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Traffic Accidents Claim Four Shootings Take Two Lives Mrs. Mary Ann Costigan of 1508 N. Millstream drive, McHenry, was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband, Donald J. Costigan, 44, which occurred in their home Sunday morning. McHenry police were notified at 6:20 a.m. Judge Leonard Brody set bond at $10,000, with a court hearing scheduled for May 18. Mrs. Costigan posted bond and was released on bail. McHenry Chief of Police Kenneth Espey signed the voluntary manslaughter complaint against Mrs. Costigan. When notified of the shooting, Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell, along with Capt. Robert Madsen, Detective Sergeant George Hendle, State's Attorney William Cowlin and Coroner Theron Ehorn arrived at the scene and discovered Costigan lying in a bedroom. He had been shot in the back of the head. A 38 caliber pistol was found on the bed with one bullet spent from the weapon. County pathologist, Dr. Open House At School Home High School Board President James Althoff, right, and Ed Neumann view the new three-bedroom home at 1409 East­ wood lane, Eastwood Manor, completed this past week. Open house will be held Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. The public is invited to inspect the residence constructed by the Building Trades class of West campus. PLAINDEALER PHOTO The subject of late tax bills and the predicament in which schools are placed because of them, came up for discussion at the last meeting of High School District 156. Herbert Sass, representing a citizens' committee from Whispering Oaks, recalled an earlier plan to alleviate the shortage which results in all coffers that depend on tax money to operate. The original plan was to encourage tax­ payers to make payment at last year's rate, with the un­ derstanding that an adjustment would be made on the final rate. However, the State's At­ torney has deemed this procedure illegal, and the County Treasurer said it would not be feasible since the procedure would require set­ ting up two sets of books. As a result, the dire predicament of schools throughout the county con­ tinues. To provide the public an opportunity to view the new, three-bedroom home con­ structed by the Building Trades class of West campus, the District 156 board of education is holding open house this weekend. The dates are Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1409 Eastwood lane, Eastwood Manor. Refreshments will be provided by the Home Economics department. The attractive new home contains two baths, family room, two-car garage and large basement. Work on the home began last October when the foundation was poured. Twenty-eight high school juniors and seniors have been reporting to the job site daily since that time. They took Art Of Ringwood Man Wins Wide Recognition About this time each year we receive calls from folks planning reunions who want to include the very special Marine Day Festival. For their in­ formation, it will be held Sunday, July 23. As usual, it will be preceded by a fun-filled week of activities which starts July 16 with water fights on the city beach. The conclusion the following Sunday night will be the Drum and Bugle corps show and fireworks display at Mc- Cracken field. \ In between/ there will be dancing in the park, set for July 19, a band concert the following (Continued on page 17) The art of James E. Pearson of Ringwood and Woodstock is featured in the Spring edition of The Rectangle, official publication of Sigma Tau Delta, national English Honor society. The book is published twice a year in April and November at Northern Illinois university, DeKalb, and is sent to chapters of the society all over the United States. Pearson is represented by six pencil and four ink drawings. One drawing is on front and back cover and the other drawings each receive a full page with the exception of a pencil drawing which appears on a double page in the middle of the book. ...Sigma Tau Delta is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. A seven-page article authored by Pearson entitled "Sinnissippi: Frank Lowden's Experiment", is to be found in the current issue of the Robert Stein, pronounced Co6tigan dead at the scene. According to Sheriff Tyrrell, information received by authorities indicated that the Costigans had experienced marital difficulties. Mrs. Costigans physical ap­ pearance showed visible signs of bruises and abrasions. There are six children in the family, three girls and three boys Brian Anderson, 24, of 1714 Ogden avenue, Lisle, 111., was pronounced dead on arrival at Edward hospital in Naperville Sunday, May 14, after he was shot by a City of Lisle police officer The chief of police said of­ ficers responded to a call from Anderson's wife, the former Sally Diedrich of McHenry, during a family quarrel. The shooting occurred, according to the chief, "to save the son". He was referring to the couple's 2- year-old son, Sean. The Lisle police department said no other details would be made available until a thorough investigation was completed. Board Of Health Plan For Referendum Told At the regular meeting of the McHenry County Board of Health last month, the board voted unanimously to seek a referendum changing the status of the Health department from a Resolution department to a Referendum department having its own