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Open Discussion July 30 • f • Nfcr * * V ' Meet On Johns burg School Unification What does James R. Thompson propose to do if he should be successful in moving into the State House in Springfield with an anticipated large deficit? "Cut the budget" was his quick answer. And how does he feel about the Governor cutting the funding of Education? This, he pondered, can't be answered until he knows what items have been cut. And this informatipn, according to Thompson, hadn't been released as late as Wednesday. These questions and many more were included in a press conference with the man who is a candidate for Governor of Illinois, held at the home of Albert Jourdan. Republican Central committee chairman for McHenry county. It was a break in the annual fund raising event held at the McHenry Country club, which the former U.S. District At­ torney attended as a guest. "He isn't the whole govern­ ment", Thompson declared in speaking of the present Governor as he referred to Walker's frequent enbroilment with the Legislature.vHe par­ ticularly pointed to the Governor's request in the last two weeks of the recent session that legislators cut the budget. This was something that couldn't be done in that amount of time, Thompson spouted. With no small display of feeling, the towering federal prosecutor - turned-politician noted that in 1972, when he ran for Governor, Walker promised he would cut half a billion dollars off the Ogilvie budget. "It was $5 billion then, and $10.8 billion was his (Walker's) budget figure this Spring", he continued. Thompson claimed Walker blamed Ogilvie * 'he income tax, "but he has bt-n spending what Ogilvie collected and what defeated him". Thompson said his first consideration in cutting the budget would be to study it line by line and get the waste out. There's always some waste, he observed. Secondly, he said, he would look at what government is doing and decide what can be cut. A third factor would be taking into consideration what people want to spend. Mr. Thompson is probably well aware that this last factor carries enough problems for any office holder. People want services --the very best ser­ vices, when and only when, they benefit by them. Other services they prefer not to be taxed for. Right there is the crux of a (Continued on page 17) Numerous Highway Crashes Include Two Fatalities Winning Mustache Matchers Johosburg will hold a referendum vote Aug. 16 to decide whether School District 12 will become a unit district. Because the outcome of this vote will significantly affect students and citizens in both District 156 and District 12, the District 156 Long Range Citizens' Planning committee has scheduled an open meeting Wednesday, July 30, to discuss the influence of the Johnsburg vote on district planning. Committee chairperson, Ward Duel, said that the discussion will center on what will happen in District 156 both if the referendum is successful and if it fails. Some items which will be covered by District 156 administrators at the meeting will include: 1--What is the District 156 long range plan if Johnsburg remains in the district? 2--What" is the District 156 plan if Johnsburg becomes^a unit district? 3--How much will taxpayers remaining in Distrct 156 have to pay a new Johnsburg unit district as part of the division of assets? 4--Taking into account the above cash payment, how much bonding power will be left to pay for needed building improvement and equipment costs in District 156? 5--Accepting that programs and staff will have to be cut if Johnsburg becomes a unit district, what specific programs and how many teachers will this involve? 6--The County Superin­ tendent's office has been quoted that Johnsburg unification is in the "best in- I terest of the area." In the opinion of District 156, is this a valid statement when con­ sideration is given to students and taxpayers in District 156 if Johnsburg would leave? Questions will be welcomed from the audience regarding the District 156 reactions to the Johnsburg Feasibility Study. These and other important questions will be discussed. The* meeting is open to any in­ terested citizen. Starting time will be 7:30 p.m. at the East campus library. shown with Lori Wilhelm, layout artist in the Plaindealer's display advertising department. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Select Local For Fellows The Institute for Develop­ ment of Educational Activities, Inc., the educational affiliate of the Charles F. Kettering foundation, has announced today that*Gary M. Fields, principal of McHenry high school - East campus, McHenry, has been chosen as one of 500 outstanding American educators to par­ ticipate in a national seminar this summer. The IDEA Fellows Institutes are designed to give participants a thorough grounding in some of the new and emerging problems and practices affecting secondary education. The theme for the 1975 Fellows Institute is "Educating for Responsibility". The selection of this highly significant topic is based upon recent studies of school reform which concluded that schools cannot be reformed sub­ stantially unless individual rights, which students have gained over the past few years, are balanced with individual responsibilities to the school and society. An analysis will be made of the need for a new and more vigorous emphasis on moral and citizenship education, the Final Preparations For '75 County Fair Made Educator Institute responsibilities youth have to school and society, and the need for students to assume greater responsibility for their own learning. S i x t e e n o u t s t a n d i n g educational and political leaders making presentations will include such noted in dividuals as: Dr. Leon Lessinger, University of South Carolina; Dr. Edwin Fenton, Harvard University; and Senator Julian Bond, Georgia. The IDEA Fellows institutes are the oldest, continuing in- service program for school administrators in the nation. Over 3,500 elementary and secondary educators from North America and overseas have participated in this program. Changes in the schedule of many familiar events at the McHenry County Fair will prompt 1975 fair-goers to look over the lineup to be sure they'll find their favorite at­ tractions, Chuck Weingart, president, suggested this week. Fair-goers will find many events that have become popular in familiar time slots, such as the livestock auction Saturday afternoon, Miss McHenry County contest opening night, and livestock judging the first day. The fair opens Wednesday, July 30, and closes late Sunday night with grandstand features scheduled throughout. Friday night promises an exciting new attraction-the International Auto Daredevil Thrill show. Saturday night's grandstand will feature TV's famous Grandpa Jones from Hee Haw with a musical group, the Edwardians. Closing night of the fair, Sunday, Aug. 3, a Demolition Derby for local participants will be featured. All grandstand events are free. One important change Ifinds the Talent contest, featuring local individuals and groups, set for Friday afternoon, Aug 1. Harness racing will again take place on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon with the Tractor Pull Saturday and Sunday mornings. One of the outstanding shows promises to be Thursday af­ ternoon when the open class goat show is scheduled. More than 500 goats may be on the fairgrounds, attracted in part because the preceding week a major national goat show is scheduled at Lake county. Entries from around the nation indicate goat owners plan to move their animals to McHenry county the following week. The dog show is Friday morning and the pony show is Friday morning-, too. Ad­ ditional horse shows are Saturday morning--the Western Horse show--and Sunday morning the Junior Horse show at the corral. Weingart said reduced prices on rides are planned both Wednesday and Saturday af­ ternoons. The popular 4-H night where king and queen will be crowned is set for its familiar slot -- Thursday evening. Soptano Guest Artist At City Band Concert Mary Ann Wegener, popular soprano soloist at previous summer concerts of the city stage band, will return Thur­ sday evening, July 24, as guest artist. The program will start at 8 p.m. in the park. Mrs. Wegener has selected to sing "It's A Grand Night For Singing" and "Vienna My City Of Dreams". Director Bob Freund lists the following as selections by the band: "Color Me Brass", "Switch In Time", "Summer Of '42", "Lullaby Of The Leaves", "Side By Side", "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing", "Goodby To Love", "Old Devil Moon", "What Kind Of Fool Am 1?" "The Lonesome Road", "Mopsy", "Double Exposure" and "I Remember Basie". Ask Zoning To Construct Shopping Center A zoning hearing will be held July 24, at 2 p.m. in the city hall in McHenry. Petitioner, John DeFrancesco, is asking Students Present Band Concert At Johnsburg July 23 A summer band concert is scheduled Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. at Johnsburg Junior high school. The location is the lawn in front of the school. Performing in the concert are the advanced band students from Johnsburg schools. They have been joined by several high school students who enjoy playing in this type of program. Selected for the concert are many popular favorites sure to satisfy everyone's taste. People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and come and enjoy a pleasant summer's evening of band music. Baby Found Dead In Crib Monday Mrs. Helen E. Hamilton of 302 Fritzsche drive, McHenry, informed the Sheriff's department Monday morning, July 21, about 3 a.m. that she had found her eight-month old daughter, Jenlty J-pe, dead in her crib. Coroner Theron Ehorn was notified and the infant was taken to McHenry hospital. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. reclassification of property presently zoned "F" Farming to "B-2" Business to construct a small shopping center with (Continued on page 17) Children's Hour At Library GOODWILL PICKUP The Goodwill truck will visit McHenry Friday, July 25. The county's eighteenth traffic fatality was\|-ecorded Sunday evening when Mrs. Ann H. Millard, 72, of 832 Mason lane, Des Plaines, died in McHenry hospital from injuries she suffered in an automobile accident. The accident oc­ curred at 4:55 Sunday af­ ternoon at the intersection of route 47 and Charles road, just north of Woodstock. Mrs. Millard was riding in a car driven by her husband, Verne E. Millard. Both were taken to McHenry hospital by ' the Woodstock Rescue squad, where he was released after treatment. i Driver of the other car in- ^ volved in the collision, Hugh MacLellan of 1433 W. Gregory, Chicago, and his wife, Sarah, were taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, by the Woodstock Rescue squad. They were both treated and released. According to the police report, MaclTellan was south­ bound on Route 47 when the Millard car, which was west­ bound on Charles road, failed to stop for the sign and hit the side of the MacLellan auto. Millard / was cited for disobeying a stop sign. A one-vehicle accident on Route 20, near Meyer road, Marengo, Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of Boyd R. McLain, 73, of 2313 Hancock drive, Rockford. The driver of the car, Bernice E. McLain of the same address, was taken to St. Anthony's hospital, Rock- ford, by the Marengo Rescue squad. She was listed in critical condition by hospital authorities. Mr. McLain was taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, by the Marengo Rescue squad and was pronounced dead on arrival. Evidence at the scene in­ dicated the McLain vehicle was west-bound on the highway. As the driver attempted to pass another vehicle, her car went . out of control, left the road and hit a tree on the north shoulder of the highway. When two dirt bikes hit a tree in a field at Wondermere and Thompson roads, west of W o n d e r L a k e S u n d a y a f ­ ternoon, it resulted in serious injuries to one youth. Alan D. Novak of 8918 At;orn path, Wonder Lake, was taken • to Memorial hospital, Wood­ stock, by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad. He was listed in good condition Monday mor­ ning. Driver of the other bike, James E. Chevopulos of 5037 W. Diversey, Chicago, said he and Mrs. Jerome (Dolores) Rogers reads to local youngsters during children's hour at the McHenry public library, held for pre­ schoolers every Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 o'clock. Clockwise from Mrs. Rogers are Jennie Worth, Patti Treadwell, Stephanie Worth, Kevin Strohmann, Beth Clark, Katherine Clark, Eddy Enger, Elissa Enger and Angie DeWolfe. In small picture, the "reading lady" takes Angie DeWolfe aside for a story all her own. A program for children of all ages, to stimulate interest in reading, is now in progress at the library. Its theme is "Green Dragons and Wise Old Owls". STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 ^ WEDNESDAY, JULYf 23, 1975 * ---- • "• • 4 15* 20 PAGES Winners in the second and last Mustache Matching contest sponsored by the Plaindealer in observance of the newspaper's 100th year are pictured above. From left, they are Tim and Lisa Reinhard. Meg Humann, Richelle Allen and Jean Rodenkirch, Novak were riding their dirt bikes side by side in the field when they lost control of their vehicles and hit a tree. No statement was taken from Novak due to his condition. Maria T. Tomasello of 1307 W. Old Bay road, McHenry, and her passenger, Rose Zemelkis of Magellan road, McHenry, were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad following an accident at the intersection of Chapel Hill road and Route 120 last Friday afternoon. Ms. Tomasello was reported in good condition Monday morning. Ms. Zemelkis was treated and released the same afternoon. Robin S. Brodin of Route 1, Wauconda, told deputies she was east-bound on Route 120 and saw the Tomasello ^uto stopped at the intersection waiting for oncoming traffic to pass so she could turn onto Chapel Hill road. She applied her brakes but they did not operate - properly. She then attempted to avoid a collision by heading for a ditch but was unable to do so and ran into the rear of the other auto. Officers noted it was raining heavily at the time of the ac- (Continued on page 17) * THE ffFTv*' VOLUME 99 NUMBER 101 * Mt TEUS *