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mgaSsi •A* ,%V«Iun if̂ :::2s WW Vi inners District 156 Results Precincts Alvary 1 2 3 4 5 Totals Alvary 460 23 37 73 104 697 Benrud 404 11 22 55 52 544 Higgins 185 7 31 40 137 400 McNulty 193 7 31 40 38 301 Tollifson 163 2 13 16 38 232 ( * Indicates Winners) In School District Contests Precincts 1 2 •J' 405 14 442 13 150 6 434 , %20 ( * Indicates winners) Totals 465 498 163 482 District 15 Results CATHERINE ALVARY District 156 DAVID M.BENRUD District 156 TERENCE HOWARD District 15 GARY LOCKWOOD District 15 PATRICIA SULLIVAN Harrison GLORIA COUGHLIN Harrison 100 YEARS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 73 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1975 2 SECTIONS-22 PAGES-1 SUPPL. Continue Pit Hearing For Changes Offer First Art Lecture With the April 15 tax deadline only a memory, there are just three choices remaining. The lucky fellow anticipating a refund can sit back contentedly and wait for his check. The not- so-fortunate taxpayer who was "bitten" for a bigger chunk on submitting his return, has as his only recourse a bigger hanky to hold the tears. The reluctant one who figured he'd wait and see what happens will not be forgotten. To be sure, he can plan on some kind of penalty for avoiding the deadline date. It may not be happy news MARY E. IIUMANN Candidate--!Vlary K. Ilumann is the third queen candidate for the title of Miss Mcllenry. The 18-year-old young lady is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald I.. Ilumann. Her hob- hies are crafts, bicycling, boating, skiing, camping, sailing and snowmobiling. In school, she is engaged in the office occupations program, and is a member of the Pep club. American Field Service and Girls Athletic association. Mary is a track girl. Deadline was announced as April 17. with the start of the charm course. There are still many openings for candidates. A coupon ap­ pears elsewhere in this issue. unless there is still comfort in sharing misery, but last year county contributions to the federal coffers were in the neighborhood of $160,000,000. We have no figures on our "gifts" to the state, but the Illinois revenue director assures us that the state "will not bite the hand that feeds it". And it means that literally. Earlier this year he ordered a set of false teeth and a check for $274 to be returned to a former Illinois resident who overpaid his state income tax in 1973. The false teeth had been sent to the Revenue depart­ ment's tax processing center in Springfield with (he former resident's tax payment. Oh, the state got the message all right! The director con­ cluded that the taxpayer was really trying to say that if the state was going to take this big a bite, it could also have the teeth to do it with Just how the series of errors occurred, starting with the taxpayer himself, isn't too important. But the state Revenue director wants everyone to know that his department is, indeed, honest with taxpayers and his little story he hopes will show all of us that his department is putting its money where its mouth is. We're impressed! And when our own measly four dollars in refund make their appearance we'll be even more impressed. K.A.F. Business Man Of Many Years Dies At Age 63 Charles J Dowe of 412 N. Front street, McHenry, an associate in the firm of Dowe & Wagner, heating and air conditioning firm, for twenty- nine years, died Thursday. April 10. in Downey Veterans hospital. His death ended a long illness. Mr. Dowe. 63. was born Dec. (Continued on page 16) The fourth hearing on a petition to establish a Material Service corporation gravel pit operation on Chapel Hill road was continued once again to Wednesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. Continuation was granted by the County Zoning Board of* Appeals upon the request of petitioners attorney, James Bishop, at the close of last Wednesday's hearing at city hall. He asked that the next hearing be set after the May 8 meeting of the McHenry County Planning commission. Bishop explained that his ° clients had held many meetings with Quay and a member of the Plan commission since the March 6 zoning hearing. "They recommended very strongly that some changes be made in the mechanics of the way we have it laid out here," Bishop reported. One of the Planning com­ mission's suggestions was to rehabilitate the front portion of the northwest section of a 40- acre block located along Chapel Hill road in a shorter period of time than originally planned. Bishop related there were a number of other changes requested by the Planning commission and "I believe we have complied to the best of our ability." New plans are being drawn which incorporate suggestions made by Quay and these will be substituted for drawings presented earlier to the Zoning board, Bishop said. These plans are to be sub­ mitted to the County Planning commission at its May 8 meeting. Therefore, Bishop asked that the next zoning hearing be scheduled after the May 8 date so the Planning com mission's recom mendat ion can be considered at the zoning hearing. Alexander B. Sharpe, who chaired the hearing in the absence of regular chairman, Charles Smith, granted the request and set the May 21 date. The hearings concern a request by Leo and Evelyn Diedrich and Material Service corporation for a conditional use permit for 121 acres of land located on the east side of Chapel Hill road, one mile north of Lincoln road, northeast of McHenry. Wednesday's hearing in a full (Continued on page 16) Citizens interested in McHenry schools turned out in large numbers to elect board members in five local districts Saturday. Only one incumbent was returned to office in the District 15 and 156 elections. She was Catherine Alvary. The other winner in High School District 156 was David M. Benrud with 544 votes. Mrs. Alvary received a total of 697 in the five polling places. Equally impressive wins came to Terence Howard, high vote getter in Consolidated Grade School District 15 with 498 votes, and following closely. Clary Lockwood, who polled 482. As a result of the voters' choices Saturday, two women members one on each board, will not be returning for a three-year term. In District 156, Joann Higgins of Wonder Lake placed third in the five- way race. She was serving on the board on an appointment since last summer. In District 15. a veteran board member. Anna Mae Cuda. ran slightly behind Howard and Lockwood to lose her seat Mrs. Higgins received 400 votes and Mrs. Cuda 465. In District 156. other losers were Daniel J. McNultv with 301 votes and Wm. R. Tollifson with 232. In District 15. Jon Carl (lealow. in his .second try for the office, lost with a vote of 163 There were 904 votes cast in District 15. The high school district had no totals Monday afternoon. It was ladies' day at nearby Harrison school. Wonder Lake, where two women, one an in­ cumbent and the other a newcomer, were winners. High vote getter was Patricia Sullivan, who was elected to her first term with 132 votes. Close behind was Gloria Coughlin, who had the support of 126 voters to be re-elected. Ronald Gohl polled 91 votes and Forrest (Len) Stauffer received 39. The only local school that did not list a contest was District 12, Johnsburg, where three incumbents were re-elected. Barbara Stanell, Charles Boak and Bobbie Hart received 119, 117 and 118 votes, respectively. With no contest in the election to name trustees for McHenry County college, two incumbents were returned to office. Robert J Weidnerof Harvard received 2,836 votes and Dr. William T Ryan of Crystal Lake, 2,687 Voter League To Assist Saturday Recycling Day Two-Year-Old Injured In City Accident Saturday SCULPTOR JOHN I,. GREENE Sculptor John L. Greene will speak on "Direct Metal Sculpture", April 18 at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria of McHenry high school West campus. The newly formed Northland Area Art league welcomes the public to^ the first in its series of monthly lectures. Admission is free and a prize of one of Mr. Greene's originals will be offered. Greene, a frequent speaker at art leagues and schools, draws as deftly with a 5,(KM) degree torch as other artists do with pencil or pen. His slide presentation traces the birth of his unique designs from their conception on paper-to their realization in cold rolled steel. Though a certified boiler maker and expert welder, he (Continued on page 16) Two-year-old Daniel J. Ehredt was injured in a two-car accident Saturday afternoon on Route 120 in front of McHenry Market Place. The boy was a passenger in a car driven by Susan E. Ehredt of 125 Vauren, Woodstock, along with another passenger, four-year-old Debra L. Ehredt, all of the same address. They were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad, where Daniel was treated for injuries. Jeanette M. Sladek of 670 Oak, Woodstock, told McHenry police she was east-bound on the highway when the other car hit the rear of her auto. Mrs. Ehredt said she saw the brake lights on the Sladek auto but was unable to stop in time to avoid making contact She was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident. Sheriff 's vestigated a deputies in- traffic incident Oaks Association Will Name Directors Friday returned to the election com­ missioner in a sealed envelope at 811 Melrose court before Friday at 6 p.m. The Whispering Oaks Community Center association is made up of over 550 residents of the area and is a social ac­ tivities club, dedicated to promoting social awareness and good fellowship. Many varieties of clubs are active within the group and social activities involving the entire community are prime goals President Signa Wright urges all members to attend this meeting and cast a vote. Friday evening, April 18. at 7:30, the Whispering Oaks Community Center association will hold its fourth annual general meeting at the center, 4513 Front Royal drive, Four board members will be elected to serve for two years. Nominees, as reported by Bob Knopik. chairman of the Nominating committee, are Erwin Chermak, Mildred P Dempsey. Philip A Hamilton. Robert Kalinsky. John Madl and Earl L Sbragia. All absentee ballots which were printed in the April issue of the Oak Leaves must be Sunday morning about 1:15 at the American Legion parking lot on Ringwood road. It was determined that a car driven by Jean Sherwood of 4014 Kane avenue, McHenry, had struck five parked cars while driving around the parking lot. Cars damaged belonged to Jody Sossong, George H Springer and Robert W. Effler, of McHenry, Robert L. Beaman of Wonder Lake and the Municipal Insurance company of Elgin. The driver declined to make any statement to officers regarding the incident. However, a witness reported seeing the Sherwood auto make contact with the five other vehicles. Eric L. Nordenson of 3811 W. Main, McHenry, escaped in­ jury early Saturday morning after a wheel fell off his jeep pickup