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"Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875". Volume 90 -- No. 45 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, MARCH 4. 1965 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy POLITICAL ACTIVITY INCREASES LOCALLY Good news comes this week from the Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Highways, concerning improvement planned for motorists entering Rt. 120 from River Road. District J. H. Dinkheller wrote to the Plaindealer this week, stating pleasure in the fact that plans for improving the sight distance at the east end of the Fox River bridge have been completed and a letting for the project is anticipated in the near future. The improvement will consist of removing approximately 115 feet of the existing concrete hand rail from both sides of the east end of the bridge and installing new metal rail. This has been one of the serious highway problems in the city of McHenry for some time, and increases each year with the heavy travel during the vacation period. Numerous accidents have occurred at this point because drivers, entering the highway were unable to see far enough to the west to avoid fast moving cars on Rt. 120. The Plaindealer carried a Public Pulse letter regarding the subject a few weeks ago, and we were also in receipt of letters from citizens wanting to know whether or not something could be done. Our own complaint to the Division of Highways, together with those of our readers, brought the very welcome message received from Mr. Dinkheller this past week. The hope of McHenry drivers at tiiis time is that the work can be undertaken before another summer season is with us. The snow may be melting with each passing day, but thoughts of Spring "are not all rosy. It is income tax time again. After many weeks of procrastinating, we selected one particularly dull television viewing night recently and decided to delve into the intricacies of the 1965 report. The task was begun with some trepidation as we had heard the forms differed from those of the past several years, and it has been our custom to use the last one for references. After we overcame our initial fears, the task seems not so. different until we came to thie concluding figures, which found the government owing us some $800. This, we knew, rjlUst be wrong for never in our long history of making oUt these yearly messages to the federal government has the Story had any other ending -- we owed more money! We tackled a little revision of figures before the thought of getting a refund made us giddy, and eventually came up with the same ending as in previous years -- we still owe money. Hardly had the pen been put away and we were basking in the contentment of having accomplished a good evening's work when a newscaster told his listening TV audience that according to the latest word from Washington the new, simple forms should be completed in about ten minutes. We heard the other day that proper legal procedure made the income tax a permanent institution in the United States just thirty-odd years ago. Who among us will vote for an anniversary celebration? Construct Church Unit if* Work is progressing nicely on the new parsonage, left, and church which are being constructed for the American Lutheran church on the former Engdahl property on south Green street. No completion date has been announced. COMPLETED PLANS FOR BLOOD BANK BRING REQUESTS FOR COOPERATION IN COMMUNITY With final plans completed for the community blood donor bank of the McHenry Kiwanis Club, that organization is asking the support of local residents in making it a success. A donation of one pint of blood is not only assurance for the entire family but also for those less fortunate, such as ulcer and leukemia victims and hemophiliacs. With sufficient blood from others, their needs will be taken care of without hardship to their families. All year 'round residents in the community are eligible, including the east side of Wonder Lake, Ringwood, Jak-Ana Heights, Sunnyside, the west part of Pistakee Highlands, Mc- Cullom Lake, Johnsburg, Pistakee Bay, Lakeland Park, Eastwood Manor, Lakemoor and Lilymoor, Griswold Lake and all other communities included in the McHenry high school district. Their blood needs will be covered when hospitalized anywhere within the United States. Complete Application One need only to complete the application blank found elsewhere in this issue. The Blood Donor club representative will inform each person when he should donate. ** All healthy individuals between 21 and 59 may give blood. When called, they will be examined by medical personnel to determine whether or not they are physically able. Persons from 18 to 21 may donate with written permission from their parents or guardian. Donations will be made in the home locality. The Community Blood Center of Chicago will bring its mobile unit and set it up on the premises of the Legion home, Green street. LOSSES RESULT FROM FIRES IN McHENRYAREA Greenwood Families Lose Large Barn, Forty-Four Cows One of the biggest farm losses due to fire to occur in northern Illinois in recent years took place during the blizzard of last week Wednesday on the E. A. Wesson farm on Greenwood Road, north of Greenwood. The loss of the part brick barn was estimated at about $30,000, while forty-four registered Holsteins were killed in the blaze, each valued at $600. In addition, a heavy loss occurred through the burning of 100 tons of grain and hay. The farm is occupied by the senior Wessons, their son, Howard, and his wife, the former Mary Sutton of McHenry, and their two daughters. Cause of the fire was undetermined. Several hundred persons were attracted to the blaze and helped members of the Hebron fire department and the Woodstock rural fire fighters extinguish the flames. Other Fires Two smaller fires occupied the attention of members of the McHenry fire department early this week. The first occurred Sunday afternoon at the Mathew Thoma residence at McArthur Drive, McCullom Lake. Back- $400 DAMAGE AS CAR HITS BUSS FORD WINDOW A car, driven by Fred Bykowski of 138 W. Rand Road, Lakemoor, struck a window in the Buss Ford Sales building on Waukegan street last Monday evening, resulting in damage estimated at about $400. A witness said the car struck the window and then pulled away. Bykowski is scheduled to appear in court March 11 for failure to report the accident. Motorists Hurt In Accidents SUSPEND PRUSSAT LIQUOR LICENSE UNTIL MAY 1 Service Company Meeting About 75 farmers and their families attended the twentieth annual meeting of the McHenry County Service company last weekend. Glendon T. Lee of 118 Navajo Trail, McHenry, was reported in good condition in McHenry hospital Wednesday morning. He was taken there by ambulance late Tuesday afternoon after a two-car crash at the intersection of Chapel Hill and Lincoln Roads, east of the city. Sheriff's police say James R. Hauk of Ingleside was driving south on Chapel Hill Road when he noticed the other car approach the intersection, travelling west. Hauk said th#' other car slowed then went through the intersection, with his own vehicle striking the Lee car on the left side. Lee was unable to give any statement because of his condition. He was ticketed by authorities. Charles Infantino of 4611 W. Bonner Drive, McHenry, escaped injury in a two-car collision on Rt'. 31, at Cut-off Road, near Crystal Lake, at 5:16 p.m. Tuesday. State police report that both Infantino and Edward L. Streit of Crystal Lake were driving north on the highway when the former stopped to make a left turn. He was struck in the rear by the other vehicle. Streit was cited for failure to reduce speed. Frank Giel of Oeffling Drive, McHenry, was injured Monday evening in an accident that occurred west of Fox Lake on Rt. 120, near State Park Road. He was treated in McHenry hospital. According to sheriff's police, the Giel auto was struck by another car driven by Joseph Early Wednesday afternoon, the McHenry County Liquor Commission suspended the license of Harry and Sylvia Prussat, owners of Colonel Prussat's Place, formerly Old Spot Inn at Pistakee Bay, for a term ending May 1, 1965. The suspension is effective immediately. George Prussat was apprehended by sheriff's police last month on a charge of selling liquor to minors. Later, the Prussats filed suit against the young people involved, claiming they falsified their ages. MONEY STOLEN BY INTRUDERS AT RINGWOOD SCHOOL (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) Lakeland Park Wins Whn one has reached the age of 92 and continues to inspire those about because of an enviable spirit for living, then we can truly say that person's life has been very worthwhile. We are thinking particularly of Mrs. Lena Bohr, who celebrated the occasion of her ninety-second birthday last Thursday. More than a dozen friends called with a decorated birthday cake, and spent the afternoon in visiting. Other remembrances included two bouquets of flowers and 1114- merous cards. Without question. Mis. Bohr i^ one- of McHenry's most respected and gracious ladies. K. A. F. The contract with Woodstock " Die Casting Co., division of Eltra Corp., has been extended by Local 922 of the United Au- 1o Workers Union on "a day tc d.'iy'l<:i:U3. Coveted Award As Scouts Observe 53rd Anniversary Girl Scouts in McHenry will join those throughout the country in celebrating the llifflB: KATHY BECKER j fifty-third anniversary of the |organization on March 12. In 'Valley. View neighborhood, which includes McHenry and all of the outlying subdivisions, there is a fine representation with 125 Brownies (second and third graders); 250 Juniors (composed of fourth, fifth and sixth graders) and forty-five Cadettes -- girls in seventh, eighth and ninth grades. To assist them in achieving their goals, earn their awards and badges and become better citizens are thirty-five leaders and committcewomen. On March 7, Girl Scout. Sunday, the girls and these leaders will attend church together in uniform. According to their choice, they will be at the Community Methodist, Faith Presbyterian. Mount Hope and Nativity Lutheran churches, all at 11 a.m.; at St. John's, St. Mary's and St. Patrick's Catholic churches at 8 o'clock and Zion Lutheran at 10:30. Scout Sunday Girl Scout Sunday will hold special meaning for Kathy Becker, 13. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Becker of Lakeland Park, an eighth grader at St. Patrick's parochial school. She has received the Marian award for which she has been working for more than- a vcar. (Cnntinup.l^Tn Pn,r;e R) Need For School Facilities Takes Precedence Over Site. (An Editorial) A meeting is expected to be called within the next week between members of the Citizens Advisory Council, school administrators and the board of High School District 156 for the purpose of resolving the problem of a site for the new proposed high school. It should be more than a hope that some harmonious agreement be reached. If McHenry is to have its overcrowded condition in the high school alleviated in the foreseeable future, it is a necessity. The delegation that appeared before the school board last week was composed of members of the Citizens Advisory Council, although they did not represent the council as a whole. They were present to voice their protest against the site selected by the board, which is the new Boone Valley development soon to be started on the west side of the Crystal Lake blacktop road., These dissenters say they are opposed to the site because of traffic congestion which would result in the city; because the Northern Illinois survey a year ago suggested a location to the north based on the population trend at that time; and because children in the areas they represent, many of them long "time residents, would some day find it necessary to attend the present, old high school while those in other areas of the district are included in the new high school enrollment. This eventuality would occur if the new twoyear high school becomes a four-year educational facility as planned. The school board has stated that members investigated sites where land was known to be available. The Boone Valley location was deemed most desirable of the property studied since it would be annexed to the city through action of the developer, providing access to city water and sewer. The board feels that the thirty-eight acres is top quality and would serve the needs of the maximum number of 2,400 students for which the school is intended. However, they say that further land evaluations by the architects will weigh heavily in their final decision. It is evident that both protesting council members and the school board are sincere in their intent. The danger lies in strong personal convictions which might ve"Vy well defeat the really important issue -- a pressing need for additional facilities. A school site is important to be sure, but its choice cannot be allowed to build up public enmity which could destroy the basic right of every young person -s- the best possible * education. This would seem to be the important consideration to bear in mind in the discussions and decisions ahead. Intruders entered the Ringwood school sometime late Tuesday night or^early Wednesday and stole $22.96. Most of the money was taken from the office, the remainder from a classroom. Entrance was gained by breaking a whiclow into the office, and another window was also broken into a classroom. Nothing else was taken and the rooms were not disturbed. The sheriff's office is investigating. TAVERN OWNER. YOUTHS FINED ON LIQUOR CHARGES Many Petitions Filed For School Board Posts In Three Area Districts ALDERMANIC RACES ONLY CITY CONTESTS Nearby Villages Report No New Filings Monday X' A local tavern owner and several young people were fined on liquor charges when they appeared in the court of Magistrate Joe Ritter in Branch I court Monday. Robert P. Seeber of 216 W. Rand Road, Lakemoor, was fined $200 and $20.30 costs for alcoholic sales to minors. He is owner of Bob and Min's tavern located at the address above. Also fined Monday as a result of their arrest early in February in the tavern were Donald Wirth, Gregory D. Conant, Herman' Curtis and Bonnie L. Ryan, all of Wauconda. Each paid $50 and $20.30 costs. CITY SCHEDULES TWO HEARINGS THIS FRIDAY Amendments Of Two Ordinances Are Requested Two separate hearings, both to be held at the city hall next Friday, March 5, have been called by the city of McHenry Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. The first will take place at 2 o'clock in the city hall to consider the petition of the city requesting amendment of the subdivision control ordinance in regard to subdivision road regulations, specifications and definitions. The hearing will also be for considering an amendment of the amending provisions of this same ordinance in which there would be a requirement that all amendments or variations should be brought before the zoning board of appeals. • Zoning Ordinance The second hearing is scheduled at 3 o'clock in the same location. This will be in regard to a petition filed by the city for amendment of the zoning ordinance adopted' in 1962 and subsequently amended by adding a "planned unit development" section to permit construction and development of land areas in excess of 40 acres. The hearing will also include reclassification of property near Rt. 120, west and south of the railroad tracks, from the present "1-4" heavy industrial district to "B-3" commercial district. , It will also consider the