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/ County Meeting Urge Interest In Mass Transit Hearing Aug. 28 State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., (R-Crystal Lake) urged area residents to attend -and par­ ticipate in the Governor's Aug. 28 mass transit hearings in Crystal Lake's North Junior high school on N. Oak street at 8 p.m. "McHenry county is in the position of being the county for which inclusion in a regional mass transit district can be least justified. It is also the suburban county with the least political influence in Springfield," the freshman representative said. "When the mass transit bills were debated on the floor, suburban representatives, including myself, offered amendments to allow the people to exclude their county through a county-wide referendum or by a county board resolution. These amendments were rejected. "Additional amendments were offered to require the proposed mass transit district to spend a certain portion of the money it would collect in each county for mass transit pur­ poses in each county. In short, we were trying to make certain some of the $2 million or so that McHenry county residents would be forced to pay annually would be spent to improve service in McHenry county. These amendments also were rejected by a coalition of Cook county and Downstate politicians. "Finally, an amendment I offered to require commuters outside the proposed regional mass transportation district to pay the full cost of commuting to Chicago was defeated with one legislative leader, believe it or not, saying it would be im­ possible to compute such costs. Since the Chicago & Nor­ thwestern railroad is now making a profit on its com­ muter operations, that would mean the present situation in McHenry county would be continued - at least for the larger commuter stations. "Now, it is time for the people of McHenry county to come forth and state their views in person. "Anyone wishing to be placed on the list of those going to testify may contact my office and I will pass the information on to the Secretary of Tran­ sportation. Of course, anyone may testify just by showing up that night. "Regardless of whether they want to testify or not, I hope McHenry county residents will attend the hearing. If they don't, the Governor may conclude that McHenry county doesn't care whether they are in a Mass Transit district or not," Skinner speculated. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN O LAKES REGION S INCE 1875 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 7 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Clear Burglaries With Four Arrests City Police Officers Robert Zujewski and Robert Winters, left, and Sgt. Gregory Burg look at tires which were included among many stolen items found in the garage of a McHenry home. Seventeen-year-old Robert Mueller of 4500 Park­ way, McHenry, faces four charges, two for burglary and two for theft. A juvenile also was taken into custody. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The cooperation of local residents in giving information of value to McHenry police officers resulted in the ap­ prehension of four persons this past week. As a result, numerous burglaries were cleared up and a valuable car was returned to its owner. One arrest brought 17-year- old Robert Mueller of 4500 Parkway, McHenry, to county jail when he was unable to pay $12,000 bond covering four charges, two for burglary and two for theft. A juvenile arrested in con­ nection with the same offenses was vtaken before a judge and thefi to a youth detention home iWWaukegan. He will appear in family court^ Woodstock, Friday of this week. Last Thursday, police received a call from a woman in Lakeland Park stating that her son's dune buggy had been stolen. The following morning she notified officers that a young person in the area told her where she might be able t6 find parts of the missing vehicle. At the Mueller home, Officers Robert Zujewski and Robert Winters witnessed iden­ tification of the parts in the family garage by the young owner and his mother. Sgt. Gregory Burg, juvenile officer, was called into the case and learned that tires found in the garage were taken from a van at the Cities Service station, two outside rear view mirrors from a truck at Sunnyside Dodge and stereo speakers and typewriters from area homes. Tools were also found in the garage. Later, the youngster whose dune buggy was stolen found the vehicle in a field at Lakeland Park. Two Crystal Lake men were arrested in the second theft investigated. Sunday evening at 7:45, police received a call from Ronald Creutz of Lakeland Park, telling them he had just seen a "heavy set man" leave one car and enter another on the lot of McHenry Lincoln Mercury, Inc., 4611 W. Rt. 120. He then sped off in a westerly direction Lt. Robert Kranz and Sgt. Burg went to the business firm immediately, checked the area, talked with Creutz and then notified the business owner, Ralph Biasello. He verified that a new, white, Lincoln Con­ tinental Mark IV was missing. Recalling a tip received just a week previous that a black Mark IV was going to be stolen, McHenry police officers checked the description of the man seen by Creutz with that of the Crystal Lake man who reportedly planned the theft last week which never took place. As a result, messages were put out through ISPERN to county and Crystal Lake police. When Biasello learned the name of the suspect, he recalled that this man and another were in his garage Saturday on the pretext of looking for a car. It is believed that when one of them diverted the attention of the salesman, the other may have taken the key for the car which was stolen the next night. Kranz and Burg secured warrants and complaints, and at 3 a.m. Monday, with the assistance of Crystal Lake police, arrested Donald David Coss, 22, of 66 Catherine court, Crystal Lake. His remarks led them to the abandoned Mark IV on an abandoned farm near Crystal Lake airport. After several hours of questioning, the McHenry officers arrested the second man, Roger Lee Moore, 20, of 8 N. Williams street also Crystal Lake. Bond was set at $10,000 each. They will appear in Branch I court Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. Both are reported to have previous police records. Biasello gave the retail value of the car in excess of $10,500. School Registration Dates Set In McHenry Pre-school activity will be evident in McHenry next week as hundreds register for fall classes. Registration days are set for Monday, Aug. 27, and Tuesday, Aug. 28. The Monday date will bring freshmen and sophomores to East campus cafeteria and gymnasium. Sophomores are asked to register according to the following schedule: 8:30 to 9:30 for those with last names A through H; 9:30 to 10:30, I through Q; and 10:30 to 11:30, R ^through Z. Freshmen will register from 12.30 to 1.30, A through H; 1:30 to 2:30, I through Q and 2:30 to 3:30, R through Z All freshmen and sophomores will report to assigned home rooms prior to 8:15 Tuesday, Sept. 4. This first day of school is basically for orientation purposes, to help familiarize students with the building and school procedures. School will conclude at about 10:30 that day, after each student is given a copy of the newly revised student hand­ book. Buses will run regular routes this first day. The first full day of regular classes will be Wednesday, Sept. 5, with the normal 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. day. Lunch will be available in the cafeteria. On Aug. 28, seniors will register according to this schedule: 8:30 to 9:30, A through H; 9:30 to 10:30, I through Q; 10:30 to 11:30, R through Z. Juniors will register from 1 to 2, A through H; 2 to 3, I through Q; and 3 to 4, R through Z. The first school day Sept. 4 will run from 8:15 to about 10:15, mainly for orientation. The first full regular day, from 8:15 to 3:20, will be Sept. 5. The basic school fee is $14, which includes book rental, towel fee, Jock rental, etc. In addition, there are charges for insurance (optional), lab fees and classroom consumables as well as pictures and year books for those who wish them. Orientation day at Montini Catholic schools will be held Friday, Aug. 31. Both schools will be open for collection of book rental fees from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 4, for the morning session only, and the first full day is Wed­ nesday, Sept. 5. Buses will run both days. The Primary center schedule runs from 8:30 to 2:50 throughout the school year. The Middle school schedule is 8:30 to 2:50 for Grades 4 and 5 and 8:30 to 3:05 for Grades 6, 7 and 8. Roy Miller Dead At 6 J Pollution Board Acts Many drivers in the Bull Valley area have become concerned over the condition of some trees, marked by clusters of brown leaves on the end of the branches. Kenneth Fiske, executive director of the McHenry Conservation district, has confirmed our suspicion that the cicada is responsible. Holding firm to the wonder of nature that brings forth the locusts every seventeen years, swarms of the large-winged insects made their appearance as early as June 6. They tuned up their giant orchestra and proceeded to entertain all who chose to pass their way. a In the meantime, the of­ fending female selected hard wood trees - mostly hickory and oaks -- and slit the bark, where she promptly laid her eggs. Eventually, the leaves around the damaged bark turned brown and eventually will drop off. The ends of the limbs are selected because the wood is thinner. On occasion, locusts can kill small trees, but Fiske was not concerned with the outlook in Bull Valley. He said the locusts are nature's way of trimming the trees, and actually sometimes benefit them. The whole process of serenading, slitting the bark, laying eggs and eventually Ending it all is said to take about six weeks. Only patches of brown remain to remind one of the seventeen-year phenomenon. Fiske said the appearance of the locust this year was spotty. A conservation area near Wonder Lake seemed to attract none. The Aug. 28 mass transit hearing in the county deserves some individual attention. More details elsewhere on this page. K.A.F. Youth Hurt In Tractor Mowing Mishap Friday Kevin Sheahan, 17, of 475 W. Judd street, Woodstock, was reported in satisfactory con­ dition in the intensive care unit of McHenry hospital Monday morning, where he was taken following a tractor mowing accident near Spring Grove Friday afternoon. Sheahan was mowing grass along Main street with a tractor mower. In turning to avoid striking a highway reflector pole, a wheel of the tractor went into a hole, causing the vehicle to overturn. He was taken to McHenry hospital by the Richmond Rescue squad. Raymond Poplin of Maple avenue, Spring Grove, was cited for violation of curfew following a one-car accident on Main street at Wilmot road in Spring Grove early Monday morning. Poplin was east-bound on Main when the car left the road and traveled 210 feet in a ditch, where it struck a cement culvert. Poplin said the car in front of him stopped and in attempting to pass it, he lost control, spun around and landed in a ditch. The McHenry Fire depart­ ment was summoned to wash down the area following a two- car auto accident at the in­ tersection of Route 31 and McCullom Lake road Saturday afternoon. Cars driven by Larry D. Ranker of Burlington, Wis., and William N. Thomas of Hollywood, 111., were involved in the mishap. No one was injured. Ranker was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after he hit the back of the Thomas auto, which was stopped in traffic waiting for the auto in front of it to make a turn. Burneal M. Detwiler of 8801 Ramble road, Wonder Lake, escaped serious injury Sunday morning when the car he was driving went out of control and (Continued on page 19) Monthly Paper Drive In City Next Saturday Saturday, Aug. 25, the McHenry County Defenders will sponsor the monthly paper drive at the McHenry Market Place from 9 to 5 p.m. Separately tied bundles of newspapers, magazines, and corrugated cardboard will be accepted. On the same day, from 9 until noon, the Women's auxiliary of West Shore Beach will be collecting bottles and cans. Ernie Olsen Departs For Study In Japan School Board Head Serves At National Level $5,000 Fine Assessed In McHenry Shores Violations A $5,000 penalty for violation of the Environmental Protection act has been assessed John F. Fuhler, former owner of McHenry Shores Water company, by the Illinois Pollution Control board. The company had been charged a $3,000 penalty and granted a variance previously, but this is not collectable because of a decision by the Appellate court. Fuhler entered into negotiations in 1969 for some vacant land in the McHenry Shores area for development, sale and speculation. Purchase of the Water company was included in the total package, according to the board. Two hearings were held in McHenry before the Illinois Pollution Control board, one March 23 and the other May 5. At both of them, residents of the area testified to rusty brown discoloration, stained laundry and rust in the water, as well as odors. Water storage also was found to be far below the capacity of 28,000 gallons required. In May, Fuhler sold the firm to Northern Illinois Utilities, which was not penalized since purchase was made after dates of violation. However, the new owner was ordered to cease all violations, post a $10,000 bond to guarantee performance and compliance and to submit to the board and agency a firm and specific program to end all violations. ERNIE OLSEN Ernie Olsen, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Olsen of Johnsburg, left last Friday, for a year of study in Japan. Ernie, who has just com­ pleted his junior year at Marian Central Catholic high school in Woodstock, made application last year to the Woodstock Rotary club to be an exchange student. After several in­ terviews he was accepted by (Continued on page 19) HENRY NELL Henry Nell, McHenry District 15 school board president, has been asked to serve on the National School Board Federal Relations network. Nell is already ser ving on a post at the state level, having been named state director for the Kishwaukee region. The new assignment will require the McHenry man to attend meetings on education at the national level. One such meeting is scheduled for Sept 17-20, in Washington, D C. His responsibilities will include meeting with members of Congress and national educational leaders to discuss school matters. Nell will take part in discussing the status of local school districts and will point out local district needs. This information given by members will be used to develop educational programs at the national level. The goal is to promote federal educational programs more in keeping with ROY H. MILLER Roy H. Miller, 61, died early Tuesday, Aug. 21, in the Highland Nursing home, Genoa City, Wis., where he had been confined for only two days. His death ended a long illness. Mr. Miller was widely known as manager between 1941 and 1965, of the McHenry Co-op., serving hundreds of county farmers. A lifetime resident of the community, he was born July 24, 1912, son of Peter F. and Catherine Miller. For many years he and his family resided at 3702 W. Grand avenue. Among survivors is his wife, Helen (Harvey) whom he married in 1938. He also leaves three children, Mrs. Daniel (Patricia) Bengston, Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Williams and Roy Miller, Jr., all of McHenry; seven grand­ children; one sister, Lillian Hettermann of McHenry; two brothers, Victor Miller of McHenry and Alfred Miller of Ringwood. Three brothers , Ed, George and Charles, and two sisters, Frances and Lucy, preceded him in death. The body rests at the George R. Justen & Son chapel, where a wake will be held Wednesday night and Thursday. Funeral services will be Friday, but no time had been set as the Plaindealer went to press. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be Roads Remain Controversial Subject In Claremont Unit 4 levels.'S "eede<l * ̂ llX3W Mor^Sr65™6 On Monday afternoon, McHenry Township Road Commissioner Clarence Regner was still awaiting word from B.K.T. Enterprises and its attorney concerning in­ tentions to meet specifications for roads in Unit 4 of Claremont Hills. In Regner's words, "Without a commitment, I would say we should cash the bond and put the road work out for bids." At last week Tuesday's meeting of the McHenry County board, it was agreed to obtain legal advice to ac­ complish the completion of the road work. Friday's meeting at the township highway garage concerned the failure of B.K.T. to meet requirements on the roads and also the July 15 expiration date of the com­ pany's $18,900 bond James Taggert, one of the firm's owners, objected to the meeting because the firm's attorney could not be present. County Board Chairman Walter Dean asked why an attorney was needed "Do what is required or we can cash this certified check (which is almost 3 years old) and the commissioner will proceed to completethe A-3 and other wprk on shoulders, dit­ ches and seeding," Dean concluded. Others present at the Friday meeting were Fred Brodie of B.K.T., Road District Atty. Bernard Narusis, Road District Engineer Frazier Scholes and about thirty home owners in Unit 4. Crowding into a small office in the township highway garage on Rt. 31, Taggert and Brodie chose not to recognize the delegation. Brody questioned, "Who invited them"? to which Regner responded by asking why he didn't answer their questions on some very real problems that exist in the subdivision. "With dust and dirt, they want to know when the road will be completed," Regner concluded. Some of the ladies did ask Taggert what happened to the escrow money they had paid for oil for the roads After further discussion, Regner said a new date of Sept. 20 would be set for completion of roads in Unit 4. Some of the road requirements were set forth on paper but could not be approved by B.K.T Attorney Caldwell It was this approval Regner awaited Monday. Since B.K.T. had no engineering plans on Unit 4 roads, Regner explained that the road district must be compensated for advice and services rendered. Regner also pointed out that the McHenry township road district has no complaints on other subdivisions being developed. He emphasized that they adhere to requirements set forth and are completed in the specified time. "Our engineer, attorney and County Zoning committee spent many hours trying to have B.K.T. comply with road requirements, etc.," Regner stated. The road commissioner added that B.K.T. owners repeated to the committee last Friday a previous statement attributed to him by residents of Unit 4. This was to the effect that the roads will not • be completed until all homes are built and sold because the heavy trucks would ruin them According to Regner, the road requirements are 10 in­ ches of compact gravel the first year (with settling during the winter). An A-3 bituminous surface is required to be ap­ plied in the early summer "It seems that B.K.T. comes up with its own ideas, just to confuse the clients," Regner sputtered "In my opinion the truth has not been spoken." In answer, Taggert excused the delay because "we've had (Continued on page 19)