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! f Crown Winter Royalty P"?i3W» *»p. r5V.«'. * ?«Vrr|jjMk-;. V" • When McHenry hold* its first annual Christmas Walk Friday evening, Nov. 26, eyes will focus on the new winter prince and princess. Smiling broadly after they were named are Lisa Jessup and Arthur Schmalx attired In their regal robes and crowns, flanked by Frosty and Rudolph. Lisa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jessup and Arthur is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schmalx. Members of the court, from left, are Angela Molina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Molina; Ivan Cvitkovlc, son of Mr. and Mrs.lvan Cvitkovic; Matt Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. A1 Smith; and Karin Koeberlein, daughter of,Mr. and Mrs. Fred Koeberlein,. Festivities open at 7 p.m. Friday in the Market Place shopping area on RL 120. Following a short program and caroling, the parade will make its way through the city's business areas before Santa takes up residence In the city park hut until • p.m. STAFF RHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Santa will remain in his hut in ^ the Pearl street park until 9 p.m. following Friday night's Stfade held in conjunction with e Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk in the Market Place shopping area. Santa will return and be in his hut from 1 to 5 p.m. each In the newspaper business, one of the very heartwarming stories is learning that someone wants to do something for someone else without expecting anything in return. No publicity other than the offer to help; no thought to gaining some business advantage. When George Christoffersen of 5620 Sylvan drive, Wonder Lake, called last week he did so to make an offer of assistance few feel they have time for. He said every year he sends "11 tons of Christmas cards" and this year has decided to do something that would mean more to him and to others. An eight-year resident of the Wonder Lake community, Christoffersen will give his time on Saturday mornings from now until Christmas to take people in need of tran­ sportation to the store to shop, to the doctor, or any of the myriad of necessary errands one finds at holiday time. What's more, his offer in­ cludes remaining with the person he is befriending throughout the morning. Christoffersen said he would provide the service on a first- come, first-served basis, stopping before 9 a.m. and remaining with his charge until noon. The generosity may even extend to Mrs. Christoffersen if the need arises for her services. In commenting on his offer to help, Christoffersen said he believes there are many senior (Continued on page i7) Curfew Enforcement County police will enforce the curfew again, Sheriff Art Tyrrell, announced Tuesday. The sheriff said that a recent Supreme court decision had upheld arrests involving curfew violations, and as a result he had instructed his deputies in McHenry county to reinstitute the enforcement program. He said this means that no person under the age of 18 years will be allowed on the streets or public ways between 11 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and after midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings. Exceptions are made if such a person is accompanied by his parents or a legal guardian. Macek Indicted On Two Murder Counts In addition to the 14-count indictments returned against the five "rockthrowers", the McHenry County Grand jury returned seven other in­ dictments in its session Nov. 19. Richard O. Macek, last address McHenry, was indicted on two counts of murder for the deaths 30 Tons Collected By Scouts Good Turn Day With fair weather prevailing, the Scouts of Kishwaukee district, Blackhawk Area council carried out a successful Good Turn day Saturday, ac­ cording to Frank Meenach, district executive. The Scouts and volunteer Scouters collected nearly thirty tons of Driver Seriously Hurt As Semi-Trailer Jackknifes A semi-trailer truck jackknifed on Route 120, east of McHenry, Friday and struck a car traveling in the opposite direction, severely injuring the driver, Niaz A. Nazir, 25, 10033 W. Irving Park road, Schiller Park. Nazir and Raymond C. Piesen, 32 E. Charles drive, Northlake, were both taken by the McHenry Rescue unit to the McHenry hospital, where Nazir was admitted for treatment. According to sheriff's police, Piesen was driving a truck owned by Hartwig Trucking Co. of Barrington, east on Route 120 when, he said, a couple of cars in front of him stopped quickly. He swerved to the left to avoid a collision. His truck jackknifed as he braked to slacken his speed and collided with the Nazir car at 1007 W. Route 120, in front of the Possum Run pit. Charges are pending against School District 15 Board Views Salary Impasse In an effort to set forth the position of the McHenry Elementary School District 15 board of education, members this week expressed an obligation to present its point of view relative to negotiations with the teachers. At the current time, two items have not been agreed to by both parties, namely salary and extra duty assignments. ••aboard at its last mediation session Nov. 16 was presented with a demand from the teachers for a 9.5 percent salary increase. The teachers indicated this was their final offer The board responded with an offer of 5.77 percent and indicated a willingness to move beyond that point if a counter­ proposal was presented by the teachers. The teachers refused to make such a proposal and requested another mediation session which is scheduled for Monday evening, Nov. 29. The average teacher salary in McHenry Elementary District 15 last year was $12,771.00. The latest board proposal would give the teachers an average increase of $717.73. While the board said it is willing to move beyond this latest offer, members view the financial situation in the district as rather bleak. The district had an accumulated deficit of $108,697.00 as of last June 30. This current year's budget reflects an additional operating deficit of $84,461. The board's present salary offer would increase the district deficit by an additional $98,832. The board announced this week that it has an obligation to maintain a responsible financial position and does not believe demands made by the teachers can be responsibly met. The teachers initially presented the board nineteen demands including an economic proposal costing in excess of 23 percent. Although little progress had been made in negotiations prior tc the time impasse was declared, a federal mediator was helpful in resolving a substantial number of the issues. The board agreed to many of the non-economy issues. Mi % by THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 101 NUMBER 23 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26. 1976 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20* County® Board Acts Set *11,240,968 Budget Autos Target Of Burglars In McHenry On Weekend A number of McHenry area thefts were reported to the Sheriff last weekend. Dennis Jeschke, 1506 W. Hickory drive, complained Friday that during the previous night his car was forced open while it was parked at his home and his tape player and two speakers were stolen. Steven Wanta, 1507 Cedar, advised that his unlocked auto was entered while it stood at his residence Friday and his 8- track tape player and twelve tapes disappeared. Michael Levato, 514 Kent road, reported at 10:20 p.m. Saturday that he had just seen two youths running from his car at his home. He heard noises and looked for the cause. Levato found that the distributor cap and wires, coil, the oil and air filters, and vacuum hoses were missing. On Saturday, Edward Hughes, 2713 Tower drive, called the Sheriff's department to say that during the night (Continued on page 17) A budget totaling $11,240,968 in several funds was approved unanimously by the McHenry County board in session Tuesday. In the General fund, $5,506,577 was budgeted. Added to this figure were $295,000 for Building funds and $5,439,391 for Special funds. Action on the levy will take place at a meeting scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the courthouse. The most lengthy and im­ portant business to come before the board was a discussion of the proposal to establish the position of county ad- No Trial Date For Rock Throwers Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27 through Dec. 19. He also will be there Thursday, Dec. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Christmas eve day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trial date for county rock throwers was not set at the arraignment hearing Monday, wherP n appeared tnat the defense lawyers had not had time to study the 14-count in­ dictments which the Grand jury returned Nov. 19. The attorneys said they had a number of questions and motions, but since their clients had received their copies of the indictments only that morning, they did not have time to prepare. The rQck throwing incidents, arfd Its results received wide newspaper, radio and TV coverage following the death of victim, David Klawes Oct. 20 near Woodstock. Following the incident, five were charged with murder. They were Gary Lee Campbell, 19, of Algonquin; Joseph M. Shine, 18, and John P. Shine, 20, both of Fox River Grove; James E. Glasder, 18, and Daniel E. Craig, 20, both of Caryr* Judge James H. Cooney set Friday, Nov. 26, as the date for accepting pleas from the defendants, with some motions to be received Nov. 24. Assistant State's Attorney Dan Mengeling said the state would insist that all motions would be in writing. Judge Cooney noted that in view of the questions and motions, he and the attorneys woul^ prohahly nat he able to set an early date for a trial, and it might possibly be carried over until January, if con­ ditions permitted. He said he would rule later on a motion for a change of location for .the trial, which he understood the defense attorneys were sub­ mitting. Jaycees In Holiday Blood Drawing The McHenry Area Jaycees urge the public to become volunteer blood donors and give the "gift of life" Monday, Nov. 29. The Jaycees are sponsoring a blood drawing, in cooperation with the Aurora Area Blood Bank, to be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the McHenry VFW clubhouse, Rt. 120, east of the bridge. Jaycees Blood Assurance Program Chairman Peter Keller says, "This is a won­ derful way to conclude the Thanksgiving holiday by helping to attain the goal of complete blood assurance for McHenry. In this pre- Christmas season, this is a gift for yourself, your family, and community that requires no money - all you have to do is give a few minutes of your time on Monday and you will be rewarded with the good feeling that comes from giving of yourself to help save the lives of others." Under the terms of the Blood Assurance program, Keller explained, complete blood assurance will be provided for everyone -- whether or not they have donated - if 4 percent of (Continued on page 17) ministrator. The purpose would be to reduce the amount of time necessary for a county board chairman to spend meeting his obligations. At present, the office is almost a full time position in McHenry county, and because of the requirements many otherwise eligible board members are unable to seek the chair­ manship. Jacob Ringer, McLean County board chairman, was present with his county ad­ ministrator, W. Peterson, to inform the board on the operation in that county, which is only slightly smaller than McHenry. Peterson told the McHenry county board it is his responsibility to assume clerical duties to save time spent in committee meetings. This, he emphasized, has resulted in a savings in cost in McLean county. . Ringer pointed out that the new administrator has worked well in this farm area of about 110,000 population. He pointed out that McHenry county, with its proximity to Chicago and its many subdivisions, would naturally have more problems to meet. The McLean county officials said 90 per cent of that board was in favor of the new program and the remainder opposed. Member Diane Easty of Crystal Lake questioned what the objection was among the 10 per cent. Ringer said it was chiefly fear of loss of control by the board to the new ad­ ministrative position. Member Cal Skinner, Jr., in conclusion, stated, "We don't (Continued on page 17) of Nancy and Lisa Lossmann Sept. 9, 1974. Danny L. Stephenson, ad­ dress not available, was in­ dicted for burglary and theft over $150. The charges were based on a breakin at the residence of Vaughn L. Benech, (Continued on page 17) clothing, housewares and small appliances. This material will be taken to the Abilities center Goodwill Industries workshops where it will be used in a rehabilitation program for the handicapped people. This is the only salvage (Continued on page 17) the driver, the Sunnyside Police department indicated after a one-car accident at the intersection of Route 12 and Johnsburg road, north of McHenry, 9 minutes into the new day of Nov. 19. According to police, Mark F. Henshall, 3204 Stillhill drive, McHenry, was injured in the crash but refused medical aid. A witness and the reporting (Continued on page 17) Swine Flu Shots Offered A limited supply of bivalent (Swine Flu and Victoria A) vaccine has been made available to the McHenry County Department of Health. Individuals in the high risk category 3 through 17 years of age, who missed the first rounds of clinics in October will be givert the opportunity to get their shots at the Health department in the courthouse at Woodstock Tuesday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. High risk persons include individuals who suffer chronic heart respiratory, kidney and metabolic diseases. A postcard verifying the high risk status may be obtained from a physician. These high risk cards will be presented to clinic personnel prior to receiving shots. Arrest Man For Heroin Possession Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell has reported the arrest of a suspect on narcotic charges. The of­ ficers identified the suspect as Phillip W. Nardoni, 33, 2713 Grand avenue, Fox Lake, who was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (heroin) and unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle and a syringe. Tyrrell noted that the suspect (Continued on page 17) Debaters Rate High I IJ <> <> <><><> I M A DEBATER Debaters who helped the McHenry high school team capture third place varsity trophy earlier this month are, from left, Mary Gattone, Scott Crittenden. Russ Crittenden. Ruth Snyder, Ray Miller and Judy Vyduna. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD McHenry's debaters traveled to Dundee invitational tour­ nament and captured the third place varsity trophy. This was McHenry's first tournament of the season. McHenry's varsity team consists of Mary Gattone and Scott Crittenden, both seniors at West campus. The junior varsity team members, Craig Smith and Ann Snyder, cap­ tured sixth place at the same tourney with a three-to-one record. Representing the novice team were Ruth Snyder, Russ Crittenden. Judy Vyduna and Ray Miller,all sophomores at East. The novice team, debating in its first tour­ nament, did an outstanding job with a 5-3 record and placed sixth also. The tournament was attended by twenty-six. suburban schools ine debate team travels to Belvidere high school Dec. 11 McHenry's debate coach is Mrs Gloria Burke, teacher at East campus The debate topic this year concerns the criminal justice system. i