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County, £oatd J4eau Plan (f^epoit The Mcitenry county board of supervisors heard a progress report Tuesday in a special meeting with six members of the McHenry County Regional Plan commission. Board Chairman William Russel introduced John R. Quay, executive secretary of the commission, who displayed maps and overlays numbering more than forty. Working in conjunction with maps furnished by the Northeast; Metropolitan Plan commission, Mr. Quay provided information on a survey of land for best possible use and spoke of anticipated problems in regard to surface water pollution, soil base, sewerage and future transportation system. The maps were clearly des,- ignated according to suggested uses, with traffic signal colors employed to indicate, recommendations -- green for suitable land, amber for questionable areas, and pink or red for property unfit for a specific use. The plans, as they progress, anticipate a county growth to 300,000. It was disclosed that Grafton township maps which are now complete are being used as pilot maps by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Soil Conservation department. Among the county's problems is future land use for property presently devoted to gravel pits. Board members were informed that McHenry county is the largest prr*1" of gravel in the state. Dr. Murray McComas of the Illinois State Department of Geology, was present to speak of the work undertaken by himself and the twenty specialists from the state working on fit-- ture planning in this county. He divulged a total cost of $100,000 for the project, which includes $40,000 expended for work completed during the past eighteen months. Mr. Quay told of plans for the freeway which will start west of McHenry and extend to the south, set forth as a tenyear project. He also spoke of the sewerage extension program of the city of McHenry, which is part of the overall county planning., Chairman Ted Wickman of the Plan commission gave the close of 1969 as a target date for completion of the county report. During the discussion, Assistant Supervisor Tom Huemann (Continued on page 15) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOL 91 - NO. 90 FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1969 16 PAGES - 10<f Cheryl Tomao McHenry Queen * A happy queen, Cheryl Tomao, 18, accepts her crown from the 1968 McHenry Marine Festival queen, Ardelle Voeltz, right, at the VFW clubhouse Wednesday evening, a short time after judges PLAINDEALER PHOTO gave their decision from among twenty-eight pretty young McHenry girls. Left to right are Jeannie DeVries, 18, second runner- up, and Joan Glueck, 17, first runner-up. Various Business Before Board Of District 156 The county plan report has included, to date, a disclosure that the most heavily travelled street in the county is Rt. 31 and Elm street in the city of McHenry. The report appeared on our desk Tuesday afternoon, just after we had concluded that within the confine of our own Elm street Plaindealer Office was the most activity in the county. Amidst a variety of notes which included happenings of our school board, county board, city council and numerous others, we found somewhere in the neighborhood of eight beautiful weddings. So I Hear's Girl Friday, otherwise known as Marie Yegge, came to our rescue in earning the title of McHenry* s most social gal -- at least on paper. She set her typewriter in high gear and proceeded to do justice to these lovely young ladies and their handsome husbands while we concentrated our own efforts on behalf of more prosaic but necessary writing. The board of School District 15 acted cm several items of business following an executive session held Tuesday evening. One of those was approval of four teaching contracts for Miss Pamela Kortemeyer, Miss Connie Ritter and Fred Kusch, all beginning teachers, and Robert Allen, Master's degree, eighth step, as guidance counselor to East campus. He comes to McHenry from Argo high school, where he acted in the same capacity. Approval was unanimous on the three new faculty members. Dr. Leslie Krieger abstained from a It was just thirty years ago last Saturday that Sister Andreella. musician extraordinary at St. Mary's parish played her first high Mass in the McHenry church. This is a long period of service, particularly when one considers that she has probably averaged two Masses a day seven days a week, over the (Continued on page 15) FRANK LOW PARADE MARSHAL - Acting in conjunction with the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, the City Council has passed a resolution naming Frank Low parade marshal for the city's Marine Festival on Sunday, July 20. Mr. Low, whose energy and enthusiasm have spearheaded much of the activity of the summer event for the past twelve years, is honored by both organizations for his outstanding contribution to McHenry. vote (Hi Mr. Allen. Also as a result of discussion in executive session, a resolution was passed, asking the athletic department to review its regulations, particularly in regard to smoking penalties. Principal Richard Swantzwas authorized to compile a list of uncompleted work on West campus. After some discussion on the