued on page 18) present at the county cour­ thouse Tuesday night to debate particular provisions of the new proposed health ordinance for McHenry county. The meeting brought together views of the McHenry County board, the McHenry County Health department and interested citizens. Particularly vocal were real estate developers and others in allied fields who are most directly affected by its provisions. Discussion focused on the first ten provisions of the or­ dinance, with the greatest debate occurring on the subject of specifications for private water systems. Under the new document, permits for private use would run $25, and for public use, $100. They must be used within a six- month period or new permits are necessary. The inspector's fee is $50, and there is a $25 fee to license drillers. ferentiating between major and minor repairs on water systems was discussed, Ashley Granger of McHenry questioned the provision. Granger wanted to know what classification would be given to a situation in which an owner wants to install a larger pump to obtain additional water for a pump already in existence. At this point, . Thomas Mathews, Wonder Lake realtor, intervened. He suggested that if the problem is mechanical, it should not be labeled as major. Mathews expressed his opinion that "major" would better refer to only those conditions un­ derground requiring repair. A f t e r c o n s i d e r a b l e discussion, the County board decided to reconsider this particular point and redefine. A change in the ordinance increases the distance between a well and septic system from brought numerous questions and considerable concern. It was noted that in many cases the increase would not allow some home owners to remain within their own lot lines. Richard Wissell, Public Health administrator for the county, explained that to be eligible for funding, the county must meet state or federal requirements. Older homes do not require a building permit, and he said allowances might be made for adjustments in these cases. Board Member Richard Klemm suggested that some sort of deviation from specifications should be possible "for our own people". He clarified his remark by adding that conditions differ in each community. Wissell answered, "We believe federal housing requires new specifications but (Continued on page 18) Bonding Power Projections Reviewed For District 156 With the possibility of b u i l d i n g a d d i t i o n s , modifications or new con­ struction existing in the future in School District 156, Business Manager Kelly reviewed the district's bonding power with the board at Tuesday night's meeting. Kelly spoke of the three bond issues for which the district is still paying. The first was the last addition to East campus in 1956, amounting to $1,250,000; the second was the $3,100,000 asked in 1965 for the erection of West campus; and the third was the additional $550,000 required at West to compensate for rising costs. The bond retirement schedule was outlined in which Kelly noted that the East campus indebtedness will be cleared in 1975, the original West campus construction in 1984 and the additional bonds in 1987. Bonding power as of last Dec. 2 was listed at $4,205,038. Projections were ttfade on bonding power through 1987. Five years now the assessed valuation is expected to rise to the point that the projected power would amount to about $5,400,000. Approval was given for the administrators to seek bids on three new school buses to replace three of the oldest vehicles being used on regular runs. Those to be replaced would be retained as spares. An okay also was given to purchase a video tape recorder for use at East campus. The present recorder was deemed obsolete with no trade-in value. The board studied and gave approval • to the professional evaluation program presented by the administration. It is designed to assist in the self- improvement of all staff members. 0 Recommendations to create new coaching positions of assistant tennis coach and (Continued on page 18)