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School Board Accepts Report On Assessments THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER I SERVING THE CHAINO-LAKE9 REGION S INCE (875 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS VOLUME 97 NUMBER 55 Tammy Grabow, left. Sue Hendricks, Mary Seaver and Jeanna White are shown with their teacher, R. Mel Miller, and their collection of clothing, toys and canned goods for the needy of Appalachia. The students now have the problem of ac­ cumulating sufficient money to send the items. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The students of Harrison school in Wonder Lake have a heart - in more ways, than one H.E.A.R.T. stands for the Harrison Elementary Ap­ palachian Relief Team. It was a project sponsored by the eighth grade class to collect clothing, toys and canned goods for the needy of Appalachia. The students got the idea for this project after reading an article in their weekly SEARCH magazine on strip mining and Appalachian life. This was followed by much concerned discussion. R. Mel Miller, the eighth grade Social Studies teacher, then showed some slides he had taken during one of his visits to Ap­ palachia. The students decided they wanted to help out in a constructive way, rather than just talk about it. Thus, HEART developed. Articles were collected during January. There are about 400 pounds of clothing, toys and food packed into twenty-one boxes. They will be sent to Lawrence Baldridge of Pippa Pass, Ky., who will act as the Appalachian contact. Materials will then be distributed to the people of the area through day care centers administered by Mrs. Grace Cox of Head Start. The students now face the problem of getting enough money to send these much- needed articles. Approximately $60 is required. Anyone in­ terested in contributing should contact Mel Miller at Harrison school, Wonder Lake. Any donations to help defray the cost of shipping will be very much appreciated. The project was a great success thanks to the many friends who showed that they, too, have a heart. Former Fire, Police Chief Dies At Age 72 HAROLD (RED) HOBBS An illness of several months ended Friday, Feb. 2, in the death of Harold R. (Red) Hobbs at the age of 72. The former McHenry police chief, who resided at 3613 W. Maple, died at Sherman hospital, Elgin, where he was confined for eight weeks. Mr. Hobbs, known to his many friends as "Red", was active in several areas through which he contributed dedicated service. Besides his duties as police chief, at one time he acted as a deputy sheriff. He also served as fire chief iff McHenry for ten years. Mr. Hobbs was born in Chicago Sept. 22, 1900, and came to McHenry from Crystal Lake in 1934. He was employed as a crew chief for the Puhlir (Continued on page 19) Three Positions Open In Village Election Tuesday, April 17, is the date of the election to fill three positions as trustees for the new village of McHenry Shores. One vacancy exists through a resignation. Also, the terms of Donald Henderlong and Ed Olbinski expire. Village Clerk Rose Lillegard has the necessary petitions for all persons who desire to have their names placed on the ballot. They must be returned no later than Feb. 12. Mrs. Lillegard's office at 717 S. Broadway is open from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For further information, call the clerk's office at 385- 8500. Open To Public , Voter League Examines Penal System Feb. 8 Investigate Auto Crash; Discover Narcotic Material When deputy sheriffs arrived at a McHenry accident scene Monday evening at 6:18, they found more than three injured persons. The officers con­ fiscated cannabis and other narcotic material discovered in the auto. Terry Harvey, 20, of 3613 Idyll Dell road, McHenry, was charged with possession of cannabis and controlled sub­ stance. Bond was set at $10,000 and he was ordered to appear in court Feb. 22. Harvey and two passengers, 16-year-old Mary Mahoney of 1619 Indian Ridge 0&ad and 17- year-old Andrew Fossul of 4919 Barnard Mill road, Were taken by the McHenry Re^ue squad to McHenry hospital. Harvey told deputies he was driving south on Draper road, just south of Rt. 120, at about 35 miles per hour. Suddenly, he said, a north-bound driver approached in his lane of traffic on a curve. Harvey swerved to the west to avoid a head-on collision, lost control and the car rolled over. Expand Board Of Hospital At Annual Meeting Anthony Corcoran, executive director of McHenry hospital, was added to the board following expansion to twelve members at the annual hospital meeting held Saturday night at the McHenry Country club. New members on the board are Gordon Smith of Crystal Lake and Dr. Bennett I. Ber- (Continued on page 19) The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters will devote two unit meetings in February to the discussion of "Correction" (the present penal system). Both meetings will take place Thursday, Feb. 8. A morning meeting will take place at the home of Esther Perez, 9801 Bull Valley road, Woodstock, and in the evening at 8 p.m. Jody Doran of 1605 Riverside drive, McHenry, will open her home. The morning group will start, at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in this particular discussion or in joining the league is invited to attend whichever unit is most convenient. The League has found that the public is often misinformed or apathetic toward the penal system. They are unaware of conditions in jails and prisons. Those who are curious as to how McHenry countv compares it Agenda For Rjblic Health Council Meet The agenda for the second meeting of the Public Health council will include a discussion on the Venereal Disease Control program, a Livestock Waste Management Survey and Control program, the Food and Restaurant programs and Water Pollution Detection programs. The meeting is scheduled Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. in the County Board room of the courthouse. Some members of the Health department staff will be present to discuss these programs. There will be time for members of the audience to question staff members and offer opinions concerning the various topics. As explained at the first meeting, some of the functions of this council will be to advise the Board of Health con­ cerning health needs in various parts of the county, to assist the Board of Health and the staff in evaluating health needs and programs and to assist the board in setting long range goals for that department. Edward F. Wilt, Jr., M.D., president of the County Department of Health, urges all interested persons to attend this informative meeting. Fire Damages McCullom Lake Home Saturday About $200 in damage resulted from a fire at the McCutcheon home, 4921 Park­ view, McCullom Lake, Saturday. The flames started in the flue pipe, spreading to the inside walls and resulting in con­ siderable smoke in the bathroom. Members of Company I remained on the scene about forty-five minutes to bring the fire under control. ------ with other counties, about the Huber Law, what the "Bill of Rights for Prisoners" is, or have any other questions about this important aspect of society, the League meetings will be a good place to become better informed. In addition, league always seeks opinions and more information Mrs. June Girard, president of the Woodstock-McHenry League, said, "I would like to stress that the purpose of league is to inform not only its own members but the general public as well, and they are always welcome at our meetings." The local League issues a monthly bulletin called "The Organizer", which features the calendar of meetings for the month following and discussion and information on such study items as Local Government, Busing and other study items that League committees are preparing for future discussions. Those interested in obtaining a copy of this bulletin (at no charge) should call Mrs. John J. (Mary) Witt, Mrs. Robert V. (Moira) Davis or Mrs. Kenneth C. (Dorothy) Yeoman. The subject of assessments and how possible changes might favorably affect school finances was under discussion by the board of School District 15 at the informative meeting held last week. Caught in a financial bind like many other schools, District 15 is seeking assessment changes which may benefit depleted coffers. A letter written by Board President Henry F. Nell, Jr., to the Department of Local Government Affairs on assessment inequities and practices and their effect on school revenue was discussed. Nell told of the board's concern and explained that a board committee had been appointed to further study the subject and present recom­ mendations to the board. The letter further urged that the recent Kissell report be implemented in McHenry countv "with disDatch" This report was made after hearings into assessment practices held in McHenry county for several months in 1972. The remainder of this special meeting was devoted to reviewing a general plan of action as submitted by the committee. Phase I concerned itself with five general procedures which are considered of great im­ portance at this time. They were (1) contest selected assessments at the County Board of Review; (2) request tentative multiplier from the County Board of Review and Supervisor of Assessments; (3) Seek knowledgeable and discreet groups of citizens to function as a resource gathering unit; (4) seek unified approach with all surrounding school districts; (5) publicize activities. During the discussion, Robert Thornton, a member, acted as spokesman for the committee. He commented that the need is now, and the board cannot afford to wait for state </action. Thornton also expressed the belief that local assessments are not correct because the city has given, in itwo years, per­ mits in excess of township valuation increases over the past four years. Nell observed that some lots are assessed at between $250 and $300 and then are sold at $575. In referring to the Kissell report, David Cain told the board he had read it through and considered it poor. "Some statistics discredit the whole report", he added. Thornton then quoted Supervisor of Assessments Cornue, who said the Kissell committee was made up of politicians who had no ex­ perience itr---assessing procedures. (Continued on page 19) One-Car Crash Kills Child; Investigate Other Accidents Three-year-old Wade Sallee of 3519 Queen Anne street, Woodstock, died in the in­ tensive care ward of Memorial hospital Friday evening as a result of injuries suffered in a one-vehicle accident that af­ ternoon about 2:30. The fatality occurred at the intersection of Route 47 and Stateline road, north of Hebron. The deceased was a passenger along with two-year- old Julie and five-year-old Travis Sallee in an econoline van driven by Kathleen F. Sallee of the same address. All were taken to the hospital by the Hebron Rescue squad. Mrs. Sallee was transferred to Rock- ford Memorial hospital for treatment of her Injuries. No statement was taken from Mrs. Sallee due to her con­ dition. Officers noted that the van left the roadway on the east shoulder of the highway and traveled approximately 380 feet before colliding with a tree. The vehicle left tire marks in the soft shoulder which were un­ broken and unswerving the entire length. According to deputies, this would indicate that Mrs. Sallee drove onto the shoulder for some unknown reason, became bogged in the soft shoulder and was unable to stop or turn back onto the road before striking the tree. A two-car accident Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Lily Lake road and Route 120, Lakemoor, resulted in a ticket for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident being issued to Mary J. Clardy of 297 Division street, South Elgin. Ms. Clardy was stopped at the intersection behind a car driven by Charles E. Hueckstaedt, 804 Friendly avenue, McHenry. As the Hueckstaedt auto began to make a left turn, Ms. Clardy, who was preparing to turn right, applied the gas pedal too hard and hit the rear of the other auto. James V. Klocek of 905 Osage, McHenry, was charged with failure to reduce speed tb avoid an accident after he rail into the rear of an auto driven by Janet S. Johnson of 9009 Ramble road, Wonder Lake. The mishap occurred Friday evening about 6:45 near the intersection of Route 120 and Greenwood road, west of Wonder Lake. Klocek was east-bound on the highway. After he crested a (Continued on page 19) Name Chairmen To Plan For '73 Marine Festival Chairmen met last week to make initial plans for the 1973 McHenry Marine Festival, which will be held in July, concluding with Marine Day events Sunday, July 15. Sitting, in front, are Bob Mortell, finance; Mike Brown, general chairman; and Dave Benrud, president of the sponsoring Chamber of Commerce; in back, from left, Glenn Peterson, fire chief who is in charge of the water fights; Police Chief Ken Espey; Bill Nye, queen contest; Rick Lane, finance; Dan Robson, food concessions; Jerry Adair, retail; Fred Meyer, city park events; and Tom Low, Drum Corps. Don Weingart and Don Howard, also committee chairmen, were absent when picture was taken. PLAINDEALER PHOTO This issue of the Plaindealer contains the McHenry township personal property assessment list and changes in the township real estate that have occurred since last year's quadrennial report. Preliminary plans for Marine Festival 1973 unfolded last Thursday night as chairmen gathered for a discussion meeting. Bill Nye will again head the queen contest and will be assisted by the V.F.W. Auxiliary, to Post No. 4600, McHenry. This is the first of the. festival events, with activity starting in the near future to secure candidates. ^ The week long activities promise to start with water fights under the supervision of Glenn Peterson, fire chief. Other highlights will be the sidewalk sale, planned by the new C. of C. Retail chairman, Jerry Adair, the parade, with Don Weingart in charge of floats and the water ski show headed by Don Howard. , The Jaycees will be con­ tacted to determine whether or not they will be serving chicken barbecue meals in the park, one of the popular features of tfye past two years. Dave Benrud, president of the Chamber, has listed the following chairmen in addition . to those mentioned: Rick Lane, finance; Dan Robson, food concessions; Tom Low, Drum Corps show, Bob Mortell, finance and Larry Lund, publicity. Fred Meyer will be in charge of the park activities. Mike Brown will serve as general chairman of Marine Festival acitivites. Police Chief Ken Espey will be in charge of traffic details. Contributions To Appalachia We remember one of our favorites among the very early television comics. It was the late Lew Lehr, whose most remembered expression was, "Monkeys is the craziest people". Sometimes we think our politicians run a close second. Take our own state legislators who claim to know what their constituents want. Further, they try very hard to convince us that they want what we, the voters, want. 'T'aint always true. Rep. R. Bruce Waddell recently sought voter opinions on the subject in the various newspapers throughout his district. McHenry residents ex­ pressed considerable interest judging by the number of replies. Many were a wholehearted "no" to every office raise. A very few generous people came to the conclusion that one or two of the state office holders deserved a raise, but in only one of the answers were the legislators included among the favored people. One indignant respondent not only checked the "qo" box but emphasized the vote with a succeeding "no, no, no". Rep. Waddell admitted surprise at any approval since there was almost 100 per cent negative response on the poll carried in other newspapers. In view of the results, what did the office holders do? They did what comes naturally. The old Legislature became fearful of raising salaries in an election year. The new Legislature was prevented by law from acting. But never underestimate the ingenuity of politicians. They did the next best thing by boosting the allowances . for expenses, mileage and office help. The move toward economy has come later, and right from the top! The new Governor has an­ nounced that state signs will not be changed to carry his name. It's too expensive. Well, we heard that from a previous Governor. The next economy move was to reduce the heat in state of­ fices. Action probably was motivated by the fact that the Governor has felt the heat rising on several occasions recently. But pity the poor shivering secretary whose comfort level is judged bv the (Continued on page 19)