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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER 'SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKIS REGION SINCE t875" Vol. 90 - No. 33-3 Sections Thursday, March 16, 1967 - McHenry, linois 30 Pages - 10$ In Honor Of St. Patrick C Of C Set For Easter * i • LIFE SIS BUNNES WLL H MdOWTS BUSINESS MSTMCTS MARCH24-25 'ii m k * WfST#1 , ST. PATRICK'S ( III Rdl PLAINDEALER OFFERED LARGE READING PUBLIC All patrons of the McHenry and Wonder Lake post offices are receiving sample copies of the Plaindealer this week, whether or not they are a regular subscriber. The copies are sent through the mail with the compliments of the home town paper. Included along with the regular news and advertising is a special, twelve-page section, in color, called Easter Parade of Values in keeping with the season. It contains outstanding sales offered by seventeen local stores. Be sure to peruse this paper well and take advantage of the many unusual values. EXPANSION OF Mchenry couk MUSitl' and M eanderin' Folks who have stopped in our office to make contributions to the Junior college fund have been enthusiastic in their desire that the upcoming referendum passes. On learning allthe facts, it appears that the public has much to gain and nothing to lose by its passage. At the present time, McHenry High School District 156, in accordance with state law, is assuming a considerable financial burden in assisting M.C.HJS. graduates attending junior colleges in other districts. County residents, all of whom are contributing through their own high school districts, are beginning to demand that this area have its own college district, with the many advantages that accompany its creation. They will have their chance to speak loudly at the polls April 1. It was encouraging to note at last week's City Council (continued on page 7) HOLD FOURTH ANNUM COLLEGE NIGH? MARCH 30 Thirty-Six Schools To Be Represented On 2-Hour Program All McHenry high school students and their parents are invited to attend College Night which will be held from 7:30 until about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday night, March 30, at the high school. Representatives from thirtysix colleges and trade schools will be here to explain their school's program and to answer any questions pertaining to their school. Some of the fields of interest which will be discussed besides the Junior college, colleges and universities are: Electricity, secretarial training, registered nursing programs, business training and practical nurses' program. The following schools have accepted the invitation to have their counselor present: Air Force Academy, Bradley University, Carthage College, De- (continued on page 7) Sewerage Plant Expansion Seen McHenry's City Council met Monday evening to hear an updated engineers' report by H. S. Sundin and L. E. Woodman of the Baxter and Woodman firm, projecting the problems facing the city in sewage treatment facilities. In order to get ahead of the problem, the Council had a comprehensive report set up a year ago. This complete report is now the basis for plans in the not too distant future. With annexations and new developments, it is obvious that the present plant will not meet the needs of our rapidly expanding city. The site of a second plant is the first problem to be resolved. Spreading the cost on a fair and equitable basis is also uppermost in Council plans. Estimated additional revenue will be given a close look before any action is taken. It is estimated that at least two years time will be needed to carry out the long range program. The McHenry Kiwa^is club announced Monday of this week that the Blood Bank will $e located in the city April' 23, Different Points Of View Presented By Board Members The proposed expansion of Valley Hi nursing home, for which $415,800 was included in last September's budget and appropriation Qf the county board of supervisors, has ap unpredictable future as the re- ' suit of new developments at Tuesday's board meeting. After expenditures amounting to $840 were approved, the controversy began with a proposal by Supervisor Murphy of Hartland township to withhold any monies appropriated for the new Valley Hi home. His statement was based on a contention that state law requires a twothirds vote and only a simple majority was given by the board in approving the expansion. Also, a petition with 300 names, asking further consideration, was presented. Further discussion centered on a contract in the amount of $412,184 approved by the architect for T & H Construction Co., of Roselle. It was agreed to buy the plans from the architect and any further action postponed. Supervisor Ed J. Buckley of Dorr township offered a writ- (continued on page 7) w Young M.C.H.S. instrumentalists and vocalists who won superior ratings in the state final music contest in Rock Falls last Saturday are shown above. Front row, Patsy Meyers, Diane Dimon, Candy Fossum, Andrea York, Sally Guettler and Kathy Doran; second row, Margy Ruth, Lee Varese, Barbarb Kidd, Sue Lundy, Jean Petron,Maria Fisher, Libby Stinespring and Donna Weichgiann; back row, Sandy Winters, James Schmit, Carl Johnson, Robert Mauch, Ed Raaske and Rex Carter. Two soloists and six ensembles from McHenry returned from Rock Falls, 111., last Saturday evening with top ratings won in the state music contest for Class A and AA schools. Along with others who rated in the division just below superior, they accumulated seventyone points toward the annual sweepstakes trophy. Winning soloists were Carl Johnson, a senior, who counted his fourth top rating in that mar\y years, and Libby Stinespring, a junior, who won with both her piano and clarinet solos. Meriting superior ratings among ensembles were the saxophone sextet, piccolo duet, flute quartet, boys' vocal quartet, mixed vocal quartet and girls' double vocal ensemble. Members of these groups were Ron Kolb, Maria Fisher, Ed Raske, Libby Stinespring, Jean Petron, Rex Carter, Andrea York, Diane Dimon, Barbara Kidd, Sue Lundy, Sandy Winters, Carl Johnson, Bob Mauch, James Schmit, Lee Varese, Margy Ruth, Sally Guettler, Donna Weichmann, Candy Fossum, Kathy Doran and Patsy Meyers. McHENBY COED BOUND TO JURY ON DRUG CHARGES On charges of sale of marijuana and delivery of a dangerous drug, Valerie Sellinger, 21, a Marquette university student from McHenry, has been bound over' to Circuit court for tried. Miss Sellinger was arrested in her apartment on Feb. 14 in connection with an investigation into the sale of drugs on Milwaukee's two big college campuses, Marquette and the University of Wisconsin-Mar - quette. She was arraigned before County Judge Christ T. Seraphim,, who set bond at $2,500 and adjourned the case to a later date. The McHenry coed is a senior philosophy student. Roy W. Erber of Crystal Lake road, McHenry, reported to the sheriff's office la^st Thursday that the truck he was driving on Bull Valley road struck and killed a deer In this season of bunnies, McHenry* s Chamber of Commerce is making plans to have two life-size specimens strolling through the business districts next week Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. Their appearance will be part of the C. of C. annual promotion. The two rabbits will distribute candy to youngsters in all business districts, including the newly annexed area. Hours of their appearance will be 10 to noon, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 o'clock Friday and 10 to noon and 2 to 4 on Saturday. Don Weingart, co-chairman of the retail committee, reported at last week's monthly board meeting, that by-laws have been written and will be presented for approval at the next retail meeting on March 15. At this time, February Dollar Days will be discussed, as well as the possibility of a promotion in connection with the summer Marine Festival, and other new ideas. Even at this early date, President Bill Nye reminded Mr. Weingart that the retail committee must make a decision on this year's holiday lighting in the very near future. STUDENT PROGRAM Clint Claypool, who is in charge of the diversified occupations program for Rotary, expects to contact Miss Helen Curran of the local public school system in regard toprogressto date. This is the program in which students will have an opportunity to obtain an insight into various industrial firms during after-school hours, with the prospect of assisting them in finding the type of work in which they may be interested following graduation. The board announced an inquiry from the North Western railroad regarding the Chamber's attitude toward the proposed merger with the Milwaukee road. Members expressed no opposition, and, in fact, voiced a hope that if it should take place, an improvement of facilities in McHenry might result. SEND LETTERS A letter expressing board approval- of the Junior college referendum was sent to all businessmen in the area. The board announced the date of the annual dinner dance as April 15 at the McHenry Country club, to which the public is invited. The annual golf day was set for June 21, also at the local club. Approval was given to the co-sponsorship of the all sports banquet for McHenry high school athletes. The subject of a McHenry Credit bureau was brought before the board, and members were advised that President Nye would obtain more details. Rotarians Sell Easier Seal Lilies In McHenry March 17-18 s i : I : YA which is. DOC"^ Dan Justen, chairman of the~l&j^ter lapel throughout the business districts of the city lily sale for McHenry's Rotary club, is shown m Friday evening and again on Saturday to accepting the first donation from Club President Earl R. Walsh. Rotarians will be located collect for this worthwhile cause. LAST COLLEGE MEETING PRIOR TO VOfE PLANNED To make information regarding the junior college available to all, a general meeting, the last before the election on April 1, has been called for Thursday evening, March 16, at the Woodstock high school at 8 p.m. In addition to presenting a brief summary of activities to date and an explanation of the proposal, there will be opportunity for questions so that any unexplained facts can be clarified. The remainder of the evening will be devoted to informational activities which need to be pursued in the final two weeks before voting. With the election coming in the midst of school vacation in some areas, failure to vote is expected to be high unless persons cast absentee ballots prior to leaving on trips. McHenry area's contributions to the expenses of developing a junior college discontinued on page 7) 2500 2250 Accept Bid For Wilmot Road Work Town Clerk H. Walter Anderson and Highway Commissioner Charles Miller met at the township building Monday, when bids were opened and a contract let for the Wilmot road project, long under improvement planning. The firm of H. J. Curran Contracting Co., Crystal Lake, was lowest of the four bidders with a total of $48,266.70. OUTLINE COUNTY PLAN A program concerning zoning and planning for McHenry county, a cooperative project of the Johnsburg Community club and the Johnsburg Business Men's association, will be held at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening, March 16, at the Johnsburg Community clubhouse. McHenry Rotarians will be seen in good numbers in the business districts of the city on Friday evening, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, in behalf of the McHenry county chapter of the Easter Seal society. The jungle type helmets they wear will distinguishthese dedicated men in their efforts to help the less fortunate. Headed by Chairman Dan Justen, they will be distributing Easter lapel lilies. The collection locally last year reached just under a thousand dollars. A high figure this year would aid substantially the $16,000 goal for the county. Eighty-five per cent of what is collected in the county remains for use here. Rotary's sponsorship of the Easter Seal tag day is most fitting since it was a member of the Toledo, Ohio, club who started the movement, 46 years ago Discus Sk-Counl Plan Of Commission 2000 1750 1500 1250 1000 750 Watch the thermometer rise each week toward the $2,760 goal set in McHenry High School District 156. FLOYD FULLE The Northeastern Illinois Planning commission has aroused strong sentiment, both pro and con, in regard to its plans for land use for the sixcounty area of Kane, Du Page, Will, Cook, Lake and McHenry. N.I.P.C. is a bi-partisan commission created by the State Legislature. According to commission members, they seek only orderly, planned growth and solutions to. common problems. Critics charge that implementation of its plans would eliminate the power of local government units.. At 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, at the V.F.W. McHenry, Floyd Fulle will appear as guest speaker for the McHenry Township Republican Women's club. He will discuss N.I.P.C. and proposed legislation which would limit its authority. Mr. Fulle has made an extensive study of N.I.P.C. and has conducted many seminars on the commission. Fulle is a graduate of Knox college and a veteran of World War II. Program Chairman, Mrs. Grant (Gerry) Ernst said, "Mr. Fulle's appearance should be very valuable not only to the general public, but to our local government officials and candidates for office; therefore, the meeting is open to the public." A question and answer period will follow his talk. Refreshments will be served. Anyone desiring further information may call Mrs. Tom Davis, Mrs. Connie Johnson or in Wander Lake, Mrs. Ernst.