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vVV'NO/y 9 THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LA KES REGION SINCE 1875" III VOL 91 - No. 19 Friday, October 4, 1968 16 Pages - 10$ $I Firemen Plan For Open Hous Welcbme To Johnsburg 1 * * *'.4 i "*>' ' ' ' 'y, V. * , ' Jf c\k yjk Z s S E k J & i t f r * " **• £*£' *. HI -- Welcome to Johnsburg! That* s the greeting extended in a new sign erected on Johnsburg road, just west of the com- Meanderin I Luther Pastor On Sunday Considering the ridicule and contempt under which the electric traffic signs have labored at the corner of Front and Elm streets, we think perhaps a word in defense is timely. There was hardly a driver who didn't express displeasure upon learning that after three carefree weeks of honor driving following an accident, the signs were scheduled to resume operations. They have, to be sure, gone on a regular schedule once again, but a new green arrow and revised timing has resulted in some improvement. If it were the intention of the Woodstock City Council to put up a fight to keep their historic old court house, we would be sympathetic to the cause. We happened to be in Woodstock early this week and could (Continued on page 5) The Rev. Herman F. Graef of Omaha, Nebr., will be installed as the new pastor of Zion Lutheran church, McHenry, this Sunday afternoon, Oct. 6, at 2:30 p.m. The service of installation will be held in the church. Administering the rite of installation will be the Rev. Edmund Happel of Lombard, 111., president of the Northern Dlinois District of the Lutheran HOMECOMING AT MCHSSET FOR OCTOBER tt-12 Homecoming at MCHS will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12, inducting two big football games, a parade and the dance. The parade is scheduled for 2:15 o'clock , the games at 6 and 8 p.m„ all on Friday. The dance will be held Saturday in the east campus gym. munity. The sign is a goodwill project undertaken by the Johnsburg Businessmen's association. PLAINDEALER PHOTO in For Yoor ring C @f C Fall Meeting The McHenry Chamber of Commerce is making plans for a general membership meeting to be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, at noon at the VFW clubhouse on Rt. 120. The meeting is open to all members and non-members, and the latter are extended a special invitation. . . . - The prime purpose of the Rabe of Crystal Lake, who h^s to inform concerning been servmgas interim pastor/ functions of ^ chamber and of Zion for the past year, willLtobtain m ideas from those serve as liturgxst. Other area 3^^ ^ COnsichurch, Missouri Synod. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. Frederick Harm of Huntley, counselor of Circuit 9 of the Northern Illinois district with which Zion congregation is affiliated. The Rev. W. Gail Invite Public To Station 1 Headquarters Firemen of Company One of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district will sponsor open house at Station One in McHenry on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. Hie event, which has become an. annual affair, over the years, has drawn thousands of men, women and children. Firemen volunteer their time and are on hand to explain the entire operation of the station and its equipment. Capt. Gary Gough stated that he hoped the public would stop sometime during the day, and urged them to bring their children. There will be actual fire demonstrations where some of the equipment will be in operation. There are at present thirtythree men and five pieces of equipment stationed at Company One. It is hoped that a new truck purchased by the fire district will be available for public viewing on this clay. However, a fire truck takes at least six months from the time the order is placed until delivery. Two trucks were ordered by the district several months ago. One will be located at Station One and the other at Station Two. There are two other stations which are part of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district. Station Two is located at Johnsburg, and Station Three is in Lakemoor. Earl "Marty" Conway is chairman of the fire , prevention activities at Company One. Residents are reminded that volunteers open the station for inspection by the public only once each year during fire prevention week. Group tours are handled on an appointment basis only. Key Dates For Fall Election County Clerk Vernon W.Kays has announced several important dates regarding the Nov. 5 election. Oct. 5: Last day to apply for presidential ballot (only for those otherwise qualified). Oct. 8: Last day for registration in the office of County Clerk or with registrars. Oct. 21: First day for those qualified to cast presidential ballot in the office of County Clerk. Oct. 31: Last day absentee electors in the United States Service or dependents may make application for official ballot. Oct. 31: Last day for absentee voters ballot by mail. Nov. 2: Last day for absentee voters to apply in person for absentee ballot. Nov. 5: General, National, State and County election. Dislricl Asks Support Of Bond Issue For Mew Junior High Near City A large vote is expected at the polls next Saturday, Oct. 5 when residents of District 15, in both McHenry and] Lake counties, will express/ themselves on a referendum in the amount of $1,875,000. The board asks that amount to acquire a new school site near the junction of Ringwood road and Highway 120 and to build and equip a new Junior high school building. Voting will take place between the hours of noon and 7 o'clock in four precincts. The precincts are I. high school building, east campus, boys' gym entrance; n, fire ROTARY WILL SPONSOR HAM DINNER OCT. 13 The McHenry Rotary club will serve its annual ham dinner on Sunday, Oct. 13, from noon to 2:30 o'clock in the Legion home on Ringwood road. The public is invited. This annual feast is prepared entirely by Rotary members, who also are in charge of serving. Proceeds of the dinner will be used for various worthwhile projects. A considerable amount will defray the expense of wash room and storage facilities constructed at McCracken field by the club two years ago. They also contribute to the Student Foundation for study abroad, as well as numerous projects in this community. Tickets are available from any members or may be obtained at the door. $4.3 Million pastors will also participate in the laying on of hands, which is a part of the installation rite. Music for the service will be provided by the children's choir and the women's choir of Zion, Mrs. Ed Guettler, director. Mrs. Richard Woellert will be the organist. Pastor Graef was born June 12, 1932, in Momence, 111., son of the Rev. and Mrs. Frederick1 A. Graef. He was graduated from high school in Pascagoula, Miss, in 1950. In the fall he entered (Continued on page 5) Green Giant Country nding. derable discussion of proposed projects and plans for the year ahead. The C. of C. is anxious to have interested persons volunteer to serve an organization which is important to all business and professional people of the community. Letters are being sent to members and non-members in the business community, containing reservation cards for the luncheon. Anyone planning to attend may also call the Chamber office, 385-4300. OTHER BUSINESS At the Tuesday board meeting, it was voted that this group would screen carefully requests for solicitation in the business area. Inthepast.itwas pointed out that individuals and organizations had often solicited for personal gain. A letter from the board will only serve to inform the business man visited that the solicitor represents a legitimate enterprise. Mrs. Gans and Mrs. Marcotte visited the board, seeking assistance in securing a chairman for the Girl Scout fund drive. They pointed out that regulations prevent this organization from soliciting help as some others are able to do, The board promised suggestions for a chairman if they are able to learn of interested persons. SELECTIVE SERVICE DELINQUENTS Delinquents listed by the local selective service board, 220 Main street, Woodstock, include Louis D. Vermond, James M. Stendebach, William G. Freier, Michael W. Berk, Eric N. Peterson, Bengt Arne Berntsson, James ' ouis Koty, Timothy George Lively, Elbert LeRoy Rucker and Robert William Guyser. WONDER LAKE MAN INJURED IN ACCIDENT Aidan McGibbon of 3119 Clearview drive, Wonder Lake was taken to McHenry hospital, suffering a possible broken jaw as the result of an accident east of Kent road, on Rt. 120, about 4:10 Thursday morning. McGibbon told sheriffs deputies he was travelling west on the highway when he fell asleep. His car left the road, continued over 200 feet before passing through a fence and coming to rest about 90 feet from the road. Property Taxes $4.3 million in property tax payments were distributed to local governmental bodies by McHenry County Treasurer Cal Skinner, Jr., on Sept. 30. The amount represents primarily second installment payments of the real estate tax, according to the Treasurer's office. In a letter to local district treasurers, Skinner explained that the current distribution has brought to 81 percent the amount of current taxes that have now been passed (Hi to local government. He noted that another 9 percent was still being held in escrow because it was paid under protest. Court action is needed to determine howmuch will be returned to taxpayers and how much will finally be forwarded to the various tax districts. Seven percent more is expected to be paid in before the final tax distribution in late November, leaving only about 3 percent of all taxes unpaid. Most of this unpaid amount consists of personal property tax. As in the past, vigorous efforts wil be made to enforce delinquent collections. Skinner pointed out to the district treasurers that payments under protest amounted to 10 percent less than last year. He suggested that most of the money paid under protest might be distributed as early as December, just like last year. house, Lakemoor; HI, beachhouse, McCullom Lake; and IV, Casey's hall, 2601 S. River road, McHenry. In order to vote, it is necessary to reside in the district in which the election is held and to be a registered voter for general elections. The board reached a decision to call for the referendum following considerable study with the Citizens' Advisory Council. The need for additional classroom space in District 15 was deemed to have reached the critical stage, with enrollment in elementary schools having doubled in the past ten years. The Junior high school is now engaged in an expanded, shared time program with St. Patrick's and St. Mary's parochial schools. Passage of the bond issue would provide thirty-six classrooms including a girls' and bqys' gymnasium, plus a library and cafeteria. The total expenditure includes land purchase, building and equipment. The building would have a capacity of 900 students. The board has pointed out that passage would guarantee that kindergarten classes will continue to be held, meeting state legislation which makes this mandatory by 1970. The referendum cost has been figured at $18 per year on a home with market value of $20,- 000, 90 cents average per $1,- 000 market value or $1.50 per month. CHOMALCLUB NAMES OFFICERS FOR MEW YEAM, Raymond Jensen was re-elected president of the McHenry Choral club at last Monday's meeting. Others re-elected were LeRoy Hiller, vice-president; Patti Brooke, secretary; and Donald R.Johnson, treasurer. Mary Jane Hodges was elected to assist the librarian Donna Jensen. The club membership now stands at fifty-five singers, who are in rehearsal for a holiday program. Members come from many of the surrounding subdivisions as well as McHenry, and from Woodstock, Richmond, Wonder- Lake and Solon Mills. Pioneer Center Pl<mns Open House n;Z £"./< Martin Baureis stepped itito his garden at 908 N. River road, McHenry, this week and had visions of being in Green Giant country. A zucchini squash had grown to 20 inches long PLAINDEALER PHOTO and defied an accufate weight without removal from the vine. Mr. Baureis said it weighed in at 11 lbs. a full month ago and he believes it must have reached about 15 lbs. at this time. SHERIFF ISSUES NEW wmmm TO VIOLATORS A new type warning ticket for minor violations, mostly mechanical defects, has been instituted by the McHenry County Sheriffs department. These include improper headlights, improper tail lights, excessive noise and broken windshields. The ticket is designedto comply with the National Safety council. The offender is stopped and the officer obtains necessary information from the driver's license to fill out a warning ticket. The violator is asked to sign the ticket and within ten days have it repaired. It is then signed by either the police officer or garage representative and returned to the sheriffs office. Clients at the Pioneer Center for the Exceptional are shown work in their new headquarters at 5005 W. McCullom Lake PLAINDEALER PHOTO road, McCullom Lake. Open house will held at this location, formerly Wee Willie's Monday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Pioneer Center for the Exceptional, 5005 W. McCullom Lake road, McCullom Lake, will hold open house, Monday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The purpose is to acquaint those who live in the area with the problems of mental retardation and what is being done to help those persons afflicted. Pioneer center is open to persons 16 years or older, who are past the age of education but are being trained to become usful and productive members of society. Hie clients in the center are grouped according to their intellectual capacity and according to their adaptability to a given work assignment. For some individuals, the Pioneer center will be a place of permanent employment because of severe impairment that will not qualify them to fit in a regular job routine in society. For others, however, there is a potential, after training in the center, for gainful employment in industry. Just such a test case is being carried out at present. One of the clients, 20 years old, having received his training at the center, "graduated" to a position in an area factory. (Continued on page 5)