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SECTION 2 - PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 8,1976 EDITORIALS Convention Reform If it were not clear after 1972. this year's political conventions are proof this television age demands changes in the old format and functioning of political conventions. Prime time exposure for the best speeches and the parties' two nominees must be assured. The roll call of the states must be more efficient. There must be a means to limit delays. The urge for national television exposure produces more and more corn-ball speeches from state delegations. Delegates can endlessly delay proceedings; communication from the chairman becomes impossible. Conventions are democracy in action but there s no reason tney can't be efficiently conducted - since the whole world now watches this democracy in action. When a party's nominees are robbed of prime time and fail to reach millions because no one can control delegates or proceedings, it's time to re-think schedules, rules and functioning procedure to achieve common-sense efficiency enabling the maximum number of voters to see and hear party nominees. Preventing Blindness For years, many of us have noticed the messages, advice columns, articles, the warnings, the offerings of materials and services directed to us by the National Society for the prevention of Blindness. Some of us have read these messages attentively and thoughtfuily. A few of the articles may have hit home. Some of us may have benefitted directly from other NSPB efforts...through the information in a brochure, through a screening program, through an industrial eye protection program, through a workshop or seminar sponsored by the Society. But not enough of us. Otherwise, why would the Society's founding slogan still be timely and accurate. . . that half of all cases of blindness that occur each year are preventable? Of the 45,000 people who went blind last year, half could have been spared. Needless and preventable blindness comes from: •Cataract - still the leading cause of blindness in the U.S., accountable for one out of every six cases, yet it can be surgically treated with vision restored in 95 percent of patients. Glaucoma -- second leading cause of blindess, accounting for one in seven of all cases, can be medically treated and permanently arrested, yet today threatens a million unsuspecting people. This number is from the Society's statistical estimates of those who already have glaucoma and don't know it...who face blindness, the tragically predictable outcome of untreated glaucoma. Eye Injuries - whether caused by hazardous articles such as toy weapons (BB guns, sling shots) fireworks, hazardous substances such as caustic chemicals, or lack of proper safety eyewear in industrial settings or school lab and shop classes. Eye injuries are needless to an overwhelming extent. The Society tells us that 90 percent are preventable. These are some of the "enemies" the Society has taken on. There are many more. Ask about them. The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness, Box 426, New York, N.Y., 10019, is a non-profit voluntary health agency whose work is supported entirely by public, tax-deductible contributions. Building Permits (city of McHenry) The following building permits were issued by the city of McHenry during the month of August : Carmelo Burrafato, 4805 W. Route 120, fence. James Patzke, 1618 Knoll, single family dwelling. Larry Brusso, 4502 W. Shore, garage and fence. James Humphreys, 5214 W. Hunter, addition. Realty World, 4723-A W. Route 120, advertising sign. Leroy Altergott, 1517 N.- Ramble, garage. Charles A. Kopp, Jr., 4214 Ponca, storage shed. McHenry Hospital, 3516 W. Waukegan, parking lot. John E. Dunford, 818 N. Green, garage. Fitzgerald's Realty and Insurance, 4719 W. Route 120, sign. Pioneer Properties. 4219 W. Prairie, single family dwelling. Pioneer Properties, 4317 W. Prairie, single family dwelling. Pioneer Properties, 4215 W. Prairie, single family dwelling. Pioneer Properties, 4217 W. Prairie, single family dwelling. Pioneer Properties, 5011 W. Prairie, single family dwelling. Pioneer Properties, 5000 Willow, single family dwelling. Pioneer Properties, 4315 Clearview, single family dwelling. Herbert Sass, 4914 Oak wood, patio roof. Jean Morris, 3505 W. Washington, addition. Frank Pasternacki, 1910 North, repair porch. Bernard Wiora, 1600 Meadow Lane, single family dwelling. Van Diedrich, 1212 N. Court, garage and driveway. Robert King, 4307 Crest wood, addition. Woodstock State Bank Trust, 1109 N. Fourth, metal utility shed. Ralph Gehrke, 4916 W. Route 120, fence. Beef Villa, 3709 W. Elm, sign. C.B. Claypool, 4212 Ponca, siding. Jack Post, 905 Melrose court, fence. James Keevil, 1820 Meadow lane, close in windows. Thomas Kennedy, 1704 N. Oakwood, fireplace. E.G. Stowell, 4910 W. Oakwood, roof over exterior patio. James Hutchings, 3424 W. Fairway, addition. William J. Thomas, 4401 Parkway, fence. Marengo Federal Savings and Loan, 4400 W. Route 120, sign. Patricia Ashton, 4612 Home, addition and family room. Pinkstaff, 714 Lillian, siding. James Patzke, 1514 N. North, single family dwelling. Donald Givens, 3708 W. Grand, alteration. Rita B. Ulrich, 3804 W. Main, fence. Elementary School District 15, 3701 W. Waukegan, sign. Auto Service Tips FRONT WhlBEL &EAR/NGS REQU/ZE REPACKING MTU OREAGF AT OOO M/LE /RWRVAL £ AMP WHENEVER 0RARTZ ARF overhauled. For Your Information $ Dear friends, Education about death is proceeding in some communities throughout the country, with this stated objective: "To help people understand their feelings and attitudes toward death and dying so that death will be less fearful, and liv­ ing more enjoyable." Books are also being written on the subject. D»ath is a subject that has been taboo too long. Respectfully, PETER MJUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME TODAY'S supc-fmc SAFCTY TIP~ INSTCRD OF AIR BUGS... AMD AH PROMISE >•**%a state Agencies McHenry Pediatrician To Address Lung Unit Show Decrease PUT A CONGRESSMAN IN EVERY CAR .,. A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Weekly Market Review Getting a strong conviction on this market short term is like trying to catch a canary out of its cage - every time you try, it flies just out of reach and if you don't watch out it will get you right between the eyes. No question, almost all stockholders feel like that bird has really been zeroing in on them. Market action continues to give little solace to either the Bears or Bulls as it will not confirm either trend. Instead of a trend, we have a market which is very "With it". Each stock "does its own thing" and often for no discernible reason. Unfortunately, for the past several weeks its "thing" for most stocks has been to either go down or go to sleep. Of course, the reason it is so difficult to have a conviction on this market is that we have for months been out of a stock market and into a market of stocks. In this environment, each stock is on its own rather than being pushed along wjth a dominant trend. To compound the problems, the action of many stocks is very confusing and the ease at which investors ignore value is most frustrating. Economic statistics this past week were very mixed and thus did nothing to encourage or discourage a conviction that our recovery is simply in a pause that refreshes rather than being too pooped to pop. Basically, it appears to us that we are where we have been for months with two exceptions: (1) Stocks are oversold Jfrort term which is reason enough for some more low volume levitation with an upside bias and (2) a lot of stocks broke down the past two weeks and that damage may have to be repaired by either the passage of more time or lower prices. However, with the short term being even more difficult than usual to predict, we would focus attention on the big picture which remains fundamentally sound. Many good growth companies are selling at price-earnings multiples which reflect almost no confidence in the future of this economic expansion. We believe this mood will change and as it does, well selected issues could trade nicely higher. HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS Len Martinez Passes Recent CPA Examination Len Martinez was successful in passing the May, 1976. CPA examination. Martinez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Northern Illinois university as well as an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from McHenry County college. He is a 1966 graduate of Marian Central high school in Woodstock. Martinez is the son of the senior Leonard Martinez' of Algonquin and his wife Mary Ann is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Harry Stilling of Lake Mills, Wi., former residents of McHenry. The family resides at 513 Stratford court in McHenry. Len is employed by Safety Kleen Corp of Elgin. Comptroller George W. Lindberg has released statistics of payroll checks issued to state employees for work performed in June, 1976. There were 110,374 em­ ployees of all state agencies in June. 1976, a decrease of 4,271, or, 3.7 percent, as compared to May, 1976 Exclusive of educational institutions, the June, 1976, total was 77,943, an increase of 862. or 1.1 percent, from the May. 1976, figure. Changes by major groups were: Constitutional officers and courts up^344, or 4.0 per­ cent; code departments up 334, or .5 percent; major com­ missions up 76. or 2.2 percent; miscellaneous agencies up 108, or 5.9 percent. Payrolls for all agencies totaled $110,678,102. a decrease of $183,909, or.2 percent, from May. 1976. Payrolls for all agencies except educational institutions were $78,977,436, an increase of $845,459, orl.l percent The number of employees in June, 1976. was 1.570 less than in June. 1975. Educational institutions decreased by 304; all other state agencies decreased 1,266. Total payroll costs for all state agencies increased $3,108,188, or 2.9 percent, from June, 1975, to June, 1976. Workwise 1. 1 understand that workers on a public works project must be p^id the prevailing wage. What does this mean0 Illinois law requires that workers who perform con­ struction work on a public works project must be paid whatever rate is normally paid in that locality for that type of work This rate often corresponds with union rate in that area. This Illinois Department of Labor is responsible for compiling prevailing wage data for the state and for enforcing the Prevailing Wage act. 2.1 have been working for my city's government for five years. My job title has been eliminated as of next week I'd like to know if I am eligible to collect unemployment benefits. I'm told that municipalities are not covered by Illinois law. You may be eligible for Supplemental Unemployment Assitance <SUA>, a federal program which assists some unemployed workers who are not covered under the regular state program You should apply at your local Unem­ ployment Insurance office. (Submit all questions to Workwise, Room 1830, 910 South Michigan, Chicago. II., 60605.) "Asthma in Children and Young Adults' ' will be the topic of discussion at the next Breathing club meeting sponsored by the DuPage- McHenry Lung association at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. It will convene in the lower level conference room at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, W. South street, in Woodstock. Parents of asthmatic children, public health nursed™ and nurses working in schools and hospitals are invited to attend. *The meeting is the second in a series held by the Lung association devoted to this same topic. August Rossetti, M.D., pediatrician with the McHenry Medical Group, will be the speaker and conduct a discussion period following his presentation Dr. Rossetti is a member of the board of directors of the local lung association and serves as co- chairman of its medical ad­ visory committee He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and has had special studies in lung ailments of the young. ~* Further information is available from the DuPage- McHenry Lung association in Woodstock. No Chance After Calvin Coolidge made it known that he did not choose to run again for the Presidency, he was besieged by newspaper re­ porters for a more elaborate statement "Exactly why aren't you running again. Mr Presi­ dent9" asked one reporter "No chance for advancement." re­ plied the President Strange Group One foreign visitor to America attended a joint session of Con­ gress. After the assemblage, he was asked what he thought about our form of government "The Congress is strange." he said "A man gets up and speaks and really says nothing Nobody lis­ tens. Then, everybody begins to disagree with him'" The Red Baron strikes again... O ctn Between now and elec­ tion day the candidates will be courting the favor of special groups and there's no telling what will be promised. » » » » » ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ » ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ V » ¥ ¥ ¥ » y Are You New In McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 I •* •1 t I K I -I ^ • c V - 1 McHenry Area ? ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA ! ! ! ! ! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 V W N u, v>. urn WHC0MI J4>- KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST 1 i 1 1 LET S GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT LOW-COST AUTO INSURANCE. GIVE ME A CALL FOR THE FACTS ON LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE. I'D LIKE TO ANSWER v YOUR QUESTIONS ON LOW-COST HOME­ OWNERS INSURANCE. 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