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/ FIGHT EFFORT TO REMOVE RAILWAY AGENT (Continued from page When asjted about the possibility of the RTA and CNW axing rafl service from McHenry, Ms. Sperry said she id heard pf no such plans. Checking ̂ with other officials at the RTA office, she said there were "ab­ solutely no plans to eliminate (rail) service at the McHenry station." Further, she said the waiting area will remain open and heated at the station. The .plan simply involves the ticket agent, she said. Director of Public Relations at James MacDonald said the rail coippany would directly save ap­ proximately $26,000 in salary and, station- upkeep costs. V ' MacDonald also pointed out that there were no plans on the part of the CNW to stop rail service from < McHenry, nor was the railroad thinking about such plans. noted thanne measure was before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) although there is no indication when a decision will be made. M[acDonald said the move would have a snail effect on freight shippers and T&ai' was the reason for the ICC in- voQ&ement. If freight shippers were loojllng to line up rail cars, he said, they would have to go through the agent in Crystal Lake (if the plan is approved). MgSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) that the sweet morsels were a greater joy to the giver than the kiddies who would receive them. On the stage of the old high school, and later in the West campus auditorium, he would stroll out at in­ termission of the choraT program. With the ffirection of a field marshal, he lined up 3ttle ones in the audience and disfeftsed his treat. Then, taking his big accordion in hand, he played and sang Christmas caries to the delight of all ages. No matter that the words came through with a slight German accent. This was Santa Claus and he was loved. But his evening was not over. Before the curtain fell for the last time, he donned street apparel and went on stage once more for the finale, Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus". Only then did the Christmas season start for this rotund, good natured man whose every holiday became a perfect celebration through this one act. Otto Pyritz died last week, leaving as his legacy the memory of children made happy at Christmas time. But little ones having nothing to fear. Christmas will come again and they will continue to receive candy. If the "Ho, feto, Ho" is not as merry, and the smjJtfe is not as bright, some of us will kn0W°and feel a tinge of sadness. But yoffi&ters will continue to be delighted. More than anyone, Otto Pyritz knew that the spirit of Christmas he por­ trayed so well must go on forever. KAF ARMY MAN AT HISTORIC SWEARING-IN (Continued from page 1) Revolution. At Yorktown, Va., on Oct. 19, 1781, General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his British troops to combined American and French forces commanded by General George Washington. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Popelka, 606 S. Meadow road, McHenrV, Mark is a graduate of McHenry East high school, where he was a member of the cross country and track teams during his freshman and sophomore year. He held first chair in 'the trombone section of the marching band his last two years of high school. In addition, he worked as a nurse's aide IcHenry hospital. He enlnted into the Army to become an Infantryman for three years. Following, the historical evenlf at Yorktown, tie will train for the ^irst Infantry division, with whom he will serve. SCHOOL PERSISTS IN APPEAL OF DECISION ON WELL PERMIT (Continued from page 1) await a letter from the Facilities section of ISBE waiving the requirement to attach to a public water supply. He said this requirement is conflicting with existing situations such as at Valley View and Parkland, and is confining. He noted that the letter with a Waiver had been prepared by the chief, but nqt sent because the legal division of me section had disallowed its implications. Farmer also Rioted that without the letter their hearing would have little chance of success, and without the hearing they couldn't seek a judicial review of the decision. Judicial review is, available only when the appeal process has been exhausted, he said. Farmer reported that the division chief of the facilities section seems to be sympathetic to the school's cause and had indicated that he was trying to obtain a waiver that would be more restrictive than the one originally written but not sent. For this reason, Farmer had recommended the delay in the pending hearing on the appeal which they asked and received. The board also discussed at length some modifications of the instructional board meeting format. In addition to the regular monthly board of education sessions, members meet during eight months of the school year at individual buildings, and generally have the local Parent Teacher Organizations (PfTOs) participate in airing school concerns. Board members disagreed Vith recommendations made by Dr. Farmer and board president, Gary that they accept for discussion at th< meetings only questions submitted i: advance. This would give the 1 ministration a chance to research the information available on the concerns brought up and give the board the opportunity to respond with more meaningful answers, Farmer said. Some board members suggested that this would stifle the communication between the board and the parents, and not everybody participated in PTOs. Jerry Bunting protested, " mey shouldn't all be canned questions." Lockwood noted that they should be obligated to fieldjrfost of the questions. Dr. F{tMnM»"S3ud they-should ask for concerns in advance where possible, but that wouldn't prevent their receiving open questions. It was generally agreed they should work through the PTOs for better preparation for the discussions. ^ n. An other business, the board approved lefets for maternity leave for lary Turk, math teacher at Parkland school,-.arid for Lisa Loane, first grade teacher at Edgebrook. Also okayed were the employment of Cindy Johnson, John Bakker, and Cheryl Flam as bus drivers, Mary Bitterman as cafeteria worker at Edgebrook and Tom Christy and Wendy Sword as aides (high school .students) at Landmark. J A review of the state required housing report for the district showed 1,4% male and 1,401 female students in ' attendance as of Sept. 30. The school calendars project 181 pupil attendance days and four institute days. Nine holidays are listed with five-day Christmas and Easter vacations. PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1981 SCH0&8U CAR VS. SCHOOL BUS-A car afid the school bus are shown at rest following a collision that] occurred at about 3:45 p.pi. Tuesday afternoon' on Richmond road, just south Washington street No details were available Thursday morning from the McHenry Police department. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORB FAMILY SERVICE MEETING The Family Service and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County will hold its regular board of directors meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the McHenry office, 4302- G West Crystal Lake road, McHenry. The public is invited to attend CHARGE DRIVER Daniel E. Dickson, of 539 Washington St., Woodstock, was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving too fast for conditions and speeding, after an accident on Grand Ave. near Rich­ mond road Oct. 10. Dickson told police he made a turn onto westbound Grand Ave. and struck a utility pole. The McHenry Area Rescue squad took Dickson to the hospital for examination. The accident occurred at 8:06 a.m. Shutter HuT Window and Wall Decor SHII A- Bidelmar NEW!! TAPESTRY COLLECTION 50% OFF 41 PATTERNS 35% OFF ALL OTHER DELMAR PATTERNS SAVE UP fo 26% ON WINDOW HEAT * LOSS THIS WINTER ANNIVERSARY SALE FASHIONS SAVE Custom Shutters 25% Louver Drapes 20% Window Shades 20% OVER 1000 SHUTTERS IN STOCK IJWTME ASURE & INSTA Aluminum Blinds 9:30-5:30 WED. 9:3<>-NOON Closed Sunday WE MEASURE AND INSTALL CALL 815-344-1888 Rt. 12 Just No. Rt 120 Volo, HI. I, I College Sets Foreign Study Program In Europe rNext May Next May, McHenry County College will sponsor a foreign study program titled "Classical ana Modern Patterns of European Art and Culture" led by MCC art instructor Ossie Rometo. Last May more than 40 ; local residents accompanied MCC in­ structors on the three-week tour which includes visits to three European countries. The trip included visits to England, France and Italy where the group explored a variety of art forms and cultural points of interest. The tour included everything from the Roman art and sculpture of Paris' Cluny museum to the high points of Renaissance art in Florence's Uffizi galleries. There were visits to a local private art gallery in Paris where students talked to Swiss artist Jean Coulot about his modern, wall-sized abstracts and an excursion to a small town outside Paris to see Vincent VanGogh's attic flat above a still lively restaurant. Working for college credit, the students visited French neighborhoods in the Latin Quarter of Paris, Shakespeare's home in Stratford, England, and took an evening trip to Montmartre' to overlook the City of Paris. The students attended lectures and discussions at such locations as the i .•'> rf- Medici tfiapels and at the foot of Mifchelangel&s David in the Academia in Florence. The foreign study program this spring will focus on a slightly different itinerary including fiance, Spain and Italy. " °\ „ - In preparation for the May Irip the ^ fpoflege is sponsoring a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago Saturday, Oct. 24, leaving the college at 9:30 a.m. In­ cluded in the trip is a lecture on Italian, Spanish and French paintings in the Art Institute's collection. A lunch at an Italian resturant is planned following the museum visit. > , To find out more about the May trip contact Ossie Rometo at the college, or to participate in the Art Institute trip contact Erwin Cornelius or Suzanne Vadasz at MCC. * Desi Assistant For ESDA\ John J. Shay, coordinator with City A of McHenry ESDA, has announced the appointment of Charlene Svihlik as assistant coordinator. She has been a volunteer with McHenry County Emergency Services and Disaster agency for two years. She trained for auxiliary police and achieved the rank of sergeant before resigning to become a radiological defense officer. The McHenry woman is one of only two such officers in Mchenry county. Mrs. Svihlik has also been trained in tele-communications, first aid, CPR and weather spotting. She remains on - the staff of MCESDA and will be at­ tending a radiological defense officers instructors course this fall. Mrs. Svihlik and her family have lived in McHenry for three years. Her husband is Dr. Richard Svihlik, a naprapath.She has two sons, Ricky and Robby, which accounts for her being i i • f active in Boy Scout Troop 131 and Cub t Pack 131 in McHenry. She recently 5 stepped down after six years of being on • the Board of Directors of the Mid-West jj Hypnosis convention. She» has been* active in hypnosis for the last 10 years, • teaching adult education in Oak Park! and at TritSn college^ * She is looking forward to serving the» City of McHenry as assistant ESDA * coordinator. ? Volunteers will be needed and any of • those interested in serving the* McHenry community may contact! Assistant Coordinator Svihlik at 344- J 3132! v ! ENTERTAIN^ETERANS Starting Sunday, Obi 18, McHenry J American Legion Post\491 is inviting • Vietnam veterans to a 'happy hour'I from 1 to.,,4 p.m. at the clubhouse, 2505! N. Ringwood road. PROMOTE HOMECOMING-Much of the responsibility for the success of any homecoming rests with leaders working behind the scenes. The 1981 MCHS fall event is being promoted by these five young students. In front are Sherry Cristy, in charge of the dance; Theresa Creasey, the coronation; Traci Hettermann, the parade; and in back, Diane Cygan, mum sale; and Andre Norton, bonfire. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD (3 NEWCADILUCS- a 0 CAR INSIDE SHOWROOM CARS!! a 1981 MERCURY COUGAR New Car Warranty Under 1,000 Miles ???? 1980 CHEVY CITATION 4 DR. Auto. Air..•„ A Car To Drlv« 1979 OLDS CUTLASS 1DR Low Mileage 19,581 Miles. . . . Stop And Sm Us 1979 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE 4 Dr. 12 Months, 12,000 Miles Warranty Car Of Luxwry 1978 CHRYSLER CORDOBA With All Power--. 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