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XlHNC,v TFJE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 51 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1972 18 PAGES-12 PAGE SUPPLEMENT Mother, Two Boys Drown McHenry Dollar Days Start This Thursday Twenty-four McHenry stores are joining to present the first semi-annual Dollar Days of 1972 for the shopping public this weekend. The sale days are Jan. 27, 28 and 29, with many stores remaining open until 9 Friday evening. Participating stores are Vycital's Pro Hardware, Toddler Shop, Stilling's Town & Country, Spurgeon's, Red Door, Nye True Value Phar­ macy, Mr. Don's One-Hour Cleaners, McHenry s Favorite Sports, McHenry County Well & PUmp, McGee's Store For Men and Lakeland Paint Store. Also White's Men's Shop, Kadisak Tile & Supply, Horn- sby's Family Center, Glad­ stone's, Gies Shoes, Genevieve's, Fashion Shoppe, Fabric Patch, Casual Shoppe, Carey Appliance, Bootery, Ben Franklin Store and Ace Hard­ ware. A twelve-page supplement, in color, is part of this (Wed­ nesday) issue of the Plain- dealer. It carries a portion of the hundreds of special sales offered in participating stores. Anticipating new spring merchandise within a few weeks, the February Dollar Days afford the merchant an opportunity to clear his shelves of valuable articles at reduced prices. At the same time, local shoppers are able to save considerable money in pur­ chasing items for seasonal and year 'round use. The cold days of January seem only to have added to the activity in McHenry. Last week was no exception. The Jaycee Distinguished Service Award banquet Thursday night was an en­ joyable event, following as it did, the Jaycee brunch for which Miss Illinois was guest. They were young men who were honored, and it was a proud young club that ac­ claimed outstanding service by an age group that not always receives favorable publicity. The same week saw an abundance of activity in the political area, with the city hosting both U.S. Senator Charles Percy (R) and Lieut. Governor Paul Simon tD). The waistline shows the ef­ fect of many dinners! Retired Local Business Man Dead At 71 F. Vaughn Jones, 71, of 800 N. Center street, McHenry, was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital Jan. 23. Mr. Jones, who retired little more than a year ago, was former owner of the Agatha shop on Green street. He had been a local businessman for many years. Mr. Jones was born in Ladd, 111., Aug. 19,1900. He had made his home in McHenry for the past fifty-five years A veteran of World War I, the deceased was a member of Barracks 1315, WW.I., the McHenry Kiwanis club and (Continued on page 17) Harrison Band To Participate In Jazz Festival Feb. 5, the thirteenth annual Oak Lawn Jazz festival will take place at Oak Lawn Community high school. The Harrison Junior high stage Jazz Band at Wonder Lake will participate. This event is the largest one- day music festival in the United States. Music Chairman Ken Kistner at the Oak Lawn high school is making preparations to host some ninety bands, out of 144 applying to participate, on that Saturday. Almost the entire high school building will be given over to music-making during the day, with bands or combos playing in rooms or­ dinarily reserved for consumer economics or dressmaking or biology, among others. Four performance centers will operate simultaneously, three for jazz bands and one for combos. Nearly all the competing groups in this festival are from Illinois high schools, but a few junior high schools are also represented. The event is approved by the Illinois High School Activities association. State Tax To McHenry $5,209 McHenry will receive a total of $5,209.66 as its share of the November distribution of Illinois income tax revenue which amounted to $8,549,911.41 throughout the state. Based on population, the McHenry figure was third, behind Crystal Lake with $11,186.30 and Woodstock with $7,866.80. Wonder Lake Boy Rescues Young Friend Quick thinking, coupled with Cub Scout training in water safety, made a hero out of young David Moore, 9Mryear- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moore of 7719 Oak drive, Wonder Woods, last Sunday. The alert youngster rescued a friend from possible drowning at Wonder Lake. David and Keith Rairie, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rairie of Wonder Woods sub­ division, Wonder Lake, were sliding down hill on Cross drive in mid-afternoon when they decided to go to the beach area. David remained on shore while Keith slid out onto the ice. Suddenly, he came to a spot of soft snow and fell beneath the surface, almost to his shoulders. Without a belt to extend to Keith, David crawled on hands and knees to a point where he could extend a hand and pull his friend to safety. He put to use water safety lessons learned from Mrs. Judy Lembke, Scout mother of Den 2, Troop 456, last fall. David's brother, Gregory, 12, is a Second class Scout. Other local communities received the following amounts: Sunnyside, $282.33; Spring Grove, $267.71; Rich­ mond, $886.99; McCuHom Lake, $671.59; and Lakemoor, $613.12 The county incorporated total amounted to $48,066.17. Together with the $36,884.58 for county government, the final distribution reaches $84,950.75. To enjoy a Sunday morning brunch with Miss Illinois and then suffer the indignity of dining with a bat at supper time seems inconceivable. But then this is an unusual age in which we live. It was just this position in which we found ourselves last week. The choicest culinary treat suddenly takes on an unappealing flavor when confronted by the steady winging of a bat over the table. This was particularly true when we remembered suddenly that one of its distant relatives had appeared noisily in our bedroom in the wee hours of the night a few months previous. This time we called upon the courage and know-how of McHenry police officers who probably prefer to remain anonymous. The death scene was enacted quickly and with finesse, for which we are in­ deed grateful to them. For ourself, we would find the jungle to hold little more terror than one small, winged bat. K.A.F. McHenry-Nunda Library Board Meets Jan. 27 The McHenry-Nunda District Library board of trustees will meet at the Library, 800 So. Lily Lake road, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. Among items to be discussed will be improvement of services and increasing adult registration. The library has added over 150 of the very newest books. Paintings, records, films and large print reading materials also may be obtained. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday until 6 p.m. and Thursdays, 2 to 8 p.m. SCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration for high school will be held Monday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Parkland school gymnasium for that school s eighth graders. About 180 students and their parents are asked to attend and register for East campus next September. Distinguished Service Awards A happy Robert Mortell. right, accepts beautiful plaque from Ned Neumann, who officiated at the presentation of awards for the Jaycee Distinguished Service Awards dinner last Thursday at the McHenry Country club. Mortell was recognized as the individual who prov ided the greatest service to the community in 1971. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Three individuals and one organization were awarded special recognition at the second " annual Jaycee Distinguished Service Awards banquet held at the McHenry Country club last Thursday night. Top award of the evening went to Robert Mortell as the individual who had contributed most to the community during the past year. The outstanding young educator award went to Fred Kusch and a special commendation in this category was made to Bill Toalson. Both young men teach at East campus The outstanding organization award was made to the McHenry Choral club. Standing ovations were accorded the announcements of all winners by the crowd of about eighty-five. Jaycee Ned Neumann was in charge of the presentations. Jaycee Harry Weber, master of ceremonies for the program, introduced community leaders and state officers in at­ tendance. City Clerk Earl R. Walsh spoke briefly on behalf of Mayor Donald P. Doherty, who was unable to be present. o Sheriff Art Tyrrell grasps the face mask and coat of Mrs. Lucille Waychunas to pull her body from the waters of McCullom Lake Friday morning. Company I Fireman Richard Miller is shown at the oars. Mrs. Waychunas, her son, Stephen, 7, and a neighbor, Paul The brief pleasure of an outing on McCullom Lake turned into a triple tragedy involv ng two families when a mother, her son, and another child drowned last Thursday evening. A Mass was offered Monday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Mary's Catholic church for Mrs. Lucille Waychunas, 29, her son, Stephen, 7, and Paul J. Heber, Jr., 5. First hint of the sad drama that was unfolding came to the McHenry Rescue squad with a call for assistance about 6:30 p.m. Other units were pressed into service within minutes. After the rescue of two of the five people involved, Paul J. Heber, Sr., of 5108 Shore drive, McHenry, told his story to authorities. Heber and his son, Robert, age 4, were riding on an all terrain vehicle on the ice at McCullom Lake. Ahead of them were Mrs. Lucille A. Waychunas of 5110 Shore drive. McHenry, driving a snowmobile which was pulling a sled occupied by her 7-year- old son, Stephen R. Waychumas, and Heber's son, Paul J. Jr., 5. According to Heber, Sr., the snowmobile suddenly disap­ peared beneath the surface. In his attempt to rescue them, his own vehicle capsized and it was necessary for the Rescue squad to bring father and son to safety. In the meantime, members of the McHenry County Sheriff's J. Heber. Jr., 5, lost their lives when the snowmobile she was driving and the sled on which they were riding broke through the ice and plunged into the 10-feet deep water. JAMES SEYMOUR PHOTO PAUL J. HEBER, JR. department arrived on the scene, as well as the McCullom Lake Police department. Because of the difficulty of the rescue operation, members of the Wonder Lake, McHenry and Richmond Fire depart­ ments were also summoned. A lighting unit from the McHenry County Civil Defense was brought into service to light the entire search area. It was 7:35 p.m. when McHenry Rescue squad members discovered the body of Stephen. He was taken to McHenry hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Rescue efforts continued, and STEPHEN WAYCHUNAS members of the Round Lake, Grayslake and Antioch Fire department scuba divers un­ derwater teams were called to help recover the two still missing At 9:10 p.m., a scuba diver from the Round Lake fire department found the body of Paul Heber. He was pronounced dead at McHenry hospital. At 11 o'clock Thursday night, rescue operations were ter­ minated. At 9:19 FridaV morning, when Sheriff Tyrrell arrived at the scene to resume the search, he saw the body of Mrs. Waychunas floating on the water at a point about 200 yards LUCILLE WAYCHUNAS from where the snowmobile disappeared. With assistance from McHenry firemen and the Rescue squad, he rowed out on the lake and pulled the body into the boat. Tyrrell described the water as about 10 feet deep where the snowmobile went down. There was a covering of about 9 in­ ches of ice leading up to about a block and a half square open area where the vehicle disappeared. The bodies were removed to the George R Justen & Son chapel for funeral arrangements Guest notables from outside the area included the regional national director, Robert Thornton, and the state vice- president, James Gould. A forceful, inspirational talk was presented by the guest speaker of the evening, Len Corcoran, national director of the U.S. Jaycees. Robert Mortell was recognized for his work in a wide variety of activities, in­ cluding outstanding service to the community through the Kiwanis club and Chamber of Commerce. He serves as (Continued on page 17) YMCA Week Celebrated The Lake Region YMCA is celebrating YMCA Week trom Jan. 23 lo Jan. 30. Many of the churches in the YMCA's fourteen-community service area are joining in the ob­ servance of this occasion by using YMCA Sunday inserts in their church bulletins. A total of 8,000 inserts will be distributed by supporting churches. The Lake Region YMCA is proud of its association with t! p 128-year-old Young Men ^ Christian association, which has always been a vigorous partner of the churches of the world in developing Christian character in people of all races and nationalities. The support and cooperation of the churches within the Lake Region YMCA service area is of vital im­ portance to the goals of this association as it continues to grow. The Lake Region YMCA is presently offering programs to the residents of Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Huntley, Island Lake, Lakemoor, Lake-in-the-Hills, McHenry, Oakwood Hills, Ridgefield, Wonder Lake, Woodstock and unincorporated areas. The office is at 95 N. Grant street in Crystal Lake. Activities like year-around swimming instruction, Indian Guides, day camp, bus trips, Indian Princess, fun and games, Warriors, and resident camp are motivating youth to develop strong, healthy bodies, (Continued on page 17) Pedestr ian Ki l led Two Die, Other Motorists Injured In Auto Accidents Edgar R. Baker, 62, of 730 Oak street, Wonder Lake, was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital after he was struck by a car at 4407 Wonder Lake road. Wonder Lake, Thursday evening about 6 o'clock. Driver of the car, Pearl Mathews of 4219 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, told sheriff 's deputies she was south­ bound at approximately 35 m.p.h. when Baker walked across the road directly into the path of her auto. She applied her brakes but was unable to stop in time to avoid striking him. Officers noted that the victim was found lying three feet from the road The Mathews vehicle traveled about 9 feet after striking the man The auto left 63 feet of skid marks before impact. McHenry county's third fatality of 1972 was recorded Friday night, Jan. 21, about 9 o'clock when Robert L Gar- man, 22, of 315 Ridgelane drive. Harvard, was killed in a one- car accident at the intersection of Route 173 and Broadway, west of Richmond. The victim was transported by the Rich mond Rescue squad to McHenry hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival at 9:29 p.m Deputies on routine patro! discovered the accident. Evidence at the scene indicated that the Garman auto was east- bound on the highway, left the north side of the road and traveled 207 feet before striking a stop sign on Broadway. It then became airborne for 25 feet, traveled another 20 feet, struck a concrete abutment, rolled over and came to rest on its roof. Officers reported there were no visible skid marks at the scene which would in­ dicate that any attempt had been made to halt the auto. Monday's icy road conditions resulted in at least three ac­ cidents in the McHenry area. Two drivers and a passenger in one of the cars were taken to McHenry hospital by rescue squads following an accident which occurred at 12:30p.m. on Rt 120, west of Hillside drive Hospitalized with back and leg injuries and bruises were James C Grey, Jr. , of 3410 Washington street, and Gerald W Lyons of 1007 River road, both McHenry, drivers of the cars involved, and Jerry Gilio of 3809 Main street, a passenger in the second car Grey told authorities he was driving east on Rt 120 at about 40 miles per hour when he hit a slippery spot and slid into the west-bound lane The second driver said he was driving about 50 miles per hour when he saw the other driver slide into his lane The two vehicles crashed in a head-on collision Laurene J. Anderson of 6714 Barnard Mill road and her daughter, Laura, were taken to Memorial hospital, WoodstocK, by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad after their car was in­ volved in a one-car accident on Rt 120, a half mile west of East Wonder Lake road. Laura sustained leg injuries. At the time of admittance, the injuries of her mother, who was driving the auto, were not determined. Laura told police they were traveling west at 45 miles per hour when the car hit a patch of ice and slid onto the shoulder, striking a culvert before overturning John Keiner of 5718 W Sylvan drive. Wonder Lake, uas taken to Memorial hospital, Wood­ stock. alxiut 7 o'clock Monday evening after an accident in his driveway He was attempting to pull a jeep into the driveway when it struck an icy patch and the left wheel dropped off A pedestrian and a passenger were injured in a two-car mishap Friday evening about 7 25at the intersection of Black Partridge and River roads, southeast of McHenry (Continued on page 17)