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THE MCHENRY Vol. 92 -- No. 18 --- 3 Sections "SERVING THE CKMIM-O-LMKES REGION SINCE 1875" THURSDAY, AUGUST 11,198S -- McHENRY, ILLINOIS 26 Pages --10c Copy McHENRY DOLLAR DAYS AUG. 11 -12 -13 We are well aware that there "must be some folks who feel tjiey just can't be a winner where a newspaper is concern ed. They are the occasional persons for whom everything turns out wrong. Their beautiful new-born son (who may just turn out to. be President) is announced as a daughter, or a dot may slip out of place and the choice advertisement they have listed at a bargain of $2.50 makes an appearance as $250. Or even worse, something may be omitted entirely. Now if you have been one of , these people, take heart. The newspaper folks have their problems too -- and most often they revolve around YOU! Most of us in the business have come to the conclusion that the serious problem of deadlines will never be entirely solved. Another specific trouble spot seems to be with weddings in general, and with brides in particular. There is an occasional young lady (and she is very occasional) who lists high on the priority of things to be accomplished before the big day, the task of filling out her wedding form and returning it to the newspaper. Of course, we realize this must be "sandwiched" in between such important items as (1) keeping the groomto- be in tow; (2) making that impossible selection of bridal attendants with the diplomacy of an ambassador; (3) prodding the shops where the gowns were purchased for alterations; (4) making sure the in-laws are accorded the important part in the ceremony due them; (5) convincing the bridgeroom that he wants to go to Jamaica rather than northern Wisconsin--all these in this order, but leading an interminable list. Somewhere about this point we hope the bride will remember that when all the fanfare is concluded, she will want to settle back in a moment of leisure and read a full account of herself as a beautiful bride. In fact, her mind may even wander to the day many years hence when she will turn to this clipping in her scrap book and recall, with a smile, the happy day. What we hope she will remember right now is that our more than 5,500 readers are-iflterested in her as the "Brifte of the week"--rthis we«kr»They are interested in wHTTT "1>he wore, her selection of -bridesmaids, and even a few choice words a bout the blushing fellow she led to the altar. Ten days from now this same bride and groom will assume their obscure places in current social news. Life may b£ the bowl of roses they had pictured it to be for this partrctrfcir twosome, but the public ipt'cf-cst, with customary fickleness, - has turned to another brttte. This is a sad fact that must be faced by brides, many of whom we have found it necessary to remind, prod, annoy and push a little in order that they take their rightful place on our society page in the Thursday issue immediaely following the marriage. Some brides who failed to respond to our plea have been disapi>ointcd when a complete account of their wedding 1ns not appeared several weeks after the ceremony. Unfortunately for them, oiher news took priority and their nuptial scrap book will contain only the highlights of a truly beautiful event in their life. With the fall season of brides fast approaching we urge each one to tuck away a reminder in some conspicuous spot in her mind, reminding her to place the Plaindealer high on \her list of necessary details. This is a mutually beneficial project. Our newspaper will not be complete without your wedding, and your marriage will be incomplete without a glowing account of the lovely bride and handsome groom. More than customary interest in the foreign exchange student program will probably be evidenced in McHenry with the selection of Miss Lynn Krebs (Continued On IVge K) Radar Speed Control In City Awaits FCC Okay And New Signs i Kenneth Espey of the McHenry police is shown above ij$jph equipment which will be used in the near future to better control speed within the city. The new radar speed enforcement was approved by the Council at a recent meeting. Within a very short time, McHenry will have its speed controlled by radar equipment now partially installed on squad cars. Officers are awaiting a certificate from the Federal Communications commission and the installation of warning signs at the entrances to the city before actually putting the system to use. Until that time it will be used for testing purposes. The only portion visible to the passerby is -an- electric eye beam antenna mounted on the driver's side of the squad car. A small radar control box, with indicator clock, remains inside of the vehicle for control by the officer on duty. Two Uses The system may be operated manually, or it automatically serves the officer who may not wish to watch the indicator but is involved in other duties. Automatically when an approaching car from either direction exceeds the speed set, a light and buzzer informs the officer arid the indicator will remain on the violation as proof. The first car to exceed the limit will be clocked, but a. second auto may also be recorded. Only vehicles that remain at the higher speed for three seconds within the beam will result in the signal. The system allows for a variance in distance of 50 to to 3,000 feet within range of the beam. e Revue Models Named Fourteen lovely models have been selected to show the latest fashions when St. Mary's Home and School association