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VOLUME 99 NUMBER 32 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22. 1974 20 PAGES - FIFTEEN CENTS Study Begins Dec. 5 Three Three McHenry people were taken to McHenry hospital by the area rescue squad Tuesday morning about 11:45 after three cars collided at the intersection of Elm and Richmond road. Andrea M Heiser of 3104 Victoria and her passenger, Patricia M. Barry of 808 John i street, were taken for treat­ ment along with the driver of another* car, Patricia M. Knapik of 3711 W. Freund avenue. » According to police, cars driven by Mrs. Knapik and Clara L. Breidenfeld of 1812 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, were stopped in traffic on Elm street waiting for the light to change when the Heiser auto Car Crash In City came from the east and slid into the front of the Knapik auto, causing it to hit the front of the Breidenfield car. Ms. Heiser said she started braking as she went through the intersection but started to skid because of the bald tires and hit the other cars. She was ticketed for unsafe tires and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. While James M. Minyard and his wife of Round Lake Park were waiting at the train crossing on the east side of the railroad tracks, near the in­ tersection of Route 120 and Crystal Lake road, Tuesday evening, their car was struck from behind by another auto. Robert J. Wilson of 4518 W. Shore drive, McHenry, left the scene of the accident after impact was made. When questioned later, he said he did not recall the accident. Mrs. Minyard was taken to the hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad for a checkup, where she was treated and released. Wilson was ticketed for leaving the scene. A ticket for driving while intoxicated was issued to William B. Bolger of 8906 Memory trail, Wonder Lake, after he ran off the road at the corner of Riverside drive and Broad street, damaging a telephone pole, stop sign and Jitter fountain at the city beach. The accident occurred last Thursday morning about 1:20. Bolger stated he was south­ bound on Riverside drive and must have fallen asleep at the wheel. Linda L. Kring of 3308 W. Pearl street, McHenry, was cited by city police for failure to yield right-of-way at an in­ tersection following an ac­ cident last Wednesday af­ ternoon at the corner of Crystal Lake road and Route 120. According to the police report, Ms. Kring was north-bound on Crystal Lake road, preparing to make a left turn east onto the (Continued on page 13) Two of the three cars involved in an accident Tuesday about noon Three McHenry persons were Injured and taken to McHenry at the corner of Elm and Richmond roads were badly damaged, hospital. All were treated and released. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD City Council Grants Special Use For Hospital Property Woman Of The Year Mrs. Vila Benrud, left, president of the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club presents plaque to Mrs. Bertha Stange in recognition of her selection as Woman of the Year in the community. The presentation highlighted the Nov. 18 dinner meeting of the B.P.W. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Musin' and Meanderin * "Christmas is a Comin"' as the old English carol tells us. We had evidence in our own neighborhood last Monday. Ralph Ott, always the first to capture the holiday spirit, was out in his front yard creating what promises to be the lighted fairyland that has attracted passersby for so many seasons. Across the street, Betty Phelan was putting huge, colorful candy canes in her porch boxes as a final touch to an attractive setting. If those of us in the Main street area fail to be inspired, it will not be the fault of neigh­ bors who truly have been caught up in the holiday spirit. The corner of Green and Elm streets, in the business section, is another holiday setting that attracts the eye. And further down Green street, at the safety island, city workmen were putting in place a beautiful Blue Spruce early Wednesday morning. With the Santa parade through the city scheduled for next week Saturday, can there be anyone but a Scrooge who has not been instilled with the spirit of this most festive season of all? Bus drivers for SEDOM have expressed fear for an apparent lack of concern on the part of a large segment of the driving public who do not stop for vehicles taking on or discharging children. These drivers remind us that they do not extend the stop arm and turn the flashing light to aggravate drivers or to give themselves a sense of power. A school bus driver uses these means of control for one (Continuedon page 18) To the enthusiastic applause of a large audience. Bertha Stange was named McHenry's Woman of the Year Monday night, Nov. 18. Presentation of a plaque to Mrs. Stange was made at a dinner meeting of the McHenry Business and Professional Women held in Wauconda. As a licensed real estate agent, she assists her husband in his business as well as devoting generously of her time to both civic and charitable organizations. Presently, Mrs. Stange holds the title of service chairman of the American Cancer society and is co-chairman of extended (Continued on page 13) Women in this area are in­ vited to participate Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a Back-to-School workshop to be held in the MCC Student Union of McHenry County college. The workshop is sponsored by Student Sefvices and coordinated by Cindy Tucker. Its purpose is to provide a supportive environment where newly enrolled women, or women thinking about going back to school, can explore their concerns. The workshop, through films. peer-led discussion groups, and faculty and staff presentation, will attempt to deal with the emotional concerns and issues that arise, how women feel about returning to school and altering their roles at home. It will also provide important information for participants about MCC programs, enrollment registration and financial aid procedures. The workshop is free. However, reservations should be made by calling Ms. Tucker at the college. McHenry hospital's proposed Northern Illinois Medical center was another step closer to construction following action taken by the City Council at its Monday night meeting. The Council voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant special use classifications to McHenry hospital for three parcels of land. Parcel 1 con­ sists of 103.54 acres of land located on the west side of Route 31, south of the Bull Valley road extension. The property is proposed to be the site of McHenry hospital's major hospital and health care complex. A medical clinic, business and professional of­ fices, off-street parking and all necessary related uses will also be included in the building plans. Parcel 2 consists of two lots and adjacent property at 3412 and 3414 W. Waukegan road. The property was acquired for expansion of the existing hospital facilities for hospital and medical clinic use in­ cluding business and professional offices, em­ ployees' residential use, off- street parking and all necessary related uses. Parcel 3 consists of four adjacent lots located on Boone Creek east of the present McHenry hospital and presently improved with a hospital employees' parking lot. The property is classified as Special Use for off-street parking for the McHenry hospital employees conditioned that parking be permitted only between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. The Zoning board granted a modification of the restriction so the parking lot may be used for off-street parking con­ tinuously. City Attorney Narusis pointed out that approximately (Continued on page 13) What is the feasibility of the Johnsburg area withdrawing from McHenry High School District 156 and forming a separate unit district in the confines of the present John­ sburg School District 12? This was a question pondered by the board of District 156 in meeting Tuesday nfght. Discussion followed receipt of a letter from District 12 Superintendent of schools, Dr. Duane Andreas. The resolution setting Dec. 5 as the date District 12 will begin a feasibility study concerning the formation of a separate unit was included with the letter to District 156. The resolution includes as an alternative, the possibility of forming the unit district in the northern part of District 156 territory should Harrison School District 36 choose to become a part of the study. High School District 156 was asked to join in the study also. Concerning the resolution, Dr. Andreas expressed his position this way in the letter: "Johnsburg school believes it is possible and feasible to form and maintain our own high school either in the northern part of the present high school district, or in the confines of the Johnsburg school district. We also feel we can sell this to our public. Would you and your board of education work with us concerning a feasibility study? "To assist the ad­ ministration, interested citizens, and the board(s) (should you and-or Harrison join us in the study), we plan to hire an outside consultant, and also ask OSPI (Office of the Superintendent of Public In­ struction) personnel and the McHenry county superin­ tendent of schools to contribute, as needed." The announcement was met with apparent surprise by most board members and the estimated fifty persons who attended the meeting. Phillip Bartmann, who represents the Johnsburg community on the board, suggested the matter should be brought up again for discussion and a decision at the Dec. 3 informational meeting. President James Althoff reminded that costs would be involved in such a change. He said, too, that any effort in this direction would require con­ siderable study to determine whether there would be a building need in District 156. "Many things must be considered", he commented. Considerable time was spent in the discussion of a proposal for a salary increase lor educational aides. Mrs. Amy Street, representing the aides, recalled a previous suggestion to take away insurance benefits in exchange for an increase in wages. She pointed out that further investigation oI the proposal convinced the afeAss that they would be losing $853 in benefits while gaining only H87 in wages. Mrs. Street observed that agreement to any such action would be foolish. She pointed out that the board had said there was not suf­ ficient money to increase wages. Mrs. Street then commented on inflation, the increase "in work, added discipline problems, etc., asking the board to reconaider its position. Althoff recalled having discussed the question of benefits. He said the costs run thirty cents an hour, ten cents more than other districts, then explained that if the aides had (Continued on page 13) Paul J ess up Authors New Stock Market Book Paul F. Jessup, a MCHS graduate, has just had published a new book, Com­ peting for Stock Market Profits. The book will soon be on the shelves of the McHenry Public library, a gift of a friend of the Jessup family, Mrs. Ruth Buckner. Competing for Stock Market Profits is written in non­ technical language and evaluates many popular market strategies, especially as they relate to individual investors. The author is professor of Finance and chairman of the Department of Finance and Insurance at the Graduate School of Business Ad­ ministration, University of Minnesota. He received a B.S. in Business from Northwestern university, an A.M. in In­ ternational Affairs from (Continued on page 18) Burglaries At Two Residences George Clark of 2506 W. Riverside drive, McHenry, reported that sometime last Thursday, someone drilled a small hole in the front door of his home, allowing access to the locking device to gain en­ try. Taken from the home were a 22 caliber rifle, an air rifle, an antique pocket watch, three wrist watches and two watch fobs. About $50 in rolled and loose change was reportedly taken from the home of Utah Shea at 2615 Highwood road, McHenry. A savings pass book was also taken. The home had been entered sometime Thursday. Sixteen Indicted In Second Jury Session Sixteen persons were indicted by the Grand jury Monday during the second session held this month. Indictments returned to Judge James H. Cooney in Circuit court included: Donald Gilley, 1219 Nip- persink place, Spring Grove, burglary and theft over $150 at the home of James C. Werner of 6615 State Park road, Spring Grove; burglary and theft over $150 at the home of Raymond Sander, 5902 Fox Lake road, McHenry; burglary and theft over $150 at the home of Dennis W. Stodoia. 212 Coventry, Spring Grove: burglary and theft over $150 at the home of Rolf Seebacher, 215 Baron, Spring Grove and burglary and theft over $150 at the home of William E. Maguire, 316 Nippersink drive, McHenry; James A. Tarczynski of 515 Pistakee, Fox Lake, and William L. Strueve of 320 Sydenham, Spring Grove, burglary and unauthorized control over property having a value of more than $150 at the Harold Gordon home, 510 W. Bald Knob road, McHenry; Tonv Hansen, 5315 Highland (Continued on page 13) Advisory Council Serves District 15 Assist Women Through Back To School Workshop Members of the administrative staff of School District 15 met with some of the Citizens Advisory council early this week. At table in background, facing camera, are Dr. Eugene Paulausky, director of Instructional Services; Dr. Robert superintendent; and William Landis, director of Business for the district. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Members of the Citizens' Advisory council of District 15 met early this week to discuss some of the current goals. It was the November meeting of the council, composed of eleven members representing the geographical areas served by Ihe six elementary schools. The purpose of having such a council is to help meet the fieeds of District 15 students. The board of education and administration are strongly committed to parent par­ ticipation in the formal education of their children. In an effort to assure constant community participation, a Citizens Advisory council was formed at the onset of the 1973- 74 school year. It is now in the second year of its existence and administrators say it has been invaluable to Ihe school district One of the major goals of the Citizens' Advisory council is to provide community input to instructional committees, composed of administrators, teachers and community members. The council also provides a communication link to the public the district serves. Past activities include a review of the board Of education policy manual, participation in an internal evaluation of the school district, participation In tha development of the Program plan for the Office of the Superintendent of Public In* (Continued on pw ID New High School For Johnsburg Area? i