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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-d-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Vol. 90 - No. 19-4 Sect ions Thursday. December 8, 1966 - McHenry Plaindealer 42 Pages - 10$ SCHOOL TAX REFERENDUM SATURDAY CITY APPROVES ANNEXATION McHenry Legion Post 491 Moves Into Beautifui New Clubhouse lit 1 Musitt' - Meanderin' Lee®! Next Saturday, voters in School District 15 will be called upon to approve a referendum which would allow the board to increase tax rates for certain purposes. While it is a necessity with little appeal for even its most ardent supporters, they realize that passage at this time will not only assure much needed money for critical needs, but also save the expense of an inevitable second request should the referendum fail. By 1968 the elementary schools face a deficit of $100,- 000, and even if the suggested increase in tax power is approved, additional funds will not be available until then. McHenry county is the third fastest growing county out of K'i iilimit'd nil P.igi' lL'i Thomas £. Gausden, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Gausden of 905 N. Allen avenue, McHenry, is one of ten Boy Scouts and Explorers approved to attend the XII World Jamboree as representatives of the Blackhawk Area council, according to an announcement made this week. The World Jamboree will be held at Farragut State park, Idaho, from Aug. 1 to 9, the first time the Boy Scouts organization has sered as host to this type of world-wide encampment. The World Jamboree Scouts were interviewed locally, and their applications were reviewed by a special committee representing Region 7 of the Boy Scouts before being approved. The only other Scout from McHenry county selected to attend is William Grogg of Crystal Lake. < < '< til intied mi P l'.M Early this week, Post 591 of the American Legion added the latest chapter to its long and proud recorded history in McHenry when members moved into their new home on Ringwood road, north of Rt. 120. It was their third home since organization of the post in 1920. At one time, meetings were held in a second floor room on the east side of Green street, in the business section. In the 1940's they purchased the property farther south on the same street and erected the home which has served them for about twenty years, A fire many years ago destroyed some of the i>ost records, which leaves much of the post history to the memory of long time members. Bavarian Style The new home is the culmination of a building program conceived more than a year ago. Eighteen acres of the E. Schondorf property were purchased to huild the twolevel structure of Bavarian i Continued on Page 12» Ciat Ckfp)®l lecopnirf At Kiwaiis list&Jktion Ceremony MM® The following Kiwanis members were installed in office at an impressive ceremony held last Saturday evening in the new Legion home. Left to right, Clint Claypool, board member and 1966 > Lt. Governor of On Saturday evening, Dec. 3, the Kiwanis club of McHenry held its annual installation of officers and award night at the new American Legion home on Ringwood road. This was the first affair to be held in the new facilities. Approximately 150 attended, including approximately seventy club members and wives from the other Division 20 COUNCIL ACTS ON LAKELAND AREA PETITION Approval Follows Lengthy Study Of Nearby Community In a busy meeting of the City Council on Monday night, it was voted to approve the annexation of the Lakeland Park - Lakeland Shores area defined in petition. The order to submit the question to the city of McHenry for final action was entered June 14, 1966, by Judge James H. Cooney after finding the petition in order. Many questions have been studied in the past months, since it is the opinion of many that the annexation of a developed area of this size is not a small undertaking. One of the big concerns has been to have all parties understand that no real estate or personal property tax will be distributed on this newly annexed property until June of 1968. This will not permit immediate improvements. However, revenue will be derived from sales tax and various licenses. With two liquor stores and one tavern presently operating in the new area, the council is amending the ordinance to include these existing businesses. Bequest Census The Council directed the City Clerk to request a special federal census at an early date. With annexations and subdivision developments, a new census is expected to bring a large increase in Motor Fuel Tax funds to the city. In other important action, the Council reviewed contract bids on the storm sewer improvement recently approved by the voters. The contract was awarded to Gluth Bros, of Woodstock, for the low bid of $67,862.50. A total of seven bids were received, the two closest bids being Zimmerman and Kahler of Huntley $70,630.P.O. and Lakeland Construction Co. of McHenry $74, 613.05. Work will start on the project very soon since it is planned to complete the crossing of the .east end of the athletic field from Kane Ave. in March of '67 to avoid interference with athletic programs. In Three Precincts 15 In Seven THE "BIG" MAN ARRIVES Hour Period December, FISHER MEETS POLICE ENROUTE FROM BURGLARY GOVERNMENT REVIEW DINNER Si! m ®IL 9 Division 20; Alan Meyer, treasurer; Dr. Robert Ort, president; Virgil Pollock, outgoing president; John Flint, president-elect; and Dean Lyman, 1967 Lt. Governor for Division 20. Kiwanis clubs. Dean Lyman, the 1967 Lieutenant governor for Division 20, installed the officers and board members. Taking office (Continued on Page 12> One of the first little fellows to greet Santa when he arrived in McHenry last Saturday was this warmly-clad youngster shown in Santa's hut in the city park. On the Saturdays and Sundays preceding Christmas, he will be there from 1 to 4 p.m. from Monday through Friday, Dec. 12 through 16 and Dec. 19 through 23, the hours will be 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon and again from 7 to 9 p.m. Consultants Sugge tudy Of N@w Cenrt Houise Site CHifflGES AWAIT LOCAL YOUTH IN BRANCH COURT Peter Hellios, 19, of Spruce lane, McHenry, will answer a charge of aggravated assault when he appears in Branch III court Dec. 15. The complaint was signed by Principal Marvin Martin of McHenry high school. Hellios is charged with refusing to move from a doorway in the gymnasium during the closing minutes of a recent basketball game, following a request by the principal. It is charged that as Mr. Martin took him by the arm to escort him out after his refusal to be. seated. Hellios grabbed his coat lapel but was restrained by a student taking tickets. A case of disorderly conduct against Dan Turner of Circle drive, McHenry, also will be heard on Dec. 15 in local branch court as the result of an incident at the roller rink. In addition to the swearingin ceremony of new county officers, witnessed by members of the county board of supervisors Monday morning, the December meeting was devoted to a variety of business, chief among which was a renewed discussion of a site for a new court house. Messrs. Barton of Barton- Aschman Associates, Chicago, and Nelson of Richard Lawrence Nelson, Land Economist, were present to speak regarding their conclusions reached after a detailed study made at the request of the city of Woodstock. The survey was asked after the county board and city council became deadlocked over a choice. The consultants announced that after analyzing requirements of a modern court house, they felt the best site was that of the present court house annex. In their explanation, they suggested that two parking areas would be needed, one for patrons of the court house needing facilities for only a short time, and the other for jurors and employees. I ( ll i 111 l' '(i I'll i ' 1-1 On Saturday, Dec. 10, four precinct polling places will be open within Consolidated Elementary School District 15 to vote on a referendum which would permit the board of that John B. Fisher, 23, of 3613 district to raise tax rates for N. Riverside drive, McHenry, the education, transportation was apprehended by Crystal and building (maintenance) Lake police last Thursday funds by a few cents each night, charged with being in year, as enrollments increase, the act of committing a burg- to a maximum of thirty-three lary. cents per $100 of assessed As Fisher climbed out a valuation. window in the home of Donna From noon until 7 p.m., vot- Miller and Donna Spencer, ers may express themselves 195 Ridge avenue, Crystal at Precinct I, McHenry high Lake, he came face to face school gym; Precinct 2, with police. Police Sgt. Rich- Lakemoor firehouse; Precinct ord Stermer and Officer Dav- McCullom Lake beach id Sheldon said Fisher had house; Precinct 4, Frederick about $25 in change on his per- Armour residence, 1127 Circle son, a pearl necklace and two drive, Island Lake. rings belonging to Miss Spen- In spite of the busy rush of cer the holiday season, a good The alleged burglary occur- turn-out is expected at the red while Miss Spencer was polls Saturday especiallyin employed at "The Breakers", view of the fact that no in- A neighbor saw a man enter crease for these purposes *as the home and called her at ^en asked since 1959 and in work. She notified police, who realization that the board arrived on the scene to find js n0w at the limit of its Fisher emerging through a taxing power. broken window. Urges Voters He was taken before Magis- Encouraged by public retrate John J. Kaufman, charg- sponse, Norman Macdonald, ed with burglary and released jr pta president, emphaon $5,000 bond. The case was sized that citizens who want continued until Dec. 13 in j0 maintain high standards in the schools must take the few moments necessary to vote: ' 'Though the board and administrators of the schools know the need and want to provide the necessary funds, , . . their hands are tied unless we One of the longest business authorize a small increase in service records among local ra^e every several years residents ended recently with ag district grows. Christthe retirement of Frank mas shopping for the kids we Kempfer. After seventy years ]ove we are resigned to the as a baibci, he has retired fact that a bigger shirt or a Branch I court. LONG BARBER SERVICE ENDS to enjoy a well earned rest and is residing in Ringwood. Mr. Kempfer learned the barber trade at the age of 121/2, in 1896, in Groszam, Hungary. He came to this country, and to Chicago in bigger bike costs more money. A larger school system costs more money, too, and a good education is the best gift we can give any child." No outside consultants were employed to organize support 1905 and in 1924 moved to for this school referendum. Jonnsburg. Instead, the board placed re- For the next forty years he ]jance on the ^ judgment engaged in the barber trade of voters and decided to saye m McHenry. working many several thousand dollars years for the late John Drey- HeIp 0rganize miller and more recently for H§lping to organizc t James McAndrews. for thc referendum, many Still in excellent health, Mr. pUblic-spirited women have Kempfer will have more time t*on working with the chair. to spend with his two daugh- man Mrs phm whegjock ters, one residing in Chicago to tell the story tQ other inl and the other in California, dividuals and groups. The and with a son in Genoa. men too have organized to - form a speakers' bureau which ASSESSMENT LISTS includes Dr. Peter Griesbach, A ten-page portion of this Dr. William E. Kohl, Jr., issue of the Plaindealer is Henry Nell and Rev. John devoted to a real estate re- Mclntyre, all school board assessment list and a complete personal property assessment. members, H.C. Reihansperger, Thomas F. Bolger and Norman Macdonald, Jr. State Legislature Members To Make Up Discussion Panel Ideas suggesied for consideration at the 1967 session of the Illinois Legislature will bxdiscussed at the government review dinner at the Timbers in Woodstock this Friday evening, Dec. 9, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members of the state Legislature will make up the panel. Those who have accepted the Government Improv ment League's invitation included Senators Collins and Berning and Representatives Hanahan, Kleine, Lindberg and Pierce, Cal Skinner will moderate the session. Each of these state Legislators has been asked to submit in advance the areas of legislation in which he is especially interested. Several have complied. Among items to come up for discussion are the following: A McHenry County Health department; minimum wage of $1.25 for Illinois; Highway improvement and safety; Constitutional convention; Unemployment compensation, Workmen's compensation; Social securty mprovements such as 'freedom of residence; Licensing of building contractors; Moratorium of the death penalty; and M .1)1 ill1 !i'(1 (.fl l\r'r l'i Bids Out On chool km* !5!s R 0S rlasSsa 5n e|nB.-- Ttr ^< i 'm-m«gi J"*" u 0 • rV vK-w^fl mm & Gss|s j~J Birds-eye view of thc McHenry Community high school, to be constructed on Crystal Lake road. Phase I will be three stories high, occupy 188,000 square feet, and accommodate 1,000 students. The library and cafeteria will be built ultimate-size as part of phase I; future additions will Bids have just gone out lor the three-storied McHenry Community high school to be built on Crystal Lake road in McHenry. The library-centered high school, designed by Fridstein & Fitch, Chicago architectural firm, will be built in two phases. The unique plan has the lioring the capacity to 2,000. The library-centered high school has classrooms opening directly to the two-storied library. Photo shows parking lots, entrance drive, main entrance and playing fields with Crystal Lake road in foreground. brary as the focus of the school, located on the second and third floors in the center of the structure. Classrooms completely circle the library on lx)th floors, and feed directly into it. T h e c o m p a c t , a i r - c o n - ditioned school will occupy 188,000 square feet of floor space and will l>e built of concrete and brick. According to Robert Carington, partner, the library, cafeteria, gymnasium and swimming pool will be constructed along with classrooms as part of phase I. The first phase is designed to accommodate 1,000 students, with the ultimate capacity 2,000. The swimming pool, locker rooms, music section, business education and mechanical departments will be on the first floor, and the gymnasium will be over the pool. Seminar rooms&and offices will be con- 1V '• nl inurd I 1'-"