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LONGI eweikwas spirit\of s • Week Events? Staff Photos /, Wayne Gaylord What Is Your Choice Of Festival (Asked in McHehry business districts Friday, July 14) Another political convention may he only history, but it's a brand new chapter written in indelible ink. The big event four years ago turned into a fiasco we com­ pared quite favorably to one gigantic fairyland of politicians. We*l*tf Oierlatett ' gathering in the light of a Medley of Melodies, each selected for its own particular contribution to the "musical" as a whole. We labeled the Gold Star Droduction "Games People Play". Even in a time of change, somehow we thought political conventions would always remain the same entertaining potpourri of promises, back room deals, loud, smoke filled rooms and a good share egotism. To be sure, some of these ingredients are still present, but for the most part the 1972 Democratic convention burst forth with fanfare, telling us, "It's A Brand New Day". The old Dems would have preferred sticking with the "Merry Oldsmobile" but the youngsters and oldster liberals decided it was time for "Leaving On A Jet Plane". We were neutral. For us the whole darn show was "A Real Nice Clambake". "Feudin' and Fightin' " marked the first day's seating of delegates until "The Wee Small Hours of the Morning", during which some of them had no choice but to pick up their marbles and go home. Labor Leader George Meaney sniffed huffishly at the growing popularity of George McGovem as he declared, "I Don't Want To Play In Your Yard". And a disgruntled Chicago delegate, Vito Marzulo, making his "Exodus", was heara to sing - off key - "Gee I Hate To Go Home Alone". In the meantime, Mayor Daley was recuperating at his Michigan summer home, declaring over and over that something is "Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine". And it wasn't wed­ ding bells! Both delegates were definitely "A Little On The Lonely Side". As strength picked up for the eventual winner, other can­ didates in the musical-political game gave a sporting smile for the cameras. But underneath, the alerOuejKfiikwas able to detect the SDiritXof "Am I Blue?" We almost Humphrey to send "Do Not Forsake Me" - or Edward Muskie to burst out on "Just One More Chance". But both are pros. They held their peace. ' And on another side of the room, George Wallace, disgruntled over both the platform and the Democratic banner-bearer-to-be, wailed, (Continued on page 18) Hubert PARADE MAR8HAL - U.8. Seutar Charles Percy of Kenilworth has been selected parade marshal for the McHenry Marine Festival line of march next Sunday, July 23, at 2 p.m. Senator Percy is wetMftiown in this area, where he has made numerous visits during his political career. Marine Week Events FRIDAY, JULY 21 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. Checkerboard Squares Square Dancing in the Park. SATURDAY, JULY 22 All Day Sidewalk Sale McHenry Business Districts 3:00p.m. Bike Parade -- Green Street SUNDAY, JULY 23 2:00 p.m. Parade .. Starts on Main sfreet, just west of Rt. 31, east to Green, north past reviewing stand north of bridge, east on Rt. 120 to Riverside drive, north to city beach and west to city park. 11:00 a.m. -5:00p.n». Chicken Barbecue City Park 4:00p.m. Water Ski Show City Beach 5:00p.m. Drill Team Competition McCracken Field 7:30 p.m., Drum Corps Magic McCracken Field^ (Marine Corps Flyover Before Show -- Fireworks Display After Show) City Council Acts On > Two Matters Of Zoning No problems of great magnitude faced McHenry's City Council Monday night, but many items were disposed of in orderly fashion. The zoning- petition of Lawrence Sorenson and Linda T. Sorenson, his wife, for a reclassification was approved as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The amendment changes described property between Dale avenue and 111. Rt. No. 31 (Front street) from "R-2" residential to "R-3" residential. The "R-3" provides for lot sizes of not less than 10,000 square feet whereas "R-2" requires 20,000 square feet. Further provisions call for a 40 feet setback of dwellings to line up with dwellings on the Assessment Practices The Finance committee of the McHenry county board has indicated support of the an­ nounced assessment practice probe in McHenry county by die State Department of Local Government Affairs. HEARING SCHEDULE The hearings to review real estate tax assessment practices are scheduled as follows: Aug. 10-11, McHenry city hall, 1111 N. Green street; Aug. 17-18, Crystal Lake city hall, 121 N. Main street, both from 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m. Others will be an­ nounced later. On the day the new county board was organized last May, County Board Chairman Walter Dean of McHenry directed the Finance com­ mittee to investigate assessment procedures in McHenry county. Since that time the Finance committee has held open meetings with the Board of Review, supervisor of assessments, many township assessors, the International Association of Assessors and other interested citizens. In addition, they have met with Mrs. Betty Reed, Stanley Norris .and Paul Sengpiehl of the State Department of Local Government Affairs. These