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rlyl signx THE McHENRY PL.VINDEAU5H Thursday, March 7,1969 MusiiT & Meanderm' (Continued from Pa^e 1) • .His remarks explain; "The sunny south seems to have taken a turn at being cold this winter. This has seamed to be a little more cf a winter than usual. The news clippings inch , cate Georgia does have sno •'and beautiful mountains. Tbiv snow, of course, was north <>. here, as we haven't had any in Warner Robins so far, though it has been very ,cold a tiqu or two. "I'm still enjoying eveiy issue of the Plaindealer and look forward to receiving it for years to come." University Staff Members Make Up County Junior College Survey Team Appoint New«ty Church Vicar (Continued from page 1) EXPEDITION TO HONDURAS JUNGLES PROVES EXCITING (Continued from page 1) Would stalk their prey at nigh. Before returning to Belizi . the party of four visited ancie:> Maya ruins at Benque Vay near the British Honduras Guatemala border. This w: Lepinske's second visit t<> Xunantunich--site of excavated ruins of the classic Mayan period. Here the party stepped back into time, for these ruins art among the oldest. According to recent archaeological and anthropological findings, some of the sites may date back to the tintd of Christ. Search Remains At Xunantunich are scattered remains of one of the world's great civilizations which died mysteriously centuries before Columbus ever reached the Caribbean. Lepinske, an amateur archaeologist and former St. Rita high school teacher, said "This area is rich, in archaeological material. Hidden somewhere in these ruins may be the answer to the piystery of the Mayas--a fascinating puzzle for explorers tvho have pondered the questions whether they were migints from Asia by way of the ?rlng Strait, whether they were refugees from the ancient iunken city of Atlantis, and why they vanished from their splendid cities." * • As they wandered around the |2-foot high images--stelae-- Carved from stone, and climbed the temples, Lepinske said it felt wonderful tareturn to this *ite. He said it was reminiscent of the splendors of Copan, the once great capital and cultural center of the Mayan empire, deep in the jungles of the north western part of the Republic of Honduras. It was at Copan that Lepinske and his wile, Lee, worked and studied some eight years before. Buried By .Jungle "Xunantunich, like Copan," said Lepinske, "had been buried by dense jungle for thousands of years, until recently when some of the archaeological sites were cleared by scientific expeditions." The ancient Mayas had developed an accurate calendarin fact, more perfect than the ond used in Europe at the time of the discovery of America; a system of writing--intriguing hieroglyphics; a high degree of mathematics, including the use of zero and decimals; a code of laws based on their deli&ion; all apparently without outside influence. Temples Remain Yet, today, only the beautifully carved temples and tombs remain. One of the best known ruins of the Crown Colony of British Honduras is the magnificent excava ted temple of Xunantunich. At the time Lepinske and Ferre visited the site, two government workers--both descendants of the ancient Mayas--were continuing excavation of another altar. Lepinske and Ferre already are making preparations for their next expedition. They plan to penetrate deep into the Montana de La Flor area in Honduras. S&frKi. 83 miles from Tegucigalpa, theyapital city, they will take to mutes^for the rough journey into theVheivy tropical forest to visit tfye almost extinct Xicaque Indians of which little is written in modern day publications. Money is said to bo filthy, but it will buy a lot of soap. Northern Illinois university faculty members who will work with the McHenry County Junior College committee map plans for a survey of junior college needs. Consultants, and the committee each will work with, are (front row, left to right), Dr. Ralph Belnap, building and site committee; Dr. William Ogilvie, curriculum; and Dr. Walter Reusser, population. Standing, from left, are Donald Peterson and Dr. William Froom, public relations, and Dr. Robert Gourley, finance. Preliminary phases of the survey are', already in progress and a series pf six meetings will be held with the McHenry county committee in the next four months. * Presentation of preliminary reports is expected in June. Six Northern Illinois university staff members serving as a survey teajn for the McHenry County Junior College committee will draw on an extensive background of experience in school surveys and public relations in their work with the committee. In charge of the survey will be Dr. Ralph Belnap and Dr. William Ogilvie, both members of the College of Education faculty at Northern. Dr. Belnap will work with the building and site committee and Dr. Ogilvie with the curriculum committee. Dr. Belnap is an associate professor of education