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\\A-1M Qf9 THE MCHENRY PL SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875' VOL 91 - No. 54- 2 Sectiio ns Wednesday, March 20, 1968 18 Pages - 10$ PROJECT LARGE COUNTY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT Truck Driver Injured Crm 11 „ Trainmen of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul line driver of the Gas company truck, sustained serious injuries, and employees of Northern Illinois Gas company inspect da- The hole pictured in foreground shows the proximity of the mage which occurred to the company truck and the train's en- work being done by the company in laying a gas main under the gine as the result of a crash at a crossing south of Solon Mills tracks, into the town of Solon Mills. about 10:30 Monday morning. Leo Nemiro of Round Lake Beach PLAINDEALER PHOTO Leo Neiftiro of Round Lake Beach, a gas mechanic specialist for Northern Illinois Gas company, suffered two broken legs and a broken arm when his truck was struck by a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad passenger train about 10:30 Monday morning. Nemiro was working with other crewmen, drilling a hole for a gas main which is to run under the tracks, into the town of Solon Mills. As he drove west (Continued on page 4) BOUND TO JURY Harold T. Caley of 1707 Oakleaf drive, McHenry waived a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury. He is charged with taking a 1967 car belonging to Larry A. Sword of 4221 Parkway, McHenry. C of C Dinner, Political Discussion Set March 26 NAME COUNSEL ON THEFT AND DRUG CHARGES In Branch I court last week, the court appointed Atty. Bernard Narusis as counsel for Henry Hugo Kyrola of Milwaukee who was arrested early this month after his car had rolled over on Bay road. , Kyrola is charged with carrying a loaded .22pistol, having liquor in his car and with theft of a radio receiver, tape recorder and tape player from Hansen Marine Service, McHenry. Atty. Caldwell was named as counsel for Howard Freeman, of 5410 Greenwood road, Ringwood. He is accused of attempting to procure dangerous drugs by use of a forgedprescription. REP. THOMASHANAHAN The McHenry Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a dinner and political discussion on the theme, "Political Climate in Illinois", on Tuesday, March26 at 6:30 o'clock in the Legion home. Featured on the program will be Rep. Jack Hill (R) and Rep.- Thomas Hanahan (D) of the 33rd district of Illinois. Mr. Hanahan is seeking a third term in the Illinois House, where he serves on three prominent House committees: Industry and Labor Relations, Registration and Regulation, and Appropriations. He is a business representative of Buildingl&rvice, Local 1. REP. JACK HILL Rep. Hill, a resident of Dundee, is completing his first term of office, during which time he has served on three important House committees, Executive, Industry and Labor Relations, and Registration and Regulations. He is one of only four representatives selected last year by the Illinois Small Business Men's association as outstanding legislators. Serving as moderator for the evening's discussion will be WKRS News Director Dave Davis, who is well known for his speaking engagements before organizations and schools in the Lake county area. MrTDa^^was^uolrnandirais- DWE DAVIS ed in Decatur, attended St. John's college and the University of Illinois, majoring in journalism and communications. He served with the Army Security agency in the U.S. and Alaska for three years, and immediately afterward worked as an announcer at Station WKID in Urbana. Later, he was employed as an announcernews- man at WCIA-TV in Champaign. Prior to coming to WKRS in YVaukegan, Davis was a news editor at WRRR radio in Rockford. Tickets are available from Chamber of Commerce board members or at f^e -©Tugs.- Vote Special 450 Students Expected Hard Road Tax This Spring ®®©FS In M\ MCHS Spring Registration Spring registration for incoming students at the McHenry high school will take place next week at various grade schools and junior high schools in the high school district. Registration at this time increases a chilcP s chances of selecting the courses he wishes to take. If there is even a slight possibility that he may attend, he should come to register. Registration in the fall creates many problems, both for the child and the school, especially with the new Schedule B incorporated in the McHenry high school. Registration for the various schools is as follows: Harrison, Cafeteria, Monday, March 25 -7:30 p.m. McHenry Junior High -Gym - Tuesday, March 26 -7:00 A-H, 7:30 IQ, 8:00 R-Z. Johnsburg Junior High and St. John's -Johnsburg Jr. high - , Wednesday, March27,7:30p.m. St. Mary's - Gym -Thursday, March 28 -7:30 p.m. St. Patrick's - Eighth grade room - Thursday, March 28 -7:30 p.m. Advertise Bids On Four Major Construction Projects The annual township meeting is scheduled for 8 o'clock Tuesday, April 2 at the VFW in McHenry, at which time residents of the township will be asked to vote on a special tax for road purposes. This permanent Hard Road Tax has been in effect for the past fifteen years. The tax is not to exceed .167 percent of the full cost value. Under state law a public hearing must be held and a vote is required every five years on the tax and amount which is set by legal limitations. The revenue from this source is used in connection with road and bridge fund and can otnly be used to construct or .reconstruct and maintain hard roads. It may not be used for any other purpose. REPLACES GRAVEL TAX Fifteen years ago this tax replaced the so called "gravel tax" for rural roads. No increase in taxes will result from its approval since it has been in effect. The purpose is to enable a construction and maintenance program to continue without indebtedness through a bond issue. This year the McHenry road district will advertise for bids from four major construction projects which will be a total sum of four miles and approximately 10 miles of B5 matting and sealcoating. The McHenry Township Road district has about 80 miles of rural roads under its jurisdiction. FIGHT GRASS FIRES Firemen fought eleven grass fires in*the McHenry area on Saturday and Sunday. One of them, at the corner of Country lane and Hillside, Eastwood Manor, spread near a home, cracking windows and discoloring part of the stone front. INVESTIGATE BREAK-IN The recent break-in of the Guy White residence at Wonder Lake is still under investigation by the sheriff's department. Intruders broke into the home, and took several items, mostly jewelry, valued at several hundred dollars. They left the home in a state of complete disarray. In September, 1978, McHenry County college, will be an institution with an enrollment of more than 3,700 students. This figure is based upon a recent study made by members of the college staff for the Illinois Junior College board. The study indicates that more than 2,200 students will be attending the college on a full-time basis and another 1500 will attend ^art-" time. - This same study forecasts an enrollment of 450 full-time students when the college opens its doors this September. An additional 300 people are expected to enroll on a part-time basis. These students will be ~ >®ry To Schools In Open Meeting Chairmen Present Committee Reports Setting Forth Aims On Thursday, March 14, an open meeting for all citizens interested in the Citizen's Advisory committee to School District 15- and 156 was held in the high school auditorium. Approximately forty people were there. Dr. Carl Bergstrom welcomed everyone present and emphasized the fact that the school boards are very interested in what the committee reports and will consider all recommendations. He reiterated the reminder that the council is advisory and the boards of education are not obligated to act on every recommendation which may be made. Mrs. Myra Murray explained the purposes of the Citizen's Advisory council and introduced the Steering committee members and faculty representatives. After the individual committee meetings, a short joint session was held and the com- (Co.iinuted on page 4) taking advantage of the opportunity to obtain, a college education while living at home. Some students will be taking the first two years of work that' will lead on to a senior college or university and the bachelor's degree while others will be taking courses that will give them the skills necessary to obtain employment after one or two years of study. It is anticipated that many of the students en-, rolling, particularly those at- ; tending part-time will be adults ; taking courses that will give them skills needed in their employment or simply broadeningtheir education experience. Those persons interested in enrolling in the college this fall' should contact their local high* school counselor or contact the Office of Student Services ait; the Interim Offices of the College at 6200 Northwest Highway. Crystal Lake. FACULTY RECRUITMENT The staff of McHenry County college is beginning the second phase of the faculty recruitment process - preliminary screen- - ing of the applications for faculty positions which have been submitted to the college by. persons from all parts of the United States. A description of each of the twenty-five faculty vacancies has been listed with educational placement offices throughout the United States. As a result' of these and other contacts, ap-' proximately 400 applications from persons in all parts of the United States and several foreign countries have been filed with the office of the dean of the college. The area of greatest shortage of candidates, according to F.R. Mealey, dean ofthe college, is in the area of reading development. Further efforts will be made to add such a specialist to the college faculty. All faculty appointments are expected to be completed well in advance of the Sept. 16, 1968 date for the beginning of classes. Firemen Make Heroic Rescue Heroic efforts on the part of . the McHenry Fire department succeeded in saving the life of Harold F. Schaeffer, 4720 W. Parkview, who plunged through the ice on McCullom Lake about 4 p.m. last Thursday, while ice fishing. The man and a companion were sighted on the northeast portion of the lake about 3 p.m. by Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, Lake Shore drive, who has a clear view of the lake from her home. She became alarmed for their safety when she noted the dangerous condition of the ice and a-r lerted McHenry polic department. Temporary Radio Operator H. Hobbs handled the call and told her to contact the local police, but none were available at the time. During this time, Mrs. Fisher continued to watch the manontheiceandsaw him fall into the water about 4 o'clock. She also noted that his companion had departed earlier in safety. Mr. Hobbs continued to stay on the phone with Mrs. Fisher and alerted Fire Chief Ed Justen, after Schaeffer disappeared into the water. Justen, Assistant Fire Chief Glenn Petersen and volunteers, Gary Gough, Ernest Schooly and Ray Rayberg, responded. They used boats from the shore and worked for half, an hour, cutting through ice to reach the desperate man who had been in the water for 20-30 minutes. High winds impeded the rescue. Because of an emergency in Woodstock, no ambulance was available, and sheriffs deputies transported Schaeffer to '^McHenry hospital. They received the call by radio. Mr. Schaeffer was put in the intensive care unit of the hospital and was released on Fri- Warning System Explained Chief Of Police Unit am Chief of Police Earl Murray of McCullom Lake, left, and Chief Richard Clark of McHenry, right, are shown explaining to Civil Defense Director John Shay information distributed at Earl Murray of McCullom Lake was elected president and Richard Clark, McHenry chief of police, was named treasurer of the McHenry County Chiefs of Police association at the regular meeting held last week in the * Public Safety building, Crystal Lake. Earl Stoddard of Lakewood is secretary. In addition to representatives of municipal police departments ,4-ths 'Goufvtj^ -shsrriXf -and.,- the County Chief of Police association meeting last week regarding the many uses of the new warning system in effect in this area. PLAINDEALER PHOTO his chief deputy were in attendance. Guest speaker last week was Ray Grimes of Motorola Co., who explained the many uses of the radio warning system. In McHenry county this is operated out of the sheriffs office, Which has the latest Weather Bureau bulletins, as well as access to other information Which would be of use in emergencies.. In the . event ,of jsmch_ emergency, the push of a button dispatches a warning to all institutions with proper sets. Tests of the sets are made each Tuesday morning at 10:30. While the police radio brings the message to McHenry police during an emergency, one local school is equipped so that important warnings may go out to all classrooms. The system was instituted primarily for tornado alerts and other impending disasters, although there are also many other uses. The May 8 meeting of the police association will have as guests city officials, who will see Mr. Grimes and'his assistants, present this equipment at work. The exact location of the meeting has not yet been set.