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Motiid Studied ^New School Ptog,tam A large portion of the meeting of School District 15 (Hi Tuesday night was devoted to a detailed talk by Frank Dagne, assistant superintendent of East Maine Junior high school, Niles, who spoke on the non-graded concept of school organization. Mr. Dagne told of his personal experience in another Illinois school, where such a program was in progress successfully for two years, during which time acts of vandalism, by students became almost non-existent. He described the system of no bells in which young people came to school ahead of the appointed hour and were reluctant to see the year come to a close. No report cards are used under the system, assuring that the student who may be inept in the study of English but proficient in other classes will not feel his efforts are in vain. Under such a system, a child is self-motivated, self-directed and his progress is in terms of his own improvement with regard to individual effort and achievement. Mr. Dagne said a limited system of this type has been used in the Milwaukee schools. There were numerous questions by board members interested in learning more about such a program. A video tape was made for research study locally. In other matters, Board President Peter Griesbach requested that Building Supt. Potter report on the progress at Landmark school at each meeting. It was also announced that the building committee will meet with the architect concerning the new Junior high school. It yvas disclosed that over the Memorial Day weekend, there were seven or eight broken windows at Edgebrook school and pellets had broken a window at Junior high. Several resignations Were accepted. They included Mrs. LaVerna Moorhouse, secretary at central administration office, pending approval of District 156 board; Mrs. Dorothy Negley, cafeteria helper at Hilltop; August Hagemann, custodianat Edgebrook; and Mrs. Nancy Stilling, third grade teacher at Hilltop. . Approval was given to employ Marie Diedrich as cafeteria helper at Hilltop for the next school year. A discussion took place regarding a change in the-business session to the second meeting of the month. The board meeting closed for an executive session on salaries. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CH A IN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOL. 91 - NO. 86 FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 19(59 16 PAGES - 10<? City Schools Graduate 570 Reception For Teacher Honored On Retirement Mrs. Clarence Anglese, who retires this month after a twentyeight- year career as language teacher at MCHS, was honored at a reception last Sunday, planned by members of her Latin IV class. In charge of arrangements were Joann Schabow, Bob McCormick, Guenter Scheeli Greg Borter, Joan Farr, Janis Zilinskas and Carol Curran. Heads Wl Club McHenry has several unofficial signs that the vacation season is with us. One is the stop sign that acts as sentinel at the beach on Riverside drive about this time of year. It appeared last weekend, and in spite of the fact that cold breezes still prevent swimmers from using the beach, the sign will be. observed by motorists form now until well past Labor Day. In these days when it becomes necessary to communicate with, or relate to, somebody or something, we have found a few areas in which we are having difficulty. In the area of communication, we choose not to accept the entire blame. We particularly refer to the many weather forecasters who persist in confounding us with their varied and inaccurate predictions. For instance, there was that "total sunshine" forecast we were given for Wednesday of this week. We set aside our boots, shined up the garden hoe and made a trip to the store for that last package of seed. Even before noon the sunshine had turned to liquid and we set about putting away our equipment for another day. By evening, insult had been added to injury by the bonus gift of hail, which not only prevented further work but threatened the beautiful rows of green which the previous rain had brought above the surface of the soil. We have tried to communicate, but the weatherman (Continued on page 11) MICHAEL SCHUMER A sophomore at Western Illinois university, Michael Schumer, 2437 S. Highwood drive, McHenry, is president of the German club. This honor student is majoring in history and minoring in Spanish. After attending Barrington high school, he graduated from McHenry high school. HOLD HEARING JUNE 11 FOR ZONING CHANGE A hearing will be held Wednesday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at the McHenry city hall on a petition for a zoning change of local property. TTie junior and senior Wendel Dschidas and Martin Dschida are asking a variation to permit the operation of a machine shop of less than ten employees on property located west of N. Spring Grove road. HOLD "ALL AMERICA DAYS" SIDEWALK SALE At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board held Tuesday morning, a sidewalk sale to be known as "All America Days" was announced in connection with the visit of Miss America to McHenry*s Marine Festival this summer. Manager Carl Prosser said the C. of C. has reached an all-time high in membership with 112 paid up at this time. The board was in agreement on the importance of public attendance at the community meeting for discussion of the possibility of establishing a Community Chest locally. It is scheduled for 11 o'clock Friday morning, June 6, in the city hall. HARRISON SCHOOL TO GRADUATE 59 NEXT TUESDAY On June 10, fifty-nine eighth grade students will graduate from Harrison school, Wonder Lake. Commencement exercises will commence at 7:45 p.m. The processional will be played by the Harrison school band followed by invocation by the Reverend David Allin. Three of the graduates, Jayne McMillan'Barbara Larson, and Steven McArdle, will relate the past, present and future of the class of 1969. The American Legion, Kiwanis and Honor Student awards will be presented to five deserving students. R.D. Bright, superintendent, will present the class, after which the diplomas will be presented by Dr. S.L. Ruggero, president of the board of .education. (Continued on page 11) PLAINDEALER PHOTO Teachers, students, friends and relatives visited West campus cafeteria last Sunday afternoon for one of the most heartwarming gatherings ever held in the new school. The occasion was a reception honoring Mrs. Clarence Anglese on her retirement after twenty-eight years as language teacher at MCHS. The open house, surprise party was planned by members of the Latin IV class, who presented her with a beautifully (Continued on page 11) The first of three concluding programs for MCHS seniors will take place Sunday evening, June 8, at 8:15 p.m. when a record number of graduates will join in the processional into the West campus gymnasium for annual Baccalaureate services. A total of 325 are scheduled to graduate. The address of the evening will be given by Rev. Michael J. Tierney, assistant pastor of St. Patrick's church. The musical portion of7 the program will be furnished by the West campus concert choir. Their offerings will be "Sing to the Lord a New Song", "Fll Walk With God", "Happy Are They That Dwell in Thy House", "Climb Every Mountain", " You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Praise the Lord, Sing Alleluia". A senior ensemble will be heard in "Let There be Peace on Earth" and "One God". A junior wind ensemble will play the processional, "God of Our Fathers", and the recessional, "Huldigungsmarsch" by Grieg. Musical groups are under the direction of John L. Leighty, with Dawn Guettler as accompanist. JUNIOR HIGH Next Tuesday evening, June 10, a large class of 245 students will receive diplomas at an outdoor graduation program on McCracken field at 8 p.m. The processional and recessional will be to the music of the sixth and seventh grade band, under- direction of Carl Kohrt. Rev. Herman F. Graef of Zion Lutheran church will prdvide the invocation and benediction. Special awards will be distributed before the awarding of diplomas. Principal James M. Spencer will present the scholarship award, Commander Francis Pickett of the McHenry Legion post will give the American Legion award and Dean Cunat, president of McHenry Kiwanis, will present (Continued on page 11) FESTIVAL COMPETITORS -- One of the topnotch drum corps participating in the 1969 Marine Festival Drum Corps Magic on McCracken field Sunday evening, July 20, will be the Vanguards, pictured above. The popular corps captured the VFW Illinois state championship in 1968 and also the world open, championship. Open Summer School June 16 The start of summer school at Edgebrook was set for June 16 by the board of School District 15 which met in the sec- Declare Area Safe After Gas Tank Is Found McHenry firemen, with the assistance of the county sheriffs office, last Sunday afternoon located a 300-gallon gasoline type tank that had been buried in the area of the Villa Nursing home, possibly for fifty years, and had rusted. It caused a gasoline odor throughout the area which resulted in concern for the safety of residents. The leak was reported early that morning, when Fire Chief Glenn Peterson and members of Company I and n investigated. It was learned that a red liquid was making its way into drains and a dry well. They also found the fluid leading through the bottom of an outside stairwell and into a covered drain. After water had been pumped into the drains, machinery was used to locate the undergound tank. The all-clear safety signal was announced Tuesday afternoon. TWO-CAR CRASH CAUSES INJURIES TO AREA DRIVER John M. Brady of Crystal Lake was treated in McHenry hospital Wednesday afternoon for injuries sustained in a twocar crash near Algonquin which involved a McHenry driver.. Sheriff's police said Brady was travelling west in a utility truck on Three Oaks road, about to make a left turn onto East Gate, when he was struck by an auto driven by Clarence Porter of 810 S. Riverside drive, McHenry. The latter was driving north on East Gate, according to authorities, and failed to stop, for which he was ticketed. Porter was uninjured. ond session of the month last week. Students referred by teachers, in need of remedial work in math and reading, will not be required to pay tuition. Creative courses offered are creative art, grades, 1 through 7, and children's creative dramatics, grades 2 through 7. Teacher contracts were approved for Mrs. SH&ron Oas, BA degree, third step^to teach fourth grade at Edgebrook; Mrs. Margie Niemi, BS degree, first step, to teach second grade at Hilltop; and Miss Andrea Hesse, BA degree, first step, to teach science at Junior high. Resignations were accepted for Mrs. Darlene Schuette, first grade at Edgebrook, William Hart, counselor at Junior high; and Royce Marble, business manager. HOLD 28th MILK DAY EVENTS AT HARVARD JUNE 7 Another spectacular show was in the making this week for the twenty-eighth Harvard Milk Day on Saturday, June 7. The lineup of entries for the great Milky Way parade, preceded by the Dairy Farm tours, the Cattle show, and followed by the busy afternoon program tapped by the queen crowning and other events culminating with a night fireworks display beckons another crowd of more than 30,000 people at this annual dairyman's holiday. Prelude to the festivities on Friday, June 6, at 7 p.m. will be the Milk Day Youth parade, a charming forerunner to the big day that has featured the selection of a milk prince and princess annually since Harvard's Centennial Milk Day in 1956. Added this year to the Friday program are "Up With People" at 8:30 and square dancing at 9 p.m. at the Jefferson school. Accenting the theme "Wonderful World of Youth", this Milk Day turns the spotlight on such outstanding perform- (Continued on page 11) CITY STUDIES APPLICATION FOR CABLE TELEVISION McHenry's City Council received a second application Monday night for Community Antennae Television, known as CATV or cable television. Attorney Richard Zukowski of Crystal Lake, secretary of Vue- Sonics, Inc., presented the application. The proposal stated that a twenty-channel systemwouldbe built, initially to furnish reception from sixteen stations from Chicago, Rockford and Milwaukee areas. School and other community events would also be covered. Subscribers would be charged $5 monthly for the service and the city would receive five percent of the • gross charges. After investigation, a previous proposal for cable TV was tabled. However, the council will take another, look at the system. David Ladd presented a preliminary plot covering Unit No. 4 in Boone Valley and left copies for study. Alderman Rogers questioned Mr. Ladd about the Lakeland Park water system, particularly the power failures that have caused low water supply. Ladd explained that vandalism has caused most of the trouble at the water plant and that attempts had been made to hire a man to maintain the plant. Alderman Rogers agreed to cooperate in finding a man for the job. The heavy downpour of rain last Sunday washed soil onto streets in Whispering Oaks, necessitating assistance from local firemen in washing away the heavy mud. William (Bill) Lahs was present to thank the city and the firemen for their fine service and cooperation. Mel Nelson and Ed Boyd represented the Northern Illinois Gas Co. in explaining proposed gas street lights in Fairway Green subdivision. Each dwelling is to have a gas yard light. It is proposed that five street lights be added. Due to franchise ordinances, it was decided to refer the question to City Attorney John E. Looze. The annual police drive on vehicle licenses started June 1 j^nd will continue indefinitely. A CITY REMEMBERS ~ That McHenry- remembers her war dead was evidenced on Memorial Day, when throngs of people gathered at the city park for an appropriate service and also along the parade route. Both the program and line of march were impressive, taking place under ideal weather conditions which brought hundreds of visitors into the city for an unofficial start of the summer season. PLAINDEALER PHOTO