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3 nit iate Clectromc £ y,£te m Voting in McHenry county will enter the computer age in this year's primary election with introduction here of the IBM electronic voting system. According to County Clerk Vernon Kays, the system consists of: - ' IBM voter recorders which are about the size of a brief case and weigh just 7 pounds. • Specially designed punched cards which serve as ballots. Computer programs, step by step instructions which enable general purpose computers regularly used for payrolls, billing, inventory, control, ect. to tabulate ballots at speeds of more than a thousand ballots a minute. Clerk Vernon Kays said McHenry county voters will have 471 vote recorders available on election day, including one demonstrator model for each precinct. The number of unite exclusive of demonstrators will provide approximately one unit for every 100 voters. Using a high speed IBM computer at Autolite, the ballotswill be tabulated at speeds of up to 1,000 ballot cards a minute, regardless of the number of candidates and issues on the ' ballot. Clerk Kays noted that this year the Democratic ballot will have thirty names on it and the Republican ballot will have forty, seeking nominations ranging from governor to precincfc committeeman. This year, the IBM system will record more than 15 million ballots. Besides McHenry county, the system will.lie used in thirteen other Illinois cities and counties. Other states where large numbers of voters will use the system are Arizona, Oregon, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada Montana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi and Nebraska. Here's how the IBM voting system works: After a voter enters the polling place, he receives a ballot card with a numbered stub on it and an envelope. The envelope can be used for write-in ballots. Inside the voting booth, the ballot card is inserted under the book-shaped ballot pages of the recorder. The voter records his selections by punching a hole in the card with a pen-like stylus. The stylus is attached to the unit. ^ As the voter turns each page of the ballot, additional voting issues and punching positions are exposed. Up to 235 voting positions are available on a single punched card. The punching positions are directly opposite the ballot page and are indicated by arrows from the candidate's name and the "yes" and "no" choices in referendum issues. As each page is turned, the issues already voted upon and the holes already punched in the card are covered and others are exposed -- making it easy for the voter to concentrate on only a few issues at a time. When he completes his ballot, the voter removes the ballot card and places the card in the write -in ballot envelope, which preserves the secrecy of.his vote. The ballot is then deposited in the-ballot box. If a voter spoils either the ballot card or envelope at any time during the voting, he simply returns the spoiled item to the polling place manager and receives a replacement. After the polls are closed, the ballot cards are taken to the data processing center, where they are entered into a general purpose computer for automatic counting at high speeds. xy\.INo/c. THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875 Ow *'v m VOL. 91 - No. 76 2 Sections Fridpy, June 7, 1968 20 Pages - 10$ PRIMARY ELECTION SET TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Beoks Students Peggy Stilling, Tom Uttich, Steve Doherty and Karen Lally are shown using some of the books donated to the McHenry public library by the "Bridge for Books" group. The young students of St. Patrick's eighth grade recently spent several hours at the library working on term papers and using the set of Catholic Encyclopedias which came from proceeds of the "Bridge for Books" club. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Fill Teaching Vacancies In School District 15 Honors Day at MCHS was an impressive program, marked by a seriousness appropriate to the months and years during which these young seniors had prepared, many times unknowingly for the awards which were to recognize their efforts. We were impressed by many portions of the program, but particularly by the fine spirit of the graduating class and the underclass audience. The latter seemed, at times, to project their own thoughts to one day, a year or two years in the-fu'*- (Continued on page 7) At the meeting of School District 15, held last week, con* tracts were offered three teachers, Robert Jessup fifth grade at Edgebrook; Miss Kathie Kucero, language arts. Junior high; and Harvey D. Ahiton, community