The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

15C Q THE MGHENRY PLAINDEALER FFI ISC Z'̂ T" "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 98 NO. 4 " FRIDAY, AUGUST 10,1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS McHenry Area Schools Plan For Registration New District 15 Procedure • ' " Monday Accident Injures *Cyclists John F. Black of 4720 W. Lake Shore drive. Wonder Lake, and his passenger, Kathy Stevens of Hughes road, Woodstock, were injured Monday night when the motorcycle they were riding hit a high curb in front of Mickey's Vienna on Riverside drive. The Rescue squad was called to the scene and treated the injured people but they refused to be taken to the hospital. The accident occurred when Black pulled into a parking space and the throttle stuck, causing the 'cycle to hit the curb and throw the rider to the ground. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The process of "growing up" often brings divided opinions on just how much freedom teen­ agers should be allowed. With voting and drinking laws relaxed, it appears that the young people are making their point. We can only hope the new maturity with which they are credited will bring ap­ preciation. This thought came to mind after reading numerous stories regarding the fairy tale trip enjoyed in July by the Harvard, UL., Hornet band. Congratulations were received by such notables as Governor Dan Walker and U.S. Senator Adlai Stevenson. In the same newspaper, band members were asked to comment on their "greatest thrill and outstanding event". We were impressed by the fact that complaints out­ numbered what should have been a thrill-of-a-lifetime ex­ perience. They weren't serious (food, restaurant service, bus drivers) but pointed up a rather matter-of-fact attitude in contrast to the more ap­ preciative point of view ex­ pressed by the band director and a mother who accompanied the members. This trip cost $98,000 - no small amount however you figure it. The fact that it was raised in a community of only a few thousand people makes it even more noteworthy. Harvard young people have long been serious about their music and can feel justly proud of their outstanding ac­ complishments. We would have expected a greater enthusiasm for the confidence placed in them by their community. It occurs to us that the prosperity of today has denied young people a few treasured qualities which they may need to develop some day. One of these is sincere appreciation and enjoyment of small pleasures. The post-Depression era did the job for some of us who lived through those years as young people. We recall a school trip to Cleveland, Ohio, made possible by community sup­ port. It still holds fond memories. Maybe our neighboring Harvard youngsters were equally impressed. We hope so. But somehow it didn't show between the lines in the an­ swers they presented the public. Just when one almost gives up on the goodness of his fellow man, something heartwarming happens to restore that faith. Two weeks ago Tony Schif- ferdecker died after a two-year bout with cancer. Tony was only 14 and his plight was made public in the fall of 1971. Since that time many, many McHenry area people who had never seen the appealing youngster took time to write a few encouraging words. Ac­ cording to his Mom, "he looked (Continued on page 5) Timothy Coarson of 6703 Bull Valley road, McHenry, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after he hit the rear of a car driven by Linda M, Frad of 433 Linden lane, Antioch. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon at the corner of Elm and Green streets. Ms. Frad was east-bound on Elm, preparing to make a left turn, when impact occurred. Coarson said the other auto started forward and then stopped. He was unable to brake in time to avoid impact. A rear-end collision in front of the Baron of Beef on Elm street Sunday evening resulted in a ticket for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident being issued to Donna M. Evenson of 4704 Garden Quarter, McHenry. The other driver, Thomas E. Kawell of 417 W. Riverside drive, McHenry, was waiting to make a left turn into the driveway when impact took place. Several Thefts, Burglaries Under Local Investigation Mortimer's Drive-In, 7120 Barnard Mill road, Wonder Lake, reported that sometime last week, approximately $30 and a checkbook had been taken from the building. In­ vestigation is continuing. An orange and white snowmobile trailer which could accommodate six snowmobiles was stolen from the yard of Joseph Calcese of 3400 Caroline, McHenry. Someone took the trailer July 30 while it was parked alongside the home. Sunday evening when Richard Kelinhuizen returned to his home at 2619 Kashmiri, McHenry, after having been away for the evening, he found the rear door of his home pried open. Missing from the premises was approximately $15. in cash and a green fire­ proof box containing several savings bonds, insurance policies and personal papers. THEFTS AND BURGLARIES Detectives are investigating the theft of an auto from Lakeland Chrysler Plymouth at 2508 W. Route 120, McHenry, which occurred sometime Saturday evening. The locked vehicle, described as a 1972 Plymouth Duster Sport 340 with three "Rally" type wheels and one regular wheel, was taken from the front of the lot where it had been on display. Three homemade wooden tables were taken from a storage shed owned by the Holiday Hills Property Owners association sometime last Sunday following a picnic held for members at Riverview and Beachnut in that subdivision. Discovery of the theft was made Monday when members came to the area to clean up the grounds. A soft drink trailer had also been entered but it appeared nothing was taken from it. The home of James Bykowski at 2205 N. Channel lane, McHenry, was vandalized last Open Conservation Area At Wonder Lake Sept.9 With the recording of final papers, the official opening of the Harrison-Benwell Con­ servation area, adjacent to Harrison school in Wonder Lake, was announced for Sunday, Sept. 9 [hiring the program marking the opening, recognition will be given to about seventy-five citizens instrumental in the formation of the McHenry County Conservation district. When plans were made known at last week's meeting of district trustees, a vote was taken to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages on the property. A motion was ap­ proved, however, to allow persons to bring in beer or wine until rules are established for the Harrison-Benwell area and insurance liability is in­ vestigated further. Permits to use the property must be obtained for groups for twenty-five or more. The Harrison-Benwell area joins Joslyn's Woods in Bull Valley, which is now open to the public on an appointment basis. The property, leased to the district for one year for a dollar, came under jurisdiction of the district June 1. Johnsburg Rescue Squad Open House Aug . 12 -19 week. Six windows and a storm door were shot at by a B-B gun A window screen and door were also pulled loose. Judge Vacancy With Resignation Of Eugene T, Daly Associate Judge Eugene T. Daly of the 19th Judicial cir­ cuit, Lake county, has resigned his office, effective Sept. 1. Applications for the position will be received for a period of thirty days. At the end of that time names and addresses of applicants will be published and a thirty-day period will be allowed during which in­ terested parties may send comments with regard to candidates to Lloyd A. Van Deusen, chief judge. Judge Daly has served Lake county in a judicial capacity for many years. He resides in Grayslake with his wife, Marie. Fest To Mark Anniversary Of Johnsburg Club The Johnsburg Community club will observe its fifty-first anniversary with a saufen und spiel fest Sunday, Sept. 30 The celebration will be marked by a parade, greased pig contest, old timers baseball, beer drinking contest and German band. The 1 o'clock line of march will take much the same route as last year. I n d i v i d u a l s a n d organizations are invited to participate. They may call Phillip E. Bartmann for further information. The Johnsburg Rescue squad will hold open house two Sundays, Aug. 12 and 19, for the purpose of displaying for the public equipment used in its service to the community. The hours are 1 to 4 p.m. It has been several years since an open house was held by the squad. Since then, new equipment has been purchased and will be shown to visitors. The squad building is located at 3621 W. Chapel Hill road. ' One week after the second open house date. Saturday. Aug. 25, a dance will be held for the benefit of the squad at the Johnsburg Community club from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Volunteers in the Johnsburg community have been serving emergency needs for the past twenty-one years. The dance is the squad's chief means of support. Last year operating expenses exceeded $11,000, with major expenditures for insurance, medical supplies, equipment purchases and operational needs. New registration procedures have been initiated by Elementary School District 15 for the 1973-74 school year. As a convenience for parents and to s i m p l i f y r e g i s t r a t i o n procedures, it is no longer necessary to register in person for students returning to District 15 schools. Letters to parents containing registration forms, school calendar and additional information will be mailed the first week in August. All registration for children returning to District 15 Sohools may be accomplished by mail if parents choose to do so. Children who are enrolling in our schools for the first time must register in the school they will attend. School offices will open Monday, Aug. 13. Elementary schools will begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, and will be dismissed at 11 a.m. The McHenry Junior high and Parkland schools will begin at 8:25 a.m. and will be dismissed at 11 a.m. There will be no formal classes for kin­ dergarten children Tuesday, Sept. 4; this day is set aside as for visitation only, and parents are urged to bring their children to school for a visit. Children scheduled to attend afternoon kindergarten should visit during the afternoon, and those scheduled for the mor­ ning session should visit them. Busses will operate Tuesday, Sept. 4. picking up and delivering home all children with the exception of kin­ dergarten youngsters. There will be no bus service for kindergarten students that day. Regular full day classes will begin Wednesday, Sept. 5, for all students. Schools will follow their regular schedule and be dismissed at 3 p.m. Cafeterias will be in operation Wednesday, Sept. 5. Hot lunches will be served at the same cost as last year and milk will be raised to .03 cents per half pint. Sack lunches may be brought from home. MARIAN Registration and orientation days at Marian Central Catholic high school have been announced the week of Aug 20. C l a s s s c h e d u l e s w i l l b e available and books will be purchased. The following schedule is suggested: Seniors, Aug. 20; Juniors. Aug. 21; Sophomores, Aug. 22; and Freshmen, Aug. 23 and 24. The school office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Freshman orientation will be Monday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. in the school cafeteria. A fresh­ man picnic is being planned by the Student Council and in­ coming students will receive a letter detailing the plans for the picnic. (Continued on page 5) Vote Lakeland Road Improvement Following a lengthy discussion at the City Council meeting Monday night regarding the dusty road conditions in Lakeland Park, Mayor Joseph Stanek ap­ pointed a committee to take immediate steps to alleviate the situation. The Street and Alley and Sidewalk committees will meet with Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer, the city engineer and contractors Kuch and Ingram, to inspect the streets and then proceed as they see fit to shape and oil the roads in the Lakeland Park special assessment area. It was originally felt that the roads could wait until next Spring, after settling had taken place, to make permanent repairs. However, due to the extremely dry weather con­ ditions, the residents cannot - live with the dust in the con­ struction area. Meyer reported a price of $12,300 had been received for oiling the roads and the city would provide the sand blotter. This would cover all roads where there is nothing else left and would include Lakeland Shores. Alderman Jerome Rogers felt there should be some grading done on the roads before oiling takes place. He also felt the price was "ex­ ceedingly high". Mayor Stanek asked that Rogers meet with the appointed committee and work on the problem. Alderman Frank Hromec told Council members that he had received many inquiries regarding the median strips on the new Route 120 West. People wish to know if it is permissable to cross these median strips. Supt. Meyer reported that these are considered "drivable median strips". At the present time there is about a two-inch rise at the edge of these strips. However, another layer is to be applied to the roadway which will leave approximately a one- inch rise. Meyer explained that it is permissable to cross these strips even now before the final layer is applied The Council approved the installation of sidewalks on the south side of Route 120 which w i l l p r o v i d e a c o n t i n u o u s sidewalk from Industrial drive to Front Royal. Approval was also given for a sidewalk in front of Zion Lutheran church on the north side of 120. It is believed the church will par­ ticipate in the cost of the im­ provements. Meyer noted that the city ordinance calls for 4-foot wide sidewalks in residential areas and 5-foot in commercial zones. It was the consensus that since the walk in front of the church would be used more by shop­ pers, a 5-foot walk should be installed. However, the Council voted to only charge the chuvoh for participation in the 4-foot (Continued on page 5) ® Conclude Summer Band Series SALE AT LIBRARY The McHenry Public library will hold a used book sale on the front porch of the library, 1011 North Green street, Aug. 15 and 1 6 f r o m 1 0 a . m . u n t i l 4 p m , N o books will sell for over a dime. The books are both fiction and non-fiction. There are some children's books included in t h i s c o l l e c t i o n . S o m e o f t h e books have been taken from the library shelves, others have been donated by patrons The money from the sale will be used to purchase up-to-date books for the librarv. Three New Members Fill C of C Board Vacancies Three new board members were seated when the McHenry Chamber of Commerce held i ts board meet ing this week. They are Ed Seamen, Tom Mil ler and Tom Low. al l of whom are f i l l ing vacancies Plans are under way for the annual golf out ing, this year cal led Golf-a-rama I t wil l be held a t the McHenry Country club Wednesday, Aug. 22. The day wil l include golf , d inner and pr izes , for which t ickets are avai lable by cal l ing the Chamber off ice , 385-4300. Those planning to golf must cal l the pro shop of the c lub for tee t ime McHenry's fine stage band concluded its summer series of eight concerts last Thursday night, when a large crowd of music lovers gathered in the city park. Guest soloist for the occasion was Shirley Smith, shown here, for many years a popular vocalist locally. Pleasant memories of enjoyable Thursday night listening will linger long with music lovers wh° have generously applauded the talent of Leader Bob Freund and his musicians. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD County Education Program Drive Tops $100,000 One week af ter beginning sol ic i ta t ion, the McHenry county Cathol ic educat ion foundat ion development program reported $105,000 in pledges In a joint announcement by pr ies t moderator . Rev. Leo H Ambre. pastor of St Thomas the Apost le in Crystal Lake, and development program chairman, Donald Doherty. McHenry, this effor t was ex­ plained and a progress report given. "Leadership posi t ions are rapidly being accepted and the development program is of t to an except ional s tar t We alreadv have f inancial com­ mitments in the$5,000 to $25 ,000 range. This concept is a t ­ t ract ing major f inancial support . As you can see, the initial approaches were received extremely wel l ," s ta ted Doherty The development program is a uni ted venture involving McHenry county 's fourteen Cathol ic par ishes and com­ munity leaders in a special joint effor t to seek major phi lanthropy on a county-wide level , to . assure that pr ivate , Catholu^educat ion remains as a choice for / a l l McHenry county residents . Chairman of business and industry com­ mit tee is John Harding of Woodstock. The Major Gif t commit tee consis ts of John HII (>t Woodstock, Joseph Shields of Harvard. Lee Biederniann of Crystal Lake, and Tom Harding of Wood (( ont inued on page 5)