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\VUNQ,# THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 mfisdOi VOL.91 - NO. 57 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1969 MCHS Adds To Curriculum 14 PAGES* IOC Vehicle Licenses Due Hour mm The zero hour for displaying McHenry vehicle licenses is six-year-old Nancy Kuhlman of 3817 W. Waukegan road, arrives with the calendar change to Saturday, March 1. Show- who applies the license in the proper place as father, Warren ing her daddy that it's "easy as pie" to comply with the law Kuhlman, merely looks on. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Mmww We understand t'ormer Supt. of Schools C.H. Duker observes his birthday this Thursday. As he sits at a vantage point in his home across from East campus, this much respected and admired former educator must have many memories of his long administrative career in McHenry, which started in the 'twenties. The community h^s changed, and with it our educational institutions. On one thing we can agree, that Mr. Duker contributed probably more than any other one person to the pursuit of learning in the more than thirty years until his retirement a few years ago. His was a keen mind combined with an astuteness which recognized the particular problems of the community he served. The result was an educational system which prepared our young people well during a time of economic chaos which prevented many from continuing their education beyond high school. There will be no community party for C.H. Duker on Thursday, but well there might be, for his role in the history of McHenry will not soon be forgotten. K.A.F. ASK REZONING ON AREA PROPERTY A petition has'been filed for the Road Materials Corp. for hearing before the McHenry county zoning board of appeals. It requests a conditional use permit on property located west of the intersection of Nishroad and State Rt. 176, near Burton's Bridge area. The hearing will be held Wednesday, March 5, at 3 p.m. in the city hall, Crystal Lake. SUFFERS SKULL FRACTURE Ethel Rollo, a physical education teacher at Whitewater State university, Wis., is in serious condition in McHenry, suffering a skull fracture as the result of an accident Monday morning. Her car struck a semi-trailer at the intersection of Rtes. 12 and 31, south of Richmond. Two dogs in the car were uninjured and taken to a veterinarian. Vehicle owners in the city of McHenry are reminded to purchase their city licenses before March 1. On that date the ordinance governing this section of the City Code will be enforced by the police department. Owners are reminded that licenses are due on Jan. 1. The ordinance allows the purchase during January and February without penalty. The last day to purchase license without penalty is Feb. 28. Starting the next day (March 1.) a penalty of fifty cents per month will be charged. Each year there are complaints that some individuals do not purchase their stickers. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED FOR HEALTH AGENCY The board of directors of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County met and re-elected W.H. Tammeus of Woodstock as president. Tammeus will be serving his second consecutive term as president of the board of twenty-five directors. Healso served as president in 1962. Minno Halma of Woodstock was elected as vice-president. Prior to the merger of the Family Service Agency and the Mental Health Center, Halma served as a board member of the Family Service agency. John Sterling of Crystal Lake was re-elected treasurer. Sterling was the second president of the Mental Health Center board of directors since it was formed in 1959. He has served as treasurer since then. Committee chairmen of the various operating committees will be announced shortly by Tammeus. When the records are checked, it is found that these people purchase their licenses, but do not put the stickers on the windshield. Objectors point out to city officials that the state sets a deadline when plates must be attached to vehicles. These people urge strict enforcement of the city ordinance which requires that stickers be displayed on windshields. The city of McHenry provides stickers that do not have to be moistened. They can be applied in cold weather. Licenses may be purchased in the City Clerk's office, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Sunday. Each year there is a grand rush for licenses on the last day of February. Those who cannot apply in person, may mail checks with notations showing their state license number, year and make of car. One little item -- be sure your letter is postmarked before March 1 if you wish to avoid penalty. HOLSTEIN CLUB ANNUAL DINNER SET THURSDAY The McHenry-Lake Holstein club will hold its annual banquet on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7:45 p.m. in the Moose hall at 406 Clay street, Wbodstock. Featured speaker will be Clarence Ropp from Normal, 111. There will be good food, an interesting program, prizes and fellowship with friends and neighbors, all of which should add up to a profitable evening. Tickets may be securedfrom Chuck Weingart or Harold Stilling, McHenry, or Harold Jepson, Sr., Ringwood. Special Offer or Subscribers As a special inducement for subscribers and prospective subscribers to the McHenry Plaindealer, the newspaper is making a special offer which should prove attractive to readers of all ages. The "prize" is an 8x10 color portrait, free merely by setting up an appointment for either March 24 or 25 between noon and 8 p.m. at the V.F.W. clubhuste. The portraits may include a single child, an adult, a group of children or a family group. Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer. To be eligible for this color portrait, one need only purchase a new subscription to the Plaindealer or renew the present subscription for another year. The offer continues through Wednesday, March 19. An order blank appears elsewhere in this issue of the paper. McHenry Man Is Charged In Hit-Run Crash Raymond Kropf was apprehended in his home at 1713 Indian Ridge, McHenry, by McHenry county deputies Saturday and charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Witnesses to the fatal accident obtained a description of the car and its license number, leading to the arrest. Avery Hitch, 37, of rural Lake Zurich, was killed when he was struck by Kropf s car as Hitch walked along the shoulder of U.S. Highway 12, a half mile north of Miller road in Ela township, Lake county. Lake county sheriff's police followed up the investigation after Kropf s arrest. Mrs. Leah Hachmeister is confined to McHenry hospital with a fractured right ankle and ribs and multiple lacerations of the face as the result - of an accident Saturday on Rt. 12. She was enroute to her home in DesPlaines when the accident occurred. No details were available. James R. Wilson of Arlington Heights was injured only slightly last Saturday at Dowell and River road, near Island Lake. He was travelling south on River road and became confused at the turn. Wilson applied the brakes and his auto struck a pole. Act To Form Health Council In cooperation with the state of Illinois Department of Public Health, the McHenry County Medical society and the McHenry County Department of Health are holding a meeting on Comprehensive Health Planning for McHenry County. It will be held Wednesday, March 12, at 8 p.m. in the West campus auditorium. At this initial meeting, ^ a representative of the Illinois Division of Health Planning and Resource Development will be present to discuss regional healtll* planning, answer questions and assist in the organization of the local program. A steering committee will be formed from members present to organize the Regional Health Planning Council for McHenry County. As the new semester of the school year gets under way, the board of District 156 has announced a list of new and revised courses which will be offered in the local high schools for the 1969-70 year. The ' choices have been recommended by teachers, area chSirmen, principals and administrators. These,, courses, their grade level and length are as follows: World History II, grade 10, year of half year; general math, shop math and business math, grade 9, semester; practical arts, grade 10, semester; Crafts I, grade 9 or 10, year; cooperative work training, over 16, year; drama, grade 11 or 12, semester; Latin American History, grade 11 or 12, semester. Also diversified occupations, grade 11 and 12, year; Crafts II, grade 11 and 12, year; consumer economics, grade 11 and 12, semester: Revisions include contemporary American literature, grade 11, year; contemporary World literature, grade 12, year; general English, grade 11. and 12, year; British literature, grade 12, semester; college composition, grade 12, year; and creative writing, grade 11 and 12, semestej*. It was noted that agriculture may be dropped from the curriculum if more students are not interested. Graduation requirements also were announced at the last meeting, some of which are new. The latter include four years of attendance; sixteen credits for class of 1970, seventeen for 1971 and 18 for 1972; one unit of Science (effective class of 1973): and consumer economics (^emester course to comply with new law). Other requirements which have been in effect are three units of English, one unit of math, United States history, U.S. government, Dlinois government and the flag test, and one unit of P.E. Q/2 credit each year). COLLEGE MELTING The McHenry County college board will hold a regular meeting at the interim offices, 6200 Northwest highway (IITbuilding), Crystal Lake,on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6;30 p.m. I ^ • HONORARY "YR"- -- William Fandre (left) of McHenry, vice-chairman of the McHenry County "YR" organization, presents the first honorary membership to Rep. Robert McClory, member of Congress from the 12th congressional district. The congressman received membership card No. 1 when he appeared in the county to speak before the Richmond-Burton Jaycees. Mr. McClory took time out before the meetingto speak to a delegation of McHenry County "YR" members. KOTALIK STUDIO PHOTO FORMER McHENRY MAN AWARDED J. D. DEGREE At the 104th commencement exercises of the John Marshall Law school, Chicago, held in the auditorium of the Prudential Plaza, Harry P. Stinespring, III, Bensenville, formerly of McHenry, was awarded the J.D. degree. A graduate of Mac Murray college after completing his education at MCHS, he occupies the post of branch liaison with a leading Chicago bank. He plans to join his father in the practice of law. Mr. Stinespring served on the staff of the Journal of Practice and Procedure, a law review, and belongs to Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. While in college he was selected for listing in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. He and his wife, Margaret, are the parents of Harry P. IV. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Stinespring, Jr., 3329 N„ Bay view lane, McHenry. Mr. Stinespring, Jr., is also a John Marshall Law school (Continued on page 14) Burglaries Vandalism Investigated Burglars broke into the Chick-Inn, 5000 W. Rt. 120, McHenry, in the early hours of last Sunday and took $50 from a cash drawer at the front of the store. Nothing else was disturbed. Entrance was made by forcing a rear door. City police also are investigating damage to a new home under construction at 207 N. Green street sometime late Sunday or early Monday morning. Vandals entered the home by forcing open a window. They broke open bags of plaster and dumped the contents down the drain. In the attic, they put their feet through the ceiling in two places. About $100 worth of plumbing equipment was stolen, in addition to one shower head. Police are checking information which gave a description of a youth seen in the vicinity of the house during the hours in question. The Ringwood Grocery store on Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, was reported burglarized Sunday, with entrance gained through the basement. Two dozen bottles of soft drinks were taken. Intruders broke into the Circle Grill at 3106 W. Rtw 120, McHenry, either late Friday or early Saturday morning. They pried a rear door to enter arid did the same to a door leading to the restaurant and another to an amusement device. Only a few dollars were taken from the latter. The Ted Curry real estate office also was entered. An attempted entry to the C.W. Regan residence on Emerald drive, McHenry, was reported by the sheriffs office. A storm door had been t&ken from the hinges. SWALLOWS LYE John R. Smith of 7620 Soi&h drive, Wonder Lake, remains in the intensive care unit of McHenry hospital, where he was taken Sunday after swallowing lye. Dad's Dilemma All of a Mayor's problems aren't official business, as demon- their Dad with a different kind of cookie, all part of the Girl strated in this photo showing Mayor Donald Doherty with three Scout annual cookie sale which begins Thursday, Feb. 27, and of his daughters. Cynthia, Celeste and Christine try to tempt continues through March 6. Deliveries will be made in April. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Two Cadette and eight Junior Girl Scout troops will begin selling their cookies on Thursday, Feb, 27, at 3 p.m. through Thursday, March 6. Last year the Valley View Neighborhood Girl Scouts sold a record breaking 11,304 boxes of cookies and have set a goal for this year^of 12,000 boxes. The famous cookies come in five varieties which have proven to be the all round favorites. They are sandwich cookies, chocolate mint, butter flavored shorties, peanut butter sandwich and a fairly new variety called koko kookies. - Although the girls will be knocking on their neighbors' doors during the week of Feb. 27 through March 6 to take orders, the delivery date has been set for April 18. All of the profits from the cookie sales benefit the Girl Scouts. Of the total, 24 cents of the profit on each box is used by the local council to improve and maintain famping facilities. Sybaquay council, which serves the Girl Scouts of parts of Lake and Kane counties and most of Mo- Henry county, owns three campsites. Hawthorne Hills is located near Elgin and is used for troop camping and is also used for adulttraining sessions on the art of camping and campcraft. Chapman Hills near East Troy, Wis., is the camp most Used by the Valley View Girl Scouts for troop camping and for core camping. Camp Pokonokah is near Eau Claire, Wis., and is used for resident camping. It has three platform tent units which accommodate thirty-two girls each and one primitive unit for advanced Scouts. Five cents of the profit from each box of cookies sold is kept by the troop and used for a troop activity such as Sin outing or a camping trip. There are 450 Girl Scouts and Brownies in the Valley View Neighborhood and ninety-two registered adults, all of whom will benefit from each box of cookies sold this year.