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PAGE 17 - PLAINDHU - WFHNKSDAY. MARCH IS, lf78 JEW^L CAJ410G OUTLET STORE • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET STORE • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET ST( JIWBL MERCHANDISE CLEARANCE CENTER A DIVISION OF JEWEL DIRECT MARKETING !JOI . \ irginia St. CRYSTAL LAKE 815 455 0333 It'/. Rf I AS) TO USD Mon lues 9 am 5pm W e d T h u r s F n 9 a m 8 p m S a t 9 a m 5 p m S u n 1 0 a m 3 p m Sale Days Wed., March 15 thru Tues., March 21 -- WHILE QUANTITIES LAST -- -NOTICE- We will be CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY -MARCH 20 for our Annual Inventory. IflVEflTORViSPilfc ALLENITE 189 PC. SOCKET TOOL SET HANDYMAN'S SPECIAL. Set includes V4" and M>" drives. Metric sockets too. Complete with metal tool box. Catalog $129.99 - MCC REG. $77.99 ALL OTHER TOOL SETS 50% OFF Tool Sets on Sale CL Store Only [REG. DISCOUNT PRICE} SET OF FESTIVAL TABLE 70 PC. PHOENIX SET FLATWARE Stainless Flatware from Onedia. Service for 8. Dishwasher safe. Catalog $29.95 MCC REG. $17.97 ALL OTHER FLATWARE SETS 40% OFF I REG. DISCOUNT PRICE] MEN'S DRESS DIGITAL WATCH Gives hours and minutes at a glance. Swiss movements tapered metal band. Catalog $29.95 MCC REG. $17.97 SALE $•719 ALL OTHER WATCHES & JEWELRY 60% OFF [REG. DISCOUNT PRICE] r CATALOG OUTLET STORE • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET STORE • JEWEL CATALOG OUTLET STORE COME IN RND LOOK FOR OUR UNRDVERTISED - SPECIRLS McHenry Highlights FACTS FROM McHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL EVALUATION "Walking into the White House (Alternative school) is like entering a warm and caring family home. People share common goals in an atomosphere of mutual trust and respect." That is just one of the statements contained in the summary report of the on-site evaluation conducted at the Alternative school last week. The report well speaks for the success of Alternative education in the McHenry high school district. Evaluation Team The evaluation team was made up of Greg Johnson, principal at West campus; Jim Tonyan and Mrs. Judy Zid, school board members; Arline Paul, coordinator of the Center for Self-Directed Learning, New Trier high school; Shirley Koch, parent; and John Palm of Alternative Schools network. Areas examined included student attitudes, curriculum, facilities, and community- social environment. School History Alternative school education is something quite new fe the district. This small dividualized school, with thirty^ Ave students and five staff members was established in 1975-76. It was set up to provide an education for those students who had left the regular high school without receiving a diploma. Funding was provided through the Continental Bank and Trust company of Chicago. Better Way-to Learn This recent on-site evaluation shows that the greatest strength of the Alternative school is the strong positive attitudes which students hold toward their education there. Many of the feelings were reflected in students' com­ ments like: "It's a better way to learn." "Small is better." "You have responsibilities to yourself." Students seem to realize and accept personal responsibilities. The contract system of credits was very much respected by one young lady because as she stated: "You know that you aren't going to pass just by showing up in class. You know what you have to do to get credit." Curriculum Evaluation Analysis of observations and surveys shows that in general, the Alternative school has improved students' attitudes toward learning. As one evaluator commented in the report: "The school has a welcome and warm at­ mosphere. It is amazing how much each can learn from another by sharing in home group. The teacher has a good relationship with students and respect is mutual." llie curriculum evaluation of the school focused on the basic skills and competencies taught. The summary report indicated that students are very much involved in their learning. All courses are structured on a contractual basis, which provides for individualized learning. General student response to this way of learning is very positive. Funding a Problem Since funds are no longer available for the Alternative school, its director, Mr. Pratt, staff, and students are working desperately for its survival. One evaluator had this to say: "The students concern for the present condition and reputation of McHenry Alternative high school, as well as deep concern for its sur­ vival, are the best evidence of the success of the program. Students really care about the conditions of "their" building. They enforce strict rules. There are no apparent discipline problems, and they are con­ cerned about the school's image. Most impressive is the active fund-raising students have undertaken to help finance the school." Among those efforts at fund- raising have been a rummage sale, and a "buck-a-book" marathon. Future events planned include a newspaper drive, a pancake breakfast, and other special events. The Alternative school is also seeking special funding from the state. As many as seventy- five private foundations have been contacted in seeking financial assistance. If funding for next year is not found, the program may have to be abandoned completely. • • • * A criminal is a crimi­ nal whether he is rich or poor and regardless of what society failed to do for him when he was young. Margaret Davis. Fund Raiser Margaret Davis, a retired school teacher in Mountain City, Tenn. (pop. 2,000), makes doll clothes which she mails to England, Japan, Germany, African countries and forty-two states. But she doesn't keep the profits. They go to the Johnson county Rescue squad. Ten years ago, Miss Davis, now in her 70's, began making the doll clothes and giving the group the porceeds. "I never dreamed," she says, "that it would be anything like this." It started one day when she saw the newly-formed volun­ teer squad trying to raise some money for rescue equipmemt. She wanted to help and so put their needs and hers together. She had no family, and children had been her life. "I had been sewing since the age of nine," she recalled. "Perhaps I could make doll clothes for children just to keep busy and still be a part of their lives." So she got busy with her 1914 treadle sewing machine. Since then she has sent the organization a monthly check for $20, much more at Christmas. The appreciative men made Miss Davis an honorary member and unveiled her portrait in the squad house last Christmas. Children come to visit her. Local businesses contribute fabrics and supplies. "Everyone helps me so much," says the busy retiree. Margaret Davis lives alone and her health is not as good as it was. "Both I and my sewing machine," she says, "are about to wear out". But her work keeps her going. Getting ready for another Christmas, she gets as excited as the kids. A person can live fully at any age. Maybe helping others makes it easier. Balanced Budget Gov. James R. Thompson recently unveiled an $11.26 billion State of Illinois budget for fiscal year 1979 and said that the economic heart of the budget was employment to stimulate the economic health of the state. Gov. Thompson said the budget was balanced for the second year in a row and contained no new tax increases. The FY'79 budget represents a 4.7 percent increase over 1978 appropriations but would allow the state to spend less than it receives in General Funds and provide a cash balance of $11 million to be added to general reserves of $85 million at the end of FY'78. The Ball Corporation is famous lor making glass jars that preserve just about anything From apples to strawberries Their glassmaking, however. burns a lot ol scarce fuels So when Ball decided to switch part ot their production to electricity, they were helping all of us That's because electricity is plentilul here in northern Illinois Ninety,percent of it comes from coal and uranium--two fuels in good supply So whenever you. or a company like Ball, use electricity instead of a scarce fuel, you're actually conserving that fuel lor transportation and other vital energy needs ZFfel And that knowledge is as sweet Commonwealth EdisOIt as strawberry preserves We mak# ei^ctricity-the conservation energy. VANITY FAIR WALKIE TALKIES 4 transistor Walkie Talkies with Morse Code Key. Great outdoor fun. Operates on 9 volt battery (not incl.) Catalog $19.99 MCC REG. $11.99 $E99 ALL OTHER WALKIE TALKIES 50% OFF | REG. DISCOUNT PRICE] Pre-Season Bonus SANDBOX Two Seater with Canopy. Pat­ chwork design. MCC REG. $14.99 $099 ALL BAGGED CANDY 0 Doug Pratt, second from right, director off the District 156 Alternative school, accepts donations, to the school s fund drive. The Student Government council of West campus donated the proceeds of a recent concert held at West, and the tycHenry Area Chamber of Commerce donated a check for $200. Pictured above, left to right, are Student Council members, Karen Huebner and Danielle Byron; Senior Class President Linda Bonk; Kathy Ahern, president of Student Council; Pratt; and Robert Prendergast, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD What Just One Person Can Do