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\ f * / THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-tAKES REGION SINCE 1875 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 2, 1973 Green Street Purchase Discussed Council Plans For Parking Facilities VOLUME 97 NUMBER 54 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Are you the parent of an East campus student? And would you like to express yourself about any phase of the school system, or learn more about its operation? That offer has been extended by the new East campus principal, Gary Fields. But of the 1,150 children who attend that school, only about 100 parents have indicated a desire to participate in "coffees and conversation" held at regular intervals. We joined nine parents and Principal Fields in an informal classroom atmosphere on a snowy morning last week and found the dialogue interesting and informative. For instance, we were unaware that this school is no longer operated by the use of b#lls to conclude mod periods. "We're trying to humanize school", said Fields as he explained why a number of changes have been for­ thcoming. The school is now on 15- minute mod periods. Some students move at the end of each mod, but many remain in one classroom for several mods. Thus, the frequent bell ringing proved to be a constant source of interruption which the more obstreperous young people used as an excuse for conversation and general relaxation even when their classes were still in progress. There are 1,150 students in the building this year and only an hour and a half in which to serve them in a badly crowded cafeteria. This is a major problem and one not easily corrected. Fields reflected that a good e d u c a t i o n a l p r o g r a m sometimes causes other problems. He admitted that some students may actually be taking the full hour and a half as a delightful mid-day break and it is possible some of them are not being caught in their mid-day reverie. But the principal sincerely believes the modular scheduling in McHenry schools provides the best educational opportunity possible for students. Fields emphasized that contrary to the belief of less informed people who still consider the system "way out", actually many schorls have adopted this type of teaching. He pointed to at least seventy schools in Wisconsin alone. In further explanation, he said the system allows flexibility. Some schools are more structured under the system, while others allow more freedom. While not perfect, Fields firmly believes that, "we don't know anything better". Continuing in this area, he pointed to many who think it is' only a good school if there is no noise. Contrary to that con­ viction, the young educator believes that in schools in which there is absolute quiet, very often nothing is going on. "Control doesn't mean education", he emphasized. He tempered this statement with the observation that there is certainly a medium ground. As one becomes better acquainted with Fields, he feels that here is a man who will try different methods to ac­ complish what he believes is in the best interest of his students. Then it was time for questions and observations by the parents. (Continued on page 16) Number I For New Prefix To meet rapid growth in the McHenry area, Illinois Bell has introduced a new telephone prefix, manager Stan Jozwiak announced. The new number, 344, is McHenry's second telephone prefix, joining ranks with the familiar 385. It was introduced, Jozwiak explained, due to the exhaustion of assignable 385 numbers. "Prefix 344 will help McHenry area customers in "We're number one!" Twelve-year-old Sandra Parenti,daugh­ ter of Peter J. Parenti, 5007 W. Parkview, McCullom Lake, is leading the way for McHenry area telephone "firsts," by placing the first call from the first telephone to have a new 344 prefix. Illinois Bell introduced the new prefix to meet rapid telephone growth in the area. two important ways," Jozwiak said. "First, it will ac­ commodate the growth in this area, by making more telephone numbers available. Second, it eliminates the problem of reassigning old telephone numbers to new customers while the numbers are still in the directory for the old customers." The new prefix required a sizable investment in new equipment, according to Jozwiak. Every telephone number represents a specific piece of telephone equipment in the central office, he ex­ plained. Although "344" telephone numbers are scarce today, Jozwiac estimates there will be about 900 in service by the end of the year. The first "344" telephone number went to Peter J. Parenti, 5007 W. Parkview, in McCullom Lake. Day Of Prayer $ef Judging /n MCC Set Saturday Recognition Program n Q a h i p r l a v T T o h 1 ^ V On Saturday, Feb. 3, McHenry area churches will hold a "Day of Prayer" for a lasting peace in Vietnam and throughout the world. Everyone is welcome to visit any of the following churches throughout the day: Zion Lutheran, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, St. Mary's Catholic, St. Patrick's Catholic, St. John the Baptist Catholic, First Baptist, Faith Presbyterian, First United Methodist, Alliance Bible, St. Paul's Episcopal, "Chain O'Lakes Evangelical Covenant, Mt. Hope Methodist, Ringwood Methodist, Spring Grove United Methodist, Christ the King Catholic and Nativity Lutheran, the last two in Wonder Lake. Language Program Offered Children By Easter Seal A new and interesting program-a language angled program for 3 or 4-year-olds--is being offered by Easter Seal, a county-wide organization. In explaining the program, Mrs. Beverly D. Middlebrook, the speech correctionist at the center, said that the plan is to hold this speech program Tuesday and Thursday mor­ nings of each week. The hours will be 9 to 10 and 10 to ll a.m. (Continued on page 16) The fin^l judging for the 1972- 73 Student Achievement Recognition program at McHenry County college has been scheduled for Feb. 3 at the college. The announcement came from Richard H. Fuhler, campus coordinator for the event. Fuhler also named the judges for the program. They are Mrs. Louise Rogulic, director of special education for the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM) and James Franz, an attorney in Crystal Lake. The two judges will review the applications and interview each candidate individually. Judging will be based on the student's progress toward a chosen career goal and par­ ticipation in campus and community activities. The college winners will receive a $100 cash award each In March, they will compete for $250 awards in one of the six district competitions with winners from the other forty- six public junior colleges in Illinois. Twelve finalists will be selected, two from each district competition, to compete in the state finals for two $1,000 cash awards for the top man and woman in the Illinois Junior College System. The program is being sponsored for the fourth suc­ cessive year by the Continental Bank, Chicago. The bank provides more than $14,000 in New Filings For City Posts There have been three new filings for city offices this past week. In Ward 4, John T. Licastro has filed. Previously, Ernest D. Schooley entered his petition for the same post. Licastro and Schooley seek the seat now held by Alderman Frank Hromec, whose term expires. He has not yet filed for reelection. There are two filings this week in Ward 2, Joseph Stanek, the incumbent, who filed as an Independent, and Edward Acquisition of municipal parking facilities in the Green street shopping district was the main topic of discussion at the City Council meeting Monday night. Property under con­ sideration was the land behind Gladstone's Department store and the McHenry Savings and Loan building. Ralph L. Edgar owner of the land, informed businessmen that parking to the rear of these buildings would end Feb. 15. Employees of McHenry hospital, the clinic and the general public have been using this area for parking at no rental charge. The proposed plan shown to Data,on the Progressive ticket. aldermen a^the meeting in- filir^f 1S deadline for dieted ninety-seven parking Break-In At Two Shops Of McHenry Man Karl Dormeyer of Whispering Oaks blames the desire for a legal document in his possession to the break-in of two business places he owns and entry to his former home. Dormeyer lived at 4613 Ashley, Whispering Oaks, until about a week ago, when he moved a short distance away. He believes intruders were unaware of the move when they entered the old residence, found nothing inside and left the lights burning early this week. The same night both of Dormeyer's shops were broken into. Bobbin Coil Specialists at Ringwood was entered by breaking a back door, and at the second shop in Wonder Lake, the front door was broken. The owner said that although petty cash, typewriters and other small equipment were readily available, nothing was taken. This fact led him to the conclusion that the legal documents were the prime target of the burglars. stalls could be realized from the property at the^rear of the Gladstone building, rfjjossible, the Council would prefef not to purchase th^tromplejg parcel of land. A meeting with Ralph Edgar was set for Saturday morning between City Attorney John Looze, Mayor Don Doherty and Aldermen Ted Pitzen, William Bolger and George Harker. Before any further decisions are made, it was agreed the committee should meet with Edgar and hear his proposals on the land in question. The Council indicated it expected the Green street merchants, the hospital, the clinic and the