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V xvuiic,* MCHENRY PLAINDEALER 'SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 131 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1972 24 PAGES TEN CENTS Up 25 Precincts For Nov. 7 Vote .--. . -- 4 « am mmmmm State Contest Winner Mock Election In spite of the clamor of youth to receive the vote at 18, many of them seem to be following in the apathetic footsteps of their parents. At least, that was the picture at West campus when a mock election was held this week. Out of 850 students, only 540 chose to register, and many of those who did, failed to vote. County Board Chairman Walter Dean brought voting booths and sample ballots to the school. Students were allowed six days in which to register preceding the vote, which was only for three of­ fices. Results gave Richard Nixon (R) 216 votes and George McGovern (D) 49 for President; Charles Percy (R) 202 votes and Roman Pucinski (D) 51 for U.S. Senator and Richard Ogilvie (R) 139 and Daniel Walker (D) 123 for Governor. ft LL RICHARD M. NIXON for President One entire section of this issue of the Plaindealer is devoted to voting in­ formation. It includes pictures and background information on candidates. Political Leaders To For the third consecutive y e a r , P l a i n d e a l e r Photographer Wayne Gaylord has been a winner in the annual Illinois State Newspaper contest. He received first honorable mention (fourth place) in competition with much larger newspapers throughout the state. WINNING PICTORIAL PAGE Gaylord was a winner for his full page pictorial account entitled, "The Death Of A McHenry Landmark", which appeared in the Sept. 24 issue. The judges' comments in­ c l u d e d : I n t e r e s t i n g photographs of a tough and not too interesting subject; fine feeling of design combined with the human element; picture at lower right is topnotch." This award is the fifth received in the past five years by the Plaindealer in the an­ nual Illinois State Newspaper contest. Zone Reclassification Approyex^ By Council . When we are particularly disgruntled with the actions of our fellow man, the popular comment is, "It takes all kinds". This story is about the other kind, the kind we like. A youngster of about 8 or 9 walked into the Pistakee Bay Nursing home after school Wednesday. In his hand he carried an assortment of goodies collected on the previous night's trick-or-treat venture. The lad approached one of the nurses, observed that he had "done pretty well" the night before and expressed a desire to share his good fortune with the older folks at the home. After depositing his assigned portion of the "loot" for the nurse to distribute, the youngster left. His identity is still a secret, but wherever he is, residents of the home are sure he's a happy little boy for having shared. Needless to say, we at the Plaindealer are very proud of the new honor accorded our photographer Wayne Gaylord, in the annual Illinois State Newspaper contest. He received fourth place in Class B, which includes all weekly newspapers with circulation over 5,000. To his credit is the fact that all winners were from much larger papers. Just how far people will stoop in the interest of greed and (Continued on page 23) As recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals, the City Council approved two reclassifications at the regular meeting Monday night. Theodore and Frances Miller were granted a reclassification on their property situated between the gasoline station and Welter office building on Richmond road from "R-4" residential to "B-l" business. McHenry State Bank's petition to allow exit through the Frank Pitzen property to Pearl street, plus additional parking area, was approved. Bids were received for fur­ nishing an oudoor signal system in connection with civil defense. Action on bids was (Continued on page 23) Locally Sponsored New MFT Resolution May Aid Road Districts Visit County Five young British political leaders will visit McHenry county Nov. 7 to observe conduct on election day in this area. Their visit here is a joint project of the American State department and the American Council of Young Political Leaders. All are members of Conservative party in England, and the specific purpose of their trip is to witness as much as possible of the campaign ind election processes. The McHenry County Young Republicans will be the election day hosts of this group. The visitors will visit cam­ paign headquarters, observe precinct campaigning, and be at the McHenry county court house for the vote tally. Child Darts Into Street; Hit By Auto Five-year-old Thomas Barry escaped with lacerations to the face when he was struck by a car as he was crossing the street to go to kindergarten Wednesday morning. Several stitches were required to close the wound. William Brut of 2506 Mac Arthur, McHenry, driver of the car, told city police he had stopped at theWaukegan road-Green street intersection and then proceeded west on Waukegan. Moments later, he related, the child, who was accompanied by his brother, darted into the street from behind parked cars. City police took the injured child to the hospital in the squad car. Thomas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Barry of 808 John street. Hundreds of voters in the McHenry area will join millions nation-wide next Tuesday, Nov. 7, in electing candidates to county, state and federal of­ fices. There are twenty-five precincts in McHenry township included among 117 throughout the county and 10,888 state­ wide. Voting will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Listings by the two major parties in Precincts 1 through 24 are as follows: President and Vice- President: Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew (R) and George McGovern and R. Sargent Shriver (D). For U.S. Senator: Charles H. Peres <R) and Roman Pucinski (D). For Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Richard B. Ogilvie and James D. Nowlan (R) and Daniel Walker and Neil F. Hartigan (D). For Attorney General: GEORGE McGOVERN for President William J. Scott (R) and Thomas G. Lyons (D). For Secretary of State: Edmund J. Kucharski (R) and Michael J. Howlett (D). For Comptroller: George W. Lindberg (R) and Dean Barringer (D). For Trustees of U.S of I.: Ralph C. Hahn, Jane S. Hayes Rader and Park Livingston (R); Ellen Augustyn, Nicholas J. Bosen and Roger B. Pogue (D). For V Representative in Congress (16th district): John B. Anderson (R) and John E. Devine, Jr. (D). For State Senator (33rd district): Jack Schaffer (R) and Wilbert Hecht (D). For State Representatives (33rd district): Calvin L. "Cal" Skinner, Jr., and R. Bruce Waddell, both (R), Thomas J. Hanahan and Joseph Byron Coleman, both (D). For Circuit Court Clerk: Margaret O'Neil (R) and Francis J. Perkins (D). For Recorder of Deeds: W.H. "Bill" Russel (R) and Gerald L. McLennan (D). For State's Attorney: William J: Cowlin (R) and Daniel L. Weisz (D). For County Coroner: Theron J. Ehorn (R). RICHARD B. OGILVIE for Governor For County Auditor: Albert M. Jourdan, Jr., (R). In Precinct 25, all candidates will be the same except for two offices. For State Senator, voters will be selecting between Karl Berning (R) and Stephen M. Slavin (D) (32nd district). For State Representative, the choice will be between W.J. Murphy and Ronald E. Deuster (R) and Daniel M. Pierce and C. (Casey) Kuklinski (D) (32nd district) Three Nunda precincts (4, 6 and 12) affect voters in the McHenry area. Their ticket will be the same as the original printed above except for two offices. They will choose bet­ ween Robert McClory (R) and Stanley W. Beetham (D) for Representative in Congress (13th district); between Karl Berning (R) and Stephen M. Slavin (D) for State Senator (32nd district) and between W.J. Murphy and Donald E. Deuster (R) and Daniel M. Pierce and C. (Casey) Kuklinski (D) for State Representative (32nd district). Residents in Nunda Precincts 7 and 8 will vote on the original ticket with only one exception. They will select between Robert McClory (R) and Stanley W. Beetham (D) for DANIEL WALKER for Governor Representative in Congress (13th district). One special proposition will be on the ballot. It calls for a vote to levy an annual tax not to exceed .1 per cent for the purpose of providing com­ munity health facilities and services. Also to be voted next Tuesday is whether or not one Appellate court judge and four Circuit court judges will be retained in office. The former is Mel Abrahamson, judge of the 2nd Judicial district. The Circuit court judges ar^s James H. Cooney, Charles S. Parker, Fred H. Geiger and John J. Kaufman. Voters in McHenry Precincts 5 and 13 are reminded that there are changes in their polling locations since the primary election. The full list is as follows: McHenry 1 -- Methodist church, Barnard Mill road, Ringwood. McHenry 2 - City Hall, 1111 N. Green street, McHenry. McHenry 3 - Europa Motor Sales, 3318 W. Pearl street, McHenry. McHenry 4 -- Johnsburg Community club, 2315 Wg Church street. (Continued on page 23) Unique In Illinois Clarify State Cumulative Voting Henry Edgerton, executive secretary of the McHenry County Farm Bureau, issued information this week, clarifying Illinois' cumulative voting law which pertains to the election for State Represen­ tatives. Edgerton said he is issuing this statement in answer to many inquiries he receives from members and friends concerning the unique cumulative voting law. Voters in each legislative district will elect three State Representatives and one State Senator. "In the election for State Representatives, many voters fail to remember they can vote for one, two or three candidates under cumulative voting," Edgerton said. McHenry county voters have theifc selections further confused by the fact that two districts (32nd and 33rd) encompass parts of McHenry county; therefore, citizens are exposed to in­ formation and rhetoric about candidates whether or not their township is involved. Concluded Edgerton: "Cumulative voting is unique in Illinois. It applies only to the office of State Representative. In most Illinois legislative districts this year there are four candidates for the office of Representative in the Illinois General Assembly. Three candidates will be elected. A voter may vote for three candidates and each candidate will receive one vote. Or a voter may vote for only two can­ didates and each candidate will receive lVz votes. "Or if the voter chooses, he may vote for one candidate, thus giving that one candidate all three of his votes for State Representative. "In marking a ballot, an X in the box in front of a candidate takes precedence over the X in the circle at the top of the ticket. For example, if there are two candidates for State Representative in each party and if a voter wishes to vote for three candidates for State Representative but has otherwise voted a straight ticket, he must place an X in the box before each of the three candidates for which he wishes to vote. Each candidate thus receives one vote. "If a voter votes a straight ticket and if there are two candidates for State Representative in that party and he places no other marks on the ballot, he has voted for the two candidates for State Representative of that party and each candidate will receive IV2 votes. "If a voter votes a straight ticket and marks an X in the box in front of any one and only one candidate for State Representative, regardless of which party, that candidate gets all three votes for State Representative. "If you have other questions about the mechanics of voting, ask your election judge before you vote. Your election judge cannot tell you who to vote for but he can tell you how to mark your ballot," Edgerton con­ cluded. McHenry township officials who were delegates to the sixty- third annual convention of the Township Officials of Illinois, held in Springfield through Oct. 25, included Clarence Regner, McHenry township - road commissioner, and Sibre Whiting, McHenry township assessor. Convention sessions covered a wide range of subjects related to the advancement and im­ provement in township government, along with discussions of needs and problems which it continues to face. "The spirit of the 1972 township officials convention demonstrated the dedication and desire of township officials to fulfill their roles as vital (Continued on page 23) State Medical Society Supports Health Vote Efforts of McHenry county voters to pass a Nov. 7 referendum to establish a separate tax base to support the McHenry County Health department were endorsed by the Illinois State Medical society. Referendums in Knox and Henry counties to establish health departments and in Pike. Kendall and Rock Island counties to help support existing ones also were sup­ ported by ISMS. Lauding the work of con­ cerned citizens and the McHenry County Medical society working for passage of the referendums, Dr. Frank J. Jirka, Jr., ISMS president, said that the primary goal of any (Continued on page 23) Reviewing Two Terms (an editorial) As charges and counter-charges travel their last mile to millions via radio, TV and the press, a politically-minded public is coming into the final stretch of opinion forming in anticipation of next Tuesday's election. Probably more than ever before, voters are taking a closer look at individuals than party labels. On the national level, we believe President Nixon has displayed courage and determination in his efforts to meet mounting problems of national and international scope. In the realization that they are monumental and time is required for completion, we sincerely hope he will be given an opportunity to finish the job he has resolutely started. Within our own state, we like the realization that Governor Richard Ogilvie long ago took a hard look at priorities for the taxpayers' dollars. With characteristic tenaciousness, he has held to a sometimes unpopular belief that the public should avoid deficit spending by enjoying only those benefits for which they are willing to pay. We admire the Governor's strength in discouraging daydreams in a period when demands continue on all sides. At the same time, we believe he has chalked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Few these reasons, we would like to see Richard Ogilvie reelected to his second term. Wild Steer Shot During Trek Down Tracks Tuesday night about 9 o'clock, Northern Pump Farms, 5420 W. McCullom Lake road, McHenry, notified the sheriff's department that a 1,300 pound wild steer had broken through a fence on the farm and was heading toward McHenry on the railroad tracks. The manager asked that the animal be destroyed before it had the opportunity to injure anyone. Tne steer had attacked several men at the farm earlier in the day. Sheriff Art Tyrrell and several deputies searched the area and located the animal near the tracks north of McCullom Lake road. The steer charged the lawmen and they were forced to dispose of the animal. Be sure to go to the polls and vote Tuesday, Nov. 7. CHECK FOR VISCOUNTS - Marine Festival Chairman George Thompson presents check in the amount of $1,000 to Bonnie Morris, president of the Viscount Parents association. The check represented money from last summer's Marine Festival and will be used, in part, for transportation costs in bringing drum and bugle corps into the city for Drum Corps Magic. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD