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PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MAY 27,1977 'Service...Our Christian Responsibility' Marian Central Catholic high school students recently participated in a service day at Johnsburg's St. John's parish. The project included sixteen students who volunteered their services for one day performing various tasks assigned them by Stan Wakzynsld, parish maintenance supervisor. The idea was originated by Father Michael Tierney, assistant principal, "To provide a practical experience in the Christain principle that to serve others is a part of our Chrisitan responsibility." Students who participated in the cleanup day were Kim Spengel, Fran McCormack, Monica and Pat Kennebeck, Peggy Clark, Darlene Hughes, Linda Schaefer, Larry Palmer, Paul Walczynski, Dave Hanahan, Dessis Ansell, Chris Juzwik, Mike Sharp, Mike Davis, Todd Huemann and Mike Clark. J* Memorial Day McHenry Highlights ISPS Fights Causes Of Needless Blindness Facts From McHenry Community High School Counselors Have New Role This year guidance coun­ selors at East and West caftip\i&L' are dealing with students for discipline and attendance as well as standard counseling. Two counselors and an assistant principal work with each class. The class team remains with the clpss for two years. Many schools are using this concept of "dean- counselor" to more quickly and effectively deal with their students. In order to find out what parents' reaction is to the new approach, Greg Johnson, twelfth grade assistant prin­ cipal, devised a telephone survey. How Parents View Guidance Counselors While only 27 percent of the parents contacted could name their child's counselor, 74 percent of the parents stated that their child and the coun­ selor have had contact this school year. The following list represents what parents believe have been the reasons why their child met with their counselor: College information, 8 per­ cent; Career information, 14 percent; Social and personal matters, 13 percent; At­ tendance matters. 7 percent; Disciplinary matters, 9 per­ cent; Schedule changes, 21 percent; Smoking, drugs or alcohol, 2 percent; Scheduling for next year, 16 percent; General information, 5 per­ cent; Other, 4 percent. Between 60 and 70 percent of the parents contacted an­ swered "yes" to the following questions: Has the counselor met your student's needs? Do you think the counselor is listening to your student's concerns, needs and-or feelings? Do you think the counselor is effective with your student? Do you think the counselor is available to your student when needed? Does your student get the time needed with the coun­ selor? When asked what they thought students should talk to their counselor about, the most often selected answers were: Help for college information; Help for career information; Help for personal and social problems. In general, 47 percent of the parents contacted felt the counselor had been helpful to their child; 17 percent felt they hadn't; and 36 percent of the parents weren't sure. Johnson pointed out, "After studying the results of the parent survey, we are pleased with the perceptions parents have of student-counselor contact. We are in the process of completing a similar survey of students and their per­ ceptions of the role of their counselors. With the final results of both surveys, we should have an accurate assessment of the role of a McHenry high school guidance counselor." Results of the student survey will be reported in a future HIGHlights column. The long crusade to conquer the "Dark Trio" and other causes of needless blindness is the subject of a new pamphlet published by the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness. Of all the causes of blindness known to Americans, the society states in its pamphlet, three stand out as the principal enemies of sight.3 These are the "Dark Trio," the diseases which attack people of all ages, but par­ ticularly senior citizens. They are Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Cataract. The Soybean Supply Sags With Increased Demand By September 1, soybean stocks will likely be drawn down to minimum operating levels -- sixty-five million bushels - compared with 245 million bushels on September 1, 1976, according to a summary of the fats and oils situation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently. Soaring soybean prices have failed to curb demand. Soybean crushing and ex­ ports from September to April exceeded 1975-76 by 2 percent, despite a 13 percent less supply. By April 1, disappearance of 910 million bushels from a 1,510 million bushel supply left 600 million bushels in stocks-one third below a year earlier. Also on April 1, farmers intended to plant 55.7 million acres to soybeans, 11 percent more than they planted in 1976, and 6 percent more than they intended on Jan. 1. In view of soaring bean prices, farmers may revise their intentions upward again before plantings. Economists from USDA projected 1977's soybean harvest at between 1.4 and 1.6 billion bushels, depending on final planted acreage and yields. Even with a 1.6 billion bushel harvest, soybean sup­ plies would remain relatively tight through the 1977-78 season. causes of all are virtually unknown, but all can be alleviated with proper professional medical care. "There are certain facts about each disease that need to be recognized by every adult," Edgar T. Britton, executive director of ISPB explains. "The pamphlet makes these basic facts known." Also covered are eye safety at home, on the farm, and in the factory (accidental injury rates as the fourth major cause of blindness in the U.S.); The Illinois Eye bank, one of the many programs sponsored and supported by the society; and the society's sixty-one-year crusade to fight needless blindness and to protect the priceless gift of sight for all people in Illinois, old and young, of every color, creed, or sex. "The pamphlet," Britton adds, "is available to the public without charge." To get a copy, write Prevention of Blindness, 53 W. Jackson boulevard, Chicago, 111. 60604. ABOUT TIME Scientists estimate the length of a day to be increas­ ing irregularly at the average rate of about two millisec­ onds per century, but even with all that extra time, mgfcrj^ homemakers are glad to pn? a recipe book that helps them prepare good meals fast. To get a free copy, write to: NO TIME FOR COOKING?, Box 355-NAP, Collingswood, N.J. 08108. oil dbojut*baby DON'T BE AFRAID OF BABY'S FEARS By Mary Hilton Diaper Service Consumer Information Council You cannot prevent all of the ordinary experiences that may scare your baby. There are occurrences hell just have to get used to. Instead of shielding him completely, show him there's nothing to be afraid of by your cheerful, matter-of-fact handling of the situation. If the vacuum cleaner frightens him, for instance, take him into your arms and show him how the machine works. It is reassuring for him to see you tame this monster he has feared. No matter what the fear, make your manner reassuring--but not comforting, since no hurt is involved. When a loud noise (such as thunder) frightens him, hold your child and talk to him. He will feel your physical strength and protection. As soon as he feels calm and safe again, direct him to a new line of interest. It is, however, wise to stay close by until the storm is over. In a short time, he'll realize that thunder is not going to hurt him and will conquer the fear himself. Before you know it, your baby will learn to take fright­ ening experiences in stride--as long as he knows you are near! ** If you have a question about better baby care; write to: Mary Hilton, P.O. Box 1982, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107. LENNOX AIR CONDITIONING •TOP DISCHARGE •QUIET OPERATION •ECONOMICAL •COMPACT call: ' Caxt <W, 312/526-6286 HEATING AND COOLING SINCE 1*31 351) S WRIGHT RD McHENRY. ILL. FINANCING AVAILABLE 815/459-2300 Come in and browae. you'll get idea* for furnishing your bath and discover many charming gifts. 3012 W. Rte. 120, McHenry East of New Bridge-Free Parking 385-0048 Mon.-Thurs. 9-5:30, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-5 Complete planning and installation of fixture* and accessories. 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And to all who responded to their duty when their country called, and who gave their lives, the nation is indebted. It is too much to expect each individual soldier, sailor or airman to pass individually on the Tightness or wrongness of the foreign policy of his government and act accordingly. This would produce only chaos. Rather, a nation must necessarily depend on brave men who believe, as Robert E. Lee did, that duty is the sublimest word in the English language. May, 1864 It was in May, 1864, that General U.S. Grant, newly appointed by President Abraham Lincoln to the command of Union forces, began his first campaign against the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee. From the beginning, Grant seemed a more danger­ ous adversary than the other federal commanders. He first fought the Battle of the Wilderness, was checked and suffered heavy losses, but moved his army leftward and began another campaign immediately. This was Spotsylvania Court House (where the able Union General John Sedgwick was killed). Grant attacked four times in one day in that battle, suffering heavy loses, both armies fighting with great bravery. In this battle General Phil Sheridan boldly led a cavalry force in a raid on Richmond; he met the legendary Jeb Stuart at Yellow Tavern, just outside Richmond, defeated the Confederate cavalry and killed Jeb Stuart--an ominous development. Union General W. S. Hancock next attacked at what is known as the Bloody Angle; he captured the salient he sought and 3,000 Confederates. Union troops were fighting hard. Though they had not yet beaten General Lee, they were wearing down the smaller Confederate force, which was Grant's purpose, and they were fighting with a determination and spirit-not always seen on the invaders' side in other years. On May 22nd, Grant haying again sidestepped to the left, a battle was fought at Hanover Junction-, c another stalemate. Lee was still successfully blocking Grant's path to Richmond but not routing his army. On the 26th the soldiers met again on the Chickahominy, at the 1862 Cold Harbor battlefield, and again on June 1st and June 2nd. Grant launched a grand assault all along the line on June 3rd, designed to win the campaign. But Union forces were bloodily repulsed, and this, in effect, ended Grant's 1864 campaign. The armies extended their lines, and fought various actions, but generally settled down into the trenches, to await the 1864 election. Grant had demonstrated in that 1864 campaign a resolution and determination to relentlessly wear down the Confederates. About a year later, in April, 1865, after Lincoln had been reelected, he accepted Lee's surrender, with a chivalry and graciousness character­ istic of this rough-talking, hard-drinking soldier, who was later to serve eight years as U.S. President. Auditions Scheduled For Theatre Offering The Woodstock Performing company, which opened last week as the resident professional company for the premier spring-summer season at the historic Woodstock Opera House in Woodstock, will hold open auditions May 28, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The auditions will be held in the courtroom of the old cour­ thouse, also located on Woodstock Square. Performers will audition for "Outward Bound" by Sutton Vane, and both equity and non­ equity performers are invited. Call 338-7484 for an audition appointment. 'Delay is preferable to error." Thomas Jefferson Air condition your home with an =̂ lirtemp CENTRAL SYSTEM 2 These units have excellent E.E.R. ratings for economical operating cost. Complete package to fit your furnace, in­ cludes coil, condensor, line set, relay and power wiring, com­ pletely installed. TON B.T.U. Approx. Sq. Ft Cooling Cap. 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