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'PUBLIC PULSE (the Plaindealer invites the public to use this cqlymn as an expression of iheir views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give - s ignature, ful l ad dress and phone number. We ask too, thai one in­ dividual not wri te on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the r ight to delete any mater ia l which we Consider l ibelous or in object ional tas te , i SCHOOL PROPOSAL "Editor: "With the propositions to improve the school system in District 156 that are appearing, hai anyone seriously con­ sidered a 1-3 situation? If not, I would like to introduce some points on the pro side. "One of the disadvantages listed in the literature we received about stopping the 2-2 system was a "new school" raufria. Personally, I feel it is a trauma developed much mon by entering a class o somewhere around 400 when up to one half of the others ar strangers. Once all these students have gotten to know each other and how to cope with «/bigger achool situation, I refally don't feel there is that great an emotional strain in clanging campuses. In a system where all these first year students are housed under oneWoof (East campus) the teasers and curriculum could be (oriented toward making the stupents' adjustments easier. That could be the central theme of l^hat campus while West carious would offer more in the lin^Ssof career, (college or vocational), and sport equip­ ment and training. "The drop-out rate was mentioned as another disad­ vantage. Of course, there are definitely some students in school just passing time 'til they can quit. But why make the sophomores among these such "wheels" on campus? Kight now they are the oldest kids at East and therefore, just according to the laws of our society, imitated by their juniors. Why not take these students, many of whom are causing discipline problems and perhaps generating 'drop out enthusiasm' among the younger students, and put them on a campus where they are the 'small fry'. Such a move would undoubtedly also benefit those students who plan on furthering their schooling or need vocational training since they would have access to the VeSV V pVt«c HOUGHTON HEATING S • Air Conditioning • Gutters PHONE 385-5476 McHENRY EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire, Auto, Farm, Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W Rte. 120 , McHenry 385 3300 Mv DENNIS CONWAY A U T O L I F E F I R E State Farm Ins. Ca 3319 W. Elm St McHenry, III. 385 7111 Farm Equipment George P. Freund,Inc. Case - New Holland 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHENRY Bus. 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 McHENRY HOBBY SHOP FOR ALL YOUR MODELING NEEDS 3318 W. Elm (NEAR RIVERSIDE DR. McHENRY) 385-7122 DR. 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ELM STREET • RADIATORS • Cooling System Specialists it AIR CONDITIONING • Trailer Hitches Fabrication it STEEL SALES • Welding & Ornamental Iron • Frozen Pipe Thawing 3006 W. Rte. 120 McHenry ADAMS BROS. (Next to Gem Cleaners) Phone 385-0783 Copuh! .M. at our new q Important Correspondence Accounting Records Invoices & Statements Project/Product Specifications quick-action copy center. Inventory Sheets Order & Bid Forms Catalog Sheets & Bulletins Promotional Letters & Flyers Try This Convenient New Service Soon! McHENRY PRINTING SERVICES 3909 W. MAIN 385-7800 easy-to-use XEROX' equipment! AWNINGS & PATIO AND COVERS • ENCLOSURES 344-1117 (BIG) BOB ROALSEN UENTURE ENTERPRISES facilities a year earlier. It might even sway some of those who plan on quitting. "One of the students I spoke to was against the idea of two four-year high schools. Her complaint was that the sport competition between the two schools would be so great as to make the teams (track, basketball, etc., since we would have to have two of everything) forget outside competition. Although sports do not con­ stitute an entire high schooler's schedule, they certainly do play an important part. "Lastly, the cost of remodeling and improving East campus scares me, and I know some Johnsburg residents who are also afraid of what the recently proposed Johnsburg high school would do to their tax rate. However, I want the b«?»t educational opportunities possible available to my children. A plan such as the one I suggested would definitely mean an ad­ dition to West and im­ provements to East, but the cost should be a lot less than re­ doing East to match the facilities at West. It should be taken into consideration. "Sincerely, "Deanna Mullen "4308Ponca" Valley View Children In "Songs Of Christmas" Ylgal Alton, Deputy Premier of Israel: "Now is the best chance to get a political settlement in the Middle East." The second and third grade children of Valley View school, McHenry, will sing "The Songs of Christmas" for parents and friends at their Christmas music program Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 1:45 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The program will be directed by Mrs. Dorothy Hollander. The second graders will sing, "O, Come Little Children," "I Bow My Head," "Fum, Fum, Fum," "Christmas Is Coming," "Look Out the Window," and "Suzy Snowflake." A feature of the program will be songs from the television Christmas special, "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer". Second graders will sing "Silver and Gold," "Jingle, Jingle, Jingle," and "When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter." The third graders will be heard in "The Night Before Christmas," "The Most Wonderful Day of the Year," "A Holly-Jolly Christmas," and of course, the program's theme song, "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer." A highlight of the program will be a special guest PAGE 15 • PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, DECEMBER •, 1*74 appearance by the most body Monday, Dec. 9, at 2:15 famous reindeer of all, good old p.m. "Rudolph," who has promised to join the children as they sing his praises. Some other third grade songs are "Mary's Boy Child," "Lollipop", "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Christmas Greetings," and "Let There Be Peace on Earth." The program will also feature soloists and ensembles. ,*-*V The "dress rehearsal" will be attended by the entire student In the Philippines, it's be­ lieved that a fisherman who chews ginger and spits on his bait will be inundated with catfish. WM 5 \ THINK ABOUT IT!! BOB JUSTEN As we all know, the idea of Christmas gifts dates back to Biblical times when the Wisw Men brought gifts to the Christ Child following His birth. In our own American society you rarely see the flint-hearted Scrooge type, the epitome of anti-giving feeling who in Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" succumbed to the spirit of the Christmas gift idea. Almost everybody today participates in the Christmas gift custom. Does it not seem proper to wonder about the purpose that prompts this custom? Are the gifts given to satisfy a feeling of self gratification? Are the gifts given with sincerity to make the recipient happier? Is there more concern with what to give and how much to spend for values from the store counter instead of giving a part of self with love and compassion? Is there sufficient thought given to the basic reason for gift giving; the celebration of the Man's birthday that brought it all about? . . . GEORGE R. JUSTEN FUNERAL HOME 3519 W. Elm St., McHenry, Illinois $ HOLIDAY MAGIC BY HELENE Come in and browse among lovely gifts from ceramics to ecology boxes. We have something for eveiyone in the family. ARROW IV 924 N. FRONT RT. 31 McHENRY Ph. 385-1446 OPEN DEC. 1st thru DEC. 21st 9 AM till 8 PM MR. DO NUT NOW OPEN A IMiSter DorvuJt 24 HRS. 7 DAYS A WEEK! MR. D0NUT RTE 120 MARKET PLACE McHENRY SERVING HOT COFFEE and D0NUTS STARTING DECEMBER 1, 1974 ^oodStoUS 3718 W. ELM STREET, McHENRY, ILLINOIS Delicious Foods From Jewel! PRICES EFFECTIVE, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THURS., DEC. 5 THRU SUN., DEC 8, 1974, AT ALL JEWEL STORES IN COOK, LAKE, HOURS: 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. DUPAGE, AND MC HENRY COUNTIES (EXCLUDING RIVER OAKS SUNDAY - 9AM to6PM AND ELGIN). ; There's Sunshine Waiting For You At Jewel's Produce Market! ONLY SMOKED MEATS, LUNCHMEATS, POULTRY, AND FROZEN FISH AND SEAFOOD ARE AVAILABLE AFTER SIX P.M. WEEK DAYS AND ALL DAY SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS. It's A Great Week To Try Jewel's Badge Of Honor Steaks! U.S.D.A. 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