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SUM i •/ t tV M m / Tension At Electric pli Sun Plant A pair of security guards are shown running along side a car driven by a young woman who was afraid to leave the Sun Electric plant entrance that exits on Valley View road Wednesday afternoon at about 4:45. She made It safely in spite of harassment because of her requests for a guarded escort. The Plaindealer received several calls of concern Wednesday from employees who have not worked since Nov. 17 because of the strike. A confrontation between striking Sun Electric employees, "scabs" and county police»ended Wednesday morning with one reported injury and two arrests. Julie M. Ross, 18, of Antioch, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Nun da Rural Rescue squad after she was allegedly struck by a car at­ tempting to cross picket lines at the plant near Crystal Lake. The driver of the car, Lucille J. Wallace, of 3403 Skyway, McHenry, told cotmty police she drove into the plant driveway when picketers began striking her car with sticks. She wait on to say that when she stopped the vehicle, the strikers leaned against it. Ms. Wallace was motioned through the crowd by a plant security guard and said the car never struck anyone. Witnesses at the plant said the car entered the drive too fast and ran into the crowd of people. Another woman, Alice B. Luttrell, of 391 W. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake, told police she was knocked to the ground by ^ the crowd when the car ran into the crowd. A Sheriff's deputy, who was on the scene, said the Wallace vehicle entered the driveway slowly when strikers began hitting the vehicle with clubs. The deputy stated further that the car stopped and was motioned to move on - which the driver did with caution. After the vehicle left the scene, Ms. Roes was lying on the ground. Ms. Ross was examined and released STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD at McHenry hospital. Two of the strikers were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct following incidents at the plant. According to the Sheriff's police, Victoria Schugart, 18, of Route 1, An­ tioch, struck and damaged the auto of an employee attempting to cross the line when she reportedly struck the car with a piece of wood. In another incident, Robert Heathscott, 27, of 1915 Sunset lane, (Continued on page 12) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE OHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875* VOLUME 105 NUMBER 47 FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1981 Lake In Reclamation Plan The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals listened to a reclamation plan Wednesday afternoon which would, if approved by state and county agencies, culminate with a 124-art-e lake and adjacent campground iit the area known as the Possum Run gravel pit. The plan was presented by Allen Miller, corporate secretary for McHenry Sand and Gravel Company Inc., and the firm's planner, Robert Grossman, of Associated Planners, of Northbrook. The petitioners, who were represented by Attorneys James Green and Daniel Curran, requested that v -• : If nine McHenry high school graduates of the first class to receive diplomas were here today, what would they think? What would they say? Almost 90 years ago :-4n 1892 - the nine stepped forth to accept their diplomas and enter a world that probably seemed as big to them as the 1981 world actually is for the hundreds who will graduate next June. They graduated in an old brick building on the site of the present Montini Middle school on Richmond road. Later, the same public school was to "house pupils attending St. Mary's school. % The public school students tran­ sferred to what is now knowhjw Land- mark school when.it was builtlnKM. The memory of the nine early graduates will be recalled Sunday, Jan. 18, when School District 156 holds a re- dedication program for the public in the East campus building. The most recent dedication of a new addition, including the large gym­ nasium, took place 31 years ago this .month. Among the first graduates was Joel Wheeler, a descendant of one of the pioneer settlers in McHenry. An old story tells of the day Dr. Christy G. Wheeler was overwhelmed by the Bound of a musket discharged some distance east of the Fox river. It gave notice of a hunter or settler nearby and he realized he was not alone. Joel Wheeler became a veterinarian and made his home just two blocks from East campus, on the southeast corner of Main and Third streets: Just across the street; until her death in 1969, lived his classmate, Loretto Walsh, mother of Earl WfJsh (So I (Continued on page 12) additional land on the 205-acre site (approximate) be used for the present pit operations and that the life of the permit be extended for 10 years. The permit that was approved in 1977 required the petitioners to return in throe years for further permit approval and to present a reclamation plan for the site, which is located on Route 120 about a half-mile east of the Chapel Hill road-Route 120 intersection. The property in question is bounded on the west by the Kent Acres sub­ division, on the south by Moraine Hills state park, on the east by Lilymoor and on the north by Illinois Route 120. There were no objectors present at the meeting. The plan, as presented by Grossman, calls for a six-phase reclamation of the tract. The first five phases call for reclamation and sand and gravel processing to be going -on simultaneously - at varying degrees. The plan notes the relocation of the road leading into the pit and the ex­ pansion of the existing lake to 124- acres. Grossman noted that all state requirements for tree and shrub planting on 30 percent slopes (30 foot vertical drop per 100 feet horizontal) would be met. In the sixth phase of the reclamation, the mining and excavation operations would have ceased and there would be continued development of a cam­ pground facility in the south central portion of the property, adjoining the state park. In response to ZBA questions con­ cerning water runoff, Grossman replied that once the mining operations stop, no water would flow from the Possum Run are/to the park. Grossman explained that the Illinois Department of Conservation presently pays to pump water from the southernmost settling pond to replenish the water areas in the park. The planner said he doubted that there would be any adverse effect from the cessation of runoff from the property. When further questioned on this matter, Grossman speculated that the park wetlands to the south would probably return to the same natural state that existed before water was pumped to the area. "The state may drill a well in the area to supply the wetlands," Grossman said ZBA member Horace Wagner questioned Grossman about the use of the lake. "Will there be boating?" Wagner asked. "Could be," Grossman replied. Grossman went on to say he thought the primary benefit of the lake would be the fishing. - "You don't do that with motorboats," Grossman said. Allen Miller told the board on re­ direct later that there was a possibility (Continued on page 12) SEEKS MAYOR'S SEAT The race is on for mayor of McHenry as Ward III Alderman Michael Wieser told the Plaindealer Thursday morning of his intention to run for the position.The move makes Wieser the only person yet to challenge incumbent Mayor Joseph B. Stanek for the City's highest executive position. Set Christian Unitv\ Week The annual ecumenical service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place Tuesday evening, Jan. 20, at 8 p.m., in St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic church, 1407 North Richmond road, McHenry. The Venerable Erwin M. Soukup, archdeacon of the Episcopal diocese of Chicago, will be the homilist; the Rev. Roger Schneider, pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Luthern church, will be the leader; the Rev. Erik Snyder, pastor of Faith Presbyterian church, will be a reader, as will the Rev. Ralph Smith, pastor of the United Methodist church. The service will begin with words of welcome from the Rev. Fr. James Gaynor, pastor of St. Mary's, the host for this year's ecumenical service. The choir of the United Methodist church, under the direction of William Toalson, and its bell choir, under the direction of Eloiae Leighty, will provide the music. Mrs. Leighty is the organist for the service. There will be hymns familiar to all. Throughout the world the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is being observed with lenewed urgency. The theme for this.year is, "A Variety of Gifts, but Always the Same Spirit.' Christians of all faiths are making this theme more than just a slogan. Pope John Paul said in a recent visit to West Germany, "Take seriously the prayer of Jesus mat we all may be one. as the urgent task of overcoming the break within Christianity." The Pope is following closely the Joint commission with the Anglican Communion, as well as relationships with the Orthodox Church, the Lutherans, Methodists and other Protestant churches. It was an Anglican priest who later founded a religious order for men, who started the movement for Christian unity based upon the words of Jesus in St. John's Gospel, "Holy Father, keep r) than Save Snowmobiler In ic Effort A 22-year-old Chicago man narrowly, escaped death in the icy waters of Pistakee Lake, at the mouth of the Fox river, last Saturday. Michael Cully, 5036 N. Albany, reportedly taking his first snowmobile ride in a 5 degree above zero tem­ perature, drove off the ice into the water. He was followed by a friend from Morton Grove, who immediately drove to shore to seek help. In the meantime, the incident had been watched by Ed Demers of 4536 N. R iverdale, who hurried to the home of a neighbor, Ray Van Leishout, for a rope Van Leishout, an ex-policeman from Chicago, realized a rope would not serve the purpose and suggested taking his rowboat. This Demers did, ac­ companied by the friend of Cully As Cully struggled to keep above