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I'AUK 2 - ri.AINDEALER - FRIDAY. OCTOBER 7,1983 News Views Modern school system has many pluses V Asking for your response Hie McHenry Plaindealer has undergone a number of significant changes in the style and layout of the paper. Some of these changes include the grouping of related stories together on a page with its own subject heading, larger body layout jes are intended to make reading The type size and modular design. All of these Plaindealer easier, fith that in mind, The McHenry Plainctelper is interested in ^our Comments concerning our new lode. If you have something to say about the fill out the questionnaire it to The McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, IL, 60050, in care of Thomas C. Miller, publisher. Driving up behind a school bus on Washington Street the other morning, we were prepared to pass carefully when suddenly the "stop" arm was extended. While many drivers are annoyed by this necessary safety procedure, we were pleased to be stopped. For the past two years we nave deplored the speed of early morning motorists near a school where very young children are being discharged. We questioned why bus drivers at this poinT^do not extend the "stop" arm after encountering impatient drivers who came up behind our halted car with horn sounding. The problem is compounded by a state law that appears to be reference vague in its requirements referred to to in what are as designated parking areas, which were not further defined. READERS SURVEY 11 Would you like to see more news categories, the same or fewer? Explain: 2. Where would you like to see Musin' & Meanderin', So I Hear and Twice Told Tales?. 3*. Do you like the larger body type size? Why or why not: 4. What information would you like to see in the front page index?. 5. What additional local news would you like to see covered?. 6. Is the new classified format easier or harder to read? 7. What sections do you read in the paper? 8. What is your overall reaction to the new format? ' 'e .. . Strongly like Like Dislike iliek to the McHenry Plaindealer, C/O TViotnat C. Miller, publisher, 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, II. 60050 ji i I Strongly dislike usin' &, anderin BY KAF ng some inward that the actions of Exi satisfaction this one bus driver had taken any question out of the hands of drivers, we pondered on transportation generally in our schools today. A lifelong resident who was in our office recently recalled when he was encouraged to buy a bus and start a route in one of the area subdivisions. As owner of the property being developed, he was informed by his salesmen that the one big question before buying land was, "How are my children going to get to school?" The enterprising land owner reacted favorably to the salesmen's suggestion. Later, the school district entered into an agreement with him to provide the service for the schools rather than as a private business. There are many of us who remember when our McHenry schools were not served by school-operated buses. Those to the north sometimes came by train; rural children arrived in what was the early version of car pooling. Most students came from within the city limits and more often than not they walked. Cafeterias are another plus of later years. We eagerly accepted a recent invitation to have lunch in East Campus cafeteria because we recalled a very tasty meal enjoyed a year ago. It was Friday, and the choices ranged from tuna boats to ham and cheese sandwiches, from a large vegetable salad to a fruit cup. And the dessert was a delectable and healthy concoction using cereal as a base. The meals are attractive and In addition, a light breakfast is provided for teens who are unable for one reason or another to have breakfast at home. Technical offerings in our schools also have been on the upswing for many years. How many remember when' how to repair a motor, operating anything more than a standard typewriter, were unheard of? There are folks today who still feel more time in the early years should be spent on reading, spelling and arithmetic. The lack of basic skills of some graduates would provide an argument for • that request. Nevertheless, a highly technical society makes demands on young people unknown to the age group most critical. Above all, let's not take away our modern and efficient cafeteria. In all times, food is the fuel for many accomplishments. Capitol Update: Utility reform treasures Gov. Thompson signed a matters to be open to the public, confirm their reappoint!!* n lamdealer McHenry Herald (USPS 335-200) Established 1875 f 3812 West Elm Street McHenry. Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry-, Illinois Second Class Postage PAID at McHenry, Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASTER Send oddress changes to McHenry Plaindealer 3812 W. Elm St McHenry. Illinois 60050 Phone 815-385-0170 Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of change of address to the McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, III. 60050. A deduction of one month from the expiration of a subscription will be mode where a chonge of oddress is provided through the Post Office department. Thomas C. Miller-Publisher A dele Froehlich-Editor atnarb Winning ihtnfipaper 1 Y« MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES . $16.90 1Y< In McHenry County Outside McHenry County $24.90 series of bipartisan utility reform measures, gave tentative approval to one creating the Citizens' Utility Board, and made changes in a bill prescribing stricter high school curricula requirements, according to state Rep. Dick Klemm (R-Crystal Lake). Thompson amendatorily vetoed the CUB bill, adding provisions that allow the citizens' board to receive a $100,000 state loan, and prohibiting top utility officials, employees and their agents from serving on the Board. > Under the CUB measure, which was the result of bipartisan efforts in the House, state officials would name an interim board and bejgin a search for an executive director to handle the CUB's day-Unlay operations. Illinois utilities would have to include CUB advertising in up to four bill mailings a year, and the organization would be dissolved after three years if 10,000 people don't sign up as members. The governor removed provisions of the CUB bill that required meetings of three or more commerce commissioners and staff briefings on ICC Kolbe & Kolbe Replace your old metal framed windows with Kolbe & Kolbe wood framed factory insulated models. They're energy efficient and available in all styles & sizes. 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Utility reform measures tnat received final approval include the following: (Natural Gas Supplies-SB 644,645): Give the Illinois Commerce Commission the authority to order the interconnection of state natural gas utilities, a move that could make less expensive natural available to consumers. bills also create joint action agencies composed of natural gas distribution companies to folate lower cost nataraL gas. (Energy Plans-HB 1155): Requires electric utility companies to file long-term energy plans with the ICC each year. (Coal Plant Modification-SB 931): Requires an ICC hearing for any proposed utility plant modification when that modification would result in the displacement of coal mined in Illinois. The ICC must also consider the economic impact of Illinois coal use at a new facility. (Tenant's Utility Service-SB 485): Allows tenants to continue receiving utility service if a landlord fails to pay his utility bill. (Commerce Commissioners- SB 1315): Increases the membership of the Commerce Commission from five to seven. (Overcharge Refunds-SB 1052): Requires utility companies to refund with interest any overcharges their customers have paid. depend on electrical life support systems. The bill also states that acting ICC members' inust vacate their offices within two weeks after the Senate fails to reaDDointments. (High School Curricula): uirements will be stricter year if the legislature approves the governor's changes in House Bfll 1179. The bill originally required students to complete three years of English, two years of math, one year of science, two yean of social sciences and one year of either music, art or foreign language. Ciov ."Thompson changed the bill to allow one year of computer technology to be used toward completion of the math requirement and added vocational education to the list of elective choices. The governor also approved bills affecting latch-key children, cable television transmission and easements, and agent orange. (Latch-Key Children-HB 1178): Allows school boards to establish before and after-school urograms for children in srgarten thnswh siath and sets standards for these programs. (Intercepting Cable Transmissions-HB 961): Prohibits anyone from intercepting or decoding cable television transmissions. I n t e r c e p t i n g t h e s e transmissions is a Class B misdemeanor and decoding them for resale is a Class A misdemeanor. (Easements For Cable Services-HB 1157, SB 796, 1602, 1603): The first two bills require real estate developers to set aside easements for cable TV services at future land subdivisions. The last two give municipalities and counties the authority to set aside cable TV easements on streets and alleys, providing access to public and private property. (Agent Orange Commission- SB 26): Extends the life of the Agent Orange Commission, creates the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program, and requires the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs to award grants to community agencies that would provide job counseling and placement services for veterans. 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