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SERVING THE CHAIN-O^Mf KES REGION SINCE 187S VOl. 91, NO. 32 Friday, November 22, 1968 20 Pages- Chamber Approves $15,000 Budget For Year '69 Set Up Blood \ % Wins Navy Shown receiving Navy commendation ribbons from Capt. David Oliver (right) are (1 to r) Don Schmidt, 26, of Oak Forest, William G. Humphreys, Jr., of McHenry, petty officer 1st class; William S. Fowle, DesPlaines, Carl R. Schoultzof Virginia, Minn., and Robert H. Wilkomer, Chicago. CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTO Mmih' and As hunting season opened last weekend, at least one beautiful cock pheasant set out to prove who -- or what --possesses the brains. As we drove into McHenry on Rt. 120, from the west, immediately inside the city limits one of our feathered friends was sitting proudly on the limb of a tree, surveying all around him. If his eyesight had been particularly good, he might have noticed a few wet and disconsolate hunters we had just passed by in a lonely, Bull Valley corn field. Who says we humans have all the brains? It seems to us rather certain at this time that McHenry county will have a two-way choice on a court house. We are willing to bet it will be between a new court house on the Annex site or no court house at all. Just a month ago, following the October meeting of the board of supervisors, we expressed an opinion on an unenviable situation in which we felt members had been placed. A recommendation that all old sites be considered, after the matter had received a majority vote for the fairgrounds location, threw the whole matter back into the confusion which has surrounded it from the beginning. We were informed later that the new approach was made in the interest of peace between the Woodstock City Council and the county board after a change in bonding procedures transferred authority from the County buildding commission to the Building committee within the board. We hoped our gloomy, predications had been wrong, but events of the November meeting convince us that the noose has only been made more secure. For lo these many months, board members have expressed a preference for the fairgrounds site, which seems at this point to have no more chance of selection than the Austin or Bigelow property or any of the others. Building Committee Chairman William Ward and Member Edwin Buckley were quick co agree last week to the recommendation of the professional firm employed by the board to make survey of all sites, even though the original resolution "lad called only for a study. The bgard, with two exceptions, apj,;, (Continued on page 4) A McHenry man, William G. Humphreys, Jr., 24, of 1719 N. Pleasant avenue, is one of Ave Clucago area servicemen who received awards last week for meritorious service in Vietnam. The ceremony was conducted at Coast Guard headquarters, 610 S. Canal street. Capt. David Oliver, commander of Coast Guard operations in Chicago, presented the ribbons and citations. All of the men were attached to Coast Guard Division 13 and stationed in Vietnam from May, 1966, to April, 1967. The division operated with the Navy as part of a surveillance force along the southeast coast of that country. The citations were made for " consistently demonstrating exceptional military readiness and outstanding professional competence in engagements with the enemy." All of the men have now been discharged from service. HOWARD BRODY IS ACCEPTED IN HQNQRSSgiLEGE Some 420 Michigan State university students have been accepted as new members in the honors college. They include Howard Brody, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brody, 6809 Bull Valley road, sophomore, social science, and pre-law student. He is a 1967 graduate of McHenry high school. Honors college provides special academic programs for superior undergraduate students. All students, who in their freshman, year have a 3.5 (Aminus) all-University grade average, are eligible for admission. As a member of the Honors college program, the student has the opportunity to develop his own program of study suited to his interests and talents. Each student in the college is in the academic upper five percent of.the student body. iorized * *•> <! ' - - j * , V ^1 *** ^ " • " • " '- *"*' Mrs. Carol Brunswick, secretary for Adn^ijiistrator Tony Corcoran at McHenry hospital, displays the certificate from the Department of Aeronautics authorizing a heliport for the hospital at the McHenry Community High School east campus. Heliport is for helicopter landings to take premature babies to specialized centers. , DON PEASLEY PHOTO Make Drawing^ At Legion Homft From 11 To 1 * Edward Guettler, chairman of the McHenry Kiwanis Blood Bank, said this week that the next drawing will be Sunday* Nov. 24, between the hours of 11 a.m. arid 1 p.m. at the Legion home. Members who have not been called on this year will be notified to make fin appointment. Anyone not a member who would like to donate need only report to headquart* ers during the appointed times. To (fate there are 364 members. During the year the club has released eighteen pints o£ blood to members in need compared to eighty-four for the en^ tire year of 1967. When the Kiwanis Blood banfe has reached up to 1,200 mem?' bers, it will become a coot1- munity - wide blood bank. This figure is considered an average for the size of this community who could be called on for a donation of blood in a disaster Any current member in need of blood may call a Kiwanis member and the blood needed will be given immediately, free of charge, or he maypresenthis. membership card to the doctor at the hospital. Any