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PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. JANUARY 31.1975 Agriculture Program Coordinator of McHenry County Community College, Don Barrett, left, discusses course with Instructor Ed Solon, turf grass expert at the college. Career Opportunity Offered In Agriculture Career opportunities at McHenry County college far exceed the general public's concept of the institution's day by day activities. One of the most challenging and exciting courses offered is agriculture. In this course, the student is provided the op­ portunity for training in three major agricultural oc­ cupations; Ornamental Hor­ ticulture, Agricultural Management and Agricultural chemicals. Heading up the Agriculture department is Don Barrett, Agricultural Programs coordinator. Barrett received his B.S. and M.E. in Agriculture at the University of Illinois in 1951 and 1958, after which he taught in the farm programs of both the Huntley and Harvard Consolidated high schools. During the four years Barrett taught at Harvard high school he became aware that agriculture was changing. No longer was farming the only agricultural pursuit. Many other agribusiness occupations, including ornamental hor­ ticulture were appearing on the scene. Barrett decided he would further his education and returned to the University of Illinois for another un­ dergraduate degree, this time in horticulture. When Barrett joined McHenry County college in 1968, he was instrumental in instituting the horticulture program. This together with the agriculture chemicals and agriculture management program gave the school a well rounded program in the field of agriculture. Other full time instructors in the Agriculture department are Sue Hawrysio, a recent graduate of the University of Illinois and Edwin Solon, who received both his M.S. and B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture at the University of Illinois. Solon is also the turf grass expert. Augmenting these three full time experts is a staff of eight part time instructors during the Spring semester: Lenny Scheel of Crystal Lake, Andy An­ derson of Huntley, David Cash farmer from Harvard, Tom Jones of Product Credit of Belvidere, Bill Hahn of the Federal Land Bank in Wood­ stock, Bob Muirhead, farmer and corn plant breeder and John Wittmus, owner and operator of a floral business in Harvard. Wittmus teaches Floral Design. Bruce Hunt of a landscaping firm is another part time in­ structor. He teaches two ad­ vanced landscaping courses. 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( RTE. 120) McHENRY, ILLINOIS OPEN EVERYDAY CALL ANYTIME 815-385-2340 EB R E A L T O R - therefore qualified to know what the industry requires of students being trained. He is also on the Agriculture Ad­ visory committee. Like the other part time instructors, he is invaluable to the ag depart­ ment because they teach some things the student would not ordinarily get, but actually needs to become marketable in the industry. That's what MCC instructors are all about. To bring agriculture students to a marketable level after a two- year technical program. These students do not have to go on to a four-year college. They can stop with a technical degree in agriculture. They are well trained and in the field are doing just as well or better than Students of other schools with similar type programs. This is feedback the department gets from members of the industry. A g r i c u l t u r a l p r o g r a m c o o r d i n a t o r , B a r r e t t t remarked, "In agriculture we are finding that this is one area where there is a shortage of qualified people and we think this situation will exist for a long time. So in view of this, we hope to continue working with in­ dustry, have our students specialize, then move them into jobs in the field. The philosophy of our ag program is, we are working for the students. They're not working for us. Without them we wouldn't even be here, so our goal is to make each student employable after we are through with them." Over 90 percent of Agriculture students do not go on to advanced studies. They are finding this unnecessary, for they can get immediate employment in the industry because of their technical training. In addition to full time students, individuals already in the industry come to the college for study to upgrade their present knowledge. The 1 program is not confined to people just out of high school. The average age of the student is 28 years and these students are not all full time. Many are part time, so the program in­ cludes night as well as day courses. After a student has com­ pleted the equivalent of a year's credits he is invited to prepare an application of in­ ternship in the field. Students do this internship part time, in the spring and summer, bet­ ween the first and second year. For example, if a student is training to be a golf course superintendent, he will work in golf course management under a real golf course superin­ tendent. Barrett said, "We're finding that as the students go through their internship and become employed, our advisory committee and those people representing industry inform us that we are turning out well rounded technical students. This, is very important us because we are achieving this under a great handicap. Our present facilities are very poor. However, we will have ex­ cellent facilities at the new campus and in that en- vironnment, our efforts should be even more rewarding." SERVICE NEWS Navy Seaman Recruit Shawn P. Dougherty of 1818 Kerry lane, McHenry, has completed Basic Electricity and Electronics school at the Naval Training center, Great Lakes. He received instruction in the used and application of basic test equipment, an introduction to electrical and electronic circuit principles and related mathematical formulas. The course employs an in­ dividualized learning system, multi-media presentations and self-paced study, with an average completion time of five weeks. It is designed to prepare personnel for continued specialized training in the electronics and electrical fields. ,. Police Tickets Gerald R. Hartwig, 820 Highland, Barrington, speeding 50 in a 35 mph zone. Daniel N. Koch, 1508 N. Flower, McHenry, speeding 55 in a 40 mph zone. Todd M. Goldman, 4605 N. Oak, Crystal Lake, disobeyed stop sign. Robert T. Houser, 4301 Prairie, McHenry, speeding 38 in a 25 mph zone. Richele L. Smola, 7603 Arbor, Wonder Lake, speeding 51 in a 40 mph zone. Barbara J. Erickson, 112 S. Lake Shore, McHenry, speeding 50 in a 40 mph zone. Robert M. Sheahan, 453 High, Cary, speeding 60 in a 46 mph zone. James D. Hahn, 3415 Skyway, McHenry, speeding 45 in a 30 mph zone. Wanda L. Robison, 12007 Illinois, Hebron, speeding 55 in a 40 mph zone. George Montgomery, 16308 Hebrbn, Alden, speeding 60 in a 40 mph zone. Charles L. Wilkinson, Route 1, Capron, speeding 51 in a 40 mph zone. Frank Gluth, 4518 S. Route 47, Woodstock, speeding 59 in a 40 mph zone. Darrell G. Spice, 1188 Oak Leaf, McHenry, speeding 49 in a 35 mph zone. Raymond S. Hollenbeck 13 W. Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake, speeding 46 in a 35 mph zone. Ronald L. Elmgreen, 2717 Michael, Wonder Lake, speeding 54 in a 40 mph zone. Oddie White, 372 Bancroft, Rockford, speeding 56 in a 40 mph zone. , James L. Saunders, 500 Lake, Woodstock, speeding 59 in a 40 mph zone. Richard C. Welter, 1007 W. Edgewood, McHenry, speeding 42 in a 30 mph zone. Tory L. Rachel, 3901 E. Lake shore, Wonder Lake, speeding 37 in a 25 mph zone. Holly L. Hosie, 2604 Fair Oak, McHenry, speeding 40 in a 30 mph zone. Cheryl J. Wilkerson, 350 E. Jackson, Woodstock, speeding 41 in a 30 mph zone. Frank J. Gowin, 1621 W. Joyce, McHenry, speeding 48 in a 30 mph zone. Barbara R. Craig, 10 Hawley, Grayslake, speeding 42 in a 30 mph zone. Dougherty is now scheduled to begin Fire Control Technician A school, Great Lakes. JOSEPH SEAVER Marine Pvt. Joseph E. Seaver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Seaver of 7105 Mohawk drive, Wonder Lake, graduated from recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit depot, San Diego. P h y s i c a l c o n d i t i o n i n g , discipline and teamwork are emphasized during Marine recruit training. Classes include instruction in close order drill, Marine Corps history, first aid, uniform regulations and military customs and courtesies. Use Sound Recordings For Leader Program David G. Plocher, McHenry county Extension adviser, announced that McHenry county will soon be enrolling volunteer leaders and prospective leaders in a new 4- H leader development program called "Helping You Help Youth." The new program uses vinyl sound sheets for home listening in addition to the more traditional meeting approach to leader training. The first phase of the new program consists of three sessions and five vinyl sound sheets, each containing ap- proximately twenty minutes of instruction. The vinyl sound sheets, Plocher notes, may be used by a leader independently of the meetings or as a supplement and reference library. Subjects covered in the first series of recordings include: What Is 4-H?, Your Role As A Leader, The 4-H Meeting, Understanding Boys and Girls, Program Planning and Ideas That Work. The recordings, he says, include remarks by such nationally known youth educators and lecturers as Dr. Evelyn Millis Duvall. In ad­ dition, many ideas are ex­ pressed by experienced 4-H leaders. Plocher points out that the meeting sessions will employ the use of slide presentations, o v e r h e a d p r o j e c t i o n s , discussion sessions and practical exercises. 4-H leaders or persons in­ terested in becoming a 4-H leader may obtain additional information about when and where the course will be offered by calling 815-338-3737 or 4747 or by writing the McHenry county Extension office, P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, 111., 60098. SCOTT M. SMITH Marine Pvt. Scott M. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Smith of 4703 E. 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