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Chamber of Commerce President Dave Benrud, left, and Mayor Joseph Stanek. sit down at their typewriters to put on paper some «rf the goals they would like to see accomplished in the city of McHenry during 1974. Mayor Stanek is in his first year as mayor, while Benrud is starting his second year at the helm of the C. of C. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Anyone who pushes for gasoline rationing except as a last resort just has to be heaping more coals on a President who has indicated a desire to avoid a highly bureaucratic move. Just what will take place is anybody's guess if one can judge from the conflicting statements issued, at the least, on a daily basis. One thing is sure, the situation is hardly comparable to World War II, when there were only about a third as many vehicles on the road and the reasons for sacrifice were more ac­ ceptable. One needed only to view the long lines of desperate motorists formed in front of the few service stations open last weekend to be convinced that "sacrifice" is not the name of today's game. ^ We hope anyone who has any doubt about the relationship between rationing and the word bureaucratic read a recent article in the Plaindealer on the Petroleum Allocation programs, which the United States Department of Agriculture refer to as "no mystery". If they are not, then certainly they are at least a puzzle. Personally, we liked one suggestion that called for a limited quantity for all gasoline users at the going price per gallon. After that, the tax would rise sharply. It seems to us this is about as equitable as it can be made and still allow a freedom of choice. Most drivers would be allowed sufficient gasoline to get to work if they made the effort to form car pools and used other methods to con­ serve. This would satisfy the argument that a highly taxed product would prove a hardship on the poor. From this point, we would set our own priorities. Some folks would rather put their dollar into a good steak, others prefer a Sunday ride. It just might work! Even though it is not known exactly what might be needed, many folks feel they can hear the wheels turning in the black market. And in any system of tight controls or rationing, the bureaucracy needed for en­ forcement is frightening while the freedom of choice grows -less and less. ~ ; We have heard few suggest . the possible solution of letting '•y the law of supply and demand take over. In an era of govern­ ment controls, the simpler sounding free market suggestion seems to be sub- - merged under complicated solutions offered. But anyone who has heard the conservative economist, Milton Friedman, certainly has to admit that his views contain a good deal of horse sense. K.A.F. City leaders spend much of their time throughout the year studying needs of the com­ munity and ways in which programs can be implemented. Since these are programs that affect everyone, this first week of 1974 is an appropriate time for the public to be advised of future plans. Mayor Joseph Stanek and Chamber of Commerce President Dave Benrud were asked for their goals over the next twelvemonth period. Mayor Stg&ek listed the following: "The construction of the Lillian street extension from Crystal Lake blacktop to Route 31; "Completion of the Idyll Dell- Bull Valley road extension; "Quality water for everyone in the city, whether supplied by the city or a private water company; "Construction of two new wells to meet the ever in­ creasing demands being placed on the existing facilities; "Extension of city utilities to the hospital site so that they and the intervening properties can be serviced by same, so that we can meet the future health needs of the entire McHenry area; "Acquisition of park landc which will serve the recreational needs of the community. "A formal agreement bet­ ween the township, county and city to replace the old bridge, if the feasibility stjudy being conducted indicates it is practical; "Completion of the stop and go lights on Route 120 West; "Construction of the Rescue squad building. » "My hopes for 1974 are as follows: 'That the fine cooperation I have experienced in '73, in my official capacity, will continue in 1974. "That any sectionalism or parochialism that may have been present in the past be set aside and the best interests of the total community be our prime concern. "That everyone in the city of McHenry has a very happy and prosperous New Year." Mr. Benrud's objectives were stated this way: "To continue our program of improving communications with our members; "To establish a Chamber office which would give the members better service; "To increase our mem­ bership through a new dues structure. In order for us to operate for the benefit of all members, it is necessary that dues be changed. They should be fair and simple to un­ derstand. Because the Chamber operates in the in­ terest of the entire business community, we need the professional people, the small business with two to five em­ ployees, the larger businesses, and all industry. "McHenry is a good place to live, work and play, and each year we have our Marine Festival days, including sidewalk sales, to prove this fact. We certainly intend to expand on this program and make it bigger and better than ever. "There is no doubt that the energy crunch is going to affect all business in one way or another. The energy crunch is going to present opportunities for the McHenry business community to better serve the people of the area. "Business and industry have already experienced shortages and they will continue through 1974. But we still feel there will be good sales growth and job opportunities." Two Drivers Hurt, Others Ticketed Following Crashes Dan R. Ohlson of 101 S. River road, McHenry, was injured Monday evening when the car he was driving rolled over near 1308 W. Route 120, west of McHenry. He was taken to McHenry hospital by the Rescue squad. Ohlson reported he was east- bound on the 'highway when another vehicle approaching in the opposite lane forced him off the road. His car slid sideways, crossed both lanes and rolled over on the* north edge of the highway. Evidence at the scene showed the right wheels left the pavement on a curve. Brakes were applied and the vehicle yawed and slid sideways for approximately 120 feet before its wheels hit a snowbank causing it to roll over. Joseph N. Loiacono of 7813 Oakwood drive, Wonder Lake, was taken to McHenry hospital Burglary, Theft Investigated By County Deputies Last Friday, deputies were summoned to investigate a burglary at the home of Larry Leisch, 2801 Benjamin, Wonder Lake. Sometime during the afternoon and early evening, offenders kicked the front door open and took an electric organ and approximately $200 in currency from the home. Gart Weisenberger of 5706 W. Broadway, McHenry, reported that his autb had been entered sometime last Friday night. Taken from the vehicle were a paycheck and two rolls of coins. by the Rescue squad Monday morning about 3:30 after his car hit a telephone pole at the intersection of Route 120 and Chapel Hill road, east of McHenry.- Loiacono told officers he was tired after driving from Chicago and must have dozed off as he neared the in­ tersection.' He awoke and noticed his auto had left the roadway but he was unable to bring it back before hitting the pole. y Charles J. Gilio of 3809 W. Main street, McHenry, escaped injury when his car rolled over and came to rest in the front yard of the Vincent Tonyan residence at 4210 W. Route 31, north I,of McHenry. The ac­ cident ^occurred Saturday af­ ternoon \ on Route 31, near Pioneer road. Gilio was north-bound on the highway. As he proceeded to pass an auto in front of him driven by Charles W. Schultz of 5721 Broadway, Richmond, his car hit a patch of ice and struck the left side of Schultz's auto. Gilio's car continued to slide on the east shoulder, traveled through a barbed wire fence and rolled over, coming to rest on its wheels. Gilio's "1968 vehicle was totaled in the ac­ cident. A ticket for failure to yield right of way was issued to Young McHenry Man Nominated For Annapolis A McHenry youth was one of nineteen from this district nominated as candidates to the service academies at West Point and Annapolis by Congressman John B. An­ derson (R. 111). A second young McHenry man was designated as an alternate. Thomas B. Sweeney, 18, of 716 Regner road, was one of the TREE PICKUP The city will pick up Christmas trees Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 7,8 and 9. They should be placed on the curb for pickup. - three principal candidates nominated to the U.S. Naval academy at Annapolis. Others were from Rockford and Belvidere. Named as an alternate to the Naval academy was Mark B. Koerber, 18, of 304 N. Country Club drive. "All of these young men have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, in­ tegrity and initiative," said Anderson, chairman of the House Republican conference. "I'm proud to submit their names for consideration by the service academies." Report Archaeology Progress At Meeting Extensive Damage To Home In Friday Fire A blaze at the Eugene Raven home, 309 Hill road, Kent Acres, McHenry, last Friday afternoon resulted in damaged estimated at about $5,000. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson said Mrs. Raven and the children were at home about 3:45 p.m. when she smelled smoke. Investigation revealed a mattress on fire in one of the bedrooms of the raised ranch home. Mrs. Raven was able to assist her children to safety, then returned to the house to turn in the alarm. Although members of Companies I and III an­ swered immediately, flames were emanating trom the bedroom upon their arrival. All clothing and furniture in the one room were destroyed. There was also heat and smoke damage to other parts of the house. Peterson blamed the fire on an undersize extension cord which led to a humidifier near the bed. The following day, Saturday, firemen were called to the Chapel Hill golf course, where a blaze had started in a silo not in use. Peterson said a fort had been constructed in the silo and in some manner the material was set afire. DR. STUART STRUEVER On Jan. 18, Dr. Stuart Struever, president of the Foundation for Illinois Ar­ chaeology and supervisor of the archaeological survey team working in McHenry county, will report on the progress of this survey. The report will be made to an open meeting hosted by the McHenry County Conservation district to be held in the auditorium of the Central school in Crystal Lake. The doors will be open at 7:30 and the meeting will begin at 8 p.m. The public is invited. During the past year the Foundation for Illinois Ar­ chaeology, in a cooperative program with the McHenry County Conservation district, has been conducting an ar­ chaeological survey of McHenry county. The purpose of the survey is to locate, classify and establish a priority of archaeological sites in the county. Due to the wet weather in the spring of 1973 the survey will not be completed until June, 1974. The results of the survey will be used by the Conservation district in sup­ plementing natural resource and land use information which are presently used in making land acquisition decisions. Dr. Struever is best known for his archaeological- in­ vestigation of the Koster Site near Kampsville, HI. The site was discovered in 1969 and since that time, twelve cultural levels have been unearthed dating back to 6000 B.C. "All our views on ancient man have been developed from (Continued on page 11) Gasoline Shortage Hits McHenry Evangeline L. Trice of 902 E. Route 120, McHenry, after she collided with an auto driven by Emeline A. Czekaj of 111 Nippersink drive, McHenry. The mishap occurred Friday afternoon at the intersection of Broadway and Lucina avenue, Pistakee Highlands. Mrs. Czekaj was east-bound on Broadway when she saw the other driver fail to stop at the sign and pull into her path. Ms. Trice told officers she thought she had stopped for the sign and when she tried to get out of the way, her wheels kept spinning on the slippery roadway. No one was injured in the mishap. Vicki E. Gleason of 5408 Summerville, Wonder Lake, was charged with failure to drive on right side of roadway following a two-car accident last Friday afternoon on Barreville road, one-fourth mile north of Route 176. Mrs. Gleason was south­ bound on Barreville road when her vehicle began to slide on the snow-covered roadway, causing her to travel into the opposite lane. At that time, an auto driven by Elizabeth A. Seleman of 51 S. Walkup avenue, Crystal Lake, came upon the scene and collided with the Gleason auto, which slid into her lane of traffic. Both (Continued on page 11) TIME CHANGE With congressional action for daylight saving time to go into effect to assist the energy crisis,v residents should remember to turn ahead their clocks one hour before retiring this Saturday night. The new time goes into effect Sunday, Jan. 6. "We pumped double the amount of gas in half the normal hours". That was Len Bogacz speaking as he recalled the record sales recorded Monday at the Clark service station on Elm street, where he is manager. In anticipation of the New Year's eve holiday and the possibility that no gasoline would be available until Wednesday, motorists converged on the few stations that opened Monday. In six hoiirs Monday, the Clark station sold 5,000 gallons. So steady was the stream of cars waiting in line that it was necessary for two officers of the city police department to direct traffic and avoid a tie-up. They were Officer Robert Zujewski (top photo) and Officer Kenneth Kunzer. The station was sold out and forced to close the pumps by 3 p.m. "We were out of gas for the holiday", Bogacz recalled. Then he smiled as he refcalled, "It was the first New Year's day I've been home in five years. With the arrival of gas to fill January quotas, most stations were open for business,^ usual Wednesday, STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD VOLUME 98 NUMBER 45 * V FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1974 > 16 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER M 15C SERVING-THE CM A IN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 «====, - ' GZB&tj Interest Focuses On March 79 Election City Leaders Look Ahead filings also in Precincts 4, 5, 11, 14. Republicans failed to file in Precinct 24, as well as those listed above. Unless there is a write-in campaign, only one contest exists, and that within the Democratic party. In Precinct 12,; William E. Milbratz and George Luto seek the com­ mitteeman post. One objection filed will be acted upon by the Election commission. Daniel McNulty, a Democratic candidate in Precinct 6, has filed a formal objection .concerning the candidacy of W. Bill Hecht, also a Democrat and a candidate in Precinct 26. The complaint alleges that Hecht's address of 4215 W. Waukegan road is in Precinct 23. In • the past year, four precincts carried such heavy votes that a split took place. One of these was McHenry 23, which was divided between 23 and 26. Filings in McHenry township include the following: " McHenry 1: Daniel F. Price (D) and Raymond T. Ladouceur (R). McHenry 2: William J. Bolger (D) and Tom Davis (R). McHenry 3: Lawrence J. Huck, Jr. (D) and Henry F. Nell, Jr. (R). McHenry 4: None (D) and Walter Frett (R). McHenry 5: None (D) and William J. Silk (R). McHenry 6: Daniel J. Mc­ Nulty (D) and Anthony Varese (R). McHenry 7 : None for either party. McHenry 8: Lee P. Whetherhult (D) and Ronalda J. Margason (R). McHenry 9: Michael A. Carlson (D) and Connie M. Johnson (R). McHenry 10: Patricia B. Dusthimer (D) and Louis J. Schustik (R). McHenp' 11: None (D) and John T.Licastro (R). '* McHenry 12: William E. Milbratz and George Luto (D) and Joseph R. Levesque (R). McHenry 13: Frank S. Hromec (D) and Lewis E. Belshaw (R). / ' McHenry 14: None (D) 6nd Clem J. Wirfs (R). McHenry 15: Joseph Splendoria (D) and Albert M. Jourdan (R). McHenry 16: Thomas, J. Hanahan (D) and Henry Deppmeier (R). McHenry 17: Jeanne Hillstrom Holm (D) and Steve Vrbik (R). McHenry 18: Daniel M. Johnson (D) and Phil W. Mangold (R). McHenry 19: None for either partv. (Continued on page 11) With the start of a new year, interest is beginning to focus on elections scheduled in the months ahead. . A consolidation of elections promises to bring more voters to the polls than usual on March 19, date of the primary to name party candidates for U.S. Senator, State Treasurer, State R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s , U S ; * Congressman, county officers and McHenry County board officers.* In addition, precinct committeemen will be elected. Complete lack of interest fej, holding committeeeman posts i s a p p a r e n t i n f i v e o f M c H e n r y ' s t w e n t y - s i x precincts. Neither Republicans nor Democrats were inclined to become candidates in Precincts 7,19, 21, 22 or 25. Tfoe filing deadline passed Dec. 17 and the last date for with­ drawal was Dec. 22. There were no Democratic