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Conservation Leaders w Receiving the prestigious award for extraordinary effort in conservation--the Goodyear award-are Mr. and Mrs. John Kooistra, the 1974 "Conservation Family of the Year" winner in McHenry county. Congratulating them is Robert Fleck, president of the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation district. The district first selected the Kooistras as the county winner before their entry earned area recognition. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) Help For Parents On Home Teaching So you want to teach your youngster something. It coufd be anything from the alphabet to cleaning his room to ice skating. Don't bother saying "my kid doesn't learn from me" or "I can't teacH him a thing." It isn't true. Research tells us today that children learn more outside school than in and that the parent is probably the child's most important teacher, s As a parent you're automatically a teacher, so you might as well know some of the secrets of the trade. They're not fool proof, but they help. A child who wants to learn something almost teaches himself, so for a truer test of teaching skill, let's start with an unwilling child who's makings sounds like: "Aw, mom, I don't want to learn how to make my bed" or "I'm not going to go skating." A lot of nay-saying may be an automatic ."no" reaction to whatever parents say, but it could also spring from the child's fear that he can't learn what is asked of him. What do you do? Patience is fine, but it's not enough. Build confidence - help the child overcome his lack of confidence. A tentative how- would-you-like-to question is too likely to receive a ready no answer. Instead try "let's do.." or "we're going to..." A good teacher conveys the idea that what he's teaching is necessary and worth learning. A parent can say, "Some jobs just have to be done and some skills must be learned. It's my job to teach them and yours to learn." Convey the impression that your child can do the job. If he's hesitant, remind him of his previous accomplishments: How he swan across the pool even though he was scared, how he caught that fish. A child who feels capable will be more willing to try things. Be encouraging, but be specific. Instead of a blanket statement: "You're terrific." say, "You're a terrific bed- • maker." Choose carefully what you're going to teach. A child needs activities that are an ap­ propriate match for his current abilities, neither too hard nor too easy.• Break down a job to be taught into manageable steps. You don't send a child up "cold" to clean his room. Instead, you break up a massive job into steps that can be done one at a time: make the bed, dust the shelves, vacuum the floor. Just making the bed can be broken down into steps. A parent can say, "Watch what I do and do it after me" or you can both plunge into the job together. Once the child has learned how, let him show off to you. This reinforces his lear­ ning. Pick the time to teach with care. Unlike school where math starts each day at 9:10, home teaching is more tuned to the moods of both teacher and student. Parents have to feel their way: in some homes early morning is the best teaching time; in others, it's after supper. In either case, do it at a time when you're both ready to concentrate; no distractions, no TV, ideally one child at a time, telephone off the hook. Don't expect a perfect first try or perfection even after • several. As the teacher you'd be more effective if you'd make a mistake now and then that your student can correct you on. When your child asks you to look at his achievement, be it a straightened room or a skating figure 8, praise but don't overdo. If you have criticisms, make them, but gently. But whatever else, if your youngster has made his bed, don't remake it for him. If you can't stand it, close the door! Rewarding a child for a job well done or even a try at it can be tricky. Every home has to evolve its own system of rewards and punishments - one the child can depend on - "If I do it. this is what will happen; if I don^, this is what I can ex- pect. \ Be patient! The time you spend working with your child now will pay handsome dividends in the years ahead. Spring Grove Eva Freund 675-2135 Village Board To Study Local So wago Pro bio m At the January meeting of the Spring Grove village board, future plans were made for a tentative meeting to discuss what can be done about the sewage problem. The present site on the east side of Blivin street at the bridge was pur­ chased a few years ago as a site for a sewage disposal plant. However, this site does not meet the'specifications of either the state or federal grants. WELCOME NEW MEMBER The Lotus Country Women's club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 in the town hall. Twenty-three members were present to enjoy lunch served at noon. Meeting was called to order with a salute to the flag and the singing of a patriotic song. Budget revisions were suggested, these will be made in next year's budget. An IFWC district 4 „ meeting will be held on Jan. 29 at Shady Lane with Marengo Women's Club as hostesses Delegates from Lotus club will attend. An invitation was received to reciprocity day at Whispering Oaks center, McHenry on Feb. 18. District Conservation Chairman Frances Heinemann requested that reports on "Help Keep America Beautiful" projects be sent to her. The village board expressed their gratitude to the club for their help in Christmas decorations for the' village square. A birthday song was sung for members having birthdays in January. In memory of Nora Miller and Anna Agger Who had passed away in December, all bowed their heads in silent prayer. President Smith thanked all members who helped with food and serving at lunch for funerals and asked that this kind jgesture be con­ tinued. Therrwas discussion on Bicentennial events and Beulah