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* 100 TEAKS * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER Ity |.V> SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875' VOLUME 100 NUMBER 33 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1975 18 PAGES 2 SUPPLEMENTS 15* Believe Woman Was Hotel Surfeei Boys Find Body In Slough Area HAZELSURTEES Authorities are awaiting the report of a pathologist to learn certain identity of a body found in a slough on the north end of Lily lane, Lakemoor. It is believed to be the body of Hazel L. Surtees, 77, of 332 N. Lily lane, who disappeared from her home last Aug. 8. Discovery of the body was made by two young teen-agers, Tony. Klama and Billy O'Shauties^y, who were playing in the area. They reported the incident immediately to Detective Richard Heisler of the Sheriff's police, who was in charge of the continuing in­ vestigation. Although identification was impossible, a purse found near the body indicated the body was that of Mrs. Surtees. Her daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Heck- mann, with whom she lived, said a fracture of the arm is expected to aid in the report. Heisler told the family his previous investigation had taken authorities to a point very near where she was found, but high weeds of late summer made search efforts difficult. The body was found only a short distance from the Heck- mann home. When Mrs. Heckmann returned from work Aug.8 and found her mother gone, she assumed Mrs. Surtees had left on a trip with a friend as planned. It was only when the friend returned about a week (Continued On Page 14) The smells are gone! That was the lament of a newspaper feature writer some time ago as he recalled with no small regret the passing of the smells of yesterday. There are today's modern house, modern foods and modern cooking methods that have all but killed out the familiar smells of another day. Fans destroy what remain. Thanksgiving in most homes may be one of the few times that some folks can recapture the loss. Mashed potatoes and dressing in a box, frozen pies and cranberries will make fewer appearances in homes than throughout the year when working housewives must resort to these time-savers preparing dinners. We have one of those rare opportunities of knowing what mother or grandmother is cooking just from the smell. But some of the writer's dreams will probably go unrealized - like the country store with its wonderful world of smells -- Spring onions an­ nouncing the season, leather, tobacco, some peppermint, and maybe even a pot-bellied stove. Modern progress has eliminated most of these, and those who can remember miss what has been lost -- at least the good part. But progress is here to stay, and for that we have more to be thankful for than loss of smells, good as they were. ...We are grateful for top notch rescue squads that were not available to us a few years ago. We had our initial first­ hand experience with the services of our McHenry squad some months ago, and learned that the concern and confident manner of the members instill the same confidence in those they serve. ...We are grateful for an expanding police force and the many services they provide. The knowledge that they are as close as the telephone is a comforting thought in a time of rising crime. And what a pleasure to maneuver in heavy traffic at busy intersections - like the corner of Elm and Third street on Saturday-aided by the firm hand of an officer. ...We are grateful for a fine McHenry hospital, and two others within the county, to provide scientific skills never dreamed possible a quarter of a century ago. ...We are grateful for business men and women whose only thought is not the money in their coffers, but also the satisfaction that their products provide their customers. ...We are grateful for the opportunity to have shared in the golden wedding celebration of neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stoffel, and to have become re-acquainted with their six fine children. Pride in work, discipline and respect were key words in the Stoffel household with a growing family, and the rewards are evident. ...We are grateful to family and friends who make this Thanksgiving season a very special time year after year. K.A.F. Variety Of Charges Filed Against Drivers A reckless driving charge was placed against David K. Fischer of Dearborn, Mo., Tuesday evening after he damaged property at 4820 Willow lane, just east of Knoll avenue. Lakeland Park. He left the scene and was apprehended shortly afterwad at McHenry Market Place by city police. Odess G. Dimopoulos of 1904 Woodlawrt Park, McHenry, was cited for unlawful use of permit following a collision Thursday evening on Richmond road, just west of Elm street. Charles J. Johnson of 1635 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, stated he was north-bound on Richmond road when the other car turned in front of him and he was unable to avoid impact. Dimopoulos told officers he it *• « * * Clarifies Rumors Young Louette Rogers and Keith Lishamer were born too late to hear, first hand, of the tribulations and joys experienced by the Pilgrims. But History is coming to life few them, and for other second graders at Edgebrook school as the result of a Arrests Of Four Clear Twenty-Five Burglaries was in a line of traffic preparing to make a turn into a gas station. As he did so, his car was hit by the Johnson auto. Two persons were taken to McHenry hospital by the Rich­ mond Rescue squad following a collision at the intersection of Routes 12 and 31 south of Rich­ mond, Tuesday. Ms. Ora Keith of 5534 N. Magnolia, Chicago and the driver of the other vehicle, Bessie M. McDonald of 4908 W. McCullom Lake road, McHenry, were treated at the hospital for their injuries. According to county police, the Keith auto failed to stop at tne intersection and hit the camper-truck which was proceeding through the in­ tersection. Ms. Keith was With the arrest of an 18-year- old Woodstock youth and three juvenile companions, one from Wonder Lake, McHenry county detectives revealed that ap­ proximately twenty-five burglaries and one arson in­ vestigation were cleared up. The arrests took place Tuesday night. Ricky Schiller, Route 47, Woodstock, is being held in county jail, where he has been charged with burglary, theft and arson. The juvenile of­ fenders have been turned over to juvenile authorities for their participation in the offenses. Schiller was apprehended by Harvard police Tuesday night in a burglary at a Harvard implement store. During the investigation, it was learned he and a juvenile companion had committed a burglary that same night at McHenry Floral company, 508 S. Route 31, McHenry. Entry was gained through the greenhouse section of the building. The offenders then broke a glass door to gain entry to the office area, where an undetermined amount of money was taken from the safe. Other burglaries reportedly took place in Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Harvard and the McHenry area. The arson charge was made in connection with a $250,000 fire at Union Monday night which destroyed a portion of the International Mineral and Chemical corporation that housed a fertilizer plant. Framing lumber and other construction materials were taken from a home under construction at 6506 Johnsburg road, McHenry. Sometime Sunday night, 180 2 x 4's of various lengths were stolen, as well as other building materials stored along side the structure ticketed for disobeying a stop sign. Donald A. Seekings of 2117 W. Salem, McHenry, was ticketed for fictitious plates and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following a rear-end collision Monday afternoon on Route 120 at Borden street. According to city police, Fred E. Peterson of 1129 Manchester Mall, McHenry, was stopped in a line of traffic when the mishap occurred. Seekings said he applied his brakes but was unable to stop in time. A two-car collision at the intersection of Front and Main streets last Wednesday, resulted in a ticket for failure to yield right of way being issued to Julius J. Gruenfeld of 510 N. Clement Lodge road, McHenry. Terry Jean Freeburg of 4807 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, told city police she was south­ bound on Front street Wed­ nesday morning when the Gruenfeld auto approached from the ea£t on Main street and they collided. Gruenfeld said he stopped at the sigh, looked both ways, saw no approaching traffic and pulled into the intersection. As he did so, the Freeburg car (Continued On Page 14) The property is owned by Richard Clark. Wednesday morning, James Messina of 218 Country Club drive, McHenry, reported that during the night, two vehicles at his home had been entered v The pickup truck was entered by breaking the window glass. Taken from the truck were a CB radio and a tape player that had been mounted in the vehicle. A black Western show saddle was also taken from the rear of the truck. A new CB radio still in its original carton was stolen from the auto. Emerald K. Clinge of 3215 W. Skyway drive, McHenry, in­ formed city police that four baby moon wheel covers were taken from his auto while it was parked in his driveway Mon­ day, Nov. 10. Mildred Jeschke of 1506 Hickory drive, McHenry, reported that her auto had been entered while parked in a lot at 3812 W. Elm street last Tuesday. Two speakers were taken from the car. Two shotguns, one rifle and cash were taken from the home of Maxine Adams at 3706 Clover avenue, McHenry, last week. The burglary occurred during the early morning hours. Two Vehicles Are Damaged In Acts Of Vandalism Michael Levato of 514 N. Kent, McHenry, told county officials that one evening last week, someone sprayed green paint on his pickup truck while it was parked in his driveway. William Reidy of 1913 Sun- nyside Beach drive, McHenry, reported that his auto had been vandalized at night. The front and rear windows were broken, and the hood, trunk and both sides of the vehicle damaged with an determined object. Sheriff Denies All Wrongdoings Thanksgiving project undertaken this year. The two youngsters are shown admiring life size Pilgrims they helped to make. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD were un- Accusations that gambling, prostitution and drug traf­ ficking are taking place in McHenry county with the knowledge of county officials were vigorously denied by Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell at a news conference Thursday af­ ternoon. Tyrrell called the conference to clarify a report that the U.S. Attorney General's office is in­ vestigating the McHenry County Sheriff's department for possible wrongdoings among some of its personnel. * It was reported Wednesday that Deputies John Bognar, Edgar Fair, Michael Keane and Anthony Olszewski, met with Department of Justice officials and alleged that gambling, prostitution and drug trafficking were taking place in McHenry county and that the deputies believed certain officials are aware of it but do not stop it. Tyrrell ordered the four deputies to be present at the news conference in order to clarify the "innuendoes and allegations which put a black mark on every member of this department including my command personnel and myself." Tyrrell stressed that from testimony he has received and investigations he has made, "there is no such indication whatsoever at this time or any in the future that these allegations are true." Tyrrell said he had asked the deputies to be present so he could ask them if they had any "direct knowledge pertaining to any payoffs by anyone to any member of this department" and whether or not any member of the department was accepting gratuities in con­ nection with gambling, prostitution or drug trafficking. He addressed each deputy separately and asked, "Do you have any knowledge of any criminal wrongdoing in this department and do you know of any payoffs taking place r e g a r d i n g g a m b l i n g , prostitution or narcotics?" Deputies Keane and Fair replied, "No Sheriff, I don't." Deputies Bognar and Olszewski answered, "No, I have no direct knowledge." When Tyrrell was asked why he asked the deputies about payoffs when there was no previous reference to it, he replied that when the general public reads that gambling, prostitution and drug traf­ ficking are taking place with the knowledge of officials, it indicates to them there must be payoffs involved. That is the reason he brought the matter up. the sheriff explained. Tyrrell said he was not angry with the four deputies but his feelings "were somewhat hurt that they didn't come to me first. However, I can un­ derstand their circumstances and the reason for that," he stated. In answer to a question, "Did you threaten the four deputies here that they would be fired if they did not cooperate?". Tyrrell turned to the deputies and inquired," Were any of you threatened with losing your job if you didn't show up today?" They all answered, "No". John Olsen of Lake Geneva, attorney for Deputy Bognar, pointed out that the men had been issued a direct order from the sheriff to appear but there was no intimidation of any sort. Attorney Olson told the sheriff that he felt neither in­ vestigations nor trials should be held in press conferences before the media. He said, "We object completely and totally." However, he did say his client, Deputy Bognar, would reply to any question the sheriff asked "to comply with your order." Tyrrell replied that he agreed that "this is not the place to do it", but since the accusations were made, he felt it was his obligation to the people of McHenry county to "get to the bottom of these things im­ mediately. "That's the reason for my action," he explained. Tyrrell related that he did not question the deputies on what they told the U.S. Attorney because he had no right to do it. He pointed out that every citizen has a right to go to the Department of Justice which is the U.S. Attorney General's office with complaints and they will be investigated. The U.S. Attorney General's office gets the complaint and then it is turned over to the F.B.I, for investigation, he explained. Tyrrell said the Justice department had informed him it was "making an inquiry" into the matter. He said, "I would welcome the U.S. At­ torney's department and the FBI to come into McHenry county."- FIRE DAM AGES CAR A vehicle fire Tuesday night at 6412 W. Bull Valley road, south of McHenry, resulted in extensive damage to an auto owned by Linda Daum of 3014 Walnut drive. Wonder Lake. McHenry Township Fire Company I was called to ex­ tinguish the blaze. Ms. Daum reported that while driving along the roadway, smoke began to develop in the auto. She stopped and left the car before flames erupted. Plan Transportation Unit To Serve School Districts CLOSE AID OFFICE In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, "the office of the State Department of Public Aid, 1316 N. Madison street, Woodstock, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Based on information con­ tained in a joint report of the business managers of School Districts 15 and 156, the grade school board last week discussed proposed tran­ sportation committees to be set up At the same time. Business Managers Michael R. Kelly and William Landis are pursuing the organization* of a not-for- profit McHenry Transportation association. Purpose of the new association would be to provide transportation maintenance services to both districts. U n d e r t e n t a t i v e arrangements, both districts would purchase school bus maintenance services directly from the association on a contractual basis. Each would retain ownership of its own vehicles. The bus drivers, .tran­ sportation director, tran­ sportation secretary and maintenance personnel would continue to be employed by the two districts rather than the new association. Plans call for the association, in performing its maintenance service, to utilize these same personnel on a "no cost" basis. Costs for supplies and equip­ ment would be billed back to each district. Present plans call for the association to secure financing for the purchase and development of a site, the construction of a facility, and the acquisition of equipment. Business Manager Landis discussed the audit report and his procedure in keeping records of funds. Depending upon the cost, the surety bond may be increased in line with the District 15 lawyer's recommendation that it should go from the present $200,000 to $1 million. The firm. Image Wear by Roliins of New Jersey, was approved to supply 120 blazers at a price of $41.40 each. The number of blazers was in­ creased so that the mixed chorus will have the same as the band. In other business Betsy Althoff was employed to teach at Hilltop school and the board acted to re-employ Joan Werth, second grade teacher at Edgebrook. Leaves were granted to Darlene Considine, Carol Phillips and Janet Tracy. Board President Henry Nell recognized the honor granted Dr. Robert Boos. District 15 superintendent, in being named regional winner as outstanding administrator in the Illinois Education association "Those Who Excel" program. Dr. Boos responded with brief remarks. N