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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 /OLUME 96 NUMBER 30 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1971 16 PAGES TEN CENTS County Board Argues Valley Hi Policy Chamber To Elect Board The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a general membership dinner meeting Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 at the McHenry Country club. During the meeting, nominations of board members will be made and elected. From the board, new officers will be named. A resolution has been passed which will increase the board from twelve to fifteen mem­ bers. Eight positions are to be filled at the November meeting. The nominating committee will present a slate of board members within a few days. Other nominations will be taken from the floor. Present board members are Don Weingart, Jack Dick, Bob Mortell and Mike Brown, each with two years remaining on their terms, and Wes Carlson, Dan Robson, Bob Steiner and George Thompson with one year left to serve. A new Chamber brochure is in the process of being prepared for distribution soon after the first of the year. It will replace the present booklet now about 2 years old. In all, 10,000 brochures will be available at service stations, drug stores and other con­ venient locations to assist visitors and local residents with pertinent information on the community. To encourage interest in the Chamber. Ann Zeller, who serves Royal Welcome in this area, is representing the C. of C. in presenting free mem­ berships to new business firms for the remainder of the current year The Chamber has announced the names of winners in the recent I un Fair poster contest. Although inclement weather prevented the fair from being held, the contest continued as planned Terry Burgess was winner in second grade. Gregory Ernst in third grade, Peggy Yenny in fourth grade and Susan Ewald in fifth grade. The McHenry Chamber office may be con­ tacted for information on prizes Transportation Problem In Schodl District Continues [)N AND ON AND ON - Theteaves fell, and they are continuing to rall. At the home of the Donald Hojnackis, 3211 YV. Crescent, eighty- line large bags of leaves were piled neatly along the road for pick- jp. This represented only the accumulation in one part of the lawn. \nother weekend will be required to pick up those still to fall. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Sixteen parents disturbed about bus transportation from Lakeland Park to Parkland school visited the Tuesday evening meeting of the School District 15 board. They presented a petition with sixty- five names requesting free transportation to the school in the interest of safety. All resided within the one and one- half mile limit from the school under which state law does not provide for transporting s'udents. President Henry Nell presented a list of questions and answers relating to school bus transportation, designed to better acquaint the public with information regarding state laws and costs of tran­ sportation. These will be printed in full in the next issue of the Plaindealer. The board told the parents that the state had promised signs indicating a 20-mile-an- hour speed at Beach road and Rt. 120 in Lakeland Park. Also, the McHenry township road district has agreed to post signs on Ringwood road. Parents who reside in what is described as the "gray area"-- on the edge of the one and one- half mile limit, were assured that a fifth wheel would be used to measure the actual revolutions from nearest en­ trance of the school to the nearest driveway of the residence in question, ac­ cording to the route traveled by the bus. There was a complaint that some pupils were being picked up near a creek and that the older children often harassed th* younger ones, at one time s*v«ing a girl to fall into the water It was agreed that Tran- (Cortinued on page 14) Mutin' and Meanderin' Seldom do we comment on letters in our Public Pulse column. However, this week the Plaindealer carries the comments of a local resident involving an incident which we very accidentally witnessed, in part, and which we believe deserves a few additional words. The letter points to a situation in which a youngster was refused entrance to a local drug store in spite of the fact that he carried a note containing his mother's per­ mission to make purchases not ordinarily allowed a 10-year- old. The complaint was not for the inconvenience of having to return to the store, but in the writer's words, "my concern in the abuse our children take because of their age". We happened to be driving by the drug store this particular morning and could hardly believe what we saw. Jammed into the doorway and out into the street were enough school age youths to suggest some extraordinary occurrence. Two questions came to mind: How can any store operate under such conditions? and- How could anyone with a real need for a prescription to be filled get inside? The incident was then forgotten until the Public Pulse letter arrived. We felt some facts were in order. It had its start at another Green street store which customarily opened at 8 a.m. The owners said a steady influx of teen-agers before school, with a substantial loss through shoplifting, prompted them to ostpone the store's opening a lalf hour. f Since few stores open so /early, it was quite natural that the shift in the teen population should be toward the drug store, which opens at 6:30. For two days it was virtually im­ possible for anyone to enter the store from about 7:45 to 8:15. It was at this point that the 10- year-old was refused entrance. There must be others who agree that while no one favors the "abuse of our children (Continued on page 14) Three Charges Await Speeder Marion D Hitt of 3115 Woods