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™ W • ' • • • County Acts On Courthouse Ownership Three resolutions concerning the ownership and operation of the new McHenry county courthouse became effective Tuesday after the unanimous approval of the county board. The first authorizes the conveyance of the property on which the building stands, at the intersection of Rt. 47 and Ware road, from the county of McHenry to the McHenry County Public Building commission. The second resolution approved the form of a lease entered into between the two groups. Through this agreement the county of McHenry will rent space in the new building according to certain provisions. The third approval was for a resolution providing for the. levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay rent under the lease. The agreement calls for the county to pay $295,000 a year for a ten-year period. The tax levy will be spread throughout the county at an estimated six cents on $100 assessed valuation. The amount of the revenue bond, issue will be $1,925,000, estimated to be the balance of the total cost of the project, plus the cost of acquiring the site, architectural, engineering, legal and financing costs, and an amount sufficient to pay interest maturing during the period of retirement of the bonds. The resolution was drawn up by Chapman and Cutler. The bonds are due to be sold June 15 at an interest rate believed to be less than 5 per cent. The Public Building commission was created in 1964 Land for the new courthouse was bought by the county and transferred to the commission. As the result of action taken Tuesday, the commission will own the new courthouse for ten years, after which ownership will again be transferred to the county. Two other resolutions were passed which will be sent to Springfield, expressing the board's views on pending legislation. The first urges the state Legislature to promptly pass a Local Improvements enabling statute for counties. It was pointed out that while a particular article in the Illinois Constitution does empower counties to make local improvements by special assessment, presently no specific enabling legislation has been passed to implement this section. Without it, a Local Im­ provement board or committee may not be able to sell bonds for the improvements. The second resolution urges the Legislature to amend sections of the "Surface-mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act". (Continued on page 17) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 86 FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1972 20 PAGES TEN CENTS Memorial Day Parade May 29 Boy Dies In Pool It would be worth the time of every one of our readers to spend a few moments looking at the Memorial day editorial cartoon feature in the Wed­ nesday issue of the Plaindealer. It is not comic material as most people think of cartoons. The picture shows the trek alongside the road of soldier upon soldier toward a huge wreath in the background. Traveling in great numbers on the winding highway toward the same "goal" are drivers of cars. Never does a day pass that the headlines of metropolitan newspapers fail to remind us of the toll in lives in Vietnam. But how often do highway deaths make news unless the accident is unusual or claims many lives? The war has been blamed on one political Administration after another. The highway deaths, on the other hand, are ours to solve and we refuse to do anything about the speed which is the cause of the majority of them. % More and more drivers race down the, highway, -^firmly entrenched in their seats with 'belts and shoulder straps to hold them in. They blame the auto manufacturers for not making the vehicles safer and the highway departments for not making the roads wider so they can travel even faster. One death in Vietnam can stir up a nation-wide controversy, yet three needless deaths on the highways of McHenry county last week brought no outcries, to our knowledge, only sorrow among the victims' families and close friends. We forget who said, "There's a fool born every minute", but he sure had a point! K.A.F. CLEAN-UP WEEKS Clean-up weeks have been set few the first two weeks of June. Pick-ups will be made on the south side of Ht. 120 during the week starting June 5. The week of June 12, they will be made on property north of the highway. Fourteen-month-old Kevin A. Scott of 1204 Ash street, Lake- in-the-Hills, Algonquin, drowned Sunday morning in a back yard pool at Island Lake. A 17-year-old baby sitter, who was not identified by Island Lake police, called Kevin and another small child for lunch at 11:30. The one youngster responded but Kevin was not with him. The young girl went looking for the child and found him in the pool in a yard some distance from the 117 State road address from where he wandered away. A neighbor, Paul Pearson, immediately summoned members of Wauconda Fire department, Station II. Before their arrival both Pearson and the baby sitter administered artificial respiration. A doctor called to the scene declared the child dead. Kevin had come with his mother, Judith Scott, to visit a friend at Island Lake. Both women were shopping at the time of the accident, and the children were left in the care of the baby sitter. Kevin's father, Allan Scott, was at work in Elgin. The body was removed to the Warner Flagg funeral home in Crystal Lake. State Imposes Griswold Lake Boat Regulations INVITATION TO ROYALTY - This pretty miss, Dawn Douglas, will officiate at the crowning of the new Little Miss Peanut to be held Tuesday evening. May 30, 7 p.m. at the Legion home on Ringwood road. Dan Seyfarth is chairman of the 1972 contest. Youngsters between the ages of 6 and 8 who reside within the McHenry high school district boundaries are eligible. The first poise, pertness and personality. A coupon containing details ap­ pears on the society page of this issue. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Sheriff's Police Investigate Three Thefts Near City Last Wednesday morning, an employee of McHenry Boat company discovered that a storage building used by his firm at Route 31 and Ringwood road, McHenry, had been entered. Missing from the premises were two one-ton chain hoists, a 12-volt battery, battery charger, 12-volt generator and numerous ignition parts. The theft oc­ curred sometime since May 14. A garden tractor valued at $475 was taken from beneath a porch at the Judith Longmeyer residence, 705 W. Peter street, McHenry. The theft was reported last Wednesday af­ ternoon. Evidence indicated the machine had been dragged about 100 yards to Kelly road, where it was apparently loaded onto another vehicle. A chain saw valued at $250 was taken from a barn on the Robert Sass property, 4616 W. Solon road, Richmond. It was not determined when the theft occurred. DWf Charges Filed Against Two Drivers Walter Garrelts of 7519 Center street, Wonder Lake, was arrested by sheriff's police Thursday afternoon for driving while intoxicated, driving while license was suspended and no valid registration. Bond was set at $1,500. His court appearance is scheduled June 12. James Berryhill of 10007 Main street, Richmond, was arrested for driving while in­ toxicated by sheriff's deputies after they observed his auto drive into a safety island at the intersection of Route 31 and Ringwood road. Bond was set at $500 with court appearance scheduled for June 5. The Department of Con­ servation for the State of Illinois announced this week that in the future there will be a 10 horsepower limitation on motors imposed on boats using the waters of Griswold Lake. The new ruling becomes effective June 1. In addition, certain areas of the lake will be set aside as beach areas (swimming areas) where boating will not be permitted. The imposition of the horsepower regulations, according to Henry N. Barkhausen, director of the state department, is being established "for the protection of property and lives and to resolve a water user conflict that existed on the lake". Restricted areas where boating is not permitted and the regulation prohibiting the use of higher powered boats will be established by official signs and buoys. State action followed a public hearing at which there were no objections to the proposed restrictions. Initial action for the safety measures was inaugurated by the homeowner associations of Griswold Lake, Holiday ftills and Villa Vaupell. Tribute To MCHS Class Tuesday, May 30 A Tribute to the Class of 1972, an honor program for the senior class, will be held in West campus high school at 8 o'clock Tuesday, May 30. The welcome and tribute to the class of 1972 will be given by West Campus Principal Robert Swartzloff. Included on the program will be remarks by Margaret Brown, vice- president of -the class ; John Diedrich, secretary; and Kelly Low, treasurer. The concert choir, under direction of John Leighty, will sing "El-A-Noy", "You'll Never Walk Alone", "You and I", "Let There Be Peace on Earth" and "Graduation Day". Numerous honor awards will be presented during the evening. The fifty-second annual commencement exercises will be held Friday, June 2, at 8 p.m. on McCrackenTield. Ticket Drivers After Several Area Crashes MARIAN GRADUATION Honors day at Marian Central high school will be held Friday, May 26, starting at 9 o'clock in the morning. There will be a Baccalaureate Mass at 9:45 Sunday, June 4, at St. Patrick's church, McHenry, with commencement exercises scheduled for 4 o'clock the same day. Graduation will be held outside, weather per­ mitting. Both drivers were ticketed in a car-semi accident which occurred Tuesday afternoon about 12:50 at the intersection of Route 14 and Main street, Crystal Lake. Irene E. Fell, of 6703 W. Bull Valley road, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to yield turning left and driver of the truck, Lloyd J. Slaght of Route 1, Cary, was issued a citation for improper use of turn signals. Mrs. Fell and a passenger in her car, Florence Grutzmacher of Hickory drive, Crystal Lake, were both transported by Crystal Lake Rescue squad to Woodstock hospital for treatment of cuts and bruises. Mrs. Fell told deputies she was east-bound on Route 14, preparing to make a turn onto Main street, when she noticed a truck approaching the in­ tersection with it^ left turn signals on. She started to turn left and was struck by the semi. Slaght said he was west­ bound on the highway and as he approached the intersection, the Fell auto pulled out in front of him and he was unable to avoid the collision. He told officers he didn't believe his turn signals were in operation at the time of the accident. However, two witnesses at the scene stated that the left turn signals on the truck were in operation when the collision occurred. Marks showed that the truck skidded and left 39 feet before impact. Joyce R. Lannin of 5922 Beachway, Cary, was cited for improper overtaking following a two-car accident Monday evening about 6 o'clock at the corner of River road and Lily Lake road. The driver said she was north-bound on River road and started to pass an auto driven by Michael J. Grosse of 1003 Totem, McHenry, when it turned and hit her vehicle. She told officers she didn't recall if the other car's turn signals were in operation. Grosse stated his turn signals were on. Officers noted that the Lannin car lefy 27 feet of skid marks in the north-bound lane of River road. Last Friday morning about 1 o'clock, Charles Mullen of 3012 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, reported that he heard a sound outside his home similar to escaping air. When he went to investigate, he discovered that an auto had apparently run off the road and was driven onto his lawn, striking a gas main valve, allowing gas to escape. Northern Illinois Gas company, was summoned to the scene and made the necessary repairs. Dennis B. Volpendesta of 8808 (Continued on page 17) Elgin Woman Dies In Head^On Car-Truck Crash Geraldine C. Bender, 50, of Busch's Trailer park, South Elgin, was pronounced dead on arrival at Sherman hospital, Elgin, Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle ac­ cident. State police said -the accident occurred at 2:45 p.m. Evaline Ramsey of 373 Douglas, Elgin, driver of the car in which Mrs. Bender was riding, crossed from the north to the south­ bound lane of Rt. 31, a mile north of Algonquin, directly into the path of a truck. Mrs. Ramsey, who was ticketed for wrong lane usage, was taken to Sherman hospital m serious condition, suffering chest injuries. Another passenger sustained leg and head injuries, but the truck driver escaped unhurt. Register For Village Vote On Saturday Persons wishing to vote in the June 10 general election at McHenry Shores may register Saturday, May 27, at the residence of William Dostal, 601 S. Broadway. Between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m., a registrar will be present. Prospective voters are reminded that one must be registered to express a preference in this election. Further information is available from Howard Bieritz or William Dostal, who may be called evenings. SEDOM Staff Seeks Early Board Meeting ASEP Negotiating com­ mittee, representing teachers and speech therapists of SEDOM (Special Education District of McHenry County) requested a meeting with the SEDOM executive board for May 16 or May 23 at 4 p.m. The date proposed by the board is 9 a.m. June 12 at the bi-monthly meeting, which is open to the public. ASEP's negotiating com­ mittee has asked the board to reconsider an earlier date and a more convenient hour so that the public can attend. The SEDOM committee proposes development of a master contract. County authorities in­ v e s t i g a t e d v a n d a l i s m discovered at a bridge in the McHenry Shores subdivision at Beach and Riverside drive. Sometime since last Friday, several steel reinforced con­ crete posts had been damaged beyond repair. Evidence in­ dicated the posts had ap­ parently been pulled over by use of a chain. Memorial Day, 1972, will be observed in McHenry Monday, May 29. Bernie Matchen of American Legion Post 491 will be parade marshal, assisted by Walter Kuck of V.F.W. Post 4600. Patriotic persons will pay tribute to the memory of the dead of all wars starting at 9:30 a.m. in the city park. Assembly will be at 9, followed by the short service a half hour later. This will include greetings by Bernie Matchen and an in­ vocation by Pastor Herman Graef of Zion Lutheran church. The McHenry High School band, under the direction of John Leighty, will play "The Star Spangled Banner", and Mayor Donald Doherty will give a short talk. William Molnaire, veteran of World War I, will sing "The Lord's Prayer", followed by benediction. Following the short service, a wreath will be placed on the memorial marker in the city park. The parade will then move east on Pearl to River­ side drive and north to the beach, where a wreath will be placed on the water in memory of veterans lost at sea. The parade will then moveCgjto Washington and on to St. Patrick's cemetery for a brief salute. From there it will move to Richmond road and to Woodland and St. Mary's cemeteries, where a similar salute will take place. The parade will move south on Rt. 31 to Broad street, east to Green street, and then south to the McHenry Savings and Loan to disband at approximately 11 a.m. All local civic and fraternal organizations are invited to participate in these ceremonies with the veterans units and their auxiliaries. PARADE AT LAKE The annual American Legion Memorial Day parade in Wonder Lake will bgin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the firehouse on the east side of the lake. Many colorful and ex­ citing entries give a promise that this will be the biggest and best parade at the lake to date. Those participating in this year's event will be American Legion color guard; American Legion auxiliary; American (Continued on page 17) MAN-Of-The-Year - A surprised and happy William J. (Bill) Nye of 1634 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, is the 1972 recipient of the annual Man-of-the-Year award. He was presented with the beautiful plaqae at last Saturday night's Chamber of Commerce dinner dance held at the McHenry Country club. The award honored Nye for his long service to the C. of C. He served the organization as president for two years, has been a member and chairman of the Retail committee, and with his wife, Sharon, has conducted the Miss McHenry contest for several years. The two previous winners of the Man-of-the-Year award were Frank Low and Larry Lund. Also recognized at last week's dinner were Charles Fuller and Ormel Prust, who received plaques for suc­ cessfully carrying out their duties as co-chairmen of the Chamber. SHOT & SHUTTER PHOTO District 15 Reading Program Is Reviewed Nine teachers engaged in the District 15 reading program were present at the school board instructional meeting - eighth ancf last in a series - held Tuesday night. James Doran, reading coordinator for the district, acted as chairman for the evening. Reading committee mem­ bers are Mrs. Martha Kangas of Landmark, Miss Alice Clark, Colleen Giznik and Mrs. Joyce (Continued on page 17) O * _ ' ^ TY/h^l This beautifully made spinning wheel is the work of Jaime rr llCCl Fernstrom, a student in Industrial Arts II Woodworking at East campus. With him is his instructor, Virgil Prine. Is Work Of Art PLAINDEALER PHOTO The talent of students and the skills acquired through fine training in McHenry schools is evidenced once again bv a recent display of articles made b y t h e I n d u s t r i a l A r t s I I Woodworking class at East campus. The spinning wheel shown was made by Jaime Fernstrom as an Independent Study (Continued on page 17) < ^