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City folks may "buy" the rebellion against high meat prices and point an accusing finger at the farmer. But here in McHenry, still considered a rural area in spite of constant growth, many more folks have a better understanding of the situation. They may not like high meat prices but they have a sympathetic feeling for the role the farmer plays. This consumer uprising is a bit surprising to some of the farmers who suddenly find themselves standing up, too. They're saying it's time they got the returns so long denied them, and that curtailing prices only squeezes meat supplies since farmers react to prices- instead of setting them. Folks are not always con­ sistent. For instance, there was the incident in which a grocery store owner noticed a woman with a large placard parading back and forth in front of his store. He sent a stock boy out to see what was printed on the sign. The boy returned, saying that it admonished shoppers not to buy lettuce because it was priced too high. It just happened that this same woman had picketed the store a year earlier and ad­ monished shoppers not to buy lettuce until the growers signed exorbitant labor contracts with their field pickers. This is not too unlike the taxpayer who votes out a financially conservative public official and then complains that he isn't getting the services he thinks he deserves. A lot of truth in the old saying, "You pay your money and you take your choice"! K.A.F. Land Acquistion Procedures To Be Reviewed Land acquisition procedure for the district will be reviewed by trustees when the McHenry County Conservation district holds a special meeting at 7 o'clock on the evening of Thursday, April 26. They will meet on the lower level of the offices of the district, 142-4 Washington street, Woodstock. Special consideration will be a review of the proposed (Continued on page 17) At press time Tuesday morning, Civil Defense Director John Shay said the Fox river at Wilmot had stabilized as of 7 a.m. Overnight, there was a 4- inch rise in the river south of the flood gates at McHenry. At Rawson bridge, the water was three-quarters of an inch over October, 1972. Shay believes there will be another 4-inch rise south of the flood gates. Sandbags are available to people needing them but. they must provide their own sand. Bags may be picked up at the trailer at the McHenry dam or at the new county courthouse. The Fox river continues to rise at the rate of two-tenths of an inch per hour at the McHenry locks. That was the word from County ( Civil Defense Director John Shay at 4:30 Monday afternoon. He said he expects the water to crest at this point Wednesday morning, and at Algonquin probably Thursday afternoon. The level now is above the 1972 high. Earlier Monday afternoon, Shay said he had expected the cresting to come at McHenry about midnight Sunday. However, the rise continued at Wilmot, where the Fox river was 6 inches higher than the previous day. An all-night vigil continues at the advanced command center at the McHenry locks and at the emergency operating center in Woodstock, providing twenty- four hour service. Persons needing assistance may call 338-6400. The Civil Defense director said there had been no evacuations to his knowledge as of Monday afternoon. However, he was reluctant to say that the situation would not worsen with the rising waters. Shay pointed to Orchard Heights, Bay View Beach and Holiday Hills as locations causing most concern. Although he was not aware of serious trouble over the weekend, there were reports of sandbagging at Holiday Hills. Heavy rains and run-off were (Continued on page 17) Hold Three Seminars As Part Of Mental Health Week The first week in May has been designated Mental Health Week. During this time, the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County and other mental health facilities throughout the United States will endeavor to awaken the public to the ever in­ creasing need for sociological and psychological services. Director George Mally says 'weryone1 recognizes the necessity for physical fitness; everyone is concerned with the well-being of the body, but too frequently the public fails to recognize the very important need, a sound and healthy mind. As a service to the public, the Family Service and Mental Health clinic will sponsor a series of three seminars during the month of May. Each seminar is designed to focus attention and discussion on a topic of major concern to the mo'dern day family. The following seminars will be held in the reception room of the Family Service and Mental Health* - clinic, 3514 W. Waukegan road, McHenry, from 8 to 10 p.m.: "The One- Parent Family", May 7; "The Family Crisis", May 16; "Problem Parent?" Problem Child?", May 23. Discussion groups will be limited to twenty in size so that all may participate. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. For additional in­ formation, phone the Family Service and Mental Health clinic. "In one's life, social and economic pressures can disrupt physical activity through nervous and emotional stress. In such instances, the frame of mind, one's mental attitude dominates one's physical stability," Mally continued., "Frequently, we become too involved, too concerned with the well-being of the body and neglect emotional and mental (Continued on page 17) Young Boy Bicyclist Hit By Auto Improves Eleven-year-old David Goldsmith of 612 Columbus drive, McHenry, was reported in satisfactory condition at McHenry hospital Monday morning after he was struck by a truck while riding his bicycle in Lakemoor last week. Walter H. Ferrell of 1217 Circle drive, McHenry, was north-bound on Herbert road and as he entered the in­ tersection at Sheridan road, he heard something strike his van truck. Glancing in his side mirror, he saw the boy and his bike lying in the middle of the roadway. Prior to impact, Ferrell did not see the boy. A witness at the scene stated it appeared to him that the child did not stop at the in­ tersection and ran into the left side of the truck. Due to the nature of injuries received by the boy, no statement was taken from him. Gary Kanak of 9011 Pine street, Wonder Lake, was taken by Crystal Lake ambulance to McHenry hospital Friday af- (Continued on page 17) Boy Thrusts Fishing Spear Into One Foot Twelve-year-old Charles Whitney of 107 E. Navajo court, McHenry, sustained painful injuries to one foot Monday afternoon when he accidentally pierced it with a fishing spear. The young man had been spearing fish earlier in the afternoon. When the accident occurred, Charles was at­ tempting to thrust the spear into the ground. He was taken to the local hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. VOLUME 97 NUMBER 77 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 New City Officials Installed Monday Fox On The Rise CAROLYN MIERZWA JILL MARIE SMITH NANCY STALEY CANDIDATES - Three more lovely young ladies have joined the competition in the Marine Festival queen contest. Carolyn Mierzwa, 18, a senior at West campus, resides with her mother, LaVerne Walters. She is captain of the Ponf-Pom girls and is a tennis girl. She is senior class secretary, and in her junior year was a cheerleader. Special school interests have been musicals and Pep club. Her hobbies are dancing and sewing. Miss Mierzwa recently was voted by her classmates as most talented girl among the seniors. Jill Marie Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith. The 18-year-old miss enjoys dancing, skiing, swimming and sewing. Her school activities include par­ ticipation in musicals, chorus, and yearbook staff. She is a pom pom girl , a Pep club officer, member of GAA, a tennis girl and appeared in the school's "Who's Who". Nancy Staley, 18, is the daughter of Margaret and Jack Staley. Her hobbies are skiing, drawing and dancing. In school, she enjoys swimming and track and is a cross country girl. Girls living in the McHenry high school district are eligible to enter the annual Marine Festival Queen contest Otner requirements for entries are they must be 16 years old at the time of entering and cannot have reached their twenty-first birthday before Marine Festival day, July 15. She must be single and never been married. The girl to be selected queen at the V.F.W. clubhouse in June will reign over Marine Festival week and its festivities: The week is climaxed with a parade in which a|l contestants will participate. Miss McHenry will take part in the McHenry County competition. A charm course^ which is conducted by Sharon Nye for the Ladies auxiliary to VFW Post 4600 will begin Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW. Chairman for the contest this year is Ila Hogan, who will be assisted by Helen Spoolstra as co-chairman. Entry blanks may be left at the Plaindealer office and must be accompanied by two photos. Arrest Man After Shooting McHenry Youths Raymond Kemp of 3103 W. Route 120, McHenry, was arrested by sheriff's deputies for reckless conduct and no firfearm owner's registration card following a shooting in­ cident last Wednesday evening on River road. Bond was set at $2,000, with court appearance scheduled for May 3. The arrest resulted after Norman Szamlewski of 1106 N. River road, McHenry, and Kenneth Shannon of 3008 W. Northside road, McHenry, reported they were sitting on the front porch of the Szamlewski home Wednesday night about 10 o'clock when the sound of a shot was heard and pellets struck the home. Two pellets struck Shannon in the back and one in the arm. Szamlewski was hit in the left eyebrow. The boys took refuge inside the home and did not see where the shot came from. Neither boy was seriously injured. The incident was not reported to the police until Thursday morning. , Investigation indicated the shot had come^from nearby property belonging to