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®| THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER £ *"y r * \ S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N - O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 l E a S T I VOLUME 102 NUMBER~98 FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1978 1 SECTION 24 PAGES 20' Students in a psychology class at West campus are shown answering a questionnaire to help formulate Helping Numbers. Assisting the students are Jim Neils, the teacher of the class and school psychologist Jon Simon. Helping Numbers was established by the Youth Service Bureau of McHenry county and the League of Women Voters to make a list of telephone numbers available to young people who need assistance in a variety of areas. The questionnaire was used to determine which phone number, •bould be included in the lilt. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Muain' and Meanderin' He was street, dog in one American Until thought was not day except work week We walking on Pearl holding a small good size other we had holiday any other in the seen a few flags rippling in a light breeze, but nothing else of significance to mark this special day Somehow the appearance of this little boy had made the point If we were not mistaken, someone had taken the time to explain the importance of the day to the youngster, who proudly made his way west on Pearl street and at our last glance through the rear view mirror, had turned south on Green street, still holding high the red, white and blue symbol of American freedom It was the first, bat als? the most touching of several things that marked this early July day M something that will remain forever an essential ob­ servance of our very beginning We wondered how many others thought back to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and pondered whether the day was as beautiful as July Fourth, 1978 What did the land that was later to become McHenry look like 202 years ago9 The Fox river was surely a part of the picture, but What a contrast the almost impenetrable growth of trees and bushes must have been to shore lined homes that dot the landscape today And the waters of the Fox9 Very probably they were more free of pollution and certainly they were quiet with the ab­ sence of high-powered boats that are a part of the summer recreation scene more than two centuries later. Tuesay night we saw a part of the Boston Pops concert featuring music appropriate for the holiday, dramatized visually and audibly to thrill even those most immune to the patriotic spirit of the occasion But it was not the magic of Arthur Fiedler or his orchestra that impressed us as much as ?tfte very young audience visibly touched by the import of the occasion < (Continued on page 18) CITY GROWS The new census just completed lists the city of McHenry population at 10,046. This is 1,587 more than the '78 census, which totalled 8,480. Fiesta Day Events Sunday, July 23 1:00p.m. Fire Department Water Fights-Riverside Drive at City Park Wednesday, July 26 7:00p.m. Teen Night-City Park \ Thursday, July 27 8:00p.m. Stage Band - City Park Friday, July 28 6:30p.m Aquanuts Water Ski Show - Fox River - City Beach on Riverside Drive 8:00pm Checkerboard Squares ~ City Park Saturday, July 29 8:30a m. Sidewalk Sale Throughout city 7:30pm. Banjo Beer Night-City Park Sunday, July 30 2:00pm. Fiesta Days Parade 6:45 p.m. Drum Corps Magic - McCracken Field A Fox Lake man found guilty recently of the armed robbery of the Elm Street Service station almost a year ago, has been sentenced to nine years in 'the Illinois Department of Corrections penitentiary system Thomas Kane, 20, was sen­ tenced June 30 by Judge Alphonse Witt to serve the nine year sentence Kane had been convicted May 19 following a five-day trial A program aimed at making young people aware of the services available for their use if they need them has been established in McHenry and throughout the county. Helping Numbers was formulated by the Youth Service Bureau of McHenry County and the League of Women Voters. Helping Numbers is a list of phone numbers of agencies that deal with problems faced by many teenagers. It is published in wallet size, so teens can carry the list in their possession at all times According to Cindy Becker of the League, the League became extremely concerned with child welfare approximately three years ago, and realized that there was a need for better communication between agencies and parents. "We also discovered that many teens today did not know where to turn for help outside of their own family," she said Last September, the League, in conjunction with the Youth Service Bureau, formed a committee to study the problem A questionnaire was sent out to numerous schools for students to fil l out regarding problems they have and asking if they would use a list of numbers if i t should be compiled " "We found out that the kids would be in favor of the list if they could use it Summer Program Jobs For Young People '78 The Youth Service bureau for McHenry County is again this year announcing the beginning of a summer youth employment program, "Jobs for Young People '78". The purpose of the program is to match individuals with jobs available on a full, part, or one­ time basis, with young people in the community who need summer employment Joan Schratt, coordinator of the employment program, which serves residents of McHenry county and is free of charge, states, "Last year's program was very successful and over eighty young people were placed in jobs These jobs included, but were not limited to. anything from yard and farm work to babysitting or work in restaurants and stores Although interest among young people was high, many were unable to find work because of a shortage of job orders." Therefore a special appeal is being made to adults, senior citizens, business people, property owners, organizations, etc , to contact the Youth Service bureau with their job orders Ms Schratt is optmistic, stating, "We hope to accomplish even more job matches this summer reaching all areas of the county" Young people desiring work and adults with jobs available are encouraged to call or stop by the YSB, 840 N Seminary avenue. Woodstock. 815-338 7360 between the hours of 1 and 3 p m week days anonymously," said Ken Kunzer of the Bureau Kunzer also said that the Helping Numbers program would be used by youths to solve a problem before it leads them to jail or the courts "We want teens to turn to their family and friends first ," Kunzer continued, "but when they are no longer comfortable they need another place to turn." * The list contains numbers of agencies that will help teens, confidentially, with many different problems, including suicide, family problems, job problems, YD. legal problems, pregnancy, and drugs or alcohol There is a definite correlation between the services." said Ms Becker, "and there is a definite need for inter-agency cooperation." She also said that people and (Continued on page 18) Mayor's Vote Upholds Fence Ordinance Sentence Station Robber The Fox Lake man had used a small calib-e revolver to rob an attendant at the McHenry station of over $400 in cash and checks He had been held in county jail pending his sentencing A McHenry man has been arrested and charged with the theft of materials from a construction site in Spring Grove Gary Swanson, 5112 Home avenue, was arrested by (Continued on page 18) Mayor Joseph Stanek broke a 3-3 tie Monday night and voted to deny a McHenry resident s request to construct a fence on his corner lot to protect his children Tom Krause had asked the Council for a zoning variation change to permit him to con struct a fence on the side yard of his home at the corner of Green street and Fairway drive At a meeting several months ago, the Council passed a new ordinance banning fences from the front and side yards of corner lots in the city Since the new ordinance was passed several residents had requested zoning variances, and the Krause request was the first to be denied According to Krause the fence was needed "to protect them and prohibit them from running into the busy Green street traffic " Alderman George Harker explained that he: had viewed the property and |harged that Krause wanted the fence to protect cars he parked in the area Krause explained that he would not put gates in the fence, thus prohibiting cars from parking in the fenced in area, if the Council desired "The cars would be during the day uh( children are at plav, ' Krause :>e j jone ien ifff explained, "and the fence is just for their protection Alderman Elizabeth Nolan explained that she was aware of the lot in question and sided uith the Krause request because the property had unusual dimensions and a fence was necessary in this par ticular instance Alderman Vince Adams stated that he thought the request should be tabled until all councilmen had a chance to view the property City Clerk Barbara Gilpin told the Council that Citv Building Inspector Dick Hosing had said that the proposed fence would not be a traffic hazard at the corner Alderman Ernest Schooley moved that the fence variation request be granted Schooley, Nolan, and (Continued on page 18) Blood Drive Set July 10 The Aurora Area Blood bank, sponsored by the McHenry Area Jaycees and Kiwams, will administer another drive July 10 at the V F W. clubhouse, Rt 120, from 3 to 6 p.m. Pete Keller, chairman of the Jaycees' Blood Assurance program, stresses the importance of the drive, "Please make every effort to support our community's blood program The last three drives have been poorly attended. The need for blood following the Fourth of July weekend is always great, due to the high incidence of accidents over this busy weekend " The Aurora Area Blood bank ' s program covers all residents and businesses of the McHenry area plus the entire families, no matter where they may live in the United States This blood bank directly serves both Woodstock Memorial and McHenry hospitals Anyone with questions should call Peter J Keller, 2612 Kashmiri avenue Plaque 120-Year-0!d School HOWARD V. PHALIN When the 120-year-old Holcombville school, located between McHenry and Crystal Lake, is plaqued as an historic site Sunday , July 9, the master of ceremonies will be a former McHenry resident who taught in the school. Howard Phalin of Wilmette, who was born and raised on a farm on Rt 31 and later lived on Richmond road, started his career as a teacher in the rural school It was through an occurrence in this early teaching job that Phalin got his start in the business world A salesman came to Holcombville one day and sold him a set of en­ cyclopedia, then urged the young teacher to sell the books during summer vacation That stMt led to an impressive carper He became president of Field Enterprises Educational Corp. and at the time of his retirement a few years ago was chairman of the board of World Book Encyclopedia. The one room school was built in 1858. located on the corner of Crystal Lake and Crystal Springs road Until 1949, when it was closed % through consolidation of rural schools, it was the setting for the early education of hundreds of children. Mrs Julia Powers Phalin, mother of Howard Phalin taught at Holcombville about 1890 The public is invited to attend Sunday's ceremony, which will include community singing and the serving of refreshments in addition to a talk by the M C Those attending are asked to bring their own chairs The plaquing will be done by the Polly Crandall Quester of Crystal Lake, an organization that does research on historic sites The land on which the school is located has beerf owned for several years by the John Lovaas family, which has maintained the school in the same condition it was in when the doors closed NEW FACE LIFT - Green street receives a new face lift Wednesday as workmen from Curran Contracting company apply a new blacktop surface. The street was closed from 4:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. as the blacktop was applied and the street was repainted. Thte resurfacing of Green street was the first project in the city's summer road program. The city will spend approximately 1110,000 on the road projects. The cost of resurfacing Green street was not to exceed $12,000. The street was resurfaced from the Elm street intersection through the Waukegan road intersection. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The Youth Service Bureau for McHenry county and the League of Women Voters have developed a list of telephone numbers for young people to call when they need assistance in a variety of problems. Above, West campus school psychologist Jon Simon (left) and psychology teacher Jim Neils (right) help Kevin Weisenberger nil out a questionnaire distributed by the League to help in determining which phone numbers to include on the list. Results of the survey were incorporated and the Helping Numbers were developed. < Helping Numbers Aid Youths With Problems Rear End Collision Claims Life Of Young McHenry Man A rear-end collision claimed the life of a young McHenry man late Monday night. John J. Zriny, 25*4502 Garden Quarter, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kane county coroner following the accident on Route 47, 1 mile north of Interstate Route 90, south of Huntley. According to state police, Mr. Zriny was southbound on Route 47, and a car driven by Richard R. Cerar, West Allis, Wis, travelling behind the Zriny vehicle collided with the rear of the auto. Police reports indicate that the Zriny car burst into flames, trapping the driver inside According to the coroner, Mr. Zriny died because of severe burns sustained in the accident. Cerar and a female occupant in his car w%e only slightly injured and were treated and released at Sherman hospital in Elgin Charges against Cerar are pending, until investigation into the fatal crash is completed by the state police A Ringwood woman was ticketed foiiowing an4accident on Route 31 early Tuesday- morning According to police reports, James J McGrath, Wauconda, said he was northbound on Route 31 when a car struck him from behind, forcing his car into the ditch McGrath told police the offending driver fled the scene. From information gathered at the scene, police were able to obtain a description of the vehicle and later contacted Pamela J Jones, 5001 Monroe, Ringwood. Ms Jones told police she was unaware of hitting anything at the time of the accident Police investigating the mishap noticed that paint found on the front of the Jones auto apparently matched that of the McGrath auto Ms. Jones was ticketed for leaving the scene of a property damage accident '0 . A McHenry man was ticketed following a one-car accident on Wright road at Barreville road Monday afternoon. According to police,.Michael G Mroz. 2503 S Lilac, was westbound on Wright road when his car entered a flooded area, causing him to lose control The car left the roadway and struck a tree Mroz and two occupants in his car escaped injury He was ticketed for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident Patricia A Santi , 2805 Manitou trail , was cited for improper lane usage after the car she was driving struck a car driven by Michael E Jablonski, 1502 N Court street Ms. 'Santi told police she was eastbound on Elm street, signalled for a lane change and struck the Jablonski car. which (Continued on page 18)