tax levy and own fund. This plan replaces operating out of the General fund of the McHenry county board. The decision was reached after considerable study was made into the ability of the department to continue to function as a Resolution department with the possible financial crisis in the General fund of the county board, combined with a cut-back in state and federal grants 'available to Resolution departments. With information from the State Health depart­ ment that state and federal funding of Resolution depart­ ments would in all likelihood cease in 1974, the Boacd of Health believes that in order to continue providing services to the people of McHenry county, and to improve and expand these services, the change must be made. Plans are being made to hold a general meeting open to the public in early June to explain die situation. As plans become more firm for this meeting, additional information will be provided. (Continued on page 17) Summer Recreation Program Sponsored In District 156 The McHenry Summer Recreation program sponsored by High School District 156 will begin June 12 and run for six weeks through July 23. A variety of activities will be offered again this summer including swimming lessons, age group swim team, archery, tennis, golf, wrestling, basketball, cheerleading. day camp, etc. Information booklets con­ taining time of class meetings and costs will be distributed to all grade school students in School District 15 during the week of May 15. Registration will be held May 22, 23 and 24 at the central administration office, 3926 W. Main street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the West campus snack bar area (lower level, south ramp) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pencil Day For Children's Home Scheduled May 20 The annual "Pencil days" for the Woodstock Children's home, have been scheduled May 20 in McHenry and Rich­ mond. Permission has been granted to the Woodstock Children's home to have solicitors on the streets between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. A souvenir pencil will be given each person making a con­ tribution. Members of the Woodstock Children's home auxiliary, together with churches, schools and Children's home staff, will assist in solicitation during the "Pencil Day" drive. The Woodstock Children's home, founded in 1886, is in its eighty- s ixth year of prov iding a home for boys and girls who have been deprived of their own homes. In addition to physical care, counseling and therapy is available through its professional staff of social workers. The need is greater this year due to the r^pid rise in the cost of living. part in pouring concrete, roughing in the structure, assisting in the electrical, plumbing and ventilating system and finishing the structure. The Building Trades course was started this year as part of a new emphasis in career education in the high school district. This resulted from a follow-up study of graduation classes which indicated slightly less than 40 per cent of the local high school students continued in post high school formal education. The course is offered to juniors and seniors only. It is designed to give the student fundamental knowledge in the construction of a home. Its primary concern is develop­ ment of skill, knowledge and (Continued on page 17) SEDOM Teachers Propose Plan For Master Contract Teacher representatives from ASEP (Association of Special Education Personnel) representing teachers and speech therapists of SEDOM (Special Education District of McHenry County), have proposed to the Executive board of SEDOM the joint development of a master contract. On April 13, May 2 and May 9, teacher representatives met with Mr. Gaarde, superin­ tendent; Mr. Umland, ad­ ministrative assistant; and representatives of the Executive board, Steve Otis, board member from Marengo; Verda Dierzen, assistant superintendent from Wood­ stock; and Loren Lemmon, superintendent from Harvard. ASEP president Janet Dye indicated concern at a lack of progress. "After spending many hours researching each section of our proposal and writing the document, we are unhappy that the board has not ^ responded in any concrete fashion." Teacher proposals include the following: 1-Primary children (ages 5- 10) should be in school no later than 3 p.m. 2-A spiral curriculum be established to develop con­ tinuity of educational programs. 3-Children are placed in Special Education only after proper diagnosis and testing. 4-Class sizes be limited ac­ cording to the children's neeeds. 5-There be a yearly review of children already in SEDOM to determine continued proper placement. 6-Summer programs be established for all SEDOM children. 7-Better communication be developed between parents, teachers and administrators. 8-Better methods for teacher evaluation be developed. 