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IVUiE 20 - PLAINDEALER \VF CAREER CENTER IN LIMBO (Continued from page 1) Swantz stated that with the career center no longer a viable solution to satisfying vocational education needs in the com­ munity. McHenry high school is embarking on the co-op option, that of offering courses to students at McHenry high school that students would receive credit for while at­ tending the class at another high school in the county. For example, in course of­ ferings for next fall. McHenry is offering instruction in ad­ vanced electronics and ad vanced machines. These courses are not offered at McHenry, but a student may take them if he or she is willing to take them at either Crystal Lake or Woodstock high school Swantz emphasized that the concept of a career center is not dead, but may be brought up at a later date after the schools in the county are better able to attend to more pressing needs A career center would be an area, serving the entire county, in which a student who wanted to develop a trade rather than take a normal curriculum, would go for high school credit, and to receive a diploma. The funding for such a career center would come from each community in the county. However, a referendum last October to finance the center failed miserably in every community in the county. With the career center option eliminated, the job of the General Vocational Advisory committee is expected to be a little less complicated The first meeting of the committee Monday night ex­ plained the role of the com­ mittee. reviewed McHenry DNESDAY. APRIL 6, 1977 high school's vocational education programs, explained vocational funding from the state, and defined Voc Ed in a slide presentation The seven committee members, all of whom are prominent business persons in the community, are Bill Christy. Lenore Frisby, Rita Hahn, Bob Hewitt. Tim Low. Cindy Oeffling. and Dick Thennes They were given a list of eleven functions which they, as an ongoing committee, should provide 1) The committee will con­ duct a survey of the needs for trained manpower in the area. The survey will consist of the members determining what jobs are available in the area, and recommending to the school board what programs are needed in the school to train individuals for these jobs. For example, if there is a dire need in the community for mechanics, then the high school should bolster its power mechanics program 2 * To help determine curriculum based upon local needs and student interests. This function would combine the information gathered in regard to job needs in the community with student in­ terest There would be little sense in recommending an extensive typing program if, even though jobs were available, no students would enroll in the classes. The student interest may be done through questionnaires 3) To advise on building and space requirements and suitable equipment for the proposed program. The committee will determine what equipment is needed for a particular vocational education program, and recommend to the school board how much space is required to conduct an adequate program. 4 > To aid in developing and utilizing resources of the area to provide realistic educational experiences. This involves getting persons with expertise in certain fields into the schools, not just as instructors, but as "guest lecturers." 5> To provide communication between the school and com­ munity. 6) To advise concerning the necessary qualifications of instructors. The committee may make a recommendation that instructors have more than just a teaching certificate, but also must have worked in the field. Present faculty members may be required to work in their field during the summer months. 7 > To assist in updating the student placement program. The funding for the present placement program is expected to run out some time this summer Suggestions for continuing the program will be made by the committee 8> To assist in planning, upgrading, and retraining programs for adult workers. If the committee finds that there is a need in the community for the retraining of individuals within their own field, then they might recommend to the school board that the school conduct such a program For example, if all the banks in the com­ munity suddenly get some new equipment, and the employees must learn how to run it. then the school may conduct the training program. 9» To assist in long range planning The committee is an ongoing one. and there are no plans for disbandment after a certain time period. 10) To assist in the continuous evaluation of programs and policies. 