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PAGE 22 - PLAINDEALER--WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1973 coach Bill Day, of McHenry high school, we would like to say that we agree wholeheartedly. "We are thoroughly disgusted with our school board, which chose to fire Mr. Day because of his "win-loss" record. Since when is this 'all- important' at high school level? And if it is, it shouldn't be! "No athlete or coach ever entered a contest without wanting to win, but if he never lost, he wouldn't have learned very much, nor would he grow as a human being. PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300 words or less - signature, full ad­ dress and phone number. We ask too, that one in­ dividual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in nbjectional taste.) ON COACH DAY "Dear Mr. Lund: "In regard to your recent 'Browsing Around' column, in which you deplore the voting methods used to fire football "McHenry Warriors have, through the years, been noted for their clean-cut methods of playing, and have earned respect 'or their behavior as athletes because of this. GOOD COACHES teach this. And if any member of the board has a 'sure-fire' method of teaching Every Wednesday Chicken Discount Day at mcneils fried chicken 3 PC. CHICKEN DINNER fries, cole slaw, 2 hot rolls $135 I a 34c s Regular $1 -89 • a J4c savings Offer good in Woodstock and McHenry McNeils --next to Hornsby Family Centers. mcneils fried chicken NEXT TO THE HORNSBY FAMIL Y CENTERS Woodstock and McHenry this and winning lots of games too, let him speak up. There are a lot of coaches that would like the formula. "Our son played varsity football this past season, and although he was not one of the best players, we, as parents, admired his dedication to practice, his team spirit, his respect for his coaches and teammates, and the DISCIPLINE which was in­ stilled in him. In fact, he learned all these things from the time he entered the football program as a freshman. "The last paragraph of an article I read recently says: "The coach knows and believes in athletics as a builder of boys into men. And the good coach won't sacrifice discipline as the foundation on which to do his building. He'd rather forget about coaching than forget about discipline. And he may as well because without discipline there is no athletics worth teaching to the high school boy.' We would like to publicly thank Mr. Day and all the football coaching staff at McHenry High School for trying to build a "man out of our boy", win, lose, or draw! "Mr. and Mrs. George Street" "Dear Editor, "I was surprised by the recent dismissal of Coach Bill Day and feel that several questions must be answered. "1. Was the action predicated solely on the "won and lost" record? "2. Is the board aware that many promising athletes from McHenry's junior schools at­ tend Marion Central high and thus deplete the overall talent reserve? "3. Did the board fully evaluate the positive effect Coach Day has on his students and athletes in comparison with his "won and lost" record? "4. Is it the board's intention that our school system consider athletics purely in the light of "wins" or will some emphasis be placed on the concept of "win or lose, it's playing the game that counts?" "5. Has the board ignored the fact that several years ago Coach Day posted the second best McHenry season in the North Suburban league? That season was 6 and 2 and was only exceeded by an earlier team that took the title and then had to relinquish it because of player ineligibility. "The board's action appears to have been taken in haste. Several members abstained from voting and one member was absent. In a matter of such importance it would seem advisable to preceed con­ sideration with a printed agenda. This would allow some forethought to influence decisions. "The major considerations are: ILLINOIS DRIVERS FAIL LICENSE TEST Under a state law, which went into effect Jan. 1, 1969, all of lllinoit 6.6 million drivers will be retested by 1978. In 1971, on their fust examination out of three possible attempts, there were well over 130,000 who failed the written part of the exam and 142,000 who failed the Road Sign portion of the test. Experts explain - "Some peo­ ple think that just because they've oeen driving for 10, 20 or 30 years, they don't have to know that the new Rules of the Road. They figure they know it all." 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We have a gifted selection of hair dryers, hair stylers, make-up mirrors, warm make-up cream and hot lather appliances and best of all they're discounted everyday well below the manufactured suggested price. HORNSBY'S THE STORE OF SELECTION AT BIG SAVINGS USE OUR FREE LAY AWAY PLAN JUST A SMALL DEPOSIT HOLDS YOUR SELECTION WE HONOR MASTERCHARGE AND BANKAMERICA CHARGE CARDS 4400 Market Place Shopping Center McHenry, Illinois Rt. 47 & Country Club Road Woodstock, Illinois 9 HORNSBYS family centers --- STORE HOURS: Daily 9-9 Sunday Till 6 "1. What effect this precedent will have on the future of McHenry athletics. "2. What effect does such an action have on the future of a man dedicated and committed to education like Bill Day? Also, what effect will this ac­ tion have on the rest of the coaching staff? "In a sense, the future education of our children is at stake. "A careful reconsideration of your action is called for.... "W.J. Nye "1634 N. Riverside Drive "McHenry" TOCJOKS Health News Published by ihe American Medical Association Growing problems . . . Amer­ ica's 17,941 pediatricians often hear something similar to thfc tearful mother's lament: "George isn't growing. He's so small . . the smallest in his class." "There isn't a day," said Ger aid M. Klein, M.D., of Westwood N.J , "when I don't have a parent tell me his child isn't growing as fast as his brother, or his friend next door. Then, I examine the child and invariably find a beauti­ ful, slender body. I also deter­ mine that the growth rate is nor­ mal, closely paralleling that of the father, mother, grandmother, and the majority of siblings." The fact is that, in 80 percent of the cases brought to a physi­ cian, there is no cause for alarm. But this does not mean parents should ignore their child's rate of growth. They should measure their children at least once a year, record the findings, and per­ iodically refer back to it. Approximately 20,000 of this nation's youngsters are severly stunted from a poorly function­ ing pituitary gland, and only 500 of them are being treated. If your child is not adding at least two inches a year, a check­ up with your doctor is in order. The problem could be a growth hormone deficiency; a severe chronic condition such as an in­ fection of the kidney, liver, or lung; an underproduction of the thyroid gland; or uncontrolled diabetes or asthma. All of these can be corrected, if detected in time, so that the child will re­ sume his or her natural growth pattern. Meat cuts . . . Making fewer stops at the supermarket meat counter might be one method to reduce protein intake and cut food costs as well. There is a good possibility that Americans eat too much protein anyway, one nu­ trition expert notes. "In the United States, the pro­ tein available for consumption is equal to 120 grams per person per day. This is roughly twice our needs," says Philip L. White, Sc.D., secretary of the American Medical Association's Council on Foods and Nutrition. He suggests eating more whole grain cereals, cheese, and legumes -- such as peas or peanuts -- as substitutes for the more costly cuts of meat. Moreover, cheaper varieties of meat are nourishing and make just as fine entrees as the more expensive cuts. WANT MORE INFORMATION? Write Today's Health Magazine CF, 535 North Dearborn Street Chicago, lllinoit 40610 By Matthew S. Rosen Instructor - Ornamental Horticulture McHenry County College Are you more organized than I am? Have you completed all of your Christmas shopping? Every New Year's Eve I make a solemn promise to myself that come next Christmas I will do my shopping in advance, and not wait until the last minute. As dear old Saint Nick would say "Ho! Ho! Ho!" Only two and one half weeks remaining, and so far I have not done one smidge of shop­ ping. A real sense of urgency is starting to emerge from within my subconscious. If I follow my normal behavioral pattern, by this time next week, my mood will be one of outright panic. Yet before I am spurred to action several more days will slip oh so rapidly by. Maybe this syndrome is a sort of conditioning process similar to the many annually recurring cycles in Nature. For example: Many plants produce the largest crop of flowers and fruit when, because of adverse environmental factors, death appears imminent. Maybe I need the pressure of impending disaster to get me off the dime. Being a horticulturist, I usually look to the plant kingdom for most of my gifts. I feel that the plants I give serve as living remembrances of joyous occasions. To me, their growth over the years signifies the deepening of relationships with both family and friends. Although the traditional Christmas plants like poin- settias and kalanchoes are attractive, I prefer to make items that impart a somewhat personal touch. Thus, like Santa's many helpers, I will one night between Dec. 20-23 burn the midnight oil con­ structing simple, yet intricate, miniature landscapes in dish gardens. The range of suitable con­ tainers is limited only by your imagination: Plastic, clay, or glass; bottles, saucer bowls, and jars all serve equally well. Just try to match the container to the landscape. For example; I have found that the earthy color of a clay saucer blends in extremely well with a desert scene, while wide-mouthed bottles seem to add the needed touch of realism to a tropical design. Your choice of plant materials is limited only by size. Natural dwarfs, prostrate plants, or slow growing species are the easiest to adapt. Remember, your goal is to construct a real landscape in miniature; thus, rapidly growing materials will have to be constantly pinched, or thinned in order to keep them in proportion with the container. Some of my favorite specimens are Carissa boxwood, Cigar plant, Flame violet, Hoya (Wax plant), Firecracker vine, Miniature African violet, Living stones. Tiger aloe, Dwarf crown of thorns, Asparagus plumosa, Rabbit tracks, Old man cactus, Gold dust dracaena and Echeveria. Added interest can be provided by using small figurines of people, animals, bridges or houses. Fine blue gravel is frequently used to simulate lakes and streams; wood chips for fallen branches or fences; and moss to provide the lush green carpet characteristic of jungle habitats. Many flowershops and garden centers are showing the cutest, tiny ceramic mushrooms. Assembling the dish garden is not only easy, but fun. Begin by placing a thin layer of charcoal in the bottom of the container. Since there is no drainage hole, soluble salt build-up with repeated fer­ tilizer applications can, over time, cause considerable damage to roots. The charcoal will absorb the excess salts; and thereby guard against disaster. Use a light potting mix. I have always found the pre­ packaged Terralite Redi-Earth to be just about ideal. For those of you who like mixing your own potting medium, I suggest using a combination of V* peat moss, V4 perlite, V4 vermiculite, and V4 soil. Place some of the soil in the dish; however, make certain to leave enough room for the roots of the plants. Having thought out the landscape, begin setting in the "trees and shrubs" Gradually add more soil, and firm the plants in as you go. When completed, the soil level should be one-half inch below the rim of the container in order to facilitate watering. With a little imagination, one can blend two different en­ vironments in the same dish. Last weekend, I designed a nifty landscape for a dear friend. Using wood chips to shore-up my embankment, I divided the container into two parts: the upper region being a jungle complete with waterhole, while the lower portion I made into a desert. Upon completing the planting operation, water thoroughly. A word of warning: Since no drainage hole is present, take care rMafajto overwater. A con- stariflyjsaturated soil simply results in the rapid degeneration of roots. Within broad limits it is far easier to correct for too little as opposed to too much water. Once rot is initiated, death is simply a matter of time. Personally, I avoid the "swamp effect" by using a mister. Twenty squirts on the soil provides just about the right amount of water for a medium sized container. Ob­ viously, desert landscapes should be kept on the dry side. A light misting, let us say eight squirts, every 2-3 weeks is sufficient. 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A recent study by Boston's Investors Mortgage Insurance Co. reveals that maintaining a budget was just as much of a problem in 1933 as it is to­ day--even more so. Steak for 29 cents a pound, bread for a nickel a loaf and a good shirt for 47 cents sounds pret­ ty good com- .J d J pared to to- 4 * t day's price ' ' tags, but stop d d) t to think about ' . wages back A X / then. Com­ pare the $15,000 annual fam­ ily income now to the $1,000 to $1,200 of 40 years ago. Even with the higher prices, the average family is better off today. A gas stove cost $23.95 ih 1933, and well never see a $2.00 electric iron again. A public school teacher who earned an average of $1,227 in 1933, however, now enjoys an income of $10,114. An electrical worker's current $16,848 salary is a far cry from the $1,559 of 40 years ago. Worried about housing costs? 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SUHIDAn A SERMON 'M The Happy "Habit" For a new lease on life, try waking up happy each morning --it works and lasts all day! So many of us wish we could be more cheerful and happier. Many of us envy people who seem to have a "happy habit" about them. Too many of us waste our time worrying about unimportant things and getting angry over small matters. What's the best way to stop worrying and stop getting mad? Well, it isn't too hard, but it re­ quires some discipline. Decide that you'll see life from a dif­ ferent perpective -- that you'll see the joyous and cheerful side --the side that makes you glad to be alive! Of course, the bad things and the tragedies will not go away, and neither will the ex­ penses and the bills disappear, but with the "happy habit" things will be easier to live with, and other people will discover you are easier to live and work with. Come on, try to be happy -- you'll be surprised how soon you won't have to try anymore, be­ cause it will come naturally as God intended it to. 1