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VOLUME 100 NUMBER 57 WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 18. 1976 ' i 2 SECTIONS 28 PAGES 20' THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Johnsburg Takes Action On School Site "' ' 1 1 1 The Johnsburg school board, area of $2,800 to 12,900 per acre future regarding the purchase purchase more The recent Feature Bicentennial Special On Concert In rehearsal, the West campus hand is preparing the Motart "Rondo", featuring Cathy Byers, French horn soloist, for the fourteenth annual Mid-winter hand concert. Under the direction of John Lelghty, the band will present this concert Thursday, Feb. it, at 8:3# p.m. in the West auditorium. Concert selections will include "Folk Song Suite" by R. Vaughan Williams; "Chorale and Capriccio" by Giovannini; "Suite from 'Jaws' by John Williams, and a special bicentennial selection entitled "The Battle Trenton" which depicts the great battle which was a turning point in the Revolutionary war. The popular West campus stage band will also perform on this concert. A small admission will be charged to benefit the music scholarship fund. The public is invited to hear these fine musicians. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The Johnsburg school board, at its last meeting, acted to finalize tasks necessary to purchase a high school site It was decided not to release this information until the contract was signed, which was early in February The high school site chosen is on theiormer Harbecke farm, north of. Johnsburg on Riagwood road The board took an option on 20 acres of land directly across from the farm buildings on this property, and has an option to purchase from 10 to 20 acres more until 1979 The price for the first 20 acres is $2,250 per acre plus the cost of constructing ap­ proximately 635 feet of road on the west of the property, which would be one half of the property depth Local con­ tractors have indicated that a "ballpark" figure for the cost of this road is estimated to increase the price per acre about $500 Jo $600 per acre Therefore, in reality, the total price of the land will be in the area of $2,800 to $2,900 per acre Should Johnsburg school exercise the option of ad­ ditional acreage, the cost will remain the same until Sept 30. 1977. After that time the per acre price will increase $300 for every year the option is not exercised up to Sept 30, 1979 The board took an option on the property at this time because of the legal opinion that Johnsburg school is a separate unit district since the referendum of Aug 16. As a practical matter, however, it cannot function as a unit district until July 1, 1976, because the board was not elected before school started Therefore, the property is being held hy the present hoard with a very small down payment until the bonds can be sold and monies received from the bonds which will be for­ thcoming about Sept 1 of this year At this point in time, the unit district board will pay for the first 20 acres and then will have some flexibility in the future regarding the purchase of from 10 to 20 more acres of additional land The entire question of a site for the proposed high school took into consideration recommendations of the recent Johnsburg school unit district feasibility' study One por­ tion of this study stated that . "the area site moat ac­ cepted was northwest of our schools, or approximately Ringwood-Spring Grove roads, possibly considering up to Pioneer road " A site near the junction of the Ringwood- Spring Grove roads was deemed the most suitable location. The site choson is within three quarters of a mile from this junction and near the population center of the district The citizens'feasibility Study Facilities and Transportation committee further recom­ mended that if no state aid for purchase of land was available. 20 acres of land should be purchased with an option to purchase more The action of the Johnsburg school board is also within these parameters, and also the coal parameters ef the citisens' Feasibility Study Finance committee This committee projected land coat at this time last year as between $2,500 to $3,500 per acre, placing a figure of $3,000 per acre as a "ballpark" figure to utilise. The projected total cost of die site chosen of 12.800 to $2,000 • per acre is very close to the citisens' projected budget figure. The land of the high school site Slopes gently up from Ringwood rood at the extreme southern end of the property, but the vast majority of the land is "table flat" and vir* tually no earth moving will be necessary to construct athletic fields, parking lots, etc There is also handy road access from Pistakee Highlands • Sunnystde ares, and also the Johnsburg and Ringwood areas Many Injured In Weekend Crashes Business Loss In Theft About $1,000 Our comments on politicians, particularly candidates, via this column in recent weeks have fallen on deaf ears. Or else they have the intestinal • fortitude to ignore what they read. Reams of paper must be used in any given week aimed solely for the desk of newspaper editors who, hopefully, will boost support-- aiW also the ego -of a few men and women. We can't help but consider how many mouths might be fed by this ex­ penditure of high grade paper and postage stamps. Now we are told that newspapers, in fact, will not be determining election results. In a recent piece of mail from the powerful Illinois Education association with some 64,000 members, its leaders tell us the 1976 elections will be deter­ mined by teachers. We hope it will be determined by teachers --but not alone. We hope the outcome will be the result of votes by teachers, carpenters, plumbers, far­ mers, housewives, business people --yes, and newspaper people. For some reason we believe this Bicentennial year will find a new hope, a new faith and a new interest among our millions of U.S. citizens entitled to vote. What better way to demonstrate our new found feelings than at the polls next month. It is encouraging to learn that one's newspaper writings have been read. Maybe it's just the ego showing through, but there (Continued on Page 17) Three Chicago area men are being held in McHenry county jail, charged with theft over $150 from a local business firm. The men are Jeffrey Brink, 28, and John Grass, 29, both of Lombard, and Carter Kukovic, 23, of Elmhurst. Bond was set at $2,500 each for court ap­ pearance Feb. 26. The three men entered Adams Lawn k Leisure, 2108 Rt. 120, McHenry, about 8 o'clock Friday evening. Following the purchase of a snowmobile, while two of them loaded the vehicle into their truck, the third was observed wandering about on the property. After the shoppers left, it was discovered that a truck on the premises had been entered and about $1,000 worth of snowmobile parts were missing. A description of the men was obtained, and McHenry county sheriff's police were called to investigate. Within a short time the three were taken into custody by the Lombard police department. National Safe Driving Awards To Postal Employees Safe driving awards have just been issued by the National Safety Council to McHenry employees of the United States Postal service. These awards are for accident-free driving while on the job and range from two to nineteen years' duration. Heading the list is Eugene Schaefer with 19 years safe driving, followed by Thomas Lawson, 18 years; Henry Koehl, 17 years; Howard Parth, 14 years; Walter Groth, along with Michael Kling, Dolores Piotrowski and Thomas Wiles, 6 years; Carol Evans, 5 years; Arthur Oakley, 5 years; Hubert Liptrot, 3 years; and Kenneth Zeller, 2 years. City delivery carriers of the McHenry Post office now drive 30,076 miles annually. Rural carriers now drive 102,448 miles annually, making a total of 132,524 miles per year solely for mail delivery. Blase Honor Soil Give Recognition To Bicentennial Donors Invite Public To Bicentennial Civic Ceremony McHenry residents are reminded of the importance of Sunday, Feb. 22, the day McHenry will receive its of­ ficial designation as a Bicen­ tennial cfty. A 40-minute civic ceremony will be held at West campus high school at 2:30. The public is invited to'enjoy coffee in the green room following the program, at which time they will have an. opportunity to mept Congressman John Anderson, guest speaker, and Mfyor Joseph Stanek. More details will appear in the Friday issue. Ask Zoning To Allow Industrial Use Of Property A hearing to consider reclassification of property in Ringwood from "F" Farming to "1-1" Industrial, will be held at McHenry city hall Thursday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. The hearing will be conducted by the McHenry County Zoning Board ' of Appeals. MeLake company, an Illinois corporation, is asking rezoning of the property, a strip of land formerly railroad right-of-way, which lies west of the present 100 feet railroad right-of-way and east of Monroe street in Ringwood. The dimensions are 493 feet on the west, 52 feet on (Continued on Page 17) A McHenry man was ad­ mitted to McHenry hospital Saturday evening following a one-car accident at 1215 N. River road. Lawrence R. Jackson of 4517 Home avenue, McHenry, was reported in fair condition in the intensive care unit of the hospital Tuesday morning His passenger, Joseph A Koerper of 1512 Lakeland avenue, McHenry, was treated and released Deputies reported Jackson was north-bound on River road and as he came out of a curve, he apparently was driving too fast, crossed the center line into the south-bound lane, left the roadway and hit a tree in a field on the west side of the road. Jackson was ticketed for driving in the wrong lane. A two-car accident Saturday afternoon about 5:45 on Mc- Cullom Lake road, just west of the CNWRR tracks, resulted in injuries to two Wonder Lake men Edward A. Santry of 3012 Chestnut avenue and James S. Stafiej of 7608 Brook drive were taken to McHenry hospital by the rescue squad They were discharged following treat­ ment. Stafiej told deputies he was east-bound when he saw a west bound vehicle approaching with the Santry car behind it He said the Santry car had no headlights on when it suddenly crossed into his lane and the cars collided No statement was taken from Santry due to his injuries Two McHenry people were injured Friday afternoon when the car in which they weee riding hit a utility pole at the intersection of Route 120 and Ridge road, west of McHenry. Clyde J Dowell of 4819 W Crystal Lake road, McHenry. and his passenger, Ann K Norton of 1015 N Ridge road. Regional Bicentennial Chairman Ball Speaker Pat Murray, regional Bicentennial chairman representing three states, including Illinois, will be guest speaker when the village of Lakemoor holds it Bicentennial sweetheart dance Saturday, Feb. 21, at the McHenry V.F.W clubhouse. Dinner at 7:30 will be preceded by a social hour Recalling the year 1776, this is designated as a costume ball to which the general public is invited. Although those at­ tending are encouraged to come in costume, they are not necessary The evening will mark opening registration for the beard contest to be held in the village Featured at the dance will be the Junior Miss Lakemoor, Sundae Morrison, and her court, Linda Martin and Chantell DuChelas These lovely young ladies Were selected in a contest held last May Miss Martin also is one of four girls recently chosen finalists on the state level in the Miss National Teen-Age con test At a recent meeting of the City of McHenry Bicentennial commission, Chairman Jerry Rogers announced that the Feb. 28 dance will be the primary fund raising project of the local commission. McHenry Man To Head University Students gWeingart won election with 17-7, three vdtes more than necessary to win. The McHenry man led from the beginning. In a secret cast-off vote, the nominee with the smallest number of votes is dropped from the ballot and another vote is taken until one person wins a clear majority. Weingart had that majority on the third vote.' The local student had served as judicial administrator for ASMU and a member of the executive board. Among his projects will be to complete the legal assistance program (MULAP) that he organized while in the position of administrator. Another is the revision of the ASMU con­ stitution. He will also oversee an investigation into the possible revision of student conduct procedures. As president, Weingart will be responsible for attending Academic Senate meetings and budget proceedings. A1 is a 1972 graduate of Marian Central high school. After receiving his degree in Business Administration, he hopes to enter the law field. AL WEINGART An outstanding honor has been conferred on A1 Weingart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weingart of 4215 Crestwood drive, McHenry. The senior student at Marquette univer­ sity in Wisconsin was elected interim president of the ASMU (Associated Students of Marquette University) by the senate. Proceeds from the dance will * be used to plaque McHenry's oldest homes and to construct a "Bicentennial Garden" in the newest recreation area, Petersen park. The garden will feature varioQs plantings and flower beds including the state trees and flags from the thirteen original colonies. Robers added that dance ticket purchases will be con­ sidered as donations to these , activities. All those who buy tickets will have their names displayed on an honor roll of donors which will become a permanent fixture in the garden. Rogers urged everyone to get parties together and buy their tickets now, citing the fact that the V.F.W. hall will only ac­ commodate 350-400' people. Tickets may be purchased at the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, at the two banks on Rt. 120, or from members of the Bicentennial committee. Four Alarms Handled By Local Companies Accidents brought Co. 1 firemen out twice this week for wash-downs. One occurred Friday on River road and another at McCullom Lake road, near the railroad crossing. An oven fire in the Murphy home at 1104 Oakleaf, McHenry, resulted in no, damage. However, a car was damaged by fire at the Ap- plequist home, 906 Hay den. Both were handled by members of Fire Company II. McHenry, were west-bound on the highway. As Dowell made a turn onto Ridge road, he failed to turn sharp enough to negotiate the turn Both people were taken to Woodstock hospital by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad. Dowell was treated and released and Ms Norton was reported in satisfactory con­ dition Monday. Raymond and Patricia Templin of 2805 Hentada avenue. McHenry, were taken to McHenry hospital by the rescue squad after their car rolled over Friday night. The accident occurred on River road south of the McHenry State Park road. According to the police report, Raymond Templin was driving north-bound on River road when his car started skidding as he entered a curve. The car went out of control and rolled over on the east side of the road The Templins were treated and released from the hospital emergency room the same evening. Daniel D. Daly of 4414 Highland, Crystal Lake, was cited for driving while in­ toxicated after he ran into three parked cars at 1019 N.. River road, McHenry, Sunday morning about 1:30 Daly told deputies another vehicle hit the left side of his car as it was passing him and forced him to hit the< first parked car which was then pushed into the two autos in front of it However, deputies noted there was po left side damage on Daly's auto and he ap­ parently ran into the parked cars because of his condition due to alcohol. discharged The" three parked cars are owned by Walter Frank of Ml* N River road, McHenry Alta M Phillips of 1707 Oakleaf drive, McHenry. was ticketed for failure to yield turning left following an ac­ cident Sunday afternoon at the corner of Chapel Hill and Bay roads, south of Johnsburg. Driver of the other car. Bertha A. Tischer of SOW ^'oociiwfio anvt, MCatwwyi scio her pasaenger, Olga B. Nor- dgren of Sunset Manor Nursing home. Woodstock. wore taken by the Johnsburg Rescue squad to McHenry hospital. Ms Phillips was also taken to the hospital.' The throe were treated and Accordhm la county Ms. Tischer waa north-bouad on Chapel Hill road when the Phillipe car made a left turn in front of her and she was unable to avoid hitting It. Ms Phillips said she did not see the Tischer car prior to making her turn A ticket for unsafe tires was issued to Gregory A. Bell of 3817 Burton Trail, Crystal Lake, following a roll-over accident Friday evening about 9o clock on Route 31, just north of Route 14. He and his psssenger, Kenneth D. Markham of 2016 Kerry lane, McHenry, were transported to McHenry hospitsl by the Crystal Lake emergency ambulance service They were both treated and released. Bell was north-bound on Route 31 when he lost control of the car and struck both the east and west guard rails before the vehicle overturned A motorcycle driver waa injured when he ran into the (Continued on Page 17) Parkland Puppets.... On The Go The ey« of these first grade La/tdmark students are focused on sixth graders of Parkland school w ho presented a puppet program for them recently \ The sixth graders of Parkland school recently completed \ Language Arts unit on puppets. The students made several different kinds, including soot, finger and stick. They also composed their own scripts, drew the scenery and directed and produced their own skits Thiey then presented these skits for the younger students uf Valley View and Landmark schools The two puppet stages they use were made for the classes by Gene Mans, Industrial Arts teacher The puppets gave the students an opportunity to practice publicepeeking skills, plus using the various learning skills of language arts. The teachers of language arts involved in this project were Mrs Florence Rothermel, Mrs Sandy Heffelfinger and Mrs. Jeanne Ludwig. « STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD