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t PAGE 5 - PLA1NDEALER-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1974 PUBLIC PULSE (The PljHindoaler 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 the writers give - 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 objeclional ' ; iste < PARENT APATHY "To The Editor: "I, as a parent of a han­ dicapped child, belong to an offshoot organization of SEDOM known as South East Region Parent organization better known as SERPO. "On Oct. 17 we held a meeting at Central school in Crystal Lake; press releases were sent and published prior to the meeting in all the local papers including the Plain- dealer Publication of this meeting gave sufficient t ime for all interested persons, particularly the parents of handicapped children, to at­ tend. Communiques were distributed to various schools to be sent home with these children; the SEDOM office sent the same notices, thereby doubling the notification. "The parfel at that meeting was tremendous - i t included Senator Jack Schaefer, Rep. Tom Hanahan, Rep Bruce Waddell, Rep Cal Skinner, Jr. , a spokeswoman for Congressman McClory and several people from the news media. The turnout9 DEPLORABLE! when con sidering the population of McHenry county. "The question in this youth- oriented society is not 'what 's the matter with the kids of today' but 'what is the matter with the parents of today? How can a parent of a handicapped (and as a parent dislike specific ' labels ') child not be interested in what is going on around them and being done for them? What is the matter with the parent who refuses to recognize that their child may have a problem but who shies away from recognition of the problem when the help is directly available? "Ask a parent to buy a ticket for the 'Spring Fling' or 'Fall Fancy' dance and they beat the door down to drink and enjoy. Hfiw about a better turnout and more concern and interest in the funding of SEDOM, the conference with the Special Education teachers and SEDOM staff and some down right old-fashioned Interest in your child's future? "On fttoy. 14 at 8 p.m. at Centrat^pool in Crystal Lake, SERPO is sponsoring another important meeting; this t ime Mrs. Louise Rogulic, director of SEDOM, will be on handjo answer all questi6ns. How about it , parents, will you take an interest and attend? "A sincerely concerned parer "Judy Freund'v Here Ai There Business * AT CONVENTION Bobbee McPherson of Riverside Hairstyling studio has just returned from at­ tending the thirtieth annual convention and delegate session of the Ill inois Hair­ dressers and Cosmetologists association which was held at Decatur The latest hairstyles, make up; hair shaping, clothing, and trichology were taught in classes. FUN AND LEARNING TOO! creative toys/activity materials available for parents and teachers at The Learning Shop® 134 CASS ST. WOODSTOCK 338-6760 DAILY: 9:30-5 FRI. 9:30-9 & ARE YOUR POCKETS ALWAYS EMPTY AT CHRISTMAS YOU CAN CHANGE THAT ' IF VOU JOIN OUR CHRISTMAS CLUB, SAVE '5.00 EACH WEEK FOR CLUB TERM AND FILL YOUR POCKETS WITH '250 PLUS INTEREST AND HAVE A VERY MERftY CHRISTMAS INDEED HcHENRY STATE BANK 3510 W. ELM STREET McHENRY, ILL Now thru Nov. 2nd SAVE 37% ON AMT CLASSIC/CONTEMPORARY MODELS FROM HORNSBY S OUR £ l 57 SPECIAL ^ I21 Mfgrs. Box Price 2.50 Detailed 1/25 scale "street rods" thats a joy to assemble. Complete with colorful decals and instructions. 25* TESTORS PLA PAINT 1 complete ass't. of |y popular model colors. Brushes available 4400 MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER DAILY 9-9 McIIENHY, ILLINOIS SUNDAY TIL fi RT. 47 & COUNTRY CLUB ROAD WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Srvt r ' Crou" 1 •r- r*i SEAGRAM'S 7 CROWN WHISKEY 9 79 QW Fifth EXTRA DRY W0LFSCHM IDT VODKA 99 xk Gallon Equal To $2.80 Fifth 6 Hi' 'D%0 £xltaJW What A Super Buy! SEAGRAM'S EXTRA DRY GIN Regular or Shaker BttL 3 99 Quart 1/25 SCALE California's Finest Premium K0RBEL CHAMPAGNES 98 BttL Natural, Brut Pink, Extra Dry, Sp. Burgundy, Cold Duck Repeat SelhQut SALUD0S . SANGRIA WINE S4NGR1V |.49 /t Delicious Red Wine With Fruit Juices Added GRAND WHISKE IMPORTED CALVERT SEAGRAM WHISKY 3 t: BUBBLE S3 SEAGRAM'S PREMIUM BENCHMARK BOURBON 989 Fift Fifth The Bourbon Of Quality IMPORTED SEAGRAM'S 100 PIPERS SCOTCH 4 89 Fifth CALIFORNIA'S FINEST GUILD BRANDY 79 V2 Gallon OLD STYLE BEER di 12 Oz. N.R.'s I 29 Premium BURGIE MEISTER BEER IMPORTED Brewed By Falstaff HANLEY LAGER BEER SALE FOB OCTOBER 30 THRU NOVEMBER 5th WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO UMIT QUANTITIES ROSE WINE BEU LIQUORS 4610 W. Kit 120 McHENRY, ILL PWk 385-3200 /.///, /; < /'// BRANDy REG. OR DARK 12 Oz. Can 12 Oz. N.R.'s aj 12 oz ®-D CHICAGO 4*4 Rttls. & RFPD