sponsors its twenty-ninth annual revue next Wednesday, Aug. 17. The long awaited show will be ijeld at the V.F.W. clubhouse, where a chicken salad and dessert luncheon will be served at 12:30 o'clock. The models are Miss Kris Chelini, Miss McHenry; Miss Cindy Adams first runner-up for the title; Mrs. Karl Fredricksen, Mrs. Richard Wilhelm, Mrs. Chris Jepsen, Mrs. George Pedersen, Mrs. Phil Mangold, Miss Lynn Mangold, Mrs. Albert Horn, Mrs. Vale Adams, Mrs. Fred Wahl, Mrs. Harry Eckland, Mrs. William Arvidsen and Mrs: Larry Lund. Proceeds from the event help the purchase of books for the school library and for supplies. The McHenry Barracks of the Veterans of World War I will meet Thursday, Aug. 11, There will be no established schedule for use of the radar equipment. Sgt. Espey said it will cover most streets at one time or another. The City Council purchased the new equipment to cut speed and allow officers better control. fENTY-THREE BUSINESS MEN PARTICIPATE 20,000 Circulars Are Distributed In McHenry Area McHenry area shoppers are promised some of the finest sales ever offered in local stores when Dollar Days are held this Thursday, Fridky, and Saturday, Aug. 11, 12 and 13. Twenty-three merchants have cooperated to present a big array of items as ' they invite residents of McHenry and the surrounding area to visit their stores for "Sky-High Values". A total of 20,000 circulars containing a large number of sale articles are being distributed within the city and in the surrounding area this week. They are eight-page sections which have gone into the mail separately and also as part of this week's issue of the Plaindealer. Participating stores include McHenry Drapery and Carpet Company, Buss Ford Sales, Bolger's Drug Store, Richard's Cleaners, Ted's Bootery, Nye Drug Store, Jim's Freeway Serv i c e, Gladstone Department Store, Shay's Music World, Mc- Gee's Store for Men Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Store. Others Take Part Also Carey Appliance, Inc., Hornsby's, Riverside Retail Outlet, The Casual Shoppe, The Toddler Shop, The Fashion Youth Bound To Grand Jury Two McHenry youths were bound over to the grand jury as the result of preliminary hearings held last Thursday in Branch I court, charging them with theft and burglary. They were George A. Colburn, 16. of 3702 W. Anne street, McHenry, and Harold Caley. 16, of 1707 Oak Leaf, Sunnyside, who appeared before Magistrate Charles T. Smith. In the meantime, Colburn is being held in the Winnebago County Detention * home on $6,000 bond. Caley is being held without bond. The charges arose from an alleged theft of a nineteen-foot boat, a .22 caliber pistol and binoculars from the Joseph Navikas home in Algonquin on July 12. Judge James H. Cooney, in Circuit court last week, granted a request by State's Attorney Richard Cross that the Juvenile Act be waived in the cases. The grand Jury will meet Sept. 6. (Continued On Page 8) GRASS FIRES Members of Company I were called out twice Monday to extinguish grass fires. The first occurred at Lakeland Park, where a boat was threatened by the spreading blaze. The second took place on Ringwood road. The same men answered a similar call at Sunset and Driftwood last week Wednesday. Members of Company II extinguished a grass fire on Rt. 31 and Johnsburg road Saturday. City, In C For itnet perative Program niBiii© Tile At monday evening's meeting of the board of directors of School district 15, members voted cooperation with the city of McHenry in placing new drainage tile between the Junior high school and Edgebrook, under Kane avenue, through McCracken field and out to Green street. This has been a problem area for many years during heavy rain accumulations, and often the road has been impassable. As the result of a recent meeting with board members from Ringwood school district, and following a discussion among District 15 members, it was announced that seventh and eighth grade students from Ringwood will attend Junior Architect And Faculty Make Day Long Study Of New School Design high in McHenry for the 1966-67 year on a tuition basis. The board accepted the resignation of Miss Linda Rusk, who was to begin teaching in the local school system this fall. Contracts were approved for Mary Jo Kalsem, Lorene Brantner, and Geraldine J. Martin, second grade; Patricia Matousek first grade; Florence Rothermel, Donna Kaiserman and Julia Rowe, sixth grade; Terry Anfinson, fifth grade; and Shaughn Bannon, physical education in first through sixth grades. Distribute Taxes The second distribution of 1965 taxes in the amount of / Architects working on plans for the new high school in District 156 were in McHenry Tuesday, consulting with faculty members, particularly department heads, concerning needs and desires in their specific areas of education. A schedule was set up in which building design was discussed. This will be followed by working plans with board members and faculty, after which the final plans will be let for bids. Much of Tuesday evening's special meeting of the board of School District 156 was spent in a discussion with architectural firm representatives of plans and drawings for the new school. To conclude the talks, the board authorized immediate procedure with working drawings. In other business, the board voted cooperation with District 15 and with the city in regard to the drainage program planned for Kane avenue. With regret the board accepted the resignation of Reno Bertellotti as assistant principal. Mr. Bertellotti, who formerly was principal in Junior nigh school, has accepted a similar position at Matteson Junior high south of Chicago. Mrs. Lillian Fors'oerg of Wonder Lake was employed to work in the administrative office. Teaching contracts were approved for David Luckett to instruct math and Sharon Bestrom for English. Copies of the 1966-67 budget were distributed to the board and will be on file in the office of the superintendent until the hearing Sept. 20. Decision On Valley Hi Future Expected Aft-/ New Report To Board JUNIOR HIGH REGISTRATION DATES APPROACH (Continued On Page 8) The board hopes working designs will be completed by November and that ground may be broken the first of the year. McHenry Junior high school announces registration dates for students entering the eighth grade, Aug. 15 through Aug. 20. The office will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. for students registering on Monday through Friday. On Aug. 31 is registration for students in the seventh and eighth grades who have not registered. SCHOOL REGISTRATION Anyone who has recently moved into High School District 156 and has not yet registered for the fall term, or others who have not made a selection of courses, should contact the school office any week day from 8:30 to noon and from 1 until 4 o'clock. Bty rtty Fair t A beaming, proud Noreen Sanders poses happily, at left, following her coronation as Miss McHenry County, at last week's McHenry County Fair. With her are others who were among the five finalists, from left: Kris Chelini, Miss McHenry; Betty Layne, Miss Cary; Miss Sanders, who vied as Miss Richmond; Mary Kristensen, Miss Woodstock, first runnerup; and Caren Dahlgren, Miss Marengo who also won the Miss Congeniality title. King and queen candidates shown at right, crowd around the new 4-H royalty following coronation ceremonies at the McHenry County Fair last week. From left, front; Pat Ryan, Donna Schmelzer of McHenry. Pat McCullough, Judy Johnson and Bill Berghorn, new king and queen; Ella. Cairns and Connie Pedersen. Back: Dick Maguire, Jim Goeddeke, Jack McCullough, Peggy Schlosser, retiring queen; Jim Tucker, assistant farm adviser who is leaving the county this week to serve in Vict Nam in agricultural work- Dave Hemmer, retiring king; Ken Pedersen and George Kane. Noreen Sanders, personable and vivacious, reigns as Miss McHenry County. .Noreen, 18,. daughter of Mr. and Mrs-. John Sanders, Richmond, is Ilnv first Miss Richmond to capture the coveted J Now she will vie in the Miss : t h e year, epitomizing the Woodstock. Second runnerup I Kris Chelini, Miss McHenry, c r o w n . S h e e a r n e d t h e p l a u d i t s I I l l i n o i s C o u n t y F a i r c o n t e s t i n b e a u t y a n d y o u t h f u l e x u b e r - 1 ~ " - - - - - - of an overflow audience at the McHenry County Fair with her beauty and ]>oise at the opening- nighf - feature attraction. January, 1967. sponsored by the ance that characterizes this McHenry County Fair associa-1 vibrant field of eleven. tion. She will reign as Miss , First runnerup was 16-yearwas Betty Layne, 19, Miss Cary Rate Highly Rounding out the top five following preliminary judging McHenry County throughout i old Mary Kristensen, Miss ' in swim suits and formals were and Caren Dahlgren, Miss Marengo. Miss Dahlgren," a pleasant (Continued On Page 8) The future of Valley Hi county home was the subject of major discussion at the monthly meeting of the board of supervisors Tuesday. Following presentations which included a difference of o p i n i o n s on patient figures, the board decided to call a special meeting later this month and confine their business only to this issue. It is expected that the outcome will be either a decision to expand the present home or allow additional money to send county patients to private res*, homes. The discussion centered on two proposals made by Administrator Howard Nehlig of Valley Hi, who presented architectural drawings for both a thirty-two-bed construction or an expansion that would allow j for forty-eight beds. The cost of the former would run : $367,000 and for the larger home $415,800. Meet Requirements The architect was present to speak on construction cost? and assured that plans, as presented, would meet present state and federal requirements for the year 1970. He added, however, that no one can foresee any changes which might be made after that date. A state aid representative told the board that it was impossible to allow more than the $176 now in effect for each aid patient at Valley Hi, which is in a designated Group II class. Some board members expressed the opinion that McHenry county might well be advanced to another classification of higher cost living, which would qualify patients for increased aid. Asks True Orat Supervisor Walter Dean of M< Henry asked Nehlig to ol> tain a true cost picture for each patient and present it for study at the special meeting. Less time was devoted to the proposed new county court house and' its location. Following a report of the Building commission, the board voted to ask the Woodstock City Council to meet with the commission within a two-week period and try to reach a decision on a site which would be acceptable to both groups. If this is not possible, the matter may go to a referendum. Two zoning requests were post poned for action at the next j m e e t i n g , f o l l o w i n g f u r t h e r | study. One was the petition of | St. Patrick's church for a I change which would permit a i church, school and cemetery to ^ (Continued On Page 8)