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mm I jgk *<>*&*« I w £r* w THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER o "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 97 NUMBER 81 WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1973 22 PAGES-2 SECTIONS 8. 2 SUPPLEME NTS Discuss Needs In New Cornue Resigns After Long Service To County Stanley Cornue, who has served county government for the past thirty years, submitted his resignation to the McHenry county board in session Mon­ day. On a motion of Edward Buss of McHenry, the resignation was accepted, with one negative vote, that of G. Watson Lowe. A letter will be sent to Mr. Cornue by the board, indicating that the resignation was accepted with regret. Cornue is leaving office after several months of dissension resulting from his frequent request that the board employ his son, Paul, to serve as deputy supervisor of assessments. His letter of resignation is as follows: "After 30 years of continuous service in McHenry county government (12 years on the County board and 18 years as Supervisor of Assessments) it becomes apparent that the stresses and pressures which exist for those in public office (Continued on page 12) Start McHenry Shores Federal Census May 14 The Village of McHenry Shores has received word from Mrs. Lillegard, clerk, that a special federal census will take place for the complete limits of the village. It will begin on May 14 and continue until finished, possibly by May 17. The purpose of the special census is to update federal figures so that the village will receive its fair share of the state income tax. Those who have not been interviewed and counted by May 18 should contact the village clerk at 385- 8500. The Illinois state income tax allowed the village is based on population. This allowance is approximately $6.50 per year per person. Therefore, village officials ask all residents to please take note of the census days and be sure that their family has been counted. Ask any driver to name the biggest annoyance of this wonderful season of Spring and you may get a variety of an­ swers. But one of them is sure to be heard time and again. Like the pebble in the shoe or the speck in the eye, bicyclists have come to be one of life's greatest sources of small irritations. But unlike the pebble or the speck, bicyclists can prove not only an an­ noyance but a major safety hazard. In mid-winter, a McHenry gentleman came into our office and spent considerable time relating his frustrations and fears over something that should be a pleasant diversion for young and old. Last week we had a call from a local woman angry over her per­ sonal experiences with bike riders. The story seems to be the same, and although some adults would fail to pass the rules of the road, the biggest offenders are youngsters. Every driver has the responsibility to look out for the very young bicyclist whose mind is anywhere but on the road. But a child old enough to be allowed to drive in business sections or on the highways should be forced to obey the rules just as motorists do. The problem is not that the youngster hasn't been taught. Schools make a practice of instructing pupils and acquainting them with Bicycle Rules of the Road. At least some parents must be con­ cerned enough for their children's safety to do the same. And police officers have expressed anxious moments for 'cyclists. Then what is the problem? The same as it would be with adult car drivers if they knew they could get away with carelessness. How many motorists would stop at the light if they knew everybody would get out of their way and a ticket wouldn't be forthcoming? These 'cyclists are not stupid. They know drivers will give them the right-of-way, and for this reason, all erf us can count on one hand the number of times we've seen one of them stop - or even hesitate-- at a stop light. We repeat what we have believed for many years - that unless, and until rules are enforced and these youngsters are stopped by police officers for a violation of rules, the situation just hasn't a chance of improving. A small (maybe a quarter) fine from the weekly allowance might also be in­ clined to impress a young mind. We are told 900 persons are likely to bie killed this year in bicycle-automobile accidents. They have risen steadily in (Continued on page 12) An estimated 3,000 persons visited the second annual McHenry Commerce and Industry exhibition, held last Saturday and Sunday at Parkland school. Ken Sheridan, who served as chairman of the event along with Ann Zeller and Rick Lane, is shown in front of his business booth, Globe Sales. STAFF PHOTO Seek Titles At Marian High 3,000 Visit Trade Fair Pretty girls and handsome young men form the court for the Marian Central high school prom, to be held May 11 at the Abbey, Lake Geneva. A buffet style dinner at 7:30 will be followed by dancing. During the evening, two students will be crowned king and queen of Prom '73. The post-prom will be held at Marian high school from midnight to 3 a.m. The dance theme is "I've Got Pieces of April" and the post-prom theme is "Morning in May". Vying for the titles are, first row, Tom Cote of Cary and Pat McCabe of Woodstoeki second row, from left, Maureen Cristy of Wonder Lake, Mike Pierce, Bill Adams and Mary Lou Johnston of McHenry; (hird row, Mary Ellen Bolger, Mark Davis and A1 May of McHenry and Mary O'Donnell, Woodstock. School Budget County Rejects Proposal For Development Near City The County board concurred with a 3 to 2 decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals Monday in supporting its recommended denial of a zoning request which would have allowed an extensive development south of Rt. 120, to the east of River road. The property contains about 238 acres for which the petitioners, James Taggart and Fred Brodie, had requested an amendment rezoning the real estate from "F" farming district. They expressed an intention for the development of multiple uses containing a motel, marina, recreation facility, commercial uses, as well as single and multiple family dwellings. In all, seven hearings were held, extending from Oct. 26 of 1972 to March 29 of this year. The Zoning board was of the opinion that the closing of River road or rerouting that road was not ifythe best interest of the area in general and would be a disservice to persons already living in the area. The board, too, was much concerned over the populated density, size of individual units (70 X 100) and felt that a bridge should be provided for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic over the Fox river to the city. Two members of the Zoning board, however, moved that the petition be granted in ac­ cordance with the revised plan, with these exceptions and reservations: (1) River road be kept open and not closed; (2) All multiple units in the development to comply with current ordinances of the county as to height and number of units and that the single- family unit proposal of lot size of 70 X 100 be rejected as being too small also; that the lot sizes should comply with the county ordinances and regulations and contain at least 12,000 square feet in each. A vote on that motion was defeated 3 to 2. In accepting the Zoning board report Monday, the County board concurred with the majority recom­ mendation. Plans DEFEAT REFERENDUM A lopsided vote of 1,319 op­ posed to 713 in favor defeated a $1.9 million referendum in Woodstock's School District 200 last Saturday. Money would have been used to build a new elementary school, make an addition to the Greenwood school and renovate the high school. With two new members joining the board as a result of the April election, it was split 4 to 3 in favor of presenting the referendum proposal to the public. Poppy Day- Saturday Nine Slightly Injured In Two-Car Collision Saturday Preparation of a new budget prompted lengthy discussion of needs for High School District 156 when members of that board met this past week. Supt. Richard Swantz ex­ plained that the 1973-74 enrollment will be the deciding factor in staffing. He noted that there were 160 dropouts in the 1971-72 year, and the number runs between 8 and 10 per cent each year. An increase in enrollment is expected to be about 120 students next fall on the two campuses. In the area of the Special Education program, the district maintains one classroom at the present time and one more is needed. The superintendent also referred to the state demand for a Health education program. In Vocational education, District 156 has received $50,000 in state funds for operation of the department and this will be increased to $70,000 next year. Supt. Swantz expressed his belief that a diagnostic learning center should be established and there is need for an ad­ ditional guidance counselor. To meet all of these needs, plus increased enrollment, he requested eight and a half new teachers, seven to serve East campus and one and a half at West. Principal Gary Fields of East campus was present to give a resume of various problems that exist in that building, in­ cluding delinquency and behavioral among others. He said he felt they must be coordinated under one specific agency. At the present time there is one counselor for every 350 students at East. "How many can one teacher handle?" he asked. At this point, Member Edw. J. Neumann questioned whether the school district should be working on the cause of the problems or the effect. Fields observed that efforts to find the cause are being made but noted that the school is also concerned about the effects and felt this must be dealt with. It was generally agreed that a cooperative effort is needed so that the cause of teen problems may be attacked at the grade school level. Two others representing the school system explained how the learning center would operate. Problems, they said, would be separated as to type and approached from different angles. Cost of such a project was set at $20,000 a year, requiring the use of one and a half teachers. This, together with the cost of the additional teachers needed Mayor Joseph B. Stanek, center, beams his approval as members of McHenry V.F.W. Post 4600, its auxiliary unit and American Legion Post 4<M and its auxiliary unit plan for Poppy day, May 12. Members of the groups will be selling the little red, veteran-made Poppies on the streets of .McHenry between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. From Jeft, are Gib Congdon and Dorothy Messer of the Legion organization arid at right, Helen Spoolstra and Walter Kuck of the V.F.W. groups^ ^ . STAFF VMomWSVNKGA ylord Walter J. Dean, chairman of the McHenry County board, has announced that a disaster assistance office has been opened in the former Baptist church on the McHenry county courthouse grounds. This is located at 2200 Seminary avenue, Woodstock. It is on the corner of Route 47 and Ware road. The disaster assistance office is staffed by representatives of state and federal agencies. They are ready to assist the people who have suffered losses due to the recent flooding of the Fox river. The center will be open daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. The phone number is 1- 815-338-4983. In addition to McHenry county, the center will service people from Boone, Kane, Cook, Kendall and Lake counties. for the two campuses would require the expenditure of $80,000 in the budget. Swantz observed that if the center is not established, it will be necessary to add another counselor. Also, the necessity remains for bussing children to SEDOM classes unless provision is made locally. There was some question as to which would require the least expenditure. As the discussion continued, Member Lloyd Freund ex­ pressed the feeling that no action should be taken without further study, to which Board President James Althoff agreed. Administrators showed visible signs of disappointment since the date for completion of the budget nears. A discussion of the athletic budget was also held but action was withheld until the next meeting. However, the im­ mediate need for $2,085 for athletic equipment received approval. In viewing the teacher load, it was disclosed that in Sep­ tember of 1973 there will be 24.4 students per teacher at East and 22.2 at West. This com­ pares with 23.8 at East and 22.8 at West in April of 1973 and 24.37 at East and 22.37 at West in April of 1972. An effort is being made to reduce the number at East, where students are in their freshman and sophomore years. (Continued on page 12) came toward him partially in his lane of traffic. Halaska drove to the right, went off the road into a ditch and hit a culvert. James G. Haagenson, Jr., of 4914 W. Shore drive, McHenry, was cited for speeding following an accident Sunday morning at the intersection of Route 120 and Chapel Hill road, east of McHenry. Gerald J. Freund of 2410 N. Cuhlman road, McHenry, was east-bound on the highway preparing to make a left turn onto Chapel Hill road with his directional signal in operation. He had stopped to allow on­ coming traffic to clear the intersection when he noticed the Haagenson auto , ap­ proaching from the rear at a high rate of speed and suddenly hit his auto. A passenger in the Freund auto, Lenore S. Freund of the same address, verified the statement. Haagenson stated he saw no turn signals or brake lights in operation prior to impact. Three persons were slightly injured in a one-car accident last week when a car driven by Frank J. Ficek of 209 N. Dale avenue, McHenry, went out of control while making a turn from Lake onto Charles street, east of the river. Ficek was slightly injured, as were his passengers, John J. (Continued on page 12) PAMELA PECHOUS QUEEN ENTRY - Last of the entries for Marine Festival queen is Pamela Pechous, daughter of Roger and Gloria Pechous. The 17-year-old miss enjoys as hobbies, snow and water skiing, jogging, tennis and sailing. Her school ac­ tivities include Health Careers Occupations, Pep club, AFS and GAA. Nine persons were tran­ sported to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad Saturday afternoon about 5:45 after two cars collided at 611W. Route 120, Lake moor. All were treated and released. Jeannie B. Dobbins of 618 N. Central Park avenue, Chicago, and the three passengers in her auto, James Palmore of the same address and Freddie J. and Doris E. Dobbins of 4848 N. Winthrop, Chicago, were all slightly injured. Also injured were Mary J. Jensen of 611 W. Rand road, McHenry, driver of the other car, and her four passengers, Nellie Wysocki, Christine A. Jahn and Ronald Hammon, all of the same ad­ dress, and Sallv Stockwell of 1308 S. Lily Lake road, McHenry. Mrs. Dobbins told officers she was east-bound on the high­ way when the west-bound vehicle suddenly turned left in front of her and the collision occurred. Mrs. Dobbins stated she saw no turn signals in operation prior to impact. Mrs. Jensen said she put her turn signal in operation, saw no approaching traffic and proceeded to make a left turn into her driveway. She had almost completed her turn when her auto was hit on the right side. Mrs. Jensen was ticketed for improper left turn with on­ coming traffic. Neil R. Roberts of l^U S. Bonnie Brae, McHenry^was injured in a one-car accident which occurred Saturday morning about 2:45 at 3717 W. Idyll Dell road, south of McHenry. He was taken to the hospital by his parents for treament. Roberts stated he was east- bound on Idyll Dell road and the only thing he remembers was headlights coming toward him in his lane of traffic. He drove into the ditch in an attempt to avoid a collision. Mirek F. Halaska of 1502 N. Richmond road, McHenry, was admitted to McHenry hospital following a motorcycle ac­ cident Friday afternoon about 3 o'clock on McCullom Lake road, % mile west of Ringwood road, near Wonder Lake. According to the report in the sheriff's department, Halaska was east-bound on McCullom Lake road and was in the process of negotiating a curve in the road (Cristy's curve) when a west-bound vehicle Assist Public In Emergency \