Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 3

DECATUR HERALD Decatur, lllinou, Friday, July 14, 1972 Hugh Butler Elected Rolling Prairie Chief State Office Extends Official Recognition maintain adequate educational Hugh H. Butler of 2025 Ramsey Dr. was elected president of the Rolling' Prairie Libraries System board of directors Thursday succeeding opportunities for the young people of your school district," the letter said. Decatur School District 61 has received its 1971-72 recognition for all attendance centers from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Supt.

Robert Oakes received the district's certificate of recognition Thursday accompanied by a form letter. Mrs. Maurine Severns of Blue "This is possible only through Mound. professional leadership and the cooperative efforts of the com Butler is also president of the munity and school staff." Decatur Public Library board of directors. Recognition is given to Mrs.

Maurine Severns of Blue Mound. Also, Mrs. Martha Bender of Lovington, Clark Dennis of Sullivan, Sheila Coffman of Cerro Gordo, Mrs. Marjorie Roberts of Wiopclis, Hugh Butler of Decatur and Oscar W. Ansell Jr.

of Springfield. Those persons were all recommended to serve on the board by the Rolling Prairie nominating committee. In other action during Thursday's annual meeting of the board, Ray Ewick, Rolling Prairie Libraries director, said 120,879 books had been circulated by Rolling Prairie during the last year. A total of 114.621 books were Mrs. Virginia Vaughn of Lin districts meeting certain state coln was elected vice president; Clark Dennis of Sullivan, secretary, and Wallace Kautz of standards for the previous school year.

The annual review of each district is done in June and notification of recognition Mount Pulaski, treasurer. status follows. If a district loses full recogni tion, it has one year to correct whatever deficiencies the state delineates. Loss of recognition entirely results in withdrawal of all state aid to a district and, after one year of nonrecognition, tne Persons elected as board trustees are Mrs. Eva Culberson of Pana, Mrs.

Shirley Snyder of Stonington, Wallace Kautz of Mount Pulaski, Mrs. Virginia Vaughn of Lincoln, Mrs. Harriet McGuire of Warrensburg and Appointment Of Grieve Gets Approval district must be consolidated with another, recognized district. Decatur was threatened circulated in 1970-71. The total circulation figure reflects books loaned to Rolling Prairie's 28 member libraries, bookmobile direct stops in 13 area communities and talking books loaned during the last six months.

Rolling Prairie loaned 884 framed prints, 1,711 records, 203 8mm film, had 8,513 16mm bookings, 14,312 16mm showings and 546,943 16mm viewers during the past year. The letter said the decision to recognize the district was made based on an evaluation of the district's total program. This evaluation included a visitation by a team from the state office, a review of the district's annual report and the recommendation of Howard E. Brown, superintendent of the Macon County Educational Service Region. "It is important that your board make every effort to DMH Nursing School Gets Grant Award The Decatur Memorial Hospital School of Nursing has received an award of $29,764 to be used for improvement of the school and to make it possible to Increase enrollment.

Anthony J. Perry, executive vice president and administrator at Decatur Memorial Hospital received notification of the grant award Thursday. The award, issued under the earlier this year by the state office's recognition and supervision department with possible loss of full recognition if the district did not offer a total William G. Grieve was named of 176 days of instruction. The 176 days of instruction are acting chairman of the division of social sciences of the Com the minimum number allowable under state law.

munity College of Decatur Decatur has a 185-day school Wednesday night. 1 iiVTTTTl I calendar but due to last falls Photos by Herb Slodounkl The board of trustees approv three-week teacher strike lost 14 ed Grieve's appointment at the rank of assistant professor with 3 1 days of instruction. The 171 oays the district would a salary of $11,500. then have had were increased to The acting division chairman holds bachelor's and master's 176 when the district utilized its five emergency days as days of Commenting on the success of the past year, Ewick said, "This year we have reached a level, have peaked out. We have shown gains in each area but not as dramatic an increase as in earlier years.

Ewick believes the reason for the leveling was due to the fact that Rolling Prairie is now beyond its formative years. In earlier years rapid increases took place, but Rolling Prairie has now reached what he termed "a plateau." "I look for growth in future years to be in quality service as much or more than in quantity," he said. degrees in history and has completed a large portion of instruction. work for his PH.D. Nursing Capitation Grant Program, was made possible by Council Okays Court Action The trustees approved the appointments of Dr.

Howard M. Brown as assistant professor of mathematics at a salary of $13,000, and Robert W. Ingram Jr. as assistant professor in the Division of Communications at a the Nursing Training Act of 1971. according to Perry.

He said the grant was applied for in April from the Depart ment of Health. Education and salary of $12,000. On Demolitions Welfare, Bureau of Health Manpower Education. The School of Nursing will use The other appointment receiving approval was that of James M. Troutman as business manager of the community col The Decatur City Council has the $29,764 to expand affiliation authorized the city's legal staff agreements with other health to initiate court action to order care institutions in order to im demolition of 24 buildings which nrnve the Droeram of the During the month of June, Rolling Prairie had 1,283 in-terlibrary requests, 1,170 of which were filled.

There were a total of 12,199 books loaned in June, 167 records, 773 film showings, 2,938 books loaned in the books-by-mail program with 4,815 requests for them, and 568 talking books loaned to the blind and physically handicapped. Ewick reported details of his recent attendance at an annual American Libary Association- failed to comply with a city notice to improve substandard school. It will also be used to install safety conditions. The owners of the buildings an audio-visual teaching program with emphasis on teaching lege. In addition to having served the last five years as assistant business manager at Illinois Central College in Peoria, Troutman is a former employe of the Decatur school district, where he served as purchasing agent and office manager.

Also at Wednesday's meeting, President Murray Deutsch reported to the trustees on a re ignored notices mailed by the nids. and for curriculum lm- department of commumty crovements. development stating that unless Perry said that when the action was taken to rectify the erant was aDDlied for, it was code violations, court action would be aken by the city. agreed that the grant money would be used in those three Currently, the legal department is preparing its case to be cent luncheon meeting he and Robert J. Wood, board chairman, had with two black areas.

i heard before the Circuit ministers. Court. He emphasized that Ihe award cannot be used for construction, hospital costs or student nursing loans and scholarships. Perry also said application meeting held in Chicago. He said the meeting's main topic of discussion was the new media and talk of cable television was in the forefront.

He said all types of audiovisual i ent were displayed, and that Norman Cousins, editor of "World" magazine was a main meeting speaker. According to Ewick, Cousins The buildings involved in the Dr. Deutsch said the meeting, demolition orders sought by the which he termed "very worthwhile," was part of "an city are: has been made for another grant on-going dialogue with the black which would be used, in part, for community." Experimental 'Outdoor' Classes Probe Question of Field Trips student nursing loans and scholarships. No official word of He also told the trustees, "We're making a real effort to that grant has been received by keep an open door to all spoke of the value of the printed word and said it is not to be superseded, relating strongly the hospital yet. How much can students learn with Preparation might include math skills working decimals, she said.

that books are here to stay. background on what the academically from taking field students will see or a discussion trips? DEPENDING ON personal taste, youngsters could select quiet contemplative or raucous slapstick sport at Thursday's Play Day held in Hess Park. Danny Bartels, 10, middle, in top photo, chose to concentrate on chess, looking like a young Bobby Fischer, world champion chess player. Watching Bartels' deliberate moves are John Peters, 12, left, and Betsy Garren, 11, right. But Andrew Joyner, 12, preferred a livelier activity.

For that he got a face full of whipped cream while Mark Billingsley, 13, left, waited nervously for his cream in the mug. About 450 persons attended, the Play Day festivities, an annual event of the recreation department. Dan Walker To Appear The answer to this question is of vocabulary associated with the object of the trip. 452 E. Condit St.

516 E. Waggoner St. 505 E. Waggoner St. 346 E.

Olive St. 1526 N. Morgan St. 412 S. Broadway 1149 S.

Jackson St. 2346 N. Graceland Ave. 1515 N. 34th St.

2652 E. Main St. 1721 N. Railroad Ave. 1729 N.

Railroad Ave. 1110 E. Walnut St. 39 Grays Lane -615 W. Taft St.

