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' - "K 15 FI THE MCHENRY Z"*W" "SERytNG THE CHAIN-O-L/ -LAKES REG ION 7SINCE 1875 *5 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 49 FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1974 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS 7* District Offers East Campus For Sale McHenry's East campus, which has been offering education to the city's high school students since shortly after the mid-twenties, will soon be on the market. The high > school board, in a resolution passed at Tuesday evening's meeting, voted to contact real estate firms regarding the building's sale. Although a discussion of an asking price was to be held during an executive7 session that followed, no formal action was taken at its conclusion. Much of the meeting was given over to talking about a district organizational plan. Comments were based on in­ formation supplied to members by Supt. Richard Swantz in a report on existing conditions at each campus. The need to plan ahead has been encouraged by enrollment figures which list 1,218 as the current figure at East campus and 993 at West campus. The year 1974-75 is the projected date of enrollment capacity at East campus (1,250) and 1977- 78 is the year set for capacity at West (1,100). The board has expressed the need to realize a sufficient amount from the East campus building to be used for any future construction that may be necessary. Board President James Althoff commented that if the building is not sold within 120 days, the chances become iess optimistic. Then, he said, alternative plans must be considered. Mrs. Kathryn Alvary, a board member, said she felt it would be wise to establish an advisory committee soon so that it would be ready to func­ tion when the board is able tc proceed with plans. There are several problems which the board considered as they affect East campus at this time. There is overcrowding in the library, resource centers, science labs, boys' physical education, home economics and industrial arts depart­ ments. The cafeteria also is very crowded, according to the report. Classroom utilization is near capacity and there is a shor­ tage of storage space. Another lack in the building is an auditorium or student assembly area. At West campus, the art, industrial arts and drafting programs are already beyond capacity. Classes meet on a limited schedule with reduced laboratory time. Enrollment reductions in these areas of study will be necessary. Science laboratories are said to be extremely limited, and P.E. and student lockers are near capacity. The district is currently evaluating the need for an area vocational center with seven other county high schools. Rather than wait to see what will happen, the board has decided to place the East campus building for sale and to develop a plan which will result in the best educational program when needed. Numerous alternatives have been suggested and will be reviewed from time to time by the board. A final decision will be influenced by sale of the present freshman-sophomore building. One suggestion is to continue existing 2-2 arrangement with additions and-or modifications to both buildings in the near future. Another is to move to a 1-3 arrangement with additions at West only and modifications at East. Another plan is to develop a vocational high school and a "regular" high school resulting in modifications at one building and additions at the other. Also suggested is the possibility of organizing into two four-year comprehensive high schools resulting in additions and-or modifications at both cam­ puses. In both of the last two proposals, the administrators feel the district must consider what the impact of the area vocational center will be. If the East campus building should be sold, one suggestion was to enlarge and-or split shift a four-year high school at West campus. Another was to search for a site for a third high school. The board also considers the possibility of combining and modifying any of the suggestions. The board has recognized that enrollment trends indicate a smaller number of students in the future, although there will be four years before the decrease is felt on the high school level. Members noted, however, that with the large amount of open land in the McHenry area, and with real estate -developments a very real probability, future plan­ ning is necessary. In other action, the board approved a milk price increase in cafeterias for adults from eight cents to nine cents per half pints and for students from four to five cents. This is ap­ plicable for milk purchased separate from regular school lunches, which will not be raised. There is a four-cent federal reimbursement on milk sold to students. ^ On a recommendation of Athletic Director William Blankenhorn, Dave Luckett * was appointed as freshman baseball coach replacing Tom Hubert, who resigned last year. Luckett teaches math at East campus. Following a special audit of the West campus Student Activity fund, Donald E. Bark, certified public accountant, recommended the establish­ ment of a petty cash fund in the student activity fund. The board acted to establish such a fund at both campuses. Member Ed Neumann questioned the necessity of having this special audit on such a small matter. The subject of parent-teacher conferences was brought up for discussion. It was disclosed that East campus conducted a minimum of 800 conferences, with favorable reaction received. West campus, in its first year for conferences, held 550. Some parents indicated the two schools should arrange different times so that parents with students on both campuses could attend the conferences at each. Approval was given to the (Continued on page 17) Plan Christian Unity Service The Rev. Ralph Smith of the First United Methodist Church of McHenry, left, and Father Edmund Petit, pastor of St. Patrick Catholic church, are shown making plans for the first of two services to be held during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. On Friday, Jan. 18, at 8 p.m., members of many parishes in the area will gather at St. Patrick church for the prayer rite, to be followed by the serving of refreshments in the church hall. The following Friday, Jan. 25, the second service will be held at the same time in the First United Methodist church. Everyone in the community is invited to attend either or both rites. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Minor Crashes Investigated A two-car accident at the corner of Riverside and Elm last Saturday afternoon resulted in a ticket being issued to Patricia L. Arvidson of 1734 Touhy, Chicago, for operating in violation of an instruction permit and temporary license. Ms. Arvidson made too wide a turn at the corner and hit the auto of Robert J. Lakowski of 1310 Park street, McHenry, which was stopped at the traffic signal. Cornelius N. Wegner of 5410 W. Hillside drive, McHenry, was ticketed for improper lane usage after his auto hit a car driven by. Carol L. Fandre of 4519 W. Parkway, McHenry. The accident occurred Sunday morning about 10:30 on Elm street just west of Millstream drive. Both cars were west-bound on Elm when Wegner (Continued on page 17) City Leaders Meet On Zoning Recommendations . "Are we a small town or a big town?" "Do you want the town Mo grow or not?" "Are we in­ terested in preserving the character of the community with single family homes as it exists today or do we want high-rises which will raise the density?" "If we build another Marina Towers, would that be bad?" These were some of the questions asked at the special meeting of the City Council held Monday evening to discuss recommendations for zoning changes in the city. Invited to participate in the discussions were members of mm Some folks haye asked if there is really a necessity for the second stop sign on the new Rt. 120 - the traffic signal at Meadow and Rt. 120. We don't have the answer, but we have learned that there are many good reasons for not installing the electric sign at the intersection with Crystal Lake road. Most of them have to do with a synchronization of lights and the possibility *of a real trafffic tie-up should a freight train require con­ siderable time to pass through the city. It is only a guess, but the Meadow-Rt. 120 signal very well might be the deterrent to speeders that is needed. Not too long ago there was a suggestion made at a City Council meeting that the speed limit be reduced further on the new highway. It reminded us a little of all the new laws passed on the state and federal level while laws already in effect have not solved the same problem. A "for instance" comes to mind. Last Sunday we came down Sherman hill at just over 40 m.p.h. and noticed a police car (city, county or state, we weren't sure) parked outside the municipal limits, mid-way down the hill. Why the officer was there we'll probably never know, but evidently it wasn't to catch speeders. Possibly a hundred feet ahead we saw the 40 mile speed limit. Thereafter, a large truck passed us easily, then a teen­ ager and lastly, a young lady-- at the same time that we were maintaining the stated speed limit. Maybe a higher speed limit than 40 really isn't dangerous. If that's so then there really isn't any need to make it lower. If it is dangerous, possibly those new signs will be the deterrent we need. Amidst many golden wedding anniversary celebrations, one (Continued on page 17) Burglaries And Thefts In Large Number Investigated Three summer homes in the 5100 block of West Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, were burglarized sometime during the past week. The home of Thomas Stuhley at 5102 W. Lake Shore was entered and the following items were taken: three snowmobile suits, a set of silverware, a portable color television set, a tape recorder, sixteen 8-track stereo tapes, three rugs, a clock radio, two pairs of snowmobile gloves, a case of liquor, a picture and an ornamental 8-day clock. Dennis Gallo at 5104 W. Lake Shore determined that a vacuum cleaner, a chess set, two gold handled swords, a tape deck, twenty 8-track tapes, a toy bear and assorted liquor bottles were stolen from his home. A^25-horsepower outboard motor, a portable color television set, a clock radio, four water skis, a ship-design electric clock and a 12-inch portable television set were taken from the home of Sygmund Stutz at 5106 W. Lake Shore. Investigation is con­ tinuing by the sheriff's department. Last Saturday morning deputies were called to in­ vestigate a burglary at the Plum Nellie tavern, 7909 Route 12, Solon Mills. When the tavern was opened, it was found that sometime after closing at 2:30 that morning, the juke box and cigarette machines had been priet} opens Further inspection revealed that basement liquor cabinets had also been opened. There was no indication that the offender had forcibly en­ tered but it was believed he may have hidden in the basement at closing time as the Nell Confers In D.C. On Schools, Energy Crunch Nine Applicants For Associate Judge Post McHenry School District No. 15 board president, Henry Nell, will be conferring in Washington, D.C. with officials of William Simon's Federal Energy office as a member of the National School Boards association's (NSBA) Federal Relations Network during an NSBA conference, "Schools and the Energy Crunch," Jan. 17 and 18. About 300 local school board leaders from around the nation will „ have the opportunity of questioning officials of Simon's office on new federal energy regulations which give relatively low priority to schools and threaten programs like career and adult education. The NSBA Conference at the Washington Hilton hotel will also examine the long range impact of the energy crisis on schools, and provide in­ formation from a Ford foun­ dation study that reveals ways of conserving energy in schools without disrupting the education of children. The National School Boards association is the largest organization of elected public officials in the ' world representing laymen who govern the public schools pf the nation. « Chief Judge Lloyd A. Van Deusen of the Nineteenth Judicial circuit has announced that nine applications have been received to date to fill the vacancy of associate judge. This vacancy was created by the elevation of Judge