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1 JIM ' • . ' • • , ' Muain* and Meanderin X M A S District 15 Personnel Evaluation Unit Named Holly Jolly Christmas It was a holly, jolly Christmas spirit that pervaded the city park last Saturday afternoon. Youngsters by the dozen thronged into Santa's hut for candy and to visit with the red- attired symbol of the holiday spirit. At right, Mayor Donald Doherty welcomes Santa as Chuck Fuhler, left, co- chairman of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, and Fred Meyer, superintendent of public works, look on. One Fatality, Several Auto Crashes Mark Past Weekend That Christmas spirit is being given a big boost very early because of the efforts of a few local residents in making their homes and yards more colorful. Probably chief among them are the Ralph Otts of Main street, whose home has become a veritable holiday wonderland with a myriad of lights ex­ tending greetings to all passersby. In the weeks ahead the spirit is sure to spread, for McHenry has long been known as one of the best decorated of all northern Illinois com­ munities at Christmas time. We like to believe the spirit extends even deeper within the hearts of folks who expend great effort to bring pleasure to others. The Plaindealer has an eye to the future and the fact that Photographer Wayne Gaylord may have a young son following in his footsteps, they are pretty hard to fill when it comes to talent in his chosen field. There were moments of (Continued on page 9) McHenry county's forty- ninth traffic fatality was recorded Thanksgiving mor­ ning about 12:40 when a Chicago & Northwestern freight train hit a pick-up truck at a railroad crossing on Three Oaks road, near Route 14, east of Crystal Lake. Fatally in­ jured in the crash was Floyd H. Hastings, 30, of 7513 Birch, Crystal Lake, driver of the pick-up. He was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital at 1:30 a.m. Engineer of the train, Sidney W. Munson of 1509 N. Kastner, Chicago, told deputies he was traveling toward Chicago when he saw a pick-up truck proceed around the crossing gates at Three Oaks road. The vehicle appeared to stall directly in the center of the tracks. According to Munson, the driver seemed to be trying to start the truck at the time the engineer was sounding his whistle. At the last minute, the driver left the vehicle and started to run but it was too late. The truck was hit directly in the center, throwing it 125 feet to the left of the train. Hastings' body was found 75 feet from the point of impact. Harold E. Brunow of 4909 W. Route 120, McHenry, was cited for driving too fast for con­ ditions at speeds greater than reasonable and proper following a two-car accident Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock at the intersection of Route 120 and Chapel Hill road, east of McHenry. David L. Backhaus of 309 S. Crystal Lake road, McHenry, said he was east-bound on the highway approaching the in­ tersection. He stopped to allow other cars in front of him to turn onto Chapel Hill road. As he started up again, he was struck by the Brunow vehicle. Brunow told deputies he was east-bound on the highway, traveling behind the other car, and was not paying enough attention to the traffic con­ ditions when he struck the rear of Backhaus' car. Cindy A. Murphy of 5014 Willow, Wonder Lake, and her two passengers, Debbie L. Murphy of the same address and Kris Elgar of 8709 Memory trail. Wonder Lake, escaped serious injury after the car in which they were riding was demolished in a one-car ac­ cident last Friday afternoon about 5 o'clock at the in- (Continued on page 9) The Curriculum council has engaged in another important task, that of formulating a new means to evaluate District 15 teachers and - administrators. Donald Weichle of Edgebrook school will be chairman of this committee. The group will investigate teacher and administrator evaluation methods used in other districts to determine whether or not they could be adopted for District 15. Several a l t e r n a t e e v a l u a t i n g procedures will then be presented to the teachers and administrators so that the entire District 15 staff will be involved in the final selection. The target date for presenting personnel evaluation alter­ natives to the teachers and administrators was tentatively set for mid-February. The Personnel Evaluation committee must also deter­ mine the most efficient steps to be taken so that a clear picture of each individual will emerge. There are many facets to be considered, such as these: Should teachers be evaluated by peers, area or team leaders, more than one administrator? And how many times per year should a teacher be observed in Non-Narcotic Sale Results In One Arrest Steven Freres of 2524 Clara drive, McHenry, was arrested by county authorities for sale of non-narcotic substance as a narcotic after he was taken into custody by McHenry police early Saturday morning. Bond was set at $10,000. Freres has been sought by the McHenry county narcotics squad since he eluded authorities in a narcotics raid held this past June. GIFT OF GLASSES - Lion* Deputy District Governor waiter wiison oi uunoee, center, on behalf of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness, accepts more than 1,000 pairs of eyeglass frames and lenses from Dr. Leonard Bottari, left, secretary, and Sam Grant, right, president of the McHenry Lions club. Final distribution of the glasses will be made to needy persons overseas. Holiday 1971 Start Of Something Big With the Thanksgiving turkey only a pleasant memory, the Christmas shopping season has begun in earnest. In the words of the popular song.it promises to be "the start of something big". Whether that "big" is for McHenry or some remote shopping center can only be ans­ wered by the buying public in this community. Over the years, some shopprs have been attracted by the bright lights and bigness advertised in the ballyhoo of some large stores. They are eager to tell of the buy-of-a-lifetime; never do we hear of the weary bodies that pursued that item, or of the difficulty in exchanging something that didn't fit or wasn't just what we ;wanted. More and more, the smart shopper in McHenry is becoming aware that our community no longer has little stores with limited merchandise. They are learning that the variety grows with each new season, and that local business people are adapting the once famous slogan of a leading Chicago merchant "Give the little lady what she wants". McHenry businesses are here the year 'round to serve us. By shopping at hom/ during this busiest shopping period of the year we can assure a healthy economic future for the community. We are not doing this as an accommodation. Each of us stands to gain! the r regular classroom situation? The committee was directed to seek methods of procedures that were not too cumbersome or lengthy, and also to keep in mind that an evaluation is not to be used only in a critical manner, but should also show the strengths and positive capabilities of each individual and offer en­ c o u r a g e m e n t t o w a r d professional growth. The Personnel Evaluation committee members include Carroll Rudden, Edgebrook; Terry Anfinson, Valley View; Ruth Buckner, Landmark; Janet Blum, Hilltop; Dave Parrish, Junior high; Dave Miller, Parkland; and Cris Elliott, principal at Valley View. German Police Check Possible Murder Link Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell stated Monday morning that two police officers from Frankfort, Germany, are presently visiting McHenry county authorities where they are investigating the deaths of three young women who were murdered during the time Mark Smith of McHenry was in Service in West Germany. Lt. Adolf Kopp and Sgt. Hubert Faulhaber of Frankfort will continue their investigation with county officials this week. Woodstock Girl Accidentally Shot Friday Thirteen-year-old Mary Lou Hernandez of 13315 Pleasant Valley road, Woodstock, un­ derwent surgery in Memorial hospital Woodstock, last Friday afternoon after she was ac­ cidentally shot by a friend. A group of students from the Clarence Olson Junior high school, Woodstock, had met at the home of Dr. E.B. Stegmaier, 318 N. Rose Farm road, to work on a school float, under the supervision of the school principal, Harry Prather. One of the students found a .410 gauge shot gun in the garage area of the home. Unaware that it was loaded, he pointed at Mary Lou in jest and pulled the trigger. The gun discharged, striking the victim in both hands and the abdomen. The girl was taken to the hospital by Dr. Stegmaier, where she was admitted to. surgery for treatment of her wounds. Mary Lou was reported in good condition Monday morning by hospital officials. Amateur Radio Operators In Area Organize All amateur radio operators are invited to a meeting in the court house annex Thursday, Dec. 9. at 7:30 p.m., called by Merton Jones, RACES radio officer for McHenry County Civil Defense. RACES means Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services. There are special frequencies that have been set aside for use by the radio amateurs by the Federal Communications commission. These amateurs have repeatedly proven to be of invaluable aid in all types of disasters They are capable of relaying messages world-wide as well as being a backup to local communities Roy Schultz, director of communications for the county Civil Defense, announced he (Continued on page 9) A tornado signal siren test will be carried out in McHenry Tuesday, Dec. 7. and the first Tuesday of every month thereafter That was the an­ nouncement made this week by John J. Shay of McHenry, director of McHenry Civil Defense. The signal, to sound by federal law as a three-to-five- minute blast of the siren, will occur at 10:30a.m. Locally, this automatic signal will be for a three and a half minute duration. If it is heard at any other time it should be con­ sidered as a warning of a tornado and immediate shelter should be sought. At the present time.the only ,siren in the.city is located at the fire station on Elm street. The use of the siren is possible by an agreement between the McHenry Township Fire Protection district and the city of McHenry.^ The siren at Station 3. Lilymoor, is also hooked into this circuit and will sound simultaneously with McHenry. The siren at Station 2, Johnsburg. will be hooked in at a later date. John J. Shay, director of McHenry Civil Defense, said he is fully aware that this one siren is not adequate for the entire city but it is the first step toward a total warning system. National Tea Theft Under . Investigation The Security division of National Tea Co., Chicago, verified Tuesday morning that a burglary of substantial size occurred at the McHenry store, 3705 W. Elm street, on the morning of Nov. 24. Although only meager details were available at headquar­ ters, the spokesman indicated that the theft is believed to have occurred between 4 and 5 o'clock in the morning. Both merchandise and money were taken, the latter from a safe. Company investigators, working with police, have been in McHenry daily since the burglary in an effort to ap­ prehend the intruders. It was not revealed whether or not there were any leads toward solving the theft. Second Bronze Star Award To Capt. Stromstedt Army Captain Robert H. Stromstedt, son of Mrs. Elsie Gamen, McHenry, recently received his second award of the Bronze Star medal near Vung Tau, Vietnam. He was presented the Bronze Star for distinguishing himself through meritorious service in ' connection with military operations against hostile forces in Vietnam. The medal, adopted in 1944, recognizes outstanding achievement. Capt. Stromstedt received the award while assigned as a mission supply .officer with the 1st Transportation battalion, U.S.N.S. Ccrpus Christi Bay in Vietnam. His wife, Elaine, also lives m McHenry. His father, Hugo Stromstedt, resides at 3444 Damen Ave., Chicago. IN HOLIDAY MOOD - Carolyn Ritthaler and Peg Boarini rehearse their duet, "At Christmas Time" from "Song of Nor­ way". which they will sing for the McHenry Choral club's annual Christmas program. Looking on, waiting for his opportunity to entertain them-with a comedy selection, is Edwin Wittrock. The program will be presented in West campus high school auditorium Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5. at S: 15 o'clock. PLAINDEAl.FR PHOTO The Christmas spirit in West campus will reign in v\est campus high school auditorium this weekend when the McHenry Choral club presents its annual holiday program. The dates are Dec. 4 and 5, the time is 8:15. The singers have divided their program into four sec­ tions, each devoted to a dif­ ferent observance ot me season. The first will be the trademark of the club, the human Christmas tree, which this year features carols of all lands. The tree will be lighted and decorated, and will be outlined in fifteen flags of countries represented by the carols sung. The second portion will be devoted to less serious Christmas music familiar to other countries. They will in­ clude songs of Ireland, Norway, Spain, Mexico and the U.S.A., after which the costumed participants will join in a melodic . Merry Christmas greeting in the words of the various foreign countries. A special feature of interest to the young, and those who enjoy returning to their youth at Christmas time, will be a •fantasy called "Once Upon A T i m e ' ' . M a k e - b e l i e v e (Continued on pa^e 9) VOLUME 96 NUMBER 35 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1971 16 PAGES TENCENTS MCHENRY PLAINDEALER. "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 THE Civil Defense > Warning Program Begins Dec. 7