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* IN TllftS * *!tv p\> THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-IAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOLUME 101 NUMBER 30 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1976 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20' Home Lighting Display Winners View Care er Center Anew RALPH OTT HOME 3706 W. Main Street McHenry Most Colorful ARTHUR J. SCHMALZ HOME 1404 N. Fairview Eastwood Manor Best Original-Amusing JOSEPH D'ANGELO HOME 1104 N.E. Shore Drive Griswold Lake Best Religious STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Judges spent several hours visiting beautiful home displays in the light rain of Sunday evening before awarding six of them prizes in the annual Chamber of Com­ merce home holiday lighting competition. First place for most colorful display went again this year to the Ralph Otto residence, 3706 W. Main street, McHenry. Second place was awarded Paul Thomas, 2610 S. Thomas court. Griswold Lake. Judged best entry in the original-amusing category was the Arthur J Schmalz display Although Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., was on the agenda to discuss with the McHenry County college board of trustees the subject of an Area Career center, duties of the current session of the state Legislature prevented his appearance. However, the subject did come up for com­ ments at )ast week's meeting The question of whether or not there is a need in McHenry county for the expansion of vocational education facilities for high school students was explored at a previous meeting. The discussion was sparked by a letter received from State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., which stated, "Now that McHenry county citizens have said with indisputable clarity that they do not want to see a separate vocational education high school tax district created, I think it might be appropriate for McHenry County college to appoint a broad-based citizens committee to investigate anew: 1. Whether or not a need exists for a significant expansion of vocational education facilities exclusively for high schoolers . 2. How any need discovered might best be met without the creation of another local governmental body; and 3. What specific changes in state law would be needed to im­ plement whatever plan is agreed upon." Dr. Davis reported at that time that Duane Gamble, director of the Area Career center, under the direction of the center's board of controls, had met with him to examine the possibility of entering into an agreement with the college to construct, equip and operate a vocational education facility. Dr Davis stated such an agreement was legal, feasible, and is encouraged by the state; however, there would be many problems to be worked out. Dr. Ryan stated the residents of the county had elected the MCC board members to manage college concerns and until the taxpayers want the board involved in the Career center the board should take no action. Herb Lutter, Cary, said the board should state (Continued on page 10) Holiday Blood Drives In anticipation of a blood- supply shortage during the Christmas and New Year's holiday weekends, two blood donor drives will be held in McHenry during the week of Dec 27. The first, at McHenry hospital, will be conducted Monday. Dec. 27. from 2 until 5 o'clock in the afternoon In­ terested persons are asked to call the Outreach office at the hospital, 385-2200, extension 222. The second, sponsored by high school and college students who are home for the holidays, will be held Dec 29, from 2 until 7 p.m., at the First United Methodist church, 3717 W. Main. "This year we expect that blood will be in short supply, as usual. Probably more so, because both Christmas and New YearJ|^day will be on weekend^, Causing more high­ way traffftN.;and accidents," according to Helen Baines of the Aurora Area Blood Bank "Also, this has caused a two- week period during which our usual blood suppliers will not be giving blood We hope that these two McHenry drives will help to make up the deficit." Tne Aurora Area Blood Bank supplies all hospitals in McHenry county. Charge Drivers In Rash Of "ore"»o & Dies In ( Minor Accidents In Area Accident Sunday Man One-Car John P. Wolf, 3919 N. Blitsh place, McHenry. was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue squad after being hit in the rear by a car driven by Dorothy B. Ken- nebeck, 3516 N. Chapel Hill road, McHenry. Ms. Kennebeck. who was also injured, received a ticket after hitting the back end of the Wolf vehicle at 12:45 p.m. Sunday Wolf said he was stopped at the intersection of Jpinsburg road and Spring Gi^ove road with his left turn signal on when he was struck Ms. Kennebeck said she couldn't recall anything but believed the other car hit her Susanne H. Hauck, 5618 Sylvan drive. Wonder Lake, was ticketed for failure to yield at an intersection, when the school bus she was driving caused a car driven by Jesse H. Jernigan. 6411 W. Hound Up road. McHenry, to hit a sign Ms. Jernigan said she was westbound on Ht. 120 when she noticed the school bus crossing in front of her She turned to avoid an accident and entered the road shoulder, knocking down a stop sign. No one was injured, although the Jernigan auto sustained $350 worth of damage. Eugene A Huff. 4713 Mc- Cullom Lake road. McHenry. was ticketed for failure to yield at an intersection following a two-car accident Thursday at 7:45 a.m: Huff said he was southbound on Keystone road, and stopped at the intersection of Tryon Grove road, in Greenwood, before proceeding into the intersection. He also stated he didn't see , the car driven by Dorothy G. Holbein. Lindenhurst, who had the right-of-way. No injuries were reported, with damage to the Huff vehicle estimated at $400 and $800 for the Holbein car. At 6:10 p.m. Friday, police answered a report of an auto in (Continued on page 10) A Marengo man was pronounced dead-on-arrival at Memorial hospital. Woodstock, following a one-car accident at 2:30 Sunday morning. Otto J. Urban, 42, 423 S. State street, Marengo, was killed when the car he was riding in left the road and turned over in a ditch. The driver. Dianne E. (Continued on page 10) Name Directors Dec. 24 Deadline For Conservation Nominations Clayton Bruce, chairman of the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation district, states the deadline date for the filing of nominating petitions for director of the McHenry County Soil and Water Con­ servation district have been extended to Dec. 24. Any landowner or occupier of land lying with'n the district boundaries is eligible for nomination to the district board. Nomination petitions are available from the district office at 1143 North Seminary avenue in Woodstock The election will be held Salurdav. Jan 29. in con­ junction with the annual dinner and business meeting at the Johnsburg Community club in Johnsburg Landowners and occupiers will also have the opportunity to vote at other than the annual meeting. Polls will be open between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m in several locations including the McHenry county courthouse cafeteria in Woodstock. Bruce stated write-in can­ didates for director are en­ couraged. Are You Listening? Stabbing, Accidental Shooting Investigated at 1404 N. Fairview, Eastwood Manor. Second place went to Walter Stupey, 3317 W. Pearl street. The Joseph D'Angelos of 1104 (Continued on page 10) A Carpentersville man was listed in stable condition in the intensive care unit of McHenry hospital following a stabbing Saturday night at 11 o'clock Dennis J Pettigrew un­ derwent surgery after he, allegedly had been stabbed by Frank C. Kruszyna. Fox River Grove. Kruszyna s wife. Donna, was also taken to McHenry hospital, and treated and released after being hit with a lamp. McHenrv countv sheriff's J County Farmers' Challenge If jolly is the rul& of the Christmas season, resolutions hold sway as we prepare for the new year. But perceptive weight watcher organizations believe the 1977 resolutions are far in the future. They conclude that the time to deal with the issue of making necessary changes is now, before the temptations of the pre-holiday season hits us straight in the fatty tissues of the mid-section 0 One of these well known organizations dedicated to make every woman sylphlike bemoans weak willpower that destroys determined pledges to make the new year a "thin year". Like a Christmas carol the tune has been sung many times before, by many people, but for some it invariably ends on a discordant note. The pledge to lose weight is probably the most often repeated and the most often broken. But resolutions -will they really help" We can see the aisle of broken dreams take us directly to the refrigrator as we review the recommendations of (Continued on page 10) Potentially skyrocketing real estate taxes is the No. 1 concern of most Illinois farmers these days. That was dramatized several ways at the Illinois Agricultural association annual meeting in Chicago last week when discussions frequently focused on several aspects of financing Illinois' burgeoning governmental costs. Another topic that challenged for the spotlight concerned what should be included in the new federal farm program to be determined bv Congress in 1977. "According to the 1970 Illinois Constitution, real estate taxes must be assessed at 33-1-3 per cent of the actual value. For many farmers that is a far different price than what the land can generate in terms of its farming capacity." ex­ plained Don Luerssen, president of the McHenry County Farm Bureau "Something must be done. An assessment of that magnitude would mean a yearly tax of from $40 to $100 an acre. Ownership of property does not suggest the capability of that property to produce income. "Farmers have a big job in making other segments of our society realize farmers will not be able to farm long if that ravage of their assets is put into effect The voting delegates directed the IAA leadership to set aside funds to help inform the public and bring about equitable real property taxation.'.' Luerssen said farmers are anxious to continue the free market system, where farmers are encouraged to full production with the market place establishing price. This means freedom of government intervention in the pricing and (Continued on page 10) police received a call there had been a stabbing at the Fox River Grove motel A com­ plaint and warrant was drawn up against Kruszyna for aggravated battery It ap peared the situation aroused frtima domestic quarrel An% investigation is being continued by the Sheriff's department. A Chicago man was treated and released for gunshot in juries to his legs following a hunting accident that occurred just west of Richmond, in a field along Rt 173. Sunday afternoon. William Rothstein. Chicago, was injured when a friend he was walking with tripped while hunting, which caused his weapon to accidentally discharge, striking Rothstein in the leg The friend. Ronald Hosman. Chicago, was released after officers determined what had happened No further action will be taken by police in relation to the incident AID OFFICE CLOSES In observance of Christmas and New Year, the office of the State of Illinois Department of Public Aid McHenry county office. 1316 N Madison street. Woodstock, will be closed Friday. Dec. 24. and Friday. Dec 31. "Do you think you have that very special doll 1 want?" this little girl very well might be asking Santa. Some of the fifty-six youngsters who attend Head Start classes in McHenry were treated to a pre-Christmas party at McHenry public library last Thursday. Their hosts were the library personnel and the Richmond Lioness club. Santa arrived on schedule to distribute goodies, a gift of the Richmond PTO, and the party guests also enjoyed a very special Cake for Jesus. They joined ti singing holiday carols and were entranced by the puppet sho\. p rented by 86-year-old Clyde Blackwell. More pictures appear elsewhere in this issue. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD