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4mM for mentally handicapped. VOLUME96 NUMBER 110 WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 23, 1972 .. 20 PAGES& ONE SUPPLEMENn-10 CENTS Numerous Accidents Chicogoan Cited Twice For Same Charge In One Night Walter M. Balasa of 3401 S. Hermitage, Chicago, was cited Saturday evening for two traffic offenses by city police and one by sheriff's deputies. About 7:15 p.m. Balasa was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after his car hit the rear of another driven by Bonita M. Ratzel of 4747 W. Wrightwood, Chicago. The Ratzel auto was stopped at the traffic signal at 3519 W. Elm street waiting for the light to change when the mishap oc­ curred. Balasa refused to make any statements. Later that same evening, about 10:45, Balasa was ticketed by deputies for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor after his auto hit a mail box and a woven wire fence on Woodlawn Park avenue, north of McHenry. When officers arrived at the scene, Balasa was sitting in his auto attempting to drive away. Wayne Kidd of 3103 River- stream and Sam Winters of 3108 W. Kinley, McHenry, were treated at Sherman hospital for injuries sustained in an auto accident last Saturday evening and then released. Three other persons also were hurt and remained in the same hospital. State police said Kidd was driving north on Rt. 47, two miles south of Huntlev, at 5:45 p.m., with Winters as a passenger. As he was about 100 feet from the intersection with Big Timber road, another car pulled out after stopping. Kidd was unable to avoid a collision. Daisy Turner of 54 Burt, Elgin, was driver of the second auto. She and two passengers, Louis Turner and Marie Sawyer, were injured. Mrs. Turner was ticketed for failure to yield at an in­ tersection. Dale E. Rada of 7420 Mar- blehead, Wonder Lake, was cited by sheriff's deputies for failure to give information after striking other property after a one-car accident Saturday morning about 12:30 at 4305 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake. Rada said he was north­ bound on the road when an unknown vehicle approaching from the opposite direction veered into his lane of traffic. To avoid a collision, he went into the south-bound lane and was attempting to go around the other vehicle when the vehicle returned to its original lane and he was forced into a ditch, where he struck a tree. Rada told deputies he didn't think about reporting it until 7:30 Sunday morning. The accident was reported at 7 o'clock Sunday morning by one of the owners of the lawns damaged by the accident when she found the auto on her lawn. Three persons were slightly injured in a two-car accident Sunday morning about 3:30 at the intersection of Route 12 and Tryon Grove road, just south of Richmond. Janet E. Weber of 3708 W. Maple avenue, McHenry, driver of one car, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Rich­ mond Rescue squad, along with the driver of the other car, John A. Hildebrand of 8813 Almond road, Lakeside, Calif., and his passenger, Samuel S. Santos of Glendale, Calif. All suffered multiple lacerations and were (Continued on page 17) Kagels Enter Prize Gelding At State Fair Bill and Sue Kagel of McHenry won the Appaloosa- Gelding-3 years and under- Aug. 18, during the Western Horse show at the Illinois State Fair. Over 1,000 head of Western horses were entered at this year's Fair, competing for over $12,000 in open show and Land of Lincoln premiums. Land of Lincoln competition is open only to Illinois residents exhibiting animals bred, born, owned and maintained within the state. Johnsburg Club Marks Century Service CONGRESSMAN JOHN ANDERSON A half century mark of service to the area will be marked Sunday, Sept. 24, when the Johnsburg Community club officially celebrates its fiftieth birthday. Initial plans call for a parade through the Johnsburg com­ munity, featuring the Viscounts, high school band and floats. Parade marshal will be Congressman John B. An­ derson of Rockford, according to Parade Chairman Phillip Bartmann. Festivities are scheduled to start at 1 p.m., attended by most of the 250 club members, their many friends and visitors to the community. General arrangements are being made by Harry May and Tom Huemann. co-chairmen. One of the ! features of the day will take place on the grounds of the Community club, which will be transformed into a German Beef Garden setting. Special entertainment will be provided by Charlie Dunkel of Burlington, Wis., a German entertainer. Another highlight of the day will be the old timer baseball game planned between Johnsburg and McHenry. Bill Bolger is in charge of organizing the local team, and Lloyd Freund will have a sterling line-up on the mound for Johnsburg. The game will recall memories of another era for those who remember the keen baseball competition which existed between the two communities for many years. The Johnsburg Community club has been among the most forceful influences for progress in that area. Its impressive list of accomplishments include securement of the new bridge across the Fox river in John­ sburg and a new highway through the community. The late Math N. Schmitt headed the club at its inception in 1922. It was formed to assure the recognition of Johnsburg and to assist in obtaining im­ provements and giving aid where needed. In the post-Depression years of the early 'thirties, the club held dances and the money realized from them bought baskets of food for the poor. About this same time, the club put its power behind a project to obtain a cement highway through Johnsburg. The work was completed in October of 1932. Johnsburg's dream of having a voting precinct of its own came about in 1937, when Bildner's Barber Shop was designated as the location. Previously, all voting from the community was done in Ringwood. Important news arrived from Springfield in March of 1938 with the promise of a new $160,000 bridge across the river. The structure of iron, steel and cement, 450 feet in length, was built just south of the old bridge. One year after the appropriation, the club met to formulate plans for a huge celebration of dedication. It came about June 18, 1939. In February of 1938, following a meeting to learn the ad­ visability of securing fire fighting apparatus, five volunteer firemen were selected to work in the rural districts and assist the fire trucks in clearing roads, and fighting fires. In July of 1951 the club was granted incorporation by the state as a non-profit organization. The following month it purchased Johnsburg Memorial park. It was in early 1952 that talk turned into action concerning the construction of a building in the park. Ground was broken in October of 1952 for the struc- (Continued on page 17) Mother is now at home with school age children. If she's an average Mom, she is hating about two-thirds of the day - the waking hours. Some are honest enough to admit that they would welcome the ring of the school bell, while others are reluctant to say that having the young ones under foot twenty-four hours a day is an experience every father should try. The reluctant Moms choose more devious methods of getting the point across, like suggesting the kids play in someone else's yard. As lovable as these young ones are in their sleeping" moments, most folks will agree that in an era of "no rules are good rules", the problem of discipline is big business in most homes - and a failure in many. In desperation, many parents silently wish their offspring were someplace else, doing almost anything, rather than starting a family feud. For nine months of the year Junior has an opportunity to vent his energies on school property, with fewer restraints. After all, Junior is not dumb. He realizes that one teacher for thirty kids is better than the ratio of one Mom for two or three. But now the school bell fails to sound. Summer is at its height, and with it, high tem­ peratures. Tempers are short. All of these ingredients are part of a recipe for chaos in some homes. Oh, it isn't that by nature we are growing young monsters this year of 1972. It's only that somewhere along the line, in a world where specialists and eggheads of various varieties regularly come up with new theories, somebody has all but forgotten there is no substitute for common sense. Among other {daces, this has been overlooked in a highly publicized selling job to the public concerning children. We were sold a bill of goods about the psychological damage that could result from saying "No" to Junior twenty or thirty years ago. Gullible Moms and Dads accepted the "expert theory" and the result has been thousands of poten­ tially good kids who just never learned the rules. Who suffers? Teachers in the winter - Moms in the summer - - and taxpayers at all times when destruction of public or private property seems the "in" thing to do. K.A.F. Pioneer Center Boosts Client Talent To Firms School Starts Spirit Of The Season Pioneer center, working with individual firms in the area to explain how clients at Pioneer center can perform certain types of work efficiently and responsibly. "Demands for increased service by Pioneer center makes the decision of the board of directors to assign LeFevre to procurement activities a forward-looking move," said Lam bourn. "As people learn of the way we help handicapped people, we find an increasing number of handicapped men and women seeking our help. The new addition just completed makes it possible for us to care for a larger number of in­ dividuals with our trained staff and cooperating industries." (Continued on page 17) W.W. Hecht Wins Honor By DeMolay George M. Saunders, grand secretary of the International Siq>reme Council - Order of DeMolay, has announced that William W. Hecht of Joliet has been elected to receive the honorary Legion of Honor degree. Hecht formerly made ms home in the McHenry area. He graduated from the McHenry high school in 1948, where he played football and was active in school functions. Hecht was initiated in McHenry Lodge, No. 158 A.F. & A.M., in 1951. The honorary Legion of Honor is the highest degree and honor conferred by the In­ ternational Supreme council to a Mason who is not a Senior DeMolay. This honor is con­ ferred for unusual and meritorious service in behalf of DeMolay, or for evidences of a spirit of cooperation and ap­ preciation for the Order of DeMolay. Nominations for this degree are made only by the executive officer for the jurisdiction. Hecht was first appointed as chapter advisor of Swordsmen chapter in October of 1967. He was appointed district deputy in November of 1970. Last year he was selectedas advisor of the year for the jurisdiction of Illinois. Hecht resides at 905 Lilac lane with his wife, Joyce, and two children, Diane and Gary. YEAR BOOKS ARRIVE MCHS 1972 year books have arrived and will be distributed Thursday, Aug. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at West campus. Persons who have purchased books Immunization Meets School Requirements The next immunization program sponsored by the McHenry county board of health is scheduled Aug. 30, starting at 9 a.m. at the department office 209 N. Benton street, Woodstock. Immunizations needed to meet school requirements may be obtained at this monthly clinic, which continues until 11 a.m. Children who have not been immunized because the cost was a financial burden, may be brought to the clinic next week. The program has the en­ dorsement of the McHenry County Medical society. State Tax To City $5,182 The latest distribution to the city of McHenry as its share of the June state income tax collection was in the amount of $5,182.59. This is based on population. Again that month, Crystal Lake topped the county with $11,128.19 and Woodstock was second with $7,825.93. Other communities received the following amounts: Sun­ ny side, $280.86; Spring Grove, $266.32; Richmond, $882.38; McCullom Lake, $668.10 and Lakemoor, $609.94. The county total was $84,509.42, with $36,049.34 to county government and $48,460.08 to incorporated arees. should bring sale receipts. Books will be on sale for those who have not purchased them. Monday was registration day in the McHenry public elementary school system. The task was undertaken with varying degrees of patience, concern and excitement by young students and their parents alike. In the photo above, Mrs. James Bretschneider of 4811 Crystal Lake road registers her six-year-old son, Alan, for first grade at Landmark school. The young man's expression shows a certain curiosity over the new experience. At right, some older students are filling out the necessary registration forms at Hilltop school. Registration continues through Wednesday, Aug. 23. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD The "lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer" about which the popular song writer so recently wrote, *re almost over. Youngsters by the thousands, as well as their older brothers and sisters of college age, will start the long trek to the classroom very soon for a long year of study. Registration in McHenry Elementary District 15 is being held the first three days of this week. In High School District 156, East campus registration for freshmen and sophomores will be held Monday, Aug. 28, and at West campus, for juniors and seniors, it will be Tuesday, Aug. 29. At Montini schools, book rental day is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 1. All McHenry schools will-open their doors for the first day of classes Tuesday, Sept. 5, for a limited schedule. The first full day will be Wednesday, Sept. 6. If the enrollment keeps pace with last year, it will total at least 5,660. Mark LeFevre has been named contract procurement specialist for Pioneer center, the organization sponsored by the McHenry County Association for the Retarded that provides work, work training and social experience and physically Robert Lambourn, executive director who made the an­ nouncement of LeFevre's promotion, said LeFevre has been a floor supervisor in charge of the clients who work on various jobs. The work is made possible by the cooperation of many McHenry county and nearby-area in­ dustries. Lambourn said LeFevre will be the field representative for