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Distinguished Graduates Wins School Board Favor 25 Honored The Kiwants CM of McHeary the top 2S .eighth. from the McHeary schools at a dianer (or them and their parents at the cafeteria Tharsday evening. May 14. Showa above ia the nront from Parkland school are Karl Bracher, Laura Dworniesek, Jeffrey Ann Haselow Swedo, Paal West Brian Smith, Hnnt, Ronnie Ohara. GaU Petty. Kimherly Schals. In the hack row, from left, from Montfari Catholic school Schiller, Carol Saydcr and Craig Kent. From McHeary Juhr T7" • t Brian oiniln, litiiMlic scniiwr, mroi snyow im tfii| ftMt* rTOin inciMnry jww «V K f 111/111V C Mgh school are Pam Bradley, Anne Marie BraU, Renee Dowe, Tifflni Hinfer, Laac* *^7 IVMi/Uf itO Laskonb, 8teve Law. Melaafte McWIlttams, Michele Paal, Jesnifar Peterson and X«rt ~ WvnvrfK. Absent when pictare was taken was Robin Irwin from Meatlai CatheBe school. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE OAYLORO Outstanding alumni of the McHenry high schools will be recognized by a "Hall ol distinguished Graduates" in future years according to action taken by the H|gh School District 156 board of education Tuesday. The board ap­ proved a committee recommendation to honor notable graduates at the an­ nual spring academic recognition dinner through plaques, pictures and newspaper recognition. The board accepted the. "Hall of Distinguished Graduates" proposal after the committee modified its recommendations to accommodate board suggestions following an earlier presentation. According to the proposal, alumni to be honored are to be selected in the last three months of the previous year. Selectees must have been graduated for at least 15 years and have distinguished themselves in one or more fields of endeavor. The committee indicated that the purpose of the honoring process is to establish more of a connection between the district and the community and to nurture a feeling of pride among current students. To be involved in the selection process are representatives from a local newspaper. Chamber of Commerce, the faculty, student body, administration and the alumni. Board members had earlier questioned including a newspaper, the Chamber, and students on the selection committee because they would have little knowledge of graduates' ac­ complishments But the consensus of the program development committee was that including the community and student representation would widen support for the program Nominations to the "Hall" are to be through advertisement in newspapers, over radio, cable TV or other available media, and information from class reunions and other sources. Final choices would have to be by unanimous vote of the selection committee The original proposal to honor the distinguished graduates at the annual homecoming program was changed to the academic recognition dinner when concerns were expressed that the THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER ey » v " 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 " - VOLUME 105 NUMBER 85 FRIDAY. MAY 22, 1981 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 25' CI Noting that 1961 revenues lagging far behind the budget figures, the McHenry County board authorised Anticipating a long Memorial day weekend may be the best news many of us hear in the next few days, and even that has its weakneaaes. Predictions are that several hundred driven will loae their livesin the heavy traffic of this three-day period. In addition, we will be paying about 10 percent more for a gallon of gasoline thha last year and a whopping 64 percent more than two years ago. The pessimist will see these facts as a gloomy prediction. The optimist will hope that high gasoline prices may keep some drivers off the road and thus reduce the fatality toll. Other bad nQrs came out of good as we arose at the incredible hour of 4:45 a.m. a day or two ago. Heading south on Rt 31, all seemed right with the world as we saw a rising sun and a setting moon in the same cloudless sky. A quick, somewhat sleepy look at the thermometer before leaving the house bore out the previous night's prediction by the weatherman that the day would be ideal. The greatest inducement for getting up that early is the reminder it gives of another day in McHenry. Even at the impossible comer of Front street and Rt. 120. at 5:30 a.m. a driver can still maneuver his car into a driveway and return to the road without a desperation and fear that usually make it not worth the effort. This was the McHenry we remem­ bered from another day, when living was less hectic, and we liked it. The early hour was conducive to reminiscing. We remembered when with one exception -- Green street - a leisurely ride through the city didn't prompt us to wish we had extra collision and life insurance policies. As we returned to McHenry on the Crystal Lake blacktop the daydreaming continued. Was it possible we could look forward to certain times of the day and evening when we were not pushed along by a fast moving, mechanical populace; when we weren't crowded out of parking spaces; and we weren't jostled when we shopped in a supermarket? After all there were planted fields on both sides of us where corn would soon emerge. Indeed, this was rural living. But suddenly we were jolted to reality. There, on one side of the in­ tersection. was a large sign that gave evidence another subdivision was about to take form. The fields that marked land as "country" today would be "city" tomorrow'. xAs we progressed another couple of miles to West casmpus we recalled McHenry families who had lived here >20) the issuance of tax anticipation warrants at Tuesday's meeting. County board chairman Ronald Morris noted that this was the first time in eight years that the authorization for h?d^ t̂td "Eaeh .month -receipts are lagging behind the fiscal year 1961 budget. Even though you are all doing your best to cooperate with the hiring freeze, this is not compensating for the severe drop in revenue." Morris said. In a statement issued to elected of­ ficials and department heads, Morris noted his growing concern over the financial situation and cited possible reductions in staff as a measure to help ease the problem. According to the chairman, a minimum balance of two months' expenditures, about $1.2 million, should be maintained in the general fund to stave off any cash flow problems At the close of business in April, the cash reserves in the general fund had shrunk to about $900,000 - hence the mica iiun rd hart no £3I authorization for the tax anticipation warrants. The chairman commented that because the County board control over the amount f new-oales < sharing aid) income tax. the spending cuts will have to be deeper than the' present hiring and expenditure frcseer Board member Clint Claypool. McHenry. chairman of the Finaace and Salaries committee, said $4.5 million had been collected by the treasurer's office up to May 15. "By June 8. we should have $70 million, but right now there is not enough to make distributions," Claypool commented. Claypool said he hoped that some distributions could be made by next week, when it is expected that about $10 million in taxes would be collected. The board's Courthouse committee, which is looking into the relocation of some of the offices, has delayed the proposed move of the regional superintendent of education office from Walter Dean Leaves Town Supervisor Post by Anthony Oliver A township office holder for the last 22 years, former McHenry township supervisor, Walter J. Dean, recently ended his term of office, handing the reins to Albert "Alby" Adams. Throughout his political career. Dean was noted for his concern for people ia need. "I've always been concerned about people who may need my help, not necessarily financially, but my advice on where to go or who to see," Dean said. In the public service. Dean has gone above and beyond the requirements of the office of supervisor in helping those in need. He recalled when a young woman, pregnant and not married, came to his office about Five years ago. She told him her parents had a8ked her to leave home and she was looking for direction. "I asked if she had any friends in town who might be willing to let her stay." Dean said. In his role of supervisor, he provided some money to help pay for the room and board. Dean also advised the woman to find a job. as long as she was able, and save every penny lo pay for the upcqpning medical bills. The township supervisor located a job for the woman as a telephone switchboard operator. "She worked out so well at the job that her employer gave her maternity leave and asked her to return." Dean noted. Arrangements were made, through Dean, to pay the medical bills in in­ stallments. Later, the girl married the father of the child. "The point is that I don't have to get involved to that extent." Dean said. (Continued on paft 20) Observe Memorial Day Memorial day will be celebrated in McHenry and Johnsburg Monday. May 25, in honor of thoae who loat their lives defending their country. McHenry will mark the occasion with a memorial program In the city perk at t:30 a.m. Pastor Benninghoff of Zion Lutheran church will give the invocation and benediction. "The Lords Prayer" will be sung in fine tradition by Bill Mofaiaire, a veteran of World War I. and "The Star Spangled Banner" will be played by the McHenry high school band under the direction of John Leighty. Mayor Stanek will be speaker for the day. The service will be short and solemn the guest in keeping with the spirit of Memorial day and will conclude with the placing <>f a wreath on the city memorial monument by veteran post com­ manders and the ritual of a volley by the rifle aqaad and the playing of taps The parade will start at about 10 a.m . moving to the Fox river beach, where a wreath will be placed on the water in memory of ell who lost their lives at sea. From the beach, the line of march will move to Washington street and then to St. Patrick cemetery for another brief ceremony. The marchers will then proceed to Woodland and St. Mary cemeteries for ceremonies -in memory of honored dead veterans. on mm 20) the courthouse to another building. A memorandum agreement for the issuance of industrial revenue bonds was approved Tuesday relating to the construction of manufacturing (•titties for Grow^ The bonds will not affect the county's bonded indebtedness and will benefit the county by providing jobs and an increase in the tax base, according to State's Attorney Theodore Floro. The revenue bonds are slated used for a specific plant and not far speculation, a question raised by board members who noticed that the bonds were issued jointly by Terra Cotta Realty and TC Industries. George Berry, president of TC In­ dustries. told the board the project would include construction of about 140.000 square feet of building space and provide for the hiring of ap­ proximately 200 people. District I County board member. Dean A. Marlowe, resigned from the board Tuesday, saying that a new business enterprise in Hampshire would not permit him to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. "I have always taken my duties on the County board very seriously." he said in a prepared statement. "Finding that I will not be able to spend the time needed. I fed I must resign from the board and let someone with the time do the job." Marlowe is purchasing a hardware store in Hampshire. It is expected that District I members will make a recommendation through the Legislative committee for a person to fill the vacancy. Pastor Will Leave McHenry Church In June The Rev. Ralph J. Smith, pastor of the First United Methodist church, McHenry, will be embarking on a sabbatical year in his native state of Kansas in mid-June. Planning to leave the City of McHenry on June 16, the Rev. Smith said he and his wife were moving to her hometown of Luray, Kansas, and would probably return to another church in the northern Illinois conference. "Living in McHenry for eight-and-a- half years. I've made a lot of calls, preached a lot of ami wins and made a lot of friends." the popular pastor said. The last eight-plus years in McHenry have seen considerable growth in the physical and spiritual praeenci of the Msthadiit church under the hand of Pastor Smith. McHenry has seen the t--IWtiwi of a new church building, the enlargement and paving of the church parking lot and the refurbishing of the parlor, the Rev. Smith said. During the mid-1950's. the Methodist church in Wauconda saw a $75,000 dollar improvement which waa accomplished under the leadership i page 20| impact of the honor could be lost in all the other activities during homecoming. Norb Wolter. ad­ ministrative assistant heading the development committee, said the importance of ihe program for the high school students would be to provide role models with which they could identify The board also accepted a number of supply bids for the 1981-82 school year, temporarily abolished the working cash fund and approved several routine items including the 1981-82 Co- Curricular program which sets faculty reimbursement values for supervision of extra-curricular activities Board members questioned some recom­ mendations for point values in the evaluation of the Co-Curricular program, but bowed to the committee expertise and research The board accepted 22 bids to furnish supplies for school activities including custodial, science, physical education, music, medical, cafeteria, and the various divisions of Vocational (Continued on page 20) County Youth Orchestra Susan Granger Named "Musician Of The Year" Susan Granger of McHenry. who plays oboe, won the "musician of the year" award at the conclusion of the spring concert of the McHenry County Youth orchestra at Crystal Lake Central Elementary school. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Granger. Pam Becker, Crystal Lake, who plays viola, won the "most improved player" award Forty-two musicians from 10 communities played in the concert The McHenry County Youth or chestra was founded to enrich the musical life of McHenry county and provide a challenging musical ex­ perience for the youth of the county Begun in the summer of 1980 as an independent group, the orchestra en joys the support of parents and friends, through the McHenry County Youth Orchestra foundation, a not-for-profit corporation chartered in the state of Illinois (Continued on page 20) Frontier Days Fiesta Theme "Our American Heritage" has been selected as the theme for 1961 Fiesta days. Chairman Bryce Klontz an­ nounced this week. Theme night will be July 24 to honor the rugged Western forefathers with Frontier days. Entertainment, music and dancing will all be under the direction of Marge Olszewski, who encouragea everyone to "pull your Western gear out of the closet and come dressed for the occasion -chaps in­ cluded If you like." A boat parade which will be added to the water ski show Sunday. July 19. will Bryce Ktontx, chairman of 1961 Fiesta days summer event in McHenry, and Trey Cava It are shown above getting into the spirit of the occasion by donning western attire. Assisting them is Marge Olsiewski, committee chairman of theme night, which focuses on Frontier Days. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAY LORD have a theme of the heritage of "Riverboat Era". Entry blanks for the boat parade will be available soon at the Chamber of­ fice £ The entire spectrum of "Our American Heritage" can be explored for float entries in the big parade on finale day. July 26 Chairman Trey Covalt announced that those entry forms are available at the Chamber office and notes that categories for prizes have been adjusted this year for equitability. Memorial Day Mass Offered At St Mary's Page 5 FREE TV Guide In Toddy's Edition 'Operation Care" Holiday W»»k»nd Pag• 15