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£Vgu\tf xvUNO/J THE MCH DEALER RVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOL. 91 - No. 67 Wednesday, May 8, 1968 16 Pages McHENRY SCHOOLS START NEW PILOT PROGRAM Observe Hospital Start Charm Course Seek Queen Title wmsi Ipiii wms'm ROXANE KENTON Three more lovely candidates for Marine festival queen are now in training in preparation for the June judging. Roxane Kenton, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kenton of 1420 W. Bay road, is a senior in McHenry high school. Del Wisniewski, 16, the daughter of Bernard and Wanda Wisniewski, resides at 3014 W. Victoria in McHenry. She is a junior in the local high school. Laura Raasch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Raasch of 805 N. Lillian street, McHenry, is a junior in McHenry high school. With the field for the Miss McHenry title established at "sixteen, attention turns to plans for Marine Festival Days- in mid-July. The climatic day will be Sunday, July 21 when many famous drum and bugle corps will compete in the night-time Drum Corps Magic at McCracken field. In the afternoon there will be a parade in downtown McHenry with the new Miss McHenry reigning over festivities. The new queen will be crowned Wednesday night, June 12, in competition at the VFW. Marine Festival activities are Sponsored by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, with Frank Low the general chairman. The Chamber is working with the Miss McHenry contest and with Dick Wilhelm, the Chamber representative. The VFW auxiliary is handling the Miss McHenry contest in the charm course and competition. The auxiliary will also sponsor the 1968 winner in the Miss McHenry County pageant at the County Fair. Mrs. Ethel Groth and Mrs. Vi Abbink are cochairmen for the VFW auxiliary. DEL WISNIEWSKI LAURA RAASCH County College Accepts Student Applications Applications have been received from 149 prospective students by McHenry County college at the end of last week. Prospective full-time students filed 119 of the applications, and the remainder are applications from students to wish to pursue their ,studies/)n a parttime basis. The current enrollment projections call for an enrollment of approximately 400 full-time students and 400 part-time students in the college this fall. Student applications are now being processed and prospective students are being notified of their acceptance into the college. Members of the college McCRARY TAKES TOUR WITH FAMED AUGUST AN A CHOIR Donald McCrary, McHenry a senior at Augustana college, Rock Island, is a member of the Augustana choir which recently enjoyed its annual spring tour. The internationally known choir was heard in thirteen appearances during a two-week • trip through five midwestern states. On Monday evening/ May 6, the choir presented a benefit performance of Pablo Casals' oratorio, "El Pessebre" in Chicago's Auditorium theatre. McCrary, an English major, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. McCrary, 2212 N. Orchard Beach. counseling staff will be on the job about the middle of June and counseling interviews will provide an opportunity for the student to work out a schedule of classes for the fall semester. Classes will be held during the day and evening beginning on Sept. 16 at the LI. T. building in Crystal Lake. In addition, extension classes will be conducted in the various high schools of the college district. A schedule of classes is now being prepared and will be available for distribution in two or three weeks. This schedule will contain a listing of the courses as well as the time and place where they will be offered. For further information , visit the interim offices of the college at 6200 Northwest Highway (I. I.T. Building), Crystal Lake, or call at 459-6800. HURT IN CRASH Remoules Still of Vern drive, Island Lake, was admitted to McHenry hospital at 10:30 Sunday evening, suffering multiple lacerations and possible fractures as the result of an auto accident. BURNED IN EXPLOSION Raymond Jensen of 1706 Grandview drive, McHenry, was recovering Tuesday of this week in Lake Forest hospital from severe burns to the hand, arm, face and neck which resulted from an electrical explosion Friday afternoon while at work in Abbott Park. Auxiliary To Host District Meeting May 9 Representatives Of Twenty-Eight Hospitals Expected McHenry hospital launches its National Hospital Week observance early and in a big way this week! While the formal observance begins Sunday to mark the great role hospitals occupy in a community, McHenry hospital and its Woman's auxiliary will be host Thursday, May 9, to the District 2 Hospital Woman's auxiliary meeting. Representatives of the twenty- eight hospitals in the district are expected to attend, to take part in a business meeting in the morning and tour McHenry's gleaming new 132-bed hospital in the afternoon. The modern hospital, with its intensive care unit, recovery room and sophisticated equipment, is one of the most outstanding in the area - its size, comparatively small, makes their achievements even more startling. "We look forward to the visitors and are proud to be able to show off our hospital," Mrs, Bertha Stange, auxiliary president, said today. "We think this is a timely way to start our National Hospital Week observance." Theme of National hospital., Week is "Your Hospital: People Caring For People". Changes made in staff responsibilities during the past year stress the important role of personal care, Anthony Corcoran, administrator, said today. The hospital maintains an inservice program to keep staff members informed of day-today developments. Nursing aides receive a training course; nurses meet regularly with administrative personnel. Concluded Corcoran as he^ prepared to welcome more than fifty visitors from area hospitals Thursday: "We are aware of great strides in medical care and in equipment, but all these advancements will fall short without the human element. At McHenry hospital, visitors will see that our staff members do care about the people they serve. It marks a big step toward our constant goal - achievement through excellence." JUDGE ORDERS PROBATION ON LOCAL CHARGES Youth apprehended in connection with local thefts were placed on probation by Judge William M. Carroll in Circuit court this past week. Martin J. Spak of Elk Grove Village who pleaded guilty to theft over $150 in December of 19G7, received a three - year probation period, with the usual terms. He was charged with musical instruments Shay's Music World, street, on April 9 of Prepare Spring Concert taking from Green 1967. Donald P. Stefan of Cicero was also placed on probation for the same length of time. He had pleaded guilty to theft last November. Stefan was charged with taking $19 from an attendant at Clark's Service Station, Elm street, June 30 of last year. Donald Whitner of Woodstock was also granted three years probation with orders that he be held in the county jail for Fayette county authorities, where he had been placed on probation for three years in 1967. Whitner was ordered to make restitution one-half to Jerry Dittman and to pay one-half of the latter's medical bills. Whitner pleaded guilty to theft. He was arrested and charged with taking a wallet containing $60 from Dittman after hitting him on the head on Lincoln road last November. Clyde Fuson of Columbus, McHenry, pleaded guilty to deceptive practice and was given two year's probation. McHenry Youth Reign At Prom McHenry youth came in for more than their share of popularity when two local young people were crowned king and queen of the Marian Central high school prom last weekend and three others from the area were members of the court. The new queen, taking over the crown worn for a year by Sue Conway of McHenry, was Joy Hettermann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hettermann of Johnsburg. The king was Marty Conway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl "Marty" Conway of McHenry. Members of the queen's court included Gail McCormack, while Pat O'Connor and Gene Hester were part of the king's court. The prom was held in Delavan, Wis. Two Districts State Objectives In Home Visitation Project f67 Tax Rates Are Announced The office of County Clerk Vernon Kays has released the 1967 tax rates, based on $100 assessed valuation, listed for ' titles and villages, including school districts in the various townships. In McHenry, the rate in McHenry township was 4.316 in 1967 compared to 4.516 the previous year. In Nunda township the comparison was 4.331 to 4.C37. In Spring Grove, the figures were 4.629 in 1967 in Burton township and 4.043 the previous year and in Richmond township 4.597 and 4.026. Sunnyside was listed for 4.- 219 and 3.933; L&kemoor, 4.- 412 and 4.419 for the two years in McHenry township and 4.427 and 4.540 in Nunda. Island Lake was listed for 4.651 and 4.679 in Unit School 118 and 4.457 and 4.553 in High School District 156 and Grade School District 15. McCullom Lake listed 4.110 ifi 1967 and 4.219 the previous year. Select Educator For New "Who's Who" Edition M.L. Schoenholtz, educator in the McHenry school system for thirty-seven years before his retirement, has been named to the first 1967-68 volume of "Who's W^ho In American Educators" general education edition. The book is made up of persons recommended for inclusion after a study of their background and experience. The book lists a large number of educators from throughout the United States. Mr. Schoenholtz came to McHenry in the fall of 1929 and until his retirement was employed by District 15, for many years as a Junior high teacher. From 1958 until the year of his r6tirement, he was employed by both District 15 and 156 as assistant superintendent. Mr. Schoenholtz has an M.A. degree from Northwestern university. Quartet tunes up for the Marian Central Catholic high school spring concert and art festival set for Sunday evening, May 12. Mary Lou Guzzardo is the pianist. Singers include from left: Tony Elliott, Rita Brickley, Bonnie Welter and Chuck Gauer. DON PEASLEY PHOTO SHARE SERVICES OF COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL The Council for Exceptional Children is a group of people joined together by a mutual concern, that of being interested and concerned with the problems confronting the exceptional child in our society. In recognition of Exceptional Children's Week, the council is taking the opportunity to share with the people of McHenry county the services of the Special Education District of McHenry county. The goal of the district is not (Continued on page 16) COUNTY SERVICE UNIT TO ELECT OFFICERS MAY 8 The McHenry County Health Education and Welfare Service will meet Wednesday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m. at the Easter Seal Therapy center, 708 W. Washington street, Woodstock. George Boddy will chairman the meeting, while Robert Steffi will host the day's program. => There will be the election of officers for 1968-69. All those interested in services to the public are invited to attend. The April meeting was held in the Special Education district offices on West Judd street. Mrs. Lee Patten gave a very informative presentation on the services being performed within the schools and homes of McHenry county. The Rev. Charles Callahan of Woodstock attended and acquainted the group with the intent and desires for usefulness to the people of the county through the newly organized Family Services association. Robert Englert of Crystal Lake is chairman of this group. The school administration of Districts 15 and 156 will conduct a Home visitation Pilot Project May 9 and 13 to determine if such a program should be initiated on a larger scale for the next school year. The administrators taking part are Dr. CarlT. Bergstrom COMMENDATION MEDAL AWARDED T.F. ANTON SON Spec/4 Thomas F. Antonson of Rt. 2, Martinsville, N0J., former local residents, has been presented the commendation medal in Vietnam. A member of Btry. B., 1st Tn., 5th Artillery, 1st Infantry div., he "distinquished himself by exceptionally meritorius service in support of allied counterinsurgency operations in the Republic of Vietnam. "During the period Dec. 7 and 8, 1967, he astutely sirmounted extremely adverse conditions to obtain consistently superior results. Through diligence and determination, he invariably accomplished every task with dispatch and efficiency. His unrelenting loyalty, . initiative and perseverance brought him wide acclaim and inspired others to strive for maximum achievement." "Selfless ly working long and arduous hours, he has contributed significantly to the success of the allied effort. His commendable performance was in keeping with the Qwest traditions of the military service and reflects distincf credit upon himself and the U.S. Army." Help beautify McHenry by cooperation with the newly formed council. superintendent; Miss HelenCurran, assistant superintendent of instruction; Donald Heldt, business manager; George Haas 1, special project director; and Gene Little, community school director. The principals are James Spencer, McHenry junior high; L. Wald, Valley View, Robert Putnam, Hilltop and Mrs. Dorothy Ullrich, Edgebrook. Homes to be called upon will be selected at random through the telephone directory. All names on every third page, third name from the top, will be called upon* Their jointly held beliefs call for total community education as a vital concern of all citizens. The school in this setting becomes a source for community service and improvement and the values the community seeks for children in the regular school program are thus available for all citizens. The general purpose of this project is to vitalize the community school concept by an organized effort at direct personal contact with the residents of District 15 and 156. The objectives of the home visitation by school personnel are to improve communication with community residents of receiving suggestions from residents; to interpret purposes and procedures of school programs and classroom activities; to improve community education by heightening the aspirations of residents for their community schools and to develop a greater awareness of educational opportunities -for all residents; inservice education of administrators by sharpened awareness of neighborhood needs and resources and by changed attitudes resulting from new experience on the part of the school administrators. Along Communist Wall MARIAN PARENTS REVIEW YEAR AT ANNUAL MEETING The first annual meeting of the Marian Central parents association will be held on Monday May 13 in the high school cafeteria at 8 p.m. A summary of the past year's activities and accomplishments are on the agenda, as well as the election of new officers. Two exhibits will be on display. The art department, under the direction of Mrs. Carol Hauser, will display various art forms showing different textures, colors, techniques and expressions. Mr. Grover's shop classes will show some of the year's outstanding projects. The exhibit is open to the public on Sunday evening, from 7 to 9 p.m. Guest speaker for the Marian meeting will be Dr. Forest D. Etheredge, president of the McHenry County Junior college. Dr. Etheredge will discuss the opening of the college this fall and what it will mean to the graduates of Marian. The program should be of interest to all parents. A special invitation is extended to parents of incoming freshmen to attend. ; $klt. mmm mrnimMtuiL) SP/5 Wayne J. Benson pauses momentarily to get a photo of the ugly Communist wall and observation tower. PHOTO FROM GERMANY MOWER ACCIDENT Christopher Koleno, 13- year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Koleno, Sr., of 3501 W. Beach drive, McHenry, suffered lacerations of the large toe on his right foot when the foot apparently slipped as he was operating a riding lawn mower. POLE FIRE A short caused a utility pole to burn at Cooney Heights Saturday evening. Firemen from Company I were called to the scene. The Plaindealer is in receipt of an interesting story on the Berlin Wall, written by Wally K. Bell and Specialist Five Wayne J. Benson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Benson of 4819 E. Wonder Lake road. The latter is stationed in Heilbronn, Germany, with the 83rd Engineer battalion. Recently , the 21-year-old soldier and ' Staff Sgt. Bell of Parker Ranch, Hawaii, made a whirlwind visit to Berlin. The first part of their story, printed below, tells of their walk along the Communist wall and their outrage and shock at the ugly barrier. "Like a monstrous guillotine, the Wall slashes the arteries and nerves of Berlin. It cuts through sewers and subways, severs bridges and thoroughfares. It trisects a cemetery, shears off churches and dwellings. "We never got over our shock and outrage at every sight of it. "We reached Berlin by the U.S. Army "duty" train from Frankfurt. About eighty Berlin • soldiers, dependents, and visitors made the overnight trip. "Arriving at Litcherfelde- West depot, we maneuvered by taxi through the frantic traffic of the proudly garish Kurfuerstendamm. "Then we saw it: The Wall. The first impact of this infamous structure separating East and West Berlin is overwhelming. It is an ugly thing, this affront to civilization. "As a piece of construction, the Wall is a pretty shoddy affair. It stretches through the living city for some 26 miles. Sometimes it consists of blocks fashioned from wartime rubble, rudely mortared together, piled 10 feet high and topped with strands of rusty barbed wire or 12-inch pipes. Sometimes it is a pile of cement blocks, each five feet long and two feet wide, originally destined for housing. "The Wall came into being as a desperate effort on the part of East Germany's puppet government to stem the flow of refugees to the West - 30,444 of them had come during July, 1961; 1,322 on Aug. 2; 1,741 on Aug. 8; 2,400 on Aug. 12; the day before the infamous Wall went up. But despite its (Continued on page 16) \