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y J \VUNO/^ SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOL. 91 - NO. 42 V Friday, January 3, 1969 12 Pages - 10$ Three Tree Burning Rites Planned In Area ?p. Awarded Air Medal "W A*-, i, _,1- At ^ ^ H *V "-f ^ i: " " " 't '•"'* •:'••• -'A"",'" ' S 1' 1R,; < •< rr&vr$i If '•"•'• "igjjs ' •-•.aJjfeS-'^V Church And Community Observances Jan. 5-6 Give Plans-Projections Capt. Gary Jones, left, presents the thirteenth to twentieth Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal to WO Bruce Rodewald, right. li.S. Army Photo For the first time in the McHenry area there will be three tree burning rites this year. On the eve of Epiphany, Sunday, Jan. 5 a worship service at 7 o'clock in the evening at Zion Lutheran church, Rt. 120 west, will precede the burning. This \vi! 1 be ^ Ser \4 ce of L i ghts. with spiritual emphasis on the Light of the World represented by the lighted tree in the home. The service will be climaxed when the congregation goes outside for the tree burning, during which time the choir will sing. Members are asked to bring trees Sunday afternoon to a space provided in back of the church. Members of the fire department will be on the scene for the burning ceremony. Afterward, young people will serve refreshments in the church hall. McHENRY^EREMONY The community Twelfth Night tree burning will be observed on Monday, Jan. 6, with the customary ceremony to be held in the former Legion lot off Green street. Mayor Donald Doherty will speak a few words and carols. >vill be sung by members of the McHenry Choral club. City trucks, under direction ofSupt. of Public Works Fred Meyer, will be making a pickup o' trees tlirough Saturday, Jan. 4, in the city limits. Discarded trees should be placed on the curbs. Residents of nearby subdivision sxare welcome to bring their trees to the huge pile before the time of the ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Trees will be protected from pranksters. The burning will be in charge of Company 1 firemen, directed by Henry Buch and Gary Armstrong. JOHNSBURG RITE The Jak-Ana Heights association is sponsoring a Twelfth Night ceremony Monday, Jan= 6. at 7:30. (Continued on page 5) Mu$in Meanderin9 The time comes when we find ourselves in a brand new year and the opportunity it gives for each of us to view things with a fresh outlook and a few resolutions to improve over the past "c ac*vc" "ll" u,c _2lst Signal group. He also wears the Bronze Star Medal. Chi@£ Warrant Officer Bruce R. RodeW^ld, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Rodewald, 305 E. Dowell road, McHenry, recently was awarded his twentyfirst award of the Air Medal. His fljjgp commander, Capt. Gary Jones, made the presentation at the Army Primary Helicopter school, where Rodewald is an instructor pilot. "r The 23-year-old Army abator earned the medals in Viettwelve months. We had intended to reverse the order of Christmas and give Santa a few gifts of questionable nature. But we couldn't even ask 3 jolly gent with such broad shoulders to accept some of the things we had in mind. (Continued on page 5) SINGERS WLL OPEN NEW SEASON MONDAY, JAN. 13 The McHenry Choral club will begin rehearsals for the spring season on Monday, Jan. 13, in the East campus music room at 8 o' clock. Deadline for membership is Jan. 20. . SOIL - WATER MEETING Next Monday evening mem- McHenry will host the annual bers will meet in the practice meeting of the JMcHenry County Xj-Qpm at 7 o'clock for a short Soil and Water Conservation rehearsal before singing for District on Jan. 25. the Twelfth Night tree burning. In County Tax Collection Burglarize Rodewald has been in the Army since November, 1965. The Strong Will Prevail McHenry retained its firm hold on second place in McHenry county in collections from taxpayers filing with the State of Illinois Department of Revenue for July, August and September tax liability. Figures were released on Monday of this week. The McHenry figure totalled $53,094, broken down to $17,364, $16,530 and $19,200 for each month. The increase in September over the summer months reflected heavier buying with the start of the school year, and possibly a trend toward early shopping for* the approaching holiday season. Crystal Lake topped the county with a total of $66,865, followed by Woodstock with $45, 881 and Harvard with $22,681. These figures from the larger McHenry county cities compare with $58,440 for Barrington and $66,636 for Libertyville. Other local totals were Spring Grove, $2,434; Sunnyside, $383; Island Lake, $2,954; McCullQm This winter scene discredits the old adage that there is strength in numbers in favor of another quotation that the strong will prevail. The small sparrows on the ground are making the best of a bad situation as they pickup choice morsels kicked out of their own bird feeder by a gluttonous, shaggy-tailed intruder who was oblivious to both photographer and ousted "home owners". PLAINDEAI.ER PHOTO Our New Year Wish . . . . T h a t M c H e n r y i s a b l e t o s h o w a n orderly progress in the year ahead, with an intelligent approach to the problems that accompany growth. .... That our progress not be hurried btxt carefully planned to prevent taking a step forward and two back. That a favorable climate be established between school leaders and the public so that the educational needs of the community may be met. That cooperation exists as leaders consider the many demands on the public, and senior citizens and childless voters acknowledge the opportunity that was once provided for them. . .. That vfcth McHenry's progress tomorrow we are able to retain something o£ today, providing an enviable mingling of the best of both. . . . . T h a t t h e s a m e s p i r i t e d i n t e r e s t i n the community be exhibited through opinions expressed in our Public Pulse columns in 1969 that has \xisited over the past twelve months That pro and con, such interest will make both the newspaper and leaders in all fields of endeavor aware of the pulse of the people. K . . . . T h a t o n c e a w a r e , t h o s e o f u s i n t h e most advantageous positions to correct or improve our contributions will accept or reject these opinions for tfnMbest interests of the majority. . That each of us in McHenry»may acquire a pride in our Community and in ourself, an achievement which would make the city unique in our time. City Leaders Look Ahead Mayor Donald Doherty, left, and Chamber of Commerce the plans and projections they have made for the year ahe^d. President William Nye. over '( ^O PLAINDEALER PHOTO Home At Lake Judy Hamilton, a teacher in the local school system, reported to sheriffs police that she returned home last week to find her home on Wainwright road, Wonder Lake, burglarized. Among items taken were a new combination record player and radio, z diamond ring, a keepsake garnet and gold band ring, a locket watch, ten Kennedy half dollars and five records. The value of the items was well above $600. In addition to the theft, the intruders ransacked the house and left it in a state of disarray. Lake, $165; Lakemoor, $933; and Richmond, $5,642. The collections, from 1,217 cities and villages, grossed $11, 448,899 in July, $11,129,243 in (Continued on page 5) As is customary at this time each year, the Plaindealer visited with leaders of two of the' city's leading organizations to learn their plans, hopes and projections for 1969. Mayor Donald Doherty listed his No. 1 item in current plans as the sewage treatment plant enlargement which received public support in a recent referendum. He expects work to begin in September on both the expansion of the plant and extension Of mains into Lakeland Park. Another improvement he sees is the resurfacing of Crystal Lake road from Rt. 120 to Hanley street, an area Which recently was made a three-lane thoroughfare. The Mayor's face lights up as he anticipates the new Ramada Inn, with construction expected to start early in February. Another of his favorite subjects is the proposed plan for the city hall, which calls for ^enlargement, with new and improved offices, one oi the first undertakings of the year. With plans in prospect for additional schooling along various line$ for police officers, he expects a continual upgrading of the department. . The Mayor also talks with enthusiasm of the new McHenry County college, particularly when he assesses the city's chances to be favored for its location as "reasonably good". And like most everyone, he looks forward to the promising Marine Festival next July, when a visit of Miss America will be the highlight of the weekend event. Chamber of Commerce President William Nye chose to make predictions forthe year 1969. They are as follow^: " A banner year for McHenry and its Chamber " I predict "A continuing increase in building activity "Several new commercial ventures. Many will succeed, a number will fail because they fail to serve the public. "At least one more industry will locate her^ and further stabilize payrolls. "A marked population increase, even beyond that already seen, Will'Octur. " McHenry's Senior Citizens will become even more influential in guiding McHenry's future. "First effects will be seen from McHenry's recent annexation. At first this will be evident in slight changes in city administration and town- A ships as well-^eventualiy in an overall change in approach to problems that can be foreseen. "McHenry in all phases will finally begin to act like the large city it is, instead of progressing as the currents flow. "- v "Recent arrivals (in the last five to 15 years) -.will gain greater influencethey richly deserve - the old guard will finally be^willing to .pass the mantle. " The Chamber will progress to-a point in keeping with the rapid growth and will aid in making and executing the plans McHenry needs to remain in the forefront. "A number of concerns that have done business (in spite of themselves) will decline and some will no longer be with us by 1970. Aggressive and imaginative new members of the business community (some already vyith us) will grow and prosper. These newcomers will become the leaders of McHenry's commercial and service establishment." "The Wesson Atom Smasher site and the Anti , Missile site will $fct as veritable magnets for people and talent in the northern P ox River valley. McH^nryyand its immediate vicinity will see growth'not even imagined as recently as 1966. And we have been growing astronomically these past ten years. "This all equals Problems, Heartbreak and Tremendous Success and they - all spell PROGRESS. Everyone had better gear for PROGRESS or be ready to retire to oblivion. "McHenry will benefit in many ways. Finally, the most important product will stay in McHenry. Ouir young people will Jnore and more find McHenry a good place w work and live. These young people have young ideas -- and we need these ideas for progress. "A remarkable transition has takenplace.In the course of twenty years McHenry has gone from a farming and recreation area to an industrial entity - its population from 10,000 to 45,000 - All the while keeping its relaxed, recreational tone. We must strive and plan so that, as we grow, our area remains a swell place to live, procreate and recreate as well. The problems are great, but will be solved. The Chamber will grow and serve. That's progress!! Mark UCP Opening Soon Drive McCORMICK PLACE DESIGNER STRICKEN AT McHENRY HOME The United Cerebral Palsy association of Blackhawk region has* announced that its annual door-to-door drive in McHenry and throughout the county will be held on Ian. 12 and will run through Jan. 26. Volunteers are being sought in all areas of the county, since a total of at least 1,000 volunteers are needed to do a thorough jpb. Mrs. John L. Boehm of McHenry, president of the tencounty organization, stated this week that over 500 interested men, women and teens have already offered their services to help raise funds for this wellknown agency. 4 It should be noted for the benefit of those who wish to know where the fund^ go that are raised locally, that only 30 percent leaves the area the balance is available for use of the handicapped on the local level. The 30 percent which is sent to the state and national associations is spent in the^--p^iaci national research pprrooggrraamm s strove* sponsored by V.C.P. - a very necessary part of the program and.serv ic»of this organization. Without the research program, the vaccines for measles might never have been perfected, nOr would it have been discovered i ' . that measles contracted by an expectant mother would be the (C ontinued on page 5) Victor Hofer, 64, of Chicago and Sunset View subdivision, McHenry, died Monday, Dec. 30, at Frank Cuneo Memorial hospital after being stricken at his home here. He was director of operations at McCormick Place since.its inception and engineer responsible for many of Chicago's most important improvements. For many years he worked^s a senior engineer for the Chicago park district and later became president of Ralph H. Burke, Inc., consulting engineers. In his role as head of the consulting firm, he was.responsible for site surveys for McCormick Place and was one of those few who had a part in selecting the present site at 23rd street and Burnham harbor. At the time of his de^th he was working on.the desigh and supervision of the new 85 million dollar McCormick Place, ng the structure destroyed by fire Jan. lfi, 1967. Previously, his firm was retained'for the design ant| engineering work of the forn/er-44^ million dollar building,, and in 1959 joined the staff as director of operations. The deceased had a large part in the design and, building of many other Chicago civic park (Continued on page 5) Widespread Appeal In "Y" 1969 Program During the long w^ter months ahead, the Lake Region YMCA has prepared a schedule of activities to appeal to youth, adults and family for physical fitness, recreation, relaxation and education. The YMCA winter program begins on Jan. 4 and continues for a ten-:week period. Programs are scheduled- on Monday through Sunday in order to give many persons a' better opportunity to participate inactivities of their choice. Beginning on this' Saturday, Jan. 4, there will be forty-five minute gym fun classes for boys in grades 2-6 at 9:30 a.m. at the McHenry Junior high school. The most popular YMCA Saturday activity is the swim instruction program for beginners through sharks, conducted at two locations for youth, grades 2-8, and teenagers. A chartered bus is'provided for participants who live in McHenry, Crystal Lake, Cary, Fox River Grove, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and Huntley for the trip to Elgin academy swim program, which has* sWim classes scheduled at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. ^ Another Saturday program is the Lake Region YTvJCA Y*s Men's club which meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Crystal Lake Program center, 65 N. Williams (Continued on'page 5) /