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IFC says subsidies to go to parents By ANN PORTAL Of the Emerald The Incidental Fee Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to give childcare subsidies directly to parents instead of the EMU childcare centers. Utilizing a “voucher” system proposed by IFC chairer Jon Neiderbach, the financial aid office now will be responsible for distributing $50,000 in childcare grants, which can be used at any local childcare center. The committee allocated only $18,000 to the EMU Childcare Center and the Childcare and Development Center, which received a total of $74,000 in incidental fees last year. The IFC’s decision came in spite of the EMU Board's rejec tion of the plan last week. Parents from the centers spoke for nearly two hours against the voucher system, which they say will take funds away from the University childcare centers. But student parents will not necessarily leave the centers, said Neiderbach. ‘‘There’s no reason to believe (parents will leave) if the centers are as good as they say they are.” The EMU centers now must compete on the free market, added IFC member Jim Ed mundson Neiderbach said a Children’s Services Division survey in dicated only 22 percent of University student parents use the campus day care centers. University students win top journalism honors Four University students won first place awards in the regional Society of Professional Journalists’ Mark of Excellence Competition Saturday. Tania Dmystyshyn won first place in radio documentary; Emerald reporter John Healy won first place in features; Emerald Managing Editor Sally Hodgkinson won first place in editorial writing; and Emerald Editorial Editor Bill Manny won first place in spot news. In other awards, Steve Toft won second place in radio documentary; Hodgkinson won third place in features and By ron Caloz won third place in radio documentary. The University won the most first place awards in the contest that included entries from Oregon, Montana, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. The toughest job you’ll ever love We admit it. It takes a different kind of person to be a Peace Corps Volunteer. We won't mislead you with glowing pictures of exotic lands. The hours as a volun teer are long. The pay is modest. And the frustrations sometimes seem overwhelming. But the satisfactions and rewards are immense. You'll be immersed in a new culture, become fluent in a new language, and learn far more about yourself than you ever expected. You II also discover that progress in the Peace Corps is measured in small accom plishments. Such as rural health clinics established in Kenya. Irrigation systems built in Upper Volta. Fresh-water fish ponds started in the Philippines. The progress may seem modest, but to people in developing nations who have never before had clean drinking water, basic health care, or enough to eat, the Peace Corps brings a message of hope and change. We invite you to look into the volunteer opportunities beginning this year in 65 developing nations. See our representatives for details. in uatiuii} wi iu i m vc PEACE CORPS INFORMATION BOOTH: Apr. 28-May 1 EMU Lobby, 9 am - 4 pm FILM & SEMINAR Apr. 29 Noon - 1:30 pm EMU, Rm 108 INTERVIEWS: (By Appointment) Apr. 29-May 1 Sign up in advance at Career Planning Office Susan Campbell Hall By subsidizing the centers in stead of the parents, the IFC was discriminating against parents who don’t use the University centers, he said. But parents argued they were not allowed to participate in the voucher decision and asked for more time to formulate a coun terproposal. “We don’t want a proposal shoved down our throats,” said EMU parent Louise Klaila. "We just want to be heard.” However, the IFC indicated it would be willing to work with the parents on a grant distribution system. Distribution methods and deadlines will be decided later, Neiderbach said. Childcare coordinator Mary Curtis-Gramley predicted the new system will mean tuition increases of 12 and 34 percent at the two centers. “I don't know what will happen to the centers if the parents can't afford them," she said Parents also complained the IFC will lose control of childcare quality if parents take their chil dren off-campus. But the basic issue is funding student access to day care, not subsidizing campus childcare centers, said ASUO vice pre sident Chris Moore. Indian tells of new spirit Rolling munaer Degan nis spontaneous ais course before a packed EMU Ballroom Monday night with a story about the first time he piloted a plane and ended more than two hours later by describing a wrestling match he had with the devil. Along the way, Rolling Thunder touched on topics ranging from his continuing search for spiritual “Thunder People" to the inevitable purification of the earth. A Cherokee medicineman and spiritual leader, Rolling Thunder declared that Native Americans “are leading the way" toward a spiri tual reawakening in the United States. Many American Indians are “turning their backs on foreign religions, on imported devils and alcohol” and returning to the “old ways," he said. And many whites also are experiencing a re-discovery of their spiritual natures, Rolling Thunder said. Anyone can be a spiritual person, no one has a monopoly on the Great Spirit’s power. “People who pursue truth are “Thunder People,” he said. "Thunder means truth. We re looking for Thunder People. We’ve found a few, but we’re not telling who they are. They're the ones that when they get together, then there’s going to be some thunder.” But before the advent of the day of the Thunder People, this country will undergo a catastrophic “cleansing process," Rolling Thunder said. Numerous volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and other natural disasters will cleanse the country of people who have abused the earth, he said. “What we call a 'cleansing process’ and Christians call the 'day of judgment' — it’s here,” RESTAURANTS I promise a good time at great prices all week!* i neiManager Meet our new manager. We think he has a great deal to offer. And to celebrate, we’ve come up with some great deals for you, all this week, Monday through next Sunday, all day long. Jim Yanglin Manager Free coffee with breakfast 6 am to 11 am Order any breakfast on our menu and we’ll serve you a delicious cup of coffee, free! Teriyaki Steak Dinner $5.99 (reg. $7.20) A boneless ribeye steak marinated in our teriyaki sauce and grilled to your taste. Your choice of soup or salad, potato or Lyon’s rice, a fresh roll and butter, dessert and a beverage. A complete, hearty dinner at an a-la-carte price. Lyonburgei; Soup or Salad $1.99 (reg. $3.05) Our 100% beef pattie comes sizzling on a Lyon’s bun piled high with shredded let tuce, tomato and thousand island dressing. As if that’s not enough —you get your choice of soup or salad, too. Free toys for the kids As always, the Lyon’s menu is a delight for kids. During this celebration, they’ll have even more fun with free toys! Offer good 4/27 through 5/3, 1981