Karls gave some very good suggestions. A meeting will be held in the town halljm Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. to make plans for Bicentennial programs. Members were urged to attend the meeting. An installation ceremony was held for new members with Eva Freund as installing officer New mem­ bers are: Marilyn Heckmann. Josephine LaVertu. Judy Ann Brewer. Mildred McCarthy, and Gertrude Muldoon A nominating comrtiittee will be appointed at the next meeting. Fob. 18 is the cfcte of the next meeting, program will be a White Elephant sale CHRISTIAN MOTHERS MEET 0 Members of the Christian Mothers society met in St Peter's hall on Thurs., Jan. 22 President Dolores May opened the meeting with a prayer and pledge of allegiance to the flag Secretary and treasurer reports were Riven Announcements made were Winter Blossom Dance by Spring Grove school PTO on Feb 7. Lotus school "Spirit of 76" dance. Feb. 28; Father- son breakfast Feb. 29 and St. Patrick card party and lun­ cheon. March 17. It was suggested that a shower of cards be sent Mary Nimsgem honoring her on her ninetieth birthday. Jan. 26 President May urged all members to be present at group visitations held at funeral homes. 2:30 p.m. He also requested that an honor guard be held for members at the church ser­ vices Dori Schaitz reported for the Christain Action committee that Christmas baskets were distributed to six needy families More groceries and clothes are needed A retreat PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALJOI-WKDNMOAY. FEBRUARY 4. Itft will be held at LaSalette center. April 25, A prayer for the tick and deceased members closed the meeting Cake and coffee was served. Members displayed and explained their hobbies Next meeting is Feb. 19 SHOW FILMS ATCCDCLASSES CCD classes of St Peter's parish will be shown films in the parish hall after 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday. FEb 8. Films are Bill Cosby: Gonna Go Home Free. Can I Talk to you Dad. I've made a Decision, and Values for Teen-Agora.-The choice is yours 4.7.8 grade and high school groups are welcome. WINfER BLOSSOM Preparations are being made for the annual Winter Bloaaom dance sponsored by the Spring Grove school PTO The dance is being held at St Peter's parish hall on Saturday night. Feb. 7 starting at 8:90 p.m. Firemen will assist in serving refresh ments Many prizes will be given and a lunch will be ser-/ ved. We seem to need a big dose of peace -that-passes-al l - misunderstanding. Kelp contains a larger per­ centage of iodine than any other known plant. PIGTAIL REGISTRATION There will be Johnsborg Pigtail league registration Saturday. Feb 21. and March 10 from II a.m to I p.m. in the James Bush school. Jafcnaborg Interested persons aged 7 through it may register but;' must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Married veterans should include their spouaes' income in conakWrim whether can take advantage of the 01 loan. The VA counts the wife's income in computing whether married veterans are qualified* for home loans, especially in caaes where the veteran's in­ come alone ia not sufficient to oualify him for the amount of the loan sought. The type and duration of employment will determine if the income of either or both can be con­ sidered reliable for the relatively long term of loan repayments ataaaMmndfoB III-Bacause of my . sc mess, I am giving up pri­ vate practice. I want to thank you for the con­ fidence and loyalty which has made my 18 years of practice in McHenry such a happy experience lor my fcmityand myaelf. O. jBtxtnan, cM. J&.l 1 1 V 1 V *7/ spirit of/V value \ ^ WHY PASS UP A GOOD BUY? USE CHARC-ALL CREDIT ) Looking for action? Try us. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Pihl, Chemuns area farm family, receives award as the McHenry county "Conservation Family of the Year" from Clayton Bruce, left, board member of the sponsoring McHenry Soil and Water Conservation district. The Pihls' entire farm is conservation oriented, including 120 acres in strip cropping and 10 acres in picnic and recreation areas. Pihl is a member of the McHenry County Planning commission and the family is active in the Lutheran church in Harvard. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) Ronald Mlllor To" Bo 'lh$taNod+~*- In Honor "Clrelo" Ronald R. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pankiewicz of 3017 W. Lincoln road, McHenry, will be installed into a national collegiate honorary, Omicron Delta Kappa, at Elmhurst college Sunday, Feb. 8. Miller is an alumni of the school. The Leadership-Scholarship honorary "circle" of the honorary will be installed by Dan Beeman, national vice- president of Omicron Delta Kappa at a small private ceremony. Establishment of a charter at Elmhurst has just recently been approved by the honorary. A group of twenty-eight college juniors, seniors, alumni and faculty members petitioned the national organization for membership last September. A faculty representative of the honorary then visited Elmhurst in November and made the report that led to approval. Individual membership in the organization is open to juniors and seniors with demonstrated leadership and scholastic abilities. Political VISITS COLLEGE The MCC College Republicans club will bring State Senator Jack Schaffer of the 33rd district to the College Student union as a guest Thursday, Feb. 5, at 12:30 p.m. Faculty, students, and the general public are invited to hear the Senator speak. Following the speech there will be a question and answer session SPEAK FOR YOUNG GOP Dave O'Neal and Joan An­ derson. candidates for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of the state of Illinois, will speak to the McHenry County Young Republicans Thursday, Feb. 5. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Old Town hall on Brink street, in downtown Crystal Lake. 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