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PAGE 14 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1975 obscenit ies and death to fresh­ men in high school. I feel he should understand the students ' point of view. PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give - signature, full ad­ dress and phone number. We ask too, that one in­ dividual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we con­ sider ilibelous or in ob.jec- tional taste.) TEACHER DEFENSE "Dear Editor: "In regard to Wayne Smith's letter (appearing your April 11 newspape concerning the approval Raymond Mathis teachi "I am a freshman presently at tending McHenry Com­ munity high school East campus. 1 at tended Mr. Mathis ' f irst semester Health class. Mr. Mathis did not ' teach' ob­ scenit ies. he merely gave us proper terms concerning sex education, and for some students to clearly com­ prehend. Mr Mathis used some 's treet language' . Personally, I found this very helpful Many students use obscenit ies to be accepted by a certain group or T. to impress someone, without in really knowing what the words t ) mean. After Mr. Mathis ' ex- of planations, some students ng realized what they were ac­ tually saying and no longer use such language. "As for the subject of death, it is something we all have to face. Mr. Mathis' unit on death helped me accept and un­ derstand it. Some students (approximately five in a class of thirty) expressed to Mr. Mathis that they were opposed to the unit. Mr. Mathis un­ derstood, therefore gave these students another subject to study. Mr. Mathis made it clear that no student in his class had to be subjected to the unit on death. "Mr. Smith wrote that if a student has seen death ap­ proach, he or she may relive the experiences from such discussions.1 I feel such discussions may help the student faoe a reality he or she has been running away from, and take a load off his or her mind. Another alternative, as I previously stated, is not to take the unit at all. It is each in­ dividual's choice. "Mr. Smith stated that he felt it would be better to learn more about death when we were more mature and better to cope with it. Death is a very real thing. We must learn to cope with it sooner or later, and the sooner, the better. I think Mr. Smith is underestimating the mind of a freshman. "The adults are criticizing Mr. Mathis' style of teaching. Can they do any better? They never even noticed the great things Mr. Mathis does for us. They didn't count the hours he spends each night, and the weekends he spends coaching sophomore wrestlers. They didn't notice that if a student has a problem, he or she would rather talk about it to Mr. Mathis than with their own parents or friends. They didn't notice that Mr. Mathis is the one that the students admire, respect^ identify with, and love most. They didn't notice that Mr. Mathis is known as the 'Lucas Tanner Of East cam­ pus.' They didn't realize that Mr. Mathis taught something much more important than Math, Science, or English-he teaches about life. They didn't hear the students in Mr. Mathis' class enthusiastically say, 'Far-out, I have Health next mod.' Maybe if they opened their eyes they'd see some of these things. "Everyone on the school board voted to renew Mr. Mathis' contract. Mr. Althoff voted it down. I have not seen Mr. Althoff attending any of Mr. Mathis' classes or asking the students what they thought of the class or the teacher. I feel Mr. Althoff is voting Mr. Mathis down rather blindly. "William J. Bolger wrote: Give Mr. Althoff your support, or don't you care?' I really care, that is exactly why I do not support nor agree with Mr. Althoff. "Mr. Smith felt that the courses that Mr. Mathis is teaching should be optional with parents' permission only. Many parents are living in the past and would be opposed to such a class. Their child should not suffer and be denied an education of life because of their ignorance. "Mr. Smith, I am not trying to be disrespectful or make you look bad, it's just that Mr. celebrating our # 50th anniversary with FREEGIFTS for saving *250 or more Marengo Federal is celebrating their Golden Anniversary by offering quality Ashton garden hand tools and a fine selection of Rockwell power tools for saving $250, $1,000 or $5,000. These sturdy tools are a must for the do-it-yourselfer and a valuable addition to any home workshop. Some gifts are free with qualifying deposits. Others require an additional payment. Join in the Golden Anniversary celebration and pick your gift for saving. TRIPLE CHROME GARDEN HAND TOOLS BY ASHTON DELUXE 13" DOUBLE EDGE HEDGE TRIMMER BY ROCKWELL SINGLE-SPEED JIG SAW BY ROCKWELL ORBITAL SANDER BY ROCKWELL SINGLE-SPEED DRILL BY ROCKWELL STAINLESS STEEL ANVIL PRUNER BY ASHTON 12'/j" CHROME PLATED GRASS SHEAR BY ASHTON GRAND IPKIZE-J 4 2 nd PRIZES 1st PRIZE U.S. $2Vi gold piaca in uncirculated condition Dated 1925 U S $20 gold piaca In uncirculated condition, Dated 1S25 Deposits required for premiums $250 i $1,000 $5,000 MS GARDEN HAND TOOL SET FREE FREE FREE INDIVIDUAL PRUNER OR SHEAR $ 2 FREE FREE PRUNER/SHEAR SET $ 5 FREE FREE •M 3/s" POWER DRILL $ 7 $ 5 FREE iff JIG SAW $10 $ 8 $ 3 ORBITAL SANDER $14 $12 $ 7 HEDGE TRIMMER $16 $14 $ 9 W;> LIMIT: ONE GIFT PER FAMILY, PLEASE BHH mmmm: S®3 Mathis means very much to all of us. We don't want to see him cut down or hurt. I only wish we had more teachers that we could relate with, as we do with Mr. Mathis. The problem with most teachers is that they think that they are far too superior to be our friends, and have too much pride to admit when they make a mistake. They can only be our educators. Mr. Mathis showed us that teachers can be human. He was the first to admit that once in awhile he made a mistake. Maybe some people* don't care for Mr. Mathis' way of teaching, but you can't please all the people all the time. Mr. Mathis proved that a teacher can control a class, teach and be a friend all at once. Most important, he does all these things very well. Mr. Mathis is a person to be admired. "Mr. Althoff, I think you should examine the situation again. I'm sure you'will see that maybe this time you made a mistake. ^ "Wake up McHenry, you've got to change with the times. Get us out of the old-fashioned classrooms and get rid of the old-fashioned teachers. We need more classes like Mr. Mathis' and more teachers as magnificent as him. "Raymond Mathis, we need you! "Mary~H. Price" Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF MARIE A. KALSCH, Deceased, FILE NO. 75-P-95 Notice is hereby given Pursuant to Section 194 of the robate Act, of the death of the above named decedent and that letters Testamentary were issued on March 31, 1975, to George A. Kalsch, Jr., 5207 .Wpodrow, McHenry, II., and Joseph E. Kalsch, 439 Adams, Glencoe, II., whose attorneys of record are Dreyer, Foote & Streit Assoc., 900 North Lake Street, Aurora, II. Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letters and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Claims against said estate should be filed in the Probate office of the Clerk of said Court, County Court House, Wood­ stock, Illinois, and copies thereof mailed or delivered to said legal representative and to said attorney. MARGARET O'NEIL Clerk of the Court (Pub. April 4, 11 & 18, 1975) Legal Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on April 9, A.D. 1975, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Summerhouse Pottery, located at 5119 W. Maplehill Drive, McCullom Lake, McHenry, Illinois 60050. Dated this 9 day of April, A.D. 1975. Vernon W. Kays County Clerk. (Pub. April 11, 18, 25, 1975) Legal Notice . IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. MAGUIRE Deceased, FILE NO. 75-P-93 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 194 of the Probate Act, of the death of the above named decedent and that letters TESTAMENTARY were issued on March 31, 1975, to The Northern Trust Com­ pany, 50 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, II., whose attorneys of record are Kaiser, Dodge, Dornbaugh & Sullivan, 111 W. Washington St., Chicago, Illinois. Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letters and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Claims against said estate should be filed in the Probate office of the Clerk of said Court, County Court House, Wood­ stock, Illinois, and copies thereof mailed or delivered to said legal representative and to said attorney. MARGARET O'NEIL Clerk of the Court (Pub. April 4,11,18,1975) Dr. Podlusky To Speak For Ostomy Group The Elginland Ostomy association will meet in the Golf room at Sherman hospital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 21. Dr. George Podlusky, head of the Department of Radiology at St. Joseph hospital in Elgin, will be guest speaker. Dr. Podlusky, a graduate of the University of Munich, did post-graduate work in radiology and nuclear medicine at St. Anne hospital and Cook County hospital, both in Chicago, as well as at Nor­ thwestern and Purdue universities. He will talk on the Linear Accelator, Problems of the Colon (with X-Ray viewing) and What Ostomates Can Expect Who Need Upper or Lower GI's. All Ostomates, young and old, their families and friends, are welcome to the meetings fo this association. McHenry Couple Invite Students To Special IIT Day Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Pollock of 1706 North Court street, McHenry, are inviting McHenry high school students and their parents to take an in- depth look at Illinois Institute of Technology during IIT's nineteenth annual Parents day Sunday, April 20. Registration begins at noon in IIT's Grover M. Hermann Hall, 3241 South Federal street. Sponsosred by the IIT Parents association, the program features campus walking tours; an opportunity to visit with faculty, ad­ ministrators, students and other parents; and information about financial aid, student activities, housing, cooperative education, and job placement. ENTER THE "GOOD AS GOLD' PRIZE DRAWING One week for two in the land of the golden sun . .. Hawaii. You'll fly via United Airlines and stay at the fabulous HAWAIIAN VACATION! dlrectly°n 2 3rd PRIZES 2-4th PRIZES FREE! HEAVY-DUTY YARDSTICKS! Stop in and pick up your Free yardstick at Marengo Federal, today. FREE! PENNY IN THE BOTTLE! A unique collector's item that kids will love. OPEN HOUSE! Come one, Come all to our Open House celebration April 27th. Refreshments will be served. One men'a and one ladlee' 17 jewel Longlnea wrlatwatch. In gold with bjack dial face and cut diamonda. One men'a and one ladlea' 12 kt. gold filled Identification bracelet Anyone 16 yeara and over can reglaterl Fill out official entry blank at Marengo Federal. Drawing to be held April 27th at Marengo Federal Savlnoa Wlnnera need not be preaent to win. FREE! COFFEE AND CAKE! Stop in for your coffee break and help us celebrate our golden anniversary YOUTH RALLY A Festival of Hope youth rally will be held April 26 and 27 at St. Thomas church, Crystal Lake. Its goal is to foster Christian unity among young people of the area and to guide each individual to a personal understanding of their own values. It begins at Beddoes hall in the chuch at 1 p.m. April 27. The rally will be preceded by a dance at the Crystal Lake fieldhouse from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26. W INS CITATION Two representatives of the Prudential Insurance Company of America will receive president's citations for out­ standing accomplishments during 1974. One of them is Sales Manager Joseph Chodorowski, 1510 Val Court, McHenry. He is associated with the company's Northwest Suburban district agency in Park Ridge. Rehearsing their parts for "The Prince and the Pauper", are, from left, Mike McBride as John Canty, Mike Davis as the Prince, Joe Kost as the Pauper, and Sandy Fuller as Mrs. Canty. MARENGO FEDERAL SAVINGS and loan association T̂TST a«NT HIGHWAY • MARENGO HI,NO* AREA CODE (.-S, TELERHONE «K-T2» Twin Novel Set To Music A musical version of "The Prince and the Pauper", based on the novel by Mark Twain, is this Spring's presentation of the Johnsburg Junior high school. The performance will be held Wednesday, April 23, at 8 p.m. in the Junior high gymnasium. The story concerns two young boys, one a royal prince and the other a common beggar, who bear a strange resemblance to each other. They decide to exchange roles for a brief period of time, but later en­ counter difficulty convincing people of their true identity. Some members of the cast are Mike Davis as the Prince; Joe Kost as the Pauper; Mike McBride as the father; Sandy Fuller as the mother; and Lynn Lupo as the narrator. The production is an out-growth of this year's mini-courses and involves over forty students.