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PAGE 8-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1973 Resume Of News Events In 1972 Highlights Of Past Year In Community Reviewed JANUARY A zoning reclassification was granted by the City Council which will permit construction of a 60-room motel on the west side of Front street (111. Rt. 31) in the Meadow lane area. Susan Ann Schweder was the first baby of 1972 born at the McHenry hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John Schweder. She has two brothers, Benny, 7, and Tommy, 6. The first successful jail break in McHenry county in recent years was accomplished when four inmates escaped from the McHenry county jail. However their freedom was short-lived. They were captured the same evening about two blocks from the jail. Two of the four youths were from the McHenry area, Allen Hasenbuhler of Burton's Bridge, Donald Williams of Wonder Lake. Service by the new McHenry Area Rescue squad became a reality Jan. 10. The new squad vehicle is not an ambulance and will be used only in emergencies. Because there is only one vehicle, trips will be made only to McHenry hospital. An 8-year-old Mattison, 111., boy, David V. Green, lost his life in a fire which gutted the interior of the John Moulis home, 3308 N. Cove Court, Dutch Creek Woodlands, near Johnsburg, on Jan. 8. The period Jan. 18 to 25 was set aside locally as a week of prayer for church unity. Congressman Robert Mc- Clory announced that the city of McHenry's appeal for a HUD grant in the amount of $577,000 had been approved. The funds were awaited for two years to install sewer trunk lines from the disposal plant to the west side of the city and also for sewer lines in Lakeland Park. McHenry county collected 97.7 percent of 1970 taxes^ levied, a new high in collection percentage that exceeds the 1969 record of 97.4 percent. Real estate taxes collected were $23,011,544.21 or 99.6 percent of the real estate levy. Personal property taxes collected were $3,422,595.16 or 86.2 percent of the levy. Miss Illinois, , Anita Joyce Pankratz gave a program at the brunch held at the McHenry Country club to kickoff Jaycee Week. The Weber site was selected by the McHenry County college board of trustees for a per­ manent campus "because of its overall high ranking" on the factors established by the college's Citizens Advisory committee for site evaluation. The property is located on high­ way 14, northwest of Crystal Lake. FEBRUARY Duane D. Andreas was named superintendent by the Johnsburg school board of education, filling the vacancy caused by the death of James Bush. Other faculty members who moved from an acting status to permanent positions with the school district were James Van Bosch, principal of the Junior high and Ringwood school; Michael DeWolfe, guidance counselor for the Johnsubrg school district; and Harold May, principal of the elementary school. The Feb. 4 edition of the Plaindealer contained 46 pages with the quadrennial tax assessment list for McHenry township. The brief pleasure of an outing on McCullom Lake turned into a triple tragedy involving two families when Mrs. Lucille Waychunas, 29, her son, Stephen, 7, and Paul J. Heber, Jr., 5, were drowned Jan. 20 when the snowmobile in wliich they were riding broke through the ice in McCullom Lake and the three were drowned. Quick thinking, coupled with Cub Scout training in water safety, made a hero out of young David Moore, 9V2-year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moore of '7719 Oak drive, Wonder Woods. The alert youngster rescued a friend, Keith Rairie, 12, of Wonder Woods subdivision, who fell through the surface of the lake. Robert Mortell received the Jaycee Distinguished Service award as the individual who had contributed most to the community during the past year. The outstanding young educator award went to Fred Kusch and a special com­ mendation in this category was made to Bill Toalson. Both young men teach at East campus. The outstanding organization award was made to the McHenry Choral club.' Bones determined to be human by Dr. Robert Stein, pathologist at McHenry hospital, gave evidence of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Janda in a fire which destroyed their home on 2401 Ringwood road. Congressman Robert Mc- Clory announced approval of a grant of $395,000 for acquisition of the Volo Bog property located in Volo, Lake county. George P. Freund retired as president and director of the McHenry hospital board. As he prepared to relinquish his duties, the corporation^ members voted to amend the by-laws to create the position of director emeritus, and promptly elected Mr. Freund to fill the spot. In a hearing held before Judge William M. Carroll in McHenry County Circuit court, Martha L. Charrey of Houston, Texas, formerly of 2705 W. Russett road, McHenry, was placed on probation for a period of five years. She had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of voluntary man­ slaughter in the death of her husband, Peter, in May. Apathy was evident in the primary election to name candidates for the county board general election April 4. In twenty-five McHenry township precincts, plus one in Burton and sixteen Nunda townships, all comprising the new District 2, only 2,325 votes were cast. Winners on the Republican ticket were three present members plus five newcomers to county politics. Winners were Walter Dean, Thomas Huemann, Edward Buss, Robert F. Olson, Harold G. Freese, Ronalda J. Margason, Willis Simms and Richard O. Klemm. Democrats nominated four candidates, Charles Weingart, LaVerne Hromec, Rita K. Halvorsen and John Meehan. As recommended by the Local Board of Improvements, the McHenry City Council repealed the Lakeland Park area special assessment or­ dinance. Under special assessment law the cost of construction cannot exceed 10 per cent of the engineer's estimate. Since costs rose beyond that figure during the long waiting period for a federal grant, it was necessary to start over on the special assessment procedure. Dr. Peter Griesbach, pediatrician, was elected to the office of president of the Family Service » and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County. John Baxter, believed to be the oldest resident of McHenry, died Feb. 15 at the age of 103. A pleasant and reassuring surprise greeted visitors to the McHenry Rescue squad open house. It was the new rescue van brought from Troy, Mich., especially so that it could be viewed by the public. Montini school board voted to hold the present parish assessments without any in­ crease. The youth movement was felt in the politics of education when an 18-year old M.C.H.S. drop-out attempted to file a petition assuring that his name would be on the ballot for the April 8 District 156 board election. Reid Alderson of 2008 N. Ridge road, McHenry, was refused, based on state law stating that "each member shall, on the date of his election, be a citizen of the United States of the age of 21 years or over." Miss Mary Domoto, a senior at McHenry high school, was the D.A.R. winneiv at West campus. The City . Council acted on Lakeland Park sewer project. The average cost per unit of property assessed was estimated at approximately $1,000. James J. Cole was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at Troop 162's Court of Honor. MARCH A victory as decisive as the previous two defeats assured the county that a permanent campus for McHenry County college district will be provided. The vote was 7,747 to 2,415. A "first" for McHenry high school. The Warriors won the regional title when they defeated Antioch 63-61. Milton K. Croasdale, 29, of McHenry, died March 7 of gunshot wounds suffered the previous afternoon when he was shot by agents of the Federal Narcotics division. Croasdale was shot when he resisted arrest. Six freshmen and sophomore students at East campus high school, all juveniles, were brought before city police of­ ficers on charges either of making bomb threats or starting a fire. Ground was broken for a new addition for the Pioneer Center at McCullom Lake. The McHenry county board of supervisors faced a dwin­ dling $700,000 general fund reserve since the end of the fiscal year Dec. 1, 1971. Thcre was a 39 per cent rise in the budget from $623,823 in 1970 to $864,628 in 1971. The Montini Catholic school board announced that the same salary schedule now in effect will be adopted for the 1972-73 school year. A primary election of more than usual interest brought out a large vote in Illinois. McHenry county's 117 precincts kept pace. In com­ parison with 13,366 voters of four years ago, the 1972 total was 18,203. Jack Schaffer of Cary won the nomination for state Senator. Calvin Skinner, Jr., of Crystal Lake and R. Bruce Waddell of Dundee were nominated Representative candidates in the 33rd district. Both are Republicans. Rep. Thomas Hanahan of McHenry, D., the incumbent, was vic­ torious. Roland Herrmann of McHenry was chosen as alternate delegate in the 16th Congressional district. A McHenry man, William J. Bolger, was j elected Democratic delegate to the national convention. In a county contest W.H. "Bill" Russel, former county board chairman, defeated Frank J. Rezabek, Jr., for recorder of deeds. Albert M. Jourdan, Jr., defeated James J. Harrington, III, of Crystal Lake. Jayne McMillan of Wonder Lake was Selected by the faculty of MCHS to represent West campus at Illini Girls State in June. APRIL Property owners along Rt. 120 west and city officials met recently with engineers from the State of Illinois Division of Highways to hear a report on the widening of Rt. 120 west and the estimated cost. Thirty boys from West* campus trades class con­ structed a house in Eastwood Manor. District 2 winners in the county board election were Walter Dean, 3,005; Thomas Huemann, 2,833; Charles Weingart, 2,709; Edward J. Buss, 2,708; Robert Olson of Woodstock, 2,258; Richard Klemm, Crystal Lake, 2,257; Harold G. Freese, Crystal Lake, 2,203; and Willis Simms, McHenry, 2,158. Weingart was the only Democrat to be elected. Eastwood Manor home owners heard a new zoning proposal for area. Clint Claypool, running for reelction in High School District 156, was high vote getter for school election with 978 votes. He and Catherine S. Alvary were returned to office to fill the two vacancies which existed. In Consolidated Grade School District 15, Robert Thornton, filling an ap­ pointment, and Anna Mae Cuda, were given the nod of approval to be seated for three- year terms. Lester Smith emerged winner in a four-way race for the one-year term. The city of McHenry received grants from the Lake-McHenry Law Enforcement Planning commission to implement community relations units within its police departments. The question of providing acreage or cash for school districts resulted in a stalemate between the McHenry City Council, school officials and McHenry Development, Inc., at a special meeting. The development corporation is seeking approval of a pre- annexation and zoning agreement for approximately 140 acres of land north of the city known as the Jacob Freund farm. A vote listed unofficially as 174 in favor and 109 against, assured the community of McHenry Shores that it will become incorporated. The new village becomes the twenty- third incorporated area in McHenry county. Located southeast of McHenry on the shores Of the Fox river, the new municipality has a population estimated near 700. Staff needs at both high school campuses brought about considerable discission at the board meeting of High School District 156. Enrollment growth at West campus was from 840 a year ago to 906 on April 1 of this year. At East campus it, was from 1,065 to 1,109. MAY Julius J. Hoffman, judge of the U.S. District court and recently the tri^l judge, in the "Conspiracy 7" case, made one of, his rare appearances as guest speaker at the McHenry Bar associations Law Day dinner. Mrs. Irene F. Hughes, a professional psychic and prophetess appeared before a capacity audience at West campus. The budget and tax levy for the 1972-73 school year was approved by the McHenry County college board of trustees in the amount of $3,494,935. The McHenry City Council agreed to enter into a pre- annexation agreement with the McHenry Development company subject to final ^ap­ proval of the ordinance. The land in question is known as the Jacob Freund property located just north of the city. Construction will begin on a new addition to the First Baptist church of McHenry. The new building will be a multi-purpose type, which will provide a gymnasium, a fellowship-banquet hall and classrooms for Sunday school and other Bible teaching ac­ tivities. Financial matters occupied much of the time of the county board of supervisors. The salary of the board chairman was set at $14,000 annually. There will be no further compensation if he should be elected to serve as chairman of the board of review. The per diem pay of county board members was established at $35. The unanimous vote of the new county board named Walter J. Dean of McHenry as chairman. The critical financial situation in which many school districts find themselves this spring was reviewed for its own particular problems by the board of High School District 156. Representatives of a citizens' committee reported the alarming number of tax protests, 3,000 in Algonquin township alone, and cautioned that there is no certainty when the tax bills will be received. The men urged the board to look into the deficit of between $500,000 and $600,000 which now exists. The courthouse landmark at Woodstock was sold for $50,000 to Clifford Ganschow of Woodstock. School Board District 15 viewed the tentative budget and had no answers for deficit. Montini school board adopted a budget in the amount of $207,693 for the 1972-73 school year. The board also an­ nounced that tuition will remain the same as previous years, $150 per family. The Greater McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors held a very suc­ cessful Commerce and In­ dustry Exposition at Parkland school. A total of 4,000 persons viewed the exhibits. The City of McHenry is in line for $49,044 from the govern­ ment, approved by the House of Representatives Ways and Means committee. Two McHenry school teachers were killed and another teacher was seriously injured in a two-car crash May 14 on Route 14, 4 miles noi thwest of Woodstock. Co; stance Bresnehan, 29, was second grade teacher at Hillt school. Connie Jo Fain, 23 years old, taught third grade in Edgebrook school. Both were killed along with the driver of the other car, Joseph M. Spoto, 17, of Island Lake. Mary K. Coonrad, a teacher in the McHenry school system, was critically injured. Mrs. Mary Ann Costigan of 1508 N. Millstream drive, McHenry, was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband, Donald J. Costigan, 44, which occurred in their home on May 14.* Sue Vycital and Carey Fenner were chosen queen and king of the high school Junior prom. Roman A. Schmitt, professor of chemistry and head of lunar rock research at Oregon State university, received the George P. Merrill award from the National Academy of Science at ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. Mr. Schmitt is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Schmitt of 2118 W. Ringwood road, McHenry William J. (Bill) Nye of 1634 N. Riverside drive, was the 1972 recipient of the annual Man- of-the-Year award presented by the Chamber of Commerce. Three resolutions concerning the ownership and operation of the new McHenry county courthouse became effective after the unanimous approval of the county board. The first authorized the conveyance of the property from the county of McHenry to the McHenry County Public Building com­ mission. The second resolution approved the form of a lease entered into between the two groups. Through this agreement the county rents space in the new building ac-, corjilng to certain provisions. The third approval was for a resolution providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay rent under the lease. The agreement calls for the county to pay $295,000 a year for a ten- year period. The tax levy will be spread throughout the county at an estimated six cents on $100 assessed valuation. The McHenry county board of health declared the fish from the Fox River were safe to eat. Celeste Doherty, daughter of Mayor and Mrs. Donald Doherty, was named prom queen at Marian Central high school. The McHenry County college board, of trustees recom­ mended a freeze on all college salaries until the tax situation in the county would be stabilized and tax monies distributed. A pretty little blond of 7 years, Debra Jensen, was named Little Miss Peanut. JUNE v, Mrs. Ellenor Foerster, believed to be the first grand­ mother to graduate frOm the local high school, received her diploma from Board President James Althoff at the annual commencement program. She is the mother of seven children and grandmother of twenty. It was "no swimming" at McCullom Lake according to McCullom Lake police and the McHenry County Department of Health after numerous complaints of "swimmer's itch" were reported. Sue Farm was named valedictorian with a cumulative grade point average of 3.897; and Mark Hoffman, salutatorian, with an average of 3.883 at the graduation exercises at McHenry high school. Two former American Field Service students were welcomed back to this country. Arnfinn Stokkan, AFS student from Norway came to visit in the Wheelock home and Ena Meza from Peru came here to make her home with the William Lingenfeltc^s. John E. Looze vitas named Rotarian of the Year. McHenry held its second place lead for last year in the county receipts from Retailers' Occupation Tax, Service Oc­ cupation Tax and use tax. In total receipts, McHenry was listed for $1,664,951.88. McHenry led the county in two categories, Lumber, Building and Hardware, $167,841.20 and Automotive and Filling Stations, $487,103.92. The coveted Silver Beaver award was presented to Hugh H. Kirk of McHenry for out­ standing service to the com­ munity through the Boy Scout program. Kathy Kroncke was crowned the new Miss Wonder Lake. Pretty, blonde Nancy Stetter, 17, was crowned queen of the McHenry Marine Festival. „i$chool District No. 12 presented a resolution r e n a m i n g ^ J o h n s b u r g elementary school after the late .James-C. Bush, former ndent. rest of June 11 killed corn on local farms. The painting "Hangman" was judged best of show at the annual Country Art show. The picture was done by John Havlik of McHenry. JULY The 1971 personal property taxes collected from in­ dividuals in McHenry county this year were withheld from distribution to taxing bodies by joint agreement of State's Attorney William J. Cowlin and McHenry County Treasurer Audrey R. Walgenbach to a stipulation in the Illinois Agricultural association suit on personal property taxes. Charles Weingart was one of two county/men selected by the Dairy Promotion council for special recognition. He and Ward Plane of Harvard were honored with the DPC award at the annual dairy banquet for -exceptional service for the dairy industry. The blessing and laying of the cornertone of a new building at Spojnia camp took place with Bishop Francis Carl Rowinski, bishop of the Western dioceSe of the Polish National Catholic church, officiating. Water samples collected from various beaches throughout the county showed several areas safe for swim­ ming and a few unsatisfactory. About 1,000 youth gathered at ipe Th Valley farm, north of McHenry, for the American Junior Hereford association field day hosted for the first time by Northern Pump farms of McHenry. A McHenry man, Edward G. Bulger, 24, of 906 Totem Trail, McHenry, was killed and a local youth, Craig Steiner, 17, of 506 N. Mineral Springs, McHenry, was injured in the malfunction of an aerial rocket during a Fourth of July fireworks display on Bangs lake, Wauconda. About forty Pyoung people from almost as many countries arrived in McHenry to spend four days in McHenry in a bus stopover enroute to the "East Coast for departure to their respective homes. The county board acted on the Road and Bridge recom­ mendation to proceed with the extension of Bull Valley road, south of McHenry at the in­ tersection with the Crystal Lake blacktop. A fire with estimated damage of $40,000 destroyed the beautiful home of the Roger Stillers at 614 W. Regner road, Pistakee Bay. Due to the heavy rains the McHenry County Sheriff's department adviseckthat the Fox river was closed to boat traffic because of damage done to piers and seawalls along the shore. Despite sweltering heat and high humidity, Marine Festival week was a big success. An estimated 30,000 lined the parade route to view a spec­ tacular parade. Senator Chas. Percy was parade marshal. The old four-story factory building of the former American Terra Cotta cor­ poration located at Illinois Route 31 and Squaw Creek road, Terra Cotta, was demolished to make way for a new modern office building. A new Christian Education addition to the Zion Lutheran church was dedicated. AUGUST The body of a 28-year-old Niles woman was recovered from the Fox river by members of the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Mrs. Betty K. Halle of 7743 Nordica avenue, Niles, was found near Huemann's subdivision. Miss Nancy Stetter of McHenry was first runner-up to Miss McHenry County, Juanita Leanna of Woodstock, at the County Fair contest. Anthony Corcoran was ap­ pointed to the new position of executive director of McHenry hospital. Lt. Sherry Gehrke started her work as the intelligence office for the 388th Tactical Fighter wing, Korat AFB, Korat, Thailand. The Wharf restaurant, 4015 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, was completely destroyed by fire, Aug. 7. Herman Siedschlag, Spring Grove, Community Clovers, had the grand champion and reserve champion Guernseys at the McHenry County Fair in 4-H judging. Summer dollar days were held Aug. 10-12. Gary M. Fields was ap­ pointed principal of McHenry Community high school, East campus. Edward John Wagner of 1312 Fourth avenue, Sterling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Wagner of 542 W. Rand road, McHenry, was selected for inclusion in the 1972 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America. More than a hundred in­ terested persons attended the assessment hearings conducted by a panel of state hearing o f f i c e r s i n v e s t i g a t i n g assessment practices at the McHenry city hall. Samples of water collected by the McHenry County Department of Health on Aug. 7, following heavy rains, showed an increase in bacterial counts in the waters. Fifteen out of the eighteen beaches sampled showed bacterial levels unsatisfactory for swimming. The board of Consolidated School District 15 approved its 1972-73 budget. It totalled $4,267,258. Although this figure was $200,000 less than the previous year, the district will be in the red an estimated $600,000 at the end of the fiscal year. The present indebtedness is over $400,000. McHenry's City Council passed the annual tax levy ordinance in the amount of $264,000. The Council reduced the amount from the previous year in the amount of $2,000. The City Council passed an agreement with the state of Illinois through the Depart­ ment of Transportation in which the city agreed to pay $210,000 as its share of the improvement and widening of Illinois Route 120 West road. Payment will be made by appropriating the sum from the Motor Fuel Tax monthly allotments. „ SEPTEMBER The Plaindealer honored Miss Ann Frisby as "lady of the day" as she observed her ninetieth birthday. She was presented a plaque "in recognition for long 'personal' and unique service to the Plaindealer". McHenry schools welcomed 5,681 students, which set a record. The rain came--and came, and came. The McHenry area had many homes surrounded by water and streets under water. Kathi Longhway was chosen by the local Rotary club to study for the next year in France as part of a Rotary International program. Mrs. Dorothy Ogilvie, wife of Illinois Governor Richard Ogilvie, presented a dedication plaque to LeRoy Olsen, president of the McHenry hospital board, marking the opening of the local Trauma center for this area. All eyes focussed on the McHenry dam and locks as returning rainfalls boosted the water level and caused concern both above and below the dam. McHenry county's twenty- ninth traffic fatality was recorded Sept. 19 when James D. Farmer, 24, of Eastwood street, Pell Lake, Wis., was killed in a two-car accident which occurred at the in­ tersection of Wilmot road and Main street, Spring Grove. Congressman John Anderson acted as parade marshal for the Johnsburg Community club's fiftieth year celebration held Sept. 24. John Shay, McHenry county civil defense director, received notice that the county has been declared a disaster area by the Small Business administration of the federal government. The announcement meant that loans would be available to those affected by the flooding due to the heavy rains during September. The county board approved a * tentative budget in the amount of $3,491,376 for the general fund. With anticipated ex­ penditures amounting to $3,591,376, the board faced a deficit of $100,000 at the end of the next fiscal year. OCTOBER Tax bills for thirteen town­ ships in McHenry county were released in the mails Oct. 2. Due date for both installments of the bill was set for Nov. 3. The growth of the city of McHenry was further em­ phasized in a preliminary count of the special census com­ pleted. From a population of 6,772 as of April 1,1970, the total now reached 7,526. Jerry Schillaci, 47, of Flower street, McHenry, was killed in a one-car accident Oct. 9 north­ west of Woodstock Fox watershed problems were in review at a two-day symposium held at McHenry Country club. It dealt with public health problems of the Fox and was co-sponsored by the McHenry County Deaprt- ment of Health and McHenry hospital. Voter registration in the county was reported as heavy. Compared to 57,000 registered voters last March, there are now about 63,000. Jim Stilling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Stilling was crowned king at Marian Central Catholic school annual homecoming. A large group of property owners from the Country Club drive area visited the City Council to discuss the possibility of annexing to the city. A program developed by the McHenry Police department whereby an un-uniformed member of the force spends some time in both high school buildings as a police-counselor was adopted by the school board. NOVEMBER Traffic tieups to the east of the Rt. 120 state bridge frazzled the nerves of hundreds of drivers. Road construction on the new bridge caused motorists travelling east and west on the highway to use detours into the city. the Kiwanian of the Year award was presented to Ed Guettler during a club meeting held at the Legion clubhouse. After a thorough discussion with Attorney Sam Diamond and Chief Espey, the McHenry City Council voted to take a firm stand on D.W.J. (driving while intoxicated) arrests made by the police department, establishing a policy of non- reduction of charges. Vicki Peterson and Tom Giacomo were crowned queen and king of the annual 1972 MCHS homecoming. rt' was t in board situati a polic; dav tri The sti that Montini school systei reported the second larj the Rockford diocese. For the third consecutive y e a r , P l a i n d e a h e r Photographer Wayne Gaylord was a winner in the\nnual Illinois State Newspaper contest. He received first honorable mention (fourth"* place) in competition with much larger newspapers throughout the state. High School District 156 reviewed the drug in the schools and set adopted for a thirty- period a month ago. y indicated to them schools cannot stop the drug abuse alone--that this is a community problem and must be dealt with in such a fashion. The McHenry County college showed a substantial increase in enrollment. The total count is l,991r Reorganization of the Wonder Lake Advisory board was approved by represen­ tatives of eleven property owner subdivisions who also elected temporary officers to serve during the next three months. McHenry County college officials learned that the Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved the college's building application. The college is now on schedule for the construction of the new campus. Ground breaking for the new campus is planned for the spring of 1973. A contract in the amqjuntv of $1,296,000 was awarded Lakeland Construction Co., for road improvement of Rt. 120 from Draper road to the Front street intersection. Local veterans observed Armistice Day on originial day, Nov. 11. David Benrud was chosen the new president of the Greater McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. Dr. James Davis, president of McHenry County college stated that the local college is the fastest growing Junior college district in the state. The arrival of Santa Claus officially opened the Christmas Season in McHenry. American Field Service S c h o l a r s h i p c o m m i t t e e members selected Larry Fry and Ron Ahlberg to represent McHenry at the regional screening,where they will compete for the opportunity to study in another country. With figures released on the fiscal year report of three kinds of tax, the Department of Revenue for the state of Illinois lists McHenry second high in totals for McHenry county. County offices were in transition period, moving to the new location of the courthouse on Rt. 47 and Ware road. DECEMBER Mrs. Clara Stilling and her family donated 40 acres of land on Rt. 31 to McHenry hospital to be used to develop and con­ struct an all new hospital and other allied health care facilities. The hospital also obtained from Mrs. Stilling an option to purchase an adjacent 60 acres. Five county officials chosen in the November election were sworn into office by Circuit Judge William M. Carroll in the new McHenry county cour­ thouse. Taking their oaths were Theron J. Ehorn of Richmond, county coroner; Albert M. Jourdan, Jr., McHenry, county auditor; Margaret O'Neil, Harvard, clerk of the Circuit court; W.H. "Bill" Russel, Woodstock, recorder of deed^j and William J. Cowlin, Crystal Lake, state's attorney. Mrs. Mary Ann Costigan, McHenry, was given five years' probation by Judge William M. Carroll. The hearing was a continuation of her case from early November when she pleaded guilty to an in­ formation charge Of voluntary manslaughter. The City Council awarded trunk line bid for Lakeland Park Lakeland Shores project. A contract was awarded to Illinois Hydraulic Construction Co. on the Lakeland Park sewage pumping station. About ninety persons at- ? tended the third scheduled hearing of the McHenry county zoning board appeals to present their objections in connection with a request for an amendment to the county zoning ordinance. The land in question is 238 acres located south of Route 120 to the east of River road, McHenry township. The C. of C. named winning displays in CHristmas contest. The Marie Thompson display at 3016 W. Scott avenue was judged most original; Sam Buenzli home, 3701 W. High street, most colorful and Shirley Freund display at 4513 W. Ponca, most amusing. The City Council accepted the low bid of Kuch & Ingram of Russell. 111., in the amount of V