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Edition THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHASN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1S75 Now Twice Weekly VOL. 91 - No 25 Friday, December 1, 1967 10 Pages - 10<£ SANTA CLAUS PARADE IN CITY DECEMBER 2 Conduct School Immunization Program Public And Parochial Schools Arrange For Kecord Large Program Moment The dreams of every little girl in the world are captured here in the eyes of McHenry's 1967 Little Miss Peanut, the 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Schmitof 406 W. Rand road, Lake moor. Pert Marianette Schmit, a pixiefaced miss who last summer topped a long list of candidates for the title, stole a brief visit with Santa prior to his visit to the city in the Santa Claus parade next Saturday noon. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Name Classroom Teachers August Uttich, president of the District 15 school board, signs the Professional Negotiations Agreement between the M:Henry Classroom Teachers association and the school board as MarleneGoetschel, representative for A milestone in school boardfaculty relations was passed last Tuesday evening when Mrs. Marlene Goetschel, representing the faculty, and August Uttich, president of District 15, signed the professional negotiations agreement stating that the the teachers organization, looks on. This historic signing took plaice at the grade school district board meeting in the Junior High school library on Tuiv.;lay, Nov. 28. McHenry Classroom Teachers association, an affiliate of the Illinois Education association and National Education association serve as sole bargaining agent for the certificated District 15 employees. The Classroom Teachers As- Pearl Cooper Heads Drum Corps Boosters The Viscounts Parents association elected a new slate of Officers at its October meeting. They are Pearl Cooper, president; Elmer Borcovan, vice-president; Evelyn Osmon, treasurer and Jane Grothman, secretary. It was decided to change the name to the Viscounts Parent and! Booster club so that former Viscount members and other interested persons may join and help support the drum and bugle corps. For the past three years, the Viscount Parents have sold the community birthday calendars, which also includes fraternal meeting dates. Interested persons should call Mrs. Jack (Pearl) Cooper. The Booster club meets the first Monday of the month at thfe American Legion home, Ringwood road. Anyone interested in joining is asked to notify Mrs. Cooper or attend a meeting. Airman With First Rated 26th Division David Senkerik In Unit Awarded F. H. Smith Trophy Meanderin* Saturday marks one of the most important days of the year in McHenry since it heralds the official opening of the Christmas season locally with the arrival of Santa Claus. In a fast moving world, where patience runs short and few escape criticism of some kind, here stands one giant of a man who is beyond reproach. As in all communities, ours has its very special picture of this genial man who delights each younster and the not-soyoung who refuse to grow old. Our first memory this week goes back to a beautiful red suit, handsome beard and a merry ho-ho-ho that proved a fine disguise for one Gertie Barbian. As this jolly Santa made rounds each Christmas for many years, it was difficult to tell who found more pleasure in the annual visit - Santa or the children. There have been many other "imposters" in recent years, but probably the Santa who has greeted more children than any other through public programs is a happy man who at other times answers to the name of Otto Pyritz. He has promised to be on hand again this year, making his first appearance this weekend. And then there are the hundreds and thousands of men in red suits -- or sometimes more plainly attired - who merely answer to the name "daddy". As they assist the real Santa, this year, that special magic associated with Christmas will somehow attach itself to them. In some cases the billfold may be worn and its contents meager. Nevertheless, they w! 11 become the biggest men in the world for one night on Christmas Eve, And who can say that to be the object of such devotion, and (Continued on page 3) soeiation was accepted by a vote of 97 to 7 as the bargaining agent for the teachers. In line with action taken by the high school baord at its November meeting, members (Continued on page 3) T© LUsi ( ) Only 24 \S'ihiipepmmm§]m!kmy$s Airman David F. Senkerik, a 1966 graduate of McHenry high school, is a member of the U.S. Air Force defense organization which has been named best in this country. The young man is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Senkerik of 4409 N. Mayfair drive, McHenry. The Air Defense Command's 26th Air division has won the General Frederic H. Smith trophy which honors a former Air Force vice-chief of staff now retired from active dity. Presentation was made at division headquarters, Adair Air Force station, Ore., earlier this month. The division was chosen for the award for "demonstrating through year long evaluation the best capability to support (Continued on page 3) The several public and parochial schools of McHenry are conducting the largest immunization program in their history on Dec. 12 and 13. More than 2,300 notices were sent home on Nov. 27 for written permission from the students' parents or guardians and it is urgent for these notices to be returned no later than Dec. 7. This program will consist of booster injections of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, along with small pox vaccinations. House Bill Number 1410- 1411 states, "Every child,prior to entering kindergarten or first grade, shall be immunized against measles, small pox, tetanus, diphtheria, polio and pertussis; Department of Public Health may require immunization against one oi-more of these diseases for pupils entering fifth and ninth grade; certain exemptions. Compliance date is March 1, 1968." A program for the preventative treatment of measles and polio will be conducted at a later date following a complete survey of all elementary student's health records and reports of physical examinations. Parents or guardians will be notified in about one month for a complete verification of the date of administration and name of attending physician. This program will only include students presently enrolled. NEED COOPERATION In order for programs of this nature to be conducted with such a large enrollment, it required a. period of approximately six weeks p r e p a r a t i o n . Only through the excellent response of the parents, the cooperation of school administrators, principals and teachers working closely with the Health department under the direction and superivsion of Mrs. Pauline Pries, R.N., and Mrs. Edith Nimsgern, R.N., can these programs be successful. The vision testing program has been completed in the public schools and the parents of any student requiring further examination have been notified. The hearing testing program is in progress at the present time and will include kindergarten, first, second, third and fifth grades or any student referred by their teacher or physician. Any student reflecting a hearing problem will be followed very closely with periodic testing. A notice will be mailed to the parents, encouraging further testing-and professional treatment whenever necessary. With the enrollment increasing continuously, the school nurses are continually appraising and counselling new students and conducting further vision and hearing tests, since a complete health report is most beneficial in determining a child's progress in his education. Officers, trustees and members of the Cullom-Knoll association will meet in the beach house Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. for important discussions. President Ron Godina urges a good attendance. Many details of the annual fishing derby, scheduled for February, will come upfordis- All Business Districts To Be Visited Santa's Hours In Park Hut For December Announced McHenry's official welcome to the Christmas season will be extended to the public Saturday, Dec. 2, when the annual Santa Claus parade makes its way through the city's business districts. The parade will have its start in Lakeland Park, with a stop in the Market Place at noon. The line of march will proceed east on Rt. 120 to the Crystal Lake blacktop and then turn right to Mtin street. It ^vill proceed to Rt. 31, turn left to Elm and continue east to Green street. After turning south to the island, the parade will return on Green to Elm and then turn east to Riverside drive and north to Pearl and on to the park. Santa promises that he will be accompanied by the city fire truck and police car, among other vehicles in the line of march. HOURS IN HUT He will remain in his attractive hut in the park, welcoming children from 1 until 4 p.m. on Saturday and then observe the following hours for the remainder of December:* Dec. 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 and 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.; Dec. 11 , 12, 14 and 18 through 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. McHenry stores will remain open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 3 and the remaining Sundays of the month. Week day hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. LETTERS TO SANTA With the start of the Christmas month, if s time to think of letters to Santa. The Plaindealer will be printing letters from children in issues from now until the holiday. Only signed letters will be printed. Observe Sesquicentennial Opening This picturesque scene was photographed at the McHenry public library early this week as members of the Woman's club prepared for the tea they will sponsor next Sunday as their observance of the opening of Illinois' sesquicentennial year. The public is invited to attend the event on Dec. 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Shown, left to right, are Mrs. Frank Gans, Mrs. H.M*. Engdahl, Mrs. Hugh Locker, Mrs. Vincent Weyland and* Mrs! Donald W. Gerlitz. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Preceding by one day the opening of Illinois' sesquicentennial year, the McHenry Woman's club will sponsor a tea at the McHenry public library this Sunday, Dec. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m., to which the public is invited. It is the club's part of the state-wide celebration of Illinois' 150th anniversary. Mrs. V. Vaughn Jones is chairman of the event. Many old pictures and other items relating to the early days in Illinois, and particularly to McHenry, will be on display. Of special interest will be the twenty-one star flag designating the state's entrance into the Union, made especially for the club. A huge birthday cake will be cut by Mayor Donald Doherty (Continued on page 3) M€ HENRY STORES OPE VENING