1440 N. 29th St. 2756 E. Locust St. 1121 E.

Riverside Ave. 1082 S. Broadway 1155 S. Broadway -436 E. Decatur St.

Social studies, especially history, come alive for the students, Mrs. Post said. Science, especially ecology is being sought through six ex Dan Walker, Democratic perimental "outdoor" classes of Some of the trips have been to members of the community." An ad hoc committee, composed of trustees Mrs. Ann C. Limerick, chairman, Carl W.

Brink and Donald G. PQisares, was appointed by Wood to study and make recommendations to the full board about guidelines for encouraging community involvement in the college. Ideas to be considered by the committee include the possibility of appointing advisory groups candidate for governor will ap- Lake Shelbyville, the Macon the Decatur public schools' also stressed. nonr on Landmark Mall in summer program. Painting Show Set Saturday A show of paintings by Shirley Gasaway of 1968 E.

Main St. will be conducted Saturday in the Colonial Mall. 1300 Block N. County Conservation District, New Salem, Lincoln's home in Downtown Decatur at 8:40 a.m The classes are funded by Ti Students at Thomas Jefferson have planted a vegetable garden in conjunction with their Tuesday to meet and talk with Springfield, a fish hatchery, the tle a federal program to increase the learning abilities of Decatur Lake Patrol and Illinois Decatur residents. studies.

children from low income Bell Telephone Co. offices. He will also be in Mount Zion m-4S a Macon at 1:40 families. Prior to the trips the students composed of residents of the The field trips are something that brings more meaning to what the students learn in Four of the six classes are learn how to do research by p.m.; Blue Mound' at 2:45 p.m. community.

held in inner city elemen- and IUiopolis at 4:20 p.m. school, Mrs. Post said. checking in the library for related materials and reading up on the subject, Mrs. Post a ries Harris, Washington, The meeting was recessed until July 27 when the trustees Illinois 48.

All the work is in oil. A rock collection will also be on display. Show hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Close supervision is the rule Durfee and Ullrich and the re with the classes as each is ac said.

maining two are held at Thomas Commission Hears Report are expected to discuss budget proposals and, possibly, act to Jefferson and Johns Hill middle Students must te companied by a team of teachers, a man and a woman in hire more members of the schools. mileage to from the the staff. complaints i the Laborers International each team. Mystery Mood destination thus learning needed The program is being tried Ballwin would help "curb urban blight" in Decatur. Discussion of combined with the staff report Union of North America, Local with intermediate students, In the police-community rela 159, arid tne, Areola juia-west fourth through eighth graders, tions segment of the meeting, Inspection Will Delay Activities according to Mrs.

Esther Post, director of compensatory Oliver noted that Decatur con Construction with the Equal Employment Commission's Regional Office, tinues to have "numerous pro education. For Third Production Mystery is the mood for Summer Showcase Theatre's third production of the season. "Wait Until Dark" nmvidps a blems with black juveniles. this center because I've put too Chicago. doorway and opening, addition "The idea arose because A recent city inspection of the "I am frightened; really point- much time into it I have Youth Development Program Center at 640 N.

Main St. will ordinarily children sit in a classroom all year long," she blank angry about it because hopes," Holloway said. "The reason this case was referred," he said, "is that we given by Charlie Jackosn, director of community relations, topped Thursday's meeting of the Human Relations Commission. Jackson said the staff has been "very active this month" working on housing" complaints from June and July. One housing complaint which Involved an apartment rental and has presently been resolved, was voted by the commission to there is no concrete settlement delay future activities at the said.

of these cases." He said the center. "More of the same might not change of pace from the lighter two previous offerings of the He said some of the work, such as the addition of exit lights, will be done by himself and others working at the black youth have been brought produce the result we wantedto give them a different Joel Holloway, a director of the program, said Thursday that in by police without apparent season. center. the city, after making an in educational experience." Major roles are played by Cindy Cline, Ronnie Meek, Scott reason. He said, "We don't have a hot summer as of yet, but nobody's doing anything to stop it, One of the objectives Mrs, Graham and Michael Burns.

of illuminated exit lights, addition of facilities in both restrooms, removal of wiring and a gas line extending through the wall, and installation of a drinking fountain. Holloway said he feels the requirements should be met but "we need extended time." He also feels that the facility should be allowed to open before all of the requirements are met because "if we pay as we go, it would take almost six months before we could open." He said ways would have to be found to raise money in the Post hopes to accomplish is the be dismissed and the case clos felt that the Equal Opportunity Office could deal more effectively with this type of case since the construction company is not locally based." Jackson said another housing complaint is pending before the commission and is under investigation at the present time. In other action, Chairman Bill Oliver said that Decatur should care of its housing needs" compilation of a handbook xon either." Oliver said he foresees ed. The mystery drama is directed by Jane Wilbur, who has had acting roles in the two spection of the building, determined that certain requirements must be met in order to operate the center. "It would cost us $1,500 to meet the requirements the city wants us to and take a least six The complaints committee, field trips that would be beneficial to all Decatur police-community confrontation if the problem of "black according to Jackson, also nrpviniic nrnimfinnc teachers.

recommended that an employ harassment" is not solved, ment complaint also resolved, "I think more teachers would be able to take more effective wan untu uarK, win De repeated today through Sunday at 8 p.m. in Kirkland Fine Arts months to raise the necessary be dismissed also. "We will continue to work here and repair the building, but our real problem is funds," he said. The center will house workshops in video taping, television, radio, art and carpentry and serve as a meeting place for youth council members. Formerly a warehouse, the three-room center has been painted with murals and a symbolic representation of the universe.

The Youth Councils are open to persons from low income Power Failure money," Holloway said. Another employment case field trips if they had such guide," she said. center. in reference to the commission's Holloway expressed disap dealing with a complaint against community and he hopes that housing report. Affects Most of CCBDVCDEAIED The handbook will be compiled from the reports each teacher in the program will file He showed the commissioners a copy of a housing program pointment and near anger about the situation, saying that the approximately 300 youths involved in the youth center are "hostile about this." Home Park Area with Mrs.

Post at the end of the presently adopted in Ballwin, some of the necessary utilities will be donated to the center. "I'm sure the -city has some utilities they are not using that they could sell to us," he said. A power failure Thursday af summer school session. Mo. which he said Decatur could Dr.

Richard E. Ferry, assistant professor in education at Millikin University, will be guest speaker at the 10:45 a.m. Men's Day Service Sunday at St, Peter's AME Church, 515 S. Church St fected most of the Home Park In a letter dated July 3 to also try in order to create an The information will not only include where to go for in Joe Livesay, superintendent ot Macon County Department of Public Aid, brought last month by Mrs. Edna Mae Anderson was also closed.

A third complaint, one in which no discrimination was found by the committee, was also recommended for dismissal. Continuing with the report Jackson said that "assistance residential starting at 5:30 George Jordan, also a program families who are between the director, M. W. Mochel, City teresting field trips but also how p.m. The black-out was caused by a such trips might relate to failure in the distribution circuit He also said that during a meeting of the Coalition of Illinois Youth which will be held classroom work.

superintendent of inspections outlined requirements that must be met before another gathering ages of 15 and 25. Directors Holloway and Jordan have determined that youngsters from other economic from the Walnut Grove Substa The experimental classes, effective housing plan. "Urban renewals shouldn't occur near as frequently as they do," Oliver said. "I think we're going to have to start work in this direction and that the city of Decatur should take a look at it." He said that the plan used by each containing about 20 tion, according to an Illinois July 20-22 in Decatur's Sheraton Inn, the situation will be discussed. BLONDS HAVE MORE HAIR A blond person has an average of about 140,000 hairs on his head, a brunet has an average of about 105,000.

groups may join, if their number Power Co. spokesman. is held at the center. Requirements which must be met include removal of a door in a wall section, sealing up of a does not exceed 50 per cent of Power was restored in the students, spend one day preparing for tie next day's field trips. I was given to another complainant who filed an employment discrimination charge against the total membership.

"I'm not going to give up on area about 9:30 p.m..