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/ Economy Move College Reinstates Firm ̂ Following Controversy F nllAllMnrf n Unn 1 1 a ml 1 • . m m «• IXIIUm r. /rMnn/J .... »U CwiitU nn/J »UA 1 J nM *U;». n .it • •• . . o • .. . . i . • • Following a heated discussion last Thursday night, McHenry Uxinty college board of trustees voted 4 to 1 to reinstate Schutte- Mochon as architects for the new college campus. Trustee Gerald Smith made the motion to rehire the firm, which was seconded by Mrs. Barbara Pautz. On roll call vote, Smith, Mrs. Pautz, Mrs. Miriam Miller and Robert Weidner voted yes, Hubert Lutter said no, William Ryan abstained and Board Chairman James Harrington chose not to vote. At the start of the meeting, Smith asked that the matter of hiring an architect be placed on the agenda for discussion in open session. When informed by Chairman Harrington that the matter was scheduled for executive session, Smith stated, "We have talked behind closed doors for several weeks. I think we have talked in private long enough. It should be brought out in the open. There is $100,000 tax money in jeopardy here." Mrs. Miller agreed with Smith and the matter was placed on the agenda for open discussion. Dr. James Davis, president of the college, said he and his assistant, John Garrett, along with five members of the college board, went to Milwaukee Monday, April 24, to visit the ar­ chitectural firm of Schutte-Mochon. Tney also visited a high school built by the firm. At this meeting, which was arranged by Trustee Barbara Pautz, board members questioned the firm on many unan­ swered questions and rumors they wished to clear up regarding past dealings with the college. The firm had been hired by the previous board of trustees two years ago. Smith opened the discussion by saying, "I think we are making a mistake by throwing a lot of money down the drain; money we have spent and time they have spent on the plans for this new college. We should rehire Schutte-Mochon to get this new school under way and save in the area of $100,000." Trustee William Ryan reported that he had checked with five contractors who had employed tne architectural firm to design buildings and schools. All were verv pleased with the firm's work Mrs Miller commented that, "After talking with these people and going over other information, I do not know why their contract was terminated in the first place." When asked for his opinion, Chairman Harrington said, "They answered a lot of questions that I had in my mind but there's still a lot unknown." Robert Weidner informed the board that he felt the "People at the firm were very sincere." He said that in talking with other school boards and superintendents regarding their experiences with architects, they all experienced the same problems. "Architects make money by designing buildings that win awards," he continued "They go beyond what is needed. We will be confronted with this no matter which architect we get." In answer to a point brought up by Herbert Lutter regarding public relations between the firm and the community, Weidner said he realized that "down in Crystal Lake, Schutte-Mochon is a dirty word but in northern and western parts of the county, they say 'Who the h-- is Schutte-Mochon9' It's really academic' he concluded A heated discussion took place primarily between Trustees Lutter and Smith. Lutter claimed that the board's previous dealings with the firm had been very unsatisfactory, especially in the area of new building costs, costs on renovating the I.I T (Continued on page 14) XVUNP THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 ;•>, jsnsfllj VOLUME 96 NUMBER 79 WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1972 24 PAGES-TWO SECTIONS TEN CENTS Commerce-Industry Exposition May 6-7 Clean Streams Honor Julius Hoffman Clean-Up At McCullom Lake Judge Given Liberty Bell Award Mlkf Brown, Wt, president of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, works with Ann Zeller and Rick co-chairmen of the Commerce and Industry exposition to be held this weekend at Parkland Junior high school, Rt. 120 and Ringwood road. The dates are May 6-7. PLAINDEALER PHOTO The ninth annual meeting of the McHenry County Historical society next Sunday, May 7, Kromises, in itself, to add to the istory of the county. It will be held at the recently acquired, historic (1870) Union school on Main street, Union. Leaders of the society say the museum building is far from ready for occupancy, but plans are to sweep out the gym­ nasium and set up chairs for this special occasion. It will give members and friends an opportunity to see the building which will be the first per­ manent home for the museum. The program promises to be of special interest to those who cherish heirlooms. Lynn An­ dersen, well known appraiser and popular radio and television speaker, will speak and has promised to appraise one item per person. Special invitations have been sent to city and village officials, county and school leaders to be present for the ceremony of the "Passing of the Keys". It will symbolize an historic moment when the president of the Union school board presents the keys to the school to the head of the Historical society. _ It may be late summer before the museum will be open to the public, but next Sunday's ceremony will provide a preview glance of something very important to those with a strong link to McHenry county's yesterday. Secretaries and just luckv people (into which classification we fell) enjoyed the annual tribute to secretaries paid by' local Rotarians last Thursday noon. The setting was the Legion clubhouse during the weekly luncheon meeting of the McHenry Rotary club. They told us it was Secretary Week, but none bothered to mention it was also Comedians' Day. Those Rotarians have a built-in affinity for humor, and they were at their best with their Girl Fridays at their side. Some of the stories were inside jokes, but these fellows have a knack of transmitting the message even to the non- participant. And the Rotarians are clever. When it came to a recent visit to the Playboy club for an outing, we really didn't learn (Continued on page 14) Sixty attractive booths manned by forty-six exhibitors will greet visitors to the first annual Commerce and In­ dustry exposition next weekend. The event will be staged in the new Parkland Junior high school, Rt. 120 and Ringwood road. The hours are noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 7. In charge of arrangements for this Chamber of Commerce- sponsored event are Ann Zeller and Rick Lane. The C. of C. is offering more than $600 in prizes. In addition, there will be hundreds of dollars more in prizes given by individual exhibitors. Entertainment will be of­ fered at various times during the weekend. A food and refreshment stand provided by the McHenry Area Rescue squad will realize a profit for this new and very worthwhile organization. Items to be displayed range from beauty products to educational material - from items for the family pet to needs of the homemaker. Exhibitors include the following: Triton Marine, Ed's Rental, McHenry Plaindealer, Rae Motor Corp., Servisoft, City Wide Carpet, Golden Tree Beauty Salon, George P. Freund Implements, Scan-Am, Paneling Plus, Hester Oil, Wieser and Associates, Jos. Huemann & Sons, Globe Sales, McHenry Kiwanis club and McHenry Area Rescue Squad (Sponsored by Morton Chemical Co.); Also Pine Tree Pet Shop, Royal Welcome, Modine Manufacturing, Jayco Products, McHenry State Bank, McHenry County Association for Retarded (Sponsored by Tonyan Bros. Construction), Aero P.A., B&R Locksmith, Jepsen Tire Co., (Continued on page 14) With the spring season, thoughts of members of the McCullom Lake Conservation club turn to the annual "Clean Stream Clean-Up" project, the first work day being scheduled for Saturday, May 13. ' It is hoped that the Boy Scout troops will cooperate on this project, as well as many children and adults in the area. Volunteers should assemble at the West Shore Beach area of McCullom Lake at 9:30 a.m., armed with rakes, hoes, and whatever implements they have available to accomplish the necessary clean-up work. Any information desired in reference to this project may be secured from Jack Oakford or Jerry Raycraft. Anyone sincerely interested in ecology and the im­ provement of McCullom Lake and surrounding area is en­ couraged to volunteer for this very worthwhile project. In addition to the Boy Scouts, volunteers are needed, both children and adults. City Receives $3,290 In Tax The city of McHenry will receive $3,290.44 as its share of the state income tax collections made during March. This is based on population. Crystal Lake receives the largest share of the $5,400,153.16 total distribution to counties and municipalities. Woodstock is second highest with $4,968.70. Other local communities receive the following: Lakemoor, $387.25; McCullom Lake, $424.18; Richmond, $560.23; Spring Grove, $169.08; and Sunnyside, $178.32. Dr. Robert Stanell, an anesthesiologist on the staff of McHenry hospital, helps give the hospital an iextra dimension in its newly established out-patient surgery program of health care. Presence of a physician as an anesthesiologist helps assure the most outstanding care as a member of the team that has developed the minor surgical procedure program for ambulatory patients on an out-patient basis (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) As the focal point for health care for a large number of citizens in Lake and McHenry counties, McHenry hospital feels a special responsibility to show leadership in techniques and services that provides both excellent care and im­ provements when possible. A good example of this leadership comes/ to the forefront today 'as staff members evaluate their distinctive approach to patient care with a personal interest "how can we improve" at­ titude. National Hospital Week observance begins this Sunday, so this is a timely springboard from which to talk about a significant way the hospital is combating rising costs with its services, says Anthony Cor coran, administrator. "Medical staff members are performing minor surgical (Continued on page 14) A capacity crowd of 214 people attended the McHenry County Bar association's Law day dinner at the Crystal Lake Country club last Friday evening. There they saw Judge Jtilius J Hoffman of the U.S. District court receive the Liberty Bell award. Presen­ tation is made annually to the individual who has contributed the most to the cause of justice during the precedng year. In presenting the award, Judge William M. Carroll, McHenry county's presiding judge, stressed the courage, patience, dignity and un­ derstanding Judge Hoffman has shown in assuring that no One is deprived of his rights. In accepting the award, Judge Hoffman stated, "I especially cherish the Liberty Bell award since it expresses the regard of men and women for whom I, in turn, have high regard. We are taught that deeds speak louder than words. My verbal thanks are only a token acknowledgement. I hope to show my thanks by acting in a manner that will always meet with your approval." Judge Hoffman was also the guest speaker of the evening and gave an excellent, thought- provoking talk titled: "Laws change, Law remains". He felt the public has good reason to be proud of a legal system able to cope with unprecendented growth and development, whose very strength comes from its resiliency, a system that can be preserved and constantly improved through the means built into it. "Finite man", he said, "is capable of making infinite error. Law remains as a stabilizing force absolutely essential to society." He stressed that liberty must be limited to be possessed, and explained that since society has become more complex, many new limitations have had to be imposed. Today social and moral values have changed and the simplicity of the ten commandments is no longer enough. Today, he said, avoidance of disaster depends on everybody's compliance with the law. Judge Hoffman gave the example of mandatory smallpox vaccination which meant maximum immunity and thus freedom consonant with the public welfare. "We must comply with the law and use its built in machinery for changing it when the need arises , he state. On Law day, the Judge emphasized, we examine not particular laws, but law as a whole. Morals and mores change. Once witches were put to death, now they appear on talk shows. Now we are con­ cerned with many new areas: rehabilitation to fit the criminal, the need to improve our penal institutions, the need to eradicate the conditions which breed criminal activity and the need to implement the war on poverty. The growth of law and the search for justice are con­ ducted by trial and error. Judge Hoffman explained, but man's desire for justice leads to good law and good law provides justice. Much hinges on the sincerity or insincerity of the nation's intention to achieve and maintain equal justice for all. "We must have new law to (Continued on page 14) Historical Society Sets Annual Meeting At the last board of directors meeting of the McHenry County Historical society, it was voted to hold the annual meeting a t the Old Union school building on Main street. Union, Sunday afternoon, May 7, at 2 p.m. The old building will not be in any way finished as to renovation and repair. However, it was felt that by holding the first annual meeting in the new building, those attending will see what has been undertaken, en­ couraging support needed from the entire county in making it a first class museum. A program is being planned around artifacts and antiques that will appeal to members and non-members. Lynn An­ dersen is the program speaker. A building committee has been appointed with Otis Cripe, Marengo, as chairman He is a retired general contractor. Richard Richardson and Lavern Whiting of Richmond are members of this com­ mittee. Others on the com­ mittee are Everett Thomas, Woodstock, Ed Ocenasek, Carv. and Chester Nelson, Elgin. They will inspect the building to determine what must be done to carry out the directions from the state fire marshal in correcting present fire and safety violations. Cindy Stayed On Line-And Betsy Lived "Get me an ambulance, and please hurry!" came the sobbing plea. "I think Betsy is dying " With calm determination, McHenry telephone operator Cindy Hunt succeeded to draw the name and address from her frantic caller. She connected the woman with a local amublance firm. The ambulance on its way, Cindy stayed on the line until the ambulance attendant picked up the phone: "This is the ambulance at­ tendant. I just got here, and everything's OK now. Betsy had a bone caught in her throat, but she's fine." "Oh, good," said Cindy, preparing to disconnect. "And, operator..." "Yes?" "Betsy is a dog.". Injuries, Tickets Result From Four Auto Accidents Margaret M. Stowel of 5103 Fountain lane, McHenry, remains in serious condition in the intensive care unit of McHenry hospital following a one-car accident Thursday evening about 7:45 on River road, just north of Lake Defiance road, southeast of McHenry. She was taken to the hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad suffering head injuries. No statement was obtained from Mrs. Stowel due to her condition. Officers noted her auto left 417 feet of tire marks in the north ditch from Lake Defiance road to the point of impact with a telephone pole. It then traveled another 72 feet before coming to a stop. Mrs. Stowel was found lying alongside (Continued on page 14) VXXYU T •P A MA # *1 «* 9 V 1 Choral Club In May Program Bob Wiles, second from right, accepts 200 tickets from Bill Reinwall, left, for next weekend's spring program of the McHenry Choral club. Wiles is manager of the Viscount drum and bugle corps, which will benefit from proceeds of ticket sales. At right is the corps' drum major, Paul Zimny. Reinwall has a double interest in this year's presentation. He is a long time member of the Choral club and his son, Mark, shown in uniform, is a member of the corps. The program will be presented in West campus high school auditorium at 8:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday evenings. May 6 and 7. PLAINDEALER PHOTO The annual spring program of the McHenry Choral club will be presented Saturday and Sunday evenings. May 6-7, at 8:15 in the West campus high school auditorium. Gaining from the proceeds of its own sale of tickets will be the Viscount drum and bugle corps. The chorus will open the program with "Min Sol, Din Skol", "Elijah Rock" and the lovely "Malaguena". Other choral offerings will feature the women singing "It's Im­ possible" and the men, the theme song from "Love Story". The mixed chorus will conclude with selections from "Oliver". The remainder of the program will be divided into three sections, all devoted to a "Young Heart" theme. The stage will be tran sformed into the rural com­ munity of River City, Iowa, in (Continued on page 14) (£3