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V 15C S THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER L "SERVING THE CHA IN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 15 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 22 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1973 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Cite Girl For Bravery Janice Novak, IS, of Holiday Hills is shown as she received a bronze medal for heroism Tuesday night, awarded from national headquarters of the Girl Scouts. Acting with maturity beyond her years, Janice rescued her younger brother when he was attacked by a dog. Presenting the medal above, left, is Mrs. James Smart of Dundee, president of the Sybaquay Girl Scout council. At right is Mayor Joseph Stanek, who gave Janice a resolution from the City Council, recognizing the girl for unusual bravery and resourcefulness. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD During this -- National Newspaper Week - we recall the sad observation of a newspaper man. He pointed to the constant reminder that those of us in the business are involved in the production of a finely wrought piece of work that will be treated by the buyer like a can of diet pop - the contents consumed and the container thrown away. He also recalls the grim reality (recognized too well by newspaper people) of the frequent comment, "Well, it's good enough to wrap the gar­ bage in." And with super- strong grocery sacks and electrical garbage compactors, even this essential function is sometimes lost this year of 1973. But if newspaper folks are the object of jokes, those of us in the business might well view with a smile the equally amusing position in which readers find themselves. These are our views, based on ex­ perience, of what the average reader believes constitutes a really good newspaper. Of course, the observations are made with some tongue in cheek. I - My name. 2. - A front page story showing how crooked the city government is most of the time. 3 - My wife's name. 4 - A feature story showing 25 ways on how to cheat on income tax forms. 5 - My kids' names. 6 - Local news item about the affair my neighbor is having. 7 - A classified ad offering a new home for $8,000. 8 -- More news about lawbreakers. 9 -- Less news about lawbreakers (I was picked up last night and I should not have to pay a fine, nor be publicized.) 10 - An editorial condemning high school teachers for being too liberal with "F's." II - A wedding picture of the groom instead of the bride when he is more handsome than she is pretty. 12 - A sports picture of me when I bowled 163. 13 -- A full page of local news, a full page of national news, ) page of sports, 26 pages of comics, one page on divorces and three pages on all the domestic troubles in town. 14 -- More advertisements on things that merchants are giving away. 15 - Less stuff about how cute everybody else's kids are. My kids are better looking than they are. 16 -- A complete biographical sketch about 'the most im­ portant citizen in town' and spell my name right. The death of George Johnson this week marked the passing (Continued on page 17) The bravery of 15-year-old Janice Novak of 1507 W. Cedar street, Holiday Hills, was recognized Tuesday night when she was presented a bronze medal from national headquarters of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. The award was for action taken more than a year ago in saving the life of her younger brother when he was attacked by the family dog. It was on Aug. 13, 1972, that Janice, then 14, and Michael, 6, accompanied their mother home from a shopping trip to McHenrv. Also with them was a pet, a Doberman Pinscher. Mrs. Novak left for work soon afterward. At 4:25 in the af­ ternoon she received a frantic call from Janice who spouted, "Nicki's killing Michael". Rushing home, Mrs. Novak found Michael lying on the lawn, administed to by a neigh­ bor, Mrs. Marge Connell, and Janice. The boy's one arm and both legs were ripped open and the other arm had multiple bites. He was covered with blood. Mike underwent surgery for more than three hours. More than 250 stitches were required in the one arm and he remained hospitalized for a week. For­ tunately, except for scars he is fully recovered. Janice later told the family that she was sitting in the living room watching television when the incident occurred. Her College Board Pushes For Release Of State Funding The board of trustees of McHenry County college held a special meeting Monday, Oct. 8 to discuss writing a letter to Governor Daniel Walker. The letter urges Governor Walker to release the funds for the college's construction program. Dr. James R. Davis, president, gave the board members the draft of a letter to the Governor and after com­ ments and suggestions from members, it was agreed that the letter would be signed by the entire board. The group also discussed the rumored moratorium on building in the Crystal Lake watershed. The board authorized Davis or his ap­ pointee to attend the Crystal Lake City Council meetings to represent the college. McHenry County College president, Dr. James R. Davis, attending the Oct. 2 meeting of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, reported that the construction program for the college has again been ap­ proved. The program was originally passed by the IBHE in May when the board voted to recommend the construction of the campus to Governor Walker for inclusion in his 1973- 74 budget. School Outdoor Pilot Program Is Approved The board of Consolidated Grade School District 15 Tuesday night unanimously approved an administration- recommended Outdoor Education proposal for local students. About 315 will be taking part in the pilot program, known as "Learning to Live in our Environment". A report will now be made to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, along with local objectives, procedures and plans for evaluation. Funding in the amount of $10,000 will be asked. If evaluation of the program indicates benefits by its con­ tinuance, the local district would need to fund further participation. The cost assumed by the district would be $10,000, or about $33 for each student. The program is described as "very innovative" for McHenry schools. It is the first attempt at such an educational endeavor. Major goal is to promote the development of a life style "Based on the requirements of human ecology, to learn to live in harmony with nature and with our world and to help create a world where the enemy is not us". Over 36,000 teacher and student hours of outdoor education will be provided. Locally, the educational ex­ perience will be provided at Camp Duncan, near Volo, where the students will spend twenty-four hours a day for one week. No grant funds will be used for salaries. They will be directed for student use, in­ structional materials and supplies, and for dissemination of information pertaining to the program. Prior to the lengthy discussion, Board Member Lester Smith questioned the concern for outdoor school programs when scouting ef­ forts in which he is involved are reversing the trend. Smith said both Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs are now aimed at getting young people together on other types of activities. Eugene Paulausky, director of Instructional Services, ex­ plained that the idea behind the program is to permit students to learn what the outdoor world is all about and to assist this goal with a new environment. Approval was given to a charge of eight cents per half pint of milk for students and all staff, to become effective Oct. 15. The special milk program which in the past has been funded by the federal govern­ ment, will not have this support for the 1973-74 year. Until this time, the district has charged three cents per half pint of milk and was reimbursed an ad­ ditional four cents. The bid price this year was for .0655 per half pint of white milk, offered by Spinney Run farm. This compares to a .0598 cost last year. Board members expressed irritation over the wording of a letter from the milk company in which an agreement was asked to pay an escalator Drice increase on the bid. The board objected to a demand that the district sign the agreement in ten days or "kindly find another supplier, or issue new bids". On a motion by Thornton, the board voted to seek another milk supplier at the same or lower bid. A report was made on the first meeting of the Citizen Advisory council, held Oct. 1. Six members met with Board Members Dorothy Vick and Robert Thornton, and with Robert Boos, Eugene Paulausky and William Landis, representing the Ad­ ministration. Council members were told of their specific charges, ranging from recommending possible board changes to serving actively on the district's numerous com­ mittees. Six members in attendance were Dick Ortman and Vonnie Wynveen, Junior high; Louis Arroyo, Parkland; Dee Manny, (Continued on page 17) brother was standing next to her. The dog drank water in the kitchen, then came through the living room door, began growling and attacked Mike. Aware that she must do something quickly, his sister grabbed a broom and shoved it, bristle end, into the animal's mouth. Then she helped her brother to leave through the front door and called for help. „ It is believed the dog suffered a heatstroke prior to going berserk. Janice was a Girl Scout member for five years. At the time of the incident, she was in Cadette Troop 41, McHenry. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Novak, Sr. At this time, it was indicated that favorable recom­ mendation meant that con­ struction of the new campus would begin by July 1 of this year. However, Governor Walker returned the plans to the bureau of the budget for review. The college then began retracing its steps toward affirmation of the construction program. The Illinois Junior College board reaffirmed the plans late last month. The plans are now returned to the Bureau of the Budget and the tJovernor. (Continued on page 17) The McHenry Rotary club is in final preparations for its annual ham dinner to be held Sunday, Oct. 14, at the V.F.W. clubhouse, east of McHenry on Route 120. Serving of the family style dinner will be from noon to 2:30 p.m. Shown, from left to right, making final plans are committee chairmen, Bob Adams, Dennis Conway and Fred Meyer. Proceeds from the dinner go to civic and community projects conducted by the local Rotary club. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD 2 Schools, 11 Stores Targets Of Vandalism McHenry police reported that eleven business places, two schools and one home were damaged sometime after 1 o'clock Thursday morning when vandals hurled large rocks through windows of the establishments. Sustaining damage on Elm stnpet were John Fuhler Real Estate, Georgetown Furniture, Brester's Ice Cream shop, McHenry Hobby shop and the Toddler shop; on Green street, Vycital Hardware, McHenry Sports center, McHenry theatre, The Bootery, Ben Franklin, Edgebrook school and a policeman's home. Also targets were Parkland school and Holiday Discount store. (Continued on page 17) Tape Players Taken In Early Morning Burglary Of Home An 8-track" tape player, a recently purchased tape player still in its original carton and a tape case containing twenty- five stereo tapes were taken from the auto of Gregory Watts of 2807 Regner road, McHenry, early Monday morning. Entry had been gained to the locked auto apparently by use of wire. William Weber of 715 N. Green street, McHenry, reported to county authorities that sometime since Oct. 3, his racing boat was stolen. The craft had been tied to a seawall at 3120 W. Riverstream drive, McHenry. It was described as a blue metal fibreglass Rinker racing boat equipped with a steering wheel, speedometer and throttle lever. On the side of the craft was Illinois registration number IL7359CH. Candystriper Training To Begin Soon Girls and boys who are at least 15 years old and have never received less than a "C" in their high school studies, may apply for Candystriper training this week at McHenry hospital, according to Mrs. Charles Spencer, director of volunteer services. "Candy stripers are teen agers who volunteer to assist patients in non-intensive departments - running errands for them, bringing fresh water, answering lights, bringing food trays and so forth," Mrs. Spencer said. "We are in­ terested in getting young people who want to be helpful." Training sessions for ac­ cepted applicants will take place from noon until 3 p.m Oct. 21 and 22, and on Nov. 3 and 4. Applicants must have the permission of their parents and (Continued on page 17) Table Action On Land Use Regulations For County Action Tuesday by the County board approving supplementary land use, soils overlay and flood plan regulations led to a long discussion and a vote to table the matter. Member William Ward cautioned that the land use regulations will affect between 40 and 60 per cent of the land in the county and for this reason should be thoroughly un­ derstood. Members Thomas Huemann and Edward Buss of McHenry expressed concern. Huemann said he felt some members who may not have realized exactly what they voted on, should be given the opportunity to vote again. He added that he is definitely in favor of the land use regulations. On a majority vote, the issue was brought before the board a second time, resulting in a 10 to 9 decision to table the matter. The soils overlay regulations are intended to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to con­ serve the value of property. The flood plan rules are suggested to lessen the hazard to persons and damage to property resulting from the accumulation or run-off of storm or flood waters. An application for flood in­ surance was passed, a necessary action to be eligible for federal insurance at low rates. Another resolution requiring that amending ordinances to zoning requests be furnished at least thirty days before action is taken, was passed. The idea of submitting amending ordinances to board members as late as two days before meetings has been bringing stronger objections each month. Many of them are worded legally in a way that makes them difficult to un­ derstand. Members have long suggested that some requirement be made to submit information farther in advance. The board agreed to a recommendation of the Health and Agriculture committee to raise restaurant license fees to $50 from the present $5. Two investigations are made an­ nually. Chief reason for the increase was that often it is necessary for numerous follow-ups before corrections are made. One board member, however, noted that a general increase means penalizing all restaurants for the repeated violations of a few. There are between 530 and 540 eating establishments in the county. Restaurants within in­ corporations will now be under the higher fee also. With an additional $120,000 from Motor Fuel funds ap- proved^ by the board tat Tuesday's meeting, local (Continued on page 17) Develop Master Health Plan In McHenry County Comprehensive Health Planning Agency for McHenry County is a voluntary, non­ profit organization whose responsibility is to plan for the most effective health system possible in this area. CHPA has announced that it will begin to develop a Master Health plan for McHenry county during the next few months. John Garrett, president of the planning group, stated, "With all of the studies being made by various organizations in this county, it is time that the health plan for the area be set down in an all-encompassing Master plan." This he hopes to ac­ complish with the formation of a special task force made up of present members of the board of directors and anyone in the community who demonstrates an interest in serving on it. McHenry county can boast three very fine hospitals, as well as several medical clinics, which provide the most com­ prehensive health services. The county is also in close proximity to other fine medical centers. McHenry hospital is planning a new facility in the very near future and another hospital is in the offing in the Cary. Fox River Grove and Barrington area. A Master plan is believed by the Comprehensive Health Planning agency to be the only means of avoiding duplication of services, facili t ies and ad­ ministrative costs. Subjects such as the availabili ty of a work force, low-cost housing, z o n i n g , t r a n s p o r t a t i o n , educational facili t ies, and other ancillary needs, will be studied and coordinated. A uniting of all of these needs, ideas and plans are what will comprise the base for the Master Health (Continued on page 17) Fish Program In Operation Mrs. Carl Rietesel announced this week that the community's new FISH program is now in operation on a limited basis. During October, only tran- Mrs. Jackie Chodorowski is one of the volunteers serving the FISH program in McHenry. She assists those in need of transportation. STAFF PHOTO WAYNE GAYLORD sportation is available for those in need of this type service, x Starting in November, ffie following added services will be offered on an emergency basis o n l y : F o o d , b a b y s i t t i n g , housework for the i l l . com panionship for the elderly and reading to the blind. For further information on the FISH program, call 385- 8020.