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f ;iM. ' tvyawsf ' •'••• ••»*#•;:- ii'e^ .' * i - ?a- «• a'» THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER *Servlig Th« Chala-O-Lakes B«gloi Siic« 1875" :*.^5S t M Volume 88 -- No. 48 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS* THURSDAY. MARCH 28. 1963 22 Pagei -- 10c Per Copy, Contests May Big Township Vote Selected For Boys State The great amount of talent in our community was never more evident than last Frith. > and Saturday evening^ when a large cast delighted capacity audiences with the presentation of "Bye Bye Birdie." This musical stage play ran in Chicago some time ago, ana several who were for tuna U enough to have seen both productions compared the loca. play most favorably. Ann Varese has long beer known for contributing he., vast professional knowledge ii the ac.ing field to local bene fits. The real surprises weri the folks who live next door -- the adults and young peopli we have never connected ir. any way with the stage -- who amazed us with their l<oi!?e and ability. For some time McHenry has been advertised as an ideal place vto live because of its proximity to Chicago and the entertainment of the big city. After watching "Bye Bye Birdie" last Friday evening, we think it is enough to say that McHenry is an ideal place to live because of its own entertainment. THIEF TAKES $300 PROCEEDS OF LOCAL PLAY A good share of the proceeds from the presentation of "Bye Bye Birdie"--$300--v/as stolen from the home of the ticket chairman, Mrs. Samuel Winters, in McHenry Shores . . last Friday evening during the, 1 ^ ; successful first night perfor- < i mance of the play. o ! Mrs. Winters', who resides at 3108 W. Kinley, had taken in more than half of the amount on Friday, and hid it for safekeeping until she could place the money in the bank. While ill charge of ticket sales at the door, someone entered her home through a rear door, ransacked the house, and took the $300 they found and a portable television. The sheriff's office has been investigating. These junior students at the McHenry high school were announced as the choice of faculty members to attend Boys' State next summer. Top row, left to right, are Jerry Koepke, Dave Armit and Donald Mercure; bottom row, Mike Noonan, George Lissy and Fred Kusch. McHENRY TAX RATE SLIGHTLY ABOVE LAST YEAR Kindness is a quality so widespread and exhibited by so many, that it is difficult to believe a few can act with such cruelty as evidenced in our oWn community recently. It has come to our attention that a chained German Shepherd dog at the Ronald Jarman home in Lakeland Park was beaten so severely when the owner was away that it died the following day in spite of the efforts of a veterinarian to save the animal. Mr. Jarman at first thought the 85-pound dog appeared to have been mauled, perhaps by another animal. However, it was chained so that another animal could not get in, and the veterinarian established that death was due to a beating. The survey on the junior college is starting in the county, and we have heard some hopeful comments that perhaps such a school might become a reality in our own community. According to the committee whicl^has jet the machinery in motion ior a survey, it will take considerable time before ttier project has reached the point of making any definite plans for the future. Nevertheless, it isn't too early to at least enjoy a few hopes as tc its location. A word of congratulation is in order for members of the Future Homemakers of America during the observance of National IHA Week starting Mar-h 31. They are devoting a good portion of their educational Iroming during high school days to become better informed on the many phases of home-making. It's a lucky man who marries one of these young ladies some day. The boys pictured above will attend Boys State for one week in June, two sponsored by the American Legion Post, No. 491, two by the McHenry Rotary and two by the McHenry Kiwnnis club. Ricky Prine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Prine, was one of the ordinal six selected, but another boy was chosen because Ricky was unable to attend. Illinois Boys State is the original state established some years at:o by the Legion. The boys are divided into groups called cities, where they elect the various officers of the municipality, and then of the county and btate, thus obtaining a good understanding of how these governments function. The boys are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Armit of North Woodlawn Park avenue, Mellcr.ry; of Mrs. F. M. Noonan tf Clover lane, McHenry; of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Kasch of Wonder Lake; of Mr. and Mrs. W. Koepke of N n til Club read, McHenry; of Raymond Lissy of Wonder Lake ar.d ol Mrs. Rita Mercure ol Rand road, McHenry. A co-worker walked into the office jubilantly on Tuesday afternoon, observing that he felt the first snowfall of spring was worth public mention -- and just when most of us were trying to forget! K. A. F. TWO HEARINGS FOR ZONING CHANGES SCHEDULED HERE Two hearings of interest are scheduled to be held at the city hall in McHenry early in April. A petition has been filed before the zoning board of appeals concefning property located in Pistakee Hills subdivision in Unit 3, at the corner of Oeffling drive and Jeffery street. The request is for a change from the present classification of residence district to a conditional use classification in order to build a community clubhouse. A hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. on April 10. A petition has been filed by Dan Fry for property presently zoned "residence", located two miles north and east of McHenry and a mile south bf Johnsburg, to be changed to a conditional use. This hearing has been iet for April 3 at 3 p.m. Tax rates for the various communities in the county have been completed by County Treasurer Audrey Walgenbach from the extended rates compiled in the office of County Clerk Vernon W. Kays. Locally, they are McHenry, $3,609; Mc- Cullom Lake, $3,471; Sunnyside, $3,305; Lakemoor, $3,631 in McHenry township and $3.- 599 in Nunda; Island Lake, $3,530 in school Districts 15 and 156 and $4,234 in Unit 118; Spring Grove, $3,021 in Richmond township and $3,189 in Burton township. McHenry city rate last year was $3,502, and the increase is about the same as in other county communities. Remember to vote in the Township election next Tues day. TEH FILE PETITIONS TO FILL FIVE VACANCIES ON McHENRY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDS APRIL 13 Style Revue Models Chosen A very welcome sign of sprihg for ladies in this area is announcement of the annual spring card party and fashion revue sponsored by the Woman's auxiliary of McHenry hospital. It will be held at the Wing 'n Fin clubhouse on Wednesday, April 3, at 12:30 O'clock. % Colorful) dresses, suits, hats and sports wear will be shown by these pretty models: Mrs. William (Betty) Davidson, Mrs. Royal (Barbara) Bernier, Mrs. Christian (Carol) Jepsen, Miss Kathy Thompson, Mrs. Eugene (Cleo) Bankord, Mrs. Jack (Karen) Pepping and Mrs. James (Dolores) Glosson. There will be a number of prizes, including a few surprises, giveq. away , ttys, year. Even before voters in McHenry have made their decisions through the ballot box on candidates and issues affecting the township, interest ojrows in the school election in mid-April. The deadline for filing last Saturday found six seeking three-year terms in District 156 (high school), with two positions to be filled. Besides the two incumbents, Vale Adams and Donald Weingart. both of McHenry, there are four new candidates, Herbert C. Reihansperger of McHenry. Henry C. Setzler of Wonder Lake, Jerome Kalk and Louis Marchi of McHenry. Mr. Reihansperger formerly held a seat on the board, and Mr. Setzler is at present a member of the Harrison board in Wonder Lake. George Freund of Wonder Lake who was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of Ralph Bennett last winter, is the only one to file for the one year of this unexpired term. Other Filings In District 15 (consolidated grade school) there are also contests. Both Naomi Meyer and August Uttich seek reelection to three-year terms. Edwin C. Wittrock, who served on the board in the past, is al?o running for election. Mrs. Gernldine W. Boehm of McHenry, withdrew her petition before the deadline on Tuesday of this week. The election will be held Saluiday. April 13. JUDGE COONEY LOSES DISTRICT GOP NOMINATION VOICE OBJECTIONS A committee which included \ number of private nursing home operators have met several times this past week to voice objections to the referendum on the addition to Valley Hi home. Although making a valiant bid to win the Republican nomination for circuit judge in the 19th judicial district last Monday night in Waukegan, Judge James Cooney of McHenry county lost to a 49-yearold Waukegan lawyer, Glenn Seidenfeld. He was nominated on the fifth ballot at the Mc- Henry-Lake county convention The county delegation continued to back Judge Ceoney with all of the 44 and 33-500 votes on the first four ballots It was on the fifth ballot that the opposition released their delegations, and Seidenfeld had the necessary 77 and 458-500 votes necessary to win the nomination. Two other Lake county candidates, Mortimer Singer of Highland Park and City Judge L. Eric Carey of Zion released their following on the third ballot. The delegates then divided their support betweer: Seidenfeld and a fifth candi date, Bruno Stanczak, Lake county's state's attorney. How ever, McHenry county remain ed behind Judge Cooney until the roll call on the fifth ballot gave Seidenfeld the support necessary to win. At that time Charles J. Miller of McHenry former chairman of the Mc Henry central committee, ask ed the county delegation's vote for Seidenfeld to make it unanimous. A resolution offered for consideration before the close of the convention by James Hcl mes, chairman of the resolu lions committee^ reportedly had been offered by the Demo- FINE TEACHER FOR ACCEPTING STOLEN GOODS Local School Board Suspends Van Zand! Prior To Hearing Carl Van Zandt, 22, McHenry high school teacher for several months until he was released by the board a few weeks ago, was fined $250 and received a fifteen-day suspended jail sentence in the court of Judge Joseph Ritter last week on a charge of being in possession of stolen property. Judge Ritter said Van Zandt implicated two others, but no charges had yet been made against them. Many Cards Stolen Van Zandt is reported to have received a large number of voter registration cards from a university student working in the county clerk's office. Authorities have been working on the case since the unnamed student left the office early this year. The cards, which could be used for falsifying the age of the holder, were reportedly sold at a number of colleges in Illinois and Iowa. After being notified of the incident, Supt. Carl Buckner conferred with the board of District 156 and the faculty member was released from his teaching duties. Mr. Buckner said Van Zandt came to McHenry with good credentials last September. ARREST FIVE IN SPRING GROVfe AREA BURGLARIES 'Lakemoor's rate compares with $3,527, McCullom Lake, $3,367 find Sunnyside, $3,236 a year ago. (Continued on Pago Ij THE VALLEY HI REFERENDUM (AN EDITORIAL) McHenry township voters will- join those throughout the county next Tuesday, April 2, to elect township officials for a four-year term. They will perform another prerogative equally as important when they vote on the $685,000 referendum to make possible a building program at Valley Hi, the county home at Hartland. It seems timely to look at some of the facts. It is quite generally known . that county board members, for the most part, have been reluctant to discuss the referendum which they are presenting to the voters. The fact that a moderator of a McHenry area meeting withdrew a question concerning the attitude of candidates on the Valley Hi issue on the grounds that it was too controversial, points up the sharp difference of opinion that exists. An "off the record" talk with individual supervisors gives indication that part of the reason for their lack of enthusiasm stems from a feeling of "pressure" since Valley Hi left the status of strictly a county home to become a state-licensed nursing home within the last four years. The matter of big government having a voice in a local institution seems to give some members reason to wonder what the future holds under en even larger operation. Overcrowded conditions at the home are very generally conceded, but whether patients can more economically be cared for at the county home or in private nursing homes has been a point of dispute. The cost of the referendum is an important factor to the voter. However, the figures available do not give the entire story, for there are many considerations. Not only is the county population growing, but the increasingly high percentage of older residents presents a situation new to the public, and one which is accompanied by a certain responsibility. Also important is the fact that present costs must be considered in the light of the institution as an investment for the future. The referendum has been estimated to cost $2 a year on a home with an actual valuation of $13,000, figured on an eight-year payment basis. The cost per square foot is quoted at $16, considerably below the price for both recent additions at McHenry and Memorial hospitals. Of the $685,000 total, $390,000 is designated for the actual building, (90 beds) $50,000 for a four-apartment home for employees, $80,000 for therapy and other equipment, beds, etc., and the remainder to be used for such items as sanitation, grounds, architect's fee and other expenses. Plans call for the new addition to be constructed along the same design as the added facilities approved five years ago, using generally the same type of materials such as cement block walls and asphalt tile floors. More bedroom space would be forthcoming from the current expenditure due to the fact that such major items as a kitchen, laundry room and solarium were constructed with money