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Vote $450,000 J4atti*on Scho ol (f^etena urn -Aiatclt 8 Saturday, March 8, 1%9, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. has been set for voting on a $450,000 referendum for an addition to Harrison school in Wonder Lake. This referendum has grown out of almost two years' work by the staff and board of education of Harrison school. Dr. S.L. Ruggero, board president, reported that over twenty-five meetings of the board and an equal number of meetings by the instructional staff led the board to an unanimous decision to present both the facts behind the referendum and the referendum itself to the citizens of the district. Basically, the facts are these: Twelve of eighteen classes have thirty or more students in them; rooms are designed to hplda maximum of twenty-eight children; predictions of growth indicate thit by 1970, it will be necessary to use all of the planned rooms; library, lunchroom, shower facilities, and the gymnasium were built in 1959 when enrollment was 100; children less than it is presently, and in 1973, enrollment will be double that of 1959; teachers find it difficult to provide attention to the individual needs of children; standards at present instruction are barely being upheld,, and new and improved instructional practices are delayed. Simply stated, school leaders say that with additional space, better teaching has a chance to flourish and children learn. This addition to the school would contain seven new academic classrooms, a music and art room, a library resource center, and shower facilities for the physical education program. In addition, there will be some remodeling of present rooms to assure proper ventilation, lighting and sanitation. Probably of equal importance is the fact that this addition will eliminate the need to move large groups of students from one end of the building to another. This movement of older or younger students past classes in session can be, an0 often is, disruptive. Safety brought about by loading and discharging of students away from Mcfeullom Lake road yvill be another bonus. The cost of this addition to home and landowners of the district is estimated to be $14.50 per year on an assessed valuation of $5,000 or $29.00 per year on an assessed valuation of $10,000 per year. The monthly cost on a home assessed at $10,000 would be about $2.40. Assessed valuation is about 60 percent of the sale price of a home. The total cost of the addition, remodeling, fees and equipment would be $450,000. This amount is the maximum that the district can borrow under the law. Robert Bright, school superintendent, pointed out that failure to pass this referendum will lead to further consideration by the board of education for double shifts, split shifts, and conversion of present music and physical education areas for temporary classrooms. The school architect and a local contractor indicate that with the quickly rising cost of construction ( now at 7 percent per year) delay in construction would reduce the purchasing power of the funds and lead to the loss of possible three or four classrooms. The question that arises is, with apian.that barely provides foreseeable needs, how could the school get by on less? Informative coffees have been set throughout the district and those who wish further information may call the school 653-5742 for the location of one in their neighborhood. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to assure everyone an opportunity to vote. Voting will take place at Harrison school. WEST ENTRANCE TO THE PROPOSE) ADDITION WftRR^ON SCHOOL ^ WONDER LftKE SM•=• Sew®®* THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 J.J?. Levesque Named VOL. 91 - NO. 59 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1969 14 PAGES - 10C Fireman Cited For Heroism Tom Diedrich Honored Present Certificate *• " £J***• t* /i >A- mis ( P- |||| rs r-m m. m ¥ •$> Mm "W. BULLETIN As the Plaindealer goes to press, it has been learned that the state has notified Assistant Supervisor Charles "Chuck" Weingart of McHenry that permission is granted to install four-way stop signs at the corner of Lincoln and Chapel Hill roads. A resolution on the re*- quest submitted last month by Weingart, chairman of the Road and Bridge committee of the county board, met with unanimous approval among members. Caution signs will be erected as a temporary reminder of the new regulations. A happy and proud Thomas Diedrich, left, receives a certificate of recognition from the American National Red Cross, presented by PHOTO BY GIRARD JUSTEN Gary Gough, captain of Company I firemen. Looking on with apparent pleasure is Bob Hansen, lieutenant of the company. Mmin* and Meanderin' That first day of springlike weather last Saturday brought out a rash of spirit sufficient to prompt a real celebration. We weren't too surprised to see the teen-age set lowering the top of a convertible, but when a post-40 gent passed us up at a good rate of speed, his hair blowing in the still chilly breeze, we took a second look. Kites were in abundance and the utility lines snared their share among the wayward. Then there were those real go-go golfers who winked not an eyelash as they became mired in the sponge-like earth on the fairway. They even ignored the small patches of crusted snow which still lurk here and there. There weren't many of these hardy souls around, but we understand Earl Miller of Wonder Lake took on' his son-in-law, Rab Weber, in their first encounter of the season on one of the few courses in this part of the state to open. But the hardiest of all in our book were those past-sixtyfive individuals -- three of them -- we saw unloading a basket of picnic goodies in the state park about noon Saturday. Dressed in full winter attire, complete with mittens, (Continued on page 14) In an emotion-pa eked presentation mode last Saturday evening during the M:Henry firemen's dinner held at the V.F.W. clubhouse, Thomas Diedrich of 1208 N. Park street was awarded a certificate of recognition from the American National Red Cross. The certificate read as follows: "Certificate of recognition to Thomas Diedrich for extraordinary personal action in carrying Scott Rehberg 25 feet to shore when he was found unconscious in the bottom of the Fox river. Presented by American National Red Cross by the McHenry county chapter." This is only the fifth award of this type to be issued in McHenry county since 1953. FIVE FROM AREA TO ATTEND 20TH UCP MEETING United Cerebral Palsy of Blackhawk Region, Inc., has appointed five representatives to attend the national agency's twentieth anniversary meeting March 6 to 8 in Washington, D.C. Mrs. John L. Boehm, president, announced that joining her in Washington as delegates of Blackhawk region will be Donald H. Meyer of McHenry, chairman of the board; Lyle Swartley, Financial Development committee chairman; Mrs. Anthony Varese, Regional Women's committee chairman; and William R. Mundt, area director. They will join agency leaders from 304UCPA (Continued on page 14) Others honored were James Williams in 1953, George Meyers in 1981, Deputy Sheriff Anderson in 1963 and Gene Brewer in 1964. Guest speakers at the dinner were Judge John J. Kaufman of Mo Henry and C. Robert Post, operating director of the Lake County Crime commission. Mr. Diedrich received his award from Gary Gojgh, captain of Co. I. The incident responsible for the surprise presentation last Saturday occurred on July 14, 1968, while hundreds of persons centered attention on water fights conducted on Riverside drive, near the city beach. ^ Five-year-old Scott Rehber, whose father was assisting with the afternoon program as a member of the fire department, in some manner munaged to go about 25 feet beyond the authorized swimming area. Terry Gough and Tim Doyle, 11 and 12 years of age, respectively, saw the struggling child as they sat on the lawn, facing the beach area. However, his Boy Scout training made 1 Terry realize the water might be too deep to make the rescue and he hurried to the fire truck to summon aid. Tnomas Diedrich, a fireman with the background of a Red Cross first aid course to his credit, found the direction when Scott's head bobbed to the surface momentarily and then disappeared. Fully clothed, he dove into the Water and swam to the general vicinity, whore he continued to grope until he found the unconscious child and brought him ashore. YOUNG MUSIC GROUPS APPEAR IN TWO CONCERTS The McHenry East campus music organizations are performing twice this week. The band presented a concert at Junior high school Monday, March 3, and the band, chorus and "Top 30" will give a combined concert at West campus auditorium Thursday, March 6, at 8 p.m. There will be no admission charge. The public is invited. The band will be heard in "Proud Heritage", "Die Msistersinger" excerpts, "Chorale and Capriccio", "Man of La Mancha" selections, "A Trumpeter's Lullaby", with Gary Anna as soloist; an "American Folk Suite" and "Colonel Bogey". The large chorus will sing " Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee", "Alleluia", "Praise The Lord, "Sing Alleluia", "Three Folk Songs" by Brahms, "Elijah Rock" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." The "Top 30" will be heard in "My Heart Doth Beg You'll Not Forget" and"Ezekiel Saw de Wheel". Carter Freund Loses Life In Vietnam Mr. and Mrs. Ernest P. Freund of 1412 N. Park street, McHenry, received word at 10:30 Tuesday morning, March 4, that their son, Carter J., 22, had been killed in action in Vietnam. Military personnel from Fort Sheridan called at the Freund home with the notification. Details were not known, but the Freunds learned that he was wounded last Friday, Feb. 28, and died at 5 p.m. the same day. The last letter his parents received was dated Feb. 18. At that time Pfc. Freund was in the Quang Ngai region, serving with the Americal division in guarding a refugee camp. The body is expected to arrive in McHenry in seven to ten days. The young serviceman is a graduate of McHenry high school and attended Ellis Business college. He entered the Army last May and arrived in Vietnam early in November. Besides his parents, he leaves his twin brother, Curtiss, of McHenry and a sister, Patricia Brownyard, of San Diego, Calif. LAUNCH DRIVE FOR RED CROSS GOAL OF $27,550 "You can't be there-but we can." That is the theme this year ofthe American Red Cross campaign for funds already under way. There is great depth in this theme, especially this year, as the war continues in Vietnam. Daily the McHenry county chapter of the American Red Cross is called by servicemen or their families for emergency assistance. This means that each time a call is received for help, it may mean several hours or days before the one request can be concluded. This is only one of the avenues of service given by the Red Cross but it is an im- (Continued on page 14) WW1 Veterans To Host Ninth District Meet Veterans of World War I, McHenry Barracks No. 1315 has arranged to entertain the 9th district meeting of the veterans and the ladies' auxiliary Sunday afternoon, May 18, at the American Legion home on Ringwood road. This was decided at the regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 6. The following representatives of McHenry barracks had previously attended the February district meeting at Woodstock and invited them to meet in McHenry: Senior vice-commander, Department of Illinois, Harry C. Lock; commander, McHenry Barracks, Jaipes F. McCulloch; past commanders, Howard (Pat) Cairns, Pat Owen and T. L. (Cy) Young; senior vice-commander, Frank Kolar; junior vice-commander, William F. Ewert; quartermaster, Harry Donner; adjutant, Clyde Blackwell; past trustee, Fred Schoewer, and Quillar Wagner. The meeting has been verified by 9th district commander, B. P. Reese, Rockford. McHenry Man Receives Governor's Appointment Joseph R. (Jake) Levesque of 3011 N. Spring road, McCullom Lake, was appointed by Governor Richard Ogilvie on Monday as assistant director of Aeronautics for the state of Illinois. Confirmation by the Senate is expected next week. J.E. Wenzel of Sawyerville Chamber Board In Busy Agenda Business and pleasure were scheduled to share the spotlight when members of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday in the city hall. Details of the meeting will appear in the Friday issue. The business included Fiesta days next summer and fall, Dollar Days. In the line of pleasure, members included plans for the dinner dance and golf outing. Committees for the year also appeared on the agenda. remains as director of the Aeronautics department, an appointment made during Governor Kerner's term "'of office. The department conducts all phases of aeronautics, including safety and engineering. Although based out of Springfield, Levesque expects that much of his work will be in the Chicago area. He formerly served as assistant state Treasurer under Treasurer William J. Scott from 1963 through 1967. Levesque served as GOP chairman in McHenry county from 1960 through 1964. The McHenry man's aviation career began in 1939 at the Lowell, Mass., airport prior to World War n. He received his private pilot's license in May of 1941 and owned and operated his own sportster aircraft. In 1942 he studied at the Worcester Polytechnical Institute of Aviation and trained at Grafton, Mass., airport, graduating to receive his commer- JOSEPH R. LEVESQUE cial pilot's license and instructor's rating. Later, he taught (Continued on page 14) THREE GRASS FIRES Firemen were called to extinguish three grass fires Sunday and Monday. The two on Sunday occurred in Lakeland Park and on Monday the call was to Holiday Hills. ANTICIPATION OF SPRING -- As March made its entrance in the spirit of the Lamb, there was only a hint in the landscape of the Lion lurking in the background. A lone, white duck swims contentedly near the McHenry dam, surrounded by numerous mallard ducks that normally frequent this popular recreation spot. They seem already to have forgotten the bit of winter, in the form of an icy ^Nnknt, that remains, covering the edge oi the river as it makes its way downstream. PLAINDEALER PHOTO