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^ ^ S5>- < xVVtNO/(ff Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LA^S REGION SINCE 1875 YjOL. 91, No. 24 Wednesday, October 23, 1968 22 Pages - 10$ Observe National Health Week Within Tax Collection High Voters L w ffi® i rwi • In 1 imely lopie The League of Women Voters of Woodstock-McHenry will hold a general meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in the McHenry Public library. Highlighting the program will be a Tax Sale To Begin Nov. 18 "Just what is a tax sale?" is a pretty reasonable question this time of year. Pages upon pages of names, legal descriptions and amounts due are being published in papers throughout McHenry county. Hie names are those of individuals and businesses who have not yet paid their real estate tax to the County Treasurer. To collect the money that is needed by local tax districts, individuals and companies will be able to "buy" the taxes owed on these properties. Perhaps "buy" isn't the right word. In fact, the public will be given an opportunity to pay these taxes. That chance will start at 9 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 18, at the courthouse in Woodstock. Naturally, no one is going to pay someone else's taxes out of the goodness of his heart. And state law recognizes this. If a person does, not pay his taxes before,the tax sale on Nov. 18th, he immediately owes an additional 12 percent as a penalty for late payment. Eventually that penalty may rise to 24 percent per year for two years. And after that, if the back taxes are not paid, a person may well lose his property. But the delinquent taxpayer can redeem the tax sale any time within the two-year period. He must pay the amount of tax paid by the purchaser, plus interest. The tax buyer has no (Continued on page 4) book review by Mrs. William Fyfe. The book under discussion will be "Choosing the President," a publication of the League of Women Voters of the United States. This very readable carefully documented book has been distributed to all delegations of the United Nations, sent to United States Information agency libraries abroad, and was a July "reader's special extra" selection of the Book-of-the-Month club. As with all League meetings, the public is cordially invited to attend. For further information on this meeting or the League, please call Mrs. Frank Sek, McHenry. Mrs. Fyfe, who is currently Voter Service chair lady, has been a League member for twenty-seven years. She was one of the founders and the first president of the local League, and has held many League offices in past years. Brought up in Chicago and educated at Northwestern university, Mrs. Fyfe raised a large family and still found time to be active in her community. Her interests have ranged from garden club to initiating the Encore Re-sale shop, which is operated for the benefit of District 10 music students. Voters are reminded that a complete Voter's Guide to the Nov. 5 election is now available. The Guide was prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of the north and northwest suburban areas of Cook, Lake and McHenry counties, and is being distributed free as a service to voters in these areas. It includes information on the candidates and explanation of the special referendums. Besides being available at many public places, the Guide can be obtained by calling Mrs. Sek. "BREAK-IN" BREAKS SILENCE AT BRAKE PARTS McHenry police hurried to Brake Parts, north of the McHenry Shopping Plaza, Sunday afternoon when the burglar alarm sounded in the city hall. Upon arrival at 1600 N. Industrial drive, there was a surprised look on the faces of all concerned. A company official had opened the door to show some guests through the building, apparently forgetting that entrance would result in the siren being set off. A check of the officials' driver license revealed his identity to be as claimed and calm was restored. GOP Women Set Con-Cosn Talk The McHenry Township Republican Women's club extends an invitation to the public to attend a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 23 at8p.m.atthe VFW club house for a discussion on Con- Con. The club does not take a stand for or against the issue but is trying to make information available on this vital subject prior to the November election so that the public may all vote wisely. The speaker will be Peter Tomei, a partner in the law firm of Isham, Lincoln and Beale. He is the director for the Illinois committee and is co-chairman of the North Side (Chicago) committee for Con-Con. Mr. Tomei is chairman of the Chicago Bar association on constitution revisions and is the author of the "Bar Association Report" favoring Con-Con. GOODWILL PICKUP The residents of McHenry can help to employ the physically handicapped of the area by contributing usable and surplus clothing and housewares to Goodwill Industries. The Goodwill truck will be here Friday, Oct. 25. For house pickup service call Mrs. Nick (Agnes) Adams, local Goodwill representative. Gail McCormack Reigns £ McHenry Ranks Second Among County Cities McHenry, whose sales tax collections have been increasing steadily in recent