approved in the 1958 referendum. State legislation plays an important part in determining who is admitted to Valley Hi, but limited facilities at the home has had much to do with carrying out the law. First priority goes to township cases where there is no ability to make any payment, followed by Public aid patients. Persons falling into three other categories also come under the law, but in recent years lack of spade has not permitted their entrance to the home. At present, sixty-one out of the sixty five who reside , at Valley Hi are either township or public aid patients. If the referendum should be approved, standards set bv law would place a medical staff in charge of operations, with a chief of staff responsible for the care of the home. The administrator would carry out his duties as usual in its operation. The Valley Hi referendum, without doubt, is an issue with many considerations. After long and careful studv, it is our feeling that we should make no recommendation, but suggest that each voter consider the matter well for himself, evaluate his answers, and then vote according to his own conscience. '»! I I II I • ' Five county young men between the ages of 19 and 23 were arrested and charged with burglary by the sheriff's office last weekend. The complaint was signed by Chief Oeputy Sheriff John Carroll. Three of them were charged with a theft reported to county authorities last December, and concluded several months of investigation. Charged with taking guns and antiques from the home of the late William Parker at Solon Mills were Dennis Blaha of Rt. 1, Spring Grove, Charles Coulman of Spring Grove and Albert Hosch of Richmond. The loss was reported to sheriff's police by Mr. Parker's son, Vernon, who valued the gun collection at about $2,500. Chief Deputy Carroll said the young men had admitted their part in the theft. He said entrance was gained through a storm window, and required three trips to obtain the many items taken. Bond was set at $5,000 each and the hearing continued until April 1. Also arrested in connection with the theft was Wayne Taylor of Spring Grove, who was charged with receiving or having control over stolen property. His bond, too, was set at *5 000 and the same date for a hearing. Roger Freund of Richmond was charged with theft, along with Coulman and Hosch, in connection with the theft of a tool box and carpenter's tools from a truck owned by Bruno Tanski of Spring Grove. The tool box was valued at more than $200. There is suspicion that some of the men involved in the local burglaries may also have had a part in house burglaries in Wisconsin, but no other charges have been made. Of the merchandise taken, only two guns were recovered. DRIVER AWARDED CLAIM AGAINST TWO OFFKBS Village Board Backs Police, Asks New Trial Five-Way Supervisor Race Evokes Interest; Vote Valley Hi Isstie Numerous Fires Occur In Area Firemen from Company I were called to the Tesnow residence in Oakhurst subdivision aoout 2:30 last Friday morning when flames threatened their home. However, the fire had t*.en extinguished before arrival of the firemen. Water had frozen in the pipe line leading from the oil tank to the house, and the Pesnows were attempting to thaw it when some leaves near the house caught fire. Early Wednesday evening, firemen were called to a home at 4912 Home avenue. Lakeland Park, where an oven fire threatened to do damage. Here, too, the fire was out when volunteers arrived on the scene. Th< balmy, but strong spring breezes of last weekend produced eager housecleaners who brought headaches for local firemen. Friday afternoon Company I was called to Flower and Spruce in Lakeland Park, and that night members of Company III hurried to extinguish the same type of fire .at Lilymoor. On Saturday, Company II handled grass conflagrations at Pistakee Hills, Pistakee Highlands and Pistakee Terrace. A fire was reported Sunday ntomin? at Lakeland Park, and the same afternoon at Sunnybide Estates. Fire Chief Ed. Justen reminded this week that there is a heuvy fine and jail sentence which may be imposed on any pTS"«n who wilfully starts a prass fire and allows it to get out of control, necessitating the services of the fire department. Voters in seventeen McHenry township precincts will go to the polls between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. next Tuesday, April 2, to elect one township super* visor, two assistants and a highway commissioner. The 1963 election may set a record for the number of parties represented on one ballot in this township. There are eleven candidates for the three offices to be filled, and they are running under eight separate party names. The Independent party ticket lists only one name, that of Charles J. "Chuck" Miller, who seeks re-election as highway commissioner, an office John Koerber of 208 Country Club drive, McHenry, was awarded $7,000 in damages by a circuit court jury last week which spent several hours in deliberation of the suit against William Reid and John Schlofner, McCullom Lake policemen, and the village of McCullom Lake. Koerber's suit dates back to May, 1958, when he claims ho was struck by the two village police officers after being stop ped for a traffic violation. Th< injuries he sustained were charged by Koerber to hav< been such that he remains dis abled. The policemen denied the charges. A spefcial session of the village board, including the trus tees and president, was hel on Saturday, March 23, foi the purpose of discussing whai they described as an unjust decision handed down by the courts against the two officers The village board will petition for a new trial and arc quite hopeful it will be granted Since the incorporation ot the community into a village, it has been served by civicminded men in the capacity 9f police officers without remuneration. They receive a small allowance for uniforms and upkeep. Village officers said this week they sometimes are endangered in the course of serving the population and the officers feel they have all done their job above and beyond the call of duty. The village will continue to support the position of Schlofner and Reid. LARGE BARN BURNS A late Monday night fire on the Dale Noe farm, northwest of Marengo, destroyed a large barn. It is believed to have started from an electric fence. Five fire departments were called to battle the blaze -- Marengo, Harvard, Woodstock, rural, Union and Garden Prairie. The Plaindealer office will be open between 8:30 and 10 p.m. on election night for those who wish to learn results in McHenry township. he has held for the past sixteen years. He will be opposed by Clarence Regner ,whose name is the only one to appear under the Taxpayer's party.' They seek four-year terms. There are five candidates for supervisor. Walter J. Dean heads the Progressive ticket in his bid for election as supervisor after serving the last four years as assistant supervisor. Charles D. Brown heads a two-candidate ticket under the Township Improvement Party; Bernard J. Peschke, Sr., represents the Voter's party, Robert Beckenbaugh the United Citizen's party and John Stone the Citizen's partK> all seeking the same office. Four In Race , Four are in the race for assistant supervisor. Edward J. Buss and Thomas Huemann will run with Dean on the Progressive party, Theresa J. Schultz seeks office on the Township Improvement ticket of Brown, and Albert A. Adams is alone on the People's party. Adams is completing his first term as assistant supervisor and seeks re-election. Separate Ballot On a separate ballot, voters will be asked to express themselves on a $685,000 referendum for additional facilities at the county home, Valley (Continued oa Pace 8) Install New Vicar , >*** Pictured hcl ore the altar <,f St. Paul's Episcopal church, following last Sunday's installation of Father R. S. Northway as vicar were the Very Reverend Robert E. Savage, left, Father Northway and Father Vincent Fish, former pastor of the McHenry church. COUNTY MAN FIFTH TRAFFIC VICTIM OF YEAR APPEAR ON TELEVISION McHenry senior students will make an appearance on the television program, "It's Academic," next Saturday evening, , March 30, at 6 p.m. over Channel 5. The program was taped recently. LICENSF DEADLINE Vehicle licenses must be purchased and displayed by April 1 or « summons will be issued. While the McHenry community closed one of its safest weeks on the highway, the county was chalking up its fifth traffic fatality. The victim was Byron Sweazey, 58, of Root Springs subdivision, Cary. who died at 2 p.m. Saturday of injuries received Friday night in an accident on River road in the subdivision. Sweazey lost control of his car on a curve, after which it struck a culvert and was demolished. The driver was rushed to Memorial hospital in (Continued o& Fije S) At 4 o'clock on Sunday aft- <moon, March 24, Father R. 3. Northway, OMC, was totalled as vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal church, McHenry. n«.e otficiant was the Very Reverend Robert E. Savage, r»ean ol the Waukegan Deanery of the Diocese of Chicago. The Reverend Father Vincent Fish of Holy Family church, Fox J ake, gave the sermon. In his sermon, Father Fish, who was in charge of St. Paul's for several years, quoted the words of the Reverend Father Klein, the first priest of the ]>arish and now dean of Nashotah seminary. Following the service a reception was held in the parish --hoj.u~s. eA, .. „w7;i thV - "M?-•r/s. . -J*o*-hTnrr i Heinzeimau hctiiitf as