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PG. 4 - PLAINDEALER - WED. JAN. 2?, 1969 Federal "Watch Dogs" Tax groups have urged further consideration of proposals, introduced in the last session of Congress, that deal wit^a Review and determination of priorities in federal spending programs. The7 measures are too numerous to list, but in general they fall into three groups. The first is the proposal of Rep. Wilbur D. Mills (Arkansas), the chairman of the House Ways and Means committee. This bill would establish a twelve-member bipartisan commission, all from private life, with four members appoin(ed by the President and four by the presiding officers of both the Senate and House. The work of the commission would be specifically limited to making a "full and complete study and evaluation" of all existing federal programs and activities for the purpose of determining (1) the effectiveness of each such program or activity in terms of present and future costs, (2) whether the program or activity should be continued, and at what level, and (3) the relative priority which should be assigned to each program or activity in the allocation of federal funds. Other similar bills have also been introduced. The second type of proposal is that introduced by Rep. William V. Roth, Jr. (Delaware) and others. Und$r the Roth bill, there would be established a ten-member commis sion with two appointed by the President, from private life, and four each appointed by the presiding officers of the two houses of Congress (two 'from each body and two from private life). Additionally, it would require that the commission evaluate the effect of federal assistance programs and activities upon the interrelationship of federal, state and local governments, and upon our system of private enterprise; it would also have the commission examine •<$ into such concepts as block grants and revenue sharing, as well X as the possibility of providing assistance through "broadly based public corporations." This proposal does not require the commission to make recommendations with respect to the priority assigned to each federal program or activity, but simply charges it with the study and recommendations of standards, systems and procedures to assist the Congress in determining priorities. The third group of proposals was to establish a new " Hoover-type" commission on the organization, operation and management of the executive branch of the government. Such a bill, sponsored by Sen. Abraham A. Ribicoff (Connecticut), was reported out by the Senate Operating committee, and passed the Senate, but it died in the House Government Operations committee. This bill would have established a commission of eight members, with four appointed by the President and two each by the presiding officers of both the Senate and House. The set-up of this commission would be composed of two members of the Senate and House, two representatives of the executive branch, and two private citizens. Its duty would be to study the organization and operation of the executive branch, coordination and cooperation among federal agencies, and the status of administrative management in the executive^ branch, and to submit recommendations for impr6vement. t GROUND HOG DAY Thrills That Kill ,Snowmobiles, those gasoline-driven, rubber-tracked vehicles that scoot like overgrown bugs across the snow and ice, are giving hundreds of sports lovers new winter thrills. But, many of the thrill seekers are getting killed. In the hands, of inexperienced or careless operators or used recklessly, however, snowmobiles do bring a new hazard into winter sports fun. They don't have to be dangerous. The hours of fun and enjoyment they have given thousands of people are proof of that. A group of adventurous outdoor men recently gave added proof when they completed a trip across hundreds of miles of frozen snow and ice to the North Pole on the rugged little vehicles. Articles from the nation's newspapers tell a story of fatalities and injuries to a frightening number of people who started off on fun outings on their new snow buggies and failed to take proper precautions. Through careless operation the snow buggies are smashing into things, and one another, are tipping over on top of their passengers, and are plunging through ice on lakes and rivers. Among the tragic reports about the speedy little snow craft is that of a Mentor, Minn., family of five who drowned together early in December when their snowmobile plunged through the ice of Maple Lake. Another tells about a caravan-like snowmobile trip by a group of young men at Hanover, N. H., when one vehicle skidded into another, puncturing the gas tank which exploded. One boy was dragged from the wreck badly burned; a companion suffered a fractured skull. In Spicer, Minn., a businessman died when he failed to see a barbed-wire fence in the dark. One of the strands struck his neck and killed him. His Wife was thrown clear unharmed. Dozens of other stories of a similar kind pile up a growing record of accidents caused by misuse of the popular new snowmobiles, which are motor vehicles not toys, and must be treated as such. An analysis of one report shows that the greatest number of accidents -- 65 percent -- involved either collisions with unmoving, hard-to-distinguish objects or breaking through ice. Taken together, these two classifications account for 86 percent of all fatalities and 55 percent of all injuries from snow buggy accidents. Lee I Ray GAS DRYER SPECIAL Look at the features by HOTPOINT Only 27" wide Porcelain top Automatic Dry Cycle Safety-start switch Permanent Press Cycle High Heat-Low Heat Air Fluff Electric ignition on Gas model *166 with trade LEE and RAY ELECTRIC 1005 N. FRONT ST. DIAL McHENRY, ILL. Free Parking 385-0882 New Discipline Philosophy Approved By District 156 The District 156 board of education, McHenry, in order to acquaint students and parents with the philosophy of discipline which was previously approved, released the following information. Understanding the discipline philosophy should foster a better communication between the school and community. It is the belief of the administration and staff of McHenry Community high school that its students are young adults and, therefore, are mature enough to accept considerable freedom and the- responsibility that accompanies this freedom. An increasing amount of freedom will be granted to the student as he progresses through his four years at McHenry Community high school providing the student can accept the corresponding responsibility. Maximum learning demands that good discipline be firmly maintained. There are basically two types of discipline, self and external. The major responsibility of the student is that of self-discipline. The self-disciplined individual who can arrange his own time and study habits, will encounter a minimum of external control. The student must follow a few rules which are simple, logical and fair. The student who cannot function as a self-disciplined individual under a relaxed, controlled atmosphere will lose his freedom. It is then that the proper disciplinary procedures will be implemented. One or more of the following levels of disciplinary action will be imposed upon those students who cannot follow the school's rules and philosophy of responsibility and self-discipline. The final decision as to what level of disciplinary action will be taken will be determined by the principal or assistant principal. LEVEL I: WEST CAMPUS-- Withdrawal of student commons card. At the beginning of each year, all students will be issued a student commons card. In order to visit the student commons during independent study time, it is necessary for the student to have this card in his possession. Withdrawal of the student commons card prohibiis student from the use of the ommons. LEVEL II: WEST CAMPUS; LEVEL I: EAST CAMPUS-- Withdrawal of all freedom during independent study time. Students placed under this level of discipline lose all privileges, are placed in a supervised study area similar to the traditional study hall, and must report there during ALL of their independent study time. The duration of time spent under this level will be determined by the administration in light of the nature of the violation. Examples of student behavior that will place a student under this level of discipline are: 1. Unauthorized movement in the halls during a module. 2. Causing a disturbance in an area during independent study time. 3. Poor school citizenship. 4. Recommendation of a faculty member with administrative approval. 5. The habitual tardiness to school or classes. 6. Other infractions. LEVEL H: WEST CAMPUS;! LEVEL II: EAST CAMPUS In school suspension. This level of disciplinary action involves removing the student from the normal school environment. During suspension, the student spends the entire school day in a supervised study area. He still remains in school and pursues his course of study, but will not attend classes during the suspension period. He will eat lunch alone, and be given three washroom breaks a day. Assignments will be given to the student and completion of the assignments will be one of the steps necessary for readmittance to the regular school environment. Credit will be given for the assignments completed. Examples of student behavior that will place a student under this level of discipline are: 1. Use of tobacco or alcohol on campus or at a school sponsored function. 2. Disrespect of teacher or students. 3. Cutting of classes. 4. Leuving the campus during the d iy without permission. 5. Siting in cars in parking lot during school day. 6. Truancy. 7. Forging of passes. 