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r-o^ i.-v^ :sOr\v *g*0,9 THE MCHE RY FL EALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LkKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOL. 91 - No. 39 2 Sections Friday, January 19, 1968 28 Pages - 10$ SCHOOL NAMES ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTEES T"' 1 ' \ y nswood Residents Polled Coven 15,000 Miles wei rs Of WmM T Consolidation Issue Voted Tuesday Citizens Express Preference For Johnsburg District Eighty-six residents of Ringwood Grade School District No. 34 attended an informative meeting Tuesday evening at the school for the purpose of determining the wishes of the majority on future consolidation. F&cts gathered by a citizens' committee were presented for review and the school board members gave additional infor- .mation. To conclude the gathering, a poll was taken in which fiftyseven of those present expressed a preference for joining the Johnsburg school district. Twenty-five voted in favor of McHenry School District 15, and two for Wonder Lake and two failed to express a preference. Clayton Bruce of the board said the school tax in the three districts were Ringwood, $1.53 per $100; Johnsburg, $1.88; and McHenry, $1.77. Mr. Bruce said the board will probably decide, following a discussion at the Feb., 13 board meeting to petition the county board of school trustees for consolidation with one of the outside districts. Miss Marlene Schroeder of McHenry is shown with ope and Asia. she brought home from her chased in India, several countries, in Eursome of the lovely souvenirs recent six-month trip through A memorable six-month trip through a large part of the world, covering about 15,000 'miles, is recalled today by an enthusiastic young McHenry woman, who recently returned home. She is Marlene Schrogder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schroeder, of Rt. 31, McHenry, who found, the sight of her home city a welcome treat after travelling alone through many countries. Miss Schroeder, travelled to Hawaii to spend a year with the Army Special Services follow- She is shown with the beautiful shawl pur- PLAINDEALER PHOTO ing her graduation in 1965 from New Hampshire university. In June of 1966 she signed with the SRAO (Supplementary Recreational Activities Overseas), a newly organized Red Cross program carried on in Vietnam. During the year she spent in that country, Marlene worked in groups of three to nine girls, setting up recreational' programs for the service personnel. In the main, these were quiz type show programs on sports, music and other fields of special interest to them. Although signing up for a year, Miss Schroeder remained an extra month until a replacement arrived. Most of the time the girls were located at Army or Marine bases, but also travelled to the Cambodian border, where they visited the boys in the field. It was during her year in Vietnam, in a rest and relaxation period, she. visited Japan. Following hef year's service with the Red Cross, Miss Schroeder started her long trip home, extended to six months by visits to many countries. However, before she left Vietnam Marlene made several purchases to be added to her collection of the entire trip. One of the most unique was the Happy House, a woven type structure, on stilts, replica of a meeting house used by the Montagnards., a primitive tribe of the country. She also brought homo a vase and other items, all of which were handmade. Miss Schroeder reports that inflation has invaded some (Continued on page 3) Railroad Man Club Speaker We are more than a little pleased this week to recognize the honor bestowed on McHenry's Judge John Kaufman as the "man who has done the most for law enforcement in the past year". The recognition came from the North Chicago Police department. Our own experience in receiving assistance from Judge Kaufman over the past few years has been most rewarding, making it possible to more accurately and conyaletely cover court news. Most of us, situated as we are in a comfortable economy of the richest country in the world, are unaware that a war > on ignorance has been added to the shooting war in Vietnam. And we are told the people are accepting the opportunity eagerly. More than 8,800 American teachers are directingthis fight against ignorance in 9,000 classrooms, many under rugged working conditions. Training for teaching assignments are given under a new International Development program. Teachers receive $27 a month for teaching in this war-ravaged country, where some classrooms lack walls or ceilings. The fact that there is always - - -a- line-up of. students and parents waiting to sign up for (Continued on page 3) New School Wonder Lake Deletions Kiwanis Names Reinstated Year* ROBERT E. SULLIVAN Robert E. Sullivan, widely known as one of the most capable railroad men in the business and head of the western region of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, will