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\ • PLAi\PK\l.feR -TUESDAY, DECEMBER M, IttO ------ PLAINDEALER Editorial Opinion Fad Heaven? Perhaps it's because we are a nation of so many cul races and beliefs. Whatever the reason the United Sta almost certainly the advanced nation most hung up on Every new sound-called a song is played by disco Most of it is nonsense to be forgotten. Nevertheless, if it's played. Listeners hear too little good music. In education, we go for every fad. Some children ca today-about 50 million have been adversely affected' past 30 years-because teachers went off the deep end on'look see reading methods. They were new. Millions of our children can't multiply or use simple arithmetic today because educators leaped from proven methods to a "new" math. It often didn't work. It was the easy approach-and it was new. Ridiculous style changes are accepted by millions of mfn and women, even if the effect makes the wearer look absurd. THERE IT IS,SONNy... EARTH. IT'S A GOOD PLACE, BUT IT HAS A FEW PROBLEMS! y i'.H PLAINDEALER Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Ttw FMnMtr invttM Ml* pwHk to UM H»i» column m% an •xprtnion of their view* on «u>|»tll o4 fmnwrmt inttnil I* Mr cammvuity. Owr only roquoit l» that Hw wriltri giveeifnoture. Ml iM'W and phona number. Wa ask taa. that ona individual nat writ# an the law lubjatt mora than one a a month. Wa ratarva tha right to delete any malarial which wa comidar libelous or in efc|ectioneMe tofte. ) If it's new, millions wear it. The latest dance, the latest drink, the latest leisure kick- millions go for them immediately, to keep up with the times. We Americans try so hard to be in on the latest of everything. Change for change's sake is often a losing proposition. Looking Ahead Food Stamp Increase Jan. 1 As all who are past the youth era know, the years seem to fly by increasingly fast. And 1981 is now at the doorstep. This year has been memorable for Americans, with over 50 of their fellow citizens held captive in a foreign land, with fuel prices continuing to go up, with a bom-again chief executive overwhelmingly ousted from the White House, with inflation during theyear higher than at any time in the nation's history, etc. A?* The new 1981, then, must be a year of hope~for lessened inflation, for an improving economy (as a result), a more successful foreign policy, and for discoveries and progress in the energy field which will make the nation more self- sufficient. It will also be a year of income tax relief--if the Reagan administration has its way. The best hope, of course, is that President Reagan in 1981 can get the nation's economic drift righted. If he can accomplish, on a national scale, most of what he accomplished in this field in California as governor for eight years, the nation will be thankful, and grateful, this time next year. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes Dec. 10-16. HOUSE New Agency--By a vote o? 218 for and 84 against, the House passed and sent to the president legislation (S1097) to create a new agency to attract tourists to the U.S. The U.S. Travel and Tourism administration, an independent agency, would replace the Commerce department's U.S. Travel Service and have the same budget, $6.6 million this fiscal year. Supporter James Florio, D-N.J., said the bill is supported by Democrats and Republicans because "members recognize that an aggressive program to stimulate tourism to the U.S. provides tremendous economic and social benefits." Opponent Jack Brooks, D-Tex., said "there is no need to establish this elaborate bureaucratic structure...to do a promotional job th* is being done and should be done by the private tourist industry." Members voting "yea" favored creation of the U.S. Travel and Tourism administration. Reps. Robert McClory, R-13, and John Anderson, R-16, did not vote. Food stamp households will get a cost-of-food in­ crease starting Jan. 1, the first adjustment in food stamp benefits in a year. The 11.5 percent increase reflects the rise in the cost of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Thrifty Food plan between September, 1979, and September, 1980. The Thrifty Food plan is the lowest cost food plan the department has, and it serves as the basis for the program's benefit levels. Because of 1980 legislation designed to reduce program costs, food stamp allotments are now adjusted for cost-of- food increases only once a year, on Jan. 1. In past years, allotments were adjusted twice a year, in -January and July. The switch to annual rather than semi-annual adjustments in food stamp benefits cut food stamp costs by $133 million in fiscal year 1980 and is expected to save an additional $300 million in fiscal year 1981. On Jan. 1, the maximum monthly food stamp benefit for a family of four with no net income will increase from $209 to $233. Nearly all food stamp households will get less than this amount, though, because allotments are reduced if families have income. Currently, food stamp benefits average 38 cents per person per meal. Effective . Jan. 1, maximum food stamp benefits for households with no net income are: One-person household - $70; two-person household - $128; three-person household -$183; four-person household - $233; five-person household - $277 ; six-person household - $332; seven-person household - $367; eight- person household - $419; for each additional member over eight, add $53 per month. Also effective Jan. 1, deductions used to caluculate net income for food stamp