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15* Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER S£ 15* •"^jP SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOjjlUME 97 NUMBER 104 FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1973 18 PAGES FIFTEEEN CENTS Fair Features McHenry Man Dies , t- mm Make Way For Fair Pageant Miss McHenry County candidates from this area look forward to the 1973 pageant at the McHenry County Fair Aug. 1. Thirteen are entered this year. From left: Cheryl Nelson, Richmond; Nancy Staley, McHenry; and Kim Karlson, Wonder Lake. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) The newest concept in social service - and also the oldest -- are good-neighbor groups which are being formed throughout the country. McHenry is the latest com­ munity to find residents becoming interested in this kind of help for others. One 'of the outstanding example of this undertaking is an organization called FISH, which stands for "Friends In Service Here", "Fish Is Ser­ ving Humanity" and "For Immediate Sympathetic Help". All of them spell out very simply the purpose of the organization. Thpre are no affiliation rules atyd no by-laws - anyone can start a group. Locally, the McHenry Woman's club has taken the initiative to become the nucleus of such an organization. Mrs. Carl Rietesel is serving as tem­ porary chairman. An organization meeting was held very recently in which Marge Jones of FISH in Crystal Lake explained the start of that group and some of the ex­ periences encountered. Since its inception, all churches have become involved in that community. Members answer about seventy-five calls a month. FISH groups set their own boundaries, the hours of ser­ vice and may decide on the Categories they feel they can handle. These range from baby sitting to companionship for the elderly, from finding emergency transportation to locating needed articles. Other possibilities are doing housework for the sick, providing a meal, reading to the blind and providing special services or skills. Present plans call for for­ ming a steering committee to proceed with plans. Particular appeal lies in the fact that few meetings are called. Mrs. Jones outlined the necessities as one training session in which volunteers are briefed on essential points, and probably one meeting a year to compare experiences and resolve any problems. _ (Continued on page 18) WATER WARNING Announcement was made Wednesday that lack of rain has caused a serious problem in maintaining a sufficient reserve supply of city water. All residents are strongly urged to curtail usage until the situation clears. Sprinkling lawns may need to be halted. Water pressure must be maintained to assure a supply in case of fire, city officials stressed, as they asked for cooperation. Attractions for urban and rural residents of the county, and for all age groups, promise to bring thousands to the 1973 McHenry County Fair this year. The fair will be held Aug. 1-5 at the fairgrounds on Wood­ stock's east side--on Route 47 between Route 120 to the east and old City Route 14 on the south. Among many attractions meriting attention are the Junior Olympics, tractor rodeo and snowmobile races, tractor pulling and garden tractor pulling contest, and an antique tractor pulling contest, along with an open class for antiques. A check of the schedule will show that horses and ponies play a dominant role in the day- to-day action on the fairgrounds. One of the big events is the All-Western Horse show on Aug. 4 when a total of $1,700 in prize money is being offered. Competition begins at 9 a.m. in the halter classes, and then officials will have eighteen classes for youthful riders and showmen. Mrs. Norma Luedtke, Woodstock, is chairman. Harry Schroeder, Woodstock, and Bob Heaver, McHenry, will be ringmasters. Pat and David Grandt, Woodstock, will be clerks. On Sunday, Aug. 5, starting at 9:30 a.m. is the annual Junior Horse show. LeRoy Eddy, Woodstock, and Norma Luedtke, Woodstock, are chairmaning this event. Janis Colcord, Pat and David Grandt, Woodstock, will serve as clerks with Larry Rice and Harry Schroeder presiding as ringmasters. A trophy and ribbons are among the prizes. On Saturday, Aug. 4, at 9 a.m. the All-Pony Show will be held. R e g i s t e r e d S h e t l a n d s , Registered Welsh, Hackneys and grade ponies will be en­ tered, Mrs. Iris H. Slovacek, Crystal Lake, chairman for this increasingly popular feature, reports. On two days - Aug. 4-5 -- the harness horses move into the spotlight with racing before the grandstand audience. A total of four races are scheduled and the amount offered in prize money totals $3,600. Not mentioned yet - but an important feature of the fair - is the Livestock auction. This will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, where buyers from surrounding areas show their support of the fair, the young people involved and the 4-H and open class program by bidding on the sheep, hogs and cattle offered for sale. Better prices for the owners result (Continued on page 18) The McHenry County Board of Catholic Education, in its July 16 meeting, approved the contracts of a full-time area superintendent and a full-time area director of religious education. The Rev. James C. Moses, M.S.C., assumes the position of Superintendent of Catholic Education in McHenry county, and the Rev. Karl Ganss, M.S.C., continues his second July 28 Set For Defenders Ecology Drive Saturday, July 28, is the day set aside for the monthly paper, bottle and can collection in McHenry. The location is the McHenry Market Place parking lot. Papers will be collected from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by the Bull Valley Doers 4-H club. Bottles and cans will be received by members of the West Shore Beach Women's auxiliary from 9 a.m. to noon. Everyone is encouraged to bring bundled and cross-tied newspapers, magazines and corrugated cardboard, along with washed and flattened cans and washed bottles. For questions about the paper drive, call the Raymond Schillers, and about the bottle and cans, Mrs. Fred K. (Connie) Schmidt. Focus On Emergency Care Community Health Program Will Be Inaugurated Soon M c H e n r y H o s p i t a l ' s Department of Staff Development has been awarded a grant from the State of Illinois Department of Public Health, to institute a new c o m m u n i t y e d u c a t i o n program, "Emergency Care of the Sick and Injured." The area-wide program, under the supervision of Mrs. Lynn Rew, R.N., <tstaff development instructor, will consist of three courses: one for registered nurses, another for interested lay persons in McHenry county, and a specialized one on cardio- Long Struggle Against Cancer Ends In Death TONY SCHIFFERDECKER Fourteen-year-old Clarence (Tony) Schifferdecker of (Continued on page 18) Conduct Charge Filed Against Wheeling Man Richard W. Bakos of 1819 E. Thomas road, Wheeling, was arrested by sheriff's deputies Sunday morning about 3 o'clock when he was apprehended behind a garage near St. Patrick's cemetery, McHenry. He was charged with two counts of aggravated battery, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Bond was set at $11,025 with a court date of Aug. 2. The arrest resulted after deputies responded to the report of a suspicious person in a vacant lot behind the cemetery. On arrival at the scene, Bakos was seen standing next to a garage. When deputies approached, he fled but was pursued and ap­ prehended. Bakos reported his (Continued on page 18) pulmonary resuscitation for the families of cardiac patients. As project coordinator, Mrs. Rew will plan the content of each session and the methods to be used in instruction. She will utilize audio-visual facilities and staff lecturers not only from McHenry hospital, but from Harvard hospital and Memorial hospital, Woodstock, as well. In her original proposal to the Department of Public Health, Mrs. Rew noted that no organization or institution in this area offers comparable educational opportunity for the nursing and lay communities. In reply, the Department has asked that she initiate the program with a view to adapting it state-wide in the future. "Caring for sick and injured patients is an area where knowledge and skills change at such a rapid pace, registered nurses must be kept informed," Mrs. Rew said in accepting the award. "All industrial nurses who were queried responded that they were interested in the course. Other nurses whom we hope to reach include not only hospital-based nurses, but those in schools, public health departments, nursing hdmes and physicians' offices," she added. (Continued on page 18) year as Director of Religious Education for the McHenry area. The Rev. Edmund P. Petit of St. Patrick's parish, McHenry, chairman of the McHenry (Continued on page 18) Heart Attack Claims Former Police Chief George N. Watkins, 41, of 2707 W Johnsburg road, McHenry, died late Wednesday night, July 25, while driving on Rt. 120, east of Highway 12. He formerly served as police chief for the village of Lakemoor. A McHenry county coroner report lists death due to a heart (Continued on page 18) Legion Post, Auxiliary In Joint Installation Plans are being made to hold a joint installation of McHenry Legion Post, No. 491, and its auxiliary unit Sunday, July 29, at 4 p.m. at the post home. A buffet supper will be served at 5 o'clock. Tom Birmingham will act as installing officer for the Legion post, with Gib Congdon as sergeant-at-arms and Ed Reid as chaplain. Glen Messer is the new com­ mander of Legion Post 491. Others who will be installed with him are Steve Huska, senior vice-commander; Ty Behrens, junior vice- commander; Marie Sladeck, finance officer; Fred Schoewer, chaplain; Francis Pickett, sergeant-at-arms; James Benesh, assistant sergeant-at-arms and Bernie Matchen, historian. Rita Of- ferle was appointed adjutant by the commander. For the auxiliary, Ceil Violett will be installing officer and Mary Sue Seharf, sergeant-at- arms. Auxiliary officers are Midge Scharf, president; Dottie Messer, first vice-president; Pauline Pickett, second vice- president, Margaret Datz, treasurer, Betty Lou Smith, sergeant-at-arms; Lois Crouch, assistant sergeant-at-arms; Dorothy Diedrich, chaplain; Reba