Kemp. It was learned that Kemp had fired a .410 gauge shotgun, apparently not realizing the shot had travelled such a distance. A standing-room-only crowd was in attendance at Monday night's City Council meeting to witness installation of city officers for their new terms. However, prior to swearing in ceremonies, the annual meeting of the City Council was held. As one of his final actions, Mayor Donald Doherty was called upon to cast the tie breaking vote which arose when a roll call was taken on a motion to accept the proposed salary schedule for the police department as recommended by the Police Pension board and by the Council's Finance committee. Alderman Ted Pitzen moved the Council accept the salary schedule, Alderman Ray Smith seconded the motion. Aldermen Bolger, Hromec, Rogers and Stanek voted no while Harker, Howard, Pitzen and Smith approved. Mayor Doherty cast the deciding yes vote and the motion carried. In other action, the Council approved a basic 5 percent pay increase for all city employees except those covered by the Police Pension board. Medical coverage will also be afforded city employees effective July 1, or as soon as possible. The Council directed the Police Pension board to check into the possibility of renting police uniforms and equipment. This would save money for the city because when officers leave the department and turn in their uniforms, they very seldom fit the new men hired. The Finance committee recommended that wages and working conditions be removed from the ordinance and made part of policy. City Attorney John Looze stated that wages and working conditions must be set in the ordinance. That committee also recommended that no wage increases be given to part time employees or those not considered full time. Attorney Looze reported that he had attended the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing in regard to the Harold Paul property south of the city. Paul was seeking a change of classification to light industry. Looze presented the city of (Continued on page 17) Give Farmers' View Three members of the Boone County Farm Bureau Wo­ men's auxiliary spoke before a recent meeting of the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club on the farmer's point of view regarding the meat boycott. Shown above are Norma Gesell, Ann Turner and Carol Newport from Boone county. Certificate Of Heroism For Wonder Lake Scout water. David, remembering his ice safety and rescue in­ structions provided by his pack leaders, managed to safely crawl to the edge of the hole. He extended his arm and pulled his , friend from the freezing water, possibly saving his life. David J. Moore, Cub Scout in Pack 145, Wonder Lake, will receive the certificate for heroism at the Blackhawk Area Council Executive board meeting April 26 at the Rock- ford Country club. On Jan. 23.1972, Keith Rarie, aged 12, and David-Moore, 9, were walking on the ice of Wonder Lake. Young Rarie stepped on some snow-covered ice and fell through into the chilly water. He was unable to climb out due to the depth of the ° For this act of heroism and quick thinking,David J. Moore, will receive the certificate for heroism presented by the National Council Boy Scouts of America. Norma Gesell, Ann Turner and Carol Newport, members of the Boone county Farm Bureau Women's auxiliary, spoke last week before the McHenry Business and Professional Women's club on the topic, "Food Is Your Best Bty". Giving the farmer's viewpoint to the recent meat boycott, Mrs. Gesell told the club that farmers are actually receiving the same prices for beef they received twenty years ago. The average con­ sumer now eats 115 pounds of beef per year compared to only 56 pounds twenty years ago, which is one reason prices have been going up along with in­ creased cost in transportation, processing and marketing. Mrs. Turner then pointed out that although per capita in- come has increased 62 percent* since 1965, food prices have increased only 33 percent. Also, Americans spend 15.7 percent of their after-taxes income on food, less than any other country in the world. Libby Podpora, president of the McHenry club, announced during the business meeting that Lillian Bolger has won the Illinois B P<W. American Beauty Rose award. It was decided that the club will again spearhead the Salvation Army tag day drive in June as itrdid last yeaf. Plans were also discussed for the B P W. booth at the McHenry Trade Fair May 5 and 6, and the upcoming state convention in Peoria April 26-29. This was the scene at the city liall Monday night when a new mayor and four aldermen were installed in office. In the picture at top, City Clerk Earl R. Walsh installs Joseph B. Stanek as mayor. Below, Walsh administers the oath to Aldermen Jack Pepping, Frank Hromec, James Wegener and Edward Datz, shown left to right, representing Wards 1,4,3 and 2, respectively. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD