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r xUjNO(# 9 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIM-O-tAKES REGION SINCE 1875 O1 '>/, :2T; VOL. 91 - No. 86 County Friday, Jijly 12, 1968 16 Pagfes - 10<? Approves fr. Re-Zoning ;? Proclaim "International Day 99 •> , Mayor Donald P. DoHerty (right) signs proclamation which designates Saturday, July 20 as "International Day" because of the International Sidewalk Sale, but he also further dedicates the McHenry Marine Festival activities to "international peace, brotherhood and justice". With him is Bill Nye, Chamber of Commerce president, organization sponsoring the Marine Festival. DON PEASLEY PHOTO * - N ""f s ' We were under the impression that firecrackers of any kind Were against the law in the hands of private citizens. What, then, was all the noise throughout the weekend that didn't emanate from the Legion grounds, where a display was authorized? It is our understanding that some of the firecrackers were set off in a very public fashion, with no pretense at hiding an illegal act. Since no one was injured, it would be easier just to forget that we heard them at all. But somehow the firecracker incident reminds us of other laws that some people brazenly skip as though they apply only to the other fellow. It annoys some of us to stay within the speed limit and then have somebody pass us updoing 40 in a 25-mile zone and shake his head to indicate we don't know enough^to move. But maybe some of us are just jealous that we have so little power over a four-leaf clover or a rabbit's foot in our pocket. If we tried for a large Fourth of July boom in the back yard or stepped heavy on the gas pedal of the car, it would be just our luck to be met by the police officer or an ambulance. It was a memorable reunion held by the MCHS class of 1948 at the Country club last Saturday night. We were pleased to recall most of the faces and many of the names, but ever more elated that a few of the class recognized us in spite of the long, twenty-year interval. Robert Peisert did a fine job at the microphone in his role as MC and was ably assisted in presenting long forgotten facts about class members by Ray Thelen and Catherine May Dehn. All of them were given considerable help by Dick Heuser, one of the more vocal members of the class who was so impressed with the reunion that he has made plans for another five years in the future. This complaining world still counts among its millions many wonderful people, and certainly al the top of the list we must include Jeppe Jepsen who died last weekend. In a time when too few people bother to express themselves with a smile, a thank-you or a (Continued on page 14) Grade School Accepts Two Resignations Members Discuss Urgent Need For More School Space In a regular session of School Board District 15 of the McHenry grade school held at the administration building Tuesday night, July 9, the board accepted the resignations of Mrs. Shirley Quist and Mrs. Betty Lombardi. Mrs. Quist was secretary at Edgebrook school and Mrs. Lombardi was bookkeeper for the central administration. Mrs. Rita Thennes was employed as secretary for Edgebrook school. Royce Marbel was introduced to the members as the new business administrator who took the place of Donald Held who resigned. The tentative budget for 1968 69 was submitted for the study and consideration of the board. Notice of public hearing will be published at least thirty days before final action will be taken Sept. 10. The urgency and need of more school space was discussed at great length by Dr. Bergstrom and the school board members. All avenues were explored and the answer to the problem has yet to be resolved. The longer the delay the more expensive the problem will become. The board intends to meet with the different committees trfe first of next week to try to solve the acute lack of space. Countdown Starts For Marine Festival Week REPORT THEFT OF DANGEROUS FIREWORKS The McHenry County Sheriffs department reports the theft of highly dangerous fireworks from the display at the McHenry American Legion carnival over the Fourth of July weekend, Jerry Otahal of Dundee of the Carpenter sville Fireworks company, said that some- >one had stolen a partial display consisting of two bombs and two pushers, valued at $50. The bomfijS, which are made of black powder and highly dangerous, were part of a display that®afd not fire entirely and are connected by a series of fuses that can be separated. The sheriffs office also stated that if children attempt to set them off, they could blow the arms off a person. In McHenry, the countdown for the biggest attraction of the year is underway! From this Sunday, through Sunday, July 21, a series of events will unfold - all part of the annual McHenry Marine Festival. The famous Fox River community on McHenry county's east side opens the funfest with the water fight for area fire departments at 1 p.m. this Sunday (July 14). This will be held at the city beach with sixteen departments battling to bang the barrel across the barrier line. < Teams composing of members of McHenry community organizations will become involved, too, and one report has it that Bill Nye, Chamber of Commerce president, is ready to issue a challenge to "all comers". The Chamber of Commerce has good reason to feel confident since its members have planned an outstanding weeklong attraction for this year's Marine Festival. On Thursday, the family rtight takes place at the city park. It starts at 7:30 p.m. and to add interest, a Chicago disc jockey Jerry Bishop, will join the fun. Music (for both adults and teenagers is scheduled at the city park where the McHenry city band will be one of the participants. Square dancing Friday, the FIREMEN PLAN WATER FIGHTS FOR SUNDAY At the monthly meeting of the Firemen of Company One of the McHenry Township Fire Protection District held on July 8, Lt. Bob Hansen who conducted the meeting in the absence of Capt. Gary Gough, acknowledged the receipt of an Illinois Sesquicentennial flag which will be flown in front of the station. Wally Mueller chairman of this years water fighting com mittee said that fourteen tea have returned their entry forms for the annual water fight being held Sunday, July 14. He also stated that the public was invited and that the activities would start at 1 p.m. on Riverside drive, adjacent to the city beach. The members of Company One's water fighting team are Gary Gough, Glen Peterson, Hank Buch, Bob Hansen, Wally Mueller, Ed Justen, Chris Bennett and George Biggs. Refreshments will be served. mammoth International Sidewalk sale on July 20 - and finally - the Marine Festival parade and Drum Corps Magic on July 21. It adds up to McHenry's finest celebration with the national champion Vanguards heading the competing groups. One corps traveling quite a. distance is the De La Salle Oaklands. This corps comes from Toronto, Canada, and is sponsored by the De La Salle College of Toronto, a private high school for boys founded by the Christian Brothers. This is the oldest, most continuously active corps in North America. It was founded in 1910! Here is a summary of the evepts, July 14 - July 19: July 14 - this Sunday, 1 p.m. water fights at the city beach. July 18 - 7:30 p.m. - family night at city park; music tailored for both young and old, including a tefenage band. July 19 - 8:30 p.m. - Square dancing in city park with the Wonder Lake Squares. Change Coles Land To "B-l" The McHenry County Board of Supervisors met in regular monthly session Tuesday, July 9. In the matter of the application of Charles Coles for a reclassification from "F" Farming to "B-l" Business, the county zoning board of appeals recommended the reclassification be granted. The parcel of land is located in the community of Ringwood and is bounded on the northeast side by Illinois State Route 31. It will be used for commercial purposes. In the matter of the application of Lawrence Brusso/Eleanor L." Brusso, Chester Bryniarski and Barbara Bryniarski for a reclassification from "B- 1" to "B-3" the variation was granted by the zoning board. Peter Berry appeared before the zoning committee in reference to Berryland. Mr. Berry was seeking an extension of time in which to make his camp grounds located near Wonder Lake comply with ordinance. Supervisor Ward made a motion that thirty days be given to Mr. Berry in which to make his grounds conform. The building officer is to check the progress periodically to see that work is being done. The bid of George P. Freund Implement Company of McHenry in the amount of $3,525 was accepted for one 1968 standard rubber tired wheel gas tractor. The City of McHenry received $1,546.72 as its allotment ^townships and road districts of the motor fuel tax paid into the treasury during the month of April, 1968. Microfilm Co., Springfield, was awarded the contract of $8,400 to do the microfilming in the treasurer's office. There was a discussion on an increase of the fee for polling places. It was decided to pay $20 for them. Precinct registration in the county was reviewed and it was decided to hold two Saturday registrations by the county registrars, advertising in the paper the dates, names and addresses of the registrars. Lowell Nye, editor of the county history being published in connection with the Illinois Sesquicentennial program, appeared before the board members and announced that it is hoped the book will be ready for sale by Aug. l. The food distribution truck will be in the county Aug. 6. and will set up a new schedule. The food stamp program has been discontinued for the present. A letter regarding the future of the Court House was received from Judge William Glea- (Continued on page 14) ^conservation Subscription Drive To Be YOUTH WORKSHOP 1 Two groups of high school Concluded On Monday students, members of the Youth Conservation workshop, are on Western Illinois university's campus this month. Among those attending this week's session is Thomas Gausden, 805 N. Allen avenue, McHenry. A number of important subjects are being discussed by prominent leaders in conservation work. The Tuesday session included a talk on "Forestry in Illinois" by Gordon White of the Crandon Paper Mills, Iowa and "Air and Water Pollution Problems" by C. Klassen, Department of Public Health, Springfield. Two field trips are also scheduled, including the State Forest Tree nursery, Christmas tree plantation, coal strip mining and saw mill operation. The Friday session will include a talk by Gary Senn of the Department of Conservation, in Springfield, on "Upland Game Management in Illinois". Careers in conservation will be discussed and the program will be concluded with an evaluation and presentation of awards. POLICE REPORT ACCIDENTS LAST WEEK IN CITY Ronald C. Holthusen, 4310 W. Ponca street, was going west on Callista street, near Crestwood on July 4, went off side of road and struck the automobile of Bernard P. Erjavec, 4221 W. Crestwood avenue, which was parked on the north side of Callista street. The city of McHenry reported the following accidents which took place in the city between July 1 to July 7; On July 1 Richard O. Saul of 2509 South Walnut drive, Wonder Lake, was driving north in the Market Place shopping lot when a car driven by Robert N. Fike, 58 Lippencott road, Fox Lake, backed into him causing damage to both vehicles. When Andrew Buschmann, 8108 North Overhill drive, Niles, backed from a parking place near Pearl artd Riverside Drive on the Fourth of July, he hit the car of Fred E. Snyder, 1907 North Woodlawn Park, then backed into the third car owned by Donald R. Hoenes, 2403 Fairview avenue, which was parked. All three cars received damage. Cars driven by James F. Becker, 5020 Woodrow avenue, McHenry, and Bruce E. Melhan, 3620 North Hamlin drive, McHenry, July 7, on the Crystal Lake road were southbound when the Becker car making a left hand turn was struck by the Melhan car causing damage to both vehicles. The race for the grand prize in- the McHenry Plaindealer "good will" subscription campaign is nearly over. The campaign will end Monday, July 15, at 4 p.m. Subscriptions received after that time will not give candidates credit. Only a few short hours remain. Who will be the winner? First prize - $1,000 Second prize - $600 Third prize - $300 Fourth prize - $200 Fifth prize - $100 All workers who do not win a prize will be paid 20 per cent. commission. > Prizes will be awarded at the Plaindealer Tuesday, July 16^ at 10 a.m. /• ; "Remember the game isn't over until the final whistle blows", j The-Case Is Before The Jury! After due consideration by the campaign department it has been decided to withhold further standings of the candidates because some/of the workers are so closely bunched that a listing would, at this time, be unfair. Here are the candidates listed ALPHABETTICALLY and NOT according to standings: Phyllis Bauer, McHenry ????? Gertrude Disney, McHenry ????? Mrs. Gene Frost (Lorraine), McHenry ????? Mrs. Donald Humann (Carole), McHenry ????? Mrs. Doris Low, Ringwood ????? Frances Matchen, McHenry ????? Mrs. Eugene Nye (Alvera), McHenry ????? Ruth E„ Radtke, McHenry ????? Mrs. Frances Weirt&art, McHenry ????? Subscription rates will be raised immediately following the "Good Will" Campaign! Give your new or renewal to any of the candidates before Monday, July 15, at 4 pjn. Subscriptions may also be left at the McHenry Plaindealer office, mailed to Box 335, McHenry, HI. 60050 ,or brought to the campaign office, 1210 S. Blackhawk, McHenry; or simply phone 385-4451 and leave a message for your favorite worker to call an you. It Was A Pleasure It has been a great pleasure to have worked in and about McHenry during the past two months. The work has brought us into close contact with many of the people of the community and we have enjoyed it greatly. To the candidates who participated in the campaign, the publisher and the personnel of The McHenry Plaindealer,we extend our sincere thanks for their splendid cooperation and loyalty. It is cooperation of this kind that makes working a pleasure and a difficult task easy. The public also cooperated very nicely with the candidates and with us. Through this cooperation the campaign has ended very successfully and added hundreds more to the subscription list of the McHenry Plaindealer. We are sorry we did not have the pleasure of becoming peat sonally acquainted with more of the people of the McHenry community. We extend to one and all who have cooperated with us in this campaign, or in any way helped to make our stay' in McHenry pleasurable, a sincere, "Thank You". Glenn and Gladyce Edwards Pearl and Shirley Williams SUBSCRIBE NOW Be sure to subscribe to the Plaindealer before Monday, July 15, before the p rice increase. Give your votes to your favorite candidate. SHRINE CIRCUS Children in this area will be treated to an afternoon performance of the Shrine Circus on Friday, July 26, planned by the McHenry County Shrine club. Children aged 8 through 12 who are interested should sign up now at McHenry Re- creation. ASK CONSTRUCTION PERMIT Fourteen applications for construction permits have been received by the Illinois Division of Waterways, Public Works Director Francis S. Lorenz announced this week. One was by the Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America, Chicago, to install a gas pipeline under and across the Fox River near McHenry. Plan City-Wide Youth Crusade A gigantic city-wide Youth Crusade is planned in McHenry to be held from Aug. 12 through 18 featuring a large youth choir. All churches in the interdenominational crusade strongly encourage their young people to participate in joining the choir. Practices will be held on July 25 and Aug. 1 and 8 in the First Baptist church, 609 Front street, at 7 p.m. Some of the choir selections will be "He's everything To Me" and "The Restless Ones" both from the Billy Graham production, "The Restless Ones". ELECT CHAIRMAN The McHenry township precinct election took pliace Tuesday night, July 9, when the committeemen met at the city at 8 p.m. .R. (Jake) Levesque and Thomas Davis were nominated for township chairman with Mr. Levesque declared the winner on the first ballot. The office was previously held by A1 Jourdan who is how the county chairman. Connie Johnson wa^ re-elected secretary and Joe Stanek of Lakeland Park was chosen treasurer. Sixteen out of the eighteen committeemen were present. One was excused and one had resigned. Four cars were involved in an unusual accident on Riverside drive Wednesday afternoon. When Mrs. Betty M. Nielsen of McHenry started to back up from a parking place on the westside of Riverside drive the car lurched across the street out of control, and hit a parked car owned by Henry Koch, Jr., of Prairie View, 111., pushing it into a north bound vehicle driven by Joyce Dixon of McHenry which in turn crashed into a parked vehicle owned by Jerome Hanrahan of Chicago. All four automobiles were damaged besides two parking meters. There were no injuries reported. The car shown in the picture belongs to Mrs. Nielsen. PLAINDEALER PHOTO \ I