8. Other major misbehavior. LEVEL IV: WEST CAMPUS; LEVEL III: EAST CAMPUS-- Suspension. If in-school suspension is not effective, or if continual, the complete suspension from school will be used. The student will not be allowed in the school building or at any T Are You New i C In Town? < « Do You Know Someone i < New In Town? j 4 We would like to extend a welcome to I « every newcomer to our community. \ Ann Zaller ; CALL 385-0559 ; : Fran Oisen : 385-5740 ; < Joan Stull • < 385-5418 ! C C9.8.fl.fi.8.8J_fi 8.g.B.B.g.aJULgJU?-g-B.C.r fl.UULB.BJI.g.g-g.tt.B.fl.fl B 8 9* ROYAL WELCOME school sponsored functions. Parents and law enforcement agencies will be notified ofthis action. This level of disciplinary action is of a severe nature, for the removal of a student from all school contact seriously hinders the academic process. After complete suspension from school, but prior to returning to regular classes, the in-school suspension time must be completed. LEVEL V: WEST CAMPUS; LEVEL IV: EAST CAMPUS-- Expulsion from school. The law gives the community, through its school board, the right to exclude certain students from school. If a student is expelled, it must be done oy tne scnooi Doara action upon the recommendation of the building principal. Unless readmitted, this student is not only denied a tuition free education, but a high school diploma as well. It is hoped that these levels of discipline will need to be used infrequently. The return of the student to, the regular school environment will be decided by the administration only when the student shows the desire to accept the responsibility required of him. PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their \iews on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300-words or less signature, full address and phone number. We ask. too, that one individual hot Write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete aitf material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) QUESTIONING JUSTICE •'Dear Sir: "Since the first year of our marriage, my husband had dreamed of owning his, own business. We worked, saved, did without thiiigs, and finally were able to buy the Pine Tree Tower. "Last April, my husband quit his job to work on the building. To bring in a little income, he sold nursery stock and took a job picking up debris discarded from the cars at the drive-in theater. He worked hard, skipped meals, lost weight, but was happy. His happiness was not to be cpmplete. He was also cheated, beaten, robbed, and finally killed, and it seems to me that the law did nothing about it. "Last summer, a McHenry attorney sent him a bill for $125. Inquiry revealed that it was for services rendered to his brother six years ago. The attorney sued for the money and won the case. My husband had consulted another attorney and was told that a notarized statement from my brother-in-law, stating that it was his bill and not Ralph's, was notadmissable as evidence. I still have this statement in my possession. My husband was also informed that when a lawyer sues a private citizen, the judge usually finds in favor of the lawyer. "On July 17, three men came to the building site and pretended to be sheet metal workers. While one man talked to Ralph in the rear of the building, the other two started loading their truck with tools and flats of flowers. When my husband discovered what was happening one of the men said, Let* s see your billfold, and tore his pocket. When Ralph resisted, the man beat his nose with a vice grips while the other two held him down. They also pounded his head on the car and the ground and hit him in the chest with a pipe. This was seen by the people across the street who called the ambulance to take him to the hospital. The men were identified and apprehended through their license plates. Ralph had surgery done on his nose and needed more surgery because of difficulty in breathing. He also had fluid in his lung, pain in his shoulder, frequent headaches, and scars on his face, but he kept right on working on his building. "Ralph was asked to take a lie detector test with a threat of lack of cooperation if he refused. My husband had nothing to hide, and took the test. I do not know wh^ the victim and not the criminals had to take the test. Wehn the case went to the grand jury, my husband was the only one who testified. The men were not indicted. Since I have heard that the grand jury is often instructed on how to vote and in view of the lack of cooperation that my husband received from th* state's attorney's office, this was not a surprise. "On Nov. 30 at 12:30 a.m., Andrew Rewchuck, Jr., ran a stop sign and killed my husband. He was put in jail because he could not make bond. He was charged with driving white* intoxicated, open liquor in a motor vehicle, and failure to yield at a stop intersection. He pleaded guilty to illegal transportation of an alcoholic beverage and to reckless driving, amended from driving while intoxicated. A charge of failure to yield at a stop intersection against him was nolle prossed. Why was there not a reckless homicide or manslaughter charge? Is killing a man also legal in our county? Not only are private citizens subjected to the humility of being endangered physically, but they don't seem to gain equality under the present laws of our community, nor does our court system seem to mete out justice in its Cetir proportions. "Yours truly, "Grace Henchel*' Agood 1 SPuy U.S. Savings Bond & Freedom Shares Deadlines For School Voting The McHenry school board elections will be held Saturday, April 12. The following are deadlines for this election: Feb. 16 - Last day for publishing notice of time, place, and with whom nominating petitions are to be filed 10 Days prior to first day of filing petitions. Feb. 26 - First day for filing of petitions for candidates in seven-member boards of education holding election on second Saturday in April 45 Days before election. Mar. 22 - Last day for filing petitions for nomination of candidates, for seven-member boards of education holding election on second Saturday in April 21 Days" before election. Mar. 25 - Last day for withdrawal of candidacy when election is held on second Saturday in April 18 Days prior to election. April 2 - Last day to publish notice of all elections to be held on second Saturday in April. If no newspaper is published and no newspaper has general circulation in the district, notice must be posted in ten prominent places in the district 10 Days before election. Printed ballots must be available for inspection by candidates. April 7 - Last day for applying for absentee ballot by mail. April 9 - Last day for applying for absentee ballot in person. April 12 - Regular annual school election day in district holding election on second Saturday in April. April 17 - Judges of election in elections for school directors must deliver poll books, tally lists and ballots to the county superintendent of schools with a certificate showing the names of the persons elected. Judges of election for members of the board of education must deliver poll books, tally lists and ballots to the secretary of the board of education with a certificate showing the names of the candidates and the votes each candidate received. April 22 - Last day to canvass elections held on second Saturday in April. April 22 - Last day for new board to organize. For Your Information Dear friends, Flowers at a funeral service greatly soften and soothe the stark reality of death. Some will say, "I prefer to send flowers to the living rather than to the dead". These people should realize that funeral services are for the living, and that flowers at this time are most important to sustain the bereaved family, as welfl as a respectful tribute to the one whom God has taken. Respectfully, McHenryf PETER AVJISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME 385-0063 „eeSSlONAL PTOMETRIST INSURANCE Dr. John F. Kelly At 1224 N. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Wednesday) Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses Hra. Dally 9:80 a.m. to 5 p-m. Friday Evenings 8:30 p-m. Evenings by Appointment PHONE 385 0452 Dr. Leonard L. Bottari Eyes Examined-Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses 1303 N. Richmond Road Hours: Mon., Tues., Thnrs., Frl. 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tues., Thurs., & Frl. Ere 7 p m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. No Hours on Wednesday PHONE 3854151 If No Answer Phone 385-2262 OFFICE EQUIPMENT McHenry County Office Machines Soles • Service & Rentals Typewriters, Adders, Calculators Mon- - Sat. 9:00 - 5:30 Friday till 9:00 p.m. Phone 459-1226 93 Grant St., Crystal Lake, 111. METAL WORK Schroeder Metalcraft to r Home and Garden Wrought Iron Railings Fireplace Screens Antiques 1705 S. Rt. 31 PHONE 385-0950 IT PAYS TO SHOP IN McHENRY EarlR.WaUh Fire, Auto, Farm £ Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES When You Need Insurance of Any Kind PHONE 385-3300 or 385-0953 3429 W Elm St., McHenry, 111. George L. Thompson General Insurance • LIFE • AUTO • HEALTH • FIRE • CASUALTY • BOAT Phone 815 385-1066 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry In McHenry Plaindealer Blfd. Dennis Conway Auto, Life, Fire State Farm Ins. Cos. 3315- W. Elm St. McHenry, Illinois 385-5285 or 385-7111 LETTER SERVICE Mimeographing • Typing * Addressing • Mailing Lists McHenry County Letter Service 1212-A N. Green St PHONE 885-5064 M o n . t h r u F r l . 8 - 5 Closed Saturdays ACCOUNTANTS Paul A. Schwegel 4410 West Route 120 . McHenry, Illinois 385-4410 VACUUM CLEANERS Authorized and Bonded Electrolux Representative JAMES VAN FLEET 2501 Martin Rd. McHenry, Illinois 385-6027