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J wmmm m-m • ?M I 4*tcjb D*SQUSS INSURANCE PROBLEMS -- Two M:- Henry county sia^e legislators discuss insurance industry problems with BeiT^risch, Cary, (center), president of the Mo fc/ry County Association of Independent Insurance Agents. Leg- *; islators met with the professional group last week. From left: Rep. Tham?s Hanahan, McHenry, 33rd district; Frisch, and Rep. George Lindberg. Crystal Lake, 32nd district. DON PEASLEY PHOTO Musin9 and Meanderin (continued from page 1) townspeople and officials, our community has been chosen as the preferred site when the college is constructed. The future looks promising and should have at least one guiding hand to represent a large segment of the population served by the educational institution. What everyone should realize is that the task of becoming elected becomes more hazardous a second time. The entire county will go to the polls and they will be acquainted with names of present board members. It is a well known fact that the incumbent has a distinct advantage, so it would seem wise for McHenrytoplace a well known name on the ballot. But many well known names 'belong to overworked people. Unfortunately, equally qualified persons with the time and interest in board membership would probably have a more difficult time in being elected. Too bad that apathy in 1967 should still plague us two years later. We can only correct that mistake by giving full support to whoever is the 1969 candidate. Lefs give encouragement to some qualified person before the March 21 deadline. Two local candidates could split the local vote and spell defeat. While we are on the subject of the college, we must note that there were various expressions ranging from amusement to annoyance in reading in a county paper last week, the opinions of students regarding the selection of Mc Henry as a site for the new college building. Only one showed a definite preference for it and some were downright antagonistic. With an enrollment of more than 1,500, we would not anticipate any great difficulty in finding a good number who would put in glowing terms their preference for the chosen site, especially McHenry young people who slipped their icy way to Crystal Lake this past winter. What worries us most about these "young man on the street" opinion polls is what might follow. In ah era when almost any idea in embryo develops into a full-fledged master plan over-night, we have visions of some enterprising "youngster" spreading the word that students are being given the say-so on the college site. And imagine what this could lead to! We always thought the post office had all the answers. At least we did until Tuesday when a copy of the Plaindealer was returned to our office with this notation: "Deceased -- no forwarding address". K.A.F. TYRELL TALKS ON ORGANIZED CRIME FOR CLUB (continued from page 1) the street. Mr. Tyrrell's exciting and dangerous career was spotlighted in a Sunday supplement of the Chicago Tribune, and many other newspapers have run series on his escapades and endeavors. Mrs. Grandt Ernst, first vice-president, will preside at the meeting. The general public and all committeemen and their wives are invited to attend this interesting and informative meeting on Wednesday, March 19, at 8 p.m. at the McHenry Moose lodge on Route 120. STUDY AREA POLLUTION PROBLEMS (continued from page 1) from each of the county planning commissions, Northeast Illinois Planning commission, and a report on the " wild rivers" program. Participants and those invited include city, county, regional, state and federal governments, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Interior, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Atomic Energy commission. Chapman indicated he wasn't sure, but he thought interested citizens could attend. HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY - MARCH 17 DISTRICT A$£S BIDS TO $1,700,000 FOR SCHOOL (continued from page 1 school only if their birthday is prior to July 31. Resignations were accepted for Miss Regina Grennan and Diana Brown of Valley View (the latter to substitue when needed), Connie E. Hopp as cafeteria helper at Edgebrook and Mrs. Eileen Phipps as secretary at the central office. Although Mrs. Arline Pearson and Mrs. Stella Rortvet of Edgebrook school submitted resignations, the board voted to request them to reconsider. Karl Steuben was awarded a contract to start teaching intermediate grades next September and Timothy H. Schmidt to teach P.E. at Valley View and Hilltop schools. LaVerna Kreier was employed as cafeteria helper at Edgebrook. Approval was given to allocate $1,000 to the McHenry Curriculum council for miniprojects. Teachers will be asked to present to the council proposals for innovative teaching, materials and programs. HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS MERLE DAVES JOINS FIRM -- New manager of Cardinal Liquor, Crystal Lake, is Merle Davis, retired as a Marine corps lieutenant colonel after cerving thirty years. As a fighter pilot he served over Vietnam, Korea afnd Japan during and after World War n. He is married to the former Maxine Bacon of McHenry and they reside in the city. McHenry County Okays L^cal Road Survey (continued from page 1) other chairman will be chosen at the April 22 meeting. Mr. Dean indicated later in the week that he would very much like to continue in the role of chairman and complete plans which he helped to inaugurate and carry to their final phases. One of these is the McHenry County Housing Authority ordinance which may be adopted in April, assisting senior citizens and low income families. A job classification program is another program on which he has worked with enthusiasm, and this, too, he expects to see go into effect this spring. While the court site has been one of the big problems during his two years in office, Mr. Dean said he feels it is finally coming to a conclusion. The rule which bars succession for the board chairman and chairmen of comnfttees after serving two one-year • terms consecutively, was established in 1967. It can be overruled only by a two-thirds majority vote. Mr. Dean said he wished to comply with this new regulation, but hopes some day toreturn as chairman because of the challenge of the position. A letter was read from the Woodstock City Council, outlining the many requests with which the board must comply in a pre-annexation agreement before approval would be given to taking into the city the Bigelow property proposed for a county courthouse. A study will continue until April. On a motion by Assistant Supervisor Thomas Huemannof McHenry, the Public Building committee was supported in its request to expend up to an estimated $2,000 for the proposed soil borings on this property provided that land is approved for a courthouse site by the city and the county board and annexation becomes a fact. Because of state laws passed since the budget was established, the county is short of money in the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund and for that reason the board approved issuance of anticipation warrants to cover immediate needs. Members also- voted the transfer of $1,500 from the general to the rabies fund. The sales tax for November was announced at $19,373.17. The Treasurer's report revealed a comparison of tax bills for real estate and personal property sent out in 1967 and 1968. While a few townships showed a decrease, in most cases the figure rose. McHenry township received 17,759 real estate bills in 1967 compared to 18,001 the following year for an increase of 242, second only to Algonquin. The personal property bills rose from 7,763 to 7,913, an increase of 150. Totals for the county were 68,000 in 1967 for real estate against 68,948 the following year and for personal property, 36,085 in '67 and 36,859 in 1968. A County Health department report indicated a rise in the number of home health nursing visits from 706 in July of 1968 to 942 in January of this year. * L" ?• •v ..4fc.awa.r_3..!-- ><V FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF RICHMOND Richmond First Baptist Church Is Dedicated Dedication of the First Baptist church of Richmond was held early this month. The church was honored to have as its main speaker at the dedication service, Dr. James Smith, executive secretary of Illinois Baptists. Virgil Chappell, pastor of the First Baptist church of McHenry, and Ken Neibel, Baptist Area missionary, were also on the program. The church began as a mission, sponsored by the First Baptist church of McHenry during the summer of 1966 with a Bible School taught by members of the McHenry church and several student summer missionairies. Ernest Gouge, now pastor, came to Richmond in August of 1966. His dedication and continued effort as well as that of committed Christian workers have contributed greatly to the tremendous growth of the church during the past three years. From the first Sunday School service where a number of children and several workers from McHenry, along with the student summer missionairies, met on the steps of a fire escape, the Richmond Baptist mission has developed and grown in order to reach out to more people and meet the needs of the Richmond community, as evidenced by this beautiful new building. McHenry township was far above all others in number of patients and visits, with 62 patients and 363 visits in January. Dorr was second with 32 patients and 158 visits. A resolution was passed concerning an agreement between the county and the Department of Business and Economic Development for aid in the financing of a comprehensive planning program in the county. A detailed ordinance was approved, stating all regulations in connection with a decision made at the previous meeting to charge $25 for inspections of septic tanks and systems requested in the county. Legion Observes Fiftieth Year (continued from page 1) Following the Paris caucus, a second one was held in St. Louis oh May 8,9, and 10, 1919. Here, less than two months after the Paris caucus, definite plans were laid for the Legion at national, state and local levels. The necessity for membership was emphasized, and a vigorous membership campaign was outlined, including plans for the first annual Legion convention. This first convention was held in Minneapolis on Nov. 10, 11, and 12, 1919. By that time those who had attended the St. Louis caucus in May had achieved the outstanding feat of delivering 680,000 paid-up memberships to the Minneapolis convention. At this convention the same far-seeing and energetic leadership that prevailed at Paris and St. Louis laid a firm foundation for the American Legion that has prevailed for fifty years. In the meantime, McHenry, then (1919) with a population of about 1,100 received the Legion message and formed McHenry Post 491. The late Alford H. Pouse, an energetic young lawyer, was the first commander. Early meetings were held in Simon Stoffel's hall, in the basement of what is now the LL and L Apartments on Main street. Organization meetings were held in the McHenry city hall in the summer of 1919. Many dates are not available because all post records were destroyed in a fire in the early 1930's. In 1922 the McHenry Legion post held its first carnival, largely to make money for post activities. This proved so popular that they halve become a summer feature every year since that date. In those early years, the small city was hard pressed to meet the needs of a growing municipality. This prompted the local Legion post to purchase for the city, first, a new fire engine, followed by a street lighting system. Next came lights for the new Fox River bridge and a flagpole for the high school. In more recent years, Legion funds have been devoted to sponsorship of a Boy Scout troop, a Cub pack troop, the Girl Scouts,the Viscounts Drum and Bugle Corps, Sons of the American Legion, etc. The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 491 was formed in the fall of 1945. It has worked hand in hand with the post in achieving common goals. The auxiliary serves all Legion and outside organization dinners and other gatherings. They carry on the work of Child Welfare and aid the post in veterans' rehabilitation, as well as in all patriotic programs. They have become the "right arm" of the McHenry post. Early in 1958 McHenry barracks of the Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A. was organizedi Legion Post 491 welcomed this group, and gave it meeting privileges. A most cordial and co-operative continues between these two groups. As McHenry Post 491 progressed they occupied several headquarters. Notable was the space above what was then Reg - ner's grocery store (now Ted's Bootery). While there the Legion purchased land in the center of McHenry as a site for a potential Legion home. This was realized in 1949, whenthey built a Legion hall that served not only the post, but was ideal as a meeting place for social groups, business and service organizations. In 1965 the post had an opportunity to sell its mid-town McHenry holdings. It decided to do this and re-located adjacent to the city on a beautifully naturally landscaped spot on north Ringwood road. The new Post 491 Legion home was completed and dedicated in 1967. It now represents one of the finest and most picturesque Legion posts in the entire country. It is small wonder that its approximately 500 members wish to celebrate this fiftieth birthday with a very special party. FRI., MARCH 14, 1969 - PLAINDEALER - PG.5 New College Service / mm* James Morrissey of NCR, Dr. Forest Etheredge, president of McHenry County college, Gilbert Albertson, branch manager of NCR, Robert Raven, territory manager of NCR, and After months of planning, the computer ordered by McHenry County College has arrived at the Crystal Lake campus. It will be used extensively by students at the college, particularly those in the Data Processing program. Forest Etheredge, president, and John Garrett, dean of Applied Arts and Sciences, said installation of the computer is another significant step in forwarding programs at the college. Instructor Ray Zwierzycki emphasized that this modern computer is both fast and economical. The machine can do such things as perform 1,380,000 additions, read 300 cards and print 450 lines of information all at Once in a minute. Ray Zwierzycki, instructor of data processing at the college, inspect the card reader and operator's console of the new NCR-100 computer as it arrives at the college. McHENRY PLAINDEALER CITY POLICE INVESTIGATE AUTO CRASHES A number of accidents were investigated by city police in the past week. Robert G. Mendoza of Woodstock was parked at 1242 N. Green street when his auto was struck on the left rear bumper by Evelyn A. Ficek of 209 N. Dale avenue, McHenry, who was travelling north on Green street. In another accident, Wanda J. Stupey of 1307 N. Park avenue, McHenry, was waiting for traffic ahead to move on W. Waukegan road. Delos J. Clow of Crystal Lake, in bending down to get something from the floor of his car, ran into the rear of the other vehicle, causing damage to both. Clow was ticketed for failure to reduce speed. James D. Leonard of Crystal Lake was driving north on Crystal Lake road at Main street when Carol E. King of Urbana, west-bound, turned south. Failing to see the other auto, she struck the right front fender. Established 1875 3812 Wert Elm Street - Phone 885-0170 McHenry, Illinois -- 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, 111. Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Larry E. Lund -- Publisher y^MEMBERy 1 9 6 9 Adele Froehlich, Editor MEMBER NEWSPAPER ^NbWA, iPER Association - Founded 1885 1 Year In McHenry and Lake bounty Subscription Rites • • $7.50 1 Year $9.00 Outside McHenry and Lake County, Robert W. Ort of 2613 N. Sequoia drive, McHenry, was travelling east on Rt. 120 when the right rear fender and door were struck by Ralph A. Thomas of 2412 N. McArthur, McHenry, who was pulling out of a parking lot. There was damage to both cars. Charles Henry Jumper of 1821 N. Beach road, McHenry, told police he was travelling south on Dale avenue, turned left onto Timothy lane and approached the intersection at too great a speed. His auto skidded into a driveway -and the right side of the car struck a large boulder. He was ticketed for failure to reduce speed. Another accident also involved Mr. Jumper, but this time the other driver was blamed. Charles D. Cullotta of 1601 Woodlawn Park, McHenry, was pulling out of Payton Chevrolet on Front street and failed to see Jumper. There was damage to botih cars. A ticket was issued to Cullotta for failure to yield the right-of-way. Stanley L. Petersen of 2804 N. Oak drive, McHenry, was driving north on Front Royal, struck ice, lost control and struck a utility pole. There was only minor damage to the left front end of his car and no damage to the pole. 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