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vyUMO/-<? ALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOL. 91 - No. 57 - 2 Sections Friday, March 29, 1968 18 Pages - 10$ FORESEE LIVELY SCHOOL ELECTION CONTESTS Five File For Two Board Posts In District 156; Three Seek Grade Seats emonstrate Voting Machines f for*--® VOTE ABSENTEE TO APRIL 8 ON COLLEGE BOARD Persons wanting to cast absentee ballots in the April 13 McHenry county college election will be able to obtain their ballots beginning April 3. The ballots may be obtained either by mail or in per sop at the interim offices of the college at 6200 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, from Nathan Pohl, dean of business services. The following groups of people are eligible to cast an absentee ballot in the College Board election: 1. Those voters who will be out of the county on the day of the election, Saturday, April 13. 2. Hospital patients and invalids confined at home. 3. Members of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty outside of the county. 4. Those persons whose religious convictions prevent their casting a ballot on the day of the election. The last day for applying by mail for an absentee ballot is Monday, April 8. Those wishing an absentee ballot mailed to them if they are already out of the area, may write to the college and secure an application form. A mailed ballot will follow. It must be sent back to the college postmarked no later than April 8. The last day for applying for an absentee ballot in person at the college offices is Wednesday, April 10. Two board positions are in contention in the April 13th election. Each position is for a thfcee-year term on the board. Three candidates are seeking these positions, Mrs. Joan Hill, Crystal Lake, and E.C. Nichols, Marengo, the two incumbents, and R. Patrick Malone, Crystal Lake. Scholarship to Timothy Morck County Clerk Vernon Kays is shown demonstrating use of the new Votomatic machine to Mary Lou Owen, member of the McHenry Township Republican Women^s^club, at a meeting of that organization Wednesday evening. About sixty persons witnessed the demonstration, held in the VFW clubhouse. The new machines will be used throughout the county for the first time in the June primary election. PLAINDEALI.it PHOTO Mu$in' and Meanderin' Extensive Road Program Undertaken With news stories in our small community in a serious vein of late, it is with pleasure that we devote space this waek to something we consider to be of very heartwarming human interest, involving some of the nicest of our younger generation. The story really had its start as long as two years ago-- possibly longer--when, what is now the sixth grade class of Sister Roberta at St. Mary's parochial school paid a visit on an elderly neighbor, Winfield Pierce. At first there were just a few who called on the kindly Mr. Pierce, but his genuine interest in their friendship soon prompted more of them to make • frequent calls. Just over a year ago, one of his prize possessions at Christmas time was the huge greeting card, bearing signatures below individual pictures, which they brought to him in person. Last Friday they remembered that it was Mr. Pierce's eighty-fifth birthday, which this year would be observed at the Villa Nursing home, where he has been residing for the past couple of weeks. After school hours in the afternoon, twenty-five members of the class, transported by their mothers, paid a visit to the home with their teacher, Sister Roberta. The latter played the guitar and the children danced and sang, eventually attracting the attention and applause of a good share of the residents of the home. Later, a nurse described the entertainment as one of the most pleasant hours many of the patients could remember. At a time when reverence for age is too often a forgotten virtue, a large bouquet is in order for these thoughtful young people ' and the devoted teacher who has instilled them (Continued on page 3) The McHenry Township road district will undertake many road construction projects this coming year according to Highway Commissioner Clarence Regner. He added that the engineering is 90 percent complete and most easements have been secured. One of the larger projects will be Barnard Mill road from Hogan farm to the Barnard Mill bridge, approximately one and one half miles. This road improvement will provide better drainage, modify curves, increase sight distance, and give a 10-inch base gravel and 3- inch (B-5) blacktop. . Joint School Meeting Held At a joint meeting of School Districts 15 and 156, held this week, members met in executive session to discuss teacher secretary, custodian and secretary salaries. Approval was . given to the employment of Miss Marcia Balstrode to teach physical education at Junior high school next year. It is also possible she may instruct French classes. The resignations of Miss Nicola Rear don, Junior high English- Language Arts teacher, Mrs. Elaine Worthy, Junior high physical euucati on teacher, and Mrs. Bonnie Duewel, third grade teacher at Hilltop, wer£ accepted. A lengthy discussion took place in which Dr. Carl Bergstrom, superintendent, and Sam Sullivan, architectural representative, for the architectural firm of Frazier, Raferty, Orr "'and Fairbank, discussed possible means of solving the problem of classroom space hext year. A numbed of suggestions were considered at length. Another project due for immediate improvement is Church street, Johnsburg between two schools. This road has a width of 24 feet and easements have been secured from residents to widen the blocklong area to 40 feet and install curb and gutter. The remainder of Church Street to Wilmot road will use the drainage provided by the 60 foot right of way. This project will be completed during the school summer vacation period. NUMEROUS PROBLEMS The third construction project will start at Church street and will end at May avenue on Wilmot road. This area has a high traffic count with drainage problems and many depressions and with very little gravel base on it. It will have to be totally reconstructed. The village of Sunnyside will share in the expense of this project. Also in the construction program is Weingart road, a township road from Bay road to Rolling lane, approximately one half mile. Since the traffic count SEEK MEMBERS FOR BLOOD BANK DRAWING MAY 19 The McHenry Kiwanis club is making an early appeal for residents of the community to join the Blood Bank for which the next drawing will be made Sunday, May 19, at the Legion home. Edward Guettler may be contacted for an appointment. During the past year, it has been possible to replace blood for a retired man on Social Security and a two-year-old boy as well as many others. The club asks that local residents not wait for an emergency. If a person registers but does not qualify, an alternate can be found. is under 400 cars a day this road will be constructed under Motor Fuel Tax. This road also will be constructed to state standards and is considered to be a real asset to this community when completed. A road which is of great importance to the Wonder View area, possibly will be slated for reconstruction by the Township Road district if all legal technicalities arc resolved. Widoff Drive, which is one half mile in length, from Wonder Lake road to Hickory, on Greenwood township line, is reported to be badly needed to secure school bus, fire department and ambulance service in that area. Most lots are vacant and individually owned; therefore, improvement can be made, depending on a public hearing outcome. ADVERTISE BIDS These road projects will be advertised for bids in the near future and opening of the bids will take place in May to the lowest and most qualified biduer. Mr. Regner also stated he will soon start his secondyear in office and with much planning and engineering already completed, will have one of the largest road programs in road and maintenance construction ever attempted. These projects of construction and maintenance will take place in various areas throughout the township, with four miles of total reconstruction, 10 miles of seal coating, 3 miles of remalting. Mr. Regner said that this year, he will attempt to implement a more complete maintenance program by the township crew. The new equipment that was purchased last year and-this coming year will help to upgrade the road maintenance program. FIRE DAMAGES JOHNSON HOME AT WONDER LAKE Wonder Lake firemen were called to the home of Eve Johnson at 7709 Deep Spring road, Wonder Lake, about 8:05 Thursday morning to fight a blaze that caused extensive damage to rooms in the rear of the residence. Fireman Russ Belshaw said Thursday afternoon that it had not yet been determined how the fire started. A further investigation was due. to be made. Mrs. Johnson had left for work and her daughter for school before the fire was detected. TIMOTHY MORCK Timothy Lee Morck, 4215 W. Ponca street, McHenry, was one of two winners of General County scholarships in McHenry county, reported by the County Scholarship committee of Illinois to Richard L. Tazewell, county superintendent of schools, who accepted applications for them last December. The other recipient is Stuart Ralph Swanson of Huntley. Timothy is the son of the LeRoy E. Morcks. Two scholarships are available in McHenry County awarded on the basis of scores made on the ACT examinations given last May 13, Aug. 5 and Oct. 21. They exempt the winners from the payment of tuition and from certain fees at any of the eight state-sponsoreduniversities in Illinois for a period of four years. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE Parent-teacher conferences in School District 15 are scheduled for Thursday, April 4, from 1:45 to 4 p.m. and'inthe evening from 7 to 8:30 and on Friday, April 5, from 1:45 to 4 p.m. only. They are set up on a ten-minute basis. Parents are asked to call McHenry Junior high school for an appointment. Considerable interest is evidenced in school board elections in the McHenry area this spring as indicated by contests reported on the last day for filing. Greatest activity appears to be in High School District 156 where five candidates seek to fill two openings. They are Elizabeth M. Nolan, Dr. Leslie W. Krieger, Jr., Edward A. Guettler, Lloyd Freund and Clint Claypool. Dr. Krieger is the only incumbent among the five. The second present office holder, Dr. J. Eugene Sayler, will not seek re-election after serving three years. DISTRICT 15 There is also interest in Consolidated Grade School District 15, where three have filed to fill two positions. John O. Mclntyre and Dorothy M. Vick have filed for re-elec-. Air Medal To Bruce C. Peck Army Warrant Officer Bruce C. Peck, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Manford E. Peck, 1916 Orchard Beach, McHenry, received the Air Medal recently, near Soc Trang, Vietnam. WO Peck earned the award for combat aerial support of ground operations in Vietnam. The warrant officer is an aviator in the 336th Assault Helicopter company near Soc Trang. His wife, Charlene, lives at 5402 W. Route 120, McHenry. tion. The new candidate is John M. Couglin. DISTRICT 12 No contest exists in Johnsburg District 12, where two members are retiring after long periods of service to the district. They are W.L. Petersen and Albert Albrecht. Petitions have been filed by Elmer Pflug and Steven Petrov ^ who seek the three-year terms ~ which are open in all districts. ~ HARRISON DISTRICT ^ Four candidates have filed; for three positions open in Harrison District 36 at Wonder; Lake. S William N. Cristy, Jay W. ' Cristy, Jr., and Dr. S.L. Rugi:; gero have filed for re-election,.; and Gary Cummings is a new - candidate. '; RING WOOD •: Because of favorable action* taken on the petitions of Ring-** wood residents to consolidate^ with Johnsburg school District^ 12, effective June 1, no election' will be held in District 34. Pre-' sent officer holders, John Lan-^ way, Clayton Bruce and Vin-' cent Tonyan will continue to serve as directors uhtil the consolidation becomes official. All school elections will take place on Saturday, April 13, with polls open from noon to 7 p.m. Details on polling places will appear the week of the election. ONTM ABSENTEE BALLOTS Absentee ballots for the District 15 and 156 school elections scheduled April 13 will be available April 5 at the Administration building office. Ballots may be secured through the mail until April 8. The deadline to apply in person is April 10. YMCA Finance Campaign To End April 1 Report Meeting Is Included At Dinner, Program Workers in the Lake Region YMCA's 1968 finance campaign are continuing to achieve success in their efforts to reach the goal of $29,000. At recent report meetings held in various service area locations, workers reported 44 percent, or $12,- 689, in solicitations have been collected. The largest percentage of the monies received have come from the Special Gifts di- (Continued on page 3) AIRMAN OF TITLE WON BY T.W. MAJERCIK Mr. and Mrs. Allan Phillips, Wonder Center, Wonder Lake, have received a letter of congratulations from William E. Marshall, Captain of the United States Air Force ( USAF ), Commander of the 14th Transportation Squadron, that their son, Airman First Class Thomas W. Majercik, has been selected 14th Transportation Squadron Airman of the Month for December 1967 in Viet Nam. Thomas was selected by the Squadron's Airmen Council, because of his "military bearing, behavior, performance both on and off duty, self-improvement and has been a hard and diligent worker in the squadron and has been a leader in the accomplishment of our squadron mission." View "Political Climate President William Nye, right, of the McHenry Chamber (R), left, also of the 33rd district, took part in a political disof Commerce, extends greetings to Rep.^Thomas Hanahan (D) cussion on the theme, "Political Climate in Illinois". Larry of McHenry, representing the 33rd district of Illinois as he Leonard, second from left, moderator of Radio Station WKarrived to take part in the C. of C. -sponsored program Tues- RS "Viewpoint" program, served in the same role for the day evening at the Legion home. Hanahan and Rep. Jack Hill McHenry discussion. PLAINDEALER PHOTO J # %