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**>*» w IS siCSft *N*fc ---t THE 4 . MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1973 VOLUME 97 NUMBER 57 20 PAGES & 2 SUPPLEMENTS Lively Races Foreseen In City Office Filings W0mrnm Wonder Lake Area POW Has A Loyal Friend One of the happiest young ladies in McHenry was Karla K. Myers, 11, when word spread of the release of prisoners of war early this week. Karla has been wearing the POW bracelet of Capt. John Borling of Riverdale, III., for the past year. She is shown above looking at newspaper headlines heralding the release of the men, along with a picture of Capt. Borling. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The city election in April looms as an important one this year, with considerable in­ terest at the time of the filing deadline Monday. On the other hand, the township vote the same month promises little excitement. The grapevine tells us that there is a possibility for saving money in the April township election by setting up fewer polling precincts. Interest has been light among candidates, and with no contests slated, a reduction in the number of ballot boxes seems attractive. All of the hearts that flutter this week will not be caused by Valentine's day. Highly emotional sentiments also will be occasioned by the return home of POW's. Although none of those released were from the McHenry area, there are few occurrences that bring forth such widespread happiness as the return of prisoners of war. Indeed, the news is not all bad as Feb. 12 became a red letter day for more than the observance of President Lin­ coln's birthday. Mrs. Mike (Mary) Freund attended the wedding an­ niversary of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. George Wagner, in Chicago last Saturday. Not so strange, you think, except that this was the golden wedding anniversary of the Wagners. Mrs. Freund, a lifelong resident of the community, was hurt in a fall last Spring. Much improved, she makes her home now at 3756 N. Nordica, Chicago, where she will ob­ serve her eighty-ninth birthday Feb. 21. When Capt. John Borling stepped off the plane at Clark Air base, in the Philippines, in the early hours of Monday morning, there were few more thrilled than a young McHenry girl. For the past year, Karla K. Myers, 11, has been Wearing a POW bracelet containing the name of Capt. Borling, pur­ chased for her by her family. She has faithfully kept her pledge to wear it until he was released from a prisoner of war camp. To date, Karla has not heard from Capt. Borling's family, although she wrote to them recently to offer en­ couragement. Her latest letter, written in anticipation of his release, was one of welcome to the Riverdale, 111., man. She mailed the following message Monday afternoon. "Dear Capt. Borling, "My name is Karla Myers, I I AM Membership Rejects Friday Modine Contract Monday morning found pickets on strike at the Modine Manufacturing Co. in Ringwood. According to a Modine spokesman, a contract was negotiated and an agreement concluded Friday night, Feb. 9, prior to midnight, when the old contract with the IAM union expired. •• Speaking of anniversaries, Santa Claus has an important one coming up Feb. 20. Otto (Continued on page 11) Monthly Paper Drives Begin Saturday, Feb. 24, will see the beginning of what is hoped to be an awakened concern for the environment on the part of each person in McHenry. On that day the McHenry County Defenders will begin a series of monthly paper drives. Every bundle of newspapers, magazines and corrugated cardboard (each bundled separately) that can be brought to the McHenry Market Place (Continued on page 11) Advisory Board In Program Series The Wonder Lake Advisory b o a r d , u n d e r g o i n g reorganization, announces that Robert E. Silhan will be the first principal speaker in a series of programs planned to inform residents about developing environmental and conservation concerns. S i l h a n , c o m m u n i t y assistance planner for the McHenry County Regional Planning commission, will address the Advisory board and public guests at 8 p.m. Thur­ sday, Feb. 15, in Christ the King church. The Wonder Lake community is invited to attend. There is no charge. James L. Bixby, temporary chairman, said the need to bring updated information to the community on matters relating to environment, conservation, water standards, zoning and other subjects is one of the vital services that the Advisory board can render to the eighteen property owner subdivisions that surround the lake. The participation of Silhan and future speakers is a significant contribution to this objective, Bixby said. Silhan's presentation will include a comprehensive study of the Wonder Lake area that has resulted in a soils in- terperative map for septic systems. The study was made in conjunction with the USDA Soil Conservation Service. The McHenry County Regional Planning com­ mission, federally funded with local matching grants, was formed to assist communities on soils information, sample ordinances and general ad­ ministrative aid in working toward solutions of community problems. It also dovetails its work with the Northeastern Illinois Plan commission. These agencies, in turn, are in close communication with other agencies concerned with conservation, water and sewage treatment, water quality and other en­ vironmental subjects that affect a community like Wonder Lake. Bixby, in urging a large community attendance for Silhan's program, said everyone will find his subject of interest. Following the formal presentation, the floor will be open to questions and answers. The Advisory board, as part of the reorganization procedure, recently completed a survey among the sub­ divisions to determine the new directions that subdivision leaders think the Advisory board should take in its restructuring. An overwhelming majority indicated in' their responses tha,t the Advisory board should continue in its traditional role of providing information on subjects of common interest among the subdivisions. But, importantly, the Advisory board should posture itself as a watchdog community group for the entire area. Of the many agencies the survey listed for development of information related to Wonder Lake problems, state and county agencies having to do with zoning, environment, conservation, water standards, health and safety scored highest on the list. Clearly indicated was a majority expression restricting the Advisory board from becoming politically oriented in terms of any form of political action, such as endorsement of candidates for office. However, sponsorship of candidate meetings to introduce can­ didates equally to the com­ munity was favored. Whereas the Advisory board has operated since 1958 as an organization funded voluntarily by some of the subdivisions, the survey showed a majority preference to amend the by­ laws to establish a dues membership structure to qualify subdivision delegates (oneper subdivision) for voting rights. Survey results also indicated that a number of procedural matters should be examined and the by-laws amended to accommodate the recom­ mendations, such as new provisions for a quorum, election of officers from among delegates and alternates, and other internal problems. Bixby said he and the other temporary officers, Ernest Vogt, vice-chairman, Mrs. Pat Frechette, secretary, and Edward Sherwin, treasurer, are encouraged by the progress the newly constituted Advisory (Continued on page 11) am 11 years old, in fifth grade, and have a POW bracelet with your name on it. I've had the bracelet on for about a year now, and I found out last night that you're going to be released today. "I am so happy for you and your family and believe that our prayers are being an­ swered. I know that you were a prisoner for six years, 8 months and 11 days. "I am proud to wear your name and I will still wear it, but now I will add a white star to show that you were returned to us. "Some day I hope that I can meet you, but even if I can't you will always be important to me." Karla is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Myers of 1620 Ranch road, McHenry. She is a fifth grade pupil at Hilltop school. $4,000 Taken In Eagle Food Armed Robbery A masked, armed robber held up employees of the Eagle Food store on Rt. 47, Wood­ stock, Monday evening and made away with $4,000 in cash. He walked into the store shortly after 8 p.m., flashed a gun and ordered Larry A. Covey, who was in charge, to open the safe. At the same time, he had other employees lie on the floor. The robber wore a green Army jacket, levis, yellow boots, tan gloves and a red ski mask. Woodstock police are in­ vestigating. Seek Parity Increase, AMPI Members Told At Meet A concentrated effort to re­ establish dairy support prices at 85 percent of parity is under way, according to an official of Associated Milk Producers, Inc. Speaking at the annual meeting, Feb. 7, of the Lake- McHenry District of AMPI at the Hunter Country club was Ernest Winings, Chicago, director of member relations. He disclosed dairy co-op efforts to seek an increase from 72.5 percent of parity to 85 percent of parity in the support price. "The price dairy farmers receive for their milk must rise at least enough to offset in­ creases in production costs if dairymen are ever going to maintain - let alone improve - their income position," Winings said. While producer milk prices have increased less than 6 percent in the past year, he pointed out that "the cost of feed grains and protein sources has increased 20 to more than 100 percent from year ago prices." Winings explained that while consumer demand for dairy products is strong nationally, up more than 3 percent last year, fluid milk sales are languishing in the Chicago market. He urged the dairymen to back promotion efforts and said that California dairymen would spend $4.4 million on television advertising this year selling milk. " One AMPI member asked why he was getting only $5.80 for Grade A milk shipped to Chicago, while milk for cheese sent to Wisconsin brings $6.07. Winings said the high price of cheese at this time is respon­ sible. About 262 members braved the snow to attend the meeting. Results of the election at the meeting disclosed that Lawrence Johnson, Hebron, With the deadline reached Monday, Feb. 12, for can­ didates for city office, the prospect of lively races in most wards is evident. Mayor Donald P. Doherty," completing his third term in office, will be opposed by Joseph B. Stanek, presently an alderman in Ward II. Stanek is running as an Independent. The decision of the second ward alderman not to seek reelection leaves the way clear for Edward Datz, new to the political scene in McHenry. He is the only one to have filed in that ward, running on the Progressive ticket. Ward I voters will have the opportunity to express them­ selves either for the present alderman, Theodore N. Pitzen, also on the Progressive ticket, or Jack Pepping, an In­ dependent and another new face on the local political scene. The contest in Ward 3 pits Incumbent Raymond L. Smith, Progressive, against James Wegener, Independent. Still another new name in McHenry politics is that erf Anthony V. Serritella, a member of the Progressive ticket. He is a candidate for alderman in the fourth ward. Frank Hromec, who formerly ran on that ticket, will be listed this year as an Independent, along with Ernest D. Schooley and John T. Licastro in a four- way race for alderman in Ward 4. Earl R. Walsh is unopposed for City Clerk, as is Thomas F. Bolger for City Treasurer. Both are on the Progressive tickfl£. Feb. 17 is the deadline for withdrawing names from the contest. The election will be held Tuesday, April 17. 111., was reelected division director. Elected to fill an unexpired two-year term was John Pfingsten, Crystal Lake, 111. Other elected officers are Charles Weingart, McHenry, president; Robert J. Nichols, Hebron, vice-president; Mrs. Ferol Tomlinson, McHenry, Secretary-treasurer; Robot Gardner, Solon Mills, legislative representative, and Stanley Raupp, Harvard, resolutions committeeman. The group elected six (Continued on page 11) However, the IAM (In­ ternational Association of Machinists) membership at Modine rejected the agreement Saturday morning. The spokesman said no further meeting had been scheduled as of Monday for further negotiations. The company said it was unaware of the reason for the contract to be rejected. Although local Union officers were not available for com­ ment, a member said there was dissatisfaction over the hourly raise increase in the three-year contract offered. Feature Senior Musicians In Fine Concert The eleventh annual mid­ winter concert by the West campus band will be presented Thursday night, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. in the West campus auditorium. This annual event will feature senior soloists in a band-accompanied setting. Tom Knaack, first clarinetist and band president, will solo with the band on Von Weber's (Continued on page 11) Valentine VIP Generous, loving hearts come in all sizes and shapes and in all kinds of people. This Valentine's day in McHenry, one of the largest hearts is within a clown named Rollo. He is shown above with a beautiful birthday cake that he brought to Bill Larson at the Pistakee Bay home on his seventy-fourth birthday. Rollo and his white collie provided entertainment for Mr. Larson and other residents of the home. At right, Mr. Larson blows hard to ex­ tinguish the many candles on his cake. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Valentine's day is a time set aside for warm thoughts and acts, and one of its best representatives is Rollo, the clown. Rollo is a young man who likes to make others happy on special occasions or no oc­ casion at all. This week he .chose to honor Bill Larson on his seventy-fourth birthday, which falls on Feb. 14. To ac­ commodate the photographer, Rollo brought his pet collie, 3- year-old King, and a beautifully decorated birthday cake to the Pistakee Bay home for an early celebration of the birthday Monday. Rollo with card thicks, and King with a variety of en­ tertainment all his own, per­ formed for the pleasure of the celebrant and others lucky enough to get in on the act. Rollo, who prefers to remain anonymous, got the idea pf providing pleasure for others in this way when he was confined to a hospital in Niles at the age of 19. Since his family could not visit him often because of the distance, he was particularly appreciative of the efforts of a young girl who visited the hospital weekly. Uo tniH How she would Inks all patients in wheelchairs into one room and provide a generous bit of entertainment with her guitar. That was two years ago, and Rollo was impressed. He vowed that someday he, too, would make others happy in much the same way. King entered the picture, and the duo now keeps regular appointments-all with no other reward than that which comes from generous hearts giving to others. ( File Conduct Charge After Rink Rumpus Deborah L. Serafin of 424 W. Oakdale avenue, Chicago, was charged with disorderly con­ duct and battery following p fracas Sunday night at the Just For Fun Roller rink, 914 N. Front street, McHenry. Bond was set at $500 with court ap­ pearance scheduled for Feb. 2$. Officer Duane R. Lange Of the McHenry Police depart­ ment hurried to the rink on the report of a fight in progress. On arrival, he found Ms. Serafin being restrained by a rink attendant after she had allegedly struck the owner of the rink. Mrs. Aldona 3. (Continued on page 11)