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•* •• / Chamber PCAHUTS isfixis vn sit PEANUTS n*i*IS KiO$' DAK Peanuts !WAI**S KIDS' 'e*NUTS «l»r . ' oApital-Colleae Pi an ine J No one reason dominates why the regional hospital-junior college complex is a dynamic approach toward serving cit­ izens of McHenry county, An­ thony Corcoran, administrator of McHenry hospital, said as he discussed efforts to evolve a bold long-range program. Corcoran said since the Sept. 2 presentation by the three hos­ pital associations before the McHenry County college board proposing this joint venture on a site near Crystal Springs road and the Crystal Lake- McHenry blacktop, important steps to finalize the plan have taken place« Meetings among leaders of the hospital associations in Woodstock Crystal Lake and McHenry have been held to e- valuate the significance of a Tri-City regional hospital. The three groups are also talking a- bout raising $100,000 toward sewer and water facilities at the location proposed by the hospital groups. This money would go into an escrow fund pending purchase and arrange­ ments for the medical-educa­ tional complex. Corcoran said many ques­ tions have arisen from citizens, one of them centering around the urgency. "Why such a great rush on the part of the hos­ pitals?" is a frequent query, he said. The opportunity to develop a community college and a com­ munity hospital awaits the Tri- Cities, and for the longer range service of the county, a region­ al hospital of some type must evolve. Developing it with a col­ lege is a plus factor. McHenry County college has two compelling forces pressing for a decision: Fast-growing student bocly and a deadline for available state funds. Many of today's doctors pre­ fer an academic surrounding within the community they live and practice, said Corcoran. They have been trained in this (Continued on page 11) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUMN 91 - NO. 115 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER24, 1969 • 20 PAGES - TEN CENTS Chamber Manager Carl Prosser observes a birthday this Thursday. Confidentially, he told us which One it was, but anyone who sees his re­ markable energy and spirit would never guess -- and we don't intend to tell. Mr. Prosser has been busy this week providing "foot- drawn" taxi service between the C. of C. office and the Plain- dealer office, laden with such unlikely items as a guitar, wig, floral plaques and antifreeze for the car, all intended for the big Chamber auction next Sunday. Out of respect for our feeling toward guitars, he diplomati­ cally wrapped the beautiful, new instrument in a solemn-colored paper bag. Admitting that we are not "with it", this will un­ doubtedly be one of the most popular items to be auctioned. (Continued on page 11) James Grothman of 4817 W. Willow lane, McHenry, has been charged with reckless driving, and other charges pending, in the death Sunday night, of Leo Zimmerman of 431H W. South street, Woodstock. The latter, 28 years old, was killed when the other driver allegedly drove onto Chapel Hill road from Eastwood lane. Grothman was taken by am­ bulance to McHenry hospital's intensive care unit, where his condition was reported satis­ factory. Also injured were pas­ sengers in the other car. Dix­ ie Van stone, DeKalb, and Rob­ ert Zimmerman, Woodstock, treated and released, and Nancy Jones, Cary, in fair condition. Witnesses to the fatal ac­ cident were Ray Cook, 2613 W. Indian Trail, Keith Gros- sich, and Wayne Grossioh, 1517 N. Woodlawn, and Ken Berg, 1510 Val court, all of McHenry. They told authorities that the Grothman car drove around their parked auto, travelled through the stop sign and struck Zimmerman. The Grothman car was de­ molished. Motorists in two cars es­ caped injury last Friday about 12:15 p.m. when their autos col­ lided at Chapel Hill road and Rt. 120. Jacquelyn Donner of 4807 Bonner drive, McHenry, was slowing to make a left turn and was struck from behind by a car driven by Maureen Mon- ahan of Crystal Lake. There were five passengers in the two cars. Theodore Bierchen of 4508 N. Mayfair drive, McHenry, was turning into the parking lot at Don's Dairy Frost Friday afternoon at 4:45p.m. and failed to see a car approaching, driv­ en by William Grienther of Mor­ ton Grove. Grienther, driving behind another car, did not see Bierchen making the turn un­ til it was too late to avoid the accident. Bierchen was arrest­ ed for failure to yield in turn­ ing left. Thomas L. Yates of 509 E. State road, Island Lake, was driving along Lake Defiance road Sunday when the auto's tie rod broke on a curve. He lost control and the car struck a tree. Neither Yates nor his three passengers from the Is­ land Lake area were injured. Mrs. Marna M. Youngberg of 7711 Oakwood drive, Wonder Lake, was cited by deputies for improper backing when she struck the car of Edward C. Coughlin of 3226 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, at the in­ tersection of Gene street last Sunday morning at 1:45 a.m. Coughlin was south-bound on E. Wonder Lake road when the oth­ er car backed out in front of him. She told authorities she" was enroute to work, but be­ cause of a heavy fog decided to return home. She claimedthe other driver did not have his lights turned on. $90 STOLEN IN ROBBERY AT RICHMOND STORE A man about 30 years old, wearing green sun glasses, walked into the Gamble-Alden Hardware store at 9902 Main street, Richmond, about 12:30 p.m. one day last week aild stole about $90 in cash. He car­ ried the money in a brown pap­ er bag containing the store's name. \ Later, Mrs. Virginia Czech- owski of 5506 Broadway, co- owner with her husband, told (Continued on page 11) St Mary's Jubilee ~ *" * A Parish Celebrates Beautiful St. Mary's Catholic church was the setting for a noon concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday, on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of the church. The noon Mass was offered by Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofer as principal concelebrant, in thanksgiving on his silver jubilee in the priesthood. PLAINDEALER PHOTOS Father Baumhofer is shown lifting the chalice at the offertory of the noon Mass Sunday. Hundreds filled the church to honor the beloved parish priest. The last page of this issue is devoted to pictures of the jubilee. A memorable day for every parishioner of St. Mary's Cath­ olic church, and in particular for the pastor, Rev. Fr. Eu­ gene Baumhofer, was the diamond jubilee celebration Sunday, Sept. 21. The day long activities be­ gan with a noon Mass of Thanks­ giving at which Fr. Baumhofer acted as principal concelebrant. Very Rev. Constantine Zielin- ski, O.F.M., Conv., preached the sermon, for which Fred Meyer was commentator and the Legion of Honor, Catholic Or­ der of Foresters, formed the honor guard. Gift bearers were Edwin J., Richard G. and William A. Baumhofer. ADULT EDUCATION The last two evenings for adult class registration will be held Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 24 and 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Junior high school. Beautiful music appropriate for the occasion was sung by the adult choir, directed by Sister M. Andreella. Father Baumhofer, who has served St. Mary's parish in the (Continued on page 11) FIRE DAMAGE About $50 damage resulted from a fire which started in a wall at the William Edelman home, 2303 W. Rt. 120, Mc­ Henry, last Thursday night about 9 p.m. The flames, of undetermined origin, were ex­ tinguished by Company I. HAND GRENADE SIMULATORS FOUND IN HOME AT LAKE /Apprehended on a warrant while in Tomasello's restaur­ ant, Johnsburg, last Sunday, Dominik Sperandio told sher­ iffs police he had three hand grenades at his home and a friend, William H. Grove, 3011 Michael street, Wonder Lake, had seventeen. At the Grove home, officers talked with the young Army man's father, who admitted that his son had brought home sev­ eral boxes the last time he was on leave. They recovered twenty hand grenade simulators used in Army training maneuvers. On receiving notification, Fort Sheridan stated that the grenades are dangerous and would be picked up at the sher­ iffs office. The Army also an­ nounced its intention of handling the matter with Grove, who is not now on leave. Scouts Plan Good Turn Day The Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts t and Explorers of Kishwaukee district, Blackhawk Area coun­ cil, Boy Scouts of America, will stage a Good Turn Day in McHenry county Saturday, Nov. 8, according to a joint announce­ ment by Robert Hay, Marengo, Boy Scout Activities chairman, and A1 Soldwish, Director of Community Relations, Goodwill Industries, Inc. The activities chairman will handle the arrangements of the project. The Cub Scouts in most areas will deliver the specially printed Good Turn Day bags on one Saturday, and the Scouts and Explorers will collect the bags of materials on Saturday, Nov. 8. Goodwill Industries, an agency serving the physically handicapped of Northern Illin­ ois and Southern Wisconsin, is a non-profit, non-sectarian or­ ganization, serving the disabled people of all creeds, national­ ities and colors. AREA ARTIST IN PROFESSIONAL FALL EXHIBIT Two hundred Mid-west ar­ tists and craftsmen will ex­ hibit their_ work at the four­ teenth Annual Art Fair in Park Forest, 111., on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28. Among them is Gerritt Beverwick of 3202 Greenleaf, Wonder Lake. The fair will be held on the grounds of Lakewood school, corner of Lakewood Boulevard and Orchard drive, just north Of the main Park Forest shop­ ping plaza. Fair time is 10 a.m. to sunset Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Only pro­ fessional caliber original art work will be on display by ar­ tists from all over the mid­ west. Mr. Beverwick presented a one-man show at the June Mc­ Henry County Art Fair. peanuts P i A N U T S iu*iKtr- rti GW 54? m m fpCASli KIWANIS ©CLUB1 PEANUTS m k IN' •!WI«IS MV w pfANUTS KlWJklMS MM' peanuts ! #tWAH!S Mi' peanuts >E»«U" , SM I 4Q1S PEANUT DAY -- Friday, Sept. 26, is long- awaited Peanut Day in McHenry, when members of the local Kiwanis club will be selling bags of tasty nuts throughout the business sections of the city. Contributions will swell the Ki­ wanis fund to be used for worthwhile youth ac­ tivities in the community. Bob Roalson serves as 1969 Peanut Day chairman, assisted as co- chairman by Gene Adams, shown above with some of the hundreds ol Dags club members hope to sell. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Assessment Study Of Involved Citizens Told CARS STOLEN FROM HOME, BUSINESS PLACE Two cars were stolen, one from a home and the other from a place of business this past week. Mrs. Margaret Boro of 4503 W. Crystal Lake road, McHen­ ry, told deputies her auto was stolen at 3:30 a.m. from in front of the Volo House. She said she was leaving the tavern when she saw someone driving away in her auto, travelling east on Rt. 120, a bushy, black-haired man at the wheel. She admitted to having left keys in the car. The vehicle was found Thurs­ day at the corner of Rtes 45 and 21, but there were no clews as to the thief. The second car, belonging to Robert Schopp, of 607 S. Orchid Path, McHenry, was stolen from his driveway between 8:30 and 9 o'clock Thursday night. Vandalism Reported On Seven Boats Vandalism was reported to seven boats at Hansen Marine Co., 3112 Lincoln road, McHen­ ry last weekend. Sgt. Richard Justen investi­ gated the incident at 11:57 a.m. Sunday, where he found covers opened on each of the boats at the north end of the docking area. Fire extinguishers had been sprayed and covers thrown into the river. Mr. Hansen said he would check the boat owners and ad­ vise if anything was stolen. FRANK PILLER HEADS WONDER LAKE SUBDIVISION Frank Pi ller was elected president of Deep Spring Woods Subdivision, No. 1, Wonder Lake, at the annual election meeting held earlier this month by the board. Serving with him will be Al­ len Phillips, vice-president; Una Tronsen, secretary; Donna Beard, treasurer; John Ducey, road commissioner; Nellie Dzi- erozynski, assistant road com­ missioner; Walter Peterson, beach commissioner; and Paul Armanentos, assistant beach commissioner. AUGUST MFT PAYMENTS McHenry county townships received $19,137 in Motor Fuel Tax payments for August, ac­ cording to the last report from the state. Many people who have pur­ chased property since Jan. 1, 1968, have recently been or will soon be introduced to the In­ volved