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•I Chamber Plans Fall Auction Something new in auctions awaits a gavel-conscious buying public with the decision last Tuesday by the Chamber of Commerce to hold this type of sale next fall. Members unan­ imously voted to sponsor the auction on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m., probably in the city park. A rain date has been set for the following Sunday. Local merchants will be urged to contribute merchan­ dise, largely new items, to be auctioned off by Mike Wieser, a Chamber member and a pro­ fessional auctioneer# Proceeds of the day will be used, for the C. of C.'s pro­ motional fund. Vote on a proposed consti­ tutional change was postponed until the next meeting. The suggested plan concerns elec­ tion of new board members in November and installation in January, giving the board two monthsjn which to elect of- ficerrf: At the present time, the directors and officers are lZ me Air Medal To Richard Kotiw held in January, and take of­ fice at the same time. Ml Chamber retail members will be invited to a dinner meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, the first such meet­ ing of the year. Various dis­ cussions of particular interest to local business people will be taken up at the meeting. Mr. Jean Ritter was an­ nounced as a new board mem­ ber replacing Allan Leibsohn, who recently resigned due to the press of other business. Frank Low announced his resignation as general chairman of the Marine Festival. There was considerable dis­ cussion regarding the possibil­ ity of making available in­ creased multiple housing for McHenry area people. The Chamber hopes to cooperate with the city in meeting this growing need. The third ^Sunday in July has been set Marine Festival da., in 1970. A record membership in the C. of C. was announced at 142 ART FAIR -- Enthusiastic art students at St. John's school gathered daily at the school for the past three weeks, preparing for the art exhibit which they presented for the public last Sunday. Works included charcoal, water color, tempora, yarn, wire sculpturing, cray- pas, piaster of paris and brayer. Shown above are Sister Marianne Nilges, art instructor, and Laurie Radtke, an eighth grader. Others enrolled were George Kalsch, Greg Sallaz, John Idstein, Lisa Huemann, Kathy Haag, Ther­ esa Kurowski, Kim Bute, Peggy Borg, Helen Farley, Maria Metzger, Debbie Freund, Pam­ ela Spengel, Gail Lehman, Monica Neiss, Su­ san Diedrich and Donna Pritchard. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Registration Dates Set For McHenry Schools FAIR CHAMPION -- Kim Kantlehner, McHenry, Busy Three 4-H member, and her father, Les­ ter, show this champion Suffolk ewe, tops in the 4-H show this year. DON PEASLEY PHOTO Approve Limited Control Of Weeds At Wonder Lake Church School The board of directors of the Master Property Owners association has voted to es- YVhen a picture appeared in our paper recently showing Mayor Doherty presenting a city flag to Miss America, someone asked if these ban­ ners were available to the pub­ lic to be flown proudly. It was even suggested that some en­ terprising service club in the community might take over sale of the flags. We don't know if this is pos­ sible, but it would be interest­ ing to learn whether or not the flags are of interest to the gen­ eral public. With queen contests on the increase, the usual procedure is for the average person to view the pretty faces, express an opinion, and figure the win­ ner was a lucky girl. This isn't usually so. Occasionally, in the pursuit of our duties in the newspaper business, we have had occasion to meet queens who have earned their royalty rank in state com­ petition. We can't deny that na­ ture must contribute a gener­ ous share of beauty, but luck really enters into the picture less frequently than one might think. This came to mind again this summer when we enjoyed lun­ cheon and a press interview with Miss Judy Schaufelberger, American Dairy association Dairy Princess of Illinois. She is attractive, to be sure, but the key to her success lies much deeper. Like others in the "trade", she possesses a poise, intelligence and know­ ledge of her role to convey to others an interest in the pro­ duct she represents-in this case • the dairy industry. Seldom, in a changing world, is a pretty face sufficient to succeed with­ out the know-how to make it work in winning friends and in­ fluencing people. KAF tablish a limited weed control program for Wonder Lake. The action came during a special board meeting held at the home of Secretary James Bixby. The Wonder Lake Realty Trust Co., the Olsen property and nine of the subdivisions at the lake were represented at the meeting. Association President Ray McCann opened the meeting and Horse Fair, Bazaar Will Benefit School The fifth annual Spring Grove Horse Fair will be a two-day event this year with a pony show on Saturday, Aug. 16, and a horse show on Sunday, Aug. 17, starting each day at 10 a.m. Twelve competitive events highlight the affair at the Spring Grove elementary school. Object of this community fund-raising affair is the pur­ chase of playground equipment and blacktopping of the grounds. To be repeated this year are the features which last year netted $2,600 from participants' fees, sponsorship by more than eighty merchants and a Texas- style barbecue, on Sunday only. . Special attractions of the horse fair, which caters to ad­ ults as well as young equest­ rians, will be the Chain 0* Lakes 4-H drill team, and on Sunday, the show boat with a dixieland band. Saturday even­ ing entertaihment includes a dance band with local teen­ agers. The junior horse show, more in the nature of a gymkhana, will again have twelve events including speed and action, jumping, barrel and stake rac­ ing and other competition. Par­ ticipants in each event compete for a first place trophy and ribbons for the first five places. A high point trophy will be awarded each day. Completing the fair's activ­ ities will be a bazaar of home­ made foodstuffs, tack wagon, and roast corn, tacos, bratwurst and other concessions. Admis­ sion to the fair is free. John Thompson is the gen­ eral chairman for the fifth consecutive year. then gave the floor to Bixby, who reported on the status of the lake and the fish management pro­ gram. Bixby said that Conservation Biologist Bruce Mensch had shock-tested the lake in mid- July and reported that the fish in Wonder Lake wpre establish­ ing an almost record growth rate. Mensch's report said that the Bass that were put in the lake last fall at two to three inches now averaged six inches in length and that the Northern Pike put into the lake as fry on April 29 were now averaging nine inches in length. Bixby said, "The reason we called this special meeting is that neither President McCann nor myself felt that we had the authority to purchase the chem­ icals needed for a weed con­ trol program. Under our pre­ sent by-laws we must have the approval of the board for all large expenditures." Bixby then proposed an amendment to the by-laws which would provide for the establishment of an operating budget that could be used as necessary without board authorization on individual items. Henry Setzler, director from Indian Ridge subdivision, ob­ jected to the amendment. Setz­ ler said that he thought the board should have control over any large expenditures, not just the officers. A.J. Robertson, Trust Co., representative, and Ernie Vogf, d rector from Won­ der Center, pointed out that ac­ cording to the by-laws Bixbv's proposal should have been pre­ sented in writing prior to the meeting. President McCann ruled che amondmnnt out of order for this me'iifig, Bixby told the group thai iv ved growth was more rapid than an­ ticipated because the heavy rainfall washed large amounts of phosphates into the lake. He said that Mensch had out­ lined a program that called for chemical treatment to re­ tard the spread of undesirable plant life. The program called for the, use of the chemical potassium endothol in the south channel, the West Bay and the White Oaks Bays. Cost of the (Continued on page 16) , ^ to date this year. Army Specialist Four Rich- yg- ard Kotiw, 20, son of Mrs. Em­ ily Kotiw, 4412 Ponca, McHen­ ry, received the Air Medal near Dong Tam, Vietnam, July 3. Spec. 4 Kotiw earned the award for meritorious service while participating in aerial flight in support of ground op­ erations in Vietnam. The specialist entered the Army in January, 1969, com­ pleted basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., and was stationed at Ft. Bragg, N.C., prior to his arrival in Vietnam last April. He is a rifleman in Company D, 4th Battalion of the 9th Infantry Division's 39th Infantry near Dong Tam. Spec. 4 Kotiw also holds four awards of the Army Commendation Medal, three of which are for heroism, and a Combat Infantryman Badge. His father, Toedor Kotiw, lives in Chicago. TICKET DRIVER AFTER COLLISION OF THREE CARS Following a three-car acci­ dent at the intersection of Route 120 and Lily Lake road on Aug. 4, William D. Reese, 1715 Beachnut drive, McHenry, was charged with failure to yield at a stop intersection by McHenry county sheriffs deputies. According to Reese, he had stopped at the intersection and then turned into the driveway of a service station on the cor­ ner. As he entered the drive­ way, Reese's vehicle was struck by a car driven by William H. Dralle, 1721 Rogers, McHenry. The impact of the collision spun Reese's car around and drove it into the side of a car driven by Ronald L. Steindoer- fer, 513 N. Crest Hill, Mc­ Henry. No one was injured in the accident. When he came out from a house at 4201 E. Wonder Lake road and returned to his car parked on Center street in Won­ der Lake, Edward M. Druml, 5219 W. Shore Hill, McHenry, found the left side of his vehicle smashed. The accident oc­ curred sometime before 9p.m., on Tuesday when Druml found the damage. The damaged car was sitting approximately five feet off the pavement of Center street on the north side of the road. Across the street from Druml's auto was the American Legion parking lot. A sheriffs deputy believed that a car backed out from the parking lot and drove into the Druml vehicle. The dri­ ver of the other car is unknown. In anticipation of the start^f the school season on ThurSfJay, Sept. 4, registration procedures have been announced by the of­ fice of Districts 15 and 156 in McHenry. Complete details will appear in next week's issue. Edgebrook, Hilltop and Valley View registration will be held (Continued on page 16) Experiences In Learning Deaconess Edith Booth is shown with some of the young people of St. Paul's Episcopal church St. Paul's Episcopal church, McHenry, was the scene pf much activity for two weeks while a group of four and five-year- olds were enjoying new exper­ iences in friendship, and learn­ ing new skills through games, during story-telling time, which is a part of the church's summer program. PLAINDEALER PHOTO VFW Post 4600 Revives V-J Day Carnival McHenry Post 4600, V'eteraps of Foreign Wars, is planning a carnival in celebration of V-J Day, to be held Wednesday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 17, on the post grounds, Rt. 120. This is the first carnival spon­ sored by the veterans' group in the past decade. The committee in charge is planning fine entertainment for children and adults alike. There will be rides, games and re­ freshments. Thursday, Aug. 14, the actual anniversary of .V-J Day, will feature family night. On Friday, a fine dance band will enter­ tain those attending with "music under the stars". Surprises are promised for the other three nights. Carnival co-chairmen are Walter Scarbrough, senior vice-commander of the V.F.W. post, and Frank Ficek.. Chair­ men of other committees are Ralph Thoma, junior vice-com­ mander, Dick Smith and Bob Freund, along with Mrs. June Schmunk, president of the V.F.W. ladies' auxiliary, Gerry Breede, senior vice-president, and other members. Norman Morrison, post com­ mander, reports that added to the help of members of the sponsoring organization, he has been offered the assistance of other organizations such as Legion Post 491, which has many years of, experience in holding carnivals; the rifle squad, World War I barracks and the Tri-County Five Watters mo­ bile walkie talkie* units, mem­ bers of which are well versed in the management of traffic control. The V.F.W. has extended an invitation to the public to cel­ ebrate V-J Day through enjoy­ ment at this fine carnival. HEADLIGHTS OF CAR SHOT OUT BY B.B. GUN Vandals used a B.B. gun to shoot out the headlights of a car belonging to Margaret Mueller, 3009 Cherry drive, Wonder Lake. According to a sheriffs deputy's report, the shooting occurred sometime between 9 <$md 10 p.m. on Monday, ». The car itself, a 1967 con­ vertible, was untouched. No damage other than the broken headlights was reported. Mrs. Mueller had no suspicions about who had used the gun. music, handwork, worship and play in preparation for stepping out into the larger world of kindergarten. The Vacation Nursery school which met daily from 9 to 11:30 under the direction of Deaconess Amelia Brereton and Deaconess Edith Booth, closed last Friday. The Rev. Arthur McKay is vicar of St. Paul's. SUBDIVISION MEETING The annual subdivision meet­ ing of Deep Spring Woods, No. 1, will be held Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. in Nativity Lutheran church hall. Dues and insurance cov­ erage renewal will be discussed under new business. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOL. 91 - NO. 104 FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1969 Subdivision floods agreed to take steps to pre­ vent future difficulties. City engineers will also be contact­ ed for suggestions. Generally speaking, the property owners and the council were in ac­ cord as Mayor Doherty assured the group of the city's cooper­ ation. A suggestion that the devel­ oper be instructed to black­ top the greenways within a sf ified time was countered the expression that each walk­ way presents a different prob­ lem requiring different solu­ tions. The council followed the rec­ ommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals, granting the petition of Springtol, Inc. and James D. Shelton for reclas­ sification of approximately 4.8 acres east of the McHenry Mar­ ket Place from industrial to commercial use. The property has. been purchased by H^rns- by's as a building site. f ollowing recent action on the (Continued on page 16) 16 PAGES - I0<? Unusual heavy xains that jiave caused floods in the local area this summer brought a dele­ gation from Whispering Oaks to the City Council meeting Monday night to discuss ways to correct the situation. The street department, with fine cooperation from the fire department, found it necessary to wash and clear streets and manholes on occasions. How­ ever, it was generally agreed that a solution must be found to prevent the troubles and more adequately provide for storm drainage. Supt. Fred J. Meyer report­ ed that Ladd Construction Co. had been contacted and had City,