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vvUNO/g THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 * '-V VOL.91 - No. 70 Friday/ May 17, 1968 2 Sections - 18 Pages - 10<£ SCHOOL APPROVES "OPERATION SHOE HORN 9 9 Join National Honor Society - -vj h ir •w'""* 4 i: The above junior and senior students at MCHS were inducted into the National Honor Society in a special ceremony held Tuesday morning. Front row: Faculty committee member, Jack Vick; Ann Marie Alexeyuk, Laura Anderson, David Backhaus, Kathleen Bolger, James Chobot, Patricia Cook, secretary; Frank Cuda, co-president; Barbara Redetsky, co-president; Deborah Sturm, treasurer; Kimberly Davis, David Dowell, Kathleen Eternick, Candy Fossum and Mrs. Clarence Anglese, faculty sponsor. Second row: Mrs. Dolores Krueger, faculty committee member; Katherine Francke, Lois Hansen, John Havlik, Susan Jones, Steven Kutnick, Virginia Lienhard, Richard Oleszczuk, Trudy Oonk, Kathleen Parker, Gary Parks, Jacqueline Pribyl and Mrs. Thompson, faculty committee member. Third row: Principal Marvin Martin, Charles Reilly, Jeanne Rink, Susan Robertson, Marjie Ruth, Carol Schuh, Melody Skalla, Steve Stahlman, Libby Stinespring, Mike Wahls and Cheryl Zelvis. All are senior members of the chapter. Fourth row: Kathy Becker, "Robert Brennan, Thomas Burton, Denice Dethlefson, Kathy Dowell, Cynthia Freund, Sylvia Helm, Mich&el Janik, Michael Krickl and Linda Lawrence. Fifth row: Bonnie MacGregor, Sharon Mason, Patricia Meyers, Clifford Morris, Beth Okal, Caryn Peterson, Peggy Peterson, Juanita Repta, Joanne Schabow, James Vyduna, Jeffrey \}fheelock and Joyce Young. The top two rows include junior members. Phillip Owens was absent when photo was taken. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Mmnderw9 Since the installation of the new traffic controls at the Elm -Frori-VVaukegan street intersection some months ago, criticism has not abated. Two weeks ago, after a narrow escape from serious injury, a local resident called the state department responsible for traffic regulation on state highways and was satisfied that there was genuine concern for the situation. In talking to Mayor Doherty and Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer, we were informed that when the signals were installed the city requested a green arrow for traffic travelling west and turning south on Front street. They tell us the state refused, but eventually gave approval to a lead green, which permits several cars to turn before east-bound traffic is allowed to proceed. While this solves the traffic tie-up headed west, it creates a serious danger, in that drivers taking advantage of the lead green have no idea when the east-bound traffic is about to start moving. The city informs us that the state's objection to the green arrow was that it would, at certain times of heavy traffic, cause a back-up of traffic extending to the railroad tracks on the west. The assumption is that extra time would be required for south-turning traffic. We see little validity in this argument since the present lead green allows sufficient time for several cars to turn left on Front. The present danger is the uncertainty- of west -bound, south-turning drivers as to when they must yield to approaching traffic starting up on a green light. It is our sincere hope - and the hope of every other driver who uses this intersection frequently - that some solution is found before a really serious accident occurs. The city promises that further discussions are in progress with the state at this time. An impressive ceremony in the mgn school boys' gym on Tuesday morning marked the annual induction ceremony of. the National Honor Society. After a welcome by Barbara Redetsky, co-president of the local chapter, four members presented the various qualities necessary for membership, scholarship given by Frank Cuda, leadership by Pat Cook, service by Debbie Sturm and character by Chuck Reilly. A list of new candidates was presented by Jack Vick, faculty council representative, with Kathy Francke receiving the junior list and Libby Stinespring the seniors. Mrs. Clarence Anglese, chapter sponsor, officiated at the administration of the pledge of membership. Others taking part in the ceremony Were Lois Hansen, Dave Dowell, Sue Robertson, Melody Skalla, Trudy Oonk and Mike Wahls, with Marjie Ruth, Kathy Bolger and Candy Fossum explaining the pin, the colors and the motto. Supt. Carl Bergstrom, Principal Marvin Martin and Assistant Principal Gerald Fain took part in the program. Seeks Title V We have found disillusionment in learning that not all professional persons have all of the professionalism with which, iij our naivete, they have been credited. One of the men who must have restored the respect of many folks was Dr. Henry Freund, optometrist, who died this week. Dr. Freund had a friendly manner combined with a (Continued on page 4) LINDA DEROCHER Sixteen-year-old Linda Derocher of 123 W. Rand road, McHenry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Derocher, is one of the pretty candidates for Marine Festival queen of McHenry. She is a sophomore in the local high school. INTERNATIONAL THEME FOR '68 SIDEWALK SALE At the Chamber of Commerce board meeting held last week, Allan Leibsohn announced that