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Service Organizations To Honor Griesbachs An Award of Honor from the McHenry hospital board of directors was presented last week to Dr. Peter H. Griesbach, one of the founders of McHenry hospital and a former member of the board as the representative of the Medical-Dental staff. Dr. Griesbach, who is leaving July 1 for New York State, was presented his award by LeRoy Olsen, president of the hospital board of directors. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD A committee of Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock area women have announced a "Lollipops and Roses" testimonial reception for Dr. and Mrs. Peter H. Griesbach from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30, on the grounds of the McHenry Country club. "For nearly 20 years, Dr. Griesbach has given unselfishly of his time and IkUls to McHenry County and western Lake county families," Commented Mrs. Bea Newkirk of McHenry, chairman of the oommittee. * "Now we are planning to show him our appreciation before he leaves to coordinate the children's mental health program of New York state." The committee has announced that the reception, open to "all ages," is being sponsored by local service organizations which have offered financial assistance. "The theme 'Lollipops and Roses' was chosen to refer to the decorative lollipops roping - off the lagoon and to the real lollipops to be distributed by a clown; the roses will be for Rfeolyn Griosbach, t6 be presented by the Girl Scouts and Candy Stripers - two of her f a v o r i t e v o l u n t e e r organizations. "Our program will feature the return of old friends of two decades who have left, such as Dr. Lee Gladstone, who r e c o m m e n d e d , o u r communities to Dr. Griesbach," Mrs. Newkirk announced. "To complete the reunion flavor of the reception, we have asked some former residents to come back for the day; however, today's children and their families are also urged to come to say their farewells." In addition to Mrs. Newkirk, the committee includes Mrs. James Althoff, Mrs. William Bockman, Mrs. John Coughlin, Mrs. Dean Cunat, Mrs. H. Joseph Gitlin, Mrs. Elmer Hettermann, Mrs. John Johnson and Mrs. John Kelsey. Also Mrs. David Ladd, Mrs. Chris Newkirk, Mrs. Jack Schultz, Mrs. James Schwarz, Mrs. Helen Miller, Mrs. Henry Tonyan, Ms. Virginia Williams, Mrs. Quentin Walsh and Mrs. Dwfght Wernquist. » " Daily we drive down the Crystal Lake blacktop and look with mixed feelings on what was formerly a large, unsightly dump beyond West campus. Now it is a small, unsightly dump. A couple of months ago, two enthusiastic students came to us for assistance in helping to promote community support for their clean-up program. We shared their enthusiasm to the point of • asking our photographer to take an eight- column picture of the trash pile which we featured on the front page with an accompanying article on the efforts of these teen-agers to get rid of the rubbish. The first effort was admirable - many of the large pieces were removed by the eager youths. Unfortunately, someone lacked the impetus to follow through and motorists are still confronted by the poor housekeeping habits of careless people who have thrown their unwanted items on the pile. The boys agreed that only by a thorough clean-up and posting of signs could they hope to get their message across to the general public. They promised to keep a close watch. What happened? It was a day for memories last Sunday, June 9, and they were not happy ones. The day marked the first anniversary of the spectacular explosion that destroyed World Wide Fireworks company at McCullom Lake, resulting in damage near a half million dollars. More than a few frightened McHenry area residents will grimly recall the rumbling quake just before 3 p.m. as the thermometer hovered near 90 degrees. The huge mushroom cloud followed, and the rest of the story was of desolation. A (Continued on page 17) Rescue Men From Lake After Boat Capsizes Two men were rescued from McCullom Lake Tuesday evening after their boat capsized while they were fishing. Michael Wallace of 4704 Prairie. McHenry and Leo C of C Plans Coming Events McHenry's Chamber of Commerce is busy with plans for the summer and early fall season. In addition to Marine Festival days, which extend from July 7 through 14, there w|ll be a golf outing at the McHenry Country club Aug. 7 and the third annual Trade Fair Sept. 20, 21 and 22 at Parkland school. The C. of C. is presently working on plans to send out a prepared questionnaire asking members to express their wishes on many phases of Chamber activities. The organization has a new office located af 3322 W. Elm street. Information on the Chamber may be obtained by calling 385-4300. Dues are now being asked. Start New County Employment Program A considerable portion of Monday's meeting of the McHenry County board was devoted to the discussion of a new fully funded employment program. Executive Director Jack Hafner explained details of the summer program of C.E.T.A., which is the Comprehensive Employment Training Act. The summer portion of the program proposes to provide employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth in McHenry county, ages 14 to 22, through a work experience program. With fifty participants, it will continue from June 15 through Aug. 31. Plans call for them to be divided so that about 60 per cent enrolled will be male and the remainder female. Funds available for fiscal year 1975 amount to $314,400, of which $293,850 is a C.E.T.A. grant and $20,550 comes from Illinois Vocational funds. 1 McHenry high school is scheduled to have eight participants in the program, sharing the highest number with Crystal Lake high school. Each will be earning $2 per hour. The county will actively solicit disadvantaged participants from the Illinois State Employment service, from the case rolls of Public Aid and township assistance offices, foster homes and from the student records of the eight school districts. Among the objectives include developing jobs in which youth may work constructively, prevent potential dropouts in poor families from leaving school, and provide a source of income for needy youth. The program aims are also to reduce juvenile delinquency and prevent urban disturbances. Enrolees will work in the areas of file assistants, park aides, custodial aides and recreational aides. It was noted that the program had its start on the federal level two years ago and failed to accomplish the established goals. The following year it was transferred to the state direction. At that time a fund in the amount of $71,000 was assigned to McHenry county but was never used because there was no authority for carrying out the program. Eventually, the money was returned to the state. By a vote of 19 to 2, with one abstention, the board approved a change in the county zoning ordinance which would establish only tracts of land over 5 acres as farming. All McHenry members were in favor of the change which, in effect, requires zoning for the location of a residence on a parcel of 5 acres or less. Thor Emricson of Woodstock, in a discussion which preceded the vote, said he thought the present requirement designating acreage above lVs as farming land should be retained. He pointed to the legal cost of zoning classification to the person who only intends to use the property for a garden. The Rev. Marx Jones countered with the challenge that the change would prevent someone from buying 1% acres from a large piece of farm land, then later complain about farm odors in the area. Robert Olson disagreed. He said the zoning change is not a panacea but is necessary to cover the cost of having the Zoning Board of Appeals hold sessions to consider classification. Someone inquired why it would not be possible to have forms for petitioners to draw up for zoning and save legal fees. It was explained that these are now available but no one uses them. Member Thomas Huemann of McHenry strengthened the argument of the Rev. Jones when he said the change was necessary to avoid complaints about the farm odors. Charles Weingart concluded the discussion by reminding that the Environmental Protection agency has control over the matter of objections of this kind and the EPA, not the County board, should be contacted to register protests. A letter asking for the McHenry County board to give its approval for the wastewater outfall pipe to enter the Fox river first, rather than through the Lake, led to a lengthy discussion . and differences of opinion. It was noted that the cost would be considerably more if the sewer pipe had to enter the lake first. Emricson asked why the Health committee had not been advised earlier of the seriousness of the problem. Chairman Walter Dean of McHenry interjected that he had named a special committee to study the proposed program. Walter Simms of McHenry noted that he had never been called to attend any of the committee meetings. George Starr of Crystal Lake, also a member, said he had been present at hearings as an individual, but was called to only one meeting as a study group. (Continued on page 17) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 92 FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1974 2 SECTIONS - 24 PAGES : Air SEDOM Money Problems Okay Lake County Wastewater Plan By a vote of 27 in favor and 2 abstentions, the board of NIPC (Northern Illinois Plan Commission) approved an amended Regional Wastewater plan previously adopted by the commission on March 3, 1971, and amended Oct. 18, 1973. It directly affects McHenry county. Action to amend the plan will result in elimination of certain small treatment plants in various locations In Lake county. It calls for the expansion and upgrading of the present municipal plant owned and operated by the village of Fox Lake. The two abstentions in Wednesday's voting were by M c H e n r y c o u n t y representatives on the NIPC Commission, Robert Olson of Bull Valley and Roy Clemens of Marengo. Olson told a Plaindealer reporter Thursday morning their action was in deference to the feelings of the McHenry County board. On Tuesday, tilt County board asked the State's Attorney to seek an injunction to stop any order which would direct the flow of wastewater directly into the river. The NIPC meeting Wednesday, held in its offices at 10 S. Riverside plaza, Chicago, was presided over by the president, Ira Bach, who read results of the voting. Little discussion preceded that action. Robert Olson explained the position erf the McHenry County board, of which he is a member. He noted that Commission members were disappointed at the reaction in McHenry county. No decision was made Wednesday as to the position of the outfall pipe. Originally it had been suggested for placement at the mouth of the Fox river. A second was to run the pipe into Pistakee Lake. At a meeting held in McHenry