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/ Body Of Found In The body of eighteen-year-old Michelle Anne Becker of 1807 Woodlawn drive, McHenry, was found floating in Nip- persink Creek, east of Route 12 near Solon Mills, Friday af­ ternoon. Two men canoeing along the creek discovered the girlTs body about 3 o'clock. She was a 1975 graduate of McHenry Community high school. An autopsy performed Saturday afternoon failed to determine the cause of death, McHenry County Coroner MCHS Graduate r „ Creek Friday r Theron Ehorn said. Further action is pending the return of a toxicology report which Ehorn thought would be available in about two weeks. Coroner Ehorn did state there were "no signs of violence on the body and no indications that any weapons had been used". He also said the girl's body had been in the water for "some length of time". According to Capt. Robert Madsen of the Sheriff's department. Miss Becker was last seen shortly alter midnight Wednesday. She was reported missing by her father, Gerald Becker, of the same address, Friday mornipg. It was reported by a neighbor that Miss Becker had gone on a double date Wednesday night. Her car was allegedly found in a corn field about a mile from her home with the motor still running. The girl was pronounced dead at. the scene and was taken to the McHenry county morgue in Woodstock where ap inquest was held Saturday. Lake Area Charles (Chuck) Batchelder, president of the Pistaqua H e i g h t s I m p r o v e m e n t association, has announced plans for the formation of a r e g i o n a l h o m e o w n e r s ' association. Representatives of three subdivisions, Pistaqua Heights, Chain of Lakes and Crocketts Estates met recently to discuss common problems facing residents of these and o t h e r h o m e o w n e r s ' associations. It was agreed that the most pressing and immediate problem is the crises of /ze To Fight Pollution pollution in the Chain of Ldkes.N The new organization, ten­ tatively called the Chain of Lake^Federation, will develop an integrated coordinated program to cope witlr the problem. „ Batchelder was named president pro tem to preside during the formative period. Ben Madey, president of Crocketts Estates, was named chairman of the Resolutions committee. Assisting him in drafting the resolution will be Brad Muse, Lou Fatta, Terry Koscinski and Patti Bengston. Sandra Madey was appointed « secretary. At this kickoff meeting, various methods and ^p-» proaches were explored on how to most effectively attack the problem of water pollution. Since primary responsibili ty for pollution control is under the jurisdiction of federal, state and local governmental agencies, it was felt that the program should focus on political activism. Future planning meetings will establish purpose, direction and scope of the new organization O t h e r h o m e o w n e r s ' associations in the area are being contacted to enlist their support and participation. The next meeting will be held July 15 at 8 p.m. at the home of Ben Madey. R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s o f Homeowners' associations are urged to call Chuck Batchelder for information regarding the organization The need for combined effort is essential in fighting pollution. , Batchelder said," "The regional type of organization we visualize should effectively m^et this need." Invitations to future meetings will be ex­ tended to state and local government representatives. FIRE IN CHURCH A fire in fluorescent l ighting in the kitchen area of St. Patrick's Catholic church basement, Washington street, about 9:30 Tuesday morning caused only minor damage. * tOO TEARS * ^/7vT\> THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O LAKES REGION SINCE 1075 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 97 WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1975 15« 18 PAGES 1 SUPPLEMENT Expect Thousands At Marine Week Events Fred Meyer '75 Parade Marshal Gravel Pit Hearing Is Continued Fred Meyer, selected as parade marshal for the Marine Festival parade next Sunday, is shown against a background of the city map with which he works so closely. Meyer, who is superintendent and Meunderin It 's a boy! That 's what Bob Frett was proclaiming on arrival at work Monday morning. Bob and his wife, Patti ( Moerschbaecher ) -welcomed their first l i t t le one on Sunday, just as ordered by Composing Room Foreman Dick Sagers. 'With the cen­ tennial ed^ion only a month from publication, there wasn't even time for a new Dad to take a weekday off. Since Patti also was em­ ployed at the Plaindealer office until a few weeks ago, it seems certain the new wails heard in Memorial hospital might very well be a preliminary to the familiar cry of the newspaper hawker, "Get your copy here". If you attended MCHS more than twenty-five years ago, there was a good chance there was a member of the Anderson clan in your class. (Continued on page 18) of public works for the city of McHenry, has had a prominent part in the success of Marine Festivals for the past eighteen years. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD When the annual Marine Festival parade starts l i ts long march up Main street next Sunday, it will be led by the parade marshal , Fred Meyer, of 3404 W. First avenue, McHenry. As superintendent of public works for the city, he has had a prominent role in tn<e success of each Marine Festival event lor the past eighteen years. In ^accepting the role of parade marshal, Meyer takes his place of honor along with such local residents as former Mayor George P. Freund, Ray McGee. former City Clerk Earl R Walsh, Dr. Peter Griesbach and Frank Low Meyer has*earned the honor (Continued on page 18) A McHenry county zoning hearing scheduled for July 10 and 17 at McHenry city hall regarding a request by Material Service corporation and Evelyn and George Diedrich for a special use permit to operate a gravel pit operation on Chapel Hill road has been continued to Aug. 14 and 20. It was reported that the reason for the postponement was to allow Material Service corporation and the McHenry County Regional Planning commission to work out ob- jectional features presented at the last zoning hearing con­ ducted May 21. Jury Rules On Death Of Youth The results of an inquest held recently by a coroner 's jury into the death of the late Daniel Deja, 19, of 1511 N. Freund avenue, McHenry, was made known this week by CorOnor Theron Ehorn. The jury ruled that the cause (Continued on page 18) * Each year the Marine Festival committee of the McHenry Area Chamber of. Commerce attempts to select" an unique theme for the parade and week's activities. It is the feeling of members that thfe year 's theme will produce floats more beautiful than any that have adorned previous parades. Floats of all sizes are being entered for prize trophies in different categories to enhance the theme of Mother Goose on Parade. The parade will be held Sunday, July 13, marking the end of week long activities of Marine Festival Days in McHenry. The, McHenry city park on Wednesday evening, July 9, will host the popular young group of musicians known as the "Trilogy". They will present music of the '50's, '60's and '70's and will feature in their group John Kranz on bass guitar, Tom Kranz, lead guitar, and Chip Pierce on drums. The teen evening will start at 7 p.m. and last until late that evening. Thursday evening, July 10, at the city park, the ever popular stage band directed by Bob Freund will entertain crowds from 8 p.m. until after 10 p.m. Besides this wonderful evening o( music, the band is featuring the barbershop quartet of the McHenry Sweet Adelines known as the Happy Times Four. In the group are Dottie Kaufman, Mary Jane Boelens, Four Die, Other Motorists Hurt In County Accidents a A head-on collision Friday morning at 7:30 on Route 47, just north of Huntley, took the lives of three people. Killed in the crash were Karen A. Strissel, 18, of Huntley and two passengers in the other car, John J. Hayes, Sr. , 49, and his nine-year-old son, John, ' Jr . of Oaklawn. They were taken to Former Farm. Bureau Head Dies At 79 Kenneth Cristy, past president of both the McHenry County Farm Bureau and the McHenry FS, as well as a member for many years of the District 156 high school board, died Friday, July 4, in Memorial hospital. He was 79 years old. Mi;. Cristy was born in Ringwood Jan. 27, 1896, son of Joseph E. and Flora Harsh Cristy. He spent his early childhood in Waupaca. Wis., (Continued on page 18) Memorial hospital, Woodstock, by the Huntley Rescue squad. Driver of the car, Mrs. Marie B. Hayes of Oaklawn, was Injured, as were her three ^ daughters, Margaret, 14, ^Catherine, 4, and Hanna, 11. They were all taken to Sherman hospital for treatment. According to state police, the auto driven by Ms. Strissel was north-bound on the highwaV negotiating a curve when it ran off the road on loose"gravel. As it came back onto the roadway, the auto crossed the center line and hit the south-bound Hayes auto head on. McHenry county's seven teenth traffic fatality was recorded Sunday evening about 6:30 when Edward G. Pope, 18, of 300 Concord drive, Lombard, was killed while riding a mini- bike. the accident occurred at the intersection of Route 176 and Union road near Marengo. According to sheriff 's police, Pope was driving a mini-bike north on Union road and failed to stop at the sign. He entered the intersection at Route 176 and was hit broadside by a pickup truck driven by Daniel G. Homela of 30 E. Main street. Cary. Pope was taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Neither the driver of the truck nor his wife, Pamela, and their daughter. Misty. 4, were injured in the accident. Harvey H. Froehlicti of 6203 Miller road. Ringwood. was admitted to Memorial hospital. Woodstock, after the car he was driving crashed into an old stone barn foundation at 7111 Crystal Spring road, south of McHenry. Thq accident <in­ curred last Wednesday af- ternoon. He was taken to the (Continued on page 1H) Carlene Navarolli and Sandi Heffelfinger. SQUARE DANCE NIGHT Friday evening, July 11, at 8 p.m., the Checkerboard Squares dance group will be featured in an evening of fun. There will be other square dance groups from northern Ill inois, but the Checkers want everyone to join in the fun The city park and tennis courts will be gayly decorated to catch the colors of the square dancers ' costumes. Callers for the square dance are Lyle Stalker, club caller for the Checkerboard Squares, and Bob Wilson, caller for the Great Lakes Belles and Boys, George ' Kammerer of the Squares usually plans an evening full of fun and has this year added the attraction of the chorus of the Sweet Adelines group olA McHenry. They will present^'" number of songs at interval^ between dances. During all of the 'activities. Miss Marissa Pace will reign as McHenry's 1975 Marine Festival queen. SIDEWALK SALE During the day and night Saturday, July 12, there are new events. Bargains galore will go on sale at 8 a.m. in the various business districts of McHenry. Merchants will move their stocks out onto the streets that morning for everyone to* make a selection. Sales folk will be attired in the theme of the week and food and refresh­ ments will be available on the streets. The Fireball 8 band, resplendent with engine, will tour the different areas from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. giving of their good entertainment for everyone. On July 12, at the city park, the Marine Festival committee has decided to round out the week's activities with a group new to the area but not to the world of entertainment At 7:30 p.m., Ron Mitchell and his Dixie Cats will provide en­ tertainment Ron will feature1 an old Dixieland favorite, Boobie Floyd, renowned trombone player , who has played with such favorites as Duke Ellington,»Coutit Basic and the great Louie Armstrong Beer and peanuts will also be an added attraction by the McHenry Area Chamber, as usual with no cost to the audience PARADE - DRUM CORPS Before, during, and after the Sunday, 'July 13, parade the McHenry Jaycees will be selling chicken dinners in the park. Meals can be eaten in t)»e - park or take-out orders for the usual nominal charge. McHenry's annual" Marine Festival parade will^ start promptly at 2 p.m. at Main sttreet at Route 31, head east on Main to Green street, then north to Elm street (Route 120) east to Riverside drive, then north to the beach, where it will turn west and disband at the city park. McHenry's parade is well known for i ts many beautiful floats. This year the cofnmittee expects to surpass previous parades as a new category has been added for smaller floats to encourage smaller businesses to participate. Many famous drum corps will provide music during the parade route, as will the United States Navy band from Great Lakes. In addition will be marching and baton units from many parts of northern Ill inois. All of the units featured in the evening's Drum Corps show at Mc- Cracken field will participate in the parade. \ DRUM CORPS MAGIC McCracken field in McHenry will be the £cene of the six­ teenth annual Drum Corps Magic show sponsored by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. The show starting at 7 p.m. sharp will close the week long activities of Marine Festival days. Corps competing are the Men of Brass from Joliet, the Vanguards from Des Plaines, the Marion Cadets from Marion, Ohio, the Guardsmen from Hoffman Estates, the Knights Drum corps from Geneseo, III . and the Pioneers from Milwaukee, Wis , plus one other corps to be named later. This show, as usual , wil l be i incol the best in the Mid-West . SET JOIINSBURG ELECTION The Ill inois Office of Education has notified School Distr 'ct 12 Supt Duane An­ dreas that it has concurred with the opinion of the McHenry County Superintendent of Service Region pertaining to formation of a separate unit school district within the -confines of the present District 12 • The state office also ap­ proved an election for this purpose and the date was set by tlje county office for Saturday, Aug 16 ' Jaycee Events Feature Of Marine Festival Weekend Water Fight Winners Named It was rain not only from firemen's hoses but also from the sky when the annual water fights were held Sunday in McHenry to officially open Marine Week festivities. Above, Marine Festival Queen Marissa Pace presents first place trophy to; Captain Gene Rurmeister of the Woodstock City team. Other captains, .right from Burmeister, are A1 Schmarje, second place Woodstock Rural; Dave Young, third place West Dundee, and Richard Herrmann, fourth place Burlington, 111. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Two features of the Marine Festival weekend will be sponsored again this year by the McHenry Jaycees. The first is a bike parade scheduled Saturday, July 12, at 3 p.m. in the business section of Green street. Children will decorate their bikes in the Mother Goose theme. Judging will be in three age categories, 2 to'5, 6 to 9, and 10 to 12. Youngsters are asked to meet on the southeast corner of Elm and Court street at 2:45 p.m. No previous entry is necessary. Chairman of the event is Blase St. John Vale. The popular chicken ^bar­ becue sponsored each year by the Jaycees will be held Sun­ day, July 13, in the city park, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Russell Hopp is in charge of the project, with Jaycee members as chefs. Meals. Consiting of barbecued chicken, baked potato, cole slaw and roll , may be eaten at tables provided in the park, or taken home Refreshments will be available also. * < ( Mli < : jr f .*»*:*m?*-tt*m*»|J > *.* Ill» STHM Tom Low, general chairman of McHenry Marine Festival 1975, is shown with Miss McHenry, Marissa Pace, on the City of McHenry float, which carries out the theme of this year's festival, "Mother Goose on Parade".