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\ J / . ; n A Enthusiasm radiates from the faces of Jason Meredith, left, Teacher Jane Goehler, Rochell Krak, Brock Rewchuk and Chris Para as they work with materials to fashion Christmas gifts to sell for the Kool Kids Kompany. * Kool Kids Young McHenry en­ trepreneurs - eighty-six in all - have entered the business world and proved that it is never too early to strive for success. At Valley View school, three classrooms of fifth graders were encouraged to further their study of economics by forming a corporation They named it Kool Kids Kompany. In addition to learning the fundamentals of the economic process, these young people also entered the venture with the idea of raising money for a skiing trip They took to the streets to sell shares at fifty cents apiece and are now in the process of returning dividends at five cents a share Individually. they earned money to buy materials, and used them to make Christmas ornaments These they sold to the public Their efforts, which were supported by the Parent Teacher organization, grossed almost $1,000 The project proved that the spirit of cooperation and teamwork pays off. Many parents devoted time to the undertaking by teaching crafts to the children Teachers who headed the project were Jane (ioehler, Maryleota t'nbrasas and Terry Anfinson A smiling Mary Haller accepts dividend from Kompany profits from fifth grade Valley View student, Lynne Zurblis. Success at last! Eighty-six happy fifth graders at Valley View school take advantage of the profits of their corporation and head for Majestic Hills to ski. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Mabley Named Annual Hospital Meeting For Columnist Jack Mabley of the Chicago Tribune will be guest speaker at McHenry hospital's annual * dinner meeting Saturday, Feb 4. at the McHenry Country club, ac­ cording to LeRoy E Olsen, president of the hospital's board of directors. "Mabley is well known as a newspaper reporter and editor in Chicago for the past thirty years," Olsen said. "He is also vice-president of the Skokie Valley hospital and is well- versed in hospital matters. We are confident that he will be informative and interesting in giving us his insights on current events related to hospitals and health care." Mabley was a newspaperman with the Chicago Daily News before and after his Navy service in World War II . He left the Daily News in 1961 to join the' Chicago American as columnist, assistant managing editor, and associate editor. He has been with the Chicago Tribune since 1974, althoqgh his column appeared in the Sunday Tribune prior to that time. He has also served as president of the Village of (Ilenview. 1957-61, as a member of the Park board, and as chairman of the Glenview JACK MABLEY Police and Fire^ commissions. "Mr Mabley s service to his community and his hospital represents an ideal of citizenship."' Olsen. com­ mented. "We hope that citizens throughout the area being served by McHenry hospital will show their interest and involvement by becoming members of the not-for-profit McHenry Hospital corporation and by attending the hospital's annual dinner meeting "Anyone who lives in the area served by McHenry hospital may some day be a patient here, whether for emergency or acute illness; therefore, we all should realize that we have an equal interest in helping the hospital to maintain its high standards," said Olsen, as he called for a wider base of membership in the not-for profit, citizen- sponsored McHenry Hospital corporation. "Our 1978 membership drive will seek to reach those persons who are interested in sup­ porting the hospital's continued progress. Membership inquiries and reservations may be made by calling the hospital's public information office. 385-2200. extension 635 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 102 NUMBER 48 FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1978 TSECTION 20 PAGES 20' District 15 > View Educational Audit Serious consideration is being given by the board of Grade School District 15 to approve an educational audit in the near future After many opinions were expressed in meeting Tuesday night, and members learned of recom­ mendations from ' a representative of a professional firm, the decision was to obtain a proposal from a second firm before making a commitment. The board is also studying the possibility of conducting an audit with its own staff per­ sonnel The audit recommendation was made by Dr. Richard Farmer, who has been superintendent of the district for only a few months. He explained again Tuesday night that one of the basic reasons for conducting such an audit is to determine if <• the present programs of the district are producing the intended goals. He added the importance of such an audit is also to make long range plans for the school system. Dr Farmer recognized a third reason for the audit as the possibility, unpleasant as it may be to consider, of a •financial condition in the district that