this summer's sidewalk sale would take on an international theme, with each business man selecting the country he or she would like to represent. The promotion will follow the theme, "Shop the World with McHenry" and international flags will mark the parking meters. In other business, it was announced that both the dinner dance on May 18 and golf day on June 12 would be open to the public. MASONS HONOR MEMBERS FOR LONG SERVICE At an open meeting of McHenry Lodge No. 158 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, held at the lodge hall and attended by approximately 150 members and guests, memb^f s were honored for continued membership in the fraternity: Fifty year pins, aprons and Grand Lodge cards were presented by a fifty-year member, Clinton E. Martin, to Fred N. Rogers, Jr., and Lester T. Sherman. Forty-year pins were presented to Raymond E. Frazur and Harold T. Galvin by Worshipful Master Henry S. Tomlinson. Twenty-five year pins were accepted by John H. Downs, Henry Freund, William A. Gibson, Charles N. Lindwall, .Richard W. Nimtz, Einar K. Olsen, Frederick J. Petersen, Charles L. Silva, Merwin M. Strever and Raymond H. Watkins. " Other fifty-year members of McHenry lodge are Alfred F. Fruehling, George H. Johnson, Charles F„ Krohn, Chancy L. Harrison, Gotfried A. Sattem, Charles R. Page, Charles F. Lasch, George F.Kramer,Walter T. Stanley, Robert A. Thompson, Penthias H. Billiter, David F. Merker and 0- tto A. Herrmann. Women From District 2 Tour Hospital Seventy Visitors «iLaunch National Week Observances Women from District 2 hospitals of the hospitals' auxiliary of the Illinois Hospital association toured the new McHenry hospital during last week's regular meeting. The district encompasses woman's auxiliaries of the twenty-eight hospitals in Northern Illinois suburban areas. While many of the seventy visiting women live Irx communities "with hospitals much larger than McHenry*s 132-bed hospital, the fact that this is all new, with many modern assets, was striking. As one woman expressed it, "Our hospital has a new addition but most of our hospital is an older building, and the strides in health care here are impressive." Mrs. Elmer Stange, McHenry hospital woman's auxiliary president, was host for the day's activities. She said this provided a fitting way to launch National Hospital Week activities and was pleased to welcome the visitors. National Hospital Week began formally Sunday, with the (Continued on page 4) Supervisors Await City Council Vote , Two Locations Still Considered For Final Action After delays extending almost three years, the county board said Tuesday it would wait only one more month before making a decision on the site of the proposed new court house. This view was forthcoming after Mayor Frances Kuhn of Woodstock said she was unable at this time to give any indication of the attitude of the City Council concerning an offer made by the McHenry Building commission involving the lease of land to the city. The property consists of 20 acres, part of the Bigelo>v property first proposed for th'fe court site, which the commission has offered to lease for $1 a year, allowing Woodstock to use the land as an addition to the present city park. Mrs. Kuhn told the board, in session Tuesday, that the Council had not yet had sufficient time to study the offer, but promised an answer by early June. Taking the Council decision into 'consideration, the county board will decide between the Bigelow property or placing the fairground land on a referendum, that action necessary because the Council has refused to approve the latter site* ^ The grand jury has announced its decision to conduct a hearing into the court delay, starting later ths month. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM The Food Stamp program for public aid jr^cipients and other low income individuals and families begin in McHenry county on July 1, according to Mrs. Eleanor Kaufman, superintendent of the McHenry County Department of Public Aid. The distribution of federal food commodities will terminate in the county at the end of June. Applications for participation in the program are now being accepted at the Public ^\id(office, 134 Cass street, Woodstock. McHenry county is one of thirty - five northern Illinois •counties which will introduce the Food Stamp Program during June and July. In the process (Continued on page 4) Reject Two Ideas District 15 Announces Plans For New Proposal About twenty representatives of the Citizens' Advisory Council for the McHenry public schools and parochial school representatives were present at the Tuesday evening meeting of the board of Consolidate Grade School district 15. Their purpose was to discuss with the board proposals to alleviate the present classroom shortage in the grade school. From an original list of fifteen possibilities, the council had narrowed the proposals to four, two of which were taken from consideration that evening. Proposal "A", known as Operation Shoe Horn, was tentatively approved after a motion made by Dr. Peter Griesbach. The system will be in effect for at least two years, or until the enrollment grows to the point that it cannot be carried out. The program is possible for no more than 600 pupils, 490 of which would be public school