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100 TEARS Fri 1875 1975 {>Y lA. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" items* VOLUME 100 NUMBER 43 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1975 1 SECTION 16 PAGES 15' . « • Youth Killed Monday Thirty-Three Holiday Crashes Within County Thirty-three accidents oc­ curred in the county between last Wednesday afternoon and early Friday morning. Fifteen of the accidents took place in the McHenry area. Only four involved tickets or injuries. One fatality took place Sunday morning about 2:30 when Ritchie Walker, 17 of 740 St. Andrew, Crystal Lake was killed while a passenger in a car driven by David A. Weber On Dec. 1, 1952, the 'Plain- dealer acquired a new em­ ployee at i ts Green street ad­ dress. On Jan. 1, 1976, twenty- three years and 1,716 issues later, and in another location, Marie Yegge is leaving an enviable record for retirement. Long ago we credited as one of our best decisions, the recommendation for her em­ ployment. Besides and unusually careful eye for the detection of typographical errors, she has •:contributed in many other ways to the newspaper's success. There were the early years when she was in charge oPthe classified advertising depart­ ment. Then, along with proof reading, she was called upon to assist in the editorial depart­ ment. An efficient handling of the circulation room also was at one time her responsibili ty. In all . she demonstrated painstaking care and a loyalty that made her invaluable. Her pride was an asset n^ne of us will soon forget. 'A maternal interest in young advertising men on more than a few occasions brought a kindly but firm reminder that pate de foie gras is, in fact, four separate words, and that menu is not spelled with an "e" on the^ end. This was not her responsibili ty but one she chose to accept. Apostrophes were always a special source of irri tation, especially since about 95 per cent of the population selects to use them incorrectly or not at all If Plaindealer employees use them wrongly, it can never be blamed on a proof reader relerftl ess in her repeated admonitions. But apart from the con­ tributions she has made to readers and co-workers, we treasure something much more personal -a friendship that has grown with the years. . . .Offers to edit copy, make phone calls or re-write when we became bogged under a desk piled high with work; . . .An intuitive manner of knowing when we needed en­ couragement; when a bit of humor was in order; and when quiet was essential; . . .A few delicious doughnut holes on our desk at arrival, without fail , each Thursday morning; These are the ingredients of which strong friendships are made. After almost twenty-five years we are losing the fringe benefits, but the friendship will remain. KAF of 7112 Oakwood lane, Crystal Lake. Weber and another passenger in the car, Robert M. Coghlan of 406 Lake avenue, Crystal Lake, were taken to McHenry hospital by the Harvard Rescue squad. Coghlan was treated and released and Weber was reported in fair condition in the intensive care unit . Walker was taken to Sher­ man hospital, Elgin, where he died at about 6 a.m. Sunday morning. According to county police, the Weber auto left the road­ way at 19002 Route 14 and hit a large rock and tree. The car was demolished. Two Wonder Lake people were slightly injured in a collision on East Wonder Lake road last Wednesday afternoon when their cars slid on the snowy roadway. Mary K.vWines of 7812 Oak- wood drive, told police she was north-bound when her car started to slide sideways on the slippery road and she collided with a south-bound auto driven by Clyde J. Perry of 9118 Oriole trail . Wonder Lake. Two women were treated and released at McHenry hospital Saturday afternoon following a rear-end accident at 3015 Lincoln road, east of McHenry. Cheryl S. Dopke of 2801 W. Lincoln road, McHenry, and one of her three passengers, Kimberlv A. Dopke of Niles, were taken to the hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad for checkups. According to deputies. Ms. Dopke was east-bound and had put on her right turn signal prior to turning into a driveway when her car was hit in the rear by an auto driven by Fred M. Matthesius of 1511 W. River Terrace, McHenry. James K. Strangland of 103 Orchard, Ingleside, escaped injury after his car landed on its roof last Friday evening north of Johnsburg. Strangland reported he was east-bound on Ringwood road when his car hit a bump in the roadway in the 1900 block. He lost control of the car which slid across to the north shoulder, went up an embankment and rolled on its top before coming to a stop. A one-car accident at the intersection of River road and Small lane, southeast of McHenry, resulted in two tickets for the driver and in­ juries to three of his four passengers. Jose F Maldonado of 1302 Spruce terrace. Island Lake was ticketed for driving while l icense was revoked or suspended and failure to reduce speed. His passengers, Kenneth A. Stanley of 1305 Spruce, and Noe and Adolfa Maldonado. of 1302 Spruce, all of Island Lake, were taken to McHenry hospital by the Lake Region and McHenry rescue squads. The driver and another passenger. Nicholas Troka of 3213 S. Waterview, McHenry, were not injured Jose Maldanado told officers he was south-bound on RiCer road Thursday morning about 3:45 when a dog ran into his lane of traffic. In trying to avoid hitt ing the animal, he lost control of his car. „ • 776 - 197l» I ft Reactivate Volunteers Program Thursday, Jan. 1, marks the opening of the country's 200th year. Loudly acclaiming the Bicentennial celebration even before its arrival is six-months-old Bobby Frett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert 11. Frett of 2iHtt W. Victoria, McHenry. His proud father is cameraman for the Plaindealer and his mother, the former Patti Moerschbaecher, was formerly employed in the composing department. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Business Man Of Fifty Years Dies At Age 85 Walter J . Freund, Sr. . of 3931 W. Main street. McHenry, a local business man for fifty years, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 24. in McHenry hospital. He was 85 years old. Mr. Freund was born in McHenry June 2. 1890." Although becoming blind as a young man. he became a bag puncher for the Hagenbach- Wallace circus. He owned and operated the McHenry Tire Mart for more than a half century. after attending vulcanizing school in Cin­ cinnati . In March. 1972, he turned over the management of his business to his son. Roger (Continued On Page 11) Tavern Argument Results In Early Sunday Shooting Robert Mack. 34, of 66 Forrest lane. Elk Grove village, was reported in satisfactory condition Monday in Evanston hospital, where he was transferred following a shooting early Sunday. Dec. 28 The incident occurred at 2:30 a.m. at the Evil Eye lounge, located on State Park road. INGLESIDE MAN CHARGED Terry Tonyan of 626 Poplar avenue. Ingleside. was arrested for criminal trespass to motor vehicle and criminal trespass to land after he was apprehended while trying to drive a semi-trailer truck trom the Repco Industries lot at 9703 S. Route 12. Richmond, last Thursday morning abou* 1 o'clock. Bond was set at $2,000. about one mile north of Rt, 12. Spring Grove. State police were assisted by McHenry ji-ountv sher i f f ' s deputies. Upon arrival, they found Mack shot in the eye by two unidentified men as the result (Continued On Page 11) Two McHenry men were arrested Tuesday evening about 11:30 following a fracas at the corner of Riverside drive and Elm street. Arrested for aggravated battery and resisting arrest was Kenneth Ehredt of 3220 W. Idyll Dell road. McHenry. Anton R. Cajthaml of 3707 W. John street. McHenry. was charged with obstructing a police of­ ficer. McHenry police were called to investigate the report that a man was lying in the street between Jakes Lounge and Bicentennial Plans Go Forward RETIRES FROM PLAINDEALER-Marie Yegge is shown at the McHenry Country cluhFriday noon, where twenty-five co-workers gathered to honor her ai a retirement luncheon. She leaves the Plaindealer Jan. 1 after more than twenty-three years of service. A small but enthusiastic group of Bicentennial commission members met recently to discuss plans and appoint committees to proceed with proposed activities in the Bicentennial year. The meeting was conducted by Jerome Rogers, who announced that a calendar of events will be set up at the January meeting in an effort to coordinate all community activities in the Bicentennial theme. e The program for next year is planned in three stages. Heritage. Festival and Horizons. Rop Wilkins, chairman of the Heritage committee, asked Neida Rechisky and Marian Alford to set up arrangements with the schools in organizing programs leading up to official opening day civic ceremonies. A tentative date of Sunday. Feb. 22 was set by the committee. It was also announced that a dance is scheduled Saturday. Feb. 22, at the VFW clubhouse. This is planned as the only fund raising event to be held to finance Bicentennial functions throughout the year. George P. Freund and Earl R. Walsh, who are on the Heritage committee, reported on the progress being made in determining where th^ oldest homes and businesses are in the area. When they complete their investigations, building owners will be contacted and will be J given memorial Heritage plaques at special ceremonies which can be affixed to their buildings. * Freund and Walsh will also handle the job of checking into "Who's Who" in relation to pioneers in the city. Jerry Burning of the McHenry Plan commission, along with Ron Meuer of the Bicentennial Horizons committee, gave a report on an idea developed by that committee regarding proposed plantings at the entrance to Petersen park. Bunting showed a preliminary plat indicating where decorative bushes, trees, gardens and plantings could be placed. Further details of the project will be presented at a later date. Rogers announced that the Festival theme of the year will be held in conjunction with the city's Marine Festival day, July 11. The commission decided to order automobile vehicle stokers and bumper stickers commemorating the Bicentennial year They will be for sale at various locations throughout the city. The next regular meeting of the commission will be held Tuesday. Jan. 27. at 7:30 p.m. in city hall . Regular meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the discussions and events. The McHenry County Probation office will reactivate its Volunteers in Probation program shortly after Jan. 1. 1976. This program which originated in 1959 and spread throughout the country, has proved to be successful in providing guidance, com­ panionship. and rehabilitation for both delinquent and un­ derprivileged youths who have come to the attention of juvenile courts, either because of violations of the law or through parent neglect. The program is based upon community volunteers who are conscientious, mature, and intelligent, antl willing to devote one or more hours of their t ime each week to work with children. Volunteers are needed to work "orte-on-one" with boys and girls who are under the supervision of the court. They will provide friendship, companionship, and guidance in an attempt to assimilate these youths into society as responsible citizens of the future. Volunteers will also be needed for providing transportation, clerical duties, and any other special skills an individual would wish to donate. Tentative plans call for the acceptance of applications and screening of candidates during December. Selected candidates will receive six to eight hours of training during January, and be assigned to youths in February. For further information George Hart or Jerry Hin derlider may be contacted at the Department of Court Services. McHenry county courthouse. 2200 North Seminary avenue. Woodstock, or telephone 338-2040 between 1:30 and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Recruitment Program Initiated At Montini In a recent meeting, the Montini Catholic school board of education discussed plans to begin a program of student recruitment for the system. Members agreed that since Montini has never had «uch a program in the past, people are under the impression the schools are fil led. Actually, there is room for about fifty more students and therefore a recruitment program was the main order of business. Plans include making up a brochure on the school and programs to reach prospective parents In other business, the board discussed the school 's annual fund-raising candy sale, the reading program, and ap­ proved the hiring of Mrs. Pat Prentess as playground supervisor at the Middle Arrest Two Men After Street Corner Fracas Fisher 's 76 service station. Upon arrival they found Ehredt in the street and it appeared he had been in a fight. When of­ ficers tried to assist him, he became uncooperative and belligerent, resulting in his arrest. During the episode, a large crowd of people assembled and some attempted to obstruct officers from carrying out their duties. One McHenry officer was hurt and was taken to McHenry hospital for treatment. Cajthaml posted bond and was released but Ehredt was taken to county jail . J Request Nominations For Conservation Board The McHenry County Soil which provided tor the ad and Water Conservation mission of a Harvard and district will hold a special Marengo into the district in election to name three direc- 1973. Woodstock and Lakewood tors lor two-year terms in 1974 and Hebron in 1975 Saturday. Jan 24 Nominating petit ions are now available from the district office at 1143 N. Seminary avenue. Wood­ stock. or by calling 338-0049 Any land owner or occupier living within the boundaries of the district is eligible for nomination to the district board. In 1973. the district aban­ doned the nominating com­ mittee method of electing director 's in tavor of polling locations throughout the county. This was done in order to encourage every land owner or occupier ol voting age living within the boundaries of„ the district to participate and to broaden public interest in the work ol the district Basically, the McHenry County Soil and Water Con­ servation district territory' included land outside municipalit ies, but there are exceptions in additi>%o to provisions in the district faw-^ Christmas Seal Fund Campaign At 1126,000 "Christmas Seal con­ tributions to the DuPage- McHenry Lung association have reached $126,000 today, a 2 percent increase/H^iMast year at this t imor^said M Kendal Bird. Costal Lake, association president "Last year, residents contributed an ad­ ditional $26,000 to the Lung association after Christmas, and if we have this same support, we will pass our goal when the campaign ends in a couple of months." While memorial con­ tributions and bequests are made to the Lung association the year 'round. Bird said that the Christmas Seal campaign (Continued On Page 11) HOSPITAL APPOINTEES - Ronald Cooker, R.N., left, has been appointed the new director of Nursing Service for McHenry hospital. He is shown with Carol Ragalie, R.N., now assistant director of nursing for the day shift. Cooker succeeds Victoria Behan. R.N., recently named Director of Outpatient Programs Development of the hospital board's Outreach committee.