healthy individual from 18 to 21 years of age candonafe with parent's consent. Others may donate from 21 to 60. Thoseover 60 can become a membarbjr having an alternate donate foij them. t Plan Action On Pollution The Northern Illinois Water Resources and 'Conservation commission met with Clarence Klassen, technical secretary, State Sanitary Water board, John Guillou, chief, Division of Waterways, and William Lodge, director of Conservation, on Monday of this week in Springfield concerning immediate positive action as a substitute for the defeated Natural Resources ' Bond Act. The commission is most concerned about this defeat and Kas had meetings with interested citizens in regard to developing a legislative program to be submitted to the 76th General Assembly. The requirements of the northern counties must be provided for at this time, according to Rep. John Henry Kleine of Lake Forest, who believes that the bond issue was lost not because of the will of the people but more because of the mechanics of voting. Rep. Kleine feels it is impossible to wait for another general election in 1970 and that something must be done at this time on the local level -- the state of Illinois -- which he says is the most economical way to proceed. Dues Structure Change To Meet Manager's The Greater McHenry Chamber of Commerce, in a general meeting Tuesday noon, approved a budget for the year totalling $15,TOO. Largest item was $7,500 for manager's salary, anticipating the employment of manager for the first time; followed in order by $2,500 for office clerical staff and $1,500 for contingency expenses. Other anticipated expenses are office rent, $800; Soda1 Security, $400; postage, $300; office supplies and stationery, $250; office equipment, $300; telephone $350; manager's ex- TOP PHOTOGRAPHER In the Illinois Press Photographers association standings at the end of September, Wayne Gaylord of the Plaindealer was in fifth place with 118 points. Under the cumulative point system, he was topped only by three Chicago Daily News photographers and one from Paddock Publications. I : i ^ Varied business came before the board of School District 156 in meeting Tuesday evening. Good news to sports-minded persons came with announcement that the gymnasium and pool on the new West campus would be open over the Christmas holiday season, starting Dec. 21. A small admission will be charged to cover the overhead. The board limited admittance to anyone oyer the age of iO. Approval was made for the payment to Tonyan Construction Co., general contractors on the new building, the full amount for services^ less 5 percent. This amounts to $139,000 withheld until architects and the bonding firm give a final okay. & Dr. Carl Bergstrom, superintendent, announced that an architectural model of the West campus would be on display at the annual educational conference for board members at Atlantic City next spring. Some discussion took place concerning landscaping which is incomplete. It was suggested that perhaps members of the agriculture class would gain experience by completing the work. Further information will be obtained before making a decision. EXPECT DRIVER UNIT It was announced that the driver training unit is expected to be installed within the next thirty days, located east of the old campus. Members expressed hesitancy, over installation of a juke box in the Commons. Several objections were voiced, although Principal Richard Swantz interceded for the students, noting that in his opinion they had earned the privilege through good behavior. Member James Althoff spoke on school problems, citing minor structural defects which must be corrected by the architects. Also in need of correction is a change in the balance of heating between the pool and boys' locker room. Another concerned the time clocks and lights in the parking lot, which have not been operatingproperly. Lee and Ray Electric was awarded a contract for new lighting in the East campus auditopenses, $600; dues, subscriptions and semioa ~s, $250; insurance and audit expehses $100; and printing expenses, $150. Carl Prosser, a relatively new resident with considerable experience in C. of C. management, has offered his services on a part - time basis until a manager can be employed. Change s and increases in dues were voted in to make charges more equitable and to allow for the additional expenses to be incurred by employment of the manager. ESTABLISH RATES Types of membership were ses Mold Open House rium at a cost of $2,780. The work was deemed necessary to make the room adequately lighted for class work. AWARD CONTRACT Safeway Steel Products was awarded a contract for $4,236 to furnish five sections of 16- foot portable bleachers for wrestling. The low bid of $3,- 065 had been submitted by Medart, but they could not furnish bleachers (on dallies) until the end of this year's wrestling season. Approval was given for the purchase of a carpetmatic shampooer for $556, two Litevacs at $94.95 each and a wet dry, vac with attachments, at $164.- 29, all for the West campus, and an automatic floor machine at $608.90 for the East campus. The board will purchase three sets of drapes for the principalis office from Arts Drapery Studio, Chicago. Approval for custodial employment was made for Arthur Tonyan, full time, and Paul Winston, part time, at East campus., Walter Shipey and Robert Mi Horyn, both part time, at West campus. \ The resignation of Mrs. Charlotte Mitsven, secretary in the central office, will be effective Nov. 30. * Mrs. Casey of Country Club subdivision was present to object to the employment of a guidance counselor at East campus. She contended that the young man failedtoqualify since he did not have the year's teaching experience necessary. Mrs. Casey charged that the state might withdraw aid. Dr. Bergstrom explained that approval had been obtained from the state. He added that there were three applicants, including Mrs. Casey's son, and after interviews and study, the Administration made its selection. Althoff said the board placed confidence in the Administration, stating that he felt members were not qualified to select, teachers. Mrs. Casey responded by stating that it was customary for boards to have an educational committee composed of three members to look into such matters. An open house will be held at 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, at West campus, and at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26 at East campus, to thoroughly inform the public about the educational programs being conducted in both schools. The programs will be held in the respective auditoriums. Details of the educational programs will be outlined and ex- CIAO AWARD PRESENTED TO TOWN ASSESSOR McHenr^TftWh^Mp^seSSOr Eva Sparks has received the newly issued CIAO pin for certified Illinois assessing officials, bearing a replica of the state. Mrs. Sparks passed all necessary examinations last year and received her certificate. Later, the 100 certified officials met and decided to form an association, and the pins were devised to identify members. Fourteen assessors in Lake county belong to the organization. Mrs. Sparks is the only certified assessor in McHenry county. plained by West Campus Principal Richard Swantz and East campus Principal Gerald Fain. Administrators, teachers and students are also welcome to participate, and a question and answer period will be held after the presentation. Hie public is urged to attend the open house at both eastand west campuses in order to become better informed about the school functions. ZONING HEARING SCHEDULED FOR LATENOVEMBER The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a petition filed by Bjorne and Myrtle Skjorestad for reclassification from "F" farming to "R-l" residential property located on the northvyest side of the Fox River, near the Johns-? burg bridge, at 3504 N. Fairview avenue. The petitioners also seek a variation to establish one lot at 12,298 feet and another at 11,- 574. The hearing will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 3p.m. inthe McHenry City hall. defined, with a dues scheduled established as follows: Auto Dealers: $35 base plus $2 each for first 40 employees; $1.50 each for next 40 and $1 each for additional employees. Auto Repair and Service: $35 base plus $2 for each employee. Banks and Savings and Loan: $10 per million dollars of total assets. Civic organizations: $50. Contractors and Service and Repair: $35 base plus 1 to 20; employees at $2 each; 21 to 50 at $1 each, and , over 50, 50 cents each. Hotels and motels: 50 cents per room plus 25 cents per chair of permanent dining space. Manufacturers and Whole- - sale Distributors: $35 base plus I 1 to 25 employees at $2 each; I next 36 to 100, $1 each and ad-: ditional over 100, 50 cents each. Professional: $35 base plui $10 per professional associate and $1 per employee. . Printers: $35 base plus $2 for each employee. Public Utilities: $50 minimum. Publishers: $35 base plus $20 . per 1,000 circulation in tht / greater McHenry area. Real Estate, Insurance, etc. $50 minimum; 4 to 6 employee# $75; 7 employees or more, $100* Restaurants: $35plus 25 cent!; per customer chain Retail Establishment: $50 minimum for 1 to 3 units, $75. for 4 to 10 units; $100 for 11 to 20; $125 for 21 to 30; $150 for 31 to 40; $175 for 41 to 50| $200 for 51 to 75; and $22| fofr 76 to 100. One employee a 30 hours per week or more is^ , considered two units and a part y time employee, less thttt 3&f hours a week, one unit. Transportation: $35 minimum. Unclassified: $35 minimum. Bert Schwartz of the Highland Park Development Co., was present, representing the Ramadti Inn, which will locate in Md* Henry in the near future, ill) explained plans for the ne# motel type venture and expressed a desire to work closeljr with the Chamber for the betterment of the community. Honor David Walter Pre Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walter of 3711 W. High speaker of the evening, presents the Walters* street, look on proudly as Professor Dale Mc- son, David, with his Eagle Scout award. Dowell of Northern Illinois university, guest PLAINDEALER PHOTO Scout Troop 162 held a Court of Honor last Tuesday evening at th#*Legion home, highlighted by the presentation of the Eagle award to David Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walter. David was also presented with the citizenship award of the American Legion by Walter Massey. This award recognizes citizenship requirements of the Eagle rank as well as citizenship and service in the home, community and nation. Guest speaker for the evening was Dale McDowell, a professor from Northern Illinois university who has been in scouting forty years. Professor McDowell holds the Eagle award, as well as a scoutmaster key and the honorary Silver Beaver award. His greatest pleasure of the evening was presenting young Mr. Walter with his award. After the opening by the Green Bar color guard and the welcome by Scoutmaster Robert Walter, Dean Cunat, committee chairman, reviewed the schedule for the coming year. Jim Kirk passed oat the Scout of the Month awards to Scott Wig?- german for August; John Cunat, September, and Mike Troka, October. The Order of the Arrow recognition was made' to (Continued <