employment of a secretary at the central office to handle public relations next year, in conjunction with District 15, Clint Claypool, a new board member, seconded by Lloyd Freund, made a motion that the matter be tabled for a future decision. Mr. Claypool's objection concerned the expenditure of money involved. Upon questioning, he was informed that the District 15 vote on the same matter had resulted in a 3 to 2 approval of such an employee. An okay was given to approve the implementation of a footnote on the salary schedule for non-certified personnel which reads as follows: Three months minimum experience prior to (Continued on page 15) ASK BUSINESS ZONING CHANGE FORPROPERTY A hearing will be conducted at the McHenry city hall on Wednesday, June 25, at 3 O'clock on a petition by Carlton and Shirley Smith, Bernard Kennebec k and others for reclassification from "F" farming to "B-l" business, property located on the north side of Rt. 120, just east of the river. The request will be heard by the County Zoning Board of Appeals. Miss Sherry Vogt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vogt of 1510 N. North drive, McHenry, smiles as she learns the title of Miss Congeniality has been conferred upon her by a vote of the queen candidates. Eighteen - year - old Cheryl Tomao, dark-haired, dark-eyed beauty from Pistakee Highlands was crowned queen'of McHenry* s Marine Festival in an impressive ceremony Wednesday evening which brought crowds of interested spectators to the VFW clubhouse. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Tomao of 710 W. Annabelle street. First runner-up was Joan Glueck, 17, a neighbor of Cheryl, and second runner-up was Jeannie DeVries, 18. Joan, a statuesque brunette, and a se- (Continued on page 15) Traffic Plan At Elm-Green Presented City At the regular meeting on Monday night, McHenry's Police Chief, Kenneth Espey, presented the City Council with a plan to relieve traffic congestion at Green and Elm by not allowing left turns during hours of peak traffic. Mayor Doherty also read a letter from John Shay, manager of the Green street Mall association, reco- • nrtnending that the council give the plan a try. Elm street being a state highway, Chief Espey contacted Wayne Carlson of the Illinois State Highway department and received approval to use a portable traffic signal on a trial basis. It was decided that the Street and Alley committee will f study traffic at the intersection in question. David Ladd of Ladd Enterprises was present to discuss further development in Boone Valley subdivision. The council approved the preliminary plat of Unit No. 4 and advised Ladd to proceed with construction of a bridge at Oakwood drive leading to Ql. Rt. 120. This bridge was included in the original plans, to be constructed when the council saw the need to meet traffic conditions. A special meeting will be held next Monday night at 7:30 to complete agreements for the development of a parking area in connection with the property being purchased from Albert J. and Mary Rita Stilling. This meeting will be with owners of property and business people in the Riverside Drive area. The Board of Local Improvements will meet, following adjournment of the council meeting, to take action necessary in furthering the special assessment sewer plan for the Lakeland Park area. After some study in recent weeks, the council agreed to permit gas street lights in Fairway Green subdivision. Installation and results will be watched closely as a guide to future permits. Only one bid was received to sell the city a new police car, that being a bid from Buss Ford Sales at a cost of $2,050, including trade-in of Dodge car now in use. Encouraging reports have been received regarding state assistance in the drainage plan through Lakeland Park. It is hoped that definite approval will be forthcoming very soon. The Council listened with interest as plastic liners for garbage cans were unfolded and described. Since the city does not have a garbage tax, it was explained that such promotion could not be endorsed for any particular firm or product. But the idea did meet with favor. New Pastor Joins Church ' Mr„ David E. Scott has been appointed associate pastor of the First United Methodist church of McHenry, announcement was made at the annual conference of the Northern Illinois conference held at De- Kalb recently. Mr. Scott comes to the McHenry church as a graduate (Continued on page 15) Commendation Heroism. Medal To E.L. Parks Friends of SSG Edward L. Parks will be happy to learn that Ed has recovered from wounds received in action in March and is now serving as an instructor at Camp Enari in South Vietnam. He is currently teaching replacements at the N.C.O. academy there. Ed's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lance Parks of 5416 W. Euclid drive, has just recently learned that Ed is the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal for Heroism while leading a patrol through a Viet Cong stronghold in the Central Highlands. The award reads, in part: "For heroism in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. On Dec. 27, 1968, while leading a patrol through a Viet Cong stronghold in the Central Highlands Sgt. Parks uncovered a huge enemy rice cache. Knowing that the enemy would not leave this cache undefended, he set out security guards who soon pickled up five of the enemy moving toward their area. Sgt. Parks ordered his men to open 15) with a vicious barrage of fire which prevented the enemy from forming an ambush and sent them away in a hasty withdrawal. "Sgt. Parks moved through the enemy fire to rally his men, insuring a complete routing of the enemy force. Staff Sgt. Park's superb, outstanding leadership, initiative and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon^ himself, his unit and the United States Army." MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS TO MEET MONDAY Mayor Ronald J. Morris, the president of the McHenry County Municipal Officials association, has announced that the final meeting of his two - year term will be held Monday, June 3Q*. at 8 p.m. at the Harvard Supper club. Election of new officers will be held at this time. COMMUNITY CHEST DINNER MEETING ISVANCELLED Hie dinner meeting scheduled June 24 to discuss the establishment of a Community Chest in McHenry has been cancelled because of lack of interest. The Chamber of Commerce, which was spearheading the movement, announced that the proposal may be introduced at a future date when the climate for such a program may be more favorable. Two Seek Seat In Legislature JOHN L. WINELAND Democrat HOME RANSACKED, VALUABLES TAKEN AT STULL HOME Two burglaries were reported to the McHenry County Sheriffs department June 18. However, goods were stolen from only one of the buildings which were broken into. Thieves took radios, watches and jewlery from the home of Richard Stull, 1401 W. Terrace drive, Pistakee Terrace, McHenry. Stull and his wife were on vacation; when they returned they found a window broken and nearly all drawers in their home ransacked. Missing from the Stulls' house are a green table model (Continued on page 15) R. BRUCE WADDELL Republican Voting for the vacant office of Representative in the General Assembly will be held on Tuesday, June 24. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The election will be held to fill the void left by the death of Rep. John "Japk" Hill. Seeking to fill this office are R. Bruce Waddell, Republican and John L. Wineland, Democrat. The winner will represent the Thirty-third district, an area which includes Mc-. Henry, in the state legislature. Polling places will be inthe same locations as the last general election. Information on the candidates appears elsewhere in this issue. Name Committees Firemen Plan Water Fights At last week's meeting of Company I firemen, Lt. Bob Hansen announced that more than twenty invitations have been sent to county firemen, asking their participation * in the annual Water fights which OFFER FRIENDLY TOWN PROGRAM IN COMMUNITY July"l has been set as deadline for making application for a visit by a Friendly Town child this summer. The most important requisite for participation is that the volunteer is, willing to share family life with a child from the Inner City of Chicago. McHenry will receive children from the St. Augustine Indian center on N. Sheridan road under a new organization of the Friendly Town prograp). Under this new arrangement each town will exchange requests and chil- (Continued on page 15) will be sponsored by Company I to open Marine Festival week festivities Sunday, July 13. Other invitations were mailed to all, service clubs and veterans organizations which usually compete. At this first meeting of the new fiscal year, Capt. Gary Gough appointed standing committees. Chris Bennett was named chairman of the entertainment committee, assisted by John Hose, Tom Michelsen, Ed Thennes and Jerome Buch. The fund raising committee will be headed by Henry Miller, with Gary Armstrong, Wally and Harry Mueller and Marty Conway serving with him. The purchasing chairman is Ernie Schooley, assisted by A1 Phannenstill, Tom Diedrich and Mitchell Bykowski. John Shay will be in charge of public relations. The fire prevention committee is headed by Harry Conway, aided by Hank (Continued on page 15) Dairy Princess Entries Several McHenry County Dairy Princess candidates from this area are entered in the 1969 contest. The new princess will be crowned at DON PEASLEY PHOTO the June 26 dairy banquet. From left, OUie Miller, Richmond, Carol Curran, McHenry, and Betty Freeman, Richmond. Fourteen dairy farmers' daughters - beauties all - have entered the McHenry County Dairy Princess contest to seek the crown now worn by Mary Rath of McHenry. But the candidates are interested in/ something beyond the title and honor of Dairy Princess. They want to boost dairy products because they believe in their value as an integral part of the daily diet of everyone. They join the McHenry County Dairy promotion council in boosting dairy products and will take part in the store-wide promotions, radio and television appearances, and other promotional projects. The McHenry County Dairy Promotion council has set June 26 as the time for its annual dairy banquet. Highlight of that affair - which traditionally attracts 350 people - will be the crowning of the new Dairy Princess. Here are the 1969 candidates, (Continued on page 15)