about two weeks ago, about 150 people heard a third idea submitted. This was to run the outfall sewer pipe west from Fox Lake village, then north to a stream in Lake county that comes down from Nippersink lake and eventually flows into the Fox river. Olson indicated that a study would be made in the near future to determine the best procedure for all concerned. "The commission will not torsake McHenry county", he stressed. He added that members will "follow through" with its study. The county Commission member observed that some money will be available before June 15 from the federal government, but the entire project "will take years". Olson estimated that about 25 per cent of the project will be accomplished by local funds, (Continued on page 17) Investigate Many Burglaries Recover $4,000 Merchandise Stolen From Johns burg Home Stolen merchandise valued at $4,000 was recovered ,§unday morning when Deputy Sheriff James Fitzgerald on routine patrol in Huemann's Bujak of 111 Mineral Springs, Winona Lake, Ind., were taken from the water by an unidentified boater who came to their rescue. The men reported they had been fishing and in attempting to net a fish, the boat capsized and threw both men into the water. There were no injuries and the only loss was fishing gear and personal property which fell out of the boat when it overturned. Sixteen-year-old Albert C. Housholder of 4405 E. Wonder Lake drive, Wonder Lake, was injured last week when he rode his bicycle into the side of a camper-truck driven by Mary L. Opfer of 1308 Crystal Lake road, McHenry. Ms. Opfer took the boy to McHenry hospital for treatment of his injuries. The Opfer vehicle was stopped waiting to pull out of the Jewel parking lot when the boy hit her vehicle. The youth said he was riding on the sidewalk and tried to go around the stopped vehicle but ran into the camper bracket. Jock B. Worm of Lyons, Wis., was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an (Continued on page 17) subdivision north of McHenry, recognized the license plates of an individual wanted by the Sheriff's department. The plates were on a car parked at the home of David C. Pugh of 2913 N. Shorewood drive, McHenry. While questioning Pugh as to the whereabouts of the individual whose plates were on Pugh's auto, Deputy Fitzgerald noticed a quantity of new appliances in one room of the home. A stove, cabinets, electric fixtures, countertop range, oven and a dishwasher were in view. During further questioning and investigation, Pugh admitted that he had burglarized the residence of James E. Mach of 3405 Ivy lane. Dutch Creek Woodlands, Johnsburg, and removed the items found in his home. Pugh was arrested and taken to county jail where he has been charged with burglary, theft over $150 and criminal damage to property. He is to appear in court June 17. Deputy Fitzgerald was commended by Sheriff Arthur T. Tyrrell for his excellent police work solving the recent burglary and recovering the valuable items. Bruce Fann of 601 W. 31st street, Chicago, was taken into custody by McHenry county deputies Monday morning about 2:15 after investigation revealed he was wanted on a burglary warrant in Cook county. While investigating the report of a suspicious looking auto parked at Bald Knob resort, 605 W. Bald Knob road, McHenry, deputies found three men sleeping in the auto. The men said they had been fishing Disaster Relief Establish Assistance Centers Within County McHenry county has been declared a disaster area by President Nixon because of flood damage which occurred during the period of May 17 through. May 21, 1974. The announcement was made by John J. Shay, director, McHenry County Civil Defense. The federal government will establish a Disaster Assistance center in the McHenry County Civil Defense emergency operating center in the courthouse, according to Harold Freese, chairman of the Public Safety committee of the McHenry County board. The Disaster Assistance center will be staffed by representatives of the state and federal agencies. The federal and state team will be available Friday, June 14, from noon until 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. These are the only hours the team will be available. If the public cannot come during these hours, they will need to travel to a county in another area that may be in excess of 100 miles. and drinking at the resort during the day and when it dosed, they went to sleep in their car. A routine inquiry through the computor network revealed that Fann was wanted. He was taken into custody and held for Cook county officials. Numerous thefts and burglaries were reported by Wonder Lake residents over the past weekend. Deputies investigated seven boat thefts and two attempted burglaries of homes Sunday. Boats involved in the incidents included those owned by Eugene Stromberg and Rufus Collins at 4205 E. Lake Shore drive, Joseph Straub of 4215 E. Lake Shore drive, Dennis Byrne at 4503 E. Lake Shore drive. Joseph Valecka of (Continued on page 17) Reduced Sewer Permit Fees To End June 18 The city of McHenry has announced that property owners in Lakeland Park- Lakeland Shores special assessment district may secure permits at a reduced fee for sanitary sewer connection permits for single family dwellings through June 18. Reduced fees on commercial and industrial will also apply through this date. The regular fee, which is $100 higher, will be charged for single unit dwellings after that date. There will be no extension of time. All buildings in the special assessment district must be connected to the sanitary sewer on or before Dec. 18 of this year. The unfortunate financial state of SEDOM (Special Education District of McHenry county) came in for serious discussion and debate at the Tuesday evening meeting of Consolidated School District 15. The problem, a severe cash flow deficiency which will not be eliminated until October, is being taken to contributing school districts through suggestions by member superintendents. With one negative vote, that of President Henry Nell, the board approved two actions of four okayed by the SEDOM Executive board. Action by the local board will call for billing each member district a supplemental tuition charge of 50 cents per student per day who attended during the 1973-74 school year. The other calls for billing each district a supplemental transportation charge of sixty cents per student per day transported during the past school year. Total costs resulting from approval of the local board will be $64)00 for tuition and $8,000 for transportation, with 80 per cent reimbursement on the latter. Superintendent Robert Boos of District 15 and William Landis, business manager, explained the annual costs to the local board next year through the SEDOM program. The tuition runs $124,000, administration, $6,000 (with $3,000 additional asked next year) and transportation, $48,000, with 80 per cent reimbursement by the state. In discussing the financial woes of SEDOM, Member M. David Cain, a certified public accountant, noted that he had experienced some suspicion of the financial stability of SEDOM last year and had considered asking for an audit. He put blame for the present difficulties on Louise H. Rogulic, director, and Robert Bright of Wonder Lake, chairman of the SEDOM Finance committee. The local board expressed a desire to return as many students as possible to the McHenry school next year to save costs. Dr. Boos said he feels a new executive board is needed, but Dorothy Vick was reluctant to agree. She said it would reflect on the constructive work of Mrs. Kathryn Alvary ^f McHenry, who has conscientiously served on the board. Cain commented that when individuals accept positions on executive boards, it is necessary to accept the r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t h a t accompanies these positions. He observed, "SEDOM hasn't given enough information, such as cost per student, transportation, etc". Cain said he would like a report «i the direct -cost per student. Dr. Boo6 suggested that it would be advantageous for someone like Cain or Landis, with more than- average experience in financial matters, to serve on the board. A SEDOM meeting is set for June 19 in Woodstock at 7:30 p.m., which will be attended by Dr. Boos and Henry Nell. One of the items to be placed up for discussion is the matter of the 2-cent and 4- cent levy for special education construction which does not" allow for operation of the. building. District 15 is being' asked for a $6,000 assessment next year to operate the buildings, another cost factor in the local district's budget for SEDOM. Several new teachers were endorsed for employment next year. They wore Linda Exline, third grade, Edgebrook; Debra Grennan, Language Arts, Junior High; Mary Jean Weber, second grade, Valley View; Bonnie Jo Lunkley;' Valley View; Richard Ortman, Math, Parkland; Jant Washow, intermediate, Valley View; Rosemary Antonou, first grade, Hilltop, and Judith Smith, Hilltop. A transfer will take Bruce Ericson from Parkland to sfcrth grade at Junior high to i in Math. With regret, the accepted the resignation of Mrs. Dorothy Ullrich, principal at Edgebrook school, who is retiring. Other resignations accepted were those of Patricia Berkland, music, Junior high; Mary Lee Bolger, Speech at three schools and Patricia Rolfe, Grade 4, Valley View. Deanna Gardner was allowed to take a leave of absence from duties as fifth grade teacher al Valley View. In non-certificated action, the resignations of Joyce Scl and Jeanette Lowrimc secretaries at Hilltop Valley View schc respectively, were accept Barbara Schmaling (Coninued on page 17) Art Fair Sets Patrons9 Day While entries for the nineteenth annual Country Art Fair are beginning to be received by committee meifibers, another facet of this benefit to aid McHenry hospital is unfolding. This is the support given the project by patrons -- those people, businesses and industries who purchase the Mr. and Mrs. Eagene Dobyns, McHenry, chairmen of the patron*' purchasing committee, prepare Inquiries which provide financial support to the Country Art Fair at McHenry. A special Patrons' day is scheduled June 19, ahead of the regular Country Art Fair June 21- 23., (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) varied works of art exhibited by McHenry county artists. Chairmen of the patron's committee are Gene and Grayce Dobyns, McHenry. A purchase can be made for as little as $5 down; and a special Patrons' day is planned before the Art Fair on June 19 from noon until 9 p.m. The Country Art Fair will be held at Parkland school, 1802 North Ringwood road (a location for this event) June 22-23. The work of the artists will be received at the school on June 15-16 with the committee headed by Carol Cooney af Letty Busscher, both McHenry. Judging takes June 20, and that night exciting awards dinner artists and the committee (Continued on page 17) ' < f :