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XVtlNC,^ THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 29 WEDNESDAY,- NOVEMBER 10, 197) 22 PAGES TEN CENTS Corcoran Named Head Of Hospital Council ANTHONY CORCORAN Anthony Corcoran, McHenry hospital administrator, has been selected president of the District No. 2 Council, one of the ten regional councils established by the Illinois Hospital association, a volun­ tary organization of more than 300 Illinois Hospitals. District 2 has a membership of thirty hospitals in Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage and north Cook counties, a grouping of suburban and community hospitals actively involved in the delivery of health care services. Corcoran, who became ad­ ministrator of McHenry hospital in February, 1962, has participated in many of the health care advancements activated in McHenry county the past decade. His first responsibility was the management of the McHenry hospital expansion program from forty-five beds to its present capacity of 142 beds within new facilities completed in 1966. He served as one of the directors in the newly-created The leaf problem almost had a solution in last Friday's wind, except that what took off without a goodbye was quickly replaced minus a hello. The problem is having a solution in at least one local subdivision, and it came about largely through a cooperative effort in Whispering Oaks. Good fortune put them in touch with someone willing to take their leaves to form a compost. With two 16-foot van trucks, and the effort of the donor, coupled with some real work on the part of residents, leaves are being removed in a five-week Sunday program. This is a good example of accomplishment as the will of many sought a way! The Postal Service will soon be making its traditional Christmas "mail early" request of the public. The volume of mail is expected to almost double during Christ­ mas time with billions of gifts and greetings going to virtually everyone in every community. Dec. 1 marks the suggested date to mail all out-of-town packages to be sure they are delivered by the holiday. Dec. 10 is the last date to mail all local packages and out of town cards, and Dec. 15 is the deadline for mailing local cards. board of health for McHenry county for two terms of office, totaling five years. Awareness of the pressures on the delivery of health care services to achieve greater efficiency and economy was emphasized by the efforts of the McHenry hospital leadership to en­ courage the development of the "health park" complex. Corcoran, as president of the district, views the basic func­ tion of the council as a forum within which hospital ad­ ministrators can best exchange ideas on meeting their hospital's responsibility to insure that it is staffed by qualified and trained personnel in all areas and on all levels. Other ways to meet the responsibility include the application of new knowledge and new techniques, promotion shared services in the control of escalating health care cost, and to creating environment where people receive good medical care with kindness and compassion. "It is important to provide adequate services to meet the needs of the community," states Corcoran. $3,648 State Tax To City The city of McHenry will receive $3,648.16 as its share of the distribution of $4,987,244 to Illinois counties and municipalities in the Sep­ tember state income tax collection. This is based on a population of 6,772. The total for the incorporated areas of the county is $33,582.77, which together with the county government figure of $25,905.66 brings the total to $59,488.43. Other lqcal distributions were $197.70 to Sunnyside; $187.47 to Spring Grove; $470.29 to McCullom Lake; $429.35 to Lakemoor and $621.13 to Rich­ mond. Harrison Board Takes Action On School Personnel At the Nov. 2 meeting of the Harrison School board, District 36, Mrs. Bernadine Misiak was appointed secretary to the board. Mrs. Mary Ellen Wid- mann has been employed as a temporary teacher to replace Mrs. Kay Darby while she is recuperating from her recent illness. A report was given on the Illinois Association of School Board's meeting Oct. 27. Robert Bright, superintendent, reported on the public relations (Continued on page 20) Conference In District 15 Nov. 11 and 12 are desgnated to be half days set aside for parent-teacher conferences. The students in District 15 will attend classes only in the morning on these two days. The conference schedule is as follows: Thursday, Nov. 11,1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 12, 1 to 4:30 p.m. The individual schools will arrange the conferences, their purpose to provide a cooperative approach between the school and home. It is hoped that a kind of partnership will evolve from these meetings which is intended to benefit the students. The dismissal schedule for the elementary schools on both those mornings are as follows: kindergarten, 10:45 a.m.; first through fifth grades, 11:45 a.m.; and sixth through eighth grades, 11:15 a.m. County Fair Association In Two Important Fall Meetin Youth Injured When Struck While Jogging Fourteen-year old Jeffrey S. Connerty of 1007 W. Oakleaf, McHenry, was taken by the Johnsburg Rescue squad to McHenry hospital, where he was treated and released after being struck by a car. The boy was jogging along the John- sburg-Wilmot road Saturday morning about 8:30 when the mishap occurred. Driver of the auto, Janet Welter of 5302 Pistakee drive, McHenry. told sheriff's deputies she was driving south on the roadway when she saw the bo\ jogging south-bound on the edge ol the road. She slowed as she approached the youth, believing he would move to the shoulder of the road. However, she said he apparently decided to cross to the other side. The driver swerved to the left and almost collided with a north- (Continued on page 20) Veterans Plan Armistice Day Observance Thursday McHenry veterans are planning a special Armistice Day observance in the city park Thursday, Nov. 11, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Taking part in the program will be McHenry Barracks No. 1315, Veterans of World War I, sponsor, with the cooperation of Post 491, American Legion, McHenry Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, their auxiliary units, the West campus high school band, Viscounts and the city of McHenry. The brief program will be offered in memory of all departed war veterans. Because of the uncertainty of weather conditions, the only speaker will be Mayor Donald Doherty, who will give an address of welcome. The public is urged to attend. Later in the day, Veterans of World War I, their wives and friends will meet at 6:30 at the Legion clubhouse on Ringwood road for dinner and a short program in celebration of the occasion. Guest speaker will be James C. Palmer of Chicago. Mr Palmer js been associated with veterans organizations for over fifty years He lias served the Veterans ol World War 1 as barracks commander, district and department commander, as well as national convention director, and has served on many national committees. Harry Lock of McHenry will act as master of ceremonies for both the observance in the park and the program at the Legion home. First Drama Club Offering This Weekend Finding oneself taking refuge in an American embassy and trying to find a way out can be a deadly serious situation; or, it can be a highly comical dilemma, as it is in "Don't Drink the Water", a play written by Woody Allen, and presented by the McHenry High School Drama club Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at the West Campus Auditorium at 8 p.m. "Don't Drink the Water", after a solid year of playing on Broadway, has finally been released by producer David Merrick. The play tells the story of an American tourist, Walter Hollander, played by Tom Broman, his daughter, Susan, played by Priscilla Fossum, and his wife, Marion, portrayed by Nancy VanKanegan, who become suspects of spying and picture- taking behind the Iron Curtain. (Continued on page 20) County Reviews Methods Of Recovering Fee Loss When the voters of Illinois passed the 1970 Constitution one of the effects that they may not have known was that county government would no longer be able to charge a fee for collecting tax from the other taxing bodies. Because of this loss of fees which for McHenry county amounts to over $750,000 a year, the county board may be forced to levy several ad­ ditional taxes to make up the loss. There is a chance, if the legislature in Springfield passes legislation allowing the county to recover the cost of tax collections, that the county will not be forced into these new taxes. Many of the members of the county board have urged the residents of the county to write to their state Senators and Representatives to ask them for support of this needed legislation. The new taxes that may be levied include a Working Cash fund, County Audit fund, Veterans' Assistance fund, Civil Defense fund, and a County Supervisor of Assessments fund. The County General fund may also have to be raised to 10 cents. These new taxes will bring in $418,345.00 for county government. This would mean a tax increase of less than $11 for the average home owner with a home worth $25,000. At this point these new levies are only under consideration and are being researched by the States Attorney's office. Hope has been expressed that the county will not have to levy them. GRASS FIRES Local fire companies were called out on six grass fires this past week, the latest Monday evening. Last week this column carried a human interest story told by a young mother who had for the second time become the target, not of shoplifters, but of chairlifters. The lawn chair had been placed near the road for her children to sit while awaiting the school bus. Later, as the mother stood near the window, she saw the trunk of a car close and the driver, with chair, proceeded down Ringwood road. Monday, the lady called again, elated to report that "somebody is reading your paper". During an hour in which she was away from home the missing chair mysteriously reappeared on the spot from which it vanished. Oh for the magic of the leprechauns - and it wasn't even March 17. K.A.F. 340 Unite In Music Festival m mm "Enjoying a real fair is one of the highlights of the whole year," Alex MacArthur, second from left and chairman of the Illinois Racing commission, tells McHenry County Fair officers and guests at the annual salute to volunteer workers last week. MacArthur, who lives at Barrington Hills, is a cattle feeder and an active participant in county agricultural and civic affairs. He called his visit to the McHenry County Fair "those treasured days in the first week of August" as he reflected on the value of the fair to young people who are its main exhibitors. From left: Jack Hayes, treasurer; MacArthur; Charles Weingart of McHenry, president; Miss Jeanne Kristensen, Miss McHenry County who was crowned at the county fair; Dick Walrath, vice-president; and Jim Pedersen, secretary. How the county fair, 4-H and the Illinois Racing board are tied together was outlined to guests of the McHenry County Fair association at its annual dinner honoring volunteer workers last week. About 150 guests took part in the get-together, re-lived highlights of past fairs and listened intently as Alex MacArthur, Barrington Hills, chiarman of the Illinois Racing board, discussed racing in Illinois and its recent headline- grabbing scandals. "There is a strong tie bet­ ween the Illinois Racing board and the county fair and 4-H," said MacArthur, for pari- mutuel wagering provides much of the funds that go to the county fair premium fund." When 1 get discouraged, I think of the good that is hap­ pening because of racing and the money it provides many good purposes," said MacArthur. "What happened in racing tin the stock revelations DON PEASLEY PHOTO and political implications) is a shame and a scandal. It is pollution at the worst level. The time has come when all government must go into a fish bowl. We need ecology in government too and must get rid of some of the pollution. We need to restore confidence in the racing industry and to get our own house in order. Young people are putting government on trial by pointing out the absurdities and it is up to us -- the adults involved - to clean it up." MacArthur asked the 150 people present to contact their legislators and urge them to vote for "the strongest ethics bill possible." Concluded the fiery, straight-speaking cattle feeder: "It is time for you to rise up and tell them the time is here." Charles Weingart, president of the McHenry County Fair association, said the annual meeting will be held Nov. 16 at the Farm Bureau building. Mrs. Sharon Marsh, superin­ tendent of county fairs for the state, will be a special guest at that meeting. At the dinner, Weingart presented some of the people whose cooperation makes possible an outstanding showcase for the projects of county 4-H young Peo­ ple. He included mem­ bers of the board of supervisors, members of the Woodstock city council and Mayor Melvin Stuessy, Sheriff Art Tyrrell and his staff, auctioneers, people who furnish convertibles for the beauty queens, directors of the association, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kleckner, the latter who heads the Miss McHenry County pageantry each year. Miss Jeanne Kristensen, reigning Miss McHenry County, was presented and discussed her activities since her coronation last August and plans to enter the state contest for Miss Illinois County Fair in early 1972. FrMUt Laurie, extreme right, secretary-treasurer of the Illinois Grade School Music association, Springfield, is shown rehearsing and performing with the eighty-six member combined band which presented part of a fall music festival for area junior high schools last Thursday evening in West campus gymnasium: A large chorus of 254 students, some of whom can be seen in background, await their turn to perform, under the direction of Dr. Carroll L. Gonzo, assistant professor of music and music education, University of Illinois, Urbana. Participating schools were McHenry, Harrison, Johnsburg and Parkland. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Big Hollow Issues Win Public Favor Both issues in a Big Hollow school district referendum last Saturday won decisive vic­ tories. The vote assures a new upper grade building and an increase in the educational tax rate by thirteen cents. The issue involving the ex­ penditure of $685,000 to con­ struct a new school met with the approval of 311 voters and was opposed by 116. Theaax rate increase was supported by 285 persons and 138 expressed themselves against the issue. In all, there were 433 votes cast. Set Hearing Date Nov. 17 On Zone Change A hearing is scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the city hall on a petition of Freund Dairy, Inc., Eugene B. and Olga Freund, and Brian P. and Mitzi Peterson, requesting a variation under the "F" far nung district classification The petitioners want to use tht dairy building and its adjoining yard as a retail sales office and display facility for the sale of motorcycles, mini-bikes, snowmobiles and other recreational vehicles. No major repairs would be per­ mitted. The property is located about a mile north of McHenry on the east side of Richmond road. Board Learns Function Of Instructional Center Members of High School District 156 board learned details of the functions of the instructional materials center in a meeting held last week. Cliff Freeman, media specialist for both campuses, set forth guidelines and goals through the use of tapes and slides. He will be in charge of activities in connection with cable TV its role in the schools when this becomes a reality. Freeman spoke particularly about the necessity for using care in the selection of equipment and materials for purchase because of the wide variety on the market and the price range. Mrs. Joy Cole, librarian at East campus, showed slides of that library, which she said is constantly being improved and enlarged. She noted that it now seats eighty students, thirty less than recommended by the state. Miss Mary Jane Peters, West campus librarian, spoke with encouragement over the fact that the use of the library has increased considerably. Miss Powers said the school sub­ scribes to 129 magazines, 111 for general reference, fourteen for faculty and the remaining four for the use of librarians. The loss of books, she com­ mented, has grown from 201 in 1969 to 307 in 1970 and 682 in 1971. However, Miss Powers noted that many of these are not forever lost, but taken home and forgotten. Resignations were accepted from Mrs. Christine Clark, Spanish teacher at East campus, effective at the end of this semester, and Mrs. Leona Estis, West campus secretary. Mrs. Kathryn Alvary, a board member and representative on the Special Education committee of the (Continued on page 20) Uv Designate McHenry In , New State Health Map A new regional map estab­ lished by executive order will affect health care planning in Illinois. Bert Hanson, ad­ ministrator of Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, announced recently following his attendance at an Illinois Hospital association confer­ ence. Hanson said the new regional map was outlined by Dr Ronald D. Michaelson, assistant to Governor Richard I) Ogilvie, at the first session on state-wide health planning. The executive order establishing the new regional map was issued June 22, dividing the state into seven regions for health planning services. Until the new plan was established, the various agencies serving health care, needs had their own regions. McHenry county is in Region 2, which also includes Lake, Kane, Kendall, Grundy,, Dul^ge, Kankakee and Cook counties. This alignment places McHenry and other counties in northeastern Illinois into the same region with Cook county (continued on page zu;