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V PAGE I • PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1974 be submitted over and over until they pass. They ignore the proven principle that con­ solidation or expansion of present facilities represents the most economical and efficient way of meeting future needs. "2)-You will have no more control over a high school in Johnsburg than you do over the one in McHenry! Proponents claim that you will. This is untrue. The present board conducts its most important business in 'executive sessions'," locking out ob­ servers. Most parents rightly oppose the lack of graded report cards, the absence of systematic discipline, the substitution of 'life adjustment' courses for academic courses, and the extreme 'in­ dividualization' that minimizes teacher effectiveness in the classroom. Yet these practices are the hallmark of the Johnsburg schools and reflect the views of the superintendent and the school board. If this administration runs a high school, all these things will characterize it. You wiU have no more say about it than*you do now! "3)-A high school in John­ sburg would not provide superior discipline to that presently existing in McHenry! 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 the writers give • signature, full ad­ dress and phone number. We ask too. that one in­ dividual not write on the same subject more than once each month We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectional taste.) THE JOHNSBURG SCHOOL '^Editor: "A petition is being cir­ culated supporting a feasibility study for a unit school district in Johnsburg. It gives the go- ahead for planning a high school to be built in Johnsburg and managed by the current Johnsburg administration. For the good of our children's education, you should consider the following points before signing it. "1)-A high school in John­ sburg will cost you plenty! Proponents claim it will not raise your taxes. They do not talk about bond issues that will The petition's proponents claim dissatisfaction with discipline in McHenry. Would a school in Johnsburg improve the situation? Consider the present state of the Johnsburg schools in this regard: " . a continuous incidence of unpunished locker theft " . toleration of general student disrespect for faculty " . incidence of injury to students in play not properly supervised " . lack of defined dress and behavior codes absence of defined penalties for specific types of misbehavior " . general policy of non- expulsion, even for the most serious misconduct " . student evaluation of teachers used by ad­ ministrators to grade teacher performance discipline through motivation lacking due to removal of competition for grades " . administrative advocacy of "individualized" discipline "It is important that the building of a high school in Johnsburg be defeated. The cost is prohibitive, and it could mean financial disaster to many members of the com­ munity in these inflationary times. Even if we could afford it, the present Johnsburg ad­ ministration cannot and will not give us our dollar's worth of education. Best regards, "Rick Kemmer" .PARENT APATHY "Editor: "For the second year, McHenry high school - East campus, has organized a Parent Advisory committee. Our initial meeting of the year was held on Nov. 14. To our disappointment, after adequate publicity, only eight parents were interested and chose to attend the meeting. "Our next meeting will be held on Thursday evening, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the East campus library. We sincerely ho|>e that many more parents of East campus students will choose to attend. We all realise the many problems high schools face in today's society. Our school desires parental participation and input. The Parent Advisory committee is one way that any interested parent can participate in school activities and truly have a voice in helping make school decisions. "East campus houses in excess of 1,200 ninth and tenth grade students. Is it possible that only eight parents are interested in serving in ad­ visory capacity? "Gary M. Fields, "Principal" . McHenry Mrs. Rose Lillegard Shores 385-7842 Santa Claus Will Stop At Village Hall, Dec. 21 Through the efforts of the Social Club, Santa has put McHenry Shores on his list of HjiA <zSza±on fJi EXE,: f \ Do Cetefvude. !Z7(i£. cMoHdaij ^Season K ^We c/fxs Off&xLnci ]̂Jou f ^LLniq ue cJ-foCulaif <Sfieria[ . . . VI- THE GOOD OLD (zAfidzb. c/f- ..iUU"** WITH YOUR LUNCH - LIMIT 3 BEERS £Jnc[uAinq: <Safacl Bai, £nbiEE±, V̂e£j£trJj[& & Coffzs. 0PEN_ DAILY: 11:30-2:30 DINNER HOUR: 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. CLOSED MONDAYS $2.25 '/« petite IHuibine 220 (W. <zRt. J20 in jCaltanooi (£ca.t of cA/[c<^{en Vt) for reservations: (815) 385-7495 • . t s & I Another Ben Franklin BELL RIN6ER SPECIAL All Ladies .... SLACKS JEANS -ALL OUR REGULAR STOCK MERCHANDISE (NOT CLOSE OUTS • SECONDS OR IRREGULARS) Reduced Thurs.-Fri.-Sat.-Sun. ALSO REG. no00 LAURA MAE JACKET SHIRTS THIS WEEK ONLY $788 j Y 10:00 - 1:00 . Y 9:00 - 5:30 VTJL 9:00 % FRANKUN "Small Enough To Know You Large Enough To Sem You" 1250 N. Green Street McHenry, Illinois stops. He will be at the village hall on Dec. 21 (Saturday) from 1 to 5 p.m. Children of the village are asked to register with Mrs. Linda Kurowski, 3012 Stillhill Drive, by Dec. 18. The supply of stockings to be given by Santa is limited so please hurry and register today. For further information call Mrs. Kurowski 385-2682 or Mrs. Szerszen 385-7085. This function is limited to residents only. VEHICLE STICKERS It's that time of the year again when our vehicle stickers are due. This year there is a new design that will become the permanent design for the future. The new stickers were designed by John Novotny at the recent contest. Mr. Novotny will receive Number 1 as part of his prize. As yet we have not received our stickers from our supplier. Sometime close to the end of December they should go on sale. Please check with the