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• y»rafc .-ATHE ^•rvlig Th» Ctili'O-lifcM Regioa Slict 1875" Volume 92 -- No. 17 -- 4 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1965 28 Pages -- 10c Copy SCHOOL BUDGETS NEAR $2,000;000 Dedicate Pavilion At McHenry BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT •h * <m atom. •?<» Ilii ^ As a $65,000 road improvement program nears completion on River road, extending south from the bridge, one special feature is of particular interest to motorists. The state has undertaken to improve visibility for drivers entering Rt. 120 by removing a portion of the concrete railing, as shown above, and will replace it with a type of construction which should help prevent accidents at this point. The Rt. 120-River road intersection has become increasingly hazardous in recent years with greater travel on the two roads. 1 i' " ^ i Q $ <:•? & .^j ii i • \-V ' > • .'y '• ;• Change is the keynote of our times, and in a fast moving world they rriust be expected. Or maybe they are no more frequent but only seem so because the pace of living has made time pass quickly. Whichever it may be, we said a reluctant goodbye this week to our composing room foreman, Don Roths, and gave just a "flurry of a finger" salute to S.I.H., who has relinquished his post of sports eciltor but remains as columnist. Don, who was with us for five years, first as linotype operator and more recently as foreman, has returned to his home state of Iowa. During our many years in the business, he was one of our favorites, along with Walt Deterding, who also returned recently to the home community, in his case southern Illinois. Our fine linotypist, Jackie Guffey, proved herself just as proficient is the culinary deproficient in the culinary delast Thursday morning with a farewell cake, appropriately worded, for Don. It was seconds for everyone, and we think the guest of honor snatched a third. As for' So . I Hear, his departure from the role of sports editor was a deceision which we suspect was as difficult for him to make as it was for us -- and his reading public -- to accept. Only the promise that he would continue to write his popular column weekly has made the situation more acceptable. This would hardly seem like the Plaindealer office if Earl Were not to walk in the front door every few days for the purpose - - in his words - of "checking up". From that point on the conversation turned to a battle of wits, and few times could the mixture within us keep pace with the verbal aptness characterist only to the true .Irishman.. Seldom has he left without a Strange feeling coming over us that we had entered the "battle" and lost! It's good to know these little bouts, stimulating and discouraging in turn, are not about to end. As long as a sports column is written by S.I.H.. and as long as the Plaindealer door opens to his frequent calls, we can expect his keen sense of humor to keep us alert and his good judgment to occasionally lend a bit of advice. It was thirty years last January that S.I.H. first took pen in hand to put into lasting record the highlights of sports happenings in our community. and other items of interest that came his way. We remember a few of his favorite sparring partners and the chuckle provided to readers as he related "homespun yarns" about this-and-thal, tMost old timers will recall hfs reference to our former Publisher ' "Mose" and his "dynaflowed". trips to Dixon (Continued on Page BODY OF SPRING GROVE MAN FOUND IN CAR WRECKAGE Henry C. Hodnett, 45, of Rt. 1, Spring Grove, a three-year resident of this area, was killed sometime early Monday, Ang. 16, in an auto crash on Grass Lake road, east of Drexel Blvd., Lake county. His body was found in the wreckage of the car about 6 o'clock in the morning, and an Antioch doctor pronounced him dead at the scene. For the past three years, Hodnett had been farm manager of Fox Hill Farm, Spring Grove. The deceased, who was born Aug. 20, 1919, in Withee, Wis., is survived by his wife, Mary, a daughter, Lora Gale, at home, a brother and four sisters. The body was taken to the Strang funeral home in Antioch and then removed to the Hoeper-Kraut chapel in Owen, Wis., where services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery, Withee. DEFER ACTION ON REQUEST FOR KANE DRAINAGE School Approves Cooperation In Road Widening At Tuesday evening's meeting of the board of School District 156, members discussed at length a proposal by the city to increase the size of tile to accomplish more adequate drainage on Kane avenue, which passes both Edgebrook and Junior high schools. A flooding problem has recurred from time to time over the years in spite of efforts to correct it. The proposal is for a sharing of expense by the city and School Districts 15 and 156. After much discussion, the board decided to obtain further information before coming to a decision. Also on a city proposal to widen Waukegan road and install curb and gutter, the board voted in favor of assuming its share of the expense for the improvement in front of Landmark school. The anticipated