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Now Twice Weekly THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1S7B" Edition VOL 91 - No 19 Friday, November 10, 1967 14 Pages - 10<f Veterans Plan Observance For November 11 resent Music Festival Post Office Announces Pa*$ Tribute To Holiday Mail Deadlines Among McHenry* s 115 participants in the county high school music festival next Monday evening in Richmond are sixteen members of the ninety-voice select chorus and that group's accompanist. Shown among members from seven county schools are these from, M.C.H.S.: First row, left, Marjorie Ruth and JoAnne Freund, and ninth and tenth, Dave Ormord and Lynn Colburn; second row, left, Linda Rath and Beth Okal, seventh and eighth, James Schmit and Bob Mauch, and eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth, Sandi Senter, Candy Fossum and Kathy Bolger. Back of Miss Senter, left, is Linda Amici. Pictured ninth through twelfth in next to the back row are Joe Seese, Jeff Wheelock, James Vyduna and Gary Parks^ Libby Stinespring, accompanist, is shown at right in back row. 'J ^ mm The first crisp days of fall last week also brought the first letters to Santa, which gave us "a rather uncomfortable feeling that we may be a bit late in starting our annual shopping trek. Craig Mieritz, the foresighted youngster who sent the letter, wants a Harry Motorrific and an electric baseball. His desires are modest. Since most of us reading this column are a little old to hang our stocking in front of the fireplace, possibly wo could persuade all the little Craigs we know to set aside a spot in their stockings to satisfy our many wants this Christmas season. The confinement of the classroom apparently has given some of our teen-agers the urge to give vent to their spirit of abandon and feeling of freedom at the end of the day. If w<3 aren't mistaken, a few of them who drive cars may find themselves the possessors of tickets unless they step lelss heavily on the gasoline pedal. For all cat lovef-s in the McHenry area, we hasten to inform that this is Cat Week Internatioanl- a world-wide project of the American Feline Society, Inc., New York, which is observing its twenty-first year of celebration. "If it meows, we will ser- (Continued on page 16) The gymnasium of Richmond's enlarged high school will be the setting for the county's most spectacular musical event of the year when 450 young vocalists from seven high schools gather there to present the annual McHenry County Music Festival. The event is scheduled for Monday evening, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. for which tickets are available from students or at the door. Participating schools are Hebron, Huntley, Woodstock, Marengo, Harvard, Richmond and McHenry. The select chorus will have sixteen members from McHenry, Marjorie Ruth, Linda Rath, Beth Okal and JoAnne Freund, sopranos; Linda Amvci, Kathy Bolger, Candy Fossum and Sandy Senter, altos; Dave Ormord, James Schmit, Bob Mauch and Lynn Colburn, tenors; and Gary Parks, James Vyduna, Jeff Wheelock and Joe Seese, basses. A McHenry pianist, Libby Stinespring, will provide accompaniment for the select chorus. A select chorus of ninetytwo voices and a massed chorus of 450 will be directed by Dr. Colleen Kirk, professor of education and music and chairman of the Music Education division, University of Illinois. She is recognized throughout the part of the country as an outstanding choral director and contest adjudicator. Dr. Kirk, director of junior and senior choruses for the Illinois Summer Youth Music, (Continued on page 16) Bond Issue Campui<{ en With Meetings For Faculty, Public Monday Monday Nov. 6, signalled the start of the bond issue campaigns for school Districts 15 and 156. At 4 p.m., Dr. Carl Bergstrom presented the faculty with the new plan for the schools and the needs for the schools; then at 8 o'clock in the evening Ed Buss presented ACTING HEAD OF HARR!SON SCHOOL COLLAPSES, DIES Donald Phillips, 52, of Fontana, Wis., acting superintendent at Harrison school, Wonder Lake, collapsed and lied Tuesday afternoon Nov. 7, between classes at the school. He had been acting head since Supt. Merle Thomas left early this month on a three-week educational trip to Europe. This was Mr. Phillips' first year at the school,teaching sixthgrade. Survivors are his wife, Betty, and five sons. The body was taken to the Berrick & Haise chapel at 252 Center street, Lake Geneva, Wis., where visitation will be Friday afternoon and evening. The funeral will be conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in St. Benedict's church, Fontana. the plan to a group of about fifty interested citizens. The bond issues will take care of two basic needs. The first is the need for more space in the elementary district because of growing enrollment and because of an increase in the shared time program predicted for the future. The second is the need to bring the new high school structure to completion so that it may be put to full use in the fall of 1968. Elementary School District 15, after studying the various programs and proposals that might help to alleviate the crowding in the Junior high level has decided to build a new middle school. This new middle school will be phase I of a three-step program, and will consist of complete facilities for grades 7 and 8 and core facilities for grades 5 and 6. Phase II is the addition of classrooms to the original structure. The first structure it is hoped, would be ready by the fall of 1969, and the addition of Phase II would be completed soon after. PHASE III Phase III, the addition and remodeling of the Junior high school to convert it also into a middle school also, would come in 1971-72. Cost of the first structure, the 7-8 grades and core facilities, would be $1.4 million, with classrooms for 5 and 6 running about $400,000. The exact amount is yet to be set, but will be between $1.7 and $2.0 million. The middle school concept, one of increasing popularity and functionability across the nation, means that the middle school years, those years from grades 5 through 8, would be housed in the same building. One of the main principles behind this concept is that students will have an easier transition between one-teacher, one-room elementary situations, and departmentalized Junior high school. The fifth and sixth grade students will be in a basic one-room, one-teacher classroom setting, but flexibility will be added with possibilities for team teaching, experimental scheduling, and other innovative techniques. High School District 156 is asking for $550,000 for the completion of the new structure located on the Crystal Lake blacktop road. Breakdown of the money is as follows: Completion of Construction - $190,- 000; Addition of Previous Deletion - $300,000 (Wood floor, upper gym, curtain, track for (Continued on page 16) It's not too early to be planning for the holiday season. The post office department's plans to handle the rush of the mpl have already been start - - ed. Mailing early will help the delivery ofrnail during the holi- /day season so it will arrive at its destination on time. The deadlines for mail to all members of the armc.l forces abroad are as follows: Gifts weighing more than five pounds sent by surface mail, Nov. 11; gifts five pounds or less, plus letters and greeting cards sent surface mail (these go by air on a space available basis), Dec. 1; air mail gifts and greetings, Dec. 11. Deadline for domestic military and civilian mail are these: Domestic surface mail gifts, Dec. 4; greeting cards to distant states, Dec. 10; gifts and greeting cards to near-by ares, Dec. 13; domestic air mail gifts and cards, Dec. 19. Deadline for oversease air mail, remote areas, is INSURANCE MEN, CITY DISCUSS FIRE INSPECTION At a dinner held at the VFW Tuesday evening, Nov, 7, Mayor Donald Doherty, on behalf of the city of McHenry, and Glenn Peterson, code enforcement officer, personally thanked the insurance company representatives and the Insurance Agents Association of McHenry and its members for the splendid cooperation shown in making the first town inspection. Mayor Doherty stated that the inspection helped M : Henry in many ways - in cleaning up existing fireahazards and saving lives and property by prevention of fires that might otherwise have occurred, and in complying with one part of the requirements for lowering the fire rates in the city limits. He further commented on the fact that the McHenry Township Fire Protection district recently purchased the required equipment and that the city of McHenry is working as rapidly as possible on completing the requirement for water mains and hydrants. As soon as these and other requirements by the Illinois Inspection Bureau are met, it is anticipated that the rates in the city may be reduced to Town Class 6. This will afford all businesses within the city limits lowor fire insurance premiums. The city is working di ligently to accomplish this as soon as possible. Glenn Peterson, and Fire Chief Ed Justen expressed gratitude to the agents and company representatives for their help and cooperation. Without them the inspection would have been (Continued on page 16) Dec. 1; air routes, Dec. 10. The use of idlntification listings to avoid slip-ups on delivery of Christmas parcels is being emphasized again this yeai". Place a paper inside a package, containing both the address and the return address. This information will enable the delivery of a package where the address has been obliterated or the wrapper torn. COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE COFC BOARD MEMBERS A nominating committee composed of Myrt Martell, Don Howard and Clint Claypool was named at Tuesday noon's board meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. They will assume the work of selecting nominees for four places on the board which will becom? vacant at the end of this year. The committee also will mal.e plans for the annual Chamber meeting in January, when the board will be elected. Dr. Carl Bergstrom was present at the meeting to discuss the forthcoming bond issue for School Districts 15 and 156. The subject of a central C. of C. office was talked over by ^the board. Although the cost of maintenance was considered a prime factor in delaying a decision, it was noted that with the growth of M.:Henry, such an office should be established in the near future. President Bill Nye appointed a committee consisting of Don Weingart, Dan Schmitt, Larry Lund and Frank Low to reevaluate the membership dues system. Nov. 30 at noon was set for the industrial luncheon to welcome Automotive Controls. The city of McHenry will co-sponsor the event, to be attended by the company's executive officers. Armed Forces Public Invited To Exercises On Legion Grounds Saturday, "$ov. 11, at 10:45* o'clock in the morning, a small group of veterans who have served in the armed defense of the United States of America will meet at the American Legion home on Ringwood road to participate in some brief exercises that will pay tribute to all of the men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States. Since 1954, Nov. 11 has been nationally known as Veteran's Day, but to those who fought in World War I it is remembered as Armistice Day, because it was on that day and hour in 1918 that hostilities ceased. The rifle squad of the Legion will raise the flag and fire the volley at 10:45 a.m. Veterans of both World War I and II will take part in the ceremony. The exercises at the Legion grounds will be a patriotic observance to which all are cordially invited to attend. It is the type of demonstration that does more than give recognition to those who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Military forces, It calls attention to the fact that when our country must resort to arms to protect its ideals and to repulse its threatened aggressors, there have always been these men and women who have felt that their country vjr'i whatever the cost or sacrifice might be. Sandwiches and coffee will be served after the ceremony. ANNUAL BAZAAR AT RINGWOOD TO BENEFIT CHURCH The annual bazaar and turkey dinner to benefit the Ringwood Methodist church will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11. The bazaar, which opens at 3 p.m., will feature homcmsiie candies, fancywork and many items for holiday gift giving and decorating. The dinner, serving family style, starts at 5 o'clock. Tickets will be available afthedoor. PHOTO WINNER Cecil Kanter received an honorable mention in the black and white amateur -category of the fifth annual Midwest Cultural show for iiis entry "High Rise". He received his award at a dinner Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Chicago Yacht club. THREE-PART YOUTH MEETINGS ARE PLANNED Three meetings devoted to "The Complete Person" will be given by the Methodist Youth Fellowship for all high school young people of the McHenry area on successive Sunday evenings. Next Sunday, Nov. 12, Gerald Fain, assistant -principal, will speak on the mental (social and educatibnal) phases of the general theme. The following Sunday, Coach William Day, head football coach at the local high school, will talk on the / physical (sports, extra - cur-/ ricular, etc) aspects of the theme. The last Sunday, Rev/. Raymond White, pastor, wi/ll speak on the spiritual self and present a summary of the three sessions. Meetings will be conducted from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Methodist church. Inladdition to the meeting and worship, there will be a lunch served and a period of fellowship. Be sure to fly your flag on Veteran's Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. McHenry Fire Inspection In Progress mm r • a Code Enforcement Officer Glenn Peterson, Jim Dunn, fieldman of Aetna Casualty and Surety Co., Assistant District Chief Harry Conway, Allen Liebsohn, vice-president of Gladstone's store, and Fred Meyer, Superintendent of Public Works, are shown, at left, checking over Gladstone's Department store during the town inspection. In the center, Harry Conway, Cal Gould, fieldman of Zurich Insurance Co., Glenn Peterson and Joe Kuna, owner of True Value Hardware store, are shown during the inspection as Kuna answers some of the questions on the questionnaire. At right, Robert Steiner, manager of Hornsby's , Glenn Peterson, Frank Forshall, fieldman of American States Insurance Co., and Harry Conway are shown checking the fire extinguisher at Hornsby's during the town inspection. MCHENRY PLAINDEALER PHOTO I '