The community is now in the process of trying to pass a Junior College Referendum. We feel that this would benefit not only the present and future students at Maine West but also the rest of the community. Because of local control of the college, there would be tremendous advantages.

Courses which are of importance to Des Plaines and Niles could be established without a lot of red tape and delay. The courses which people really want and which have enough student interest would be much easier to obtain.

The ever present financial problem would also be alleviated. It has been shown that the cost to the state for educating a student in the first two years is 30% less in a community college than in a state college. The same

opportunities would be offered at the community college as at a four-year institution. If students wish to transfer to a four-year program, they may do so.

The opportunities which a two program school offers are unlimited. People who wish to have vocational training or wish to be trained for a job in a technical field would benefit greatly. The cost for these programs would also be minimal.

In the event that the referendum is defeated the district, as well as individual citizens, would suffer. A four-year institution, an out‑of‑district junior college, or no college at all would be disastrous for many a person's future.

Because of the overall advantages which a community college would present, the passage of the referendum is imperative.