11» To review the goals and objectives of the local vocational technical program In determining what programs the school needs, the committee will be considering several items. First, there is the matter of student interest. If there is no interest, there is little point in holding the course. Second, job availability. If there are no secretarial jobs available, for example, then there is little point in an ex­ tensive secretarial program. Third,determine what the cost is to the school to offer the program If a $1,000,000 ex­ penditure is required to get the program off the ground, then it may not be financially wise to conduct it. Finally, there is the level of skill required. There may be 100 jobs for broom sweepers available But there is little need for training in proper broom sweeping. The committee was also to recommend to the school board which of three alternatives for conducting a vocational education program is the most viable The three alternatives were in-house vocational education, co-op education, and an area career center With Wednesday's action, the area career center is no longer a viable alternative. At the meeting Monday, an explanation of why McHenry s vocational education is where it is, was given The reason for this district's i n a d e q u a t e v o c a t i o n a l education program, according to Dale Halgren, executive director of vocational education in McHenry, is that there was little progress because of the anticipation of an area career center. Also, a co-op agreement is difficult to work out because the schools in the county have different school calenders. Another reason for McHenry's inadequat/e vocational education program lies in the funding from the state Presently. the money McHenry receives for vocational education is all put into the general budget. With the school district's present financial problems, much of the vocational education money is going toward paying teacher salaries rather than being used toward equipment. And with the career center concept now a dormant issue, the state has warned that if McHenry doesn't bolster its vocational education programs, funding will be greatly reduced. Thus, the General Vocational Advisory committee may have another function: find ways to save state funding-and that may be the most important function of all. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) came forth with a half-promise from one who sets priorities. This updated the original long range planning. More recently we received a letter from McHenry's legislator, Rep. Thomas Hanahan. A letter prompted by him, written by District Engineer Sigmund Ziejewski to George Starr of the McHenry County board Transportation com­ mittee, indicates the bridge improvement "rates as a high priority project and we hope to have it on our tentative FY (fiscal year) 79 program." Last week marked the second S U N D A Y 10 to 5 spurgeons Spring Update: Fashion News from Spurgeon's Use our Free Lay-away! 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Apparently recollections of Christmas and Santa are still vivid. With all the foresight of modern children, she has put two and two together and arrived atnot four, but an Easter basket of goodies. What Santa could do at Christmas, certainly the Easter bunny can do in April. Not bad thinking, Christine! KAF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SEMINAR SET (Continued from page 1) program will be the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster agency. The instruction will be under the direction of Eugene Schlaf, retired superintendent of fire prevention for the Illinois Central railroad, who is an expert in this field. Theme of this seminar is "If you don't know, let it go, it might blow". Included in the subjects to be discussed are these: New Illinois hazardous materials legislation; petroleum fires; transportation of materials, identification placement, placarding and labeling; and liquified petroleum, and behavior of pressure vessels under fire conditions. MENTAL HEALTH MEETING 708 (County Mental Health) board meeting is scheduled Tuesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 112 in the McHenry county courthouse, Woodstock. AWAIT NEARBY SCHOOL TAX VOTE WITH INTEREST (Continued from page 1) • reinstated if the referendum passes According to this same spokesman, the projected result of the upcoming referendum appears "too close to call'at this time, with numerous workers going door- to-door attempting to inform the public of the need for the referendum. Crystal Lake is presently completing work on a new facility, which is scheduled to be open for students next August.. The status of the new facility, as well as the maintenance of the old building are unclear should the referendum fail. Neither Crystal Lake nor McHenry has had a tax in­ crease in the educational fund in more than ten years. Should the referendum fail, the school board there would eliminate many of the programs which are presently being conducted. McHenry high school is sidestepping the referendum option for the present, rather relying on a "task force" to determine the necessary cutbacks which will save the school district $500,000 when Johnsburg high school opens in August. 1978. Until Saturday, Crystal Lake administrators hope, while McHenry high school ad­ ministrators watch. YOUTH PARTIALLY DECAPITATED IN DIRT-BIKE ACCIDENT (Continued from page 1) Csech was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Theron Ehorn at 1:07 p.m. Witnesses at the scene stated that Csech was riding his bike and apparently didn't see the cable when the accident oc­ curred. RTA PASSES Senior citizens are reminded that they may pick up their RTA passes at the senior citizen office, Woodstock, at any time. It is suggested they call the office, 338-6075, before driving to Woodstock,and determine what identification, such as picture and driver license, they must bring with them. 4400 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY, ILL. 3S5-4100 As Mayor, GEORGE HARKER will make McHenry Work BECAUSE HE KNOWS HOW TO WORK WITH PEOPLE CITY COUNCIL "I am proud of the fact that I have been endorsed by five of my fellow aldermen, including the ones whose terms have two more years to run. The seventh has taken no position while the only alderman backing the present mayor is dropping out and will not be on the Council after the election. The aldermen supporting me are doing so because they know that as mayor I will work with them in the best interests of the citizens of McHenry rather than keeping them in the dark and trying to run the show myself. Such is the case now. CITY ATTORNEY: "There has been talk that I plan to reap­ point John Looze as city attorney. Mr. Looze is an outstan­ ding individual, lawyer and public servant to whom the people of McHenry owe a debt of gratitude for his 23 years as city attorney. However, he has no desire to be reappointed and it is my intention to eventually name someone new; preferably a lawyer from the McHenry area. Nevertheless, I woulc^like to keep the present city attor­ ney on for a year in the interest of continuity during the transition of my administration." CITY TREASURER: "The mayor has no control over the city treasurer as he is elected separately but it is important that they cooperate in seeing that the financial interests of the city are protected. The people of McHenry are for­ tunate this year to have a candidate with the highest credentials for that post. ROBERT P. BLAKE is chief ac­ countant for Gearmaster, Incorporated of McHenry and previously operated his own accounting firm. A newcomer to politics and a lifelong resident of McHenry, BOB BLAKE will make sure that the city earns every penny possible in interest on its funds. I am proud to have BOB BLAKE run­ ning with me for city treasurer. On Tuesday, April 19th, elect GEORGE L. HARKER Mayor ROBERT P. BLAKE City Treasurer PAID FOR BY CITIZENS FOR HARKER ART JACKSON. CO-CHAIRMAN ' < Deaths BABY CRAIG SMITH Baby Craig Michael Smith, 1513 N. Lakeland avenue, McHenry. was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital Sunday. April 3. The infant was born Jan. 15, 1977 at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, the son of William C. and Donna V. (Basil) Smith. His parents and a brother, Brian. 3, survive in addition to grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Basil and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, all of McHenry. Graveside services were held at St. Mary's cemetery Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Arrangements handled by Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home ROSINA M. PREUSKER Rosina M. Preusker, for­ merly of McHenry, died at Lutheran General hospital, Park Ridge, Saturday, April 2, at the age of 67. Mrs. Preusker was born in McHenry June 12, 1909 and had made her home in Northbrook for the past twenty-five years. Surviving are three sons, Alwin, Jr., and Dennis, both of Buffalo Grove and Michael of Wheeling; nine grandchildren and a sister, Catherine Coleman of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alwin. Mass was held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Brook church, Northbrook with burial in All Saints cemetery, Des Plaines. PETER F. AFELD Former Ingleside resident, Peter F. Afeld, 85, died in St. Petersburg, Fla. Saturday, April 2 after a short illness. Mr. Afeld, while .living in Chicago, was a detective with the Police department for twenty years, retiring in 1945 at which time he became the Lake county Road 'department supervisee < The deceased was also a justice of the peace for Lake county and former president of the Grant township Republican club. Involvements also included Republican precinct com mitteeman for many years and membership in the American Legion Post No. 207, Chicago. He was a WW I Army veteran. His widow, Carrie (Ebert) survives as well as two sons, Daniel of Tulsa, Ok. and Robert of McHenry; seven grand­ children and seven great grandchildren. The K.K. Hamsher funeral home, Fox Lake, held chapel services Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 following visitation Monday evening. Interment was in Ascension cemetery, Libertyville. BURTON A. STEVENS Burton A. Stevens, 57, of Stanley, Wis., formerly of Spring Grove, died Tuesday, March 29, at St. Joseph's hospital, Wisconsin. He was born Sept. 14, 1919 in Burton Township, the son of Chester and Alice Thompson. For the past ten years, the deceased was employed at the Chain O'Lakes State park. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Willis (Edith) Stanek of Stanley, Wis., Mrs. Earl (Lucy) Harrison of Elkhorn, Wis., three brothers, Robert and Chester, both of Boyd, Wis., and Franklin of Woodstock. Funeral services were held Friday, April 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Ehorn-Adams funeral home in Richmond with Rev. Len Schoenherr officiating. 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