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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER Memories In The Making Eisele Back °" Duty No Charges In Shooting The Grand jury of McHenry county determined late Thursday afternoon that there was reasonable doubt in the minds of members that a crime had been committed in the shooting death of a Crystal Lake youth last Monday night. The Grand jury further determined there was reasonable doubt that any person should be charged with the commission of a crime involving that death. Patrick William Fitzgerald. ° 17, of 2408 Timber lane. Crystal Lake, was shot by Detective Joseph Eisele of the McHenry County Sheriff's department in a field near the intersection of Routes 176 and 31 the night of May 26. Eisele, a McHenry man, and other county officers were attempting to apprehend three youths in the area to question them regarding two robberies which had occurred within the hour in the Crystal Lake-Algonquin area. Two of the youths were ap­ prehended but Fitzgerald fled into a field. Eisele pursued him and ordered the boy to stop. When he failed to do so, Eisele fired a warning shot in the air. Then Fitzgerald allegedly turned and charged Eisele with a knife in his hand The officer fired and hit the youth in the • abdomen. He died a short time,;- later in McHenry hospital. ;v The matter was brought before the Grand jury for in-'" vestigation. Jurors listened to nine hours of evidence and testimony from twenty-two witnesses along with exhibits (Continued on page 16) SERVING THE CH A IN-O -L A KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 99 NUMBER 87 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1975 15' 20 PAGES Smiles and reflections are evident on the faces of Thomas F. Bolger, left, Father Eugene Baumhofer, and Earl E. Walsh, right, as they listen to the remarks of Arnold Rauen at microphone. Rauen served ably as master of ceremonies for Testimonial '75, a dinner and roast honoring Bolger, city treasurer for twenty-five Harry Truman once said, "If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen". Two McHenry men stepped out of the political kitchen May 1, but the heat followed them. All the intuitive powers of two former city officials failed Earl R. Walsh and Thomas F. Bolger as their friends suc­ ceeded last Thursday in per­ petrating a perfect surprise verbal roast to equal the delicious dinner that preceded it. The program was a first-of- its-kind in McHenry, honoring two men who accomplished enviable records as city clerk and city treasurer! - * spec- tively. It was a night for memories at the VFW clubhouse as three former mayors with whom the two men served,and a representative of a fourth, walked to the podium to recall highlights of city government since .the 'thirties. Paul Overton spoke for his late father, R.I. Overton, who served from 1937 to 1949. Also appearing were George P. Freund (1949-1961); Donald P. Doherty, (1961-1973) and the present mayor, Joseph P. Stanek. The roster of alderman was long -forty-two in all. Many have died; others could not be present; but the guests of honor beamed at the introduction of those who attended and were introduced. These included former office holders Arnold Anderson, Charles Vycital, Edward J. Gausden, Glenn Dixon, Warren Holly, Theodore Pitzen, Robert Newkirk, Joseph Etten, Arthur Jackson, Gerald Wegener, Frank Hromek, Jerome Rogers, and the present aldermen. Then came award time. It was evident that here were two citizens who had served both their city and other organizations well. Their rewards carried all of the esteem that can be put into a thoughtful gift and a choked up "thank you". Keys to the city came from Mayor Stanek; plaques from Robert Vogt and "Bud" Thennes of the Catholic Order of Foresters; from Mitchell Pretaznyck for the Knights of Columbus, and from Chief Ken Espey for the city police department. A plaque expressing sincere sentiments of loyal office years before his retirement May 1, and Walsh, who served as city clerk for thirty-eight years. The event attracted about 400 persons to the V.F.W. clubhouse Thursday night. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Summer Registration Dates Set At College Lakemoor Opens Bicentennial employees came from the new city clerk, Terry Wilde, and from Sharon (Klapperich) Klontz, who had designed and made a beautiful rug, carefully outlined with intricate hand­ work the long service and perfect attendance record of her former boss. All of the clerk's employees were in­ cluded. But then the boasts were over, and in the tradition of 1975, it was roast time. It was apparent from the opening remarks of former Plaindealer sports writer, "Zeke" Bacon, to the closing lines of Roland Herrmann, that affection can be expressed in many ways. We also joined George M. Freund, Don Weingart, Herb Reihansperger, Ed Buss, Harry Kinne, Bob Adams and Lenora Frisby in rounding out the roster of roasters. Each with a dfffeffcnt viewpoint. the Vheat" was turned on and when it was over Miss Frisby made it evident through her keen humor that women's lib is not to be denied. Almost 400 friends, relatives, co-workers and just well- wishes turned out for a gala evening none of them are likely to soon forget. Surely not the two guests of honor, who ably displayed their own glib humor in extemporaneous response to the roasting. The evening is over. For the audience it is a happy memory that brings a smile. For Earl Walsh and Thomas Bolger it will be something more. It will be the recollection of an. in­ comparable job by Toast-, master Arnold Rauen; the fluent, sincere thoughts of Father Eugene Baumhofer; and the leadership of Fred Meyer in putting it all together, along with the committee of Rick Lane, Jim Wegener and Larry Lund. For Earl and Tom, pleasant thoughts of a well deserved honor will not be at the whim of recollection. The entire evening is well protected from the elusiveness of human memory through the modern magic of tape recorders, projectors, and slides, gilts from all those in attendance. Memories --however preserved-- have magical ways of bringing back nice yesterdays. May these memories be forever. K.A.F. McHenry County college will hold regular registration for summer session Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5. Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on both days in the interim facilities of the college at 6200 Northwest high­ way, Crystal Lake. Late registration is scheduled for June 9 through June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Registrations will be accepted June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classes begin Monday, June 9. Transfer and occupational courses are offered at the college's interim facilities and adult continuing education classes are scheduled in ten different locations throughout the county. Further information about summer session may be ob­ tained by calling the registration office. Seek Business Classification For Property Emmeth and Grace Broker have filed a petition before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals, seeking a change of zoning classification on property from "R-l" to "B-2" business. The property is located in Burton Bridge subdivision. It is on the north side of Rt. 176 on Wright road and is commonly known as 3505 S. Wright road, McHenry. It is improved with a commercial building which has been licensed as a tavern for many years, and therefore, a non-conforming use. A public hearing will be held June 5 at 2 p.m. at the Crystal Lake city hall, 121 N. Main street, Crystal Lake, at which time any person desiring to be heard may be present. VETERANS MEET The next meeting of McHenry Barracks, No. 1315, Veterans of World War I, will be held Thursday, June 5, at 2 o'clock at the Legion home. , The village of Lakemoor became the first local com­ munity to launch bicentennial activities when a special patriotic program was held in the municipal building last Saturday night. About 200 men, women and children gathered to see an interesting presen­ tation in the red, white and blue tradition of 1776. Highlight of the evening was the crowning of petite Sundae Morrison as the village's* first Junior Miss. The pretty little lady also won the Spirit of Junior Miss trophy awarded by a vote of the other contestants. Sundae is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Morrison. First runner-up was Linda Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, Jr., and second runner-up was Chantal Du Chelas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alaine Du Chelas. All are seventh graders at Parkland Junior high school, McHenry. Besides her two trophies, Miss Morrison was presented with $50 from the Bicentennial commission, a $25 savings bond, a bouquet and her crown. The runners-up received trophies and a bouquet. Les Nejedly, a member of the Bicentennial commission, served as master of ceremonies for the Junior Miss portion of the program. In addition to the three girls named above, he introduced Contestants Tricia (Continued on page 16) Sundae Morrison, center, holds two trophies she won during the opening bicentennial program held in Lakemoor last Saturday. She was named by a panel of three judges as the village's first Junior Miss and also won the votes of the other candidates to be selected Spirit of Junior Miss. At left is Linda Martin, first runner-up, and at right, Chantal Du Chelas, second runner-up. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Local Youths Escape Serious Injury In Auto Fatality Eighteen-Year-Old Victim Of Hanging Randall R. Drinkwater, 21, of 15312 Hebron road, Alden, was killed in a head-on collision Sunday morning about 1:45 on Route 47, one-half mile south of Hebron. Driver of the other car, Randolph H. Watkins of 5006 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, and his passenger, Deborah L. Murphy of 5014 Willow drive, Wonder Lake, received minor injuries in the accident. They were taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, where they were treated and released. Drinkwater was taken to Memorial hospital by the Hebron Rescue squad, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. According to sheriff's police, the Watkins' vehicle was south­ bound on Route 47. As the Drinkwater car approached from the opposite direction, it suddenly veered into the south­ bound lane and the cars collided head on. The Accident Investigation unit of the Sheriff's department Many From Area Graduate At MCC With Special Honors Many area students were among the large class of graduates of McHenry County college when commencement ceremonies were held recently. The following were graduated fcom McHenry: John S. Beato, A.S.; Michael Robert Blake, AS.; Alice J. Bieschke, A.S., High Honors; James V. Chaps, A.S.; Alan Carl Cina, A.A S. Business Mid- Management; William W Coss, A.AS. Business Data Processing; Jessy Gisele Dominique, AS., Honors; Patricia Jean Emerson, A.A S. Secretarial Science, Honors; Michael R. Erickson, AS.; Gregory Allan Freund, AS., Honors; Dorothy M. Fuiava, A.S., High Honors; Kevin Michael Haley, A S.; Jerry E. Hanson, AS., High Honors; Deborah Lynn Heinrich, A.S.S., Secretarial Science, High Honors; Douglas Henry Hemmingsen, A. Gen. Ed.; Also Kerry David Jensen, AS.; Karen Kurowski, AS., Honors; Paul William Lange, A S.; Susan Ilene Lauer, A.A S. Nursing; Edward J. Linnane, Jr., AS., Honors; Mary M. Martin, A.S., Honors; Joan Marie Marzahl, A.A.S. Nur­ sing; Colleen Marie Miller, A S.; Diane Marie Miller, A.S.; Timothy L. Morck, AS., Honors; James Muzzillo, A.A.S. Auto; Valerie Ann Phalin, A.A.S. Nursing; Diane L. Powers, A.A.S. Nursing, High Honors; William L. Robel, AS.; Donald E. Rose, AS., High Honors; David L. Waiter, A.S.; Louise A. Winters, A.A.S. Nursing, High Honors (2nd degree--lst Associate of Science High Honors, June, 1973); Anthony P. Wirtz, A S. From Spring Grove, the graduates were David C. Bays, A.A.S. Business Data Processing, Honors; Robert L. Ducy, A S., Honors. Wonder Lake graduates were Kenneth Richard Banner, A S.; Charlton John Brandt, AS.; Lenore P. Hoffman, AS.; Howard S. Miller, A.A.; Douglas W. Prosen, A.A.S. Police Science, Honors. Perry Pursell, A.S.; Arthur T. Tyrrell, A.A.S., Police Science, High Honors; Jeffrey A. Van Kanegan, A S., Honors. is continuing an investigation into the collision. Joanne C. Buss of 3605 E Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, escaped injury after the car she was driving rolled over on Keystone road, one mile south of Tryon Grove road north of Wonder I^ake. The accident occurred early Friday morning. The driver told deputies she lost control oif her car on the wet pavement as she came into a curve on Keystone road. Michael C. Morreale of 6212 Mason Hill road, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to yield turning left following a collision Thursday night about 7 o'clock at the corner of Johnsburg road and Fairview avenue, John sburg. Debra A. Freund of 2514 N Cuhlman road, McHenry, told deputies she was west-bound on Johnsburg road when the Morreale auto made a left turn directly in front of her and she was unable to avoid impact. Morreale said he saw the Freund car approaching but thought he had time to com­ plete his turn. Raymond L. Cooper of 7318 Seminole, Wonder Lake, was cited for failure to yield at a stop or yield intersection following a car-truck collision Thursday evening about 7 o'clock at the intersection of Route 120 and Ringwood road Driver of the car, Leon Groh of 8918 Oriole trail, Wonder Lake, was not injured but his passenger, Bernice Groh, of the same address, was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad for treatment of minoi injuries According to county police, Groh was west-bound on Route 120 when the Cooper truck pulled away from the stop sign on Ringwood road into the path of Groh's auto. Cooper said he did not see the Groh auto approaching the intersection. Dorothy M. Parshall of 1709- B Northfield Square, Nor- thfield, was ticketed for failure to yield turning left after her car was involved in a collision in front of Valley View school at 6515 W Route 120, west of McHenry According to police, Agatha R. Leicht of 1400 N: Oakwood court, McHenry, was east- bound on the highway Wed­ nesday afternoon when the Parshall auto made a left turn directly in front of the Leicht car into the driveway of the school. Ms. Parshall said she did not see the other car prior to im­ pact. A ticket for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident was issued to Walter B Jackson of 416 N. Ridge road, McHenry, following a rear-end accident Friday afternoon. Ronald H. Verstege of 3916 W West avenue. McHenry, was The body of eighteen-year-old Thomas J. Schmitt of 1107 Hillcrest, Fox River Grove, was found hanging from a tree Friday afternoon in a wooded area along Algonquin road in Fox River Grove. Two juvenile boys were hunting beer cans for a school project when they found the body. They notified Fox River Grove police, who relayed the information to the sheriff's department. After the victim was iden- tifed from items found on the stopped in a line of traffic when his auto was hit from behind by the Jackson car. Jackson said he applied his brakes but slid on the wet pavement The mishap occurred on Route 31, just south of High Point road, south of McHenry. the and in- by was body, he was taken to McHenry county morgue next of kin were notified From preliminary vestigation conducted sheriff's deputies, it discovered the victim had been despondent over school problems and apparently hung himself. Investigation is continuing by the Detective Division of the McHenry County Sheriff's department. WINS IIIGII HONORS A total of 107 Wartburg college's 277 graduates this year graduated with academic- honors. Among forty-one who received Magna Cum Laude honors was Marjorie Jeanne Burton of McHenry. The college is in Waverly, Iowa. Tribute To Class Of 1975 A Tribute to the Class of 1975, an annual program honoring seniors at M.C.H.S., will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, in West campus. Following the processional, Principal Robert O. Swartzlo/f of West campus will present a welcome and tribute to thie class There will be remarks by Denise Higgins, vice-president of the class, Elizabeth Fenske, secretary, and Merily Fail, treasurer. The school's select choir, directed by John Leighty, will offer several selections: "What A Wonderful World", "You and I", "Hands of Time" and "Impossible Dream". The senior select choir will sing "Graduation Day" and "Let There Be Peace On Earth". Numerous awards and honors will be presented during the evening. Kiwanis Honors Top Scholars The McHenry Kiwanis club hosted top scholastic graduates from Montini Catholic school, McHenry Junior high school and Parkland Junior high school, along with their parents, last Tuesday evening at a dinner in the West campus cafeteria. The top scholars were commended for their past achievements by Henry Nell, president of School District 15; encouraged to continue their scholastic efforts by Richard Swantz, superintendent of School District 156; and encouraged to get involved by Miss Carol Leighty, president of the West campus Student Council. Pictured above, from left to right, front row, from Parkland are Carol Petty, Kris Salman, Colleen DeRosier, Julie Brooks, Herb Ficken, Bill Heinrich, Andrea Akins, Meg Kelsey and Wes Crittenden. In the back row, from McHenry Junior high school are Rich Sund, Mark Smith, Tammy Thompson, Denise Urbanski, Richelle Allen, Diana Grantham, Lisa Toole, Amanda Bourke and Tim Kozelsky. Montini's representatives, also shown in the back row, are Ruth Marshall, Annette Brefeld, Angel Betancourt, Ron Freund and Chris Polloch. Unable to attend but also receiving the awards were Roger Brand, from Parkland and Tammy Gunder from McHenry Junior high school. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD