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Art Fair Deadline Announced l Fifteenth Annual Event New artists will join many regulars to make the 1971 Country Art Fair a standout evept, Mrs. Yvonne Matt of McHenry, chairman, predicted as she announced plans for the three-day show under spon­ sorship of the auxiliary to McHenry hospital. This will be the fifteenth annual Country Art Fair, an attraction that combines a unique opportunity for county artists 4o display their talents and for the auxiliary to raise money for McHenry hospital. The fifteenth annual Country Art Fair will be held June 25-27 at the McHenry Junior high school, and main effort now ifc concentrated in letting area artists know about the event and how they can participate. The variety of art shown by McHenry county artists is the heart of this annual attraction. Type of entries include pain­ tings, sculpture, ceramics, wood carving, and wrought iron. The public is able to purchase art works of their choice at the judged show before the actual judging by becoming a patron and taking part in a preview showing. Mini-Art, a growing at­ traction, will be continued this year, Mrs. Barbara Tade, registration chairman, said in issuing a gall for artists. Persons desiring information on how to enter any work of art should contact Mrs. R.L. Tade. Entry deadline is June 1. For the judged show each exhibitor enters three pieces of original design. In the gymnasium artists can establish a display with various works of art they wish to offer for sale. Money raised through the sale of art -- the auxiliary THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER when Little Louie is particularly hungry, he will even consent to become very chummy with his benefactor, evidenced above as he shares a cube of sugar with Mrs. La Susa. Other pic­ tures taken on this unusual farm appear on Page 12. (PLAINDEALER PHOTO) receives a small commission on each purchase -and through tickets for admission goes toward buying equipment for McHenry hospital. With interest in the art fair growing-with more people becoming aware of it through increased popularity of the attraction-many new artists are expected for the fifteenth annual Country Art Fair, Mrs. Tade reported. "SERVING VOLUME 96 NUMBER 28 Over 1,000 THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1971 Expected SINCE 1875 16 PAGES TEN CENTS EE-I, EE-I-0--"And on that farm". . . .so went the words of the song, but never did they contain something as unusual as a llama. This choice specimen lives a contented life on the farm of John and Jean LaSusa on the Johns- burg-Wilmot road, Spring Grove. Occasionally Plaque To Publisher C of C Names "Man Of Year" Plan Recreation r Girls State Choices Program Postal Rates Soar The community school director is currently finalizing plans for the Summer Recreation program which each year attracts increasing numbers. The day camp will be held at the city park for children in first through sixth grades. Because of the popularity of the six-week day camp program, it has been expanded to include, along with the Monday through Friday morning schedule, two afternoon periods a week. This will allot one afternoon for swimming at the West campus pool or city beach and one entire day each week will be scheduled for field trips. Activities that will be offered include: Outdoor Activities, Day Camp, Archery Lessons, Tennis Lessons, Group Games, Nature Study, Golf Lessons, Field Trips and Softball; In­ door Activities, Open Gym, Judo Lessons, Baton Lessons, Cheerleading Clinic, Basket­ ball Clinic, Snack Lounge, Swim- Lessons and Recreational Swim. Summer recreation program brochures will be sent home with children from school later this month detailing the complete program schedule. Registration for all activities (Continued on page 15) Postmaster LeRoy M. Smith said Monday that increases in most postage rates will take effect May 16 as the new United States Postal Service begins its task of achieving self suf­ ficiency as required by the Postal Reorganization Act. Smith noted that general postage rates have not been increased since 1967 when Congress passed what was to become its final legislative act in this respect. He pointed out that, earlier, requests for rate increases were proposed to Congress in 1969 by both President Johnson and President Nixon. In ad­ dition, President Nixon proposed an increase again in 1970, although none of the proposed increases was acted upon by Congress. The local postmaster ex­ plained that the new increases - authorized on a temporary basis until the newly created Postal Rate commission can make recommendations to the Governors of the Postal Service on permanent changes - will raise first-class letter rates from 6 to 8 cents an ounce, and airmail letter rates from 10 to 11 cents an ounce. Post cards will go from 5 to 6 cents each and airmail post cards will go from 8 to 9 cents each. The increases will be borne more by business than by in­ dividuals, the postmaster pointed out, since about 75 per cent of first class and airmail is from commercial mailers. In addition to increases in first-class rates, second and third class will also go up on May 16. However, the full in­ creases proposed by the Postal Service will not be put into effect on a temporary basis, in second and third class, since the postal reform legislation contemplates that such in­ creases be phased over five years or ten years for nonprofit organizations - provided Congress appropriates the necessary funds to ease the transition to full rates. No changes are made in the (Continued on page 15) All-School Cast Will Present P lay May 14-16 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 14, 15 and 16, McHenry Community high' school will present "The Miser", at the West campus auditorium at 8:10. A seventeenth century French farce, "The Miser" was written by Moliere and adapted and translated for the modern stage by Miles Malleson. The issues, problems and situations that Moliere deals with in his play are as much on the forefront today as they were when the play was written. Materialism, love and marriage, truth and deceit, and the failure of successive generations to see things in the same light are among the many issues which Moliere discusses. Being true to the definition of a f o r c e . M o l i e r e e m p l o y s ludicrous and exaggerated situations and effects. The play abounds with clever criticisms and jibes. The production represents the efforts of students from both East and West campuses. Those people on stage include Eric Weiss as Harpagon, Ike miser; Shirley Jenkins as E)Nft, Harpagon's daughter; Alex Thomas as Cleante, Harpagon's son; Jim Phillips as Seigneur Anselm; Kevin Carroll as Valere, the son of Seigneur Anselm and lover of Elise; Cary Hill as Marianne, the daughter of Seigneur Anselm, and the girl in love with Cleante; Tom Broman as LaFleche, Cleante's servant; Kelly Low as Master Simon, a money lender ; Amy Leighty as (Continued on page 15) Margaret Brown, right, and Sally Larkin beam happily after learning that they were the No. 1 and 11 choices, respectively, of the McHenry high school faculty to attend Girls State in Jacksonville. 111. . in June. If for any reason Margaret is un Sixteen-year-old Margaret Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown of 1319 N. Millstream drive, McHenry, has been selected by a vote of the faculty to represent M.C.H.S. at Girls State in June. Runner-up for the honor was Sally Larkin, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Larkin of 1409 Draper road. able to attend and participate in a week of activities settLig up a mythical government at all levels, Sally will take her place. (PLAINDEALER PHOTO) It was a gala luncheon meeting at the Legion home last Thursday when all the gal- Fridays of Rotary members gathered with the boss to ob­ serve secretary's day. All were not secretaries, but they were at least among those who serve a useful purpose in local of­ fices. The men provided a real treat. They told us it was for the ladies, but we noticed a few twinkles in the eyes of the men as those lovely models made their way through the clubhouse. You would never believe it (neither did the models) that So I Hear would turn narrator for such an occasion, certainly a "First" in the field of fashion. Someone handed him the descriptive cards and he was off and away. The latest in spring and summer attire was beautiful, although it didn't always follow the faltering words of the man in charge. But it was all in fun-and there was plenty of that. We like Rotary-type meetings. If they ever let the ladies join, the membership is sure to grow. When recognition comes one's way, probably there are very few people who realize fully the extent of service which merited the honor. (Continued on page 15) Margaret was chosen for the attributes of scholarship patriotism, citizenship, dependability and integrity. Girls State, to be held from June 15 to 23 in Jacksonville, 111., on the campus of Mac- Murray college, is for the purpose of setting up a mythical state in which the girls become better informed on the operation of government at all levels. Locally, the program is sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 491. Margaret is a member of the Girls Athletic association, Pep club, American Field Service and Modern Music Masters. A cross country girl and track (Continued on page 15) Tickets Issued Following Two Accidents On Weekend Both drivers were issued tickets in a car-motorbike accident Friday afternoon about 4:30 at the intersection of Weingart road and Rolling lane, north of McHenry. Louise H. Worzala of 3405 N. Countryside drive, McHenry, stated she was south-bound on Weingart road when she ob­ served a motorbike driven by William W. Olsen of 801 W. River Terrace drive, McHenry, stopped at the intersection on Weingart road. She started to pass him when the motorbike suddenly turned to the left, striking the right front side of her auto. The boy, thrown onto the hood of her car, struck his head on the windshield, bounced off the car and landed on top of his motorbike. Olsen said he was stopped waiting to turn left onto Rolling lane. As he did so, he was struck by the Worzala auto and blacked out. Officers noted that Olsen refused to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. However, the boy's father was at the scene and officers requested that he take his son for treatment. A witness at the scene con­ firmed Olsen's statement that he had extended his arm in­ dicating a left turn prior to (Continued on page 15) Annual Valley View Herby Award Night Honors Faculty Thursday, May 13, at 8 p.m., the third, annual Herby award night will take place at Valley View school, sponsored by the teachers by the Parent- Teacher organization. This is one opportunity parents have of expressing their appreciation to teachers. The program promises a few surprises for parents and teachers. There will also be an election of officers for the 1971- 1972 school year. Nominees are as follows: President, Mrs. Nena Thornton; vice-president, Mrs. Mary Ann Berman; secretary, Mrs. Arlene Koeller; treasurer, Mrs. Julie Mass; and director-at-large, Mrs. Margaret Hansen. The Fun Fair to be held May 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. is in the planning stage, according to Mrs "Pat Lasko, the chairman. Volunteers are needed to participate in working at this event. Larry Lund, right, publisher of the McHenry Plaindealer, re­ ceives the beautiful plaque designating him "Man of the Year" by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce at the annual dinner dance held Saturday evening, May 8, at the McHenry Country For outstanding ac­ complishments in heading the McHenry Chamber of Com­ merce. Larry Lund, publisher of the Plaindealer, last Saturday night was recognized at the annual C. of C. dinner dance as that organization's "Man of the Year" for 1971. He served as its president in 1969 and 1970, during which time there were innovations and distinct marks of progress which have resulted in a growing Chamber which is financially sound. The first award of this kind to be awarded by the organization went to Frank Low last year. Lund received recognition in 1970 when he was presented the Jaycee Merit award. Also recognized for distinguished service to the C. of C. was Miss Barbara Gerasch, who was presented with a dozen red roses. Winners of the recent Chamber-sponsored art contest were announced. First place in the five-year-old category was Julie McGee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McGee of 1620 N. Park street, and top award in the 6 to 13-year age group was won by Lauryn Wernquist, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. D.W. Wernquist of 1704 Mar drive. Prizes were tickets to the dinner dance for parents of the winners. Because Dr. and Mrs. Wernquist were unable to at­ tend, the parents of Susan Smith, second place winner in the latter category, received the tickets. They are Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of 903 N. Green street. There were 450 entries. club. From left, making the presentation, are Mel Pruat and Chuck Fuller co-chairmen of the C. of C. A proud and happy Mrs. Lund looks on. PLAINDEALER PHOTO I