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.hit INKDNE8DAY. JUNE 10, 11 Editorial "PLAINDEALEKS Opinion Vacation Time ' ' •' ' * • Millions of Americans (ace summer with the conviction the entire family must be carted off, somewhere, on summer vacation at the beach, mountains or with Aunt Hattie. „ J That's often needed by all and refreshing to all. But in recent years, with traffic, costs and congestion what they are today, vacations have sometimes left participants depleted. Travel experts are now beginning to teU us vacations needn't be far from home: in fact, they can be taken at home-if the routine can be broken, -v And if vacations are to include travel, it's best not to undertake too much of it, or long travel tied to speed and strict schedules. Teaching Discipline , By now the nation should have learned that learning and effective teaching require a minimum discipline in the classroom. Most of the modern theories about fun and natural inclination in the profession have their values and application, especially in individual or unique cases. But, basically speaking, the first prerequisite of learning is the proper climate in the classroom. That means discipline. In the permissiveness of recent years, teachers, especially traditional or veteran teachers with common sense, were often hard pressed by parents who failed to teach their children any discipline and by some modern theorists in school administration-often convinced their new ideas were better than the traditional wisdom of the centuries. The pendulum has begun to swing back toward the basics and toward discipline in the classroom but damage has been done, and some schools have been almost ruined by excessive permissiveness, and a failure to enforce academic and behavioral standard!. No child is smart enough to know what is best for him during the early veers. Adults have to show the way. And children will not always exert themselves to learn in school naturally. Tney must know that life requires some discipline. It should be administered with kindness and patience but there is no getting around the fact that it must be utilized. Parents should realize this and support school administrators and teachers fightii^ the battle to rectify what was for some an unfortunate era in education for America in the sixties and early seventies. PLA1NDEALER~> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Tl»« Holndoolor iwuHos Hie pvWk •• use ffcis column ei en expressmen el tKoir vtows en ©• foworol in tor est to svr community. Our only request is tfcet H»e errlto'S five liftotvr# full mddross end phone numbs* We •eli too. tftot ene i*4ivi4uol net write en the seme iuh|ect mere then erne e month We reserve tHe riffct to delete mmy moteriel srMcli we consider libelous or In objectienefcie teste ) THOUGHTS AT GRADUATION "Editor:, "Moms and Dads of the 1982 graduating class can be proud and congratulate themselves for their 'title urchins' who did it and graduated June 4. Now they are young men and women. "The scolding, urging, going to bed st 8, continued studying, the familiar 'do your homework' has paid off, and is diminished for some. What a relief! "The lellectuals, education Most assuredly these past 12 years, urging by parents and their teachers will have helped them achieve the goal they are aiming for The others can too, although it will be a lot harder as they didn't always pay attention, do the homework and studying, but just plain 'goofed off. Now that they have graduated they should ask themselves, 'Were our parents wrong, will we do the same with our children?' "The speakers at the com­ mencement exercises are to be commended as their words made a lot of sense. I do hope the students heeded what was being said. As Douglas Maris stated, "Hiere is still more to learn as finishing school is just the beginning. Graduates, with God's help, and a desire for knowledge, are encouraged to go for it as no can stop them or take it away from them. "I know I was mighty proud of my grandson, Wayne (Bob) Robert Konecny, Jr., as he received his diploma. I was one of those who kept saying the above from first grade on. How many times 1 heard, 'I'm going out to play; I have no homework' (there was) and, 'Do I have to go to school today'? "But great going to them all. I hope they try ever so hard to live up to the standards they were taught Evelyn Konecny" COMPARISON SHOPPING "To My Favorite Editor: "I know that you are a very loyal booster of McHenry as a whole, and almost everyone of our businesses in McHenry ((f The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens Who is like the Lord our God who dwells on high? Psalm 113:4, 5 Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Sponsor David Bonior, D-Mich., called revenue lost 'hemorrhage" and he said it was time for Cougrus to iture within the budget itself. with the tax i - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes in the days before tfce Memorial day i Medicere vs. Military--By a volt of 91 for aad 188 against, the House adapted an amendment to increaaa fiscal 1883 Medteare outlays by 84.88 billion and reduce military outlays by ths same amount The language was attached to the chief GOP-backed 180 budget plan, and House GOP leader Robert Michel, R-ni.. later mid it was "die margin of difference" that caumd defeat of the Republican budget The vote occurred during debete on the budget measure (H Con Res 345) setting 180 y*fr revenue and deficit targets. The resolution later was defeated and the Budget Committee now is working on a new budget blueprint for consideration by the full House. Sponsor Mary Roae Oakar, D~Ohio, said the House has lost "our sense of morality when we say that the cost overruns of a submarine are more important than the health benefit! of older Americans." opponent Robert Michel, R-IIL, accused the Democratic leadership of playing politics with Social Security and Medicare issues, calling this the "most aggressive and the most irresponsible exploitation of America's elderly and the issues affecting them that