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2? xvUNa/, wrefe PLAINDEALER SERVINGTHE CHAIN-O-LAKIS REGION SINCE 187S' VOL. 91 - No. 15 Friday, September 20, 1968 16 Pages - 10$ School Budget $2,205,856 Lake Rehabilitation ~ - 'IT- ~ ' ~r tsT* ~r ~~ " - "= ~*r»_w" IT" w«mw&fue ; flf s&g&m ' --•- uwtfiWfc Pictured above is one of seven areas into which Wonder into the water in a water-fish rehabilitation program. Restocking Lake was divided, starting Sept. 12, when boats manned by specia- will begin about three weeks after completion of the treatment lists from the State Conservation department injected chemical process. PLAINDEALER PHOTO meanaerin Most of us are well aware that the power of a 1968 car sometimes brings an uncontrollable urge to defy the rules of safety "jplriicularly among the very young. But what is the magic of an innocent looking bicycle that prompts the rider to disregard All the rules of safety, common (Continued on page 16) Conservation Ar< Ch State Rep. John Henry Kleine will speak to the League of Women Voters of Wood stock- McHenry and their guests at their annual autumn membership tea on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. The tea will be held at the home of Mrs. Jack Loggins, 4911 West Orchard drive, Gate 5, McCullom Lake. Rep. Kleine's topic will be Service Pi i Pictured is an often-repeated scene from the Lake Region YMCA's recent vacation period activities for youth, when a total of 521 boys and girls were participants in 'Y programs, including bus trips and day camp, where the programs featured the provision of bus transportation for all participants. Shown alighting from one of the ' Y* buses for lunch as part of an adventure trip are, from left to right, Ricky Nelson,Rodney Nelson and Randy Beck, all from McHenry. Starting Oct. 5, the YMCA will begin its fifth year of providing chartered bus transportation for participants in "Y" programs throughout the tencommunity service area. During the fall, the wily regularly scheduled buses program is the Saturday swim instruction program conducted at the Elgin academy pool for youth, ages 7 to 15. Experience has proved that there is a greater response to those programs which provide transDortation. Other typ- (Continued on page 16) "Water Resources" a subject on which he is eminently well qualified since he is chairman of the vital Northern Illinois Water Resources and Conservation commission. This commission has earned a reputation for hard work and accomplishment with particular emphasis on Lake Michigan, the DesPlaines and Fox River Watersheds. John H. Kleine was elected as a Republican Blue Ribbon candidate in 1964 and has served two terms in the General Assembly. Besides his work on Water, he has served on the Commission on State of Illinois Institutions, the Legislative Committee on Revenue and (Continued on page 16) COURT DECISION DELAYED AGAIN The court house issue, which' has plagued the county for several years, has once again evaded final settlement. However, at a special meeting of the county board of supervisors held Wednesday, Assistant Supervisor Buss of McHenry received support of his motion to have the State's Attorney draw up a resolution for a referendum. A final decision as to whether or not the issue goes to a public vote will be made at the Oct. 8 meeting. This week's meeting was called one day after the Woodstock City Council was given a second opportunity either to accept or reject the fairgrounds site. The matter had been tabled by the Council on Sept. 3 and at Tuesday evening's meeting similar action was taken until Oct. 3, This action prevents the board from progressing with the type of bond program intended. Assistant State's Attorney William Cowlin was present to explain the procedure to date. It was noted that the legal firm representing the board suggested that since the city of Woodstock felt it had not been given time to study the matter sufficiently for a vote, supervisors might consider undertaking a general obligation referendum rather than the previously proposed revenue bond program. The former could be carried out without council cooperation. It was explained that the results of the general obligation bonds would be the same, since it is possible to sell the court house to the Building commission and have that group collect rent as the county board would have done to finance payment under the revenue bonds. The board was divided in opinion on the best date to set for such an election. Set S@pt. 27 As Peanut Pay The Illinois, Eastern Iowa district of Kiwanis International has announced that Peanut Day this year will be Friday, Sept. 27. Dean Cunat, general chairman for Peanut Day for McHenry Kiwanis club is grateful to those who in the past generously gave their time and money to make this drive a success and urges all who are interested in giving their sup-, port again this year to contact him. The committee handling arrangements this year consists of Dean Cunat, general chairman; Virgil Pollock, underwriting chairman; Dan Payne, manpower chairman; and Allan Meyer, Little Miss Peanut chairman. Anyone interested in helping to sell peanuts, Sept. 27 is asked to contact Mr. Payne at 385- 6340. CHEWS Hear Speakers On Drug Dangair Are McHenry county youth involved in drugs? They are - but how involved - and what can the people of this county do about it? CHEWS means to find out. The County Health, Education and Welfare Services held a kick-off meeting for the year at the Pioneer Center for the Exceptional, McCullom Lake road, McHenry. Ward Dyel, public health administrator for the county, chairman for CHEWS this year, greeted twenty-eight special educators, health and welfare officials, and administrators for mental health and mental retardation serving the McHenry county. John Glenn-People Bird PARENT CONCERN Pearce Konold, psychiatric social worker for the Mental Health center, announced that he is counseling more and more parents who are concerned about their teen-age children using drugs. Mr. Konold felt that people and agencies in the county should be aware that drugs are readily available to our children and everyone must work together within service groups to take positive corrective action. Authorities working on the problem will be invited to program the CHEWS meeting of Oct. 9. Robert Lambourn, executive director of the Pioneer Center for the Exceptional, spoke briefly on the program being provided by the center for the mentally retarded. Pioneer Center (Continued on page 16) District 156 In Busy Fall Meeting The board of School District 156 approved a budget totalling $2,205,856 at its Tuesday evening meeting, Which extended to the midnight hour. The budget included $1,286, 831 for the Educational fund,' $372,204,40 for Building Fund, $91,710.92 for Transportation, $362,736.88 for Bond and Interest fund, $15,500 for Illinois Municipal Retirement fund and $76,875 for Life Safety Code fund. DISCUSS RENTALS Donald E. Johnson and Mrs. Charles Cuda, representing the McHenry Choral club now in its twenty-eighth year, questioned concerning rental prices for the new auditorium. Under the club's general category for the groups which charge but are non-profit, the cost for each performance would run $120 plus $90 for a rehearsal. Officers of the club had discussed the matter with the membership and there was concern that the organization could not meet the costs, even if it abandoned its policy of donating to charitable causes. The east campus auditorium also presented a problem since the regular chairs have been removed and it would be necessary taremove the arm chairs used for classroom teaching and install the folding type. The board's suggestion was that the club might be placed in the cost category if proceeds, after expenses,were turned in to the school district. A vote is ' expected next Monday evening. Charles Cuda, who heads the Thursday Night Athletic club which meets in the girls' gym of Jhe east campus, asked the status of that group. Since there is no admission charge, the rental of $5 per night remains the same. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Dr. Peter Griesbach was present to discuss the health and physical program, recommending that physical examinations as now carried out be abandoned. He explained that the examinations must, of necessity, be superficial and of little value. At present, they are school financed. Effective next year, all students engaged in sports must be responsible for their own physical examinations before the start of school. ** He mentioned a new state law which calls for all freshmen to -have physical examinations before entering school. Sept. 2d was set as a deadline date for this year's class either for examination or for presenting proof of a doctor's appointment. Dr. Griesbach informed the board that the State Division of Preventive Medicine has gone on record as objecting to administering flu vaccine to large school groups. It was suggested that each student act according to his own desires. He added that the State Medical society has suggested that a physician be available for all contact sports. Dr. Griesbach stated this would be almost impossible, but the hospital would (Continued on page 16) COUNCIL NAMES J. T. MAHONEY NEW BUILDING OFFICER Joseph T. Mahoney, local plumbing contractor, was appointed building officer at the City Council meeting this week. His duties will be to inspect all new and remodeling construction in the city. The new inspection program will be based on a fee basis which will average about $5 per inspection. A schedule of fees has been set up for various classifications and will be (Hi a trial basis. Chief Harold Hobbs gave a report of police activities and reported receiving word from the sheriff's office that municipalities wilihave to operate on their own station radio wave length st^ arting Nov. 1. The change and new equipment in the amount of $1,400 was approved by the council. Bids cm a new police car will also be taken, following the plan of trading in one car eachyear. (Continued on page 16) wt ^ ,r •• • ISf teas .* *' "w: Michelle Schneider smiles proudly as her pet Blue jay, John Glenn, expresses appreciation for his new home by extending 100 percent coopera- owner. PLAINDEALER PHOTO tion in obeying the commands of his 10-year-old Blackhawk Area council announces that it will again host (Hie of the largest open houses even held in northern Illinois on Wednesday, Sept. 25. These open houses will be held in over 21 neighborhood schools throughout the six county area of McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties. The purpose of the Scout Night will be to enroll Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts into existing packs and troops. The plan calls for all boys and their parents to attend Open house in their neighborhood school. This open house will explain the purpose of scouting and how a boy may participate in scouting. All of the present 384 packs and troops will partipen House B©? Scouts cipate and will prepare and show unit displays and meet the parents of potential members. This year neighboring councils to the Blackhawk Area council are also conducting a Scout Night on Sept. 25th. The neighboring councils include Freeport, Elgin and Janesville Wis. ______ GOOD TURN DAY The Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Explorers of Kiswaukee district, Blackhawk Area council Boy Scouts of America, will stage a Good Turn day in McHenry county Saturday, Oct. 12 according to a joint announcement by Robert Hay, Marengo, Boy Scout Activities chairman, and A1 Soldwish, director of community relations, Goodwill Industries, Inc. John Glenn -- a people bird." That's how 10-year-old Michelle ' Schroeder of 4921 Parkview avenue, McCullom Lake, described her pet Blue jay when she wrote a letter to the Plaindealer this past week. Michelle continued to tell us that she had read "all kinds of odd things in your paper about people and things. I think my John Glenn is different and better than any of those things. People tell me I should take my pet on Johnny Carson's show. I got to go to school so I don't have time for that, but I figured you'd like to tell other people about John. He eats out of my hand and mouth. He plays with toys and he is one of the prettiest things God ever made." Compelled by such enticement to call Michele, we learned that the bird became a part of her family about two months ago. Her mother hurried into the yard to investigate a loud clamor, only to find an angry mothcontinued on page 16) •mm® P.-?. Three years ago next Sunday, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, a new congregation, was legally established, a constitution adopted and the first church council elected. Sunday, Sept. 22, the new educational unit, which is connected to the present building, will be dedicated. The unit includes four large classrooms, a nursery and basement fireside room. Other changes in the present building are also being made. Rev. Thomas Smrcka, midwest regional parish education director, of the American Lutheran church will be the guest speaker at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Rev. D.D. Johnson, pastor of Shepherd of the Hills, will conduct the building dedication service at 10:15 a.m. The junior and senior choirs directed by Philip Helwig, will participate. Hie spirit of celebration and dedication will continue at the 7 p.m. service of praise. Dr. E.A. Nelson, presided of the Illinois District American Lutheran church, will bring the message. Also participating in the service will be the Rev. L. Myron Lindblom, pastor of the Christ Lutheran, Palatine, who purchased the site where the church now stands. Special music will be presented by the senior choir of Christ Lutheran, Palatine. A "coffee" and open house will follow the service. The community is cordially invited to the 7 p.m. service and open house. Since its beginning in September, 1965, the church has now grown to 619 baptized members and 366 confirmed members. The Building committee in charge of plans and construction consists of the following: Don Williams, chairman; Glen Anderson, James Boyer, Richard Blundell, Charles Bergdahl, James Kinder, <George Kammerer, Phil Mowrer, Fran Lamerand and Roy Roadman. * &