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VOLUME 99 NUMBER 103 WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1975 15' 20 PAGES 1 SUPPLEMENT *1IITUU* THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Opens July 30 Council Serves Senior Citizens Members of the McHenry County Senior Citizens council met with Pete Stuckey, assistant dean at McHenry County college, and Marge Jones, executive director for the council, recently to discuss plans for^ the newly formed council. There are about 15,000 senior citizens in McHenry county and they may call or come into the office for assistance, referral, or information free of charge. There are also planned ac­ tivities for the senior citizen. Plans call for coordination of sites throughout the county for better accessibility. McHenry County college serves as agent sponsoring the council. The council office is located in the CETA center, 201 N. Throop, Woodstock. For more information one may call 815-338-6075. Senior Citizens council members, reading clockwise, are Herbert Sass, McHenry; Grace Sass, McHenry; Dorothy Keller, Algonquin; Marv Browning (partially hidden) Crystal Lake, president of the council; Virginia Lrfzwick, Crystal Lake, vice- president; Marge Jones, executive director; Pete Stuckey, assistant dean at MCC; and Art Lickter, Woodstock. Free Fair Admission To Seniors Friday Morning Friday, Aug. 1, has been designated as Senior Citizen's day by the McHenry County Fair association. This is a first for the McHenry County Fair. On that day, there will be two things of special interesKto McHenry county senior citizens. First, members of the McHenry County Senior Citizen's council requested the Fair association board to allow seniors to have free admission on that day. The association looked favorably on that idea and made the decision to allow free admission before noon Friday, Aug. 1, to all senior citizens displaying their Medicare card at the gate. Marv Browning, president of the McHenry County Senior Citizen's council, Mrs. Margaret Jones, executive director for athe council; and other board and council members attended tl^j Fair association board meeuhg this week to make the request for free admission on behalf of all senior citizens in the county. The council had looked into the possibility of free admission to the fair for seniors before, (Continued on page 12) A new folder publication, "EyeingSafety On Your Bike," is now a supplement to Bicycle Rules of the Road. It stresses the importance of good vision in three main areas. Although no physical or skill test is required to ride a bike, parents are urged to give their children the minimal vision tests as listed in the booklet. The quick vision test includes tests for near and far acuity, color perception, depth per­ ception and field of vision. Anything that might help young bicycle riders is good. However, the tremendous up­ surge of accidents in our community involving 'cyclists prompts one to believe that more than vision is needed to create a climate for safe two- wheel riding. Almost every account of accidents in recent issues of the Plaindealer have included a mishap of a bicyclist or motorcyclist. Bicycle riding is growing faster than any other kind of transportation. Since 1972, more bicycles have been selling in this country than cars. According to manufacturers of the vehicle, there are more than 100 million bike riders in the United States, using more than seventy-five million bikes. More than five million of them live in Illinois. Although, cycling is the fastest growing adult par­ ticipation sport, nearly all bike accident victims are children. A study made last year of in­ juries from motorist-cyclist collisions found only 9 per cent of the'cyclists were 20 years old or older. Thirty-two per cent were between 4 and 9, 43 per cent were 10 to 14; 17 percent were 19 to 19. ? The same survey found that some serious accidents were the motorists' fault, but nearly four out of five were the fault of the bike rider. Younger bike riders, especially, are less able than adults to read and accurately interpret signs and understand traffic regulations. They are more likely than their elders to ride down driveway ramps into traffic, go through stop signs, ignore red lights, swerve in and out of traffic lanes, and ex­ periment with stunts. Bike accidents kill more than 1,000 a year and injure more than 400,000 seriously enough for emergency room treat­ ment/ In Illinois last year, forty-nine were killed in bicycle accidents. Any parent who gives his child a bike should also give Wins New Crown 65,000 'f Charge McHenry Man With Attempted Murder Richard Macek of 2017 Woodlawn Park .drive, McHenry, has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery following the brutal beating of a Woodstock girl, Sharon Kulisek, 20, of 2115 Stone Lake. She was attacked at the Clothes Hamper laundromat on Route 47, next to the A&P store in Woodstock. Miss Kulisek was brutally beaten Saturday morning about 2 o'clock. A call was received at the McHenry County Sheriff's him a copy of Bicycle Rules of the Road. More than that, the parent should be sure he un­ derstands it and obey the rules. A bike rider, unlike a motorist, doesn't need an (f^erator's license, but he must obey all traffic laws. A bike in traffic is a vehicle, not a toy! K.A.F. department at 1:57 a.m. from Miss Kulisek, who reported there was a man wattching her through the window. Woodstock police were notified and arrived on the scene about a miriute and a half later. Woodstock Patrolman John jasper entered the laundromat and noticed the telephone off the hook. He found Miss Kulisek lying outside in back of the building by following a trail of blood which led from the telephone out the back door. Miss Kulisek had allegedly been beaten with a weapon. She was taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, and later transferred to Rockford Memorial hospital, where she was reported in poor condition Monday morning with multiple skullSfractures. M66B1T was apprehended by county]detectives at his home late Saturday. He is being held in county jail on $200,000 bond until his scheduled appearance in court Monday, Aug. 4, at 9:30 a.m. First Serious Boat Crash Of Season Injures Two Men A boat collision in the middle of the Fox river Friday, just before midnight, resulted in injuries to a Libertyville man. The collision occurred in the vicinity of the old city beach at Riverside drive and Washington street. Lawrence Penning was a passenger in a 16-foot homemade wooden boat driven by his brother, Russell Penning, of Arlington Heights, when it collided with an 18-foot craft. The two brothers were taken to McHenry hospital by the Rescue squad, where Russell Penning was treated and released. Lawrence Penning was admitted to the hospital suffering broken ankles. He was listed in satisfactory condition Monday afternoon. According to Sgt. George Meyers of the McHenry County Sheriff's Water Patrol division, the Penning boat was traveling on the river about one-quarter mile north of the old bridge when it came upon a craft which appeared to be stopped with no visible lights. The craft was driven by James Corbett of 4629 N. Elson, Chicago. Penning said his boat hit the right rear of Corbett's craft and in so doing, demolished his boat, causing it to sink. Corbett told deputies he was nflrth-bound on the river when the Penning boat came upon his craft and ran into the rear of it. He stated his lights were on at the time of the crash. Corbett also said he and his passengers tried to attract the attention of the people in the other boat as it came upon their craft. Sgt. Meyers noted that the Penning boat was totally wrecked except for the outboard engine. The boat was pulled from the river and taken to a local garage. The Corbett craft was checked out and was able to be driven home. The McHenry Rescue squad was summoned to the scene to aid in the rescue of the Penning brothers from the water. Also assisting were members of the McHenry Police department, the Fire department and sheriffs' deputies, under the supervision of the Water Patrol. Expansion activities to headline evening programs mark changes to entertain the estimated 65,000 that will at­ tend the 1975 McHenry County Fair at Woodstock starting Wednesday, July 30. The fair will revolve around the showing of 4-H projects and class competition. Commercial and educational exhibits are at an all-time high with space both in the four exhibit halls and around the grounds at a premium, reports Chuck Weingart of McHenry, County Fair association president. A talent contest for senior citizens, a beauty contest in-, volving a dozen of the county's most attractive young women, events featuring horses and ponies each of the five days of the fair-variety and action keynote the fair which con­ tinues on the fairgrounds east of Woodstock through Sunday night, Aug. 3. The Friday night feature is a thrill show with the in­ ternational Auto Daredevils. Precision driving by these skilled stunt drivers has proven an outstanding crowd at­ traction around the country. A television personality, Grandpa Jones of the Hee Haw show, and a youthful musical aggregation, the Edwardians, will draw a standing room only crowd to the grandstand Saturday night. The Sunday night attraction is a bang-up show, a demolition Derby with local people driving the vehicles! This was held at the fair last year, and a repeat periormance with different vehicles (but many of the same drivers) is on the agenda. Kiddies day-with rides at half price for children from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wed­ nesday and Saturday-will attractrthe youthful fair-goers and their parents. The Miss McHenry County Pageant is set for 8:30 p.m. on opening night, Wendesday, July 30. Miss Donna Humann of McHenry is the reigning Miss McHenry County. Harness racing on the first two afternoons (1:30 p.m.) will feature the matinee grandstand attractions early in the fair. Tractor pulling contests draw many contestants as well as fans, both set for the final two afternoons. A talent contest for senior citizens and another for per­ sons 10-21 ye^rs of age will headline the Friday afternoon grandstand program. Bill Tammeus, one of the founders of this McHenry County Fair when it revived in 1949, is chairman of this talent program and for all grandstand presentations. An auction of 4-H and FFA sheep, hogs, and cattle will dominate the Saturday af­ ternoon attractions. From 8 a.m. opening on Wednesday, hundreds of exhibits in 4-H, Junior and Open class competition will vie for prizes. These exhibits will be on view for the thousands of fair-goers who enjoy looking at the cows, watching the rabbits, and examining the clothing or art projects of eager youngsters. Twenty-Seven Business Firms Offer Dollar Days Woman Killed, Others Hurt In Area Accidents A surprised and happy Amy Ziebel accepts her new banner as Little Miss Peanut of Kiwanis Division 20, covering northern Illinois, after being proclaimed winner last Thursday night. At left is Christie Moen of Dundee ud on the right, Michelle Swidenski of Round Lake. STAFF PJIOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD S i x - y e a r - o l d Amy Ziebel, a little miss with a big smile and plenty of personality, has charmed another group of judges. McHenry's Little Miss Peanut, crowned June 24, last Thursday night won the same title over (Continued on page 12) Esther H. Smith, 63, of 180 N. Main street, Crystal Lake, was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, following a one-car accident on Route 14 about one-half mile west 6f Dean street, Woodstock. The fatality took place Sunday afternoon about 4:30. Acpdrding to witnesses and evidence at the scene, the Smitjh car was) east-bound on Route 14 when for unknown reasons, \|t, Crossed into the west-bound lane, traveled back across the highway, ran into a marshy ditch and rolled over. The victim was thrown from the vehicle, A Crystal Lake man, Charles R. Wirth of Railroad street, Crystal Lake, was reported in fair condition in the intensive care unit of McHenry hospital Monday afternoon, where he was taken by the Marengo Rescue squad. Wirth was driving a motorcycle when it collided with a car driven by ^ Call Public Meeting On Waste Disposal Problem Before reaching a decision on the county's waste disposal problems, as directed by the County board at a meeting earlier in the year, the Waste Disposal committee will hold an informational public hearing Monday evening, Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the County board room, No. 203, of the county courthouse on Route 47, Woodstock. Any person or group wishing to address the committee relative to the county's waste disposal problem at that time should submit a request in writing bearing name, address and amount of time needed to present views. The committee does reserve the right to limit the amount of, time to be granted. * The deadline for receiving requests to speak will be Friday, Aug. 1 at 9:30 a.m. Peggy L. Kunde of 13120 Perkins road, Woodstock. The accident .occurred Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Route 176 and Franklinville road east of Marengo.^ According to State Police, as both vehicles were eastbound on Route 176 the Kunde car slowed to make a left turn onto Franklinville road. Wirth passed an unknown vehicle which was behind the Kunde auto and as it turned at the intersection, the motorcyclist hit the side of the Kunde car. Eight-year-old Thomas D. Basile of 3701 Spring Grove road, Johnsburg, received minor injuries when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle across Spring Gi-ove road in front of his house. The mishap occuri^ed Friday afternoon about 1 o'clock. The boy was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad and released after a checkup. According to sheriff's police, Lewis L. Howard of 18918 Bunker Hill road, Woodstock, was traveling south-bound on Spring Grove road in the 3700 block when the boy drove his bicycle across the road in front of his car. Howard applied his brakes but the car skidded about 14 feet before striking the bicycle. The Basile child told deputies he didn't see the car coming. Mary B. Mahoney of 2204 Johnsburg road, McHenry, was injured Saturday night about 8:45 when her car went out of control and hit a concrete bridge on Johnsburg road, near Spring Grove road. She was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad, where she was treated and released. Ms. Mahoney could remember nothing that happened before or after the accident. Officers noted the Mahoney vehicle left the roadway, hit a mail box, then a concrete bridge and came to rest in a ditch with the rear of the vehicle on the bridge. A 1973 Red Gremlin owned by Thomas J. Hanahan of 2012 W. Grandview, McHenry, which was reported stolen sometime between 2 and 9 a.m. Sunday morning, was found at 4614 Pioneer road north of McHenfy Sunday afternoon. The auto had apparently failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the roadway and knocked down a telephone pole. The car continued another 80 feet and came to a stop in a driveway. The sides and front of the car were damaged in the accidentT ? Twenty-seven merchants are cooperating in mid-summer to offer semi-annual Dollar Days Li McHenry. They will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 31, Aug. 1 and 2. Participating will be the following: Weathervane Yarn Shop, Locker's Flowers, Karen's Hallmark, The Toddler Shop, McHenry Hobby Shop, Fran's Hidden Curl, Carey Appliance, Mr. Don's Cleaners, Genevieve's, Vycital's Hardware, Gies Shoes, Community Auto, McHenry's Favorite Sport Center, Valeer'js Men's Fashions, Kadisak Tile, The Fashion Shoppe, The Casual Shoppe, Coast-To-Coast, Spurgeon's, Beard & Stovall, Nye Drugs, Riverside Retail Outlet, McHenry County Well & Pump, McGee's Store For Men, Gladstone's, Hornsby Family Center and Ben Franklin. All types of items will be offered, including gifts, housewares, hardware, auto supplies, sportswear, footwear, clothing and furniture. A twenty-four page supplement, in color, is part of this (Wednesday) issue of the Plaindealer. It carries a portion of the hundreds of special sales offered. Merchants are offering these summer Dollar Days at greatly reduced prices on seasonal and year 'round items. FARMERS' MARKET The McHenry County Fair, located each year on the fairgrounds in Woodstock, will for the second time, present a Farmers' Market. It will be located next to the Wee Farm or children's zoo and Hansen pavilion. Farmers will display and sell fresh produce to fair- goers throughout the fair. Twelve Seek Beauty Title Twelve beauties vie for the Miss McHenry County title which began with the preliminary judging July lj-and climaxes with the pageant on opening night of the McHenry County Fair July 30. From left,;front: Andrea Smith, Miss Harvard; Kay Bowen, Miss Union; Kathleen Mielke, Miss Fo:c River Grove; and Barbara Tymec, Miss Woodstock. Back: Marissa Pace, Miss McHenry; Joan Cross, Miss Cary; Maureen Folliard, Miss Wonder Lake; Nancy Lopeman, Miss Hebron; Pat Fitzsimmons, Miss Marengo; Melissa DeCraene, Miss Crystal Lake; Renee Borre, Miss Richmond; and Cynthia Choin, Miss Huntley. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAAREN DODGE)