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Artistry On Display Thefts Rampant In McHenry Area Gordon Ram berg of 8601 Ramble road. Wonder Lake, was arrested by county police lor burglary, theft, failure to give information after striking unattended property, no valid registration and no valid driver's license. His bond was set at $10,550. His companion, Lee R. Woods of 1939 Julie street, Woodstock, was charged with burglary and theft. His bond was $10,000. The arrests took place after an investigation by deputies of a burglary at the Outpost Tavern, 15904 Nelson road, Hartland. While Com­ monwealth Edison employees were inspecting the Hartland area Wednesday morning last week for the cause of a power failure in the area, they discovered an auto had struck a utility pole at Bessmar Flowers, 14813 Nelson road, Woodstock. The car was off the roadway and was not visible during the night. It was found at daylight. The vehicle was without license plates but deputies recalled questioning two youths about 3:45 that same morning who said they were enroute to a friend's home in Hartland. Deputies returned to Hartland and located Ramberg and Woods, who had a large jar of beef jerky in their possession. It was learned that the two youths had been occupants of the auto and further in­ vestigation into the source of the beef jerky led to the discovery that the rear door of the Outpost Tavern had been pried open Also missing from the tavern was about $15 in change from a cigarette machine and cash register along with some cigarettes. Frank Senitz of 8109 Deer drive, Wonder Lake was arrested for attempted theft after it was determined he was involved in the theft of an outboard motor from Allan Vogt at 3109 E. Lake Shore drive. Wonder Lake. Last Friday night two youths were seen removing the motor from Yogt's boat, putting it into their own boat and leaving the scene. Family 'members and a neigh­ bor pursued the craft, causing the offenders to abandon their boat with the motor in it and swim ashore. ^During in­ vestigation, detectives developed information which led to the identity of Senitz. His bohd was set at $1,000 and he' was to appear in court Aug. 14 During the investigation of an auto accident on Lincoln road last Saturday night, it was determined the vehicle in volved had been stolen from Helga Egler of Chicago In checking further, deputies found a switch blade knife in the possession of Harry Mc­ Carthy of 3514 W. Pierce. Chicago. He was arrested for unlawful use of weapons with bond set at $1,000. He was to appear in court Aug. 14. The Chicago Police department was notified of the recovery of the vehicle and McCarthy, as well as his female companion, were held until Chicago police could complete their investigation of the auto theft report. A Smith & Wesson 38 caliber revolver, two holsters, a 12- string guitar and a 6-string guitar were taken from the home of William Fitzgerald, .Jr . at 7606 Howe drive. Wonder Lake, sometime Sunday. Entry was gained through a bathroom window Mary Fredrick of 1511 W River Terrace. McHenry, returned home Sunday night to find her portable color television set and an 8-track tape player missing. Someone had entered the home by removing a screen from a kitchen window. Three Western saddles were taken from Spring Green Stables, 11512 Burlington road, Richmond, sometime between midnight and 6 a.m. Sunday morning. Offenders had en­ tered the barn and pried the hasp off the tack room door in order to gain entry. The saddles belonged to persons boarding their horses at the stable. A pickup truck owned by Illinois Bell Telephone com ( pany was found in Madison. Wis., Monday morning about 12:30. When Madison police authorities informed McHenry county Sheriff's deputies that the truck was in their custody, Illinois Bell officials checked and discovered that the truck had been taken from the company garage located at 4507 Gracy road, south of McHenry. It was determined the offender had gained entry to the building by breaking a hole at a window latch and had reached in to unlock the window. The in­ truder took the pickup truck and crashed „ it through the (Continued On Page 5) • IN TEAKS * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O LAKES : REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 100 NUMBER 4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1975 15' 18 PAGES Deny Retarded Facility > JAMES PEARSON Thirty pieces of sculpture are on display by Artist James E. Pearson of Ringwood at the Mitchell museum, Mt. Vernon, 111., through Aug. 31. The sculpture pieces include welded steel, welded and brazed steel, welded and brazed steel and wood, cast bronze, cast aluminum and bronze and fired clay. Artist James E. Pearson has authored an extensive list of articles in many regional and national publications; has studied art in many countries in Europe, Asia and Canada; has received many distinguished honors and prizes. Pearson has exhibited on a national and international scale since 1951 and his works are included in over 200 private collections and the permanent collection of Northern Illinois university. The Mitchell museum is open free of charge, to the general public Tuesday through Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. It is closed Mondays and national holidays. Among local collectors loaning work for the exhibit are Mr. and Mrs. Barry L. Leib- sohn and Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Liebman, McHenry, and Mr. and= Mrs. David G. Risto, Woodstock. There are fourteen paintings by Painter Michael Mandzuik of Melvindale, Mich., also being shown at this time. The Mandzuik and Pearson exhibit opend with a preview and reception for friends of the museum Saturday, July 19. Both artists were present for the preview. Landfill Site Option Expires Outline Montini Plans High School Registration Days Scheduled Aug. 18-20 The expenditure of our city fathers that received probably the most overwhelming en­ dorsement has .been the mosquito contftrPprogram uf recent years. It has made life worth living for the vast majority of us who otherwise found our^ chief summer pastime to be the game of swatting. Now we have promise of a further improvement something that may do away with the little pests per­ manently. This summer the Depart­ ment of Agriculture is testing a new method of mosquito control extensively in several northeastern states. The method relies on a tiny w3ter- borne nematode that feeds on mosquito larvae. The process has already been tested at Lake Charles, La., by a scientist who reports that after six yeais. mosquitoes have still not developed a resistance to the nematode If tests this summer prove encouraging, as expected, it's possible parasitic nematodes could soon be made available commercially --and inex­ pensively. They might prove to be the method to end the mosquito problem, and curtail chemical spraying. The nematodes are nature s way of controlling mosquitoes, and if USDA hopes prove justified, mother nature may be utilized,with a technical assist from USDA, to largely eliminate the mosquito problem in this country. Until then, we are enjoying- the out-of-doors in the comfort of a relatively mosquito-free atmosphere, all made possible by the wonders of modern science. If Mother Nature comes through with her own wonder in the near future, we'll accept that, too. The MCHS class of 1950 culminated many months of planning with a super gathering at the McHenry Country club last Saturday night. It was our good fortune to be present. * It was evident that here was a class that knew how- to get things done in the most efficient manner. A delicious dinner was followed by a brief but most enjoyable program emcee'd by Mike Wieser. Pictures and conversation preceded a dance. Needless to say, many memories of school days were exchanged by former classmates from McHenry and distant points. Class reunions have a very (Continued On Page 5) Macek Bound Over To Grand Jury Tuesday On Tuesday afternoon, Associate Judge Conrad Floeter in Branch court of the 19th Judicial Circuit, Wood­ stock. found probable cause in charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery against Richard O. Macek, 28, of 2017 Woodlawn Park drive, McHenry. Macek was bound over to the Grand jury by the court, and a motion for reduction of bond was denied. In denying the request for bond reduction, the judge said his decision was made because of the nature of the offense. Macek remains in McHenry county jail on $200,000 bond. Charges against the McHenry man stem from in­ vestigations into the beating of 20-year-old Sharon Kulisek July 26 in a Woodstock laundromat. She was released from Rock- ford hospital Aug. 8, where she was reported in poor condition for several days. Assistant Public Defender Michael McNerney was ap­ pointed to defend Macek. Hold Hearing For Commercial River Airport The Division of Aeronautics of the state of Illinois will conduct a public hearing Tuesday, Aug. 19, in the matter of the application of Crescent Bay Landing, Inc., for approval of a commercial airport- seaplane base located near Johnsburg, on the Fox river. The hearing is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. in Room 203 of the county courthouse, 2200 N. Seminary avenue, Woodstock. Objections and comments will be heard. The area in question is about 4,000 feet in length, located northeast of Chapel Hill road bridge. Johnsburg Unit School Vote Saturday Voters in Johnsburg School District 12 will go to the polls Saturday, (Aug. 16, to vote on two proposals. One of them is to establish a community unit school district comprising all the territory of Johnsburg Consolidated School District 12. The second asks the voting public to express an opinion on whether the board of i he community unit school district, when organized, should issue bonds in the (Continued on page 8) With school classes in McHenry opening before the Labor Day holiday, probably for the first time in history, registrations are scheduled for next week. At East campus the following schedule will be met: Monday, Aug. 18, 8:30a.m., A through B; 9:30, C through D; 10:30, E through F; 1:30, G through H; and 2:30,1 through K; Tuesday, Aug. 19, 8:30, L through M, 9:30, N through P; 10:30, Q through Sh; 1:30, Si through V and 2:30, W through Z. Registration will begin as students enter the building and will conclude in the gym­ nasium. Stations for registration will be in the following order: 1-Bus passes and information; 2, Locker and lock assignments; 3, Physical examinations; 4, Schedules, book bills, etc.; 5, Counselors; 6, Fees; 7, Emergency information; 8, Pictures; 9, Cashiers; 10, Yearbook; 11, Student athletic tickets! - School will begin Monday, Aug. 25. with all students ex­ pected in their assigned home rooms prior to 7:50 a.m. Class schedules and homeroom assignments will have been received at the time of registration. The first day of school is basically for orien­ tation purposes. All students must be in