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PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give - signature, full ad­ dress and phone number. We ask too, that one in­ dividual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we con­ sider libelous or in objec- tional taste.) HERE WE GO AGAIN! "Editor: "Another college referendum with two more school referendums in the offing: a high school referendum first, and when that bad news has settled, then a referendum for a vocational high school. Where does it all end? "Are our school officials not aware of inflation and the struggle to stay out of debt by the majority of citizens? How can they ask for more school money now when depression, coupled with an overwhelming inflation, hits us all from every side? Are they not aware of a severely declining birth rate and the closing of many schools? "We wonder as we ponder, why no one ever thinks of economy; of cutting out frills; of taking a good hard look at what the schools can get along without. Why not a searching question as to the purpose of the schools? The first order of priority, I believe, is to teach the basics of getting along in an economic world. Yes, the old 'reading, writing and 'rithmetic'. Once that is mastered, then on to more difficult subjects, but never losing sight of the fact that the purpose of education is to create useful citizens; and if one is not prepared to earn his or her own way in the world how useful is he or she? "Aren't we finding out right now that food, housing, energy and clothing are the important every day items to be ac­ complished first? We are going to have to give up many things to win our energy battle. Our whole living is going to be changed. It behooves ALL school boards to take a good hard look at the priorities and place first things first. And the "first" things do NOT include EXPANSION. "What is the use of a fine college building with not enough students to fill it? And what is the matter with raising the tuition so that each student will know that it costs MONEY as well as time and effort to get a college education? Must we subsidize EVERY young person who decides that it would be nice to go to college? Who subsidized us? We had to pay for books, tuition, board and room (there weren't colleges in every area then) and many of us worked full days and achieved our higher education at night by going in to downtown Chicago (or other places as far away) to get an education. Are our present day youth such frail flowers that they cannot do likewise? "Is a large landscaped campus necessary to the learning process? Isn't it about time we all asked ourselves just what is necessary and what can be omitted in educating our young people? "In the present state of the economy how can the special programs be justified? I am sure the Senior Citizens would sacrifice the opportunity to take classes if their taxes did not go up. Are the special In- Plant classes necessary? Are computer courses with rented equipment so necessary? Do not banks and industry send their employees to schools maintained by the computer companies who willingly train personnel to operate their equipment? Is the county jail program absolutely necessary at the present time? "Why cannot the high schools continue the drop-out program without the college? Are home visits really necessary for people on public aid? "These appear to me to be some of the areas in which a hard and fast look should be taken as to those programs that could be deferred until the economic climate is better. So some programs might have to be eliminated; some programs reduced. Is that necessarily so bad until our economy takes a turn for the better? "I feel that these questions must be thoughtfully explored and each voter can then make a decision as to the vote on the referendum. •"I urge a resounding "NO" vote on the college referendum. "Grace L. Sass" TARDY SPOKESMAN "Dear Editor : "I owe an apology to the McHenry Senior Citizens club. Their meeting of Feb. 24 at the East campus high school was to have a portion of the program devoted to an explanation of the McHenry County college's referendum for a tax rate in­ crease of 5 cents to the Educational fund. I was to be the spokesman for the citizens' advisory committee that made the recommendations to the MCC board of trustees. Un­ fortunately I encountered some severe personal problems just prior to the scheduled meeting. My mind was in such a disarray at the time that I completely forgot about the appointment, even to the extent of asking someone else to fill in "I am sure this letter is an unworthy substitute for the desired explanation of the facts and reasoning behind the referendum, but I will try to set down some of the more per­ tinent considerations. "The citizens' advisory committee was composed of over thirty persons throughout the county. A number of those, including myself who was elected chairman, were op­ posed to the referendum of Aug. 20. Subsequently we made a very detailed study of the question. Our recom­ mendations were in tabular form and included a recom­ mendation for an increase of 8M» cents to be levied in­ crementally over the next five years. After some discussion on the subject the recom­ mendation was revised in light of the harsh and uncertain economic conditions. The request as it now stands for 5 cents is simply a short term solution to problem, and it in no way negates the ultimate need for the remaining portion. "The additional five cents must be levied immediately in order to keep the existing deficits from increasing even further. It is estimated that the ^JiowerwecJ "GREEN PLANT SALE COUPONI GREEN PLANT SALE YOU I ALL SAVE I I$7S0-,15 plants $0 | Ferns. Philodendron " Ferns, Philodendron India Rubber Plant J15-*25 plants Norfolk Island Pine Dracena Marginata *25 *50 Plants *6 Weeping Fig(Ficus Benjamin) | Areca Palms, Fidd'e Leaf Fig I (NOTE Many other Varieties Available in all price categories) I (Coupon E«pirts March 17, 1»75> • ••COUPON M MI cwe r\v<jcc 459-6200 RoutM 14 ft 178 Crystal L«k« Open Mon. thru tat. M: JO tun. 10*4 levy will keep the college solvent for two years. VThe college is one of the few institutions in which the senior citizens may derive direct benefits from their tax dollars. The senior citizens, for the most part, are eligible for the circuit breaker tax rebate which should compensate for most if not all of this tax in­ crease. Future plans of the college call for the establish­ ment of special tuition rates for senior citizens if the college budget can allow for such a policy. "This question of taxes and how well the money is spent is a very sticky one but of great concern to all of us. Our committee spent nearly forty hours in meetings so you know it is difficult to describe all of the details of the investigations. I can assure all of you, however, that we asked some very probing questions and were not easily convinced. We also did not always accept all of the answers given without making our own independent investigations. "Even though we started out as skeptics, there was not a single member of the advisory committee to my knowledge who refused to work toward the passage of this referendum. We believe that the board of trustees and the administration has done an outstanding job of controlling costs while developing an institution of­ fering quality educational opportunities. "I believe that the passage of this referendum is crucial to the survival of this institution as a viable link in our educational process. I urge PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1975 your favorable consideration, much greater detail and you and a "ves". vote on M^fth 8, '75. "There are a number of publications available which °vnlain the referendum in may obtain these by calling the college. I am also available,to answer questions at 455-3229. "Ron Wilson" Shutter HuT Window and Wall Oecor 20%ff WOVEN WOODS SALE ^ HBeauti- 4 Shade Styles • Roman Fold • Cord & Pulley • Double Fold I Spring Roller PLUS I Draperies I Cafe Curtains • Room Dividers I Folding Doors • Cornices I Canopies Available In More Than 100 Colorways Daily 9:30-5:30 Closed Sunday m Shop at Home Service (815) 344-1888 RT. 12 N. 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