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PAGE in - PLA1NDEALER-FRIDAY. DECEMBER J, lf7C MUSIN AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) More serious was a recent' incident on Rt 120. in a 55 mph speed zone where the results could have meant injury or death. A roadside vegetable stand operator had wooden crates with a quantity of squash in each stored at the sale area. After dark one night, vandals dragged the crates onto the highway, stretching across the thoroughfare for cars to hit. One hapless driver smashed into them, causing a tremen dous noise,, but fortunately no injuries He was lucky. An episode backed by the same malicious mischief on Rt. 47 had earlier caused death. There are students. Scouts, 4 H members and many more who do credit to the name of Youth They will continue to rate highly in the columns of all newspapers Unfortunately, the minority who disregard the rights of others, and who seem to have no knowledge of the word respect, will, of necessity, also make their wav into print. K.AF SCHOOL MUSICAL GROUPS TO HOLD HOLIDAY CONCERTS (Continued from page 1) Dec. 9. at 7:30 in the East campus gymnasium. W.N. Toalson, music director at Kast campus, will conduct the bands and chorus through various numbers The freshman band will perform "Overture to The Messiah' ", "O Come, O no, Immanuel", "Ring Civ iw Bells", "What Child Is and the "Twelve 1) i Christmas". The freshman band w oe directed by Miss (iloria (.ad bury, a student teacher at East. The girls' chorus will per form "Angels We Have Heard on High", "I)o You Hear What 1 Hear?" and "1 Ixive", The select chorus will per form "Still. Still, Still", "Lo, How a Rose E re Blooming ", "Baby, What You Goin' To Be?" and "Carol of The Bells". The sophomore band will play "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring", "Air in G", and "Sleigh Ride". The first two sophomore band selections will be directed by Miss Gadbury. The combined chorus will perform "O Come All Ye Faith­ ful", "O Little . Town of Bethlehem", *1 Halls", "Silent f "Joy To The World". Accompanists for the evening will be Stephanie Karwacki and Debra Maris. Members of the brass choir are Andy Iwanski, Cori Wilson. Dave Hinspater, t Glenn Moehling and Brad Bohl. Junior High The McHenry Junior high school sixth grade chorus and band, and the seventh and eighth grade chorus and band will present a Christmas concert Wednesday. Dec. 8. at 8 p in at the McHenry Junior high school. Students will also le ipwn ot present a recorder consort as part of the program There is no admission charge. Following is the tentative program: Sixth Grade Chorus "Here We Come A Wassailing", "Christmas is a Feeling", "I Wonder as I Wander". Cadet Band "Two Famous Hymns", "Bells of Winter", "Merry Go Around", "Christmas Medley", "Krazy Klock". Recorder Consort "Little Shepherd", "Angels We Have HEard on High", "Pat-a-Pan", "Lo How a Rose" Seventh--Eighth Grade Chorus "Carol From an Irish Cabin", "Carol of the Bell", "Seven Long Days Was the Journey of the Wise Men", "Jingle Bell Rock". Concert Band "Torch of Liberty March", 'i ll Be Home For Christmas", "Black and White", "Saint Nickolas Suite", "Jingle Bells Fantasy". Beginning band members from Valley View, Hilltop, Edgebrook and the Junior high school will present a program for the public Tuesday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. at the McHenry Junior high school Carl Kohrt is band director and Donna DeFranco is chorus director. Mrs. Pat Gattone is accompanist for the choruses. SERVICE OF FORMER McHENRY CLERK RECOGNIZED (Continued from page 1) praising Mrs. Wilde for her many years of service as an assistant to the city clerk, as well as for more than a year as the city clerk. Mrs. Wilde resigned from the clerk's office recently following confusion concerning disposition of fee money collected by the clerk's office and insurance payments. The resolution is now per­ manently part of the city record, and a copy of the letter will be sent to Mrs. Wilde. RESOLUTION Whereas, Terry Wilde served the City of McHenry as an office employee, deputy clerk ind city clerk for a quarter of a century, and Whereas, she was held in high regard as a knowledgeable and devoted .employee and public servant, and Whereas, her host of friends and acquaintances have shown their loyalty and voiced sincere •Cfgret* uponf JSef* ijfc^fement from office. Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of McHenry recognize her years of faithful service, spread this resolution upon the minutes of this meeting and present a copy to Terry Wilde. CHAIN-FOX MEETING A special meeting of the Chain of Lakes-Fox River Commission will be held Friday, Dec. 3, at the Antioch village hall, at 1:30 p.m. Ghrisfc i .j--. * • ! ! i " ^ Available a \ : Financing Available if t if F i U <[ i f JUVENILE INVOLVEMENT IN CITY THEFTS (Continued from page 1) Roger W. Clayton, owner of Roger's Arco station, 3602 W. Elm, McHenry, reported to McHenry police last week that $450 he was preparing to deposit in the bank was stolen from his office between noon and 1:30 p.m. The money, in checks and currency, was in a desk drawer ready to be deposited. At 5 p.m. that same af­ ternoon, Ronald Justen of 5408 Marshall street in Wonder Lake turned in the money bag to the McHenry PoLice department, stating that he found the bag on Pioneer road, one-eighth of a mile north of Route 31. Still in the bag was $212 in checks that had been stolen earlier in the day The $238 in currency was missing Police are continuing their investigation of the incident. On Monday, Timothy L. Wirfs reported to McHenry police that someone apparently stole his pocket plectron from his store, Wirfs Welding company, at 4021 W. Main street between 3 and 5 p.m. Wirfs, a member of the McHenry fire department, Company 1, used the plectron to be notified of any fires in the area. He had set the plectron on his work bench before leaving for an hour. When he returned, it was gone Wirfs questioned an em­ ployee and several customers, but no one knew its whereabouts. The plectron is a Motorola red fire-rescue model. There is a No. 55 on it and "McHenry Fire district" inscribed inside the case. The matter is still under investigation. Elizabeth Vitellario, of 3804 W Waukegan, McHenry, reported that sometime bet­ ween Nov. 14 and 18, $125 in change was taken out of a second story bedroom in her home. Police investigating the in­ cident found no visible signs of a forced entry and the incident is under a continuing in­ vestigation. Dennis Leo, McHenry, reported a theft to sheriff's police. He said his CB radio was stolen from his car while it was parked at the Sun Electric Co., 3811 Route 176, Crystal Lake. Somebody broke a vent window tp enter his vehicle. Sheriff's police were advised Saturday of a car theft from the John Anderson residence at 311 «N. "Mineral Springs roarf, McHenry, so.netime during the preceding evening. The car was located later, and the in­ vestigating deputies reported that the stolen vehicle was found empty on Hillside lane, Eastwood Manor. The wind­ shield was smashed and the outside mirrors were broken off. There was no immediate indication of the offender. With the onslaught of cold and snow, someone found an unhealthy use for ice Monday evening. Mrs. Edward Samen, 412 N. Lily Lake road, McHenry, reported to McHenry County police that at 8 p.m. Monday, someone threw a piece of ice through a window in her house. Police are continuing their investigation. Also on Monday, it was reported to McHenry County police that sometime over the weekend someone stole a new Topper 105,000 BTU furnace from a new home under con­ struction at 4002 JTomahawk lane, in Crystal Lake. The report was filed by Gene's Heating and Air Con­ ditioning in McHenry, who is working on the home. Nothing has been found at this time to lead to the identity of the offender. At 12 30 p.m. Monday. William Swiatkowski of McHenry reported to McHenry County police that some time during the previous nigfyt someone stole the battery from his auto While it was parked on Summit road in Wonder Lake. The matter is under in­ vestigation. Thanksgiving day did not deter vandals from their nefarious acts during the recent holiday, according to reports received by the Sheriff s department. T A report of damage to twenty-two mailboxes on Wildwood drive was in­ vestigated after the initial complaint came in from John Buelens. 4808 Wildwood drive. During the early morning hours, his mail box and twenty- one others were knocked down, apparently by someone in a car. Later in the day vandalism was reported at a vacant summer home on Maplewood drive, Wonder Lake. A neigh­ bor became aware of it after he heard glass breaking. He found the storm door and window glass had been broken with rocks. He told investigators that he had seen no one near the place. COUNCIL DIVIDED ON PARKING LOT (Continued from page 1) businesses contribute money toward the parking lot," Alderman James Wegener said. Mayor Stanek appeared astounded the Council would even consider entering into an agreement involving $70,000, without first checking out every detail. "I think the percentage of the cost that the townspeople are going to bear should be spelled out," Stanek said. "We're in effect saying the $70,000 is fine, and if the merchants offer nothing, welre still obligated to buy the land." Thus, the motion of William Bolger to enter into an agreement, was changed to read, "to show interest in the property, the purchase of said same to be contingent upon all details being worked out to ibS satisfaction of both par­ ties". * The vote was taken, and resulted in a 6-1 passage, with Alderman Schaedel voting no. La Verne Hromec was absent. The Street and Sidewalk committee will look further into the matter, and the long- awaited and much needed off- street parking facility for Green street is one step closer to becoming a reality. COUNTY LEVY AT *3,407,184 (Continued from page 1) "We have others to do that", he stated. "We're talking about a salary in the neighborhood of $13,000 to $23,000. What is a proper salary?" Thomas Huemann in terjected his opinion that it is a $114.95 value You'll receive a free Poulan Model 20-10 chain saw, with the purchase of any new Case compact, sale priced from $1385.00 to $2125.00, depend­ ing on the model that best fits your needs. 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Never needs oiling. L E U R E *99» REG. $119.95 the very best in vacuum cleaners LEE & RAY ELECTRIC 1005 N. Front (S. Rte. 31) McHenry 385-0332 personnel director that is needed to do work that is now done by committees. The budget, he noted, should be done by an auditor but a public relations man is needed to inform the public about county activities. Thore Emricson of Wood­ stock reminded the board that this study has been in progress for months. He said there is much to be done, and the board chairman will be too busy to inform the public. To conclude the lehgthy discussion, Edward Buss moved that the new chairman be named to serve from Dec. 6, r 1976, to the first Monday of I December in 1978, at a salary of $11,000 plus $3,000 expense - money including mileage. His motion also included a recommendation that he may request hiring personnel up to $15,000, to be approved by the entire board. No details were given and the motion passed. The board learned from Robert Olson that there is little chance of the county being able to recoup about $8,000 owed by a Mr Rogers, who printed the, 1968 McHenry county history books. Rogers, now elderly and living out of the county, had been advanced money by the county for history book prin­ ting. There was a $5,500 judgment against him which,, with interest charged, has increased to near the $8,000 figure. As attention was turned to other areas of business, Buss asked for a resolution stating that committees be named to include five members or fewer. He pointed to the present Finance and Building and Zoning committees which have seven members each. Other members said they felt there is a need for more r e p r e s e n t a t i o n f r o m throughout the county on these two very important agencies. One member said a smaller committee might have dif­ ficulty getting a quorum together. After an hour of discussion, Buss withdrew his motion. Among announcements, Charles "Chuck" Weingart told the board the final payment had been made on the animal shelter. Total cost of the program was $75,000. A change was approved to bring the per diem payment for Zoning Board of appeals members from $25 to $35 a day. A resolution was passed acknowledging all those who assisted in making successful the recent .Swine Flu vac­ cination program A report of the Legislative and Public Affairs committee revealed an inventory of 1,426 history books remaining" Since the price was reduce to $12.50, records show that 192 were sold. The board accepted a committee recommendation that the price remain the same. An ordinance was approved stating regulations consistent with nationally recognized standards for safeguarding, to a reasonable degree, life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion. Huemann, a member of the Zoning & Planning committee which recommended adoption of the ordinance, said, in effect, that the code calls for fire chiefs to report to the county building inspector (Glenn Peterson of McHenry), who will investigate possible violations and tag premises when necessary. -DISPUTE ENDS IN CITY ADDING POLICE OFFICER (Continued from page 1) presented figures showing that each week there are 136 extra vman hours available with the present staff to amply cover vacations, sick days, court time, and compensation days. Then, just when it seemed Espey's request would go out the window. Committeeman George Harker came to his rescue. "I can see the need for adding one new man," Harker said. "The scheduling just hasn't worked out." Bolger then offered a com­ promise, hiring one man now and considering another if Espey deems that another man is still necessary. The committee unanimously voted to recommend to the entire Council that one man be hired, a recommendation that did pass unanimously. In other news, th.e Council voted 6-1 to remove an ob­ jection which prevented Commonwealth Edison from reinstalling wires that were removed when the old bridge was taken down. The previous objection was one of aesthetics; how would it look to have unsightly wires hanging across the' river right next to a new bridge? • Larry Strohman, spokesman for Commonwealth Edison, assured the Council that the wires would be high enough and far enough away from the bridge as not to be noitceable. The Council agreed to allow Edison to replace the wires at this time, with the condition that when the new bridge is built, the wires may be run in the bridge rather than above it, a proposition which Strohman assured was a very expensive venture. The seven members present voted unanimously 4k maintain present ward lines, rather than attempting to shift them'due to annexation of property and shifts in population. Alderman Pepping spoke for the Council, saying, "The boundaries at present are plain and simple. We have no cause to change them." The City Council also agreed to follow its past policy in regard to advertising for gasoline bids for 1977. Pepping also mentioned he is still attempting to get signs put up along McCullom Lake road notifying drivers of a park entrance. Alderman Raymond Smith said, "It is the county's obligation to furnish the signs, and we shouldn't have to pay for them." Pepping also wants the speed limit reduced near the park as a safety precaution. The planned map for the St. Paul subdivision plats was approved unanimously. At this time water is not available to one of the four proposed plots, but the problem is to be rec­ tified. Both the Marengo Federal Savings & Loan and First Federal Savings & Loan of Crystal Lake are willing to be depositories of city funds. Mayor Stanek received letters from both bank t branch managers expressing interest in holding McHenry's money. A total of $7,000 in federal money given to the city must be used to aid existing services such as preventing the laying off of city employees, Mayor Stanek reported. Pepping suggested, "The money could be used for mosquito abatement. That would free that money for the library or traffic control." ; The matter will remain under consideration. In other matters, the Mayor presented a proposed plan from the Northeastern Illinois Planning commission (NIPC) concerning waste water treatment. The plan, still very much in the preliminary stages, is part of an overall environmental program for the state of Illinois. Essentially, the plan recommends the consolidation of water treatment plants, combining the cities of McHenry, McCullom Lake and McHenry Shores under one water works. Presently, McHenry Shores desires to build its own water treatment plant on land that would require Nunda township to extend its boundaries closer to McHenry. The Council is in favor of continuing the present boudary setup, and not allowing McHenry Shores any extra land toward McHenry. Finally, the City Council approved unanimously th# purchase of a filing cabinet for the Police department use. The cabinet will cost $367. DAIRY FARMERS ARE INVITED TO ANNUAL MEETING (Continued from page 1) undertaking in behalf of dairymen. A gift will be presented each person at the district meeting. A representative of that district will be awarded an expense- paid trip to the ADA of Illinois annual meeting Feb. 9-10 at Morton. '• STEAK HOUSE MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONS EARLY! PHONE 815-678-2671 % riiDKTlAi^ FVF* REGULAR ME UlllldlHIIU Lit. SERVING 4 to MENU 10 CHRISTMAS DAY: ROAST TURKEY & REGULAR MENU SERVING 12 to 9 NEW YEAR'S EVE: SPECIAL MENU, FAVORS, LIVE MUSIC, DANCING, SERVING 4 TIL ? NEW YEAR'S DAY: R^ULAR MENU SERVING 12 to 9 NEW BANQUET HALLS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES KMILE N. RTE. 173, RICHMOND, ILL., ON~U.S. RTE. 12 BRAWL FOLLOWS PARKING LOT DISAGREEMENT (Continued from page 1) Green street. Peter Kjaer, 4004 McCullom Lake road, McHenry. and Chrisman were stopped by Molnar, who ob­ served that Chrisman's hands had blood on them. Chrisman allegedly used abusive language toward Molnar, and refused to cooperate in anwering any questions. At this time, Akers was not in sight. Detective Gary Wigman arrived on the scene and said he was struck in thq chest by a punch thrown by Chrisman. Sgt. Mickelsen then arrived on the scene, and the three officers and Chrisman wrestled to the ground before the suspect was apprehended and charged with the two offenses. At 1 a.m. Thursday morning, police received a call for help from Akers. The Rescue squad took him to McHenry hospital, where he was treated for a swollen nose, swollen nausea, dizziness, and headaches. Akers refused to tell officers' the name of the man who beat him up. admitting only that he had been in a fight at St. Regis pub earlier that night. Bond for Chrisman was set at $1,000 for resisting an officer, and $25 for disorderly conduct. His initial court date is Thur­ sday. Dec. 9, at Woodstock. Icy Roads Cause Hazardous Driving Area drivers apparently weren't ready for such hazardous driving conditions so early in the winter, as a rash of accidents occurred due to icy pavements. Cheri Akers, 607 Kingston boulevard, McHenry, was unhurt following a potentially dangerous one-car accidents Wednesday morning. Miss Akers was westbound on Ringwood road at around 7 a.m., when she tried to avoid hitting a dog by applying her brakes. Driving on ice, Miss Akers' brakes locked, the car swerved, and the vehicle wound up on its side in a ditch. Damage to the car was about $300. The dog was unhurt. Susan M. Savoro, 7806 Cyoprus, Wonder Lake, was not injured following an accident Wednesday afternoon. Ms. Savoro was traveling on State Line road when she skidded on an ice patch and slid into a ditch, striking a fence post. . Her car suffered $100 in damage, but more importantly, neither she, nor the two passengers in the car, were injured. Neither Leonard A. Kohl nor Beverly D. Hill, both of McHenry, was injured in a two- car crash Wednesday at the intersection of Eastwood lane and Manor lane. Ms. Hill had stopped to pick up some children from school, when Kohl, following behind, was unable to stop due to icy road conditions. No tickets were issued. Neither of two passengers in the Kohl car was injured. Damage to each car was estimated at no more than $50. Icy conditions also threw a big scare into Alyson A. Hansen, 1404 N. Richmond road, McHenry. Ms. Hnsen was southbound on Green street when her car began to slide. It slipped off the pavement, struck and sheered off a utility pole before coming to a stop. Miraculously, Ms. Hansen was not injured, although a spokesman for Commonwealth Edison said it would cost $1,200 to replace the pole. The Hansen auto also knocked down a mailbox and two small trees, belonging to Richard Fowles of McHenry. No injuries or tickets were reported following a three-car accident Saturday afternoon at 908 Front street. William H. Werner, 1704 Ranch road, McHenry, had stopped, waiting to make a left hand turn. A car driven by Steven F. Anderson, of Elliot, II., then stopped behind the Werner vehicle. However, a third car, driven by Cecil J. AJithony of Arlington Heights was unable to stop and plowed into the Anderson auto, which in turn, rammed the Werner auto. The three cars suffered approximately $150 in dam­ ages. Richard L. Johnson of Mount Prospect destroyed a stretch of wire fence following a one-car accident Wednesday morning. Unable to negotiate a turn, Johnson slid into a 20-foot stretch of cyclone fencing. A passenger in the car, Barbara L. Ide, R.R. 3, Ingleside, was uninjured. David R. Wilcox, 334 W. Riverside drive, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident Tuesday evening after <Jiis car plowed into the rear of a vehicle driven by Grace M. Wolf, 3919 N. Blitsch place, McHenry. Both drivers were taken to McHenry hospital and released the same evening, as was a passenger in the Wolf vehicle, Arlene M. Cahill, 3407 N. Countryside drive, McHenry. No injuries were reported in a two-car accident Wednesday involving Kenneth J. Nelson, 505 Main street. Spring Grove, and Violet M. Sanders, 1812 Main street. Spring Grove. Nelson apparently was south­ bound on Main street when the Sanders car turned into the side of his car. Ms. Sanders claimed she couldn't see the Nelson auto because a bread truck blocked her view. No tickets were given in the incident. Two out of three wasn't too bad, but Lawrence A. Zidek, •210 Lake Shore drive, Wonder ^ake, would have preferred less success after his car collided with two deer out of three which ran in front of his vehicle on Walkup road at E. Hillside Monday. He reported extensive damage to the front of his car and two dead deer, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Cars driven by Janet R. Hulsey, 112 W Sunnyside, McHenry, and by Joseph F. Sebasta, 13 Lake drive, Algonquin, were involved in a rear end collision on Crysthill road at Route 120 Sunday, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Ms. Hulsey said she stopped at the intersection and was hit in the rear by the other car. The car then drove around her and continued east. The driver was known and was traced later to Lake in the Hills, where deputies took his statement. Sebasta said he had waited at the other driver's home for the deputy to come and finally tired and went home. No tickets were issued. Honor Circuit fair Association Judge Gleason will eioct eight On Retirement Diroctors Doc. 7 A ceremony honoring retiring Circuit Judge William J. Gleason will be held at the county courthouse at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6. The ceremony will be held in Room 305, a c k n o w l e d g i n g J u d g e Gleason's many years of service. Immediately following the ceremony, Judge Roland Herrmann of McHenry will be installed as the new Circuit judge. Michael Sullivan will be installed as the new Associate judge. Light is to reading what facts are to intelligence. M HEARIMG AID SERVICE Free Loanprs - Complete Service on all Makes Custom Earmolds - 30 Day Trial on New Aids Try Before You Buy! Mai co- Zenith-Radio Ear Otolites ROOT. STENSlAND : ( ASSOC,"". . 3937 W. Matn St., 385-7661 A1D '199 The annual meeting of the McHenry County Fair association is set for Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1976, beginning at 8:15 p.m. at Building D at the fairgrounds, Woodstock. Eight directors will be elected. The board re­ organization will also be held with the election of officers. The following directors' terms expire this year: George Ainger, Alden township; Ron Hansen, Greenwood township, who filled the unexpired term of Lyle Given; Dorothy Schultz, Grafton township; Les Finder, Marengo township; Floyd Griebel, Sr., Riley township; Brad Scott, Richmond town­ ship; Jack Hayes, Dorr township; and William Davidson, Dunham township. By 1985, almost half of the population in this country will be living in suburban areas around central cities. Educational at­ tainment of rural adults lags behind that of urban adults by almost three years. The maternal mortality rate in this country is tenth highest in the world; infant deaths art seventeenth highest. One out of every six teenagers in this country becomes pregnant out of wedlock. i