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i Christmas Poinsettia Gains In Popularity From Washington Ever since 1825, when the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett, brought back a showy tropical wildflower, the poinsettia has gained popularity until it has become the traditional Christmas plant. Genetic advances in the past 20 years have improved the poin­ settia, making more types available and simplifying its care. The traditional poinsettia has bright red bracts, the modified leaves often erroneously called flowers. Varieties with creamy white, velvety pink, and mottled bracts are also grown, and may be a good gift for the less traditional traditionalist. Poinsettias do well in bright, indirect light with moderate, uniform soil moisture and a constant temperature between 60-75 degrees F. They object strongly to dim light, chilling, drafts, improper watering, and extreme temperatures. Your plant will indicate its displeasure by wilting, yellowing, and dropping its leaves. Modern poinsettias should remain presentable for several months beyond Christmas. Continue to water the plant when the soil is slightly dry. If you fer­ tilize at all, do so only in the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing. W hen the poinsettia loses its flowers, (those little yellow beads above the bracts) cut it back to about 6 inches and repot it. New growth will come with warm weather, giving you a viable, if somewhat less showy, house plant. Grant Application For HSA Available ^houi The Health Systems Agency for Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties (HSA- KLM) has released copies of the 1982-83 application for federal assistance for its fifth year as a Fully Designated Health Systems agency. Interested persons may examine and-or copy the Grant Application beginning Dec. 18, (1) at the HSA-KLM office, 188 S. Northwest high­ way, Cary, between the ours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; or (2) at McHenry county clerk's office, McHenry county courthouse, 2200 North Seminary avenue, Woodstock. Oral and-or written comments on the grant application will be received at a public meeting Wed­ nesday, Jan. 27. The public meeting will be Violation Of Campaign taws Charged _ Congresswoman Lynn Martin (R.-IU.) was one of 48 members of Congress facing a Federal Election Commission (FEC) in­ vestigation on a charge of violating federal campaign laws. Ms. Martin and her 47 GOP colleagues also could face an inquiry by the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for using official Congressional stationery to raise campaign funds. She and her colleagues were named in a complaint to be filed with the FEC Friday by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). The basis for the com­ plaint filed Friday with the FEC and the request for an ethics committee inquiry is a letter that Ms. Martin and the 47 Republican freshmen signed. The letter bearing her signature was dated Oct. 30 and mailed to numerous special interest groups' political action committees (PACs). In it, Ms. Martin and her GOP colleagues were said to have urged the PACs to support "pro-free e n t e r p r i s e b u s i n e s s Republican challengers and incumbents." conducted between 1 and 5 p.m. at the HSA office, 188 S. Northwest highway, Cary. The application for con­ tinuation of full designation (May 1, 1982-April 30. 1983) contains information on HSA-KLM's organization, management and budget. The application also con-' tains a progress report for the 1981-82 program year and a detailed agency work program. Comments on the application for federal assistance will be considered by the HSA-KLM Board of Directors and appropriate changes made before the application is forwarded to Region V, Department of Health and Human Services. W r i t t e n c o m m e n t s a r e invited and will be accepted before and during the public meeting on the grant ap­ plication. Written comments * submitted prior to the public hearing and meeting should be addressed to Dr. Gail Mood, president, HSA-KLM, 188 S. Northwest Highway, Cary. 111., 60013. The recent financial mud* (Be in which the federal gov­ ernment found itself when President Reagan vetoed a $500 billion "continuing resolution" should alert all Americans to the need for prompt corrective action. The customary method for financing operations of the federal government is for (he House Appropriations committee to establish levels of federal ex­ penditures which thereafter may be obligated by the Treasury Department. - Several developments in recent years have frustrated the usual appropriations process resulting in the failure of the Congress to take timely action on the various annual ap­ propriations bills. Ac­ cordingly, when October 1, the beginning of the fiscal year, rolls around, the federal government is technically out of money. As a stop gap, the Congress votes to approve a con­ tinuation of federal spending usually at existing levels. Protracted debates on the federal budget as reported by the House and Senate Budget committees and delays caused by various committees in "authorizing" federal spending levels have meant that the entire ap­ propriations process has bogged down. Another element which has impeded action on ap­ propriations bill is the practice of attaching highly controversial and non- germane amendments to appropriations bills. This creates the inevitable Senate filibusters on emotional issues, such as (a) voluntary prayer in public schools and public buildings) (b) prohibitions against use of federal funds for abortions; and (c) preventing the Department of Justice from spending any of its funds to enforce school busing decisions. Even mOre significantly, by maintaining expenditure levels at the existing rate by the device of a "continuing resolution", efforts by the President and his Ad­ ministration to cut federal spending can be effectively frustrated. What is also inherent in the whole area of federal ex­ penditures is the establish­ ment in recent years^of so- called "entitlement programs". Federal ex­ penditures on programs, such as (a) social security, (b) food stamps, (c) Medicaid, (d) veterans benefits, (e) student loans, and some others cannot be controlled by appropriating precise dollar amounts. Under the federal law, those who qualify for benefits under such programs are "entitled" to receive funds in specified amounts. It is precisely this point which was raised persuasively by the Republican leader, Congressman Bob Michel of Illinois, in his valiant effort to avoid passage of the comprehensive continuing resolution which President Reagan vetoed. The multi-faceted problem which the nation encounters in the built-in controversies surrounding "continuing resolutions" must be faced UP to by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Procedures must be adopted for assuring passage of appropriations bills before the beginning of the fiscal year on Oct. 1. Then, the President may by veto or approval help steer the nation on a course toward fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget. - The American people must demand this corrective action - and soon. BUDDY'S WORKSHOP Put Salt On Water Stains Despite the fact that I keep my dining room table highly waxed, I continually find those little white rings where someone has left a glass. Shouldn't the heavy coating of wax prevent water stains? . Wax does make it more difficult for the moisture to penetrate the wood, but will not prevent a water stain, Several methods may be employed to remove water stains. One procedure is to place a cle&n, thick blotter over the ring and press with a warm- but never ^ot--iron. Repeat treatment until the ring disappears. Another involves the use of salt and lightweight oil. Dip a finger, first into th&(Oil, then the salt and rub the stain with the mixture. Vigorous rubbing may be required if the stain is either old or deep. McHENRY THEATRE 1 & 2 385-0144 I.M TUESDAY ALL SHOWS l.M DAILY TIL 5PM AMUS3.M («* ) l.Jt ***** f\VS> AISEMCI If MALICE »"»" m ». •SSSiSSSUUSSS&iinMiiUTs Fill SAT 24M3M&1M swranwtmiujM* TMR 24& 2-4:15 K WALT DISNEY'S CINDERELLA SHOWPLACE 1-2-3 4 IUT 1-3-5-7-9 TMMt 24th 13 S H O W P L A C E 5 ROLLOVER R FWI SAT 2:154*4:45*11 SUII THRU WEI 2:154:316454 NEIGHBORS R Flit SAT 2JN4MJW* 1131 SUN TMU WEI 2:3UJM:»4<a TMIR 24tk 145-4 TMN 24th 2:9-4:31 GHOST STORY . FRI7-9 SAT THRU WED 2:304:30-7-9 THUR 24th 24 SHARKY'S MACHINE R FM1 SAT 24:15645411 SWffltt WEI 24:15445-9 THW 24A1454 CINDERELLA & FANTASY ON SKIS < BAK.Y 13*74 THW 24tl 1-3 GHOST STORY . FRI7-9 SAT THRU WED 2:304:30-7-9 THUR 24th 24 GHOST STORY . FRI7-9 SAT THRU WED 2:304:30-7-9 THUR 24th 24 Slate Screening Of Eighth Grade Pupils Patient: Doctor, when I'm better, will 1 be able to play the guitar? Doctor: Of course you will. Patient: That's great! I've never been able to play it before. During the month of Junior high, Parkland, January, McHenry Com- Harrison and Montini munity High School District schools. The parents of willijpndwct its $nwalt, j?fcudents j+ibo fc>ave been ?nUi«emnmgta$iciiixent eightfer ><4dfinti(fied'oHfor^ ipos^hie. grade "^students. "This special services will be screening is an effort to identify those students who will need extra educational and-or behavioral services if they are to succeed in a high school setting. notified by mail that a referral for program service has occurred. The screening process will be conducted at McHenry For more information, Dennis Welter, District 156 director of Special Programs, may be con­ tacted at 385-U45. WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE presents Hutsah Puppet Theatre's full-stage puppet production of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fable of life in Middle Earth. "The Hobbit Saturday, December 19 11:00 a.m.; 2:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m. $2.50 children and students $5.00 adults Music of the Baroque Sunday, December 20 i 1 frfnatu* r- homas Wikman's dist inguished chamber orchestra in a concert of Bach, Vivaldi and Haydn. $13.50/$10.00 reserved For Reservations Call (815) 338-5300 To look terrific and feel great, call Jacki Sorensen's Aerobic Dancing. Here's your chance to try the original Aerobic Dancing fitness program. It's fun. It works. Lose inches as you firm up and ffnd new energy as you dance Join Jacki's local class today. CALL NOW 815-344-5250 OR 312-729-0106 CLASSES BEGIN JAN. 4, 1982 AT CRYSTAL LAKE: Old Town Hall McHENRY: Chance To Dance Place WOODSTOCK: North wood School © 1981 Aerobic Dancing Inc SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST SPECIALIZING IN OMELETTES F U L L B R E A K F A S T M t N U A V A I L A B L E SERVED 8 AM - 12 NOON (•Point Rd.. Fox LghfiJ!! Cta»dte"s 'S Shop jfC' - ss&s&tf s^e smith'S Cks':r'" 105 Van Buren, Woodstock 1328 N. Riverside Dr., McHenry Daily 9-8; Saturday 9-5; Sunday (Woodstock) 12-4; Sunday (McHenry) 10-4 A Christmas Tradition OVER 3000 POINSETTIAS PROFESSIONALLY GROWN TO INSURE THE BRIGHTEST, HEALTHIEST PLANT YOU CAN SEND OR RECEIVE PLEASE CALL FOR QUANTITY DISCOUNTS COUNTRYSIDE FLOWERSHOP & NURSERY Rt«. 174 (% Mil* East of Main), 5301 T«rro Cotto Ave., Crystal Lok*. 459-8130 CHRISTMAS HOURS: 8:30-9:00 Daily. 9:00-6:00 Sat., 9:00-5:00 Sun. PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18.1M1 Whi| not'rf qou have a drawer me on in and we'll help you think of a trul unusual qift "that will please any craftsman Mle LUMBER 7:30 to 5:30 DAILY fcOO to SAT. 9c00 to 1:00 SUN. SPRING GROVE 8156756666 £• .> $ > i I I £ I