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SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSIDERS COUNTY VOCATIONAL CENTER (Continued from page 1) against the 1971 educational fund levy at a rate of 4V8 per cent was approved. When no bids were received to install the electrical service in the house being constructed by the building trades class, two local firms were contacted. As a result, the board okayed the purchase of materials and supervision to install electrical wiring for the sum of $650 from Lee & Ray Electric. In a program identical with District 15, the board approved the purchase of two chassis from Buss Ford and two bodies from Ross Bus Sales (Car­ penter). The combination costs amount to $9,393 for the same bus that last year cost $8,940. After considerable discussion, it was decided to employ one man from March 15 to Nov. 15 for ground care at East and West campuses and McCracken field. Work is set up on a flexible schedule to avoid the normal Saturday overtime. The pay will be at regular custodial salary prorated to a nine-month position. Some board members had suggested the employment of students, but since they are not free for work during the spring and fall months, it was decided that an adult would be needed. A school calendar was ap­ proved, calling for the start of school next Sept. 5, after Labor Day. A pupil projection report was released, giving revisions of the 1969 projections. The original estimates were found to have been short of the actual figures by about 5 per cent, indicating a conservative projection. Since the reports are in­ tended only as informational, it was noted that no action is necessary at this time. However, two questions were presented along with the projection: l.-What impact would any major land development or expressway have on these projections? 2 - When West campus reaches capacity, provisions have been made for an addition. What should be done when East is at capacity? Lifetime complimentary activity passes which entitle the bearer to admission to sporting events, plays, musicals and use of the pool were sent recently to all past members of the board of education and retired teachers. The board said it had received favorable responses from the recipients. Supt. Swantz reported on a meeting he and Dr. Boos of District 15 had with the City Council Feb. 10. They explored ideas and guidelines which might be used for land developers to give assistance to school districts. Because of the regional tournament March 1, the educational board meeting will be held Thursday, March 2, at West campus cafeteria. The subject that evening will be the athletic department. WONDER LAKE YOUTH IN ALL STAR STAGE BAND (Continued from page 1) nominated for the all star stage band. Wonder Lake can be proud of John for being selected a member of this elite group. MUSIN' N" MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) swing of Spring is just too much for many folks, who will add a few new trinkets to an ac­ cumulation of years past. But if these seasonal bursts which end up as attic litter are frustrating, think of all those fad items which, sadly, will one <tey go into the trash bag for disposal. We mean those foot prints, the smile buttons and the psychedelic colored LOVE posters Which have been made to fit almost all occasions. Or the red, white and blue stripes found on plastic dinnerware and almost anywhere else. And little do we buyers realize as we shop with en­ thusiasm for a fad today that the proud possession of the moment will become the pollution of tomorrow. Santa always seems to make his appearance more than once a year in McHenry, and 1972 is no exception. Both Mr. and Mrs. Santa (the Otto Pyritzes) of McCullom Lake observe their fifty-fourth wedding anniversary Saturday, Feb. 26. This is ample reason to ! celebrate. K.A.F. "VANDALS BREAK I ALL WINDOWS OF •ABANDONED AUTO ' (Continued from page 1% t . p I antenna was also broken' off. Another auto belonging to a ; visitor at the home was also ' entered and a jacket was taken from it. Lewis Hartmann of 2903 Regner . road, McHenry reported'to county authorities that sometime during the t ariy morning hours of Sundav. Feb 6, an unidentified auto had struck and damaged about 34 feet of his cyclone .cPce as well as posts and steel supporting rods. The offender had left the scene before identification could be made. MATTCO AT JOHNSBURG IS BURGLARIZED (Continued from page 1) building. Investigation revealed that entrance had been gained by prying open a screen door, breaking the glass on the inner door, reaching in an unlocking it. The offender went to the accounting department, where a 9 MM Luger pistol with a 5-inch barrel was taken from a desk drawer. The intruder was apparently frightened away by the early return of the owner before he could complete his mission. FORMER MCHS VALEDICTORIAN LONDON TEACHER (Continued from page 1) received her A.B. degree from the University of Illinois in 1965, and her Master's degree from the University of London in 1967. She was valedictorian of her high school class, a James scholar at the University of Illinois, and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She is presently teaching in London's Open university, a televised college program. JOHN BAXTER, AREA'S OLDEST RESIDENT DIES (Continued from page 1) (Besie) Allen; one son, William, of Keokuk, Iowa; ten grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. His wife, Leontine, died July 2, 1970. The body rested at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home, where last rites were held at 11 o'clock Thursday. Burial was in Oakridge cemetery, Hillside. Famed NotreDame March Will Highlight Concert PAGE 13-PI AiMh&vyR-FRiDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1972 VOTER NOTICE Registrations for the spring elections are now open. Because of the March 21 and April 4 elections, it is necessary to close registrations Feb 21. However, because the court house will be closed that day, the deadline has been extended to Feb. 22. The County Clerk's office will be open Saturday, Feb. 19, for voters to register. When the "Singing Irish" of the Notre Dame Glee club perform in concert at Marian Central Catholic high school Feb. 19, the famous "Victory March" of the "Fighting Irish" football teams will, as always, close the concert. Once the inspiration of gridiron greats such as George Gipp, Johnny Lujack and Johnny Lattner, the strains of the "Victory March" have been carried to the far corners of the earth by alumni, students and just plain fans. The melody has been adopted by numerous high schools across the nation. It has also been sung by American troops going to battle, and its tuneful tempo rallied the spirits of many an Allied prisoner in World War II concentration camps. The 1908Indiana-Notre Dame tootball game served as the inspiration for the "Victory March." Two Notre Dame students, Mike and Jack Shea, had often fit improvised lyrics to many college fight songs from the East. The two brothers hit upon the idea that day of attempting an original song for "Old Notre Dame." Back in Sorin hall the following morning, Mike had the melody and Jack had the lyrics, but they were unable to use the piano in the reading room to put their creation together. Mike, who was an accomplished organist, led his brother to the loft of nearby Sacred Heart church, and there it was that the "Victory March" was played for the first time. In the decades to come, it was to be played softly and slowly at the weddings and funerals of many Notre Dame men. The first public performance of the song came on Easter Sunday in 1909, when the campus band played it in the rotunda of the Administration building as part of the traditional Easter exercises. It wasn't long before the "Victory March" won acceptance on the Notre Dame campus, and its popularity increased when the Irish football teams began to take on Army and other for­ midable teams from the East. It assumed an international character during World War I when Notre Dame men went overseas, and found it good for marching. And so, Notre Dame's "Victory March" came to life in old Sorin hall, and spread across the campus, throughout the nation, and around the world. Its melody uplifted the spirits of weary football players and soldiers alike. Its lyrics have reminded Notre Dame men everywhere, and others too, that victory can often be won, " ... what tho the odds be great or small". Tickets are still available for the concert at several county locations. They may also be purchased at the door the evening of the concert. Further information is available at Marian high school. Immunization Program Set In County Feb. 23 An immunization program sponsored by the McHenry County Board of Health, and endorsed by the McHenry County Medical society, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 23. Parents who also wish to have pre-school children's vision or hearing tested may register for this program at the Health department during clinic hours. Technicians from Special Education will do the screening. The program will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. If children have not been immunized because it is a financial burden, parents are asked to report to the office at 209 N. Benton street in Woodstock next Wednesday. Autos Crashes; Passengers Hurt An Illinois Bell Telephone employee, left, and a state trooper work to free car from pole which was struck early Tuesday morning when driver lost control on Barreville road, south of Idyll Dell road Neil Roberts of 120H S. Bonnie Brae. Me Henry, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, which oc i urred at K: _M» a.m. Darlene (iladman, 15, of 1801 N. Rogers, and David W alter. 17, of 1711 VY. High, passengers . were taken to McHenry hospital for treatment of injuries. PLAINDEALER PHOTO The city of Cologne, Ger­ many, was established by the Roman emperor Claudius, as a colony for war veterans. The original name was Colonia. Two Promotions Are Planned By Area Chamber Two spring promotions are in the planning stages by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. Retail Committee Chairman James Wegener announced at the February board meeting that a retail Easter promotion would be held, with the possibility of combining this promotion with a coupon and program for giveaways this year. He also advised the board of present plans for a Mother's Day promotion. Board Member Larry Lund presented a layout of the new promotional brochure on McHenry which wll be ready in early April. The board voted unanimously to support the Junior College board referendum Feb. 26. Medical Aides Make Tour Of Hospital Lab The McHenry County Medical Assistants met Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 8 o'clock at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, to