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VOLUME 101 NUMBER 56 WEDNESDAY, M/fcfiCH 23, 1977 2 SECTIONS 24 PAGES 20' DKHKIK CARRO Queen Contest Opens School Interest Rivals The 1977 Fiesta day queen contest is open for applicants, sponsored by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. Miss Debbie Carro, 1976 queen, enthusiastically invites all young ladies who are single, between the ages of 17 and 21, 'and residents of the McHenry high school district, to^enter. Mrs. Sharon Nye, who has so successfully conducted the pageant in past years, will again be chairman of the event and this year will be assisted by Marissa Pace and Nancy Staley Betts, both former queens, as well as Mary Human and Barbara Low. The contest consists of a nine- week charm course beginning April 12. It includes poise, make-up application, hair care and styling and an exercise class. This year an added feature will be a current fashion and personal critique for each girl by Mrs. Bonnie Gaza. The charm course and pageant will be held at the American Legion clubhouse on Ringwood road. The Legion auxiliary committee consists of Marge Datz, president; Betty Lou Smith, Evelyn Osmon and Midge Scharf. who have so ably assisted Mrs. Nye in past years. Final judging of the con­ testants for the 1977 Fiesta Day queen contest will be at the American Legion home the night of June 14. Applicants should fill out the entry blank printed elsewhere in this issue of the paper and either send it or bring to the Plaindealer office. City In Spring Voting Interest in McHenry school board elections rivals that shown in the municipal election as evidenced by the number who had filed by the deadline date last Friday. Two new filings in the past week have brought the total number of office seekers in Consolidated Grade School District 15 to six. Two will be elected to three-year terms. Newest filings are those of Barbara J Slater of 1709 Mar road and Frances A. Larsen of 2312 N. Riverside drive. Previously, filings had been made by Timothy Althoff of 416 Shepherd Hill, who was first to announce his candidacy, and bv Marilyn Munz of 5208 W. Park­ view, Dorothy Vick of 5206 Parkview, and Ronald J. Wilkins of 3208 W. Golfview Terrace. Incumbents are Miss Munz and Mrs Vick. In High School District 156 (Continued on page 13) 100 THIS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Task Force Considers Self-Supporting Summer School size of thirteen students per class. Bus transportation will be optional for those attending both morning sessions at a cost to cover the bus~^drjvers' salaries, gas, oil, etc. The program which will begin Monday morning, June 6, will be limited to two m-hour morning sessions (8:00-9:15 and 9:15-10:30 a.m.) for a period of six weeks. Though not as extensive a program as previous years, the district has tried to provide courses which will be both skills building and culturally enriching in nature Tentative course offerings include:' -Enrichment for Incoming First Graders -Children's Story Hour -Individualized Rein­ forcement Reading -Reading Enrichment -Math Enrichment -Math Reinforcement -Physical Education (Boys and Girls) -Fresh Water Ecology and Fishing -Tennis -Beginning Sewing -Instrumental Band -Folk Guitar District 15 administrators hope the parents keep in mind the many benefits derived from the previous years' summer program at no cost, will un­ derstand the reasons for the charges this year, and continue to encourage their children's academic interests by sup­ porting this venture. A pre-registration survey will be sent to all parents asking for their commitment before final plans can be made. Driver Seriously Hurt With Two AI9onqum Youths Killed Return To Wintry Roads ;n Auto crash Staff Reduction The surprising return of winter like conditions over the weekend resulted in several accidents being reported, with one area man seriously injured. Ralph W. Hemme, 21, 5306 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lak^,* was listed in critical condition in St. Anthony (Rock- ford) hospital Monday af­ ternoon, following a one-car collision Thursday night in Harvard. At approximately 11 p.m. Thursday, the McHenry county sheriff's department was ad­ vised of an accident at the intersection of McGuire and Schultz roads. Upon arrival of the Harvard Rescue squad, Hemme was removed to the Harvard hospital intensive care unit. He was transfered to St. Anthony hospital the following morning. Due to the extent of his in­ juries, Hemme was unable to give an account of the accident. However, from evidence at the scene, it appeared he was traveling east on McGuire road, and when he entered the curve approaching Schultz road, he lost control of his vehicle. The car apparently crossed the westbound lane, and en­ tered the ditch on the north side of the road. The car then traveled in the ditch for about 130 feet, rolling over and coming to rest with the vehicle's top against a utility pole. The accident is still under investigation by the county police accident division. While Hemme was the only local person seriously injured in accidents over the weekend, there were several tickets issued to' drivers following collisions. John D. Ferbrache, 3205 Hunter path, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following a one-car collision Friday morning on Crystal Lake road. Ferbrache was not injured in the crash which caused ap­ proximately $750 damage to his car, and an estimated $150 damage to a fence belonging to Fremont Backus, 309 S. Crystal Lake road, McHenry. Ferbrache stated he was northbound on Crystal Lake road at approximately 50 mph when he hit an ice patch and slid off the road. Elsewhere, Santiago Vega, Algonquin, was ticketed for leaving the scene of a vehicle- damage accident, and also for reckless driving following a two-car collision Saturday night on Rawson Bridge road. Neither Vega, nor the driver of the other vehicle, William E. Orce III, 5022 S. Wildwood, McHenry, was injured in the crash, which caused more than $100 damage to each car. Orce sta.ed he was eastbound on Rawson Bridge road and stopped on Rawson bridge as the Vega car approached. He stated that Vega struck Areas McHenry Elementary School District 15 is once again making plans to offer the elementary and junior high students the opportunity to attend summer school classes. Because the state is no longer funding summer school programs, this year's venture will of necessity be self- supporting, which means the parents will be asked to pay a small tuition fee. This tuition will cover most costs, including teachers' salaries. Lab fees and field trip cost will be extra, but nominal. There will be a class his vehicle, at which time Vega backed off the bridge. Orce added that when Vega backed off the bridge, a guardrail fell. He added that Vega then proceeded west­ bound on Rawson Bridge road without stopping. He further stated that he followed the Vega car, and while following him, contacted police via his CB radio. He added that Vega ran several stop signs, before finally being stopped by Crystal Lake police. Vega refused to make a statement. Gary G. Bahrke, 5300 Patton drive. Wonder Lake, escaped injury Friday when his car spun out of control on the icy pavement and left the roadway on E. Wonder Lake road. Bahrke was not ticketed in the crash, which caused an estimated $250 damage to his car, and also damaged a pair of mailboxes belonging to Leonard E. Loukota, 2809 E. Wonder Lake road. Wonder Lake, and Grant P. Ernst, 7706 Preston road. Wonder Lake. Bahrke stated that while southbound on E. Wonder Lake road at approximately 40-45 mph, his wheels got caught on (Continued on page 13) Two Algonquin residents were killed Friday night, and a third person injured in a one- car collision at the intersection of Randall road and Ackman road, just south of Crystal Lake. Randolph S.. Sawallisch. 17. and Sandra I.. Waters. 16, were pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital, where they had been transported by the Crystal Lake Rescue squad The third occupant in the car. Dale S. Broederorf, 16, also of Algonquin, is listed in satisfactory condition in McHenry hospital (Continued on page 13) "Camelot" On McHenry Stage Kathy Graef, playing the role of Guinevere, looks il^fcat King Arthur (Tim Cornwell) wondering why he i/afraid to talk to her. The background scene shows the e of yOamelot", which is McHenry high school's spring musical to be held March :>4-27 at K p.m. in West campus auditorium.. STAFF PIIOTO-WAVNE GAYLORD curricular activities, facilities, staffing, support services, and curriculum. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The Task force, a group of concerned citizens with the responsibility of eliminating $500,000 from the budget of school district No. 156, met Thursday night in their second meeting to discuss possible areas of cutbacks. The thirty-member force was formed to give input to the school board on the most satisfactory way to save the money, which must be cut from the budget when Johnsburg opens its own high school in August,1978. Previous to Thursday's meeting, the force had already been given a list of possible cutbacks in programs and curriculums Then, at the most recent meeting, the force was divided into five subcommittees, each with a different area of the school to study. The subcommittees will now hold several meetings before May 12, when each sub­ committee will report to the entire Task force on its in­ dividual recommendation^ and suggestions. The entire force, at the next meeting, will then be allowed to comment on each sub­ committee report, and the force will develop a consensus for what areas of the school should be cut or eliminated. That is where the Task force stands right now. The various subcommittees are meeting, formulating recommendations and suggestions for the entire force to hear on May 12. The five subcommittees will (Continued on page 13) Fire swept through a one- story house under construction on Hillside lane. Settler's Woods, near Eastwood Manor, in mid-evening Monday, completely destroying the Structure. Damage was estimated at $20,000. The home, which was due to be completed for the owner April 8, was being built by Residential Developers. The structure was completely enclosed, drywall was being stored in the house and this part of the construction was due to be completed this week. Inspection of the Dlumbing and electrical work in the home was scheduled to be done Tuesday by the McHenry County Building and Zoning department. The alarm was turned in by Mrs. Harry Mueller, who resides in Eastwood Manor. It was answered by members of all three fire companies, who remained on the scene until almost midnight. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson said Tuesday morning that the cause of the blaze was un­ determined, but an in­ vestigation is still under way. The "Task Force" met Thursday night to discuss possible areas of cutbacks within the budget at McHenry high school. Th« group was divided into five subcommittees, with each group tostufty a certain area of the high school structure. The five sections are co- We have waited a long time for the type of bill soon before the state Legislature banning the use of steel jaw traps. It amends the existing act and outlaws the use of the leghold trap. The proposed legislation - House Bill 10(H) - has the kind of teeth in it the traps have been using for years. It includes all sales, manufacture and distribution of the leghold trap And for violations there are fines of $300. The unfortunate part of trapping, particularly with this cruel device, is that too often the "catch"' is some innocent bird. duck, pet - sometimes even a child Many people long concerned with this type of trap will sleep more comfortably come the next trapping season, if this legislation passes, knowing our wildlife is not losing a paw or a life in an a g o n i z i n g m a n n e r . But if trapping is offensive to readers of this column, as some have indicated it is, that abhorrence is nothing corn- continued on page 13) Fire Destroys Home A lonely fireman finds a strong wind hampering efforts to control a an attached garage, shown at left, remained when the firemen left fire which completely destroyed a home under construction in at midnight Monday night. The loss was estimated at $20,000. Settler's Woods, near Eastwood Manor. Only the small portion of STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD