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School J$oard& 3n cActive £e£Hon A variety of business came before the board of High School District 156 in session Tuesday evening. Members took under advisement the case of Tom Mason, who appeared before the board seeking permission to graduate next January in order to pursue his college education. The young man stated that he would like to attend summer school, complete his high school education early, and find work until he can enroll at Northern Illinois university in the fall. Because of his birth date, he said he would otherwise be 19 years of age at graduation and might need to enter service before starting his college studies. The board reviewed its fouryear policy but agreed to take the matter under advisement. It has been the feeling of the board and administration that students have not matured sufficiently, as a general rule,to graduate and enter college life without four years of high school. Permission was granted to the senior class to serve breakfast in the West campus cafeteria and use the pool following the annual prom. The inevitable necessity for increasing student bus transportation fares for those^residing within the one and onehalf mile limit was discussed. Students are now paying $18 •a year, considerably under the actual cost of $46, for which the school district is reimbursed only 20 per cent by the state. Action was deferred until a later date, Rental rules and regulations came up for a brief discussion, but no decision was made at the Tuesday meeting. The Mc- Henry Choral club, which had expressed concern over a location for its late April program after being informed of an expected rental increase, was granted permission to use the West Catapus auditorium under the same arrangement as previously this spring. Further study will bring about what the board hopes will be an equitable settlement for all groups desiring use of the school. The board adopted a resolution jointly with District 15, regarding the purchase of four chassis from Buss Ford Sales at a cost of $3,800 each and four school bus bodies from (Continued on page 10) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 m VOL. 91 - NO. 70 FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1969 2 SECTIONS, 18 PAGES - 10<? City Election Set April 15 Display Art Gallery pig I DISPLAY ART -- Art Teacher Don Neubauer of Hilltop school explains painting to Lynnette Borowski and Robert White, both looks in on^ second grade, as Principal Robert Putnam, PLAINDEALER PHOTO Mtuin* and Meanderin' Elections of one type or another are occupying the attention of a large segment of our population in April, and rightly so. With almost phenomenal growth in the area, the comparatively few individuals who •head our school systems and our city and township government are more important to the future of the community than most of us realize. With this in mind, we can only urge the voting public to give careful consideration to the "X" they place in the small square beside a candidate's name both on Saturday in the school elections and next Tuesday when the city of McHenry names men to fill top positions for another four years. Because of the influence which might be exerted through personal comment in a hometown newspaper, where friendship could easily enter the picture, the Plaindealer has felt that it is in the best interests of the public to refrain from endorsing particular candidates on the local level. Only vvhen the qualifications and aims of a candidate for higher office necessarily supersede any personal attitudes, have we expressed our opinion and urged support. However, in the case of the college board election we are making an exception in urging support for Donald Truckenbrod, the only McHenry candidate seeking one of two vacancies to be filled. Mr. Truckenbrod,an attorney and former teacher, would seem to have ample qualifications to (Continued on page 10) Hilltop elementary school has recently added an Art Gallery to its surroundings. The Gallery consists of a collection of famous painting reproductions that are framed and displayed in the main corridors adjoining the school cafeteria. The display is planned to expose the students of all grade levels to the wonder of the art world and to coincide with class projects and special events with variations in the selections. The "masterpieces of history" will be inter-changed periodically with "student masterpieces", representative of the school's art classes. Eleven Scouts Top Salesmen The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of McHenry county are hard at work making their Scout-O-Rama the best Scout show in the history of the county, according to Robert Hay, the show chairman. The following Scouts have earned a neckerchief slide for having sold $10 or more in tickets for the show: Kenneth Bratcher, Pack 454; Bernard Kennebeck, Robert Kennebeck, Ernie Olsen, Dale Morin and Larry Dahl of Troop 128; Kevin Hoak, Troop 131; Allan Estis, Allan White and Kenny Holcom, Troop 132; and Kenneth Betts, Post 131. The packs and troops will display their work at the Scout- O-Rama on Saturday, April 19, at the McHenry Junior high school on Green and Kane streets. The show will be open from 1 until 9:33 p.m. There will be a special display of first aid using the realistic wounds and blood on loan to the Scouts by the U.S. Navy. Also, there will be pinewood derby races and space craft races for all Cub Scoutis to enter. Federal Grant Sought By City At the Monday night meeting of the City Council of McHenry, a resolution was passed seeking a federal grant to assist in the expansion of the sewage disposal piant. After some study, prospects of receiving some assistance to relieve the local taxpayers of a part of the expansion cost seemed to warrant adoption of the resolution. With Gary Gough as the spokesman, a petition from property owners along Boone Creek requested the city to take action in correcting the condition of the creek bed. After some discussion, it was pointed out that the purpose of the petition was not to put the blame on the city for the condidtion, but to ask the City Council to lead the way in finding a solution and assistance. It was pointed out that the conservation department might be a starting poirt and Mayor Doherty stated that this move would be followed. To permit the Chief of Police to participate fully in the police pension plan, the Mayor expressed his willingness to turn over this appointment to the local Police commission. City Attorney John E. Looze presented a letter which clarified the question of ingress and (Continued on page 10) Next Tuesday, April 15, following closely the various school elections this Saturday, „city of McHenry residents will go to "the polls in four locations to elect a mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and aldermen in four wards. Mayor Donald P. Doherty, City Clerk Earl R. Walsh and City Treasurer Thomas F. Bolger are unopposed for re-election. With no races in Ward I or Ward 3 for aldermen, there is less activity than in other wards where contests exist. Theodore N. Pitzen seeks reelection in Ward I and Raymond L. Smith in Ward 3. Ward 2 has a three-way contest in which the incumbent, Joseph A. Etten, is opposed by Joseph Stanek and Gerald J. Wegener, both running as 'independents. Although new to the race in Ward 2, Wegener has served as an alderman for four years, having been elected on an at-large basis four years ago when a fourth ward was added and iines changed to equalize population. In Ward 4, Incumbent Frank S. Hromec will be opposed by William E. Fandre. Polling places will be as follows: Ward I, Payton Chevrolet Sales, 908 N. Front street; Ward 2, George P. Freund, Inc., Farm Machinery, 4102 W. Crystal Lake road; Ward 3, city hall; and Ward 4, Lakeland Park community house. Voting will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in all elections. Results will be available at the office of City Clerk Walsh. Interested persons may call 385-0953 or 385-3300 during the early evening. McCULLOM LAKE There are two complete slates vying for office in the village of McCullom Lake. The People's party has George Luto seeking the presidency; Jean Garner, for clerk; Raymond W. Lary, James Wyman and Monty Yates for fouryear terms as trustee and Tom Damiano for two-year trustee. The Progressive party lists Donald J. Parenti for president; Carol Bateman for clerk; Allan McKim, Eugene Frost and William J. Gleeson for four-year trustees and Larry Murray for two-year trustee. Voting will take place at the beach house. LAKEMOOR In nearby Lakemoor, John Bonder of the Villagers party ticket seeks reelection and (Continued on" page 10) W, RT*C4JRRJ* /lUjRMi wr Wf Itit.h njib'inL U •' , , TRIAL RUN -- What amounted to a trial run "for the Kiwanis club of McHenry Pancake Day this Sunday, April 13, is this scene enacted by the chairmen of the event, A1 Mapes and Wes Carlson. Both donned their white aprons and took cook book, pancake mix and syrup in hand as they offered an early welcome to the public. Breakfast will be served between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the American Legion clubhouse on Ringwood road. Tickets ry?y be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at the door. Proceeds will be used for work among boys and girls in the McHenry area. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Plan Engineer Will Address C of C Meeting New Entry For Fiesta Queen Robert Grossman, planning engineer for Bartholomew Associates, planning consultants for the city of McHenry, will be guest speaker addressing the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on Wednesday, April 16. Members and other interested persons are invited to attend the dinner meeting, which will be held at the VFW clubhouse at 6:30 p.nf. Dinner reservations should be made in advance by calling the Chamber office. A major portion of the meeting will be devoted to a discussion of Chamber projects and problems of interest to individual members. Mount Hope Observes 10th Charter Year Mount Hope Methodist church plans to celebrate the' tenth anniversary of its charter April 12 and 13. The planning committee, headed by Arch Fletcher and including Glenda Wieck, Hazel Morley, Myrl Fletcher and Pastors Christian Doenecke and Willis Walker, have sent out 200 invitations. A family banquet will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Pistakee Highlands Community center (the barn) where the church first met tenyearsago. Former pastors and families will be in attendance as well as many charter members and friends of the church. Sunday, April 13, Dr. Robert A. Mulligan, Superintendent of the Elgin district of the United Methodist church, will give the sermon and be assisted in the service by former pastors. NEW MAIL ROUTES APPROVED FOR McHENRY AREA Postmaster LeRoy Smith has received notification from the office of Congressman Robert McClory that additional rural routes have been approved, effective May 17. Mr. Smith has received no official notification from the Post Office department. New Rural Route 10 will serve about 467 families in the McHenry . area and Route 11 will give service to approximately 470 families. The new Route 1, Island Lake, involving 408 families, formerly was served through the McHenry post office. ALLOCATE $21,199 LOCALLY FROM MFT PAYMENTS Illinois townships and road districts have been allocated $2,232,419 as their share of the motor fuel tax paid into the state treasury during March, Public Works Director William F. Cellini reported to Gov. Richard B. Qgilvie. Allotments to counties for toyvnships and road districts included McHenry, $21,199. PERSONAL PROPERTY -SCHEDULES Personal property schedules are now in the mail and filing deadline will be May 3. The assessor's office at 3922 W. Main street will be open every day, during the week and also Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon, on April 12, 19 and 26 and May 3. Residents are asked to file as soon as possible. Candidates In Aldermanic Contests LaDDNNA RAE LOSCH Latest entry in the 1969 Marine Festival queen contest is LaDonna Rae Losch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Losch of 1502 Hickory, McHenry. The sixteen-year-old missis a sophomore at East campus high school, where she is a member of the band, playing the clarinet. One of her favorite hobbies is horseback riding. Miss Losch hopes to become a stewardess after graduation. Contest entries close April 25 so applicants are urged to file their entry blanks at the Plaindealer office now. Two pictures should accompany the entry, as well as parent's signature. Motorcyclist Hurt In Crash David L." Bockman, 17, of 5118 W. Home avenue, Lakeland Park, suffered head injuries Tuesday when his motorcycle and a small, van-type truck collided on Rt. 120, west. Police said Bockman had made a left turn onto the highway from Beach avenue and proceeded east. Sven Enarson of 2411 Beachside drive, pulling out of a driveway onto Rt. 120, saw the approaching motorcycle but thought he had ample time to get onto the highway. Bockman was unable to stop in time and the vehicles collided. The motorcyclist was taken to McHenry hospital by ambulance. COLLEGE MEETING The third organizational meeting of the McHenry County College board will be held at the interim offices, 6200 Northwest highway (IIT building) Crystal Lake, on Thursday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. WM. E. FANDRE Ward 4 FRANK HROMEC Ward 4 JOSEPH A. ETTEN Ward 2 GERALD J. WEGENER Ward 2 JOSEPH STANEK Ward 2 HURT IN ACCIDENT Scott Thietje, 15-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thietje, 2503 Driftwood drive, McHenry, received head injuries Tuesday when he walked into a swing set where his. brother and sister were playing. U