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W%M. Winning Emblem * 100 YEARS • ^Ss| $50,000 Damage In Blaze Lakes-River Commission To Hear Public On Proposals Chairman William E. Brook of Antioch has called a special public meeting of the Chain of Lakes-Fox River commission, to be held at Grant Community high school at 7 pm. Friday, April 11. The purpose of this special meeting is for the Commission to hear testimony from the public concerning two proposals the Commission is considering. "The first proposal is for the construction of a containment area at the west end of Nip- persink lake to hold the spoil from dredging of „the navigational channels in Nippersink Lake," Chairman Brook said. "This would be the first step in an overall effort to return the lakes to their natural depths. "The second proposal," said Brook, "concerns the creation of an authority to manage the Chain of Lakes and the Fox river from the Wisconsin state line to the dam at Algonquin. This authority would not have a tax base, but would operate from user related fees, such as lock fees, launching fees, etc." The Lake county townships covered would be Antioch, Grant, Lake Villa and Avon. The McHenry county townships would be McHenry, Nunda, Algonquin, Richmond and Burton. Copies of the two proposals will be available for public inspection at the Antioch village hall, the Fox Lake Village hall, and the McHenry city hall. It is requested that anyone wishing to testify on either of these proposals notify the (Continued on page 11) DISTRIBUTE MFT FUNDS McHenry county has been allocated $63,800.70 as its share of Motor Fuel tax funds paid into the state treasury during February, according to the Illinois Department of Tran­ sportation Motor Fuel tax funds are allocated monthly to the various counties for their highway needs. The monies allocated are computed on the basis of motor vehicle registration fees. Three Lose Lives In Two Accidents Easter Evening Three fatalities occurred on McHenry county highways Sunday evening within thirty- five minutes in two separate accidents. Both drivers were killed in a head-on collision on Route 14, just east of Hartland road, north of Woodstock about 7 p.m. Sunday. Patrick E. Moan, 27 of 2065 Stone Lake road, Woodstock, and Edward J. Nieubuurt, 79, of 6401 W Home avenue. Worth, were both pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. There were no passengers in either vehicle. According to a news release from the Sheriff's department, it was determined Nieubuurt was east-bound on the highway and Moan was driving west. However, actual cause of the collision was still unknown Monday morning. Further investigation is being made by the Accident Investigation unit of the Sheriff's department. At about 7:35 Sundayv evening, Edwin O. Schwemm, 78, of 3620 Crystal Lake avenue, v Crystal Lake, was killed when his car ran into a tree. The fatal accident occurred on Crystal Lake avenue, about one-half mile east of Route 31, east of Crvstal Lake. He was pronounced dead oh arrival at McHenry hospital, where he was taken by a Crystal Lake emergency ambulance service. There were no other passengers in the vehicle. Sheriff's police reported that for some unknown reason, Sch- wemm's auto ran off the roadway and collided with a tree alongside the road. In­ vestigation of the fatal accident is being conducted by the Accident Investigation unit of the Sheriff's department. Albert Burger of 2910 N. Magellan, McHenry, and his two passengers, Eric Meissner (Continued on page 11) McHenry Man Arrested For Murder Terry R. DeMarco, 21, of 4108 N. Jewel drive, McHenry, was arrested Saturday and charged with the murder of a Chicago man. Although he was held without bond through the weekend, a spokesman for Area 5 Chicago Police department, 2138 N. California, told a Plaindealer reporter early Monday afternoon that bond would probably be set Jater that_day. DeMarco was picked up at 12:10 Saturday afternoon, without incident, by McHenry County Sheriff's police. According to Area 5 Homicide Investigator Charles Wos, the shooting occurred after a quarrel at a party held in a residence at 2303 N. Albany, Chicago, at about 3:10 a.m. Daniel Edwards, 19, of 2453 N. Drake, Chicago, was shot in the chest with a hand gun. Although the caliber of the weapon was not immediately determined, officials believe it was a revolver. The murder weapon was still missing when DeMarco was picked up. Edwards died at 8:53 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth's hospital, Chicago. Police said several persons were witnesses to the shooting, and in­ formation from them led to the arrest of DeMarco. McHenry County Sheriff's deputies were notified at 6 a.m. Saturday that DeMarco was wanted by Chicago police. Detective Dennis Lantis and Deputy McFadden visited the DeMarco home several times but found no one there. At 12:10 they returned and saw DeMarco's car parked near the house. The arrest followed. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER VOLUME 99 - NUMBER 69 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1975 16 PAGES & ONE SUPPLEMENT 11iisais the winning emblem selected as most symbolic of the Plaindealer's 100th anniversary. The artist is Hank Miller of 1311 Fairview lane, McHenry, who receives $100. The emblem will appear on the front page of each issue of the newspaper for the remainder of this year, and also will be used in other ways to commemorate the anniversary. Township Supervisor Promise Legislation To Complete Term Of Office Mayor Joseph Stanek and key volunteers for the 1975 American Cancer society's educational and fund raising Crusade met last week at the home of Mrs .'Catherine Weber, McHenry city residential chairman, where the mayor proclaimed April as Cancer Crusade month. Co-Chairman, and rural chairman for the Crusade is Mrs. Barbara Walters. Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Weber will lead the local volunteers in a community-wide effort to help teach families how to protect themselves against cancer. The volunteers will ask for support of the society's vital programs on behalf of research, public education and service to the Cancer patient. Chuck Peterson, Business and Industry chairman, said "The Promise of research is so great that the 1975 Crusade will be one of the most important ever. The dedicated people, he added, in the laboratories, the men, women and children suffering from cancer today, and our hopes for the future all depend on our willingness to support the cancer fight." "We want to take Cancer out of the medical books and put it into the history books as something that afflicted people a long time ago", said Elmer Stange, general chairman for McHenry township. "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Damage estimated at $50,000 resulted from a fire at Con­ tinental Aluminium Corp. 315 W. Wegner road, Fritzsche Estates, Lakemoor, last Thursday evening. Fire Chief Glen Peterson said most of the loss was to contents of the structure. Origin of the blaze was un­ determined. A resident of the area noticed electrical arcing in and around the building during the wind and sleet storm at 8:20. She notified Sheriff's police, who went to the scene but could see nothing. Officers asked the neighbor to keep a watch on the building. Sometime later, the same woman saw sparks emanating from the building, and suddenly the front windows were blown out. Fireman from Companies, I, II and III arrived to find fire in the upper office records sec­ tion. Flames were shooting from the roof and windows in the northeast section on two levels, which is about 30 x 40 feet in size. The firm manufactures such items as aluminum storm windows and sliding glass patio In top photo, firemen of McHenry Fire Companies I, II and III fight blaze which gutted northeast section of the Continental Aluminum Corp., 315 W. Wegner, Fritzsche's Estates, Lakemoor, Thursday night. Bottom picture shows a Commonwealth Edison employee just moments before he cut 7200 volt line supplying power to the building. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD doors. Areas gutted were the records department, and display area Unexpectedly, the northeast wall collapsed about 10 p.m., injuring two firemen. Richard Sebesta of Company III suf­ fered a cut on the nose and William Rose, also of Company III, was taken to McHenry hospital for a hand injury, but was released after treatment. As a safety measure, a Commonwealth Edison com­ pany employee arrived on the scene to cut a 7200 volt line supplying power to the building Leaders in the Cancer Crusade for 1975 meet to plan for drive daringt^ritfointh of April. From left, are Chuck Peterson, Business and Industry chairman; Mtyor Joseph Stanek, who proclaimed April as Cancer Crusade month; Mrs. Catherine Weber, residential chairman for the city, and Elmer Stange, general chairman for McHenry township. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Last Fall a student career interest survey was conducted among the county's 9,700 high school students to learn their career choices. They were asked to make first, second and third choices from thirty broad occupational areas, under which were listed about 150 iobs. From this survey emerged twenty-two most popular areas, along with three choices. Most popular was Care and Guidance of Children, which gives one the idea that the younger generation knows exactly where a need exists. Second place went to For Burglary Danny R. Congdon, 24, of 407 North boulevard, Lilymoor, McHenry, was charged with burglary after he was found inside the Longhorn Steak House, 615 Rand road, Lakemoor, last Saturday morning about 2:30 a.m. His bond was set at $20,000, with court appearance scheduled for April 7. The arrest was made after deputies were called to the scene when it was reported an alarm was sounding at the business place. No evidence (Continued on page 11) Voting Procedures For MCC Election Announced Fourteen voting precincts have been established by the board of trustees of McHenry County College District 528 for the regular election scheduled April 12. The polls will be opened from noon to 7 p.m. On that date the electorate will vote for two members of the board for the full term of three years. The candidates for the vacancies are Dr. William Ryan of Crystal Lake and Robert J. Weidner of Harvard, both incumbents. Applications for absentee ballots must be submitted personally or by mail to Election Clerk, Office of Business Services, McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, 60014. Absentee ballots may be cast in person at the college from April 4 through April 9. The last day applications by mail can be accepted is April 7. Conduct April Cancer Crusade With Easter only a memory, thoughts continue to dwell on Spring and its many activities. Not the least of these is the Marine Festival queen contest which will name a new Miss McHenry. Applications are requested now in anticipation of the start of the charm course April 17. Attractive young ladies should remember that only the first fifteen entries will be accepted. This ruling permits more personal attention to each in preparing for the judging. The fact that last year's Miss McHenry later became Miss McHenry County,-and was one of the ten finalists in state competition, should be en­ couraging to girls who may have been reluctant to submit their names. A coupon appears elsewhere in this issue. Fill it in and send to the Plaindealer office. -- I Secretarial, followed by Automotive Mechanics, Health Occupations, Building Trades, Cosmetology and Drafting. With the return of song birds to our community, phone calls ask that we say a word to cat owners about keeping their pets at home. If there is a problem keeping dogs in their own yards - which there seems to be - that problem becomes even more difficult to solve for owners of cats with an in­ clination to wander. Never­ theless, .the person who finds feathers from a bird for which he has carefully provided feed, has reason to be disturbed. K.A.F. Lilymoor Man Is Arrested County Board Chairman Walter Dean said he was assured last Thursday there will be "legislation in the hopper" to allow township supervisors to complete their term and then make a decision as to which office-supervisor or county board member-they wish to hold. That information was given to Dean when he presented a resolution to Senator Carl Berning and Senator Jack Schaffer in Springfield early last week. The resolution, which was also presented to the Urban County council and adopted by that group, asked for emergency legislation to be considered for extending the terms of township supervisor- county board members who were elected to the position of county board member Nov. 5, 1974. The resolution also asked for action that would allow these officials "to retain both offices or positions until either the duration of the term or actual vacation of either office, therefore giving the township supervisor-county board member a choice for office at the next election for either position." His action was taken following an opinion by At­ torney General William Scott which declared that "a person who assumed both the positions of county board member and township supervisor after Sept. 5 is legally considered to have resigned the position held first". A law was passed some timet ago extending the terms of supervisor and township high­ way commissioner to April of 1977. The change was made so. that only one township election would be held every four years. At that time, a supervisor, road commissioner, town clerk, assessor and four auditors will be elected. Dean said his county salary pays $19,000, which includes a $14,000 salary as board chairman and $5,000 to serve as chairman of the Board of Review. He receives $7,800 as township supervisor.