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' ' THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALE SERVING THE KES REGION SINCE 1875" VOL 91 - No 8-1 Section Wechesdqyr October 4, 1967 12 Poges 10$ ONE-CAR CRASH KILLS YOUNG LILYM00R MAN Candy Sale For Blind 1reclaim » jL TW eek v r. i z - . '***&. WWSh.^ ««£S« ... * •SSkj' , $£0M% mm Mayor Doherty is shown above at his desk in the city hall, signing the proclamation which officially establishes the week Oct. 1 through Oct. 7 as Lions Week For The Visually Handicapped, with special emphasis on Candy Day For The Blind on Friday, Oct. 6. Looking on is Paul Schwegel, president of the McHenry Lions club. The proclamation appears elsewhere in this issue. Lions Candy Day for the Blind supports a year-around program of training, education, therapy and recreation for the Visually Handicapped in.Hlin-* ois. Entering its sixteenth year, Candy Day is Friday, Oct. 6, with Lions in McHenry and all over Illinois working throughout the day toward this year's goal of $500,000. With more, than -21,600 "legally blind" in Illinois, the Lions aim of help for these men, women and children takes a varied approach. The Lions Blind activities office in Oak Park processes a steady stream of requests for help and information through the year. The (Continued an page 10) R.J. Barfelt, Wife Thrown From Auto Accident OCCUR On Barreville Road Sunday Evening Robert John Bartelt, 22, of 816 W. West Blvd., Lilymoor, McHenry, lost his life in a onecar collision on Barreville road, a mile and a half south of .McHenry and north of Idyll Dellroad, Sunday, Oct. 1. His wife, Mary was critically injured in the crash. Bartelt was taken to McHenry hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced dead. Sheriffs deputies said he was driving north on the Barreville blacktop about 6:40 p.m. when the auto suddenly left the road, continued 77 feet in its own lane, then travelled sideways in the other lane for another 32 feet. The vehicle then left the thoroughfare on the west side of the road for another 197 feet. It continued cm the shoulder to the top of the hill, where the car turned over, coming to rest on the wheels. Both Bartelt and his wife were thrown from the car. She was critically injured and is in McHenry hospital. , Bartelt was born Dec. 5, 1944, in Woodstock. After serving in the Army from Nov. 18 of 1965 to Aug. 21 of this yeair, he has been employed in the sewing machine manufacturing field. The young man was a veteran of service in Vietnam. He graduated from Marian Central high school in 1962, In 1966 he was traccied to Mary Beth Diedrich in St. John's church, Johnsburg. (Continued on page 10) .Public Views School Construction K , mm • ; . . « * . • % M&-, # ^ • '4 , ^ * JsMjl -afcJP **• • 9i ' m •ft - • .7 S * Jk Sfer "S«i 1 w-*1- t,fh if j "»» v;. ^ f: Sunday, Oct. 1, was a perfect day for the District No. 156 school board's Progress Day at the new high school structure located one mile south of McH&nry on the Crystal Lake blacktop. Board members Dr. James Sayler, Don Howard, Jim Althoff, Don Weingart; school administrators, Don Heldt, Miss Helen Cur ran, and Dr. Carl Bergstrom; and architectural representatives, Marv Fitch and Bob Carrington, were all on hand to lead Interested citizens around the building site. Although the crowd was small, those viewing the new structure were enthusiastic in their praise and were especially interested in the swimming pool, library-centered classrooms, and year-round climate control. The functional nature of these innovations was discussed at great length by Plmindemler B@e< # |v ki, 1.1 • -A 13 -J r4 sv. ffel 5 te r*:-Pv *p if & Now Twice Weekly PRINTERS PUBLISHERS *'s tm, Three little words, NOW TWICE WEEKLY, have resulted ninety-two-year-old paper, printed more than once weekly for in increased activity within the Plaindealer office with the the first time in its long history, goes to press Tuesday and publication of a semiweekly newspaper starting this week. The Thursday evenings and into the mail on Wednesday and Friday. Sh@p Contracts For Green9 eet Dies Above is an aerial view of the new McHenry high school guided by architects, administrators and board members, at under construction on the Crystal Lake blacktop road. Last which time they received a progress report. The view looks Sunday a number of interested persons toured the grounds, northeast, toward McHenry. tour guides and participants. A stringent insurance code as well as dangerous construction situations inside the building shell prohibited the tour takers from entering the structure proper, but enough could be seen through unfinished walls (Continued on page 10) McHenry* s Cijy Council awarded a contract to the low bidder, Lakeland Construction^ Company, Inc., Monday night for the resurfacing and improvements of Green St. north from Elm St., including short Motorists Injured In Accidents One driver and three passengers were hurt in a twocar accident which occurred Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock on Rt. 12 and Sunset road, three miles east of Spring Grove. Fredrick Stelzik of Chicago, the driver, was injured; also Donald Simmons of Chicago, slight injuries, Marvin Panzke of Chicago and Wayne Taylor of 5306 Highland drive, McHenry, more serious injuries. TTie driver of the second car, Everett T. Spracue of Chicago, escaped injury. He told sheriffs deputies he had stopped on the highway to let another car make a left turn and was hit in the rear by the Stelzik vehicle. The latter told authorities he failed to see a signal or stop indication by the other driver and was unable to avoid