9-There be professional leave, increased in-service education for teachers, and procedures for professional problem solving. magazine Outdoor Illinois. The article is accompanied by photos, some of which were taken by the author. The opening paragraph reads: "At a time in history when many of us are just beginning to become aware of the need to conserve our natural resour­ ces, halt water and air pollution and, indeed, involve ourselves in all things which threaten our environment, if is interesting to note that Frank O. Lowden, twenty-seventh governor of Illinois, in the early 1900's foresaw a need to do something about such matters and proceeded to do so at his estate in Oregon, Illinois." The 5,000-acre-plus estate became the state's first tree farm. Governor Lowden's daughter, Mrs. C. Phillip Miller (also granddaughter of George Pullman of the Sleeping Car Fame), helped Pearson in his research. After Local Crashes PALS SCHEDULES Two Drivers Ticketed Open Discussion With Principals The parent group of Land­ mark school (PALS) extends an invitation to all parents of children now attending Land­ mark and those who will have kindergarteners enrolled there next year to attend the final meeting of the year The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Landmark school The agenda for the evening will feature an open discussion, with principals of each elementary school in District 15 participating, to provide in­ formation for parents who might have questions about the new school their child will attend next semester. The program will also in­ clude the announcement of the parent who will receive the first annual PAL of the Year award. Refreshments will be served. Glenn G. Witt of 221 W. Church, Wauconda, was ticketed for leaving the scene of a property damage accident, driving while intoxicated and improper backing, after a two- car accident in the parking lot of a tavern at 4500 S Roberts road, Island Lake The accident occurred last Friday afternoon about 2:30. Jessie Jones of 306 S. Sheridan, McHenry, driver of the other car, stated he was entering his car in the parking lot and observed the Witt vehicle back into the rear of his auto. Jones knew the other driver and called to him to stop After a brief exchange of words, Witt left the scene and was located five miles • away slumped over the steering wheel of his car in another parking lot. CONSTANCE BRESNEHAN Two McHenry school teachers were killed and another teacher was seriously injured in a two-car crash Sunday afternoon at 3:10 p.m. on Route 14, about 4 miles northwest of Woodstock. The driver of the other car was also killed and his wife seriously injured in the head-on collision. Pronounced dead on arrival at Harvard hospital were the driver of the first car, Con­ stance Bresnehan, 29, 4514 Garden Quarter, McHenry, and a passenger, Connie Jo Fain, 23, of 4401 E. Wonder Lake road. Another passenger, Mary K. Coonrad of the same ad­ dress, was taken to Harvard hospital by the Harvard Rescue squad and then transferred to Rockford Memorial hospital, Rockford, where she was reported in critical condition Monday morning. Driver of the other car, Joseph M. Spoto, 17, of 525 Rose avenue. Island Lake, recently CONNIE JO FAIN of Wauconda, and his wife, Barbara, were transported to St. Anthonv's hospital, Rock­ ford, by the Harvard Rescue squad. Spoto was pronounced dead at 5:25 p.m His wife is confined to the hospital suf fering a compound fracture of the right leg. Mrs. Spoto told deputies they were passing other cars in front of them on the highway. When the auto in front of them pulled out to pass, they followed it. The first car passed a vehicle and pulled into its proper lane of traffic but Spoto was unable to do so and his car collided head-on with the Bresnehan auto. A witness at the scene said he was south-bound on the high­ way when he saw the Spoto auto pull out to pass vehicles in his lane of traffic. Another wit­ ness stated he was also south­ bound when the Spoto auto passed him at a high rate of (Continued on page 17) Officers noted that due to his intoxicated condition, he would only state that he struck a vehicle in a parking lot Harry J Pagers of 1017 W. Althoff' drive, McHenry, was ticketed for speed more than reasonable or proper following a one-car accident at the in­ tersection of West street and Ringwood road, Pistakee Highlands, Saturday evening about 7:45 He w'as transported to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad for treatment of his injuries. Pagers said he was north­ bound on West street when his vehicle traveled off the east side of the road and lost control of his car A witness at the scene told deputies the Pagers auto left the road and traveled into a ditch, hitting a utility pole and a culvert. PROM ROYALTY -- Happy smiles light the faces of Sue Vycital and Carey Fenner just minutes after they were announced as reigning queen and king of the McHenry high school prom. I he 1972 event, based on the theme, "Colour My World", held at Burlingshire Resort, Burlington, Wis., on Brown's Lake. The twelve candidates, six girls and six hoys, were ̂ elected by a vole of the senior class. From these finalists, the West campus student body of junior and senior students chose the winners. Names of the new king and queen were not made known until the dance Saturday night. The prom included a dinner, the main dance, a film, "The Boston Strangler", a second dance, swimming and breakfast at 1< Sue is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vycitat of 2H09 N. Spring road and Carey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kit hard f enner of 1200 N. Clover, all of McHenry . About 140 couples attended the prom. PLAINDKALER PHOTO VOLUME 96 NUMBER 83 WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1972 McHenry Teachers Killed 2 0 P A G E S T E N C E N T S i , tsnisat THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875