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A CONTESt.il VOLUME 100 NUMBER 34 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1975 18 PAGES 1 7975-76 County Levy Totals $3,618,856 Holiday Parade Saturday The thrill of a lifetime was experienced by Brian Smith, 7, and Kathleen Godina, 9, when they welcomed Santa to McHenry on his initial visit Tuesday afternoon. The youngsters were proclaimed the city's first winter holiday prince and princess, and in their royal roles will ride in the Santa Claus parade that officially opens the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 29. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The Christmas season in McHenry will have its official start Saturday, Nov. 29, when the annual Santa Claus parade makes its way through the business districts, starting at 1 o'clock. The goal is the city park, where Santa will take up ce until ^pjn. to greet local youtagstei Headingjhe parade with the big man in theredsuit willjbe Kathleen Godina and Brian Smrtlt, who reign asfMcHerfry's rst winter holiday^jjpincess and prince. Their names were drawn in competition held for youngsters between the ages of 6 and 10 who reside within the boundaries of School Districts 15, 12 and 36. Kathleen, 9 years old, is the daughter of Ronald and Kathleen Godina of 5221 W. West lane, McCullom Lake. She attends Valley View school. Brian is the son of John and Sue Smith of 903 N. Green street. He is a student at Edgebrook school. ta Kathleen and Brian will ride on the beautiful city float, along with their court. Members are Carolyn Stupey, daughter of Walter and Wanda Stupey of 3317 Pearl street, and Denise Wiles, daughter of Robert and Mary Ann Wiles of 2209 Manor lane, princess court; and Robert Alan Fyock, son of Robert and Jane Fyock of 5318 E. Wonder Lake road, and Mike Nielsen, son of James and Mary Nielsen of 2717 W. Baldwin, McHenry. Appearing on another float will be Santa, Rudolph and Frosty, the latter delighting .young and old alike with their antics as Christmas carols are played. The parade will start at the Market Place, travel east to Crystal Lake road, then south one block to Main, east through the business district and north on Front street to Elm. At that point the floats will head east to Green street, south through the business district and return to Elm, then east to Riverside drive, and from there travel north and disband aft the park. (Continued On Page 5) Battery Charges Result From Three Fracases At 3706 W. Main street there are signs of something big ahead, and on Saturday there will be more signs all over McHenry. The "something" is Christmas, and Ralph Ott has already let passersby know that this holiday will have special significance. Proudly highlighting the display are huge numbers, 1776--1976, bound in bright red tinsel. The season will become real to children when they see Santa in person in the annual parade through business districts Saturday afternoon to officially proclaim the news that Christmas is on its way. Until recent days, un­ precedented Fall weather has been good news to all except merchants. It is a well known fact that bad weather prompts shoppers to do it at home, whereas balmy breezes give them wanderlust. The urge to get away is natural as we bid a reluctant farewell to a season that seems just as anxious to hold on a bit longer. But for the good of our home community, all of us would do well to remember that while we spend mileage on the road, our dollars should be spent in McHenry stores. It is not a, myth that locally there are many items that cannot be equalled in large shopping centers. If we are honest, most of us can recall being lured to the bright lights of a huge shopping complex, only to be disappointed over the time and effort expended for few purchases. It has happened to us, and we have vowed to reverse the process in the future, and shop at home first. This is a good idea for everybody--and the benefits are reaped not only by local merchants but the buyer as well. Dollars spent here are used to make the community a better place in which to live. No better reason to make McHenry your shopping headquarters this 1975 Christmas season. KAF Nicholas Tabor of 4402 Lakewood, McHenry, was charged with battery by county police following a domestic disturbance at the Tabor home Saturday afternoon. His bond was set at $1,000, with court appearance scheduled for Dec. 2. Bruce Brogan of Bluff Lake road, Antioch, was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting a peace officer, battery and criminal damage to property following a fracas at the At its reconvened November meeting held Friday, the McHenry County board passed a levy on all taxable property in the county amounting to $3,618,856. The levy covers the fiscal year Dec. 1, 1975, to Nov. 30, 1976, for specific purposes set forth in the county budget adopted earlier. A large levy was in the General fund for $672,000. Other purposes for which the levy is made include $304,724 for Building commission rent purposes; $14,067 for County Audit fund; $1,608 for Bogardus (veterans' assistance fund); $133,338 for Election funds; $26,106 for Civil Defense (emergency services disaster agency); $104,170 for Assessment fund; $170,301 for Mapping fund; $42,132 for Property Record System fund, $544,000 for Highway fund; $243,450 for County Bridge fund; $702,982 for Illinois Municipal Retirement fund; $451,178 for County Mental Health fund; $40,800 for Tuberculosis Administration fund and $168,000 for Working Cash fund. The grand total of General funds appropriations was $5,050,072, with a levy of $672,000. The levy will be realized from real estate taxes, and the difference in the two figures will come from state and federal funding. In an effort to reduce ex­ penditures for the care of foster children and also to place more of them in private homes, the board granted a rate increase as requested b^ the Health department. " It was noted that institutional care averages $700 a month. This year, with an increase in rates paid to foster parents, it is expected that 50 per cent of the children to be^laced will go to foster homes. The rates approved were $76 to $100 up to 5 years-of age; $84 to $120 for 6 through 12 years; and $100 to $135 for 13 through 18. Last year the county budgeted $160,000 to care for these children, and this year increased that figure by $20,000. Although some members wondered if the in­ crease might be too small, the Health department spokesman said the new rates should make the budget figure adequate. The estimated cost for in­ stitutional care next year was listed at $210,000. A recommendation of the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals was upheld in denial of a request for variations of properties located in the Bay area now zoned "R" Residential district. The two adjacent residential properties are the Plantan property at 2911 Bay View lane and the Przybylo property at 2913 Bay View lane, both fronting on Pistakee Bay. The Plantan property con­ tains about 1.66 acres and is improved with one main residence and two smaller residences, plus accessory buildings. The petition asked variations to permit alterations to the main residence, replacement of one smaller residence and remodeling of the second smaller residence- garage into a garage and storage building and in­ stallation of two new septic systems. ' V The Przybylo property contains about 1.1 acres and is improved with two frame residences. The petition asked variations to permit remodeling both, installation of two new septic systems and construction of a two-car garage. The Zoning board noted that it had no intent to deny repair or rehabilitation to the main residences on each lot, but rather that denial is "to maintain the integrity of 'R' Residential, which allows one single family residence. Another request was tabled until the next meeting. It concerned the application of Lee and Gertrude Gladstone for reclassification and amend­ ment of the zoning ordinance of the county. The Gladstones applied for reclassification of two parcels of property currently zoned "F" Farming district to "B 1" district. The land is in two parcels adjacent to each other and located on the east side of Rt. 31 north. In a discussion of the request and the Zoning board's recommendation for denial. County Board Member Thor Emricson noted that there have been many amending or­ dinances granted with stipulations. "Who /will police these stipulations?", he asked. Member Willis Simms of McHenry, in answer, said there seem to be no objections to the $300 Stolen In McHenry Weekend Burglaries About $300 in cash and an electric wrist watch were taken from the Michael Hamil home at 602 Kent road, McHenry, sometime Friday night. The burglary was discovered when the family returned after having been away for the day. Saturday morning, Dale Rasmussen of 214 Ridgeway, McHenry, discovered that his home had been entered sometime during the night. The home had been thoroughly seai jhed but all that was determined to be missing was about $25 in change. Robert Dawdy of 103 Vernon drive, McHenry, reported that sometime Thursday night. offenders entered his pickup truck by prying open the vent window and took a citizen band radio from inside. The truck was parked at his residence when the theft occurred. A tool belt containing assorted hand tools was taken from a service truck parked at the Gerald Rodenkirch residence, 3124 Eastwood, Wonder Lake, sometime Saturday night. A color console television set was taken from the James Carrano home at 2615 E. Chestnut, Wonder Lake, Saturday night. The burglary was discovered when the family returned home. Several cutting knives were taken from the home of Frank Orland at 5222 Cleveland drive, McHenry. The burglary and entry of the home occurred sometime after Nov. 11. James Johnson of Route 3, Antioch, informed county authorities that his auto was stolen sometime Thursday night. The car was left along Johnsburg road, between Main street and Route 173, Spring Grove, when it became disabled. When Johnson returned Friday to pick up the vehicle, it was gone. The car was described^as a 1966 green Buick LaSabre Snow Covered Roads Cause Numerous Auto Accidents Franks home, 311 N. Willow, McHenry, Monday evening. His bond was set at $3,025 and he is to appear in court Dec. 2. Ac­ cording to county police, Brogan came to the Franks home and began fighting with Thomas Franks. He refused to leave and when officers at­ tempted to persuade him, he became abusive, striking the investigating officers. Before leaving the home, he kicked the (Continued On Page 5) Worthmoor improvement Group Names Officers Bill Shogren was elected president of the Worthmoor Improvement association at its annual meeting held Nov. 18. Others who will serve with him are Lori Huml, vice- president; Bonnie L. Abbe, treasurer; Jane Marski, secretary; Frank Meisner, Nick Saldana, Matt Scholle, Bob Dritina and Bob Damiani, directors. Mary Lou Vomastek was appointed Activity chairman Other chairmen will be ap­ pointed at the next board of directors meeting. Worthmoor Estates is a subdivision comprised of 100 families and is a member of the Chain O'Lakes federation Snow covered, slippery roads caused numerous accidents in the county Monday afternoon and evening. Two occurred on Bull Valley road that involved local residents. Leonard Brody of 6809 Bull Valley road, McHenry, reported he was east^mfrd Ufi Bull Valley road just west of Valley Hill road, attempting to climb a hill. His auto lost traction on the snow covered roadway, slid across the road and hit a guard rail. The mishap occurred at 4 p.m. Monday. Douglas C. Lobitz of 3709 W. John street, McHenry, stated he was south-bound on Ridge road Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock and had stopped for the sign at Bull Valley road when an unidentified driver slid across his lane, causing him to run off the road and hit a stop sign. Slippery roads were also blamed for a two-vehicle collision which occurred about 6:15 Monday evening at the intersection of River road and Black Partridge road, southeast of McHenry. Craig A. Spengel of 1314 W. Old Bay road, McHenry, was north-bound on River road when he lost control of his car on the slick road and hit an approaching van driven by Kenneth T. Schweigert of 4619 London road, Crystal Lake. No one was injured in the mishap. Richard S. Talbot of 2401 Club road, McHenry, was ticketed by city police for failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident and leaving the scene of an accident after he hit a parked car Sunday morning about 10:45. According to the report. Talbot exited the Jewel Tea parking lot and made a right turn into the west-bound traffic l^ne. While attempting to jjrtteeed west on Elm, an " unidentified driver crowded him to the right and he hit a parked car owned by Robert L. Sheriff of 5222 W. West lane, McHenry. A three-vehicle chain reaction accident Saturday afternoon resulted in a ticket being issued to Kurtis Borman of 11812 Maple street, Hebron He was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident. Borman reported he was east-bound on Elm at Millstream drive and the sun was glaring off the back win­ dow of the vehicle in front of him. He glanced in his rear view mirror and when he looked back, the line of traffic had stopped in front of him His auto hit the car ahead of him driven by Jeffery M. Lockhart of 20816 Ratfield, Marengo, which in turn was pushed into the rear of an auto driven by Gary W. Peterson of 4616 "Garden Quarter, McHenry. Sandra J. Huff of 1037 Vail drive, Burlington, Wis., was struck by a car while she was walking across thejntersection of Elm street and Riverside drive last Saturday afternoon She was not seriously hurt. Driver of the other auto in­ volved, Denise L. Boeger of 1313 N. Juneway Terrace. Round Lake, was charged with disobeying a traffic control signal tturning right on green light with pedestrian lawfully in the crosswalk.) Ms. Huff said she was north­ bound in the crosswalk, crossing with the "Walk" light, when she was hit. Ms. Boeger reported the sunlight blinded her as she made the turn and she did not see the pedestrian until her passenger shouted at her A two-car collision Friday morning on Route 120, just east of Crystal Lake road, resulted in injuries to one of the drivers, Genowefa Backman of 704 S. Aubura lane. Schaumburg. She was taken to McHenry hospital by the rescue squad for treatment of her injuries. Ruth M. Unger of 3907 W. Maple avenue, McHenry, was west-bound on the highway in the right hand lane when the Bachman auto stopped in front of her. She was unable to stop in time to avoid impact. Mrs. Unger was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident. Gerald Becker, Jr., of 1807 VVoodlawn Park. McHenry. was ticketed by city police for improper lane usage and transportation of open liquor in a motor vehicle after the car he was driving hit a telephone pole. According to city police, Becker and his passenger, Fredrick R. Ludwig of 4003 W. Grand avenue. McHenry. were north-bound on Route 31 when the car went out of control and came to rest against a telephone pole at 809 N. Front street. The accident occurred last Thursday night about 10:20. change in zoning by attorneys, the city of McHenry or the . McHenry Plan commission "This area", he pointed out. "will all be business in the near future I move that the Zoning board be overruled and the zoning be approved". At this time, another board member observed that it would take a favorable vote of eighteen members to override the Zoning board recom­ mendation, and this would be impossible because at the time of the vote only fourteen members were present. In view of that situation, a motion was made to table the matter until the next meeting. with a hope that the full board will be in attendance. Michael J. Wieser had ap­ peared before tneyioning board as contract purchaser of the property. He said it was his intention to occupy the property for his own real estate business. He added that he plans to use the barn on the property for some other business. The exact use had not been determined at that time Action was taken permitting an agreement in which the county will pay $600 per month to the Baxters, owners of the present leased animal control center. The lease will extend for one year. However, provisions of the lease assure the county use of the building until April 1, 1977, if so desired. When disapproval was ex- (Continued On Page 5) Set Blood Donor Day The next Blood Donor day for McHenry will be Thursday. Dec. 4, according to Don v»\. Virgens, chairman of the McHenry Blood Assurance program. Drawing will be done from 3 until 7 p.m. at St. Patrick'-s church hall on Washington street. To arrange an appointment, please call Virgens at 385-4382, Family Nursing, 344-0499, or Mrs. Robert Newkirk. "Our area still has a deficit of blood donations, in spite of the great response in October," Virgens said. "You can help yourself, your family and those who cannot give by donating your blood this coming Thur­ sday." Northern Pump Farms Yearling Show Winner Northern Pump Farms of McHenry was a class winner for its summer yearling bull on NP Great Northern 4556 at the Register of Merit Hereford show at^thg North American Livestog^fe^Kxposition in Louis villeTKy., last week A total of thirty-nine exhibitors from seventeen states competed in the strong competition judged by Dr. Bill Able of Manhattan. Ks Grand championship awards went to four different exhibitors and no single herd dominated the class winner's circle Father Jung „ Observes 25 Years As Priest FATHER EUGENEJUNG Rev. Eugene W. Jung, M.S.C.. a priest in the Society of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (M.S.C.) will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of ordinantion to -.the priesthood with a Concelebrated Mass of (Continued On Page 5) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" * 100 TC&ES * 1