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* »l TUU * 7 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER v i'V "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875' VOLUME 100 NUMBER 15 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, ,,1975 20 PAGES 15* MCHS Homecoming Next Weekend Officers and members of the Student Council are busy with plans for the many events to be held homecoming weekend at McHenry high school. Some of them are shown above. In top row, from left, are Linda McKay, Julie Condon, Ellen Quinlan, president; Sue Johnson, Patti Althoff, Nancy Harper and Deb Carro; in front, Bret Jackson, vice-president; Sue Grom, Sue Anderson, secretary; Meg Humann, Sue White and Bryan O'Neill, treasurer. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD ' s ^ Before the close of the last legislative session, one of our state legislators called provisions of new legislation regarding hunting in Illinois "irresponsible, reckless and constitute a real hunting law boondoggle". One section of the bill permits the owner or tenant of property, and all immediate family members residing on the property, to obtain no-cost deer hunting permits. Under the old law, only one permit was issued to a land owner or tenant at no charge. Under the new law, a family of ten could receive ten kill permits to hunt deer on property they own or on "Which they reside. Certainly, the deer population throughout the state has a good chance of being rapidly depleted. An accurate deer census has never been possible because it was recognized that any count could include the same deer twice. In the past, when legislation was passed in this area, con­ sideration was given to farmers who feed the deer. The restriction of old legislation was to permit these people to have their just rewards in hunting season - thus the one deer per family kill on the farm without the payment of a permit, and the right to refuse hunting to anyone else. Another section of the new bill allows water fowl hunting from a "scull boat"--a small craft powered by oars. Under the old law, the use of "floating blinds" or boats was strictly prohibited, except when at anchor and only where ex­ pressly permitted. Now law makers are allowing the use of what is essentially a floating blind that can be moved over a body of water at will. Some lawmakers feel it isn't fair to hunters occupying stationary blinds, and con­ stitutes a danger to those using such a boat if it were to inad­ vertently enter waters near a stationary blind. We know that Rep. Bruce Waddell of our 33rd district was strongly opposed to this bill's passage. We agree. With this kind of state legislation, we have little chance of getting any cooperation on passing a law that would ban the use of steel- jaw traps in hunting season. This was something for which we had hoped to receive sup­ port. The legislators who carry the ball for us may count on some real support in this corner of the Plaindealer. State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., was at first of the opinion that the bill to ban this type of trap had passed a couple of years ago. His contact with the sponsor, John Edward Porter, state representative f;om the First district, brought this response: Rep. Bus Yourell this past session introduced as House Bill 728 substantially the same bill that Porter previously sponsored in the 78th General Assembly, a bill that passed the \ House and was subsequently killed in Senate committee. The last effort found the bill killed in House committee with only one affirmative vote. Porter's efforts to coordinate with the United States Humane society and other interested organizations this session were not successful, in his opinion because they wished to proceed not only with an attempt to ban the steel-jaw trap in Illinois but ban all trapping. This may never come to pass, and for that reason it seems the steel-jaw ban should become a mandate now. We repeat a comment made last Fall - legislators are quick to act in support of their voting constituency. That's the reason senior citizens and school children continue to receive priority among the law makers. We were once a child, and we are fast reaching the age when we may benefit from senior citizen benefits. All this is for the good. But we wish somebody would come forth and speak up for the creatures around us that have no voice. This recent legislation concerning deer hunting and the failure to ban steel-jaw traps are disappointing. K.A.F. Spirits are soaring and enthusiasm runs high among McHenry high school students this week as they make preparations for homecoming weekend, Sept. 25, 26 and 27. Activities started Monday with float construction in various locations for classes and organizations. The first event is the pep rally and bonfire at West campus south parking lot, scheduled Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. This will be marked by talks by team captains and coaches and a representative appearing for Mayor Stanek, who will be unable to attend. Highlight of Friday morning is the alumni breakfast at West campus from 8 to 10:30. This traditionally attracts many former MCHS students, especially those who graduated in recent years. School will be dismissed at 1 o'clock that afternoon in preparation for the colorful parade. It will begin at East campus at 1:30. From that point the line of march will go south on Green street to Kane, west to Center, north to Main street and then east to Green street, in front of the school. From there the marchers will turn north on Green to Broad, then east to Riverside drive, south to Pearl street, west to Green and south to East campus, where the parade will disband. Theme for the parade and dance will be "Saturday Night at the Movies". Concluding the Friday events will be the long anticipated evening games between the Warriors and Mundelein. The junior varsity games starts at 6 p.m. and varsity players take to the field at 8 o'clock. The Saturday night dance will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. in West campus gymnasium. (Continued On rage 19) County Legion Presents Flag For Courthouse Joe Lewis, immediate past county commander of the American Legion, made a presentation of a new flag to be flown at the McHenry county courthouse, located on Route 47, near Woodstock. The flag was donated by the McHenry County council of the American Legion. In this period of celebrating the 200th birthday of the country, the Legion, by this action, wishes to call attention to the ideals of constitutional government which have made the nation as great as it is. Accepting the flag on behalf of the county of McHenry were Walter J. Dean, chairman of the McHenry County board, and Bill Hubbard, chairman of the Public Safety committee. Teen-Agers Arrested On Drug Charges Two teen-agers, one from McHenry, were arrested for possession of cannabis in an incident that occurred at 8:40 p.m Thursday at Algonquin. They were Larry Gibson, 17, of 4502 Hickory way, McHenry and Donna Haynes, 17, of Arrowhead apartments, Algonquin. Deputies had observed an auto parked on the roadway at Ogkwood and Wilmot street in Algonquin and stopped to in­ spect it. They found the vehicle occupied by three persons and (Continued On Page 19) Fate Of Position It will not be until after an Oct. 6 hearing that Peter M. Hellios, 29, of Wonder Lake will know the fate of his position as supervisor of the driver license examining station in- Woodstock. He was suspended, effective last Thursday, by Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett following charges resulting from an incident on Hellios' State Awaits Hearing the Johnsburg Community club grounds at the Sept. 14 Saufen und Spiel. Hellios, who resides at 8710 Shady lane. Wonder Lake, was charged with disorderly con­ duct. attempted escape, aggravated assault, battery, intimidation and four counts of resisting or obstructing a police officer. Bond was set at $9,025 for his appearance last Thursday. When he appeared in branch court, the hearing was con­ tinued to Oct. 6. At this time a preliminary hearing will be held on the intimidation charge and a plea will be entered on the other charges. Injuries, Property Damage Result From Local Crashes Henry R. Harberts of 518 Grace street, Elgin, was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following a crash at 12:40 a.m. Saturday morning at the in­ tersection of- Front street and Rt. 120. Harberts told police he was driving north on Rt. 31, ap­ proaching Rt 120 in the right driving lane. He said the light was green, then turned amber, and as it did, Georgia Fox of 2801 Kashmiri, McHenry, who was in front of him, stopped and a collision occurred. Ms. Fox and a passenger, Jimmy F. Fox, of 3240 W. Wrightwood street, Chicago, were taken to McHenry hospital for treatment of in­ juries by the McHenry Rescue squad. Randall E. Klapperich of 3504 W. 1st avenue, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, or too fast for conditions, following a two-vehicle crash on Rt. 120, east of Greenwood road. It occurred at 11:25 a.m. Saturday morning. The accident occurred where road construction is in progress. Klapperich stated he was driving west about 35 miles per hour when he apparently dozed at the wheel and did not recall seeing a flagman in the area. The last thing he remembers was observing a car driven by Dennis R. Bates, 3705 W. James apartment, McHenry, with brake lights on in front of him. Klapperich said he applied his brakes but ran into the rear of the other car. Bates told authorities he was west-bound at between 5 and 10 miles per hour when he noticed a flagman standing on the south side of the highway holding a stop sign. He applied his brakes and was struck in the rear. "Search For Scouts" In Four Mchfenry Schools Plaindealer Winner In State Newspaper Contest The Plaindealer award was for third place in the category, Promotion of Newspaper. The top two places went to The Herald (Paddock) and Mun­ delein Herald. For the fourth time in the last five years, the McHenry Plaindealer has won an award in the Illinois Press a s s o c i a t i o n ' s a n n u a l newspaper contest Presen­ tations were made at a lun­ cheon during the IPA's 110th annual fall convention held last Friday in Decatur. With the cooperation of s u p e r i n t e n d e n t s , a d ­ ministrators and principals of the public, parochial and private elementary schools in McHenry county, detailed plans have been made for School Night for Scouting, to be conducted in each school throughout the county. Montini (Pack 351) Edgebrook (Packs 162 and 131) Valley View (Pack 162) and Hilltop (Pack 131) will hold School Night for Cubbing Thursday, Sept. 25. Montini hours are from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Edgebrook, Valley View and Hilltop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All 8-year-olds and their parents are invited to join Cub Scouts at any of the above * The Woodstock Sentinel, the only other county newspaper to be recognized, won third place for Best Advertising Idea and honorable mention for Ad­ vertising Excellence. This year's entries set a record, with 1,160 submitted by 156 newspapers. The Plain- dealer competes with all Illinois newspapers, daily and weekly, with a circulation of over 5,000. The second category is for dailies and weeklies under 5,000. The Plaindealer circulation is 6,800. Conduct Charges Filed Against Round Lake Man Robert Arispe of Rt. t. Round Lake, was