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PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, JUNE IS, ISM « -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - I r - ^ -- - - x - ~ Insights Wagering on wildlife As the family pet continues to hold its high status on TV commercials, scientists and animal behaviorists find debates heating up as to whether mammals, and even the hum* blest bugs, are more tha$ living robots governed by instinctv As we sit before our typewriter, three cute kittens, aided by television technique and behind-the-scene voices, are singing in harmony. But what about real life situations? Our own experience adds nothing at all to the arguments favoring the intelligence of wildlife, but it does reinforce the growing pressure to do something about saving land so that threatened wildlife can live in its native habitat. The growing number of dead raccoons along the highway gives credence to the contention by some that such animals are far from threatened. Never­ theless, their appealing antics have convinced us that they deserve a better fate than many of them receive. usin' &, anderm BY KAF Granted that they can be a nuisance, as the beavers are, there is a distinct attraction for these creatures of the wild that make such a valiant effort to claim a part of the universe as their own in the pursuit of keeping alive their species. On a recent outing to an In­ diana lodge we discovered a wildlife feeding station outside the dining room window. High above the ground, and covered, employees of this state facility offered table leavings to an assortment of birds, squirrels, wildlife, and some wild kittens that had wisely made their way to this haven for the un­ fortunate. Morning was for the birds, but evening brought a competitive meal shared by all of the above. Size ruled as the bandit raccoons climbed awkwardly but surely up the wide-spaced steps to the 15-foot height where treats abounded. The second evening we decided to add our own treats to the proffered tidbits. Surely ithese raccoons, which for good reason have sometimes been labeled the robber of the henhouse, would find chicken livers a choice morsel. At 6 o'clock they began to arrive, crawling surreptitiously from all parts of the heavily wooded area. Taking turns, they mounted the stairs, sometimes to meet conflict from the daddy of them all, a big fellow who asserted his right to be number one. As our own meal grew cold we watched the first animal try the fresh bread we had also left on the platform. But what hap­ pened to his sense of smell? The chicken livers were so near. With fierce persistence he held to his taste for fresh bread and continued to devour each small piece as the bulky body moved closer to the chicken. At last, the nose came in contact with the taste treat. He took one sniff and moved on to more bread. Surely this was i. raccoon without a taste for the finer treats in eats. Then his buddy moved up the steps. We just knew this was a smart fellow that would do what a raccoon is supposed to do. But we were wrong. He, too, sniffed and moved on, as did the five others that had come to feast. The next morning our four- day outing came to a close and we admitted to a reluctance to leave this genus Procyon Lotor family without sense to have a taste for the better things in life. With several glances back, we left this beautiful nature spot with a promise to ourself that someday we would return. Even raccoons without average in­ telligence have a right to the friendly persuasion we could give them in abundance. In the meantime, our energies will be expended on convincing McHenry's ducks that a long life is better achieved if one does not challenge the aggressiveness of drivers on our local thorough­ fares. CIE AGREEMENT The Departments of Tran­ sportation and Conservation have resolved potential en­ vironmental concerns regarding the Central Illinois Ex­ pressway's Illinois River crossing and have signed a "Memorandum of Agreement" which will result in an expansion of the Pike County Conservation Area by more than 400 acres. Grandchildren recall farm-hospital site Editor's note: In light of the dedication ceremonies of the Northern Illinois Medical Center, scheduled for this Sunday, this letter was submitted hy grand­ children of Joseph and Clara Stilling, McHenry farmers who donated the land on which the new facility now stands. Clara Stilling, now 88, enjoys good health and resides in McHenry. She and three other generations of her family will he attending the dedication. "Editor: "Joseph B. Stilling and Clara Hiller were married in 1919. Uiey were both from farm families and their dream was to someday own a farm. In 1938 this dream was realized when they bought a 214 acre farm on Irish Prairie. Ttoey moved here with four children; Lorraine, Harry, Larry, and Gladys. Running a farm was a family effort with Clara working beside Joe in the barn and the fields and the children doing likewise as they grew up. The Stillings were not unlike many of their friends and neighbors. This farm needed im­ provements and repairs when Gramma and Grampa moved here. With hard work and help from their family this was ac­ complished. After the deaths of Joseph in 1956 and Larry in 1962, the oldest son Harry, continued to farm with his sons; Harry Jr. Peter, and James. Where we stand today we can remember our dad baling hay and thinking how high the hay wagons were. Hie combine was like a moving building and the silos seemed to touch the sky. Three generations of Stillings lived and worked on this land with dreams of the future, never imagining a hospital would be standing here. This building rests on land which symbolizes hard work and dedication. This land was the beginning of a dream for a young couple and their family. Another dream has now been realized for the community with the opening of this health care facility. Our family is very proud to be witnessing this opening. We also are happy to have made a contribution to the community which has given us so much in return. What this land and building represents to us today is the Jantzen Your Legislators State Senator Jack Schaffer (R), 32nd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-0309 Springfield Phone: 217 782-6525 U.S. Senators Alan J. Dixon (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3960 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone: 312 353-5420 600 EL Monroe V Room 108 Springfield, 01., 62706 Phone: 217 492-4126 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D C., 20510 Charles H. Percy (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3892 Chicago, HI.. 60604 Phone: 312 353-4952 600 E. Monroe Room 117 Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217 492-4442 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D C., 20510 State Representatives Dick Klemm (R), 63rd. 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, HI., 60014 Phone: 455-6330 0-2 Stratton Bldg. Springfield, HI., 627Q& Phone: 217 782-8000 Ronald Wait (R), 64th 110 E. Second St. Belvidere, 111., 61008 U.S. Representative Philip M. Crane (R), 12th 1450 New Wilke Rd. Mount Prospect, 111., 60005 Phone: 312 394-0790 House of Representatives House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 McHenry County Office 56 N. William Street Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 459-3399 FOR FATHER'S DAY MEET THE STAFF * Dad will love this unbeatable value! Swim trunks that double as sport shorts. From Jantzen's Sea J collection. Team them up with terry jackets or coordinated knit shir­ ts, a combination Dad is sure to love. ^hristopljerH Anthony Oliver Reporter MEN'S WEAR 3902 W. Main St. McHenry 385-4060 Daily 9 to 5, Friday 9 to 8:30 Keeping you informed is the primary job of a general assignment reporter. At The McHenry Plaindealer, that is the responsibility of Anthony Oliver. He regularly covers the city council, zoning board, the police and fire departments courts. In addition to hard news and meetings, general assignment reporters write features and occasional in- depth stories. Among his other responsibilities are editing copy, some photography and layout of business, school and editorial pages of the Plaindealer. He has been with the Plaindealer for five years, coming to McHenry from Madison, WI, where he majored in journalism at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. (Jm Cox Court OH U» . . Ri McHenry m aindealer >»•*• f'« * i - , . htmwijt * t 3k*' W This picture, taken in 1938, shows the farmhouse and barn that stood on the Stilling farm at the time it was purchased by Joseph B. and Clara Stilling. The property has been donated and now is the site of the Northern Illinois Medical Center. hard work of farmers feeding people, the dedication of the medical field healing people, and the organization of the community putting it all together. Speaking for the Stilling family, we hope that these simple principles which have brought us here today, will be carried into the future. We wish you every success. "Peter Stilling, Cambridge, Wis. "MaryAnn Stilling Martinez McHenry Grandchildren of Clara Stilling Voting fraud is still a concern to - the state The 1982 general election in Illinois was significant for a number of reasons: widespread vote fraud was uncovered in Chicago and other areas of the state, the successful guber­ natorial candidate won by only 0.14 percent of the vote and the candidates for the Illinois House were elected for the first time from single-member districts. While last year's Voting Rights Act of 1983 resolved some of the most serious vote fraud problems, Illinois government is still reacting and adjusting to^ those three occurences. Proposals that would affect the operation of Illinois elections have been introduced and discussed as lawmakers try to decide if changes should be made to improve the elections process. The Illinois House recently discussed and voted on legislation that would affect state elections, including measures dealing with voter registration, the guernatorial election and merit selection of judges. One bill that was drafted in direct reaction to the situation in the 1982 gubernatorial race, was defeated by House members. The measure, HB 2717, called for an automatic, publicly financed recount in close gubernatorial elections. When the winner and runner-up in the race for governor are separated by less than 0.5 percent of the vote, all votes are recounted under provisions of this bill. Pm McHenry « . s.mr 1875 lamdealer McHenry Herald <USPS 335-200) Established 1375 3812 West Elm Street Phone 815-385-0170 McHenry. Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Fridoy at McHenry. Illinois Second Class Postage PAID ot McHenry, Illinois by SHAW FREE PRESS NEWSPAPER GROUP POSTMASTER Send address changes to McHenry Plaindealer 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry. Illinois 60050 Subscribers ore requetted to provide immediate notice of change of address to the McHenry Plaindeoler. 3812 W. Elm St.. McHenry, III. 60050. A deduction of one month from the expirotion of a subscription will be mode where a change of address is provided through the Post Office department. Thomas C. Miller-Publisher Donna Bertulis-Editor Atoart) Winning ilrtoapaprr MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES By Carrier 50' Week 1 Year $19 00 In McHenry County 1 Year $27.00 Outside McHenry County The measure was defeated as unnecessary and too costly. A statewide recount could cost into the millions of dollars, and opponents argued that the state would be better off spending such money on education or other needed services. Current law allows for a discovery recount, which involves 25 percent of all precincts. Another measure, which was approved by the House, spells out the procedures to be followed when an applicant for v^ reft&traticin does, not bave 4 the proper identification. Under current law, tWo forms ot I.D. are required, and one of those must list the applicant's ad­ dress. House Bill 3183 requires the registration officer to provide those who don't have proper identification with in­ formation about what they need to have for registration. These informational forms must be written in English and Spanish. For three months the clerk must maintain a list of the people who were not registered due to lack of proper iden- tificaiton. A third measure, which also received House approval, sets up a system for merit selection of judges. The bill, HB 3230 creates a modified merit selection system to fill vacan­ cies in the office of Supreme Court, and Appellate or Circuit Judge. Under the measure, the Supreme Court would choose from nominees selected by a Judicial Nominating Com­ mission, which is made up of six lawyers and five non-lawyers. Whena vacancy comes up, the Court notifies the Commission chairman, and the commission thai has 42 days to submit a list of nominees to the Supreme Court. Three-fifths of the commission members must concur with the Court's selec­ tion. Under the measure, the appointee serves only for the remaining portion of the term, and then, the position is filled by election. Congratulations CONGRATULATIONS! -V 1 To Ow Favorite Graduate ) i