hear Harold Sweet, one of that hospital's laboratory employees. He also conducted a tour of the laboratory facilities. During the meeting, the assistants considered the possibility of working with the McHenry County Heart association. Board Focuses Meeting Theme On Learning Center On Feb. 22 there will be an instructional meeting for the board of education in District 15 at Hilltop school. The public is invited to attend The topic will be "Learning Centers", with an emphasis on the learning center at Hilltop. Parents of all students in District 15 are invited to attend and discover how this facility enhances the learning ability of the students. YMCA Elects Board Members Pictured are the 1972 officers of the board of directors of the Lake Region YMCA. They are, left to right, Walter Jollie of Crystal Lake, vice-president; John Lynch of Cary, secretary; Robert Wilford, president, and Dr. James Claypool of Crystal Lake, treasurer. Also elected at a (special board meeting held at the conclusion of the YMCA ninth annual meeting at the McHenry Country club was James Mattern of Crystal Lake, vice-president. Both Russell Magill. secretary, and George Huffman, treasurer, were recognized for their excellent work as officers by Robert Wilford. STEAL FROM CAR Norman Szamlewski of 1106 N. River road, McHenry, reported to authorities that his auto had been used by another person Tuesday morning to travel to work, but due to mechanical trouble on Hill road, east of Route 12, the auto was left at that location. When Szamlewski went for the car at 6:30 that evening, he discovered the ignition wire had been stolen, along with the generator and a 12-volt battery. A search of the auto revealed Open Door Society Forms Black Study Group The McHenry county chapter of the Open Door society will hold a black history study group Thursday evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. at the homes of various members. The first meeting was scheduled Feb. 17 at the Roland Jeske home in Crystal Lake. The course will cover the last 100 years of black history and will continue for eight or ten weeks. Discussion leader will be Mike Wanger, who majored in Black Studies at Southern Illinois university, Carbondale. There is no charge for these meetings. The Open Door society is a v o l u n t a r y , n o n - p r o f i t organization : interested in helping hard-to-place-children find adoptive homes. For more information, call 459-9570. Here & There In BUSINESS AT CONVENTION Dr. Howard S. Fike of McHenry has just returned home from a scientific meeting in Chicago, the ninetieth annual convention of the Illinois State V e t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l association. The three day gathering, which ended last Tuesday, was a continuing education program attended by over 600 veterinarians. The annual presentation brings the latest advances in veterinary science to the state's prac­ titioners. that a set of jumper cables had also been taken. LOOK TO MARENGO FEDERAL FOR HIGHEST ALLOWABLE INTEREST ON YOUR SAVINGS AT BABER. . . BUICK SALES ARE UP PIONEER CENTER SERVES -- Many types of jobs are available from county industries to provide work for mentally and physically handicapped people vvho live in McHenry county. Watching this client at Pioneer center are Rep. R. Bruce Waddell, West Dundee, center, and Robert Lambourn, executive director of the center which aids forty-three people. They are seeking ways to help the nineteen on a waiting list at Pioneer center. (DON PEASLEY PHOTO) Increasing demands for facilities to provide vocational rehabilitation opportunities for young people mentally or physically handicapped are causing concern for officials at the McHenry County Association for the Retarded. Robert Lambourn, executive director, said this week the organization at its Pioneer center has forty-three people in the program, supplying them with jobs and with other rehabilitation programs which are unavailable anywhere else in the county. He has a waiting list of nineteen applicants. Instructors and staff members require specialized training to work with Day Care and vocational rehabilitation clients and the number each can help is limited because it is person-to-person training, encouragement and super­ vision. Making a periodic visit to the Pioneer center to learn how state government can assist with stronger financing and legislation was R. Bruce Waddell, Representative from the 33rd district, West Dundee. Waddell talked with Lambourn over the Pioneer center's needs for more space, heard about abandoned plans to build an all new center, and learned of the board's present plans to con­ struct an addition at the present site of Pioneer center in McCullom Lake. Lambourn explained how the Pioneer center's rehabilitation program assists industries with work which clients at the center can handle. He said this is one of the keys to the organization's success and at the same time the cause of its dilemma: "In a sheltered environment under proper supervision, many handicapped people are trainable to do certain type jobs. They are dependable, conscientious and find meaning in life. This success has caused parents to seek^ our help for their children over 16 years of age at Pioneer center." One example of valuable work is the way clients re-work components for electronic switches for Oak Manufac­ turing Co. 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