years, has taken a firm hold on second place among county municipalities. Collections for the threemonth period, collected in May, June and July on tax liability incurred in April, May and June, have just been released by the state. Based on the one-half of 1 percent Municipal Service Occupation Tax, McHenry receives 4$52,212, second only to Crystal Lake with $67,227. Woodstock, which held first place for many years until the rapid growth of the eastern pact of the county, ranked third with a collection of $45,694. Other collections in this area included McCullom Lake, $186; Sunnyside, $390; Island Lake, $2,500; Spring Grove, $2,038; Richmond, $5,507; and Lakemoor $830. ^ In keeping with the collections returned to these municipalities were figures listing'receipts from Retailers Occupation Tax and Use Tax at the rate of 4% percent according to various categories. Crystal Lake rated highest in eight clas ses and second in thicta McHenry was ^first in miscellaneous items, $22,017.16, and second in total receipts with $1,159,148.44 and also in fbofi with $357,138.86, lumber,builctv ing and hardware, $107,649.24 and automotive and 'filling stations, $315,601.39. The city was third in general merchandise, $82,185.79; drinking and eating places, $49,306. 63; apparel, $30,535.32; furniture, household and radios, $42,269.56; miscellaneous retail- wholesale stores, $92,077.- 10; and manufacturers, $60,- 366.94. Other total receipts were as follows: Crystal Lake, $1,626,- 340.20; Woodstock, $1,038,989.- 10; Island Lake, $9,999.46; Lakemoor, $15,583.81; McCullom Lake, $4,000.01; Richmond, $108,967.95; Spring Grove, $47,205.11; Sunnyside, $9,057.- 60; and Wonder Lake, $36,447.- 26. ABSENTEE BALLOTS URGED FOR MANY NOVEMBER VOTERS Voters who may find themselves out of their f>recinct on election day, Nov. 5, are encouraged to vote absentee to be sure their vote is among those counted. People in doubt as to their whereabouts that day are encouraged to write, phone or apply in person for such a ballot application from the County Clerk Vernon Kays in Woodstock or from their precinct committeeman by Oct. 31. These forms must be com- . pleted, notarized and mailed to the County Clerk. He will then send an absentee ballot, which should be marked and sealed in the envelope provided. The envelope then must be notarized and mailed to the County Clerk. If this procedure seems too complicated, voters may drive to the court house and take care of all requirements by Nov. 2. It is estimated that 3,000,000 votes will be lost throughoutthe nation because "something" came up at the last minute to prevent these people from getting to the polls. On the average, this would be 18 votes for each election precinct. However, in commuter communities such as McHenry, this may be at least doubled, or more than thirty for each of the precincts. Commuters who leave home early and return late are urged to vote absentee rather than risk losing their vote. This also applies to businessmen who are ^out of town often. Medical Society Provides Top Health Care Program MCHENRY HOSPITAL 1 * >v " *-< i yupiu. Pretty Gail McCormack of McHenry smiles happily after announcement during last Saturday's Marian Central football game that she had been elected 1968 homecoming queen. Pictured with her are members of her court, Janet Weber and Eileen Desmond, left, and Barb Cummings and Karen Kelly, right. Third from right is Phyllis Ferentino of Crystal Lake, last year's homecoming queen. THREE CRASHES OCCUR DURiNG WEEK IN AREA Dave Freundof 3705 W. Grand avenue, McHenry, suffered minor injuries and his car was damaged when he struck a parked car belonging to Aaron Neureuther of Chicago, on N. River road, southeast of the city, early Sunday morning Freund who was travelling toward McHenry, was taken by ambulance to the local hospital and later charged with failure to have vehicle under control. Arthur Becker of Chicago escaped injury Sunday afternoon when he lost control of his car in trying to avoid striking a dog which wandered onto Rt.120 West of McHenry. After going out of control, the auto hit the dog, a fence and several posts. A third local accident caused injuries to Donald M. Sesko of 3808 W. Maple, McHenry. He was taken to McHenry hospital after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck and boat trailer driven by Daniel Lease of Fox Lake. The accident occurred west of McHenry, atRt. 120 and Martin road. Sesko told deputies he failed to see the truck due to a curve and hill. YMCA Begins World Service Sale Of Candy Members of the Lake Region YMCA will begin the fourth annual World Service Candy Sale on Oct. 26. Salesmen from all of the Vs ten-community service area towns will be knocking on doors in their neighborhood with 18 oz. boxes of chocolate-covered thin mints. In order to help the Lake Region YMCA reach their goal of $1,150 for YMCA World Service projects. The sale will continue until Nov. 16. The theme of the 1968 World Service project is a dramatic "Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day -- but, teach a man to fish and he eats for life." YMCA World Service efforts teach a man "to fish" in many ways. For instance, YMCA World Service is at work in thirty-nine different countries around the world creating programs that help people help themselves by tackling immediate problems of health, education and training for jobs and by tackling man's long-range problem of learning to live to- (Continued on page 4) RICHARD SMITH IS SELECTED FOR STUDENT SENATE Richard Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith, 3905 W. Maple, and a senior at North Central college, in Naperville, has been elected Seager Residence hall's representative to the Student Senate, the governing body for most student activities. Richard, a graduate of McHenry Community high school, will represent the 138 male students residing in Seager residence dorm. in MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR MCHENRY COUNTY HARVARD COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Pretty, blonde Gail McCormack, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. McCormack of 2202 W. Country, Eastwood Manor, McHenry, was crowned queen of Marian Central high school's homecoming last Saturday. Reigning over festivities with her was Burke Romkowske of Lakemoor, all conference football player last year. Miss McCormack was crowned during half-time of the Saturday afternoon game which Marian won over Driscoll high school of Addison by a score of 44 to 0. Romkowske was named king during intermission of the evening dance. Although the names of the queen and her court were not made known until Saturday, an election by the student body was held Thursday. From the ten queen candidates, four were named to Miss McCormack* s court, Janet Weber of McHenry, Barb Cummings* of Spring Grove, Karen Kelly and Eileen Desmond of Woodstock. The new queen plans to attend college after graduation next June and hopes to major in special education. At present, her major interests are cheer leading, a group she captains at Marian; the Ski club and Spanish club. She also was elected social chairman this year. Honored from McHenry in recent years at Marian were Jane Weber, homecoming queen; Joy Hettermann, Sue Conway and Chris Chelini, prom queens; and Martin Conway, prom king. VOTESMEEHAN TO PROBATIONARY FIREMAN STANDING William Sheehan was voted to a probationary six - month period as a member of Company I, McHenry Township Fire Prevention district, at the regular monthly meeting last week. Members of the department expressed their gratitude for the enthusiastic response to the Open House held Sunday, Oct. 13, and gave special thanks'to Tom Diedrich and Chris Bennett, who planned and directed the dav's activities. ASK SERVICE ADDRESSES • Anyone who has a son, husband or brother in Vietnam area is encouraged to leave his address at the Plaindealer office in the near future. These will be printed so that local residents may send them holiday greetings. CHANGE OF NAME The state has announced a change in the name of the Mental Health Center of McHenry County to Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County. "This is a good time to emphasize that doctors in McHenry county support their belief in the need for good health care facilities and programs," Dr. Peter Griesbach, president of the McHenry County Medical society, asserted today. Dr. Griesbach, McHenry physician, made this obsrvation in conjunction with a National Health Week salute which started Sunday and continues through this Saturday. Dr. Griesbach called attention to the three modern hospitals which serve residents of McHenry county and adjoining communities - Harvard Community Hospital, Harvard; McHenry Hospital, McHenry; and Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. Ife stressed the McFferuy County Medical society is carrying out programs for the benefit of all5'3 citizens, listing four examples: 1. Health careers scholarship program. 2. Refresher course for nurses returning to their profession. 3. Assistance in establishing courses at McHenry County Junior College in paramedical fields as laboratory technicians and nursing. 4. Scientific lectureprograms and discussion for doctors in the county, conducted by medical staffs of the three hospitals on a rotating basis. Lynda Abbink, 19, graduate of McHenry high school in 1967, is recipient of the first scholarship offered by the County Medical society. Contributors for this fund include, McIIenry Hospital, Wingate schools and McHenry County Medical society. She started training last month at Little Company of Mary hospital in Evergreen Park. She worked a year at the McHenry Medical Group in the pediatrics department. Dr. Griesbach explained the refresher course is geared to help registered nurses who have been inactive in nursing to keep abreast of changes in health care and to learn newest techniques. The Medical County Medical society is assisting the new junior college in establishing courses that will aid persons desiring a career in the health care field. It has offered its full cooperation to President Forest Ethredge in an advisory or instruction capacity. To keep doctors informed on new techniques and other advancements in medical treatment, the medical staffs of tlie (Continued on page 4)