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. / ' VOLUME 99 NUMBER 84 FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1975 20 PAGES »15* Beneath a picture of the familiar Flanders Field of World War I memory, Charlene Einweck of Brownie Troop 415 and Boy Scout Brian Pender of Troop 162 listen to plans for the annual McHenry Memorial day parade. Outlining those plans are, from left, Parade Marshals Bernard Matchen of the American Legion and Walter Kuck of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This year the parade will be held Monday, May 26. All civic and fraternal organizations are invited to participate. Charges Against Driver Multiply As He Speeds A way When deputies stopped a vehicle at Sunset and River- view drives, Holiday Hills, Saturday night about 7:30 for a speeding violation, they found the driver, Bernard Grogan of 2611 Riverview drive, was in violation of a restricted license for driving without glasses. When informed he was under arrest for the offense, Grogan (Continued on page 15) Present Library Plans Police Sponsor Annual Bicycle Safety Program If Congressman Robert McClory had even the slightest hint of the confusion his Monday Holiday bill would cause, we doubt that he would have suggested its passage. And if his cohorts in Congress had even the most vague idea that it would divide families and friends as it has, it is unlikely they would have signed it into law. One might suppose the situation would improve over the years. It has not. Memorial day 1975 is a good example. The post office is keeping the federal observance of Monday, May 26. Some veteran's groups are observing Friday, May 30, although not in McHenry. Schools are taking advantage of the situation and will observe the day twice, using one of them as a snow day left over Iwm the past winter. The Plaindealer is closing Monday, but a reporter will need to be at the courthouse for news. The courthouse will close Friday. To complicate the situation on a county-wide basis, the Woodstock Veterans of Foreign Wars organization has decided to hold an observance Satur­ day, May 31. In pondering the dilemma of two holidays, members viewed an unsolvable situation by selecting neither of the dates. Most veterans involved in the annual program will be off May 26. Students (who make up the participating bands) have no school May 30. The Woodstock V.F.W. concluded that the only reasonable manner of settling the situation was to select the weekend date. The McHenry Chamber of Commerce has courageously recommended the observance to be Monday, May 26. Someone else had already made the decision at the Plaindealer. It does seem too bad that these veterans, for whom the day has the most memories, cannot revel in its observance, unencumbered by the whims of others. K A F The McHenry Police department has announced its second annual Bicycle Safety program will take place Saturday, May 24, at the McHenry Market Place. It will starl at 9 o'clock and continue through the morning hours, or until all bikes are inspected. Officers said they have bicycle safety flags to give to (he first fifty who register. Boys, girls and adults are welcome to have their bikes inspected. In addition, there will be an instructional session in which officers will advise young riders of the rules of the road Officer Ken Kunzer is in charge of the program. Assistance will be given by Mrs. Dave Benrud, who is heading a group of ladies from the Business & Professional Women's club. Coaches, Board Split On Athletic Code Provisions Three Mishaps Bring Citations For Drivers A two-car collision at the intersection of Meadow and Home, Lakeland Park, resulted in a ticket being issued to Tony Clevenger of 5012 W. Home, McHenry, for failure to yield at stop intersection. The mishap occurred last Thursday evening about 8 o'clock. Driver of the other car, Loren J. Wagner of 4415 W. Shore drive, McHenry, said he was north-bound on Meadow and saw the Clevenger car traveling east-bound on Home. He applied his brakes but could not stop in time to avoid con­ tact. Clevenger told police he stopped at the corner, looked both ways, saw the other car approaching, pulled out and was hit. A citation for following too closely was issued to Richard A. Garski of 911 Althoff drive, McHenry, following a two-car accident on Route 120, just east of Crystal Lake road Monday afternoon. According to the police report, Harriet B. Goss of 3101 Deep Cut road, Woodstock, was west-bound on the highway. She stopped in the middle lane of traffic when instructed to do so by an officer directing traffic at the intersection. As she did so, her car was hit from behind. Garski was also west-bound, changed lanes from the outside to the middle lane and saw the Goss car had stopped. He tried to avoid impact but slid on the railroad tracks and hit the rear of her auto. Arthur Beyersdorfer of 52215 Hunter drive, McHenry, was ticketed for following too closely after-^ rear-end collision on Rome l|o just west of Industrial drive Monday morning about 10:30. Judith J. Huemann of 2503 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry, was west-bound in the inside lane when a vehicle in front of her made a left turn into a parking lot. As Mrs. Huemann came to a stop, her car was hit from behind. Beyersdorfer said he slowed and was proceeding to change lanes when impact occurred. MEMORIAL HOLIDAY McHenry County college's offices will be closed Friday, May 30, in observation of Memorial day. A sharp division of opinion concerning a change in the Athletic code at M.C.H.S. brought forth lengthy discussion at Tuesday's meeting of the board of High School District 156. Although a vote was approved to amend the newly proposed code, Supt. Richard Swantz was asked to present a revision which would be acceptable to both sides for further consideration. The portion of the code presented to the board Tuesday concerned only one area of discipline. It stated: "No student who is a member of an interscholastic athletic team at McHenry high school shall have possession of, or be using, or be under the influence of drugs, marijuana, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages". A first offense calls for one game suspension, with provisions that the student is expected to participate with the team for all scheduled prac­ tices. A second offense, or any offense thereafter, would bring a suspension for one calendar year. This provision is less severe than the previous code, which called for a year's suspension also for the first offense. While coaches made it clear that they preferred the more strict provisions of the present code, it was another portion that brought heated discussion and division of opinion. notation reads that "if the violation occurs during an 'off­ season', including summer, the minimum one-game suspension will be enforced at the time the athlete first comes out for a sport following the violation." Athletic Director William Blankenhorn explained why the modified code should be ap­ proved. When the matter was raised of code discipline being in ef­ fect for the calendar year, rather than just the school year, President James Althoff asked whether a violation in July would cause a suspension for the first game the next school year? Blankenhorn responded that this would be so. Coach Bill Day interjected his opinion that violations are as serious at one time as an­ other. "Even if parents smoke, it is not right", he declared, "so why say it is o.k. at certain times?" It was explained that two Money Taken In Burglary Of Riverside Restaurant McHenry police were called to investigate a burglary at the Little Chef restaurant, 1332 N. Riverside drive, last Thursday. When an employee arrived early to open the business place, she found the rear door standing open. Entry had been gained by breaking the glass in a rear door. About $160 was" taken from the premises. A Ranger 10-speed bicycle, a multi-drawer tool box con­ taining numerous mechanic's tools, and a 6-gallon outboard motor gasoline tank were taken from the home of Bruce Fetzer at 3214 Cove court, McHenry. The theft took place sometime Saturday night or early Sunday morning. A routine inspection by county deputies of the con- cession stand at the Skyline Start Printing First Centennial Sections A section devoted to a history of local churches has been printed for the Plaindealer's centennial edition later in the summer. At present, another is very near the printing stage, containing a complete history on veterans' activities in the community and an honor roll of those who served in all wars. Within the next week, other sections will be assembled concerning villages, subdivisions, organizations and education. If any material is still outstanding in any of these categories, it must be submitted before June 1 to be included. theatre, Chapel Hill and Lin­ coln roads, east of McHenry, revealed that a burglary had been committed sometime Monday night. A door on the south side of the building had been pried open. Entry was gained and the offender pried open a vending machine. It was not immediately determined what was taken as in­ vestigation continues. William Anderson of 7715 Lucy drive. Wonder Lake, reported to county authorities that sometime after May 11, someone stole a red and yellow riding lawn mower, a yellow trailer and a lawn roller at­ tachment from his property. The items had been stored beneath a cover in the back yard. The items had apparently been taken during the daytime hours while the owner was away from home. Sometime during the early morning hours of last Saturday, the auto of Albert Flosi was entered while it was parked in his driveway at 212 River road, McHenry. A citizen band radio and two speakers were taken from the car. William Wanland of 2702 Cherry drive, Wonder Lake, reported Sunday morning that sometime during the night, offenders had stolen the Holly four barrel carburetor and chrome air cleaner from his vehicle while it was parked in his drive The summer home of Karl Christophersen at 907 N. Plymouth, McHenry, was entered recently. Last Wed nesday morning, a telephone repairman discovered that the residence had been burglarized. Entry was gained by kicking in a side door. The faucet had been turned on in the kitchen allowing water to run over the floor. It could not be immediately determined if anything was taken from thir1 premises until the owner arrives to take inventory. . Judy Conner of 1314 Lily Lake road, McHenry, returned home from a shopping trip last <• Wednesday morning about 11:30 and discovered someone had entered her home. About $50 in change was taken from two small banks and numerous articles were scattered about the premises. Wednesday morning about 1:30, deputies were called to investigate the report of an auto abandoned at Wium and Main street, Cary, which was "blocking the roadway. Deputies arrived at the scene and determined the owner of the car was John Reed of 1727 Brentwood lane, McHenry. When Reed was contacted, it was discovered the auto had been stolen from his driveway. Inspection revealed the ignition had been altered by the of­ fender to allow him to steal the (Continued on page 15) years had been spent in working out the code. With fifteen pages, this one section devoted to smoking and drinking is only one part of it. Swantz assured the board that disciplinary action for summer violations is legal and has been proven in a recent test court case. Day intervened to say that (Continued on pagel5) Alderman William Bolger, who is also president of the Library board, presented preliminary plans of the proposed library addition at Monday's City Council meeting. Architect Bill Ewald drew up the plans for the ad­ dition, which Bolger said was 142 percent larger than the old structure and yet would fur­ nish, in total, about 300 percent more room. The plans indicated the addition would connect to the existing structure on the west side. The Library board recently acquired the Schreiner property to the west of the library which will be used for the new construction. Bolger explained that the method the board intends to use to finance the