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SECTION 2 -PACE 6 - PLAlNDEALfcR - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14. 1»79 ' Pl.AlNDEAl.RR Editorial Opinion i The Hooked Females " The U.S. Surgeon General, basing his warning on careful, ;massive research over many years, recently announced cigarette ^smoking is far more dangerous; than has been believed. He said -women and girls are increasingly ruining their health and Shortening their lives by addiction to cigarettes. ; It was a clear, blunt warning, for those wise enough to heed 'it. While males have begun to give up cigarettes at an encouraging •pace, the cigarette companies have aimed their ads increasingly :at females recently. Females, more fad and style conscious, have taken the bait, -since moral disapproval of women smoking has greatly declined. :Proclamations (in cigarette ads) about women now being I liberated, or having come a long way, etc., presumably mean they, "can smoke! ' I That nonsense has hooked too many females. Garden Fever It's time to begin thinking of the spring garden even though actual planting time is a bit in the future. Here are a few things to remember. ' If last year's corn, leeks, onion, spinach and hybrid tomato seeds have been stored in a cool place, they're still good. Use them. Seeds for beans, carrots and peas are usually good even if 2 years' old. Many other seeds are good for four or five years-beets, mustard, pepper, pumpkin, rutabaga, tomatoes (4 years) and Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, kale, lettuce, melons, radish, squash, turnips, etc. (5 years). ; The test to determine whether seeds are still good is as follows: Moisten several paper towels. Put a dozen seeds on one half, fold Jthe other half over to cover them and put paper and seeds in a plastic bag, place in a warm place. You can do this now, and after the normal germination time, open the bag. If you have 70 percent germination, that's good. Even 50 percent is all right-but then plant seeds more liberally. ; Storing seeds requires care. They should be sealed back in the package they came in, placed in a bottle, which should be sealed and taped to make it airtight. The bottles of seed should be stored Jn the cool cellar or refrigerator. Ideal storing coalitions are a temperature of 40 to 50 degrees and a moisture content not above 50 ^percent. Long Range Coals For State's Future More than 300 Illinoisans, Representing all segments of the state's ecoiwmy, have been invited to participate in a statewide conference titled ."Goals for IllinoiV. Economic Future" Feb. 27 ano\28 in the ^Peoria Hilton. ! The confernece, sponsored by -Illinois 2000, an affiliateof the Illinois State Chamber of commerce, will develop and propose a set of long range jgoals for the state's future development. " "The conference agenda will be based on the findings of the Illinois 2000 preliminary report, .'Alternative Economic Futures for Illinois,' which was released in October," said David E. 'Connor, president of Com­ mercial National bank * of Peoria, chairman of the Illinois 2000 Foundation. "The report contains issues, trends and alternatives developed by volunteer teams during the past year. The proposed goals to be hammered out in Peoria will be shared with the public and the state's policymakers this spring, and priorities will be set and specific plans for im­ plementation developed." Subjects to be covered by discussion panels in working sessions include jobs and growth, agriculture, tran­ sportation, urban economic development, energy, health, human resources, workforce, environment, taxes and government. p, J $ $6 BIRTHDAY X Some 237,000 ex-service -members live in foreign countries and U.S. territorial v; possessions, 163,000 of them in v; Puerto Rico and the Virgin ^ Islands. $ -- 1 -v •% V >. * The Veterans administration operates one of the largest life insurance programs in the world, administering some $97 billion in life insurance policies for 7.9 million veterans and military service personnel. I? International Year of the Child 1979 For Your Information Dear friends. True married love is not just holding hands while storing into each other's eyes. No. it is holding hands while walking side by side toward goals and dreams held in common. So wrote Erich Fromm in his Art of Loving. Respectfully. PETER M.JIJSTENI & SON FUNERAL HOME Letters to the Editor PLAINDEALER. Public Pulse (TK« W«lwd«olf Invito* Mm puMlc to dm Milt column •« an ufraul** «l tMr vtam on •wb|oc*i of fanarol In- twwl In our community. Our only roquott It that tho wrMore flvo • ilyiatuio, full odrfron and phono numhar. Wo ask too. that on* Individual not writ* on th* tamo »uh|»ct mora than one* aach month. Wo raaarva th* right to •laloto ony material which wa conildor llboloui or In ob|actlonahla tat to.) nothing was said which would indicate that annexation would enhance the life style in the city of McHenry. "The last speaker was en­ vironmental engineer, Hal Sundin. He said McHenry's present sewer system could handle the load of a connection with the proposed RDG land, but that the treatment plant would have to be expanded. He said the water supply is adequate now but that ad­ ditional wells will be needed. In addition to flooding, runoff into Boone creek might eliminate the recharge of McHenry's water table. However, no formal investigation has been made yet of the impact of the additional runoff into Boone creek. "As concerned citizens, we urge you to please attend these RDG hearings and support those people who will be ef­ fective in keeping McHenry a good place to live. When the city allows the RDG hearings to go on and on, it erodes the fiber of its citizens and instead of having 300 or more people hear what is really going on in town and how it' will affect their future, only 8 know. "Respectfully, "Michael Teta "Brian Pauly "John Diamond" NO REFUND "Editor: "This letter is being written to complain about the Carlton Smith Productions decision not to refund ticket money for the matinee performance of "The Nutcracker Suite" Saturday, dan. 13, 1979 - the day many McHenry county roads were officially closed before we would have arrived home had we been able to attend. This action on their part is very disheartening for those of us who are fostering com­ panionship and honesty through participation in the Lakes Region YMCA Indian Princess program. . "Not only was the per­ formance inaccessible because of snow - you did not offer an alternative since you did not perform on Sunday. This treatment gives a very poor image. Even the Arie Crown theater provided several alternatives to a performance where snow and road con­ ditions prohibited attendance. "Please send our refund for 3 tickets (myself and my two daughters) to: "Michael E. DeWolfe "McHenry" HEARING OBSERVATIONS "Dear Editor: "As three of the eight ob­ servers present at the Jan. 31 RDG hearing, we would like to tell the people of McHenry our impression of what occurred at that meeting. "The first witness to testify for RD9 was Mr. Dyke, member of the firm that did the 'independent' fiscal impact study for the city of McHenry. There were discrepancies revealed in the report that will be further discussed on Feb. 7. "The second speaker to appear was Mr. Langum, an economic consultant paid by RDG to testify on their behalf in support of the fiscal impact study. Langum stated that the methods used in McHenry's fiscal impact study were recommended and supported by The Fiscal Impact Study Handbook. The methods used were for cities of moderate growth. However, Mr. Langum subsequently stated that should annexation occur, the city of McHenry's growth would be substantial, not moderate, which causes one to question the validity of using the moderate city growth method for the study. "It was also noted that some of the figures used in the study were trom communities deemed similar in nature to McHenry, but NOT McHenry figures. If McHenry is to have a valid impact study, shouldn't McHenry figures be used?? "Mr. Langum said that the fiscal impact study, which equates public revenue to public expense, is just part Of the consideration in deter­ mining how to maximize a community's welfare. Other factors (which would have negative effects on the quality of life) must also be considered. He mentioned increased traffic, loss of scenic open space, degradation of the natural environment, over­ crowding of schools, loss of community identity, and in­ compatibility with surrounding property as some other factors. Although Mr. Langum has never done a fiscal impact study, he seemed familiar with all the other factors to be considered regarding an­ nexations. "Mr. Langum said that growth in McHenry was inevitable, but added that growth should be managed properly and with high quality development. In our opinion, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS "Editor: "It appears that the Honorable Mayor Stanek is indeed a clairvoyant in the purchase of equipment and the awarding of contracts for the City of McHenry. His statement at the Council meeting that the low price would not have been received had he gone through the proper channels in the purchase of a $43,500.00 payloader and a used 4-wheel drive truck with a snow plow attachment for $6,932 is un­ believable. "What proof do the taxpayers of this city have that obtaining this equipment through the proper bid process would have resulted in a higher cost? How do the taxpayers know that a 2 4-yard bucket payloader was the best buy for the city? Perhaps a larger or smaller unit would have been a better purchase. We certainly may have a need for equipment of this type but is such haste a must? We did have the streets clean and an exellent job it was and those persons that helped achieved this deserve our thanks for a job well done. "What would his Honor have done if the Council had refused to approve the purchase of this equipment? Send it back after using it and advise that it works well but I haven't the money to pay or perhaps he could have made it a personel donation to the city? He apparently pur­ chased it. . "The awarding of contracts such as the city insurance with out formal bids and the pur­ chase of equipment for the city the same way makes one wonder if our local politicans haven't been going to night school in Chicago. "It is hoped the Mayor's crown doesn't become too small during the remainder of his term in office. "Paul E. Fidler "McHenry" SETTING RECORD STRAIGHT "Editor "As an instructor of Criminal Law at McHenry County college for the past five years, I am extremely amazed at the misrepresentations that have been made concerning the plea of John Waite to the charge of reckless homicide. ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? tyHJtNRy. ILLINOIS - 385 0063 sssssssssssss Do You Know Someone Now? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 W % mnnmn KNOW YOUR AREA ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST SSSSWSSSS»88SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS» "Having been engaged in the practice of Criminal Law for over 12 years and in my ex­ periences as a former assistant state's attorney and as a judge, I have seen many reckless homicide cases disposed of by plea bargaining. .Plea bargaining is an acceptable practice in every state in the United States and in every district of the federal courts. There is nothing unusual, nor anthing off color or sordid, about it. To the contrary, it saves the taxpayers much while still affording justice. "Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 38, Section 9-3, (b) (2), provides: Reckless homicide is a Class 4 felony. Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 38, Section 1005-8-1, (a) provides: A sentence of imprisonment for a felony shall be a determinate sentence set by the court under this section according to the following limits: C7) for a Class 4 felony, the sentence shall be not less than one year, not more than three years. Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 38, Section 1003-6-3, (2), provides in part...each day of good conduct credit shall reduce by one day the inmate's period of in­ carceration set by the court. Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 38, Section 3-3, provides that if several of­ fenses are known to the prosecuting officer at the time of the commencement of the prosecution, they must be prosecuted as a single prosecution. If a defendant is convicted of several offenses arising out of the same act, he may only be sentenced on one offense. "If you consider also that in McHenry county only two reckless homicides have been prosecuted in front of juries in the last 10 years and all of the defendants have been found not guilty, it would seem that a sentence of 18 months is neither lenient nor unsound. A judge or prosecutor does not make the law or does he approve it. That is up to the legislators and the governor. The sentence for reckless homicide and the day for day good time credit are as a result o£ Governor Thomp­ son's reforms to the Unified Code 6f Corrections. "In view of the fact that a criminal felony trial usually takes a minimum of three days and often several weeks and regardless of how skilled the prosecutor is there is always a possibility of acquital, it would seem that when the state made its recommendation after it made an evaluation of the evidence, as it did in the case of John Waite, that the sentence agreed to between the defense and the state could only have been viewed by the court as just and reasonable. Under the circumstances, for someone to misrepresent the facts and the law to the newspaper and to criticize members of the judiciary and state's attorney's office, without knowledge of the full facts, or without making adequate inquiry, would seem - to me to be uninformed sophistry. "Richard C. Kelly "Instructor of Criminal Law, McHenry County College" VAGUE ORDINANCE "Editor: "The proposed new zoning ordinance is too vague and general and leaves too much to the interpretation by our governing bodies to be passed in its present form. "We need a Land Use Plan before enactment of a new zoning ordinance--a land use plan that will tell us exactly where the county plans for agricultural, where they plan for future home development, where new business will be located and last, but not least, where will industry with their jobs and large tax dollars build? The proposed ordinance tells us nothing about this. "Mr. Aradis of the planning department says that a land use plan will be ready by August. What's our hurry in passing this ordinance? Why not wait until they are through with the land use plan and then pass them together? The land use plan needs public hearings also. Why are we going through these hearings twice? "The retention of farmland for food production is at first glance, a highly laudable and emotional issue. However, according to a Commerce department report that was published in a Rockford paper Oct. 21, 1978, over 18.7 million acres of farmland were taken out of production last year. I quote that this set-aside program was aimed at slowing the building of major agricultural commodities, including wheat and corn. The report goes on to say that the government had hoped that the farmers would take 22 million acres out of production. If they had, perhaps a lot of those farmers would not now be in Washington asking the people Service line McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY COUNTY Meeting Place: McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 