becomes critical enough that curtailments of programs must be made. "We need to be sure which areas are strong or weak in relation to our goals and in comparison with other school districts working under the same constraints and con­ ditions as found in District 15" he pointed out Dr Farmer said he would like to let the public know how the district rates with the Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Trouble For Brothers A routine stop for a loud exhaust system led to the arrest of a North Chicago man, and action taken following the incident resulted in the arrest of the man's brother, a McHenry man. Jan. 9. James R Petersen, r021 14th street. North Chicago, was stopped by McHenry County Sheriff's police to be warned about a loud exhaust system on the car he was driving When asked for his driver's license. Petersen was unable to produce one It was discovered that his driver's license had been suspended and Petersen was taken into custody. He was charged with driving while his license was suspended and having a loud exhaust svstem Bond for both offenses Musin And Meanderin9 Good trends in society come our way too seldom, and so it is good news when something innovative can boast a by­ product even more beneficial than the reason for its existence We're speaking of the 55 mph speed limit which has been a controversial subject of national interest since it was enacted in 1973 Although passed in an effort to conserve oil reserves, the law has served a larger pur pose in the reduction of traffic fatalities during the past four years Nationally they dropped from 55,511 in 1973 to 46,402 in 1974. That's \a big gain if you treasure life! But the plus is turning into a minus if we are to believe law enforcement statistics that say (continued on page 16) McHenry Area Churches Set Community Services National Award Winner The various parishes in McHenry and surrounding areas have planned a week of prayer for Christian unity. Two special community worship services have been planned during the week of Jan 15. The first service will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan 17 Pastor Ruth Wickersham from Mt. Hope Methodist church will be the evenip^ speaker The second community service will be held Wednesday, Jan 18, at St. Mary's Catholic church, 1403 N. Richmond roacK at 7:30 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be served following each service to provide opportunities for fellowship for those attending the worship services The services have been planned by the clergy^ association of McHenry. Everyone is invited to attend these special com­ munity services. was set at $1035 with a court appearance set for Jan. 24. When Sheriff's police went to the home of Petersen's parents in McHenry to make arrangements for the removal of Petersen's car, they found his brother George, of 407 Mineral Springs road, McHenry. George Petersen had been sought by Sheriff's deputies for traffic violations resulting from an auto accident on Sept. 19. 1976. Petersen was taken into custody for improper lane usage, too fast for conditions, disobeying a traffic control device, and failure to give aid. Bond and a date for a court appearance are still to be set. Another routine stop for a defective muffler led to the arrest of a McHenry man Jan. 8. Donald Kadlubowski, 1215 W. May. McHenry. was stopped by Sheriff's police on Rt. 120 near Riverside drive in the city limits. Police discovered that Kadlubowski's driver's license had been suspended Kadlubowski was taken into custody with bond set at $1000 with court appearance scheduled for Jan. 24. On Jan. 7. Sheriff's police (continued on page 16) national average. He expressed his belief that reading skills are above average, but admitted there may be other weaknesses an audit would reveal. Fredric H. Genck, managing director of Peter Warner Associates, was present to make a proposal to the board concerning the audit. The firm has wide experience in this field and was recommended by educators who know of their work first hand. Genck, who proposed that the work would be completed in a two-month period, said the cost would not exceed $3,600. "The basic purpose", he stressed, "is to provide an outside objective evaluation of the educational status of the district, both strengths and weaknesses, as a basis for planning". The chief concern of the board and administration in having a self-conducted audit was expressed as the fear of credibility when assessed by the public. At this first meeting of the new year, plans were outlined for the annual school board election scheduled for Satur­ day, April 8. Three will be elected, two to serve three-year terms and one to fill an unex­ pired term of one year. Gary Lockwood and Terry Howard are completing full terms and Robert Thornton is serving on an appointment for Lester Smith, who resigned recently. Nominations will be filed from Feb. 22 to March 17, in­ clusive, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the administration building, 3926 W. Main Street, McHenry. Approval was given authorizing the administration to proceed with plans for the acquisition of 1977 tax an­ ticipation warrant proceeds in the Educational fund, (continued on page 16) Parked Cars Target For Thieves Throughout Area Parked cars have been the target of thieves throughout the area according to McHenry County Sherfff's police reports. Imelda Smutny, 8202 Geason, Wonder Lake, told Sheriff's deputies that sometime since Jan 8, someone had entered her auto parked in front of her home Taken by the offender was a 12-channel CB radio and an antenna. On Jan. 8. Robert Heuck, 2909 Walnut drive. Wonder Lake, called police to report that during the night someone had entered his auto which was parked at his house. Taken were a blue snowmobile suit and several articles of ice fishing equip­ ment Also on Jan 8, John Janowik, 705 Oeffling, McHenry, told police that sometime during the evening someone had entered his unlocked parked auto and stole an ammunition belt. Also taken ii) the theft were _twenty 12-gauge shotgun shells. Peter Aitken, 2801 Rosemarie drive. Wonder Lake, reported to Sheriff's police that sometime during the early morning hours of Jan. 8, someone had entered his unlocked pick-up truck. Stolen from the truck was a .32 calibre automatic pistol. On Jan. 6, Sheriff's police on routine patrol noticed a door partially open at the office of Dr. Donald Sturm, 7424 Han­ cock drive. Wonder Lake. J Further investigation revealed that entry had been gained to the premises by forcing open the front door. Upon entering the building it was discovered that all the drawers and cabinets had been searched. Taken were $12 in cash from a desk drawer, and a Sentry safe on wheels, containing approximately $40 and some business papers. Sheriff's detectives are continuing the investigation into the incident. Donald Arvidson, 7002 Barnard Mill road. Wonder Lake, reported to Sheriff's police that when he returned (continued on page 16) YMCA Plans Facility Expansion WAYNE GAYLORD The Plaindealer nas received notice of recognition in the form of a national award in the 1977 editorial award com petition sponsored by Suburban Newspapers of America. Competing with newspapers across the nation with a cir­ culation up to 30,000, Photographer Wayne Gaylord will be awarded a "certificate of excellence" in the Photojournalism Spot News category. Class I. The entry was a photo-story page of the McHenry marathon race which appeared in the July 22, 1977, issue The entry, titled "The Long Distance Runne^ Runs Alone", consisted of five action photos taken at various areas of the eight-mile race. Judging was based on timeliness of photos, com­ municative effectiveness, news value, original treatment, technical quality and skill in composition and cropping. The presentation of awards will be made at the annual Editorial conference and awards banquet in Phoenix, Ariz , Feb. 22-24. Child Abuse Program Opens B&P Club Year Two prominent speakers ,>vill address the McHenry Business & Professional Women's club when it holds its first dinner meeting of the year Monday. Jan 16. at the Top Deck restaurant. Green street. McHenry. Dinner will be served at 7. following 6:30 cocktails. The legislative committee, headed by Lynne Donarski, has acquired as speakers Nancy Gohla. Community Education program coordinator of the Family Service and Com­ munity Mental Health Center of McHenry County, and Lynda Markut. social worker for Head Start, member of the McHenry County Parental Assistance and volunteer for the center. The women will discuss the growing problem of child abuse. Both Ms. Gohla and Ms. Markut are involved in an in- service training program for teachers in the area of child abuse. They will emphasize the great need to recognize this growing problem and will offer positive methods of treatment. Members and their guests may make reservations by contacting Barbara Gerasch, 3509 W. Pearl street, McHenry. Debaters Win Three Trophies p McHenry debaters captured first place in the novice and junior varsity divisions at the Elk Grove debate tournament last Saturday. First place speaker trophy was awarded to Ruth Snyder, a junior at West campus. (continued on page 16) PROPOSED YMCA FACILITY EXPANSION Over 500 campaigners are expected to atlend the Lake Region YMCA Building fund campaign kick-off dinner Thursday. Jan. 19, at Branded Steak House on Routes 14 and 31. The campaigners are seeking to contact over 3,000 persons and businesses to raise $833,000 for additional YMCA program space. The kick-off dinner will begin at 7 p.m. with the invocation by Rev. Gene Wylke of the First United Methodist church. Stuffed chicken breasts, oven- browned potatoes, corn, salad and rolls with butter will be served Immediately after the program, each campaigner will select the names of persons they will visit and ask for contributions and pledges for three years. The chairman for the cam­ paign is Walter Jolli?, assisted by Pattern Gifts chairman, ^continued on page io;