Apprehend Youth In Theft Of Narcotics Worth $5,000 Ask $2,249,462 A juvenile was apprehended at 6 o'clock Thursday morning, Feb. 22, at the Arlington Heights railway station in connection with the recent theft of narcotics from a Cary drug store. Recovery of all * the narcotics was made from Arlington Heights high school. The date of the burglary at Bryk's Walgreen drug store in the Fox Valley Shopping center, Cary, was not disclosed in the sheriff's report. County authorities were called into the case at the request of Cary Police Chief Schmid. Fred Brykowski, operator of Bryk's store, said that when employees arrived for work, they noticed a hole had been made in the ventilation shaft on the roof, leading into the building. Investigation revealed that about $5,000 in narcotics was missing. Apprehension Thursday morning was accomplished by Sgt. James Brink of the Cary Police department and Deputy Sgt. James Connelly of the Sheriff's police. Stephen R. Samuelson of 1316 Route 173, Richmond, was charged by sheriff's deputies with possession of cannabis and contributing to the delinquency of a minor last week. Bond was set at $3,000 and the court date is March 19. Samuelson was stopped by deputies on Harts road, near Pioneer road, Richmond, for driving his auto with only one headlight in operation. When officers went to the car, they smelled marijuana burning and observed a packet containing cannabis in the auto. Si'ice juveniles were also in the vehicle, Samuelson was charged with the second of fense. The juveniles were later released into the custody of their parents. County Board Okays New Levy A tax levy for the year 1973-74 was passed by the county board in session Tuesday. It amounted to $2,249,462. Topping the individual figures was $560,000 for General fund purposes. Also in the levy were the following: $50,000 for Supervisor of Assessments purposes; $65,760 for Assessment Maps; $54,800 for Property Record System; $31,032 for Civil Defense; $483,320 for County Highway Tax; $250,000 for Matching fund; $119,300 for County Bridge fund; $227,500 for Illinois Municipal Retirement fund; $275,000 for Mental Health fund and $132,750 for Tuberculosis Patients' Care and Treatment. Considerable discussion took place concerning a letter written to Board Chairman Walter Dean by the McHenry County Deputy Sheriffs' association. It read as follows: "The McHenry County Deputy Sheriffs association has been patiently waiting for five months for some word from the McHenry County board con cerning our requests. Since we have heard nothing, the membership has unanimously decided to meet with the teamsters. Our representatives will inform you of the association's feelings at a later date." The board noted that a salary adjustment had been given to association members Dec. 1. No action was taken at that time on such requests as in surance and sick leave ad justments, among others. * Member Edward Buss of McHenry presented a duplicate copy of an ad which appeared in the Plaindealer this past week, placed by the local Police department. It stated benefits in its legal notice for examination for patrolman within the city of McHenry. The question was whether or not the situation in the county is comparable. Member William Ward said he thought the policy dealing with the Sheriff's association was just as good. Although the board agreed to meet with members of the a s s o c i a t i o n t o s e t t l e d i f ferences, members indicated the letter regarding possible alliance with the teamsters would not be accepted as a threat. James Althoff of McHenry was reappointed to a three-year term as trustee of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district. The term starts May 1. A resolution was passed citing Judge William M. Carroll, recently retired presiding judge of the Circuit court, for outstanding service during his many years in office. A letter was presented to the (Continued on page 16) 15° Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 15 isms*) VOLUME 97 NUMBER 60 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1973 16 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Approve Extensive East Campus Changes In Teen Pageant Council Debates Fair Price For Water System Purchase BETH NELL Two McHenry girls have been entered in the Miss Illinois Teen-ager pageant to be judged July 6-7 at the Conrad Hilton hotel, Chicago. They are Joy Vyduna of 1218 W. Oakleaf avenue and Beth Louise Nell of 1710 N. Court. Beth Louise is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nell, Jr., The 16-year-old miss attends McHenry East campus, where she is a member of the GAA. Miss Nell is undecided as to her chosen career. Miss Vyduna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Vyduna, is 14 years old and last year ranked fourth in her class of 106. The young lady is a 4-H state Thoughts of Spring*, are pleasant along about theetyi of February. We were reminded this week when a listing of county fairs came from Springfield. It may seem a bit early to plan for most of us, but you can believe th^lt our 4-H young people are already looking ahead to the day their prime beef or fast growing pigs are ready for competition Aug. 1-5. And it isn't too early for the seed catalogs which until very recently were gathering dust on the shelf. Bright sun is helping to germinate seeds in more than a few windows of amateur horticulturists about this time, giving promise of outdoor days ahead. Among the early planners are officers of St. John's Home and School association in Johnsburg. Now who would expect this traditionally German community to be the first to announce a Shillelagh : Shindig March 17? This is a fifty-cent word even for the Irish! And while all of these ad vance preparations are being made, the less knowledgeable of us wonder what will happen to all those early budding trees that thought Spring had arrived prior to the recent zero tem peratures. Mother Nature keeps reminding us, via television, that it's not nice to fool her. We hope she isn't turning the tables in spite. K.A.F. JOY VYDUNA project winner, a member of the church choir, a youth group, the GAA, band and Drama club. Possible career choices are art, music, nursing or athletics. Girls must be between 13 and 17 to be eligible to enter. Winners in all fifty states will be sent, expenses paid, to the national finals in Atlanta, Ga., in late August. The girls will be judged for their scholastic achievements, civic contributions, poise, personality and appearance. It is not a talent or bathing suit contest. Make Arrest In Stabbing Frank Koepke of 8612 S. Route 12, Richmond, was charged with aggravated battery Tuesday night following a stabbing. Bond was set by Judge William Gleason, at $5,000 with court date scheduled for March 8. The McHenry Rescue squad and the city police were called to 3812 W. Waukegan road about 10:38 Tuesday night. On arrival, they found Loretta Behl of 3814 W. Waukegan road, bleeding from the head. She told officers that Koepke had stabbed her in the head with a pair of scissors. Ms. Behl was transported to the McHenry hospital by the Rescue squad, where she received four stit ches to close her wounds. A description of Koepke and his auto were obtained and an ISPERN (Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network) message was broadcast throughout the area im mediately. Sheriff's deputies later located Koepke's auto parked at Tomasello's at Johnsburg. Deputies entered the building and took Koepke into custody. He was brought to the city police department, where Ms. Behl signed a complaint against him. Summer Music, Art Scholarships Made Available Two high school students from Wonder Lake will receive scholarships to a full week art program and a music program this summer. One scholarship will be given to a high school music student, either a band or choir member. A band camp will be held at (Continued on page 16) Acquisition of the Lakeland Park water distribution system was the main topic of discussion at the McHenry City Council meeting Tuesday night. Alderman Ted Pitzen reported that the city had received a letter from David A. Ladd of Ladd Enterprises, offering to sell the entire water system facilities and equip ment at a cash price of $200 per customer or a total of $117,400. There are presently 587 customers using the system. Ladd's quoted price would include assets of the company amounting to approximately $15,000 cash. Ladd's letter stated the terms could be cash or installment payments over a period of several years at the Council's election. Pitzen stressed that a counter offer should be made im mediately in order to open negotiations. "This matter has been kicked around quite a while," Pitzen emphasized, "and it should be brought to a head." He suggested that the Council make a counter offer of $85,000 with the stipulation that Ladd would turn over the financial books for the Council's in spection. Many aldermen felt this was too high an offer. Alderman Joe Stanek mentioned that there are no meters in operation in the present system. A flat monthly rate of three dollars is the present charge. Water meters would have to be in stalled in these homes. Meters Legislation Promises New Revenue Source Legislation that would give McHenry and Boone county governments significantly added revenue through amendment of the municipal code and counties act has been introduced and R. Bruce Waddell is co-sponsor in the Illinois House of Represen tatives. Rep. Waddell said the proposal would amend the present law so that retail sale of coal, gravel, limestone and other mineral is taxable where it is extracted from the earth rather than where it is shipped to the purchaser or where the order is placed. cost about $48 apiece, $75 in stalled. That would run ap proximately $45,000. Alderman George Harker stated that he has mentioned in the past he is- in favor of pur chasing this water system. However, he felt a complete layout of the pipe lines and mains should be carefully studied to determine if costly repairs would be needed. "Keep in mind," Harker cautioned, " that we will have to spend a lot of money to rehabilitate that system and the purchase price has to