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VOLUME 97 NUMBER 79 I WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-UAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Commerce-Industry Exhibition May 5-6 Numerous Appointments Made At Council Meeting Monday Health Council In Discussion Of Laboratory Status A meeting of the Public Health council of McHenry county will be held May 2 at 8 p.m. at the McHenry county courthouse, in the county board room. The main topic of discussion will be "The Status of „the McHenry County Department of Health Laboratory". Anyone interested in the county having its own laboratory capability is invited to attend this meeting. Robert A. Dwyer, mid- western regional director of the Small Business administration, has announced that the SB A will . immediately begin operations to accept ap­ plications for disaster relief from flood victims throughout Illinois, including McHenry. Dwyer said plans already have been completed for the establishment of one emergency office in Rockford, and that others are being contemplated elsewhere in the state. Dwyer acted immediately after the Office of Emergency Preparedness listed thirty- three counties as being eligible for relief aid under a major P r e s i d e n t i a l d i s a s t e r declaration issued Thursday. The counties listed by OEP are Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Adams, Alexander, Brown, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Jackson, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Madison, Massac, Mercer, Monroe, Pike, Randolph, Rock Island, Scott, St. Clair, Union, Whiteside. Winnebago, Boone, Ogle ana Kendall. The declaration enables home owners and tenants, business people, churches, private schools, and other non­ profit organizations in the affected areas to qualify for low-cost, long-term SBA loans to restore or replace damaged property not covered by in­ surance. Dwyer said the first emergency office is in the National Guard armory at 65 N. Main street in Rockford. "Other emergency offices will be opened just as soon as it is physically possible," Dwyer said. Dwyer said plans also call for disaster loan applications to be available in banks throughout affected areas. He added that attempts are being made to arrange mass meetings in those areas to tell of various SBA programming available in the disaster situation. According to Dwyer, ap­ plication for disaster relief also may be made through the SBA's two permanent offices in Illinois - at 219 S. Dearborn street in Chicago and at 502 E. Monroe street in Springfield. The SBA phone number in Chicago is 312-353-4521. Dwyer cautioned that in connection with Cook and Lake County flood damage erosion, such as that by Lake Michigan, is not covered by SBA programming. In connection with residential losses, Dwyer said, affected persons may qualify for loans of up to $50,000 for real property, of up to $10,000 for (Continued on page 19) Carolyn Ritthaler, left, and Mary Ann Wegener will be featured with John Marco of Woodstock in the McHenry Choral club program next weekend. Mrs. Ritthaler and Marco will sing "Belle of the Ball" and Mrs. Wegener will be heard with the popular tenor in "Serenade" from "The Student Prince". • STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD 4 Choral Club Will Present Spring Program , Musical Miniatures, in­ cluding selections from "Li'l Abner'r, "The King and I" and "The Student Prince," will be featured when the McHenry Choral club presents its annual Spring program Saturday and Sunday evenings, May 5 and 6, in West campus auditorium. Curtain time is 8:15 p.m. Opening the program will be the chorus in a tribute to Vincent Youmans. They will sing his "Hallelujah" from "Hit the Deck" and a medley of tunes from "No, No Nanette". Other selections in the formal arrangement will be "When The Saints Go Marching In" and "Grand Chorus" from "Aida". The stage will be tran­ sformed into three settings in keeping with (he changing mood of the three musicals. The audience will be taken to Dogpatch, USA, for a visit with Abner, Daisy Mae, Mammy and Pappy Yokum and many other residents of th* jayttecai, backward community. They" will hear "Love In A Home", "Namely You!; and "Jubilation TContinuedcro page 19) THE respects". The law firm con­ sists of Bernard V. Narusis and his wife, Regina F. Narusis. Their offices are located in their home at 213 W. Lake Shore drive, Village of Oak- wood Hills. Mr. and Mrs. Narusis both graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Law. Their firm represents several local governmental units including Villages of Fox River Grove, Oakwood Hills, Prairie Grove and McHenry Shores; Cary Fire Protection district, M c H e n r y - N u n d a P u b l i c Library district and various township highway com­ missioners. Mrs. Narusis is presently an Assistant State's Attorney responsible for Juvenile court matters. Narusis was introduced to the Council and Stated he was deeply honored by the nomination. He mentioned that municipal and government work were an important part of their practice and they enjoyed it as it was always a challenge. Alderman George Harker questioned the availability of an out-of-town attorney since many times during the day, Fred Meyer and Earl Walsh need close contact with the city attorney, as does the