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} STATE SCHOLARS - The names of forty-nine State Scholars from this area were announced this week. Many of them are students at West campus high school. In the first row, from left, are Charles Howenstine, Steven Dolloff, Scott Wiggerman, Steven Murgatroyd, James Phillips, John Seaton, Randy Goettsche and Gregory Schmitt; second row, Priscilla Fossum, Nancy Vankanegan, Linda Smith, Laura Farwell, Mary Meath, Laura Smith, Betsy Hamm, Janet Harper, Priscilla Mclntyre, Catherine Elliott, Kimberly Street, Marian Niccfiai, Elizabeth Cole, Mary Dicks and Deeann Owen; standing, Marcin and Matthew Mondek, Patrick Higgins, Richard Swanson, John Diedrich, Corey Nellis, Alan Meurer, Mary Hoffman, Donald Olson and Guy Karafa. Another State Scholar, Michael Holm, was absent when picture was taken. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Name 49 State Scholars The Illinois State Scholarship commission has named 16,200 students as State Scholars in the 1972-73 competitive State Scholar program, including many from this area. High school academic record and examination scores are used in the selection. Students from McHenry named in the select list are the following: Elizabeth C. Cole, 209 N. Kent road; Mary M. Dicks, 4411 Poplar; John C. Diedrich, 3704 W. Timothy; Stephen C. Dolloff, 4418 Riverdale; Catherine Elliott, 4410 Ponca; Laura Farwell, 5909 N Bunny; Randy P. Goettsche, 815 N. River road; Betsy A. Hamm, 2203 W. Coolidge; Janet J. Harper, 2507 Driftwood; and Mark D. Hoffman, 612 W. Lincoln. • Also Michael S. Holm, 4410 Ashley drive; Charles Howenstine, 4614 N. Pioneer; Christi Kannenberg, Rt. 2; Guy S- Karafa, 1412 W. Hickory; Lisa M. Lechowicz, 4909 Wildwood; Priscilla Mcln­ tyre, 1304 N Eastwood; Mary A. Meath, 3718 W. Waukegan; Alan W. Meurer, 4814 W. Prairie; Steven Murgatroyd, 303 W. Nippersink; Corey S. Nellis, 4220 Crystal Lake road; and Marian E. Nicolai, 4804 Bonner drive. Also Deanne Owen, 4213 South street; Joseph M. Pesz, Rt. 2; James Phillips, 4411 Riverdale; Theodore N. Pitzen, 3904 W. Grove; John Poll, 28IB Iroquois; Edward L. Schmitt, 2707 N. Chapel Hill; Gregory S. Schmitt, 3914 Hillcrest; Ralph J. Schwan, 505 S. Fisher; John Seaton, 3804 W. Grove; Susan Shogren 2709 Hiawatha; Laura L. Smith, Linda J. Smith, 311 N. Green; Richard R. Swanson, 3706 W. Lee; and Scott Wiggerman, 4010 N. Blitsch. Wonder Lake residents are Diane M. Devivo, 8805 Memory- trail; Patrick J. Higgins, 4315 E. Lake Shore drive; Martin J. Mondek and Matthew H MondPk, 7710 Hickory; Cynthia Ann Murphy, 5014 Willow drive; Donald O. Olson, 7302 Barnard Mill; Kimberly Street, 3116 E. Lake Shore; and Nancy VanKanegan, 7104 Mohawk. Priscilla J. Fossum, 4914 Barnard Mill, and Patricia Wesson, 6012 Greenwood, both of Ringwood, were also in­ cluded. From Spring Grove, Robert F. Calek of Rt. 1, Dawn D. Ciccotosto of 1101 English Prairie; Mary G. Doyle of 2119 Jackson and Ronca K. Winn of 11115 Wilmot were named. The State Scholars represent nearly every high school in the state and were chosen from the 52,400 students who entered the competition by taking either the April 24 or July 17, 1971, examination administered by the American College Testing program (ACT). Monetary awards up to $1,200 for 1972-73 for use toward tuition and mandatory fees at the public or private college in Illinois of the student's choice will be conferred upon those State Scholars who have financial need as evidenced by data provided by the student and his family in the 1972-73 monetary award application. Further, in recognition of their o u t s t a n d i n g s c h o l a s t i c achievement, all State Scholars receive a certificate of merit. Any student who is not named in the competitive State Scholar program who also is a permanent resident or citizen of the United States, an Illinois resident, and will attend an approved college in Illinois in September, 1972, may obtain a 1972-73 monetary award ap­ plication from his high school counselor or by writing directly to the Illinois State Scholarship commission, Box 607, Deer- field, Illinois 60015. For the 1971-72 academic (.C ontinued on page 13) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CMAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 32 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1971 16 PAGES TEN CENTS Eye Property East Of River For Development The political wheels are turning at a rapid* pace con­ sidering that elections are several months in the future at the least, and a full year at the most. The year 1972 appears to be shaping up as a producer of full-fledged knock-'em-down, drag-'em-out fights which may possibly leave the voting public as punch happy as the candidates. Sometimes it seems voters are not sure just what they want. Gov. Ogilvie has not improved his image greatly in spite of drastic cuts here and there. On the other hand, voters are not exactly over­ joyed over the fact that the Senate, after a floor fight, threw out four bills which would have saved taxpayers in the neighborhood of $6 million by cutting in half the number of elections required. As it stands, car tires and shoe leather will take a beating as all of us ride, walk or choose some other method of getting to the polling booth to have our say. Not that we are always sure what we want ~ or that anyone will listen -- but because it's the democratic way. We will make our first trip Feb. 8 when we narrow the list of candidates for county board members. This will be followed shortly by the county, state and federal office primary scheduled in March. Then Spring will arrive and with it we will make our final choice of twenty-four super­ visors the second Tuesday in April. If we're lucky, we'll have a reprieve of several months until the general election for the county, state and federal offices in November. And don't think the politi­ cians aren't taking advantage of the situation, all in the in­ terest of taxpayers--and in­ cidentally in the interest of themselves. Both Republicans and Democrats have jumped on the band wagon to protest. What matters if their pleas are lost in the shuffle. They've made their point, and that one point will make Brownie points at the polls. In our files we found this week a resume of the expenses for the Con-Con election held almost a year ago. Topped by the expense of hiring judges for $15,475, and continuing to lesser amounts for rental of polling places and erecting and dismantling booths, the total cost ran $20,992.78, which came from weary taxpayers' pockets. Now we look forward to that banner election year of 1972 when we will be confronted with this kind of expense on a (Continued on page 13) Driver Leaves Scene After Hitting Cars Chester J. Szczupak of 3214 N. Miller drive, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to report afte- striking an unattended vehicle. Monday evening about 7:30 which involved three autos. Cars owned by Robert L. Sheriff of 1334 N. Riverside drive, and Loren S. Freund of 3505 W. Ringwood road, both of McHenry, were parked at McHenry Recreation when a man notified them that their cars had been struck. Officers noted that Szczupak had left the scene. He was found two hours later at his home. He failed to recall whether or not he had an ac­ cident. Officers found that Szczupak's auto had blue paint on the front which matched the paint on one of the cars struck. Witnesses stated they saw the Szczupak auto hit the two parked cars and then leave the scene. Business Place On Highway 120 Is Burglarized Monday afternoon sheriff's police investigated a burglary at The Joint, a business place at 2915 W. Route 120, McHenry The owner discovered the theft when he arrived to open for business. Entry had been gained by raising a window over an air conditioning unit. Missing from the premises were ten black light fixtures with ballast boxes, twenty comic books, three glass water pipes, one water pipe with electric lamp, five in­ candescent lamps with multi­ colored revolving shades, 200 sew-on shoulder patches and bumper stickers, fifteen pairs of sunglasses and $60 in cash. The burglary occurred sometime between 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon and 1 o'clock Monday afternoon. Vandalism In Area Under Investigation Don Roberts of 2629 High- wood, McHenry, reported to the Sheriff's office that on Nov. 13, area youths entered his property at a gravel pit on River road and broke the windows in ten cars and one truck which were awaiting repairs. He received in­ formation of possible youths who were involved, all of whom were juveniles. Further in­ vestigation is being handled by juvenile authorities. (Continued on page 13) MARCH OF DIMES KICK-OFF-Representing McHenry at the recent annual March of Dimes kick- off meeting held Nov. 10, in Crystal Lake Country club, are Albert Vales, right, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller, center, all of McHenry, with Ed Drayer, left, county campaign chairman. Vales is general chairman for March of Dimes in McHenry, and Mrs. Mildred Miller is in charge of McHenry's Mothers' March. A hard-working group is preparing plans for the January campaign to prevent birth defects, announced Philip Wertz, McHenry county chairman, and Ed Drayer, 1972 March of Dimes campaign chairman. "Our annual appeal for funds is bound to be a success when you look at the caliber of people directing the drive," they said. The list includes Ed Hepfinger, chairman of Algonquin for many years and vice-chairman for the county; Mary Rossi, Cary; Marie Anderson, Fox River Grove; Duncan Lanum, chairman of Harvard for the third year; Ed Drayer, Crystal Lake chairman for thirteen years; Louella Hollenbeck, Hebron chairman for seven (Continued on page 13) "Keep Taxes DowrT ICA Urges Action Asking Developers' School Tax Aid "Getting the biggest builder in the Crystal Lake area to agree to donate $500 per child toward the construction of schools that will inevitably be needed as a result of his con­ struction is a step in the right direction," Herb Sass of McHenry, president of the Involved Citizens association stated. "Now. if the school boards will analyze their assessment bases for those getting illegal tax breaks, they will be upholding their end of the bargain in the quest to keep taxes down," the ICA president continued "The ICA goal, as set forth in 1969, calls for builders of new housing units to pay for the capital expenditures necessary to service their areas. "Growth is no more the fault of most established residents than is a tornado's destruction. In both cases, just being in its path can bring unforeseen costs to the local resident. Grow;th brings higher taxes because new housing developments do not pay their own way; a tor­ nado brings destruction of property that nobody causes. "The Involved Citizens association believes the tax structure must be designed so that growth in an area does not cause an automatic tax in­ crease. Developers should be required to provide parks, schools, fire houses, sewage plant additions and all other facilities that must be built, obtained or. added to," Sass said. Two years ago the ICA sponsored a public meeting at which George F. Seaver, for­ mer Schaumburg city coun­ cilman, outlined how the concept of developer donations works. Attending the meeting were representatives of the school and park boards in (Continued on page 13) 362 Enrolled In District 156 Adult Education Course A resume of the community education and recreation program now in progress within High School District 156 was presented to the board, in meeting Tuesday night, by Supt. Richard Swantz. There are 362 persons enrolled in twenty-two courses. Although there is presently a total of $1,617.25 on hand, it is estimated that the program will just about break even when all expenditures are made. Courses being taught are Sewing and Selection,. Begin­ ning Knitting and Crochet, Typing I, Typing II and Office Machines, General Drawing and Painting; Interior Decorating; Ballroom Dan­ cing; Bridge; Auto Mechanics; Want to Learn to Drive; Flower Arranging Workshop, Guitar Instruction I; Furniture Upholstering; Judo-Kata; Golf, Slimming for Women; Tennis; Men's Jogging; Beginning Swim-Women; Scuba Diving; and Saturday Swim Program Board members decided to! await arrival of the official publication in the Federal Register before acting upon increases. However, they viewed recommendations of the school attorney. Two resignations were ac­ cepted. those of Mrs. Frances Petrick, educational assistant at East campus, and Bonnie Burg, assista.it to bookkeeper at central office. The low bid of Alexander Lumber Co., McHenry, in the amount of $6,641 10 was ac- * (Continued on ua&e 13) For some time the City Council of McHenry has been asked about the possibility of annexing property east of Fox river. To gain some basis for consideration, the Council engaged Baxter and Woodman, Civil and Sanitary Engineers, to prepare a feasibility study. This covered areas north and east that might be considered for water and sewer facilities. Recently several aldermen met with a group of prospective buyers of approximately 230 acres who asked for an in­ formal discussion. This group proposed to develop a recreational area with motel, marina and golf course. Their main concern was utilization of McHenry's sewage disposal system. It was pointed out that the city, because of bonding requirements, has combined its water and sewer accounts. Bookkeeping has been set up to show operations of each ser­ vice, but this is for in­ formational and statistical purposes only. Present charges for sewer service is not adequate without revenue from the sale of water. (Continued on page 13) Some of the season's more heartwarming stories occur about this time of year -- a touch of winter is in the air, and the thoughts of Christmas begin to overlap memories and p l a n s c o n c e r n i n g Thanksgiving. So it is now, as the McHenry Choral club announces plans for its annual Christmas program with ticket sales by members of the McHenry County association for the Retarded all going to help that organization's services to the handicapped. Mrs. Esther Walter, a member of the club, and whose daughter, Debbie, is enrolled in day-care center, talked over plans for the benefit with Robert Lambourn last week. He's executive director of Pioneer center and the Day center operated by the association. The fifty-five- member Choral club plans a Christmas show with a special appeal to childfen. "Adults will find it enjoyable, too" adds Mrs. Walter. The program will be given at the West campus auditorium, McHenry high school, on two (Continued on page 13) Hanahan Suit Protests Too Many '72 Elections BENEFIT FROM PROGRAM - Debbie Walter and her mother, Mrs. Esther Walter, talk over the ticket sales by the McHenry County Association for the Retarded concerning the McHenry Choral club's Christmas program Dec. 4-5. With them is Robert Lambourn , executive director of the association. Proceeds from tickets sold by association members will help people such as Debbie, a student in the association Day Care center. DON PEASLEY PHOTO election dates and expenditure of taxpayers funds in McHenry County for two county board of supervisors' elections. The suit was filed by State Rep. Thomas J. Hanahan, D- McHenry. In it, he asks that the courts prevent the holding of the county board election Feb. 8., and the general election April 4, 1972. He is seeking, instead, to have the primary and election for members of the board to be held on the regular primary date, March 21, and the county board election Nov. 7. 1972, the date of the regular general election. "Conducting the election for members of the county board in February and April is an un­ necessary waste of the tax­ payers' money," Hanahan explained after filing. "Election expenses have been estimated at $200,000 in (Continued on page 13) REP. THOMAS HANAHAN A lawsuit which may be the "first of its kind" in Illinois has been filed in protest of both