while he was north­ bound on Route 31, just south of Johnsburg road The vehicle went out of control and crashed into a ditch. A collision last Friday af­ ternoon in the 4500 block of McCullom Lake road resulted in a ticket for improper lane usage being issued to Richard H Devine ol 820 Wright wood avenue, Chicago. According to sheriff 's police, a car driven by Roy C. Sullivan of 5107 Orchard, McHenry, was west-bound on the roadway CANCEL LAKES MEETING Due to the fact that the Legislature has a session scheduled for Friday, April 18, the meeting of the Chain of Lakes-Fox River commission previously scheduled lor McHenry city hall is cancelled. when Devine's auto swerved into his lane and impact oc­ curred. Devine was east-bound prior to the collision. No one was injured in the mishap. The McHenry County Defenders and the McHenry- Woodstock League of Women Voters are working together to sponsor this month's third Saturday Recycling day, which will be April 19. Bring tied bundles of papers and magazines (remove all plastic bags), cans (clean and flattened and with paper labels removed), and clean bottles and jars (with all metal removed) to the Market PI? parking lot from 9 a.m. to 5 pin this Saturday Workers will be there to help unload cars and get the materials properly stored for the next step on the way to being recycled Flyers will be passed out at this month's drive giving more detailed information as to preparation of recycled material and what happens to it once it leaves the McHenry Market Place parking lot (Continued on page 16) Discuss Land Use In Mayor Joseph Stanek, center, of McHenry. chats with other county residents concerning a meeting to be held in McHenry tonight, April 16, on the subject, "Land Use-Private Property Rights and Public Rights - Can we keep them in balance?" At left is Betty Hegner of Harvard, a realtor, and at right, Steve Aavang, Hebron official. Centennial: Operation Cooperation Much progress has been made in recent weeks in preparation for the Plaindealer's 100th year anniversary edition. Information is complete for some sections, and very soon they will be assembled for printing. A few organizations that have contributed greatly to McHenry's proud history have not yet submitted material. It is essential that these are received within the next few days. With most major categories well under way, the newspapaer hopes to add some features felt to be of particular interest to readers. The Plaindealer hopes to receive: . . .Letters from teachers of twenty-five years or more in the community who might chat about what school was like in the "good old days"; .. .Letters from old timers in the community with interesting stories of earlier days; . . .Pictures of former mayors, school superintendents, postmasters, chiefs of police, fire chiefs, and the years served; .. .More names of war veterans to be included on a special page; . . .Information on two historic chapels located in the community; . . .Pictures of business areas of many years ago. These items, together with a resume of local schools, churches, civic, service and social organizations, will provide an up-to-date history of the community that readers should find enjoyable for many years in the future. The League of Women Voters of the Crystal Lake Cary area announced the formal organization of a McHenry meeting to be held on the subject of "Land Use Private Property Rights and Public Rights - Can we keep them in^ balance?" For the April 16 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at McHenry high school West campus, resource persons will be Mayor Joseph Stanek. Conrad Floeter, former McHenry County board member and an attorney: June Girard, McHenry County Zoning Board ot Appeals: Hat Selling, president. Church Women United. Dr. William Howenstine, PhD. chairman. McHenry County Conservation district, and Dr. James Wilt Ml), chairman. McHenry County Health department At the McHenry meeting, the resource persons will be joined by live teaching scholars in the field of Humanities They are David Hill. Irwin Cornelius. Mary Kurtzman and Charles Ham. all from the faculty of McHenry County college, and l)i Wesley Vos, a resident of McHenry county who teaches at Loyola university The academic scholars will focus on the origins of the private property concept and government regulation as it developed in the last 200 years The resource persons will add the dimension of practical experience in both public and private capacities of dealing with the problems and con­ troversies involved with land use The only prepared remarks will be those by the scholars. The hulk of the meetings will be spontaneous exchanges. in give-and-take iashion. between members of the general public, the resource persons and the acadenm- scholars. "Citizen participation ts vital to the success of this meeting." stated Rosemary Kurtz, League president. "Since land use is something that will affect us all, it 's important that the ordinary citizen take ad­ vantage of this opportunity to make his views known No one really knows what kinds of opinions ordinary citizens have -orrthe future of land use in this area That's what makes this such an exciting program to anticipate." The program is being con­ ducted under a grant received by the League Irom the Illinois Humanities council. The program has been designated an official bicentennial activity by the McHenry County Bicentennial commission. Cuda * Howard Gealow - * Lockwood