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PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28. 1973 East Campus Students Share Ethnic Feelings Spring Grove 675-2135 Eva Freund A group of students at East campus recently completed a nine-week Social Science course entitled, "The Ethnics". These students and their in­ structor, Miss Peggy Houck, are interested in sharing their feelings with the community through this article they have prepared. 1tie information has been compiled and edited by Rich Talbot and Bob Thompson. "In this all-white community of McHenry, very few people can look at minorities ob­ jectively, because we have had very few opportunities to get to know such people as Blacks and Indians, Chinese and Japanese, Puerto Ricans and Mexicans. This is what the Ethnics classes at McHenry East tried to do this quarter. We learned to question the stereotypes we had learned before and look at the people themselves. After taking this class, a lot of students changed their opinions of minorities. We have com­ piled some reactions and ideas that we got from this class. "During this quarter, we took. a field trip to different ethnic communities in Chicago. We visited the American-Indian, the Mexican-American, a Japanese-American, a Puerto Rj£*n, a Chinese-American, and an Afro-American center. 7 "We learned many new things, the most important of which is that all people, no matter what race, religion, or nationality they are, should be treated like people because that's what they are. The color of a person's skin, his nationality and beliefs don't change the fact that he is a person. "All people can be just as proud of their heritage, nationality, and religion as we are. Many cultures are better than ours in some ways, but non-white accomplishments aren't given proper recognition. "Prejudice means different things to different people. The prejudice we studied was, basically, a hostile attitude toward a whole group of people. "Prejudice is something learned and isn't instinctive. Prejudice is never found in children who have not been exposed to it. People are prejudiced because their parents or friends are; because of isolated personal ex­ periences with minorities; or because people are secretly, envious of non-whites. White prejudice causes many of the problems minorities have. "Research shows that prejudice is more frequent among people with a poor education than with those with more education. Regional differences also exist. There is more color prejudice in the South than in the North. Prejudice against Orientals is stronger on the West Coast than in the East. "According to non-white observers, The press acts and talks about minorities as if the minorities didn't read the newspapers, watch television, give birth, die, or go to PTA meeting.' "The communications media has failed to communicate 'a sense of minority cultures' thought or history.' \--1968 National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. "The news media is the mouthpiece of the whites because: 1) newsmen get most of their information about minorities from police and other officials who are mostly white; 2) rumors have been published as facts; 3) 'riot' events have been staged for TV and press cameras; and 4) 'scare' headlines were printed. It has also been foun0 that there are almost no blacks in decision-making jobs in the news media. "Justice is siqjposedtobe color­ blind. The U.S. Constitution entitles all citizens to equal protection under the law. Yet, the President's Advisory Council on Civil Disorders found that the minorities do not trust 'the Man's law.' "Recent studies make these points: 1) Blacks are arrested three to four times more than whites; 2) non-whites receive longer sentences than whites for the same offenses; 3) minorities are less likely than whites to serve on juries, but, are more likely to be convicted by juries; 4) and minorities have been the chief victims of the death penalty, even though many whites commit "death penalty" crimes. "When European im­ migrants first came to the United States, they were treated unfairly. They were treated more like animals than people. "Most people don't want to learn WASP (White Anglo- Saxon Protestant) ways except WASPS themselves. When the first immigrants came over, they wanted to be part of America and keep part of their own culture too, but the WASPS tried to 'force' their culture out of them. "Most ethnic groups don't hold grudges against the WASPS, and only wish to im­ prove themselves. "Most ethnic groups want respect and not pity. "The minority groups' customs mean a lot to them. "Most education in the United States teaches only the white man's culture. Data on minorities shows that they drop out of high school two to four times as often as whites, because curriculum and text bodes look at the world through white eyes. Tests are usually written by whites for whites. Many teachers have low ex­ pectations for minority children. "The National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders investigated ghetto conditions and found that: l) the unem­ ployment rate for non-whites is double that of whites; 2) non- whites with the same education are paid less than whites for >ing the same jobs; and 3) as many blacks as whites Id low-paying, unskilled jobs. "In conclusion, we would like to say that our study of Anton Meyers Return From Two Weeks In Florida Mr. and Mrs. Anton Meyer spent two weeks with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, in Jacksonville, Fla. While there they toured Cape Kennedy, Disneyland, Busch Gardens and Sunken Gardens. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Karl Rost and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herman former residents who now live in Port LUCy, Fla. On their return they spent a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mayfield in Rockford. HOSPITALIZED Clarence Miller, who was a patient at McHenry hospital for several weeks, has been released and is back home. He is feeling better and we all hope he will keep on improving. CHRISTENING The christening of Kristina Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Freund, was held in St. Thomas church, Crystal Lake, on Sunday, Nov. 11. Godparents were Major Charles Korus and Mrs. Robert Dunham. Robert Dunham was proxy for the godfather as he is stationed at Alcunbary AFB, England. A dinner to honor the occasion was held in the Freund home. Lake-in-the- minorities in America left some of us with more questions than answers. Here are a few of our questions: "What is justice? "Even though the Con­ stitution says that all men are created equal, are some, perhaps, a little more 'equal' than others? "Does everyone have the same right to be treated in a fair way? "Is 'justice' distributed evenly?. "Is 'justice' really fair? "Do some have to fight for justice, while others just get it as a matter of course? "What is freedom? "Why are some people allowed to do things that others are forbidden to do? "Are some people more 'free' than others? "Is anybody ever really free? "Is there such a thing as freedom? "What would happen to us if our freedom were taken away? "Can we live without freedom?" QUARIUHS 10 Gallon 5 Gallon FISH SPECIALS! TINFOIL BARBS TIGER BARBS REG. '2.49 REG. 69' SPECIAL SALE ON ALL TETRAMIN FISH FOOD ALL SIZES REDUCED Hills. Guests were the grand­ parents Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dunham, Barrington, and Mrs. Charles Freund, Spring Grove. Other relatives attending in­ cluded Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunham and family, St ream wood, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dunham, Woodstock, and Victor C. Freund. Friends present were Wally and Linda and family of Lake-in-the-Hills. CHRISTIAN MOTHERS MEET Members of the Christian Mothers Society met at St. Peter's hall on Thursday night. President Beverly Schmitt presiding. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. A certificate honoring the fifty years of membership in the Arch confraternity of Christian Mothers had been received and was presented to the president. Reservations were taken for the Christmas party to be held at the LaSalette Center in Twin Lakes, Wis., on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Deadline for reservations is Nov. 28 - contact Frances Heinemann, Pauline Horak or Kay Smith. All parishioners are invited, guests are welcome. Following the meeting a demonstration was given by Lois Arsenau and her daughter. Instructions on how fur fabric can be made into flowers. Farmers Check Feasibility Of Dual Assessment The McHenry County Farm Bureau board of directors has authorized its Local Affairs committee to check into the feasibility of recommending to farmers implementation of dual assessment on agricultural real property of 10 acres or more. Under legislation signed into law in August, 1971, counties with a population of 200,000 or more could place a dual assessment on real estate used for farming, but this law was modified so that effective for 1974 taxing purposes, the 200,000 population limit was removed. Ed Meier, chairman of the Local Affairs committee, said his group will meet with Willard Hogge, McHenry County Supervisor of Assessments, to discuss the dual assessment procedure. If the committee decides it is a practical procedure, it will implement efforts to inform farmers of the opportunity to file an application for dual assessment on their farm. Under the dual assessment procedure, the level of assessment of the land used for farming shall not be assessed at a highter level than single stuffed animals, pillows, capes, etc. was found to be most in­ teresting. Cake and coffee was served. family residential property in the county. In effect this means that farmland will be assessed for its use as farmland and not for what it might be used for or could be used for, said Meier, on property of 10 acres or more. This could lessen the threat of farmers' being so heavily taxed on farmland that they would be pushed in the direction of selling - to take the land out of farming. Meier said he expects his committee will meet with Hogge this month because in order for the dual assessment procedure to apply to 1974 taxes it must be activated before Dec. 31. t Service News 3 CUB PACK 351 On Saturday, Nov. 3, 1973, Cub Scout Pack 351, took a trip to Gait airport in Greenwood. In spite of the very chilly winds, all the boys waited their turn to take a plane ride. Each boy was given a 15-minute ride. They all enjoyed being able to recognize different places and things while in the air. The boys attending were Tim Truckenbrod, Steve Anderson, Robbie Mortell, Gregory Eckstein, Tony Wember, Tom Wember, Scott Truckenbrod, Mike Sabatka, Curt Gray, Mike Leon, Jim Thorson, Mitchell Germany-Airman First Class Donald G. Sundby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sundby of 1113 W. Sunset drive, McHenry, is a member of the 1964th Communications group which has received its eighth con­ secutive Air Force Outstanding Unit award. Airman Sundby is a com­ munications and relay equipment repairman, serves with the group at Ramstein AB, Germany, where the 1964th was relocated last March from Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam. The eighth award, ac­ companied by the combat "V" device for valor, covers the period of July 1, 1972, to last March 27. The unit was cited for providing essential com- Ketchum, Charles Temple, Jeff Gies, Peter Wasilowski, Jeff Smith, Steve Aim, Michael Palmer, Kenneth Pociask, Christ Nylander, Jeffrey Schaefer, John Gies, Mike Eisele, Tom Creutz, Ray Roach, Jamie Koch, Keith Belzer, Joe Johnson, Tom Sharp, Scott Freund, Paul Knapic and Victor Betancourt. The adults who accompanied the boys were Pat Knapik, John Johnson, Emily Temple, Kaaren Gies, Pat Truckenbrod, Paul and Lynn Wember, Dave Nylander, Dave Anderson, Bob Mortell, Frank Leon, Dr. and Sandi Eckstein. Ruth Roach, Joe Eisele, Ron Creutz and Marilyn Schaefer. . . (dL W! same good neighbor Here's my new State Farm office, where I can serve you with the best in car, home, life and health insurance, invite you to call or drop in anytime. DENNIS CONWAY 3319 WEST ELM ST., McHENRY / Phone: 385-7111 •**«« |good ntighbo/\ Sit» Fum a thtm S T A T t F M M S T A T I F A R M I N S U R A N C I munications and •> air traffic control support for allied units operating in Southeast Asia. Airman Sundby is a 1970 graduate of McHenry high school. Army Staff Sergeant Robert J. I^ilroy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Kilroy, 1109 Man­ chester Mall, McHenry com­ pleted a five-week army recruiting and career, coun­ seling course at the U.S. Army Adjutant General school, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. He learned the techniques and procedures of recruiting and reenlistment and the management of recruiting stations and reenlistment of­ fices. 'SINGING OF MESSIAH" St. Mary's choir, will sponsor "A Singing of Messiah" Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, from 2 to 4 at St. Mary's Episcopal church, 210 McHenry avenue, Crystal Lake. Everyone who would like to join in the singing is invited. There is no charge, no prior rehearsals, and no special preparation required. Direc­ ting the "Messiah" will be Mrs. Russe l l T . Gr i f f i t h o f t he McHenry County college and director of the Northern Illinois Choral association. Some copies of the "Messiah" will be on hand but those who have their own should bring them. Vegetarians Did you hear about the Belgian vegetarians who married and rais­ ed a couple of Brussels sprouts? '•r <1/HU y,n't Xo* a i ad <*. ^ ^ «** ^ T s? t J CJo n, (\\lish' % ZL»- ~ v~ (\l\lz (JnpLU c 2 « % On <M iUou Oo °ux fr Sot cy° a i" 9out g-6 JVoo- 29 m Ji- ̂ S*M* 9-9 J\loo. 3° 385-OI&