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P AGE 10 • PLAINDEALER • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1977 The Football Season / Football is perhaps the moat exciting spectator sport. Aod this is the time of year when football fever grips so many American communities. . * . In the great emphasis placed today on winning, young players can be carried away with it all, get an exaggerated idea of the importance of the game. Therefore, players should remember it's only a game, that good sportsmanship is of primary importance, that no (day or game is worth a permanent injury and that, in a few years, it will all seem relatively unimportant. Adults would also do well to keep those points in mind. Football is violent enough, and physically rough enough, without the sometimes excessive pressure to win from booster clubs and adults generally-who exploit a school game as exciting entertainment Working Looters After the disgraceful looting in New York City recently, when power went off and stores and whole blocks were ruthlessly looted of contents, many apologists went off the deep end (off which bleeding hearts regularly plunge) with the lament that this just showed how desperate out-of-work citizens were. Television docudramas and do-gooder columnists concluded that jobs must be made available to these people, etc., etc. They had no hope. They couldn't find work, etc. Federal money was the answer, as usual. Now come the facts from careful studies of the records of those arrested. Almost half the looters were employed In fact, more of them had jobs than the city's average criminal-and fewer of them were on welfare! Another excuse will now have to be found. Or could we blame the looters? Ronald Reagan s DOUBLE STANDARDS You can be a purist about ethics and high morality in human rights, or you can be a pragmatist, but you can't be both at the same time - at least not for very long, as President Carter is finding out. Back last fall, President­ elect Carter announced that in this post-Watergate world, his new Administration would be judged by new, higher st- nadards of ethics than ever before, and he would set them. His appointees would have to rid themselves of stock or business connections that might cast even the tiniest doubt on their credibility or objectivity. "Openness" and "disclosure" were two words we heard a lot of in those days. Now, as Bert Lance's mounting troubles attest, somebody was not levelling with us. There was a lot less openness than the rules of the * new Carter game called for. Mr. Lance, who apparently went in hock up to his eyebrows to buy his Georgia bank stock, now turns out to have pledged his stock dividends to two different creditors at the same time, and often ran up fat overdrafts at one or another of his banks for personal pur­ poses. Illegal? Maybe not, but it doesn't square with Carter's pronouncements on ethics by a country mile. Hollow Ring The President, who seemed to want to draw a bottom line to the Lance affair two weeks ago when he gave his budget director a ringing public en­ forcement, blamed the problem on lax banking regulations. But that had a hollow ring, since Carter had made it clear all along that his administration would go beyond all the old standards to set new guidelines for ethical practices. In defending Lance, Carter showed the perfectly natural human impulse a person has to protect his friends. But so did Richard Nixon, and no one let him off the hook. Human rights inconsistencies provide the same fertile ground for skepticism as the do-as-I- say-not-as-I-do stance on personal ethics. On his inauguration day, the new President didn't leave any doubt when he spoke: human rights were the same everywhere. No ifs, ands or buts, and his administration would apply the same yardstick to all countries. Then, however, his administration instead proceeded to apply the policy with the finesse of a broken field runner - dodging here, darting there, ztgging and zagging with dazzling footwork. Repeated Lectures The Russians got a dose of MODERN MISSES. President Lisa Opfer call the meeting of the Modern Misses to order at 7:10 at the home of Cindy Gilmore. The attendance and secretary's report were. given by Jeanette May. The group made plans to go to Great America Wednesday, Sept. 10. Local Achievement night is Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and those chosen for the committee are Lisa Opfer, Michelle Brossman, Jeanette May, Lori Blake, Kathleen Godina and Shelly Yates. Demonstrations were given by Jeanette May on project patterns and Lisa Opfer on crocheting prior to ad­ journment at 8:10. Amy Opfer, Reporter Heat Bills Governor Thompson recently announced that Illinois' $13.6 million Special Crisis In­ tervention program has been extended through Sept. 23,1977. The federally-funded program provides payments of up to $250 to utility companies for poverty level families who currently owe money to the companies because of last winter's ex­ treme cold. Local community action agencies are ad­ ministering the program. For Your Information Dear frlenas. The acceptance of the fact of dooth by tho bereaved it essential to montal hoalth. Viewing tho dood human body will now allow those who griovo to contlnuo to deny the reality of death and also tend* to Initiate the necessary emotional release. Grief expressed is grief diminished. Kespectfully, PETER M.JUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME Growth Heavily Opposed 33rd District Eighty-six per cent of those responding to a poll of 33rd district residents say they oppose "state and local governmental actions that will encourage population growth in' their areas." The question was one of fifteen asked of residents of the northeastern Illinois legislative district by way of a newsletter distributed jontly by Sen. Jack Schaffer and Reps. Cal Skin­ ner, Jr. of Crystal Lake and R. Bruce Waddell of Dundee. More than 33,000 of the newsletters were distributed in June. The district has about 55,000 households. Gov. Thompson has been provided with a copy of the questionnaire results, so that he