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Wildlife Artist Sues To Save Reputation He also works with Ducks Unlimited, a national organization which has made the artist's creations available around the nation. DEATHS by Joanne Springman SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE A local wildlife artist has asked a federal court to get his reputation off the hook by ordering his name removed from a new television series. Carver T.J. Hooker has filed suit in U.S. District court in Chicago against the network and series producers asking that his name not be used in the three-week-old ABC police series, "T J. Hooker." The nationally-known artist hopes the court will give the hook to the show's title. Hooker feels the violent nature of the show disparages his peaceable reputation as an artist, according to his lawyer, Mark Partridge of Chicago. The suit charges the series, starring William Shatner, "involves the use of violence as a material portion of its theme and is directly contrary to and disparages the image and reputation which T.J. Hooker has created." Partridge said early this week that the suit also charges violation of right of publicity, invasion of privacy, unfair competition and related actions because of use of the artist's name. Hooker could not be reached for comment. In addition, Partridge said Hooker is seeking com­ pensation for the use of his name, but the lawyer declined to comment about w h e t h e r A m e r i c a n Broadcasting Co. or other officials were aware of Hooker's existence before the series was created. On Thursday, Partridge added, the court set May 14 for a preliminary hearing of the case. The suit named the net­ work, Columbia Pictures Industries, and Spelling- Goldberg Productions as defendants. Hooker has been carving wildlife for about 12 years. ENERGY FAIR The fourth annual Energy and Home Improvement fair has something for everyone wishing to beat the energy crunch. This big, established Chicago area-wide event runs Wednesday through Sunday, April 14-18, at Arlington Park Race Track Exposition hall in suburban Arlington Heights. Among the many special features are a series of extraordinary energy-saving vehicles. Further information is available by calling (312) 329-1191. Sol %r System Planets irrthe solar system follow elliptical orbits around the sun, with those of Neptune and Pluto over­ lapping. Each planet travels faster when close to the sun. That's why the length of days on earth vary slightly during the year. ROBERT CHRISMAN Robert C. Chrisman, 60, 1411 N. Glen drive, McHenry, died Monday, April 1 12, at McHenry hospital. He was born Aug. 21, 1921, in Chicago, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chrisman. Mr. Chrisman lived in the area about 30 years, having come from Chicago. He was a WW II U.S. Army veteran. On May 10, 1940, in ^Chicago, he married the former Catherine Whalen, who survives. Also sur­ viving are two sons, Charles of Crystal Lake and James of Wonder Lake; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Jess Torpey of Flora, 111. He was preceded in death by a brother Bill. Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home, with Pastor Paul G. Tolo officiating. Interment will be in Woodland cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the McHenry Area Rescue squad or the American Cancer society. CATHERINE GUZZARDO Catherine Guzzardo, 80, 1506 River road, McHenry, died Monday, April 12, in McHenry hospital. She was born May 7, 1901, in John- sburg, the daughter of William and Anna (Kehr) Oef fling. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John (Anna) Getner -ahfr, a son, Raymond Guz- zardo, both of McHenry; 10 grandchildren; eight great­ grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anna Guyser and a brother, Alfred Oeffling, both of Johnsburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1956; and two brothers, Pete and George Oeffling. Visitation was scheduled from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Patrick's Catholic church, McHenry, with interment in the Churchyard cemetery. RICHARD WHITE Richard C. White, 45, 5024 Barnard MilL road, Ringwood, died Saturday, April 10, in McHenry hospital. He was born July 29, 1936, in Chicago. Mr. White was a 35-year resident of McHenry; belonged to The Church of St. Mary of the Assumption, McHenry; was a Marine veteran of the- Korean conflict; and had been an installer of sheet metal for Byczek Equipment Co., Chicago. Surviving are Phyllis, nee Schmitt; three daughters, Mrs. William (Tamara) Clark of McHenry, Jamie and Beth at home; four sons, Michael of Mission Viejo, Calif., Bryan, Chris and James at home; one grand­ daughter; and two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Kahn, Sherman Oaks, Calif, and Mrs. Valerie Dillon, Marina del Rey, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was scheduled from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home. A Funeral of the classified ad that could. . . . . .add up to big benefits for you. . If you have an attic, garage, or closet full of things you don't use--and probably never will -- the classified can turn those things into instant cash. . .be in today and read