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15® QTHE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER 15 Z~W" SERVING THE CHAIN-O-tAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 16 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Council Gives Okay To Storm Sewer Construction Form Parent Education Unit For Mental Health A variety of business was handled at the City Council meeting Monday night in­ cluding plans for storm sewer construction, leaf pick-up and reclassification of several lots. Bids were opened for con­ struction of a storm sewer to run on Route 31 between Alexander Lumber and Panelling Plus, underneath the railroad tracks. Two bids were received for a closed drainage ditch to run between the high­ way and the tracks. Lakeland Construction bid $20,868 and Kuch and Ingram, $37,740. An alternate bid from Lakeland Construction for an open ditch was priced at $13,195.50. " Alderman William Bolger moved that the Council accept the bid of $13,195.50 for the open ditch. Aldermen Harker and Ed Datz argued that a closed ditch would be more sightly and would remove a hazard in the area. Alderman Frank Hromec seconded Bolger's motion and a roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Bolger and Hromec voted yes while Aldermen Datz, Harker, Howard, Pepping and Wegener said no. Alderman Jerome Rogers was absent. Harker then moved that Author Addresses McHenry Teachers Lakeland's bid of $20,868 for a closed drainage ditch be ac­ cepted. All voted yes except Bolger and Hromec, who disapproved. The Council also agreed to an expenditure of $3,000 for replacement of storm sewer tiles along Route 31 between Lee and Ray Electric and the CRV factory. This would alleviate water problems in the area. Alderman George Harker announced that the farmer who took the leaves last year will again cooperate this year. He uses the leaves for bedding livestock and therefore, certain precautions must be taken. There was an unfortunate in­ cident last year when someone trimmed Japanese yews and put the clippings into a bag of leaves. A steer ate the clippings and died. Further information will be released later as to the proper procedure for bagging the leaves and the time the city will initiate the pick-up program. Bill Nye of Riverside drive addressed the Council and asked that members consider installing meters in the parking •rea located at the rear of •tores west of Riverside drive. Four years ago, the city established this parking lot for use of customers in that area. Nye related that instead of Landfill, Zoning Topics To Highlight Farm Meeting Local matters involving the entire county citizenry will be among topics under discussion when McHenry County Farm Bureau members hold their annual meeting at Harvard Monday night, Oct. 1. Local issues under con­ sideration will include ideas on the landfill problem in McHenry county and the Ar­ my's plan to use McHenry county land as a place to spray sludge from Chicago. Members are also concerned about the five-acre zoning ordinance change, a proposal by the county board turned down by the county zoning board of appeals at its Sep­ tember meeting. Some opinions may be voiced in the resolutions on the six- county Regional Tran­ sportation Authority. State issues concern school reorganization, the energy crisis and protection for non­ payment on grain stored and sold. The main national issue will concern views on the new national farm program and on ways the federal government should combat inflation by reducing federal spending. Resolutions which will be adopted after discussion are being drawn up by the legislative committee, based on suggestions from members. Dr. William Glasser, M.D., author, educational critic and widely known for his method of treating juvenile delinquents, is shown speaking to McHenry teaching staffs during Institute day Wed­ nesday, Sept. 19. The program was held in West campus auditorium. Dr. Glasser also addressed the public at the school Tuesday evening. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Deadline For Plaindealer Publicity Workshop Set Those resolutions will be voted on during the business session, scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. Before the business meeting, members and guests will enjoy a roast beef dinner, but ad­ vance ticket purchases are needed since seating is limited. Persons may come for the business session only. Dinner tickets are available from board members and at the Farm Bureau office. The terms of eight directors expire, and members in the respective townships are electing their township director now. Directors whose terms expire include John Kooistra, vice president, Alden; James Book, treasurer, Dunham; Ron Hansen, secretary, Alden; Ralph Drafall, Grafton; Clarence Adams, Nunda; Richard Burke, Riley, and Henry Boi, Seneca. customer parking, the lot is being used for employees in the area and even car pools meet there and leave their autos. "If meters were installed, some semblance of control could be maintained and the lot would become more mobile," Nye concluded. Mayor Stanek turned the matter over to the Street and Sidewalk committee and asked it to present a recommendation at the next meeting. Joseph Brefeld of 801 N. Green street spoke to the Council and asked that something be done about sewer conditions in his area. He and several of his neighbors were in attendance and reported that sewer backups had been oc­ curring for a number of years. Supt. Fred Meyer acknowledged that there were five or six homes in that section which have had problems over the years. An obstruction seems to form in the line and the only solution he could see is to have the line televised to determine the cause. The Council authorized Meyer to contact Baxter and Woodman, city engineers, have them examine the problem and come up with a solution. City Clerk Earl Walsh read three recommendations from the McHenry Zoning Board of (Continued on page 9) Entertainment For Public At Johnsburg Fest Can you catch a greased pig? The fun of trying will be offered to all comers at the Johnsburg Communitv club's annual Saufen und Spiel fest Sunday, Sept. 30. The celebration will be held on the Community club grounds. » A parade at l p.m. through Johnsburg will open events. It will feature the McHenry Viscounts and the Black Knights of Gurnee and com­ mercial and group floats. In addition to acting as parade marshal, Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell will be featured speaker at the program following the parade. Fun and games are also included as part of the entertainment for the entire family, and there will be refreshments of all kinds. Dancing to a German band will begin at 5 p.m. The public is invited to join with Community club members in this special celebration. The Family Servce and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County announces to the parents of McHenry county, the inception of a parent education group. It will hold a series of regualr meetings. The need for this type of group is evident through the interest generated in a series of seminars sponsored by the clinic last May. The increasing emphasis on preventive mental health and community awareness of mental health problems has set the climate for a parent education group. The meeting will be held regularly on a once-a-week basis in the evening. The group will be open as long as the size of the group is h^ld below a maximum size. The focus of the group meetings will be educational and therapeutic. It will not attempt to function as group therapy, but rather as a group which shares the knowledge and experiences of the parents participating. The meeting will be held Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The first will be Tuesday evening, Oct 2. Initially, only a single group will be planned, but if sufficient interest is displayed and maintained, additional groups will be offered. Registration in advance is required. Any parent who wishes to attend such meetings should call Kenneth Deal at the clinic to arrange for par­ ticipation. Spring Grove State Aid Claim Exceeds $124,000 At the last meeting of the Spring Grove School District 11 board, the superintendent, Dr. Frank Tavano, announced that the school's state aid claim for the next school year will be in excess of $124,000. This is more than $25,000 over the previous claim. Dr. Tavano reported that in- service training will be provided for the primary grade unit. Arrangements have been made to send each of the teachers, grades 1 through 4, to the Canterbury school in Crystal Lake for a two-week internship program. Henry Nell, president of School District 15, McHenry, was present in his role as representative of the Illinois Association of School Boards. He advised the board of ways in which the state group can be of help, and he also offered his personal assistance. Action was taken to approve the employment of Sandra Nolan as primary coordinator; also Mary Koczan to work half time as music teacher. Close Federal 5-Year-old \ Surplus Store Near McHenry The federal surplus property warehouse located on Rt. 120, east of McHenry, has closed its doors. The reason is reportedly for a state audit and in­ vestigation of irregularities. Since 1971 the warehouse has provided an outlet of federal surplus equipment through the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and Civil Defense. This equipment is available to schools, both public and private, and health institutions. It is also for use by Civil Defense departments. Roland Burris is director of the Illinois Department of General Services, under which the Federal Surplus Property division is controlled. HIGH HONOR GRADUATE Karen C. Miller of 2221 S. River road, McHenry, has received her BS degree in Bilogical Sciences from Michigan State university, East Lansing. Ms. Miller graduated with high honors. Cary Youngster Dies In Cave-In Five-year-old Joey Kriete of 6 Acorn lane, Cary, was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday evening. The youngster was crushed beneath the cave-in of an embankment next to a construction site in Oakwood Hills subdivision, Cary. Joey and his nine-year-old brother, Don, were seen at 5:45 playing near the construction site of a new home.Witnesses to the accident were able to dig out the dirt and rescue the boys before arrival of the sheriff's police. Don was in good condi­ tion but Joey was unconscious and was being administered mouth-to-mouth resuscitation until arrival of the Cary Rescue squad, which took the child to the hospital. Plan to attend the Plain- dealer publicity workshop at McHenry hospital Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. No doubt about it, that mosquito abatement program of the city of McHenry was a good thing. We encouraged the nasty insects in every way and hardly a one did we feel even in the garden. If the rainy Spring didn't populate the community, then the spraying machinery must have done its work. We don't remember exactly where the money for the program is coming from, but our recollection is that it was in the neighborhood of $8,000. Of this amount, a substantial sum is paid through Revenue Sharing funds. The city hasn't asked for our help - or anyone else's to our knowledge -- in finding ways to spend Revenue Sharing money which should continue to be received. This is probably as it should be. After all, we elected our aldermen to act for us. Nevertheless, the time may come when highest priorities are met and city fathers may be able to consider some of the less pressing needs. An­ ticipating such a time, we think it's a good idea if interested citizens would occasionally let their aldermen know of their desires. Before the first allocations were set some time ago, we mentioned to a city official a hope that they would at least give consideration to the tremendous problem of providing for stray animals. The official just smiled in a way that indicated our chances were less than zero. He was right. That doesn't discourage us. We know first hand the ac­ complishments of volunteers in Helping Paws and still feel they need some governmental support. Occasionally we hope (Continued on page 9) A reminder to all club of­ ficers and publicity chairmen: Today, Sept. 21, is the last day on which to enroll in the McHenry Plaindealer's publicity workshop for non­ profit organizations. The workshop will be held Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at McHenry hospital. Spon­ sored by the Plaindealer and the Crystal Lake Herald and hosted by McHenry hospital's auxiliary, the workshop will instruct volunteer publicists how to write news stories, schedule releases, plan ef­ fective photographs and communicate with the specific groups which each organization seeks to reach. Participants include Adele Froehlich, editor of the Plaindealer; Nick Howell, editor of the Herald; Joan Abernethy, feature editor of the Herald; and Wayne Gaylord, photographer of the Plain- dealer. Mai Bellairs of radio station WIVS will emcee the program, and members of the hospital's auxiliary will serve refreshments. A question-and-answer period will be followed by in­ formal conferences in which volunteer publicists may discuss their individual public relations problems with the professional newspaper per­ sonnel. Auto-'Cycle Crash Causes Serious Injuries For Two James W. Klapperich of 5220 Maple Hill, and Thomas F. Weyland of 1117 W. Northeast Shore drive, both of McHenry, were listed in fair to satisfactory condition Wed­ nesday morning following an accident between two autos and a motorcycle Tuesday af­ ternoon. The accident occurred at 602 N. River road south of Snug Harbor at approximately 3:30. Autos driven by Shirley Wickstrom of 2716 Myang, and Evelyn Necek of 4513 Sussex drive, both of McHenry, were proceeding north on the roadway. As they were ap­ proaching a curve, a south­ bound motorcycle driven by Klapperich came around the curve, crossed into the north­ bound lane of traffic and sideswiped the Wickstrom car. The 'cycle went out of control and collided head-on in the north-bound lane with the Necek auto. Klapperich and Weyland were transported to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. Mrs. Necek was taken to the hospital by her husband. William R. Schmuhl of 5002 W. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, reported to McHenry police Saturday evening that his auto had been involved in a hit and run accident at Front street and Waukegan road. Schmuhl was north-bound on Front and had slowed for the traffic signal. The other auto, which was west-bound on Waukegan, stopped at Waukegan and Elm and then started suddenly and struck the right rear of his car. The driver then left the scene. Schmuhl obtained the license number and description of the fleeing vehicle and reported to the station. Approximately 45 minutes later, police spotted the car in the parking lot at McHenry Country club. The driver was determined to be Scott A. Brodie of 1433 Sequoia trail, Glenview. He stated that when he applied his brakes, he hit the accelerator instead, causing him to strike the Schmuhl auto. He became frightened and left the scene Brodie was charged with leaving the scene of an accident (Continued on page 9) Catechetical Week Opened At Church To mark the start of Catechetical week, a commission ceremony was held during the §:45 Mass last Sunday at St. Patrick's Catholic church of teachers of the Montini Primary center and the Religious Education classes. Each teacher received a class listing and a new Testament. Other volunteers in the Religious Education program, Parish council and Religious Education board were recognized. Shown facing the teachers, from left, on altar are Robert Vavrik, president of the board; "Bud" Uttich, president of the council; Father Michael Douglas, associate pastor; and Father Edmund Petit, pastor. At right, standing, is Mrs. Mary Marsh, director of Religious Education. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD