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W$03 ;r - \ 4,4- '> * A** *» ,rv > * . ? " ; "* ' • ' '• . ffAGElO, SECTION 1 - McHENRY PLAIN DEALER - FEBRUARY 16, iHf RECEIVE NURSE GAPS fwswai.* s-XZ&Si . _ m m . H ^ These three young McHenry ladies were capped recently in an impressive ceremony taking place at St. Therese Hospital of Nursing in Waukegan. They are. left to right, Kathy Blake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blake of 2401 N. Richmond road, Mary parkin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Larkin of 3408 W. First, and Terry Koleno, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Koleno of 3501 W. Beach. They were part of a class of twenty-one that enrolled in the school last September. All are choir members, Miss Koleno is secretary of her class and Miss Blake is editor of the paper. BLUE RIBBON TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETS On Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. in the McHenry Junior high school, the Blue Ribbon Transportation committee held its first meeting. Committee members present were Mrs, Bea Newkirk, Ed. Guettler, Mrs. Earl Murray, Jerome Rogers, Mrs. Wm. Ewald, Lon H. J. Smith, Mrs. Carol Ketchum, Mrs. Beverly Longhway, Mrs. Richard Freund, Lester Smith and. Chairman, Ray McGee. Others present were District 156 Board members, Tom Lawson anc Rev. Jack Mclntyre, Dr. C« T. Bergstrom; superintendent, Don Heldt, business manager and Rich Hawkins and Don Williams. An explanation was madel the Blue Ribbon Transportation committee is composed of people representing all school areas in the districts (public and parochial), that both mothers and fathers are evenly represented, there is even representation of parents of children who do and don't ride buses, they are all taxpayers, and that all have a sincere interest in the education, safety and transportation of students. The transportation director explained the present policies and procedures of school transportation. Many key questions involving policy were asked following this explanation, such as, who shall ride the buses with or without fare in the future? Should we continue to contract fourteen different bus owners? should we contract from one bus owner only or at least fewer than at present?, should the districts purchase and operate their own buses, possibly over a period of years? Dr. Bergstrom pointed out that the school districts had a deficit of $67,000 last year which had to be taken from the educational fund (that part of the school budget that applies directly to the education of children.) Figures were also resented indicating the present cost, by size of school bus, for contracting bus transportation, the total daily and yearly cost, and the sources of income for transportation (local taxes and state reimbursement.) Many of the problems of school transportation, including individual cases, were discussed. A suggestion of calling in people from other comparable districts to determine how they handle their problems was presented. The first meeting was very productive. The members of the committee became acquainted with one another and individual expression was unusually free, especially for a first meeting. Future meetings will be held weekly on Thursday evenings. The committee contemplates completing its work early in April. In summary, the committee has brought out many of the problems of school bus transportation. From this point on the committee will begin work on iblicity. school bus policy, the finances involved, service and public PREPARE PLAlfc The second meeting of the glue Ribbon Transportation committee was called to order Feb. 9 in the McHenry Junior high school library by Chairman Ray McGee. Chairman Ray McGee informed the committee that in order for the school boards of Districts 156 and 15 to prepare the transportation plan for the , 1967-68 school year, final recommendations should be ready by April 1, 1967. Chairman McGee also gave a brief summary of the duties of the school district business manager, Don Heldt. Because of Mr. Heldt's numerous and time consuming duties, -he asked to be relieved as secretary of this committee. Mrs. Bea Newkirk has consented to assume the secretarial work. Mr. Heldt gave each member mimeographed sheets containing a list of alternatives for bus contracts and/or bus ownership and a-list of alternatives as to who should and who should not be eligible to ride school buses to and from school. Mr. Heldt stated the figures on revenue, state reimbursement and expenditures for Districts 156 and 15 as of June 30, 1967. We found that in 1965-66, 2,650 public and non-public students were transported in District 156. Jerome Rogers suggested that with the figures obtained by Mr. Heldt, the committee should try to gain a figurefto "shoot for" in a final recommendation to the school boards. He suggested a figure of $50,- 000. At the next meeting, it is hoped to have two transportation directors from schools who now own their own buses and two transportation, directors from schools who contract their buses. These people will give pros and cons to consider for recommendations itl the local system. Mr. Heldt was asked to tryto obtain figures as to how many children are now riding the buses within the Vi mile radius,, the 1 mile radius and the l^mile radius. I MRS) HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS ' WINS PROMOTION Charles E. Martin has been appointed assistant manager of potash and phosphate sales for Texas Gulf Sulphur company, it has been announced by A.N. Myers, vice-president of marketing. He will be located in New York. Mr. Martin joined Texas Giilf Sulphur in 1961 as southeast sales manager, with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. In his liew position he will have responsibilities for sales in both domestic and export markets. Marketing activities from the various units are carried on both in the European area £nd the Orient as well as the growing New Zealand, Australia ^id Indian market. Martin, a former McHenryresident, is a graduate of MC HS. He is the son erf Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Martin. ^ • • ir • W 'W IGEORCE L THOMPSON •K * * * * G©o@ral IsasE5?aKsc© • Auto •Fire * Boat 8812 W. ELM ST. -- McHENRY PHONE 815-385-1066 "In The McHenry Plaindealer Building" Health Casualty ••••••••••••• COP TO PRESENT ENTERAINMENT IN EARLY MARCH LINDA MERRILL tablishments will be the star of the evening Saturday, March 4, at the McHenry Country club. In addition to this fine artist, Miss Linda Merrill, a famous recording star and musical comedy songstress, will thrill her audience. Both personalities entertained here three years ago and have been a topic of conversation ever since. Arrangements for this gala Saturday night affair are being made by the Republican Township organization headed fay Chairman A1 Jour dan, Jr., and ably assisted by Jake Levesque. The service of the two performers was procured through the efforts of Committeeman Tony Varese. In addition to the dinner and excellent entertainment, there will be dancing. Tickets for this special evening may be purchased by calling any of the above named men. HENNY YOUNGMAN Members of the McHenry Township Republican organization will again present top entertainment of the variety found in the finest supper clubs from coast to coast, as well as abroad. Henny Youngman, one of the top comedians of radio, T.V., and the finest Las Vegas es- JOURNAL ON A JOURNAL How Melville E. 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