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VOLUME 100 NUMBER 92 FRIDAY. JUNE 18. 1976 16 PAGES 20' MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 ' 4 THE Construction Grant Approved Wonder Lake Names Queen A pretty 18-year-old, Diane Eschner, left, is shown moments after receiving her crown and title of Miss Wonder Lake. Others are Linda Hastings,first runner-up; Carmen Spencer, second Before a large crowd of in­ terested spectators gathered in Nativity Lutheran church Wednesday evening, June 16, pretty, Diane Eschner was crowned the new Miss Wonder Lake. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Eschner of 5021 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. The 18-year-old, 1976 MCHS graduate displayed personality plus to win her title. She received her crown and a bouquet of flowers from Maureen Folliard, who relinquished the title she held this past year. First runner-up was Linda Hastings, entering as Miss Halms. Honored as second runner-up was Carmen Spencer, Miss Laser Electric, who also captured the coveted Miss Congeniality award. Third runner-up was Cindy Gohl, Miss Charlie Jacobson. Judges were Vicki Dunham of Northern Illinois Travel, Woodstock, and Garon Toole, materials manager, Rae corporation, McHenry. From one of McHenry's own district legislators in Springfield comes word that an election board chairman has suggested everyone of the 635,000 signatures filed in the Coalition for Political Honesty be verified, "even if it costs two to three million dollars". Besides the fact that the state is pitifully short of cash, it seems inconceivable anyone would have the audacity to go to such lengths^ to prevent public opinion on the matter. People who signed these petitions and those who were in charge of presenting them for signatures, did so for just one reason --to put the propositions on the November ballot for public opinion. Politicians fearful of losing privileges only they enjoy, may be the only dissenters. One constitutional proposal on the ballot calls for a con­ stitutional amendment that would provide for monthly pay for legislators. Another would eliminate double-dipping (legislators holding more than one governmental job), and the third, would prohibit legislators from voting on legislation where they have a conflict of interest. Very recently the Illinois Senate passed legislation requiring monthly com­ pensation of legislators and passed it on to the Governor for his signature. Not only would this take away advantages the vast majority of workers do not enjoy, but it would allow the state to collect more than $300,000 in interest on monies set aside for legislators' salaries. It appears some situations that have led to serious abuses may soon be rectified. The sometimes gullible public has issued a protest and the strong voice is being heard. K.A.F. runner-up; and Cindy Gohl, third runner-up. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Sponsored by the Wonder Lake American Legion post, Miss Eschner appeared in a pale blue print eyelet dress she had made. She and the other contestants also were judged in bathing suits and were in­ terviewed. The talented new queen has dark blonde hair and is 5 feet 6 inches tall. Her interests in­ clude all sports, art, music and sewing. Diane plans to study Psychology when she enters college next Fall. Rayne Gerhardt acted as mistress of ceremonies for the program. Intermission en­ tertainment was provided by the Nativity Lutheran junior choir under the direction of JoAnn Gran. Pageant coordinator was Alyce Jenkins of the Women's club of Wonder Lake, sponsor. Committee members were Ann Sowers, Sara Hearity, Bunny Berndt, 1974 Miss Wonder Lake; Susan Kuziel and Gerry Ernst. Two Wayward Drivers Charged By Authorities Four tickets were issued to Colette G. Mooney of 5310 W. Orchard drive, McHenry, last week after the car she was driving narrowly missed colliding with a city squad car. She was cited for driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage, improper right turn and open liquor in a motor vehicle. Officer Gary R. Wigman stopped the Mooney auto at the intersection of Willow and Meadow lane. When Ms. Mooney left her vehicle to meet officers outside the squad car, her auto backed into the squad car. She told officers the auto had a defective transmission. Donald Hughes, 35, of 711 N. Lake Shore drive, Barrington, was charged with driving while intoxicated by county deputies Saturday morning about 2:15 after the car he was driving forced several vehicles off the roadway. Hughes was east-bound on Route 120 near Kent acres, east of McHenry, when a squad car was forced off the road along with other vehicles. His bond was set at $500 and he is to appear in court June 24. A collision at the corner of Main and Front streets Friday afternoon, resulted in a ticket for failure to yield right of way being issued to David Donnelly of 8618 Lakeview court. Crystal Lake. As Donnelly was crossing Front street in an easterly direction, he hit a north-bound car driven by Marlene Sanders of 913 N. River road, McHenry The Donnelly car also hit another auto stopped at the intersection which was operated by Karen A Ven- degna of 2908 Ben Brook, McHenry. Good news in the an­ nouncement of entitlement for a Capital Development con­ struction grant not to exceed 5.9 million dollars greeted members of the High School District 156 board Tuesday evening An early meeting had been called for a lengthy discussion of long range planning Notification of the district's success in its bid for funds was received only twenty-four hours prior to the meeting. With an index of 42 percent, the funding amounts to that per­ centage as a maximum of the 5.9 million dollar figure This can be used either for renovation of East campus or an addition to the West campus building Negotiations for obtaining funding began about six months ago and visits were made through the state office to the McHenry district to view local problems. The McHenry project was one of sixty-six in the state receiving such funds. After expressing satisfaction over the guarantee of financial assistance, members focused on the question of what is the best avenue to pursue in future planning. All were in agreement that following a recent study, there is no question there would be much less expense involved to operate one campus Con servative estimates are for this saving to run $150,000 a year The maximum figure is $200,000. Supt Richard Swantz will go to Springfield next week to visit with the Capital Development hoard concerning the flexibility of the funds as it pertains to the time allowed for the board to act The school board met last week with many real estate firms within the district that had been extended an invitation to discuss the possible sale of East campus They were in agreement that a sale of this magnitude would best be handled by a firm with national Search For Intruder In Apartment Burglary Attempt City and county police con­ ducted a search Tuesday night in Whispering Oaks, around the area of 4610 Garden Quarter apartments, when it was reported an attempted burglary had taken place at an apartment building. The intruder entered through a bedroom window iif the apartment of Carolyn W Zurla at 4610 Garden Quarter about 10:30 Tuesday night. When occupants of the apartment spotted the intruder in the hallway, he fled from the scene through the same bedroom window. The offender was described as being of medium height, stocky build, wearing dark clothing and a dark ski mask When city police arrived at the scene, the intruder was spotted running from the area by Officer Gary Wigman He and Officer James Molnar pursued him but he escaped County police were called to assist in the search, which continued until about 1:30 Wednesday morning However, the offender ran into a field and eluded officers' Investigation is continuing by city police. Last Wednesday night when Paul Raasch of 8902 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, returned from work, he discovered his home had been entered sometime during the day Money and a wallet were taken from the premises While two boyi were fishing at McCullom Lake beach last Wednesday, their bicycles \ stoteftrfenitet Russell of 5410 W Highland road, McHenry. had a red 10-speed bike Another boy. Jerry Campbell of 1901 N. Flower. McHenry, reported his was a blue 10- speed bicycle Deputies investigated a burglary at the Fats Limited restaurant. 6817 State Park road. Spring Grove, which occurred after 2 a m Tuesday Taken from the premises were seven cartons of cigarettes, three 6 packs of pop and some meat patties Thomas C Sabielny of Route 120, Round I,ake, reported that a CB radio was taken from his vehicle while it was parked in the 4400 block of Park street, McHenry, Monday, June 7 between 9 p m and midnight A CB radio was taken from the auto of Gerard Cichon of 4328 E Lake Shore drive. Wonder Lake, the night of June 11 while the car was parked in the driveway. •* * Dennis T Morimoto of 7705 Cross, Wonder Ijike, reported a motorcycle was taken from his residence sometime after June 10 It was described as a blue 1970 Honda 450 cc The theft was reported Sunday coverage -- those that sell schools for other uses Much discussion took place Tuesday night concerning the problems involved with decisions to be made Some felt the referendum seeking local funds to sup­ plement the state grant should be held before the sale of the school Others expressed a preference for selling the school before the public is asked for support, even though this presents a problem of finding housing in the time it takes to call a referendum and erect a new building at West Also, there is the possibility of a referendum failure after the sale of the present school One suggestion was made that if it should become necessary, possibly a double shift arrangement could be made at the junior-senior school as a temporary measure The problem of future planning has come into focus more clearly since the creation of the new Johnsburg high school district Board members face many problems, par­ ticularly those stemming from the anticipation of a declining enrollment. A special board meeting will be called when more details are available following the Springfield meeting After an executive session, called to discuss the valuation of the school's capital assets, it was disclosed that the estimated valuation of District 156 has been established at $7,585,060 Johnsburg s share of those assets are just over 23 percent. About tto.oto was wttaaud as the coat to be taken from the Life Safety fund fer Hn-J provements at both campuses * At Kast campus this includes air conditioners for the main office and guidance depart ment and painting for a total of (C ontinued on page S) Estimate Tax Bills To Assure Earlier Mailing Taxes and other related money matters occupied the discussions of McHenry County board members in session Monday. One action resulting from the exchange of views was passage of a resolution calling for tax bills to be sent out estimating what the first half of the total bill will be. Previously, the board learned that tax bills probably would not be placed in the mail before Aug. I. This new action allows the bills to be sent as soon as the paper work can be accomplished in the office of County Treasurer Audrey Walgenbach. Estimates will be made on the basis of last year's bill, and any difference will be reflected in the mailing of the second installment The resolution will result in money being received earlier than otherwise would be possible and is expected to avoid the necessity for the issuance of tax anticipation warrants by some taxing districts, such as schools Legal opinion is that similar action has been taken elsewhere Another financial disclosure came with the announcement by Supervisor Edward Buss of McHenry that the county's Illinois Municipal Retirement fund, known as I M R F , has a deficit of $1 million The auditing firm employed by the County board affirmed this statement Members were informed that according to law, this sum must be accounted for over a period of forty years, and in the meantime, the I R M F' rate must be raised to prevent a continuing deficiency To a question by Supervisor Thomas Huemann of John sburg concerning beach reports. County Health Director Richard Wissell said testing at all beaches sixty- seven in all will continue throughout the summer He noted that most of them will show a higher pollution count immediately following rain, and therefore he advises there be no swimming at that time Wissell pointed to four or five beaches on the Fox river for which reports have been un­ satisfactory The Health director also referred to the prevalence of (Continued on page 5) VICKIE NANCY USA WILLIAMS PETERSON SOSINSKI Twelve lovely young McHenry girls will vie for the title of Miss McHenry when they take the spotlight at the American Ugion clubhouse next Tuesday night, June 22. The public is invited to attend an interesting program scheduled to start at SV'E SHERYL DEB MANISCALCO BALER CARRO 7:30 p.m. A highlight of the evening will be a parade of former queens. The fortunate young lady who is named 1976 Bicentennial title holder will continue on to county competition Aug. 4, and the opportunity to be named Miss McHenry County exercise and diet program under the direction of Mary Humann and Candy Diviia Mrs Sharon Nye is conducting the charm course The American Legion auxiliary has sponsored the contest in recent years STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Miss McHenry Contestants In Review She also will reign over Fiesta week activiues in her home city late next month, climaxed with Festival Sunday events - the colorful parade and Drum Corps Magic Aug 1 Next week s pageant concludes a six-week charm course including an TERRY CONK \I) K \RF N I) \\ SI E \NDERSEN TAMMY JENSEN MERILY FAIL ALYSON HANSEN