Savings and Loan to participate in financing this project. It was reported that the hospital and clinic had already said they would be willing to meet in such discussions. The Savings and Loan also said they would consider participation. After Saturday's meeting, the committee will meet with merchants and inform them of negotiations held with Edgar. Of the numerous Green street merchants in the audience, Harry Dean was the only one to address the Council. He complimented the Council on action taken up to this point. "This is the only progress we have had for sometime, for need of a municipal owned parking lot. We have been sitting on a very uneasy truce." Dean added, this location had been threatened and talked about for the past 20 years but we have never been faced with a ultimatum as strong as Edgar has presented." Dean mentioned that other attempts have been made to provide parking but all of them on a temporary basis. If the 80 to 100 people who now park in that lot were forced to seek other parking facilities, there would be no place for customer parking in the Green street area, Dean commented. He urged the Council to consider this municipal parking lot as a long term in­ volvement. "Whether or not this area remains a business district depends on meeting adequate parking needs," Dean concluded. Alderman George Harker told Dean the merchants had not been forgotten. "If you had been here during numerous hours we have discussed these parking problems in this business area, you could be stye of that," Harker said. Alderman Ted Pitzen em­ phasized that municipal parking facilities are long past due and the Council would now devote its efforts to doing something immediately. Regarding the location of stop and go lights on Route 120 west of the tracks, Supt. Fred Meyer reported he had received word that some stores in the McHenry Market Place and businesses in the Industrial drive area would be willing to participate in the cost of in­ stalling lights at the in­ tersections of Route 120 and Meadow lane and Route 120 and Industrial drive. Since only one of six promised letters regarding participation had been received, the decision to select traffic signal locations was deferred until next Monday's meeting. Alderman Jerry Rogers asked City Attorney Looze when people could begin paying their sewer assessments. Looze said that in about two weeks, persons in the Lakeland Park area should have their bills and those wishing to pay im­ mediately may then do so. Rogers also informed the Council that Ije had set up meetings this weekend with the engineer at the Lakeland Park Community house. The engineer will explain to the residents what the problems (Continued on page 16) award money and administers' the program. Its purpose is to focus more public attention on Illinois junior colleges by highlighting individual student ac­ complishment. It is not a scholarship competition, but rather one designed to give community and state-wide recognition to two-year college students for outstanding achievement. Mrs. Rogulic received her bachelor's degree and master's^ degree from Purdue university. She is a current member of the Council for Exceptional Children, the American Psychological association and the Illinois Psychological association. She is active in the Com­ prehensive Health Planning Agency for McHenry County and the American Association of University Women. A resident of Crystal Lake, Mrs. Rogulic is married and has two children. Franz is a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake. He attended Louisiana State university, Tulane university, University of Illinois and the Chicago Kent College of Law. He holds membership in the American Judicature society, the McHenry County and Illinois State Bar associations, and the Trial Lawyers of America association. Franz is married and has three sons. McHenry Nets $3,128 In Tax Announcement has been made of the distribution of $5,134,002.64 to Illinois counties and municipalities as their share of the state income tax collections for October. Again, McHenry ranked third in the county, based on population. Topping the county was Crystal Lake with 6,717.09, followed by Woodstock with $4,723.81 and McHenry with $3,128.26. Other local allocations were as follows: Sunnyside, $169.53; Spring Grove, $160.75; Rich­ mond, $532.61; McCullom Lake, $403.27 and Lakemoor, $368.16. The total going to county government was $21,766.23. Together with $29,244.51 for the incorporated areas, the figure reached $51,010.74. Ask Zoning Change For Area Property Reclassification of property near McHenry to permit maintaining and operating a warehouse for motorcycle parts and accessories is being asked by Harold J. and Josephine E. Paul. Freshman Registration At Marian High Marian Central Catholic high school will hold its freshmen pre-registration Sunday, Feb. 4, in the school gymnasium between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eighth grade students and their parents are invited to register at any time during this period. Mailings have been sent to prospective eighth graders throughout the county. This packet included information on tuition and expenses, an outline of the four-year course of­ ferings, as well as a complete description of the Freshman courses. Students are asked to choose an appropriately challenging program that will consist of five solid units, as well as Religion and Physical Education. The required solids for next year's freshman in­ clude English, Mathematics and Introduction to Fine Arts. Eighth grade students are asked to complete this program with the selection of two electives from the following: Art I, Chorus, Band, World (Continued on page 16) Vote Two Resolutions At '73 Hospital Meet Two resolutions which reflect the expanding service area of McHenry hospital will be presented to members of the McHenry Hospital corporation at the annual meeting Saturday night. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., slightly earlier than in recent years, because of the amount of business to be conducted at the meeting. The meeting will be held at the McHenry Country club and LeRoy Olsen, president, will be in charge. .One resolution expands the job description of the position of chief operating officer--called the executive director and filled by Anthony Corcoran. It details the responsibilities which call for him to be alert to the emerging health care patterns, to seek them out and to keep the board posted so McHenry hospital can keep at the forefront of health care delivery. A second resolution proposes to expand the board of directors from nine to twelve members and details how directors ai e to be reelected and vacancies filled. Directors whose terms expire at this annual meeting include LeRoy E. Olsen, Harry E. Eckland, Harry P. Stinespring; Jr., Dr. Edward F. Wilt, Jr., and Mrs. John Kelsey. The nominating committee nominates Olsen, Eckland and Stinespring for three-year terms each. Gordon E. Smith is nominated for a two-year term, filling the vacancy arising from the resignation of Fred Buck, Jr., in mid-term. Anthony Corcoran, executive director, also is nominated for a one-year term, first time for this recommendation and in keeping with the by-laws change proposal. Dr. Bennett I. Berman is the nominee of the medical-dental staff and Mrs. Kelsey is the nominee of the auxiliary. Weingart Hosts Annual AMIPMeet Charles P. Weingart of McHenry, president of the Lake-McHenry district of the Associated Milk Producers, Inc., this week announced the date of the annual election meeting as Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hunter Country club, Richmond. . Special guest speaker this year will be John E. But- terbrodt, president of the AMPI. Other speakers will include Dick Moore of the American Dairy association, Joliet, and Gordon Jones, of Harvard, fieldman. Avery Vose, treasurer of AMPI, will explain the rules of voting. George Ainger is chairman of the nominating committee. Other features of the evening's program will include the appearance of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arseneau of Rich­ mond, named outstanding dairy couple in 1972, and Mr. and Mrs. fitobert Mathison of Hebron, who held the title in 1970. The Mathisons will present slides. Mrs. Kathy Ainger of Hebron, president of AMPI Women's auxiliary, Lake- McHenry county, will make a r e p o r t a n d M r s . K a t h r y n Seyller, of Hampshire, will represent the Milk foundation. The property contains about 3 a c r e s , l o c a t e d i n N u n d a township, two miles south of the city limits, on the west side of Rt. 31. The hearing on the Pauls' petition is scheduled Wed­ nesday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. in the City Council chambers in Crystal Lake. The property is now zoned "F" farming. The Pauls are asking for an "I-L" light in­ dustrial district classification. Auxiliary Board To Hospital Named Auxiliary to McHenry Hospital board of directors meets following the annual meeting last w$ek. First man to serve on the board of this volunteer organization was elected-Gustav Massman, a frequent hospital volunteer worker. From; left, front: Mrs. Elmer Stange, Mrs. Theodore Van Buren, Mrs. John Kelsey, president; Mrs. William Mars, Mrs. Stanley Steadman, and Mrs. Louis Szerecsen. Back: Mrs. Harold Spruth, Mrs. Wallace Ames, Mrs. Austin Smith, Mrs. Charles Eeles, Gustav Massman, Mrs. Warren Krebs, Mrs. Warren Kuhlman, Mrs. Stella Rortvet, and Mrs. Frank Johnson. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO)