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vC , ,T\ •< ¥•' J -V-'l , IV i.^': VrfA-A' J5,• .vr" • • ** . 91 - No. 40 N ..!./. .i'i® * , ,» , * 'W; , J ¥ *» i !•> tf*f,*jj, nt# rMSERVING THE CHAIN-O^-AKES REGION SINCE .1875' Friday, December 27, 1968 '^tilr* "'t o!} /A-V-' • ' :k$ V<Jt '..Is 12 Pages - 10$ | m s-m mm Tree Burning , Scheduled For Burglary At Jan. 6 At 7:30 Jewelry Store Twelfth Mght once again will be observed in McHenry on Monday, Jan. 6, when the customary tree burning ceremony is held in the former Legion lot off Green street. With special permission from the property purchasers the Ramada Inn Corp., this will be the last year the impressive rite fan be held in this location. City trucks, under the direction of Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer, will be. making a pickup of trees Jan. 2, 3 and 4 within the city limits. Trees should be placed on the curb when discarded. Residents of the nearby area may bring their trees to the huge pile expected in the parking lot any time before the time of thet tree burning. The trees will be protected from pranksters until the time of the ceremony. This year the burning will take place at 7:30 o'clock by members of Company I, who are in charge of the program, directed by Henry Buch and Gary Armstrong. Three rings^ valued at $520 were stolen from Steffen's Jewelry store, 1236 N. Green street, McHenry, early on the evening of Christmas Eve. The owner, Harold Steffen, said the burglary occurred between 5 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. Mr. Steffen said he had opened the front display case for an item and then walked into the back room for a few moments. vvJVhen he returned, he found ithe rings missing. They included a diamond engagement set, with two rings, valued at $245, and one Blue Star sapphire, a man's ring, with a value* of $275. *-•ia~- This club last week when a check for $2,653.85 was presented to District Advisor Jan Hann of Elgin, second from left, fulfilling Ihe quota set for Valley View Neighborhood. Others, from left, are Carol Johnson, house to house fund drive chairman; Clairi" Engh, Neighborhood chairman of Valley View; and Jean Weyland;' i district chairman. -- PLAINDEALER PHOTO JURY REACHES NO DECISION IN DEATH OF CHILD A coroner's jury meeting at the George R. Justen & Son chapel last Saturday failed to reach a decision on the death of Paul Sorrells, 16-month-oldson of Mr. and Mrs. Burjea Sorrells of Ingleside, who died Dec. 14 in McHenry hospital of a skull fracture/ Extensive "bruises about the body prompted an inquest to be held. __ New Pastor Appointments New pastors for ten parishes in the Rockford diocese have been appointed by Bishop Arthur J. O'Neill. Rev. Fr. Eugene Parker, formerly assstant pastor at St. Patrick's church in McHenry and more recently pastor of Christ the King parish, Wonder Lake, has been assigned as copastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Mission church, Crystal Lake. Fr. Everett J. Hiller, a native of this area, who has recently been pastor of St.Mary church* Oregon, will be pastor of St. Mary in Sterling^ Rev. Fr. Alfred P. Kruk, at one time associate pastor of ^Christ Ithe King church and St. peter church, Spring Grove, has "been named .paitor ofSt'I' Mafy^* church, Maple Park. Mrs. David Jones, speech therapy instructor, will speech therapy help at the McHenry County Easter Seal Therapj^v center, starting Jan. J2, Robert Steffi, executive director^ announced the program and said appointments can be madej starting Jan. 2. The center holidays. (Don Peasley Photo). Mrs. David Jones, speech specialist trained at Northern Illinois university, will serve as speech therapist at the Easter Seal Therapy center, beginning Jan. 2. Expansion of the speech therapy program from a summeronly service is an important public health care aid provided by the county-wide organization located at Woodstock, Robert is closed until that date for th«£ tion to the staffon a part-time basis.' • Appointments willjjfe accept*! for hearing and articulation screening, and persons--adultii or children--wishing an appointment should \ call the Therapy center (338-1707), be*-" ginning Thursday, Jan. 2. center is closed for the hoik until that date. Mrs* Jones is in her in announcing Mrs. Jones' addi- Musin The sights and sounds of Christmas are very special to