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February Mrs. Michael Crist, McHenry canister chairman for the 1972 March of Dimes, displays one of the canisters for Albert Vales, who is serving as the McHenry business area chairman. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Mtuin' and Meanderin' As it has so often in the past, vandalism or common theft is destroying much of, the Christmas spirit locally. The city reports that it costs about $6 a day to replace bulbs stolen from trees in the park. In Edgebrook Heights, a resident decorated extensively one night, only to awaken the next morning to find all of the lights stolen. Others in this area, brightest lighted in all the city, also have been the object of thievery. And our sympathies extend to a Pistakee Highlands mother who has decorated atop the house for thirteen years. After some discussion over the ex­ pense, her children convinced her the decorating should continue, but it was agreed that this year the lights would be placed on evergreen trees. One morning* she found spotlights removed from the ground but abandoned when the thieves evidently were unable to remove the taped bulbs from the socket. The cords also were left, but four long strands of lights were missing. The lady later found that her neighbor, who had lights ex­ tending around the roof of the house, also experienced a loss. As a youngster we recall senior citizens of the time chuckle over the old time song, "Where is my Wandering Boy Tonight?" A revival might be appropriate, if not the song, at least the message. March Of Dimes Campaign Opens Through Area Coin collectors in and around McHenry have swung into action once again with a "Tee Off Against Birth Defects" campaign for the March of Dimes. Golf Champion Arnold Palmer is honorary national chairman of the voluntary health agency. "Volunteers from the McHenry Town & Country are placing canisters everywhere -- store counters, office recep­ tionists' desks, etc. Between now and the end of January we hope that the public will con­ tribute to the March of Dimes programs of research, medical services and education aimed at prevention and treatment of birth defects," said Ed Drayer, campaign chairman. When almost a quarter of a million babies are born each year with birth defects we cannot just hope for miracles, he emphasized. Support of research will help overcome such tragedies and give every baby a healthy birthright. . FAITH PRESBYTERIAN The annual Christmas Eve fantily service will take place at Faith Presbyterian church Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. The service of scripture and congregational singing will include a meditation by the pastor and an anthem by the senior choir entitled, "Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee" (J.S. Bach). Nursery facilities will be available for infants and toddlers. ZION LUTHERAN Zion Lutheran church at 4206 W. Waukegan road celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with songs and worship on several occasions this weekend. Friday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m. is Christmas carol vesper service and at 11:30 p.m., candlelight service. Saturday, Dec. 25, at 10:30 a.m. there will be worship on the Savior's birthday, and Sunday, Dec. 26 at 7:45 and 10:30 a.m., family worship. ST. MARY CATHOLIC A Christmas eve carol ser­ vice at 11:15 Dec. 24 at St. Mary Catholic church will be followed by a concelebrated Mass in the Main church and a low Mass in Mary chapel at midnight. On Christmas day, Masses in the main church are scheduled at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 10:45 and noon, and in Mary chapel they will be offered at 9:45 and 11 o'clock. There will "be no afternoon or evening Masses. Confessions follow the daily 8 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 41 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1971 * 20 PAGES TENCENTS College Referendum THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 McHenry County college students say they're writing the following letter to Santa: "Dear Santa, What we'd really like for Christmas is a permanent campus for MCC in 1972!" Some of the students are shown before a map on which the proposed site for MCC is indicated by a star. The site is 1"2 miles northwest of Crystal Lake on U.S. 14. Pictured, from left, are George Krepel, Crystal Lake, sdphomore; Pamela Johns, Crystal Lake, freshman; Laura Nussear, Crystal Lake, freshman; Barbara Perdue, Woodstock, freshman; John Rupp, McHenry, freshman; Diane Cummings, Cary, sophomore; and Mike Cassabaum, Woodstock. . At its Dec. 16 meeting, the board of trustees of the McHenry County college approved a resolution setting Saturday, Feb. 26, 1972, for a bond referendum election in the amount of $3,100,000. The tax request consists of $1,000,000 for movable equipment, purchased as a local cost, and $2,100,000 for total construction of the college, as the local share. Total cost of the construction project will be $8,075,000, of which (he state will furnish $6,056,250 of the total figure. Included in the final figure is $20 ,000 for the purchase of a site, which consists of 66.56 acres at $3,000 per acre. Of this amount, $150,000 is funded by the state and $50,000 must be assumed locally. The building project is planned for 225,600 square feet at $30 per square foot. The construction timetable calls for 110,000 square feet to be completed by 1973, another 55,000 square feet by 1977 and the balance of 60,600 square feet by 1977. According to state officials, the construction technique would be "fast track" (10 months partial occupancy, and complete occupancy after 12 months). The building is being planned to handle 3,985 students by 1978. This includes 1,880 FTE (full time enrollment) day students and 654 FTE (evening students) At the present time, there are 450 FTE students enrolled in the college. The cost of movable equipment will be approximately $1,184,000 but Dr. Davis believes the $184,000 can be obtained from federal and state refunding programs. Davis said many people had given him their opinions regarding the timing and the nature of the bond referendum. Some thought Jan. 29 would be a good time in order to get it in ahead of the series of elections coming up Feb. 8, March 25 and April 9. Davis rejected the Jan. 29 and Feb. 8 dates because he feels in order to do a good job of informing the public, more time is needed. The president stressed the need for being especially careful that the public does not accuse the college of trying to hurry the referendum so that the issues won't need to be explained. Davis said he had talked to residents of Cary, Marengo and Crystal Lake who felt the story could not be adequately told by such early dates. In conclusion, Davis said he wants county residents to know everything about the vote and what they will be getting for their money. Answering those who suggested that the college ask for a two- cent educational tax rate increase, the president said he felt this was not the time. Continuing, he declared that the building referendum and the movable equipment are needed as a package. "It is an economical package and one the taxpayers can be proud of", Davis asserted. "It will be a good and useful facility at a very reasonable price". Gerald Smith said, "I think we should go ahead. We have put our faith in this young man and we should go ahead on this referendum but not before the public is fully informed." Davis explained that cuts had been made on the physical education facilities and also in the administration and faculty area. Smith made the motion to approve the resolution calling for the Feb. 26 referendum, seconded by Luffer. All approved on roll call. In other business, Davis said the MCC administration is working hard with Elgin Community and Waubonsee Junior colleges in order to share occupational programs for next year. "We are planning that they would send us all their agriculture students and we would send our students to them for oc­ cupational programs which we do not have and don't wish to get", he said. It was surprising to Dr Davis to learn that the college has spent more on both music and drama than on the agriculture program which was originally intended to be one of the best departments, even if it is lacking in equipment. Dr. Marvin Leske reported to members on the many surveys being sent out to area schools, businesses, industries and in­ dividuals regarding different kinds of programs being studied for the state's IOCP program . The account of the surveys will be completed by Feb. 1. Davis informed the board that the Public Junior College Act stipulates that no site purchases may be made without the prior approval of the Illinois Junior College board The following information is required for consideration to obtain prior ap­ proval : 1-Location of the college site on a county map and on an aerial map; 2-Legal description of the site; 3-Data on tran­ sportation and travel time to the site from the various localities of the college district; 4-Provision of utilities for the site; 5-Coist of site; 6-Three appraisals of the value of the site; 7-Report of test borings on site; and 8-Relationship of the site to the college Master Plan. The above information has been obtained and is available for submission to the I.J C B except to the report on test borings and the appraisal values. The board authorized the ad­ ministration to proceed immediately to determine the appraisal valueot the site and to obtain a report on test borings. Dr Davis said the slate appoints two of its appraisers and one local ap­ praiser lit,- said he will ask the state of select a local appraiser of its choice. After a iei.^uy'executive session, the chairman announced no action had taken, place. r The next meeting will be held Thursday, Jan 27, at 7 30 p m $2,823 Tax For McHenry The October distribution of $4,634,186 to counties and municipalities under Illinois income tax revenue sharing includes $2,823.71 for the city of McHenry. The local figure was third highest in the county, based on population. Crystal Lake received $6,063.15 and Wood­ stock was second with 4,263.93. Other local communities received the following amounts: Sunnyside, $153.02; Spring Grove, $145.10; Rich­ mond, $480.76; McCullom Lake, $364.01; and Lakemoor, $332.32. The total for incorporated areas in the county was $26,052.59 for the one month. Together with $19,992.03 which went to county government, the total was $46,044.62. Boy Seriously Injured When Accidentally Shot A 9-year-old Park Ridge boy suffered serious injuries in an early morning hunting accident Sunday and was taken to the intensive care unit of McHenry hospital. John Sarich of 1011C Peterson road, Park Ridge, was with his father, Angelo Sarich, and friends at the Feather Busters club, formerly the Wing 'N Fin club, in Lake county. Lake county sheriff's police said the hunters were divided into two groups. A member of one of them shot at a pheasant and the pellet struck the boy in the right leg, right side of the face and eye. ) 191 E igh th Graders Take Placement Test On Sunday, Dec. 12, 180 eighth grade students from the fourteen parishes in McHenry county wrote the S.T.S. high school placement test at Marian Central's testing sessions. Adding to this total are eleven eighth graders who had previously written this exam and indicated a desire to attend Marian Central Catholic high school. This 191 student total is the highest recorded at Marian since the voluntary Sunday placement battery was adopted The purpose of the S.T.S. high school placement battery is to provide a comprehensive educational evaluation of the- interested eighth grade students. This battery is used not as an entrance exam but rather as a placement aid. Results from-tire S T.S. battery will be mailed to the par­ ticipants during January. The report will indicate in- (C'ontinued on page 19) McHenry Churches Schedule Christmas Rites This Week Ticket Four Drivers After Auto Crashes During Week tersection of Route 120 and Lily Lake road, east of McHenry. Ralph F. Caffarella of Route 2, Antioch, said he was east- bound on the highway at about 40 m.p.h. He noticed the Olson car stopped at the sign on Lily Lake road and as he ap­ proached the intersection, the auto pulled out, causing the collision. Olson said he was north­ bound on Lily Lake road. He told police he stopped at the intersection, looked both ways but failed to see the Caffarella auto until he pulled out. Charles N. Daigneault of 1308 Lake Shore drive, Barrington, was ticketed for failure to yield at an intersection after a 2-car accident Sunday afternoon about 4:45 at the corner of Main street and Wilmot road, near Spring Grove. The other driver, Ronald G. Yost of 7418 Villa Vista, Spring Grove, stated he was east- bound on Main street. As he approached the intersection, he saw the Daigneault auto traveling at a high rate of speed through the stop sign. Yost swerved to the left and applied his brakes but was unable to avoid a collision. Daigneault told police he was north-bound on Wilmot road and had stopped at the sign. As he started 5through the in­ tersection, he noticed the Yost auto coming east-bound at a high rate of speed. Daigneault said his vehicle had not been running smoothly for the past lew days and as he made an effort to drive across the in­ tersection to avoid the other auto, his vehicle did not respond and the collision oc­ curred. William J. Dougherty of 3602 N. Stubby avenue, McHenry, was cited for driving too fast for conditions by sheriff's deputies after a one-car accident Wednesday evening about 11:30 at 1803 N. Riverside drive, McHenry. Dougherty said he was south-bound on Riverside drive when he applied his brakes to slow. In doing so, he left the road, traveled 112 feet on the west side of the north-bound lane, knocked down a mail box, part of a driveway curb and four spruce trees. Victor R. Long of Pell Lake, Wis., was ticketed by deputies for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident or too fast for conditions following a two-car accident Friday afternoon about 5 o'clock at the in­ tersection of Route 31 and Ringwood road, north of McHenry. Yvonne C. Petska of 4719 N. Richmond road, Ringwood, said she was north-bound on the highway. She put on her turn signals to make a left turn when the other auto pulled out from behind her and started to pass. In starting to turn, she struck the Long auto. Long told deputies he was following behind the Petska car and saw her turn signals in oeration but thought she was signaling him that the auto in front of her was going to make a left turn. He started to pass as the Petska car turned. A citation for failure to yield at a stop or yield intersection was issued to Clifford M. Olson of 4501 Crystal Lake road, McHenry, after a two-car accident Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock at the in- o'clock Mass this week, and also Thursday, from 4 to 5 and 7 to 8, and Friday, 3 to 5 o'clock only. FIRST UNITED METHODIST There will be two Christmas Eve services at the First United Methodist church, 3717 W. Main street. The sermon will be "Joy to the World", presented by the pastor, the Rev. Raymond L. White. The senior choir, under the direction of John Leighty, will present special music at the 8 o'clock service. The Wesleyan choir will sing at the 11 p.m. rite. A baby sitter will be provided at the 8 o'clock service. On Sunday, Jan. 2, there will be Covenant service, reaf­ firmation of church vows, with Holy Communion at both services ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC A half hour of Christmas carols will precede the mid­ night concelebrated Mass which will be offered at St. Patrick Catholic church Dec. 24. The Mass will be sung by the adult choir. Christmas day services in­ clude another sung Mass, with guitar accompaniment, at 9:45, and also Masses at 7:15, 8:30, 11 and 12:15. Confession hours are (Continued on page 19) Police Arrest Three In Pistakee Burglaries Three Chicago youths, Robert E. Weber and Justino Santiago both of 555 W. Barry street, and Michael Peccerearo of 444 St. James Place, were arrested by Chicago police in connection with a series of burglaries, two of which oc­ curred at the Bald Knob Resort, Pistakee Bay, Dec. 2 and 5. In addition to those arrested, a man, woman and female juvenile, all from Chicago, have been implicated in the crimes and will be taken into custody when found. The McHenry County Sheriff's department received information from the Chicago Police department last week that officers had recovered a stolen auto which was taken in a Chicago robbery. Inside the car, officers found a quantity of liquor. Interrogation of the suspect arrested in the vehicle resulted in the discovery that the liquor had been taken in burglaries at the Bald Knob Resort. At the home of Weber and Santiago, officers found the following items taken in the Dec. 2 and 5 burglaries at the resort: a television set, tape recorder and a pair of binoculars, all of which were in addition to the liquor found in the auto. Christmas greeting cards are becoming expensive, we agree, but we hope they never become priced out of existence. We particularly like those with a message, no matter how short, indicating we are more than just a name on a list. And others seem to feel the same way. Noticed So I Hear's comment on the poetic talent of Mayme Buss. As we recalled the rather lengthy and very humorous sentiments on our own card from her, it seems unbelievable that one person would take so much time to bring pleasure to others. (Continued on page 19) New Head S\ Pr* New officers and board members of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce are shown) above. UTTicers In the first row are Mike Brown, president; Mel Prust, vice-president; Rick Lane, " treasurer; and George Thompson, vice-president. In back, from left, are James Lennon, 4̂ * 1% N YY% Frank Low. Dan Robson, Wes Carlson, Ann Zeller, Dave Benrud. J.C. Walker, Duane Haak fXci #f I'C/C^# and Frank Klaus, board members. c A