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A vyV>HO/g # M • p . PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE. CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875' 14 Pages 10$' -'-j. OL. 91 - No. 3. Friday, .August 9, 1968 Young Navy Pilot Drowns Tuesday 112 Students Plan For Opening Of Fall Classes At McHenry County3 College George Cowgill, administrative assistant to the dean, at McHenry County college reports that 112' students have registered and paid their fees for the 1968 fall semester. Students have been scheduled to register through August in preparation for classes beginning Sept. 16th. eanderin SSiSSii Folks who have been complaining about all of the reruns, violence and such on TV these days should have been happy to return to a bit of comic relief provided by the GOP convention this week. To be sure the comedy is not of the Keystone Cop variety, but anyone who can't manage a little smile, to say nothing of a few hearty guffaws at the antics of any political gathering needs to have his funny bone examined. It isn't that our friend politicians don't regard themselves as 100 percent serious. That is what makes it all a bit ridiculous at times as somber words fall on deaf ears, knitting hands, wandering eyes and chattering mouths. Since the big race to win delegate support was in its infancy many, many months ago, the contest has gained momentum down to the last, panting breath of each leading contender as he approaches the finish line.. The feet that he is letter perfect on what he stands for and what he opposes doesn't prevent him from slight deviations from time to time in the interest of converting to the local camp a straying vote. Mystery? We have that in abundance. With the stealthy approach and cunning of the Cheshire cat, these makers of conventions - and of V.LP.'s - instill a mysterious quality over the brash heraldry of bands, cheering delegates and shouting well-wishers. With all the mastery of a Hitchcock, the historic chapters unfold. Confident smiles on the faces of the top runners are constant reminders (Continued on page 14) In keeping with the Community College philosophy of individual attention, students are being registered in small groups. T.J. Huizenga, director of counseling reports that it requires about two^ hours for a student to complete registration, which includes counseling, scheduling testing and paying fees. Students must have an appointment to register during the summer registration. More information may be obtained by telephoning 459-6800. TUITION SUPPORT Students from the district who plan to enroll in a Junior college curriculum not offered by McHenry County college must make application for partial tuition support to George Cowgill before Aug. 16. This application form may be picked up at the college offices at 5200 Northwest highway in Crystal Lake. The Illinois Public Junior college Act of 1965, authorizes partial tuition support payments only in those instances when a resident of a junior college district wishes to enroll in a Junior college curriculum not offered by his local institution. Students will find a number of university parallel programs available at McHenry County college. These programs include: Education, Economics, foreign languages. Psychology, history, political science, speech and drama, Social work, Sociology, Philosophy, English, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Mathematics, veterinary medicine. Business administration, Pre-medicine and Pre-engineering. The occupational programs offered during the first year of operation are: Agricultural chemicals technology, accounting, business mid - management, secretarial science, industrial supervision, business data-processing, electronic technology and mechanical technology. An associate in general education degree is also available for those requiring a broad general background. Because of the large number of programs available, most students will find that they can enroll in the program of their choice at McHenry County college. Youth From Four Aress Join Crussdle Jim Burkett Team Leads Group In Six-Day Program * % JIM BURKETT From Aug. 12 to 17, the McHenry Crusade for Christ, sponsored by churches of the McHenry, Richmond, Crystal Lake and Woodstock area, will take place in McCracken football stadium at 7 p.m. The Jim Burkett Evangelistic Team,, leading the Crusade, " givfes some thought-provoking answers to all who live in quest, doubt and frustration. Topics that are major issues confronting every age group will be discussed at the Crusade. "Sex, Love and God" "The Disappearance of Billy Graham", "Marriage - a Heaven or a Hell" and "Is There Life After Birth" are some of the messages that will be presented. A large choral group made up oi members of the choirs of the several participating churches will present special numbers each evening. Leonard Morris, graduate of McHenry (Continued on page 14) Variety Of Business On City Agenda The City Council meeting on Monday night consisted mainly in reading reports of finances and. reviewing bills for payment. At this point in the fiscal year, the balances in various accounts exceed immediate needs so it was decided to invest in government securities which can be called as the need arises, it being certain that the funds will be needed to meet obligations later. The Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to proceed with the investments after consulting with the City Attorney. This will provide revenue in the form of interest. A request from Mrs. L.C, Fuhrer, county chairman, to canvass the residential area of McHenry in the interest of National Cystic Fibrosis Research was approved by the Mayor and Council. \ VEHICLE NOTICE A report that some vehicle owners have not purchased their city vehicle licenses was reported to the police department. It was reported that recent notices brought some results, but issuance of tickets at this time appears evident. Licenses were due Jan 1. The ever present problem of speeding on city streets also came up for discussion. The long stretches between traffic lights on Elm street was reported to be choice areas for excess speed. Drivers may expect added attention where violations. HICKORY FALLS HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING AUG.11 The annual meeting of the Hickory Falls association will be held Sunday, Aug. 11, at 2 o'clock in the recreation room of the Wonder. Lake firehouse, 4416 R. Wonaer Lake road. Members and new residents are urged to be present to learn about activities in the subdivision and receive reports on the work of the Wonder Lake Property Owners association and the Wonder Lake Advisory board, which works jointly with all subdivisions at the lake. Lt. J/G Buckie Loses Life Off Seattle Coast Family Receives No Defails Of Tragic Accident Six Public Schools Of City Announce Faculty Assignments In f68-69 WELL PROGRESSES On Wednesday of this week it was learned that the new water well is progressing favor ably *- Drilling had reached a depth of 170 feet, the last 50 feet through JgOjestone. It is expected that another 50 feet of limestone will result in an-ample supply of water. In the meantime, limited sprinkling of lawns is necessary. The supply is not critical at this point, but a noticeable drop has been noted on the nights when sprinkling is permitted. Recent rains have been most welcome to all concerned. Reports of violations have been heard and City officials are asking full cooperation. The class "A" alcoholic beverage license held by Ernest Freund and Carolyn Justen for many years was surrendedasof August 2 and a transfer made to the new owners, Martin J. Grennan, Jr., and Alice K. Grennan. 10,000 Receive Tax Notices A letter from McHenry County State's Attorney Richard Cross is being mailed to almost 10,000 individuals and businesses who have failed to pay this year's personal property tax. Those who pay prior to September will owe only the original amount, plus two percent interest (one percent per month). The total amount is stated on the accompanying de-. linquent notice. Starting about Sept. 1, small claims suits will be filed against those who are still delinquent. Suits are already being filed against those people who owe more than $100 in back personal property taxes. Over 1,- 500 in this category were notified along with their tax bill in May that they would be given no further notice before being brought into court. Most people who receive the letter from the State's attorney owe only this year's tax. Thus far 26,300 personal property tax bills have been paid. The letter reads as follows: "Be advised that the State's Attorney's office for McHenry ^county has been engagedforthe past several years inactively assisting the County Treasurer for McHenry county in enforcing collection of delinquent personal property tax obligations'. "As you well know, over 90 percent of the taxpayers of McHenry county pay their personal property tax obligation the majority of said payment going to the support of pur schools, and the failure of the remaining taxpayers to bear their share of the tax obligation thrusts an undue burden not only on the remaining taxpayers but also on the officials of McHenry county in attempting to collect the tax which is owing (Continued on page 14) SSifSI®^ \ LT. J/G PATRICK BUCKIE McHenry relatives learned Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, of the death earlier that day of Lt. J/G Patrick Buckie, who drowned in the ocean, some distance from his Seattle, Wash., base. Details of the tragedy were not known at the time. The young Navy pilot, 24, was flying with another flyer when the plane apparently developed trouble. The second pilot was rescued. The family had not yet learned Tuesday night whether Buckie's parachute failed to open or, whether he became entangled in the shroud of the parachute upon landing in the water. 'A' friend and classmati^jof Buckie at Loras college died in a similar accident last March. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Mary Kent) Buckie, had gone to Seattle to spend several days with their son, before he was due to receive orders for overseas duty early in September. They were awaiting his return from the flight at the evening dinner hour when the base chaplain came to inform them of their son's death. PLAN MEMORIAL RITE The body will be returned to Huntington Beach, Calif, for last rites. However, a memorial service is planned at St. Mary's (Continued on page 14) Teachers who have been employed in the six schools which comprise Districts 15 and 156 were announced this week by Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Helen Cur ran for the 1968-69 school year. Replacements and additions, their teaching assignments and the, schools in which they will be employed are: West campus -- Harvey Ahitow, Rochester, NY, received a BS degree from Western Illinois university and will teach physical education part - time and also act as Community School Leader. Mjfs. Pat Barton, Woodstock, was graduated with a BA degree from the Un- ASK PROPERTY ZONE CHANGE TO LIGHT INDUSTRY Paul Jessup and the heirs of Elizabeth Kennebeck have petitioned for a hearing before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals for reclassification from "F" farming to "I-L" light industry, the property located on Rt. 120, a half mile east of the river. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 3 p.m. in the city hall. HIGHLANDS TO HOLD ELECTION OF OFFICERS Pistakee Highlands will hold an election of new officers for the Community association on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community center. Everyone is urged to attend and cast a vote. Absentee ballots may be obtained from Mrs. Mae Kolb, 5308 W. Highland. SCHOOL BOARDS ANNOUNCE DATES FOR MEETINGS'"' " • Regular and special meetings of the boards of education, Districts 15 and 156, will be held in the Central Administration building, 3926 West Main street in McHenry. In compliance with Senate Bill HB 476-478, Open Meetings Bill, the following schedule is announced; District 15 meetings will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 13, 27; Sept. 10, 24; Oct. 8, 22; Nov. 12, 26; Dec. 10, 24; Jan. 14, 28; Feb. 11, 25; March 11, 25 and April 8. District 156 meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18, and April 15. iversity of South Dakota, is Coordinator of School Information and will teach English III and Journalism. Mrs. Emma Chaberski, Ingleside, is the new school nurse and will teach a course in health occupation. She was graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BS degree. Richard fiber hardy, Crystal Lake, will teach physical education, physical science and act as swim-' ming coach. He holds a MA degree from the University of California. Math and consumer economics will be taught by Philip Glatz, Chicago Heights, who received an M A degree from the University of South Carolina. Charles Gray, Springfield, will be an instructor in 20thCentury and U.S. history and has a BS degree from Illinois State university. Behavioral science and problems of democracy will be taught by Marty Mullen, Lake Zurich, who is a graduate of Western Illinois university with a BS degree. Mary Jane Pet-' ers, Westmont, will be librarian. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois university and has. an MA degree. Julianne Peterson, Streator, BS degree, Illinois state, will teach girls' physical education. Mrs. Shirley Rogers, Bensenville, MA, DePaul university, will be senior guidance counselor; and Linda Gladstone, Chicago, BS, Northeastern Illinois State, will teach Spanish and girls' physical education. EAST CAMPUS East campus - Mrs. Priscilla Balchunas, McHenry, will be part-time nurse. She is a graduate of rtavenswood, Chicago. Gary Collins, BS degree, Eastern Illinois university, is from Charleston and will teach drivers' education, frosh basketball and be an assistant tr&ck coach. * Janis Cramer, Wheaton, will teach home economics on a half time basis. She is a graduate of Illinois State university with a BS degree. Ruth Fenwick, McHenry, will teach English; Mary Lou Fislip Balvidere, BA, Western Illinois university, physical education; and Mrs. Lana Little, McHenry, BA, University of Ar-. kansas, art, are other teachers in the district. Four math teachers have been employed. They are Thomas Hubert, Kankakee, BS, Illinois State university; Paul Matuszewski, North Chicago, BS, Northern Illinois university; Jon Meyer, McHenry, BA, Qui- (Continued on page 14) WAR HEROES HONORED AT SUMMER OUTING c IWUHMll Few scenes have the poignancy of the veterans' gathering at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Detrick at 2310 S. Crystal Lake road last Saturday. There were seventy-five in all --thirty blind, fifteen paralyzed and the remainder wounded -- living examples of the horror of war. All were veterans Of the Vietnam conflict who are now confined to either Great Lakes or Hines hospital. Their welcome to McHenry county was accompanied by all of the fanfare these heroic veterans deserved. It started on Rt. 14, southeast of Crystal Lake, where police cars and fire trucks formed an escort for the long parade to the farm. Included in the procession was Miss McHenry and runner-up in the McHenry county beauty contest, Ardelle Voeltz of McHenry. Upon arrival, they were greeted by a festive setting with four bands, pretty girls and enough food to satisfy the heartiest appetite. Highlight of the feasting were char-broiled steaks which had been kept in top condition, along with other food, in refrigerated trucks. Tents had been set up in case of inclement weather. The outing was arranged and carried out by World War II veterans in Oak Lawn who belong to either the Veterans of ForPLAINDEALER PHOTO eign Wars or the American Legion, headed by Patrick Sullivan* They were assisted locally by the police departments of McHenry and Crystal Lake and by Legion and VFW members. Mr. Detrick, who offered his beautiful and spacious farm for the occasion, conducts a business in Oak Lawn but has resided here for the past eight years. 1