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Johnsburg School Board Vote iSaturday THOMAS W. CAHILL WESLEY C. BRUCE BOBBIE JEAN HART JOHN HEIDLER JAMES W.PRESTON GERALD M.SOBIESK CRAIG A. SPENGEL BARBARASTANELL THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-OLAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Put a story of heroism, courage, or just general in­ terest on the front page and plan on about 50 per cent of the readers missing it entirely. But place a few lines of criticism, or make an error, and 99 per cent of the reader­ ship will find it in the most obscure location. Last week the odds jumped to 100 per cent when we used as our target in this front page column people (we didn't know their identity) who had allowed the condition of roads in Nunda township to develop ruts deep enough to make the thorough­ fare almost impossible to drive upon. We expected someone would come forth with an explanation. They did! A Sunday call to our home provided an explanation that the fault lay not with the Nunda highway commissioner's office but with a comparatively new little village called Prairie Grove. No longer is Valley View road under jurisdiction of Nunda township, the caller said. Now our task is to find the village of Prairie Grove, although the urgency is not great since the deepest holes are filled. However, the existence of this little municipality has been a source of curiosity to us for several months. Signs on Barreville road and at several points a long distance from it carry the sign, Village of Prairie Grove. In most instances there is no more than one home anywhere near the sign, and in others the sign stands in a seemingly uninhabited area. Prairie Grove just might be the most sparsely populated village in the country for the amount of territory it covers. We may never be sure unless its highway department chooses to answer our charge of deep ruts that destroyed a first rate alignment job. Last week the Business & Professional Women's club honored an outstanding McHenry lady by selecting her "woman of the year". We doubt if there could have been a more popular choice any year than Virginia Williams. "Ginny", as she is af­ fectionately known, is a product of McHenry who chose to pioneer in her chosen field of nursing. Even before she en­ tered into this new un­ dertaking, it was evident that her talents and other attributes were the exact ingredients called for in a recipe for suc­ cess. She has not disappointed her many friends and admirers. K.A.F VOLUME 100 NUMBER 26 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1975 20 PAGES 15* From Peaceful Pair... Halloween STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD The couple at left presents a peaceful scene reminiscent of the hazy days of Fall, while a prankster at right rolls Kis bike up to a Halloween setting. The mood - from peaceful to frightful-greets motorists on Draper road. The first setting is at 533 N. Draper road and the second at 216 S. Draper road. ....to Pedaling Prankster Vote November 1 On Warehouse Lakemoor Sewer Plant Suit Filed On Saturday, Nov. 1, residents of the village of Lakemoor will vote on the expenditure of $437,000 as the municipality's share of a new sewage treatment plant. Voting will be between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the municipal building for registered voters. The state has offered Lakemoor a grant that will cover 75 per cent of the total cost, which is estimated at $1,546,000. The village referendum represents about 25 per cent of the total cost. According to figures released at a meeting held with representatives of the engineering firm of Baxter and Woodman and the financial consultants, the Warren association, the tax rate will be about $4.60 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Every residential unit con­ necting to the system will pay a $300 connection fee. Conduct Charges Filed In Separate Incidents Five McHenry youths were arrested Monday night following a fracas at Hornsby's Family center, McHenry Market Place. Thomas and William Mueller of 4500 W. Parkway and Paul A. Cynowa of 1717 N. Highview, were all charged with disorderly con­ duct. Cynowa was also charged with resisting a peace officer. Two juvenile offenders were turned over to juvenile authorities, who handled charges against them. The arrests stemmed from an incident at Hornsby's about 9 o'clock Monday evening when the five youths entered the store looking for an employee they "had a score to settle with". When the manager asked them to leave, they became boisterous and profane. When they continued (Continued On Page 9) A suit was filed in the court of claims by the owners of the Federal Surplus Warehouse for the State of Illinois located at 1803 W. Route 120, McHenry, seeking $34,946 in damages and restraint of the state from terminating its lease. The lease includes a five-acre site east of McHenry on Route 120 near Chapel Hill road, on which a 24,000 square foot building is situated. A fenced-in open storage area is also in­ cluded in the lease. The warehouse was a center where area governmental agencies could purchase federal surplus goods at bargain prices. M c H e n r y W o o d l a n d s Development, Inc. is owner of (Continued Oft Page 9) Legal Technicalities Delay Career Center Referendum Due to legal technicalities involving the newly formed Johnsburg Unit district, the referendum for the new Area Career center for McHenry county will be delayed. Duane Gamble, Area center director, reported to members of the board of control this week that bonding attorneys, Chapman and Cutler, would not approve bonds that resulted from a referendum held prior to July 1, 1976. The bonding attorneys in­ formed Mr. Gamble that the Johnsburg district, which was approved by the voters in August, does not legally exist until July 1, 1976. The John- Local Winners Named In Bicentennial Program McHenry high school has announced the names of local winners in the Bicentennial Youth Debate contest. After competition in three different events held Monday, Oct. 27, the three winners were selected to represent the local area at (Continued On Page 9) sburg school board, which will be elected Nov. 1, according to Chapman and Cutler does not have the authority to call a referendum and there is some doubt if the Johnsburg voters can legally vote as a part of the McHenry high school district. Because the laws that govern the formation of new school districts are unclear, Chapman and Cutler advised Gamble that its firm could not approve the referendum scheduled Dec. 6. Franke and Miller, area center attorneys, are seeking advice from bonding attorneys Ishman, Lincoln, and Beale to determine if that firm could (Continued On Page 9) DON C. WOLF The names of twelve can­ didates for membership in the new Johnsburg Unit District 12 board will appear on the ballot when voters go to the polls Saturday, Nov. 1, to select seven persons to serve the district. The one polling place will be the James C. Bush elementary school, with the polls open from noon to 7 p.m. Only registered voters from District 12 may vote. Candidates are Thomas W. Cahill, 3407 N. Countryside, Bobbie Jean Hart, 4403 Hickoryway drive, Barbara Stanell, 1318 Old Bay road, Charles Boak, Jr., 4013 Hillcrest place, Don C. Wolf, 3919 N. Blitsch place, Gerald M. Sobiesk, 5201 N. Beacon Hill drive, John Heidler, 5709 N. Woodlawn drive, Craig A. Spengel, 1314 W. Bay road, James W. Preston, 4301 Ringwood road, Wonder Lake; Stevan Petrov, 6003 Fox Lake road, Pistakee Highlands; Elmer F. Pflug, 1412 W. Bayview lane, Sunnyside and Wesley C. Bruce, 5013 Ringwood road, Ringwood. Within ten days after the election, the board will organize and elect one as president and one as secretary. T h e l e n g t h o f t e r m s w i l l be determined by lot so that two members serve one year, two for two years, and three members for three years. There is a difference of opinion as to the effective date for the unit district to begin operation. However, Dr. Duane Andreas, superintendent of district 12, said planning will begin soon on working out several problems such as a dissolution of funds in cooperation with High School District 156. When the effective date is determined, an ar­ chitect will be employed and land purchased. A recommendation of the Citizens Feasibility committee lists a goal of September, 1977, for the opening of facilities for freshmen and sophomores. Members hope that juniors may enter the school district the following year, and by September, 1979, that all four high school classes may be enrolled in District 12. Dr. Andreas said an orderly phase-out at District 156 and phase-in to District 12 is sought for the benefit of both school districts. HALLOWEEN PRECAUTIONS Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell an­ nounced Thursday morning that additional squad cars will be on the road Halloween night. Vandals will be arrested and jailed, he said. 600 County Participants MCHS Hosts Music Festival Discipline Procedures At Junior High Told To Board An instructional meeting of Consolidated School District 15 Tuesday night brought forth an interesting discussion dealing with Dr. Glasser's School With Success as it is carried out in McHenry Junior high school. An escorted tour of the building followed. Principal Fred Kusch distributed copies of a folder given to students as they enter the school each year. It con­ tains all information pertinent to discipline, guidance, attire and other items necessary for them to conduct themselves according to prescribed rules. Kusch explained the change in handling discipline problems through implementation of the new program. It involves a disciplinary referral sheet sent by the teacher to the associate principal where students are in violation of rules with which they have been made acquainted, providing they produce no reasonable reason for their action. A student must then take time to adequately fill out a contract for readmission to class, including a resume of what he can do to prevent his problem behavior from hap­ pening again. If this contract is approved, there is no further action. However, if the contract demonstrates that the student still does not show the proper attitude, he is assigned to the school suspension classroom, where strict supervision exists. Jack Adams, director of instructional services, spoke briefly on the Bilingual Education committee and Parent-teacher conference workshops. Mayor Joseph Stanek was present to review with the board a letter written to the city, asking for a fence to be placed on the north boundary of Parkland school to separate the school property from the new development that recently received zoning board ap­ proval. Member Lester Smith said when the matter was first discussed, he agreed that the sewer line easement should be given the city. Smith com­ mented that he was still of that opinion but thought the school district should receive con­ sideration. Smith observed that most political divisions are against school districts, and asked why the subdividers could not help in this matter. When President Henry Nell commented that he felt thfe school should not have to erect- the fence, the mayor asked what kind of fence the district wanted. Nell noted that "good (Continued On Page 9) FESTIVAL CONDUCTOR - Dr. Elmer Thomas of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music is shown in a recent rehearsal. He will come to McHenry to conduct 600 cotfnty high school singers in the twenty- fifth annual McHenry county chorus festival. It will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in West campus high school gymnasium. The twenty-fifth annual McHenry county chorus festival will be held in the McHenry West campus high school gym Sunday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The East and West choruses, under the direction of John Leighty and Bill Toalson, will join the choruses of Alden- Hebron, Crystal Lake, Har­ vard, Huntley, Marengo, Rich- mond-Burton, and Woodstock high schools in a super "sangerfest". Dr. Elmer Thomas of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music will conduct the 600 musicians from the nine schools participating. Two types of choral presentations will be performed. A select chorus of 105 voices will per­ form "Gloria in Excelsis" by Lotti; "Sing to the Newborn King" by Pfautsch; "Crucifixes" by Lotti; "Mass in G" by Shubert; aril three choruses from Handel's famous "Messiah" The 600-voice massed group will perform "I Had a Dream" by Reed; "The Last Words of David" by Thompson, "Steal Away" arr. by Luboff; the "Hallelujah Chorus" by Handel, and the finale selection will be a medley of George M. Cohan tunes. Dr. Thomas's affiliation with the Conductor-In-Residence program throughout McHenry county has made it possible for the festival to be conducted by such a notable maestro. Dr. Thomas has served on the staff of the College of Idaho; as conductor of the Boise, Idaho youth symphony; and as an Exxon Affiliate artist- conductor-Atlanta symphony with Robert Shaw. . At the Cincinnati conservatory, he is head of the Division of En­ sembles and conducting. He also serves as the conductor of choruses with the Cincinnati Musical Festival association. A small admission will be charged for the 7:30 concert. The public is invited. State School Superintendent Visits McHenry State School Supt. Joseph M. Cronifi Was in McHenry Thursday, Oct. 30, for a tour of (Continued On Page 9)