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Energy Independence The Christian Science Monitor recently assigned one of its writers the job of nmng a bike to work each morning for two months. The reporter fulfillfed his assignment, liked the change so much he continued to ride a bike to work every day. Millions of Americans would benefit from the change The exercise would make for better health and longer life In addition pollution would be decreased and money and fossil fuel saved It's an attractive combination of advantages. To facilitate and encourage biking, more of our communities should establish protected bike paths and trails. In Europe, even country roads between towns often have accompanying, paved bike paths alongside-for both pedal and very small-motor bikes. A great advantage of cycling is that the individual becomes independent No gas, oil, or bus, train or car, is needed. The rider is his power plant, and can go whenever he feels fit-and riding helps him keep fit! V 4 ' Help For Hay fever Hie latest good news for hayfever sufferers is that a new spray- used several times daily-is proving effective in tests in the ancient battle against hayfever and even asthma and rhinitis. The spray agent is beclomethasone. Just as new methods to prevent tooth decay can now prolong one's teeth, the new spray, being tested in Canada and in Denver and Seattle, seems capable of preventing pollen discomfort. The prospect, then, is for the younger generation to smile more (lesshayfever) with better looking teeth (their own)-if they have something to smile about (social security, for example)! The Panama Canal Treaty Would you like to read a draft of the proposed Panama Canal treaty before making up your mind about it? If you hold your breath waiting, you'll turn blue. Part of the Carter strategy seems to be to keep the draft shrouded in mystery for as long as possible while the administration mounts a high-powered sales campaign for ratification. By a not-so-strange coincidence, the accord reached by U.S. and Panamanian negotiators was first announced while Congress was in recess. If you want to keep your opposition off balance, it's nice to know they can't conveniently call a meeting. The accord was announced in the press a week and a half ago. The stories included only sketchy details of its provisions, leaving many questions unanswered. Not long after, President Carter called me to ask if I could support the treaty. I told him I would hold my comments until I had read the draft. My office called the State department for a copy. It might be ready right after Labor day when Congress reconvenes, we were told. That would put it nearly a full month after the first announcement - a month of intensive campaigning by the administration. Telegram From Linowitz Then I received a telegram from Sol Linowitz who, along with Ellsworth Bunker, led the negotiations on the treaty. They offered to brief me on its provisions. I accepted, and scheduled the briefing for earlier this week My conclusion is that the treaties (there are actually two proposed) will not adequately protect United States ,interests and 'm&isphMt?" seeotHy. They are not even particularly advantageous to the people of Panama. I cannot support the treaty package in its present form and will oppose ratification. The new treaty package would replace the present legal basis for our control of the Canal's defense. Under the existing treaty, we acquired the rights of sovereignty in the Canal Zone, to the exclusion of the exercise of those rights by the Republic of Panama. Thus, we cannot be summarily kicked out. Once' this provision is removed, it would be a relatively simple matter for a Panamanian regime to nationalize the Canal and tell us to pack our bags. What then? Confrontation? Panama's dictator, Omar Torrijos, is chummy with both Muamntar Qaddafi, Libya's crown prince of terrorism, and Fidel Castro, the Western Hemisphere's distributor of revolution. Always in the background is the Russian bear, licking its chops. In fact, a trade and technical delegation from the Soviet Union Building Permits PAGE 19 • PLAIN DEALER - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31. If71 ArL Dril Building permits recently and Zoning for McHenry C John A. Grossman, 29 S. house at 7611 Carlton approximate value of $50,000 was: paid by the applicant James F. Zaleski, 1620 one-Story home at 5219 an approximate value Robert A. Schindler single family reside] Township for an appro: fee-$191r. Edith Harrison, by the Department of Building include: Lane, Fox Lake, to build a in Burton Township for an permit and service fee of $232 Lane, Vernon Hills, to build a mpshire Lane in McHenry Township for 50,000. Permit and service fee-1226. 19 Stilling Blvd., McHenry, to build a it 2812 N. Stilling Blvd. fyi McHenry te value of $75,000. Permit and service Benjeman Dr., Wonder Lake, to build a single family residence at 5020 Harts Rd. in Richmond Township for in approximate value of $29,000. Permit and service fee-$163. Building permits recently issued by the Department of Building and Zoning for McHenry County include: . John Erdmar, 500 Livingston, McHenry, to build a three- bedroom residence at 904 Meadow Dr. in Pistakee Highlands, McHenry Township for an approximate value of $50,000. Permit and service fee-$185. Victor J. Lynn, 7401 Villa Vista, Spring Grove, to build a single family residence at 3701 Mill Rd. in Richmond Township for an approximate value of $52,000. Permit and service fee-$227. Jack Wahl, 3301 Eastwood, Wonder Lake, to build a single family residence at 2405 Greenwood Rd. in Greenwood Township for an approximate value of $30,000. permit and service fee-$266. Gregory Chapman, 402 W. Broadway, McHenry, to build a single family residence at 9025 Highland Dr. in Greenwood Township for an approximate value of $30,000. Permit and service fee-$155. PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their view on subjects of general Interest in our community. Our only request to that the writers give signature, full address and phone number. We ask too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) OLD GLORY- "Editor: "In my travels, it has recently come to my attention that more and more people arte displaying the American flag, businesses and private residences. This is all well and good - patriotic in fact. There is only one problem, and that is the lack of respect for our' Tax Workshop For Beginners Persons wishing to learn how to prepare tax returns will have the opportunity to do so at a five-aay workshop to be presented in October by the University national symbol 'When I was in grade simple, school e, basic Bike Safety Quiz (The following quiz has been compiled by the office of the secretary of state. Test your bike safety knowledge. The answers are upside down at bottom) 1 1. To drive a bicycle in Illinois you do not need an operator's license. But you must obey all traffic laws. i True False t 2. A bicyclist must always ride with traffic, never hgairait traffic. » True- False- 3. Turn signals should always be given with the right hi True- False- 4. At an unmarked intersection, or crossing where there are no stop signs, traffic signals, or yield signs, the rider to the left of an approaching car or bicycle must yield the Hght of way. ! True False ! 5. A bicyclist must observe extreme caution when passing on a railroad crossing. I True False- 6. A yellow arrow is a warning signal that the green arrow is going to go off. Be prepared to stop. . True False 7. Traffic signs - there are four basic shapes and six basic colors. ! True- False- i 8. For riding after dark, a headlamp which will cast a white light visible for at least 500 feeet is required by blinois law. I True False 9. When passing a stopped school bus be sure to give the r hand signal to traffic behind you. True-- False i 10. The Illinois Vehicle Code states, "The parent of any Child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this act." - True &• < False' -- v , ». w propei * M is.*- ^.V.'.jssU C aiui ot 9si»j 6 . ". 'd> MUX "8 9S[«jI L MUX '9 fi ami \ as[*j| g atuj, z aeuj, \ SH3MSNV h 4 (A copy of the newly revised Rules of the Road will be sent to you upon request. Write to Alan J. Dixon, Secretary of Springfield, 111., 62756.) we were taught rules concerning tHe care and display of the American flag. Somewhere along the way, people have forgotten these rules. I have seen , American flags flying lower than' other flags displayed with it. Tne American flag should always be displayed ABOVE all other flags. 'I have seen our flag wet and soggy, hanging from the pole in the rain. Wpen it rains, tne flag should be taken down until the rain is over. I have also seen to of Illinois Cooperative Extension service says David G. Plocher, McHenry county Extension adviser. The workshop is designed for beginning tax practitioners who plan to prepare returns for other n^oolp Each year more and more taxpayers are seeking the help of competent persons to prepare and file their federal and state income tax returns, observes Plocher. The Extension service has designed this workshop to help fill the need for trained practitioners. The five-day workshop will deal with the preparation of nonfarm small business, farnt and state returns, says Plocher. Plocheir emphasizes that the workshop is planned for persons who have had little or no experience and who wish to become more competent in preparing income tax returns tor others. Among the subjects to be covered are: Discussion and completion of Form 1040 and 1040A; Taxable and non­ taxable income: Deducible and non-deductible expenses; Itemized deductions; Depreciation; Capital gains ana losses; Tax oasis calculation and preparation of the business Schedule C and farm Schedule F. * The workshop will be presented via the Cooperative Extension service TeleNet system says Plocher. This is a telephone network with two- way communication between several stations over the state. The specially chosen teachers for tnis year's workshop will be Donald L. Doerr, area adviser, Farm Management; C.Allen Bock, professor, Agricultural Law; Boyd Henry, area adviser, Farm Business-Farm Management and Lee J. Farrell, tax specialist. Agricultural Law (former IRS agent.) McHenry county students are invited to enroll for the workshop to be held Oct. 19, 21, 24. 26 and 28, at 11909 McConnell road, Woodstock, says Plocher. Classes start at 9 a.m. and finish at 4:30 p.m. each day. There is an enrollment fee which covers the cost of materials and workbooks used in the workshops. Because attendance will be limited. Plocher advises interested persons to contact him as soon as [Jossible for enrollment forms and complete information. Deadline for enrolling is Sept. 9. Include Wheat, Feed Grain In Farm Proaram our flag fly ing at night. The flag students at each of the stations should only be displayed at will be able to hear and talk properly spotlii ' ht. wn night when illuminated by a Otherwise it is to be at dusk. "These simple rules of respect for our nation's symbol were instilled in me as a youth. It makes me wonder why they are not always being followed today. Maybe these ideals are outdated and old-fashioned, but I still believe in them. "Helen Boydston" with the workshop instructors on the telephone network, nof the T< Each will have show and with their questions and special Telenet stations leader who will ' and explain the visuals personally help students their questions The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued regulations that allow approved cooperative marketing associations to participate on behalf of their members in authorized price support pcograms for wheat and feed grains. Before publication, Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland considered the economic im­ pact of the regulations. The making of grain loans through cooperatives would have a minimal economic effect on the private grain trade. He noted that there would be an economic benefit for farmers because hhe program will give tyem an additional marketing tool. The new regulations, which were published in the Federal Register recently, provide that eligible cooperatives are now authorized to take out Com­ modity Credit Corporation (CCC) loans on behalf of eligible producer members for y feed gr wheat and feed grains. For many years, CCC has made cotton, rice, soybeans, and other commodity price support loans to cooperatives on behalf of producer members. Cooperatives desiring to participate may obtain ap plicazion forms from the director of the Grains, Oilseeds, and Cotton division, USDA-ASCS, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, D.C. 20213. Con­ siderations on whuch approval is based inelude financial condition, membership requirements, voting, and other operating procedures, and type of marketing program. H Finders, Keepers No opportunity is ever lost. The other person takes those you miss. -Herald, Decatur, 111. problems.' Each person attending the workshop will receive a specially-prepared workbook containing copies of tax forms, problems, examples and helpful information. HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS Set Land Bank Meeting Report Availability Of Aid For Farm Purchases fact, recently toured Panama, apparently sizing up its future potential. One of the new treatteis designed to permit us to have permanent access to the Canal for defense purposes. It is one of those provisions that may sound good in theory, but in practice won't be much of a substitute for what we now have. Strategic Importance ^ . In a letter to President Carter this summer, four former chiefs of naval operations, Admirals Arleigh Burke, Thomas Moorer, Robert Carney and George Anderson, underscored the strategic importance of our keeping active control of the Canal. They said: "As long as most of the world's combatant and commercial tonnage can transit through the Canal, it offers inestimable strategic advantages to the U.S., giving us maximum strength at minimum cost. Moreover, sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Canal zone and Canal offer the opportunity to use the waterway or to deny its use to others in wartime. This authority was especially helpful during World War II and also Vietnam. Under the control of a potential adversary, the Panama Canal would become an immediate crucial problem and prove a serious Weakness in the overall U.S. defense capability, with enormous potential consequences for evil." „ The proposed treaties may make Torrijos personally happy. He has been raising a rumpus in recent years mainly to divert his people's attention from Panama's economic problems. But, it increases the risk of insecurity - even instability - in the Western Hemisphere. And there are other ways to help the Panamanians improve their economy, including a 10-year, $1 bilhon-plus Canal modernization project, which needs only a green light from both governments. Agricultural News Governor James Thompson recently announced that he is sending Director of Agriculture John Block to Europe to ap­ prise opportunities to expand Illinois farm export markets. Block will lead a market evaluation team to Germany, Holland, France, and Belgium. Information concerning the availability of financial assistance for farm purchases and rural area improvements will be reported Thursday night, Sept. 1, when an estimated 450 farm men and women from seven nor­ theastern Illinois counties gathar for the annual meeting of the Federal Land Bank association of DteKalb- Woodstock. Attending will be stockholders and invited guests. The 7 p.m. dinner meeting will be held at the Blue Moon resaturant, Elgin. John Webb, manager, will give the per­ spective oh the financial outlook for the farmer-owned cooperative which provides lons-term financing for the agricultural community. •'* - Farmers in McHenry, Lake, Boone, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage and the northern part of Cook counties are served by the FLBA of DeKalb-Woodstock. Alvin Warren, Leland farmer, will preside at the annual meeting. The terms of two directors expire and both are standing for re-election-Edward Arndt, Malta, and Gene Simes, Hebron. Webb will present a statement of the financial condition of the FLBA and a report on the past year's operation. The loans out­ standing continues to rise steadily, he said, with the year- ago total of $77 million ex- ceeded by a sizable margin. EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. TOrt, Auto, Farm, Life Weprasantlfif RELIABLE COMPANIES . 4410 W. RtrlM, McHenry 3SS-J100 . The group will examine the European market, the largest importer of Illinois agricultural products, and "sell" European government, officials and buyers on the quawity and dependability of Illinois farm goods. Block and his group will depart in September. For Your Information Dear friends, If we look about us - all the homes, buildings, vehicles, clothing, food - all has been produced by the mental and physical labor of our fellow men. Scien­ tists tell us fhat such constructive human occupation is essential to health and well being. This is reason enough to honor the productive members of society on Labor Day. Sincerely, ^6 j--*i'A %****• PITER MJUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois 385-0663 Another Pipeline Needed! L E T S G E T T OG E T H E R A N D T A L K A B O U T L O W - C O S T ' A U T O I N S U R A N C E . Chuck Lewandowski G I V E M E A C A L L F O R T H E F A C T S O N L O W C O S T H E A L T H I N S U R A N C E Are You New In McHeniy Area? 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