tomorrow. . . .give you great ideas ( on saving v money. . . The classifieds are full of merchandise and items that you can save a lot of money on. So, next time you have a need for anything, check the classifieds first! .. .make buying and selling a real snap... Whether buying or selling, you can do all your shopping conveniently at home! Placing an ad in the classifieds brings fast results; there's no waiting around. Call in your ad today. .. .help you find almost anything under the sun! McHenry Plaindealer 385-0170 re. SL Of ' Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Mary's church, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials would be ap­ preciated to the Shrinere Crippled Children's hospital. ELIZABETH SCHLITTER Elizabeth Schlitter, 85,107 S. Emerald drive, McHenry, died Thursday, April 8, in McHenry hospital. She was born Nov. 1,1896, in Kansas, the daughter of Christ and Catherine Stegman. A resident of McHenry since 1965, Mrs. Schlitter was a member of The Church of St. Mary of the Assumption, McHenry. She is survived by her husband Phillip; four daughters, Mrs. Betty Holmquist of McHenry, Mrs. Tiff (Mary) Birba to* California, Mrs. Ricc (Marcy) Tardelli California and Mrs. Alfred (Irene) Falkenburg of Mt. Home, Ark.; a son Edward of Bellwood, 111.; 13 grand­ children and eight great­ grandchildren. Other survivors are one brother and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband Philip in 1953. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in the George R. Justen & Son funeral home, with Father Edward Schott of St. Mary's officiating, and burial in St. Joseph's cemetery. Memorials would be ap­ preciated to the McHenry Area Rescue squad or St. Mary's church. FAY OPPERUD Mrs. Pat Barton of McHenry, an English teacher in High School District 156 for the past 14 years, has returned from Blackwell, Okla., where she attended funeral services for her mother. She was ac­ companied by her daughter and husband, Mike and Billie Ann Ketchum, also of McHenry. Mrs. Barton's mother, Mrs. Fay Opperud, a leader in the organization of the American Legion auxiliary in Oklahoma, died April 8 in Blackwell General hospital. She was 90 years old. Funeral services were conducted in the First Christian church chapel, with Eastern Star rites conducted at Green Lawn Abbey in the IOOF cemetery. The deceased was born in Canton, S.D., March 28,1892, but had lived in Blackwell since her marriage in 1915 to Melvin L. Opperud. She attended the University of South Dakota, the University of Kansas, and Carcoran Art school in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Opperud taught school, and after her retirement remained active in P.T.A., serving as district president in 1948. „ , Her activities on behalf of the American Legion auxiliary date to post-World War I, when the Legion itself was formed. Among her other offices, she served as unit president in 1922 and the following year as district president. From the Eight district committee woman in 1924, she rose to become depart­ ment president of Oklahoma in 1927-28. Mrs. Opperud was ap­ pointed a national com­ mittee woman in 1928 and a member of the national constitution and by-laws ^ committee the following year. She was national chairman of sub-services activities in 1930, the same year that she was elected department president of the Past Presidents Parley. In 1958 she was chosen for Who's Who in America, representing the American Legion auxiliary. Among many community memberships, she belonged to the Business and Professional Women's club, serving as president in 1962. She also served as worthy matron of the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Opperud belonged to Theta Beta, the State Audubon society, and was a member of the First Christian church. Survivors besides Mrs. Barton is one other daughter, Mrs. George Kann, Birmingham, Mich.; eight grandchildren, among them Mrs. Billie Ann Ket­ chum and Charles William Barton, both of McHenry; five great-grandchildren, including Michael Smith, of Wonder Lake; also two sisters. A memorial in her name has been suggested to O k l a h o m a M e d i c a l Research Foundation for general research. % * n IN SEARCH OF EGGS -- This unidentified young fellow was one of about 300 who gathered in Petersen park last Saturday for the third annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the City of McHenry. From the appearance of his basket, he may have been one of the winners for locating the most eggs. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AID EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS April 15,1889--Painter Thomas Hart Benton born Neo­ sho, Mo. April 16,1926--Book-of-the-Month Club mails 1 st selec­ tion to subscribers. April 17, 1524--Giovanni de Verrazano discovers New York harbor. April 18,1775--Paul Revere begins his midnight ride as British forces march out from Boston towards Lexing­ ton and Concord. April 19,1861--A civilian balloonist demonstrates first aerial reconnaissance to military authorities. April 20,1812--George Clinton becomes first vice presi­ dent to die in office. ; April 21,1940--Term "sixty-four dollar question" cre­ ated on quiz show, "Take It Or Leave It."