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&• J'" " Complete ybtatine 3e$tival Plan£ Hie Murine Festival committee of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce has announced that plans are now complete for McHenry* s annual celebration. This year's festivities will start on Sunday, July 13, and end with a gala finish on Sunday, July 20, with Miss America, Miss Judi Ford, as special guest for that day. Sunday, July 13, will again feature the tournament of water fights sponsored by the firemen of Company I of the McHenry Township Fire district. They have made plans besides the regular fights, to provide the crowd with lots of fun McHenry city beach area will be the scenc. Thursday, July 17, in the McHenry city park, Family Night, which proved to be so popular last year, will again be featured. Kiddie rides, teen music, as well as music to soothe the older group will be a part of the jevening's entertainment. As usual, the night is one of fun and free to the public. The Wonder Lake Squares will conduct the evening of square dancing on Friday night, July 18. at the McHenry cily park. Many clubs from other areas are being invited to join in the fun, and of course the public will again be invited by the club to get out on the floor to learn and laugh. The various business areas of McHenry on Saturday, July 19, will be decorated gaily and crowds will swell the streets for the second annual side-walk-- day sale. This year's theme will be to honor McHenry's special guest, Miss America. Each year Marine Festival Days grow in events and this year is no exception. Tentative plans are being worked on now for (Continued on page 4) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOL. 91 - NO. 82 FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1969 2 SECTIONS, 18 PAGES-10$ City Acts On Improvements Mu»in' and Meanderin' Those American flags the city placed on light poles throughout the business sections have given us a lift. It isn't just the fact that this is something new in decorations for the summer, but more important, that it signifies a desire to place emphasis on the representation of an ideal too many have come to forget, to ridicule or even to destroy. At a time when waving the flag too often brings a snicker from the ignorant, the arrogant and the know-it-alls, it is refreshing to realize that one lives in a city where the guiding influence in government recognizes one of the basic ideals that many of us still regard with pride. , And have you observed, the riotprs and flag destroyers really have no special insight to the wrongs of our government and society in general? The fellow with a flag in his hand is just as aware, and we're betting our money that in the race for answers, he'll arrive "the firstest with the mostest". Last weekend was a typical frenzy-of May type of weekend, but enjoyable from start to finish. Our only regret was that a few events had to be missed in the interest of maintaining sanity. We could only remember those choice words which become more appropriate with each busy day: The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. A co-worker took our place in the audience of the Appollo Opera company performance, which was a red carpet night at the historic old Opera House in Woodstock. She reports one of the m st delightful evenings in remembrance, and this from a gal who recently came here from the East where she and her musical husband regularly attended such programs. We did attend the annual spring banquet of the McHenry Choral club and helped to pay tribute to several members for special service during the year. One was the club's beloved A FRIEND IN NEED -- Twelve-year-old Mark Romani, shown here shaking hands with McHenry Kiwanis Club President Dean Cunat, was adopted into the Kiwanis Blood Bank this month. The club is donating permanently for the use of this young hemophiliac, who as the name indicates, has a hereditary tendency to uncontrollable bleeding.PLAINDEALER PHOTO INVESTIGATE BURGLARY AT GROH RESIDENCE Sheriffs police are investigating a burglary at the home of Mrs. Raymond Groh, 1107 W. Lincoln road, McHenry, which was reported to them early Monday evening. Mrs. Groh had arrived home to find a screen door open and the front door forced open by splitting the frame. Investigation revealed guns missing from a rack in the family room. From a bedroom, a mink stole valued at more than $1,200 was stolen, along with pillow vcases and paper bags. Other missing items included a jewel box containing cameos, earrings and pearls. Negotiable bonds • were also reported stolen. Music Groups Give Concert Tuesday evening, May 27, at 8:15 p.m., the music departments of both East and West campuses of McHenry high school will present a combined concert in Buckner gymnasium at; West campus. This concert will feature all performing groups of the two campuses, including choruses, select ensembles, glee clubs, concert bands and stage bands. These various performing groups will present a broad spectrum of selections from "Bach to the Beatles". The highlight of this concert will be the performance of " Praise the Lord, Sing Alleluia" by the combined 200 voice chorus, and the large chorus and massed band presentation of "America Calling" by Merideth Willson. The West campus performing groups will be directed by John Leighty, the East campus groups by Wm. N. Toalson. Saita Claus (Otto Pyritz) who was convinced by fellow members that as the personification of all that is good in this world, he must never consider retirement. KAF League In 50th Year Mayor Donald P. Doherty is shown congratulating local members of the Woodstock-Mc- Henry League, of Women Voters, now starting an eleven-mil lion dollar fund-raising cam- Mayor Donald Doherty was in good company when he issued a proclamation congratulating the League of Women PLAINDEALER PHOTO paign in observance of its fiftieth year, which was launched last month. Receiving the freshly signed proclamation are Mrs. Frank Sek, Mrs. Walter Bolger and Mrs. Alfred Konger. In line with a planned proam, the City Council of McHenry passed a resolution Monday night to appropriate $42,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the completion of the Crystal Lake road improvements. This section was widened with curb and gutter installation last year. Now the new surface will be completed and a sidewalk built along the easterly side of the road. It was reported that the Telegraph Savings and Loan association is anxious to proceed with the development of Pheasant Valley and will submit a proposal to the city for financing ; extension of water and sewer • to their property. This will be i referred for legal opinion when received. Some residents of Country Club Estates have indicated a desire to annex to the city of McHenry, but have concern about the city supplying water. At present there is a private supply in the area. Bernard Bauer has offered to sell the ; entire system, including the lot on which the equipment is now installed, for a price of $9,000. Engineers have checked the system for the city. Council members indicated a willingness to furnish the water, contingent on further procedure on annexation and review of any existing agreements. Additions to the existing sanitary sewer ordinance are necessary to complete application for federal assistance in the enlargement of the treatment plant. A sample ordinance has been referred to the engineers in order to pattern changes in accordance with local needs. A question of installation of gas street lights in the new Fairway Green subdivision resulted in a vote to follow1 the ordinance providing for electric street lighting in the city. Acceptance of water and sewer mains in Ladd's Millstream Park was approved as per engineering inspection made by Baxter and Woodman. Company III at Lakemoor answered a call to the Volo Sales barn about 6:30 Tuesday evening when burning trash from a burner in the rear of the building landed on the roof and started a fire. School Conducts Study To Save Voters on its fiftieth anniversary and asking citizens of McHenry to take note of theoccasion and its significance.. He was joined by Gov. Richard Ogilvie and President Richard Nixon in extending his good (Continued on page 4) In an effort to conduct the district as economically as possible in view of present costs and high taxes, the board of School District 156 last Tuesday evening was submitted a long list of possibilities called "Study to Save Money". Among the items were these considerations: Curtail buying books; cut travel for administrators and teachers; reduce supplies; &ut athletic programs; cut extra activities; abandon remodelling plans for administration offices; eliminate No. I and II languages at West campus; eliminate bussing between campuses; encourage students COLLEGE HOLDS STUDENT ART SHOW MAY 25 The gallery opening for the first annual McHenry County college student art show will be held on May 25 from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Student Union. The public is invited. Works will consist of drawings and paintings done by McHenry County college students during the first school year. Prizes of first, second, third and best in show will be awarded. Many of the works will be for sale. Prices will be listed. m FIRST POPPY SALE -- Getting an early start on the sale of veteran-made poppies are Mary Kuemmel of the V.F.W. auxiliary and Marge Mikota of the Legion auxiliary. Mayor Donald P. Doherty places his money in the container before taking the poppy he will wear proudly this weekend. Poppy Days will be held Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24, with sales to be made by auxiliary members of both organizations in all business sections. A portion of the money received will go to the veterans in hospitals who assemble the small red flowers. PLAINDEALER PHOfO Establish Youth Center Summer Program In City Pair Saves Man As Craft Hits Bridge Pillar Judy Boeker, an eighth grade student in Junior high school, last Sunday night assisted her father, John Boeker, in saving the life of a Fox Lake man after his inboard motor boat crashed into the pillar of the bridge. The Boekers, who reside at 1322 N. Riverside drive, heard the crash shortly before 10p.m. and Mr. Boeker and Judy hurried to the water's edge to investigate. Evident in the light from the street, was the craft spinning crazily out of control. After a few minutes, however, it apparently began to take in water and to sink and at that time stopped moving. (Continued on page 4) Of special interest to students and parents is the "establishment of a Community Youth center for the summer. The program will be held at West campus June 16 through July 31 for elementary and high school students. The purpose of the Center is to provide a meeting place in a youthful atmosphere for the youth of McHenry. There will be adequate adult supervision and a wide variety of recreational activities will be offered. The swimming pool, gyms, tennis courts and playground will be utilized for the recreational program. A snack bar also will be open during the day. Each recreational area will be supervised by the schoolcommunity staff and the director will be in charge of the overall program. Harvey Ahitow, community school leader, will be in charge of tennis and outside activities and Richard Eberhardy will be swimming instructor. The Youth center will be open to all students between the ages of 8 and 19 years of age, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The center «wi II offer tennis instruction, swimming instructions, elementary basketball, clinic for boys, baton lessons for girls, tumbling, art classes, archery, group games and the gyms will be open for play. Several Adult Education classes also will beofferedthis summer, with registration set June 4, 5 and 6 at West campus. If there are any questions regarding this new school-community program, interested persons should call 385^7210. CHANGE SCHOOL MEETING The regularly scheduled June 10 meeting of the board of School District 15 has been set up one week to June 3 because of Junior high graduation on the tenth. Outline Catastrophe Plan to walk when within 1V2 mile limit. Members also agreed to make a study of the costs of all types of activities now housed in the school, including the Senior Citizen program. No conclusions were made, but the matter will be discussed again after further study. Following an executive session, the board approved a change in the driver training summer program salary schedule^. with $5 per hour for the first year per hour, second year, $5.25 per hour and third year, $5.50 per hour, and part time help receiving $4.75. The only dissenting vote, made at the general meeting which followed, was by a new member, Clint Claypool. Since all discussion was held within the executive session, no reason was given for the negative vote. Pending agreement by District 15, salaries were established for all custodial help, office staff and administrators. An executive session was held between the board and teacher bargaining committee but it was announced that another meeting would be required,, The board took action to expel three studehts from the East campus, listing numerous reasons for the action. (Continued on page 4) Special three-man committee of the McHenry County Association of Independent Insurance Agents has completed a Catastrophe plan for use in McHenry county should a disaster strike. Insurance men of the county, including direct writers and non-bureau men, will coordinate their efforts to aid sheriff, policemen and civil defense officials with guidance to people on insurance problems. County plan is approved; next is for local insurance men to inform local civic leaders and gain their endorsement. From left: Gary Luepke, Harvard; Frank LQW, McHenry; and Leo Krumme, Crystal Lake. DON PFASLEY PHOTO The catastrophe plan envisioned by key McHenry county insurance agents to help citizens in a stricken area is moving forward with endorsements from many major prospective participants, Frank Low, McHenry, reported-iMs----oik mber. Low is chairweek. Low presented his information last week to the McHenry County Association of Independent Insurance Agents to follow up on directions approved man of a committee that includes Leo Krumme, Crystal Lake; Gary Luepke, Harvard; and Ben Frisch, Cary, president of the county-wide insur- (Continued on page 4)