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m VOLUME 97 NUMBER 87 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1973 20 PAGES FIFTEEN CENTS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 McHenry Maintains Strong Tax Position Seven Areas Pledge County Queen Entries Entries for candidates from seven communities have been received to date officially announcing their participation in the 1973 Miss McHenry County pageant. Don Pe&sley, coordinator for this annual event for the twenty-fifth year, reports other communities have informally signified their intention to participate. The Miss McHenry County pageant will be held as part of the fair on opening night, Wednesday, Aug. 1 In addition, since this is a twenty-fifth renewal of this fair, the fair board plans to celebrate this occasion with a public dinner on the night of Saturday, July 14. at the Woodstock VFW. Those tickets will go on sale in about ten days to two weeks and will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Among honored guests will be all the past Miss McHenry County winners. The com­ mittee is now searching for the addresses of many of those former Miss McHenry County queens. Anyone knowing an address of those who are no longer living in the area should^ contact Don Peasley at Woodstock. The firsts Miss McHenry County-in 1949 was Marilyn Thomsen, Woodstock, The1 reigning Miss McHenry County is Juanita Leanna, also of (Continued on page 15) Seek Successor For Assessments Walter Dean, standing, chairman of the McHenry County board, Edward Buss, left, chairman of the board's Finance and Salaries committee, and W.J. Simms, a committee member, look over layout for advertising to appear in all county newspapers. The advertising will be in connection with tests to be conducted by the State Department of Local Government Affairs to fill the position of Supervisor of Assessments. This post will become vacant when the resignation of Stanley Cornue becomes effective early this summer. The McHenry men also studied requirements for the position as determined by the committee. With tax receipts for the year alrhost $300,000 ahead of the third rated municipality in the county, McHenry retained its strong second place lead, ac­ cording to latest figures of the Illinois Department of Revenue. For the twelve-month liability period which ended recently, McHenry's total receipts were $1,801,667.39, behind Crystal Lake with $2,247,198.84 and ahead of Woodstock with $1,515,418.81. As it has in the past, McHenry ranked highest in automotive and filling stations, where it took top place. Receipts in this category reached $542,684.30. The city was second in General Mer­ chandise, Food, Lumber, Building and Hardware, Miscellaneous and Manufac­ turers. McHenry rated third in the classifications of Drinking and Eating Places, Apparel, Furniture, Household and Radio, and Miscellaneous Retail-Wholesale Stores. Crystal Lake was high in all except the Automotive and Filling Stations class held by McHenry and in Furniture, Household and Radio, and Miscellaneous Retail- Wholesale Stores, where Woodstock ranked No. 1. Totals for local municipalities were the following: Sunnyside, $16,393.75; Spring Grove, $61,269.80; Richmond, $148,537.53; Lakemoor, $14,044.67; and Island Lake, $8,558.64. Total tax receipts for the county amounted to $10,077,370.24. Receipts were based on Retailers' Occupation, Service Occupation and Use taxes. Several Injured In Holiday Week Crashes CATHERINE MILLER GINA MARKADONIS OUTSTANDING TEACHERS - Mrs. Catherine Miller, second grade teacher, and Miss Gina Markadonis, fourth grade teacher at Valley View elementary school, have been selected as nominees for the title. Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America for 1973. The choices of Principal Edmund Sobotkiewicz, their names were submitted to an educational committee in Washington, D.C. From nominations made throughout the country. Mrs. Miller and Miss Markadonis were selected for further consideration. In the final elimination competition, five teachers will be named as outstanding in the nation. Of Man On Cannabis Charge Don't try to "duck" through that newly installed stop sign on Riverside drive. With weather and watw» conditions hardly conducive to swimming when it was put in place at the beach, one can only assume it may serve another purpose this year - to ac­ commodate the duck population. Seldom have McHenry's feathered friends - the ducks - been as plentiful or as in­ dependent. They have taken over the town, strutting without restraint, according to whim. More than a few chuckles have been heard when independent man has subjugated his free and sometimes erratic driving habits in favor of these noisy, roguish birds. And isn't that the way it should be? We think they add a good bit of charm to a com­ munity caught up, like most others, in "going someplace" and going fast. From time to time the con­ cerned public expresses dismay for the lack of interest on the part of the lethargic public. There may be good reasonk for this seeming in­ difference and very probably it is frustration. For instance, in issue of the Plaindealer is learned a story about the Ipportunity given the public to express opinions on alternate highway (Continued on page 15) Following a long chase through the streets of McHenry last Thursday afternoon, city police arrested Ricky Allen Wilhelmi of 7502 Hemlock, Crystal Lake, and charged him with possession of cannabis. Wilhelmi's bad luck started . at 12:40 p.m. when a lady on Venice avenue reported to police that someone had backed into her car. As officers arrived, the man ran away, but they obtained a description and gave chase. For a time, Wilhelmi managed to elude them, but Officer William Zujewski later spotted him entering an alley leading to a marina on Riverside drive. He stopped the 19-year-old man for questioning, then radioed headquarters for assistance and was answered by Officer Winters. During the interrogation, Wilhelmi placed his jacket on the squad car. When the auto was moved, the jacket dropped to the ground and upon in­ vestigation police found that it contained a plastic bag. Inside was over 200 grams of can­ nabis. * A complaint was signed against him before Judge Kelly, who set bond at $25,000 and ordered Wilhelmi to appear in Branch I court May 31. It was learned that he was also wanted by sheriff's police who had warrants charging him with burglary and theft. Twenty-Nine From Area Among J 23 MCC Graduates Graduation ceremonies for McHenry County college students will be held June 3 at Crystal Lake high school auditorium at 2 p.m. A reception for graduates and their guests will be held immediately after the graduation ceremonies in the student lounge at the college. ' As of May 21, 123 students had applied for graduation with one or more of the following degrees: Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, Associate of General Education, as well as the certificate of completion. Candidates for graduation from McHenry are: A. A -- Lawrence Fergen, A.S.--Jane E. Basel, Richard F. Justen, Jr., Mary Jo Kennebeck, Bryce C. Klontz, Katherine H. Koenemann, Barbara J. Kolb, Ronald L. Kolb, Robert E. Keuchei, William K. Kuechel, James E. Marsh, Leonard F. Martinez, Jr., Randall A. Mencel, Madelyn Miller, Christopher P. Nolan, Mark Smith, James M. Sullivan, Robert J. Welter, David G. Winters and Louise A. Winters; A.A S.--Diane L. Walsh and Lawrence Weishoff. Graduates from Wonder Lake are: AS--Donald W. Blair, Larry Church, Michael Church and Leonard Wirkus. One candidate is from Island Lake, A.A S.--Brian A. Ziebel. From Richmond are: A.G.Ed-- Cherly Lynn Koehn and Dennis May. Mobile X-Ray To Visit City The Christmas Seal chest x- ray unit will be in Crystal Lake and McHenry when it comes to the county to offer free chest x- rays this month. On Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, the x-ray bus will be in McHenry in the parking lot of McHenry high school East campus. On Friday the hours will be 12:30 to 5 and 6 to 8:30p.m. anck>n Saturday from 1 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone 18 years of age or older may be x-rayed on the mobile unit. Those under 18 with a positive reaction to the tuberculin skin test may also be x-rayed. Pregnant women must have a written request from their physician before they can be x-rayed on the mobile unit. Mrs. George Mracheck has taken care of the arrangements and volunteers in McHenry. William S. Stahlman of 2822 N. Parkside, Chicago, was ticketed by sheriff's police for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following a one-car accident Saturday evening about 9 o'clock at the corner of Pistakee drive, and Florence street, Pistakee Highlands. •^Stahlman and a passenger in his car, Hazel F. Stahlman of the same address, were taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad, where Hazel was admitted for treatment. Stahlman stated he ran off the road. Three witnesses told deputies the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the accident. Two McHenry youths were slightly injured Sunday evening when the vehicle in which they were riding overturned on Route 31, just south of the Nippersink bridge, south of Richmond. William B. Bolger of 3806 W. Anne street and Phillip J. Kraus of 4217 Wilmpt road, were taken to MfcHenry hospital by a passing motorist. Bolger stated he was driving the van, which was new, and he was unfamiliar with it. He was north-bound on the highway but didn't remember why he lost control. Officers noted the van left the road and landed on its roof. Damage to the 1973 van was estimated at $2,000. Michael A. Lorch of 2802 Beachview, McIIcnry, was reported in satisfactory con­ dition in McHenry hospital where he was taken Monday afternoon following a motor­ cycle accident near 4801 Barreville road, north of Route 176. He was taken to the hospital by a Crystal Lake ambulance. No statement was obtained from Lorch due to his condition. Women's Voter League To Hear Trade Expert Mrs. Ginny Fiester, board member of the Illinois League of Women Voters, Woodstock, will speak at the annual lun­ cheon meeting of the Wood- stock-McIIenry league. It will be held at the Pal's Country Table Thursday, May 31, starting at noon. Mrs. Fiester, who is an ex­ pert in the field of international trade and has long guided the League's study in this area, will share her experiences with members and guests. Election of a new vice- president, treasurer and several directors will be on the agenda, as well as approval of the 1973-74 budget. Written reports of past directors will appear in the program.v These will give members and guests an op­ portunity to make some evaluation of the year's ac­ tivities and results. A report on the recent state convention will be made by local delegates, Mrs. Allan Lockhart, Mrs. Lyle Johnson, Mrs. William Feller and Mrs. Robert Davis. Mrs. Feller and Mrs. Lockhart will serve as hostesses. Baby sitting will be available at the First United Methodist church in Woodstock for a nominal fee. Seventy-Four Graduate From Montini June 6 Seventy-four eighth graders will comprise the graduating class at Montini Middle school Wednesday, June 6. The commencement will be held in the school gymnasium on Rich­ mond road at 8 p.m. Following the processional, Sister Paulina, principal of the Primary center, will give the opening prayer and Father Joseph Kulak, assistant pastor of St. Mary's church, will lead the pledge of allegiance. Musical selections will in­ clude "This Is My Country", "One God" and "America, the Beautiful". Father John Cahill, assistant pastor of St. Patrick's church, will address the graduates, after which Principal Donald J. Ryniecki of the Middle school will present the graduation class. Diplomas will be distributed by Dr. Gregory Eckstein, president of the Montini crhool board. Special awards to be given are the American Legion, by Orlo Rosburg; the Kiwanis club, by (Continued on page 15) Stray Dog Packs Kill Animals; Issue Warning An attack by a pack of dogs in Union last Thursday resulted in the killing of ten ewes and four lambs. A three-day old heifer calf was injured to the extent Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell reported that in the past several weeks there has been a number of attacks on livestock and other animals by packs of stray dogs, resulting in the death of many animals. that it had to be destroyed. (Continued on page roye 15) SEEK DAIRY TITLE- Among the ten McHenry County Dairy Princess candidates are these daughters of dairy farmers from this area, from left, Barb Larson, Wonder Lake; Lynn Tomlinson and Nancy Blake, McHenry. fl)<>\ PEASLEY PHOTO) A TIME TO REMEMBER - The serious business at hand is evident on the faces of these veterans during the annual Memorial day ceremonies held in McHenry. At left, members of the color guard stand at attention in the city park, where a brief but im­ pressive program was held commemorating the sacrifice made by veterans of all wars. At right, a wreath is tossed into the Fox river in memory of those who lost their lives at sea. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Long Chase Leads To Arrest