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"v.; xvUNc,a f jTl THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 57 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1972 20 PAGES TEN CENTS Sheriff Budget Under Debate By Supervisors Arrest Juvenile On Charge Of Burglary Attain Eagle Scout Rank The thrill of receiving his Eagle Scowl rank ai last Sow- day's Troop 162 Court of Honor took on even greater meaning for James Cole, right, when his great uncle, Don Cole, director of the Scout Training center in Dayton, Ohio, arrived to make the presentation. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Last Saturday morning about 1:30 while a county squad was making a routine business check at the Sunnyside Stan­ dard Service station, 4207 N. Wilmot road, McHenry, a deputy observed someone inside the building. A message was broadcast that a burglary was in progress and assistance was needed. It was found that entry had been gained by breaking a panel of glass in the front overhead door. When the officer ap­ proached the station, he saw the intruder flee to another area of the station and hide behind several boxes. Going to the back of the building, the officer noticed a boy running from the station east-bound toward Wilmot road. He had left the building through a small opening which was provided for the station owner's dog A description of the juvenile was broadcast and another deputy enroute to the scene found the offender walking north-bound on Wilmot road. He was taken into custody and when returned to the scene, was identified as the person who had been inside the station. He was turned over to (Continued on page 19) James J. Cole was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at Tiroop 162's Court of Honor Sunday. The presentation was made by Jim's great uncle Don Cole, a professional scouter from Dayton, Ohio, in an im­ pressive ceremony held at the Legion home. During the ceremonies, Jim also was awarded special Citizenship recognition from tfte American 77 Legion, presented by Walter Massey. Another honor was accorded him when he was awarded a certificate and flag from BPO Elks Lodge 1043, Woodstock, for Eagle scouting and out­ standing citizenship. This presentation was made by leading Knight and Americanism Chairman George "Pete" Coarson. The latter also presented flag decals to those assembled at the banquet. During his years of scouting, Jim has learned the basics of such subjects as aviation, meteorology, astronomy, life saving, first aid, waterskiing, motor boating, rifle and shotgun safety and many others. He has attended the following camps; Lowden, Northwoods, and Canyon, where the emphasis was on outdoor living and survival. He participated in the National Jamboree at Farragut, Idaho, and visited the World Jam­ boree, also in Idaho. His most recent trip was to the Philmont Conservation Training ranch in New Mexico. At Philmont, a 130,000-acre area of mountains and woods, he studied ecology and conservation problems and solutions. Jim, 16, is a sophomore at McHenry East campus, where he is on the honor roll and on the wrestling team. Three Charges Against Driver Following Crash Three charges were brought against a Wonder Lake man after a two-car accident Sun­ day morning about 2 o'clock on Route 120 just east of Charles road, west of Wonder Lake. Daniel Ryan of 8707 Ramble road, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for driving while in­ toxicated, open liquor in a motor vehicle ami improper lane usage after his auto struck a car driven' by Debra L. Spitzbart of 8314 N. Solon road, Solon Mills. The girl told officers she was west-bound on the highway. As the driver crested a hill, she noticed an oncoming vehicle with its bright lights on in her lane of traffic. She swerved to the right to avoid a collision but was struck by the Ryan auto. Ryan said he was east-bound on the roadway and didn't know what caused the accident. He maintained he was in his lane of traffic. However, two witnesses at the scene verified Miss "Spitzbart's statement. George Yanak of 1116 Front Royal, McHenry, was ticketed by sheriff's deputies for im- (Continued on page 19) A variety of business came before the county board of supervisors last Thursday, one of the more time consuming of which was a debate over bringing the Sheriff's depart­ ment under budget requirement. The board was made aware of a previous proposal presented the Fees and Salaries committee in which Sheriff Tyrrell hoped to in­ crease salaries of his command personnel to help standardize the salary schedule. His recommendations were for raises as follows: Chief, from $1,095 to $1,144; major, $990 to $1,020; two captains, from $963 to $973; two lieutenants from $891 to $910; sergeants from $825 to $863; and detectives from $798 to $820. Sheriff Tyrrell explained that he had reviewed his budget and made several cuts, decreasing the $39,955 deficit the proposed increases would create, to $18,555. This was in connection with reductions in personal services, contractual services, commodities and capital outlay. The Sheriff indicated that he was disturbed over the fact that some of his patrolmen were making more money than some of the sergeants. After considerable debate during which some board members maintained that the department must stay within its budget, Tyrrell said he would carry economy even further and agree that if someone left the department he would not fill the vacancy. Even with this commitment, some arguments persisted as a few supervisors insisted that the agreement was not in writing. After more discussion, the changes were allowed as set forth in the Fees and Salaries committee report. Chairman Howard Ruth of the Finance committee reported to the membership on a letter received from school districts in the eastern part of the county regarding the possibility of charging so-called pre-annexation fees to large subdividers. Ruth indicated that an opinion of State's Attorney William Cowlin is that payment would not be binding under present law. However, Supervisor Robert Olson in dicated that a bill "is in the hopper" in Springfield to request such funds. Another opinion indicated that there can be no fee collection costs charged under the new Constitution. This particular article of the Con­ stitution takes an estimated $800,000 away from the McHenry county board an­ nually. Action was taken to authorize the issuance of anticipation warrants not to exceed $50,000 against the McHenry County Tuberculosis Care and Treatment fund tax. Saturday, April 29, at 1 o'clock was set for the laying of the cornerstone of the new courthouse. Approval was given to a suggestion of the License committee to authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in an auxiliary or second building (Continued on page 19) McHenry Churches Prepare For Six-Week Lenten Rites Mother, Girls Separated Seek Home To A very gray Friday morning was brightened considerably by a human interest story we thought should be shared by those who too often feel despair over the future. A McHenry couple traveled 20 miles to a large shopping center Thursday night, returning to spend a few hours with a friendin McHenry. Upon arrival home at about 11 p.m., the man discovered his wallet missing and was at a loss to know where it might have fallen. His uncertainty was not for long, however. A note on the door informed him that the wallet could be found in his mail box. There was no name attached, and all contents were intact. Whether the finder had traveled the long distance from (Continued on page 19) Two young girls, ages 11 and 13, are residing in a youth home in Lake county while their 37- year-old mother makes her home in McHenry. This unfortunate separation has only one solution - a warm­ hearted person in this com­ munity who might be able to furnish a home at a rental that would permit the small family to live together. The plight of mother and daughters came to the attention of the Plaindealer last week through a call from one Sheila Urban, child welfare worker for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Service. She described the girls as "delightful" the mother as "a very nice person" and their relationship as "unusually close". Reunite Family In making her plea for a home, Mrs. Urban remarked that all resources for housing have been exhausted in this area. She added that "here is an unusually close relationship where the children should definitely not be in a foster home". The mother, sole support ol the family, was able to College Precincts Set; Outline Voting Rules Thirteen voting precincts have been established by the board of trustees of McHenry County college for the special election scheduled Feb. 26. On that date, the electorate will decide the question of authorizing a bond issue of $2,100,000 of local funds to match approximately six million dollars in state funds for constructing the college's permanent campus. An ad­ ditional $1,000,000 of local funds is requested for equipping this campus** Applications for absentee ballots must be submitted personally or by mail to T.N. Pohl, Office of Business Ser- Western Stock Show Winners Shown receiving the Ray Sprengle memorial trophy fcr the champion carload of Hereford bulls at the recent National Western Stock show, Denver, Colo., are, from left. Kenny Eppers, herdsman, and Brad Scott, manager, Northern Pump Co. Farms, McHenry. Presenting the trophy on behalf of the American Hereford association field staff are Joe Budd, president, AHA, and W.T. Berry, Jr., right, executive vice-president, AHA. (Photograph by American Hereford association) vices, McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60014. Applications by mail must be received by the college by Feb. 21. The deadline voting per­ sonally by absentee ballot will be Feb. 23. Any person qualified to vote in person at a college election may vote by absentee ballot, if: 1. Because of physical in­ capacities, he will be unable to be present at the polls, or 2. He has been appointed a judge of election in a prccinct other than the precinct in which he resides, or (Continued on page 19) Injured Man Tells Of Attack Along Highway While on routine patrol Sunday morning about 6 o'clock, deputies saw a man staggering along Wegener road, Lakemoor, traveling in an east-bound direction. In­ vestigation revealed that he had facial lacerations and contusions which he said were the result of assault and rob­ bery. He was taken to McHenry hospital for treatment of in­ juries. He told officers he had been walking from a tavern in Lakemoor to his motel at Fritzsche's Estates when an auto drove alongside and two occupants attacked him and took his wallet which contained about $50 and his personal identification papers. He refused to identify his assailants although he claimed he had seen them before. The man also refused to give a description of the men or the auto. Further investigation is being made by county officials. maintain a home for them until a year and a half ago when she was seriously injured in an auto accident. Her injuries have left her handicapped, but she was able to find work in a local factory. Friends cared for the children when she was hospitalized. Later, when she was unable to find reasonable housing, the mother was forced to live in surroundings deemed by the state to be unfit for the youngsters. The big stumbling block lies in the $75 take-home pay the mother receives. Even with the help of Mrs. Urban and Bert Berner, chief probation officer for McHenry county, there has been no way to fit that amount of money into the shape of $185 - - most reasonable rental found to date. (Continued on page 19) McHenry area churches have made plans for special lenten services to continue during the six-week penitential season until Easter Sunday, April 2. ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC Ashes will be blessed Wed­ nesday, Feb. 16, at the 7 o'clock morning Mass and will be distributed after the 7 and 8 a.m. Masses as well as after the 7:30 evening Mass. During Lent, there will be 7 and 8 o'clock morning Masses. Lenten devotions Tuesday and Friday evenings will consist of a 7:30 Mass followed by Stations of the Cross. Retired Founder Of Local Dairy Dies At Age 85 John Freund, 85, of 3912 N. Richmond road, founder and for many years operator of Freund's Dairy, located on Rt. 31, north of McHenry, died Saturday, Feb. 12, in McHenry hospital. Mr. Freund was born Nov. 14, 1886, in this area, son of Stephen and Mary Miller Freund. In addition to the business, he also operated a dairy farm. The deceased was active in (Continued on page 19) ZION LUTHERAN Zion Lutheran' church on West Rt. 120, in McHenry, will conduct mid-week worfhip services each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. during the season of Lent. The message in each service repeats one of the words which Jesus spoke from the cross. The pastor said the messages from God's word which the church proclaims in Lent "tell more clearly than at any other time that God really loves us". Three times during Lent the young people of Zion will present the message in chancel dramas directed by Mrs. Donald Antonson. FIRST UNITED METHODIST Ash Wednesday services will be observed at the First United Methodist church with a worship service at 7:30 p.m. There will be mid-week ser­ vices each Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. throughout Lent. On Sundays, the pastor will use the theme, "The Cross Still Stands", as his sermon topic. Worship services are at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. ST. PATRICK S CATHOLIC There will be two morning Masses, at 7 and 8 o'clock, and two in the evening, at 7 and 8:15 p.m. on Ash Wednesday. Ashes will be distributed after each Mass. During Lent there will be only one daily Mass in the morning, at 8 o'clock. Monday through Thursday there will be a 7 o'clock evening Mass. On Friday evening at 7, varied lenten rites will include scripture readings or Stations of the Cross. SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS One-act plays will be presented at the mid-week services held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 North Green street, McHenry, during the season of L^nt. Beginning with Ash Wed­ nesday, a series of plays will be presented each Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion will also be offered at the Ash Wednesday service. The dramas were written by the Rev. W.A. Poovey, in­ structor of preaching at Wartburg seminary, Dubuque, Iowa, and are based on seven parables from the New Testament. The dramas are being coordinated for the parish by Mrs. Eugene Miller. The first drama to be (Continued on page 19) Militaires Win It was an impressive ceremony which opened the annual Viscount Color Gaari show at East campus high school last Sunday afternoon. Representatives of the j /-> f many participating units assembled in the center of the floor to open the exciting ( f\l ( Tltri rrl ihChlA) sh°w. wonby the Militaires with a score of 85.5 PLAINDEALER PHOTO An excellent Militaires color guard placed first with a score of 85.5 to win in a field of fifteen units participating in the an­ nual Viscount Color Guard show last Sunday afternoon. The event took place in East campus gymnasium. Second place went to the Weber Guardsmen, 71.3; Gay Blades I, 70.2; Black Knights, 66.6; Golden Knights, 63.9; Miniatures, 61.65; Valiants, 58.05; Vaqueras, 57.1; Gay Blades II, 569; Evergreen Park Rangers, 49.4; St Clair Vanguards, 49.3, Thun- derbirds, 46 2; Sentris, 45.2; Fox Valley Raiders, 43.65, and Janesville Explorers, 41 85 7 n