project is a 20- year mortgage. An ap­ propriation of $190,000 has been set for the addition. It was pointed out that the tax rate allowable for a library in a municipality is .15. Bolger noted that the Library board has always been very frugal and has never approached that rate. "Our present rate we levied for last year was .083, which is really not enough for our operating expenses," Bolger said. "We did need a little more than that." Bolger said he had files in­ dicating that the cost of library additions in many suburban towns ranged from half a million to a million and a quarter dollars. "We don't feel we will approach anywhere near that," he said. The board felt the $190,000 appropriated would be adequate for the project. It was noted that the existing library contains 3,591 square feet and the addition, 5,115 square feet At the present time there is seating for thirty-five, and the addition has seating for ninety. The stack length of the shelving is now 200 feet and it will be 600 feet with the ad­ dition There will be parking for twenty-one vehicles compared to eight or nine at the present time. City Attorney Narusis recommended that the Council deed the old library premises to the Board of Library Directors. Under provisions of the statutes, the Library board should hold title to this property. When the board acquired the Schreiner property, the title was made out in this manner. The old library premises deed, however, was made out to the City of McHenry, Narusis said. Narusis also pointed out that when it gets to the financing stage, and a real estate mort­ gage is contemplated, it will be the Library board of directors that will be executing and signing the mortgage with respect to the property. This can't be done unless the title of the property is in the name of the Library board, Narusis said | The Council approved Narusis' recommendation to deed the old library premises to the Board of Library Directors )f the City of McHenry where it properly belongs. Narusis also noted that the statute establishes various possible alternatives for financing library projects such as bonds, special tax rates, etc. He said that at this particular time, the inclination is toward the use of the mortgage loan approach for providing a source of revenue for such projects. Narusis also indicated that it was the Library board's decision not to get involved in a referendum for a tax increase but to finance the project through its present tax rate. "Toward that end, tentative arrangements have been sought and made with respect to this and it appears that financing is available to the city through usual commercial banking channels through a (Continued on page 15) Top photo shows part of the large crowd of about 260 persons who attended the annual MCHS employer-student Cooperative Work banquet held last Thursday at the Legion home. Speaking at the "Thank you" Students Honor Their Employers About 260 persons attended the annual employer-student Cooperative Work banquet held last week Thursday at the Legion home. The banquet is sponsored each year by the McHenry high school Cooperative Work students for their employers, to show appreciation for the training they have received in their on-the-job training phase of the program during the past school year. These students spend one-half of their day in school, taking related vocational courses. The other half is spent at work, receiving realistic on-the-job training. There are currently seven programs, designed according to areas of employment, offered at McHenry high school Nine teacher coordinators work very closely with the students to ensure that each is placed in a job suitable for his interest and ability; also to help him throughout the school year to develop a saleable skill. . The coordinators for each of the programs are Cooperative Work Training, Mr. Blankenhorn, Mr Hagen and Mr. LaPlante; Diversified Occupations, Mr. Cuda and Mr. McDaniels; Distributive Education, Mr . Cuda; Health Occupations, Mrs. Chaberski; Home Economics Occupations, Mrs. Gratz; Office Occupations, Mr. Blume; Work Experience and Career Exploration, Mr. Wirtz. microphone, below, is Mike Cooley, who acted as master of ceremonies. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Memorial Day Parade sung, in fine tradition, by Bill Molnaire, a veteran of World War I. A reading of "In Flanders Fields" will be given by Commander Harry Lock of World War I Barracks of McHenry. The welcoming speech will be given by Mayor Joseph Stanek Any other participation in these services will be short and solemn in keeping with the spirit of Memorial daj/. The services will conclude with the placing of a wreath on the park's memorial monument by the veterans' posts commanders and the ritual firing of a volley by the combined post rifle squads and the playing of taps. The parade Will start at about 10 a.m., moving to the Fox river beach, where a wreath will be placed on the water in memory of all who lost their lives at sea. From Riverside drive, the line of march will move to Washington street and then to St. Patrick's cemetery for another brief ritual ceremony. It will then move down to Rich­ mond road (Rt. 31) to Woodland and St Mary's cemeteries for another brief ceremony. The parade will thPn oroceed (Continued on page 15) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 * 100 mis * Set Foreign Wars, Post 4600, and Bernard Matchen of American Legion, Post 491, will serve as parade marshals. The service in the park will include an invocation and benediction in closing, with local pastors officiating. The "Star Spangled Banner" w ill be played by the McHenry high school band, under the direc­ tion of John Leigbty. The "Lord's Prayer" will be McHenry residents will join with the nation Monday, May 26. in pausing to honor those who lost their lives in defending this country in time of war and what have been termed police actions. The local community will mark the occasion by assembling at 9 a.m. in the city park, with a memorial program to start at 9:30. Walter Kuck of the Veferans of