police department. Narusis answered that their law offices are just 7 miles or ten minutes away and they can always be contacted. Mayor Stanek informed the Council that he and Narusis had met with Looze and the results were very gratifying. In the matter of recodification which has been under way for some time, Looze agreed to hand over his material on the project so that recodification will not be hampered in any way. Alderman Edward Datz asked Mayor Stanek if any other attorneys had been considered. The Mayor replied that it was his position to nominate his selection for Council approval. Alderman Donald Howard stated there were many local attorneys he thought should have been approached since he felt they were qualified. Alderman Jerry Rogers moved that the Council accept the nomination of the law firm of Narusis and Narusis. In roll call vote, Bolger, Datz, Hromec, Pepping, Rogers and Wegener voted yes and Harker and Howard said no. Motion carried. In presenting his nomination for Superintendent of Public Works, Mayor Stanek related that he had never seen a man as dedicated and cool as Fred J. Meyer. "I have seen him work under very difficult conditions and I think he is the finest Superintendent of Public Works in Northern Illinois," Stanek declared. Harker made a motion to accept the Mayor's nomination of Fred J. Meyer. All approved. In other routine ap­ pointments, Earl Walsh was reappointed City Collector. Dr. Peter Griesbach renamed Health officer; Leo J. Winkel (Continued on page 20) Hold McHenry Man, Girl For Hiding Baby's Body The energy, know-how and experience of these three persons are joining forces this week to put finishing touches on the second annual McHenry Commerce and Industry exhibition. It will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, at Parkland school. From left, they are Rick Lane, Ann Zeller and Ken Sheridan. ' STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD What ace your youngsters - especially the teen-agers - doing for recreation these days? Some parents, if they were honest,jvould admit they didn't Ximost fifty industrial, retail know. But there are a number*" ~ service and civic erouD! McHenry promises to be the hub of activity in northern Illinois on the weekend of May 5 and 6. With the first show last spring proving a tremendous success, the Greater McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is planning its second annual Commerce and Industry exhibition. The first event far surpassed the most optimistic ex­ pectations of all participants. of them who can proudly say today that their teens are in­ volved in activities aimed at helping others. liiese young folks come from several parts of town, but their work has been in the Country Club drive area where record high water has threatened evacuation. In particular, last week, activity focused on the Richard Peterson home, 718 Country Club drive, where fifteen Young American Citizens (YAC for short) gathered to fill 300 sandbags and place them in tiers across the front lawn. The Peterson home is about 90 feet from the river's edge when conditions are normal. Last week the water rose to the 20-foot sundeck, and it was then that the teens took over. We don't know the names of these youngsters, but their deeds are deserving of men­ tion. The YAC's were organized by Mrs. Lee Uhlrich and their goal is the accomplishment of worthwhile activities. Secretary's day at Rotary club takes in a variety of oc­ cupations, including counseling wives, social and financial advisers. That's what members said at the local meeting last Thursday. Fortunately for us at the Plaindealer, it also' includes, once each year, editors and bookkeepers. Along with Publisher Rotarian Larry Lund and Bookkeeper Mary Miller, we enjoyed Rotary's Secretary day last Thursday, which in­ cluded a tasty meal and some high fashions modeled by very lovely ladies. It also included some fashion commentary by So I Hear, the likes of which we've never heard before~and are likely never to hear again. K.A.F. service and civic groups displayed their wares and told their story to about 5,000 in­ terested consumers. Interested persons attended from thirty-five communities and the appraisal of all of them was most favorable. This year's show will be held May 5 and 6 at Parkland Junior high school, Rt. 120 and North Ringwood road, west of McHenry. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. This year over sixty groups will be exhibiting. Several participants will have special prizes in their booths. The Chamber will furnish about $700 in other prizes. It is only necessary to register. Uncle Ken, McHenry county's favorite clown, will be entertainnng young and young at heart both days. New and special features for youngsters include a 30-minute puppet show on Saturday and Sunday afternoon and prizes for children only. Snoopy, Donald Duck and Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be on hand to greet the children. WKRS will broadcast live from the show for two hours on Saturday afternoon. Miss McHenry 1972, Nancy Stetter, will be on hand to greet guests on both days. Periodic en­ tertainment on the stage in­ cluding Judo and Karate demonstrations and several dance routines will be featured. Refreshments will be available at a nominal charge, with all profits going to the McHenry Area Rescue squad. Parking is available on the grounds. A wire service report from Fort Francis, Ontario, Canada, lists a young McHenry man and a Chicago girl held in the Fort Francis jail, pending sen­ tencing on a charge of con­ cealing the body of a newborn baby. The man was 22-year-old Daniel R. Congdon and the girl, Cheryl Lynn Snyder, 20. They reportedly pleaded guilty to the charge. Officials said both were arrested by Fort Francis police April 15 after a citizen found a male child's body in a garbage dump north of that city. A post-mortem revealed the child was stillborn and about two months premature. The pre-sentencing in­ vestigation ordered by the court was scheduled for last Friday. Numerous appointments and replacements in the city government were approved by aldermen during the City Council meeting Monday night. Heavy rain outside and a leaking roof inside failed to dampen the spirits of the capacity crowd which filled the Council Chambers. Mayor Joseph Stanek an­ nounced that the term of City Attorney John Looze expired May 1 and Stanek therefore placed in nomination the law firm of Narusis and Narusis for Council approval as the new City Attorneys "to represent the city of McHenry in all Two Die Auto Jack Slips, Brothers Beneath Crushing Vehicle Funeral services were held last Monday for two brothers who died of injuries sustained in an accident at their home April 25. The dead youths were Thomas T. Pearson, 19, and his brother William L., 14. Thomas was killed instantly when the car on which the boys were working in the family garage fell upon them when the jack slipped. William died in the early hours of Thursday morning at St. Therese hospital, Waukegan. An ice cream vendor passed the home at 628 S. Cedarwood circle, Round Lake Heights, at 5:30 in the evening and saw the boys at work. When their mother and step-father arrived home an hour later they found Thomas dead and William seriously hurt. The front wheels of the car were off and the boys were underneath the vehicle. Until last December, the boys had made their home at Island Lake for several years. Thomas was born Nov. 10. 1953, in Kansas. His brother was born May 20, 1958. Survivors are their parents, John Pearson of Island Lake and Alice Hamilton of Round Lake Heights; their step­ father, Tom Hamilton; a sister, Diana Calderon, of California and a brother, John, Jr., Chicago. Services were held Monday at th Island Lake funeral home, with the Rev. Leonard Peterson of Messiah Lutheran church, Wauconda, officiating. Burial was in Wauconda cemetery. Earth Week Contest Deadline Set May 4 Honor Ray McGee With Liberty Bell Award B H Ray McGee of 1621 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, was singled out for a particular honor Tuesday, May 1. In a • formal ceremony at the new courthouse at 11 o'clock in the morning, he was presented with the 1973 Liberty Bell award. The presentation is made annually to some lay person I • who has contributed significantly to strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of freedom under law. Mr. McGee's contribution to his community and his fellow man have been numerous. High (m the list has been his work for t many years as head of the March of Dimes and Cancer drives. i wHHi He was born in Harvard, attended the Woodstock public (Continued on page 19) Entries are being received daily by McHenry County Defenders, who are sponsoring a county-wide Earth Week Poster contest for children in grades 3 through 8. Children who wish to enter are urged to submit their work before May 4 to Mrs. Robert Becker, 627 Leonard Parkway, Mrs. Walter Seda, 4213 Barrevillfe road, Crystal Lake, or Mrs. Richard Hegner, 18810 Route 14, Har­ vard, or Woodstock Public Library, 414 West Judd street, Woodstock. The general theme is ^'Preserving Our County's Natural Resources," and suggested ideas are recycling, VETERANS' ELECTION The Veterans of World War I, McHenry Barracks, will mpet Thursday, May 3, at the Legion home on Ringwood road at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. There will be an election of officers. RAY McGEE RIVER REMAINS CLOSED Sheriff Art Tyrrell reminded last Monday that the Fox river would remain closed until further notice due to the ex­ tremely high level of the water. pollution and litter prevention, plantings, wildlife and forest preservation, and power conservation. Poster size should be 14"x22" and may be in pencil, ink, crayon, marking pen or water colors. The back of each entry should include the student's name, address, phone number and grade and name of school. Nine cash awards are to be distributed among the three categories, grades 3-4, grades 5-6 and grades 7-8. First prize in each group is $15, and second and third prize winners will receive $5 each. A panel of three Defender members will judge the posters on thoughts expressed, originality, artistic ability and neatness. Judging takes place May 5 and winners will be notified by phone. The awards will be presented later in May, at a time and place to be announced. The collection of prize win­ ning posters is scheduled to appear at the Woodstock Public library. Other libraries or organizations in the county interested in displaying this collection may make arrangements with Mrs. Walter Seda at 459-6858. Accept Applications Now Disaster Relief Offices To Open