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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1876" VOL. 91 - No 6 --2 Sections Thursday, September 7, 1967 - McHenry, Illinois 20 Pages I0y CHENRY SCHOOl ENR01LMENT REACHES 5,225 Council Studies Request For Water-Sewer Service Just as we begin to think that McHenry* s Landmark school is about to quietly relinquish its place in the news, new developments make it the important building many have appraised it. A reader has contributed a lengthy story from a metropolitan newspaper which tells of the renovation of the interior of Cobb hall on the University, of Chicago campus, fulfilling a goal announced in 1965. In the beginning, this gray stone, Gothic-style building was the entire university as students made their way into the structure, under scaffolding, for the first classes there on Oct. 1, 1892. The exterior of the building has been preserved but the interior was removed and rebuilt, which many McHenry residents are willing to have done, if necessary, at Landmark, which is just two years younger than Cobb hall. The Chicago project has been undertaken at a cost of $2,450,- 000, considerably more than would be required to make the old school on Waukegan road functional once more. There is little that has not been said regarding Landmark, and it appears now that the final decision is in the hands of the board of District 15. It is interesting to note in another column in this issue, in which the board states figures, that the first mention of destroying the school appeared in the comprehensive report of planning consultants who were employed to make a study of community needs as early as 1960. We are well aware of this sometimes visionary report, the major part of which appeared in Plaindealer issues of that year. Board members may or may not know that in regard to the very modern Edgebrook elementary school, the report stated: "The present building, with nineteen classrooms and six special rooms, is already considered too large, by state standards, for children in the elementary grades to grasp a comfortable perspective of themselves in relation to numbers of others. Further building on the site is not desirable." Yet within the past two years an addition was built to Edgebrook. Is. it impossible to consider the wishes of hundreds of McHenry residents in regard to Landmark, rather than follow the report's suggestion? We are well aware that a new state fire code is now in (Continued on page 10) The City Council meeting held on Tuesday night was somewhat routine, it being the first meeting of the month when bills are paid and reports of finances are heard. jfy John Stangarone appeared before the council seeking permission to secure city water and sanitary sewer service for the Fantasy Farm Day Nursery. This area, along the easterly side of Crystal Lake Road, has not been annexed to the city. An ordinance amendment passed last November psrmtts water hookups outside the corporate limits at a rate of one and one-half times the regular rate, approval requiring a threefourth vote of the council. The city has frowned on providing sewer service outside the limits so this will require further study. The council will hear a report on water and sewer expansion programs by Baxter and Woodman, Civil and Sanitary Engineers, at the next meeting. So important is this future planning that very few other items will be placed on the agenda. Time at the Monday night meeting permitted discussion of frontage road, traffic problems on Crystal Lake road, and the possibility of a new road connecting with 111. Route 31. Exchange Student FRANCISCO MARTINEZ McHenry high school welcomed its fifth American Field Service foreign exchange student this week when Francisco Martinez of Panama enrolled for his senior year. "Frank" arrived here in late August to spend the year with the Melvin J. Moehling family, 4614 N. Pioneer road. McHpNRY MAN PROMOTED TO MAJOR In ceremonies held recently at Madigan General hospital, Tacoma, Wash., the gold oak leaves of a Major were pinned on Arthur G. Barbier, Medical corps, United States Army by his wife, Kim, andthe hospital commander Brigadier General Richard I. Crone. A native of McHenry, Major Barbier graduated from M.C.- H.S., attained his Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette university, Milwaukee, Wis., and his MD degree from the Creighton Medical school, Omaha, Nebr. He entered the United States Army Medical corps in July, 1963. After a tour of duty at the Medical Field Service school, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, he reported for duty at Madigan. The newly promoted Major Barbier, his wife, Kim, and their two children, Louise and Gary, live in quarters at nearby Fort Lewis. Assessor Earns New CIAO Title Mrs. Eva G. Sparks, McHenry township assessor, learned this past week that she had successfully passed the inservice training program examination of the Association of Assessing Officers. In the future she will carry the initials CIAO (Certified Illinois Assessing Official) after her name. Mrs. Sparks is the only assessor in the county to hold the title. Two parts of the three-part program were taken in March and the completion of the test was written 6arly this month. The program was instituted to better qualify holders of this office and upgrade the position of assessor. Presentation of her certified Illinois assessing officer certificate will be made at the Township Officials of Illinois annual' convention in Peoria on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Plan Midnight Madness Sale In Late Fall Innovation To C of C Promotion Program Discussed Chairman Allen Leibsohn of the retail merchants committee of the Chamber of Commerce reported, to board members Tuesday noon on plans made the previous week for a Midnight Madness sale in McHenry. This innovation to the C. of C. promotional program Will be held in late October, when sales personnel will be asked to enter into the spirit of the occasion with appropriate costumes. Store hours have not been determined, but participating merchants will probably keep their establishments open from about 8 o'clock to midnight. DISCUSS DECORATIONS Much discussion took place Tuesday noon concerning decorations for the Christmas holiday season. A representative from the contracting firm was present to show a sample of the conical-shaped, lighted decorations which will hang in all business sections of the city. The decorations are leased for use one year. A report on membership disclosed the goal of 110 had been passed and there are now 111, members in good standing. A portion of the meeting was devoted to consideration of renting space for a Chamber o f Commerce office. Further study will be given before a .decision is reached*** ~ BURGLARS ENTER STATION; STEAL CASH RECEIPTS Investigation in the burglary of Morrie's Citgo Service, 4502 W. Rt. 120, Lakeland Park, continues by the McHenry Police department. Night patrolmen discovered the break-in at 10:45 o'clock Saturday evening, just a half hour after the station had been closed. Entrance was made by breaking a window in the front of the building. Intruders opened a soft drink machine and took about $185 in receipts which was placed there for safe keeping. The entry was the third burglary in that area in the past month and the second in two weeks. Set Record High Curriculum In All S hanges Noted In the future, the Plaindealer' s classified advertising pages will contain a special corner in which ads will be carried, free of charge, for persons desiring homos for animals they have found, or pets they wish to give away. BOARD GIVES VIEWS ON SALE OF CITY SCHOOL The board of Consolidated Grade School District 15 on Friday answered questions posed in last week's issue of the Plaindealer concerning the future of Landmark school. A vote on that future may come when the board convenes in regular session next Monday evening, at 8:15 o'clock in the Junior high library. Members outlined the very stringent regulations governing schools, an outgrowth of the Chicago parochial school fire several years ago. Aware of the opinion in last week's issue of one local architect, they quoted a statement from another McHenry estimator who studied the building and determined it should be gutted. The board recalled that the last time the school was restored for use by fifth graders, the present code was not in effect, adding that by 1970 all (Continued on page 10) McHenry Will Put ZIP Into Mailing Soon Postal Kits To Be Distributed For Proper Codes McHenry ^residents will have an opportunity to easily put ZIP into their mail in late September, Postmaster LeRoy Smith has reported. During the last half of September, the post office will deliver to every householder a kit of eight postal cards which can be mailed back to the post office with addresses needing ZIP codes. Each completed card will be sent to the post office which services the "zip- Tess^ 'address and Hie"prbper code will be added before the form is returned to the sender. No postage will be needed on these cards. Each of the eight postal car Is in the kit will contain a message encouraging the general use of ZIP code. There will be a ninth card of instructions. All will be folded together like a closed accordion.. There will be perforations between each form. In addition, another separate card will be delivered along with the kit which is a reminder of the local ZIP code. REPEAT PROGRAM Last year approximately 12,000 addresses were ZIP coded by the McHenry post office as pai^ of a similar program using only one (or two) cards with spaces for as many as thirteen addresses, Postmaster Smith said. Nationally, about eight addresses per card were returned during the 1966 project. The unit cost of entering the code onto each card will be less than the system used (Continued on page 10) Dr. Carl Bergstrom, right, superintendent of schools in McHenry, is shown with August Uttich and Vale Adams, presidents of the boards of School Districts 15 and 156, respectively, following an excellent talk given by Dr. Marvin Powell, As school bells rang in midweek in McHenry, they were answered by approximately 5,225 young people between the ages of 5 and 18. The enrollment in the city's five public and- two parochial schools was about 328 more than attended locally at the opening of the 1966 fall term and set a new record. M.C.H.S., literally bursting at the seams, will this year hold"about 1,570 students. Last fall opened with 1,462 and jumped to 1,481 by October. New this year will be the (left) professor of education at Northern Illinois university, last Tuesday at a joint fall meeting of the McHenry public schools. Dr. Powell's subject was "Applications of Learning Theory to Education." transfer of math classes to Landmark school because of high school overcrowding. Initiated into the curriculum^ this year is an enriched class combining American History and American Literature onthe junior level in a team teaching program. The classes will be taught by Mr. Hagemann and Mrs. Hawkinson, offering special material to the students. The other innovation is the office occupations class taught by Mr. Blume to senior girls who plan to enter business occupations. About eighteen will be working part of the afternoon in local business firms and industries. Twenty new teachers will join returning members of the staff to instruct this record enrollment. JUNIOR HIGH Junior high enrollment this year stands at 470, exclusive of about sixty pupils from St. Patrick's school who take some courses at the public school. By classes, there are 226 in eighth grade and 222 in seventh. , The large enrollment will be (Continued on page 10) SEEK VOLUNTEERS FOR PEANUT SALE LATE THIS MONTH The Kiwanis club's annual Peanut Sale day will be held this year on Friday, Sept. 22, in McHenry and throughout the area. John Flint, chairman of the event, is looking for volunteers. Anyone interested in assisting for a two-hour period any time Friday, until 9 p.m., should contact Mr. Hint or Thomas G. Hansen of the local Kiwanis club. Drive carefully--schools are in session. Club Joins In Youth Program In cooperation with a new youth exchange program announced by Rotary International, the McHenry Rotary club will take part in bringing a student to this community to live with a local family for a "period up to one year. Purpose of the program is to promote international good will and understanding. At present, members are anxious to find a host family who would welcome such a student. Details on the program appear under the Rotary column in this issue. CHORAL CLUB OPENS SEASON NEXT MONDAY The McHenry Choral club will open its fall season on Monday evening, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m. in the music room of' the high school. Music will be on hand for members to start rehearsal for the annual holiday program the first week in December. Theme of this year's presentation will be "Christmas Is . . ." Choral portions only of the May program will be played next Monday. Anyone over high school age is welcome to join. New Faculty Members Join Public Schools For Fall Term mmm 3SE»S safifr;wwfriy. irautt r i-W-^ vv nm , ,.TSSinT«rtflis2 It 4 fD rhii" •- ' CSS trM. * A Yi 'j. ' f - * hi % J-TS ~ |if|! : m up /--~i us i'- t 0 Mb i -fcj, ' /«f v tSk IlwMif ft 1 • /IJ-tfr. It ®jk \ gBaBra 2 £ |-v\ Wimw,: f ^ "li .'!.7 i; <7- - .L. & J&xmx Pictured above are the new faculty members who joined the McHenry public schools for the start of the fall term this week. Standing left to right: Kenneth Ludwig, mathematics and head basketball coach; Michael Reese, business education; Charles Rutkowski, science and coach; Paul Palmateer, business education; Kenneth Swanson, physical and coach; William Day, physical education and head football coach; BillStender, business education, Bill Blankenhorn, industrial arts and coach; Steve R. Snvrnoff, English and journalism; Allen W. Lyndrup, English, speech and public relations; Don Neubauer, Edgebrook, and Hilltop; LesSchneider, Junior high; Brian Hayes, Junior high; Gene Little, Junior high; Michael Benjamin, Valley View; John Nilles, Valley View; Elaine Worth, Junior high; Veronica Krueger, Valley View; Lana Little, Valley View; Jeanne Ludwig, Valley View; and Jane Thomas, Valley View. Sitting: Mary Kay Hyland, French; Patricia Skeen, business education; Mary Leipzig, English and Mathematics; Beverly Pawelko, English; Margaret Lansing, English; Carol E. King, German; Janet Conwiy, nurse; Carolyn Lossin, home economics; Marilyn Skow, English and creative writing; Susan Hanley, business education; Nicola Reardon, Junior high; Carol Bolger, Edgebrook; Dawn Slice, Edgebrook; Carolyn Kinnerk, Edgebrook; Erylene Smithey, Hilltop; Marian Prince, Hilltop; Joyce Dreher, Valley View; Margaret Cesaroni, Hilltop; Judi Sauer, Junior high, Agnes Hermes, Junior high; and Melanie Richards, Valley View. i