expenditure would run about $2,400. Revise Calendar In accord with an amended school attendance law which would lengthen the school year by five days to a full 185, the board approved a change in its calendar. By doing so, a day will be taken off several vacation periods and the year will be lengthened by one day next June. Teaching contracts were approved for Laura Fremouw to teach science; Glenn Anderson, industrial arts, varsity basketball and assistant football c o a c h ; R o b e r t S w a r t z l o f f , math; and Blanche Mllier English, American history and counselling. William Froehlich of the school auditing firm was present to discuss the management letter following the annual audit. Miss Helen Curran, administrative assistant in charge of curriculum, appeared to discuss with the board text book changes. Writer And Columnist Assume Sports Duties New Levies For Needs Of Nine Schools Due In County Office Soon. Hospital Next Sunday Afternoon R. E. "GENE" BROOKE EARL R. WALSH Effective this month, the Plaindealer has two capable men in charge of the sports page. Earl R. Walsh will continue to write his popular So I Hear column weekly. However, because of the press of other work, he has asked to be relieved from other assignments and his duties as sports editor are being handled by R. E. "Gene" Brooke. "Gene" Brooke, now starting his fourth year as a faculty member at M.C.H.S., has been a sports fan throughout his high school and college days. At present he is freshman baseball coach. Sports writing is not new to him. During one basketball season he covered local high school games for the Plaindealer. and did the same for three years for the Warrior football squad. On All-Star Team At present, he is a member of the McHenry County All- Stars softball team, which tops the eight-league team in the county. Walsh joined the Plaindealer staff as sports editor and columnist thirty years ago last Jan. 1, when he took over duties formerly handled by Harold "Zeke" Bacon.Publisher "Mose" offered a prize of a baseball bat and glove for the winner of a contest to select a column name to replace Bacon's Strip. To the surprise of everyone, the winner was a girl, Marion Anderson, now Mrs. Reinlie, whose athletic ability probably made better use of the prize than most men would have done. So I Hear came to the Plaindealer with a long and impres-' "sive list of sports activities to his credit. Heads C lub In the late 1920s he became president of the McHenry Athletic club, which was formed to promote athletic programs in the community. He was manager for several years of the McHenry town basketball team, and acted as scorekeeper for the Johnsburg baseball team in the days when George The boards of both Consolidated Grade School .District 15 and McHenry Higty School District 156 met during this past week and approved the budgets for the 1965-66 year. Action followed the budget hearings prior to the regular meetings in each district, and although open to the public, were not attended by anyone except the board members. In District 15, the budget total for 1965-66 is $1,088,031 compared to $1,269,943 last year. In District 156, the comparison is $910,970 this year compared to $864,822 a year ago. fhe proposed levies amountto $814,670 in District 15 and $867,100 in District 156, lower in each case than the $907,834.89 and $919,256.17, respectively, the previous year. However, the bond total is set by the county and cannot be stated at this time. With these additions, figures are expected to rise somewhat above the 1964-65 budget totals. Tax Rates The tax rate in 1964 for District 15 ran 1.570, and is expected to be about five cents higher under the new levy. In District 156, the rate was 1.049 last year and may run about three cents higher this year. District 15 Claims Claims made during the past year and expected to be received in the year ahead in District 15 include state aid, $190,180.97; special education, $7,619.50 and Title III National Defense Education Act, $712, all under the education fund; and state aid for regular students, $35,048.16 and aid for special education students, $1,476.73 under the transportation fund. The transportation cost per mile during the past year. has amounted to .5192. Budget Comparison The budget comparisons between this past year and 1965- 66 in District 15 are as follows: Education fund, $1,060,033.45 and $881,251.09; building, $1- 21,655 and $117,780; transportation, $82,155 and $82,500; and municipal retirement fund, $6,100 and $6,500. The '64-65 figure for the education fund appears high because protested tax money was received in August rather than June, resulting in the issuance of anticipation warrants amounting to $455,000. District 156 Claims expected this year in the educational fund of District 156 includes state aid, $39,487.68; driving education. $11,112; vocational education, $13,939; and NDEA Title III. $2,090.14. In the transportation fund, aid anticipated amounts to $18,972. The transportation cost per mile amounted to .5101 the past year. The budget comparison in this district for the two years is as follows: Educational fund, $716,235.62 (anticipation warrants of $170,000) and $737,- 570.25 next year; building, $9- 4,350 and $107,250; transportation fund, $47,430 and $59,600; and municipal retirement fund, $6,807.89 and $6,550. It is interesting to note that the law permits districts to levy only two cents for transportation. Additional money needed in that fund is transferred from the educational fund, which accounts for the big difference between the budget and levy figures, even when special aid is considered. Levies in both districts must be made to County Clerk, Vernon Kays by the third Tuesday of September. v .-.iff - •' li •M»BP V : DISTRICT 15 1964 Levy Bonds $140,512.02 Transportation $ 11,564.78 Municipal Retirement $ 10,408.30 Building $115,647.76 Education $629,702.03 Total $907,834.89 DISTRICT 156 1964 Levy Bonds $140,210.66 Transportation - $ 17,526.33 Building $105,158.00 Education $656,361.18 Municipal Retirement Total $919,256.17 1965 Levy $ 11,820 $ 12,000 $118,250 $672,600 1965 Levy $ 17,800 $119,300 $725,000 $ 5,000 Men Of Brass, Viscount Color Guard Top Field For State Fair Titles BOLLMAN PAVILION IX CONSTRUCTION Plan Sounds In Brass Pageant Saturday, Aug. 28, promises to be an important evening for McHenry area lovers of music and pageantry. At 7 o'clock that evening, the city's popular Men of Brass drum and bugle corps will sponsor their first annual Sounds in Brass on McCracken field. The colorful spectacle has been made possible with the formation of the Midwest Senior Drum and Bugle Corps association this past year. Proceeds will benefit the local unit. Corps from at least four states will participate, including the Governaires of St. Paul Minn., Demons of Maumee, Ohio, Toreadors of Flint. Mich., and the Kingsmen of Kenosha, Wis. In addition to these four and two others in competition, the Men of Brass and Viscounts will appear in exhibition. The Men of Brass, headed by Bob Freund as corps commander, is in charge of local arrangements. He has announced that tickets may be purchased at the V. F. W. post clubhouse in advance or at the door on the night of the event. BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLEMENT IN THIS ISSUE A sixteen-page Back to School and On To College supplement is included in this week's issue of the Plaindealer. The edition includes a variety of material of interest to students of air ages and their parents. Among the special features are articles on teaching preschoolers, teaching as a job opportunity, fashions for students, and scholarships and vocational needs. Of social interest is a portion devoted to "What's New on College Campuses." The supplement is made possible by local business men. SET REFERENDUM DATE At Tuesday night's meeting of the board of School District 156, members set Oct. 30 for a vote on the referendum to construct a new high school. The amount of the bond issue was not decided. FIRE DAMAGE About $100 damage was reported at the Charles Fernstrom home, 4115 W. Waukegan road, last weekend when food in the -broiler caught afire. City Council Passes Ordinance To Annex Third Hanley Addition (Continued on Page 8) Two McHenry musical units won top honors in competition j at the Illinois State Fair last S u n d a y . A p p e a r i n g b e f o r e crowds of several thousands, the Men of Brass claimed high | rating among senior drum and • bugle corps and the Viscount , color guard won in junior j guard competition. i In the same contest, the Vi-; Kettes of McHenry, feeder | group to the older guard unit, placed sixth and the Viscount drum corps was sixth in both the preliminary competition and in the final evening contest. Top place went to the Royal Airs and second place to the Cavaliers. | The snappy senior McHenry; corps, which has delighted audiences on so many occasions, won honors last Sunday with a score of 64.8. There are aboul : fifty men participating with the Men of Brass unit. ; Last Sunday's victory was the third state fair championship for them. Last year they also won the V. F. W. and Le- i gion state championships and took top honors at the Cheese Festival in Plymouth, Wis. ; Bob Freund, well known local trumpeter, - is corps com-! mander. I fV.nt iiuud on IV,e fii NEW VICTIM IN TRAGIC TWO-CAR HIGHWAY CRASH The tragic Aug. 8 accident which claimed the life of one driver and sent twelve others to hospitals, took a second victim last Friday. Aug. 13. The dead was Joseph LaPlaca, 84, of Twin Lakes, Wis., husband of Ida LaPlaca. who was killed outright. He died in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, where his condition had been critical from the first. The accident occurred on lit. 12 when the south-bound LaPlaca car travelled into the shoulder and then out of control, crossing the highway to strike a second auto driven by Raymond Dispenza of Glen I411yn. An inquest into the two deaths is pending and will not be held until the condition of some of the injured improves. SCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration for elementary schools in District 15 will take place Aug. 31. and in the high school it will be held Aug. 30 and 31. Details will appear in next week'S issue. School will open Sept. 7 for ail public 'U'ade f.rlinol- and fre lunen in ANGELA AMICI STARS IN CHO CHO SAN OPERA A busy season lies ahead' for McHeniy's prima donna, j Angela i Mrs. AnUiony) Amici. I who recently joined the Cho! Cho San Opera. A benefit per-, ANGELA AMICI formanre lor the company, a non-profit organization chartered in the state to encourage and promote a greater appreciation of opera, will be given at the Sherman hotel on A u g . 2 9 , w i t h M i s . A m i c i a s , one of the artists to sing. j The company is at present ; in i ciiearsal for five opera presentations to be given within the next year Mrs. Amici will Appear in four of the operas. slat ring in one. The first i C' .nt inued on !\i e K) A recent request made by property owners in Hanlcy's Third Addition for annexation to the city was completed Monday night when the Council passed an ordinance to include the entire addition. Six property owners had requested that the r property be annexed. As they were surrounded by the city since annexation of Boone Valley, the Council was glad to clear up the old corporate lines that crossed at an angle through some lots. Several property owners have expressed a wish to connect to the city sanitary sewer line. Approve Plat The final plat of the first unit of Boone Valley was approved Monday night, showing fifty-two lots of various sizes and shapes, With this was a dedication of a part of the park property to the city. By agreement. as each unit is approved the subdividers will dedicate additional park property. David Ladd, representing Boone Valley, stated that the road leading to Illinois Route 120 will be built as the first step in the development. He reported that the State Highway department had approved a location approximately across from the Lutheran church as a connecting point for the new road. Accept Resignation It was with regret that the Council accepted the resignation of Larry Lund from the McHenry Plan commission. Larry was elected president of the McHenry Rotary Club this y<\ir and stated that de- "t ("> nit inued on Page 8) Mrs. Mildred Bollman, Palm Springs, Calif., will be honored this Sunday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m., when McHenry hospital dedicates the Bollmain Pavilion, the new self-care unit which she was given in memory of her husband, Bernard Bollman. Bollman Pavilion, which is located on Waukegan road in McHenry, is a one-story unit, consisting of ten two-bed palient rooms, five patient lounges, a dining room and nurse station. It will be the final phase of treatment in the new progressive type of hospital care. The first step is intensive care for the very ill, and the second phase is intermediate care for those requiring bed rest and recuperative nursing care. One of the main advantages of self-care is the preparation of the patient in a home-like atmosphere for his return to full home life. Hospital Founder The late Mr. Bollman was a founder of McHenry hospital, and it was his deep interest in the health of the community which played an integral part in the creation of McHenry hospital. Shortly after his death, Mrs. Bollman moved to Palm Springs, Calif., where she has lived since, with the exception of summer vacations spent at her Pistakee Bay home. She has never lost sight of the haelth needs of this community and has been an active supporter of. the hospital over the years. Bollman Pavilion is one of the largest single gifts ever made to an institution in this area, therefore, it is most fitting that she be honored at this dedication. Donald Bollman, the only son of Mildred and Bernard, is flying in from California on Saturday to be with his mother at this most important program. Head Program The president of the board of directors of the hospital, George P. Freund, will head the program at the dedication ceremony. Mayor Donald Dohcrty will speak on behalf of the city of McHenry and Mrs. Clare Boehm, R.X.. director of nurses, and Dr. Bennett I. Berman. Chief of staff, will speak on behalf of the hospital. The pleasant task of introducing the guest of honor, Mrs. Bollman, has been delegated to the very capable Dr. Lee Gladstone, who has been a personal friend of the family for many years. Immediately following ceremonies at the hospital, a dinner will be held at the McHenry Country club for a small group of invited friends of Mrs. Bollman. Master of ceremonies at the dinner will be Karl R. Walsh, well known in the area for his talent in this field. Mr. Walsh is also the City Clerk for the city. Special guest speaker for the program will be the president of the Chicago Medical school, Dr. John J. Sheinin, who is an active medical educator* and a recipient of the Horatio Alger award. Dr. Sheinin makes his summer home in the Pistakee Bay area and has always been a friend of McHenry hospital. Symbol of Progress Due to the fact that the hospital has been dependent upon community and corporate gift^ during its periods of expansion. it is hoped by the board of directors that the? (Continued on Page 8)