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^AGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY^ FEBRUARY 3, 1984 News and Views A look to the positive side of teens Loss of pride affects education "Editor: "This is a comment on an editorial appearing in the Plaindealer Jan. 27. "Probably many of us would agree with the premise that cbange is needed in our schools. Some would point a finger at teachers and say that if teachers had to pass a competency test, this would solve the problem. • Yet how often have we seen those who pass the test, but have not mastered the skill. We know doctors who shouldn't practice medicine, drivers who shouldn't drive and teachers who shouldn't teach.- "Blaming any one factor for the state of our schools is skirting the issue. Teachers, parents and students must share the responsibilities of education. "We need strong ad­ ministrators with the authority to fire incompetent teachers, even those protected by tenure. We need parent participation to help establish objectives that will meet the educational demands of the working world. We need public support for a strong educational system. We need stronger discipline at home and in school. We need stan­ dards and competencies ap­ plied to schools nation-wide. "Perhaps most importantly, we need pride. Pride is the sense of one's own dignity and value, the satisfation one has in his achievements. It's pride weCve lost, and education has become its victim. ' 'Diane Himpelmann "St. John's School "Johnsburg" Teenagers deserve more recognition for the positive things they do. That's the opinion of the nation's top high school students in a survey recently completed by Who's Who Among American High School Students. Seventy- three percent say teens aren't as bad as adults think they are, and only 13 percent feel their peers are apathetic. These high achievers have a lot of other ideas too. They favor a "no nukes" approach in the quest for world peace. And they support "Reaganomics." Only 24 percent feel the nation's security would be reduced if we produced fewer nuclear weapons. Probably a sign of the times, almost a quarter of the teen leaders believe nuclear war is inevitable in their lifetimes. However, 30 percent don't think it is likely. They like President Reagan's performance on the homefront They believe he is doing a "good" job with the economy, domestic policy and politically. But just under half agreed with him on his foreign policy. usin' anderin BY KAF In keeping with their opinions on the President, 32 percent of those polled said they would vote for him if the election were held "tomorrow." Yet 36 percent are undivided. That leaves John Glenn and Walter Mondale with 6 percent of the teens' votes, and other possible candidates even less. * The teens have definite ideas about the draft. The majority favor a peacetime draft registration for preparation in the event of a security emergency. A quarter of them say women should register too, ana w) percent think women should be drafted. Drugs and alcohol are on the list of "things to avoid." Eighty percent claim they don't use drugs because they have no desire or don't think they need them. "Who's Who" teens who take an occasional sip of hard liquor (34 percent) or beer (32 percent) rarely drink to the point of drunkenness. More than 20 percent have never tasted hard liquor and about the same number have never tried beer. These self-assured teens agree there is a lot of peer pressure to drink, but confess it isn't a major factor. A small percentage said they drink because their friends do. They believe preparation for high school is important, the majority favoring a competency test for eighth graders before being accepted into high school. They believe more parental involvement in their children's school lives and increased government funding are equally important in helping to raise the standard of education. In the spirit of goal setting, the majority suggest a general toughening of graduation requirements and they feel the same about teacher qualification standards. These are the thoughts of tomorrow's leaders. En­ couraging, we believe, in view of the man-on-the-street's assessment of the average teen. Restaurateurs oppose 9 Vi percent food tax BAD APPLE mm US. ACHIEVEMENT TESTS The executive committee of the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA), facing a 9U percent Food Tax in 1984 as the result of a new bill (HB 1982) introduced in the Illinois General Assembly, is mounting a statewide campaign to defeat the proposed tax and to repeal existing Food Taxes of food eaten away from home. IRA's objective is to put the food service industry on a parity with supermarkets which had their remaining Food Tax (Sales Tax) abolished as of Jan. 1,1984. "Food service operators throughout the state are up in arms over new legislation that treats eating away from home as a luxury when more than 80 percent of the meals eaten outside the home are categorized as essential," Kelly said. "These include meals eaten in school lunchrooms, factory and company cafeterias, coffee shops, and fast food franchises. Only 16.4 percent of all meals eaten outside the home are at hotel restaurants or in fine dining establishments. "US Census statistics show that only 17 percent of the households have a spouse at home whose primary job is homemaking," Kelly continued. "Millions of Cook County residents, 83 percent of the households, will be returning tonight to a cold stove without anyone preparing dinner. The state legislature has left us with the absurd situation of that person's hamburger being taxed at 9% percent away from home while another household may be eating $12 per pound smoked salmon tax free. "Since eating out has become a necessity, not a luxury for today's modern lifestyles, we feel the Food Tax on food eaten away from home is very unfair. It's taxing food, a necessity of life, and that's bad public policy." To show its opposition to the Food Tax, IRA's executive committee authorized in­ troduction of legislation in January to repeal the Food Tax on restaurants as well as grocery stores. State Chamber sets program to assist investment climate Hotline for child abuse State Rep. Dick Klemm (R* Crystal Lake) reminded area residents of Illinois' toll-free statewide hotline for reporting child abuse this week. Klemm said the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was "swamped" with phone calls following a recent airing of a television drama about the sexual abuse of children. Illinois' child abuse hotline number is 1-800-252-2873. That number translates as 1-800-25- ABUSE. Last year in Illinois, over 60,000 children were reported victims of child abuse or neglect statewide. Officials estimate that thousands more children are abused each year, but go unreported and un­ treated. "Anyone who suspects a child is being abused or neglected should contact the DCFS 24-hour hotline immediately," Klemm stressed. In addition to reporting child abuse, Illinoisans can help combat the statewide tragedy through a special check-off on their income tax returns, Klemm also noted. MEET THE STAFF • A three-year program to stimulate jobs and income growth by improving the state's investment climate has been anififtmcefl fcy the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. Through new economic research, a coalition of state organizations, and a statewide information campaign, the program will aim to resolve major problems affecting Illinois' competitiveness with other states. Among the issues to be ad­ dressed : ...Taxes and spending. Examine the relationship between state and local taxes on business and job growth. ...Unemployment Insurance. Study the present employer tax system and solve the trust fund debt problem. ...Workers' Compensation. Study Illinois' system from both the administrative and injury award standpoint, comparing it with other states. ... Environment. Determine the economic impact of a new generation of proposed regulations covering toxic substances and hazardotSfc-4 wastes. 1 ' "We need to convey the urgent need for economic expansion to the public and the political leaders because it's clear that Illinois may slide behind national and regional growth patterns if actions are not taken soon to improve the investment climate in our state," said Anthony M. Mandolini, ISCC chairman of the board. "The needs of the general public and of business are compatible. They all involve employment, job retention and job creation," added Mandolini. Early next year, the State Chamber will begin a campaign to raise $1.2 million over three years to implement this am­ bitious program. It will be financed entirely from the private sector. Your Legislators State Senator Jack Schaffer (R), 32nd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-0309 Springfield Phone: 217 782-6525 U.S. Senators Alan J. Dixon (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3960 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone: 312 353-5420 600 E. Monroe Room 108 field, 111., 62706 217 492-4126 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C., 20510 Charles H. Percy (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3892 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone: 312 353-4952 600 E. Monroe Room 117 Springfield, 111., 62706 Pnone: 217 492-4442 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C., 20510 State Representatives Dick Klemm (R), 63rd. 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-6330 0-2 Stratton Bldg. Springfield, 111., 62706' Phone: 217 782-8000 Ronald Wait (R), 64th HQ E. Second St. Belvidere, 111 , 61008 U.S. Representative Philip M. Crane (R), 12th 1450 New Wilke Rd. Mount Prospect, 111., 60005 Phone: 312 394-0790 House of Representatives House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 McHenry County Office 56 N. William Street Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 459-3399 Sam Zito Advertising Manager When you have a question about advertising in The McHenry Plaindealer, Sam Zito is the man in charge. As Advertising Manager, Sam handles the double duties of managing the advertising depart­ ment as well as a lot of accounts. He also coordinates intra-office activities and is responsible for the advertising layout. He is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee. A familiar figure, Sam has been with the Plain- dealer since February of 1974. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he majored in English and Journalism, with an em­ phasis in Advertising. A McHenry resident, Sam is married and has one son. 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