I can remember." Members voting "yea" wanted to spend nearly 85 billion more on Medfcare in 180 and to cut defense expenditures by the same amount. Rep. Philip Crane, R-12, Robert McClory, R-13, and Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "nay." Tax Loophole* The House rejected, 184 for and 248 against, an amendment to force the House to formally include money lost through "tax expenditures," or tax loopholes, in its annual budget computations. The 8273 billion that the Treasury loses annually as a result of some 104 loopholes - from mortgage deductions for homeowners to massive corporate write-offs - is not counted as an expenditure or potential revenue source in the annual budget resolution. Critics say this is fiscally irresponsible because Congress is relinauishina control over a major "expenditure" that greatly affects spending, revenue and deficit levels The vote occurred during debete on H con Res 345 (see preceding vote). Act For Accountability p \ In School Lunch Program Den Rostenkowski, DHL, chairman of the Ways and committee that writes tax laws, said the amendment was out of place debete on the fiscal 180 budget aad should be offered instead in committee consideration of chai«cs in the risgi fissions! budget act Members voting "yea" wanted the congressionaT budget process to reflect their concern that tax loopholes need tobebetter policed by Congress. McClory n«ui Ms. Mar**" voted "yee." Federal Peasiees---The Houee adopted, 327 for and 84 sfsinst, an amendment providing full cost-of-living increases in the pensions of federal dvihan and military retirees. This removed a 4 percent cap from the fiscal 180 budget plan sponsored by Republicans and the White House. The GOP and Democratic " ns did not capother annuities such ss Social Security. The vote came te on H con Res345 (see preceding votes). ^. Thomas Downey, D-N.YT, called it "unfair to single out federal for an arbitrary 4 percent cap" when neither the GOP nor major Democratic budget plans contained caps for Social Security recipients, railroed retirees and veterans whs get US. psnrions. Opponent Bill Frenzel, R-Minn., said the amsnAnent would worsen the federal deficit and he added thet "we have been warned that control of entitlements is the key to control of the budget If we vote far this amendment we give away the key," Members voting "yea" were onpoeed to limiting at 4 percent the cost-of-living hikes in federal mffitary and civilian pensions. 1 Philip Crane, McClory and Ms. Martin voted "nay." SENATE Members' Taxes--The Senate adopted, 70 for and 0 against an amendment to repeal the higher tax deductions for Washington living expenses that senators and House members approved for themselves in late 180. The amendment restored the previous 0,00 per veer flat deduction, thus the new $75 per (Bern system that COSMOS members to deduct as i associated v much as 818,000 for expensesi ited with being In Washingotn. Hie Houee has not yet considered the repeal legislation. The amewfrnont was attachsd to an appropriations bill (HR 502) that wae sent to conference with the He "But sometimes I wonder if your loyalty is not misplaced since I travel to DesPlaines to visit my daughter quite often and shop and compare prices in two supermarkets. "In the one, prices are definitely better than our supermarts, and DesPlaines also has a third market. This latter store has prices (and that includes everyday shelf prices and special sale prices) that are quite a bit better for fruit and vegetables, deli, meat and all regular items found in all supermarts. "This store (which is not located in McHenry) belongs to a voluntary group of associated supermarts, in Franklin Park. This group has been around for many years, and their own brand is the equal of the special brands in our McHenry stores. The chain also serves all standard nationally advertised brands. I have purchased their own brand many times and consider it equal to either of our local stores. "1 suppose you might think I am too critical of local food stores, but prices speak louder than words. "My daughter's family -- two adults and four children, 16, 14, 11 and 6 years--spend about $100 on regular weekly shopping, saving $10 or more. "This store is a very modern and clean store and a big plus is that there is always at least one employe or more out on the store floor to answer questions and show where mer­ chandise is located. "Biggest is not always best as witness the demise in recent years of many big name stores. Others are in trouble. "I truly believe that McHenry deserves some real competition. "Waldo N. Poerschman" In an effort to ensure that school lunch benefits go only, to those legitimately entitled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing that states verify the in­ formation on a sampling ef^ap- plications for free and reduced price lunches The rules, implementing the Om­ nibus Budget Reconciliation act of 1981, were issued along with a com­ panion proposal clarifying the specific information parents must provide. "Congress initiated these changes because verification will greatly improve the integrity of the school feeding programs," said Mary Jarratt, assistant secretary for food and consumer services. "We are very concerned about the potential abuse in the school lunch program that can be caused when parents underreport their incomes on free and reduced price meal applications. We believe this regulation strikes the balance between the need we have for in­ creased accountability without im­ posing excessive paper requirements on school officials," she added. Under the verification proposal, state agencies are required to ensure thst 'for school year 1882-83, verifications are done for a minimum of 3 percent or 3,000, whichever is less, of all applications for free and reduced price lunch on file in each school food authority. Verification procedures will be at state and local discretion. The companion proposal clarifies the information required on the ap­ plication forms, including the requirement that parents must provide social security numbers for household members that are at least 21 years old. Previously, applications for free and reduced price meals required only family size and income in­ formation. School districts could verify the information only if they could show they had reason to suspect it was false or erroneous. Sponsor William Proxmire, D-Wis.. said "the public well understands and disapproves of the action Congress took in the closing days of last year" and has responded with "almost universal condemnation" of the higher deductions. Opponent Robert dole. R-Kas., said the vote "will give the media another round of shots. The million dollar anchorman will be talking about our 84,00 savings, but they will say it is a $18,00 tax break. I have suggested to eome of the networks ana others....that they may be acting hypocritically." Senators voting "yea" wanted to repeel the higher tax deductions congressmen voted themselves in 1881 for Washington living expenses. Sen. Alan Dixon, D, voted "yea." Sen. Charles Percy, R, did not vote. Subsidizing Home-Beyers--The Senate adopted, 0 far and 0 against, an amendment to appropriate 0.1 billion over five years for a program subsidizing the mortgage interest paid by buyers of new homes. Tens of thousands of buyers earning less than $37,000 annually could get ig> to four percentage points of their interest paid by the Treasury. The amendment was attached to HR 5822 (see preceding vote). Supporter Herry Jackson, D-Wssn.. said "this not just a housing bill. This is an attempt to ignite a spark to start to turn the ecooomy around." Opponent S.I. Hayakawa, R-Calif., called the measure an expensive "quick fix and said "the only way to reduce interest rates is to reduce spending and reduce the deficit. " Senators voting "yea" favored subsidizing interest payments to spur the housing industry and help home-buyers. Dixon voted "yea." Percy did not vote. Butter vs. Guns--By s vote of 61 for and 30 against the Senate tabled and thus killed an amendment to spend $18.8 billion less on defense in fiscal 1883-0, 84 billion more on domestic programs such as Medicare and unemployment compensation, and to reduce the deficit by about $14.8 billion. The amendment was proposed to the budget resolution (S Con Res 0) for 180 and later years. The resolution later waspassed and sent to conference with the House. Sen. John Tower, R-Tex., who voted to kill the amendment, said it would "cripple our (defense) modernization program and jeopardize our national security." Sponsor Donald Riegle, D-Mich., said his amendment would bolster domestic programs that are "critical to the long-term security, health and human circumstance" of the U.S. Senators voting "nay" favored more domestic spending and lower defense outlays in the next three fiscal years. Dixon and Percy voted "yea. Energy Assistance Available Spring is here, but energy assistance is still available for in* come-eligible households under the Illinois Home Energy assistance Program (IHEAP). "Since the program began in February, more than 145,000 households have received assistance averaging $244 per family," ac­ cording to Governor James R. Thompson. 'Despite the large response to the program thus far, funds are still available to households who need them." IHEAP funds are accessible through local agencies, and money received now can be applied toward last winter's fuel bills or for a credit on the household's energy account. An overdue bill, cut-off notice, or teir^ mination of service are not requirements for assistance eligibility. However, emergency funds are available to assist qualifying households in restoring energy service which has been ter­ minated due to non-payment. Households in need of energy assistance should contact the McHerjy £ounty Housing Authority, 329 Lake Avenue, PO Box 683, Woodstock, director, Nancy Briscoe, phone 815-338-7752, to obtain local information on eligibility and ap­ plications. Or one may call the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs' energy hotline at 1-800-252-8643. "We want everyone to know that the Illinois Home Energy Assistance program still has funds available," according to DCCA Director Peter B. Fox, "and we want to make sure that all eligible households receive the help they need." THOUGHT FOR FOOD PyOOUi-OCftOOK T una-Cracker Casserole I can(10'/i oz) condensed chicken with rice soup 1 can (10V« oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 cans (6'/i oz. ea.) tuna, drained can (4 oz.) mushroom stems and pieces, drained jar (2 oz.) diced pimiento small green pepper, chop­ ped small onion, chopped (about >/« cup) tsp. pepper cup toasted chopped al­ monds cups oyster crackers More than 600,000 veterans and their survivors will be getting larger Veterans Administration pension checks on July 1 -- the result of a 7 4 percent increase in the government's cost of living index. Some 1.9 million VA pensioners are affected in some way by the cost of living index Mix soups in greased 2- quart casserole or 12x714x2- inch baking dish. Stir in re- . maining ingredients. Cook uncovered in 350* oven un­ til hot and bubbly, 30 to 33 minutes. 6 to 8 servings General Mi IN. Inc BUDDY'S WORKSHOP I sai pleasing lo redacoral* several rooms this summer sad hsve recstvsd estimates from several contractors. All fcsvs presented written estimates sad sll bet oae will written contract. He says he has always done 'the honor system and a handshake" and I't thlak saything else Is accessary. What do yoa from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AM EVENTS MOM VESTERVEMS J Mae 17, 1*73 -- hrench esplorci Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette discover Mississippi River. June 1$. 17W-Rep Robert Cioodloe Harper of South Carolina proposes in a toast, "Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute." Jnae 19, 1934--Germany's Max Schmeling, in possibly the most surprising upset in boxing history, knocks out 10-1 favorite "Brown Bomber" Joe Louis in 12th round. 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