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HETHE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE' CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Vol. 90 - No, 30-2 Sections Thursday, February 23, 1967 - McHenry, Illinois 22 Pages*1- 10$ Approve Head C Of C Retail Group , r-IV f . Donald Wefcigart, and Allan Leibsohn shake hands as they accept new duties as co-chairmen of the retail section of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. ft! and Meemderin' It appears that after great pjlprt ^ade to restore McHenry' s Branch ftI court to the city, few cases are heard here- - - three to be exact in the past two weeks. Somebody must have an answer, but to date it has escaped us. We understood that the new Judicial Reform was intended to speed the hearing of cases and provide a modernized court system. Evidently the intention was not to accommodate rural areas, which had no backlog. Can it be possible only three people in this heavily populated part of the county are called into court in a fourteen-day period? If this is true, folks are unduly concerned with what they look ipon as a period of growing disregard for the law. (Continued on Page 12) SCHOOL BOARD FILINGS Four men have filed to fill three positions on the board of High School District 156, to be voted in April. They include two incumbents, Donald Howard and George M. Freund. New candidates are Otto Larsen and James Althoff, Carl Neisg, a member at this time, has not yet tiled for re-election. Dr. Peter Griesbach, Thomas Lawson and Henry Nell, Jr., have filed for re-election to Board 15. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION An important notice regarding kindergarten registration in the McHenry public schools has been made this week. It will be held Friday, April 14, at Edgebrook, Hilltop and Valley View elementary schools, from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 2:30p.m. All details regarding the registration will appear in the weeks immediately preceding the April date. Iisical Flay Proceeds chool Band U mwmmsk Indicating that there is much truth in the title "Plenty of Money" these members of the cast hold samples as they prepare for one of the final rehearsals in the McHenry high school band room. The cast includes, first row, Wayne Kidd, libby Stinespring, Carl Johnson and Lee Varese; and in second row, Sam Winters and Dale Snell. Proceeds will be placed in a fund to secure new band uniforms. A real treat in an uproarious musical comedy can be seen in the McHenry high school auditorium on Friday and Saturday nights, Feb. 24 and 25, at 8 o'clock. An all-school cast, including chorus, will present "Plenty of Money", a musical comedy that i^ a fast-paced show with beautiful and lively score. Proceeds from the performances will be used to purchase new band uniforms for the school. The presentation is under the direction of the band director, John Leighty. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of Broadway, brought to McHenry by talented students of the local school. Everyone is invited to laugh at the antics of Libby Stinespring as the larcenous old lady; roar at Sandy Winters, (Continued on Page 12) Plan At the reorgani zational meeting of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce retail committee, Donald Weingart and Allan Leibsohn were named new co-chairmen. They will name the various committee- chairmen for retail functions within the organization. One of the most important activities of the retail group in the weeks ahead is the Easter promotion to be held two weeks in advance of the day. It calls for participating businessmen to specify one particular item which each will offer in limited number at an outstanding savings. The offer is the individual merchant's way of showing appreciation to those who shop locally. Life-size bunnies again this year will stroll through the business districts to distribute candy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 23, 24 and 25. It was decided that meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month, except in March, when the date is the fifteenth. LAND OWNERS f TELL IDEAS TO 1 PLANNING GROUP City Foresees Considerable W©£& Before Fiiaal Ofelf McHenry* s City Council approved an overall plan Monday night for a planned development of approximately 380 acres bounded by 111. Rt. 120 and Draper road. Representatives of Telegrapji Savings and Loan associatiott, owners of the property to be developed, met with the McHenry Planning commission previous to the council meeting to submit preliminary plans. Warren Kuhlman, chairman of the local Plan commission, explained the plan to the council and pointed out areas on a map where proposed single unit dwellings, multiple unit dwellings and area shopping is planned. The map also showed three areas for city parks and reserved space for schools or churches. However, much work appears to be ahead before the final plans are submitted for approval. LONG RANGE PROGRAM City Attorney John Looze pointed out that the owners of the new development should be advised that present water and sewer facilities are not adequate and a long range program must be worked out before these services would be available, ^ PARKED CARS Due to problems arising because of parked cars during snow removal, an ordinance was passed which will authorize having vehicles towed away from streets. Cost of towing and storage will be the responsibility of the owner. A report from W. A. Rakow and Associates, engineers, in- •dicated that a major portion of the storm sewer contract is completed. Payments were approved following further breakdown of costs. City Treasurer Thomas F. Bolger reported receipt of $9,- 024.71 from the County Treasurer, this being money withheld due to disputed taxes. Back personal property tax in the amount of $189.10 was also received. McHENRY HIGH ON COMPLAINT TAX LISTING A total of 303 tax complaints on real estate and personal property assesssments have been registered, according to the county board of review, carrying a total of $7,- 231,880 in assessed valuation. Algonquin and McHenry townships were high on the list of real estate complaints, the former with 78 and the latter with 51. After review of the cases in McHenry, no action was taken on 29 and 22 were decreased. ' McHenry was highest in personal property complaints with a figure of 36. Dorr was second with 12. LIST TOP HONOR STUDENTS AT JUNIOR HIGH Twenty eighth graders and five seventh graders have been placed on the "A" honor roll at McHenry Junior high. The top rating students in eighth grade are Diane Alvary, Dan Bomke, Jeff Brody, Jeanne Burton, Carol Crandall, Scott Curry, Steven Fain, Vern Ficken, Scott Fuhler, Roxy Hafer, Cindy Jones, Lynette Kelley, Dierdre Levesque, Fay Liberty, Debbie Marchi, Jim Moy, Susan Peters, Susan Phipps, Deborah Smith and Donna Virgens. Seventh^ graders with highest ratings are Reid Alderson, Michael Carlson, Ronnie Chappell, Belinda Clardy and Susan Farm. GOP "WOMEN TAKE POSITION ON APRIL VOTE At a meeting of the McHenry Township Republican Women's club, held Tuesday evening at th'e V.F.W. clubhouse, an executive board meeting was followed by an announcement of the board's position in regard to the township election April 4. Hie officers announced that they will not actively campaign for candidates and also that the club will not sponsor a candidates' meeting. The letter read to the general membership of the club, following a board meeting, stated that it is a well known fact that the Republicari^party is represented on both slates. They added that both the party and the Women's club have been loyally supported in the past by many of the candidates and by their wives, who are members of the organization. The board expressed a feeling that it would be in the best interest of the club, generally, not to participate in this election. However, they urged members to evaluate the candidates seeking office and to "constructively campaign for their favorites, if they so desire". "" The purpose of the letter, they explained, was to promote unity within the party. The letter was signed by Boots Davis, president; Connie Johnson, first vice-president; Emily Rees, treasurer; and Mary Lou Owen, secretary. The name of Gerrie Ernst of Wonder Lake ^ second vice- )president, was not signed'to the letter. She is reported to have favored a candidates' meeting. CHILD STRUCK BY CAR, SUFFERS MINOR INJURIES Jeffrey J. Hurckes, 6-yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hurckes Sr., of 5605 N. Woodland drive, Pistakee Highlands, returned to school Friday after only a day spent in recovering from very minor injuries sustained Wednesday afternoon when he was struck by a car. The youngster and several friends were walking along Fox Lake road, enroute to a corner store for an after-school treat, when one of the boys noticed a car approaching from the rear. He called to his friends, and all of them stepped aside but Jeffrey, who apparently became confused and darted into the road. The driver, Glover Young, of Paulson street, Pistakee Highlands, was driving slowly as he approached a stop sign. His auto grazed the child, who suffered only cuts on the knee and hand. He was taken to McHenry hospital, treated and dismissed. A young deer strayed into the city about noon Wednesday and made an appearance near the corner of Green and Elm streets. Just as police arrived on the scene the animal died. It is believed the deer may have been struck by a car. MCHS Has Eighteen Finalists In State Scholarship Progr; C> »; k'SH 4\':A I So a "at? Top Row: Carl Johnson, Thomas Lawrence, Joanne Feyerer, Bruce Domoto, Bernard Janicki and Howard Brody. Second Row: Wayne Kidd, Susan Nurse, Terry Morrison, Sue Thompson, Jeffrey Nellis LAUNCH Cof C MEMBER DRIVE FRIDAY MORNING Chairman Larry Lund of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce membership drive announced a meeting on Friday, Feb. 24, at '8 o'clock at the local Country club, when final drive plans will be discussed. After enjoying coffee and rolls, the canvass of stores in the McHenry area will begin. The drive is expected to continue for not more than two weeks. Present membership stands at seventy,. and the organization hopes to increase the figure to 150 by mid-March. All interested persons are invited to attend Friday morning's meeting and toparticipateinthe important volunteer work of the campaign. NEXT MONDAY FINAL FIUM© DATE IN Cm The last day to file certificates of nomination or nominating papers for the city election of April 18 is next Monday, Feb. 27. March 4 is the last day for filing withdrawals. The first day for absent voters to apply for ballots is March 20. However, absent electors in United States service or dependents may apply at this time. Voters do not have to be registered to vote in this election, but must meet the usual requirements of, residence in the state one year, in the county ninety days and in the ward thirty days. Road - Bridge Work Approved Road and bridge work in this area has been approved by the county board of supervisors. A $50,000 resolution for the construction of a bridge at Spring Grove has received approval. Also, the board okayed improvement of approximately four miles, known as Johnsburg road, extending north to Spring Grove, through a resolution providing $60,000 from Federal Aid Matching tax fluids and $28,000 from the Motor F\iel Tax funds for right of way and engineering. Two emergency bridge matters presented included $28,500 from Nunda road district for Bull Valley bridge. The road and bridge committee also reported that weight limit signs will be posted on county roads limiting the weights to 8,000 or 12.00Q pounds per axle, whichever is considered applicable to the road. In compliance with a requirement regarding the Prevailing Wage Act, a resolution certifying the hourly wage rates applicable to McHenry County was adopted. It is also required at the beginning of the year that a maintenance flind for the care of Motor Fuel Tax roads be created. An estimated $255,000 for the year 1967 is to include care of surface, shoulders, ditches, snow removal, spreading cinders and mowing weeds, as well as seal coin work that may be required. Rinds not used in one year are transferred to the next year's maintenance period. Provision for an engineering fUnd is also required the beginning of the year, for making right of way plats and miscellaneous costs required by interview with property owners and officials. These charges are not properly charged under road construction engineering. An amount of $5,000 was approved for this purpose. Vehicle Tag Deadline Set The rush is on to secure city of McHenry vehicle licenses before the deadline to avoid penalties. Next Tuesday, Feb. 28, is the last day to purchase stickers at the regular price. City licenses were due on Jan. 1, but the local ordinance provides for a two-month grace period before a 50-cent per month additional charge becomes effective. Fbr several years the City Clerk's office has mailed out courtesy reminders to persons having purchased licenses the previous year, but not having secured licenses for the current year. From a start of mailing about 100 cards several years ago, the number has reached 500 this year. With continued growth of the city, it is probable that this plan will have to be discontinued in the Mure. A s previously reported, all vehicle owners in the city are required to purchase licenses and display them on the windshields. Licenses are to be secured in the office of the City Clerk at 3429 W. Elm street. FOOTBALL COACH DEAN HARGIS ANNOUNCED HIS RESIGNATION AT THE TUESDAY EVENING MEETING OF THE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND ACTION TO ACCEPT IT WAS TAKEN BY THE BOARD. and Ruth Lightner. First Row: Lawrence Young, Darrel Whynot, Joanne Weichmann, Gerald Glass§ Kathleen Lynn and Don Stinespring. A total . of 10,540 students in Illinois have been named winners in the 1967-68 State Scholarship program. Dr. Lloyd S. Michael, chairman of the Illinois State Scholarship commission, announced that 4,911 students have been offered monetary awards totaling $3,015,354, and 4,481 students have been granted honorary awards. The remaining 1,148 students rejected award consideration by choosing out-of-state or unapproved institutions. McHenry high school has listed eighteen finalists. They are Howard Brody of 6809 Bull Valley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brody; Bruce Domoto of 311 N. River road, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mo Domoto; Joanne C. Feyerer of 4820 E. Wonder Lake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Feyerer; Gerald P. Glass of 2312 Orchard Beach, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Blenner; Bernard Janicki of 2014 W. Indian Ridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Janicki; Carl E. Johnson of 3705 W. St. Paul's, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Johnson; Wayne Kidd of 3103 Riverstream, son of Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Kidd. Also Thomas Lawrence of 1105 N. Chapel road, sonofMr. and Mrs. Leonard Lawrence; Ruth Lightner of 805 N. Green street, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lightner; Kathleen Lynn of 1515 S. Lily (Continued on Page 12) Set For C Wii At a meeting of the McHenry County Junior College board last Thursday evening in Marengo, March 28 was set for the referendum. At this time, voters will decide whether or not a Junior College district should be formed in the county area at a tax rate of .10 cents per $100 assessed valuation. To pass, the referendum must receive a majority vote of both the incorporated and- unincorporated areas. If approved, another election at a later date would select a seven-member board with provisions for representation from both the urban and rural areas. It is this board which will make selection of a site and carry out necessary work toward putting the college into operation. Voters must be registered, and the last day for doing so is March 6. To be eligible, one must have resided in the state one year, the county ninety days and the school district to be created, thirty days before election. By using existing facilities, the Junior College association hopes to have classes in operation by September of 1967 if the March referendum vote is favorable. Approval would designate McHenry county as a Junior college district. Failure would mean that the various districts may be placed in a Junior College area now formed, which would require taxpayers to pay out-of-district costs and have no local control over administration* Illinois law provides that the state will reimburse college districts for 75 per -cent of costs of site and buildings and approximately 50 per cent of the operating expenses each year. Donations to the Junior College fund have been received at the Plaindealer office since last week's appeal. This money is used for preliminary expenses incurred in the college effort. (Continued on Page 12)