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fr-Sl V* k * ^ THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOL. 91 - No 7-2 Sections Thursday, September 14, 1967 22 Pages 10$ DISTRICT 15 BUYS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Future Still Uncertain Pressure • Relieved ©m Landmark School Sale, Board Tells Objectors Mmsin' md .f'MimderiK? As students -- 1,570 in all - pushed and shoved their way through halls ot M.C.H.S. with the opening days of school this fall, there are some of us who remember the very quiet days of twenty-five yoars ago." Our files of 1942 tell us there were 226 students in.all. There are moments when those who were*1 a part of the past and are part of the present must earnestly wish that the clock might be turned back, if only for a day, to' learn what a relatively quiet, unhurried school day can be. With growth come growing pains, and contrary to the belief that this is just an expression of an older generation, it is probably more true today than ever. Only today we refer to these very real pains as they concern our new subdivisions, villages, etc. They may very well be responsible for controversy in the area's very quiet and peaceful community to the north -- Ringwood. The county board of school trustees had been scheduled to hear a petition of 134 signers, asking that District 34 be made a part of District 15, McHeiiry. Later, thirty-one asked that their names be removed from the petitions. In the meantime, when the matter was about to reach the county board recently, a number of small objections entered into the matter. When it was learned the petitions were short several names, they were withdrawn. We understand the school board may form a citizens' committee to poll the wishes of residents of the district. There appears to be a general consensus of opinion that eventually the district will at sonjo future date join another district in the area. Whether these people choose to come to Mc- Henry, or to Johnsburgor Wonder Lake is the question of the moment. A reader has sent us an ad- (Continued on page 12) The board of School District 15 acted in the presence of thirty-four dissenters to the sale of Landmark school last Monday evening and approved purchase of a building at 3924- 26 Main street for use as administration offices. The unanimous vote was followed by a statement that the purchase at a low $28,000, plus closing costs, relieved the pressure for the sale of the Waukegan road school. However, President August Uttich stated that it wou'd be impossible to allow Landmark to stand unused indefinitely. The objectors repealed a visit to the board meeting made in July for the same purpose. It was only when Mr. Uttich suggested that further discussion await action on the proposed purchase, that a sometimes heated debate on the long standing problem of the seventythree- year old school gave way to board action. Mrs. Thomas Evans opened remarks for the dissenters and then presented Walter H. Anderson, who read a comparison of costs for the use of Landmark over a ten-year period against purchase of otherbaildings for temporary or permanent use. He set forth the hypothetical cases using, in Ms words, "the board's own projections as to land prices in the future." ASK FOR TIME Hie assemblage had asked to be given ten years in which they might be able to raise funds to purchase the Landmark building. Dr. Carl Bergstrom, superintendent, stated estimators' costs which placed restoration of Landmark for temporary use at about tthe same amount the board will spend for the new building. He added other estimates that it would cost between $50,000 and $80,000 to restore it for permanent use, exclusive of docking, and stated that the figure was judged to run between $100,000 to $120,000 complete. On questioning, he admitted these were not architect figures since the cost of such estimates run very high. ^ Member Henry Nell expressed the opinion that it seemed the building would be fine for use by the city. Mr. Anderson brought up a (Continued on page 12) McHenry Man Apprehended On Marijuana Charge Jerry R. Kahn, 22, of 3907 N. Mi .ler drive, McHenry was one of three persons charged with possession of marijuana scheduled to appear in Branch I court Sept. 14 for arraignment before Judge Charles T. Smith. All were released from county jail on $5,000 bond. The others charged were Ann Clair Secotti and Jeanette \ Price, both of Chicago. They were arrested last week in a home on the Crystal Lake-Algonquin blacktop. Mr. Kahn, a recent college graduate, was scheduled to begin his first assignment in McHenry high school this fall, teaching mathematics and coaching wrestling. However, <mi advice of his lawyer, he resigned before the opening of schoo1. Courthouse Decision In October Indict Youth For Burglary Martin John Spak, 18, of Elk Grove, has been indicted by the September grand jury on a charge or theft last April 9 at Shay's Music World on Green street. Spak was implicated in the burglary by Larry William Anderson, 18, of Des Plaines, on questioning by Lt. Kenneth Espey of the McHenry police in mid-July. Items stolen, including amplifiers and organs, were valued at $2,877. Spak, who had been out on bond payment