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- ' . , I Name Klemm To Head County RICIIARI) <). KLEMM In the reorgairizational meetipg of the McHenry County board, held Tuesday, Richard Klemm of Nunda township was elected new chairman on the fifth ballot. After a seesaw bid for the top post, the final ballot was unanimously in i^vor of Klemm, who is a District II member, which includes McHenry. Alfred Collins of V/onder Lake was elected vice- chairman. The five-candidate battle started with Ervin Walters of Hebron and George Lowe, Jr., of Cary as leaders. Klemm had only four supporters on the first ballot but began to climb in the following votes. In the second he polled five, then doubled that amount in the third and had eleven votes in the fourth. Following caucusing, the fifth ballot was taken and when it became Evident Klemm would have the necessary thirteen votes to win, a request was made for an unanimous vote. Other contenders for the top post were Ron Morris of ^ Harvard and Alfred Collins, who became vice-chairman. During the reorganization, five new members were of­ ficially installed. Besides McHenry's James Curran and Donald Doherty, they were Ernest Foote of Woodstock, Louann Majewski of Crystal Lake and Henry Marlowe of Huntley. Some debate took place on the termination of action by the old board and the role of new members * in unfinished business. The Zoning and Planning committee had selected can­ didates for the Planning commission, and some members of the County board felt action on approval should be held over for the new board. After considerable discussion, Member Thomas Huemann of Johnsburg said it would be a waste of money to throw out the committee work done on a per diem basis by the old Zoning and Planning committee in selecting can­ didates if recommendations were to be disregarded. Huemann expressed his opinion that these candidates for Planning commission mem­ bers should be accepted and the vote of the board before seating of new members should be accepted Approval was given to his recommendation. Receiving a favorable vote by the board were Myron Pihl of Harvard, who was reap­ pointed; James Mann, Crystal Lake; David McCloud, Kelly McClain and Grace O'Leary, all of Woodstock, new mem­ bers On a request for a separate vote, Arnold May of Richmond lost by a vote of 11 to 9. Some opposition was voiced because May is presently a member of the Mental Health board. Others believe there would be a conflict of interest in having a real estate promoter on the commission. The new board will name a replacement for May. Further debate on selecfton of chairmen and membership on the various committees was resolved by a decision to name two from each of the three county districts to serve with Chairman Klemm and Vice- Chairman Collins. Thomas Huemann and Willis Simms will represent McHenry on this committee and new committees will be announced at the January meeting. Retiring members of the board are Robert Olson and Thore Emricson of Woodstock, Harold Freese and Marx Jones of Crystal Lake and Robert Vorisek of Fox River Grove. Offer Placement Test At Marian High School On Sunday, Dec. 12, Marian Central Catholic high school will offer the high school placement' battery for all eighth grade students in­ terested in the opportunity to attend Marian Central in the Fall of '77. ^ The test will be offered twice, at 9 a m and again at 1 p.m. Students do hot need to register for the test. A small fee will be collected to cover the test expenses. The purpose of the test battery is to provide a com­ prehensive educational evaluation of interested eighth grade students. This will be used in the course selection process at Marian. The results of the high school placement tests, as well as teacher recommendations from the Junior high schools, will provide the base for the counseling and course selection session to be held during fresh­ man pre-registration Sunday, Feb. 13. To offer the eighth grade parents a chance to learn more about Marian, two orientation sessions will be held, at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.. just before the finish of the testing program. At this time in­ terested parents will be able to examine literature and discuss the programs available at Marian For further information regarding the high school placement program call Robert Gough at Marian Central high school. * IMTUU * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER VOLUME 101 NUMBER 27 SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875' FRIDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1976 2 SECTIONS 32 PAGES 20* City Agrees To Parking Lot Purchase Top Award U.S. Civil Defense Contest Recognizes Pldindealer A proud John Shay, director of the McHenry County Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (MCESDA) holds March 26, 1976, issue of Plaindealer containing story and photo that won top awards in the recent U.S. Civil Defense council annual publication contest. Looking on, with plaque, is the retiring chairman of the McHenry County board, Walter Dean of McHenry. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD A news story concerning a near fatal accident that ap peared in the March 26, 1976, issue of the Plaindealer has won a first place award in the U.S. Civil Defense council annual publication contest Announcement was made at New Orleans. La. In addition, a second place rating was given to a news photo that appeared in the same issue, pertaining to this incident. Announcement of the awards was made this week by John Shay of McHenry. director oi the McHenry County Emergency Services' & Disaster Agency, who made seven entries. Of the seven, five won awards but only the Plaindealer story recieved a first place. (Continued on page 18) "Shop and mail" is the theme of early December and tor good /reason. The post office is an­ ticipating a record business, presenting problems com­ pounded by a United Parcel strike elsewhere in the nation. Even without this prodding, a pledge to be prepared early is wise from the standpoint of the individual. Each year more than a few people experience the harried feeling of desperation in the final days if procrastination has been the rule There are also other pluses for the "early bird". We avoid larger crowds and there is a better selection. But above all, for the un­ prepared. the Christmas holiday, major religious ob­ servance and most anticipated holiday of the year, becomes just so many frazzfed nerves, minus the physical and spiritual enjoyment that should characterize this special time There are few occasions as heartwarming as Christmas. They should not be denied us for something so unnecessary as unpreparedness. (Continued on page 18) The McHenry County Department of Health has scheduled two clinics for Swine flu immunization in December with the announcement state officials have made additional doses of monovalent and bivalent vaccine available. The general public < 18 years of age and over) and high risk individuals <3 through 17 years of age and 25 through 59 years of age) and 60 years and over who missed the first round of clinics may receive their shots at the Health department (new Zeller Condition Remains Critical Michael Zeller, 702 S. Rt. 31, McHenry, remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit of Evanston hospital Thursday morning, following an accident Sunday morning. Zeller was critically injured and another youth, Carl A. Strom was killed when the car they were driving struck a utility pole at 6:35 a.m. Dec. 4. Zeller was taken by the McHenry Rescue squad to McHenry hospital, and later flown by helicopter to Evanston hospital. With the McHenry Savings & Loan pressuring for an answer, the City Council Monday night agreed to purchase land surrounding the S&L building, and to turn it into a municipal parking lot. Thus, the on-going debate over the purchase of that land has ended, and the city can forge ahead with construction plans for the new lot. Charles Adams, president of the Savings and Loan, had warned the Council earlier Monday that unless affirmative action was taken at the evening's Council meeting, the land would be sold to the first available buyer and lost to the city forever. With that thought hanging over the Council's head, the aldermen agreed, in a 7-1 vote. to purchase the land from Adams at the price agreed. Terms for the sale are $7,000 down, and the remainder of the $70,000 purchase price to be paid off at the city's con­ venience with a 6 percent in­ terest rate. The block of land the city bought is basically an island behind the Savings and Loan building. Access to the parking lot from both Elm street (120) and Green street will continue to be owned by the McHenry Savings and Loan on one side, and. Gladstone's Department store on the other. No details, cost estimates, or projections for opening the parking iot have been established, as the Council was forced to commit" itself purchasing the land without Hold Annual Holiday Home Lighting Contest The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the annual holiday home lighting contest to be judged at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19. Entries must be made by 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, by filling in coupon that appears elsewhere in this issue and returning to Plaindealer office. According to ifick Lane, president of the sponsoring C of C, judging will be in three categories: original or amusing, colorful and religious. There will be $50 prizes for first place in each catego/y and $25 for second place Additional Swine Flu Immunization Scheduled courthouse) in Woodstock Wednesday, Dec 15 and 22, 2 to 5 p.m. High risk individuals include persons who have chronic heart, respiratory, kidney and metabolic diseases. High risk persons will be required to get a card from their physicians verifying their high risk status. These cards will be collected prior to vaccination at the clinic site. DWI Charge Two-Vehicle Larry F. Patnaude, 8916 Oriole trail. Wonder Lake, was ticketed for driving while under the influence of alcohol and also for failure to yield turning left following a two-car accident Tuesdav at 7:25 p.m. Walter C. Bender, 4820 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, was traveling north on Rt. 12at 35mph when Patnaude turned in front of him. Bender claimed he attempted to stop, but was unable to halt in time. Bender's wife, Carol, was also in the car. and she sustained some pain from the accident. Patnaude was unable to recall anything concerning the accident. Jeffrey A Severs. 1417 Main street. Spring Grove, suffered minor injuries following a two- car accident at 1:20 p.m. Monday. Severs was traveling east on Rt. 12. behind a car driven In­ sufficient time to work out details. Fred Meyer ̂ superintendent of Public works, did draw up a print for the parking lot, showing room for 140 cars. Mayor Stanek authorized McHenry police to count cars presently using the parking lot, and discovered that on Dec. 1, at 9 a.m., sixty-four cars were in the city's new lot; Dec. 2 at noon, seventy-nine cars were parked there; and on Dec. 3 at 9:20 a.m., eighty-nine .autos occupied spaces. These statistics were used to prove, and there was no dissent from the Council, that the parking lot is needed. The main point of debate concerning the purchase is the fact that the city is, in reality, buying an island--a piece of property that at some future time may not be accessible from either Rt. 120 or Green street. Aldermen Walther Schaedel and Ed Datz expressed doubts concerning the easement, but were assured that an easement is as effective as owning the land outright. An easement is land owned by one party, giving unconditional rights to the land's use, to another party In this case, the Savings & Loan and Gladstone's will allow the city use of their land at no charge. "I think it's a tragedy that both the Savings & Loan and Gladstone's won't donate that land to the city," Datz said. "It's just very disappointing." While Datz was disappointed with Gladstone's and the S&L. Mayor Stanek was more than a little disappointed with the amount of money the Green street merchants came up with in donations to defray not the (Continued on page 18) Vocational Education Focus Focus of Tuesday night's informational meeting of the board of High School District 156 was on the future of the vocational education program locally. Dale Halgren, director of Vocational Education, made a short slide presentation that encouraged a discussion among members on the role of vocational education in long range planning. Halgren pointed out a fact not generally known, that the very decisive defeat of the area career center in McHenry county marked the only referendum of its kind not passed in the state. The director noted that there is a sufficient number of juniors and seniors in the McHenry school to warrant the creation of a center in this district and realize the benefits of state funding for the project. Halgren proceeded to dif­ ferentiate between the In­ dustrial Arts program, which he said has no established goals, and the Vocational Education program. He stated a strong belief that a career awareness should be developed in the early grade school years and continue through eighth grade. During this time, he stressed, young Three-Time Loser To Keep December Dates With Judge Some people just don't learn from their mistakes. On Thursday, Dec. 2, about 10 p.m. sheriff's police responded to a report from a resident of Fritzsche's Motel, 302 Fritz- sche road, McHenry, that someone was creating a disturbance by shouting ob­ scenities and pounding on doors with a chair. Howard Freeman. 26, had terminated his activities with the arrival of the police, but resumed them later, when he was arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond Was set at $25 and the initial court date was Dec. 9. But Freeman wasn't ready to quit. Three nights later, at 9 p.m., police responded to a similar call from the same motel. Once again Freeman was creating a disturbance, and once again he was arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond was another $25 for another court date, this one Dec. 14. Then, on Monday night. Dec 6, police investigated the report of an intoxicated resident at the Fritzsche's motel in McHenry. For the third time within a week, Freeman was arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond was again $25 and the court date is Dec. 14 (Continued on page 18) Follows Accident Michael S. Bott, 4713 W. Shore drive, McHenry, when Bott slowed down. Severs attempted to slow, but slid on the icy pavement and struck the rear of Bott's vehicle. No tickets were issued although Severs car was demolished Bott was unhurt. George L. Velasquez, Marengo, was ticketed for failure to yield after hitting a semi-truck driven by Douglas McDowell of Toledo early Tuesday morning Velasquez said he was pulling out of the Marengo lounge on Rt. 20. and attempted to pull out before McDowell's truck passed him. McDowell was unable to stop, so he attempted to pass on the left. Velasquez then attempted a left turn directly into the side of the truck No injuries were reported. Close Bicentennial Year Observance In McHenry people can learn what career areas there are for which they may become qualified Career exploration was a further step he outlined as necessary to eventually realize goals. Career orientation should be highlighted in the freshman and sophomore years, Halgren observed, with the opportunity to obtain insight into careers in which students are interested He said that presently one-half credit is given just to study the subject of careers and make selections of those in which young people are interested. (Continued on page 18) Mrs. Blaine Day, left, outgoing president of the McHenry Grandmothers club, and incoming president, Mrs. Janet Siemen, displa^fche Quilt which the Grandmothers club made for presentation to the McHenry Bicentennial committee for its use. The quilt depicts the silhouettes of thirty-six presidents, with a matching pillow displaying President Ford's features. STAFF PHOTO-JEFF BONATO With the dignity of an organization that is proud of a job well done, the McHenry Bicentennial commission of­ ficially disbanded Monday evening with an impressive ceremony at the City Council meeting Jerome Rogers, commission chairman, spoke to the Council, praising the people who worked so hard and presenting awards and proclamations to various organizations for contributions. On display was an im­ maculate quilt, highlighting silhouettes of this country's thirty-six Presidents. A mat­ ching pillow, with President Ford's facial features ac­ companied the quilt. The quilt was made by the McHenry Grandmothers club, who worked for three months on the project. The quilt was on display all over the state throughout the summer and fall, and was given to the Bicentennial commission for its use. Mrs. Blaine Day and Mrs Janet Siemen, both long time • residents oi McHenry, headed the quilt making project The thirty-nine members of the "Grannies" club began the quilt in March and finished in June Besides the award ot recognition given to the Grandmothers club. Rogers awarded proclamations to the following groups and people for their hard work in making the commission a success: World War I Veterans Barracks 1315, McHenry American Legion (Continued on page 18)