be in line with what our finances will permit." He suggested a price of $65,000. Alderman Jerry Rogers, too, thought an offer should be made and suggested $50,000. He pointed out that a committee of home owners from Lakeland Park had conducted a study several years ago on finances of die water system. He felt these findings should be presented to City Attorney John Looze for consideration in future negotiations. The Council agreed to ask the committee for its figures. Councilman William Bolger felt consideration should also be given to possible continued use of their wells and equip ment. "There's a lot of value in those wells," he pointed out. • Mayor Donald Doherty in structed the Sewer and Water committee to discuss the entire matter with the idea of determining an offer to be made at the next meeting. Ladd will be asked to be present at "Large amounts of gravel and limestone are mined in McHenry and Boone counties, and this bill when it becomes a law would provide local counties with revenue from the mining rather than totally shouldering the burden of problems created by the mining operations which are extensive," he explained. The change would become effective on the first of the month after the bill passes both Houses of the General Assembly and is signed into law by the Governor. It is anticipated that relief to the counties as provided in the bill would enhance the financial picture of the counties in meeting their current obligations. this meeting to continue negotiations. Ladd had previously stated that he would only negotiate in executive session with the Council. Before action could be taken on authorization to begin drilling on the test wells for city water, property involved had to be approved for dedication to the city. It was discovered that the dedication of park land from Front Royal to Oakwood drives had never been recor ded. The Council moved to approve this action. Also approved for dedication were approximately five acres of land in Lakeland Shores where the test wells are con structed. The land is located at the end of Beach and Glenn drives which abut-, other park land. In connection with the above action, Pitzen urged the Council to approve the recommendation of the city engineer to proceed with specifications and plans for the wells and that the Council advertise for bids on the project. Pitzen emphasized, "We have worked on this for two years now and there is no longer any need for delay." Mayor Doherty informed members that negotiations are continuing in regard to a proposed city parking lot in back of Gladstone's store. He asked that someone with technical knowledge be em ployed to consult with Fred Meyer to determine how to make best use of the proposed lot. Alderman Ray Smith moved that the Council secure the limited services of Tom Dykes for consultation on the matter. Motion carried. Fred Meyer reported that the railroad would begin con struction on the railroad track crossing on Route 120 about May 1. The project should be completed by May 18. Highway traffic would be re-routed to (Continued on page 16) MCHS Presents This Sunday night at 8 p.m. in the West campus auditorium, the combined efforts of East and West campuses will present a chamber music concert. This type of concert is a program of small groups and soloists in a recital at mosphere. The concert will include musicians performing vocal and instrumental music. The program will be con ducted by William Toalson of East campus and John Leighty of West campus. Accompanists will be Mike Smith, Chris Durkin, and Carol • Leighty. There is no admission for this concert, and the public is in vited to attend. Some interesting groups performing are a woodwind choir from East campus and a saxophone quartet from West. Some of the soloists performing are Sandy Warner, Beth Howell, Dave Ritthaler, Pam Messel, Nona Amour and Chris Durkin. An evening of good listening is expected. After the board of High School District 156 had received a thorough review of its financial status during executive session - Tuesday night, action was taken in public meeting to approve extensive revisions of courses at East campus. This was the major action following a late evening meeting. Business Manager Kelly, in the closed portion of the session, explained reasons for the present financial position of the district and projected what may be expected in the future. The board used this in formation in making its decision on the requested revisions. Eight changes were ap proved, one was rejected, and no additional staff was allowed to carry out the program until a justification for such ex penditure is made by a student increase. The list of courses include Reading and Listening Skills; Health Education; Practical German, Practical Spanish; Practical French, General Mathematics; Practical Mathematics and Social Science I and II. Changes were recommended to better serve below average and average students in their freshman and sophomore years. A course in Aerospace Education I was denied on recommendation of the superintendent because of the expense which would have been entailed. Additional staff members had been asked for two of the nine courses. Health Education was regarded as a top priority since 1971 legislation requires that all elementary and secondary schools provide instruction in the areas of alcohol, drug use and abuse, tobacco, nutrition and dental health, safety education and disaster sur vival, among others. The post-executive meeting also brought action on a request from Supt. Richard Swantz made at the previous in formational meeting. At that time, Swantz asked the board to consider the employment of two additional persons to serve as deans on the two campuses. He explained that at the present time prin cipals find their days so filled with meeting crisis situations that they are unable to make evaluations in other areas of school operation. Approval was given to em ploying a dean of boys at East campus (there is a dean of girls at the present time) and a dean of students at West campus. The Board members were influenced by a report giving an analysis of administrative services which compared the cost of operation of the central administrative office today with what it would have been this year if the same procedure had continued with ad ministrators serving both districts. Based on personnel and the salary increases as carried out under the old system, the estimated cost today would have put the District 156 con tribution at $64,007.29. The administrative services of the district, now separated from District 15, are actually $47,400 for the 1972-73 year. Another chart was presented to the board which contained listings of the total ad ministrative salaries of Lake county school district - both grade and high - and the percentage of total educational expenditures in those districts. The percentages among fifty- four districts ranged from a high of 15.4 to a low of 3.9. District 156 compiled similar statistics which revealed that it ranked almost at the bottom of the list with a 4.0 percentage. The third action following executive session was to expel a girl from East campus for gross disobedience. A f t e r c o n s i d e r a b l e discussion, the board decided to make a study of the com munication of McHenry County college, indicating an interest in assuming all of the District 156 Community Education and C o m m u n i t y R e c r e a t i o n programs. At present, this is the only high school district which conducts its own program. A comparison of costs in dicated that the college payment of rental would about equal money earned by the district through adult courses. Other pros and cons were discussed. Member Ed Neumann reminded the board that if the college is in charge, it is possible that some classes might be transferred either to the Crystal Lake campus or to the Woodstock branch, requiring local students to drive farther. However, Supt. Swantz said a favorable aspect was the possibility of establishing classes for which some interest has been shown locally but not sufficient members to put into operation. The board acted on the adoption or modification of existing policy relating to pupil personnel. In the future, education in the local schools will be available to all children between the ages of 5 and 21 years of age whose full time residence is within the boun daries of the school district. However, an addition reserves the board's right to demand the name of the responsible adult in all cases where students are not residing with parents or legal guardians. Additions were made in the section on philosophy of (Continued on page 16) Chamber Concert \ Co-chairmen ifor the i»?3 McHenry Country Art Fair bring new committee members; up-to-date on plans for the auilivy to • McHenry hospital fund-raising and community service l\l€tV committee project--an attraction featuring the outstanding works of art by McHenry county artists. Dates are June 22-24 at the McHenry Art tTa i'r Junior high school. From left, Mrs. Greta Martin, Mrs. Sally r Ul SiTl 17 all Miller, Mrs. iBertba Stange, Mrs. Carolyn Burr and Mrs. Hetty Busscher, all of McHenry. Mrs. Stange and Mrs. Miller are co- chairmen. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) School Cuts Personnel In Interest Of Budget In an effort to attempt to keep attrition will more than make within the limits of the in- up for the position cuts", creasing deficit next year, the The 1973-74 personnel board of School District 15 last reductions were as follows: week acted to reduce the staff one reading coordinator* four by eleven. The vote was taken instructional staff (teachers); in a late night meeting, two reading lab directoru; one- following executive session. half French teacher; one school The administration said the nurse; one nurse's secretary board considered those areas and one and one-half which would have least effect elementary school secretaries, on students in making the it is estimated that savings decision for cutbacks. In may run as high as $85,000 on carrying out the reduction, the the personnel cutback, board said it hoped that Reductions are also planned in "normal annual personnel other areas.