be guest speaker at the McHenry Kiwanis meeting on Monday, Jan. 22. Working out of his office in Chicago Union station, he has the title of general superintendent, with supervision over the entire operation of more than 3,000 miles of main and secondary tracks. Mr. Sullivan's subject will be "The Present Situation of the Eastern Railroads." H<T"was secured as- a Kiwanis speaker by ,Cy Young of McHenry. At Tuesday evening's meeting of the board of School District 156, members voted approval of a motion to reinstate a number of deletions that had^ previously been made at the nejv school. Action to reinstate the items was made possible because of a favorable vote on the recent bond referendum in the amount of $550,000. Total cost of the items was listed at $91,235. Among the items which will now be added are wood gym floor in upper gym and track area, as well as a curtain and curtain track in the upper gym, and gym seating. These three items will run $18,000, $6,070 and $25,990, respectively. Kitchen equipment will be purchased in the amount of $28,370 and laundry room equipment at a cost of $6,900. Electronic connections of equipment make up for the remainder of the cost. CAR STOLEN McHenry police are investigating the theft of a car belonging to George Loser which occurred early Tuesday night. BABY DIES Two-week-old Roberta Lynn Ingram, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ingram of 305 S. Emerald drivetjMcHenry. died Thursday morning, Jan. 18, in McHenry hospital, where she had been a patient five days. Honor Leo Hartog For Work With Mustang Team ^ Leo Hartog was named Wonder Lake "man of the year" at the annual installation night program of the Kiwanis club of that area last Saturday evening. He was honored for his work with the Wonder Lake youth in organizing the Mastang Soccer team. Mr. Hartog also has devoted much time to coaching and playing with the newly formed team. Bill Cristy was installed president, and will be assisted by the following officer^ ifil968: Ed Heller, first vice-jStresident; Art Christopher, secona vicepresident; Phil Kinzer, treasurer; and Bill Dicker, secretary. They were installed by Lt. Gov. Stan Bazej, who spoke briefly on Kiwanis action. , Guy White, Ward Ehredt, Lennie Freund, Art Lau, Jim Robison, Gordy Gran and Bob Howe were placed in office as directors. Entertainment consisted of a number of folk songs by Jim and Pam Fitzgerald, a brother and sister team. More than forty members, and their wives were in attendance at the Installation ceremony, held at/Sawkos Lake View Inn. Council Passes New Ordinances At the regular meeting of the City Council this week, two new ordinances were passed covering the police pension fund. This is required in all municipalities exceeding 5,000 in population. The Mayor will appoint three members to serve as police commissioners, whose duties are defined by statute. While rights are reserved to the Mayor to appoint the Chief of Police, the new police board will have control over appointments, examinations, promotions and temporary appointments. Rules governing the department will be set forth by the City Council. The Pension Fund board will consist of five members when complete. Two members are to be appointed by the Mayor and two members will be elected by and from the police force. The fifth member to be determined must be a beneficiary of the fund. The sole function of this board is to manage the Pension „ fund. In other action, the Council granted a request to hold the annual Easter Seal Tag Day in McHenry on April 6. This assistance to crippled children has been highly successful in McHenry in past years. Word came from the^ City Clerk's office this week that persons may mail in requests for city vehicle licenses. Names addresses, the type of vehicle and year model must be furnished. February 12th is the deadline before penalties will be charged. PLAQUE HONORS RETIRING HEAD RETARDED GROUP Members of the McHenry County Association for Retarded Children and friends said farewell recently to Frank Prem, retiring president of the organization. He was honored at at a testimonial dinner in Crystal Lake. Mr. Prem, a well known local industrialist, was one of the founders of the association and a tireless worker in its struggle for recognition. :For his unselfish contribution in time and effort,-Mr. Prem was presented withap'.aque to take with him to his new, permanent home in Lake Placid, Fla. STATE REPORTS CITY SALES TAX COLLECTIONS The State Department of Revenue has disclosed city sales tax collections over a three month period -- August, September and October -- on tax liability three previous months. McHenry's total for the period ranked second in the county with collections of $11,- 335.72 for July, $14,947.72 for August and $17,411.31 for September totalling $43,724.75. Crystal Lake topped the county with a total of $53,389.02. Other totals were Spring Grove, $1,758.74; Sunnyside, $343.08; Richmond, $4,320.17; McCullom Lake, $159.65; Lakemoor, $647.64; and Island Lake $3,165.23. Municipalities were also rated according to types of business, with total receipts in the county reaching $1,766,410.52 for 4,602 returns. , McHenry ranked first in automobile filling stations with a collection of $77,716.51 and also in the miscellaneous category, $5,757.80. In total receipts the city ranked second with $285,561.95 and also in the classifications of food, $80,706.46; lumber and hardware, $26,837.66; and manufacturers, $20,435.91. The city was third in the following: General merchandise, $19,007.54; drinking and eating establishments, $13,278. 33; apparel, $7,409.44; furniture, H.H. and radio, $9,947.- 53; and miscellaneous retail, wholesale, $24,464.77. Crystal Lake's total receipts were $404,884.26; Woodstock, $246,654.06 and Harvard, $121,995.94; for top places. Locally, total collections were as follows: Spring Grove, $12,301.54; Wonder Lake, $10,- 883.72; Lakemoor, $4,261.44; Sunnyside, $2,332.78; MeCullom Lake, $1,049.23; Johnsburg $875;14; and Ringwood, $712.50. Assistant Principals, Area Chairmen Chosen For loth HigSi Schools In an executive session of the board of School District 156, held Tuesday evening, new assistant principals and area chairmen were decided for the two high schools and announced later. They will work with faculty members to develop a fouryear continuing program. Robert Swartzloff was named assistant principal of the new junior-senior high school, aiding the recently named principal, Richard Swantz. Mr. Swartzloff also will serve as director of student services and will teach part-time. Jack Vick was named assistant principal to Gerald Fain for the freshman-sophomore school. He, too, will serve as director of student services, concerned especially with guidance and the nurse and library personnel, and will teach half of each day. Bert Hagemann will act as area chairman of humanities in the junior-senior building, to be assisted by Mrs. Clarence Anglese. Mrs. Dolores Kreuger has been named area chairman in the freshman-sophomore building, but her assistant has not yet been selected. Clarence Anglese will act as area chairman in math and science in the senior building, a post to be held by George Chandler in the present school. COORDINATE PROGRAM , The board approved these choices after a consultation between administrators and department chairmen. The new posts of chairmen allow the appointees to work with their own building teachers but at the same time coordinate the fouryear program. It was announced that the architectural firm of Fridstein and Fitch would make a survey and present specifications for the present high school to meet the life safety code of the state. Their fee will be 10 per cent of the amount required to com- . plete the building. Members of the board's bus , committee will meet with the grade school in the near future to discuss common problems in this area^ The board approved a motion to proceed with plans and specifications for a spectator area at the new high school swimming pool. Fridstein and Fitch will carry out the plans at the approximate cost of $415. The redesign of this area tyill allow for between thirty and forty persons, but the space will be increased when Phase n of the building is undertaken. NEW TEACHER - Mrs. Mary Ellen Kinkead was employed to teach English and Journalism, replacing Mr. Smirnoff, who resigned, The resignation of Mrs. Bernadine Darling, stenography teacher, effective Jan. 26 was accepted. Dr. Peter Griesbach, a grade school board member, presented a request wtiich was approved by the board, allowing helicopters to land on the athletic field back of the school when it is necessary to send premature babies from McHenry hospital to a special center in Peoria, tt was pointed out (Continued on page 3) onored ]y No Donald Houte, president of the North Chicago police Dept., at left,and EdwardMohn, secretary, right, are shown presenting Judre John Kaufman of McHenry with a plaque in recognition of the honor bestowed upon him as "the man who has done most for law enforcement this past year." Last Thursday morning in the court room of the North Chicago police station, located at 1850 Lewis avenue, Judge John Kaufman of 3401 W. Pearl, McHenry was presented with a plaque given to him as the man who has done the most for law enforcement in a given year. The presentation was the fourth award given by the North Chicago Police association. Other recipients of law enforcement awards have been Judge Phillip Yager, Retired Judge Minard Hulse and First Assistant State's Attorney Jack Hoogasian. Judge Kaufman was selected to receive this year's plaque for his outstanding work on the bench and his dedication to law enforcement. Judge Kaufman is a Circuit court magistrate for the 19th Judicial district. Formerly he was assigned to the McHenry- Branch in court and more recently has been serving in Lake county.