can be made aware of the opinions of the people of the 33rd district," the three legislators noted. Some 80 per cent said the private use of marijuana should not be legalized, while 89 per cent said they favor the legalization of the drug laetrile for the treatment of cancer. The Illinois General Assembly recently passed a bill legalizing laetrile in the state, but it has been vetoed by Gov. Thompson. Abortions . Concerning abortion, 49 per cent of respondents said the state should continue paying for abortions for women on welfare. On that question, 42 per cent said the state should not; eight per cent were un­ decided. Fully 72 per cent, In the closing weeks of the recent session of the General Assembly, Republican legislators began to tally the results of a questionnaire they distributed to residents of the 33rd district. The poll gauged the opinions of residents on a wide range of current issues, from abortion and marijuana, to gasoline taxes and laetrile. Pictured, from left to right, are Rep. Cal Skinne{, Jr., of Crystal Lake, Sen. Jack Schaffer of Cary and Rep. R. Bruce Waddell of Dundee. criticism for repressing dissidents. But so did the Argentinians, who were dealing not with dissidents, but terrorists. Other Lftin American allies have been on the receiving end of repeated lectures by visiting State Department officials, and human rights "specialists" from the White House. But not a word has been said about the state of human rights in Cuba, Panama, Vietnam, Cambodia, the mainland of China. True, "practical" diplomatic con­ siderations came into play in some cases, but Uie point is, in something as fundamental as human rights, how can you be "practical" and absolute at the same time? The sad thing about both the Carter initiatives - ethics and human rights - is that his early statements raised expectations so high. Now, when the realities disillusionment is all the greater. Whether or not the Lance affair or the double standard in human rights end up as political tar babies for Carter remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: he is in­ viting the very thing he sought to avoid - public cynicism. however, replied they would not favor a U.S. Constitutional amendment making abortions illegal. Twenty-three per cent responded affirmatively to that question with six per cent undecided. There was no significant difference in the response of men and women to the two abortion questions. Responses to other questions revealed: _ -71 per cent would oppose an increase in the state gasoline tax, even if the money were earmarked for maintaining and upgrading existing roads (24 per cent would support it). The bill to increase the state gas tax was withdrawn from ^con­ sideration this spring. - • , -77 per cent would I avor / (legislation to require- ar refundable deposit on all throwaway beer and soda pop cans and bottles. (19 per cent would not favor it). A bill to do this failed in the Illinois House. -35 per cent would favor legislation changing the primary election date from mid-March to mid-May, 16 ner cent would like it changed to early June, and 50 per cent would like it changed to mid- September. No change was made in the primary date. -90 per cent favor the rein­ statement of the death penalty, which was enacted this session. -66 per cent would support higher fishing and hunting license fees if the money were used for upgrading fishing and hunting facilities in Illinois (24 per cent would oppose it). Such Monitor Schools Report On Discrimination Study At the 1977 annual meeting of the Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters Libby Podpora, McHenry, chairman of the Title IX study, presented ,a report on the status of the local study, which will be continuing through next year. "No person in the United States shall on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal assistance..." In essence, that's what the Title IX regulation states. The scope qf the LeAgufe's study i&Yfitvea monitoring whether the letter and spirit of the law are being carried out in the McHenry and Woodstock school districts. The Study Group, consisting of Chairman Libby Podpora and members Sheila Aleckson, Anita Cothran, Rita Gealow, and Anne Hecht, read and compiled an extensive port­ folio, visited schools in both communities and held con­ versations with school board members, school ad­ ministrators, athletic direc­ tors, coaches, physical education instructors and students-and attended many meetings. * While it is impossible to share all the complexities of Title IX, the Study group feels the local districts are well tuned in to the needs, and are probably well ahead of many other districts in the state. The League noted the time and effort extended to them, particularly by the featured panel members at the April unit meeting, Bill Dodds, then McHenry District 156 assistant superintendent;Fred Kusch, McHenry District 15 assistant superintendent; and Alice Ronan, Woodstock District 200 principal, who are all Title IX grievance officers and Jim Shipley, Athletic Director in Woodstock. They ably fielded questions after opening remarks concerning their problems, concerns and accomplishments. The local League members agreed the concensus question, "Do you feel that the school boards have faithfully com­ plied with the letter and the spirit of the law? be answered in the affirmative with the following notations: 1. The intramural program in the McHenry elementary district is segregated in grades K-5. i 2. Due to the formation of a new high school district and a loss of students from the McHenry high school district, the reduction-in-force policy wherebrless flitftd teachers will b* released causes concern in loss of experienced coaches for girls athletics. 3. A minority conc^tf was expressed regarding the philosophy of McHenry high school of having only female coaches for girls athletics, with a feeling that each athlete should have access to the most qualified coach in each sport. 4. Because of the present inflexibility of contracts with teachers, some inequity in pay for coaches exists. Therefore, future contracts with teachers should include a flexibility in the salary codes for coaches, as student participation indicates. 