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Easter On St. Vincent's PAGE9-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1972 Comments 4 • from the Governor Children are shown decorating graves of family members in the church yard of St. Paul's, Calliaqua, last Easter Sunday, April 2. Part 5 (Windwards Report) by Father Wm 0. Hanner Lent was ended. "Christ is Risen!" As He rose early in the morning, while it was yet dark, so did followers in St. Vincent's. Before the dawn, before four a.m. we were out of bed. The full moon of Maunday Thur­ sday was on the wane. No faint flush of promised day was to be seoi. The main service was timed to begin at 5 o'clock. We dressed, had a hurried cup of coffee and were at the church, two miles away, by half past four. Jerry had the doors open, the lights were on, some of the people were already in their pews. They gathered from three or four miles away. Out of the mountains and valleys they came, some drove but most were afoot. There were old and young, children, grandparents, all in their best clothes, which were carefully put away after each use to be saved for the next Sunday or holiday. Out of the dark they materialized suddenly in the light of the church. It was decorated with variegated crotons tied to the pews. The altar was bright with scarlet exora and torch ginger. No lilies. The acolytes vested. They lighted the many candles. Before the hour die bell rang, loud, clear and long. In the village and up in the resort hotel there could be no sleep. Five o'clock! The burst of hymn, the procession enters. The church is full now, people are even sitting in the great deep windows. Here are the descendants of the blacks from Africa, here are the sons and daughters of the original Caribs, here are those whose forebears were from India, Mack Caucasians. Here and there were white faces. And then there were those whose ancestors had mixed the races. None of these things mattered here. We were Christ's children-gathered to keep His feast. The altar was censed. The Eucharist began. Half way through the sermon a dog appeared and ran up and down the aisle. Pets and animals get into the church on occasion, it happens up north, some follow their masters. I early ruled I would not continue a service with animals roaming about (there are many loose animals). I leave to your imagination the result of dogs, sheep or goats in the church. So I climbed down from the pulpit until the visitor was removed and then finished the sermon. This service lasted yntil near 6:30. It was over in time for the parishioners to get a bite to eat and off to work. Domestics, drivers, police and others had a day's worit before them. Father Lewis from a nearby parish had been there to assist with the communions. Now it was my turn to help Father Lewis at his seven o'clock service. I dashed home for a bite to edt on the way and arrived just after the service started but in time to help administer the communion. Then back to Calliaqua where my next Supper of the Lord was at 9 a.m. About eight miles of driving over narrow winding roads with pot holes lengthens the time a trip requires. By eleven I was back at the wee apartment, drenched with persperation. A quick bath, a change of clothes and into Kingstown to the bishop's house for the midday meal. (This is the meal that was broken into by the "Lassie! Goats!" tale - told last week.) After lunch, a pleasant happy time, we went home for a rest but by late afternoon the bishop and several clergy had gathered with the people of St. Paul's for our going away tea and reception. It was a family affair to which the whole parish was invited, grandmas and children. The thing I didn't like was leaving people whom we had grown to love. I know they loved us too. St. Paul's, Calliaqua is all for Woman's Lib. The Junior Warden, Miss Mary Prince, entertained all the clergy and vestry at her home afterward with a St. Vincent type supper. By nine we were home to finish our packing for the next day, Easter Monday our plane left and we must be at the airport by 7 a.m. The day had taken sixteen hours. It was a tiring but blessed day. In time put in it was a typical clergy Easter. When such a day is over you are DRAINED DRY. It had hap­ pened before but Easter, 1972,1 will never forget. It is fun to work with people. (The governor discusses Ju­ dicial reform in the following special column.) By Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie Springfield, III.--In ihe past few years, as the severe challenges to state government have been met, our courts have assumed a far more important role than in the past. In one major decision after an­ other, Illinois courts have proven the wisdom of the truth stated by Chief Justice Holmes. The law, said Holmes, means what the judges say it means. We have seen an increasing ac­ tivism in our courts, which reflects in part the far greater activity and innovation in state government in the past few years. During this same period, we have seen an increasing amount of public cynicism and dissatisfaction with government in general and with certain judicial figures. The competence of our courts is always a legitimate concern, but it is even more important when viewed against events of the past few years. We must strive -- again and again, if need be -- for the finest judicial process available, partic­ ularly if our courts continue to rule on major cases, sometimes against the public will. The integrity of our courts --and the people's trust in that integrity -- are vital to the citizen's belief in all aspects of our government. For many citizens, the most common point of contact with their government is in the processes of the law. Thus their faith rests in no small part on how they view the law -- and its application. Men and women, after all, in­ terpret the law, apply the law, and give it life, whether for good or evil. I continue to view the need for the selection of judges on merit alone as the first and most compelling need of our courts. We can and have refined and improved the laws of Illinois. We have sharpened administrative pro­ cedures which can make the laws work as intended. But without judges of the high­ est integrity, ability and indepen­ dence, we will have failed in our efforts to protect both our citizens and the judicial process. Many plans have been proposed for merit selection, but at the heart of each is the nonpolitical selection of judges by competent and im­ partial persons. To put such a proposition before the people will require the affirma­ tive vote of three-fifths of the members of the General Assembly. The record of the past in­ dicates this is a tough require­ ment to meet. Thus, 1 think the time is ripe to discuss a temporary alternative: Let us allow the people of each district to vote for or against non­ partisan election of judges. Such a referendum of the people would require only a majority vote in the General Assembly, a far more achievable goal at this time. Opponents of the merit se­ lection plan always insist that the people should have the right to choose. Fine, 1 say let them choose, anu one of the choices should be for or against nonpartisan elections. I have spoken time and again against the intrusion of party poli­ tics in the process of selecting judicial candidates. And my stand does not imply any lack of belief in the necessity of the party system itself. THEATRE ACTION -- "All right Norman, take that," says Andy, left, played by Ron Koules of Antioch as he fights his huddy Nor­ man, played by Dave Cornelia of Woodstock. This amusing fight scene is staged at the McHenry Dinner Playhouse in Neil Simon's comedy "The Star Spangled Girl." The show runs Thursday and Friday, May 18, 19, 25 and 26. Reservations may be made at 385- 1072. But the select&n of candi­ dates by the parties far too often results in the elevation of mediocrities as a reward for their service to their parties. form would be to allow the voters of each judicial district the oppor­ tunity to vote for nonpartisan elections. This would be a great step forward in the fight to end party Our courts are far too important, control of our judges, and to se- to let this abuse continue. cure better and more independent And the starting point for re- judges. Panel From Defenders To Speak May 22 Monday, May 22, is the date for another appearance by the McHenry county discussion panel, this time at the home of Mrs. Henry Birren, Woodstock, where the Kishwaukee Valley Garden and Flower club will hold its monthly meeting. Mrs. John Jaidinger of Marengo, vice-president and program chairman, has selected organic gardening, organic foods, and air and water pollution from the long list of environmental subjects for which the Defenders can provide speakers. Anne Carroll of Woodstock and Karen Franz and Rita Halvorsen of Crystal Lake are scheduled for Monday's panel. Program coordinator is Sherry Anderson of Woodstock. Following the discussion portion of the program, club members will be invited to participate in a question and answer session with the speakers, and to sample organic refreshments prepared by Mrs. Anderson. The public is reminded of the availability of this free service offered by the McHenry County Defenders, who will tailor programs to fit the specific ecological interests of any club, group, school or organization throughout the county. Anyone wishing to have such a presentation made for a par­ ticular group should place requests with Jan Chinlund, 459-5461. indicating meeting date and choice of topics, which include, in addition to the above mentioned, land use, citizen action, recycling, consumer information, etc. John Birch Chapter Shows Movies May 23 Vietnam is in the news now as never before. The John Birch society says everywhere one hears concerned Americans ask questions about America's longest war. Because of renewed interest, and due to several requests, the John- sburg chapter is showing the full length color movie, narrated by John Wayne, en­ titled "No Substitute for Vic­ tory", May 23 at 8 o'clock in the evening. Hostess for the event will be Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Himplemann, 3611 N. Middle road. The hostess has announced that she can accommodate up to fifty persons. She urges those wishing to attend this free movie to make reservations as soon as possible. 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