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Sh ( HON -• P\I.K 4 - PL AIND E ALER-FR1 DAY. MARCH 18, 1977 District 15 Perspectives :i H's and a Kig Ilug Parents frequently ask what ihey can do to help their children succeed in school. All too often, though, many parents assume that a child's education starts and ends during the period of time he is in a classroom Some parents further believe that schools know what is best; therefore, things pertaining to education should be left up to educators who are trained. It is true that teachers are trained in specific techniques designed to assist them in educating youngsters. Schools cannot, howver. provide the sum total of a child's educational needs A child brings much of his home to school each day Adults on a job continually think about events that are important to them Children, too. harbor thoughts and ideas that originate in circumstances outside the four walls of their classrooms. The very first acts of learning take place between a child and his parents, not between the child and his teacher. He learns to walk, express his thoughts, to share things with others, and to listen. He learns to veil at others or he learns to speak courteously whenever he wants something He learns to lov'e or hate He learns to be grateful for his food, clothing, and toys, or he • learns to gripe and complain about being deprived. He learns1 that work is honorable or he learns to gain an income through less than desirable means. He learns to appreciate good books as doors to knowledge, or he acquires an attitude of distaste for healthy literature. «>He learns rough language, or he selects words that are appropriate He learns to use his time wisely, or to RENTAL NO installation charge NEW fully automatic softeners TWO year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions per month PHONE 312-259-3393 DIVISION OF RENT-A-SOFT INC. Serving McHenry & Greater McHenry County satisfy immediate desires for pleasure when more important things could be done. A child's habits will be sloppy or organized, depending on those things he sees and hears in his home years before he registers as a first grader When he comes to school he will usually exhibit those personal qualities he learns at home The early years at home are so very important; children are literally made or broken as future adults during the pre- adolescent years. Teachers provide a certain amount of training, facts, and academic skills that influence children; but the real central core of youngsters is shaped by the hand of parents. One of the first steps parents can take in assuming some responsibility for their children's education is to realize that schools can not be expected to provide all their educational needs. The most important role is played by the parents themselves. NEXT WEEK: "How Can Parents Help Their Children?" Schaffer Introduces Bill In State Senate State Senator Jack Schaffer. R-Cary, recently introduced a bill designed to allow members of both political parties greater participation in the elective process of government. The bill would allow the chairman of a county central committee to fill a vacancy in the office of precinct com­ mitteeman by appointing a person who may live outside the precinct. The bill would apply to vacancies created when no person is elected to the office of precinct committeeman. Ac­ cording to the measure, an appointee from outside the precinct could not run for election to that office after this term expires. "Many times," said Schaffer, "the office of precinct com­ mitteeman will go unfilled because no candidate can be found to run for it. And other times, a person will grudgingly accept an appointment by his county central committee chairman, but will not carry out the duties of the office." The Cary man pointed out that many residents eager to become precinct com­ mitteemen cannot do so because they already have a popular committeeman in their precinct. Often these in­ dividuals live adjacent to precincts without com­ mitteemen. "It is not serving the in­ terests of the public to prohibit a dedicated civic-minded person from getting involved in his political party just because he lives in the wrong precinct," Schaffer said. "If he is willing to assume the office and put his time into it, he should be allowed to be appointed to a post in a nearby precinct which is suffering from lack of a committeeman," he added. "The purpose of my bill." Schaffer continued, "is to allow more citizens to participate in government, and to give the residents of Illinois better representation. "It is a sad situation when a precinct can't come up with a candidate for elective office, but when this does happen, the law should provide a suitable remedy. This is what my bill does." Schaffer's bill has been en­ dorsed by both the Republican and Democratic chairmen of the County Chairmen's association. Farmers Should Report Acute Fuel Shortages WELL DRILLING & WATER PUMPS The House That Good Wells Built" WE WERE BURSTING AT THE SEAMS | CDMMTt VHil LOCATION McHenry JXI MCHENRY COUNTY WELL & PUMP CO. 3200 N. RICHMOND RD.- McHENRY "Farmers and managers of agriculture-related industries who cannot get adequate fuel supplies should contact the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation service (ASCS)," Jim Lucas, County Executive director of the McHnery County ASCS office said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (UDSA) agency is monitoring the availability of fuels for agricultural production while supplies are disrupted by abnormally cold weather, Lucas said. Local offices send reports daily to Washington to be compiled with information from other USDA agencies and forwarded to the White House. "While we are getting in­ formation from a variety of sources," Lucas said, "we encourage farmers to let us know of specific difficulties they are having in getting enough fuel to operate farm equipment and heat homes, farrowing houses, and dairy barns." The agency also wants to hear from food processors and fertilizer manufacturers he said. Local producers and a g r i c u l t u r a l i n d u s t r y representatives should write McHenry County ASCS office, P.O. Box 168, Woodstock, 111., 60098, to report fuel problems. Federal Power commission officials will determine whether adjustments in natural gas distribution should be made based on ASCS and other reports, according to Lucas. The Emergency Natural Gas act of 1977, signed by President Carter on Feb. 2, gave the President the authority to work with pipeline officials to transfer natural gas from surplus to shortage areas. The Department of Agriculture is working with State and Federal Energy administration officials to help alleviate petroleum fuel problems. Slate Tryouts For "Hostage" "The Hostage", a play written by Ireland's Brendan Behan, will be performed by the Townsquare Players in the Woodstock Opera house on April 29 and 30, and May 1, 6, 7, and 8. Open auditions for local actors will be held at the Opera house Friday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 19, at 2:30 p.m. Major parts call for eight men and five women. Plus, the comedy calls for several lesser roles. All interested performers are urged to participate in the tryouts. Specialty performers required are a concertina player and a bagpiper. Helping people... is what wete all about. If 52 years have taught us anything it's that helping our friends and neighbors is what we're all about. In over a half century we've helped all kinds pf people in many different ways. There's never been a problem too big or small that we didn't take the time to care. And it appears that folks like our attitude because they keep coming back to us and bringing new friends along. That's why we're the largest and strongest savings and loan serving McHenry county. We're proud of the fact that we have three convenient offices, strong reserves and assets over 90 million dollars...that's a lot to be proud of. And we thank our friends and neighbors, both old and new, who have made it all happen. Because the stronger we are, the more we can help...and helping peonle is what we're all about. Helping People /s What Were All About FEDERAL and loan association 200 EAST GRANT HIGHWAY • MARENGO, ILLINOIS 60152 • 815-568-7258 4400 WEST ROUTE 120 • McHENRY. ILLINOIS 60060 • 815-344-1900 118 CASS STREET • WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS 60098 • 815-338 2900 M H O I