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nui^i c-r auc<t• rt/utiiuci/iiic<n• ntuiMtaUrt > , /triviL <*, i»(» f Pl. M N D I A I F R Editorial Opinion Lightning-Meteorological Menace Living Without TV A mother disclosed recently, how her family had benefitted by living without television. She and her husband made that decision ten years ago. They are sure it was the right one. They wanted to maintain control over their children's lives and didn't want to subject them to 20,000 TV commercials a year. Many of the ads and programs on television today, they feel, portray attitudes, life styles and values that aren't what they believe in, and which they don't want their children to believe in. • They found that when families turn over their children's lives, to a large extent, to TV, letting them watch if five or six hours a day, the children miss more wholesome activities. They found school became less interesting. The children no longer had time to quiz each other on spelling and math, to read each other's books, to engage in many other desirable family activities. They also feel a house in which television is constantly on is a house full of noise pollution, which loses the beauty and benefit of peace and quiet. And they noticed that those who watched many hours each day became immunized against reality, being happy to' sit for hour after hour watching people being knifed, shot, bombed, etc., on the screen. Though some criticize the idea, the Johnson family found by living without TV, they live WITH so much more. Families which can't strictly limit TV viewing to good PBS programming, without commercials, might do well to emulate the Johnsons. Grammar Out? It was inevitable. English teachers have been having a harder time every year trying to impart the rules of the mother tongue to those who don't want to learn-and now two teachers have decided that the inarticulate are quite right. Their solution is to abolish grammar and (they hope) let the creative juices flow unfettered. Associate Professors Stanley Berne and Arlene Zekowski of Eastern New Mexico university are the authors, between them, of 15 books. Most relate to this idea of theirs that proper English is a barrier to learning, that it has fostered illiteracy because it's "too difficult" for students-and that television is not the villain in the case gf students who don't read, but the rules of grammar are. Ms. Zekowski points out that much modern advertising does not speak in full, well rounded sentences but merely uses words (and pictures) to create images. "And they are successful," says she. Successful in what? Why, in selling images, of course, which is not the same thing at all as educating the young to communicate with one another and with the rest of us in complete thoughts or comprehensible 'ideas. We acknowledge that incomplete sentences are sometimes effective, even in editorials. Just to shake up the dozing reader (or writer). Sometimes. But not always. Certainly not in books, page after monotonous, staccato page. What the Eastern New Mexican professors appear to be advocating, in short, is not the transformation of the English language but its burial. We hope that wiser heads will prevail. It is an essential part of any good humanities department, we believe, to impart as much of the full, rich, various treasure and tradition of the national language as the budget and the skills of the faculty will allow. Certainly, verbs, nouns, subjects, predicates, adjectives, adverbs and parsing may be withdrawn from any communication at any point-but always at the risk of fatally crippling the communication itself. Gear thought and accurate communication require rules. A test of a group of high school juniors in Maine, it was reported, showed that one-fourth of them were unable to write a request that would enable an addressee to fill a simple order for merchandise. The threat of winter storms is fading, but here comes light­ ning--a power to be reckoned with. The United States may not experience as many lightning storms as the island of Java, which averages four storms a week. But it has a large share. Every year, there is an average of 40 to 60 lightning strikes per square mile in the U.S. Lightning is created when the negative charge in low clouds builds to a bursting point and seeks an opposite charge on the earth. Tall objects are most susceptible to strikes. The Empire State building will attest to that. It once was hit 12 times in 20 minutes. Lightning doesn't only damage the object it hits, says Ordie Hogsett, University of Illinois Extension safety specialist; it may pose danger to surrounding objects as well. He points out that lightning seeks the best conductor. It may pass through many ob­ jects in this search, leaving destruction in its path. One tragic example, Hogsett says, was a lightning strike at a Civilian Conservation Corp., camp. Lightning struck a tree, "furrowed" through the ground, went under the barracks, through the floor, into a bed, up the leg of a boy and out his chest. It continued through a metal mess kit, nail and window screen, along a power circuit to the captain's quarters into a lamp, through a telephone cord and ended up at a ground on the telephone protector blocks. The boy died. This unpredictable lightning behavior is reason to keep away from large metal objects, even in the home. Hogsett says that one-fourth of lightning- related deaths take place in the home, as electric currents find their way through antennas, wires, chimneys and plumbing. A common tendency during lightning storms, Hogsett continues, is to unplug ap- plainces. But if the storm has already hit, keep away from plugs, he says. You may expose yourself to a surge of lightning current in the house wiring. You put yourself in similar danger by talking on the telephone during an electrical storm. If a lightning storm builds, Hogsett says you should stay indoors. If you're, caught outside, do not work on fences of telephone and power lines. Also, avoid hilltops, beaches, isolated trees, small exposed shelters and boats. Do not go swim­ ming. If you have time to find shelter, he adds, the safest spot is a metal-frame building. Following, in order of preference, are: a building with lightning protection, an automobile or truck, a large unprotected building and small unprotected building. Livestock are prime targets for lightning. To provide them y*\. ' t -v >*>- 287 »/» 106s/« A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. WEEKLY MARKET REPORT March 27,1979 There are lots of different investment vehicles out there competing for the investor's dollar but the least popular one has to be the stock market. It's understandable because almost everybody equate the stock market to the Dow Jones Industrials and that indicator hasn't made any real progress in 14 years. Of course, this looks even worse relative to the success of all those collectibles and the fact that standing still with inflation going bananas means a steady loss of buying power. To make our point, we will not belabor the fact that the Dow Industrials do not represent the stock market, that there have been lots of big winners since 1965, and that there are buyers for those winners which is not always true with many collectibles. Anyway, let's tgrthe debt ceiling bill. The effect of the vote was to turn away the «,r --irof nnaivot . ^posed amendment, which sought to require Congress to balance forget our market analyst defensive arguments against the stocks market stinks school of thought The point is, the stock market is unpopular and out of favor and thus holds very attractive opportunities long term. The values available in the market have not gone unrecognized nor have the many and serious problems facing this nation. The improved action of the broad market the past several weeks reflects the fact that stocks are being supported by a vast sea of institutional cash. Some of this money has been willing to buy selected issues, particularly those which benefit from inflation for a while such as metals, chemicals, oils and other natural resource issues. Last week buying broadened into a few standard growth stocks and other blue chips but the performance overall had a mixed tone and both bulls and bears could claim victories. We feel money has been willing to buy either those companies which benefit from inflation or which have some special features, usually a unique product and good management, which allow them to thrive despite rampant inflation. The key fundamental question as to when we might see the start of a real bull market is tied to the economy, interest rates, and inflation-if we are at a peak, a new bull if it follows classic lag times could start within a few months. If interest rates and inflation take another kick upward, which we believe to be the more likely scenario, additional churning at least or more likely another 780-800 test and base building would be needed. For traders, we are now in a hedged position as we believe there is enough momentum to carry the good actors up some more before stocks are overbought enough to bring another down leg. Long term investors should continue to accumulate during weakness. A1 Goldman protection, Hogsett suggests installing lightning rods on buildings that house livestock, removing single trees from pastures and grounding long sections of fence that are located on high ground. This will prevent a lightning strike such as one in Utah which killed 504 sheep. The lightning rod, created by Benjamin Franklin on a stormy, kite-flying day, is an For Your Information Dear friend*, Think of how many paoplo witness o birth and what preparation and anticipation surround this ovont. It would saom fitting that a lifetime is worthy of some ceremony at its final moment, its final act. Nothing elaborate • the simple presence of another human being is all tho dying really need to let them know they ore not abandoned. Respectfully, PETER M.JUSTEN £ crtfcj FUNERAL HOME McHENRY, IUINOIS - 345-0063 i *0, % mznwnn effective instrument to combat lightning strikes by carrying the electrical charge har­ mlessly to the ground. Television antennas are not substitutes for lightning rods, he adds. There are two types of lightning: "hot" and "cold". Cold lightning is most common and can destroy people and property. It flashes in 1-10,000 of a second, too fast to cause burns. Hot lightning flashes longer and can set fire to whatever it strikes. Both should be respected, Hogsett says. Letters to the Eklitor Public Pulse (Th» Ptaln4«al*r invites Ik* pwMIc to m tfci* thit column a* •« tipnulM ol Hwir view* on *ub|*ct* of »•«•(••) Interest In our community. Our only roquoit It that tho writers glvo - signature, full address and phono numbor. Wo ask too. thot ono Individual not write on Mw soma sufcfoct more tfcon onto oadl month. Wo rosorva tho right to dolote any material whkh wo consldor llboious or in otyocttonablo teste.) Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Here's how area House members were recorded cm major roll call votes March 15 through March 21. There were no Senate votes. HOUSE Wage Council--The House passed, 242 for and 175 against, a bill (HR 2283) extending the life of the Council on Wage and Price Stability for one year, increasing the Council's annual budget to $8.48 million and expanding its staff from 39 to 233. The council, a White House adjunct, monitors President Carter's wage and price guidelines. It lacks authority to impose wage and price controls. The bill was sent to the Senate. Rep. William Moorhead, D-Pa., a supporter, said: "A vote against this bill amounts to throwing up your hands in despair - or else putting all your chips on a very restrictive fiscal and monetary policy with all of the accompanying risks or recession or worse. To me the choice seems very clear." Hep. Robert Bauman, R-Md., an opponent, said: "Only in the wonderland that is the Congress...could we possibly think we are addressing the problem of inflation by not only extending...an agency that is virtually useless and ought to be abolished, but by increasing its budget by 300 per cent...and its staff from 39 permanent employes to 233." Members voting "yea" wanted to keep the Council on Wage and Price Stability in operation. Rep. John Anderson, R-16, voted "yea." Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "nay." Committee Overlap--The House voted 208 for and 200 against, the create a "select committee" whose mission is to examine the House committee structure and recommend ways to make it less cumbersome. With an estimated annual budget of $500,000, the new panel will address the problem of overlapping jurisdictions that makes it difficult for the House to hone in on national problems such as energy and inflation. In recent years the House has made similar attempts at streamlining itself, but with little success. Rep. Richard Boiling, D-Mo., a supporter, said "I hope" that as a result of the select committee's work "we may have a more efficient committee structure." Opponents generally thought this new committee was itself an example of the bureaucratic overlapping it seeks to combat. "Why do we need to create a new committee to do exactly the same things we gave the Committee on Rules more money to do less than two weeks ago?" asked Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Calif. Members voting "yea" favored creation of a special committee on committees. McClory voted "nay." Anderson did not vote. Balanced Budget--In a vote of 201 for and 199 against, the House decided to not allow a budget-balancing amendment to be offered BOUQUETS "Editor: "On behalf of the McHenry school bowling league, I would like to say that it was a great job you did with our bowling news, and the terrific service you render to us and all leagues. "Your newspaper wins many awards, but since we are unable to make a tangible award, we offer this verbal "trophy" for excellent service to the local groups. "As a member of the bowling league; as a member of the community; and as a sub­ scriber to the paper, I want you to know that your coverage of even our small sport par­ ticipation is treated with the same touch as bigger events. "Sincerely, "Karen Lescher, reporter "McHenry School League" POLICE PROTECTION "Editor: "Two weeks ago I was in­ volved in a hit and run ac­ cident. Fortunately, a witness chased the vehicle and iden­ tified it. If I had gone 3 feet further, I would not be writing anything for they would probably have killed me. "Two days later my son spotted the vehicle abandoned on Spring Grove road. It was reported to the sheriff at 9:30 a.m. As the witness worked nearby, he came and identified the vehicle. "My question is, 'Why did the sheriff's police, to whom we pay taxes to protect us, take close to five hours to get to the federal budget beginning in fiscal 1981, unless by a two-thirds majority Congress permitted a deficit in a given fiscal year. This vote came prior to passage of HR 2534, which raised the national debt ceiling to $830 billion through September. HR 2534 was sent to the Senate. Members voting "yea" argued that die debt-ceiling bill was the improper vehicle for a balanced-budget amendment. Rep. Joseph Fisher, D-Va., said "the correct way to deal with (a balanced budget) is in connection with the budget resolution, and even more, in connection with the appropriation measures..." Rep. James Jones, R-Okla., who voted "nay," said: "The only way an alcoholic can become sober and stay sober.. .is to put a cork in the bottle and quit drinking." Members voting "nay" wanted an opportunity to offer their budget-balancing amendment to the debt ceiling bill McClory voted "nay." Anderson did not vote. ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone Now? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL J0ANSTULL 385-5418 KNOW TOUR MUIIOVM. WELCOME DOES IT BEST Service Line McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE * MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. 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In addition, Quern indicated that a number of people who are not now currently in the program, but were at one time, have been notified by mail of their possible entitlement to lost beneifts. They should contact their local Public Aid office to receive more in­ formation. Previous to March 1, it was required that households be in a currently certified status in order to receive any retroac­ tive stamps. The past benefits to which Illinois program participants may be entitled were brought about by the elimination of this restriction. where the vehicle had been?' By this time someone unknown had moved the vehicle. "I am disgusted with the way responsible citizens are not being served by a "see-you- when-I-get-there' sheriff's police force. Just think, four irresponsible men are still out there and you could be next. If you are, and are lucky to find their abandoned car, impound it yourself and wait a few hours for the sheriff. "Good luck, you're going to need it. "Cecil Kanter "McHenry" THE GIFTED CHILD "Dear Editor: "I would like to comment on an article in the March 23 McHenry Plaindealer regar­ ding the $1 million suit against School District 15 directors. I have a learning disabled child who has derived great benefit from involvement in the SEDOM pre-school programs, but has not entered the public school system as yet. "Despite the differences in our situations, I feel very much in sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Irwin's point. It is as vital for the gifted child as it is for the 'normal' or the disabled child to achieve his maximum potential educationally, and both he (or she) and the community deserve the benefits therefrom rather than creating another possibily frustrated problem child. "It is my understanding that the Irwins' son has been placed in a behavior modification program. There may be some question as to whether it is his behavior that needs modifying. It is common knowledge that e d u c t i o n a l l y f r u s t r a t e d children on either end of the spectrum are often those who b e o m e ' t r o u b l e m a k e r s ' a n d s c h o o l d r o p o u t s a n d t h e s e a f ­ fect us all. "The board's concerns about 'setting a precedent' sound suspiciously like the old narrow-minded, short-sighted attitude of 'We've never done it before so it must be no good' or 'No individuality allowed. Everyone must be the same - mediocre'. "Their concern about tuition money eludes me. How many gifted children do they imagine will be going through the McHenry school system? If we do have them in any numbers, we should consider ourselves fortunate, but a gifted child is a rare commodity. "All of the reasons for the board's stands were not made public, but on the basis of what was reported I hope they will reconsider. "Eleanor M. Rusin" • * • • Nature is beginning its spring show. Illinois Coal Governor James R. Thomp­ son said last Wednesday he would lead a fight to convince President Carter and Congress that further lowering of sulfur dioxide standards in the United States would wipe out the coal mining industry in Illinois. Speaking to 2,000 Illinois coal miners at the State House, Thompson said, "We've got to have a compromise somewhere between clean air and the ability to mine and burn Illinois coal." He said neither he nor the Illinois General Assembly could do anything at the state level about lower sulfur dioxide levels unless federal law was changed. Investing State Funds State Treasurer Jerry Cosentino's program to require all custodians of public funds to deposit such money in interest earning accounts has been introduced in the Illinois House. Cosentino said, "At a time when there is such financial pressure on school districts and local governments, it makes no sense not to ease the problems facing homeowners and other taxpayers in the local com­ munity." 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