households will be updated to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. The standard during debate on HJ Res 637, an appropriations bill later approved by both houses and signed into law. Supporter George Mitchell, D-Maine, said the cut would "show the American people; that Congress is not just telling them to cut back ana accept less - we are willing to do so ourselves." Opponent Ernest Hollings, D-S.C., said: "I can show you where to save the billions. It is not on this budget in the U.S. Senate with your staff trying to play catchup ball, investigating the government, keeping people informed and trying to keep yourself involved about the various subjects of every kind." Senators voting "nay" favored the 5 percent cut in fiscal 1981 Senate staff payroll. Sens. Adlai Stevenson, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted "yea." Severance Pay--By a vote of 44 for and 43 against, the Senate approved severance pay for an estimated 500 staffers leaving Senate jobs at the ena of the 96th Congress. Most of the departures resulted from the November election results. The pay will consist of one week's salary for every year of service, with a maximum of three months in severance salary. The vote came during debate on an appropriations bill (HJ Res 637, see preceding vote). However, a later non-record vote on - j. • v'V"' - i • • HAPfY , NEW YEAW FROM ALL OF" 05... is out of office. This would be most helpful to both the senators and their staffs." Opponent Harry Byrd, I-Va., said the amendment establishes a precedent that "goes counter to what the people want. They want some sacrifice in Washington." Senators voting "yea" favored severance pay for some 500 departing Senate staffers. Stevenson voted "yea." ' Percy voted "nay." j Auto Senate Import Quotas--By a vote of 12 for and 65 against, the refused to kill legislations support of import quotas on Japanese and other foreign vehicles. The measure, giving a president authority to negotiate such quotas, later died in the face of a threatened filibuster. Sen. Adlai Stevenson, D-IU., who wanted to kill the measure, said: "The issue is protectionism. This...is an opening gun in a war to shield noncompetitive industries, at the expense of the American economy, from the consequences of their own mistakes." Sen. Donald Riegle, D-Mich., a sponsor of the measure, said it was time to let Japanese and other foreign manufacturers know "there is tremendous concern about tne damage that is For Your Information Dear friends, As we look back over the past year, wo will find that our happiost moments and momorios com* from tho littlo bets of kindnoss and sorvico rondorod to our family and followmon. What bottor guido for our future bohavior to assure for ourselves ami others a -ft HAPPY NEW YEAR being done to the domestic automobile industry in the U.S " Senators voting "nay" favored import quotas on foreign vehicles. Stevenson voted "yea." Percy did not vote. Private Schools--The Senate adopted, 54 for and 24 against, an amendment blocking a proposed Internal Revenue Service regulation that limits the deductibility of contributions to private schools. In part, the IRS says that if the contribution is comparable to a tuition payment it cannot be considered a charitable donation. The measure was attached to HJ Res 637, a bill later signed into law. Supporter Mark Hatfield, R-Ore., said the regulation benefits Catholic, Lutheran and other established parochial schools, to the detriment of newer institutions such as Evangelical Christian schools. The latter, he said, generally have Tower tuitions and must rely more on contributions to meet operating expenses. Opponent Thomas Eagleton, D-Mo., said the IRS regulation isa "reasonable" compromise which the agency developed in concert with a wide array of parochial school organizations. Senators voting "yea" wanted to block the IRS regulation. Percy voted "yea." Stevenson did not vote. (ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385 5475 JUNE V0I6HT 385-2850 PETER MJUSTEN FUNERAL^ HOME A* *o °Bi % 'Of HTML WflCIMf KNOW YOUR AREA ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST deduction will increase from $75 to $85. In addition, the maximum deduction a family may claim for excess shelter and dependent care costs will rise from a combined total of $90 to $115. The maximum deduction for shelter and dependent care costs has not been adjusted for 18 months. The increase announced this past week reflects in­ creases over this one-and-a- half year period in the cost of shelter, fuel and utilities. "Editor: "This Christmas is costing me nothing but money. What with the rate of inflation, the price of toys for my children, the mink stole and other goodies for my wife, with my Christmas bonus, I'll be lucky to break even. For New Year's eve, I don't know whether to go to a Country club for $60 per couple or have a party at home. "Me, I'm in the County jail. Unable to make bond, so I'll celebrate New Year's with my cellies. No visitors allowed on New Year's day. My meals will be the usual 86 cents variety. Since there is no yard time, I can't feel the fresh air....I can't exchange gifts....I made a mistake....I got hooked on drugs and booze. "Who cares.... socfiety says, 'Lock him up.' Where? Joliet, Stateville, Menard? Why? WU11 stay alive? Will I keep my manhood? Will I be better educated by^ the prison population? Where do I go from there? "Who cares? "(I do -- do you? As an adult parole officer for the past 19 years, I've seen the need for public awareness before the fact - the prisons are bulging. "Franks. Gill" CHRISTMAS DIVIDEND "Editor: "At about 10 p.m. Dec. 23, •my family and I were serenaded by some carolers. Most of them were former members of my past years' madrigal singers and had a ready-made repertoire. "They sang beautifully the genuine carols, some dating to the 15th century. It came as a surprise insurance dividend. "As we listened, I realized they were all school achievers in one way or another. They were National Merit Scholars, music c o n t e s t w i n n e r s , cheerleaders, drama, debate and speech winners, and were leads and cast members of past school musicals. inging these Cancer Report Called Premature By IEPA The manager of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Public Water Supplies division questioned recent headlines linking chlorine in drinking water to cancer. According to Ira Mark- wood, "From what I have read in the newspapers, the preliminary report released by the Council on En­ vironmental Quality linking chlorinated drinking water Offer Nursing Aide Course McHenry County College is offering a course to prepare nursing assistants for work in nursing homes and home health care jobs. The Basic Nurse Assistant Training program is designed to meet new state requirements for employees of nursing homes. MCC is scheduling two sessions of the course which meets Monday through Friday for four weeks. The first session begins on Jan. 5 and the second session will begin later in the spring. The first two weeks of each session will include classroom instruction from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MCC's campus. Tne second two weeks will include clinical instruction ill a local nursing home on a 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. schedule. Among the topics to be covered in the course are the different types of health care facilities, patient care, responsibilities and duties of a nursing assistant, emotional and spiritual support, communication skills, basic anatomy and nutrition, personal care, minor treatment procedures and rehabilitation measures. The course will be taught by Donnalee Covery, a registered nurse who worked from 1972 to 1978 as assistant director of nursing at M e m o r i a l h o s p i t a l , Woodstock. Covey, who joined the hospital staff in 1966, also worked as a staff nurse and as head of the intensive care unit at the hospital. She has had special training from the state to teach the nursing assistant course as well as experience working in the in- service program at the hospital. The nursing assistant course is open to men and women who are at least 16 years of age, who have a minimum of an eighth grade education and who pass the N.L.N. Aide Selection test. As well as meeting the state requirement for 120 hours of classroom instruction, students in the class earn six college credits. Additional information on the course is available by telephoning the Dean of Instruction's office at the College at (815) 455-3700, extension 203. To register for the coure^ and arrange to takelhe-NLN test, telephone the College's registration number: (815) 455-6510. "In a time of char social values, I felt would be the ones to be our future leaders and those to stand up and be counted for higher values. I felt secure to know they might lead my generation out of the mire. "Gratefully, "John Leighty "3703 W. Young streetr' and certain kinds of cancer is premature. Among other things, factors such as smoking, type of diet, and occupation of those afflicted with cancer were not taken into account. These other factors need to be studied to fully determine if any healt risk exists from chlorinated water. "It would be better at the present time to continue chlorination since it is chlorination, and almost exclusively chlorination, that has stopped the epidemics of typhoid which swept this nation during the early part of this century. A great deal of research is being conducted to deter­ mine an equally effective disinfectant for drinking water, but to date an equally effective disinfectant has not been found." Best Of Press Paving The Way Among the paving materials most commonly used in this country are concrete and good inten­ tions. -Herald, Austin, Minn. McHENRY, IUINOIS - 3*5-0063 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3SS4300 FAMILY SERVICE A MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 1 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHenry Meeting Place: McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 815-344 3944 Parents Anonymous meetings on Wednesday. STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not known where to call? And then been given the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run­ away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800-638-rt (For Questions or Complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF / CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child Abuse Center McHenry County (312)546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about or repor­ ting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND tiOOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P.O.Box 1607 Rockville, Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun- powered hot-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago III. S* . ( n BIRTHRIGHT \ Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999 . 24 hour Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St.. 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