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$ THE MGHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SSNCE 1875" VOL 91 - No. 66 Friday, May 3, 1968 16 Pages COUNCIL REVIEWS PROGRESS IN ANNUAL MEET eads Road ners ^ V, i « ^ vV t i ASj ( Clean Streams TwO Cal€g©rieS SSlOW Hea rs Health Administrator Increase In E©turns McHenry County's township road commissioners had their annual meeting April 25 at McHenry Township garage, the two-hour meeting including an election of officers and discussions concerning township roads. The commissioners agreed that there would be more new legislation passed concerning township roads in the near future. In the foreground is Chris Thaagaard of Alden township congratulating Clarence Regner, McHenry township commissioner, newly elected president of Township Commissioners association. From left to right, Louis Schachtner, vice- president, Grafton township; Jim Ladefoged, Dorr township, Eld Brunschon, Coral township; Ed Marsh, Greenwood township; Kenneth Zimmerman, Hartland township; George Ballard, Marengo township; LeRoy Geske, Nunda township; Julian Dvorak, Algonquin township; Don Perkins, Seneca township; Herbert Becker, secretary and treasurer, Dunham township; Alex Hermonson, Chemung township; Tag VanEvery, Richmond township. Absent were Paul May, Burton township; Leo Webster, Hebron township and Frank Carr, Riley township. PLAINDEALER PHOTO It has always been our opinion that the folks from Northern Illinois Gas company are first class hosts. This observation has been accumulated through a number of years during which they have hosted the press from time to time. Their guest speakers always have that rare quality which makes for success, the chief ingredients of which are brevity and humor. One can't help but view aproduct by the men and women who operate the business. Using this criteria for passing judgment, any other Brand X to which last Thursday's speaker lightly referred wiU have to look to its laurels. The dinner party held near Dundee was the first in several years, but the conversation enjoyed over a sumptuous meal covered thoroughly the long time which elapsed since the news media had last gathered to compare notes. Any community must be indebted to the comparatively few men and women who contribute substantially to its cultural life. When this service involves the first insight to culture by its young people< then the contribu- * tion is even more noteworthy. Just such a man was Paul R. Yanda, McHenry band man for many years, who was taken by death last week Thursday. Although small of stature, he had a commanding manner in front of his young musicians that lifted him to a new height. Our own friendship, and our many years of working togeth- . er, began long ago. In the pursuit of training young people in the musical field, it was only natural that memorable experiences should be accumulatedmany of which were pleasantly recalled again and again in his several years of retirement. A hard taskmaster, he had a genuine affection for the hundreds of youngsters who took their first musical count under his accomplished tutelage. A few have since won recognition, inspired by their early training. The band man has gone, but the results of his work remains with a grateful community! A resident of Pistakee Bay for more than fifty years, Jane Haas Hoff was recently honored at the thirtieth Founder's Day celebration of the Chicago Germania Woman's club. She is the founder president of the group. Axnong the^many telegrams (Continued on page 14) SOUNDS IN MUSIC , HIGHLIGHTED ON BENEFIT PROGRAM Four youth groups from McHenry area churches wiflbenefit from the performances of the McHenry Choralcliiqthis weekend. They include theMethodist Youth Fellowship of the Community Methodist church, the Pat club of St. Patrick's Catholic church, the Luther League of Zion Lutheran church and the youth club of Mount Hope Methodist church. The club, now in its twentyseventh year, has chosen the theme ' 'Sounds in Music" for its offering at 8:15 o'clock Saturday and Sunday evenings, May 4 and 5 in the high school auditorium. The program will open with five selections, a medley from " West Side Story" Jerome Kern "Silhouettes" "Early One Morning" a folk song, "Open Your Heart to Spring" and a novel arrangement of "When The Saints Go Marching In". The remainder of the evening will be devoted to favorite selections from the opera "La Boheme" the operetta "The New Moon" by Sigmund Romberg and the Broadway musical "Sound of Music". The first will feature Irene Keim and Rev. Thomas Johnson in solo and duet, and an ensemble In which Carolyn Ritthaler will be soloist. "The New Moon" selections will include "Stouthearted Men", "Lover Come Back To Me" "One Kiss" and "Softly As In a Morning Sunrise" high- (Continued on page 14) Announce Jume Deadline For Art Registration The McHern^^Oountry ArtF&ir sponsored annually by the Woman's auxiliary to McHenry hospital, will be held this year on June 21,22 and 23 at the McHenry junior high school. Mrs. Dwight Wernquist chairman of this year's event announced that the registration deadline for this show will be June 1. Each exhibitor may en- NEW STATE BOARD HEARS PROPERTY TAX APPEALS The Illinois Property Tax Appeal board conducted three days of hearings in the county this week. John Morris presided as chairman of the hearings, held Monday in Crystal Lake and Tuesday and Wednesday in McHenry. They were held by a newly formed board to review assessments which have been appealed from the County Board of Review. The procedure seeking adjustments in assessments is accomplished by notification of the county board, which makes inquiry and review of the property. Following a hearing, taxpayers are then advised of the decision reached by the county group. If the decision is unsatisfactory the taxpayer may then appeal to the state board and a hearing is conducted. ter three pieces which must be original; two of these pieces are required to be for sale. An entry fee must accompany the registration cards and should be send to Mrs. Wernquist at 2807 Kashmiri avenue, McHenry. All entries will be received at the school on June 15 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on June 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The pictures must be dry, prop^ erly framed and with screw eyes and picture wire. Tags should be firmly affixed to the back of the pictures in the upper left hand corner and should be tied to sculptures, ceramics and other types of art. A limit of no more than eleven pictures per artist has been set for the gym sales at the art fair -- one of these eleven, chosen by the artist is to be auctioned as a donation to the Art Fair. If the picture is not sold, it will be returned to the artist after the show closes. Any art lover who wishes to become a patron of this show is asked to contact Mrs. J. Strom, or Mrs. Frank Johnson and all patrons will view the entries on a day prior to the opening of the Art Fair, at which time they may make their selection. An innovation for the Coun- (Continued on page 14) Welker Heads Citizen Club The organizational meeting of the Senior Citizen's club was held Monday evening, April 29 in the Junior high school library. More than fifty-two persons attended this first meeting. The purpose, program and special aspects of the club were discussed by those in attendance. Officers elected are Burt J. Welker, president; Mrs. Eleanor Foley, vice-president; Mrs. Frank Crawford, secretary; and Mr. T.L. Young, treasurer. Gene Little, Community Schools director, said at the meeting, "It was overwhelming, a big success." The group decided on a getacquainted pot-luck supper May 13 at the high school cafeteria. Each person is asked to bring a guest. Entertainment will be provided. Any person interested in joining the club should either come to the May 13 meeting or contact Mr. Little at the Junior high school. Group Questions On Report Of Area Pollution Ward Duel, new administrator of the McHenry County Health department, spoke at the McHenry County Clean Streams meeting last week. Mr. Duel, who is also president of the National Association of Sanitarians, confined his remarks to water-related aspects of environmental health work. A lively period of discussion occurred when the chairman of the Clean Streams committee asked Mr. Duel to comment on a report that one of the streams feeding into Wonder Lake was polluted and to please advise the group what was being done about it. A number of people present were familiar with the problem and were anxious to have the pollution eliminated. Mr. Duel concluded the discussion by stating at the present time not all the facts were known and as soon as the case might be proven, something would be done about it. It is hoped by the committee that with a new local man who can study local problems and make adequate referrals to the persons who have the authority to control pollution, McHenry (Continued on page 14) MINOR CRASH INVESTIGATED BY CITY POLICE A minor accident was investigated by city police in the past week. It involved cars driven by Delbert L. Coss of Woodstock and Judith Walsh of 814 N. Center street, McHenry. Coss said he was driving east on the highway and turned into the right lane, governed by a yield sign at Front and Waukegan roads. As he saw no approaching traffic, he moved into the intersection to cross Frontonto Waukegan road when he was struck by the other vehicle. Miss Walsh stated she was travelling south on Front street, entered the intersection and was unable to avoid the colli- V*< «( MARIANNE MAZUR - These three lovely young ladies are among the candidates for the title of Miss McHenry in the contest to be held in conjunction with the annual summer Marine Festival in mid-July. APRIL YOUNG Marianne Mazur, 17, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mazur of 2806 N. Oak drive and is a senior in McHenry high school. April Young, 18, also a senior, is the daughter of Mr. SUSAN SCHNEIDER and Mrs. Clarence M. Young of 3002 S. Elder lane, and Susan Marie Schneider, 17, a senior also, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Schneider of 4207 W. South street. The annual meeting of the McHenry City Council was held Monday night, April 29, to close out the 1967-68 fiscal year. Annual reports of the City Treasurer and City Clerk showed that the city moved ahead during the year to a sound financial position. While municipal expenditures increased the same as in any business, receipts in two items in particular provided greater income. HAROLD HOBBS APPOINTED NEW POLICE CHIEF »- * *V' ,v \ ^ HAROLD HOBBS At the annual meeting of the McHenry City Council on Monday night, Richard W. Clark, Chief of police, tendered his resignation. Choosing to remain on the police force, Clark was appointed as lieutenant. Harold R. Hobbs, a veteran in police and fire department work, was appointed chief of police and has assumed his new duties. Clark's service in the local police department dates back to 1959. With the retirement of Chief Lemker two years ago, he took over as head of the department and has upgraded the various divisions through a period when many changes in police work have been necessary through legislation. During the fiscal year, sale$- tax returns amounted to $166*^1. 295.76, an increase of $54t»v 699.41 over the previous yearly The County Collector turned ©•»« ver $120,720.18 to the city, ai; increase of $25,892.22 over th& same period in '66-'67. WhilfC the Council held the line Ht corporate tax rates, increased? valuations, annexations and newt buildings brought about the sub-J stantial increase. > Permission was given to th&# McHenry ^abe Ruth Baseball' league to Id a tag day in McHenry on Saturday, June 1* SPECIAL MEETING * Following adjournment of the annual meeting, the Council rer; convened for a special meeting. At this meeting, fifteen Class: "A" alcoholic beverage licenir ses were approved, a reduction of two from the previous year, "R" Place, Inc., advised thai the property licensed in the past had been sold and the license was not to be renewed. Thomas Filman of the Fox Hole Restau-. rant and Lounge did not apply for renewal. An amendment to the license ordinance was passed, limiting th§ number of Class " A" lir censes to fifteen. RENEW LICENSES Nye Drug and Osco Mill-' stream Drug were given approval to their renewal applications for Class "C" licenses. Class " P' package liquor and beer licenses were renewed far- William Walker and McHenry Holiday Liquors. Appointments of officers and standing committees were made by the Mayor and approved by the Council. Approval was given to the Catholic Order of Foresters for use of the city part oh JUiie 8, when an outside Mass willbe said. Reports from the County Health department have been filed with the city on inspections of food dealers, restaurants and taverns, indicating general cooperation on the part of local business places. PLAN HOME VISITATION Watch for details next week on a home visitation pilot program by School Districts 15 and 156, to be held May 9 and 13. Honor Eagle Scout CHILD DROWNS AFTER FALLING INTO CHANNEL Susan Lynn Trosky, 20 months old, of 1408 Nokomis trail, McHenry, drowned Tuesday, April 30. The child reportedly fell into the waters of the channel behind the family home in Pistaqua Heights subdivision, Lake county. The body was recovered by Fox Lake firemen in 4 feet of water, about 3 feet from shore. The child was born in McHenry, Sept. 12, 1966. Besides her parents, James and Mary Jeanne Manders Trosky, she is survived by a brother, Jamie; two sisters, Buffy and Anne; her grandparents, Mrs. Mary Manders of Dubuque, Iowa., and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Trosky of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the great-grandmother, Mrs.Viola Glenn; and many aunts and uncles. The body was transferred to the Teahan funeral home in Cedar Rapids from the Hamsher chapel in Fox Lake. Mass of the Angels will be sung Friday morning in St. Michael's church, Norway, Iowa, with interment in the church cemetery. Support the Cancer Crusade in McHenry township, which is drawing to a cjose this week. Contributions' may be sent to Donald Wattles, treasurer. A happy young Eagle Scout, Stan Steiner, is shown receiving the congratulations of Paul Hill, district advancement chairman, as his proud parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steiner, look on. The American Legion citizenship award was presented to Steiner by Walter Massey. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Stan Steiner, son of Mr. and Mrs.Robert Steiner of 506 N. Mineral Springs drive, McHenry, was honored doubly last week when District Advancement Chairman Paul Hill of the Boy Scouts presented him with his Eagle award and Walter Ma* ssey recognized him with the Legion citizenship award. Presentations were made during the court of honor held by Boy Scout Troop 162. Blackhawk Trail medals were awardjed Bill Adams, BrianCunat, Bob Decker, Kenny Decker, Gary Boehm, Neil Roberts, Greg Schmitt, John Schneider, William Schneider, Mike Troka, David Walter and Scott Wiggerman. Scout of the Month awards went to Stan Steiner for February, David Walter for March and Bob Decker for April. Troop advancements honored Tenderfoots Michael Perry, Jimmy Holden, Glen Stack, Mike Tonyan, Joe Cusack and Keith Durkin; second class, Michael Wolf, Tim Fisher, Steven Wolf and Tom Fenwick; and first class, Bill Adams, Gary Boehm William Schneider and Craijg Steiner. Merit badges were presented to Neil Robers, coin collecting; John Cunat, cooking; Thomas O'Brien, reading; Brian Cunat and Scott Wiggerman, astronomy;' aviation and citizen in community; James Cole, aviation, coin collection and astronomy; John Schneider, astronomy and coin collecting; David Walter, citizen community; Greg Schmitt, astronomy and citizen in community. Order of the Arrow ciandidates were announced as Gary Boehm, Jim Cole, John Cunat, Kenny Decker, Bob Decker and Greg Schmitt.