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\ xpect Large Turnout THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER or Tuesday Election SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 103 NUMBER 74 FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1979 2 SECTIONS 28 PAGES 20' The Plaindealer office will be open to callers interested in results of the aldermanic races between 8and9p.m. Tuesday night. Call 385-0170 for in­ formation. Biographical sketches on the can­ didates, and their views on major problems, appear on Page 5, Section 2 of this issue. Polling places in at least iree of McHenry's four wards e expected to be the focus of lusual activity in the city next Tuesday, April 17, when con­ tests are settled in aldermanic races. Scene of greatest activity may be Ward 3, where in­ cumbent, Raymond L. Smith, is challenged for reelection by two candidates. They are Michael J. Wieser and Anna Mae Cuda. In two wards there are two- way races. One of these is Ward 2, where George L. Harker, the incumbent, will face Michael Teta. In Ward 4, Len Abruzzo and Ronald H. Meurer seek the office left vacant by the decision of Jerome Rogers not to seek reelection. Only in Ward 1 is there no contest. Jack Pepping, a for­ mer office holder, seeks the vacancy created by the decision of William J. Bolger not to be a candidate. Voting in the four precincts will take plade between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. As the result of a special city Elections are either very quiet affairs, or they are very noisy, flamboyant things. Ther# is no in-between. The difference -*••- all the difference - depends on how many people want to sit in the same chair and answer the call of the gavel. From observations made in this pre-election period, both the Saturday school board election and the Tuesday city election give promise of "fireworks" -- dignified perhaps -- but "fireworks". Whenever there is more than one candidate, and there is a sincere desire to serve, the office becomes secondary to the enthusiasm generated by competition. Everyone wants to be a winner and the push is on as election day approaches. Actually, there is something exciting about the whole procedure even when we don't know the candidates. If enthusiasm has been generated locally, it is still not on the scale of neighboring Crystal Lake, where homes in almost every block display bold signs suggesting to the passerby how to vote. The signs back mayoral, councilmen, park board and school board candidates. There is even one sign with the can­ didate's picture and these words of urgency: "For Reelection", followed by the photo. At no place on the sign did we see any indication of who we were to vote for or the office he was seeking Only the face greeted us. The advantage of recognition is very real, but it seemed this office seeker was assuming too much. Or maybe his name was a household word in his home town. Even as an outsider, we were caught up in the campaign tactics and have found ourself pondering the winner from among the names presented. Here in McHenry, the in­ terest is also high, even if the public reminders are fewer. School board candidates ex­ pressed their views in the Wednesday Plaindealer. Today's issue brings thoughtful opinions of aldermanic can­ didates. We believe they are worth reading and heeding. In­ cumbents must stand on their records as well as their words and this is as it should be. Even the "outs" who want to be "ins" realize, if they are smart, that random promises may possibly elect them but can never keep them in office. In limited space, we have found the views of candidates do not always express well their real opinions. In case of doubt, these public-spirited individuals would prefer a call to verify a point rather than risk a check in someone else's box at the polls. Most of the speeches have been made. Now, weary office seekers will attempt to reach those last few voters before the hour of reckoning. For the average person - the one who has no aspirations to hold office but wants only to be served well -- this is the time to be wooed. Everyone becomes a VIP at the polls if at no other time in his life! KAF Seek Queen Title TAMMY ANN RAY SHERYLROBERTS census taken in June of 1978, ward boundary lines were adjusted by the City Council in an effort to equalize the population in each ward. The only change from past years affects the Cooney Heights area which was formerly in Ward 2 and is now in Ward 3. Ward 1 is bordered on the north by John street, on the west by the railroad tracks and on the east and south by the city limits. Ward 2 is bordered on the north by Rt. 120, on the east by Crystal Lake road and on the west and south by the city limits. Ward 3 is bordered on the south by John street, on the west by the railroad tracks north of Rt. 120 and by Crystal Lake road south of Rt. 120, and on the north and east by the city limits. Ward 4 is bordered on the south by Rt. 120, on the east by the railroad tracks and on the north and west by the city limits. Further information is available at the city clerk's office. McHenry Shores In only one nearby village is there a contest, McHenry Shores, where the presidency is now held by Rose I. Lillegard. She will be challenged by David M. Grimes. S.A. Larsen is the only candidate for clerk. William P. Wilson, Ronald J. Grant and Martin F. Koleno are seeking four-year terms as trustee and Stanley M Weincouff, the two- year term. All are unopposed. Voting will take place at the Village hall annex, 3211 Beach drive. McCullom Lake McCullom Lake has no contests. Thomas L. Farrell and Eugene Huff, incumbents, and Ronald Krumsee are running for four-year terms without opposition. Karen Parks, incumbent, and James Box seek two-year terms, also unopposed. Voting will be held at the beachhouse. Sunnyside In Sunnyside, John Mied- zianowski is running for trustee for a two-year term, and Ivar Wendal, Andrew Eichhorn and Gregory Nowak seek the same office for four years. Betty Messer seeks reelection as village clerk. Voting will be at the Sun­ nyside village hall. Lakemoor At nearby Lakemoor, Pa Morrison is running for a _ year term to Jill an unexpired term. Running as trustee in the same manner will be Margaret Coughlin. Three have filed for four-year terms as trustee, incumbent Edna Garbacz, Walter J. Para and William Sinkler. Voting will take place at the municipal building. The Miracle Of Standing Alone A First Rescue Squad Delivers Baby Heidi Winters of McHenry concentrates on her balance with her therapist, Sandy Barcus, at the Easter Seal Therapy center in Woodstock. Standing alone at age 4 may not seem too miraculous in most cases, but in Heidi Win­ ters' case, it is a feat of near Olympic proportions. The McHenry youngster was bom with brain damage of unknown origin which caused impaired motor capability, but did not diminish her intellectual capacity. When Heidi first came to the Easter Seal Therapy center, she could roll her eyes back and forth and smile; she was unable to raise an arm, a leg, or her head. Heidi has made enor­ mous progress, and according to her mother, Nadine, "Sandy, Heidi's therapist, deserves a heck of a lot of the credit. There are times when I want to give up, but Sandy won't let me." Heidi sometimes wonders why her younger brother can walk and she can't, but she is generally bright-eyed and cheerful. Walking may or may not be in Heide's future, and doctors are not too optimistic on this point. At present, standing is a giant first step in that direction, and her mother and her therapist are elated. Heidi Winters is one of several hundred success stories of the Easter Seal Therapy center. The Easter Seal Society for McHenry County was formed in 1949, and is an af­ filiate of the National Easter Seal society, the world's oldest and largest voluntary agency providing direct4 services to persons with disabilities. The network of some 1,100 state and local Easter Seal affiliates is unique in that it provides direct treatment, rather than merely funding research, for people with disabilities due to any cause: cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, speech and hearing disorders, amputation, blind­ ness, accidents, learning disabilities, arthritis, or birth defects. In addition to physical therapy and speech and language therapy, there is also a Speech and Language pre­ school in which group and in­ dividual tjierapy is provided in a pre school setting for 3 to 5- year-olds with speech and-or language problems. All of the activities presented revolve around speech and language development and language concepts. Pre-school sessions are scheduled to meet each child's individual needs. Any McHenry county resident may borrow equip­ ment such as crutches, canes, wheelchairs, walkers, com­ modes, ? elevated toilet seats, hospital beds and a hydraulic patient lift for a nominal charge. A doctor's prescription is a legal requirement for all equipment loan items. R e c o g n i z i n g t h a t socialization is a vital aspect of rehabilitation, the center sponsors a Stroke club for stroke victims and a Nu-Voice <j|ub for laryngectomees. Both groups help the patient and his- her family to adjust to new circumstances through education, socialization and moral support. The Therapy center provides a free information, referral, and follow-up service to anyone requesting information or help with a special problem-- medical services, job op­ portunities, schools or other services available within the county, a careful follow-up is maintained to make sure the person actually does receive appropriate services The Therapy center is a non­ profit corporation and is governed by a voluntary board of directors and board of ad­ visors. A Professional Advisory committee, made up of (Continued on page 18) No Settlement The McHenry Area Rescue squad recorded another first Wednesday morning. For the first time in the history of the unit, members delivered a baby at home. Collin Edward Black was born at his home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday after city police and the Rescue squad had arrived at the home and determined it was too late to transport the mother, Frances, to the hospital. Sherri Langdon of the Rescue squad delivered the baby boy, with the assistance of other squad members at the scene, the baby's father, Robert Black and Sgt. Zujewski and Officer Prazak of the McHenry Police department. The mother and child were both reported to be doing fine Thursday morning at McHenry hospital. Conclude Police-City Negotiations Negotiations between the City Council and the City of McHenry Police Officers' association have reportedly ended with no settlement being reached. Negotiators for the association indicated this week about $8,700 is all that separates the financial Crash Kills McHenry Man package the officers want and what the committee has of­ fered. Several fringe benefit changes have also been requested. Chairman of the committee, Alderman Edward Datz, would not comment Thursday mor­ ning on the negotiations. "I do not wish to comment until I inform the entire Council of the committee's decisions," Datz said. Reports from the Public Works department and City Clerk's office indicated this week their salary structure for the next fiscal year had already been settled, with most em­ ployees Veportedly receiving a 10 percent raise A spokesperson for the Police association indicated the finance committee has offered a, salary package for the entire department which totals approximately $334,268. The 7 association has asked for about $342,000. "In the past four year£, government figures have in­ dicated inflation has raised the cost of living 38 percent," said the spokesperson. "The police department has received a 22 percent raise in that time." Negotiators for the association have met seven times with the finance com­ mittee. the first meeting being (Continued on page 18) A 22-year-old McHenry man was killed and another man critically injured in a two-car accident Tuesday night on Darrell road near Lakemoor. Robin J. Butler, 517 Kent road, died when his vehicle burst into flames after it rolled over following the crash. According to state police, Butler was driving south on Darrell road about two-tenths of a mile north of Fisher, when an approaching northbound car, driven by Don L. Ellison, 409 Lily Lake road, saw the Butler vehicle passing other autos. Ellison and Butler both reportedly veered onto the east shoulder where they collided, with the Ellison vehicle striking the passenger side of the Butler auto. The Butler auto spun around, rolled over and burst into flames. The victim, who was reportedly burned beyond recognition, was identified Wednesday by the Lake County Coroner's office through fingerprints obtained from the McHenry Police department. Ellison was taken to McHenry hospital, where he was listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit Thursday morning. Two persons were injured and a Wonder Lake driver was Scouts In Annual Show The first candidate in the 1979 Miss McHenry contest is Tammy Ann Ray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hultberg. Nineteen- year-old Tammy Ann attended both McHenry East and West campuses, where she was a member of the Honor society, badminton team and was a wrestling mat girl. Her hobbies are canoeing, playing the organ, camping, tennis and cross country skiing. Sheryl Roberts, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Roberts, attended McHenry and Johnsburg high schools. She served as parliamentarian for the Student Council. Her hobbies are physical fitness, nutrition, crafts, public relations and dancing, including ballet. The Boy Scouts of America of K i s h w a u k e e D i s t r i c t , Blackhawk Area council, are preparing their annual Scout show which will open its doors to the public at the McHenry county fair grounds April 22. The opening ceremony will be at t p.m. sharp. The show will continue until 8 in the evening, at which time there will be a presentation of awards and ribbons. The three main buildings of the fair grounds will be filled with Booths manned by Cubs, Scouts and Explorer post members presenting skills camping and outdoor living. There will be snacks at the Order of the Arrow food con­ cession, or a bag of real pop^ com at the National Eagle association stand. The public is invited to witness this learning ex­ perience. ticketed following a two-car collision ona Ringwood road Wednesday night. One driver, Torri Heideman of Algonquin, was listed in stable condition in McHenry hospital Thursday morning, where she was taken after the crash. Ms. Heideman told Sheriff's police she had been driving southbound on Ringwood road toward Route 120 when she saw a northbound vehicle ap­ proaching with its left turn signal on. According to Ms. Heideman, the northbound vehicle, driven by Walter E. Osteen, 8613 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, turned in front of her car and she did not have time to stop before colliding with the Osteen vehicle. Osteen told Sheriff's police he could not remember what had happened at the time of the accident. He was taken to McHenry hospital by the Rescue squad, where he was treated and released. Osteen was cited for making an improper left turn. A Wonder Lake man escaped injury /> early Wednesday . morning, when his car went out of control on Route 31. Timothy J. Bryan, 7610 (Continued on page 18) mmmmm Waiting For Cleanup Thanks to the heavy snow this past winter, A.P. Freund field bears no resemblance to the baseball field it is used as during the spring and summer months. Piles of snow and ice still remain in the outfield portion of the field, covered by snow, salt, sand, gravel and trash.Deep Ruts from the equipment are imbedded deep into the grass, making it apparent a heavy roller will be needed to get the field back into shape before city residents or area teams can use the field for games or practice. "As soon as the snow melts and the weather gets good," said Mayor Stanek. "the city crews will get to work to clean up the parks." More pictures of park areas where snow was piled during the winter appear on page 8 of this issue. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD JACK PEPPING Ward I GEORGE L. HARKER Ward 2 MICHAEL TETA Ward 2 ANNA MAE CUDA RAYMOND L. SMITH MICHAEL J. WIESER / LEN ABRUZZO RONALD H. MEURER Ward 3 Ward 3 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 4