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§ •' I w THE MGHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 138 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER29, 1972 18 PAGES & 3 SUPPLEMENTS lOif McHenry High In Annual County Tax Collection Santa's Visits In City Park Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 4-8... 6-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 11-15 6-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 18-22 .6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 Noon to 2 p.m. Fanfare For Fine Fellow It was fanfarf of theflnt order when Santa made hb arrival Saturday. The Jolly fellow made his initial appearance well) protected against the chilly wind and wet snowflake* with a raincoat completely covering his bright red| suit. Providing a most important and appropriate honor guard for his entrance into the park were members of the Viscount color guard.« STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD With figures released this week on the fiscal year report of three kinds of tax, the Department of Revenue for the state of Illinois in Springfield lists McHenry second high in totals for McHenry county. The city has accounted for receipts of $1,743,573.08, behind Crystal Lake with $2,141,617.42 but ahead of third place Wood­ stock, which had $1,408,946.44. The taxes are Retailers' Occupation, Service Oc­ cupation and Use. A breakdown of receipts according to types of business placed McHenry first in one category, Automotive and Filling Stations, second in six others, third in three and fourth in one. McHenry was second in General Merchandise, Food, Furniture, Household and Radio, Lumber, Building and Hardware, and Manufacturers, as well as in total figure. The city ranked third in Drinking and Eating Places, Apparel and Miscellaneous Retail-Wholesale stores. McHenry ranked fourth in the Miscellaneous category. Crystal Lake topped all categories except the (Continued on page 9) Family Homeless Local Firemen Assist As Blaze Sweeps House Five, Motorists Injured In Craih; Investigate Others The holiday had its official start Saturday amidst huge, accommodating white flakes that set the mood for Santa's ride into town. It made you think the old fashion sleigh might have been appropriate. And the Mayor was right on - even ahead of time - i the lighting ceremony and rat off and running for the ihiiil '7 wwnsnu. heard a chuckle or two one die-hard summer lusiast raced down the Fox I his motor boat as other ition-minded folks were pricing snowmobiles. A sure sign of the ap­ proaching holiday season is the occasional glimpse into a yard where Christmas lighting and attractive displays are starting to take form. One such location is the Ralph Ott residen J on Main street. There are also a fe^ others, and more will be sure to follow in the weeks ahead. So it's a hasty goodbye and only a fond memory of the Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie and "hi" to the pell mell pace of the biggest holiday of them all. Happy Shopping! McHenry residents have mind this week, - and they are expressing themselves through the Public Pulse column found on the editorial page. One lady is concerned about a proposed development which she feels would disturb the peace and quiet of the coun­ tryside to which she moved for that very reason. She also is fearful of a greater traffic hazard in her neighborhood. Another writer, also a woman, deplores what she describes as (Continued on page 9) Ask Zoning Change For Sports Area A zoning hearing is scheduled Thursday, Nov. 30, on a petition requesting a conditional use permit for the operation of an outdoor sports area near Spring werp taken to St Grove. The hearing will be held hospital, Waukegan, at 3 o'clock on the afternoon in the village hall of Spring Grove. The proposed sports area would include ski lodge, ski shop, ski trails, chair lifts, restaurants selling or serving alcoholic liquors, parking areas and related facilities. The property contains 69.66 acres, located southeast of Spring Grove on the south side of U.S. 12, a half mile east of Meyer road and the same distance west of Johnsburg- Wilmot road. Petitioners are the Hidden Valley Corp. and the State Bank of Woodstock and the First National Bank and Trust Co., of Evanston, under trusts. 1 A two-car crash at the in­ tersection of Main street and Johnsburg-Wilmot road, Spring Grove, last Wednesday mor­ ning about 10:45, resulted in serious injuries for three persons and slight injuries for two others. Patrick P. Kagen of 1816 Main, Spring Grove, and his two-year-old daughter, Mary, Therese by Dr. Louis Kagen. Driver of the other car, Mary A. Dubnick of 4218 Riverdale drive, McHenry, and her passengers, Joseph G. Miller of the same address and Marie J) Cusentino of 4217 Riverdale drive, McHenry, were taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad. Miller was treated and released. The two women were both reported in good condition Monday mor­ ning by hospital officials. Kagen was east-bound on Main. As he : entered the in­ tersection, he told deputies the other car came from his right at a high rate of speed and struck his auto. According to tflurder Charge Filed Against Cary Resident The Lake County Sheriff's department has charged Paul H. Chesser, 31, of 7010 Rawson Bridge road, Cary, with murder. He is alleged to have dashed John Shine, 44, of Rt. 1, dry, with a knife last week idsy.Shine died early the ning of Nov. 23 in Memorial ital, Woodstock. According to investigating authorities, Mrs. Shine was separated from her husband. She and Chesser returned home after receiving a call that Shine was tearing up belongings at the Shine home. ' In the fracas that followed, Chesser is reported to have pulled out a knife and struck Shine across the neck and stomach. The latter was taken to the hospital, where he died at 1: 30 the following day. The death occurred just over the Lake county boundary. Work For Trophies YMCA Candy Sale Will Open Later This Week The Lake Region YMCA's seventh Annual World Service Candy sale will begin Friday, Dec. 1. All youth, adult and family members are en­ couraged to participate in selling the delicious chocolate- covered thin mints. The candy sale will continue in the service area until Dec. 31. The purpose of it is to provide funds for the YMCA World Service projects that are conducted in thirty-six dif­ ferent countries. The Lake Region YMCA has set a goal of $1,200 for its share of the World Service goal of 1972. It is hoped that all par- continued on page 9) M E R m X M a I i ;c. . . .And The rt Lights Went On! •frijkzitf i. James Wegener, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Retail committee, at left, and Mayor Donald D^herty admire Santa's hut, located In the band shell of the city park momentp a^ter thg latter turned on the lights Saturday, officially opening the holiday season. Bettyles the myriad of lights which completely cover the framework of the shell, passeraby ape attracted to a long row of huge candy canes which extend away from the shell and form an archway for visitors to Santa's hut. The big man in the red suit heafd youngsters' requests last Saturday and will return this weekend and every day until Christmas. Hours are printed elsewhere on this page. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Kagen, Ms. Dubnick did not stop at the intersection sign. No statement waft taken from the other driver due to her injuries. A passenger, Ms. Cusentino, told deputies they were north-bound, enroute to Antioch, when the accident occurred. She stated she did not remember stopping prior to the collision. Ms. Dubnick was issued a citation for failure to yield right-of-way. Daniel A. Wolniak of 1606 N. Ramble road, McHenry, was listed in satisfactory condition at McHenry hospital following a one-car accident Sunday V morning on Wright road, just east of Barreville road, south of McHenry. Wolniak was taken by ambulance to McHenry hsoptial. Wolniak said he was west­ bound on Wright road when his right front wheel struck a patch of ice, causing him to lose control of the car. Deputies noted that evidence indicated Wolniak's auto went out of control, crossed the center line and left the roadway 45 feet before striking a tree headon on the south side of the road. His 1972 auto was totaled in the mishap. Deputies cited Wolniak for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Edward S. Carlson of 4718 Ashley drive, McHenry, was ticketed for following too closely after he collided with another car driven by James F. Starkey of 45 Ash street, Carpentersville, on Route 31, Sunday afternoon about 3:30. Starkey was north-bound on the highway, making a left turn into a driveway at 4317 N. Route 31, when his auto was struck in the left rear. Carlson said he failed to notice turn signals in operation on the other auto. Shirley Brown of 1413 Bay View, McHenry, was tran­ sported to McHenry hospital by tiie Johnsburg Rescue squad where she was treated and released after a one-car ac­ cident Saturday evening about 6:30 at 5516 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood. The Brown auto was west­ bound on the roadway when the driver lost control and ran off tiie road, damaging a wire fence and posts. A one-car accident Saturday morning on Barreville road, just north of Wright road, resulted in slight injuries for County Health Department In New Location The McHenry County Department of Health has moved to the new court house, which is across from Nor- thwood school, at 2200 North Seminary avenue, (north Route 47) Woodstock. The monthly immunization clinic will be held Wednesday, Nov. 29, from9 to 11 a.m. in the Health department, which is on the ground floor of the new court house. Immunization against measles, rubella, polio, diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus may be obtained free. No appointment is necessary. the driver, Connie L. Vesely, and her passengers Mrs. Carol Vesely and Thomas Vesely, all of 1904 Parker, McHenry. They were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. The driver was unable to recall events prior to or after the accident. Her mother told deputies they were north-bound on Barreville and had just crossed the bridge over the creek when her daughter lost control of the auto. Officers noted that the car (Continued on page 9) Company III firemen assisted the Fox Lake Fire department in fighting a $15,000 blaze which left a Pistaqua Heights family homeless the day before Thanksgiving. Mrs. Etta Schroeder, the grand­ mother, was treated in McHenry hospital for injuries. One of the five children of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Schroeder detected the fire in the utility room as preparations were being made for the holiday dinner. Mrs. Schroeder returned to the burning home for some personal belongings and was burned on the face, back and arms. Temporary living quarters were arranged by the Rev. Thomas Franzeman of St. Bede's Catholic church, Ingleside, for temporary lodging at the Villa Maria, Catholic Charities camp at Pistakee Bay, which is unoc­ cupied during the winter. Father Franzeman is chaplain for the Fox Lake department. The family lost all of its personal belongings in the blaze. The local fire company was called to assist with additional water after the Fox Lake department arrived on the scene and learned the extent of the blaze. Fire damage estimated at $500 resulted to a kennel and storage building owned by Albert Jasin, 4024 W. McCullom Lake road, Thanksgiving morning about 11 o'clock. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson said a blower motor on the furnace of the wood and' con­ crete block building set the building on fire. Members of Company I were called to extinguish the flames in the one-story structure. TT T All ready for a snowy ride are these caroDen who will entertain OOTlgSlers xlC&rd the McHenry Choral club audience at next weekend's program. Y It will be presented in West campus high school auditorium at ±fl 8:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3. Sitting in sleigh T T V « T . . . • a r e J o h n J o h n s o n a n d K a t h y S a n f o r d . S t a n d i n g a r e L a r r y rlollCUiy MUSIC Ekeroth and Grace Spitabart. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Singers from McHenry will be joined by others from Ringwood, Round Lake Beach, Wonder Lake, Solon Mills, Woodstock, Richmond and Carpentersville when the McHenry Choral club presents its annual holiday program Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3. The curtains open at 8:15 both nights at West campus high school auditorium, Crystal Lake road. The program theme will be "Christmas Is..." and will portray, in song, the ob­ servance of the holiday in several ways. The club's traditional human Christmas tree will feature the season's celebration as it focuses on Candles and Candy Canes. An old fashion, outdoor setting will feature the singers in Carolling, and a fantasy portion of the program will carry out the theme in Christmas Capers. The program will be con­ cluded with four selections in formal setting. These are the theme song , "Christmas Is...", a French selection, "Noel Nouvelet", "Alleluia" and "Handel's Hallelujah Chorus". In addition to the mixed chorus offerings, the women's chorus will be heard in "Mister Santa" and the men's chorus in "We Need a Little Christmas". Other favorites included will be familiar carol medleys, Tschaikovsy's "March of the Puppets", "It's A Holly, Jolly Christmas" and "A Carolling We Go". The men's octet will sing the familiar "Winter Song". Soloists include John Marco, Carolyn Ritthaler, Mary Ann Wegener, Jacqueline Schau, Patricia Mayer and Becky Dolby. Santa has sent word that he has packages of candy to distribute during intermission to the children. Jerry Buch is president of the club, now in its 32nd year. Accompanists are Joan Murphy, Jean Neumann and Mary Ann Sharp.