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3Ood Stamp Pxogtam J$eg,in£ Soon The Food Stamp Program for public aid recipiints and other low income individuals and families will begin in McHenry county on March 19, according to Mrs. Eleanor A. Kaufman, superintendent of the McHenry County Department of Public Aid. The distribution of federal food commodities in McHenry county will terminate with the last regular schedule at the end of February. McHenry county is one of thirty-five northern Illinois counties which start the Food Stamp Program (eighteen counties began Feb. 1) or March 19 (17 counties). On April l.all Illinois counties will be administering the Food Stamp Program and all food commodities distribution by the Illinois Department of Public Aid will have ceased. The Food Stamp Program is sponsored jointly by the Illinois Department of Public Aid and U, S. Department of Agriculture to increase the food purchasing power of eligible needy persons. Food Stamps are sold by county departments of public aid in downstate counties and by currency exchanges in Cook county. When a participant buys stamps, he receives additional free stamps which increase his total food budget over 30 percent on the average. Mrs. Kaufman said that in McHenry county, stamps will be sold by the McHenry County Department of Public Aid at 134 Cass street in Woodstock. Food stamps may be spent like cash at participating markets to buy food for human consumption. Stamps cannot be used to buy pet foods, liquor, tobacco, household supplies, or imported foods ex.-ept coffee, tea, cocoa, and bananas, As an example, Mrs. man cited how- food stamps would benefit an Aid to Dependent Children family composed of a mother and three children ages 4, 7 and 13. The family's food budget of about $84 would increase to about $108 through the bonus stamp feature. The mother would buy $66 worth of stamps and receive an additional $24 worth of stamps, free, making a total of $90. Adding the $18 left over in cash, her new food purchasing power from stamps and cash totals about $108. The superintendent also pointed out that in the first month, a participant pays only one-half of the specified payment for stamps but receives the full complement of stamps. This one-time reduced cost . feature helps a participant start the program and to begin budgeting for the regular payment required in the second month. Persons receiving Old Age Assistance, Blind Assistance, or Disability "Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children or General Assistance are eligible to participate except those who live in institutions, nursing homes or sheltered care arrangements, or who eat in restaurants because they are unable to prepare their own meals. Also eligible are persons not receiving public assistance and persons receiving Medical Assistance only if their income and assets are low by department of Public Aid standards. (continued on page 14) SERVING THE CHAIN.O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOL 91 - NO. 61 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1969 14 PAGES - T0<? Harrison Referendum Passes Present March Concert Mmm* 1rhe McHenry Juhior high school chorus will combine talents with the school band this Thursday evening, March 13, topre- Meanderin Silver Star To R.A. Fowler sent a musical program in the gymnasium at 8 o'clock. There is no admission charge. McHenry is an election-conscious community, if interest in the many contests in prospect this spring is any indication. The city, township and school districts will all hold elections in April, which we in the newspaper husiness have come to look upon as Ballot Month. We aren't making any predictions at this early date, but hold with the old hope that the best man (or woman) wins. Thomas F. Bolger has received a letter from Wally Phillips of disc jockey fame, referring to the Plaindealer story about King, the Leonard P. Gehrke family dog who demands a sucker -- and gets it -- when Mrs. Gehrke pulls up at the drive-in window of the local bank. The king of early morning wit offered this bit of advice: "Keep up the lollipop treat -- it'd be a shame if King's mas* ter withdrew her money be- (continued on page 14) ROBERT A. FOWLER This month, more than a year since he was wounded in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart, Robert A/ Fowler has been awarded the Silver Star by the Department of the Army. The young man, son of Mrs. Lulu Fowler of 4517 W. Clearview driva^ McHenry, has resided with his wife, the former Peggy McGrane of McHenry, in Peoria since being discharged. The Silver Star was awarded "for gallantry in action while (continued on page 14) DRIVER BECOMES ILL; STRIKES SIGNS, TREES Several large trees located on Elm street, in front of the McHenry State bank, were cut down last Saturday when they were struck by a motorist who became ill and lost consciousness as he drove through the intersection. Russell S. Emerson of 3718 W. Lee street, McHenry, was we st-bound on Elm street and told city police he blacked out. His car struck a street sign, a state highway sign, a parking meter and the trees. Mr. Emerson was taken to McHenry hospital for treatment. In another accident, Patricia J. Barber of 4214 Sioux lane, McHenry, was waiting for gas when her car started to roll and struck another auto which was parked in front of her. Elmer Huebner of 5211 W. Willow lane, who was standing in the path of the Barber auto, suffered back and leg injuries and was taken to McHenry hospital. Beulah Gruenfeld of Clement Lodge road, McHenry, was involved in a two-car accident which occurred Friday morning at the intersection of Rt. (continued on page 14) The McHenry Junior high school chorus and concert band .will present a concert Thursday, March 13, at 8 p.m. at the McHenry Junior high school gym. There is no admission charge. The band will present soloists and ensembles in addition to the full band numbers on the program. Soloists will be Tim Tonyan, baritone horn; Michael Smith, trombone; bass horn duet, John Kane and Steve Stanek; Peggy Guettler, flute; Tom Knaack, clarinet; Iris Seese, saxophone; and a drum quartet, Barbara Goebel, Alex Thomas, Greg Watts and Donald Nelson. The chorus will be heard in "America, Our Heritage", Michael Row The Boat Ashore", "This Is My Country", "Born To Be Free", "Blow The Winds Southerly", "When Pm Being Born Again", "Edelweiss", "On The Banks ofthe Wabash", "Every State is My Home" and "Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo". Band selections are, "Balladair", "Belmont Overture", "Symphonette For Band", "Hopak", "Selections from the Musical, "Cinderella" and "Lakeland March". The band is entered in the district organizational music contest at Beach Park Saturday, March 22. Thursday, May 22, (continued on page 14) County Pageant Plans Announced Tie MisS McHenry County pageant will again be a feature of the McHenry County Fa?r, Doa Hansen, president of the McHenry County Fair association, announced today. The fair association will sponsor this favorite county-wide attraction for the twenty-first year. Interest in the Miss McHenry County congest continued throughout the winter with the achievements of the reigning Miss McHenry County, Ca:rol Pa -rish, Crystal Lake. Staging of this pageant, the quality o' compaction and the fun the contestants have as participants add up to a happy occasion for all -- contestants, spectators and fair officials. Mr 3. Lyle Kleckner, Harvard, chairman for the past stveral years, will assist Don Pear,ley, public relations coordinator, in presenting'the e- Tlio Mis.; M': -lenry County contest will be the opening night feature attraction before the grandstand audience on Thursday, July 31, Hansen said. It has attracted overflow crowds the last several years with 12 or more county beauies vying for the crown. The 1969 County Fair will open July 31. It will feature outstanding 4-H livestock s 11 h ) n?. o:onomics exhibits, an open class siiow, commercial and educational exhibits and a (continued on page 14) A generous gift to the McHenry Public library was made possible by the very successful benefit card party held recently by the McHenry Woman's Club. Shown above are Mrs. Elmer Stange, left, vice-president of the McHenry Observe AFS Day In Local School By a margin of seventy-two votes, voters ia Ha *risonSchool District 36 approved a $450,000 referendum last Saturday which will assure construction of a m, ch needed addition. The vote A-as 311 in favor and 239 opnosed. Supt. Robert Br ight said Monday morning that no schedule has been established to date. The first and most important br.rinoss, he added, was to meet with the architectural firm, draw up p'ans wnich must be approved h_- the :r\rd, and then offer them for bids. Mr. Bright said he expects preliminary work to be completed;,: before June 1 and bids to be let that month. The new si^erintendent says the building should oe ready for occupancy by the fall of 1970 and is expected to fulfill the needs of the district thro'jH'. vr i. At present, the school houses 545 pupils. He projects an increase to 639 by 1973 and possibly to "OO by 1975. Beyond that, no estimate was made. It has been ten years since th<e last addition. The new building will 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 remodelling of present rooms to assure •* proper ventilation, lighting and sanitation. Indictments Returned By Grand Jury Three local indictments were included among fourteen, involving twenty-one persons, returned by the grand jury this past week. Harold T. Caley of 1707 Oakleaf drive, Sunnyside, was indicted for the burglary last October of the Cardinal Food and Liquor store, Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, operated by Paul J. Vacula. The theft was less than $150 and included beer and cigarettes. Another indicted Donald Moza of Osage, Wonder Lake, charged with aggravated battery on the person of Joyce J. Moza last Feb. 12. The third was on three counts, conspiracy, burglary and theft, naming Lawrence Johnson, Rt. 1, Spring Grove, Lawrence Seiheimer, Fox Lake, Michael Jaranson, Inglesideand Waudena Petska. They are charged with conspiring with intent that the offense of burglary be committed on Jan. 25, 1969, when they entered the Harvey Petska residence, Main street, Spring Grove, and allegedly took an automatic rifle, a Ruger rifle, transistor radio and $600 in currency. PLAN STUDY TO SET LOCATION FOR EXPRESSWAY The Plaindealer learned Tuesday morning that a study is being initiated by the Illinois Division of Highways for an alignment study to determine the location of an expressway to be constructed (continued on page 14) Prison Terms Ordered For Embezzlement Richard Steinbrecher, a Crystal Lake lawyer, last Thursday was sentenced to three years in prison for aiding in the embezzlement of $463,161 from the Crystal Lake Savings and Loan association in 1962 and 1963. His sentence followed closely a tworyear prison term ordered for Jack Laures of Encino, Calif., formerly of McHenry, who at that time was president Of the association. Steinbrecher was found guilty late in January to aiding Laures in the embezzlement. Assistant U.S. Atty. Michael Siavelis charged that Laures wrote two checks on the as- (continued on page 14) McHenry high school will observe American Field Service day oil Thursday, Mi -ch 13, when twelve foreign students from T-ound the world visit the local campuses. They will be present at a 10 o'clock morning assembly at East campus, and at 1:45 in the afternoon will meet jun iors ;md seniors at West campus. The public is invited to attend either program. A pat-luck dinner will be served at 6 o'clock in the evening at the Philip Wheelock home, 1407 N. Draper roal, where the visitors will be guests of Arnfinn Stokkan, foreign exchange student attending MC If?. Tiio ^.udints will tell of their lives in Uganda, Germany, Turkey, Australia, Peru, Rhodesia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Italy, Ghana and Norway. Woman's club, and Mrs. Warren Kuhlman, chairman of the card party, presenting the check to William Bolger, president ofthe Library board. PLAINDEALER PHOTO City Library Receives Gift Due to the fine success of the card party the McHenry Woman's club held for the benefit of the McHenry Public library, a very generous gift of monoy was realized. William Bo'.ger, presided of the Library board, in accepting the check, wrote tothe Woman's club as follows; "For more than three decades the McHenry Woman's club has been the library's statinchest supporter. Year after year you have made substantial contributions to assure its success. "We on the library board are well aware of the tremendous efforts you ladies put into these fund raising affairs. All of McHenry is grateful to you, but just saying thank-you hardly seems sufficient. " Therefore, with your approval, I will recommend to the board that we put this money, along with other donations and bequests, into a separate fund (continued on page 14) Display Through March 14 Hold Art Exhibit Ifpr ' -- '• HiWi JL_ This unusual plaster of Paris horse was created by George Colborn and Bob Houser, pictured PLAINDEALER PHOTO above, and Wayne Smith, for the West campus art exhibit now in progress. An art exhibit can be seen at the McHenry high school we3t campus through March 14 in the northeast and northwest corridors of the halls. Since art in the curriculum :s a broadening experience for everyone, the school feels there is scarcely a subject that cannot be enriched by it. Furthermore, art instructors say 'he subject helps students develop good taste through wide creative experiences. An extensive vrv.-'ety of materials and media have been utilized in art expression on display at the 'ocal campus. Creating with basic media, such offerings as pencil drawings, tempera paintings, creative stitchery, copper tooling, oil paintings and some clay sculpture are on display. The entire display is a colorful presentation or high school students' work, their interest, ability and talents.