attendance. School will conclude at 10 a.m. The first full day of classes will be Wednesday, Aug. 27. The normal 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. day will be conducted, with lunch available in the cafeteria. At West campus, registration will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20. The time schedule calls for seniors A through H to register from 8 to 9 a.m.; I through Q, 9 to 10; and R through Z, 10 to li; juniors A through H, 12:30 to 1:30; I through Q, 1:30 to 2:30 and R through Z, 2:30 to 3:30. The first day of school will be Aug. 25, starting at 7:50 and extending to about 10 a.m. A student orientation program is planned that day to help familiarize students with the school program, building and procedures. Tuesday, Aug. 26, is a feacher institute day and there will be no classes. The first full day of classes, from 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 (Continued On Page 8) Outstanding Educator Will Highlight School Conference Before a crowd of about forty visitors, without lengthy debate or discussion, the McHenry County board voted Tuesday to allow the option on property for a county landfill site to expire. The 240-acre site is located at the intersection of Rtes. 47 and 176, south of Woodstock. Agreement was made to a recommendation of the Waste Disposal committee, formerly known as the Landfill com­ mittee, which gave its final report. It read, in part, "In view of the fact that the owners of the site in question hkve refused to extend the option, the committee is left with no alternative other than to recommend that the option be allowed to expire". Board Member Thomas Huemann of Johnsburg asked why the committee had made its recommendation that the option not be exercised. In response, Irwin Walters, committee chairman, said borings did not indicate it was a favorable site and there was not sufficient money to carry on the project. A member of the audience spoke up to ask how close to having enough money there was in the county coffers. To this question, Richard Klemm responded, "We lack about $1 million,. In the discussion that followed, Members Willis Simms and Thore Emricson expressed agreement that something must be done to meet the problem of sewage and garbage disposal. Both consider it a high priority matter. To a suggestion of holding a referendum, member Edward Buss of McHenry said it wouldn't be worth the effort. He likened the situation to the vote of Valley Hi home, which was defeated 8 to 1 in recent years. The public now regards Valley Hi as a big asset to the county, Buss continued, but it never would have been ac­ complished unless the county had proceeded with the remodeling and addition without benefit of referendum. "The county needs to issue revenue bonds or engage in some other way of financing it (the waste disposal project)" IfusCconcluded. " The average voter doesn't understand the problems involved". Although the board accepted the committee report, no definite action was taken on the recommendation that the Finance committee ap­ propriate a sum of $250,000 in the 1976 budget for land acquisition and-or project implementation. The com­ mittee also suggested con­ tinuing to explore waste problems "in the direction of incineration and sewage disposal plant for septic pumpings and-or any other method that is now or may become available". By a vote of 22 to 1, the board turned down the controversial zoning request that would have established a residence for developmentally disabled persons in the former St. Joseph's Novitiate near Ridgefield. The only member in favor was Marx Jones of Crystal Lake. When the Rev. Jones made the motion for adoption of the petition, Harold Ereese seconded it except to vote in opposition. After the vote was taken, Member Edward Buss of McHenry questioned whether or not it was legal as the question was asked. State's Attorney William Cowlin was called in to clarify whether the votes should have been no to a positive question or yes to a negative question. Cowlin advised that the vote was taken and should be con­ sidered final. He was firm in his decision not to discuss the matter further since it is possible that law suits could be initiated against the county at a later date. When it was time to vote on appointments, Huemann asked for a suspension of rules in making the appointment of (Continued On Page 8) At Tuesday evening's meeting of the board of School District 15, Dr. Robert Boos outlined pre-school conferences which will be held for three days immediately preceding the return of students Aug. 25. They will be held Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 20, 21 and 22. Highlight of the conference period will be the appearance Friday of Dr. Marion Franklin. Dr. Franklin is regarded as a stimulating and inspiring speaker, rated among the most outstanding in the country. The board acted to approve the issuance of an additional $200,000 in anticipation warrants should the need arise. The current outstanding amount is $350,000. The warrants may be necessary because of late tax bills. New bills will be sent out this month, and school districts expect to receive money soon after Oct. 1. Action by the Governor on several bills awaiting his signature also will govern action on warrants The Transportation com­ mittee expressed hope for a joint agreement with High School District 156 to service school bus facilities. The plan is to obtain a one-year lease on a building and employ a mechanic to service the buses. Further discussion will be held with the high school board The salary schedule for bus drivers also received attention Tuesday night. Whereas the present schedule calls for payment on the same level, regardless of years of service, in the future the district will enter into an eight-step program. However, it will require two years for any driver, regardless of years on the job, fo obtain the maximum payment. Following an executive session, the personnel report was approved as presented. Jack Adams was appointed director of instructional ser­ vices to replace Dr. Eugene Paulausky, who resigned to take a position as superin­ tendent of the Grass Lake school district Also among administrative appointments, Jeffrey Pettit was named associate principal of Parkland school. Timothy O'Toole was em­ ployed for the Learning center and for remedial reading at Valley View; Harry Georgas, Learning center, Parkland; Cathy Berlinger, Reading, Parkland; and Carole Neifing, guidance counselor. (Continued On Page 8) District 12 Defends Vote The Johnsburg School District 12 ad­ ministration and board of education have responded to the printed material that McHenry High School District 156 has distributed relative to the idea that there are not enough funds available in the proposed Johnsburg unit district concept to carry through the p r o j e c t a n d - o r e x a g g e r a t e d c o s t amounts pertaining to the project. The following is in answer to such printed material. "The Johnsburg school district ad­ ministration and the board of education believe that there definitely are enough funds in the proposal that will be voted on by the voters of JohnsDurg school district this Saturday, Aug. 16. It is hereby further in­ dicated that figures beyond the stated amount of a cost to the average homeowner of $8 per year (with Capital Development board funds or $31 w i t h o u t C a p i t a l Development board (Continued On Page 5) Lions Sponsor Eye Tests NewHomeOwners Federation Gears For Pollution Fight An explosive growth from the original three founding associations to twelve, all within a couple of weeks, is dramatic evidence of the in­ terest and support of home owner groups in cleaning up local lakes. The second meeting of the newly formed Chain of Lakes federation attracted representatives of home owners associations--Bay View Lane, Crockett's Estates, East Shore Wooster Lake, Hilldale Manor, Knollwood Park, Lakeview Hills, Long Lake, Pickeral Point, Pistaqua Heights, Wooster Lake and Worthmoor. Inquiries have been numerous, with expressions of interest, and it is expected the federation may double or triple its number in the near future. •Chuck Batchelder, president of the Pistaqua Heights Im­ provement association and president pro-tem of the newly formed federation, cited principal goals: To take an activist role in cleaning up the waters of the chain; to control area growth from over- urbanization; and to act as a communications centcr for the member associations. The federation will be limited to homeowners groups with common interests and rights, according to Batchelder "If properly organized", he said, "The federation can be a viable force in bringing about beneficial changes in the Lake area." State Rep. Betty Low Reed attended the meeting and commended the group for its effort and initiative in promoting common causes. She stated that the only legislation passed this year was a dredging bill but that it would probably be vetoed by Gov. Walker (since then it has been vetoed.) Legislative support of the federations objectives was assured by Rep. Reed who said, "The federation can ac­ complish much, if you coor­ dinate your efforts and work cooperatively among your­ selves". Lou Fatta, a bacteriologist for Kraft Foods, discussed his water testing program at Crockett's Estates' beach. A former president of Crockett's Estates, he said he had been testing the water for a number of years, and that this summer the coliform bacteria had reached a count of 300. He added that the beaches on Lake Michigan are closed when the coliform count reaches 25; therefore, all beaches on the chain should be posted closed. He stated that the phosphate and nitrate pollution of the (Continued On Page 8) ILLINOIS HONS CLUBS m t AVE awan&iJWS «acr K 383 900 s* _,voi EYE SCREENING UNIT Tuesday, Aug. 19 is the date for free eye (glaucoma) screening for all adult citizens of the McHenry area when the Lions Mobile Glaucoma unit will visit the city. The unit will be stationed at the McHenry Market Place, 4310 West Route 120, from the hours of 9 a.m. through noon and 1:30 through 4:30 p.m. Richard Mercure, president of the McHenry Lions club, and Joseph Antonelli, the club's Sight Conservation chairman, urge all adults to take ad­ vantage of this unusual op­ portunity. Glaucoma, a disease of the eyes which may cause blindess, is most often found in adults, and its symptoms are seldom noticed until it has advanced to a dangerous stage. Everyone should have his eyes checked at least once a year to make certain he is free of the disease. It is estimated that more than 200,000 Illinois residents have unsuspected glaucoma, and since the Lions Clubs of Illinois launched the free mobile glaucoma screenings in Illinois, more than 230,000 in­ dividuals have been screened and over 1,000 have been found to have the disease. The screening is being co- sponsored by the McHenry Lions club, which has signed up volunteers to help the (Continued On Page 5)