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9 9 9 M c H e n r y C o u n t y T o u r B u s V British 1045am 1620am 1030am TORY HOUR UNTIL «0 8:30 FRIDAY, JULY «,lt7S Hie Mutal Aid Box Alarm Division S (MABAS) I a countywide tanker water supply drill involving the snp- of at least one piece of lipment, most often a iker, fr>m the it fire irtments in McHenry the objective of the I was to see if a flow of 1,000 gallons of water per minute could be sustained over a jainimun; of one hour, hauling the water to a disaster, a minimum of ten miles round trip. at Richard Mencel, chief of the Woodstock Rural Fire department, was in charge of the operation. He selected property at the McHenry County Valley Hi Nursing home and selected to draw for water supply from a gravel pit located on Rose Farm road, off Kishwaukee Valley road. The drill began early Sunday morning and continued until shortly after 10 a.m. The ob­ jective was met in that the flow of 1,000 gallons per minute was maintained for 100 minutes. During that period, 87,425 gallons of water was hauled to the scene and pumped by these 10 fire department tankers. Lester Macko, chief of the Cary Fire Protection district and president of MABAS Division 5, stated that he was most pleased with the tanker drill. He also noted that during the drill, there was no fire department in McHenry county that did not have a full com­ plement of men and water, ready to roll if they received a call in their district. Macko said, "We now feel satisfied that if a major rural F fire should occur anywhere in McHenry county, that there is system available to supply .needed water". He also that this was a under non-emergency con-,* ditions in that trucks responded without lights and sirens. He said that under emergency* conditions, the time efement| Though a few would be reduced considerably for the delivery of water. 'erspectlve . A CHANGE IN SOUTH AMERICA By RONALD REAGAN righto? agonizing * * * * Wise people know how to save time by not being in a hurry. Conventional wisdom about most any issue usually lags behind changing realities. tlists have been reporting it, not many Americans are yet aware of how strong the winds of change are blowing in South Africa. Last , week a team of Ugh black and Asian (Indian) - opened the eyes of U.S. businessmen meeting Springs, Calif., who attended a two-day seminar titled "Why Invest in South Africa?" Sample (from Dr. Jan S. Marais member of the South we mm I didn't attend the « #--g a<l (S frtena brought me aominflr came cabinet > to prei „ firms togdisin from South Africa,Mr said, "Make no mistake, Africa is sophisticated to run your-factories if you ressure African parliament): "Are we level public and private leaders racist? Yes. Do we have color from that country - white, discrimination? Yes. Is there summer. and Marais jr candor Wftl in the in the JEwm: Pieter Willem Botha. In effect, fed changes will consolidate the strength of Bothi's reform wing of the National party. Among the messajM (bat come twough in the speeches were these from the South Africans: We have a diverse society and the solutions to our problems must be our own,but we are working together to solve them...Don't pull out your investments, add to them. Our economy is growing and if you pull out youH hurt the very people you're trying to help, the blacks...we have only 4 percent of the African land mass but we produce 25 percent of its food and are helping some of our most critical neighbors (black states) stay aHve..Our mineral resources are vital to the West. Don't lose them. Judging from the notes, two of the most forceful speakers were Davki Thebehali, the black mayor of Soweto, and J.N. Reddy, a Hindu and chairman of the New Republic bank. Democratically elected by the million residents of Soweto, Thebehali painted a picture of a city on the verge of an urban renewal explosion. A multi-million dollar program to provide new housing and amenities is about to begin. He said, "My colleagues and I on the (city) council took the prime minister at his word When he promised us full keynote speaker was Pieiter Koornhof, minister cooperation and who is a wide reform-minded Afrikaner charge of white-black relat He said South Africa is now entering a period of "deep reform". "Picture the United Sates," he added, "with 10 Indian nations living in their own respective tribal areas... numbering in total population more than 000 million; everyone of these Indian nations speaking their own language and guarding their own identity. And in the remainder of the United States, you Still have the present makeup, with sizable black, Mexican and other minorities wishing to be absorbed and accepted. This is our situation in South Africa." Koornhof s description of his government's goals was unambiguous: "We will not rest until racial discrimination has disappeared from our statue books and every day life in South kfricia." An American businessman, E.F. Andrews, drew the "bottom line" in appealing for better understanding of the complexities of South Africa. He showed charts with a long list of vital materials such as chrome, cobalt, manganese and vandaium for which the Western world is dependent on South Africa. "Without chromium", said Andrews, "we cannot fly jet airplanes, run trains, build power stations, process food, municipal powers, and up to open hospitals, clean up our air now we have had no reason to regret this." Thebehali stressed that nearly an the impediments to v black business have been lifted in Soweto and "already, negotiations are under way by black entrepreneurs to establish complexes in Soweto never dreamed of 10 years ago. Criticizing not the motives but the strategy of U.S. and or our streams. Without cobalt, we cannot have jet engines, electric turbines, cutting tools, mining tools, magnets or process oU." Andrews concluded with these words: "Our poUcies concerning South Africa need very special attention, because we are dealing with a nation we may need more than they need us." Furniture Store Head Trial In Fall The president of a cor­ poration with eleven furniture stores in the Chicago-Rockford area faces trial in September on criminal charges relating to i non-payment of state income j taxes, amounting to ap­ proximately 150,000.00. Neale Skorberg, 53, president of Skorberg Stores corporation, DeKalb, pleaded not guilty Thursday in Sangamon County Circuit court to five felony coimts and three misdemeanor counts involving charges of theft, deceptive practices, and failure to file income tax returns. Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott filed the complaint against Skorberg April 12, based on information supplied by the Illinois Department of Revenue. That information indicated that Skorberg, in 1977 and 1978, had sent checks for employee withholding taxes due, which were not backed by sufficient funds to provide payment by the banks. The taxes due related to eleven corporation controlled by Skorberg. The maximum penalties for the felony counts provide for imprisonment up to 10 years and $10,000 fines. WORKWISE Now it's easier than everto see the historical attractions of McHenry County. Jusjrake RTA's new History Bus. Each Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, you can take this special summer bus to the Illinois Railway Museum, the Woodstock Opera House and various other recreational facilities that have never been so economically accessible. The Midwest's largest selection of antique rollins railroad stock. There's no better place to get a feel for the era of the ! railroad than the l̂llinois Railway Museum. Nowhere in the Midwest will you find more trains in running condition. You can take rides aboard both steam trains and trolley cars along a demonstration track. This exciting, living museum is one of the major stops on the McHenry History Bus. The Woodstock Opera House, an old-fashioned saloon and Jail, and unusual artifacts* Other attractions on the tour include the famed Woodstock Opera House, where Orson Welles and Paul Newman played early in their careers. At the Seven Acres Antique Village on Union Road, you can step back into the past in an old-fashioned setting, complete to the jail and saloon. And the McHenry County Historical Museum will surprise you with such artifacts as the hat worn by President Ford's mother to her wedding and the original handwritten sheet music of "Down By The Old Mill Stream!' 80 cents for an aU day bus pass. The fare for the McHenry History Bus is an economical 80 cents. On Sundays you may use an RTA Supertransfer. The Tour Bus will leave from Crystal Lake after making convenient connections with other RTA bus routes and RTA's Chicago and North Western Railroad. For information on how you can reach the McHenry tour frogi your area, call RTA Travel fnfbrmatibn toll-free at 800-972-7Q00. For best service, call in the evenings. Highway 176 Bounty Crystal Lain Union Horn* aw to Lakokitho HMs Algonquin Woodstock To Crystal Laka-- Wadnsaday, Saturday & Sunday * i * i mum leaves StMiwy Savm McHsMy cam (sMMVy Historical iiitoMs acts • ceaaty Rillvty Antique Historical Station 10:00am 840 1020am 5:20 Mmsshhi Villas* Mttttom 1025am 10:35$m 10:40am EVERY HOUR UNTH. 54S 848 M0 Crystal Laka to Woodstock-- Wsdnasday, Saturday A Sunday * 10:00am • Also voucacr^ sank! on Its Preitented bv STATE BANK OF RICHMOND . member F.D.I.C. If you've" ever ap­ plied for a loan from a bank, you might have wondered why there are so many rules, limitations and restrictions. Actually, the answer to this question is easier when you consider whose money is at stake with a loan. It's not the bank's money . . . it's yours. Banks are conservative by nature because it's not their money they're risking when they make a loan, it belongs to their depositors and stockholders. Fur­ thermore, your ability to obtain a commercial loan depends on more than just your credit. The ability to make loans changes with the economic conditions, both local, regional and national; Here at the bank we want to help growing businesses continue to grow. We want to work right alongside you and M " Monday, Soptoi (Labor Day). ' x V . - -V ; RBI *53808! bank's credit pdlicy, ask ahy of our officii. When you concerning bai-~~Pmr * Jt QUESTIONS AND * ANSWERS 1.1 have worked seven years for a company in Springfield. The company has a retirement plan where I pay in an amount which is matched by the em­ ployer. All workers must contribute. If you work 8 years, you are entitled to a retirement pension when you reach age 60. Can they require all workers to participate in the plan? If we are required to participate, shouldn't we get interest on those contributions, especially if we leave before we have 8 years in? Your employer can establish a retirement plan for em­ ployees and require par­ ticipation by all employees. The law does not require die employer to pay interest on contributions to the retirment or pension plan. For more information on the Federal laws which regulate pension plans, (ERISA) contact your company pension officer or the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor-Management Services administration, Pension and Welfare Benefit program, 175 West Jackson boulevard, Chicago, 111., 60604, or call (313) 3534900. 2. I'll be discharged from military service soon, and will be applying for my first civilian job. What documents do most ^employers require with em­ ployment applications? (a) Social Secruity Card, )b> military discharge, (c) drivers license or other document with your date of birth are the most important documents. You should have the following in­ formation written out for your reference: name and address of schools, and the names of two people other than relatives to offer a personal references. Also, we might suggest that you visit the Job service and ask for the Veterans Employment representative who will have answers for most of your job search questions. Questions may be submitted to WORKWISE, 910 S. i, Room 1823, Chicago. 80805. (312 ) 793-2817. • • • • If we must have econ­ omy we can always save ihohey on defense item? and let the communists take , over the country.