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' ' • ' r '• -v • '"- •'. '.• /:>'fS, ^¥^i§£ ;#*** "Servini The Chaia-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 90 -- No. 46 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. MARCH 11, 1965 20 PAGES -- 10c PER COPY McHENRY SAILOR KILLED IN AUTO CRASH This week the Girl Scouts of McHeriry join the total of 9,- 000 in Sybaquay Girl Scout Council; covering six counties, in. the observance of Girl Scout Week. Here is an organization of girls in which interest has very fortunately increased locally in recent years. In an era of less active, indoor living, the Girl Scouts remain what they have always been--outdoor girls. Camping, crafts and other programs which keep them close to nature are stressed, and their activities are aimed at teaching usefulness along with thrift, kindness and courtesy. We can't think of a better program to support for young ladies than Girl Scouting! Just how far we have progressed in the last half century can be impressed on our mind in no better way than an occasional reminder through reading old issues of newspapers. Our own Plaindealer, at this time in 1925, told how history was made through the fact that it was the first time that a presidential inauguration address was broadcast via r$dio. Most radio owners in McHenry had their sets tuned into the stations which carried President Coolidge's talk. From this impressive accomplishment forty years ago, not only have television viewers heard and seen the inaugurations of recent years but have gone on to actually watch preliminary operations in what promises to be the greatest achievement of the century -- reaching the moon. Only those who were bori} soon enough to have experienced all of these signs of progress can truly appreciate how fast we are moving. They must many times ask themselves -- "What next?" Someone is always taking the joy out of life with statistics which let us know too clearly our weaknesses. The latest to come to our attention is from the government, telling where the average family earnings go. After studying it we are aware of where our extra weight comes from. It lies in the 21 per cent spent for food. In fact, our own percentage in that category probably runs higher since we aren't concerned with the average 3 per cent for alcoholic beverages and 2.2 per cent for tobacco. And during the.past year "we haven't even had the .9 per cent death expense of the average family. Church, welfare and education totalled a miserly 3 per cent. At this point someone reminded that we are supposed to be a religious and educated nation yet we spent nearly four times more money on alcoholic beverages and tobacco than we did on church or education. Much news comes out of Springfield during the sessions of the Legislature. One of the least encouraging predictions comes from Earl D. Eisenhower, top Republican vote getter in the Illinois House, who believes that the legislature will fail in its attempt to reapportion the House and Senate. The newly elected Representative believes that the "blue ribbon" members of the House will generally vote along party lines on important legislation, most importantly because they are taking a liking to Springfield and would like to go back two years from now. Many seasoned legislators admit they don't know what will happen, but most have not been optimistic. People change little regardless of locality or the passing of time. The following thoughts of one newspaper man, which have repeatedly eome our way through the years, probably are as true in McHenry as they are anywhere * papers are read. The dissertation lists those things which constitute a good newspaper to the average reader. 1. My name. 2. A front page story showing how crooked city ^government is most of the time. 3. My wife's name. 4. A feature story showing 25 (Continued on Page 8) Proposed Boone Valley Development Above is a drawing of the proposed Boone Valley subdivision expected to be started in the near future, located west of the Crystal Lake blacktop. It is being constructed as a cluster development, something relatively new and,, designed to provide a community within itself. The proposed golf course is shown at the top center on the mapr the shopping center is located to the lower right; and the proposed school site just left of center in the foreground. The Crystal Lake blacktop is the dark line running along bottom of photo. County Studies Problem Of Unusual Land Use; Let Highway Contracts A land fill petition of William DeVries of McHenry for use of property near Richmond was denied Tuesday by the board of supervisors, carrying out the recommendation of the board of appeals. The refusal was made on the grounds that the location was far from the center of population, requiring too great a distance of, transportation, and also that its position would allow its use by some parts of other counties. Some discussion followed concerning garbage disposal sites at two centrally located spots in the county which might serve all of the most highly populated areas. It was decided that the zoning committee, board of appeals and plan commission meet in the near future in an attempt to resolve the problems of unusual land use. They will make a report at the April meeting. Contracts were let on low bids for work in connection with the new county highway department office to be erected on property which now houses other highway facilities, near the fairground. At present the offices are located in the Court House Annex. Awarded Contracts Joseph Frett & Son of McHenry was awarded the general contract in the amount of $54,- 303 and Althoff's Heating of McHenry was given the heating and air conditioning contract in the amount of $6,650. A representative of W. R. North & Associates was present to explain the county auditor's report for the year ending Nov. 30, 1964. Copies were then presented to each board member. Gives Recommendations Included in the book were accountant's recommendations for improvement. One of the most notable concerned the proposal for an appropriation for coroner's juror's, and a correct method of payment. The board passed a resolution requesting, a refund on the expenditure for rock salt from the suppliers. It was noted that on charges of price fixing by other users of the salt, some suppliers were found guilty. Refunds are available through application. A lengthy discussion took place concerning reapportionment by state and county governments. A bill has been'presented in the state Legislature which calls for extending the reapportionment through county government. • • It recommends that the county be divided into five districts, with five supervisors. The board expressed an opinion that ahy suph reapportionment, if called for by law, should be done within the counties rather than by the state, since the particular problems of (Continued on Fnge 8) CITY HEARINGS POSTPONED FOR FURTHERJTUDY Acreage, Density Considered For Lahd Usage, Variations ong and detailed/shearings wefs^conducted in the city hall last Friday afteflioon by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission. The greatest amount of time was devoted to a discussion of recommendations which will be made to the City Council concerning an amendment of the zoning ordinance as it pertains to a planned unit development permitting construction and development of land areas in excess of 40 acres. Since the new Boone Valley development As of primary concern at this time, attorneys were present for both the city and Ladd Enterprises, developers of that area. The pros and cons of using acreage or density as the primary factory in determining land usage and variations were discussed at length. It was finally decided to call another meeting of the group for this Thursday, giving members an opportunity to study the several proposals presented. Ask Reclassification In regard to the property near Rt. 120, west of the railroad tracks, it was recommended that a designated area be reclassified to B-3 commercial from the present 1-4 heavy industrial district. The board also discussed a recommendation permitting B-2 uses in locations zoned B-3 in the city of McHenry since the property presently zoned B-2 cannot now be developed as a recreation area. However B-3 uses will not be permitted in a B-2 zone, and provision is made whereby the B-2 area may sometime be developed to include the uses provided through the ordinance. The B-2 property is located south of Rt. 120. near the river, and extending back to Green Street. Another recommended change was .one which would relegate certain services to offices in existence in the city rather than to those listed but which are not filled. SCHOOL BOARD FILINGS There were two new filings in McHenry School District 156 ( high school), where Duane Andreas of 903 N. Green Street and Dr. Leslie Krieger of 501 N. Hill Street seek seats on the hoard. PHONE SERVICE DISRUPTED AT LAKELAND PARK A damaged underground cable caused a disruption of telephone service for about 425 Lakeland Park customers this past week. T. P. Konen, Illinois Bell wire chief, said the protective covering on the cable apparently was damaged during the excavation of a basement for a new building. Water seeped ino the cable through the break causing the outages. Illinois Bell repair trews began working to repair the cable at 8 o'clock at night and worked throughout the night. All service was restored by the following evening. PELLETS PIERCE WINDOWS OF FIVE BUSINESS FIRMS McHenry police are still investigating the breakage of several windows of city business firms this past week. Small holes were reported to have pierced either display windows or door windows of Lee and Ray Electric shop, 1005 N. Front Street, The Fashion Shoppe, 1007 N. Front Street, McHenry Savings and Loan, 3611 W- Elm Street, L & H Television & Appliance Co., 814 N. Front, and the Chicagp & North Western depot, where a window on the south side ot the waiting room was damaged. At Lee and Ray Electric, the pellet broke the display window and narrowly missed equipment. At McHenry Savings and Loan, the pellet went through the front door. A hearing-was held in the city hall last Friday afternoon in regarding to an additional "planned unit development" concerned with construction and development of land areas in excess of 40 acres. Final action on this hearing by the city may well mark the beginning of much detailed work which is expected to see new land annexed to the city and the eventual start of construction in the new Boone Valley development. As stated previously, the land covers 606.2 acres known as the Cooney-Heckman property, located west of the Crystal Lake blacktop and purchased recently by Ladd Enterprises, developers. New Type Development This new type of cluster development differs from other planned communities of recent years in that it provides for a community within itself. There will be no shopping center established, but residents will have access to a limited commercial section, churches, parks, recreational areas and possibly a school. The plan calls for 852 single family housing units and 415 multiple family units (in the form of apartments, etc.) The former will cover 220.40 acres and represent 36.3 per cent of the land usage. Fifty acres will be set aside for a public or semi-public park, twenty-three acres will be devoted ,to open space use, and a golf course is also in the preliminary plans. A total of 2.4 acres are being earmarked for two churches. Details prior to the actual construction period will no A. C. THOMPSON HEADS BARNARD HILL CENTER Others Installed As New Officers During Past Week Andrew C. Thompson of Wonder Lake was installed new president of the Barnard Mill Community Center in Ringwood at an impressive program held there last week Wednesday evening. He takes over duties handled efficiently during the past twelve months by Frank Gregory of McHenry. James L. Robison, president of the Wonder Lake area Kiwanis club, acted as installing officer. Besides Mr. Thompson, he, installed Arnold Harvey as vice-president; Mrs. Martha Burch as secretary; Mrs. Tiona Hager, social secretary; Mrs. J. H. Kauffman, treasurer; Mrs. Gloria Harvey, activities chairman; and Henry Aissen, house committee. Started Two Years Ago The center has been in operation for two years, during which time it has provided an excellent meeting place for a variety of activities. Many classes are now in progress and others are expected to start in the near future, including art and archery. One of the most active groups meeting at the center is the Teen Club, which now numbers thirty-five members. Officers hope that this number may increase in the months ahead. John Wright Loses Life While Enroute Home On Leave To Visit (Continued on Page 8> Increase Public Grade School Faculty By At Least Three Next Year At least three additional teachers will join the staff of District 15 next year to meet the needs of. a growing enrollment.. Authorization for Supt. Carl Buckner to employ this number was given by the board of education at the regular monthly meeting held Monday evening. A resolution was passed, approving action of the board ofr ficers in the investment of the proceeds of the bond issue in U. S. Treasury bills, and the transfer of funds from the construction fund to the educational fund to pay off outstanding anticipation warrants. The latter were made necessary when the school district was short considerable money through protested or unpaid taxes. Three Resign The resignations of Mrs.. Louise Quinn as of Feb. 10 and Mrs. Georgia Athans as of March 1, and Mrs. Eunice 7. \- ger at the close of the school year were accepted. Mrs. Darlene Schuette and Mrs. Lois Soderberg were approved as teachers to replace Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Athans for the balance of this school year. Authorization was given to Mrs. Margaret L. Haug. board president, to complete a form "Assurance of Compliance" with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare Regulation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This assures compliance with the act by non-discrimination of any kind. Miss Helen Curran. administrative assistant in charge of curriculum, was present and discussed the modern math program for 1964-65 and plans for the program next year; also, the remedial reading program for the summer of 1065 and the possible inl i nduct ion of elementary economics in one class of the fourth and one class of th;* fifth -Made lor 1965-66. THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS MUSICAL COMEDY NEXT WEEK Next Wednesday and Thursday, March 17 and 18, Ann Varese and Company will present the musical comedy "Bye Bye Birdie." Tickets for the play may be obtained from any Republican committeeman or at the door the night of the play. Work on 'the play has been progressing for several months (Continued on Page 8) APPREHEND THREE YOUTHS ON SMALL THEFT CHARGES Considerable work on the part of McHenry police and the sheriff's office was concluded this past week With the arrest of Russell Wallace, 17, of Johnson Road, Hebron, formerly o^ Wonder Lake, and a juvenile from McHenry, both on charges of theft. Also apprehended was Lawrence Johnson, 18, who resides on the Crystal Lake blacktop, held by Rolling Meadows police on the same charge. McHenry police said all confessed their part in small thefts. The investigation started following a complaint that a purse containing several dollars was taken from the laundermat on Riverside Drive. Several hours later, a similar call was received by local police from a user of Main Coin Wash on Main Street. Continuing their investigation, police here were aided the following day by a call from Cook county authorities, who said two young men had been implicated in a theft at a laundermat there. A description of the subjects and the car provided the lead needed for McHenry police to notify the sheriff's department and secure their help in apprehending the offenders, who lived outside the city limits. Wallace was still being held in jail on Tuesday. A trial date had not been set. The juvenile will be heard in family court. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wright of 1704 North Avenue, Lakeland. Park, received a telegram at 7 o'clock Monday evening, March 8, informing them that their son, John L. Wright, had been killed in a head-on car crash in Gertrude R. Helwig, AHene Harris and Josephine F. Bellino of McHenry township are members of the petit jury which convenes next Monday. Crowd Attends Legion Father - Daughter, Banquet J/; ..It. 1 President Bonnie Einspar of the American Legion Junior Auxiliary is shown at right as she presented Bernadine Reid with her Past President's pin. The presentation took place at last Sunday evening's annual father-daughter banquet. Ringwood Man Heads Art Show James Pearson of Ringwood, chairman of the second annual Town and Country Art Show, announces the deadline for entries is March 24. The show will be held April 1 and 2 in the McHenry County Farm Bureau Building auditorium in Woodstock, sponsored by the McHenry County Co-operative Extension Service. Carvings, ceramics, drawings, oils, sculpture, watercolor, and weavings will be accepted, but all entries must be original work. The show is open to high school student and adults. The juror for the show will be William Hazard of Northern Illinois University. He will give a critique of the work on opening day. The show will be open to the public as follows Thursday, April 1. 1 to 4 p.m.. and April 2, 1 to 9 p.m. More information may be obtained by calling the McHenry County home advisor in Woodstock. A small fee mu'st accompany each entry. A crowd of 150 was present at the American Legion Junior Auxiliary's annual fatherdaughter banquet held last Sunday, March 7, at the Legion home. Ten-year continuous membership pins were presented to President Bonnie Einspar, Eileen Homo, Judy Homo, Debbie Varese and Dorene Vycital and will also go to Theresa Ballowe. Sue Conway and Kay Ann Mikota, who were not present. President Bonnie Einspar and her officers initiated new members, Ann Brut, Kathy Becker, Felecia York, Cassie York, Andrea York, Helen Berlach, Diane Flint, Cammy Seiner, Alana Hendricks, Pattie Pickett. Debbie Pickett, Doreen Rosing. Bonnie Becker, Arlene Wilson, Jill Freund, Debbie Varese. Linda Kunz, Dee Bianchi, Tamara Smith and Coleen Collins. Community singing was conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Guettler. President Bonnie Einspar presented Berry dine Reid with her Past President's pin as a highlight of the evening program. The banquet was a fine suc- I cess and all the girls were de- |lighted with their corsages given bv their fathers. JOHN WRIGHT St. John, Ind., early that day. It was only after checking at his home base in Norfolk, Va., that his parents learned their son had obtained a leave and evidently planned to surprise them with a visit home. According to state police, one of the cars involved was being driven by Army Sgt. Norman JJ. Harrington of Fort Knox, Ky., whose auto crossed the center line and collided with another driven by Randell D. Boehm, also a sailor, of St. Lo^is. Wright was a passenger in the Boehm car. Boehm was taken to St. Margaret's hospital in Hammond, suffering fractures of both legs and possible, internal injuries. Harrington was in somewhat better condition in the same hospital. Joins Navy The young McHenry sailor was well known here, where he attended the local high school after the family moved to this community from Aurora about five years ago. He enlisted in the Navy in June of 1964 and had been serving aboard the USS William B. Pratt. Prior to entering service he had been employed for a time by Ladd Construction. Besides his parents, he leases three sisters, Joy, 16, a student at McHenry high school, SafWra 8, a Valley View pupil, and Cindy. 5. who attends kindergarten. The body was returned to Aurora. 111., where it rests at the Healy funeral home. Military rites will be held there. Other Accidents Donald O'Brien of Crystal Lake has been charged with reckless driving as a result of a two-car crash early Sunday morning on Rt. 31. south of Mc- Cullom Lake Road. He was taken to McHenry hospital suffering extensive injuries. Sheriff's police who investigated say Charles and Martha Wisner of 1009 Florence, McHenry, were driving north on the highway about 2:16 a.m. when their car was struck in the rear by the O'Brien vehicle. Two passengers in the latter car. Thomas M. Fraser of Crystal Lake and Thomas Madura of Chicago told authorities they I looked at the speedometer just | before the accident and noted ! they were'travelling 100 miles ! per hour. | The Johnsburg rescue squad was called to the scene. Two cars collided at the intersection of Lincoln and Chapel Hill Roads about 12:30 last Sunday. According to sheriff's police, Wayne Kawolski of Round Lake said he was driving east on Lincoln Road and stopped at the sign, then proceeded as he failed to see an approaching car. The second auto, driven by Barbara Craig of Arlington Heights, was northbround on Chapel Hill Road. She saw the other car slow and believed that it was going to stop. She was treated at McHenry hospital for injuries of the head, arm and (Continued on Page 8)*' (