feasibility of other amendments or modifications of the ordinance in regard to parking provisions therein. S( HKDI'LK HKARlXti A petition has been filed before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals for Peter Baker & Son Co. The petitioner's are requesting a conditional use pen-nit in order to operate a gravel pit and asphalt batching plant. This property is located on Route 120 and north of Lily Lake. The hearing on this petition will be' held on Wednesday, March 10, ;it 3 p.m. I' in iIn city hall in McHenry, III. Mayor Donald P. Doherty will s^ek his second term in officfthis spring and will be unopposed for the city's highest post. This was evident with the deadline for filing last Monday. City and village elections are Tuesday, April 20. Also running unopposed will be Earl R.'Walsh for city clerk and Thomas F. Bolger for treasurer. The aldermanic posts now held by Joseph A. Etten in Ward I and Theodore N. Pitzen in Ward 2 are uncontes ted. A race is evident in Ward 3, where Raymond L. Smith seeks another term of four years. Earl J. Rees of 1310 N. Park has also filed for this position. In newly created Ward 4, Arthur V. Jackson, Gerald J. Wegener and Thomas F. Landre have filed petitions. Because this is a new ward, one of the two elected will hold office for four years and the other for a two-year term. This will be decided by lot following the election as provided under the Illinois statute. McCullom Lake No changes were made at McC^Tpfrt==l»$ice in recent days. Two-way contests are in prospect for each office. One party lists George Luto for president; Winnifred Doran for clerk; Joseph J. Ci'ick, Bonny Egerstaffer, Leonard Jensen, Jr., and Adelaide Patzke for trustees, The other is headed by Arthur J. Stuhlfeier for president; Carol Baternan for clerk; John T. Boyle, Richard W. Johnson and Harry C. Lock for four-year terms and Donald J. Parenti for two-year term as trustees. Lakemoor Although other petitions had been secured from the Lakemoor clerk in advance of the deadline, March 1 passed with only one ticket having filed. John Bonder will seek reelection as president, Pacita Morrison as clerk and Donald Whynot for the trustee position he has held for the past four years. Also filing to fill vacancies created when former office holders decided not to run, are Frank Cougnlin and John Krai. Sunnyside The village of Sunnyside has one slate to be voted in the spring election. Phii Mangold will run for reelection as president. Others on the ticket' include Joseph Metzger, Edwin Lehman and Raymond Nolan for trustees and Christine Williams for clerk. With the filing deadline having passed for city, village and township elections, it would seem that they will be quiet compared to school board elections, where filings are plentiful in the opening week. The first day to submit petitions to the board secretaries was last Wednesday, and by the weekend there were contests evident in three districts. High School District 156 has received, the petitions of Arthur Stilling, who resides north of Johnsburg, Dr. J. Eugene Sayler of 616 N. Center Street and Mrs. George Alvary of 602 N. Green Street. Stilling is the incumbent seeking re-election to a threeyear term. The other seat which is vacant is presently held by Robert Beckenbaugh, who has not yet filed for reelection. In. District 15, where Mrs. Margaret Haug, board president, has announced that she will not again be a candidate, William H. Tonyan, Sr., has filed for ire-election. Other filings in that district include Cynthia A. Knox of 2411 N. Riverside Drive and Dale D. Koss of 4105 W. Crestwood. Harrison Activity Harrison school district in Wonder Lake has also noted much activity in the opening days of filing. On Monday, five had announced their intention of seeking seats on the board. There are three vacancies. William Cristy and S. L. Ruggero, M.D., will run for another term, while Dr. Raymond. Watkins has announced that he will not bfe a candidate this year. Other filings besides William Cristy and Dr. Ruggiero are Jay W. Cristy, Jr., Lewis Belshaw and George Street. In School District 12 at Johnsburg, two have filed thus far. They are both incumbents, W. T. Peterson and Albert W. Albrecht. The last date for filing in all districts is March 20. PUBLIC INVITED TO C OF C DINNER DANCE ON APRIL 3 The Chamber of Commerce is planning a dinner dance to be held Saturday, April 3, at H p.m. at the McHenry Country Club. The public is invited to this annual event. Tickets may be purchased from any board member, at the C. of C. office or at the Plaindealer office. RED CROSS MONTH With the month of March set aside by agreement with other voluntary agencies; on a national scale, as the fund drive month for the American National Red Cross, much interest and activity across the county is noted undcV the able county fund drive chairmanship of Cal Skinner of Crystal Lake. Inspect Disposal Units ;ii|? Fred Meyer, superintendent of public works for the city of McHenry. is shown inspecting one of the fifteen new waste paper disposal units which will be placed in the business sections within the next week. City employees arc busy painting them an attractive green and white.