pupils, sixty-five from the seventh and eighth grades of St. Mary's and fifty-five from St. Patrick's. The plan calls for the following provisions: Retain present curriculum; increase class size where possible; use modular schedule to gain 30 minutes lunch periods and because of staff desire; schedule two lunch periods for full day use of all facilities; When possible, encourage walkers not to use school study halls; use large, double classrooms for sack lunch peoifle; and re-evaluate when pre-registration schedule is ready. OTHER PROPOSALS Proposal "B" calling for an extended school day with split gbgft,. Jom^jiceptableonly if the enrollment should reach such a point that the first proposal could not be carried out. Two other proposals for an extended school day, to be conducted in a different manner, jwere rejected. Other suggestions were also discussed. If necessary, the board may consider making arrangements with the high school board for moving groups of grade school children into any rooms in the present high school which may be vacant next year. In regard to Landmark, it was noted that the state will make an investigation of the building in June to determine whether or (Continued on page 4) Glenn Davis Dies Monday In Vietnam Spring Grove Man, Paratrooper, Also Killed This Month Relatives here have received word of the death of Glenn P. Davis, 22, which occurred on Monday, May 13, while serving with the Marine corps in Vietnam. No details were available. Davis' death is the first of a McHenry serviceman in the present conflict. The young man, who resided in Lakemoor, is a graduate of McHenry high school. Shortly afterward, in September of 1965 he was riding in a car which was involved in an accident taking the life of Richard Bitter - mann as the two were enroute home from Texas. Davis was born Feb. 14,1946 in Chicago. The family moved to McHenry from Texas in 1963 and the following year he graduated from MCHS. After Davis left for service, his mother, Mrs. Lois Beauboues, left to take up residence in Fontana, Calif. He also leaves his father, Robert Davis, and an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William Zahn, of Lilymoor. He went to Vietnam for the first time in 1967, at which time he was wounded and returned home for a thirty-day leave. At that time he extended his service period abroad and returned to Vietnam. Arrival of the body is expected at O'Hare air field within a few days, Sifter which arrangements will be made at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home. KENNETH W. ARNOLD The Hamper chap01 in Fox Lake is awL ,iito the arrival of the body of Pfc. Kenneth W. Arnold, 23, of Spring Grove, who was killed May 9 while serving as a paratrooper in Vietnam. He entered the Army in May of 1966 and went overseas in the fall of 1967. Survivors include his parents, Yvonne and Myrlin Arnold, a sister, Carolyn; and his grandfathers, Philip Neimos of Chicago and Albert Arnoldof Florida. Honor Top Eighth Graders BLOOD BANK OPENS Anyone who would care to join the McHenry Community Blood bank and has not been contacted may do so by being present for the drawing of blood at the Legion home next Sunday, 'May 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A donation of one pint will cover one's entire family for any emergency. MEDICAL AIDS TO HEAR HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR The McHenry County Medical Assistants association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 21, at 8 o'clock in the evening at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Guest speaker for the evening will be Bertram Hanson, administrator of the hospital. Any medical assistant in the county is welcome to" attend. Parents and Kiwanis members gathered at the Legion home last week A large group of interested parents and Kiwanians gathered at the Legion home last Thursday evening when the McHenry Kiwanis club honored the twenty-five top eighth grade scholars of the McHenry schools. After an invocation by Rev. Donald D. Johnson, JShepherd of the Hills Lutheran church in to honor twenty-five top eighth grade students of McHenry schools. PLAINDEALER PHOTO McHenry, the group of school administrators, Kiwanians, parents and honored students sat down to a dinner served by Kiwanis members. James Spencer, principal of the Junior high school, introduced the keynote speaker, Supt. Carl T. Bergstrom, who spoke on "Your I.Q., Your 'Individual Quest' ", stressing 3 . types of quests. The first was the quest of the scientist in the laboratory, the second was that of the engir^ r making the scientific princi£f.> a practical and economic process to streamline production methods, and the third was the quest of Don Quixote, the illogical quest of an invincible goal. John Flint, president of Kiwanis, presented certificates of achievement to all the students present. Those honored at the banquet were: Judith Alexeyuk, Linda Bender, David Betts, Thomas Broman, Michael A. Carlson, Ronald Chappell, Belinda Clardy, Elizabeth Cole, DiafiaCrabilL Mary Domoto, Susan Farm, Randy Goettsche, Betsy Haram, Janet Harper, Margaret Hoak, Patrick Kane, Louine Klontz, Jeffrey Kuhlman, Amy Leighty, Susan Matthies, Priscilla Mc- Intyre, Corey Nellis, DeAnne Owen, Lynne Palmer and Nancy Woolf. ^ Ur"