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15 Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER W SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 15 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 26 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1974 22 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS Accreditation Needs Outlined For Citizen Group The Citizens Advisory committee to McHenry County college heard Bob Bartlett, dean of instruction, give a short overall view of what the North Central association looks for when evaluating institutions of higher education for ac- creditatibn. The committee is studying the feasibility of conducting a tax rate referendum, and if so, when and for what rate. The committee, composed of citizens of the entire college district, elected as chairman Hon Wilson, Crystal, and as co- chairman, Don Hildebrand, Union. Spirited Races For County Offices JOHN t\ CARROLL For Sheriff ARTHUR T. TYRRELL For Sheriff VERNON W. KAYS For County Clerk R. DANIEL MALONE For County Clerk EDWARD W. IIALL For Educational Superintendent HENRY A. KENYON For Educational Superintendent Applicants For Zoning Appeals Board Sought The Zoning and Planning committee of the McHenry County board announces it is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Any persons in­ terested in serving on the board should write to Father Marx Jones, County Board Offices, Room 204, Courthouse, 2200 N. Seminary (Rt. 47), Woodstock, III.. 60098. Meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals are normally held on Wednesday and, Thursday afternoons of each week, and once a month there is a Tuesday morning meeting. Per diem and mileage expense is paid. v General Election Tuesday, November 5 Five-Year-Old Hit By Car While Boarding Bus Five-year-old Jennifer Bauer suffered a broken leg when she was struck by a car as she boarded a Johnsburg District 12 school bus in front of her home early Wednesday mor­ ning. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bauer of 5516 Barnard Mill road. The Wonder Lake rescue squad took the child to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, where she may need to remain for several weeks. Susan R Carpenter of 1715 W River Terrace, McHenry, told sheriff's police she was driving west on Barnard Mill road between 40 and 50 miles per hour and failed to see that the bus was stopped until she came very close. Ms. Carpenter then braked but skidded into the child. Joyce D. Behan, the bus driver, said she was east-bound and had stopped with warning light and stop arm in working order. Ms. Carpenter was ticketed for failure to stop for a school bus. A rear end collision at Wilmot and Fairview lane, Johnsburg, last Tuesday morning resulted in a ticket being issued to Richard A Garske of 911 Althoff drive, McHenry, for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Garske hit the rear of an auto driven by Virginia H. Thorne of 4520 Riverdale drive, McHenry, which was stopped in traffic- waiting to make a left turn. Garske said he applied his 'Wakes but skidded and could not avoid impact. Stephan J. Kanter of 1808 W Oakleaf, McHenry, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after he hit the rear of a vehicle driven by John F. Marco of 10101 Bull Valley road, Woodstock. Kanter was east-bound on Elm, near Richmond road, behind Marco's truck last Friday afternoon. As he reached to adjust the heater of his auto, the truck stopped in front of him and contact was made to the rear of the vehicle. McHenry Men Seek To Fill Judge Vacancies Top Winner In Camera Contest Meanderin' Death and taxes have long been recognized as the only things in life of which we can be sure. May we add elections to this narrow list. And if you have been missing the late night movie, take heart - a performance with people you know in the major roles can be a lot more exciting. In the true tradition of the theater, pre-election campaigns give you a choice: the dignity of the legitimate stage; the mystery of an old melodrama, or the guffaws of slapstick comedy. Webster describes an elec­ tion as the right, power or privilege of making a choice. What it fails to say is that rehearsals often turn out to be tawdry entertainment, blatant displays of political jargon,find a bundle of personality thai would bring a blush to the guy who wrote "How lo Win Friends and Influence People." In the newspaper scene, the candidates and their backers take on the role of the wooer; the editor, the wooee. Somewhere in between lies the advertising department, which is only to be wooed if all efforts lail with the editor. The latter assumes the part of judge, who must sort out fact from fancy in the maneuvering for space and come up with something condensed aimed at pleasing both sides. Of course. Jean Rodenkirch, 10, displays check and winning picture for being named first place winner in the nation-wide camera contest conducted by the National Catholic Society of ^Foresters. From left, standing, are Joan Freund, Suanne Freund and Nancy Freund, iunior directors. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD .. A ten-year-old McHenry girl, Jean Rodenkirch, has won first prize in the nation-wide camera contest conducted by the National Catholic Society of Foresters. Notification to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Rodenkirch of 603 N Green street was made by Mrs. Florence V. Welch of the NCSF, Chicago. Jean's color picture, titled "Snow Duck Peeking at her Oversized Egg" is being published in the September- October issue of the National Catholic Forester magazine. She snapped the scene after the blizzard that came to McHenry last winter The junior directors of St. Clara Court, No. 659, McHenry presented her with the $100 U.S. savings bond. Series E, at last Friday's Junior Forester Halloween party held'in St Marv's school hall this is an impossible task, and eventually the judge decides on what seems fair and ignores the wailing of those condemned lo File 13. Long ago we found ourself so far behind in the scenario of the Nov 5 election that we never tried to catch up Suddenly appearing on our desk one day was* the acceptance by one major political party of a challenge to debate offered by (he other party. Our problem was that we had never received notice of the original challenge. Patience has its reward. We set aside the forthright letter of acceptance for further developments They came a lull ten days later in the original challenge. Suspense grew and we ex­ perienced disappointment if each Monday's mail failed to keep us up to date on the deft maneuverings of party leaders. We almost bit the bait last week when the linal release indicated that lo. the last challenge had been accepted and everything was ready for the prelude lo World War III At last, we decided, the final scene was being written At last, some excitement would emerge from the endless pages of copy, the content of which we liad so carefully filed away in the deep recesses of our mind. (Continued on page 18) Two McHenry men are among eight who have sub­ mitted applications to fill the vacancies of associate judges for the Nineteenth Judicial circuit. These vacancies were created by the resignations of Associate Judge Thomas F. Baker and Associate Judge Richard C. Kelly which will become effective the first of next year. The two local applicants are Roland A Herrmann of 405 N. Green street, who has an office in Woodstock, and Robert 0. Drtina of 105 E. Navajo Trail, who has an office in Fox Lake. Other applicants are Elliot S. Bacall of Deerfield, William I). Block of Prairie View, Lawrence J Cohen of Chicago, Conrad F. Floeter of Crystal Lake, Andrew Schmiedl. Jr.. of Crystal Lake and Daniel L. Weisz of Woodstock According to Chief Judge Lloyd A Van Deusen, members of both Lake and McHenry counties, as well as members of the general public, are given the opportunity to comment either favorably or unfavorably on these applicants These communications will he brought to the attention of all the Circuit judges. Comments should be sent to Chief Judge Van Deusen, Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan. Ill 60085, no later than Nov. 22 In accordance with Supreme court rules, each Circuit judge will vote a secret ballot and return it to the director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, who will tally the ballots. Results of the election w ill then be announced in five to six weeks, Judge Van Deusen said. '74 Yearbooks Available For Distribution The McHenry Community high school yearbook staff has announced that the 1974 yearbooks have arrived. Class of '74 graduates who ordered their books last year may pick them up at the main office at West campus. For graduates who are unable to come during the day or those who are awav at school, there will be an evening distribution Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 7:30 to 9 in the West campus main office Solve Ten Burglaries With Arrest Of Four Area Youths County detectives have reported that with the arrest of four area youths, ten burglaries were cleared up While investigating a burglary at the home of Ronald K Glawe of 907 Ringwood road, McHenry. which occurred sometime Saturday. in­ formation was developed which led to the arrest of Daniel Sager. 18, of 903 Ringwood road. McHenry In Edition, it was determined that lie was also responsible for the burglary of the Lakeview Grocery. 502 Ringwood road, McHenry. which occurred June 18 and the burglary oi the Country Store. 6201 Stat" Park road. Spring Grove. July 7 Sager was charged with burglary and theft, with bond set at $15,000. He is scheduled to appear in court Nov -1 Donald Gillev! 19. o! 1219 Detailed information on the candidates and their views on key issues appear on two pages elsewhere in this issue. Although voter apathy was apparent at most candidates' night programs held in the county, some officials are predicting a turnout of about 33,000 at the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. If this holds true, it would mean that about half of the registered voters would go to the polls in this fall, off-presidential election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locally, two races are far ahead of all others in attracting public at tention They are the contests for County Sheriff and County Clerk. Arthur T. Tyrrell of Wonder Lake has held the Sheriff's post for the past four years, the only Democrat to have been elected to McHenry county office this century. A new law since his election makes it possible for him to seek reelection. His opponent, Republican John C. Carroll of Woodstock, held the Sheriff's office for four years, but at the end of his term was prevented by law from seeking a second. Another highly contested race looms for County Clerk, pitting It. Daniel Malone of Crystal Lake against veteran Vernon W Kays, a long time office holder from Marengo. Malone is a Democrat, Kays a Republican. Another contest of interest is for Superintendent of Educational Service Region, where Edward W. Hall, Woodstock, Republican, and -Henry A. Kenyon, a Democrat of McHenry, hope to win the public support that will put them in office. Each seeks to fill the vacancy created when Richard L. Tazewell announced his decision to retire from of­ fice Only Audrey R. Walgenbach, -,Whose name appears as a GOP candidate, will have no op­ position among county can­ didates. Mrs. Walgenbach is Treasurer. Races also exist for mem­ bership on the McHenry County board, where four Republican members seek reelection and three Democrats are can­ didates. The present office holders are GOP Members Thomas Huemann, Walter J. Dean, Edward J. Buss and Willis J. Simms of McHenry. Their opposition comes from Democrats James Michael O'Laughlin, Kenneth Donald Zabielski and George L. Royce. Voters in the 16th Congressional district will be expressing a preference for John B Anderson (R), Mar­ shall Hungness (D) or W. John Schade, Jr. (I). In the 13th Congressional district, the choice will be between Robert McClory (R) and Stanley W. Beetham (D). The Thirty-third district of Illinois has five candidates running for Representative in the General Assembly. Voters may select one, two or three. Candidates are Calvin L. "Cal" Skinner, Jr., and R. Bruce Waddell (R) and Thomas J. Hanahan, C.R. (Ron) Stroupe and Bettina (Betsy) Green (D). The Thirty-second district of Illinois lists as candidates Betty Lou Heed and Donald B. Deuster (R) and Daniel M. Pierce and Peter Morjal (Df. Voters will vote for one, two or three. Voters may consult a map on a special election page in this issue to determine their par­ ticular districts. Ballots in all local precincts will carry the following con­ tests : For U.S. Senator: George M. Burditt (R), Adlai E. Stevenson (D); Edward Thomas Heisler (SW> and Ishmael Flory (C*. For State Treasurer: Harry Paee (R); Alan J. Dixon (D); (Continued on page 18) World War I Veterans Head Program Plans For Nov. 11 McHenry Barracks, No. 1315, Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc., in cooperation with the other veterans' organizations, is planning ceremonies for Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the V.F.W hall, 3002 W. Route 120. American Legion Post 491, Wonder Lake post, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their auxiliaries will par : ticipate, plus the Viscounts. The firing squads are expected to combine in paying tribute to buddies who were left "over there". Veterans of World War I Commander Paul H. Leubscher has appointed a committee to work out the program with the other organizations. The committee consists of past commanders of the McHenry barracks who are in the other organizations. Julius Gruen- feld, Pat Cairns, Pat Owen, Clyde Blackwell arid Bay McGee. Some work has been done on the program. Father Edmund Petit of St. Patrick's Catholic church will give the invocation and the Rev. Ralph Smith of the F^irst United Methodist church will give the Benediction. It is hoped Shirley Smith will offer vocal selections as she has done on this occasion in the past. Nippersnik Place. Spring Grove, was arrested Friday for two counts of burglary when it was determined he was responsible for burglarizing the homes ot Rolf Seebacher of 215 Baron. Spring Grove. Sept 12 and James Werner of 6615 State Park road. Spring Grove. Sept 5. His bond was set at $10,000 and he is to appear in court Nov 4 (.Continued on page 18) Sweet Adelines . .. 44Fantasy In Song" Rehearsal time is drawing to , a close and it will be curtain time for the Mcllenr\ Sweet Adelines Saturday ."Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. at McHenry high school West campus Merlin the Magician will sweep the audience into a world of "Fantasy In Song", barbershop stvle McHenry Sweet Adelines rehearse for Saturday performance of "Fantasy in Song". It will be presented In Wait campus auditorium at 8 p.m. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD This will be the McHenry chapter's first show as an in ternat ionally chartered organization Rehearsals for Saturday's show began last spring and with a little help from Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Merlin and other fic­ tional characters members will be putting their best foot for ward Selections of songs in­ clude many Disney favorittt. Performing quartets wi|l be the McHenry chapter's own "Happy Times Four", "Tfct Valley Four gers" from tilt Elgin chapter of th« SPEB SQSA (Society (or IN Preservation and Bil* (Continued on page II)