the accident. Both drivers were east-bound on Rt. 12^ The injured were taken to McHenry hospital by the Richmond rescue squad. Two women escaped injury last Thursday morning about 8:45 when their cars were involved in an auto accident on Wonder Lake road, at the intersection with Wooded Shores drive. Elizabeth McComb of 7818 Wooded Shores, Wonder Lake, told sheriffs police she proceeded onto Wonder Lake road, from Wooded Shores drive and failed to see the other car. The second driver, travelling north, told authorities she saw the first car drive into her path (Continued on page 10) stretches on Pearl and Washington Streets. Bids were opened in the City Clerk's office last Friday and checked by a representative of the State Highway department since the project is to be paid through Motor Fuel Tax funds credited to the city. Lakeland Construction bid $24,192.30, Melahn Construction Co. of Algonquin $27,948.- 60, Zimmerman & Kahler, Inc. of Huntley $29,010.34. Subject to approval of the Division of Highways, work will begin immediately. The question of granting a franchise for CATV again came to the council as the petitioners again sought approval. This question has been resting for some time, but council members have secured information that will be studied before a decision is made. Following petition for annexation, an ordinance was passed which brings lots along the southerly side of Lillian street into the city. Petitioners were George F. Cone and Doris Cone, Clara K. Adams, Ronald C. Adams and LaVerne A. Adams. Mayor Doherty was given authority to apply for federal funds under a bill known as "701" which provides funds for updating planning for future growth of municipalities. A special meeting will be held next Monday night, Oct. 9, with the main order of business being a determination on Frontage roads at the new high school location and at the proposed shopping area in Whispering Oaks. The city expects to have recommendations from Tom Dyke, plan consultant, and the Northeast Plan commission. The Mayor and Clerk were Veterans Plan For Election The Veterans of World War I, McHenry Barracks, No. 1315, will meet at the Legion home Thursday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. Plans will be made for the approaching election of officers which will take place in November. Installation is scheduled for the December meeting. authorized to sign the final plat of Unit No. 3 in the Whispering Oaks subdivision. A subdivision performance bond in the amount of $395,528.00 was furnished by Boone Valley Development, Inc. Differences of opinion arose when David Ladd presented a proposal to proceed with work on the new park area. It was agreed that the entire council review the question for a decision on the extent of work to be done at this time. Mrs. Einar (Louise) Olsen, 63, of 1335 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, proprietor, with her husband of Louise's Snack Shop on that street, died Friday, Sept. 29, at Harvard hospital, where she had been a patient for one day. Death ended an illness of four weeks. Mrs. Olsen was born Feb. 25,1904, in Detroit, Mich., and resided in Chicago before moving to McHenry thirteen years ago. Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Parnell (Bette) Anderson of Chicago; two granddaughters, Susan and Sally. A brother, Pier son L. Barlett, preceded her in death, (Continued on page 10) •College Board Commends Treasurer After Meeting Clears Misunderstanding Poor communication was blamed by Cal Skinner, Sr., for a misunderstandingbetween himself and Thomas F. Bolger of McHenry, the man Skinner said he recommended to be appointed treasurer of the McHenry County Junior College board. He expressed that opinion last Thursday evening before Bolger, the board and about thirty others, including lawyers, bankers and interested persons at a meeting of the college board held at the Illinois Institute of Technology building in Crystal Lake. Board PresidentE.C. Nichols of Marengo opened the meeting, stating that he nad received about thirty letters regarding press coverage' given to the previous meeting and communications from banking institutions. START OF CONFUSION The confusion had its start at the board's meeting ten days previous, when members learned that Bolger had deposited $25,000 each in the McHenry and Marengo banks at a rate of interest slightly higher than 4 per cent. Skinner became incensed, telling members he had contacted the Continental Bank of Chicago and was informed that they would pay 5 per cent. He recommended that Bolger be dismissed as treamotion which never a second. Instead, surer, a received members suggested that Bolger be asked to attend the next meeting and explain his action. Following Nichols' introduction of facts last Thursday, Skinner took the floor to explain further. He referred to his first contact with the Chicago bank last Aug. 5, when he said a Mr. Johnson told him they would be glad to take the $50,000 investment for ninety days. Skinner added that he was of the opinion he had made it clear the money would be invested as certificates of deposit. He stated that the first rate of interest quoted was 4 7/8 per • cent, but due to money market changes, he was offered 5 per cent when he called again. BANK STATEMENT Nichols, however, read a letter from the Continental Bank which indicated the savings department does not accept certificates of deposit for less than 6 months and the bond department does not issue them in amounts less than $100,000. It was apparent a misunderstanding had taken place between the bank employee, Mr. Johnson, and Skinner. (Continued on page 10)