312-463-0390 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-75S-8660 Hours7:30a.m. to5:30p.m. weekdays (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not know where to call? And then been given a runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-372-6004 (For confidential conversation on problems dealing with run-away children) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800424-9213 (Complaints about interestate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800-638-2666 (For questions or complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 ( Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child Abuse Center McHenry County (312) 546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries about, or reporting on, the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607, Rockville, Md 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun-powered hot-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago, ni. Pr«*j£nt»iil? Nred Hflp' Sfnirr. hIKTHNK.HT r<Hin»rliti|E Srr*i<r. .'185-2WJ. 2 1-hour An- YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 840 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock Phone: 338-7360 24-hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families. Are you concerend about your angry feelings toward your children? 24-hour Parental Stress Line, 344-3944. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. ̂ to pay for their over­ production. McHenry county farms about 180,000 acres. "McHenry county is fast becoming an urban area and a first class land use plan is what I believe is needed in order to pass an ordinance that will guide this growth, not a vague, incomplete ordinance that can be interpreted in different ways, by different people for political purposes. "William J. Fitzgerald "7517 Howe Drive "Wonder Lake" A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Weekly Market Review February 6,1979 A correction started early last week in a rather gentle fashion and was characterized by the fact that recent bond market strength, Declining Ml and M2 and inflation propaganda from Washington were no longer able to stimulate buyers. Monday we witnessed significant change in this correction as the advance decline ratio turned very negative, buyers disappeared, and stocks shouldn'thave been able to weaken that much if they were going to bounce soon. Our very short term opinion is that we will have to become more oversold before a worthwhile rally attempt is tried. Looking out 2 to 4 months. Our projected Dow Industrial range is still the mid 800's to the low 700 area. Our advice can be categorized into three timeframes: (1) The day or two scalper-the odds are stacked against him under the best of circumstances. For those taking a several week to several month outlook, we would stay short, stay liquid, and look for much better buying opportunities by late March-April. For the long term investor seeking investments on a year or more basis, the ending of the institutional move away from stock, low P-E's, and lots of equity oriented, sidelined cash make selected, partial buying valid. Some technical market reasons for our trading stance are: the January rally was characterized by a narrowing of group participation rather than a broadening which would have shown cumulative institutional buying; we have an inverted yield curve with long term rates less than short term which has a history of bearish results; short term sentiment indicators have deteriorated; leadership has changed almost daily showing little in the way of serious buying programs; volume stayed moderate; conditions now are quite different from March-April, 1978, when we had a big rally as institutions were looking at short term interest rates some 2Vz percent to 3 percent less than now are available. Now, some fundamental concerns: economic activity is strong and will pick up vigor as weather improves increasing credit demands. Also, inflationary pressures from fuel, food, and labor will result in poor producer price index and consumer price index readings well into mid year. Thus, we look for both short and long term interest rates to rise; the chances of a gentle slowdown, when it comes, are not good as it will arrive after more heating up; the monetary base continues to grow in excess of 9 percent; the push from end of year institutional cash flow should be ending soon; Iran remains a powder key not fully discounted; we have little confidence in the wage guidelines. Institutions have not as yet shown a willingness to ignore the above factors and commence serious buying programs. If they do, God bless them and we will join in. At the moment, the market appears in the grips of a growing perception that there will be even greater distortions in inflation and interest rates. We fully concur with this fear which was hibernating during January. A1 Goldman EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire. Auto, Farm, Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W Rte 120. McHenry 315 3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO LIFE FIRE State Farm Ins. 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