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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O4AKES REGION SINCE « f'BISECTION 2 - PAGE I WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 4 lilt McCLORY REPORTS From Washington LAKEMOOR - LILYMOOR SHIRLEY SCHUERR 385-2645 The status of Washington, D.Ci, the eighth largest city in our nation, will be changed radically if legislation proposed by President Nixon is enacted. Our nation's capital originally occupied 100 square miles of ground ceded by the states of Maryland and Virginia, fulfilling the mandate of Article I of the United States Constitution. Later, that part of the district lying south of the Potomac was ceded back to the state of Virginia. Today, only about 61 square miles of territory remain in our capital city. Washington's population is now more than 850,000. The Constitution also provides that the Congress shall "exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever over such district." This language has been interpreted -- since 1870 -- to require the United States Congress to serve as a sort of City Council for Washington, D.C., legislating with respect to every detail of its municipal government. While a so-called Mayor and City Council have been appointed by the President under a recent law, these appointed officials assume a very limited administrative role subservient to the superior authority of the Congress. Another anomaly is the denial to Washington, D.C. residents of another basic right of citizenship; i.e. representation in the U.S. Congress. Indeed, it was not until 1964 (following the adoption of the 25th Amendment to the Constitution) that Washington, D.C. residents gained the right to vote -- for President and Vice- President. Recently, President Nixon recommended an ambitious and enlightened program to correct the inequitable conditions experienced by American citizens residing in Washington, D.C. The President's twofold program provides: a) one or two elected Representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives consistent with the city's population, and possibly two United States Senators (as in the case of the 50 states) and b) appointment of a committee to devise a system of local selfgovernment, with elected officials charged with administering the essential municipal business of this large metropolitan community. The problems of our capital city, with a population greater than that of eleven of fifty states, become more challenging each day. Washington residents find no responsible local government of elected officials to which to turn. Instead, Committees of the U.S. House and Senate known as the " District of Columbia committees" undertake solutions to the routing municipal problems with which our capital city -- along with the other large cities of the country -- is plagued. At present, the elemental needs of our capital must be sandwiched in with the myriad national and international problems which are the primary concern of the Congress. Between 1802 and 1870, an autonomous municipal government conducted the affairs of the city of Washington, with an elected Mayor having been provided in 1820 during the administration of President James Monroe. This system was abandoned in the aftermath of the Civil War. Its reestablishment has been supported by Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson, and is currently recommended by President Nixon. By administering Washington's municipal business, an elected Mayor and City Council could relieve an overburdened Congress of details such as parking regulations, establishing dog pound fees, and providing for snow removal and garbage disposal. However, in recommending "Home Rule" for Washington, D.C., President Nixon has declared that this should not impinge upon "the Federal interest that must be respected." The "Federal interest" includes jurisdiction over public buildings, monuments, historical sites, or other property, possessions, or business of the Federal' government. Indeed, there is no intent to surrender such jurisdiction to any local government. Obviously, President Nixon means to continue present Federal controls and the essential security measures exercised by the FBI, the Secret Service, the General Services administration, the Capitol Police, and other exclusive federal enforcement agencies. Citizens should realize that, notwithstanding the outcome of "Home Rule" for the city of Washington, the White House, the Capitol, the Archives and all of the many properties and activities located within the boundaries of our Nation's capital city will remain forever under exclusive federal control. SPRING FLING DANCE PROCEEDS USED FOR LIGHTS Everthing is in readiness for the big Spring Fling dance this coming Saturday, May 17. The dance will be held at the Johnsburg Community hall in Johnsburg, dancing starts at 8 p.m. The dance is sponsored by the Lilymoor association. Proceeds of the dance will be used for the street lights. You can purchase your tickets from any of the officers or board of directors, or you can purchase them at the door Saturday night. Come one, come all and enjoy dancing and the evening with Pa and Ma. VILLAGE NEWS The village of Lakemoor held its meeting Thursday, May 8. The village board accepted the 1969 road maintenance under Motor Fuel Tax (M.F.T.) submitted by Baxter and Woodman village engineers. Work will start sometime at the end of June or the first part of July. In the meantime cold patching will be done on the bad spots, paid by the village funds. Mr. Woodman from Baxter and Woodman attended the meeting and brought the board up to date on the approximate cost of water and sewage system. On. recommendation of the board Mr. Woodman will inquire of the H.U.D. as to federal grant to bring the paper work up to date, since this has not been done since Oct. of 1962. The village of Lakemoor joined the McHenry County Municipal association. The village clerk Pat Morrison gave her annual report for the year, which you will find published elsewhere in this paper. The board requested the clerk to have the books audited. The planning commission for the village of Lakemoor was made active after being quiet for eight (8) years. The following appointments to the commission were passed and approved by the board, Bruce Damschroeder one (1) year term, Floyd Lee two (2) year term, Patrick* Lass three (3) year term, Herman Freeman four (4) year term, Raymond Cynowa, Sr., five (5) year term and George Vollmer six (6) year term. A police committee was formed comprised of trustees Harry Brady and Donald Whynot p nnnnnneaBaoaBBBB i For That Old Fashioned Flavor - Come To Cfwen&maQin Sausage Company • 35 Varieties of Sausage • True German Style Flavors • • Lean Hickory Smoked Bacon • Country Made Sausage • Delicious Hickory Smoked Hams Phone 385-6260 Route 120 Just East of Rt. 12 Volo, Illinois SAVE on HOUSE PAINT JIM MARTIN 'FOR QUALITY LIKE THIS SOME STORES CHARGE $8.40 Per Gal." 100% Acrylic Latex House Paint FIVE FREE SUMMERS IN EVERY CAN C0m " y.'7\ 'WOULD YOU BELIEVE I PAID $4.89 AT ALEXANDER'S i Contains Special Additives to Give Longer Life Against the Weather in Our Area. § ACRYLIC LATEX HOUSE PAINT £& $449 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO, PH. 385-1424 HIGHWAY 31, SOUTH OF MAIN STREET D I R E C T F A C T O R Y D E A L E R with president Dick Hyatt as ex-officio chairman. A petition was submitted by the Lakemoor Woman's club requesting the use of the community house for me itings on the second (2nd) ai i fourth (4th) Wednesday of ea< h month from 8 p.m. till 10 p n. Hie board granted approval The village was info med by the people cleaning the beaches that they could use more volunteer help. If anyone can help on a weekend please contact Thomas Casey at 385-2780. The village would appreciate your help. The next village meeting will take place Thursday, June 12, at 8 p.m. It will be held in the fire-community building. AUXILIARY NEWS The Woman's auxiliary held its monthly meeting at the hoihe of Helen Rodde Monday, May 5. A discussion was held on cancelling the meetings for the months of July and August due to so many of the members going on vacations. Hostess for the May meeting were Helen Rodde and Ruth Young. Winner of the monthly prize was Ruth Young. At this time the auxiliary welcomes a new member, Joan Lund. The next monthly meeting will be held at the home of Pearle Stineman Monday, June 2, at 7:45 p.m. Hostess for the June meeting are LeeBassiand Pearle Stineman. LADIES LEAGUE Held their meeting Wednesday, May 7. After the business on hjand was taken care of bunco was played. Winners were\ Eunice T.obey, first, Iva Maxwell, second, Viola Arbogast, third, and Connie Smith, fourth. Booby went to Olive Corbett this time. SITE SELECTION PRIMARY CONCERN OF«Y"BOARD The prime concern of the Lake Region YMCA's Strategy board at the present time is the selection of a building site. Residents of the YMCA's fourteen- community service area towns are being encouraged to assist in this important project. The Building Site committee reports that the site should- be 20 acres in size. Since the Lake Region YMCA serves a large area, help from interested persons is necessary in order to give every community its proper share in the project. Persons aware of any site of this size should notify William Baker, 415 War*..' klane, Crystal Lake, by letter stating all the particulars. Every suggestion will be thoroughly investigated. Final word of the site selection will be available by Sept. 1. Although every site will receive thorough consideration, parcels of land that would be donated to the Lake Region YMCA will receive priority. Following site selection, plans for the building will begin to take shape and all facets of the 1970 Capital Fund campaign will be made ready. spurgeons We Keep Prices Down ... Save on Sun & Fun Fashions Now! McHenry Market Place MMWM JMBORU Top Interest for Skirts: Suspender Skirts! Smart 99 Great new fashion! Now in paisley or bandana print cot ton. Machine wash, wear with many tops. 8 to 16. Bib-Top Play Shorts F o r S m a r t G i r l s ! Carefree cotton in solids or happily dizzy prints, imag natively trimmed. 7 to 14 Get hers now! 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