meetings, they say, have shed a great deal of light on the complicated assessment pic­ ture and helped to spark the current state probe. County Board Chairman Dean emphasized the im­ portance of the problem by pointing to the cost of the tax anticipation warrants that most governmental units are now being forced to use, to meet current expenses due to the laten&s of the tax bills. George Starr, Finance com­ mittee member and Algonquin township sipervisor,expressed the hope that the assesssment probe would be especially helpful in his township, because most of the tax protests were on A l g o n q u i n t o w n s h i p assessments. (Continued on page 18) Youth Killed Hit-Run Accident north side of Anne street in Edgebrook Heights. Since the roadway is 27 feet wide, not meeting city requirements, the maintenance will rest with the owner. Edward J. Buss, Jr., resigned from the Zoning Board" of Appeals after serving very ably as a member since 1962. The letter of resignation stated that a decision of the attorney general of the State of Illinois ruled that the positions of Zoning Board of* Appeals member of a city and County Board member are not cbm- patable. To fill the unexpired term of Buss, Mayor Doherty, with Council approval, ap- (Continued on page 18) Eighteen-year-old James George Hoffelt of 1215 Main street, Spring Grove, was killed by a hit and run vehicle early Wednesday morning as he walked along Wilmot road, about 1 mile north of Main street, Spring Grove. Claude A. Cerer of 416 Woodland drive, Richmond, found the body at about 2:45. The Fox Lake Rescue squad was summoned to transport the victim to McHenry hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The victim's^ brother, Thomas G. Hoffelt of Spring Grove, told deputies he had taken James to a tavern in Wilmot at about 7 o'clock Tuesday evening. He said it was not unusual for his brother to walk home as he has done it many times. Evidence revealed the victim was wearing a black shirt and blue levis when struck by a north-bound vehicle. The body was found 66 feet from the point of impact. The hit and run vehicle left 43 feet of skid marks where it appeared an attempt was made to stop Two Injured In Shooting Two McHenry men were injured and another escaped injury during a shooting which occurred early Wednesday morning about 12:30 on West Miller drive, McHenry Shored. Robert James Peters, 28, of 706 S. Broadway, McHenry, who was wounded in the right side from a shotgun blast, was (Continued on page 18) before striking the victim. After impact, more skid marks were visible 66 feet from the body, indicating the driver realized what happened and thai sped away. A search of the area was by deputies who reported small bits of unidentified type material were at the scene. Charges are .further investigation. DIANNE HOLUM FESTIVAL GUEST - A special guest in the Marine Festival parade next Sunday, July 23, will be Dianne Holum of Northbrook, speed skating gold medal winner in the 1972 Sapporo, Japan Olympic winter games. Miss Holum won a gold medal in the 1,500- meter event and a silver medal in the 3,000-meter event. New Feature Of Summer Show An added feature of the Sunday night, July 23, performance on McCracken field will be the presentation of six drill team units in competition. Their program, starting promptly at 5 p.m. and lasting about forty-five minutes, will precede Drum Corps Magic. The Midwest Color Guard circuit and the United Drill Team association are producing the show, featuring groups from various locations in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. They include the Coronets, Lone Stars, .Buccaneers, Stepperettes, R-Lettes and Project Breakthru. The Coronets color guard and drill team, shown above, Is in its tenth year of competition. Consisting of eighty girls from the Greater Arlington Heights area, the unit has established itself as onejof the finest competitive dMi! teams in theVcountry. The girls have been the Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars drill team cnathpions (or the-past eight years and were successful in ttefending their title in Peoria recently. TheV also won the Illinois American Legion championship. \ VOLUME 96 NUMBER 102 FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1972 . 20 PAGES-10 CENTS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER 'SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 State To Review Area MRS. PAT SCHOOLEY "My kids like th* water fights because their father is on the fire department and I like the sidewalk sale". JOBORGADT "I like the water ski show because I like to water ski". DAVE KRUSE "I enjoy water ski shows because I like water and water skiing. SUSAN PLATZ "I like the parade best 'cause I like to watch everything". . MRS. PHYLLIS AFELD "I look forward to the parade because it is always colorful and interesting". * PAUL MILLER "I enjoy the Drum and Bugle Corps show 1i lot because I'm an old Viscount man. I was with them several years ago". TIM CONWAY "I like the water fights 'cause I like the way they shoot the barrel back and forth". GLENN ELLIOTT "I'm looking forward to the water fights because 1 like action and I know most of the guys in the department".