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PAGE 16 - PLAIN DEALER - FRIDAY, SCHOOL RELAXES POLICY ON STUDENT TRANSPORTATION (Continued from page 1) students requiring the use and ser­ vices of a mini-bus and driver for an entire day. Recognizing the waste of fuel and manpower in these instances, Supt. Robert Swartzloff proposed the modification. But several board members saw problems in the more flexible proposal. Judith Zid's concern that a private vehicle operator must be a faculty member or parent, "not a 19-year-old brother or sister," resulted in changing the proposed modification to reflect her objection. And Robert Anderson questioned who would be responsible for checking a private vehicle's mechanical fitness or other safety features such as tire condition. Swartzloff indicated that the school administrator who ap­ proved the use of the vehicle could ascertain its general fitness. In another policy change the practices governing investment of district funds were revised to provide added security for monies invested by the district. A minor change in policy for em­ ploying instructional staff dealt with a non-discrimination clause with regard to race, color, creed, nationality or handicap. Previous policy had not contained the word "sex" along with the others listed. In other action, a contract for doors and trim for the building trades house was awarded to low bidder Bell Lumber & Supply Co., Crystal Lake, in the amount of $1,532.64. Supt. Robert Swartzloff reported Ithe district had received full 'recognition from the Illinois state !board of education for the 1982-83 school term. ! He also announced that a con­ tribution of 5,600 lbs., of steel had been ^received from Bruce Guillan of T.C. ^Industries for use in the welding •classes. Vocational Director Ron Dale >oted that the steel contribution has •become essential to the continuance of Velding instruction. The district would not be able to budget such an expenditure, he said. • Also reported was a donation by IJerome Buch of cabinets, counter tops fcnd ceramic tiles to be used for the ouilding trades program, the wood­ working program and the art department. ^ Board President Edward Neumann •pointed out that without contributions fcuch as these, some school offerings wouJ^ be in jeopardy when allocating funds. • Signs of spring were evident at the meeting as coaches were assigned for the spring season. They included Ken Mueller, assistant baseball: Jerry JlankinraSSlstafft fi head Softball and Gary Trembly, Assistant softball. • Following executive session, action Was taken to expel a student for the FEBRUARY 25,1983 remainder oF (Tie semester for violation of the district smoking policy. Later, Supt. Swartzloff commented, "The board provides a smoking area to accommodate smokers against the wishes of many parents. Smoking in other areas of the school is forbidden." The established rule forgives two violations, but a third violation leads to expulsion. NEW TRIAL FOR KACHEL DENIED (Continued from page I) the Rachel case lacked trial ex­ perience and was only given the case two to three weeks before the trial, after the preliminary hearing. According to McNerney, because of the level of representation and lack of experience of the defense attorney, mistakes were made "which affected the outcome of the trial." He contended the victim in the case was not injured and without an injury the charge of home invasion should not stand. Assistant State's Attorney Gail Moreland, who prosecuted the case against Rachel, argued the facts of home invasion were made clear to the jury, which was not misled. She said that although mistakes may have been made by the former defense counsel, the defense was up to standard. "A defendant is entitled to a fair trial...not a perfect trial., and this defendant had a fair trial," Ms. Moreland said. Judge Brody, who presided over the Rachel trial in November, contended he conducted a fair trial. "The court tries to be perfect," he said. The judge said he noted ner­ vousness on the part of the former defense counsel at the opening of the trial "but then I've observed many attorneys with great experience who show nervousness when trying cases," Brody said. When denying the new trial motion, Brody said "the jury was properly instructed as to the law." He set March 16 as sentencing date for Rachel. The jury returned guilty verdicts against Rachel Nov. 11 on charges of home invasion, indecent liberties with a child and battery. The charges stemmed from a July 27 incident at a McHenry area residence. Rachel has been held in county jail since the time of his arrest. No New Planned Uses For Center by Angela Burden SHAW MEDIA NEWS SERVICE It will not be converted into an abortion clinic nor will it become a halfway house for the abused. Woodstock center will remain the same, a conference center for women and men, National Forum for Women representatives said Thursday night. Judy Carter and Sonja Mast, members of the suf-women board of directors for the NFW, assured an audience of business and professional women meeting at the center that the facility would be4ised for conferences and seminars as in the past. The Woodstock Business and Professional Women's club sponsored the meeting and invited other women's organizations to send representatives to hear from the NFW. Questions were raised by members of the Woodstock BPW on the future plans for the center. "It will be a place to focus on women's issues, not political, but in a thoughtful and caring way," said Ms. Carter. The NFW recently acquired the rustic, $3 million, 88-acre complex northwest of Woodstock as a gift from the Sylvia and Aaron Scheinfeld. Foundation. The group has managed to raise, in four months, the $175,000 required for a revolving maintenance fund. Ms. Carter was appointed chair­ woman on a national commission for women's issues by President Jimmy Carter, her father-in-law. She said the center can be a place where many organizations can meet to bring out facts on women's issues, "to step back and'look ... what can we do for our daughters and granddaughters." Si# said the national women's conference center would bring together women and men to help with changes for the betterment of women. "All political differences should be put aside. Here, we can proceed with hope and understanding and pass on to the next generation what is wor­ thwhile in the women's movement," Ms. Carter told the group. Ms. Mast, an authority on adult education, told the group the con­ ference center is "a dream come true" for the six Chicago area women who had been looking for a suitable facility "devoted to women for women's issues." She said when Mrs. Scheinfeld in­ dicated the NFW could have the -^center if the women could fulfill the maintenance agreement, people from all over the country made donations from $1 to $1,000 and the $175,000 goal was reached. f She said a generous contribution was raised for the NFW in the McHenry County area. Ms. Mast was asked if the National Organization for Women, Planned Parenthood or similar groups would be using Woodstock center. She explained that any organization would be allowed to hold conferences at the center. "We are hoping to whip inequality and want to help people of all races and religions to come together," Ms. Mast said. "The conference center will be used "Godspell" Features McHenry Area Actors RESCHEDULE SCHOOL MEETING The regular business meeting of the board of education of McHenry Community High School District 156, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Central Ad­ ministration office, has been rescheduled by action of the board to meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the Central Adjniiustration office, 3926 We§t- ton gtfe^t. TO rfifClter Instructional meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at West campus has been cancelled by action of the board of education. The pre-Easter show at the Woodstock Opera House will be one of the most successful contemporary ventures into Christianity and the theatrical medium ever. "Godspell" opens March 11 and runs for three weekends, the spring production of Woodstock Musical Theatre Company (WMTC), a troupe of solid reputation and loyal following in the Northwest Suburban area. "Godspell" is a musical based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Unusual staging, and a tremendous amount of energy place the cast of 10 in dance tableaux to illustrate the parables of the New Testament. The musical is popular for its artistic impact, the dramatization of familiar material, and, inevitably, its joyous message. Kevin O'Connor, 32, a native of Elgin will be Jesus. The rest of the cast have assign­ ments, yet one stops short of calling them roles. Instead, they personify the virtues and vices inherent in the characters in the story of Jesus. The audience will be able to pick out Mary Magdalene, Judas, and John the Baptist as the cast groups and regroups for the musical numbers. Fran Amore, 18, of Solon Mills was extremely active as a drama student at Marian Central Catholic high school in Woodstock. She has ap­ peared as Libby in "Babes in ArmsL' arid Chastity in "Anything Goes", rif well as chorus and supporting parte 6K>. other plays. In 1981t Ms. Amore toured Europe, singing with the Greater Chicago youth chorale. Lynn Schnelker graduated from Central University of Iowa in 1980 with a BA in theatre. Originally from Michigan, she was Sonia in the Michigan State university production of "Godspell". Her theatrical credits include directing "The Runner Stumbles" and "Oliver!". Lynn teaches English at McHenry high schools. Craig Spengel, 29, well known in McHenry, will bring Judas to life in Godspell. A vice-president of the WMTC board of directors, Spengel has appeared in many of the group's productions, most recently "Com­ pany" in 1981. From Richmond comes Kevin Rathunde, 18, a student at the College of Lake County. Rathunde has also appeared in "Godspell" as Judas in 1981 with Richmond-Burton high school. A vocal student for two years, he won five first place medals in the Illinois High School Association Music Contest. Another WMTC veteran is Dave Lindquist of McHenry, Lin- dquist is 22, and a familiar figure in Northwest Suburban Community theatre. He has appeared recently as Harry in My Fair Lady with Town- square Players, and in Prince Fairyfoot with the Lakeside Players of Crystal Lake. "Godspell" performances will be March 11,12,13; 17,18, 19, 20; 24, 25, 26 in the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Bur en street, Woodstock. Curtain will be 6 p.m. Sundays, 8:15 p.m. all other days. Reserve seats by calling 815 338-5300. mostly for discussion of women^a^ issues and it would defeat our purpose I q if we ban certain groups," Ms. Carter responded. "Woodstock center for women will be a place where we can educate ourselves and allow women's, and men's, groups to come together and grow together and understand one another," said Ms. Mast. She said the facility can become a training center "for women, and men, to sharpen their skills. And it will be open to all." Ms. Mast explained the year's schedule planned for the facility. Forty percent will be for retreats of charitable groups, 40 percent will be for business community seminars and 20 percent for NFW-planned con­ ferences and seminars.. She emphasized that no state or federal funding will be sought. Ms. Mast and Ms. Carter both ex­ plained that Woodstock center will be a self-sustaining facility through the marketing for seminars. Accommodations at the conference center include 18 sleeping rooms with double occupancy, a 43-person capacity dining room and large meeting rooms. Purim Party Slated Feb. 27 Celebrations are a significant part of all religions, and Judi is no ex­ ception. The McHenry County Jewish congregation is hosting its annual Purim party and reading of the Megillah Sunday, Feb. 27, at 10:30 a.m. This is a festive occasion with prizes, costumes, refreshments and fellowship. It commemorates the survival of the Jewish people when they were under Persian rule. The annual Passover Seder will be held Tuesday, March 29, at 6 p.m. Traditional foods will be served with roast beef as the entree. The Seder World Day Of Prayer In City Faith Presbyterian church, Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads, McHenry, will host the Church Women United World Day of Prayer Friday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m. Theme for this year's meeting is "New Persons in Christ". Church^Women United, a national ecumenical movement of women of Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and other Christian traditions, sponsor three national celebration days an­ nually. On World Day of Prayer, church women in the United States join their sisters in Christ in 170 countries and regions in prayer and praise. The resources for World Day of Prayer - 1983 - were prepared by women of the Caribbean. Baby sitting will be offered. Coffee and dessert will be served after the program. Bachelor Degree Program At MCC A meeting will be held Thursday, March 3, at McHenry County college to present a new bachelor's degree program for area residents. Offered by National College of Education, this program is designed for working adults with two years of college credit. It is possible to finish the last two "years of college in as little as one year with this alternate B.A. degree program. Independent work is supported by courses that meet for one, four-hour session each week for 42 weeks. Credit for life-learning experience is also awarded. Taught in seminar or workshop style, the curriculum emphasizes supervision, management, in­ terpersonal skills and organizational behavior. The informational meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to attend. SCHOL£B$HIPS State Rep. Dick Klemm, R-Crystal Lake, has announced that application forms for his General Assembly scholarships are available at his district office at 3 W. Crystal Lake avenue, Crystal Lake. 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