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PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of t h e i r v i e w s on sub jec t s o f g e n e r a l in te res t i n < , u , communi ty our o n l y request is that the writers give - signature, full ad dress and phone number We ask too. that one in dividual not write on the same subjec t more t h a n once each month We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or m object ion a I taste i IIIhlNO PRACTICK "Dear Editor: "I was very disappointed when the school administration failed to hire Kathleen Bolger as physical education teacher for East campus, McHenry high school. "Miss Bolger is an extremely outstanding young woman. She has successfully coached high school interscholastic teams and has herself starred on several inter-collegiate athletic teams at one of our great universities. Her grades while attending school were always at the very top of the list. "She worked for me as a page at the McHenry Public library during her high school years and worked especially well with the children. She conducted the Children's Story Hour for two summers and never did we have a more successful program before or since that time. "Is there some reason that the McHenry area school board does not hire our local people when they are more than qualified? If there is an answer to this question, I would surely like to hear it. "June A. Stuart, Librn " BOUQUETS "Gentlemen: "How sad I was to learn that the city of McHenry was to be deprived of the teaching and coaching services of Kathleen Bolger. ? J'TXfrp of my children were classmates of Ms. Bolger during elementary and high school years so I feel that I know her well. As anyone can state who does know her, she is a person of high moral character and capable of tremendous achievement. She is truly a person who accomplishes '101 percent'. She always goes that extra mile for any endeavor and has proven often her qualities of leadership and friendship among her peers and persons of other generations. We have been proud to have her represent us at various levels when she was chosen for positions of honor. "I simply cannot believe that there is a person superior to her to fill any role. And I think that the McHenry school system deserves the best and should have it when given the opportunity. We have such an opportunity now. I would be remiss if I did not let you know that Ms. Bolger is someone we need and deserve for our children and community. "Sincerely, "La Verne Hromec "1611 N. Pleasant Ave." "Dear Edior: "I am interested in forming an association for parents of gifted students in Illinois as soon as possible. The Illinois Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has provided us with a department for gifted and talented students. However, with the present funds allotted the program, little can be accomplished at present in the way of identifying and providing programs for the approximately 150,000 students in our state who would qualify. "What future discovery, invention, cure, work of art, opera, or other greatness will never come about because of the lack of meeting the educational needs of our special students? So much brain and talent, if left undeveloped, go undeveloped through life. "I plead and urge any parent or (I her person interested in the education of gifted and talented students to contact me for further information at 2916 Grand avenue. Granite City, Public Affalrg Scholarships Are Offered Nine 33rd district students will have their education financed for the next year by Public Affairs scholarships authorized by State Hep. Cal Skinner, Jr (R-Crystal Lake). 6 Each Illinois legislator is allowed to designate the waiver of fees and tuition for a certain number of students. "Knowing that the selection of scholarship winners is not something I'm experienced in, I found five educators to screen all applications and make the final choices. The guidelines for Skinner's General Assembly scholarships follow: <1) Residence in the 33rd legislative district : (2) Acceptance at the State university of one's choice as a full time student; (3) Evidence of activity in public and civic affairs; and <4) Relative need among the applicants. "While speaking to a fifth grade class in McHenry, I was asked if I wanted to be President. I answered, 'sure, wouldn't you?' A chorus of 'no's' resulted. Their reply really disturbed me. Think of it, eleven year olds don't aspire to be president anymore. ' ' E x p e r i e n c e s o f disenchantment with the political system like this led me to decide to use rr.y General Assembly scholarships as an inducement for people to get involved in public affairs, " Skinner continued. "Of special interest to McHenry area residents should be two students who are on to state universities after first attending McHenry County college. "Mrs. Ruth Wohnrade of Wonder Lake, mother of five, Please enclose a self-addressed 111. 62040. stamped envelope "Mrs. Lois Fitter" For Your Information ^^an^ one "acquire intergrity? Perhaps the first step is to discipline oneself to practice ab solute honesty in little things; not evading the inconvenience of the truth when a tiny lie would be so much easier; not fP^adl"g that choice bit of gossip that is probably un­ true These disciplines may sound trivial but wtan ™ honestly Integrity .nd>^ to find it, it creates a power that sweeps one along. Hespcctfully. PETER MJUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McM«nr y, llllnoii • 383-0063 plans to attend Northern Illinois university next year. Mrs. Wohnrade moved to Wonder Lake in 1969 from Crystal Lake, where she was Voters' Service chairman for the Crystal Lake League of Women Voters. Since moving, she has been actively involved in District 200's citizen advisory committees and her church. "Tom Frost of McHenry intends to attend Sangamon State university next year to pursue political studies. He served as Inter Organization council co-chairman at MCC, was chairman of the Student Activities board, production manager of the student newspaper, served on the Student Life committee and was an honorary ground- breaker for the new campus. He was responsible for the college muscular dystrophy campaign and helped organize the bottle and can re-cycling drive with the McHenry County Defenders. He also spoke at graduation. The person who always wants the "best buy" will go through life getting second choices. Lindberg Speaks Out On Financial Health Of State State government took in $67 million more than it spent for its day-to-day operations during the fiscal year that ended June 30, Comptroller George W. Lindberg said in his monthly report on the state's financial health The state's revenues increased 13 per cent during the just-ended fiscal year 1974, a $417 million rise above revenues to the general operating funds during fiscal year 1973, Lindberg said. Meantime, spending jumped $350 million, or 8.5 per cent over fiscal 1973 levels, he said. "Despite fncreased spending, the state Remains in sound fiscal health," Lindberg reported. "I stress that the past year's bulge in taxes paid by Illinois citizens is due to the extraordinary inflation in the twelve-month period. But there is another side to the inflationary situation. "Inflation creates added problems in state financial management. Costs of services and goods purchased by state government are on the rise. There is pressure for state employee pay raises, pressure to increase public aid, pressure to provide health care at higher cost for low-income families. These pressures have been reflected in ^jy^her appropriations passedl by TTk legislature. ^ s "The current ecolVpmic outlook is for continued^bigh inflation through the m&«t twelve months, but I expert that spending will also rise. And that will be likely to draw down the balance in our general operating funds." The general funds balance to end fiscal year 1974 was $454 million, compared to the $387 million balance a year ago. During fiscal 1974, sales tax receipts increased by almost 18 per cent, spurred by higher cost of food and gasoline. A 7 per cent yearly growth is normal. Income taxes paid by individual taxpayers rose 13 per cent, or $140 million, over last year, the highest yearly increase since the tax was enacted in 1969. On the spending side, Lindberg said, the largest increase occurred in public aid grants. Public aid spending was up $203 million over 1973, despite attempts to cut ineligibles from welfare rolls and the assumption by the federal government of PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, !t74 payments to me aged, blind and disabled in January, 1974, Regarding the state's daily operations, spending was held to a relatively small increase of 3 per cent, Lindberg said. * * * * Someone has suggested " that the outer garments of** patriotism often cover the underwear of self-inteiest. SUMMER SPECIAL Sweetheart Roses $1 oo Closed Sundays Dur inq Ju ly & Auqust DOZEN WEEDS, WEEDS! "Editor: "We, the people of Lakeland Park, who live by lots of unmowed weeds, would like some kind of action taken to get them mowed. These weeds breed all kinds of mosquitoes and ticks and also other insects that are biting our children. "They are a great hazard to the children who have asthma, hay fever and other allergies. These areas are also full of garbage harmful to our children as they contain broken bottles, glass of other sorts, cans, etc. "These areas were, for a while, a big hazard concerning a view from one street to another for drivers, until one of our police officers couldn't see speeding drivers so he could stop them. He got some action with at least one or two little sweeps with the mower on the corners. Hurray for him! "We have asked for action from those we feel should help solve our problems, including the Mayor, but it was to no avail. The Mayor stated the mowers are broken down. "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barhyte "E.G. Weinlund "Robert Geiger "Mrs. Val Carby "Marilyn J. Nystrom "Douglas Radcliffe "Otto E. Biring "Mike Krasucki "J. Margenson "Joann M. Williams "Fred Anthony "Mrs. G. Campo "Agnes Prazak "Gloria Vanek "Ronald G. Meurer "Edward Czajkowski "Lillie Henson "L P. 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