after his first arrest, was released this past week on $2; 500 bond. NEW SERVICE TO STUDENTS C of C PROJECT The retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce has announced a new service to students, with job openings to be posted at McHenry high school and Marian Central in Woodstock. More information will be available to merchants and students in the near future. The committee has discussed Dollar Days held in August, and it was the general concensus of opinion that this successful sale did not conflict with the Sidewalk Days in July. Members also expressed a feeling that Marathon Days, and the widespread coverage given to them, suggests efforts be made for enlarging the promotion next year. From otary i Yiy J*.. > 'I Keys to the new building recently completed which houses wash rooms and storage for football and other equipment, will be formally presented to the McHenry high school during half time in the Friday evening, Sept. 15, football game on McCracken field. The building, serving a very real need, has been donated by the McHenry Rotary Club and was constructed entirely by members. The high school band, directed by John Leighty, will dj featured in special maneuvers in which they will form the well known Rotary wheel. J Ernest Useman and Jerome Buch of Rotary club will present keys to "Vale Adams, president of the high school board. The aerial shot shown above has the new building marked with an arrow. Chairman Lists Three Sites In Consideration Association Announces Selling Price Of $300,000 The McHenry county board of supervisors will come to a definite decision on the location for the proposed new court house at the October meeting.. That was the word from Chairman Walter Dean of McHenry as the long argued matter camo up for discussion at the Septemlier meeting. A letter was read from the 4-H association, sent to the McHenry County Building commission, with an offer to sell its lease, plus all buildings, for a price of $300,000. This was the estimate of the cost necessary to replace buildings in another location. Dean reviewed the progress of the building sites thus far and set next month for a final decision. With the Annex site in Woodstock voted down by the board, 21 to 6, last month, he said_the decision would be betweenthe Bigelow and Austin properties and the fairground:.. T ie city of Woodstock will then have an opportunity to act on the county board's decision, and if they should vote unfavorably, the matter will go to a referendum. VALLEY HI The question of a much needed addition to Valley Hi nursing, home at Hartland also came up for discussion when Supervisor Ward of Harvard suggested an increase of $20 additional per patient to cover the cost of construction. The Board included. appropriation of $415,800 in its year's budget but failed to get a necessary two-thirds vote to go ahead with the building program. It was Supervisor Ward's opinion that the increased cost per patient would put the heavy burden of construction on those townships with the greatest number of patients. The board voted to study the matter further. Supervisor Tom Huemann of McHenry brought up the matter of property damage caused by autos involved in accidents, particularly to fences. Sheriff jonn Carroll said that since this was in the area of a civil (Continued on page 12) SUSPECT ARSON IN LUMBER filRE ON MONDAY • Fire Chief Ed Justen said a fire at the McHenry Lu.nVer -gbmpany yard at 4030 W. Miin Street, McHenry, apparently ijia's deliberately set. It resulted in about $300 in damage. A passerby noticedthe flames and alerted the firemen of Company I. They found roofing paper barn'ng in part of an old, cement wall, open shed. An extensive fire destroyed a good portion of the buildings darly last May. Install New .ighting At^l McCullom Lake Six Locations, Under MFT Fund Program, Announced Village streets at McCullom Lake have taken on a new look with the addition of eight handsome fixtures, located at strategic intersections. Road builders are rushing to complete , repairs before the Sept. 15 deadline, set by the state. The new street lights which are far brighter than the original six, installed at the entrance to each gate, are located at Forest View and W. Orchard drive; Spring road at W. Orchard; Fountain Lane and Spring road; Lake Shore and Clover drive; Knollwood andW. parkview; Oakland and W. Lane; 'fountain and Forest View and Ekstwood and Maple Hill drive. Bids for proposed road work, utilizing motor fuel tax funds, were opened on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. in the beachhouse, Commissioner Harry Lock, Acting Village President John Boyle and representatives of Baxter and Woodman, village engineers, were present. A special meeting was held by the president and trustees on Monday, Aug. 28, in the beachhouse, for the purpose of acting on the bids. Curran Construction whose bid was accepted, offered to complete the project for $5,704. Harvard Road Builders submitted a price of $5,996 and 0*Leary Construction Co. submitted a bid of $6,020.50. The road work is progressing rapidly and should put the streets in fine condition before winter. As the fall season means a return to classes for elementary and high school students in McHenry, about 120 young people in our midst will be embarking on college careers for the first time and many more will be returning to classes. The following 1967 MCHS seniors indicated their college and university choices at the close of classes last spring. Many listed Western Illinois university as a choice of school at which to matriculate. They included Kit Carstens, Rocky Eide, Jim Frost, William Gaugush, John Hale, Arlette Johnston, Sam Lamont, Gayle Mc- Comb, Terry Morrison, Carl Perrino, Connie Sallman, Mike Schumer, Larry Smith, Williard Stahl, Robert Funk, Steve Rietesel, Nancy Kralowetz, John Henneberg and Bill Davidson. Also very popular is Northern Illinois university, which eighteen indicated they would attend. They are Mark Aldierson, Dick Do'.ierty, Jan Erbin, John Fiedler, Karen Justen, Wayne Kidd, Sharon Klapperich, Mary Lynn Meyers, Jeff Nellis, Judy Nosal, Sue Nurse, Mike Schneider, Shirley Vilim, > , > < : r **• j v , . 4 . V 1 .f NHA TRANG, VIETNAM, Army Warrant Officer Bruce R. Rodewald (right), 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Rodewald, 305 E. Dowell road, McHenry, receives the Air Medal from Colonel Charles Hi Burr, 21st Signal Group commander, near Nha Trang, Vietnam, recently. WO Rodewald was presented the award for combat aerial support of ground operations in Vietnam. WO Rodewald is a helicopter pilot in Headquarters, 21st Signal Group. He entered the Army, in November, 1965, and was stationed at Ft. Ru;ker, Ala., before arriving overseas in January 1967. 120 In C©Bi(tge MCHS Graduates Of '67 Further Education lit Schools Through Country GIRL STRUCK BY TRAIN THURSDAY SERIOUSLY HURT Miss Cindy Smith; 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith of 3612 W. Anne street, McHenry, was seriously injured last Thursday evening when she was struck by a train and thrown to the landing. Miss Smith, who had just started work at a new position . in Barrington earlier this week, was waiting at 5:30 p.m. for a train bound for McHenry. It was not learned just how the accident occurred, but she was hit by a train travelling to the city from Crystal Lake. The impact of the fall resulted in a skull fracture. She was taken to Sherman hospital, Elgin, where she gained consciousness at times through the weekend. She was reported improved in midweek. Adult Evening Classes Open Soon In City Set Registration Nights In High School Sept. 27-28 Gene Little, community school director for the McHenry. schools, has announced that registration for the fall term of the adult education program will take place Sept. 27 and 28. Registration will be in the high school and will last from 6:30 to 9 each evening. This year, in a continuing attempt to meet the demands placed upon it by our complex modern society, the school is attempting to expand its offerings, and is continuing the courses that proved popular in years past. Three general areas of courses will be offered: high school credit courses, leisure (Continued cm page 12) BRENDA BAUER INJURED WHEN HIT BY BICYCLE ' Brenda Marie Bauer, 8-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roman Bauer of 3312 W. Fairway drive, McHenry, underwent surgery at Wesley Memorial hospital, Chicago, Monday afternoon for a skull fracture sustained in an accident. Brenda was playing in the yard near her home when a bicycle went out of control travelled onto the grass and struck her. The little girl was taken to McHenry hospital and then transferred to Wesley Memorial where she was some improved. . LOUIS YOUNG DIES Louis Young of Waukegan, a former McHenry resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, of a heart attack while driving his car. The body rests at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home, where the time of services was pending at press time. Emergency Crash Cart Anita Woodward, Chuck Neubauer, Louise Matthesius, William Bates and Steve Bigolin. Southern Illinois university was the choice of Terry Cerny, Tom Dougherty, John Goettsche, Rich Lossnvin, Julie Rode, Rolf Schilling, Phil Schimke, Clarence Sossong, Forrest Viita and Barbara Borrelli. CHOOSE STATE SCHOOL Four, Kathy Blair, Sandra Fry, Paul Kilday and Kandy Thompson, chose Illinois state university. Elgin Junior college beckoned to Paul Diedrich, Jim Keller, Pamela Lawrence, George Mack, Beverly Morgan and Bonnie Moehling, while the University of Illinois was the choice of Tom Lawrence, Carol Schmidt, Sue Thompson and Terry Schmidt. Walter Harbecke, Rich Harrison and Renee Leight will attend WisconsinState university; Carl Johnson and Sam Winters have selected Northwestern university; Mike Sobacki, William Voeltz, Robert Wahls and Randy Karls, will attend Valparaiso university. Several schools of higher learning will have cmly one^stu- (Continued on page 12) ' "if*4 ' ; . K" # Dean Leonard, R.N. surgical supervisor (left) looks over the McHenry Hospital crash cart! This emergency equipment setup is used for cardiac arrest cases and can be rushed to %ny spot in the hospital with all equipment to give immediate aide Miss Diane Kory, R.N., one of the nursery service personnel on the third floor and disaster committee chairman, looks over the equipment with Leonard. DON PEA3LEY PHOTO