Owen, historian; Lauretta Homo, recording secretary and Pearl Cooper, corresponding secretary. In Tuesday Crash Frank J. Klapperich, 75, of 2023 W. Sunnyside Beach drive, McHenry, was killed Tuesday afternoon about 12:20 when his car was struck by an auto driven by Arthur D. Anderson, 18 of 820A Crescent street, Wheaton. Mr. Klapperich was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital. The Wonder Lake Rescue squad took Anderson and his passenger, Sharon G. An­ derson, 15, of the same address, to McHenry hospital. Arthur Anderson was treated and released but Sharon was ad­ mitted to the hospital, where she was reported in satisfac­ tory condition Wednesday morning. Witnesses at the scene told deputies the Anderson car was south-bound on Thompson road when it ran the stop sign at Route 120 and collided with the east-bound vehicle driven by Mr. Klapperich. Anderson's vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the collision took place. After impact, the Klapperich vehicle started afire and the Wonder Lake Fire department was called to ex­ tinguish the blaze. Anderson was cited for failure to yield at a stop or yield intersection. Services will be conducted Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the George R. Justen & Son chapel. Burial will be in Win- dridge cemetery, Cary. Ray J. Reynolds of 2809 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for failure to give information after striking an unattended motor vehicle or other property and leaving the scene of an accident involving vehicle damage. The accident occurred Monday morning about 12:45 on Mc- Cullom Lake road, one-half mile west of Ringwood road. Walter C. Mrotz of 5311 Marshall drive, Wonder Lake, was west-bound on McCullom Lake road when his vehicle caught fire. He pulled onto the north shoulder of the road where he and his passenger, Roxanne Mrotz, succeeded in putting out the fire. Reynolds auto then came along the road, ran onto the shoulder and hit the left rear bumper of Mrotz's auto, causing it to spin around and snap the left rear wheel axle. The Mrotzes had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit. Reynolds' vehicle left the scene even though it sustained extensive front end damage. Monday afternoon Reynolds was located and told officers he had been blinded by an on­ coming vehicle's bright lights. After the vehicle passed, he saw something on the road and attempted to avoid a collision but was unable to do so County Authorities Face Rash Of Burglaries, Thefts When Margaret Slove of 2310 Manor lane, McHenry, returned home from work Tuesday morning, she discovered that her home had been entered by breaking the glass in a rear door. Taken from the home were an electric adding machine, a tool box containing assorted hand tools, a jig saw, a bank deposit bag containing rolled change, a brown mink cape, a wrist watch, assorted pieces of jewelry and two large blue suit cases containing personal clothing. A telephone wire had also been cut. Investigation is continuing. John Lewis of 1617 Indian Ridge, McHenry, reported that sometime Monday, his home was entered and about $12 in change was taken from the premises. Kitchen cabinets were searched and a set of ten keys was also taken. No signs of forced entry could be found. Ronald Bergsma of 10706 Lakeview, Richmond, reported that sometime between 10:40 a.m. and noon Tuesday, his home was entered by kicking in the rear kitchen door. Taken from dresser drawers were an electric wrist watch, some silver dollars and a bank containing about $150 in coins. Two batteries were removed from vehicles parked at the residence of Edith Morris of 301 S. Venice, McHenry, sometime Monday night. Both were 12- volt batteries. Food and cash were taken in a burglary at Vicky's Vienna restaurant, 810 W. Rand road, McHenry, Monday afternoon while the restaurant was closed. Hot dogs, hamburgers and hot dog buns were taken along with $15 in cash. Entry (Continued on page 18) Fill County Positions In Catholic Education Fire damage estimated at between $20,000 and $25,000 entirely gutted a farm home on the Hidden Valley lodge property, located on Sunset drive, a mile south of Highway 12, near Spring Grove, early Wednesday. ' Fire Chief Jack Scnmitt said the entire interior of the unoccupied building was gutted. He termed the loss total. A state fire marshal who (Continued on page 18) Blaze Destroys Farm Home This farm home (formerly the Kenneth Busch farm) south of Rt. 12, near Spring Grove, was entirely gutted by a blaze which was discovered shortly after midnight Wednesday. The house, unoc­ cupied at the time, is owned by Hidden Valley Corp., and is located a half mile from the ski lodge. Damage was estimated at between $20,000 and $25,000. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Firemen of Company I play their hoses on farm home at 3301 N. determined origin broke out on the roof about 4:30 Tuesday af- Richmond road (formerly the Arnold Blake farm), owned by ternoon, resulting in a minimum of damage. James Althoff and occupied by the Calhoun family. Fire of un- STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD