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McHenry Stores Remain Open To 9 P.M. Starting Monday, Dec. 4 Designate "Christmas Card Week" In McHenry More than 600 persons lost their lives in highway accidents last weekend. We heard no outcry. When this country loses even a couple of lives in the war in a week's time, the familiar call of "murderer" is made. However immoral the war may be, as many claim, deaths on the highway are equally as wrong. What's more, they are a wrong we can do something about if we really want to. The only problem is that it takes a litde effort and sacrifice on the part of every driver. That's really the big dif­ ference in the degree of wrongness. McHenry State Bank President Gerald Carey died early Thursday. His death is mourned throughout the community, not for the fact that he Vas a long time business man but for the contributions he made to a large segment of the population extending over 55 years. Mr. Carey had his start with the bank in 1917 and became president in 1943. His acumen in the field of banking became well known throughout the area as he quietly directed a growing and increasingly successful undertaking. For many years, this keen discernment was recognized by his peers as well as by the thousands he served in the every day routine of business. Here was a man who won their respect and trust. Even more noteworthy, he was able to retain that respect and trust through almost thirty years as president of the banking in­ stitution. This is a goal many seek but not all attain! K.A.F. Make Fall Plans For Annual Meeting Of County Hospital Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, located at Woodstock, has set Tuesday, Jan. 23, as the date for its an­ nual meeting. The meeting will be held in Crystal Lake. Memorial hospital, a 120-bed modem hospital with an ex­ panded emergency department completed in August, 1972, and a $1.6 million addition com­ pleted in April, 1971, serves a large part of McHenry county so it is fitting to hold the annual meeting at various com­ munities in the county, ob­ serves Jack Byers, board nrpcidpnt The board set the annual meeting plans at its September meeting and plans a musical entertainment i program following the business meeting. fashion habit of mailing late adds a tremendous volume on the postal carrier who is required to perform a job almost beyond his physical capabilities. It should not be too difficult to plan the deposit of greetings several days earlier to assist postal workers in shouldering the heavy workload. By joining local postal workers and observing important davaJUL. "Christmas .Card Week" deliver the millions of greetings McHenry may be the nation's in time for Christmas. The old number one "Mail Early" city. Public Library Raises Non-Resident Charge Dec. 10 through Dec. 16 has been designated as Christmas Card Week by Postmaster Leroy M. Smith. "We are aftking the people of McHenry postal area to complete their Christmas mailings on or before Dec. 16" he continued. This particular week was chosen because it is just nine days before Christmas, and postal personnel desperately The Board of the McHenry Public library decided unanimously at a recent meeting to raise the fee for non­ resident library cards to $10. This regulation goes into effect Jan. 1. The board arrived*at this decision with reluctance and after much discussion. The factors influencing the decision are as follows: 1. The rising cost of books both those purchased and those rented. 2. The expanding number of services which include not only books but films, film strips. (Continued on page 16) Bank President Carey Is Dead GERALD J. CAREY A long illness ended in the death Thursday, Nov. 30, of Gerald J. Carey, president of the McHenry State Bank. His death ended a banking career that started in 1917. Mr. Carey began working at what was then known as the West McHenry State bank. A year later he was named assistant cashier. Following military service, he joined the State Banking department as a bank examiner, returning to the local financial institution in This aerial view ^as taken very recently, showing the new McHenry County courthouse located at % intersection of Rt. 47 and Ware road, north of Woodstock. Many county offices have moved in the last three weeks, and the last of them are scheduled toibecofae located in their am heme within the next few days. The view is looking east, showing Ware road on the top left of photo and an access rend te Rt. 47 at lower fight. ;[ STAFF PHOTO-WA VNE GAYLORD 1926 as vice-president and general manager. Mr. Carey was elected president of the bank in 1943, but actually had served as the chief executive officer since 1926. He guided the destiny of the bank for more than forty- six years. Under his guidance, it grew from one-half million dollars to its present position of more than sixty million dollars. The deceased was highly respected in banking circles (Continued on page 16) Burglarize Homes Under Construction BKT Enterprises reported that several of their homes under construction on West Lincoln road, Eastwood Manor subdivision, had been burglarized since Nov. 9. A washer and dryer were stolen from one home and three radar ranges were missing from others in the area. A summer home at 2023 Woodlawn, McHenry, owned by Leo Verzani of Northlake, was burglarized sometime within the past two weeks and several items were taken. A locked cabinet in the house was en­ tered and the following articles stolen: a silver coffeepot and serving set, a China tea set and two gold candlestick holders. Irene Jones of 7510 Hiawatha drive, Wonder Lake, reported to county authorities that her home had been burglarized sometime Tuesday afternoon or evening. When she returned home about 9:15 Tuesday evening after having been away from the home for about five hours, she discovered someone had entered through a basement window, ransacked the home and taken the following items: a black mink stole, brown squirrel fur coat, and jewelry including gold and diamond rings and watches. Investigation is continuing by the detective division of the sheriff's department. Hold Three For Illegal Entry Into Country Three men were taken into custody by sheriff's deputies and held for immigration d e p a r t m e n t a u t h o r i t i e s T h a n k s g i v i n g d a y a b o u t 8 o'clock in the evening. The arrests resulted after a vehicle driven by Ramon Proa of Fritszche's Motel, McHenry. was observed by deputies as it ran a stop sign at Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads. Officers stooped the auto and (Continued on page 16) Circuit Clerk Margaret O'Neil is shown at the telephone last Monday morning soon after her office opened in its new location in the almost completed county courthouse. An employee of her of­ fice, Maxine Bosweil, is also pictured. Boxes, still unpacked, in­ dicate that more time will be required before all operations are running smoothly in the transition period. Several county offices are preparing to move into the new courthouse next weekend, concluding the transition from the century old building on the Square in Woodstock to the new location at Rt. 47 and Ware road. Still unmoved are the County Board and Liquor commission, Supervisor of Assessments and Board of Review, County Treasurer, County Recorder, County Clerk, State's Attorney, Auditor and the Sheriff's department - biggest in county government. Moving this past weekend to the upper floor were the offices1 of Circuit Clerk, Probation officer, Jury commission, Law library and Courtrooms, and Judges' chambers. Earlier in the month the other offices were moved. County Highway Supt. James Rakow said a drainage problem exists at the southwest corner of the new courthouse property. The state and county highway departments are proposing a 30-inch storm sewer along Rt. 47. Govern­ mental and school units in­ volved are striving for a (Continued on page 16) Driver Hurt, Another Ticketed In Accidents Beverly Fry of Fox Lake, was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad Tuesday morning about 7:15, after her auto ran off the road and hit a utility pole at 1204 W. Lincoln road, east of McHenry. Her 1970 car was totaled in the mishap. Ms. Fry told deputies she was west-bound on Lincoln and as she reached over to adjust the heater, the car left the road and she was unable to regain control. Evidence indicated the auto came over the crest of a hill, went off the roadway, traveled about 150 feet, came back on the road at a sharp angle, left the south side of the road and traveled 65 feet before striking a utility pole. The driver stated she had experienced previous trouble with the vehicle. Dorothy P. Scherzer of 1207 N. Park, McHenry, was cited for driving while intoxicated after a three-car accident Tuesday afternoon about 6 o'clock at the intersection of Charles road and Route 47, north of Woodstock. , According to a report in the sheriff's office, Ms. Scherzer was west-bound on Charles road, driving in an erratic manner, when her auto stopped in the middle of the road. A car driven by Paul F. Juske of 5508 Route 14, Harvard, came up behind the Scherzer vehicle, drove around it and stopped at the intersection. At that time, the Scherzer auto approached from the rear and struck Juske's auto. Juske told deputies Mrs. Scherzer was incoherent when (Continued on page 16) School Counseling Is Subject Of Meeting Four staff members in Consolidated School District 15 spoke on psychological and guidance services offered during the educational meeting held Tuesday night at Parkland school. Speakers were Dr. David Utech on "Early Iden­ tification"; Dorothy Kuta, says these problems can be realized soon enough to correct them. Ms. Kuta and Ms. Shea gave an animated illustration of solutions to the behavioral problems in the upper grades. They said guidance has been employed for many years, but the systematized and organized "Guidance is for Everyone'V~"~Process with which it is now Kathy Shea, "Group Coun- carried out is new. seling"; and Vince McHugh, "Role of Junior High School Counselors". Dr. Utech spoke regarding his duties in kindergarten and the lower grades, where he serves 300 children. His is a preventive program to detect the child who has difficulties and learning problems before they become serious. Through a screening process, Dr. Utech McHugh told of plans for junior high guidance coun­ seling He said "pick your career" literature is available to the students. In addition, men and women representing a variety of skills and trades speak periodically to seventh and eighth graders. Counselors make an evaluation of skills for the graduating students before entering high school. AFS Launches Search For Family To Host Student Move To New Location A ten-month "experience" in international relations without leaving town--that's what AFS International Scholarships is offering McHenry families. AFS chapter president, Mrs. Cy Broman, is searching for a family that will host an over­ seas student for the coming school year. The youngster will live with the family and attend classes at McHenry's West campus high school. The main requirement for an AFS ho6t family is the parents' concern for an interest in young people," Mrs. Broman says. , A F S I n t e r n a t i o n a l 'headquarters in New York City carefully screens candidates who apply for a year's stay in the United States. Students come here from over sixty countries. There are 2,622 students from abroad currently living and studying in America this year. "liie AFS program can be not only beneficial to the student, but also extrehiely rewarding to the host family," Mrs. Broman added. A family may a) acquire new per­ spectives about another culture, b) experience the fun of a new and continuing friendship and c) help a student discover the life of a com­ munity and a nation. Aside from food costs and possibly some small incidental expenses, the host family in­ curs no debt in hosting a student. The local chapter raises an annual fee which - when supplemented by whatever contributions the student can afford - covers AFS program expenses. AFS also extends a monthly allowance directly to the student to cover incidental personal expenses. The organization makes sure host families will not have to pay medical bills for students. As a matter of policy, AFS extends medical coverage to its students. Host families may take a monthly tax deduction in ac­ cordance with provisions made by the United States Internal Revenue Service. "So there is very little ex­ pense to a host family," Mrs. Broman stressed. "What is really needed is something that cannot be bought - love and attention that every young person wants in a home situation." While many families par­ ticipating in the AFS program include children who are high school students, any family is eligible to serve as a host. "Young families can have tremendous success when they volunteer as hosts," Mrs. Broman notes. "It becomes a learning experience for young children and for parents themselves." Families interested in par­ ticipating in the AFS ex­ perience are urged to call Mrs. Cy Broman. County Offices In Transition Period l\o» 18 PAGES TEN CENTS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 187S VOLUME 96 NUMBER 139 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1972