Citizens Association, Inc. The ICA is a group of citizens who are trying to make local government responsive to the wishes of the people. The In­ volved Citizens association is seeking the sale price of prop­ erty sold within the last year and one-half in order to deter­ mine what the average assess­ ment level is for McHenry coun­ ty. All sale price information supplied will be used for an­ alytical purposes and be kept confidential, the I.C.A. assures. While most assessors con­ tend that the level of assess­ ment is 60 per cent, the Borden Milk company contended last year through a similar, although more limited, study that the av­ erage assessment level was 46.07 per cent in McHenry coun­ ty. Borden asked to have its as­ sessment lowered to 50 per cent and was granted relief on the basis of their study by the Ulinois Property Tax Appeal board. The I.C.A. plans to make the results of its study available to those who would like to appeal to the state on similar grounds. The appeal procedure is a two-step one. First you must appeal to the McHenry Coun­ ty Board of Review. This appeal must be made within two weeks (ten working days) after a given township's assessments are published in a local newspaper. Appeal forms may be obtained from the Board of Review in the Woodstock courthouse or from the ICA, P.O. Box 393, Crys­ tal Lake. If the Board of Review re­ assessment of a piece of real estate does not satisfy one, he may appeal to the newly formed Illinois Property Tax Appeal board as the Borden Milk com­ pany did. This appeal must be filed within fifteen days after the decision is handed down by the Board of Review. These appeal forms may also be ob­ tained from the Involved Cit­ izens association. Then the Property Tax Appeal board will hold hearings in Mc­ Henry county to consider the complaint. If it is backed up by evidence similar to that presented by Borden Milk, the I.C.A. believes the chances of getting an assessment lowered to the county-wide average is good. One may ask, "What dif­ ference does it rtiake if I am assessed at 60 per cent and the county average is 45 per cent? The answer is obvious to the I.C.A. If you areassessedhigh- er than the average person, then you will pay higher real estate taxes than you should. In other words, over-as­ sessment will mean you will |My more than your fair share of the real estate tax burden. Further questions about the I.C.A. may be addressed to its present secretary, Mrs. Don Lawrence of 666 Nottingham lane, Crystal Lake. Newly elected members of the board of directors include Brad Burns, president; Anthony Wuj- cik, vice-president; Pat Mor­ ris, treasurer, and directors, James Harrington, Robert Mor­ ris, Herbert Sass.RichardSohn and William Ryan. In the questionnaire, there is a place one may check to join the I.C.A. Dues are ear­ marked to help pay for this massive survey to determine what the average assessment level is for McHenry county. INVESTIGATE BREAK-IN AT GRAVEL PIT On routine patrol duty, Of­ ficers Borgeson and Krueger of the sheriffs office noticed a cable cut across the gate into Lakeland Construction Co. gravel pit on Sherman Hill, Rt. 120, last week. Owner Charles "Chuck" Mil­ ler was called and investigated. He found one "door pried open on a storage shed. An inventory is in progress to see if any­ thing is missing. C of C Holds Auction Sunday The McHenry Chamber of Commerce will hold its first auction in the city park on Sun­ day, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. The public is invited to the sale, which is a fund raising event to serve the many needs of this important organization. New and good, usable items are being collected at this time from retailers and other mem­ bers wishing to promote the C. of C. Mike Wieser, Chamber vice- president, will lend his talents as auctioneer, and clerks and cashiers will be volunteers from within the organization. More information concerning the sale will appear in Friday's issue. FARM BUREAU MEETING The McHenry County Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held Thursday evening, Sept. 25, at Marian Central high school, Woodstock, with a ban­ quet at 7:30 preceding the meet­ ing.