drive,. McHenry, was arrested by county deputies on three charges after deputies on routine patrol on Route 176 observed his auto traveling at a high rate of speed last Sunday morning about 1:30. He was taken into custody and charged with purchase and acceptance of alcoholic liquor by a person of non-age, speeding 80 m.p.h. in a 45 m.p.h. zone, resisting arrest and fleeing or at­ tempting to elude a police of­ ficer. Bond was set at $2,550, and a court date set for Dec. 6. Officers attempted to stop the auto but the driver failed to respond to police lights or siren. The vehicle continued through Burton's Bridge at a high rate of speed, turned north onto Riverdale drive and continued speeding until it reached the driver's home. Hitt then left the car and fled on foot but with the assistance of other- deputies, he was apprehended and taken into custody. Pheasant Theft Attempt Under Investigation Last Saturday, deputies were called to investigate the at­ tempted theft of pheasants reported by Philip Parfrey of 932 Main street. Spring Grove. Parfrey had experienced previous losses of these birds. Friday night he stationed himself near the pheasant pens as a precaution against further theft. At about 4 o'clock Saturday morning, he heard male voices in the area of the pens and saw the birds flying. He then saw two men proceeding to the edge of the fence. When he called for them to stop, the offenders continued to run and a warning shot went unheeded. They managed to escape capture. Investigation revealed entry had been gained to the pens by raising a section of the fence and crawling in. In the cages, three pheasants were found dead; apparently by ringing the necks. Although the offenders were not immediately identified, evidence left behind at the scene may lead to .their arrest? President's Dinner Prayer Given By McHenry Resident FATHER W.O. HANNER Father William O, Hanner,^ D.D., of 810 Oakwood drive. Whispering Oaks, had the distinction of giving the opening prayer at the $500-a- plate Salute-to-the-President dinner held Tuesday evening in the Conrad Hilton hotel, Chicago. Father Hanner is retired from the Episcopal diocese of Chicago, having served as rector of the Ken- nilworth Holy Comforter church. The pastor, who has made his home in McHenry since last July 1, said he was astounded at the meticulous manner details were carried out at Che dinner, attended by 1,300. A Father Hanner described the political leaders, President Nixon and his wife, Vice- President Agnew and Mrs. Agnew, Senator Percy and others as "Just folks" as they mingled with the huge crowd. With the exception of the President, the others visited several private parties in separate rooms of the hotel prior to the dinner. The retired pastor said a spirit of joviality was evident throughout the evening, highlighted by the presentation of special gifts to the Vice- President on the occasion of his fifty-third birthday. He was given a beautifully decorated cake, and in a lighter vein, a golf club that fell apart. The Illinois dinner was shared at various locations throughout the country by way of closed circuit television. It was presented by the United Republican Fund of Illinois and the . Republican National Finance committee. Father Hanner's prayer read as follows: O God, before whom the power of a nation is as a very little thing, strengthen our land and its leaders that we build aright in Thy sight alone. Give to both of the great parties of this nation insight as to Thy will and power to obey it. To this Republican party through which we seek to serve, give trust and strength to labor, that we work not only (Continued on page 14) ICA Requests County Action In Three Areas Representing the Involved Citizens association, Margaret J. Jones appeared before the county board of supervisors Tuesday to present a request for action in three areas. The ICA asks appointment of a special committee to review, in depth, the property tax assessment policy in effect in the county. It listed the com­ mittee's responsibility as that of evaluating and comparing assessment practices for such classes of property as homes, gravel pits, developers and builders, as well as for various geographical areas. Citing gravel mining as a major industry in the county, the second request was for a study to determine the op­ portunity for the development of revenue through a system of taxation on this industry. The third request was for all meetings to be scheduled in the evening. The letter Mrs. Jones read gave two reasons. First, the ICA said, it would give individuals an opportunity to observe county government in action, and secondly, it would make it possible for those who earn their livings outside the county to serve on the board in the future. Blood Bank In Operation Next Sunday The Kiwanis blood drawing will be taken at the Legion home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Any healthy individual from 18 to 66 may donate Sunday Nov. 14. Any person who donates for a family covers those persons who are listed as dependents on the family's income tax. It is hoped that some day there will be at least 1,500 names on the list of donors who can give blood in case of disaster to cover the needs of the entire community. Heated discussion at the county board of supervisors meeting Tuesday over future use of beds at Valley Hi Nur­ sing home, Hartland, resulted in a decision to table the dispute for another month. The controversy arose after the Valley Hi committee presented a resolution requesting that the board adopt a change in admission policies to the home. It asked that a minimum of fifteen beds be used in the future on a "private pay" basis, three from each of the new county districts. Eligible persons were described as "anyone whose personal resource can pay the established rate on a month to month basis without being dependent on the Illinois Department of Public Aid, the various township supervisors, or any other government body." The monthly rate was listed in the range from a minimum of $300 for a "shelter care" bed up to a maximum of $480 for skilled nursing. At no time would the private pay rate be less than that paid by the Department of Public Aid for a like level of care. Proponents of the proposal argued that under the present procedure relatively new residents to the county are ad­ mitted to the home under Public Aid to the exclusion of long time residents and taxpayers. Those who opposed the resolution said they felt anyone who could afford to pay the current nursing home rate should seek care at a private nursing home. A three-fourths vote of the board membership approved a request of the McHenry County Regional Planning com­ mission to increase its membership. However, only two of the three members requested were approved. The commission asked the addition of the chairman of the county board, the chairman of the Building and Zoning committee and the chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the purpose of better communication between all groups. It was Edward Buss, assistant supervisor, of McHenry, who suggested that seating the Zoning Board of Appeals chairman would amount to a conflict of interest since he would be in such close association with the Building and Zoning committee. Support for his belief resulted in the vote to increase the commission membership only by the addition of two. The board pointed out that it was willing to add the third member requested if the commission wished to make another choice. Some discussion took place on a recommendation of the Sheriff's committee that bids be advertised for six squad cars for that department, with trade-in of six. Sheriff Tyrrell explained that nine of the cars are now on or over the 50,000 mileage mark. He added that each car adds about 700 to 800 miles per week and estimates that at the time of arrival, the nine would have about 75,000 miles The county board has set a special meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at the court house annex for the purpose of discussing the budget. Final action is expected at the Dec. 14 meeting. The budget has been on display since Oct. 26 and will remain there until Dec. 14. State's Attorney Cowlin was present to explain the procedure in which the Public Building committee will assume responsibility for payment of the new court house. Originally this was to be paid out of the General fund. However, the loss of $750,000 in fee collections annually made it necessary to change the procedure. The commission will issue notes and sell bonds to be retired from rent charged the county. Tentative figures on the note and bond cost was listed at $1,450,000. A meeting of the commission on Nov. 23 at 3 o'clock at the court house is open to the public. The board approved the appointment of former Mayor Louis Goosens of Crystal Lake to succeed Ted Wickman of McHenry township on the Planning commission. No action was taken on a recommendation of the Valley Hi committee that the salary of W.M. Morefield, administrator of Valley Hi, be raised from $9,300 to $10,200, effective Dec. 1. (Continued on page 14) Sixteen Supervisor Candidates From Area With the deadline for filing petitions for county board members last Monday, sixteen persons had indicated their desire to become supervisors in the new District 2, which in­ cludes McHenry. On the Republican ticket twelve names will appear. They are Milton J. "Milt" McHale, Walter J. "Wally" Dean, Edward J. Buss, Willis J. Simms, Thomas Huemann, Walter J. Turner, Dorothy Johnson and Walter A. Conrad, Sr., all of McHenry ; Harold G. Freese and Richard O. Klemm of Crystal Lake; Ronalda J. "Ronny" Margason of Ringwood and Robert F. Olson of Woodstock. The Democratic listing has the names of Charles "Chuck" Weingart, John G. "Gary" Meehan and LaVerne Hromec of McHenry; and Rita K. Halvorsen of Crystal Lake. All of these ndmes will ap pear on the primary ballot. From them, the voting public will select 16 for inclusion on the general election ballot Independent candidates have until after the first of the year to file. In the final voting, eight will be selected from each of the county's three new districts to hold office. A board chairman will be elected from the membership. Top Math Prize To McHenry Boy Bryan O'Neill, an eighth grader at Montini Middle school, is shown figuring one of the mathematic problems which won him first place at the annual mathematics tournament for junior high school students held recently at ( armel High School for Boys in Mun- delein. Sister Vera Marie, faculty advisor; watches with interest. Top mathematics students from more than seventy schools participated in the contest. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Bryan O'Neill, son of Mr and Mrs. Mark O'Neill of 3907 N. Regner road, McHenry, was awarded top prize in the annual mathematics tournament for junior high students held Saturday, Nov. 6, at Carmel High School for Boys, Mun- delein Mark is an eighth grade student at Montini Middle School, McHenry. JVlore than seventy schools from the Lake and McHenry county area participated in the event. Awards were presented on the ' basis of individual per­ formances and team scores. Three top mathematic students from each school participated in the contest Those attending from Montini Middle school, along with Bryan, were Danny Knox, son of Mr and Mrs John Knox of 2411 N. Riverside drive, and Patrick Hiller, son of Paul Hiller of 3219 W Fairway drive, all of McHenry Sister Vera Marie, mathematics faculty advisor, accompanied the boys and several parents to the day-long contest.