Thomas R. Dorati to the position of circuit judge. Applicants are Daniel L. Weisz of Woodstock, Andrew Schmiedl, Jr., of Crystal Lake, Lois B. Ryan of Libertyville, William F. Homer of Wildwood, Andrew J. Flando, Jr., of Highland Park, Mark J. Dobnick and Elliot S. Bacall of Waukegan, Joseph B. Coleman of Algonquin and Lawrence J. Cohen of Chicago. A Bar poll will not be con­ ducted on the qualifications of these applicants. However, members of the Bar of both Lake and McHenry counties, as well as the general public, are afforded the opportunity of commenting, either favorably or unfavorably, on the ap­ plicants. The deadline is Feb. 4. Comments should be sent to the Chief Judge, Lake county courthouse, Waukegan, 111., 60085. Each judge will vote a secret ballot and return it to the director, who will tally the ballots and announce the outcome. Results should be known in five to six weeks. door of exit was determined to have been opened from the inside. Further investigation is being made. ' When Fred Brodie of 2315 N. Club road, McHenry, returned home after being away for six hours last Wednesday, he discovered the garage door and the front door of the home were open. Offenders had entered the home and searched the premises. Missing was a color television set with stand along with assorted pieces of jewelry including rings, necklaces and cuff links. Martin Onelius of 105 Broadway, McHenry, reported his home had been burglarized while the family was away for a week. Drawers and closets were searched and it was determined that approximately $100 was taken from the home. The summer home of Sangston Hettler at 1103 S. Route 31, McHenry, was en­ tered recently. Sometime since Jan. 6, offenders entered the home and removed a 19-inch color television set. Nothing else in the home appeared to have been disturbed. Officials investigated a burglary at Harrison school, 6809 McCullom Lake road, Wonder Lake, which occurred sometime last Sunday. The building was entered by breaking a store room window. Evidence inside indicated the offender had been in several classrooms searching desks. However, all that was deter­ mined to be missing was about $6.75 from a desk in the band room, Keith Peters of 7220 W. Trey road, McHenry, told county authorities he had left his auto parked along the road in front of his home Monday night because of the heavy snow in (Continued on page 17) the Zoning Board of Appeals, Plan commission and alder­ men. Several interested citizens were also present to fill the Council chambers. Mayor Joseph Stanek opened the meeting by displaying a large map and pointing out proposed areas of new development around the city. To the north is the Edgar property (formerly the Jake Freund farm) which will en­ compass industrial, com­ m e r c i a l , m u l t i - f a m i l y dwellings and city park land. Several roads are also proposed in this subdivision which will help alleviate traffic problems in Lakeland Park and in north-bound traffic from West Route 120 to the in­ tersection of North Route 31 and McCullom Lake road. Another area of anticipated growth is the McDonald property south of the city. This area proceeds from ap­ proximately Grove street southward to Idyll Dell road, west of Route 31. Multi-family dwellings, industrial and commercial areas are planned for this section of land. The sewer line to accommodate the hospital, Stilling property and the McDonald project will travel through this area. The proposed McHenry hospital and the Stilling property are located south of Idyll Dell road. Stanek noted that bids have been let by the county for the extension of Idyll Dell road from Bull Valley road eastward to Route 31. This project should alleviate traffic through the city in the very near future. The Mayor asked that the Plan commission look into the possibility of extending St. Paul avenue westward to intersect with Route 31. This would open up the traffic flow from Green street southward. Jo the west of the city is Pheasant Valley subdivision. Development of this property was not possible in the past because sewer facilities were not available. They are now. Stanek pointed out that much of Pheasant Valley is in the Flood Plain classification and this will cause problems in some sections of that development.^ There is no present action for extension of the city east of the Fox river. The proposed Port Royal development in the Snug Harbor area was brought before the city for possible annexation late last year. However, because the development was not con­ tiguous to the city, annexation could not be considered. Stanek felt that eventually the city would be extended east of the river but nothing is pending at the present time. When discussions began on the possibility of reimposing height restrictions, Plan commission member, Lee Cooney, asked, "Before you make any decision on imposing height restrictions, do you want the town to grow or not? It will whether you want it to or not." He felt the city should control it instead of fight it. Stanek emphasized that the basic character of McHenry is single family homes. He felt that commercially owned residences such as apartments should be limited to a 25 per­ cent r^tio and single family homes to 75 percent. It was mentioned that water and sewer facilities were planned to handle a capacity of twenty persons per acre or its equivalent. Stanek suggested that these facilities should be evenly distributed throughout the city and no one area should be given all the growth. It was noted that an arterial street should have been established in Whispering Oaks (Continued on page 17) New Treatment Room Is Opened Shown in the new Treatment room at McHenry hospital are, from left, Mrs. Molla Haugen, R.N., of^Carv, (head nurse) and Mrs. Val Patterson, C.O.R.T., of Sunnyside, treatment room technician. The room is being used by staff physicians for spinal tap. needle biopsy of the liver, sternal puncture, gastroscopy and other procedures which do not require general anesthesia. Mrs. Haugen, head nurse in McHenry hospital's emergency room, is a certified trauma nurse specialist; Mrs. Patterson is a certified operating room technician. «