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I Fox - Chain Project Delayed "It now appears highly unlikely that any construction work will be started before the end of the current fiscal year". Those were the words of Executive Director Jerry Murphy following a special meeting of the Chain of Lakes- Fox River commission held at the state Capitol building in Springfield earlier this month. The primary reason for the meeting was, for the com­ mission to hear from Acting Director Donald R. Vonnahme of the Division of Water Resources concerning progress toward construction activities in the Fox-Chain of Lakes for fiscal year 1977, which ends June 30. The myriad of new regulations required by Section 404 of Public Law 92-500 are blamed as largely responsible for the delav. "The Commission," said Murphy, "has worked closely with the Division of Water Resources and with Director Vonnahme in the attempt to start another dredging project this fiscal year while still meeting the requirements of Section 404." Faced with the possible loss of nearly $500,000 appropriated to the Division of Water Resources for work in the Fox- Chain of Lakes, the commission and the Division of Water Resources have agreed to jointly request that the unex­ pended Fiscal Year 1977 ap­ propriation be reappropriated for Fiscal Year 1978 in addition to the present Fiscal Year 1978 appropriation request. "Director Vonnahme has indicated," reported Murphy, "that he will ask the governor's office to support this reap- propriatior. request." Murphy also indicated that members of the commission would be making the same request to the governor. v "Though the commission is very disappointed with the prospect of no construction in Fiscal Year 1977," said Mur­ phy, "we have been told by Director Vonnahme that the Division of Water Resources will be able to accomplish the intended Fiscal Year 1977 projects, as well as additional projects for Fiscal Year 1978, during the coming fiscal year if the reappropriation attempt is successful." Vonnahme expressed hope that construction contracts could be awarded as early as September of 1977, with work c o m m e n c i n g s h o r t l y thereafter. Murphy expressed his ap­ preciation, on behalf of the commission, for Vonnahme's efforts towards the Fox Chain of Lakes work. Members of the public from the Fox Chain of Lakes area uare urged to write to the Governor and to members of the Legislature supporting the reappropriation request. Victoria Behan, R.N., left, director of volunttfers for the auxiliary to McHenry hospital, and Ilavern Gregory, education chairman of the McHenry county THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 « JJT m j TT Gregory, education chairman of the McHenry county O'tlOSt lVlCIl61%1?y unit, American Cancer society, will co-host the •' program on "Cancer in Women" to be presented Cancer Program VOLUME 101 NUMBER 74 WEDNESDAY. MAY 25. 1977 2 SECTIONS 32 PAGES 20' program on "Cancer in Women" to be presented Wednesday evening, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the dining room of McHenry hospital. Films on breast self- examination and the Pap test will be followed by a discussion period in which surgeon Robert T. Kessler, M.D., will answer questions. All women of the area are invited to the free program. Honor School Graduates The month of May has much going for it, but the most im­ portant is the gift from Uncle Sam. Statistics tell us that starting with the first of May, we tax­ payers are working for our­ selves; until then our money went into the increasing coffer that runs our country. Knowing the worst is behind, the remainder of 1977 promises to be something very special. May also marks graduation month in McHenry, a memorable time of treasured memories and deep emotions for many families. Both grade and high schools locally will graduate some of their largest classes this week. They will be marked by very special moments devoted to plans for the future, ranging from nothing more serious than what to do during summer vacation to the all-important, selective choice of what to do for the rest of life. And if May finds a large segment of the population pre­ occupied with a myriad of interests, the period ahead appears to be a continuation. The McHenry Country Art fair, with its one-man show by local artist, Sally Miller, is scheduled the first weekend in June. And even at this early date, the Chamber of Commerce, with Tom Low as general chairman, along with McHenry merchants are looking ahead to Fiesta days in August. This is a big undertaking and one that often leaves indelible memories on visitors and local residents alike. "Old friends" days are always enjoyable in a newspaper office. Quite by accident, one oc­ curred last Friday when we welcomed for visits, Myrtle Oh- mann of Winamac, Ind., and M L. "Mike" Schoenholtz, who divides his time between the East and the South, with at least annual visits to his home community. Both have a host of friends in the area, which may account for the warm feeling they hold (Continued on page 18) Purchase Option On Orchard Heights Land The trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district, at their regular meeting May 19, announced the purchase of an option on Lot 18, Block 13 of Orchard Heights subdivision on the Fox river, south of McHenry, from George and Eleanor Nyman of Green Bay, Wis. The parcel is contiguous to the Indian Ridge - Fox River Conservation area. The option was purchased for $500 for the appraised valuation of $2,850 for the lot. Previous to taking action on exercising the option, at least two weeks' public notice will be given so that the comments of the public may be heard in advance of the trustees taking action. This is the second of the seven remaining vacant lots in the Orchard Heights sub­ division, Block 13 and 14, which the trustees are endeavoring to acquire. When more than 450 seniors walk onto McCracken field Thursday evening, May 26, to the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance", it will mark the fifty-seventh annual commencement exercises of) McHenry Community high school. The program starts at 8 p.m. An introduction by East Campus Principal Gary Fields will be followed by remarks by District 156 Supt. Richard Swantz. . Honor awards to top ranking students will be made by Robert Swartzloff, West campus principal. Brief talks will be given by Mike Gibbons, class president, and the valedictorian, who has not yet been named. Presentation of diplomas will Richmond Man Dies At Solon Railway Crossing be made by James Althoff and Edward Neumann, president and secretary, respectively, of the board of eductation. William Toalsen will lead his East campus band in the recessional, "Themes from Die Meistersinger". The previous evening, May 25, will find large classes in McHenry Junior high and Parkland schools receiving diplomas in separate programs. This year the Parkland graduation exercises are scheduled first, at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Music for the proces­ sional "Trumpet Vol­ untary", and recessional, "Parkland Processional", will be played by the Parkland sixth and seventh grade band directed by William Edington. Karl Kohrt's sixth and seventh grade band will play "Huldigungsmarch" and "Pomp and Dignity" for the processional and recessional at Junior high. The Rev. Herman Graef of Zion Lutheran church will give the invocation and benediction for both programs. American Legion and Kiwanis awards will be presented at both graduations. Oscar Sola will give the scholarship award at Junior high, and Donald Toole will present the same honor at Parkland. Guest speaker for both programs will be Gary M. Fields, principal of East campus who is leaving his position at the end of this school year to become principal of Woodstock high school. Presentation of diplomas will be made by M. David Cain, president of the District 15 board and by Dr.Robert Boos, superintendent. The Junior high graduation exercises start at 8:30 p.m. (Continued on page 18) Select McHenry Girls State Teen Finalists A Richmond man was killed at approximately 6:10 a.m. Tuesday morning when his car was struck by a passenger train at a Solon road crossing near Solon Mills. Dead is 31-year-old Raymond J. Hoyon of 3712 Mill road in Richmond. According to witnesses and evidence at the scene, Hoyon was northbound on Solon road and a Milwaukee road passenger train, with no passengers aboard, was westbound. Witnesses stated that the car drove directly in front of the train, and was struck by the engine. Hoyon was taken to McHenry hospital by the Richmond Rescue squad, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. There were no other passengers in the car. According to police, at the crossing where the accident occurred, there is only a railroad crossing sign, and no bells, flashing lights, or gates. The tragedy is the second instance in less than a week where an automobile was struck by a passenger train. Last Thursday night, a car driven by 19-year-old Keith J. Baran of 3717 W. Freund avenue, McHenry, was struck by a passenger train on Bull Valley road. Unlike the Hoyon tragedy, however, Baran escaped with nothing more than cuts and bruises. According to the police report, Baran was westbound on Bull Valley road when his car was struck by a Chicago & Northwestern train at about 6 p.m. Baran told police that on approaching the crossing, he did not immediately notice the flashing railway crossing signal lights. He added that when he saw the train, he applied his brakes, but at this point, the engine was well into the crossing and a collision occurred. Baran was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Area Rescue squad. According to the police report, Baran's vehicle was badly damaged and the train sustained approximately $1,000 worth of damage. The accident resulted in a train delay of one-half hour. Elsewhere, a young Wonder Lake man was ticketed for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, and then arrested for resisting a peace officer, all following a three-car collision Friday afternoon on Rt. 120, just west of Front street. Edward A. Jensen Jr., 8403 Ramble road, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for the two traffic offenses after colliding with cars driven by Nancy J. McGee and James A. Keevil. Then, after being taken by the McHenry Area Rescue squad to McHenry hospital for treatment of his injuries, an incident occurred, leading to Jensen's arrest for resisting Police Officer Robert Winters. After the traffic accident, Jensen, who severely damaged his car, told police that he was westbound on Rt. 120, and that a vehicle coming east came into his lane of traffic, forcing him to strike the other two cars. Ms. McGee, who lives in McHenry, told police she was facing east on Rt. 120, stopped in traffic. She added that Jensen went across the median strip and struck her vehicle on the left front, continuing until it then struck the Keevil car. Keevil, who also resides in McHenry, stated he was stopped in traffic on Rt. 120 when Jensen struck the McGee car, and then struck his car in the left rear quarter panel. Ms. McGee's car sustained approximately $400 damage, while the Keevil car had an estimated $300 damage done to it. (Continued on page 18) Set Deadlines Ahead Memorial Day Issue The Plaindealer office will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial day. Deadlines for the first issue that week will be set ahead as follows: General news and display advertising will be accepted until noon Friday, May 27, and classified advertising until 4 p.m. the same day. Community correspondents must have their columns in the office by noon Thursday, May 26. PATRICIA ANN GOEBEL Patricia Ann Goebel, 14, daughter of Mrs. Brian Baker of 606 S. Lily Lake road, McHenry, and Karen Lobitz, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lobitz, also McHenry, have been selected finalists in the 1977 Illinois United Teenager pageant. The event KAREN LOBITZ will be held at the Sheratonr Chicago Inn June 10, 11 and 12. The pageant is the official state-wide finals for the United Teenager pageant to be held in Washington, D C. in December. Contestants from all over the state will be competing for the (Continued on page 18) Celebrate Aug. 3-7 Complete Plans For Fiesta Days The Fiesta days committee of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce has finalized plans for the 1977 pageant. Some changes in scheduling events have taken place with the annual event starting Wed­ nesday of that week (Aug. 3) rather than Sunday. The week long activities have started with water fights on the Sunday prior to the parade and Drum Corps show. However due to the fact it will be im­ possible for the committee to produce a top notch Drum Corps show this year, the water fights have been scheduled to start immediately following the parade Sunday, Aug. 7. The committee chairman, Tom Low, and his committee have been working on the entire week's activities since last fall. At that time and during the winter months they had been guaranteed another Drum Corps show by Drum Corps International, the same organization that produced last year's event. Due to situations beyond the Festival com­ mittee's control, members were disappointed to learn in mid-April that Drum Corps International could not provide McHenry with a quality show. A quick attempt was made by th£ committee to produce a show of its own, but the committee felt the talent in corps available was not of the calibre the community is ac­ customed to; therefore the idea of a show this year was abandoned. Their belief was that rather than an admission charge for a show that would not be entertaining and a good one, it would be better not to hold the event for the year 1977 pageant. Plans are already being culminated with a new af­ filiation of Drum Corps In­ ternational to guarantee the community and its many visitors the best show possible for the year 1978. At the City Park on Pearl street at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, a very popular Teen Musical Group is being ob­ tained to entertain the young people of the McHenry area from 7 until 10 p.m. On Thursday night, Aug. 4, also at the park, the popular McHenry stage band wtf* en­ tertain lovers of good mu 4 for all ages. They will start trying at 8 p.m. and put on a two-hour show. At the park Friday night, Aug. 5 at 7:30 the Checkerboard Squares, local popular square dance group, will present its annual square dance evening of fun and entertainment to be (Continued on page 18) Kiwanis Salutes Top Eighth Graders In Area V A large number of top students were honored this month by the two area Kiwanis clubs, McHenry and Wonder Lake. The twenty- eighth annual Merit Award dinner of the Kiwanis Club of Wonder Lake Area was held in the Ringwood United Methodist church. Mike Aberle, club president, presented the awards to the young people pictured in left photo: From left, front, from St. John's Catholic school, Barbara Schmitt and Randy Wakitsch; from Johnsburg Junior high school, Gina Vitangeli and Gary Guetzloff: from Harrison school, Mary Lance and Steve Anton. Speaker of the evening was Dr. Ray Jones, superintendent of Harrison school, with the Rev. James Segin of the Greenwood-Ringwood parish giving the invocation and benediction. McHenry's Kiwanis club honored twenty-five students, ten each from Junior high and Parkland and five from Montini, these numbers selected on enrollment. The recognition dinner honoring young people on scholastic achievement, was held Tuesday, May 17, at West campus cafeteria. In right photo, from left, front row, are Parkland students, Lisa Adams, Keith Belzer, Darlene Grenier, Benjamin Johnston, Robert Kalck, Patricia Jo Reeves, Kim Romano, Kimberly Salman, Ann Shelle and Ron Thompson; second row, from left, from Montini Kathleen Dieterle, Keith Porter, Paul Schaefer, Judy Snyder and Karen Truckenbrod; and from McHenry Junior high, Stephanie Allen, Cynthia Chappel, John Hickey, Michael McWilliams, Susan Malenius, Dawn Ortman, Barbara Pintozzi, Alynda Robertson, Karen Strohman and Gabriela Suhr. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD