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Jerry Gudauskas discusses employment form with Mary Ficken. y i t H i N i i . . . N i l I I I I • ; Judy Grenier, secretary, posts a job opening. Vickie Bazan fills out employment form. Placement Service - 1 Recently McHenry high school announced the opening of an employment placement office at West campus. The program, which is funded by the state, has as a primary goal, placement of students into jobs which relate to their high, school training. Although the placement office serves high school students, the community citizens are encouraged to use the service also. As of January, Placement Director Jerry Gudauskak provided this new service full time. Figures compiled from Jan. 5-Feb. 7 suggest that the early efforts seem to be suc­ cessful. During this time over 506 high school students have visited the office to register or inquire about the placement serviceT Gudauskas reports that as of March 1, ninety-three students have interviewed with interested employers and thirty-four job placements have been made. One of the problems faced in the placement office is making the service known to employers so that they can use the office to identify the best potential employees possible. The placement service was publicized to local businesses by using an employer survey. Tliis survey was mailed to 838 Wonder Lake Mary Jean Huff 7280267 industrial and retail business representatives. Every em­ ployer who was contacted is urged to respond to the survey. Gudauskas strongly en* courages local business people in general to contact him so that he can list available jobs in the office. It is important to know that an effort is made to screen interested candidates so that employers only view the applications of individuals who are qualified for a given job. The placement office goes beyond a normal employment service since students who apply for jobs often are counseled by Director Gudauskas about points they should be aware of prior to a personal interview. In this way students learn the importance of common sense, and often overlooked concerns, like neat appearance, punctuality and the need to show responsibility. Students also can receive help in areas like filling out com­ plicated application forms and what questions they might want to ask in an interview with an employer. llie director is aided in his day to day responsibilites by Judy Grenier, who works as the placement office secretary. A student is also emploved several hours a week to do clerical work in the office. Spring and the end of the 'las# Kites" Conducted For Hqrrlson P.T.A. At the March 16. meeting ot the Harrison school P T.A., a recommendation was made by the P.T.A. board and nominating committee to dissolve and terminate the organization of the Harrison school P.T.A. because of lack of interest. The recommendation was accepted unanimously by the members present. It was further suggested that the formation of a Parents Ad visory council be considered Dr. Ray Jones, superintendent, pledged his full support for such a program. P.T.A. president. Donna Carr, announced that the an­ nual award presented by the P.T.A. to an outstanding member, was given this year to Janet Bell, who is well known for the exceptional contribution of her time and herself to the good of the P.T.A. and the children of Harrison school. Teachers Appreciation day was observed this year on St. Patrick's day and the P.T.A. presented a green carnation to each member of the faculty. The main fund raising source of P.T.A. has been its annual Fun Fair, with the proceeds used to benefit the needs of the children of the school. The money earned last year had been set aside for playground equipment, and swings and see saws have been ordered and should be set up for spring play. This years contribution from P.T.A. includes a new "ditto" machine, a stove for the kit­ chen, a new flag and flagpole, small playground equipment and much needed dishtowels! Ironically, as one lady left the last meeting Tuesday night, after twenty-one years of P.T.A. membership, she remarked, "This was one of the best meetings, I've ever been to!" REQUIEM FOR A P.T.A. ...born in Wonder Lake at Harrison school, many years ago. ...died from lack of interest, March 16, 1976. ...gone are the times when the P.T.A. was the social event of the month, looked forward to by moms and dads and grand­ mas and aunts. Everybody came and all were welcome. ...gone are those who would accept the challenge and responsibility involved in being a president, vice-president, secretary or treasurer. ...gone are the larger families and the moms who listened to the constant con­ fusion and chatter of little ones all day and were "glad to get out of the house" on a P.T.A. evening. ...today - we have an over­ whelming majority of working moms. ...today - we have little "time" for holding offices in organizations or even for at­ tending - yet- another meeting. ...today - we listen to those who grieve about the death of our P.T.A., but will not or cannot do anything about it. ...today - we accept the "sign school year will be a busy time for the placement officer but as one observer noted, '"That's what it's there for, to serve as many students and community people as possible." Whether you are an employer or a potential employee, please feel free to make use of the new McHenry high school placement office. The telephone number is 385-9007. ot the times" of 1976 and look forward to a more meaningful, less structured, new approach t o P a r e n t - T e a c h e r - Administrative cooperation with the best interests and educations of our children - as always - our ojbective. Farewell, Harrison P.T.A. May you rest in peace in the knowledge that while you exi sted - The Harrison school P T A was among - if not actually -» The Best ! PAST PRESDIENTS PARLEY Marge Hartung. chairman of the Wonder Lake unit 1169 explains this is another im­ portant step in the programs of the American Legion auxiliary. Past presidents parley has been described as an organized group of members who are eligible to join by virture of their having served as presidents of an American Legion auxiliary unit to blend their experience and guidance to the many worthwhile projects in which the unit may be engaged. "Service to Others", with special emphasis on service to ex-service women, these women can be found in the V.A. hospitals, general hospitals, nursing homes and in their own homes. A unit parley can bring much pleasure to ill ex-service women by a visit to the hospital or nursing home and taking small gifts or refreshments where permitted. Another parley activity is the sewing or rags for rug weaving, which the Veterans weave for rugs. Still another parley ac­ tivity is providing funds for a nurses scholarship. SPRING SPRUCE-UP Is your mailbox looking dingy - in need of repair - or a fresh coat of paint? If so. just drop a note to your local postmaster, L.W. 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March 28. at 2 p m at the east side firehouse There will be a discussion with the McHenry County Conservation district on the proposal for develop­ ment of the Ron Lee property with a vote to be taken for or against support of the proposal Following the special con­ vention. a discussion of the budget for 1976 will take place, along with a discussion of the Wonder Woods association request for fencing of the west end of the dam property and a discussion with the Wonder Lake Coast Guard auxiliary on problems or proposals con­ nected with their services BIRTHDAYS Wonder Lake will be alight with birthday candles this week! Lotsa birthdays to be celebrated And so we begin with a happy eighteenth birthday to Mike Wines on March 25 Birthday greetings to a "younger than springtime" lady in her seventy's, Marie Robinson, on March 26. Happy birthday to an Irishman who must have kissed the Blarney Stone. Joe Sullivan, on March 26. Happy thirteenth birthday to Joey Fimbach, son of Bill and JoAnn Fimbach. on March 26 Joey has been working on the beautification committee for educational environment at Northwood school in Wood stock. Happy birthday to "Grandpa" Joe Berner. eighty- two years young on March 28 Happy birthday to another grandpa (but much younger!) Jay Cristy, on March 28 And another twenty-eighth birthday greeting to Earl Miller - (we mean March 28 - or could be he's 28. just one more time). Happy fourteenth birthday to Mary Gibbons, daughter of Kay and Tim Gibbons, on March 28 Happy fifth birthday to John Liggett, son of Jack and JoAnn Liggett, on March 29. Happy sixth birthday to Christine Modgdans. daughter of and Mary Jane Mogdans on March 29 Happy thirteenth birthday to Virginia Kearns on March .10 Happy ninth bir­ thday to Jackie VanKanegan. daughter of Harriet and Jack VanKanegan. on March 30 G o o d c a n d l e b l o w i n g a n d wishes copie true to all of you' HAPPINESS IS Happiness is cuddling a child and listening to what he has to sav to vou Happiness is admiring Janet Bell's sense of humor and good will as she accepted the "Born looser Award", a lifetime mem bership in the I* T A which was presented to her the evening the Wonder Lake P T A folded Happiness is being told you've "made someone's day". Happiness is an elephant in the kindergarten class at Harrison school, constructed, of course, by Mrs Bagbv's s t u d e n t s H a p p i n e s s is someone saying. "Good supper. Mom"' Happiness is learning how to wrestle in school (after years of practice at home!) Happiness is Scott Novak, celebrating his St Patrick's day birthday by going to school dressed all in green COMMUNITY CALENDAR MARCH 24 Lutheran church Women's Spring buffet luncheon. 12 Noon to 1 pm Nativity Lutheran church MARCH 25 Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby. Harrison school. 7 p.m. MARCH 27 & APRIL 3 Registration. Wonder l,ake boys baseball, east side firehouse 10 a m to 4 p m MARCH 28 Master Property Owners association meeting, 2 pm east side firehouse APRIL 2 Half day of school, Harrison The Veterans administration employs 5 per cent of all physicians in the United States SECTION t - PAGE 5 Tony P1.AINDEAI.F.R WEDNKSDAY. MARCH 24.1»7f Stafe Chamber Argues Against Tax Proposals A spokesman for the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce has branded as "economic nonsense" four legislative proposals which would eliminate the controversial provision in the state con­ stitution that limits corporate income taxes to 60 per cent above the rates for individuals Testifying at a hearing of the House Revenue committee in Springfield. William E Stowe. tax department manager of the 19 ooo member state wide business organization, warned that an end to the II to 5 ratio limitation would lead to sharp boosts in corporate taxes that would drive many firms out of the state and worsen unem­ ployment in Illinois - already- higher than the national average The issue would be submitted to the voters on a special ballot in the Nov 2 general election if any of the resolutions is passed by a three ^rfths vote in both houses ' " T h e c o n s t i t u t i o n a l protection against in­ discriminate tax increases helps protect all Illinois tax­ payers » individuals and businesses alike -- from the consequences of a tax in­ crease." Stowe said "Some of I he consequences would be higher prices, reduced pur chasing power and a slowdown in consumption The most important issue before you are these attempts to finance in­ creases in government spen ding with a tax increase These proposals are economic non­ sense Current economic conditions demand we create new jobs "The existing protection is especially important to the small businessman, operating within the Illinois market, and paying 100 percent of his state income tax to Illinois." Stowe told the lawmakers "He lives here and votes here, as do most ipf his customers. His com- mitment is 100 percent, not averaged out among several states And he doesn't have the option of shifting to other states He must retrench, usually by eliminating Jobs, if profits are marginal. "Most important of all. the people's representatives, assembled in the 1170 Con M itut tonal convention, did not wish nor intend to give the General Assembly unlimited taxing powers They agreed the corporate tax rate should not exceed the individual rate by more than then-existing disparity of 60 per cent " Calling for spending controls rather than tax increases. Stowe said the proposals, "run counter to the best interests of the state's economy, voters, work force and businessmen " Gem-Mineral Society Opens Instruction Series The regular meeting of the Hiawatha (Jem and Mineral society will begin at 7:30 p m Tuesday, April 6. in Room 2t2 at the McHenry high school West campus The club has initiated a basic instruction series leading to the identification of rocks and minerals This will enable the beginner to better enjoy rock and mineral collecting, and will be a good review for the ex­ perienced "rock bound ". Field trips for the warmer months will be discussed during the meeting A trip has been scheduled for June 19 to Amboy. Ill This should be very interesting Visitors and aspiring rock hounds are invited to attend this meeting, and members are encouraged to bring a guest The tiniest mammal in the world is the Mediterranean shrew, reports the National Wildlife federation The tiny creative measures only an inch and a half at full size SWTM imp SPWH6 Our Music Department is Blooming with Values! ^ hc\y6fidx>f( EAGLES Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 Teiliiil.t Sunns# Witthy W' m.«n Best Ci* My I Take (I t .4Sy Pe.u etui E .isy j T,»ke It 1' TheLimtf Lym Eyes One Ot These Nights Already Gom NOV EV ITHfi OUTLAWSI Jnsi&gs. Wuilkin. JBSCOSB. 1B8PL.IUET DAVID BOWIE STATION TO STATIONI •nc/i One Of These Nights EAGLES On The Border TONY ORLANDO [K &DAWN ToBeWithVbu i HI • E /{9ft - f n Hid V ^W TeKms 4400 W. ROUTE 120 McHENRY, ILLINOIS HORNSBYS fami ly centers -- HOURS: DAILY 9 til 9 SUNDAY 10 til 6