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15C Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER ' **W" "SERVING THE CMAIN-O-li&KES REGION SINCE 1875 15 r* VOLUME 98 NUMBER 33 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1973 14 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS MX5SMNS With mouth-watering treats greeting us in each grocery store, it's no wonder we're all looking forward to Thanksgiving as (me of our most important holidays. In fact, so imbued are some of us with the purely gastronomical joys of the day that we should blush with shame. Too many of us give no more than a lick-and-a-promise thought to the Pilgrims who seemed to have borrowed the basic idea from the Indians. What we do give a lot more thought to is the turkey and how it tastes. But have you ever really taken time to get acquainted with that same turkey while he was a living personality in the bird world? It's worth the ef­ fort. " Turkeys - if you get to know them - are very much like some of the people we know, tfhey are freedom loving, gregarious, vain about their appearance and, boastful. They enjoy tremendously overeating aid have a tendency to become paunchy. The big bird is a good defender of the nest, but likes fights. It is subject to the common cold, is quite the gossip, and is con­ sidered by bird experts to be quite a lover. He's an American - and long before* any of the white men were, too. The turkey is still classed as the biggest, the bravest, and most beautiful game bird in the world. He has his faults - we all do - but he's not so lucky as the rest of us. He gets his head chopped off not for these faults but for his attributes, of which a large drumstick is one. Since he's destined for the roasting pan, the turkey probably doesn't care when Thanksgiving is celebrated as long as it isn't the moment at hand. The rest of us are content that at last we seem to have settled (Mi the fourth Thursday in November. It wasn't always so. Since the day of the Pilgrims in 1621, it has skidded around like a hunk of butter on a hot skillet. Once it disappeared entirely for forty- seven years. The Pilgrims skipped it entirely in 1622, for they felt they had little to be thankful for. The next year it fell in July. President Washington was in favor of Thanksgiving day, but Jefferson was very much op­ posed. It reminded him of a monarchy. Oh, how the turkey must wish he had had his way! President Madison set aside (Continued on page 13) Two Fatalities Occur In County Over Weekend Mary Gasch, 56, of Rt. 3, Lake Geneva, Wis., was pronounced dead Friday night, Nov. 16, at McHenry hospital, Where she was taken following « two-car crash at 10:55, south of Richmond. The second driver, Albert J. Egger of 1298 Thornwood, Crystal Lake, was also taken to McHenry hospital for treatment of injuries. Egger told deputies he was south-bound on the highway at about 55 miles per hour when he suddenly saw the other driver in his lane of traffic. In at­ tempting to avoid a collision, Egger traveled to the west shoulder of the road but was struck head-on by Ms. Gasch. A witness following behind Ms. Gasch verified his account of the story. A second fatality over the weekend took the life of Sam A. Miletich, 57, of Rt. 1, Algonquin. He was killed in an accident which occurred at 9118 S. Rt. 47, a mile and a half north of Huntley, at 8:10 Saturday morning, Nov. 17. Sheriff's police said Robert Orist of 488 N. Shore drive, Crystal Lake, was driving south on Rt. 47, turning left into a driveway. Miletich was also south-bound on the highway, with one other car between him and the Orist vehicle. Miletich started to pass the two vehicles ahead of him just as Orist made the turn and the two cars crashed in the north­ bound lane. Miletich was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, where he was taken by ambulance. Orist was admitted to the same (Continued on page 13) McHenry Area Churches Set Thanksgiving Rites In the spirit of the day, McHenry area churches are planning special rites Thanksgiving day. PRESBYTERIAN - METHODIST The congregations of Faith Presbyterian church and the First United Methodist church will join together for a special service of praise and thanksgiving Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. at Faith Presbyterian church, Lincoln and Chapel Hill roads. Pastor Jack Mclntyre will lead in worship and Pastor Ralph Smith will deliver the sermon entitled, "Get and Give" The combined choirs, under the direction of Grace Vyduna, will sing a special anthem entitled "Honor and Glory" by J.S. Bach. The offering will go to the Christian Rural Overseas program, also known as Share Our Surplus, which does just that. It facilitates the sharing of surplus foods and grains with NOTRE DAME GLEE CLUB Of the many family gatherings held in McHenry next Thursday, probably none will equal in number or ex­ citement the holiday feast in the Ted Spengel home, 1314 Old Bay road, McHenry. And none will be so filled with happy sounds of music. In addition to the family, there will be more than forty members of the famed Notre Dame glee club, of which the Spengels' son, Craig, is a member, and the director, Dr. David Clark Isele. In all, sixty- five are expected to delve ittto the Thanksgiving turkey. The Spengel family will in­ crease tremendously in size for this one day through coin­ cidence. When Craig told his mother the club would be in (Continued on page 13) Many Ask Special Ejection Village Names Acting Head By Vote Of Board some of the needy areas of the world. Nursery facilities will be available. (Continued on page 13) Conduct Charge Filed By School Admlnstrator Seventeen-year-old Gary Gabriel of 2809 S. Tower, McHenry, has been ordered to appear in Branch 3 court Dec. 5 to answer charges of disorderly conduct. Gabriel was brought to the police station last week by East Campus Assistant Principal Donald Seaton for committing a breach of peace. Seaton told police he had entered an area in the school from which he had been asked to leave twice before and ordered not to return without written per­ mission Allan McKim is the new acting president of McCullom Lake. Through an unanimous decision of the village board at the Nov. 13 meeting, he was named to replace George Luto, whose resignation, along with that of Trustee Monty Yates, had previously been read. Since Luto and Yates had completed only about six months of their four-year terms, Village Lawyer Sam Diamond gave options available in selecting new officers. One was to have remaining board members vote one of themselves as acting president. He, in turn, could appoint persons to fill any existing vacancies on the board, with the approval of other board members. These positions would be in effect until the next general election, when terms would expire and a regular election held. The second option, according to Diamond, would be to hold a special election in the near future. Office holders would serve for the remainig three and a half years of their terms. (Continued on page 13) Await Diocesan Word On Catholic Schools Support Montini school board members were informed at their last meeting thai tl^e Rockford diocesan office has not set a definite figure as to the percentage of parish income which can be spent on Catholic education for 1974-75. However, Supt. Donald Ryniecki said that he had been told at a meeting with Father Moses, area superintendent of Catholic Education, that the following percentages were mentioned: 50 percent to grade schools, 17 percent to high schools and 2 percent to the area board. Board Member Paul Wember of the Financial committee presented a report on the jercentage of parish income paid toward Montini Catholic schools by St. Mary's and St. Patrick's parishes. For the school year 1972-73. St. Patrick's contributed 49.47 percent and St. Mary's, 49.27 percent of their individual parish incomes. For 1973-74, estimated percentages are St. Patrick's, 48.45 percent and St. Mary's, 44.1 percent. Figures are based on number of children from each parish attending Montini school. These percentage figures are needed in order for the Budget committee to work out the school budget for next year. Wember mentioned that each parish uses a different method of bookkeeping and charges different expenses to the school. He suggested that both parish councils be contacted and be requested to agree on a common method of bookkeeping. A more uniform and practical approach could then be made toward working out a reasonable budget. President John Coughlin read a letter of resignation from Mrs. Pat Sebesta, who has been recording secretary of the board. Her resignation was accepted with regret. Coughlin expressed the board's ap­ preciation to Mrs. Sebesta for the time and effort she has contributed during the past years. She has agreed to (Continued on page 13) County Scene Of Final State Fireworks Hearing Hearings by the Illinois Legislative Investigating commission to investigate the manufacture, importation, distribution and ignition of fireworks in Illinois have been re-scheduled for the last week in November. The hearings will start at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, in the Board room of the Metropolitan Sanitary district, ground floor, 100 East Erie street, Chicago, and will continue Wednesday, Nov. 28. The last day of the hearings will be held in the McHenry County courthouse, also starting at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 29. The investigation was initiated by State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. (R-Crystal Lake) following the explosion of the McHenry warehouse of Worldwide Fireworks in June. It has become quite com­ prehensive, according to in­ formation that has reached Skinner. The hearings are open to the public and it is Rep. Skinner's belief that the citizens of McHenry county may have valuable suggestions for comprehensive changes in the fireworks regulation in Illinois. Three From Area Named To College "Who's Who u SALLY DRESDOW Sally Dresdow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dresdow, 519 S. Crystal Lake road, McHenry, is one of fifteen Greenville college seniors, Greenville, 111., named to the 1973 edition of "Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges." Miss Dresdow graduated in 1966 from McHenry high school, where she was a member of the National Honor society, Girls Athletic association and Latin club. At Greenville, she is secretary of the senior class, a member of the Guest Artist Lecture Series committee and secretary-treasurer of Scriblerus, a campus writing club. Miss Dresdow is a College Scholar, appearing consistently on the dean's list. (Continued on page 13) Curtail Energy Use At College Students in evening classes at McHenry County college will be polled within the next few weeks to determine if it would be possible to change the starting of many evening classes from 7 p.m. to 6 or 5:30 p.m. This would allow the lights and heat in the building at 6200 Northwest highway, Crystal Lake, to be turned off earlier in the evening. According to Dr. James H. Davis, MCC president, there is a possibility that spring semester classes will be scheduled earlier in the evening "The college is also limiting the speed on the two staff cars to 55 miles per hour," said Dr Davis. (Continued on page 13) PRIZE COLLECTION -- At the age of 10 years, John Doessel of 1232 S. Lily Lake road has become a collector. It was three years ago that the young soil of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Doessel had the idea for collecting knives. His collection continues to grow. He boasts an antique knife made by a blacksmith, a western bowle knife and panther pocket knife. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLOKD