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EDWARD DRUML, SR. La VERNE HROMEC ERNEST D. SCHOOLEY LLOYD E. WAGNER Zoning Hearings For RONALD H. MEURER RONALD R. NYSTROM Hold Election For Alderman A special election will be held in McHenry Tuesday, Feb. 5, for the purpose of electing one alderman to fill the vacancy created when Frank Hromec left office in late 1973.' There are six candidates for the vacant position in Ward 4. They are Ronald R. Nystrom, Ernest D. Schooley, Edward M. Druml, Sr., Ronald H. Meurer, Lloyd E. Wagner and LaVerne Hromec.* Voting will be held at the Lakel'and Park community house, 1717 N. Sunset avenue, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. City Clerk Earl R. Walsh will be in his office the night of election to receive the ballots and returns. Those wishing results may call him at 385- 0947. The Plaindealer office also will be open until 7:30 with results. VOLUME98 NUMBER 53 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1974 18 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Land Use As Estates Hearings have been scheduled on two zoning matters of local interest; On Wednesday, Feb. 13, the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a petition presented by Duane H. Schroeder and James S. Bowers. They are asking for an amendment of the ordinance for reclassification of real estate from "F" farming district to "E-2" estate district. The property consists of about 66.636 acres and is located on the north side of Rolling lane, approximately one-quarter of a mile east of Weingart road. It is presently unimproved and vacant except for one residence and garage. The hearing will be held in the City Council chambers of McHenry at 2 o'clock. The other hearing is scheduled at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 in the City Council chambers of Crystal Lake. It concerns a tract of land with about 136 acres on Cherry Valley road, between Bull Valley road and Mason Hill road. The premises are vacant and unimproved. Petitioners are the American National Bank and Trust Co. of Chicago as trustee and C.F. Langille. They are asking for a zoning reclassification from "F" farming to "E" estate. Persons wishing to be heard on either matter may attend the zoning hearings. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 College Enrollment Increases; Plan Student Award Competition Wonder Lake, was made by kicking in a basement door. Drawers were searched and it was determined that ap­ proximately $16 in coins had- been taken. The incident oc­ curred last Friday night. The home of Robin Rushmore at 5407 Hillside drive, McHenry, was entered while the owners $/ere away for an Staff Members Of District 15 In Evaluation Five members of the staff of McHenry Elementary School District 15 recently served as a part of an evaluation team selected by Dr. Michael Bakalis, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, to evaluate the competencies of Arlington Heights Community Consolidated School District 59. Dr. Eugene Paulausky acted as a generalist and submitted a hour last Friday night. Missing broad evaluation of the total frnm tko nromicoc urorA i i • from the premises were, a- stereo with an 8-track tape player and two speakers, along with an electric drill. Felix Kibartas of 3703, N. Weingart road, McHeriry^ informed county officials that his home was burglarized sometime last week. A billfold and some currency were taken from a bedroom drawer along with a box containing numerous silver coins. educational program offered in District 59, in addition to acting as a specialist in the area off social studies. Michael Dreher, seventh grade science teacher at McHenry Junior high schobl, evaluated the science program, while Dave Miller, Parkland School seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher, acted as a specialist \in evaluating the social studies program of District 59. Mrs. Mary Jean Bolger, speech therapist, evaluated the speech program offered in the Arlington Heights district. Each school district in Illinois will be evaluated during the 1973-74 school year in ac­ cordance with the guidelines determined by Dr. Bakalis' office. The McHenry elementary schools in District 15 will be evaluated in April Jan Beima, left, of Crystal Lake and Barbara Powers, of Harvard hear from Joseph Cools, clinical psychologist, plans for Project *74, a telephone referral service. Mrs. Beima and Mrs. Powers are co-chairmen of the project. "We get calls seeking legal aid, financial counseling, abortion information....looking for these answers takes a lot of the professional's time," said Joseph Cools, clinical psychologist, explaining Project *74 (a telephone referral service) to members of the Women's auxiliary of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County at the Jan. 25 luncheon. A compilation of all the community agencies plus a brief description of the type of service offered is being prepared by the local Social Security office Cools continued. The central community referral service, Project '74 will answer telephone queries and relay the appropriate agency information to the caller. "The program would be set­ up at the clinic with its own room and telephone number." The Family Service and Mental Health clinic is located at 3514 West Waukegan road in McHenry. "With good publicity the number will be constantly busy." In response to a question he said the cost of installing and maintaining a toll free number was prohibitive. . In solicitating its cooperation and assistance, Cools said, "The auxiliary has two definite advantages. One is the large membership....224....and the other is members are con­ cerned about the community and its problems. The volunteer will be a para- professional. . . . sympathetic and capable." Barbara Powers of Harvard and Jan Beima of Crystal Lake, co-chairmen of Project '74, working with Miss Judy Kievman, Family Services coordinator, will assemble and inaugurate the program. "The telephone will be manned six days a week, 9 to 1 and 1 to 5. That's a minimum of forty-eight volunteers....We're hoping for 75 volunteers," Mrs. Powers said. "The women will be scheduled on a rotating four or possibly five week basis. Monday, March 4, is our target starting date.'r Other clerical work, typing or stuffing en- (Continued on page 1T^ Driver Escapes Injury As Train Demolishes '73 Auto Edward J. Rowley of 203 Evergreen lane, Twin Lakes, escaped injury Monday mor­ ning when his car was hit by a train on Solon road, one-fourth mile north of Route 12, west of Spring Grove. Rowley was south-bound on Solon road and as he ap­ proached the railroad crossing his vision was obscured by a farm house. When he saw the train, he applied his brakes and slid onto the tracks. He at­ tempted to back up but was struck by the train. His 1973 auto was demolished in the accident. William D. Stuebner of 1121 Rosewood, Ingleside, engineer of the Milwaukee Road train, said he was unable to avoid hitting the car. A car driven by Gertrude E. Krug of 1701 N. Knoll avenue, McHenry, went out of control on Wright road, one-fourth mile east of Barreville, slid into a ditch and broke off a utility pole. The accident occurred Tuesday night about 7:30. Ms. Krug said she was east- bound on Wright road when a large area of standing water appeared in her lane of traffic. She drove into the opposite lane to avoid it and when she pulled back into her lane, her vehicle slid into the ditch and hit the pole. Ms. Krug was not injured in the mishap. A two-car collision at the intersection of Route 120 and Kent road Tuesday night resulted in three persons being taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. Treated and released were Forrest E. Cole of 209 N. Kent road, McHenry, and Nancy Bahnfleth and Susan K. Thibodeau, both of Madison, Wis. The two girls were passengers in a car driven by Daniel R. Miller of 4012 Kane avenue, McHenryHWiller was not injured in the accident. Miller was east-bound on the highway when Cole's vehicle turned directly in front of him at the intersection with Kent road and a collision occurred. Cole told officers he failed to see any approaching traffic before he made his turn. He was ticketed for improper turn with oncoming traffic. Audrey B. Koczor of 1715 Flower street, McHenry, was ticketed for vehicle entering a (Continued on page 17) \ Area Home Owner Interrupts Three Youths In Burglary Mary Polanec of 7111 Oak street, Wonder Lake, returned home Monday afternoon from a short trip to the store and discovered three youths in her home. When she entered, they fled through a window and left the area in an auto which was parked nearby. Entry to the home was made by kicking in the front door. Apparently they had only succeeded in entering a bedroom before being frightened away. Missing from the bedroom were a Derringer pistol, a black pellet gun, a skin diver's watch and several silver dollars. A description of, the offenders and their auto was obtained but a search of the area failed to reveal their whereabouts. An electrophonic stereo system with tape player and two speakers, along with a ring, were taken from the home of Michael Lichty of 7406 Nan­ tucket, Wonder Lake. The owners discovered the theft when they returned home after being gone all day Monday. When Grover VanWinkle of 3011 S. Keene, McHenry, returned home Sunday after a month's vacation, he found his garage had been entered. Stolen from the premises were a Bolens garden tractor, a lawn and garden shredder-bagger and an 18-inch rotary mower. The summer home of Mary Cogswell at 102 W. Broadway, McHenry, was broken into sometime last week. Taken were a portable television, a six-foot portable bar, a bar stool, clock, wrought iron hanging lamp, tulip shaped hanging lamp and various dishes Entry to the Robert Bright home at 3120 Edgewood drive, Catholic Boai Council Vote The McHenry County Board of Catholic Education and the Council of Administration of Marian Central Catholic High School, in a joint meeting, voted to merge the two bodies and restructure the board. The newly created County Board of Catholic Education will include in its membership the pastor and the Parish council president of each of the four­ teen parishes in McHenry county. The merger had been voted on during the summer and fall •by the individual pastors and parish councils. Recently, clearance for the merger was granted from the Rockford Diocesan Office of Education. The Rev. Thomas Brady, diocesan director of Education, said, "The Diocesan office looks for strong leadership from the new McHenry Area board in promoting the teaching mission of the chur­ ch." Father Brady went on to point out the success of the fund raising efforts of the McHenry County Catholic Education rd, Marian To Merge foundation, and stated, "Considering the McHenry foundation and the newly organized board, the McHenry Catholic education programs will continue to be leaders in the Rockford Diocesan system." (Continued on page 17) $7,000 Damage To McCullom 'Lake Home The home at 5208 Parkview, McCullom Lake, occupied by Marilyn Munz, a West campus high school teacher, was badly damaged by fire early Wed­ nesday evening. f Neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vick, turned in the alarm about 5:20. Members of Company I responded and found the kitchen in flames. Chief Glenn Peterson said that the room was completely destroyed and smoke and heat (Continued on page 17) Robert C. Bartlett, dean of instruction at McHenry County college, informed the board of trustees that registration for the spring semester is slightly higher than last spring's enrollment. Bartlett made his report at the regular meeting of the board this past week. With another week of registration remaining, Bar­ tlett said, "It does appear we will be ahead of last year." The transfer and oc­ cupational courses began Jan. 28 but the adult educatiqp* classes begin Feb. 4. The board commended the administration on the "very effective publicity and public relations work" done in preparation for spring registration. Two mailings of 36,000 were sent out informing the public of programs being offered at the college. JfOC president, Dr. James R. DaVlfe, reported on the vfettfttkm by <3* North Central association earlier this month. Tlit three-member team was complimentary of the district and of the people who had cooperated in getting the college under way. The team pointed out that the programs were balanced \and well- deSigned. They also com­ plimented the adult education and community services areas which were severely criticized in the last NCA report three years ago. The team cited the biggest problem with the present facilities as being the lack of space for student study and student lounge or recreation area. The NCA also urged the college "to be diligent in get­ ting into the new facilities." In other action, the board voted to hire Baxter and Woodman as engineers for the sewer for the new campus. A special meeting will be held Jan. 31 to meet with the engineer of the new campus project. Three alternatives for construction of sewer facilities will be discussed. The cost of three alternatives presented Thursday night ranged from $63,800 for a forced main to $86,000 for a gravity main. The board approved the recommendation that Satur­ day, April 13, be designated as the date for the annual election for members of the college board. Polling places will be open from noon to 7 p.m. on this date. The terms of Thomas Leahy and Gerald Smith expire this spring. Both are from Wood­ stock. Leahy indicated he will run for the three-year term but Smith is undecided. Approval was given for purchase of equipment for the foreign language and political science department, a stake truck, agriculture department and audio-visual department. The trustees approved the recommendation that the administration open a new bank account to handle tran­ sactions of the federal grants. These grants include the College Work Study program, Education Opportunity and Basic Education Opportunity grants, Law Enforcement Education program, Nursing Loans and National Defense Student loan. Fifteen chargebacks were approved and one denied on the basis that the denied program is offered at MCC. Following executive session, it was announced that part- time personnel had been hired in adult continuing education and special grant programs. (Continued on page 17) This energy crisis may realize some benefits after all. Over the objections of some legislators, leaders in the state Capitol early this week voted to lower the speed limit to 55 m.p.h. later in February. Chief argument against it, according to reports, is that cars are made to run 70 and the curb will provide an inconvenience to drivers in a hurry. Of course it will. But in the meantime, it should be in­ teresting to see how many lives may be saved. The U.S. Safety Council released figures this week crediting the energy shortage for 1,000 more drivers being alive today than would otherwise be the case. The toll for the year war that much below the previous twelve­ month period. Whether credit is attributed to the correct source no one can be sure. But when we, as in­ dividuals, find ulcers gnawing over the necessity for placing a light foot on the gas throttle, at least it should be encouraging to know that we just might be keeping ourselves alive. staff presented her with a plaque recognizing her many contributions. She was talented, and took a particular pride in her poetry. (Continued on pagely) RECOGNITION PROGRAM Final judging for the 1973-74 S t u d e n t A c h i e v e m e n t Recognition Program (SARP) at McHenry County college will take place Feb. 9, Kenneth "Gus" Williams, SARP campus coordinator at MCC, announced this week. Eighteen McHenry County college students have entered the program. To be eligible, students must be in good academic standing and enrolled in a junior college with nine semester hours or 12 quarter hours completed by the deadline date. Judges are Robert Sorensen of Harvard, Robert Blazier of Crystal Lake and Miriam Miller of McHenry. They will review each student's ap­ plication and conduct in- dividual interviews. The names of the MCC winners will be announced shortly after the final decisions have been made. As campus winners, the man and woman chosen from MCC will each be awarded $100 and a certificate of merit. In March, they will compete for $250 cash awards in one of six district competitions with winners k continued on page 17) Burglary Ring Broken With Three Arrests A burglary ring in McHenry county was broken with the arrest of three McHenry men in mid-week. Charged with burglary by the McHenry County Sheriff's office were Edmund L. Brady of 5110 East end, McHenry, Edward H. Kroncke and Lawrence J. Guirlani, both of Apartment 3, 801 W. Oak Grove, McHenry Their arrest cleared up three burglaries in the Bull Valley area and one in Wonder Lake. Authorities said the men would call to find out if anyone was at home, or in other cases would stop in a car to say they were lost or ask for a particular address. Other arrests are pending. McHenry's " personals" lady, Ann Frisby, is dead, and her death ended a half century of association with newspapers. For us, personally, it also ended a lifetime friendship. He* long service to the Plaindealer was honored on her 90th birthdav in 1972 when the New To Hospital Auxiliary Board New members of the McHenry hospital auxiliary board of directors are shown after the organization's annual meeting last week: Seated, from left, are Mrs. Charles Eeles, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Warren Krebs, director; Mrs. Frank Johnson, treasurer; and Mrs. Austin Smith, director. Standing are Mrs. John Myers, left, and Mrs. Dwight Wernquist, directors.