everyone, each in its own way. Our own enjoyment came from the following: Old, familiar stories and carols in holiday mood which took precedence over the rank and file TV program... Particularly heartwarming deeds, such as Salvation Army volunteers at their kettles, that managed to squeeze some of the tragedy into the background on news programs... Thoughtful messages on Christmas cards which make you realize that the real meaning of the season still exists.. The wonderland of color provided by almost every home in our community, making McHenry and its environs the most beautiful of any area we visited.. (Continued on page 4) Twenty-five ladies were present at the recent Valley View Neighborhood Christmas luncheon held at the McHenry Country club. A focal point of the affair was the presentation of a check for $2,653.85 to Miss Jan Hahn oftheSybaquay council to fulfill the quota set for the Valley View Neighborhood of $2,000. The check represented the joint efforts of a house to house campaign under the chairmanship of Mrs. John (Carol) Johnson and the business drive, with Roy Thompson, Jr., as the chairman. This was the first time in eleven years that the Valley View Neighborhood has netted enough to fill its quota much less top it by-suctra^spectable amount. Everyone concerned was elated over the wonderful response from the people in the McHenry area and is grateful to all who donated in time or money. Mrs. Frank Gans representing the McHenry Woman's Club, also presented Miss Hahn with a check for twenty-five dollars (Continued on page 4) r L an Of I furies In Crash m EDWARD J. MILLERS Sgt. Edward J. Miller, home on Christmas leave, this past For The Boli 2?* M ' k , 15 week received froni the DepartmerA of the Army the award of the Bronze Star for heroism. The presentation was made for service in the Republic of Vietnam on March 1 of this year. The citation read as follows: «' For herois m in conne ction with military operations against a hostile force. Sgt. Miller distinguished himself by heroic actions on March 1, 1968, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, on a combat operation in the Republic of Vietnam. When a man in his unit was mortally wounded, Sgt. Miller, with complete disregard for his own safety, low crawled through intense enemy fire to evacuate the body of the dead so'dier. Through Sgt. Miller's great concern for his fellow soldier, he was able to recover the body of the soldier. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. "Sgt. Miller's personal bravery, agressiveness and devotion to duty are in keepiflg^yith the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry division and the United States Army." The citation was made by direction of the President. Sgt. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Miller of 6707 Rt. 31, Ringwood, returned last July 4 from Vietnam. He is now stationed at Fort Riley, Kas., awaiting his discharge ir. February. Mrs. Anna Borchers, 76, of Wonder Lake, passenger in a car involved in a two-auto crash last Sunday afternoon, Dec. 22, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 24, in Memorial hospital, Woodstock of injuries. Three other persons were hurt in the collision, which occurred five miles west of McHenry, at Thompson road. Both drivers, Anthony Leman, of 8611 Ramble road, Wonder Lake, and Thomas W. Thorne.of 8608 Shady lane, Wonder Lake, were hospitalized and a passenger, Melville Sellek, 10, Wonder Lake, was treated and released. Deputies said Leman was travelling south when Thorne, north-bound, attempted to pass another auto. Thorne was ticketed for improper lane usage. Mrs. Borchers and the Sellek boy were passengers in the man auto. / day involving three cars. It occurred at Rt. 120 and River road. Philip Glatz of Chicago Heights told deputies he was driving east on the highway when the Franklin car pulled out in front of him from River road. She said she failed to see the other car and proceeded to cross the highway. Driver of the third car was Lowell R. Hughes of 605 Mineral Spring drive, McHenry, who said he stopped at the intersection and saw the Franklin car pull out in front,of the Glatz vehicle. He related that the Glatz car was unable to stop. There were no reported injuries. State police investigated an accident in which Jeanette Gehl of 5016 Memory Trail, McHenry, escaped injury. She was driving on Wilmot road about 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve and stopped at a sign at the intersection with Ringwood road. The motorist behind her crashedinto car and „ then sped away. HOSPITAL MEMBERSHIP DEADLINE NEARS McHenry area residents were reminded to keep an eye on the calendar so they can obtain their McHenry Hospital corporation memberships--new or renewals--before Dec. 31. Persons who have their memberships by that date are eligible to vote at the annual meeting which will be held at the McHenry Country club Saturday night, Feb. 1. The membership cost includes the fine dinner served at the annual meeting, said George (Continued on page 4) second grade teacher at Northwood school. She desires fm classroom experience before going into speech therapy full-0 time. At Northern Illinois, MrtE"*** Jones had practical experience in working with hard-of-hear- , ing, physically handicapped, and mentally retarded while majoring in this, special educatidh curriculum. The part-time schedule atthfe Therapy center will provide ap^ pointments for these hours: 3:45 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturdays. The program is open to children and adults wfcd are residents of McHenrjr county. Referrals are encouraged, Steffi added, so that those persons who need the kind of help Mrs. Jones can provide will learn about it. Past experience indicates referrals 4 will come from school teachers, doctors, parents, and ministers, for example. The charge for this service is based strictly onthepersoifs ability to pay - no one is turned away because of a lack of funds for this skilled assistance, Steffi emphasized. The Therapy center is supported wholly by contributions. (Continued on page 4) Special Christmas present is ready for Mrs. Gerald Fain (left). Her new baby, Mike, is bundled in a Christmas stocking at McHenry hospital as Mrs. Ellen Bolich, R. N., prepares her new baby for the journey home last weekend. With them are members of the Woman's auxiliary who have made the colorful stockings for homeward bound babies the week before Christmas, Mrs. William Jordan and Mr s.Frank Blake. (Don Peasley Photo). ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL VOTE Anyone wishing to vote in the upcoming district 15 school referendum, but whp will be unable to cast a vote in person on Jan. 11 may get absentee ballots at the school board office at 3926 , W. Main street, in McHenry. Ballots may be obtained either through the mail or in person. Jan. 6 is the last day to make ; application by mail for absentee) ballots. Jan. 8 is the last day to make .application for absentee ballots in person. OTHER ACCIDENTS William F. Wanland of 2702 Cherry drive, Wonder Lake, was treated and released from Memorial hospital Saturday following an accident. He was hurt when he became blinded by bright lights and his auto struck a tree south of McHenry on Griswold Lake road. A pick-up truck driven by Joseph A. Parratore of 8419 Acorn path, Wonder Lake, went out of control Friday, east of Ridgefield, «fnd damaged two trees. Deputies said the truck spun on the icy road. The driver sustained only slight injuries. James J. Geldemann of Palatine escaped injury last Friday four miles north of Spring Grove, on Wilmot road at Rt. 173. He failed to see a stop sign in time and when he applied the brakes, which failed, the auto went out of control and hit a tree. Shirley I. Schmuhl of 5002 • W. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, struck a tree head-on Sunday when the auto fishtailed (Hi a hill six miles south of Richmond, on Keystone road. Donna Franklin of Emerald drive, McHenry, was blamed lor failure to yield at'an intersection in an accident last Fri- "100" Club Members m Pictured at a recent Lake Region YMCA board of directors meeting are some of the ten 1968 members of the YMCA's "100" club. Admission to the "100" clubis automatically granted fbeach YMCA organization or individual who has sold 100 or more boxes' of YMCA thjnnjints during the annual fall World Service Candy Sale.- Pictured with individuals who received '"100" club awards are, from left to right, bottom row, ; Robby Thomas and Bret Thomas from the Fox tribe in McHenry, Top Row, Robert Fleck and , Roland Herrmann, YMCA board members, wfco presented the awards, and Weg Thomas, chief of the Fox tribe. • h A: ' ; ' mm