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J -J- $8,500 Stolen In Burglaries; Arrest Solves One Two burglaries which occurred within one block of each other Friday between 5 and 9 p.m. were investigated by McHenry police. When Daniel Kennebeck of 3916 W. Maple avenue returned homeat approximately 9 p.m., he discovered his home had been entered through^ rear window. The home had been thoroughly ransacked and items valued at about $5,000 were removed from the premises. While investigating the Kennebeck burglary, Sgt. Daniel Kinnerk was notified of another burglary at the home of Leslie Broederdorf at 3906 W. Maple. The home was also entered through a rear window and items reportedly valued at $3,500 were taken from the residence. Investigation is continuing by city and county police. Two attempted burglaries were discovered by city police this past weekend. While on routine patrol Sunday morning about 7:25, Officer James Molnar heard an outside alarm ringing at the Jewel Food Istore, 3718 W. Elm street. On checking the premises, he found the double doors at the rear of the building open. Investigation revealed an inner door had been forced, showing pry marks around the frame. It is believed that when the inner door was forced, the alarm was set off, frightening the intruder from the scene. The manager was called and it was reported entry had not been gained. Monday morning when the owner of Lendzion Leather Goods store, 3442 W. Elm, opened for business, he found an upper floor window in the shop broken. Iron bars across the inside of the window were pried back. A search of the shop indicated nothing had been taken from the premises. Friday afternoon about 2:30, June Mueller of 4500 Parkway,. McHenry, reported there was a robbery in progress at her residence. When police arrived, the offenders had fled: Mrs. Mueller told officers two men, one about 50 years of age and the other in his teens, came into her home and ordered her to go into her bedroom and stay there and she wouldn't get hurt. Her father, who was in the home, was pushed into a chair and told to be quiet. The two robbers entered a bedroom and took a brown leather suitcase which contained stocks valued at approximately $38,000. The men then left the scene in a car parked outside the residence. A portable television set and a portable radio were taken from the summer home of Emmanuel Semerau at 5230 Cleveland, McHenry, sometime last week. Entry was gained by forcing open a door of the home. fd DuWayne Fair of 1016 N. River road, McHenry, returned jthome after being away for a short time Wednesday evening and ^discovered his home had been broken into. Entrv was made by breaking a glass in the rear door. Taken from the home were an 8-track stereo tape player, two speakers, a tape carrier, a wooden tape holder, a jewelry box with assorted jewelry, ninety-* six 8-track tapes, about five dollars in change and several bank books. Three hundred pounds of frozen meat was taken from a freezer at the home of Darlene Carlson, 913 Sunset road, Spriig Grove, along with a television set, a radio-phonograph combination, a radio-television combination, a white rabbit skin coat, Winchester air rifle, two watches, a gold ring and a jewelry box. Mrs. Carlson made the discovery when she returned home from work Saturday evening and found the rear door of her home had been forced open. Clayton Hudson of 3310 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, informed county officials Sunday morning that his 1970 (Continued onpage 16) What would you do if valuable possessions suddenly disappeared from your home? Most likely you would cast a suspicious eye toward the most recent visitors. An analogy is the situation of a McHenry store owner ap­ proached by a customer who said, a bit resentfully, that she always felt she was being watched in the store. His reply was, "You are". Resentment is felt by many shoppers, but an understanding of the problem of merchants might well dispel this feeling. Nation-wide, the cost of shoplifting-by customers and employees-amounts to several million dollars a day. In one general store in McHenry the owner figures he loses $6,000 in retail value of goods annually, or about a $4,000 actual loss. In this same store, the owner must sell $30 in merchandise to make up for every one dollar's worth stolen. The situation is even more serious in a grocery store, where the owner who loses a dollar in merchandise earns nothing on the next $100. Is it any wonder that concern runs high among business people? Shoplifting is up this year, as it was predicted to be. In­ flationary prices and unem­ ployment have combined to create an economic setting that encourages the practice. The greatest number of of­ fenders reported by at least one McHenry merchant are teen­ age girls. There also has been an increase in the number of adult shoplifters. A 16-year-old girl recently stole a pair of $7 gloves from a local store and was starting to run out when she was ap­ prehended. The owner said he had seldom before heard the language aimed at him by the teen-ager. Another business man said the variety of sad tales told by those who are caught is amazing. Stolen goods is transported in a variety . o( ways--in bags, pockets and folders. Some owners have solved the problem of shoes disappearing by displaying only one of a kind. In other cases, such items as cosmetics, jewelry and yard goods must be handed to the clerk , who takes them to the check-out counter immediately and held for the buyer. A local man who serves as security guard at a large Elgin general merchandise store said the owners estimate that one (Continued on page 16) McHenry County Defenders president, Sydna Becker, left, looks on as Louis Marchi of the Defenders reviews the many accomplishment* of the city of McHenry which earned it the Theta award. It recognises environmental foresight which present and In an impressive presen­ tation ceremony held in the cafeteria of West campus Sunday afternoon, the city of McHenry was presented with the coveted 1974 Theta award of the McHenry County Defen­ ders. This was the first time the annual environmental award has gone to a city rather than an individual. Present and past officials of McHenry were honored at the reception. Sydna Becker, president of the Defenders, presented a commemorative plaque to Mayor Joseph Stanek, who accepted in behalf of the city. Former Mayor Donald Doherty, Fred Meyer, superintendent of public works. past administrations have shown in planning and executing projects to enhance the qualify of life for today and tomorrow. From left, in back of Mr. MarChi, are Fred Meyer, superintendent of public works; former MayofDonald Doherty and Mayor Joseph Mayor Stanek, City Clerk Earl v Honored, but absent from the R. Walsh and other officials presentation program, were received individual certificate* in recognition of the honor. Present were Aldermen George Datz, William Bolger, James Wegener, Donald Howard, Jerome Rogers and Jack Pepping; also former Alder­ men Ray Smith, and Joseph Etten. Aldermen George Harker and Laverne Hromec and former Aldermen Gerald Wegener, Frank Hromec, Lawrence J. Huck, Jr., Arthur V. Jackson and Theodore Pitzen. These were the men and women who were instrumental in some way in participation in Sixteen-Year-Old Dies Of Auto Accident Injuries Sixteen-year-old Eric H. Cordrey of 2509 N. Villa lane, McHenry, died Friday, Dec. 6, at McHenry hospital from injuries sustained in an ac­ cident Dec. 1 when he was hit by a car while walking along Chapel Hill road just north of Lincoln road. A car driven by William J. Sullivan of 1801 Sunnyside drive, McHenry, was north­ bound on Chapel Hill when his car began to slide on the slip­ pery roadway. The right wheel of Sullivan's vehicle dropped off the edge of the road and impact occurred between the vehicle and the boy who was walking along the roadway with north-bound traffic. Witnesses to the accident, Edward Pike and his passenger, John H. Lent, both of McHenry, were south-bound near the scene and heard a collision as the two cars passed each other. Deputies noted the boy was . wearing dark clothing and was very difficult to observe at the time of the accident which was approximately 9:45 Sunday night. Cordrey's death is the twenty-ninth recorded by county officials this year compared to thirty-seven at this same time last year. A two-car collision Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Main and Wilmot roads, Spring Grove, resulted in a ticket being issued to Alice M. Herdt of Wilmot, Wis., for disobeying a stop sign. Mrs. Herdt was north-bound on Wilmot and failed to notice a stop sign. As she was proceeding through the in­ tersection, her car was hit by a vehicle driven by Heinz C. Busch of 1505 Fourth avenue, Spring Grove. Busch said the car crossed in front of him and he was unable to avoid impact. Five persons were taken to McHenry hospital for treat­ ment following an accident last Friday night at Chapel Hill road and Country lane, East­ wood Manor. Donna J. Petersen of 4410 Dennis,. Sunnyside, and her passengers, Bradley, Jeffrey and Neil Petersen, were taken to the hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad, along with the driver of the other car, David W. Chappel of 2221 S. River road, McHenry. Chappel was stopped on Chapel Hill road waiting for traffic to clear in order to make a turn onto Country lane when his car was hit from behind. Mrs. Petersen was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Karen L. Kujawa of 2703 Shorewood drive, McHenry, was injured in a one-car ac­ cident about 9:50 Monday night on Raffle road, one-half mile north of Charles road, Wood­ stock. Ms. Kujawa told deputies she (Continued on page 16) Suspend Rate Increase For Water Firms Proposed rate increases by two water companies serving about 1,200 customers in subdivisions north of McHenry were suspended by the Illinois Commerce commission Nov. 8. The suspensions mean the rate hikes will be held in abeyance pending hearings to determine the propriety of the proposed new rates. Pistakee Highlands Water Co., which has about 500 customers in a subdivision of the same name, seeks an in­ crease of 40 per cent, or about $23,000. Youths Say Goodbye To Friend ERIC CORDREY The temperature hovered near the 10 degree mark and a bright sun shone on St. Paul's Episcopal church Monday morning. Located high on a hill, on a street named for the church, a piercing northwest wind cut into unprotected faces of youths shivering under winter clothing. Inside, Father Arthur McKay was offering Mass for 16-year- old Eric Cordrey. Through every stained glass window he saw young faces, some under tents and others in the open. Between 200 and 300 student friends had gathered to pay last respects -and they remained the full hour. Inside the church, which seats only 80, standing wor­ shippers left only a narrow passageway for three pastors to officiate. At the offertory, a young friend of the dead boy played a modern selection on his guitar. Eric died in McHenry hospital Friday after a five-day battle against injuries suffered in an auto- pedestrian accident. It was the very night that a large group of admirers of the East campus sophomore gathered at the school and walked southward the half mile to the church. With them they carried an impressive $160 designated for a memorial for the new Episcopal church. Eric Cordrey was gone, but his contemporaries made sure that he will long be remem­ bered. Harrison Board Adopts Emergency Day Policy At its regular business meeting for the month of November, the Harrison school board of education adopted a policy governing the hours of year-round employees during declared snow or emergency closing days. Members also set a new milk price as a result of two increases from the dairy, approved a contract to Althoff's for installation of heat control valves in several classrooms, and approved an additional in- county travel allowance for the superintendent for trips made for bus repairs. Dr. Ruggero, board president, appointed George Street to serve on a committee to organize and improve the playground area. Jay Cristy and Henry Setzler, along with the superintendent, will meet the representatives from Althoff's to consider a number of heating recommendations. The board concluded its meeting with a report from the superintendent covering the reports to parents system in grades kindergarten through five. He revealed the results of a parent survey conducted in the last week of October. They revealed that basically most parents responding to the questionnaire felt the present system is a good one but that several areas needed stronger consideration. As a result of the survey, the superintendent submitted a cover letter to be sent with the report which states that exemplary performance by students will be noted in the comment section of each academic area. Also, in the (Continued on page 16) Holiday Deadlines The Plaindealer will be published for delivery Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 27, Christmas week. For this reason deadlines will be set ahead. Display Advertising Deadlines - Noon Friday, December 20, and Monday, December 23. General News Deadlines -- 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 20. and Monday, December 23. Correspondents' Deadlines -- Noon Thursday, December 19. and Monday, December 23. Classified Display Advertising -- 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, and Monday, December 23. 15C 0 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER M I5 SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 187 VOLUME 99 - NUMBER 37 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1974 2 SECTIONS - 26 PAGES City Of In Wonder Lake Defenders Award T1 IN CONCERT REHEARSAL - John R. Heidinger, choirmaster and ergaalat at 0L MM Ike Bapttot church. Johnsburg, is shown with three soloists for the Dec. 12 concert. From left, they are Yvonae Matt. Mary Idstein and Judy OeffUng. The program, first in a series of three concerts to be keM \m the church, will begin at 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Dec. 12, and Is without charge. McHenry Find Body Of Caroline Sard Stanek. In photo at right, Mayor Stanek displays plaque presented by Mrs. Becker while Mr. Meyer and Mr. Doherty look on. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD those projects for which the city was honored. 1 Louis Marchi of the Defen­ ders served as master of ceremonies. The city received its honor, among other reasons, for construction of its award winning sewage treatment plant which will significantly decrease the pollution of the Fox river. Other projects contributing to the selection were the upgrading of the Lakeland Park area with a new sewer installation and the distribution of sludge from the sewage treatment plant to area far­ mers to use as fertilizer. (Continued on page 16) Offerings Of Special Education Are Reviewed A very informative presentation on "Special Education Services" as offered in the local school system was given before the board of school District 15 last week at Valley View school. Speakers were Trudy Poirier, speech teacher; Susan Danko, who spoke on learning disabilities; Kathy Shea and Vince McHugh, counselors; Ron Jania psychologist, and Carl Radebaugh, who represented SEDOM. Ms. Poirier spoke on the pre­ school and kindergarten screening of children for lisping, stuttering and other speech difficulties. She also distributed samples of bookets sent home to parents. The booklet explains the program in which each first grade and new student is given a speech test in September. Also included are those who received speech therapy the previous year, those on the waiting list, and those referred by classroom teachers. During the school term, the correctionist works with about seventy children. Most of the youngsters are scheduled for two twenty- minute periods of instruction each week. They leave their classrooms and report to. the speech therapy room at designated times. Parents and teachers are encouraged to consult with the correctionist concerning a child's problems. Written progress reports are given to parents and classroom teachers. All minor speech difficulties- are handled within the school system. The major problems become the responsibility of SEDOM. The body of Mrs. Caroline Sard, 60, of 7118 Delaware street, Wonder Lake, was found in the water at the shoreline of Wonder Lake near 3818 W. Lake Shore drive. The fully clothed body of the victim was discovered by a resident of the area who had been walking along the shoreline Sunday morning about 10 o'clock. It was identified by Marvin Sard, the victim's husband. Mrs. Sard disappeared from her home the morning of Nov. 25 and had not been heard from since that time. An inquest will: be conducted by Coroner Theron Ehorn to determine the cause of death. ftolond Herrmann Wins ihction As Asiocfcrfo Judge ROLAND A. HERRMANN Chief Judge Lloyd A. Van Deusen of the Circuit court, Nineteenth Judicial circuit, Lake county, has been advised that a McHenry attorney is one of two elected associate judges of the circuit. One of those receiving a majority of votes in the election was Roland A. Herrmann of 406 N. Green street. The other is (Continued on page 16)