arrested for disorderly conduct and removed from Wally's tavern, 134 W. Rand road, at 11:10 Friday night. Deputies called to the scene found Arispe to be uncooperative and abusive Bond was set at $25 and he was ordered to appear in court Sept 25. Apprehend Intruder In Snug Harbor Burglary A burglar alarm that sounded in Snug Harbor restaurant, 801 N. River road, McHenry, early Tuesday morning brought police to the scene within minutes and resulted in the apprehension of the intruded Michael J. Troka, 20, of 5108 Orchard drive, McHenry, was arrested and placed on $10,000 bond for court appearance Sept. 30. Sheriff's police responded to the alarm at 1:45 a.m. and soon were assisted by McHenry city officers. Surrounding the restaurant, they saw a man standing on a table, attempting to knock out a window. Officers entered the building and found Troka in a rest room. Investigation revealed that he had entered by tearing a screen from a rear porch door and then forcing the door to enter the kitchen. Articles were strewn about, a safe had been moved from its regular location and change taken from a cash drawer. schools. For further in­ formation, call John Bockhaus, 1220 W. Circle drive. School Night for Scouting is the annual recruitment drive for boys in third, fourth and fifth grades to enroll in the Cub Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. In addition, there will be present at each school a representative of a local Boy Scout troop to provide information to older boys, 11 years of age and older, on the activities of the troop, its meeting place and an invitation to be the troop's guest at its next weekly meeting. The purposes of Cub (Continued On Page 19) Sharon R. Bates, a passenger in the second car, was taken to Memorial hospital by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad. An auto driven by Richard A. Hecker of 3206 Sunrise View, McHenry Shores, was demolished in a one-car ac­ cident early Friday morning on Crystal Lake road. He was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident or too fast for conditions. Hecker told police he was north-bound at about 40 miles per hour, missed a curve and left the road, traveling into a ditch and striking a telephone pole. Randy Lee Lambert of 4913 Prairie avenue, McHenry, was a passenger in the car. There was about $300 damage to fence and corn, the property of John Eggum, 3708 Alden road, Woodstock, as the result of an auto accident involving Gregory J. Gaszak of 8608 Harrison road, Wonder Lake. The accident occurred at 11:30 Thursday night. Gaszak told sheriffs deputies he was south-bound on Alden road and at the same time was handling the car's tape player. He said his auto left the west side of Alden road and in steering back he lost control of the car, which slid sideways and crashed. John J. Rankin of 7914 Bay View road, Wonder Lake, was a passenger. Cars driven by Joseph S. Maltry of 634 St. John road, Woodstock, and Howard H. Kopp of 1411 May street, Sunnyside, were involved in an accident at the intersection of Rt. 120 and River road at 5:35 p.m. Sunday. Kopp was ticketed for disobeying or avoiding traffic control device. Maltry said he was driving east on the highway and had a green light at River road. As he (Continued On Page 19) Children's Home Closes Residential Care Program Two Repeat Offenders Charged By Deputies FIRE FIGHTERS - Preparing for the local observance of National Fire Prevention week, Oct. 5-11, are these 1975 officers of Company I, McHenry. From left to right, they are Capt. Chris Bennett, Lt. Bryan Klontz and Secretary-Treasurer Wayne Amore. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD - One ticket and a warning increased to a second arrest and three more charges for one young driver -early last Saturday morning. A resident of Orchard drive, Wonder Lake, reported to sheriff's police of having been awakened , by an auto with engine racing and saw it being driven with lights flashing on and off. A description was obtained and deputies stopped the driver to investigate. After discover ing a bald tire on his vehicle, they charged Richard P. Hurley, 19. of 2709 Cherry drive, Wonder Lake, with driving with defective tires and warned him to alter his driving habits. In departing, he drove away at a high rate of speed, made a U-turn and returned, speeding into the Green Hill Shores subdivision with wheels spinning. He was again stopped and arrested for improper U- turn, disorderly conduct and loud mufflers. Bond was set at $25 and Hurley was ordered to appear in court Sept. 25 (Continued On Page 19) ( wldfrns 1 : % ilf: Sfct ssa it Ms The residential care program at the Woodstock Children's home is being discontinued, a program under auspices of the Free Methodist church since 1886. Changing state policy in placing children is a major reason for the end of this program, but administrative officials are seeking new ways to serve the young population, including expansion of its current Day Care program. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) The Woodstock Children's home is closing its residential care program for children and is seeking ways to institute new programs of care for children, Clifford Redding, executive director, announced Monday. The Woodstock Children's home will continue its Day Care program for children 2 to 5 years of age It has fifty-five in this program, up to- a maximum of forty-two at one time. Redding said the board's decision to close down its residential program was made last week. A change of policy by the State Department of Children and Family Services which began with the ad­ ministration of Gov. Dan ^Walker made the board's decision "inevitable," Redding explained. The state has a policy of (Continued On Page 19)