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u V' THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 97 NUMBER 94 FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1973 24 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS City A six-week debate regarding the recently adopted Police department salary schedule was finally ended Monday night when City Council members reaffirmed their original decision. Alderman Jerry Rogers had presented his proposed salary schedule several weeks ago. He felt the 10-year schedule as proposed by the Police Pension Board was not fair and would cost the city $30,000 the first year. Rogers' proposal presented a four-year plan which would cost the city $18,000 during the same period. Alderman Bill Bolger thought Rogers' plan was quite generous. Even though he felt the police chief gives 100 percent 1if his time and works hard, he didn't- see how the Council could justify a $3,500 raise for the chief and only $700 for the Superintendent of Public Works. Bolger ex­ pressed the opinion that the raises weren't carried through the entire employment force and it "seemed terribly lop­ sided'. Alderman George Harker mentioned he had voted twice before for the 10-year proposal and would do so again. He said the Council had entered into a commitment to pay those salaries as indicated. This had to be done, he added, to bring the police salaries in line with other departments in the area. Alderman Ed Datz said he didn't see how the Council could make any change against two previous votes of the Council. "I don't see how an intelligent body can go back and reverse itself", he emphasized. (Datz was referring to a question which arose regarding the legality of action taken at a "lame duck" session before newly elected members took office. To cover any question regarding the validity of action taken at that meeting, the Council voted to reaffirm all action approved at that .meeting.) Datz also pointed out that, "you can't compare one em­ ployee's job with another" Alderman Jack Pepping said he agreed with aspects of both proposals. However, the matter had been voted on twice and he felt the Council should be responsible and stand by its decisions. Police Pension Board Chairman Arnold Rauen ad­ dressed the Council sternly and said the board had worked hard and long before presenting its proposal. It had been presented to the Finance committee, of which Rogers was chairman, and to the other committee members, Ray Smith and Ted Pitzen. who were defeated in (.Continued on page 22) Times change, customs change, and social snobbery seems to be doing the same after umpteen years. While McHenry and every other community in the nation has looked upon June as the month of brides, there were those small, elite settlements in which the big news was in­ troducing daughters to society. While poor Dad shelled out his hard earned pay to buy graduation invitations and cover a hot dog party in the back yard, Pop in Snob Town was hard at work with the adding machine to see if he could make the tab for that last guest's name out of the Blue book. Well, this year it's different. The "in" thing to do this June of 1973, if you're a socialite, is to do what the common folks are doing. Maybe it was the price of steaks that erased the old picture of social class. Or maybe the time had just come to attract attention by doing something different. Whatever it was, many of them aren't doing it any more. And those who are, are keeping muni about the whole thing. Just thought you'd like to know. Even the common man has his voice heard if he waits long enough. So long. Debs, social symbol of another era! K.A.F. $9,000 Funding k Allowed For School Learning Center QUEEN AND HER COURT - Marine Festival Queen Nancy Staley, left center, is shown with members of her court and the 1972 i'ity queen. From left are Carolyn Mierzwa, second runner-up; A CHARMER - Pretty, brunette *Nancy Staley, 18, is shown moments after she was proclaimed 1973 Marine Festival queen. Her selection was made by- four judges from a field of nine can­ didates. The judging took place Tuesday evening at the V.F.W. clubhouse. / STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD McHenry has never been lacking in beauty and talent. We were assured this remains true when pretty, blonde Lynn Tomlinson made a successful bid for the title of McHenry County Dairy Princess last Wednesday night. Lynn is a girl with tremen­ dous spirit and enthusiasm. The dairy industry should be served well by their new representative. One carnival over and another just about to begin. The annual July 4th celebration sponsored by the local Legion post has its start July 3 and continues through July 7. It's kiddies' night on the fifth, and on the big holiday weekend, everyone feels he should qualify, at least in spirit. BUSINESS THEFT Tomasello's at 3312 N. Chapel Hill road, McHenry, reported that sometime during the early hours of Tuesday morning, someone had pried open the door of a storage room. Once inside, a filing cabinet was opened and approximately $600 in cash was taken. Evidence indicated the offender ap­ parently had access to the building since no signs of forcible entry could be found. LYNN TOMLINSON NEW DAIRY PRINCESS -- Pretty, blonde Lynn Tomlinson, 18- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tomlinson of 2505 N. Martin road, McHenry, is the county's new Dairy Princess. She was named to reign for the next year at the annual McHenry County Dairy Promotion council dinner held in Harvard Wed­ nesday night, attended by 375. Among her gifts were her crown, a dozen roses, a $50 gift certificate and a locket designating her as the new Princess. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD For the second time, members of High School District 156 board last Tuesday night considered the matter of establishing a learning management center for ex­ ceptional children. A modified program was recommended and tabled at the previous meeting. East Campus Principal Gary Fields, explained that the state would assist in financing some positions. These include the areas of Reading, Self-image and Language Development. After much discussion on the subject, it was concluded that to carry out the center as planned would require an expenditure of about $30,000 if financed by the school alone. However, because of state and title funds, the board said the cost can be held to $9,000. There will be an estimated 960 students at West campus and 1,200 at East next fall. Of this number, about 200 East campus students will be in­ volved in the activities of the center, which is independent of SEDOM. Children in SEDOM will continue to attend special classes. After discussion, the motion to approve the $9,000 necessary for the program for one year carried (Continued on page 22) .Miss Staley; Mary Beth Williams, first runner-up; and Nancy Stetter, who relinquished her successful reign by crowning the new queen. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Nancy Staley Named Queen Plan Recreation Program Variety Of Business Before City Council Levesque Reinstated In Aeronautics Position At Monday's City Council meeting, Alderman Jack Pepping announced that Steve Cuda had been hired as a summer employee for the city to handle the recreation program at the Pearl street park. Equipment is being purchased and Cuda is outlining program details. Formal announcement of completed plans will be released very shortly through the newspaper. Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer informed the Council that Thursday morning, work would begin on the trunk sewer line at Green and John streets. The public was warned to be alert for detours, either through Allen avenue or through the East campus parking lot. The intersection will probably be closed for four or five days. Alderman Rogers presented a question to the Council as to what could be done to prevent the fireworks plant from rebuilding on McCullom Lake road. Harker mentioned that County Board Chairman Walter Dean had assured him that the County board has taken formal action to see that this company can not resume business in this county. The Council voted to notify the County board that no building permits or zoning would be allowed near the city of McHenry if they involve the manufacture or storage of explosives. (Continued on page 22) J.R. LEVESQUE J R. "Jake" Levesque was back in Springfield Thursday morning. What's bigger news is that he was back at Capitol airport working once more for the State Department of Aeronautics. In a decision made late Wednesday afternoon, Judge John Wright of Jacksonville, sitting in the Sangamon County Circuit court, ruled that the McHenry man had been illegally terminated from his position as administrative assistant in the department. All back pay and other benefits were reinstated. The matter had been in the (Continued on page 22) Young 'Cyclists Beat Woodstock Man En route Home Sheriff's police are looking for about eight motorcyclists, one or more of whom beat a 57- year-old Woodstock man in the early hours of Thursday morning. Franklin Berryman of 1903 Hartland road, was enroute home from work at 12:30 a.m. As he turned onto Hartland road he found the thoroughfare blocked by motorcycles. Berryman rolled down the (Continued on page 22) Reassignments In District 15 Administration Following an executive session of the board of School District 15, held last week, announcement was made of a reassignment of administration personnel. No new positions were created by this action. Robert Putnam, who has been principal at Parkland Junior high school, was named administrator-at-large. His duties will be in special and title projects, largely dealing- with assistance to the Junior high principal. Don Toole, who has served Junior high as principal this past year, will move to Parkland as principal. Dick Crosby will retain his assistant principalship in that school. Fred Kusch, who has been assistant principal at "Junior high, will be advanced to principal Son Of Local Residents Dies In Apartment Fire A Wednesday radio report informed Mr. and Mrs. Earl Studwell of 4806 W. Shore drive, Lakeland Park, of the death of their son in an Old Town fire in Chicago. The dead man was Richard Studwell, 27. Studwell, and Miss Elizabeth Gossens, 25, both teachers, were found in Miss Gossens' apartment and were pronounced dead on arrival at Henrotin hospital. An autopsy was ordered to determine if they died of smoke inhalation or burns. Investigators reportedly believe they may have been working with flammable cleaning fluid which in some way ignited. Fragments of clothing carried the odor of flammable substances and were sent to the police crime lab for further investigation. A small explosion was heard by neighbors about the time the fire was discovered. A number of teachers were reported to reside in the apartment building. Mr. Studwell taught in O'Toole elementary school. Nancy Staley is the new Marine Festival queen. The lovely Miss Staley, 18, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Staley of 4615 W. Bonner, Lakeland Park. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes. It was "Nancy Night" indeed as the 1973 West campus graduate walked away with two trophies. Just before an­ nouncement that she had been named queen, she was declared to be winner also of the Miss Congeniality award, chosen by the contestants themselves. This was the second time in three years that the queen also received the coveted second award. Ann Elliott was honored doubly two years ago. First runner-up honors went to Mary Beth Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaMarr Williams of Sunnyside. Second runner-up was Carolyn Mierzwa, daughter of Mrs. LaVerne Walters. Nancy's winning ways were applauded by interested onlookers who crowded into the V.F.W. clubhouse. One of the most proud persons was the new queen's Grandmother Franklin of Niles, who greeted the judge's decision with tears. The wisdom of her years prompted her to remark that the Miss Congeniality trophy was more to be treasured than the other award. - "Beauty is a gift of God", she concluded, "but how it is developed means so much". Twelve-year-old Jacqueline Staley proudly carried the trophies from place to place in the family home Tuesday morning. Also attending the judging were Mrs. Staley, her oldest daughter, Marianne, 20, and 14-year-old Kelly Ann. Mr. Staley and Bill, 16, were at a youth league baseball game and 17-year-old Bob was water skiing when greeted by the good news. Nancy, who ha§ resided in McHenry for the past four and a half years, was on the girls' swimming team at West campus, drew pictures for the local school magazine and served as track and cross country girl. Her hobbies are drawing, bike riding, swim­ ming, sewing and dancing. She plans to work this summer at the Chicago Club for Crippled Children at Riverdale subdivision, McHenry. After a year's experience working in a hospital, she hopes to enter Southern Illinois university to study in the field of Physical Therapy. For the immediate future, Nancy is looking ahead to the Chamber of Commerce- sponsored trip to Acapulco which begins next Sunday. Her mother will accompany her. When Master of Ceremonies Bill Nye made the an­ nouncement of the new queen, Miss Staley admitted to being in a state of shock. "I wasn't sure I heard right", she told a reporter the next day. "I wanted to ask them to repeat it". She was presented with a dozen roses by the V.F.W. Ladies auxiliary and the queen's trophy given by the C. of C. Queen Nancy chose for her formal appearance a yellow tucked voile over taffeta dress. Miss Williams was attired in a (Continued on page 22)