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Urge Involvement In Fall Education Week American Education Week is being observed throughout the country this week, Oct. 21-27, with a simple theme . . . "Get Involved". In the McHenry District 15 schools, there are dozens of direct ways to follow this theme. More complex, but equally important, is finding an answer to "Why Get In­ volved?" For children, the reason is obvious. They are sent to school by adults who are aware that education provides the key to unlock the mind. It is this recognition that has made schooling mandatory in the United States until the age of 16. Educators bring their own special dedication and purpose to the matter of involvement. To them falls the day-to-day function of turning the keys to unlock those minds. For most teachers, this can be the aim of a lifetime. The role of parents in the schools is the least clearly defined. What exactly are the benefits that come from active participation or even an oc­ casional contribution to a child's classroom life? Perhaps the answers are as varied as those who par­ ticipate. For some, there comes the simple pleasure gained from their children's knowledge that the parents are interested in their progress. Others who volunteer or aid in the classroom obtain emotional satisfaction from watching the academic growth of children other than their own and from d e v e l o p i n g p e r s o n a l relationships with them. For many persons, in­ volvement often fills a necessary social outlet. PUBLIC PULSE (Hie Piaindealer invites the public to use this'col- umn as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our Community. Our only re­ quest is that writers lim­ it themselves to 300 words or less - signature, full address a fid phone num­ ber. We ask too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We re­ serve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in ob- jectional taste.) SEWER HOOK-UP "Editor: "In 1967, the city of McHenry increased the city sewer hook­ up fee to $250. This was based on the city Auditor's projected annual operating budget of that department, together with a projected use growth through annexation by the city of contemplated abutting areas. That hook-up fee has been paid by all persons who have con­ nected with the city sewer line since that time. "By reason of these an­ nexations taking place, it became necessary to enlarge the sewage disposal plant, the primary factor being the an­ nexation of the Lakeland Park and Lakeland Shores area. Now, very probably because of campaign promises made, Lakeland Park residents have become a select group. By City Council action at its regular meeting of Oct. l, they are exempt from a part of the hook­ up fee, as the fee was reduced to $150, for a six-month period, only to those persons residing in Lakeland Park and desiring to hook-up fee, as the fee was reduced to $150, for a six-month period, only to those persons residing in Lakeland Park and desiring to hook-up during that time. "On the other hand, by action at the same meeting, the Council apparently attempted to compensate for this loss of income by substantially in­ creasing the hook-up fees to apartment buildings. While this may be equitable, as apart­ ment unit usage would equal that of any other household, it hardly seems fair play to grant the Lakeland Park area families the $100 reduction per unit, which will result in a $60,000 deficit in operating funds, and at the same time increase apartment hook-up fees. "It is our understanding that the Council is elected to represent all of the citizens and there is certainly nothing in the "class legislation" to the benefit of the city as a whole. Hundreds of residents have paid ihe $250 hook-up fee and now, the Council in a high­ handed, unfair, and completely unbusinesslike manner, has sought to give generous treatment to a select group of persons. "It is our belief that a good number of the Lakeland Park people would rather pay the extra $100 for their hook-ups rather than look forward to being on the other side of the fence when political "clout" would create a similar situation for another group of special people. "Our congratulations to Aldermen Howard, Harker and Datz, who voted fairly and thoughtfully against this reduction. The action by the City Council is more of an in­ dication of what has happened to the city of McHenry government, than irrevocable loss to the City Sewer and Water department funds, which loss was completely projected and explained to the Council by the city Auditor, Mr. North. "Yes, the $60,000 deficiency can be recovered, but will honest, thoughtful and non­ partisan city government be present in the future? We think not "City residents, "Grace L. Sass" providing a means ui oecuuuug acquainted, of knowing a child's friends and his parents, and of feeling a part of com­ munity life. The schoolhouse today, as in years gone by, still is an important center for this activity. In other instances, deep commitment can come from citizens who, as taxpayers, want the best educational system their dollars can buy. Occasionally, there are persons with children no longer in the schools who wish to give back a measure of what they feel has been given to them through their children. Other parents gain satisfaction from keeping abreast of changes in educational patterns and programs as they move across uic cuuimjf uuu uieu own communities. For the most part, teachers and administrators welcome 4his curiosity and participation. Criticism, even adverse, when out in the open helps bring about improvements for all. Personal contact also gives everyone concerned with the child's welfare a better un­ derstanding of what the school is trying to do and why. Being aware can also awaken new interest and provide new horizons for those who take the time, however much or little, to be active in the schools. In plain terms ... it can be fun. San Marino, with a population of some 13,000, entertains over a million tourists yearly. Aiverno college Chorus To Give Free Coneort The Aiverno college chorus of Milwaukee will perform in concert at Benet Lake, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. in St. Benedict's Abbey church. The program will feature sacred works by women composers. „ The thirty-voice women's choral group will be under the direction of Sr. Francis Marie. Sr. Theophane Hytrek, organist and composer, will be ac­ companist. Doth sisters are faculty members of the college's music department. Admission will be free. The abbey is located nine miles west of Interstate 94 on Here and There In Business CANCEL PROPOSED TARIFFS W i t h o u t r e n d e r i n g any decision of the merits of the case, the Illinois Commerce commission Wednesday cancelled Illinois Bell's proposed tariffs which would have produced $20.8 million dollars in Illinois revenues, but in its order the commission said nothing would preclude it from considering these same tariffs when it rules the Wisconsin-Illinois state line, near Antioch. on the company's proposed $62 million general rate increase. The $20.8 million dollar request was filed 11 months ago for increases in certain selective services. 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