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PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300 words or less signature, fall address and phone number. We ask. too, that one individual not write on the same siibject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) l<" SCHOOL FACTS "Dear Mrs. Nettie Sarley, and all others who write without knowing the facts: «I am a little sick of citizens who take pot-shots at the school system with little knowledge of what they are talking about, and with no conceit of its effect on the public. Any intelligent investigation of the facts would have proved the class si£e^ in all our schools. "If you really want the facts, all our schools are open to the public. School board meetings are also open to the public and if this is not convenient enough our administration office at 39- 2? W. Main street, is open for information by telephone or for personal interviews by appointment. The telephone number is 385-7210. /•Now to Mrs. Sarley's 'other side of the picture'. S'FACT 1. We now have many r - crowded classrooms in school system. Until Oct. |, one fifth grade atEdgebrook ool had 48 students; however relocating some students, it has 43 students and is jht in room 22. Another fifth |ade has 41 students in room 8; le sixth grade has 41 students room 28; and still another grade has 40 students tin >m 9. "Hilltop has two fourth grade _ ims with 43 and 31 Students; two fifth grades with 36 and 37 [dents; and two sixth grades 42 students in each room, a good learning situation? „ "FACT 2. District 15 is desg^ fately trying to offer a better fflhan average education to our Children without frills. WE HAVE NO POOL IN OUR GRADE SCHOOLS. Furthermore, where are the frills? "The lack of rooms next year jnay require, the following cutlacks: at "1. Drop the basic skills program. "2. We would need to give 19 ability grouping and return to ; large sized classes with childm of widely varying abilities all classes. "3. Reading readiness and _ inning reading must be taught a small group situation. Teasers are unable to spend adeite time with students to give iem a good start in reading. A >r start in reading will affect teir progress in all subjects iroughout their school and ait life. "4. The Junior high would ed to operate on a split shift Lth possible hours of 7 a.m. noon; and noon to 5 p.m. "5. Home Economics and Industrial Arts would be offered only on a semester basis. 1 '6. Junior high English is now double class period with one concentrating on reading. English would be scheduled for only one period instead of two. "7. The current and future j ^itpaytoknW' large sized classes make it impossible to give any form of individualized instruction. This is already making it difficult, if not impossible, to provide an excellent and adequate level of education. "FACT 3. The Lake County $50,000 election cost quoted has nothing to do with School District 15. Would you rather not have an opportunity to vote on the bond issues? It is surely not the school board's fault the public will not recognize the facts they are presented and that a bond issue must be voted on three, four or more times. Again, I repeat, wake up and get the facts! "As for Con-Con, that is another issue altogether. Let's stick to School District 15, although the District 15 board is on record supporting Con-Con which they feel will alleviate the school's financial problems. "If you are not satisfied with the facts just presented or any other facts printed by the school district to inform the publiccome challenge them. The District 15 board of education meets at the Central Administration office, 3926 W. Main street, every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. If you really want to get involved, get your name on the school board ballot. There are elections every spring. "Sincerely, "Thomas L. Lawson "Secretary, District 15 "Board of Education" 4, - plaindealer - FRi., pet., 25,1968 (|0yernor-€andidale Political Lauded IN MANY CARS, REGULAR GAS PERFORMS AS WELL AS PREMIUM! Many cars do not get better mileage and performance from premium grade gasoline. Because of the higher octane of gasolines today, many older cars perform as well on standard grade as they did on yesterday's premium. It also pays to know that you'll get the best buy on insurance for your car with State Farm! Call me today! P 62tOOl ^ JOE PODPORA 1212 Green St. McHenry, 385-4Q80 STATE FARM [ Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois CLEANING THE WATER ... A new detergentspraying mechanism for cleaning up oil spills in the ocean is demonstrated off the coast of Louisiana by Mobil Oil Corporation. A tank, containing a detergent that does not affect marine l i f e , is suspended below a helicopter and supplies the chemical cleaning f l u i d to two 11-foot booms each with 16 spray nozzles. By Local "When hard-fighting canti'- dates for the office of Illinois governor agree, that's lidws!' When the agreement is on' the5 necessity to call a constitutional convention in Illinois, thaffe good news for those of us who are working hard to inform the voter about the Nov. 5 vote on COT, Con" said Mrs, Doniald Meyer, Con-con chairlady of the League of Women Voters, of Woodstock and McHenry. Gov. Samuel H. Shapiro and Contender Richard B. Ogilvie, president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, gave outspoken support to Con Con at a meeting in Chicago sponsored by the Illinois State Bar association and the Chicago Bar association . Gov. Shapiro stated, "Ifirmly believe that now -- right now, this year - is the time for action in Illinois on the beginning of constitutional change. A look around us is enough to convince anyone, in my opinion-a look at the struggles within our state to make government a truly viable instrument; a look at our American federalism and the changing role of the states. PEOPLE'S NEEDS "To secure the ultimate in effective, responsible government in Illinois, we need participants who fully accept their duties, not who cause the vacuum which makes- the citizen turn to the federal government for action. We need, too, a consituation that does not ^shackle these representatives of the people." OUT OF STEP . He added, "Our state constitution is now outdated, outmoded and out of step with the life and problems of this age." Richard Ogilvie said, "Perhaps you are aware that the 18- 70 Constitution provides for the taxpaying of jugglers, among other persons. In the past several decades, believe me, it has been very taxing on jugglers in the state of Illinois today. We have to juggle our way between the facts we face and the myths or unrealities of the constitution, ICorner County Republican headquarters *' located on Route 14 in Crystal Lake at 9:30. The caravan ljrill theo tpur Crystal Lake and may be expected in McHen^at^f" 30.m,,.. ' •. "And those of us who aren't, jugglers, according to one ^ 1 newspaper, are 'living in silt? y because in one way or another'* we are all violating the old consitution. We've had to juggle"1 our way around the prohibition7 against classification of pro^ c perty for tax purposes. We've juggled our way around the col-J; lection of personal property tax' and have set completely illegal1" rates on the assessment of per-u sonal property. And now we've juggled into a financial crisis.*'^ DOCUMENT OBSOLETE ri He commented further, "We' could live with the 1870 con-: stitution if it were obsolete only in those areas which are now'1 irrelevant. But this document is' obsolete in terms of equipping Illinois to meet its obligations to the people. If our state is to speak to social change and civil unrest then we must have a modern governmental framework within which to do it." Whoever becomes governor of Illinois when the votes are counted Nov. 5 has spoken. He has called for the help only a new constitution can give to the office of governor. He has said that state government is only as good as the constitution directs and permits it to be. Mrs. Daniel Weisz, president of the local League, declared, "Your candidate asks you for a favorable vote on calling a constitutional convention for Illinois. Are you helping to spread that word?" She also announced that the League of Women Voters of Illinois received an Award of Merit from Citizens of Greater Chicago at that group's annual luncheon on Oct. 16. The award reads in part " .. .for long and dedicated activity in behalf of constructive revision of our antiquated state constitution." "We are proud to have had a part in earning this award", said Mrs. Weisz. Hie Woodstock- McHenry League's study group has shown films, made speeches, displayedposters and sponsored information booths. For more information about Con-Con, or about the League Nowatile that wont leave you cold! Ozite introduces the soft, warm, quiet tile that never needs waxing or polishing... because it's carpets Ozite Carpet Tiles are 12-inch squares of long-wearing Ozite Carpet, with a soft riiBber back for extra plushness. Use them in the kitchen, rec-room, bath, den, nursery. Vectra fiber makes them amazingly stain-resistant. And they're easy to vacuum clean. 16 colors. Simple to install. 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Also invited, but not confirmed, are State Representatives George Lindberg and John Henry Kleine of the 32nd district and Lester Cunningham and Jack Hill from the 33rd district. hi addition, State Senators Karl Berning and Dennis Collins may participate. Although Republican candidates are traditionally elected in McHenry county, this year GOP hopefuls are making a maximum effort to meet the people whom they desire to serve. This Saturday they will concentrate on shopping areas throughout the county. The candidates and other interested individuals will organof Women Voters, you are in- percent of the school popvited to call Mrs. Weisz, 385- "k*1011 in Washington, D.C. is 2579 or Mrs. Donald H. Meyer. Negro. LAWYERS FOR SCOTT , & j committee of twenty -seven McHenry county lawyers supporting William J. Scott, Republican candidate for Illinois Attorney General, was . announced this week by William M.!Franz of Crystal Lake, com"' mittee chairman. Scott, who was Illinois State Treasurer from 1962 to 1966, is a practicing lawyer afida former assistant to U.S. Attorney. '.'3111 Scott did an outstanding job as Illinois State Treasurer" Franz said. " The McHenry lawyers who are supporting his candidacy are convincedthathewill do an equally outstanding job as Attorney General". Names of Scott committee members announced by Franz include Roland A. Herrmann Jam^s M. Mclntee, Robert A. Stueben, Harry C. Kinne, Jr., John E. Looze and Leroy J. Welter of McHenry. *0*0*0*0*0*0*0*^^0*0*^^^^^^0 News About Our Servicemen Army Private First class Harold A. Smith, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Smith, Spring Grove, was assigned to the 13th Artillery near Phu Cat, Vietnam, as a cannoneer on Sept. 30. Old Fashioned Pitcher Beer COMPLETE Potatoes i on & Sloppy month 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. ATs White House 2028 Rte. 120 Phone 385-9892 McHenry I Ornamental Iron and c~> Structural j| Steel » ADAMS Bros. 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