5. Increase of student par­ ticipation creates a problem with use and sharing of existing facilities causing rotating practice and game schedules. Efforts should be made to provide a supervised waiting area for students participating in later scheduled events who cannot go home. The administration of~the Title IX regulation is made difficult by limited facilites, budgetary problems, time, social attitudes. High schools need not be in compliance until , 1978 and grade schools 1977. The League hopes that local school boards will continue to make efforts to comply not only with the letter but spirit of the law. Specific action suggested t>y the committee is to continue the monitoring process through the Observer program'and to offer assistance to local schools in implementing or promoting Title IX. - The League believes in the concept of equal opportunity in education. To foster a climate of change in general social attitudes, League offers the following recommendations to local school boards and ad­ ministrations: 1. *lQclude women in ad­ ministrative positions as a high priority in hiring practice. Presently there is only one female administrator in McHenry county. 2. Advise female students to pursue curriculums preparing themselves for careers in traditionally male-dominated fields, i.e., higher math. 3. Include inservice training on merits and regulations of Title IX for all teaching per­ sonnel. 4. Invite successful women to Career day programs as image builders and model roles. 5. Stress the importance to college-bound education major students the need for training in Administration and Coaching for females, and training in dance and gymnastics for male P.E. majors. 6. Publicize to students the many athletic scholarships jnow being offered the girls. 7. Advise coaches of girl's athletics to promote publicity and news releases. 8. Work with IHSA to promote cooperation with Title IX regulations regarding com­ parable scheduling of ac­ tivities, etc. 9.Progiote clinics few female coaches and referees, reim­ bursed perhaps by state funds. f Safer Materials Governor James R. Thomp­ son recently approved legislation to tighten the regulations on all trucks hauling hazardous materials on Illinois roads. The new law charges the Illinois Depart­ ment of Transportation with overseeing the enforcement of the new rules, which include volume limits and detailed safety standards for hauling hazardous materials, including vehicle placards to warn the public about substances being hauled. Thompson said, "On behalf of all Illinois citizens, government must make certain that the hauling of hazardous wastes and other dangerous substances is done as safely as we can possibly do it." Tony nek LET'S GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT LOW-COST AUTO INSURANCE. McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 Are You New In /%. Chuck Lewandowski McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!!!! Tony Fick CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 McHenry KNOW YOUR AREA--ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST GIVE ME A CALL FOR THE FACTS ON LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE. I D LIKE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON LOW-COST HOME­ OWNERS INSURANCE. ¥ Ik I D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE FACTS ON LOW-COST LIFE INSURANCE. MERICAW FAMILY N S U R A N C E Chuck Lewandowsxi Call gs for Details 385- 2304 AS AUTO HOME HEALTH LK** AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY* MADISON, WIS. 53701 f--OUR NEW LOCATION-^ J Corner' of Crystal Lake Blacktop & Rt. 120, ' McHenry, 111. a bill passed the House but was killed in the Senate. -64 per cent would favor more property - tax relief for senior citizens earning under $10,000 ( 30 per cent would not) A bill sponsored by Reps. Skinner and Waddell raised relict for those with tax bills of over $500 per year or rents of more than $139 per month. -78 per cent would not favor legislation requiring pre- registration of political party preference at least 28 days prior to a primary election (17 per cent like the idea). Such a bill passed the Senate but was killed by the House. -67 per cent do not think the legislature should further restrict the use of acupuncture (U per cent think it should). When asked what the highest priorities for state funding should be, those queried named education and law enforcement most often. Lowest priorities, they responded, should be welfare and the Regional Transportation Authority. By a tally of 90 to 1, 33rd district residents said they favor the continuation of the Schaffer - Skinner - Waddell newsletters and polls. In a joint statement the three said, "These results help the three of us know what the 33rd district wants us to fight for in Springfield, but it also puts this valuable information in the governor's office." yjO!M»OOOOCOOOOOO€W> II V.A. NEWS Folic Ig Appointment Michael Mauzy, head of control programs for the I l l i n o i s Env i ronmen ta l Protection agency (EPA), was appointed Director of EPA by Governor Thompson recently. Mauzy succeeds Leo Eisel, who resigned to work for the federal government. (EDITOR'S NOTE: are representative qw answered daily by VA com selors. Full information Is available at any VA office). I Q--I was honorably discharged in May 1969 and have no intentions of using my VA educational benefits. May I transfer them to my children? A-No. However, if you are rated 100 per cent permanent and totally service-connected disabled, your children would , be eligible for dependents' educational assistance. Q--I have a 10 per oeht Ser­ vice-connected disability and receive $38 monthly com­ pensation. I will be 65 years old next month and I will be eligible for nonservice- connected pension. May I receive both compensation and pension? A-No. You will receive the greater benefit. Q-What are the eligibility requirements for the annual $190 clothing allowance? 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