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VOLUME 97 NUMBER 51 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1973 2 SECTIONS- 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS J" ' THE McHenrv Man Victim Threev Die In Two Weekend Crashes ? 4 - fa - ' ' ' " * ' , " • ' ' ' ' ' MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 when their car apparently went out of control on the icy road. It traveled into the south-bound lane, striking a vehicle driven by Thomas Wichhart of 1095 S. Miller lane, Buffalo Grove, 111. Miller's wife and family were passengers in the car. A third car, also north-bound on Rt. 47, driven by Donald J. Brookins, of 618 Valkyrie street, Sawyer Air Force base, Mich., struck the Mast vehicle after the initial accident, causing minor damage. He was accompanied by his wife and family. Mr. and Mrs. Mast and the Wichhart family were taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, by the Woodstock Rescue squad. The Wichharts were treated and released. Four young men were taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad following a one-car accident Saturday evening about 11:45 on Lincoln road, east of Ap- paloosa drive, near Val-Mar subdivision. John T. Hester of 3907 Clearbrook, McHenry was the driver of the auto and his three passengers were Bruce Domoto of 311 N. River road, Kit K. Carstens of 4205 Crestwood drive and John C. Reihan- sperger of 1507 Val court, all of McHenry. All were treated and released except Hester, who was reported in satisfactory condition Monday morning. Sheriff's deputies were unable to obtain information from the driver due to his condition. Officers noted that the car was cut in two by the impact. Five deer crossing McHenry- Crystal Lake blacktop road, just south of Edgewood road, north of Crystal Lake, Saturday afternoon caused an auto ac­ cident for Mrs. June K. Fish of 4511 Home avenue, McHenry. She and her daughter, Michelle, who was a passenger in the car, were taken to McHenry hospital by a Crystal Lake ambulance. They were treated and released. Mrs. Fish was south-bound on the road when two deer jumped a fence on the east side of the road and crossed in front of her. Suddenly a third deer appeared and she was unable to avoid hitting the animal and killing it. Two witnesses at the scene told officers Mrs. Fish had no time to slop before impact with the deer. Both drivers escaped injury in a gravel truck-car accident Thursday morning about 9 o'clock on Route 120 east of McHenry, at the gravel pit entrance. Driver of the truck, John Calvin of 4403 S. Roberts road, McHenry, was west-bound on the highway with his turn signals in operation, at­ tempting to make a left turn into the pit. He was intent on traffic leaving the pit entrance and failed to notice an on­ coming auto driven by Herbert F. Clausen of 6509 Front Royal drive, McHenry. As he began his turn, the truck collided with the east-bound vehicle. Calvin was ticketed for improper turn with oncoming traffic. When the brakes on Kathleen A. Frett's auto failed to operate as she approached the stop light at the intersection of Routes 176 and 31, she hit the rear of another auto which was stopped in front of her. Driver of the other auto, Mrs. Frances J. Flach of 919 Front street, McHenry, was waiting for the light to change when she was struck- (Continued on page 7) t Hardly had 1973 donned its running shoes than the Chamber of Commerce was off and away on plans which affect everyone in the community. * First there are Dollar Days - three of them, this week. Then comes May and the big trade fair which drew 4,000 in its first year at Parkland school. This year the event will be held May 19 and is expected to attract an even greater number of displays. The fair is intended as an opportunity for local business and industry to show the local public what they are offering in the way of merchandise and services. Apparently a good many people wanted to find out, as indicated by the tremendous response in '72. And for those who want to get out early invitations to the crowd to join in Marine Festival activities, the dates have been set. . The third Sunday in July - the fifteenth-will feature the big parade and Drum Corps show. Of course, activities really get under way the previous Sunday, probably with the customary water fight competition. Mike Brown is this year's Marine Festival general chairman. He replaces George Thompson. Jerry Adair, the new retail chairman, will need to handle details of the Festival sidewalk sale, replacing Jim Wegener. As we look back on the many activities of the Chamber last year, we realize once more the value of an active organization of business people. Un­ fortunately, like many other organizations, a relatively few people are the guiding in­ fluence on most undertakings. Maybe that's what the new president, Dave Benrud, meant when he commented in the last newsletter, "I want each of you to know that our meeting place is large enough to ac­ commodate many more Chamber members than just board members". K.A.F. With a continual waiting list at McHenry's firehouse last Sunday, the latest drawing for the Kiwanis Blood Donor Bank was held. A total of 200 were accepted and seventeen had to be temporarily rejected. In recent months, the McHenry Kiwanis Blood Donor Bank has been served by the Beverly Blood center as its drawing agent. The purpose is to cover people throughout the countv. With the help of 900 mem­ bers, it is possible to aid this widespread coverage. The McHenry Kiwanis name is being retained because the bank also extends throughout the nation, which no other blood bank does. Blood is now labeled "volunteer" or "professional" as to donors. This is in the hope of eliminating hepatitis by blood donations from volun­ teers who have no other gain in mind but to help others. Those in charge of the Blood Bank were happy to be able to use a building so well located within the city. However, they realize that there was an in­ convenience in the need to park across the street in order that fire trucks would have access to a hurried departure in case of emergency ; also in the long waiting lines. Two Burglarize Cars In Firm Parking Lot An auto containing two male occupants crashed through the electrically operated security gates at the Modine Manufacturing company, Ringwood, Thursday morning about 10 o'clock, after the gates had been closed when an em­ ployee spotted a suspicious appearing auto in the parking lot. A man was observed entering the auto of an employee in the parking lot while another man was seen waiting nearby in his vehicle. In an attempt to confine the area to prevent their escape, the employee notified the front office to close the gates until investigation could be made. At that time, the man left the employee's auto and entered the waiting car. When the vehicle reached the gates, it accelerated and crashed through, making an escape. It was later discovered three vehicles had been "entered. Taken from each was a tape player, tapes and speakers. Investigation is continuing. Thursday morning it was discovered that the home of Joseph Huemann of 2104 Johnsburg road, McHenry, had been burglarized. A member of the family checked the home of the vacationing owners and found that a new color television set was missing, along with two boxes of assorted jewelry. The burglary took place sometime Wed­ nesday night or early Thursday morning. Edward Szalowski of 3210 S. Waterview, McHenry, reported that his home had been entered sometime Sunday evening. When he returned home after several hours' absence, he discovered that a stereo set in a walnut cabinet equipped with a panosonic receiver and an eight-track tape player had been taken. Red Cross To Offer First Aid Course A Red Cross first aid in­ structor course will start Thursday, Feb. 1. It will be held in the Civil Defense room in the new county courthouse, Woodstock, from 7 to 10 p.m., once a week for six weeks. Anyone 17 years or over, holding a current Advanced Red Cross first aid card, is eligible to take this course. A special instructor-trainer will be sent to conduct the course. It is most important to take advantage of this opportunity as it will be the only one offered in the area in the near future. There is no charge. Call,the American Red Cross in Woodstock for enrollment. TAX ALLOTMENT McHenry county has been allocated $57,502 as its share of the total $2,972,713.85 distributed from Motor Fuel Taxes paid into the state treasury during December. ^ Spectacular Gains Locally SBA Loans Rise Sharply Dollar volume involved in lending activity by the Small Business Administration in Illinois in the opening half of fiscal year 1973 ran 78.5 percent ahead of the comparable period in fiscal 1972, Robert A. Dwyer, the SBA's midwestern regional director, announced today. In the six months ending Dec. 31, Dwyer said, the SBA ap­ proved 4,368 loans in the state for $44,420,732, compared with 440 approvals in the first half of fiscal 1972 for $26,033,817. Dwyer explained that 3,823 of the approvals this year for $11,802,993 resulted from SBA disaster loans, the remainder from the agency's normal business lending programs. According to Dwyer, the most spectacular gains were recorded in the state's thirty- six northernmost counties, which are serviced by the SBA's Chicago office. In this area, the director said, the agency approved 4,043 loans this year for $34,975,854, an increase of 89.2 percent over the output of FY '72. Dwyer said the agency's Springfield office, which ser­ vices the 66 southernmost Illinois counties, approved 325 loans in the six months for $9,444,878, an increase of 25.3 percent over the previous year. The SBA, during the entirety of FY '72, established an annual record for lending in Illinois, approving 992 loans for $62,838,737, an increase of 49.8 percent over FY '71. Drug Possession Three McHenry youths were arrested Saturday night about 8 o'clock after deputies on routine patrol observed an auto parked m the lot of the American Legion post home, 2505 N. Ringwood road, McHenry. Investigation revealed that occupants of the vehicle were Gary Braun of 1916 Park Lane, Kim Wilson of 4617 W. Lake Shore drive and Thomas Linnane of 5112 W. Shore drive, all of McHenry. Inside the vehicle, cannabis was found along with the paraphernalia for consuming the drug. All three were arrested for possession of cannabis. Bond for each was set at $1,000 with court appearance scheduled for Feb. 1. Make Initial Plans For Art Fair Jan. 25 The first meeting of the committee planning the seventeenth annual McHenry Country Art Fair sponsored by the auxiliary to the McHenry hospital will be held Thursday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. at the hospital lunch room. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting and help make plans for the Art Fair which will be held June 22, 23 and 24 at the Junior high school. It is not necessary to be an artist to work on plans for the Art Fair. State Releases $75,219 For City Sewerage Program A state check for $75,219 has been released to the city of McHenry to assist in the con­ struction of improved sewage treatment facilities, Gov. Dan Walker announced this week. The state funds represent either partial payment of a 25 per cent share of eligible project costs, made available to local government agencies under the Illinois Anti-Pollution Bond Act passed by voters last November. Total cost of the McHenry (Continued cm page 18) New County Fair Officers Most of the officers of the McHenry County Fair association are not new to their posts, including recently reelected President Charles Weingart of McHenry. However, something very new is assured at next summer's big fair, an Antique Show. Heading the committee in charge of this part of the event will be Mrs. Henry Szlachta, chairman, and Mrs. Edwin Hanlon, co-chairman. Both are from Woodstock. Fair officers, besides Weingart, include Everett Hunter, Woodstock, vice- president; Jim Pedersen, Crystal Lake, secretary; and Jack Hayes, Woodstock, treasurer. Hunter is a new officer, elected vice-president to succeed Dick Walrath in this office. The officers were elected following the election of directors. One director is elected from each of the seventeen town- New officer* of the McHenry County Fair association initiate 1973 planning in two sessions this month--the monthly board meeting last week and attendance at the state County Fair association annual meeting which ended Monday, Jan. 15. From left, Jack Hayes, reelected treasurer; Jim Pedersen, reelected secretary; Chuck Weingart, reelected president; and Everett Hunter, new vice-president. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO). ships and five directors are elected at-large. Three new directors join the board, as follows: Brad Scott, Richmond township; Floyd Griebel, Riley; and Don Hemmingsen, Seneca. Bob Schoenbech, who had been the Richmond director, was elected a director-at-large, succeeding Richard Pilchard in this capacity. Besides Pilchard, retiring directors include Dwight McCue, Riley, and George D. Cairns, Seneca. The other directors are: At- large, Roy Nylander, Jack Hayes, Dick Walrath and LeRoy Eddy; George Ainger, Alden; Jim Pedersen, Algonquin, Russell Rudolph, Burton; John Ostrander, Coral; Lyle Luedtke, Dorr , Bill Davidson, Dunham, Don Barrett, Chemung; Lyle Given, Greenwood; Mrs. Dorothy Schultz, Grafton; Everett Hunter, Hartland; Bob Mathison, Hebron; Lester Finder, Marengo; Charles Weingart, McHenry; and Carl Laufer, Nunda. Weingart appointed three men to revise the by-laws in cooperation with an attorney and in conjunction with changes suggested by some association members at the annual meeting. The com­ mittee includes Henry Edgerton, Don Barrett and Dick Walrath. The fair board approved payment of $285 toward 4-H premiums, meeting a deficit from the amount received in state funds toward the grand total of $7,690 paid out in 4-H premium funds. Farm Adviser Louis Englebrecht,' in answer to a request from Weingart, said hie" believes arrangements can be made to hold the 4-H dog show during the fair. Last year it was held a couple of days before the fair because of a difficulty in sandwiching the event among the many activities involving both the 4-H members and the fairgrounds facilities. Dollar Days January 25-27 People Giving For People Lines which many times in the three-hour period required blood donors to remain standing an hoar, gave testimony last Sunday to the generous feeling of people toward their fellow man. It was the latest in the Kiwanis Blood Bank's drawing, held at the McHenry Township Fire Protection district's firehouse on Elpn street. Largest donor to date in the history of the local Blood Bank is Joseph C. Prazak, left, who gave his fifteenth jiint last Sunday. Others, from left, are Edward T. Stach and Elvera Justen, each with fourteen pints. At right is Walter Schulz, technician from the Beverly Blood Bank. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Twenty McHenry stores are busy with plans intended to make January Dollar Days the most anticipated to date for the community's buyingpubiic. The sale days are Jan. 25, 26 and 27, with many stores' remaining open until 9 o'clock Friday evening. Participating stores are Vycital's Pro Hardware, Toddler Shop, Spurgeon's Department Store, Red Door, Mr. Don's One-Hour Cleaners, McHenry's Favorite Sports, McHenry County Well & Pump, McGee's Store For Men, LaVerne's Town & Country, Lakeland Paint Spot, White's Men's Shop, Kadisak Tile & Supply, Hornsby Family C e n t e r , G l a d s t o n e , Genevieve's, Fashion Shoppe, Casual Shoppe, Carey Ap­ pliance, Bath Shop and Ben Franklin Store. A twelve-page sup­ plement, in color, is part of this (Wednesday) issue of the Plaindealer. It carries a portion of the hun­ dreds of special sales offered in participating stores. The stores taking part are anticipating new spring merchandise within a few weeks. For this reason the January Dollar Days afforded the merchant an opportunity to clear his shelves of valuable articles at reduced prices. At the same time, local shoppers are able to save considerable money by purchasing items for seasonal and year 'round use. Three Youths Arrested For Three persons, one from McHenry, died in two separate traffic accidents over the past weekend. The dead are Donald E. Morin, 42, of 515 Deerpath drive, Pistakee Highlands, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Mast of 116 Twin Oaks, Rt. 3, Whitewater, Wis. State police investigated the crash Saturday evening, Jan. 20, which involved a vehicle driven by Donald Morin, 42, and a farm tractor and spreader operated by James R. Cooper, of Wilmot road, Spring Grove. The latter sustained internal and facial injuries in the crash. Morin died later in McHenry hospital. Police who investigated said Morin was traveling south on Wilmot road, just north of Rt. 173, at 6:10 p.m. when he ap­ proached Cooper, who was north-bound. The police said the other driver crossed the center line into the path of the tractor. Cooper tnen went into the south-bound lane to avoid a collision. However, Morin returned to his own lane and struck the rear wheel of Cooper's tractor, which was pushed into the ditch. The spreader remained on the high­ way and was struck by Morin as his vehicle swung around on the road. The second fatality occurred on icy roads in the late af­ ternoon Sunday, Jan. 21, taking the life of 61-year-old Charles D. Mast and his wife, Florence E. Mast, 60, of 116 Twin Oaks, Rt. 3, Whitewater, Wis. The three-vehicle crash took place at 4:13 p.m. on Rt. 47, about three and a half miles north of Huntley. Mr. and Mrs. Mast were driving north on the highway at an undetermined rate of speed