the surface about 180 feet from shore, the two men broke iCe and rowed in a frantic effort to reach him His friend said Cully's head was under water when they arrived. Thoroughly chilled, Cully was taken back to shore, where the Johnsburg Rescue squad was waiting to take the hapless victim to McHenry hospital He was treated and released. Reservations For Summer Picnic Permits Available The City of McHenry. Department of Parks and Recreation, is now accepting reservations for picnic permits for the summer of 1981. McHenry 'area residents who are planning for a group picnic are encouraged to register at this time to insure them a picnic site. Reservations can be made for picnic sites at the city park (Pearl street) or Petersen park Picnic permits will be issued only for weekends and holidays The use of picnic areas during week dajp is on a first come, first serve flepu. basis. No permits will be issued for week day picnics A deposit of $10 is required to reserve a picnic site. The reservation fee for non-residents is higher, depending on group size. All reservations are on a first come, first serve basis Reser­ vations can be made at McHenry city hall, ffll N. Green street. For further information on reserving a site for a summer picnic, call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 344-J300 Caucus January 13 1 SECTION 14 PAGES 25* McHenry township Republicans have scheduled their four-year caucus Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m. in East campus school on Green street Voting will take place in the former auditorium, now known as the theatre area. Candidates will be determined from a vote on nominees named from the floor They will run in the township election in April The offices of eight will terminate this year They are Walter Dean, supervisor; Albert A. Adams, clerk; Sibre Whiting. assessor; Clarence Regner, road commissioner; Tom Birmingham, Howard Snyder, Bruce Novak and Gene Jakubowski, trustees Voting is open to any registered Republican voter in McHenry town­ ship The caucus method of selectin candidates was decided upon by th Republican Central committee over a primary election because of less ex pense being involved Government Financing Voter Topic You and Your Taxes: How Shpuld Government be Financed" will pe the topic under discussidh^at the iWood- stock-McHenry LeagueVot^omen Voters unit meeting Jan. 15af9:30 a.m^ at the Presbyterian church, S Tryon^ street. Woodstock ' In August. Gov Thompson approved a measure creating a commission seeking answers to two questions: < 1 >-- "Are present revenues from local taxes adequate and equitable"'" i2»--"Is our local fiscal management and tax collection system doing the job0" The study of these questions by the league is very timely Sell Vehicle Stickers safe by the power of Your Name, the Name You gave me, so that they may be one, just as You and I are one." Father Paul Wattson, whose religious name became Father Paul James Francis, chose to call his order the Society of The Atonement", because atonement, in one word, sums up th£_ J quotation from the Lord, "that all may be one". At-One-Ment means to bring into harmony, into one-ness. While it is (Continued on page 12) Investigate Minor Crashes pulled out in front of another auto at the intersection of E. Wonder Lake road and Route 120. The driver of the other car was Clement'N. Stubstad, of 4123 W Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. Phillip L. Grieme, of 4816 Daniel, Crystal Lake, was driving south on Pingree when another auto struck his car. The driver of the other auto, Gail A. Gleeson, of 4701 Parkview, McHenry, told county police she was attempting a right turn onto Daniel drive but the car would not respond The report noted the icy road con­ ditions. Rita L. Ponzo, of 211 Canterbury, (Continued on page 11) A Wonder Lake driver was cited for failure to signal when required after a two-car collision on McCullom Lake road, near Wonder Lake. Michael J. Schottle, of 4408 East drive, Wonder Lake, toid police he was driving east on McCullom Lake road, looking for a place to turn around when he made a left turn without signalling. The driver of Ujao&fer car, Michael C. Bremer, of 7720 Brook, Wonder, Lake, saw tbe Schottle vehicle slow and attempted to pass on the left when tlje collision occurred. ~ The sccident occurred st 11:10 p.m. Jan. 4. Linda J. Haske, of Brookfield, Conn., was ticketed for fsilure to yield the right-of-way after her southbound car C Reminding the driving public of the ai .City" are required for cart, trucks and motorcycles. There is a 82 penalty for those sold stickers. City Clerk Barbara Gilpin is ppn sho road wn hing deadline for display of 1981 vehicle telling one to Linda Hovea. The stickers after Jan. 31, and If a member of the police department notices the absence of the sticker, there is a f IS fine pins penalty and costs. The clerk's office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to anon Saturday. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD )