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The season of goblins and witches, along with the change to standard time, is the best reminder of all that we are about to enter into the dark season of winter. Light timers will go on all over the city so that workers won't be arriving home to the darkness of the post-5 o'clock hour. As early as last week calls were coming in to our desk asking what night would be designated for Halloween trick or treating. One worried senior asked for a word to youngsters who would approach the door of invalids and in the absence of a treat would stoop to vandalism. Maybe just to ease her mind, this particular lady has purchased a large quantity of candy and would like to deposit it at the door but she knows the consequences. Two alternatives are left. She can either make her way with difficulty (and some peril to her health) to the door, or she can take a chance on the goodness of those who will visit her house this Halloween. The traditional observance can prove a problem for these people, and there is no answer guaranteed to work. We can present a request for good manners, but youngsters are not apt to read this column. Possibly a note left on the lighted door, appealing to the best instincts of the younger generation, would work. At least it's worth a try, and parents might help by cautioning their trick-or- treaters to pass by any home where there is no answer to a firm knock. Certainly the practice of trick-or- treat was intended for the very young. Unfortunately, candy is popular with most age groups, and the less sophisticated older brother and sister saw in it an ideal opportunity to reap the harvest too. But we have noted a trend away from the practice in recent years. There are fewer ghost& on the street with their bags for goodies. Lights remain on, but only occasionally are large crowds seen roaming in any one neighborhood. The one thingjthat might trigger a return to popula£?§^ of trick-or-treating could be the economy. Candy sells high at the store, and the paychecks of Mom and Dad aren't keeping pace. In some cases, there is one paycheck where before there were two. Among life's other uncertainties, it will be interesting to see what Halloween 1961 brings. Will there ly»- a resurgence of the popularity of trick-or-treating, or will it continue, little by little, to fade into obliviWtf? ~ K.A.F. City Party Set Trick, Treat Hours Looking to insure a safe and fun Halloween, McHenry Police Chief George R. Pasenelli offered a few tipsP for the holiday. Pasenelli advised parents to ac­ company children whenever possible as they make their rounds. The trick-or- treating hours as approved by the McHenry City Council are from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m..on Saturday, Oct. 31. The police chief also suggested that the children wear light-colored clothing in order to make them more visible to drivers. "Wherever possible, the children should stay in their own neighborhoods and go to houses they are familiar with," Pasenelli said. He also cautioned drivers to be particularly careful and alert for (Continued on page 20) Rescue Trapped Worker McHenry Fire department, Rescue squad and employees at the gravel pit on Sherman hill work to free Michael Haffner, of McHenry, who was trapped In a sand bin early last Thursday afternoon. Above, fire fighters in the pit filled five- gallon backets with sand from around Haffner's waist as Rescue squad members lift the buckets through a three-foot- square opening ia the grate. Right, shown through the grate, Haffner waits calmly as others work to free him. He was taken to McHenry hospital for examination. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER " S E R V I N G T H E C H A I N O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 " VOLUME 106 NUMBER 26 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1981 1 SECTION 22 PAGES 25' J Shores Annexation Question To City, Village Councils Representatives of McHenry city and the village of McHenry Shores agreed to put the question of the integration of the Shores into McHenry to their respective governing council or board and to hold a joint meeting in the near future as proposed by Mayor Joseph Stanek. After two exploratory meetings, the latest on Oct. 22, an­ nexation committee members con­ cluded that further discussions would be fruitless and they might as well see if the merger could be implemented. Initial research in the state statutes indicated that a favorable vote in a referendum of the electors in both McHenry and McHenry Shores would be required to authorize the move. Attorneys of each municipality are to be asked to research the necessary legal processes and to advise their respective employers at the proposed meeting. Both sides agreed. Early during the discussions, Mayor Stanek cut to the core of the matter, "You can over-complicate the situation. It's really 'yes or no'," he told committee members. He conceded that the Shores had needs out there and warned "You'll be at the mercy of the (McHenry city) council." Stanek also noted that a merger would be a short term benefit to the Shores but in the long run McHenry would also benefit. He also pointed out that obviously the Shores is now contending with serious problems of cost effectiveness that plague most small government units. Stanek noted that so far he had no negative comments from McHenry citizens about the merger proposal. Alderman Liz Nolan reported hearing some complaints and Alderman Ed Datz said he had heard much criticism, most of which centered about what would be the cost to residents in McHenry resulting from the an­ nexation. Datz also asked Richard Panerali, president of Shores village board, whom his committee represented. "Do they have any backing of the village?" Datz queried. Panerali noted that some on the village board seemed to oppose the move. The question bothering Shores people is how much would their taxes be (in the city), he indicated. In response to a question about village assets which would be tran­ sferred to McHenry in the annexation, Panerali estimated them to be about $238,000 in tangible items and the projected income for operating the village at $125,000 for the current year And although inclusion in McHenry would abolish the Shores utility tax. estimated to produce about $30,000, the tax for city operations if the Shores becomes McHenry would rise to projected $54,000 Panerali said. Ms. Nolan said one of the concerns (Continued on page 20) $23,500 In Stolen Goods Is Recovered The execution of a search warrant last week has resulted in the recovery by city and county police of an estimated $23,500 in stolen goods. According to county police, the warrant was executed last Wednesday i vGary agencies "had Begin Search For MCHS Distinguished Graduates A committee named to select the first 10 MCHS graduates to be honored in a Hall of Distinguished Graduates set guidelines at the initial meeting held this past week in the administration office. No more than five of the 10 to be selected the first year will be living Saduates. They will be honored at the annual senior academic recognition nner held each May. In addition, their pictures and an account of their accomplishments will be posted in each campus. Each honored graduate will receive a small plaque in recognition of this public tribute. The vote of the committee of seven must be unanimous. No graduate can be selected until he or she has been an alumnus of at least 15 years. After the first year's selection of no more than 10, a maximum of five persons, living or deceased, will be chosen annually. At the first meeting, the committee set guidelines to be considered in making their choices. These include the nominees' impact on the community in which they live; their sphere of influence; their service to humanity; difficulties overcome to attain their achievements; their inspiration to others; and success in their chosen field. Nominations must be made by Dec. 15 with Norbert F. Wolter, administrative assistant in High School District 156, 3926 W. Main street, McHenry. A nomination form appears on Page 2 of this issue. Others are available at the administration office. The idea of recognizing the successes of MCHS graduates originated with a McHenry teacher ana administrator 15 years ago. However, it was not until recent months that it was presented to an enthusiastic school board and a decision was made to proceed with plans and name a committee. The originator of the idea said his hope was that the men and women named would prove to be models for the present student body. He wanted to provide an incentive for them in the knowledge that there were earlier graduates of McHenry high school who had realized a high degree of success. at a residence at 5200 W. Shore drive, McHenry. McHenry Police Officer Wigman said the two information that a large amount of stolen property was at this residence. The property recovered as a result of the action included a variety of weapons, boats, outboard motors, snowmobiles, roto-tillers, racing wheels and tires, lawn mowers and a garden tractor. Items were also recovered from several locations in Wisconsin and Illinois. The county police said the move last week ended a three-month in­ vestigation and cleared 34 burglaries and 63 thefts. (Continued on page 20) Johnsburg Candidates Meet Public The Johnsburg Community club and Johnsburg Teachers organization are serving as co-hosts for a public meeting to meet candidates running for the two District 12 school board positions. The meeting will be held at the Johnsburg Community club hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The candidates have been invited to give a brief presentation of their views on the issues they would like to address. The session will then be opened to the public for a question and answer period. All interested residents of Johnsburg' District 12 are welcome to attend. Lillian Bolger Woman Of Year A surprised and happy Lillian Bolger accepts red roses from Maurie Taylor moments after the former was named "Woman of the Year" by the McHenry Business & Professional Women's club. Miss Taylor was the 1980 winner. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD For a varied career as teacher and counselor, and for a full-time retirement service to others, Lillian Bolger was honored Monday evening by the McHenry Business & Professional Women's club as McHenry's 1981 Woman of the Year. The surprised Mrs. Bolger, a McHenry resident since her graduation from Rosary college, graciously accepted the gift of roses and a plaque. In nominating Mrs. Bolger lor the •honor. Miss Maurie Taylor, 1980 Woman of the Year, wrote that Mrs. Bolger "is, to my mind, a prime example of the kind of business and professional woman who somehow finds time, energy, and spirit to combine family, career, ana social concerns all at the same time. I find most tremendous any woman can that one of the accomplishments achieve." Born in Pecatonica, 111., she came to McHenry to teach Home Economics, English and Family Living. Her career was interrupted by her marriage to John Bolger, a McHenry businessman. After his death, she returned to (Continued on page 20) Offer Free Sugar Testing McHenry Hospita l Page 20 Fight Against Service Tax I l l inois Business Page 16 Mock Disaster In Area Fire In "pactory" Page 8