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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" % VOLUME 100 NUMBER 97 WEDNESP^f. JULY .7. 1976 2. SEC|JONS. 32 PAGES 20* Dedicate Petersen Park Proud Community Salutes Bicentennial Mrs. PMUip Ahlberg accept* plaque designating the Owen home at 1113 N. Fourth street, in which her family resides, as one of the ten oldest buildings in McHenry. Mrs. Ahlberg is the former Pat Owen, daaghter of Harold (Pat) Owen. It was her great-great grandfather, Daniel Owen, Ji;., who built the home In 1838. Former Mayor George P. Freund, a member of the McHenry Bicentennial commission, reads brief history in making presentation of plaque. SHAY-DAVIS PHOTO McHenry joined the nation Sunday in paying tribute to the country's 200th birthday. For the city, the interest was twofold, for it also marked dedication of the new Petersen park. Religious services were held under a magestic oak tree, the scene enhanced by Old Glory draped from an overhanging branch. The Rev. Knudsen of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church conducted the service following the opening hymn, "America", led by Jim Boyd. The Rev. Knudsen's inspiring sermon compared his position as a relative newcomer and his lack of familiarity with the surroundings and its people with the similar situation in which the founding fathers found themselves. From the wooded area, a crowd of about 250 assembled at the entrance of the park for dedication ceremonies. THE OWEN HOMESTEAD 1113 N. Fourth Street Built in 1838 The McHenry Rifle squad posted colors, followed by the pledge of allegiance, and the moving rendition of the national anthem by William Molnaire, World War I veteran. Jack Pepping, chairman of the Parte committee for the citv. gave a brief welcome and introduced Mayor Joseph Stanek, who spoke of the dedication as the culmination of a long held dream and goal. He expressed a hope that it would be something of importance left to future generations. The Mayor introduced Kenneth Petersen, whose land was offered to the city to make possible the park. Mr. Petersen spoke briefly, expressing his wish that "you people enjoy what you have here for generations to come". Many were recognized who gave so generously that the park could become a reality. Others who inspired the crowd with very appropriate remarks were Jerome Rogers, chairman of the Bicentennial committee, and Ronald Wilkins, who heads the Heritage committee. Former Mayor George P. Freund and former City Clerk Earl R. Walsh performed the pleasant task of presenting plaques for the ten oldest buildings in McHenry. The Bicentennial garden flew the flags of the thirteen original colonies in a semi-circle. A slight breeze kept them gently blowing as a bright sun shone down on the participants. The American flag was raised on its new flag pole, set amidst a shield set with red, white and blue stones, in an impressive ceremony. The Super Stars competition attracted a large field in all age brackets and will be covered in the Friday sports page. The contest proved an important part of the day's activities. Prevailing winds prevented the bells from being heard except faintly at Petersen park, but there was no doubt that the assembled crowd was instilled with the spirit of the occasion. Later, 150 red, white and blue balloons were released. Comments among those who witnessed the various observances were highly favorable, and a hope was expressed {hat future July Fourth holidays will be marked by similar celebrations Both Mayor Stanek and Jerome Rogers of the Bicentennial commission express appreciation for the many Contributions, both in money and effort, that went into this successful undertaking. THE KENNETH PETERSEN HOME 4112 W. McCullom Lake road Rnilt in 1830's (STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD) Two More Youths In fs#°(,e , /use For Land Most of us live with a handful of axioms to guide us. We have heard them so long, and so many times, they not only serve as a guide but are regarded as little short of the federal Constitution. Some axioms are pleasant and provide a kind of stability for us to live by. Others -- well, that's another story. We returned to our desk last Wednesday morning after Mission Medical to be greeted by four gems printed plainly on cards arranged across the front of the desk. They read this way: "Silence is golden"! "Tis better to be seen than heard"! "A slip of the lip could sink a ship"! "Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil", with our name spelled out neatly after the ; tatter. , They were just what the doctor ordered, and that's what prevented us from seeing the humor. We are corMnced of one thing ' --quiet people don't have all the good times. It reminds us of the old commercial professing the theory that blondes have more fun. We were blonde and we didn't complain but we saw an awfully lot of brunettes having just as much fun and more. (Continued on page 11) Community Club Burglary Two more youths were arrested by county detectives in connection with the burglary of the Johnsburg Community club which occurred Sunday, June 28. A third youth was arrested earlier and a fourth is still at large. In addition to Frank R. Anderson, Jr., 17, of 716 Squaw Creek road, Ingleside, who was charged earlier, detectives apprehended William O. Madrigaii, 17, of 519 Kingston Pistakee Highlands, McHenry, and John W. Mikels, 19, of 716 Squaw Creek road, Ingleside. All were charged with burglary. Information .provided by the offenders also ied to the solution of the May 29 burglary at Johnsburg Junior high school and the May 26 burglary of Woodstock Community high school. Investigation revealed that four youths burglarized the Community club building and removed money, cigarettes and a public address system. A short time later, the four offenders were involved in an automobile accident on Ringwood road. A deputy sheriff handling the accident observed some of the stolen property in the vehicle Later when the burglary was discovered by that same deputy, an investigation was launched which resulted in the arrests. Numerous valuable items were taken during a burglary at the former business place, Lost Valley Recreation Inc., 1605 N. Route 12, Spring Grove. Sometime during the past week, the restaurant was en­ tered by breaking a window. Taken from the premises were six maple captain's chairs, an electric adding machine, ten large beef tenderloins and an undetermined amount of change and cigarettes from a vending machine. A storage shed on the property was also entered. A cutting torch with tanks and hoses, an electric welder, a portable grinder, electric heaters fcnd various other tools were taken from the shed. Two petitioners, Clarence and Elsie Munch, will appear before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday, July 7, regarding a request to change the use of local property. They are asking for a zoning reclassification from "F" Farming district to "E-2" Estate district. The parcel of land, con­ taining about 2 acres, is presently improved with a house and one other building. It is located at 6603 State Park road. The hearing is scheduled at 2 o'clock in the Spring Grove village hall. Ten-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured When Hit Bf Car Ten-year-old Michael A. Benson of 7605 Orchard road, Wonder Lake, was injured Friday afternoon when he was hit while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Wonder Lake and Cedar roads, Wonder Lake. The Wonder Lake Rescue squad took him to McHenry hospital, where he was reported in satisfactory con­ dition Tuesday morning. Joseph J. Barczynski of 3010 Bicentennial Park Service Michael street, Wonder Lake, told deputies he tried to drive around the boy, who was riding his bicycle alongside the road, but the child turned directly in front of him. No tickets were issued in the accident. Jeffery H. Hanson of 2 Hill drive, Crystal Lake," was treated and discharged from McHenry hospital following a one-car accident Saturday morning about 12:15 at 6514 McCullom Lake road, east of Wonder Lake. Hanson's car traveled ap proximately 450 feet after it left the roadway. In its travels, the car knocked down fence posts, , fencing, guy wires and became airborne over a driveway. The car came to rest in a cornfield Hanson told county police he either "fell asleep or blacked out." Randall P. Schiller of 905 N Two Weekend Blazes Under Investigation Two fires which occurred this past weekend are under in­ vestigation by the Arson division of the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Sunday morning at 2:19, a passing motorist reported a fire at Country Auto Body, 606 S. Route 31, about 1 mile south of McHenry. Firemen from Co. 1 and 2 were called to the scene. Dennis Sundberg, son of the owner, reported the business place had been locked about 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon. However, when county police and firemen arrived at the scene, a rear side access door was standing ajar and a win­ dow on the building was broken Through investigation, it appeared that flammable material had been spread about A crowd estimated at 1M to shown participating in the interdenominational service that opened McHenry's tribute to the country's 200th birthday Sunday. The rite, held in the wooded portion of Petersen park, preceded the dedication of the park Itself and Bicentennial garden. Jim Boyd is the song leader. SHAY-DAVIS PHOTO Randy Krich/ 17, 533 N. Draper road, McHenry, was arrested by county police Wednesday night for possession of cannabis and two charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His bond was set at $3,000 with court appearance scheduled for July 6. The arrest occurred alter county police on routine patrol saw an auto parked near new homes under construction in Barreville Heights, a new sub­ division south of McHenry on Barreville road. When deputies stopped to investigate, Krich tried to drive from the scene. He was stopped and was given a ^ warning ticket for. loud mufflers. When deputies approached the vehicle, they smelled burned cannabis. They also observed suspected cannabis and paraphernalia for its consumption inside the car. Two companions of Krich were turned over to juvenile authorities. the interior of the building and was used to ignite the blaze. Five vehicles were inside the building at the time of the fire and some were damaged in the blaze. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson (Continued on page 11) Wonder Lake Youth Found Dead In Car Draper road, McHenry, was injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a van Monday night on a gravel road on private property adjacent to 1504 N. Draper road, west of McHenry. The van driven by Charles W. Vycital of 3413 W. Waukegan road, McHenry, collided with the Schiller * 'cycle as the vehicles came around a curve in the road from opposite directions. Vincent J. Brastad of 4526 Lakewood road, McHenry, escaped injury in a one-car accident which occured Tuesday evening at the in- " tersection of River and Mineral Springs roads Brastad reported he was north-bound on River road when a south-bound vehicle crossed the center line, struck (Continued on page 11) Lawrence N. Schultz, 19, of 8717 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, was found dead in his car about 4 o'clock Sunday morning on Thompson road, about one- fourth mile north of Route 120, west of Wonder Lake. Deputies on routine patrol came upon the vehicle which had the motor running and the lights and flashers in operation. Schultz was found lying down across the front seat of the auto. When officers' attempts to arouse him failed, the Wonder Lake Rescue/tauad was called to the scfene^and transported the victimtrto McHenry hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. A 14-year-old Capron boy was crushed to death in an accident Saturday afternoon on the Vernon L. Veldhuizen farm, 12001 Allendale road, Wood­ stock. (Continued on page 11) Crown Miss Peanut Make Drug Charge In Apprehension Of Youths r a # sidr Pretty, blonde Tracey Kotlw Is shown receiving her crown as Little Miss Peanut from the hands ot the 1975 title holder, Amy Ziebel. At left is the second runner-up, Robin Jensen, and at right, Jody Fortino, first runner-up. -/ A pert, six-year-old blonde with brown eyes is the new Little Miss Peanut for McHenry. Topping a field of twenty-^ candidate^ in competition at the American Legion clubhouse Thursday night fvas Tracey Kotiw. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (Continued on page 11) />