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* 100 TEARS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING \ THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 94 FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1975 15* 18 PAGES Crown Miss Peanut M.C. Larry Leafblad holds microphone for a statement from Amy Ziebel, crowned the new Kiwanis Little Miss Peanut just moments before. On the right is Wendy Jo Cavanaugh, first runner-up, and left is Nicole S. D'lsa, second runner-up. It was a gala evening filled with long lasting memories as MCHS graduates of 1955 gathered for their twenty-year reunion last Saturday night. They came from Colorado and California, . all for the purpose of renewing acquaintances and recalling life at McHenry high school when classes were smaller, halls less congested, and there were fewer problems.A Marine Festival and county queen was among the class members in (he person of Judy (Freund) McMahon. There were others we had been closely associated with also, but had lost contact as the years passed. It an enjoyable few hours" for everyone in recalling incidents buried deep in the recesses of the mind. Arriving home, we had a pleasant hour looking at the ( Continued On Page 17 ) Window Display Contest Slated A window display contest within the various business areas of McHenry will be an added attraction for the 1975 Marine festival. Stores will keep in mind the festival theme, "Mother Goose on Parade", as they use their imagination to create favorite characters of children's fiction. Interested business people should call the Chamber of Commerce office, 385-4300, to enter. Winners of first, second and third places will be awarded prizes. Two judges are being secured by the Northland Area Art league and a third will be an Edgebrook teacher. Judging will take place Friday, July 11. ' A big smile, a pretty face and personality plus has brought success to six-year-old Amy Lynn Ziebel. The poised little girl, daughter of Marty and Lynda Ziebel of 4814 Wilmot road, McHenry, captured the hearts of three judges Tuesday night to be named the new Kiwanis club Little Miss Peanut. Amy, who has light brown hair and blue eyes, wore a pinafore of red and white polka dots. Asked why she failed to demonstrate the high en­ thusiasm of her family, she pinpointed the same complaint of older queens, "butterflies in my stomach". The new Miss Peanut has just finished first grade at Ringwood school and next Fall will enter second grade at the J.C. Bush school, Johnsburg. Her favorite pastimes are swimming, sledding, bike riding and crocheting. Amy has two brothers who Select Superintendent For Harrison School Wonder Lake, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ray Jones as superintendent. He is currently serving as superintendent of Elkhart, 111., schools, a position he has held for the past three years. Dr. Jones received his A.B. degree from the University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla., his M.S. degree from Southern Illinois university, Edwardsville, 111., and his Ph. D. degree from St. Louis university, St. Louis, Mo. During his educational career he has been a teacher, department head, dean of students, assistant superin­ tendent, and superintendent. Dr. Jones will assume his duties with the Harrison school July 1. He and his wife, D'Etta, will be moving to the area as soon as housing arrangements are completed. DR. RAY JONES Harrison School district, Grant Will Serve 15,000 In March, a group of s e n i o r c i t i z e n s assembled in Woodstock with an ultimate goal of serving the wants and needs of McHenry county's approximately 15,000 senior citizens. A steering committee was formed at that time and meetings were held with representatives from various senior citizen organizations in the county. As a result, the McHenry County Senior Citizen's council was f o r m e d , b y - l a w s adopted and officers and board members elected. With the cooperation and sponsorship of M c H e n r y C o u n t y college, the council applied for and has been awarded a Title III grant which will take effect July 1 of this year. Part of these funds will be used to establish an office for information and referral for seniors. This service will include assisting seniors in filling out the various forms available to them for tax relief and directing them to other services that are available to them throughout the county and state. The members of the board are Marvin Browning, president; Mrs. Virginia Luzwick, vice-president; Mrs. Grace Sass, secretary; E a r l J o h n s o n , t r e a s u r e r ; M r s . Dorothy Y. Keller, Arthur Lichter, Henry Markison, Herbert J. Sass and Mrs. Jeanne Todd. The board then appointed Mrs. Izetta Frasse to be assistant secretary and Robert Leonhardt as assistant treasurer. A committee was appointed to hire an executive director and a secretary. After can­ didates' qualifications were reviewed and some interviews held, the committee selected Mrs. Margaret Jones to be executive director and Mrs. Nellie Cina as secretary. The office will be open at 201 Throop street in Woodstock (the old S&H greenstamp center) after July 1. Seniors in McHenry c o u n t y d e s i r i n g assistance of any kind will be encouraged to contact this office. Telephone numbers will be available in the near future. S e n i o r s , o r g a n ­ i z a t i o n s , • m e r c h ­ ants, churches, ser­ v i c e o r g a n i z a t i o n s and all residents of McHenry county who are interested in this program may contact the council at the above address. A general meeting to which all seniors are invited will be held July 10, at 1 p.m. in the County board room of the McHenry county courthouse in Wood­ stock. Major Changes Fair Plans Disclosed File Conduct Charge Against Three Youths After Crash Resisting a peace officer, leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries and disor­ derly conduct charges were placed against three youths following a one-car accident Tuesday night about 10:30 on Thompson road near Pine street, Highland Shores, Wonder Lake. During investigation of the accident, it was determined that the driver of the car, Kurt Bullis of 8703 Sunset drive, Wonder Lake, had been taken to a nearby residence and was complaining of pain. He refused medical aid at first but was taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad for treatment. At the hospital, he became belligerent and abusive to doctors and nurses and attempted to escape from police authorities. He was apprehended and charged with disorderly conduct, leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries and resisting a peace officer. His bond was set at $1,025. While conducting the in­ vestigation regarding the accident, Thomas M. Pearson of 3915 W. Waukegan road, McHenry, a passenger in the car, and his brother, Michael F. Pearson of the same address, became uncooperative and resisted officers in their at­ tempt to obtain information. As a result, Thomas Pearson was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer. His bond was set at $1,025. Michael Pearson was cited for disorderly conduct and leaving the scene of an accident involving injury. His bond was set at $25. Bullis refused to give r e p o r t i n g o f f i c e r s a n y statement relating to the ac­ cident. It was noted that the 1964 station wagon driven by Bullis was demolished in the mishap. ( Continued On Page 17 ) shared pride in her winning, Marty, Jr., 10, and Tommy, 8. In winning, Amy topped a field of twenty-eight con­ testants. They were judged by Mayor Joseph Stanek, Sharon Nye and Suzanne Wenks. Larry Leafblad of Radio Station WKRS capably performed the duties of master of ceremonies. The new Little Miss Peanut received a crown and complete wardrobe. All other contestants received gift certificates. Amy will now advance to the division contest, which includes northern Illinois, for which judging will be held July 24 in McHenry. The district contest is scheduled the first week in August. First runner-up was Wendy Jo Cavanaugh, 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Cavanaugh of 4007 Maple, McHenry. Second runner-up was Nicole S. D'lsa, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome R. D'lsa of 2602 Knob Hill road, McHenry. Three Juveniles Apprehended In Wonder Lake Burglary County authorities were called to investigate a burglary at the home of Ronald Elmgreen at 9014 Ramble road, Wonder Lake. He was in the process of moving into the home and discovered it had been entered when he arrived at 8 o'clock last Thursday night. Several articles were taken including a portable television set. Through investigation, the identity of the offenders was determined to be three area juveniles. The property was recovered and the offenders were turned over to juvenile authorities. Marlene Krabbenhoft of 1210 Goodview, McHenry, reported that thirteen stereo tapes were taken from her car while it was parked at Tomasello's, 3312 Chapel Hill road, Johnsburg, last Friday night. A ten-foot metal boat with two oars was taken from the home of Samuel Baldino of 103 E Lincoln road, McHenry, sometime since May 5. The theft was reported last Friday morning. Sometime last Friday night, a 12-foot aluminum row boat was stolen from the shore of Griswold Lake. It was owned by Albert Schoenstine of 1314 W. Northeast Shore drive, McHenry. Robert Berner of 5 Oxford road, Carpentersville, reported Saturday that his boat and trailer were taken from where they were stored at 1004 S. route 31, McHenry, sometime after June 16. The boat was described as a white tri-hull equipped with a 135 horsepower outboard motor. It was mounted on a blue and white easy-loader boat trailer. Changes that involve highlights on almost every day of the 1975 McHenrv Tounty Fair, July 30-Aug. 3, were approved recently by the Fair board, a departure from the t r a d i t i o n a l s c h e d u l e . One major change involved shifting the talent contest to Friday afternoon and «n its place on Friday night there will be an auto thrill show Harness racing will again take place Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, serving both the harness drivers and the harness racing fans. For excitement, fans will see a Demolition Derby Sunday evening this year. Local talent will be involved in this-and there will be no re-runs since those crashes will be climatic. The grandstand show Saturday night will feature Grandpa Jones from TV's Hee Haw and the Edwardians for musical entertainment. The Fair board has established Thursday night as 4-H night, with Wednesday night's traditional feature of the Miss McHenry County contest. Season tickets, will be available as usual. Last year's trial with the Wee farm has influenced members to again offer this exhibit to fair kiddies. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons will again be Kids day, with special rates for carnival rides. A special award is being instituted at the McHenry County Fair again this year, calling attention to the family participation and the total enjoyment so many people find at this traditional event. The Four-H's will be joined by the Three-F's-the "First Family of the Fair"--in a competitive program to choose the winner of this new award., Charles Weingart of McHenry, president of the McHenry County Fair, has announced. This award was established by the sponsor to "heighten and recognize family participation in the fair." Weingart and Fair board m e m b e r s a g r e e i t i s a p ­ propriate to recognize the area family which "most con­ vincingly participates in the fair's various activities." Explains Weingart: "Each family unit -mother, father and the children-will be able to contribute collective skills and interests toward winning the trophy." Rules .ire being developed now and will be available at the fair office Important to note is that advance registration is necessary, and must be c o m p l e t e d b e f o r e t h e f a i r opens. A point system is being established which will include junior open, open class and 4-H competition Registration can ( Continued On Page 17 ) Grand Jury Indictments Include McHenry Residents Eleven indictments have been returned by the McHenry county Grand jury against the following: Donald Bockhorst, Jr., of 715 N. Center street, Carl B. Strom of 3948 N. Shorewood, and John S. Karbin of 709 N. Mill street, all of McHenry; Count I - Attempted Armed District 15 Summer School'75 Boasts Over 1,100 Students Summer School 1975 has been reaching record proportions That was the word from School District 15 when the board learned in meeting last week that total enrollment was about 1,100. In order to accommodate this extremely large enrollment, a staff of forty-six teachers has been appointed. Classes are located not only in Parkland, which is the center, but also in Valley View and McHenry Junior high schools. The latter houses only the title I summer program, art enrichment and physical education programs. Three new teachers were employed. Deanna Gardner will teach first grade at Hilltop, Mary Kay Coonrad, fourth grade at Hilltop, and Janice Knight, learning disabilities at Landmark. Carol Bolger was newly assigned to learning disabilities at Edgebrook. Resignations were accepted from Robert Prince, sixth grade teacher at Parkland, and Larry Csajaghy, associate principal at Junior high. A m o n g n o n - c e r t i f i c a t e d employees, Walter Winkler was hired as custodian at the Junior high. Summer custodial jobs went to Steve Toole, Roger Ludwig, Tom Ludwig, W. Bret Jackson, Douglas Hertel and Kevin Wynveen. The resignation of Delores Miller, central office recep­ tionist-secretary, was ac­ cepted. Several low bids were ac­ cepted for various items needed in the schools. One was the bid of Office Equipment Co., Chicago, to supply and install carpet at Landmark and Hilltop schools at $13.60 a square yard. Another was the bid of Hester Oil company to supply gasoline to District 15 at a price of 46.9 cents per gallon with the understanding that any increases or decreases in the cost will be passed on. The low bids of Metropolitan Supply company to supply lab tables at a cost of $56.02 each, and Carroll Seating to supply student chairs at $12.50 each, for the Junior high Science department were approved. Robbery of the Geller home at 904 Paul street, Porten's subdivision, McHenry; Count II-Aggravated battery against G r e g o r y G e l l e r w i t h a 2 5 caliber pistol; Count III - Aggravated battery against Robert Geller with a bludgeon and count IV - unlawful use of weapons against Karbin for concealing a 25 caliber pistol in his auto. Gary Gabriel, 2809 S. Tower, McHenry; Count I - burglary and Count II - theft over $150 in connection with entry of DeMar Marine Services at 1604 W. Jones avenue, McHenry. Sam S. Dentro, Jr., 422 S. Highland, McHenry, unlawful possession of controlled sub­ stance. Thomas M. Depner, 660 Brittiany square, Grayslake; Count I - theft over $150, Count II - Theft over $150, Count III - aggravated battery, Count IV Attempting to elude a police officer and Count V - Leaving the ;\scene of an accident in­ volving injuries. Charges are in connection with burglary and theft of boats and trailer from Ed Wendt's place of business in Richmond. James C. Marsh, 47 S. Virginia, Crystal Lake; Count I - unlawful possession of can­ nabis and Count II - unlawful possession of cannabis sativa plant. John M. Gray, 141 Short street, Crystal Lake; Count I - unlawful restraint and Count II - aggravated assault with a weapon. James C. Gray, Jr., Route 1, Trevor, Wis.' two counts of forgery; Clarence T. Ketchum, 308 Briarwood. Crystal Lake, two counts of theft over $150 in­ volving autos owned by Joseph A Bulkiewicz and Thelma J. Goff Trineda Martinez, 7312 N. Ayer, Harvard, aggravated battery to a police officer. Conduct Unique Clinic Liquor, Drug Charges In Arrest Of Youths Two Holiday Hills youths were arrested by sheriff's police after the car in which they were riding was stopped Tuesday night about 10 o'clock. The driver, Gary Gabriel of 2809 S. Tower drive, McHenry, was charged with having no red taillights on the auto, tran­ sporting open liduor in a motor vehicle and Possession of cannabis. HisJ passenger, Richard Halcom, of 1402 Pine street, McHenry/^as arrested for unlawful possession of alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle and possession of cannabis. Bond for each was set at $1,050. The arrests took place after Gabriel's auto was seen traveling east-bound on route 120 near Sheridan road in Lakemoor. It was stopped when officers noted both tail light lens were broken and there was no rear license plate light. Two juveniles were arrested for violation of curfew and purchase and acceptance of alcoholic liquor by persons of non-age following an incident Sunday morning about 1:15 on Route 120 in Lilymoor. A deputy observed two youths riding bicylces on the highway. As the squad car approached, one of the youths rode his bicycle in front of the squad, nearly causing an ac­ cident. The deputy stopped and determined the youths had been drinking. They were taken into custody and released to their parents. The matter was referred to juvenile authorities for furthy action. * A f a m i l y d i s p u t e l a s t Tuesday night at the home of Conrad Robison of 2718 Hamlin, McHenry, resulted in Robison's. arrest for disorderly conduct. The charges were made by sheriff's police after he became abusive and refused to cooperate with officers who ( Continued On Page 17 ) Physicians from all areas of McHenry county attended the recent Clinic Day on Law and Medicine presented by McHenry hospital, under the chairmanship of Dr. Robert J. Stein, director of laboratory medicine. Shown addressing the meeting is Dr. Herman Wing, right, who spoke on malpractice and corporate responsibility; to the left is Dr. Donal O Sullivan, who spoke on critical care and emergency; in the center is Dr. Herman Feldman, who spoke on mental health and the law and informedconsent. All three physicians are also attorneys. presented by a hospital in the United States. "Patients entering a hospital should be able to purchase insurance covering their stay, the same as they purchase flight insurance at any air­ port," suggested physician- lawyer Herman Wing, M.D., at the recent clinic Day on Medicine and the Law, spon­ sored by McHenry hospital for members of the medical profession in McHenry county. Dr. Wing's proposal "would not rule out all malpractice suits, but would protect both the patient and the physician when there is no evidence of fault in a medical crisis," he said "What is Malpractice?" was one of five topics discussed at the Clinic day, the first seminar on Medicine and the Law to be Dr. Wing, a specialist in physical medicine, spoke on "The Corporate Respon­ sibility," as well as on malpractice. - Other par­ ticipants were Walter Feld­ man, M.D., a psychiatrist and lawyer, who spoke on "Mental Health and the Law" and ( Continued On Page 17 )