school leader for District 156 with teaching assignment indefinite. Miss Helen Curran disclosed that there were only three vacancies still to be filled inDisstrict 15, all for the lower grades. On recommendation of Miss Curran, the board approved employing reading teachers for each of the three schools. They will serve in remedial reading programs in the schools. The board approved employing the architectural firm of Frasier, Raftery and Fairbanks of Geneva at $17.50 an hour to provides estimates and bids which would bring all existing school buildings up to life safety code by the state deadline of July, 1970 NATURE STUDY AREA Richard Anderson of the faculty had requested permission to establish a nature study area back of Valley View, in keeping with the intention of the newly formed Beautification council of the city. The board expressed a (Continued on page 7) Essay Contest Winners 'V ty' vfi» Patricia Borcovan, Americanism chairman tor the American Legion auxiliary, is shown presenting awards to winners of the unit's essay contest on "Why Law and Order are Necessary to Preserve Freedom". Pictured, left to right, Disclose Plans For Festival Week Events Family Night On July 11 Among Many Features Most of the discussion at the Chamber of Commerce board meeting Tuesday noon concerned plans for the Marine festival celebration. ' Activities will have their start on Sunday, June 7, when water fights will be held. Family night is scheduled for Thursday, the eleventh, in the city park, featuring a teen band, the city stage band and two free rides for the youngsters. On Friday evening there will be square dancing in the park. Highlight of Saturday, July 13, will be International Sidewalk Day, based on the theme, "Shop the World of McHenry". All participating merchants will select a country and carry out appropriate decorations. Employees will be attired in the costumes of that^ country. At a dance to be held at the VFW clubhouse that evening, prizes will be awarded for the best decorated store and for the best costume. The 2 o'clock Sunday parade promises to be larger and finer than ever before, followed at 4:15 by a water show. Branches of willow trees will be cut to give better visibility along the shore line. Bringing the exciting week to a close will be Drum Corps Magic show that evening on McCracken Held. Details of the event will appear in the Plaindealer two weeks preceding the festival. In another discussion, the board voted cooperation in making the cipcus at the VFW on June 30 a success. Decision On Zone Change Is Postponed Property Owners Appear At City Council Meeting As the City Council meeting opened Monday night a group of Waukegan Street property owners and their attorney, James Green, were present to hear whatever action might be taken on the proposed zoning change which would put the north side of Waukegan Street from Green to Front in a commercial classification. Perhaps there was disappointment, but the group left in good spirits when it was determined that the Zoning Board of Appeals had not submitted a recom- LESLIE DECKER IS CUM LAUDE IOWA GRADUATE Diplomas were received by 190 graduates of Morningside college recently in the f Eppley Auditorium on the camivpus, at the college's seventyfourth annual commencement exercises. Speaker at the exercises was Dr. William E. Briggs, dean of the college of arts and sciences at the University of Colorado and an alumnus of Morningside college. Dr. Briggs was also awarded an honorary degree by the college. Graduating Cum Laude was Leslie Decker, Wonder Lake. KIDS KLUB TO OFFER SUMMER PROGRAM IN CITY A summer recreational program called the Kids Klub will begin Monday, June 17, jointly sponsored by the city of McHenry and the school district. It offers week day activity for local youngsters, free of charge. Children whose ages are 6 through 8 will meet in the city park from 9 to 11 a0m., Monday through Friday, and those 9 to 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. daily. Arts and crafts, nature study music, drama and games will make up the activity planned. Miss Kathy Thomas, a college student, will be in charge of the program. She would appreciate the assistance of interested mothers or high school girls in supervision of the groups. Registration will take place Monday, June 10, from 9 a,m. to 3 p.m. in the city park. mendation to the council. It is expected the report will be received by the time of the next regular city meeting. Arnold J. Rauen, Chairman of the Police^ Pension Board, submitted a report and request that the city set up the annual tax levy to bring the fund to the desired amount in four years. An 8 cent rate would provide $20,606.00 with the present assessed valuation. The 7% deduction from police^ salaries will provide approximately $4,000.00 per year for the fund. The recommendation will be studied and a decision made before time to pass the annual tax levy. Marvin Birchfield, financial consultant, was present to discuss the method of financing the proposed sanitary sewer construction program. Mr. Birchfield stressed the desirability of general obligation bonds in the amount of $675,000, the engineer's estimate of cost on the enlargement of the treatment plant, because of the more favorable interest rates on this type of bond. The possibility of a federal grant in the amount of $202,000 was also considered. The total estimated cost of the treatment plant and lines is $1,354,000. This was determined to be much more economical than construction of a second plant in some other area of the city. Under proposed plan, the Lakeland Park - Lakeland Shores area will pay for construction through a special assessment bond issue. A letter from the McHenry (Continued on page 7) Eighteen Precincts In McHenry Open l! irs When voters go to the polls to cast a vote in the primary election next Tuesday, June 11, they will be expressing a choice of candidates for county and state offices and also a preference for United States Senator and Representative in congress, 12th district. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to S p.m. in eighteen Mc- Stage Bapdl Opens Season The McHenry Stage Band, sponsored by the city of McHenry, is now preparing for the summer season. As in past years, the concerts will beheld on Thursday evenings in the city park. The first of eight concerts is scheduled for June 13 at 7:30 p.m. The city has purchased new sound columns to augment its public address system at the bandshell, which makes it One of the best in the area. This year the band is under the direction of Bob Freund, well-known local orchestra leader. He succeeds Stanley Vycital who did such a commendable job in past years. Accor^ ding to Mr. Freund, the band has new arrangements of new and old tunes in order to provide enjoyable musical evenings for both young and old. Henry precincts, where an electronic voting system will be used for the first time. Candidates will include the following: For U.S. Senator: Roy C. Johnson and Everett McKinley Dirkson (R) and William G. Clark (D). For Governor: S. Thomas Sutton, John Henry Altorfer, Richard B. Ogilvie and William G. Stratton (R) and Samuel H. Shapiro (D). For Lieutenant Governor: Robert A. Dwyer (R) and Paul Simon (D). For Secretary of State: Brian B. Duff and Donald DlCarpentier (R) and Paul Powell (D). For Auditor of Public Accounts : William C .Harris, Weslie W. Olson and Terrel E. Clark (R) and Michael J. Howlett (D). For Attorney General: William J. Scott (R) and Francis S. Lorenz (D). For Clerk of title Supreme Court: Mrs. Earle Benjamin Searcy, Justin Taft and .Louise Emerson (R) and Fannie G. Jones (D). For Clerk of Appellate Court: Howard K. Kellett (R). For Representative in Congress: Robert McCiory (R) and Albert S. Salvi (D). For Delegates to national nominating convention: Irl H. (Continued on page 7) remwe rirnl Rites are Mark Steinsdoerfer of St. Mary's, third place; Thomas O'Brien of St. Patrick's school, first; and Patrick Kane, McHenry Junior high, second. Attend the graduation program on McCracken field at 8:15 Friday evening, June 7. Two Parochial Schools Will Graduate 108 Honor Awards Are Presented Many Students Graduation ceremonies at McHenry's two-parochial grade schools this weekend will feature distribution of diplomas to 108 young people. At St. Mary's, exercises will take place in the church, where Mass will be celebrated on Friday evening, June 7, at 6 o'clock. A special awards day was held in the school gym Tuesday afternoon, with a number of pupils being honored. The Legion medals were presented to Mark Steinsdoerfer and Marion Nicolai, while Kij£> wanis awards went to Theodore Pitzen and Susan Kennebeck. Thomas Frost and Linda Smith were presented the Foresterlifaards. Pins for excellence went to Cheryl Adams, Mary Meath, Ma^y Brown, Sally Larkin, John (Continued4on page 7) wmm !*• ' X* 525252 - . • ••• . jwr,./ & - -•# •PHP* -y . - * .. .,-2 • - Wj _ X . TThis impressive scene-was evident Memorial traditional rite took place following a program Day morning as representatives of the city's in the park, attended by a large crowd, veterans' group gave a final salute after throwing a memorial wreath into the Fox River. The PLAINDEALER PHOTO • ,SJj»