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t SEEK PROM TITLES - Shown above are king and queen candidates for Marian Central Catholic high school's prom which will be held Friday, May 26, at the Abbey in Fontana, Wis. Two boys and three girls from McHenry are among the contenders. Queen candidates, left to right, are Celeste Doherty, McHenry; Pam Miller, McHenry; Pat Carey, McHenry; Sheila Buckley, Woodstock and May Jo Burg, Woodstock. King candidates, standing left to right, are Jim Liesten, McHenry; P.J. Conerty, Harvard; Tim Desmond, Woodstock; Chuck Clark, Woodstock and Jim Coughlin, McHenry. M. One of the fastest growing and successful undertakings ever to be started in McHenry has been the Senior Citizen movement. The local'program has been carried out under the Older Americans Act, for which the s"<fhool received approval for the third year by the federal government. After considering several options, the local school board favored continuation of the same type of participation which was carried out the first two years. This was one of only two school systems in the state which took advantage of this available assistance. Under the system, now in its third and last year, the government and school district share expenses incurred, the government assuming the larger share the first two years and equally the last. The (Continued ofipage 15) Set Deadlines Ahead For Memorial Holiday Because the Memorial day holiday will be observed Monday, May 29, deadlines for the Plaindealer will be set ahead one day for the first issue (May 31) next week. Classified display advertising will be accepted until 4 p.m. this Friday, display advertising and general news until noon the same day. Correspondents' copy must be in the office Thursday. State Safety Program Approved For Schools Illinois Transportation Secretary William F. Cellini has announced the approval of a highway safety project for McHenry dtJtfrttJr' * provides a "Safety Education Officer" for McHenry county schools. The officer will function as part of a bicycle and pedestrian safety program in the schools. Total cost of the project will be approximately $16,600. On completion of the project, $5,000 will be reimbursed to McHenry countv from federal funds available to Illinois under provisions of the National Highway Safety Act. This looai project is* one of riiore than 850 county and municipal projects being conducted as part of the State Highway Safety program. A number of projects are also being carried out by state agencies to promote greater highway safety through ad­ vanced technology and training. -is Present "Pal of Year" Award THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER • ** "SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 85 WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1972 16 PAGES TEN CENTS "Late July At Earliest" Tax Mailing Estimated Real estate and personal property tax bills for McHenry county will not be mailed before late July at the earliest, and they may be mailed later, it was announced early this week by Mrs. Audrey/R. Walgenbach, McHenry county Treasurer. Based on July mailing date, both installments of real estate taxes will be due in a single payment Sept. 1. A mailing date in August or later would require one payment in full within 30 days after date of mailing of the bills. Mrs. Walgenbach reports that the Treasurer's office has received hundreds of telephone calls and letters from con­ cerned taxpayers asking why tax bills have not been received. She has attempted this forecast of tax bill mailing to inform both taxpayers and taxing districts of progress in tax preparation. Uncertainty about the exact mailing date of tax bills stems from the undetermined time required for the McHeriry county Board of Review to complete hearing of assessment complaints. The board is now hearing the 1,865 complaints against Algonquin township assessments. The capital stock assessments were received from the State of Illinois on April 10, about twenty-six days after the Algonquin township Assessor turned in his last real estate book Capital stock assessments, determined at state level, do not receive local hearings. When the Board of Review has established assessed valuation for the county and the equalization factor has been secured from the Department of Local Government Affairs, the County Clerk will strike the rates and extend the taxes, and the county Treasurer will add back taxes, tax sale data and mail the bills. The time for Clerk and Treasurer work will approximate six weeks. Thus, if the Board of Review gets approved valuations and the County Clerk has received the equalizing factor from the State by June 15, the tax bills would be ready for mailing Aug. 1, for example. Mrs. Walgenbach plans to make further announcements about the prospective mailing date as the cooperative work on tax bills proceeds. Motorists Escape Injury In Auto Crashes On Weekend Dale F. Geske of 3207 Sunrise View, McHenry, was slightly injured when his motorcycle hit a car at the intersection of Route 120 and Ringwood road, west of McHenry, Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock. Geske told deputies he was east-bound on the highway, following some distance behind an auto driven by Lloyd J. Grasser of 124 Douglas, Woodstock. Suddenly Grasser applied his brakes and almost came to a stop at the in­ tersection. Geske also tiftpited his brakes but when he realized he would not be able to stop in time to avoid hitting the rear of the auto, he began to pass the car on the left side. Just then the auto began to make a left turn and the motorcycle hit the left side of the vehicle, throwing Geske from the 'cycle. Geske said he saw no turn signals operating on the Grasser auto. Grasser said he was east- bound on the highway and put on his turn signals to make a left turn onto Ringwood road. He noticed the 'cycle some distance behind him. As he reached the intersection and started to make his turn, he saw the 'cycle coming around him but he was unable to stop in time to avoid the collision. The 'cycle hit the side of his car and bounced off into the ditch. William A. Prassel of 724 W. Warrior, Wonder Lake, was cited for speed too fast for conditions following a two-car accident Friday afternoon about 2:30 at the intersection of Sands road and Route 14, east of Crystal Lake. Prassel stated he was west­ bound on the highway, preparing to make a left turn onto Sands road. He went into the turn too fast and hit some loose gravel, causing him to lose control. He traveled across fee- center median strip and struck a car driven by Paul D. Burger of 385 Mary lane, Crystal Lake, which was north­ bound on Sands road. Burger said he was preparing to stop at the intersection when his vehicle was struck by the Prassel auto, which had swerved into his lane of traffic. Gregory M. Bogacz and his passengers, Virginia and Carrie Ann Bogacz, all of 3815 W. Main street, McHenry, were taken by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad to McHenry hospital where they were treated and released following a one-car accident Sunday evening about 6 o'clock at the intersection of Barnard. Mill and Eisenhower roads, Wonder Lake. Bogacz stated he was east- bound on Barnard Mill road and was about to negotiate a curve near Eisenhower road when he observed an auto coming from the other direc­ tion. To avoid a collision, Bogacz swerved out of the way and lost control of the car. The other vehicle did not stop. Officers noted that the Bogacz auto skidded 104 feet across the road, hit a tree and traveled 45 feet back across to the south side of the roadway. Russell E. Carr of 5418 Marshall, Wonder Lake, was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad where he was treated and released following a one-car accident at the intersection of Chapel Hill and Bay road Saturday morning about 3 o'clock. He was issued a ticket for disobeying a stop sign. Carr stated he was west­ bound on Bay road and must have dozed. When he awoke he saw the intersection but didn't see the stop sign. He applied his brakes and slid across Chapel H'll road, striking a fixed road sign. The auto came to rest in a ditch. Carr estimated his speed at 35 m.p.h. Officers noted that skid marks at the scene measured with a nomograph verified that the car's speed corresponded to the driver's statement of estimated speed. ACTRESS IN THE MAKING - Home with top revi completing a successful season with the Swedish Nation&Tduring theatre of Stockholm, Sweden, is Judy (Conway) Svalander, making a name for herself overseas as both a dancer and actress. She will spend some time visiting here this summer. Wonder Lake Girl Seeks Dairy Princess Title Seven candidates so far have been entered for the title of McHenry County Dairy Princess in the annual com­ petition sponsored by the McHenry County Dairy Promotion council. First event for the girls as a group will be at the Harvard Milk Day June 3. A meeting of all contestants will be held before the date to brief candidates on 1972 promotional plans and enlighten them on contest pians as well. The annual Dairy banquet is set for June 28 at Crystal Lake Candidates entered as of late last week include: Barbara Rich, 17, Harvard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rich; Cathy Wells, 17, Harvard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Wells; Vanita Sherwin, 18, Harvard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wayne Sherwin; Margie Johnson, 17, Hebron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson; Joan Finzel, 20, Huntley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Finzel; Susan Henning, 18, Huntley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henning and Terry Cristy, 18, Wonder Lake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Cristy. Hearing Is Continued For Mrs. Costigan A continuance of a preliminary hearing for Mrs. Mary Ann Costigan, charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband May 14, has been granted until June 8. Mrs. Costigan did not appear in court last Thursday mor­ ning. Her Chicago lawyer called, asking State's Attorney Cowlin for postponement. (Continued on page 15) Boats Collide; Slight Injuries Sustained By Two A boat accident Tuesday evening about 9:30 on the Fox river between a rowboat and a cabin cruiser caused slight injuries to James N. Heard, Sr., and his wife, Betty, of 1911 W. Sunnyside Beach drive, McHenry. The mishap oc­ curred about one-third of a mile south of the Johnsburg bridge. According to the report in the sheriff's office, Heard, driver of the rowboat, stated he was proceeding north on the east side of the Fox river when his wife told him there was a boat coming toward them. He swerved to the left but was unable to avoid hitting the right front of a cabin cruiser driven by Stephen A. Broskouak of 117 Maple street, Crystal Lake. Heard stated there were no running lights on the cruiser. Heard was using a hand spotlight for a running light on his boat. Broskouak told deputies he was cruising south-bound on the east side of the river when his cruiser was struck by another boat which had no running lights, just a hand light which was not on at the time of the collision. Broskouak said his running lights were in operation. Judy (Conway) Svalander, talented dancer who had her start on the stage of McHenry high school, is home from Europe for a summer visit. She brings with her the success of a recent season touring with the Swedish National Touring theatre of Stockholm. In her latest show, "The Dollar Princess", Judy played the secretary of J.P. Couder, multi-millionaire, with which the company toured from the south to Lapland in the north. The lovely young dancer and actress called it a "delightful change of character" after the previous season as soloist with the Opera Ballet in Gothen­ burg, Sweden. There she (Continued on page 15) Mobile X-Ray Unit To Visit County May 27 The Christmas Seal mobile chest X-ray unit will be in Hebron Saturday, May 27, offering free chest x-rays to everyone 18 years of age or older. Those under 18, with a positive tuberculin skin test, must present the card issued to them by the county tuber­ culosis nurse in order to have an x-ray. All pregnant women must have a written request from their doctor before they can be x-rayed on the mobile unit. The chest x-ray unit will be located on Main street in Hebron and will operate from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m PLAINDEALER PHOTO Mrs. Magdalene Dowe receives the first annual Landmark "PAL of the Year" award, presented by Landmark School Principal Russ Cooper. Mrs. Dowe, who resides at 3409 W. Idyll Dell road, is the mother of Giselle Dowe a first grader at the school. The award, presented at the final meeting of Landmark PALS for the year, consists of a permanent plaque to be displayed at Landmark and a citation. The latter reads: "Mrs. Dowe, it ur ourjsincere pleasure to an­ nounce that you are th|e recipient^ of the first annual Landmark "PAL of the Year" award. In the early part of the school year, when Landmark PALS was just getting started, your enthusiasm land support en­ couraged us all. When the parent v&qnteer program began, you were one of our first room helpers, and on many occasions we were able to call on you for extra help. You have actively participated in our evening parent programs with admirable support. Most im­ portant of all, your contribution to the Landmark children in a variety of ways and situations has en­ deared you to us all. Your ever present smile and devotion to the educational program of Landmark has added to the success of that program. You can be certain that your contributions have been appreciated and we are prOud to name you the first Landmark "PAL of the Year". Congratulations, Mrs. Dowe". Bury 18.500 Feet Of Cable In Community Illinois Bell is going un derground in McHenry this week in a project that will bury some 18,500 feet of cable. The cable will be buried along Riverside drive from Washington street north to Johnsburg road, and east on Johnsburg to stubby avenue. The cable project will provide for telephone growth in Johnsburg and in McHenry's rapidly developing area along the Fox river, local manager, Stan Jozwiak, said. " He explained that as each section of the project is com­ pleted, the trench will be filled with dirt and restored to its original condition. The entire project should be completed in July, he added. "Placing cable underground 'weatherproofs' telephone service at the same time it helps beautify the com­ munity," Jozwiak said. More than 95 per cent of all Illinois Bell cable is installed underground. Hold Zoning Hearing For Area Property Loren J. and Judith H. Freund have filed a petition for zoning reclassification and amendment of the zoning or­ dinance on a piece of property at 3505 W. Ringwood road. They are asking that the land be changed from "F" farming to "R" residence district. The hearing is scheduled Thursday, June 1, at 3 p.m. in the city hall, McHenry. $350 Check To Firemen Officers of the East Wonder Lake VolunteerFiremen's auxiliary are shown presenting a check for $350 to Firemen Fred Bethke and Joe Hoerriman. Auxiliary members shown, from left, are Mary Swearingen, secretary; Lily Visconti, president and Peg Kusch, treasurer.