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[1 fOXTEST.il VOLUME 96 NUMBER 39 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1971 - 24 PAGES-2 SECTIONS-2SUPPLEMENTS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Students Hold Mock Election I ' % McHenry Youths Included College Students Join National Honor Society Man Pinned Under Auto Is Injured Dr. James R. Davis, left, president of McHenry County college, is shown with members of PTK, national junior college honor society. Left to right are Dr. Davis, Rick Adams, Harvard; Paul Behrens, Hebron; Steve Perrewe, McHenry; Jim McGinnis, Crystal Lake; Bill Eckhart, McHenry; Geri Lortie, Crystal Lake; Diane Cummings, Cary; Dana Dufield, Crystal Lake; Janet Enright. Crystal Lake; Tom Churan, Crystal Lake; Norma Fischer, Crystal Lake; Dale Wilson, McHenry; Chris Wright, Fox River Grove; Dave Secor, Union; and Mrs. Elouise Scott. An initiation ceremony for nine new members into Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for junior colleges, was held at McHenry County college Dec. 9. Dr. James R. Davis, MCC president, administered the pledge to the initiates and personally welcomed each after his initiation. Geri Lortie, Crystal Lake, chapter president, explained the emblem of PTK and initiated the new members into Chi Upsilon chapter of the honor society. Janet Enright, also of Crystal Lake, secretary- treasurer, explained the lighted torch and passed this symbol of knowledge to the new mem­ bers. Mrs. Elouise Scott, faculty sponsor, who is coordinator of Individualized Study Lab at MCC, and George Cowgill, assistant dean of Student Services for Admissions and Records, were granted honorary membership for their work in promoting the society and the college in this com­ munity. New members of PTK at MCC are Rick Adams, Har­ vard; Paul Behrens, Hebron; Jim McGinnis, Crystal Lake; Diane Cummings, Cary; Tom Churan, Crystal Lake; Chris- Wright, Fox River Grove; Dple Wilson, McHenry; and Dave Secor, Union. Members Brian McCafferty of Wonder Lake, Larry Reese of Harvard and John Rozehnal of Cary were not present. Eligibility for membership in PTK requires a three-point grade average on a four-point grading scale and full-time enrollment at the college. Chi Upsilon provides tutoring, typing, and book exchange services for the student body at MCC. The book exchange is a paperback bring one-take one program. A fellowship hour followed the ceremony. Ticket Drivers Following Three Area Auto Crashes Anita K. (Candy) Merkel of 810 N. Center street, McHenry, was reported in satisfactory condition Monday morning at McHenry hospital, where she was taken following a three-car accident Friday evening about 6:20 at 7420 W. Bull Valley road, southwest of McHenry. Miss Merkel suffered facial lacerations and broken ribs as well as possible internal in­ juries. Both drivers of the other autos were ticketed in the mishap. Gerald D. Torgeson of 512 Blakley, Woodstock, was cited for improper overtaking on the left and Carl E. Schnulle of 508 Lake avenue, Woodstock, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident . Torgeson, Schnulle and a passenger in the Torgeson auto, James A. Krause of 117 W. South street, Woodstock, were also taken to McHenry hospital, where they were treated and released. Miss Merkel told deputies she was east-bound on Bull Valley road and as she crested a hill, saw two sets of headlights. She tried to get off the roadway but was struck by the Torgeson auto. Torgeson said he was west­ bound, traveling ap­ proximately 60 m.p.h., pulled out to pass another west-bound vehicle and as he crested the hill, saw the Merkel car and was unable to avoid a collision. Schnulle said he was west­ bound and saw lights in the roadway as he approached the top of the hill but was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the other vehicles. Two witnesses at the scene said they tried to flag down the Schnulle auto with flashlights but the car continued on and struck the other autos. Reporting officers indicated the vehicle passed by the Torgeson auto was not at the scene. Point of impact was approximately 120 feet west of the crest of the hill. No visible skid marks were found due to the condition of the road. Guy R. Hansen of 1813 N. Fernwood lane, McHenry, was cited for driving while in­ toxicated and purchase and acceptance of alcoholic liquor by a person of non-age after a one-car accident Monday morning about 2 o'clock on Lincoln road, just east of Woodlawn Park road. Hansen told deputies he was east-bound on Lincoln road. As he approached the curve, a west-bound auto came into his lane of traffic and caused him to leave the road and strike a telephone pole. Officers noted that the vehicle traveled 67 feet in the west-bound lane before striking the pole which was 15 feet north of that lane. Carol M. Vesely of 1904 Parker, McHenry, was ticketed by county police for driving on the wrong side of the road after a two-car accident Friday morning about 10 o'clock at the intersection of Wright road and Route 176. Miss Vesely told authorities she was north-bound on Wright (Continued on page 17) Voter League Will Review National Consensus Dec. 16 One of the most interesting and informative meetings of the year is planned by the League of i Women Voters of Woodstock-McHenry Thur­ sday. Dec. 16. It will be a general meeting at 1 o'clock at the Methodist church, 205 W. South street, Woodstock. In­ terested persons from the area are invited to attend The agenda includes a review of National Consensus. In National Consensus, a local league study committee learns tacts on a particular issue and presents them to the general membership lor discussion. The results of the discussion are brought before the local board, members of which read the consensus questions on the study item and answers them in accordance with the views reflected by the members. The local consensus is then sent to the state board and national board There, the consensus reports of all the leagues throughout the country are tabulated and a National Consensus is reached. The Woodstock-McHenry league has almost always agreed with the National Consensus on the items studied Issues recently or currently being studied include Child i . . . Welfare Day Care. Health Services in McHenry County, County Zoning, Correctional Institutions, Civil Rights, U.S. Congress. Election Laws, E n v i r o n m e n t a l Q u a l i t y , F o r e i g n P o l i c y a n d I m plementation of he new State Constitution. The highlight of the meeting will be the grand showing of the Know Your Town book, en­ titled Spotlight For thoses who 1 are not familiar with what this exciting book contains and for those who have been so anxious to see the final result of months of research and long hours of hard work, this preview will be a rewarding experience. The Plaindealer office has been enhanced by a most beautiful holiday wreath, the gift of girls in Scout Junior Troop 436, who made it. Mrs. Emma Doering, troop leader, and Mrs. Weingart, assistant, and all the girls can be sure we will display it well. What's more, we will treasure the gift - --right down to the mistletoe center - especially because it was the work of some of our favorite young people. This column receives one Christmas card ~ for sure every year. When it arrives we know the holiday is at hand. Last week it came from the Biff Meyers of Chicago and our holiday spirit will continue to increase right up to Dec. 24. K.A.F. Club Founder Is Honored PLAINDEALER PHOTO tion. The winner for the country ward Kennedy. All the excitement of a real election prevailed at West campus high school last week when students enrolled in U.S. History classes took part in both a primary and general mock election. The twenty-eight small groups, representing as many states, were asked to formua third party and set up a plat­ form. The primary was held and delegates to the convention were asked to select the can didate they thought would best carry out the goals set. Delegates from six districts were committed to one can­ didate on the first ballot, and the other twenty-two could split their ballots. s highest post was Senator Ed- A simple rftajority of 155 votes was required for victory, and the first ballot produced a close race between Senator Edward Kennedy with 109 and President Richard Nixon with 106. Other candidates with fewer votes were Wallace, M c C a r t h y , C h i s o l m , McGovern, Muskie and Jackson. The second ballot brought 161 votes for Kennedy when the polling of delegates was about three-fourths of th^ way completed. At this point a unanimous vote was asked and Senator Kennedy was proclaimed the President. Theodore Liacos of 7601 Oak road, Wonder Lake, was ad­ mitted to McHenry hospital Saturday night after he sustained a broken left leg in an accident. Liacos told city police he had parked his auto in back of the Little Chef restaurant on Riverside drive when it started rolling backward toward the river. In attempting to stop the car, his left leg became pinned under it. The McHeniy Fire depart­ ment and a tow truck assisted in freeing the injured man, who was then taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad. He was reported in satisfactory condition Monday morning by hospital authorities. Son Of Former McHenry Man Is Ordained From time to time we wonder just how well a particular feature of our newspaper is received. Few take the time to tell us unlesfc they are par­ ticularly displeased. Maybe it's just the Christmas spirit, but this week our mail contained a letter from a mother grateful for the Letters- to-Santa column. And we are grateful for her kind words: "Plaindealer Staff: "I wasn't at all sure where I should mail the enclosed VERY IMPORTANT letters my daughters have written to Santa Claus. They have been written by Jamie Lynn who is in the third grade at Edgebrook school (8 years old) and Jodi Lee, first grade Landmark school (6 years). "Thank you for being one family's 'go-between' with the North Pole and McHenry. "Merry Christmas to all of you at the Plaindealer; and may I take this opportunity to thank each of you for the many hours of enjoyment we receive from your fine publication. Keep up the good work. "Sincerely, "Mrs. Alan W. Werhane" Rev. Michael Glenn Heimer was ordained to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Gary, Ind., at ceremonies which took place early this month in St. Patrick church in Chesterton, Ind. Bishop An­ drew G. Grulka conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders during the Mass of Ordination at 11 a.m. Father Heimer is the son of the late Dr. Harold J. Heimer, a native of McHenry, and Mrs. Olive Mankowski. His grand­ parents were Henry and Clara Heimer of McHenry. Father Heimer was born May 29, 1943 in La Porte, Ind. His elementary education was received in W'alkerton, Ind., and he is a graduate of Walkerton Lincoln high school Early seminary training was obtained at Holy Cross seminary in La Crosse, Wis., and theology studies were at St. Procopius seminary. Lisle, 111., St. Meinrad seminary, Meinrad, Ind., and St. Mary of the Lake seminary, Mundelein, HI- (Continued on page 17) Montini School Presents Annual Holiday Program Enthusiasm ran high at West campus high school last week when students of the U.S. History classes participated in a mock elec- A musical Christmas program under the direction of Sr. M. Andreella will be presented at the Montini Parents association meeting Thursday evening, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Montini Middle This large picture of Dr. William A. Nye, held by school gymnasium the McHenry physician (second from right), will The operetta, "When hang in the Legion clubhouse meeting room of Christmas Comes", will be the Rotary club. It was presented to Dr. Nye at presented along with musical last Thursday's meeting when he rejoined the selections of "He Is Born", club as an honorary member. Dr. Nye was a "White Christmas" and "What founder of the club in 1955 and served as its first Child Is This". Two dance president. Also pictured, from left, are John numbers will be performed and L o o z e , a m o n g t h e f o u n d e r s o f t h e c l u b ; D o n a l d t h e n e w l y f o r m e d M o n t i n i Weingart, current president of the McHenry school band will make1 its first Rotary club; Dr. Nye and Dr. H.S. Fike, a public appearance. charter member. Absent from picture was Hay Everyone is invited to attend McGee, also a charter member. the annual Crhistmas program. Lecture Series At Marian High The Social Studies depart­ ment of Marian Central Catholic high school is once again presenting its lecture program. It was instituted last year and met with over­ whelming success, headed by Hans Rokus, American Government teacher, and George Parthemore, teacher of Consumer Education. For two days a week all the senior students take American Government and th^ other two davs they are j*fflrolled in (Continued on page 17) Anyone who hasn't set aside an hour to see the city's m a g n i f i c e n t C h r i s t m a s decorations in the residential area has missed a treat. Without doubt, McHenry can surpass almost any community we know in the number of festively decorated homes and the elaborateness of the displays. We are not inclined to agree with those who say all of this denotes an exterior ob­ servance of the holiday season. We would rather' believe that those who take the time and effort to decorate for the pleasure of others are also the kind of people who would ex­ tend a helping hand in other ways. But whatever you believe, take the time to view the displays. We found them a real treat!