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/ PAGE 11 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1974 Resume Of News Events In 1973 Highlights Of Past Year In Community Reviewed JANUARY The key word to describe 1972 in the McHenry community was GROWTH in capital let­ ters, followed by the word Progress. In order to realize a greater allocation of Motor Fuel Tax money, the city or­ dered a special census which resulted in a head count of 7,526, up substantially from the ten-year federal census of April 1, 1970, when population was 6,772. «». One of the chief projects was the Lakeland Park sewerage system made possible by a HUD federal grant in^ the amount of $577,000. Bids in the amount of $1,483,513.70 by Kuch & Ingram, Russell, 111., for Lakeland Park-A special assessment, another bid for $504,860.40 by the same con­ tractor for trunk service, and one for $119,800 by Illinois »*T< draulic, Elgin, for sewer lift proved by the City Council. The Plaindealer announced that it will act as sponsor of the world famous Dale Carnegie course to be held in McHenry. The city passed an ordinance on abandoned vehicles. Building valuation for McHenry was set at $4,410,983. Robert L. Weber was named new president of the McHenry State Bank. He fills the vacancy created by the recent death of Gerald Carey. The financial dilemma of the city schools was aired at the school board meeting. The City Council was in­ formed that the state had granted permission to install traffic lights at three locations on Route 120, west of the railroad track. The three in­ tersections are at Crystal Lake road, Industrial drive and Meadow lane. Ron Ahlberg was chosen an Americans Abroad student to study in Santa Cru^ located in the province of Colchaga, Chile. He is the first such student to represent the local chapter. Roger Lance, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lance of 1714 S. Orchard * lane, McHenry, became an Eagle Scout. Charles Weingart was reelected president of the McHenry County Fair association. FEBRUARY To meet rapid growth in the McHenry area, Illinois Bell has introduced a new telephone prefix, number 344. Acquisition of municipal parking facilities in the Green street shopping district was the main topic of discussion by the City Council. Property under consideration was the land behind Gladstone's Depart­ ment store and the McHenry Savings and Loan building. Ralph L. Edgar, owner of the land, informed businessmen that parking to the rear of these buildings would end Feb. 15. McHenry County Bar association members honored Judge William M. Carroll on his retirement after more than fifty years in public service. An interesting and lengthy discussion on sewer tapping fees in Lakeland Park occupied most of the City Council meeting. John C. Cunat, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cunat, received his Eagle Scout award. One of the happiest young ladies in McHenry was Karla K. Myers, II, when word spread of the release of prisoners of war. Karla has been wearing the POW bracelet of Capt. John Borling of Riverdale, 111., for the past year. Capt. Borling was one of the POW's who returned to the states. Less than $100,000 behind first ranked Crystal Lake, McHenry retained its second place lead in collections from Retailers Occupation, Service Occupation and Use taxes in the last three-month reporting period. McHenry accounted for $467,742.57. The controversial muddle over assessment procedures, and related subjects, again confronted the McHenry County board. One man was apprehended by county authorities following the daring armed robbery of the Village Market at 4405 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake. An undetermined amount of money was taken in the robbery. A tax levy for the year 1973-74 was passed by the county board, amounting to $2,249,462. Acquisition of the Lakeland Park water distribution system was the main topic of discussion at the McHenry City Council. Alderman Ted Pitzen reported that the city had received a letter from David A. Ladd of Ladd Enterprises, offering to sell the entire water system facilities and equip­ ment at a cash price of $200 per customer or a total of $117,400. There are presently 587 customers using the system. Pitzen suggested that the Council make a counter offer of $85,000 with the stipulation that Ladd would turn over the financial books for the Coun­ cil's inspection. In an effort to attempt to keep within the limits of the in­ creasing deficit next year, the board of School District 15 acted to reduce the staff by eleven. After the board of High School District 156 had received a thorough review of its financial status, action was taken to approve extensive revisions of courses at East campus, v MARCH Two persons lost their lives by drowning when they fell through thin ice which covered ponds. Father John Grebowski, resident priest at St. Joseph's Novitiate Catholic seminary, Ridgefield, drowned March 3 while trying to rescue his 150- pound German Shepherd dog that had fallen through thin ice. Thirteen-year-old Mark D. Garman of Marengo drowned e? the same day when he fell through the ice on a pond west of Marengo. A monumental 72,000 pounds of newspapers, magazines and corrugated cardboard were accumulated at the McHenry Market Place for the first of the monthly paper drives held locally. Reports indicate that more than $20 million in disaster loan applications were filed with the Small Business administration as a result of August and September floods 'in the Chicago area. The City Council authorized City Attorney John Looze to secure a warrant from the Circuit Clerk and issue the first voucher out of the special assessment fund for con­ struction work and engineering services. The Council ap­ pointed Thomas Bolger as collector for these special assessment payments. Supt. Fred Meyer was authorized to negotiate with Lakeland Construction on a water crossing at Industrial drive and Route 120. It was suggested to relocate Boone Creek 300 feet through the city park on the south side of the highway beginning at the Wilbert Hecht property and then easterly. Approximately 4,500 McHenry county taxpayers will have their 1971 personal property tax payments refunded with interest by April 30. Claremont Hills problems continued to plague the McHenry County zoning board. Approximately 800 people participated in a presentation conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE). The meeting concerned a proposal to use farm land in the McHenry county area for a new method of disposing of sewage wastes from the Chicago-South End of the Lake Michigan area. Four persons were killed, two from the McHenry area, in two highway accidents which oc­ curred within a five-hour time span. Killed in a crash on Rt. 176 were Joseph S. Cannestra, 43, and John Savini, 51, both of Island Lake, and William L. White, 37, of Wauconda. The accident happened March 21. As a result of the next phase of construction for the proposed improvement along Illinois Route 120, it was necessary to close that route east of Ringwood road and just west of Park Lane avenue. Johnsburg school band received a first place rating at the district contest held at Round Lake. The concert band of 49 members at Harrison school, Wonder Lake, also received a first place rating at the district band contest. The state pollution board heard charges against the McHenry Shores Water company and John H. Fuhler. About 150 people attended the annual McHenry township meeting and approved the special tax for road purposes. This tax, not to exceed .167 per cent of the full cash value, is not new. It has been in effect for the past twenty-five years but under state law a public hearing must be he|d and a vote taken every five years. McHenry received $3,693.41 as its share of the total $5,344,847.15 distributed to Illinois municipalities and counties from state income tax collections in January. Based on population, the local collection was third highest in the county. McHenry county collected 98.9 percent of the 1971 taxes levied, an altfime high in collection and distributed a record $28,267,306.26 to the 109 taxing district in the county. In the largest vote in High School District 156, Edward J. Neumann, Jr., won reelection along with the board president, child and $225 for families with two or more children. Stanley Cornue, who has served county government for the past thirty years, submitted his resignation to the McHenry County board. The county board concurred with a 3 to 2 decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals in supporting its recommended denial of a zoning request which would hevfe allowed an extensive building fund (not construction rate). Outstanding graduates from seven area schools were recdgnized for ac­ complishments at graduation programs. At the McHenry high school, Debra Howenstine and Timothy D. Tonyan had the distinction of being named co- valedictorians with a cumulative grade point; average of 3.940 each. Debra board of District 156 considerable discussion. !£ ' ataost $300^000 ahead K. development south of Rt. 120 to ^Virgens was honored as the east of River road. By an unanimous decision of the Consolidated School District 15 board, members approved a motion calling for a referendum to raise the education rate. The Mother's day weekend was marked in the McHenry area by two tragic auto ac­ cidents, both of them taking the lives of' mothers. Margaret Mullvain died when her car plunged down an embankment and sank in 8 feet of water in the NippersTnk creek. Bernice Ann Zeigler, 20, died as the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Dave Benrud, president of the McHenry area Chamber of Commerce, presented Myrt Martell the "Member of the Year" award. With tax receipts for the year APRIL Kenneth E. Blake, a senior in McHenry high school, will be featured in the seventh annual edition of "Who's Who Among American High School Students, 1972-73. Two men blamed for the March 25 armed robbery of the Bavaria Haus, were ap­ prehended in El Paso, Tex. They were Warren Lee Geske, a former employee at the restaurant, and William T. Rollins of Woodstock, who were returned to McHenry county jail. A three-year enrollment projection study of School District 15 revealed that this year the district growth pattern has changed from that of five to ten pupils per grade level in a building the size of Parkland, to a net loss of ten pupils per grade. board along with them for his first term was Donald Ar- vidson. In Consolidated School District 15, three incumbents, M. David Cain, Henry Nell and Lester Smith, won reelection for three-year terms. Marilyn Munz was the winner for a one- year term. A late evening count of votes and a lopsided 598 to 74 in Ward 4 threw McHenry's mayoral election to Joseph S. Stanek. The results meant defeat for Donald P. Doherty, who had headed the city government for the past twelve years. Swept into office as new councilmen were Jack Pepping in Ward 1, Edward Datz, unopposed in Ward 2, and James Wegener in Ward 3, all new to the alder- manic ranks, and Frank S. Hromec incumbent in Ward 4. With the deadlock of a tie vote, County Board Chairman Walter Dean of McHenry cast the deciding vote in approving a motion directed to all departments. It indicated that no funds were available for raises in the present fiscal year. Parking problem for East campus faculty at the meeting of the High School District 156 board was resolved. The board voted to terminate the East campus parking lease with the hospital. Maureen Pintozzi was the West campus choice to attend Girls State this summer. A new mayor and four aldermen were installed in office at the City Council meeting. Civil Defense Director John Shay announced the Fox river had risen 4 inches south of the flood gates at McHenry. At Rawson bridge, the water was three-quarters of an inch over October, 1972. Shay believed there would be another 4-inch rise south of the flood gates. David J. Moore, Cub Scout in Pack 145, Wonder Lake, received the certificate for heroism at the Blackhawk Area Council Executive board meeting. On Jan. 23, 1972, David, 9, pulled his friend, Keith Rarie, 12, from the freezing waters of Wonder Lake after the boy fell through the ice. With one dissenting vote, the board of Consolidated School District 15 voted to include in its budget an expenditure not to exceed $1,000 for material resources to be used in a new Masters' Program in Per­ sonalized Learning. Parkland Junior high school was broken into, rooms were ransacked, with drawers being opened and the contents scattered about the premises. MAY Numerous appointments and replacements in the city government were approved by aldermen during the City Council meeting. Mayor Stanek announced that the term of City Attorney John Looze expired May 1 and he placed in nomination the law firm of Narusis and Narusis for Council approval. The nomination was approved. Ray McGee of 1621 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, was singled out for a particular honor when he was presented with the 1973 Liberty Bell award. The presentation is made annually to some lay person who has contributed significantly to strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of freedom under law. McHenry's sewage treat­ ment plant was nominated for the annual award for ex­ cellence in plant operation and maintenance in Group B plants for calendar year 1972. •- Montini School board members approved a tuition raise for the coming school year, 1973 74. The new rate will third rated municipality in the county, McHenry retained its strong second place lead, ac­ cording to latest figures of the Illinois Department of Revenue. For the twelve-month liability period which ended recently, McHenry's total receipts were $1,801,667.39, behind Crystal Lake with $2,247,198.84 and ahead of Woodstock with $1,515,418.81. Mrs. Catherine Miller, second grade teacher, and Miss Gina Markadonis, fourth grade teacher at Valley View elementary school, were selected as nominees for the title, Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America for 1973. JUNE Seventy-four eighth graders graduated from Montini June 6» Valedictorian Margaret Olsen and Salutatorian Terese Herkes, both of McHenry, were special guests at the Honors assembly at Marian Central Catholic high school. The largest graduating class in the history of Johnsburg School District 12--150-- received diplomas June 6. Fifty-seven graduates^ received diplomas at thc^ Harrison school, Wonder Lake, at an open air ceremony. The McHenry City Council met in special session to allot Revenue Sharing money. The city received $28,871 for the six- month period, but the estimated total is $57,742.00 City Council approved program for mosquito abatement at a cost estimated at $8,563. Announcement was made that the Rev. Ruth Wegner, one of a small but growing number of women in the ministry, has been assigned to the Green­ wood and Methodist churches. She will reside at the parsonage in Greenwood. The board of High School District 156 voted unanimously to emply four additional teachers to handle an an­ ticipated increased enrollment of 120 students. Maureen Cristy of Wonder Lake and Mark Davis of McHenry were named queen and king of the Marian Central high school prom. David Rit- thaler and Barb Goddin were selected king and queen at McHenry high school prom. The Montini school board was informed that the parish councils reviewed the 1973-74 school budget as presented and requested that parish assessment be reduced by $10,000 for each parish. Robert Myers, owner of the trout ponds on Route 120, reported that 800-1,000 pounds of rainbow trout were removed from one of the ponds. The loss was estimated at $1,800. A large delegation of residents from Waukegan road and surrounding areas were present at the meeting to submit a petition against the rescue squad building location. McHenry police investigated a local forgery operation which resulted in the arrest of one and warrants for two others. Michael John Troke was charged with forgery and bond was set at $10,000. " The Marine Festival com­ mittee selected two of the city's most respected men to serve as parade marshals for the July 15 festival parade. They are George P. Freund and Ray McGee. Personal property taxes for individual McHenry count> taxpayers came to a happy historic close with the mailing of more than 4,000 refunds of 1971 personal property taxes. Following a report by a committee of School District 15 board members, action was taken to set Oct. 6 as the date for a referendum to increase the educational tax rate and the salutatorian ̂ ^vith a 3.829 average. Fright '^eijSeA the entire McHenry community ,and( extended for many miles in mid-afternoon as an explosion leveled the World Wide Fireworks company at 4004 McCullOm Lake road. The rumbling quake was felt just before 3 p.m. on June 9 sending residents from their homes and shoppers into the street. The spectacular outburst came in the midst of 90 degree tem­ peratures and Fire Chief Glenn, Peterson said it was very possible the explosion was caused by spontaneous com­ bustion. Damage was estimated at a half million dollars. Two McHenry youths were killed in a one-car accident which occurred June 16 on Crystal Lake road, south of McHenry. Jaime Fernstrom, 17, and Donald Burg, 18, lost their lives in the accident. * Nancy Staley was named Marine Festival queen. The 18- year-old Nancy walked away with two trophies. Besides being queen, she was also chosen Miss Congeniality. Mary Beth Williams was first runner-up while e Carolyn Mierzwa was the second runner-up. A six-week debate regarding the recently adopted police department salary schedule was finally ended when the City Council members reaffirmed their original decision. Pretty, blond Lynn Tomlinson, 18, was declared the county's new Dairy Prin­ cess. The Appellate court was to decide the fate of Jake Levesque's position as ad­ ministrative assistant in the State Department of Aeronautics. A ruling had been given stating that Levesque had been illegally terminated -from his position, all back pay and other benefits were to be reinstated. The Attorney General William Scott, representing the Governor's office, requested a stay of order reinstating Levesque's position pending an appeal by the State to the Appellate court. James L. Dobson, 28,^ of Alsip, drowned June 21 in Wonder Lake. Four artists shared top honors at the McHenry Country Art Fair. They were Betsy Haufe, of McHenry, Barbara Tade, Crystal Lake, Barbara Gay, Wonder Lake, and Don Neubauer, McHenry. McHenry county and Western Lake county residents have a new total Emergency Medical Services plan, assuring excellent medical care for critically ill and in­ jured persons. JULY The recreation and parks committee recommended to the City Council that the yacant lot at Waukegan and Third streets (the old water tower site) be temporarily established as a public park. McHenry hospital recorded the first set of triplets in its seventeen-year history July 2, when three girls were born to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Dean of Richmond. McHenry's latest Americans Abroad student is Larry Frey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Frey of 2807 N. Baycliff. He will participate in a ten-month school program in Zwolle, the Netherlands. A pert and pretty Nancy Lee Smith was crowned Little Miss Peanut at the annual contest conducted by the Kiwanis cliib. Thousands attended one 4of McHenry's most successful Marine Festivals. Ideal, mid- seventy degree temperatures encouraged the large crowd to witness one of the finest line of marches ever held in McHenry. One of the worst accidents on the Fox river in more than twenty years took the life of a young Brookfield mother on Fiesta Day. She was Dolores G. Pour, 28, who was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital. Although the incident was in no way connected with the McHenry Marine festival Water ski show, it occurred during the intermission when a large cabin cruiser struck the small craft in which she was riding. The City Council passed an appropriation ordinance for the 1973-74 fiscal year in the amount of $2,572,775. This is an increase of $525,675 over last year's appropriation. AUGUST The McHenry County Fair - opened for five days on, Aug. 1. McHenry Dollar Days were Aug. 2-4. McHenry county's 1972 real estate and personal property tax bills for fifteen townships were released to the postoffice on Aug. 1. Both installments were: due on Sept. 4., A very lovely Miss McHenry, Nancy Staley, proved that her charm was more than "skin deep" at the McHenry County Fair when she walked away with the Miss Congeniality award. She was second runner- up in the county queen contest. Developers of Port Royal, a 238-acre tract of land east of the Fox river in the Snug Harbor area, sought annexation to the city of McHenry. McHenry area young people were among talented county youths to win top honors in various classes at the county fair. Among those most highly honored was Ben Jacobs of Wonder Lake, who won the showmanship award in open class and also had his steer proclaimed reserve champion in that class. Randy Scott of Richmond, Mike Van Every of Spring Grove, Diane Weber and John Rudolph of McHenry, all had champion entries. The City Council voted road improvements for Lakeland Park. A young man charged with two murders in McHenry in December, 1970, was bound over for trial in the deaths of two patients at the Norwood hospital in Marshfield, Wis. Action took place during Philip Lee Soper's appearance in Wood county court. Soper, 24, was convicted of killing Marlene Ahrens of Woodstock and Guenther Dolenski of McHenry during two attempts of burglary in McHenry. It was announced that there will be no tax rate referendum in School District 15 for one year and possibly longer. Paula Rossetti, 16 years old, will spend the school year in • Auckland, largest city in New Zealand as an exchange student sponsored by the McHenry Rotary club. Mrs. Clara Wiedrich celebrated her 100th birthday Aug. 21. Willard J. Hogge of Polo, 111., was named the new assessment supervisor by the county board members. Henry Nell, McHenry District 15 school board president is serving on a post at the state level, having been , named state director for the Kishwaukee region. Ernie Olsen, 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Oslen of Johnsburg, is an exchange student to Japan sponsored by the Woodstock Rotary club. A $5,000 penalty for violation of the Environmental Protection act was assessed John F. Fuhler, former owner of McHenry Shores Water company, by the Illinois Pollution Control board. Upon receipt of an opinion from Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott, County Board Chairman Walter Dean of McHenry stepped down as chairman of the County Board of Review. At the same time G. Watson Lowe filed his oath of office. Father William T. Condren offered his first Mass at Christ the King church in Wonder Lake. The Most Reverend Arthur J. O'Neill, D.D. Bishop of Rockford officiated at the ordination of Father Condren to the priesthood. Sister Mary St. Hilda Conway observed her fiftieth an­ niversary as a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Patrick's church. SEPTEMBER Nine McHenry schools opened for the new school year for 5,881 students. The newsprint shortage impact was felt at the Plain- dealer office.- Michael W. Thornton was named a semi-finalist in the 1974 National Merit Scholarship program. Head Start, the federal government program designed to help underprivileged pre- kindergarten age children face the challenge of school came to McHenry. It serves up to forty- five youngsters. The culmination of long moAths of work on Rt. 120 west came in the ribbon cutting ceremony held in front of the McHenry Market Place. Numerous state and local of­ ficials and interested citizens were present for the opening of the new road. A levy totalling $1,971,280 against the taxable property in High School District 15 was approved in a resolution passed by the board. Largest sum was $1,362,060 for educational purposes. after and underneath the railroad track. The federal surplus property warehouse located on Rt. 120, east of McHenry, closed its doors. The' reason was reportedly for a state audit and investigation of irregularities. Ground breaking plans were unveiled for a new McHenry hospital just south of the McHenry city limits. Target date was set for next spring. 1972 real estate tax collec­ tions reached 94 percent. The final working budget for High School District 156 was adopted in cthe amount of $3,170,482. supervised probation and granted immunity from further prosecution. With the mailing of 5,000 letters of solicitation, the .McHenry Rescue squad opened its fund drive for a new building. A limited open campus at the junior-senior high school on Crystal Lake road was ap- City Council okayed storm sewer construction to run on Rt. 31 between Alexander be $175 for families with one operational, maintenance and ' proved unanimously by the Lumber and Panelling . Plus, OCTOBER Diane Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Butler, and Steve Buss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buss, were named queen and king of homecoming for McHenry high school. In a Jengthy meeting the City Council approved reducing the sewer hook-up fee for residents of the Lakeland Park special assessment area from $250 to $150 for a period of six months. Rev. Ralph Smith assumed pastorate of the First United Methodist church in McHenry. McHenry School District 15 created an advisory council. Kevin P. Hudson received a letter of commendation honoring him for his high performance on the 1972 Preliminary Scholasjifc Ap­ titude Test-National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test. The Chamber of Commerce announced that all requests for solicitation letters of approval must be presented to the board thirty days in advance of the date requested. The City Council set regulations for leaf disposal. Leaves will be collected if they are bagged and placed on the curbs. Burning of leaves will be allowed in approved con­ tainers. Eleven business places, two schools and one home were damaged when vandals hurled large rocks through windows of the establishments. Janice Novak, 15, of Holiday • Hills, received a bronze medal for heroism awarded from national headquarters of the Girl Scouts. Janice rescued her younger brother when he was attacked by a dog. The board of Consolidated Grade School District 15 ap­ proved 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". The McHenry Plaindealer, in competition with about 145 newspapers throughout the state, won the top editorial award of the Illinois Press association. The winning editorial was entitled "State Aid to School-a Bonus or a Bogeyman". Gov. Daniel Walker released $3,675,000 of capital develop­ ment bond funds for con­ struction of a hew permanent building for McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. The City Council reclassified the Ralph Edgar property, located north of McHenry Savings and Loan, from B-2 to B-l. The council set up certain restrictions. Residents of Lakeland Park appeared at the City Council meeting to seek help from the city on the "terrific problem with drinking water" in that subdivision. In a special meeting the McHenry County board ap­ proved a tentative budget for 1973-74 in the amount of $4,320,000. Superintendent Richard Swantz advised the high school District 156 board of education that the administration had been attempting to control the speed of autos on the West! campus frontage road for the past six years. SwantZ| recommended that "speed control bumps" be installed to correct the problem. Nine persons were indicted by the Grand jury in Circuit court. They were involved in a drivers' license test bribery scandal in the Woodstock Drivers License Examination station. Frank Hromec, alderman of the fourth ward and a bailiff in the Circuit court, pleaded guilty to official misconduct and was sentenced to one-year probation. Others indicted were Anthony Magnine, McHenry, a former investigator at the Woodstock station; Richard (Nick) Justen,, McHenry, an investigator at the station; and Monty Yates, McHenry. Orville Gullang of Algonquin, lockmaster at the McHenry dam was also in­ dicted. Pretty Kasey Anderson of McHenry was named homecoming queen at Marian Central high school. George Luto, president of McCullom Lake, bailiff at the Circuit court and a former examiner at the Woodstock Drivers License Examination station, pleaded guilty to of­ ficial misconduct and was placed on one year's un- NOVEMBER At the City Council meeting several merchants protested the installation of parking meters in the Riverside drive parking lot. " The City of McHenry building department was honored at an awards banquet when Lt. Gov. Neil Hartigan presented a plaque to Supt. of Public Works Fred J. Meyer in recognition of superiority in the ad­ ministration and performance of its duties. \ r ? Pupil enrollment in Catholic schools in McHenry county rose by almost 5 percent over the 1972-73 attendance figures. A total of 1,441 boys and 1,410 girls are enrolled in McHenry county Catholic schools. Montini school in McHenry remains the largest school. The resignation of Fourth Ward Alderman Frank S. Hrornec was accepted at the city council meeting. An election to replace Hromec will be held in February. Henry Nell, school board president for District 15, headed a panel for the Illinois Association of School Boards. David Benrud was reelected president of the Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting, bother newly elected officers are Ken Sheridan, vice- president, and Riek Lane, \ treasurer. Frank Colomer, David Dolby and Jim « McKenley were named to the board of directors. A new contract to supply gasoline for public school buses and other vehicle needs at a price of 33.4 cents per gallon was approved by the board of District 15. Allan McKim was named acting president of McCullom Lake to replace George Luto whose resignation, along with that of Trustee Monty Yates, had previously been accepted. Three from this area were named to college "Who's Who", Sally Dresdow, Thomas Gausden and James Heard. In action taken following executive session the board of High School District 156 voted 3 to 1 to direct Athletic Director Bill Blankenhorn not to reappoint Bill Day as head football coach. Under teacher tenure, Day may remain in the school system. The McHenry County board approved a budget for 1973-74 in the amount of $8,783,833. One of the changes in the permanent budget was the $14,800 increase for Sheriff salaries, bringing the total department expenses to $1,081,550. About one in three persons polled at both McHenry high school campuses have in­ dicated some experience with the use of marijuana. That was one of the results of a ten-item survey taken in which 81.4 per cent of the student body in­ dicated their experience with tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and other drugs, including heroin. The board of High School District 156 approved an in­ crease in the rate of pay for substitute teachers from $22 to $25 per day. Six filed for alderman in fourth ward, Ronald R. Nystrom, Ernest D. Schooley, Edward M. Druml, Sr., Ronald H. MeuTer, Lloyd E. Wagner and LaVerne Hromec. Mayor Stanek nominated Fred Lamb to serve as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals to replace Richard Zieman, who resigned last month. Ronald J. Wilkins was nominated to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Warren Kuhlman. Zieman and Kuhlman have moved out of state. The McHenry County Catholic Education foundation raised over $800,000 to ensure the future of Catholic education in McHenry county. The total of pledge commitments to be collected over the next three years is $830,689.90. DECEMBER In a surprise announcement Father William O. Hanner of Whispering Oaks learned that he had been elected rector emeritus of the Church of the Holy Comforter, Kenilworth. By a voice vote, the board of High School District 156 voted a ninety-day extension of the open campus policy at West school which was started this year on a trial basis. „ A McHenry *high school graduate very nearly became mayor of South Windsor, Conn., a community of 16,000 after she ^recently topped a field of twelve candidates in number of votes cast. The attractive young woman is Sandra Jones Bender, who resides with her husband at % Greenfield drive in that city. With the signature of Governor Walker affixed to Senate Bill I of Special Session