and has been a member of the NIU faculty since 1D58. He received his bachelor's master's and doctor's degrees at the University of Wyoming and was superintendent of schools at Lovell, Wyo., from 1950 to 1955. Dr. Belnap represented NIU on a survey team which recently made a study of community college possibilities in the southwest Chicago area. He also has conducted several surveys of public school and community unit districts in Illinois. Dr. Ogilvie is an associate professor of education at NIU and joined the staff in 1955 after receiving his doctorate 8t Indiana university. He recently represented NIU on a team which made a community college survey for Iroquois county and has also participated in public school survey studies. Dr. Reusser, a lecturer in education at Northern, spearheaded the junior college movement in Wyoming. He has participated in junior college and higher education surveys in Wyoming. Washington, Idaho, New Mexico and Nevada. Dr. Gourley came to NIU in 19f>0 after thirteen years of experience in Illinois public schools as teacher, principal and school superintendent, litis assistant director of placement at Northern and received his doctorate in education from Colorado State College where he took part in numerous studies of public school system: as a graduate student. Dr. William Froom joined th( NIU staff in 1947. In I960, he represented NIU on a committee of state university personnel which publicized the sue cessful Universities Bond Issue. Donald C. Peterson joined the NIU staff in 1959 as supervisor of news services. He pre sently heads a three-man news bureau which conducts a new^ and photo release program providing information abou' Northern to area newspapers, radio and television stations. Consultants met with members of the McHenry Count\ committee for the f'vsl time on SEVERAL MINOR ACCIDENTS OCCUR IN McHENRY AREA (Continued from page 1) into a ditch, hitting a sign. A minor accident occurred at 6:15 o'clock Tuesday everting at the intersection of Rt. 176 and Cherry avenue, involving cars driven by Donald Tremper of 2007 W. Western (Burton's Bridge) McHenry, and Joseph Miazig of 914 W. Wood, McHenry. State police said both cars were west-bound on the highway when Miazig attempted to turn right on Cherry. Tremper was unable to stop and hit the other vehicle in the rear. Other Accidents The intersection of Rt. 176 and Barreville road was the scene of a minor accident last weekend which was investigated by the sheriff's police. Cars involved were driven by Michael O'Meara of McHenry and Everett Killman of Crystal Lake. A passenger in the first car was Ronald Markwart, and in the second car, Charles Killman. There were no injuries, but both cars were damaged. Another minor crash occurred on Barnard Mill road involving autos driven by Gertrude Leadly of Wonder Lake and Howard Philbert of Chicago. No one was injured. William Vice of Wonder Lake escaped with only minor injuries when his car skidded down an embankment on Johnsburg road early this week. The sheriff's office investigated. An accident occurred last Thursday morning at 8 o'clock on Chapel Hill road near Johnsburg, incolving cars driven by Fred Hills of Milwaukee, Wis., and Robert Kerr of 1401 Channel Beach McHenry. According to state police both cars were south-bound on REMODELING Need a Room, New Kitchen, Garage? Design Service & Guaranteed Work Wilh Experienced Crews •TREE ESTIMATES Phone: 6782861 Evrmip* . V - r \ Richmond 678-0081 K; Feb. 19. A tentative schedule was set up calling fcr meetings on the following dates: March 11, April 1 and 22, May 13, June 17 and June 26. COUNTY TV TOPICS TV STUFF by Ed Vestgard ELECTRONIC REGIMENTATION I see where the Soviet Tech nical Society Is boasting about a new invention. An electronic robot that walks around the Moscow Museum and gives lectures to the crowds. Seems that a political ideol ogy of 'follow the leader* can o to far in training the pop- Uace. Doesn't anyone suspect iver there that they're just "acsimiles of this 'electronic 'in-can'? v And speaking of electroni c s . . . Thai's right. This is a tie-in o cor XTY T.V. and Furniture Center who is waiting for /our phone call. 385-4020 for the finest television and electronic robot service. Moscotich Vat so. COUNTY TV & Furniture Center S41S W. Elm PHONE 885-4020 Chapel .Hill road when Hills attempted to make a left turn, and then turned right, Kerr, who was following, struck the right side of the other car. A Pistakee Highlands woman was involved in an accident which occurred on Rt 12, north of County Line road, one afternoon this past week. State police said Eleanor Wroblewski of the Highlands was driving north on the highway and attempted to make a ft turn into the subdivision when she was struck by another north-bound car driven by William Van Sickle of Ontario, Canada. A short time later, another accident occurred on Rt< 120 and Queen Anne road, involving cars driven by Richard Schnulle of Woodstock and Joan Buss of Golf View road, McHenry. Both drivers were travelling east on Rt. 120 when Sqlpnulle stopped for an unidentified driver making a left turn. Mrs. Buss, blinded by snow flurries, failed to see him stop and struck the rear of the Schnulle vehicle. Four people were taken to two county hospitals as tjie result of a two-car auto accident on Rt. 31, near Johnsburg road, he did considerable work as chaplain to the juvenile courts, as well as being a parish priest. In 1960 he went to St. Francis Boys' homes in Ellsworth, Kas., where he was assistant dean. Tests Vocation Last fall, Fr. Northway went to the Order of the Holy Cross, a monastery for Episcopal men, to t&st his vocation to this type of life, out after spending his probationary period there, decided on other work. On coming to this mission, Fr. Northway brings with him a good deal of experience in vouth work, and with the problems that are involved. He was actively engaged in Scout work for many years, and is an accomplished organist and choirmaster, having studied music for nearly twenty years. Challenging Position After viewing the parish on his arrival, and visiting the area, Fr. Northway said, "It is a very challenging position I hold, and it is my sincere hope to see this mission grow, spiritually and in numbers. This church, like St. Paul himself, must be a power house of faith, and witness to this community. However, only a congregation and priest filled with God's grace received through the church's sacraments, can begin to do the job that is set before us in these years to come. I trust that each an<J everyone professiong his faith in God will do their Job to see this work come to fruition. This means that each and everyone must give of his talents, time and money if the church is to grow. We cannot expect to grow on vague promises or nice theories. And all the enthusiastic talk or suggestions are useless without action." early on the evening of Feb. 27. Sheriff's deputies who investigated said Rosemary Mortimer of Oakleaf drive, Sunnyside, McHenry, was driving south on Rt. 31, when she lost control on a patch of ice and travelled into the opposite lane of traffic, striking another auto driven by Willard F. Hartung of Wonder Center. Miss Mortimer was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg rescue squad, and Hartung and two passengers, his wife, Chlorean, and Laury Wing, were removed to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, for treatment. Both cars were damaged. NYE'S POLICY We guarantee the fairest prices in town -- Your continued good health is our profession. NYE DRUG (Adv.) too National Test (Continued from Page 1) &Mtorer gemdfte Value du/u4w ike n Jockey Quality Pays Days Jockey briefs made to fit better • • • feel better... and outwear so-called bargains man/ times oyer. Long-lasting Waistband; 100% combed Lofton fabric. 3 for $3.69 Jockey Power-Knit® T-shirts They're knit with extra yarn to keep their fit. 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The, scholarship stipends are based on financial need. The minimum award is $100 and the maximum is $1500. Underclass Testing On Saturday, March 9, freshmen and sophomores who are taking the National Educational development test, and juniors who are taking the National Merit exam, will report to the high school auditorium at 8:45 a.m. Testing will start promptly at 9 a.m. Once the testing has started, no students will be admitted. Those taking the test are re- DISTRICT 3T' FINANCIAL NEEDS TO BE DISCUSSED (Continued from page 1) Downgrading our Boys," which suggests that human nature being what it Is, perhaps girls enjoy, certain advantages in schools that might be considered discriminatory against boys. That's the conjecture, and Dr. Topp will provide some minded to bring two sharpened pencils and one dollar with them. The testing will end about noon. illuminating tibser'ftftfdtft " *6» the subject, i,,t v A report of the nominating. committee for next years P.T.A. officers also is expected. It is pointed out that nominations can also be made from the floor for the forthcoming P.T.A. election in April. Lee Pickrum, vice-president, is in charge of Tuesday night's meeting. Veterans Meet The McHenry Barracks of the Veterans of World War I will meet Thursday evening, March 7, at the Legion home. There are now seventy-eight members. STRETCH-A-DOLLAR Rt. 120, Zz Mile East of McHenry at Kent Acres Final 4 Days -- Thurs., Fri„ Sat. & Sun. SEMI-ANNUAL Buy One Sale Item ft Second Item lc Cash and Carry Basis Only W We've Cut Price But Not The QUALITY! FOR YOU - - a top quality A-1 Used Car at a price YOU WOULD like to pay 1961 FORD -- 2-dr., 6-cyl., auto trans. 1961 FORD - 2-dr., 6-cyl. 1961 CHEVROLET -- 4-dr., 6-cyl., auto. 1961 FALCON -- 2-dr., stand, trans. I960 FALCON -- 4-dr., stand, trans. 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