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Representatives of the news media attended a news confer­ ence held by Dr. Forest Ether- edge, president of McHenry County college, on Thursday, Jan. 29 at ufe interim campus, 6200 Northwest Tiighway. Pres­ ident Esther edge announced plans for an information cam­ paign in connection with the bond issue election scheduled for March 7. Dr. Etheredge outlined the need for the permanent facil­ ities which are to be financed from bond issue proceeds. He stated that, "The college pro­ grams which have benefited ov­ er 3,700 different persons in the past one and a half years must have facilities ana equip­ ment in order to continue at a quality level. Also, facilities must be made available for new and expanded programs to ser­ ve the 4,400 students expect­ ed In 1978.'* "Specific needs are for lab­ oratories for agriculture, strength of materials, dental assisting, organic chemistry, physical education, and micro­ biology. Also needed is library space for a minimum of 20,000 volumes, and classrooms which are well-ventilated and light­ ed." At the present time, the col­ lege operates in facilities own­ ed by other agencies. The prin­ cipal part of the college oper­ ation is housed in the Crystal f,ake campus of the I.I.T.* lea­ sing a large portion of this for­ mer research'center. The col­ lege also rents space in most of the high schools of the col­ lege district during the eve- ning hours, and in addition con­ ducts classes in some of the industrial plants in the district. These "in-plant classes" are designed to provide an op­ portunity for the employees at these plants to acquire skills related to their employment. In addition, most of the P.E. classes are conducted in off- campus locations ) because there are no suitable facilities in the I.I.T. building. Presently, there are many types of instructional spaces which are not available to the college, such as language lab­ oratory, specialized biology laboratories, dental assisting laboratory and a heat treat­ ment laboratory. Without these, the development of the instruc­ tional programs is curtailed. Therefore, college officials feel it is most important that a per­ manent campus be built as soon as possible so that the college will be able to provide the wide range of instructional pro­ grams and other services that it is expected to provide un- (Co^tinued on page &) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 i r , VOLUME 94 - NUMBER 56 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 J970 Inaugurate New Program Religious Study Training Father Michael Tierney (sitting), area coor­ dinator of religious education for McHenry county, outlines new course with teachers. From left, Sister Mary Phyllis, SSND, St. Paul's Chicago, Sister Marie Kathleen, SSND, St. Rosalie's school, Harwood Heights, Sister Ritaclare, OP, St. Thomas, Crystal Lake, and Ron Wilkins, McHenry. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Father Michael Tierney of St. Patrick's church, McHen­ ry, area coordinator of relig­ ious education for McHenry county, announces a program of Teacher Training Methods for Religious Education. The pro­ gram, to be held at Marian Central high school, begins on Thursday, Feb. 12 and contin­ ues until Thursday, April 9. Primary, Intermediate, Junior high and Senior high levels will (Continued on page 5) Girls of Scqut Troop 436 were elated last week with a collec­ tion of $23 in the canisters placed in city drug stores. They set out immediately to purchase corn and distribute it in loca­ tions felt to be frequented by many of the community's wild duck population. The girls, under the leader­ ship of Mrs. Linda Emerson, are able to purchase 300 lbs. for $9. They hope to continue the feeding program in that amount weekly throughout Feb­ ruary and March, if the gener­ ous hearts of local residents makes this possible. Feeling that the canisters should make their way to dif­ ferent business houses, the girls have placed them in the two McHenry banks. Some concern was expressed for the ducks by people living along the stream which runs through the Country club. This has consistently been the area of greatest popularity for the ducks. During the past week, residents have found an oil slick which attaches itself to (Continued on page 7) Thefts And Vandalism Under Investigation Entry was found to have been gained by breaking a window. Inside; sheriff's police found everything in the home in a state of dissarray or damaged, as (Continued on page 5) An investigation is continu­ ing into burglary and vandalism at the Robert Spitcaufsky sum­ mer home, 4705 Giant Oaks drive, Porten's subdivision, McHenry. » Youth Hurt Critically In Two-Car Crash Craig Bjorkman, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bjork­ man of 611 Center street, Mc­ Henry, is in the intensive care unit of Victory Memorial hos­ pital, Waukegan, suffering a punctured lung and fractured skull sustained in an auto crash. The accident occurred at Rhr- er road and Emerald court, two miles south of McHenry, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. Michael Slotowski of 3303 W. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, told deputies he was at­ tempting to pass the other car, with flashers on, when Bjork­ man turned in front of him. Jeff Ziesk of 2616 W. Emerald court, a passenger in the latter car, said Bjorkman signalled at least 300 feet from the turn of his intention to go left. There were 111 feet of skid marks in the snow where the Slot­ owski car pushed the other ve­ hicle sideways. Slotowski was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Fine West Campus Band To Present Concert Feb. 10 In the West campus auditor­ ium next Tuesday night, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., the West cam­ pus band will present its eighth annual mid-winter concert. The musicians will present a varied program ranging from 18th century to modern com­ posers. included in the pro­ gram selections are "George W a s h i n g t o n B i c e n t e n n i a l March", "First Suite in Eb", "Persuasion" featuring Ray Mitchell as alto saxophone solo­ ist, and two selections by Vaclav Nelhybel, entitled "Festivo" and "Chorale". A new march written by Red Skelton entitled "The Grand Marshal" will also be played. Other popular band literature is included as well. The concert is open to the public, and regular school ad­ mission will be charged at the door. Proceeds will go to the scholarship fund. The problem of reapportion­ ment of the county board to meet federal one-man one-vote legislation requirements con­ sumed the entire special meeting of the supervisors on Tuesday. At its conclusion, Su­ pervisor Walter Dean of Mc­ Henry stated his belief that until the official 1970 census fig­ ures are announced, the only definite decisions the members could reach would concern the number of persons to sit on the new board and the nuihber of districts to be established. The meeting opened with Su­ pervisor William Ward of Che­ mung, chairman of the Legis­ lative committee, expressing his views on the federal law, which must be met by July 1, 1971, or leave the reappor­ tionment to the discretion of county officials and chairmen of the Central committees. Ward expressed a belief that the new districts should be drawn along township lines. He continued to state that federal censuses are conducted on a city and township basis. Should the board draw other than town­ ship lines, the county would need to conduct its own census ev­ ery decade. A population estimate pre­ pared by the McHenry County Regional Planning commission was presented, listing the num­ ber of households and the es­ timated number of individuals residing in each township. A ten per cent reduction was ad­ vised in certain townships, in­ cluding McHenry, where sum­ mer residents are in abundance. The McHenry township figure was listed at 7,996 household units, with a population of 28,- 700. The total for the county was 33,817 units with a population of 118,320. Based on 1960 fig­ ures, about 28,000 of these units are estimated Jo be oc­ cupied, of which approximately 25,000 are families. Assistant Supervisor Robert Olsen of Nunda announced that t h e 1 9 7 0 c e n s u s w i l l s h o w a d e - (Continued on page 7) Council Presented Plan For Police Insurance Program Arnold J. Rauen, chairman of the city of McHenry Police Pension board, presented apian to the City Council Monday night requesting an insurance pro­ gram for all policemen under the pension plan. This would in­ clude families, coverage to in­ clude hospitalization, dis­ ability, major medical, and $15,000 life insurance. The question of whether or not this would replace work­ men's compensation insurance resulted in a meeting being ar­ ranged by the Fension board and Police commission with the city attorney and city clerk to reveiw the plan. The Council voted to add $1,000 to the same amount set up by the McHenry State Bank as a reward for information and conviction of the person or per­ sons responsible for the death of Mrs. Armand Bianchi. Com­ pliance with rules set up by the bank through State's At­ torney CoWlin was agreed up­ on. City Attorney Looze report­ ed on progress in the special assessment program, the pet­ ition having been prepared and ready to spread the roll of as­ sessments. Alderman Pitzen raised the question of attendants being present in laundromats and closing hours. Possible regu­ lations are to be studied. The lease to rent recreation area from the V.F.W. club was read, calling for a rental of (Continued on page 7) ADMINISTRATIVE WORKSHOP -- Members of the past year's Administrative Internship program are shown meeting in a workshop under the direction of Charles Welch, associate di­ rector of research and developmentof Combined City Chamber Sets Tentative Year's Budget At the Tuesday noon meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board, a lengthy discussion headed by Mel Prust dealt with a financial report and budget plans. A tentative budget was set up based on projected net income and expenditures. The dues structure also came up for study and a committee will be named later to establish fees. A report on the snowmobile races the previous Sunday en­ couraged members to look for­ ward to the championships as an annual event. It was gen­ erally felt that the races were very successful for the first year, with almost 200 entries. Sincere appreciation was ex­ pressed for all who assisted. The board expressed approv­ al of the reward fund establish­ ed in the murder of Mrs. Jean Bianchi. Robert Burian, speaking on behalf of Joe Scott, talked of the industrial survey progress and (Continued on page 7) Telephone Calls Confirm Safety Of Missing Woman A telephone call to Chief Deputy Henry Nulle of the sher­ iffs department from Mrs. Lin­ da Davey, missing from Her home in Riverside Park subdi­ vision, Burton's Bridge, *ince Saturday night , Tuesday con­ firmed the fact that she was alive and well. Mrs. Davey, known to have been in the Dundee area, is re­ ported to have called a close friend and neighbor to inquire about her two children. Some­ time later she talked with her husband, Arthur, but would not reveal her whereabouts. ed the all-out effort and radio messages pertaining to her dis­ appearance. He said he hoped the valuable time of a law en­ forcement agency conducting well over 100 hours of constant interrogation and search would not be necessary for other per­ sons who "merely decide to walk off and let no one know their whereabouts." Motivational and Educational Services. Thf meeting was in conjunction with the faculty in-service training program sponsored by both McHenry school districts. PLAINDEALER PHOTO; One of the interesting meet­ ings held for faculty members of the McHenry school districts last week was the workshop in the Administrative Internship program. ' . ' The program gives an oppor­ tunity to classroom teachers who might be studying for an advanced degree in education­ al administration to procure actual information and exper­ ience in administration. It was instituted in the fall of 1968 under the direction of Miss Helen Cur ran, assistant super­ intendent for instruction. Teachers participating are required to have a Master's degree in educational adminis­ tration, or be registered as a student at a recognized col­ lege or university preparing for such a degree in the Master's, sixth year program, or doctor­ al program. All teachers who meet re­ quirements are accepted into the program. Administrative vacancies are filled by select­ ing the best person available for the position. Teachers in the Administrative Internship program who apply for such po­ sitions are considered, along with applicants from outside the district. (Continued on page 7) Seventy persons were in at­ tendance at the Port Edward restaurant in Algonquin on Jan. 29 for the seventh annual meet­ ing of the Lake Region Y.M.C.A. Included in the guest list were * 121 governing members, their spouses and special guests. For those in attendance, the eve­ ning's program represented the work of §ix years of effort and intensive planning that have led to the culmination of the dream of a permanent home and build­ ing program for the Y.M.C.A. Roland Herrmann of McHen­ ry, the evening's master of ceremonies, began the program with words df welcome, fol­ lowed by the Invocation, led by Rev. Theodore Bornemann, pastor of the St. John's Lu­ theran church of Algonquin. The diners were then treated to a delicious dinner of stuffed corn- ish hen. Following the dinner hour, a movie pf the Y.M.C.A. World Service activities in Ven­ ezuela, South America, was shown to illustrate how exten­ sive the work of the Y.M.C.A. is in areas around the world. The Honorable Vernon Har- nish initiated the formal bus­ iness portion of the evening with his words of welcome and expression of appreciation for the programs the Y.M.C.A. has offered to the residents of Al­ gonquin. The business meeting was then turned over to George Hufftnan, Y.M.C.A. boardpres-" ident. The business meeting pro­ ceeded with President Huffman reporting the results of the election of board members. Persons elected by the govern­ ing members to serve in this important position are as fol- ows: For three years, William Burnett, Morgan Cooper, Frank Smith, Rev. C. Randolph Con­ ey, and Walter H. Jollie from Crystal Lake; James Mattem from Huntley and Lon H. J. Smnh from McHenry. A new board member who was elected for a one-year term is Dr. James Claypool from Crystal Lake. Following the announcement of new board members, Mr. Huffman delivered his presi­ dent's report for 1969 in which he paid tribute, to the retir­ ing board members, who are William Wickart, Earl Nehring and John O. Renskers of Crys­ tal Lake; Tom D. Prather of Cary; Mrs. Harriet Johnston and Roland Herrmann of Mc­ Henry; and Charles Murphy of Woodstock. ' (Continued-pn page 5) Sister Vera Marie proudly announces to William J. Adams, left, and Roger G. Mroz, both students at St. Mary's parochial school, that they have been awarded scholarships to Marmion Military academy, Aurora. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Two boys from McHenry have been awarded scholarships to Marmion Military academy, Aurora. / William J. Adams, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jame,s B.Adams, 409 West Lincoln road, McHen­ ry, was awarded the Edward F." Bachner, Sr., scholarship, worth $4,800, in virtue of the test scores he earned in com­ petitive examinations among nineteen boys nominated by the principals of Catholic elemen­ tary schools in the Chicagp metropolitan area. Upon accepting the scholar­ ship, William said he is un­ decided as to his life career. The ranking pupil in his class at St. Mary's, Adams is a pat­ rol boy and has played the violin for seven years. He plays football and baseball, and is in­ terested in astronomy, coin col­ lecting and hunting. Bachner is chairman of thp board of Chicago Molded Pro­ ducts Corporation, Chicago, and is a member of the boagjf of trustees of the Aurora sclpol. (Continued on page 5) 14 PAGES * TEN CENTS