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•' r,„ " " " ' • / \$if: z* , *yi ?.- ,1^5? THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Vol. 90 - No. 29-2 Sections Thursday, February 16, 1967 - McHenry, Illinois 20 Pages - 10$ Apartment Fire Loss Extensive Schools Progress - Promise Ground Breaking Precedes Joint > Board Meeting On Future Plans Below zero temperatures last Saturday morning failed to deter these seven (members of the board of High School District 156 as they broke ground for the new three million dollar high school on the Crystal Lake blacktop. From left, they are Dr. J. Eugene Sayler, Dr. Leslie Krieger, Carl Neiss, Mayor IfonaM P. Doherty assisting School Board President Vale Adams, Donald Weingart, George Freund and Donald Howard. The school is expected to be completed by May Of 1968. MtOtn' and Mtanderin' We like our new advertising manager, Ken Wise, and believe he has the essential ingredient for success -- a good sense of humor. Last week we were typing furiously to meet a deadline when a loud, explosive - like sound I interrupted our thoughts. Too busy to investigate, we continued to type until our co-worker strolled into the office. He was smiling bravely as he informed us it was only a coincidence the patch of ice which sent his car skidding into the side of the building happened to be a spot directly on the outside of the wall where we were working. We figured if he could smile, with a broken headlight, we could manage the same in grateful thanksgiving that the wall was thick and sturdy. CHURCHMEN OF COUNTY DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH "Toward a working relationship with the Mental Health Clinic" was the issue at Churchmen for McHenry County, held Feb. 15 at the Faith Presbyterian church in McHenry at 11:45 a.m. Personnel from the clinic, school psychologists and clergy and lay from all faiths were invited. Fr. James Vanderpool of Christ the King, with a PH-Din clinical psychology, furnished a unique vantage point. Public relations problems of the mental health clinic also were touched upon. Churchmen for McHenry County is a task-oriented group, for the purpose of researching the key issues in McHenry county as they relate to the church, and then acting upon whatever needs to be done. It was an excellent program the high school band presented last week in the large gym. In spite of the spaciousness of the concert "hall", a fine performance by the large aggregation of young musicians was responsible for maintaining a keen interest among the parents and friends who assembled. The big crowd was most gratifying, particularly because proceeds will be set aside to help defray the cost of purchasing new uniforms for the organization. Later this month, a musical play will be performed for this same purpose and promises .to be equally as enjoyable. Aside from the financial success of the annual program, it was rewarding from a far more important standpoint--a first rate presentation which displayed a natural talent enhanced by long hours of practice and direction making necessary a unified effort of cooperation and self-discipline. It would seem that the expression of talent through one of the arts is of real Importance for the very reason that the attributes necessary to its success must be acquired by great numbers of young people. N A band concert such as that performed last Thursday at McHenry high -- and two evenings before at Junior high -- may never attract the huge crowds that fill the gymnasium for athletic contests, but they serve an equally important purpose in the life of local teens and subteens. HOME FIRE A seven-year-old youngster admitted starting a fire in the bedroom of the William Quast home, 150G Ramble road, Lakeland Park, Tuesday afternoon, resulting in about $800 damage. Fire Chief Ed Justen said Company I responded to a call from the parents, who smelled smoke and went to. the room to investigate. They found the curtains and mattress on the bed afire. ing Probtes T C intv B In Tuesdif Meeting Grandpa's stories about the REAL winters of his youth, with which he has regaled all listeners for years, may have more merit than we thought. (Continued on Page 12) A large amount of business was handled by the county board of supervisors in session Tuesday of this week. Two of the matters concerned zoning in this part of the county, one of particular Interest in the McHenry area. The request of Royal C. Raven, River road in Nunda township, asking a variation in order to enlarge property to hold motorcycle races, was denied. Supervisor Freese of Nunda spoke favorably of Mr. Raven's manner of conducting races in the past, but it was the general opinion of the board that any enlargement, with resulting difficulty in supervision, might create aproblem. One of the factors in their decision concerned a Girl Scout camp located in the vicinity. A second zoning request made < Two Area Homes Are Ransacked The Fred Wiedrich home on Rt. 31, Ringwood, was completely ransacked and a number of valuable items stolen last week. The entry was believed made sometime Wednesday night. Mr. Wiedrich discovered two doors to the home open Thursday afternoon,, one of them having been smashed to gain entrance. There was evidence that the intruders had tried at first to get inside by entering an outside stairway to an upper apartment. Among the missing items were a gun, clock-radio, electric mixer, toaster and twelvepiece silver set. A humidifier had been moved but evidently was too heavy to take from the home- Shirts were dropped on the stairs as the burglars made a hasty get-away. The sheriffs office also reported entrance to the Stephen Malinski residence in Nunda township last weekend. The back door was broken and plaster board had been damaged in order to provide access from a boiler room to the bedroom door. Among items missing in the ransacked home were binoculars and a movie projector. McHENRY COED CHARGED WITH MARIJUANA SALE According to a report from Milwaukee, a McHenry coed was arrested Tuesday on a charge of the sal$ of marijuana and delivery of a dangerous drug. Valerie E. Sellinger, 21, was named in warrants in connection with an investigation into the sale of drugs on Milwaukee's two big college campuses, Marquette and the University of Wisconsin-Marquette. Deputy Inspector Stephen Delan said, " Any investigations we have going are continuing." Miss Sellinger was arraigned before County Judge Christ T. Seraphim, who set bond at $2,500 and adjourned the case to Feb. 23. Saturday's impressive ground breaking for the new high school had hardly been completed when a detailed report called "Progress and Promise" was presented to a joint meeting of School Districts 15 and 156 by four members of the administrative staff. The program covers various phases of education, some for a period of time extending far into the future. One of the important disclosures came from Supt. Carl Bergstrom concerning future plans, with a statement that even now it is necessary to look ahead to increased school enrollment and consider building sites for five additional elementary schools, one junior high school and one senior high school. His current concerns were aimed at a re-evaluation of the scope of the educational program, including those for the pre-kindergarten level through the school years and also adults and senior citizens. Particular emphasis is placed on the possibility of utilizing the buildings year 'round. He emphasized the importance of taking advantage of opportunities offered through government programs, laws and support. Supt. Bergstrom stressed the advantages of using the advisory capacities of citizens and believes that cooperation with (Continued on page 12) ZONING CHANGE ASKED FOR COUNTY HOME ADDITION A petition has been filed by McHenry county to the county zoning board of appeals, asking a conditional use classification in order to build an addition on the Valley Hi home in Hartland township. The property is located on Hartland road, northwest of Woodstock. The hearing on this petition will be held Wednesday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in the Hartland township garage. HURT IN CRASH John Axell, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Axell of Pistakee Highlands, was reported recovering in McHenry hospital from a skull fracture suffered in a two-car accident near Arlington Heights last weekend. Set Goals For Derby Proceeds Facilities for youth and lake conservation are the goals of the Cullom-Knoll association, sponsors of the second annual ice fishing derby at McCullom Lake, to be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. . Each -person entering the tourney must have a ticket in his possession and these may be obtained at the gate. Anyone needing an Illinois fishing license will be able to get them from qualified personnel. For the angler's accommodation, facilities have been provided to obtain bait, fishing tackle, and hot refreshments. An ice covering of more than ten inches Will offer safety for all who venture on to the frozen lake. Officials of the Illinois Conservation department will act as judges and determine winners in the fishing department. Coveted prizes of a boat and motor, shot guns and sports equipment should provide an incentive for all sportsmen and women to "try their luck." No age group has been overlooked in providing extra entertainment. A men's auger contest and a variety of games for the small fry, all with prizes, will prove most enticing. Youngsters will be encouraged (Continued on page 12) by John Janette, Preston Wilson, Sr., and Fred Wilson, Jr., in Richmond township was held over for study by a five-man committee of the board. Originally recommended by the zoning board of appeals for industrial purposes, objectors have signed a petition asking that the board consider final action on the ten-acre tract of land, located near the railway tracks. Some discussion took place concerning a request made to the city of Woodstock for a land fill permit for garbage and rubbish. Assistant Supervisor Ed Buss, who heads the Health committee of the board, had previously written to the city in this regard and were informed that theyj had met all state requirements. The board (Continued on page 12) LARGt SMALL URNS! An Editorial m Interest becomes more enthusiastic as the long awaited confirmation authorizing a referendum for a McHenry County Junior college is anticipated. Official word is expected by Thursday of this week, when the actual voting date may be set. But while interest grows, where is the small amount of money asked as McHenry's share in behalf of this educational project? The rather embarrassing fact is that when a school district report is made at the important Thursday evening meeting in Marengo, it will place our own community at the very bottom of the list. McHenry, with 40 per cent of its graduates continuing their education, has as much or more to gain from a junior college than any other community in the county. Surely the tremendous benefits are worth far more than the $2,760 asked locally. High School districts throughout the junior college district confines have been asked to be responsible for a proportionate share of money, although these districts may not use school tax funds for this purpose. Therefore, residents of the communities have been asked to contribute. The report tonight in Marengo will list the following collected to date in the various districts, along with the percentage of quota: District Quota Collected Percentage Harvard $1,200 $1,305 109 Alden-Hebron 360 337 94 Marengo 1,200' 812 68 Richmond- Burton 480 292 61 Crystal Lake- Cary Grove 3,840 1,309 34 Woodstock 2,160 274 13 McHenry 2,760 50 2 The Plaindealer office will be the receiving point for any money donated to the Junior college, which will be turned over to the McHenry County Educational Foundation. Will you help put our community over the 100 per cent figure? Interior Of 8-Unit House Gutted As Flames Sweep Through Building Firemen are shown above as they fought the Saturday night blaze which entirely gutted the interior of an apartment building on Millstream driv£. Flames raced through Seymour Photo the eight-unit structure, not yet completed, as volunteers worked in sub- zero temperatures to control the blaze. A spectacular blaze broke out suddenly late Saturday night, raced through an eight-apartment, uncompleted apartment building on Millstream drive and completely gutted the interior. Although no definite estimate of damage was made as of Wednesday, the loss is known to run into many thousands of dollars. The attractive brick building, owned by Albert R. Horn, Sr., of 3710 W. Millstream drive, was expected to be opened soon. However, there was no furniture in the apartments at the time of the fire. Neighbors heard an explosion about 11:40 p.m. and although firemen arrived on the scene within minutes, it spread so rapidly they were unable to save the interior of the structure. According to Albert Horn, Jr., who called insurance fire investigators to the scene, it was determined that the flames probably started from a cigarette butt which had been smouldering for several hours. The lack of oxygen was believed to have caused the explosion. First reports indicated that two men were seen driving away in a light-colored car, giving rise to suspicions that arson may have caused the conflagration. However, Fire Chief Ed Justen said there was no evidence of this, and the police department later determined that the men may have been passing by and were frightened by the explosion. Mr. Horn said the building would be boarded up for the present and salvage efforts would begin in the spring. RACES THROUGH BUILDING Mr. Justen said the fire seemed to start on the east end of the building,raced down the hall and through two floors and an attic section. He added that there was little roof or outside damage, although some studdings would need to be replaced. There was heat in the building, where workmen had been completing some sections of the apartments until 5:30 that afternoon. Firemen from Companies I and n answered the call for assistance and remained on the scene for about two and a half hours. ATTEMPT BREAK-IN Two unidentified young men are believed to have taken advantage of the diversion of attention caused by the ftfe to attempt an entry to McGee's Store for Men on Green street. William Werner saw two figures in the darkness from Ids second floor apartment and notified police. When they arrived at the rear of the store, they found a door had been pushed in. Officer Richard Burmann and a sheriffs deputy went into the building with guns, but the intruders had alreay decided against trying to open a second door, which had metals bars and a burglar alarm system. f Outstanding Pir®gresi Is Hpita! Anmi Hard hitting talk by the Rev. James Jones, center, was one highlight of the McHenry Hospital Corporation annual meeting last weekend. Father Jones is the Urban Vicar of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. From left: Tony Corcoran, administrator; GeoTge P. Freundfpresident; Father Jones, Dr. George Alvary, vice president; and Joseph Conerty, Jr., secretary. McHenry hospital's emergence as a big hospital last year with beds for 132 patients did not change the personality from warmth and friendliness, George Freund, president, told members of the McHenry Hospital corporation at last weekend's annual meeting. "Our hospital has been characterized by the friendly and intensely human qualities of our nursing service and personnel," Freund said. "1 feared that an impersonal relationship might be the penalty of growth and enlargement. Now, this fear has been laid to rest as I observe the warm, friendly spirit that prevails today." One new member was elected to the board. Harry P. Stinespring, Jr., was elected to take the post vacated by Dr. Lee Gladstone, a member of the board for ten years. Re-elected were Harry Eckland and Mrs. Claude McDermott. Looking Ahead Freund said that with the construction of the new hospital, the board looks forward to taking advantage of developments in modern medicine. Anthony Corcoran, administrator, who was responsible for the smooth transition from the old hospital to the new, described some of the problems that arose during the construction. On June 1, thirty-eight patients were transferred to the new building. Describing the gradual occupation of the hospital, Corcoran noted that the start of Medicare on July 1 accelerated the allocation of beds placed into patient service. "I feel that we will be up to • Continued on Pag* 12•