village clerk if you have any questions, 385-8500. UPCOMING ELECTIONS This year in the month of April, elections will be held in the village for the following offices; President, Village Clerk and three trustees. Please start thinking seriously of registering to vote if you have not done so. Also if you are community minded and have the desire to run for election, call the village clerk for the necessary forms and time elements involved. This is your community and NOW is the time to speak out by way of your vote and to get involved by running for election. DINNER DANCE The recent dinner-dance TELL JOURNEY TO AMERICA - The story of the First Thanksgiving was presented Nov. *7 by Mrs. Cody's and Miss Karp's classes. The children wore costumes they made themselves. I e children took the parts of Pilgrims, Indians, Ship Builders, and Log Cabin Builders and told the story of the Pilgrims' journey to America and of the first Thanksgiving. All of the scenery was made by the children and included a leg cabin, a teepee, a canoe, and the Mayflower. HELPING PAWS DOGS UP FOR ADOPTION Staying this week at 385-2588 is a female, Cocker and Springer Spaniel, 6 months old, black and white short hair, sponsored by the social club and held at the McHenry Country Club proved to be an enjoyable evening for all who participated. Mary Lou Heald and Dee Vogl helped make the event successful. CONDOLENCE Our sincere condolence to President Bieritz and his family upon the recent loss of his mother. Funeral services were held Dec. 2 in DesPlaines. I STORE COUPON! Get more enjoyment from your fireplace with a popcorn popper from the fireplace specialists. *To get your FREE popcorn popper simply bring this coupon to Flowerwood and make any purchase of fireplace furnishings or accessories. One popcorn popper per family. Offer expires Thursday, January 2,1975. ATLANTA FRANKLIN Reg FIREPLACE STOVE $2^50 259" good watchdog, will be the size- of a Shep. There are about 15 dogs at this number • all sizes, ages, etc. They are mixed breeds whom the volunteer has taken in and who all need good homes. 815-943-4760. If you get a recorded message, please leave your name and telephone number and your call will be returned. At 943-4229 is a St. Bernard- Shep, female, 10 month old, tri-color like a St. Bernard, size of a Shep., housebroken, and good with children. A female Terrier mix, 6 months old, black and white, has DHL shot weighs about 12 lbs., will be about 20 lbs., small to medium size, 459-2641. A female Cocker Spaniel mix, young adult, collie face, white and cream color, smooth medium length hair, size of Cocker, 648-4212. A male ̂ Golden Retriever adult is at 455-08174 • after 5 p.m. A mixed breed female 3 years old, black and white med. size, housebroken and good with children, 568-7773. Another mixed breed female, one year old, black, brown and white, outside dog, has had all shots and good children - 568- 7343. At 338-5499 is a male Beagle- Terrier, five months old, brown and housebroken, very friendly and gentle, small size. FOUND DOGS Found Nov. 14 in Crystal Lake was a male Terrier Poodle, 5 months old, black curly hair with white on chest and paws. 459-0975 evenings. Found in the parking lot of the National in Crystal Lake was a possible Collie mix male, 6 months old, tan wearing red leather collar, 459-1976. In Coventry area of Crystal Lake on Nov. 19 was found a male Terrier adult, gray small dog, wearing chain collar, 455- 0165. CATS UP FOR ADOPTION At 459-5681 is a black and white female, 4 months old, medium length hair, housebroken, and good children, has DHL shot. A male kitten, 5 weeks old, black with white on chest and- chin, semi-long hair, 459-0511 after 5 or on weekends. At 385-1407 is a female cat IM2 years old, pretty smoke gray and white with white chest, should be only animal in household. Himalayan kittens, 9 weeks old, all black with Siamese features, housebroken, and good with children, 5 female and one male, 455-0397. Four six-week-old kittens, two female calico, one female black with white paws, male is blond, good with children, and housebroken, 653-9729. A part Persian kitten, female, 12 weeks old, smoky gray semi-long hair, is at 385- 7615. FOUND CATS A male Siamese Sealpoint, young adult, found Nov. 11 in Woodstock, very friendly, 338- 2185. A male tiger stripe, 4 months old, medium size, found Nov. 24 in McHenry, 385-1458. Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF Lillian C. Pehan Deceased, FILE NO. 74-P-366 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 194 of the Probate Act, of the death of the above named decedent and that letters of Administration were issued on November 18,1974, to Harriet L. Hammer, 5025 W. Flanders Road, McHenry. Illinois, whose attorney of record is Helmut A. Fydrych, 111 W. Washington St., Qiicago, Illinois. Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letters and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. , Claims against said estate should be filed in the Probate office of the Clerk of said Court, County Court House, Wood­ stock, Illinois, ahd copies thereof mailed or delivered to said legal representative and to said attorney. MARGARET O'NEIL Clerk of the Court (Pub. Nov. 26, Dec. 4 & 11,1974) ^American Viewpoints I W8* SPECIALIZE IN CUSTOM-MADE SCREENS W» «sn supply custom built scream {* any shape or six* tirsplace. WtaN selection of stytee and finfehet |GLASSFYR£ ANDL ARCH-TOP SCREEN •FRANKUN I IN STOCK? C V V C i ' l V C C L Hwy. Hand 176 Crystal If we do not make com* mon cause to save the good old ship of the Union on this voyage, nobody will have a chance to pilot her on an­ other voyage. -- Abraham Lincoln. 1861 Are You New In McHenry Area ? Do You Know Someone new? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA ! ! ! ! ! JOAN STULL DORIS ANDREAS 385-5418 385-4518 1 - u' rn/ iM wjrn 0 \ X j ; KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BIST AM A * * **********************^.. x 1 1 • 1 *- * 1- >• >• 1' >• J » 1 > I- * >• !• I> 1 • >'