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' "3*4-Imm, Ringwood Road Crash Kills Driver THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER Stuart) Winning firowpaprr 1978-- SERVING THE CHAIN O LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 103 NUMBER 25 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1978 2 SECTIONS 32 PAGES 20c A one-car accident on Ringwood road Saturday night claimed the life of a Chicago man and seriously injured a McHenry man. Richard E Pittman, 34, Chicago, was killed when the car he was driving left the road one-fourth mile west of Wilmot road. Billy R. Kelly, 31, 5217 Pistakee drive, a passenger in the Pittman auto, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad following the accident, where he was listed in serious but stable condition. Sheriff's police said the Pittman vehicle was travelling eastbound on Ringwood road when it left the road for an unknown reason. The car struck a silo located on the south side of the road. A Spring Grove man was injured in a two-vehicle ac­ cident in Woodstock Sunday. William F. Roberts, 7302 Meyer road, was driving a truck stopped in traffic on Route 47 south of Country club road, which was struck by car driven by Eugene E Knudson of Woodstock The Knudsen vehicle was northbound on Route 47 when it struck u>e it'ui i.i U»e sC; truck A passenger in the Ki.uos- o vehicle, David J. Knudsen. Woodstock, was also injured in the accident Both injured men were treated and released at Memorial hospital in Wood­ stock . Eugene Knudsen was ticketed for speeds faster than reasonable and proper City Tax Collection High Harvey For Five Plays Nights In this scene from "Harvey", Elwood Dowd (Peter Bender) invites Dr. Sanderson (Doug Maris) and Nurse Kelly (Karen Beres) to join him for a social evening at "Charley's Place". The play will be presented by McHenry high school at West campus auditorium Oct. 26,27,28 and 29 at 8 p.m. Senior Citiiens night was scheduled Oct. 24. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD McHenry high school will present "Harvey" as its fall play this season Productions will be presented from Thur­ sday, Oct 26, through Sunday. Oct 29. in the West campus auditorium at 8 p.m There was also a special senior citizens' performance October 24 at 8 pm. in the auditorium. This performance was scheduled at no cost to senior citizens and open^exclusively to them "Harvey" is the story of a man, Elwood Dowd, who has struggled with reality and "finally won out over it". Elwood has a faithful com­ panion. a pooka, a six-foot rabbit and is a constant em­ barrassment to his socially- minded sister, Veta Veta finally has enough of the rabbit and seeks to have Elwood put away in a sanitarium Tickets may be purchased through cast members, at the East and West campus main offices or at the door With a total tax collection of $800,906 from Retailers Oc­ cupation, Service Occupation and Use taxes for the last three- month period, McHenry ranks only behind Crystal Lake in receipts reported to the state from McHenry county. Crystal Lake reported $1,151,583 and Woodstock, $699,033 The automotive and filling station category placed McHenry in its high position. It was the only one in which the city ranked first in the county. It was second in the classifications of food, drinking and eating places, lumber, building and hardware. miscellaneous retail wholesale stores and miscellaneous. McHenry tied with Woodstock for second place in the general merchandise category McHenry ranked third in apparel. and furniture- household radio categories Total receipts were as follows for other nearby communities: McCullom Lake. $1,651, Ringwood. $244 Spring Grove. $41,731; Sunnyside, $13,601; Wonder Lake, $15,749 John sburg. $521; and Lakemoor, $7,386 The total tax receipts reported in the county amounted to $5,034,953, made by 5,840 taxpayers The sales tax collections for the same three-month period ending Sept 30 revealed that McHenry s total was $200,364 For McCullom Lake it was $430; Lakemoor. $1,828; and Spring Grove. $10,270 Symposium On Tax Use Jaycees Open Haunted House In spite of the criticism that greets the Postal Service at every turn, we don't count ourself among the critics of the 15-cent postage stamp. Whether it goes across country or across town, we keep telling ourself this is a service and we wouldn't walk to get the mail there if we could The only time there is a real concern for that 15-cent ex­ penditure is during the Christmas holidays, when remembering friends is im­ portant. but also very costly Possible future increases are another matter A recent Education and Research in­ stitute has projected that it might cost thirty six cents to mail a letter six years from now. "if the U S Postal Service continues its present policies. This is where the expanded zip codes are supposed to come in A front page story recently carried an item. "4 More Digits to Zip your Mail". According to Postal Service management spokesmen, the proposed nine-digit zip codes 'making them as long as a Social Security number» will give the flexibility to assign a zip code to every city block, or the equivalent, across the country We are told it would ease mail sorting, speed delivery and help the postal service hold the line against rati increases by enabling them to introduce more sophisticated equipment into the system during the next five years But this study, and other reports, tell us the less sophisticated machinery now in operation has been less than reliable, producing incredible mixups in some cases About 40 percent of ail mail is still sorted in the manner of Ben Franklin, by hand The other 60 percent is sorted mechanically, but the machines are reported to be unreliable and reject or missort over a third of all letters This makes one wonder why postal officials feel the longer zip codes and more sophisticated machinery are going to solve anything With an anxious public, we will wait and see In spite of the study results, we get our mail very regularly, bills and all. K A F With Halloween only a short time away, McHenry Jaycees are making plans for their annual Haunted House. In­ teresting features of this very special house will entertain an anticipated 1,000 children at East campus cafeteria this year. The Haunted House will be available for youngsters from first through eighth grades starting at 7 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 31. No charge is made for this Jaycee-sponsored program, planned to offer wholesome entertainment for local children. Costumes will be judged at each grade level, and candy will be distributed More details on the Halloween treat for young people will appear in the Friday issue. Zoning Hearings Slated For McHenry Area Property A hearing is scheduled before the McHenry county zoning board of appeals, sought by William and Elizabeth Berg The couple is asking for a conditional use to care for children and for an increased population The property is located in McHenry township, several miles northeast of the city at 510 Broadway About 5 acres of land are involved The hearing is scheduled Nov 2at 2pm at the McHenry city hall Interested persons may appear and be heard A petition has been filed for hearing before the McHenry county zoning board of appeals by Sears Bank and Trust Company, Trust No 700454, and Ralph and Jackie Erickson for an amendment to the McHenry county zoning ordinance from "F" Farming District to "E-2" Estate District The property is located in Greenwood township on the south - east sides of Illinois (Continued on page 18) County Board Chairman Richard O Klemm has invited all local residents who would like to learn how and where the county spends its tax dollars, to attend a tax symposium to be held at North Junior high school in Crystal Lake at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct 26 "Although the county receives an average of only 7.6 percent of the real estate tax paid by our residents, it is important for people to know how we use their money, so that we can work together to provide needed services at the lowest possible cost." Klemm stated "Few people realize that the County board is again hoping to lower its tax rate for the coming year," Klemm con­ tinued. "and I am proud that this would then make the third consecutive year we have lowered our share of the taxes " Joining the county in this symposium will be represen tatives from the townships. School Districts 47 and 155, County Mental Health board. ADA Manager Dairy Speaker Dairy farmers in Boone. McHenry, DeKalb, Kane. DuPage, Cook and Lake counties are urged to make reservations soon for the American Dairy Association of Illinois' District I meeting at Crystal Lake Nov. 1 A McHenry Nurse With A Dream VlltfilMA Wil l i WIS A young girl had a dream, and that in itself is not unusual A young girl pursued that dream She doggedly refused to listen to those who said it was fanciful; to those who said it couldn't work. and to those who believed it should not work This was unusual' The girl with the dream is Miss Virginia Williams of McHenry who is engaged in family nursing, a service designed to guide a-family in caring for its own Because of her success in a relatively short span of time. Miss Williams has been selected as a candidate for the Lippincott $5,000 award to mark 100 years of publishing for nurses The award will go to a nurse or a group of nurses who have developed a specific program that either offers a new kind of health care service or improves the overall quality of health care in the community The contributions must have been made in response to a com­ munity need recognized by the nurse or nurses, and must be unique and readily identified and described Applicants also must have worked through and with the community Miss Williams is being sponsored by the McHenry Business & Professional Women's club and will represent the Chicago and 16th districts. Illinois Nurses association. When the McHenry nurse put into motion the machinery that was to become Family Nursing in 1973. she knew of only one other nurse so engaged in the entire country Today, she estimates there are between 100 and 150 who are practicing their profession in a totally independent way Since 1972 she has counted more than 600 families among her clients, from neighbors to people living within a 10 to 15- mile radius of the city As though this service was not enough to keep her Miss Williams has teacher She instructs Community Health and In­ dependent Nursing Care at the University of Central Arkansas part time for the spring and summer semester. She also formerly instructed in Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Medical center and school of nursing The spirited McHenry nurse emphasizes her philosophy of the overall quality of health ute was er busy, b^en a icted in care influenced by Family Nursing "Its focus", she says, "is on wellness, not illness, on strength, not weakness, on normalcy, not pathology These are nursing's first focuses This positive approach is even more supportive in the client's own environment". With her dream. Miss Williams also set a goal to make her profession one that could function profitably and independently in the com munity From only two in 1973. her determination has inspired others and the number grows No goal is achieved at once, but the impetus she has provided for an entire profession seems to assure the success she has dreamed about. Hold Woodstock Men For Sunday Morning Rape Two Woodstock men are being held in county jail in Woodstock, charged with rape, after allegedly attacking a woman in a ditch on Route 47. near Lucas road, in Woodstock A rape was reported to Sheriff's police at 5:45 a m Sunday morning Investigation by police led to the arrest of Craig A Tracy. 22, Woodstock, and Clay D Manley, 19, Huntley, who were both charged with rape The victim told police that she was in a car occupied by the two defendants, but left the auto and started to walk home (Continued on page 18) The meeting is.earlier in the year than usual, notes Charles Weingart, McHenry, District I director The 7:30 dinner will be held at the Branded Steak House, Crystal Lake, and Jim Kurtz. ADA manager, will be featured speaker Reservations should be made by calling Weingart or writing the ADA of Illinois at post office Box 116, El Paso. Illinois 61738 Kurtz, an ordained minister with degrees in theology and sacred literature, will talk on the topic. 'Objective Regeneration". He will focus on the subject prompted by the "born again" publicity current in this country Before entering the ministry, he was a journalist as well as an advertising and marketing executive He was associated with Sears Roebuck, Automatic Electric and Rex Chainbelt Two years ago he resigned as a full-time pastor to return to the business world He joined the ADA as its manager in June, 1977 His articles appear in both religious and secular magazines throughout the United States He edits one of the nation's oldest "little magazines" called "Opinion" and is a member of the Illinois Press association Asked about promoting milk and dairy products, Kurtz smiles as he answers "Milk and dairy products are men­ tioned over thirty times in the Bible That's a pretty promising recommendation (Continued on page 18) School Administrators "Reach For Excellence" Don Toole, Ed Sobotkiewicz and Elmer Boeldt, principals of Parkland, Valley View and Landmark schools. par­ ticipated in the seventh annual fall conference of the Illinois Principals association Ap­ proximately 1,200 principals from throughout Illinois at­ tended this annual meeting in Peoria. The theme of conference was this years "The Prin- Marian Schedules Education Workshop The Religious Studies department of Marian Central Catholic high school, headed by Father Michael Tierney. for­ merly associate pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic church, will host the second of four faculty workshops dealing with per tinent topics of Catholic theology It is scheduled Tuesday. Oct. 31. The first workshop was held on Sept. 19. dealing with "Different Viewpoints of the County Tuberculosis Care & Treatment board. City of Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake Park district. County Con­ servation district. Crystal Lake Public library and Fire Prevention district Each individual taxing body will have its own program to explain its particular situation so that the audience will be able to select and visit several different groups during the evening and have represen tatives answer any questions they might have on how (hey spend their share of the tax dollar AFS Student Recalls Summer In Mexico City cipalship Reaching for Ex cellence" Members of the association which serves elementary, junior high and secondary principals, planned and conducted the meeting to help principals improve their job performance and better serve the schools of Illinois The banquet speaker was Dr Norman Vincent Peale, author of seventeen books including "The Power of Positive Thinking". Church and our Relationship Father Thomas Doran. chancellor of the Rockford diocese, will be guest speaker for "How Do Catholics Use and Understand the Bible0" to be presented from 1 to 3 p.m in the Marian library The student body will be dismissed at 1 o'clock that day These workshops consist generally of an opening presentation followed by a (Continued on page 18) Linda Janik, another happy returnee of the AFS Americans Abroad world-wide Intercultural program, eagerly describes her experiences during a recent trip to Mexico City, Mexico. In the foreground, are the many gifts and objects of interest that she brought back from that beautiful city for her family and friends. Linda Janik^AFS Americans Abroad rettfrnee, had a memorable two and half months in Mexico City. Mexico this summer She en thusiastically reports that her experiences there have en couraged her to return someday After a few days orientation at Miami University in Florida, she travelled to Mexico City with a group of AFS students to begin her stay with her host family She lived with Mr and Mrs Joses Romos Fernandez, their six children and a grandmother ) The family was very^close and much involved in each other's lives The girls seldom went anywhere alone Each girl was expected to clean her own room, hut the boys' rooms were cleaned by a maid who also cleaned the house Mrs Fer nandez did the cooking, and Linda remarked that lunch was the largest meal of the day Three or four courses were served, preceded by delicious homemade soup A light dinner was served between 9 30 and 10 p m The family ate many fresh fruits and vegetables and used "a lot of lemons". The school Linda attended was very casual, and the stu dents were allowed to eat and drink and smoke in the classrooms She also noted that the rooms themselves were very plain A sixteen year-old Mexican sister accompanied Linda to school Two other older sisters, who were well qualified secretaries, shared many good times with the AFS student Linda reports that tier family really knew how to have a good time and took her to many parties and points of interest during her stay They gave her many gifts and provided wonderful friendships and memories The 1978 graduate of McHenry high school is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Janik She applied for acceptance in the AFS Americans Abroad program in the fall of 1977 Her summer in Mexico City. Mexico, can be shared with organizations Jn McHenry because all returnee? are asked to give speeches in their respective communities describing their experiences in their host countries Interested parties can call Mrs l>ois Prust chapter president of American Field Service in McHenrv