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Husband Charged With Assault In Hospital Incident An Algonquin man was charged with disorderly con­ duct, aggravated assault and resisting a peace officer following an incident at McHenry hospital Sunday evening. Douglas C. Vokac of Route 1, Algonquin, was taken to county jail when he was unable to post bond on the three (Continued On Page 19) Postpone Grovel Pit Decision The recommendation of the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals to deny the petition of Material Service corporation and Leo and Evelyn Diedrich for a gravel pit operation will not come up for a final vote by the McHenry County board until the December meeting. County Board Chairman Walter Dean said the board is waiting for an ordinance to be filed by .James Bishop, attorney for the petitioners, setting forth their case. If no ordinance is filed by the petitioners, the board has no choice but to concur \^ith the recom­ mendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The delayed vote by the County board is necessary because the ordinance by the petitioners must be on file fifteen days prior to the meeting when the matter will be presented. Theoretically, the County board can ignore the recom­ mendation of the Zoning board if the petitioners' ordinance proves that all the requirements necessary for rezoning that property, have been met. K. At the Oct. 21 meeting of the Zoning board, it voted 5 to 1 to recommend denial of a request for a conditional use permit to allow the operation of a full service gravel pit on Chapel Hill road, one mile north of Lincoln road. This recommendation followed an eight-month session of hearings on the pit which was proposed for 121 acres of land on the east side of Chapel Hill road, south of Johnsburg. * iis rciu * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN O lAKES REGION SINCE 1876 VOLUME 100 NUMBER 29 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1975 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 15* Marching Carrion clear McHenry Detective To Present Sixth --L Free Testing For Diabetes Demonstrating how the diabetic Mood-sugar test is taken are medical technologist, Sara Richards, and McHenry hospital board member, Dean Cunat, chairman of the hospital's Outreach committee. The free tests will be given by appointment at the hospital during National Diabetes week, Nov. 16-22, through the co-sponsorship of McHenry hospital and the physicians of the McHenry Medical Group. Deadline for calling the hospital for an appointment is noon Friday, Nov. 14. A diabetic screening program, co-sponsored by McHenry hospital and the McHenry Medical Group, will be offered at the hospital during Diabetes Detection week, Nov. 16-22, according to Dean Cunat, chairman of the hospital board's Outreach committee. "These blood tests will be given free to persons who call and make appointments at the hospital," Cunat said. "The expenses of laboratory services for Uie testing program are to«Bftgoffset by a donation from ttK> physicians of the McHenry Medical Group. "Appointments may be made by calling 385-2200, extension 622, any day except Sunday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The tests are not for persons who already have been diagnosed as diabetic. They are for persons who - because of family history or any other reason -- may fear that they are diabetic. "Today in the United States, one out of 125 people has diabetes and does not know it. One out of twenty people has diabetes or will develop it during his lifetime. "The McHenry hospital board of directors has formed its Outreach committee to sponsor public service programs such as this." Persons scheduled to have a blood-sugar test must follow special instructions as to pre­ test meals extending over three days. Therefore, all persons who wish to be tested must obtain an appointment by calling the office of Victoria Behan, assistant administrator of McHenry hospital, who will supervise the arrangements for the screening. "We invite all persons of any age, who are interested in knowing whether they have diabetes, to have a post­ prandial (after-meal) blood test taken," Miss Behan stated. "These tests are one way of discovering the presence of diabetes as early as possible. A person can be diabetic without the usual symptoms of ex­ cessive thirst and so forth. The American Diabetes association estimates that about 400,000 persons in Chicago and Nor­ thern Illinois have diabetes, but 60 per cent remain un­ detected." "Appointments will be scheduled to accommodate working persons, as well as housewives, students and retirees," Cunat commented. "Since we must send pre-test instructions which cover a three-day period, we ask that you call for your appointment before Thursday, Nov. 13." Stand-Up Concert This Thursday at 7:30 p.m., in the West campus gym, the West campus Marching Warriors will present their sixth annual stand-up concert. Music performed in this unusual concert will be the best-of-the-football season. Many of the selections are Bicentennial in nature, such as "Liberty Bell" march by Sousa, and a medly of George M. Cohan selections. The pom-pom girls will perform to "Witchy Woman" and "Waiting for the Robert E. Lee". The pennant corps will be (Continued On Page 19) Files Closed In May Death Of County Youth Concluding that the facts are not sufficient to indicate a federal criminal civil rights violation, the U.S. Justice department has closed its file in the May 26 shooting death of 17- year-old Patrick William Fitzgerald of Crystal Lake by McHenry County Sheriff's Detective Joseph Eisele of McHenrv. The communication from J. Stanley Pottinger, assistant attorney general, Civil Rights division, U.S. Justice depart­ ment, to State's Attorney William J. Cowlin came "after careful consideration of the investigative reports of the Federal Bureau of In­ vestigation." Although both the state's Four From McHenry Make Nominations For "Those Who Excel" Awards Drivers continue to 'earn' their licenses. Yet we continue to drive behind them, or beside them, and wonder how it all came about. A few minutes a day behind the wheel, with attention to the antics performed at the ad­ mittedly difficult intersection of Front and Elm streets, will give anyone interested an idea of what we are talking about. The cars pass in great num­ bers, and for every driver who is courteous and know­ ledgeable, there are nine or ten who are not. Every driver has a oc­ casional lapse of memory, although it is a very unsafe practice at this particular location. But the errors that occur at all times are not lapses as much as they are evidences of either a "get out of my way" or a "what do I do next?" at­ titude. Lack of courtesy is evident on the part of both west-bound drivers on Waukegan road and north-bound motorists on Front. The former panic because they fear the crowd is passing them by -which it is. So they plunge in, thereby tieing up movement for all those who might otherwise take ad­ vantage of the right-turn-on-red rule. Both they and the north­ bound drivers totally ignore the very evident signs that say, "do not block intersection". Then there is the large number who passed the driver test without knowing that when you have a green light and must wait for approaching traffic to turn left, the proper procedure is to enter the intersection and wait. Otherwise, as the driver examiner pointed out to someone who failed this on a test, if there is no green arrow, there is a possibility that one could sit in line forever if traffic is heavy. But the most exasperating bit of discourteous conduct we have encountered yet is the driver who stretched his car across both north-bound lanes, entering from Waukegan road, then honked his horn and yelled some unprintable words when other drivers edged close enough to provide a hazard to his shiny vehicle. There are all kinds of drivers, but some of the worst pass through the intersection of Front and Elm street just about any time of day. K.A.F. MCC Students In Cleanup For Study-Lounge Areas The students of McHenry County college are planning a campaign to clean up, paint up, and furnish the heavily used areas at the interim campus in Crystal Lake. Young people are banding together to donate the labor to make their present campus more attractive. Used furniture is badly needed for use in rooms that may now be turned into study-lounge areas. The students will be very happy to pick up any furniture that may be donated. The college will be glad to acknowledge any donation of (Continued On Page 19) Awards to persons making outstanding contributions to education in Illinois will be presented next month at the "Those Who Excel" banquet to be held in Springfield, ac­ cording to State School Supt. Joseph M. Cronin. Among nominees are Mrs. Marguerite Vandagriff, West campus, for outstanding teacher; Dr. Robert Boos, District 15, for outstanding administrator; Ward Duel for outstanding parent and Scott Dixon for outstanding student. The state school chief said that approximately 200 persons from all areas of the state have been nominated for the awards, which are presented to teachers, school ad­ ministrators, school board members, students, and parents. Winners will be selected from six geographic areas, each consisting of four Congressional districts, Cronin said. One award winner in each of five categories-outstanding teacher, outstanding school administrator, outstanding school board member , out­ standing student, and out­ standing parent-will be chosen in each of the six regions, for a total of thirty winners state­ wide. Awards will be presented Nov. 14 at a banquet to be held at the Forum 30 in Springfield. This is the second year the Illinois Office of Education has sponsored the "Those Who AFS Seeks Host Family For Foreign Student The McHenry American Field Service chapter is looking for a host family for the year 1976-77. Interested persons are invited to attend the next AFS meeting in West campus Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. This year, an energetic young Car Damaged By Crash Destroyed In Blaze Elementary Schools In Area Share Funding Illinois schools, colleges and universities have been paid $33,970,417 in state and federal reimbursement for vocational and technical education programs this year, State School Supt. Joseph M. Cronin announced last week. McHenry county elementary and secondary districts received $378,327. McHenry County college was awarded $34,089 this year. The money, half state and half federal, is paid annually to school districts, .community colleges, universities and other agencies which offer vocational programs. It is used for program operation, professional and curriculum development, research ac­ tivities and special projects. Reimbursements are calculated on the basis of the number of students enrolled in vocational and technical education programs. About 640,000 students are enrolled in occupational education training programs and an additional 500,000 students are enrolled in elementary school occupational programs. Of the total allotment of $33,970,417, elementary and secondary schools received $22,791,259. The total allotment is $3,529,583 lower than lajst year when $37.5 million was paid. Last year's total, however, included $3.3 million of federally impounded funds, a non-recurring item. Friday morning about 5:40, McHenry Fire company I was called to extinguish a car fire in a field at Curran and Bull Valley roads south of McHenry. Owner of the car, James Grothman of 5428 W. Shore drive, McHenry, was contacted at his job and reported he had lost control of the auto on his way to work and intended to have the car removed in the morning. The auto was an early 1960 model and was destroyed in the blaze. Cause of the fire was un­ determined but appeared to have originated in the rear seat. Steve P. Congdon of 1112 N. Clover, McHenry, was injured early Saturday morning on Riverside drive, one-half mile south of Johnsburg road in a motorcycle accident. He was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care unit. He was reported in satisfactory con­ dition Monday by hospital authorities. According to county police, Congdon was south-bound on Riverside drive. As he came into a curve,-the front wheel of his motorcycle began to shake.. The next thing he remembered, he was lying on the ground. Evidence indicated the 'cycle ran off ihp west shoulder of the road and drove through a barbed wire fence before coming to a rest. A jeep-car accident Friday afternoon at the intersection of Route 12 and Solon road, south of Richmond, resulted in in­ juries to one of the drivers, Joann M. Polka of 422 Kelsey road.Barrington. She was taken to McHenry hospital by the Richmond Rescue squad for treatment. Thomas F. Hopp of 2013 Sunnyside Beach drive, McHenry, told deputies as he started to cross Route 12, his vision was obscured by a bridge. Ms. Polka said she saw Hopp's jeep entering the high­ way and didn't think he was going to stop so she applied her brakes and slid into his vehicle. lady from Malaysia, Sudha Paramen, is attending West campus and residing with a local family. Preceding her were Masatoshi Wada of Japan last year and Sonja "Sunny" Corbin from Barbados the previous year. Since 1963, McHenry has been welcoming foreign students who have made their home for a year with a local volunteer family. To host a student from abroad, the McHenry AFS chapter must provide a good family and contribute half the cost to acquire the student. New York international headquarters of AFS provides the remaining cost. Local fund raising ac­ tivities include paper drives and bake sales. HIGHWAY ALLOTMENTS McHenry county's allotment is $9,446.55 as its share of motor fuel tax funds paid into the state Treasury during Sep­ tember, according to the Illinois Department of Tran­ sportation. Motor fuel tax funds are allocated monthly to the counties for highway needs. Excel" program to honor in­ dividuals and their con­ tributions to education. Also to be presented at the banquet is the award for the 1976 Illinois Teacher of the Year. The top teacher will be selected from the six persons chosen as outstanding teachers in their individual regions. Individuals were nominated for the honors by their local communities. Winners will be chosen on the basis of impact or significance of his or her contributions. Among the criteria are: Is this person considered a positive change agent in the school and-or community? Did the achievement of contribution beneficially effect any one of the following: the curriculum, staff, morale, community support, student interest or the learning environment? Have others been inspired and motivated to achieve in or contribute to the school en­ vironment because of this person's achievement or contribution? Has this person provided a special service or significantly achieved above and beyond what is expected in the usual school program? attorney's office and county sheriff's department admitted a willingness to cooperate with the FBI in the investigation, both Cowlin and Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell said members of their department had not requested an investigation of the case by federal authorities. It was in June that the FBI was asked to look into the shooting death of the youth, who died after being shot by the detective. Eisele, who was in the act of apprehending Fit­ zgerald, said he fired a war­ ning, and shot the youth in the abdomen only after Fitzgerald charged toward him in spite of being ordered to stop. Police agencies had been alerted of an armed robbery and a theft at an auto agency, both in the same vicinity. It was about the same time that a bowling alley proprietor reported three persons trying to enter his place of business. Investigation by police revealed the dead youth had cut his neck on a wire while run­ ning through a field. Authorities quoted his com­ panions as saying he had "gone berserk" that evening. Later, the youths denied the statement, and said they went to the bowling alley to obtain help for Fitzgerald. The McHenry county Grand jury twice heard facts ob­ tained in investigations into the shooting incident conducted by the Cowlin office. Both times the jury refused to indict Eisele. Dancemakers Featured On November Program Urban Gateways, the non­ profit arts-education agency operating in the six-county Chicago metropolitan area, will sponsor an Artists-in-the- Schools program at two schools in McHenry Nov. 13. The Dancemakers will be the featured program at Parkland Junior high school, 1802 Ringwood, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., when students from Hilltop school, 2615 West Lincoln street, will view the show. "Rhythm Is In You" is an introduction to dance that shows the relationships bet­ ween Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, and Folk and Traditional Dance from Africa, Asia and Europe. The demonstration-concert begins with rhythm in nature and everyday activities, explores the development of a dancer and ends with a dance production. Nana Shineflug, director of the Dancemakers, is the founder and major choreographer for the dance ensemble Chicago Moving company, and the director of the Chicago Dance center. With Ms. Shineflug are Veda Sidney, member of the Chicago Moving company; and Joseph Holmes, director of the Joseph Holmes nance theatre. Urban Gateways offers a variety of in-school programs in dance, drama, music, the visual arts and cultural heritage. Special Bicentennial programs, teacher in-service workshops, and high school programs are also being of­ fered this school year. These arts events, and other programs are made possible in part by grants from the Illinois Arts council and the National endowment for the Arts. Important Changes Defenders,CYO Conduct Fall Recycling Drive Saturday, Nov. 15, is the day for McHenry's monthly recycling drive. The Catholic Youth organization of McHenry will be working along with the McHenry County Defenders at t h e M a r k e t P l a c e f r o m 9 a m until 5 p.m. Two important pieces of information need to be passed on to all recyclers. First, after November the bi metal cans (those with pop-tops) will no longer be accepted. In the melting process the aluminum tops contaminate the steel from which the rest of the can is made. The steel mills are no longer willing to accept the large amount of bi metal cans they have been receiving. Howard Miller, left, veterans coordinator for McHenry County Inaugurates co"e8c' Howard West, state Veterans Employment representative ft from U.S. Department of Labor, Jack Haffner, director of Society uses them, and con Vetprnns' Prntrram "'T"" ,or McHenry county, and Dr. Jame. D.vi, president* seouentlv comoanies continue V eterOnS fWgram MCC, were instrumental U. designing a programto enhance tin opportunities of veterans furthering their education. sequently companies continue to manufacture crfns using combinations of metals. The Defenders encourage the public to examine, from an en­ vironmental angle, the types of containers in which beverages are purchased. Second, the recycling drive for December will be held one week earlier than usual because of the holidays. December's recycling drive will be on the thirteenth. Anyone having questions regarding the paper, bottle, and can recycling should call Mrs. William * (Alice) Howenstine. The McHenry County (CETA) Manpower program, in cooperation with McHenry County college, has made a giant stride in serving veterans and hopes their new program will be a front-runner for other manpower programs to design a unit especially for veterans. It was discovered that of the 3,000 student body enrollment at McHenry County college, 1,000 or one-third of them are veterans. The two public agencies decided that it was time a program designed for veterans was established to enhance the opportunities of veterans furthering their education The particular unit is to cover the area of public service employment with federal, state, local and not-for-profit agencies within the geographical boundaries of McHenry county Veterans attending McHenry County college on a full-time basis will work at a particular agency on a twenty-hour-per-week schedule for $2.50 per hour. This program will be main­ tained through the college calendar year. Hopetuily, this funding will help to alleviate the financial burden of veterans attending the college In order to provide fairness in choosing veterans for the program, priorities have been established. Disabled veterans in need of financial assistance will be chosen first, followed by married veterans with children in need of financial assistance, married veterans in need of financial assistance and single veterans in need of financial assistance. This program will help subsidize the GI bill.