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PAGE 18 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. APRIL IS. 1MI PLA1NPEALER --^ Editorial Opinion Drugs Today We read almost unbelievable tales of strange behavior in muct today's newspapers and sometimes we fail to realize how luch of it is the result of drugs. The sixties and the Vietnam war ushered in a drug abuse nany young people which continues to affe lives today. When we read that a young couple decided to die together in the mountains because the worla is bad, we find- surge among many young people which continues to affect our reading on~that they were using drugs Many a young man shoots people,to make himself a famous figure; we find in studying his Dackground that he has had dnig problems-which led to psychiatric problems. Many drugs cause mental problems, hallucinations. The insurance companies tell us many automobile accidents are the cause of drivers being "on" drugs. Fire experts tell us many fires, often fatai fires, start in homes or apartments where the occupants are stoned on drugs. The drug habit often requires large amounts of money, and this also produces crime and violence. The effect of drugs, too, prompts addicts to behave abnormally, often criminally. All in all, the sixties-the Vietnam War era-wrought havoc in American society, in teaching so many young people to kill and use drugs-an old Asian habit. The scope and vastness of the problem is not always recognized. More coordinated effort should be made to persuade the present young generation to desist from hard drugs and drug addiction of any kind. The crusade should be led by gov elected leade ent leaders, supported by public figures, and the churches of the nation. Ashes In Gardening As gardening time approaches, and the cold weather begins to ebb, it's time to think about what to do with those ashes from burning wood-and many more Americans are burning wood these days. We are reminded that ash is a good fertilizer, usually containing phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur. For that reason, if one keeps fireplace or woodstove ashes throughout the winter, he need buy less fertilizer. Though nitrogen may be needed (and perhaps a bit more phosphorus), the ashes will often provide all the other nutrients needed to make a good garden. Wood ashes are about two-thirds as effective as limestone, in acid soils, since they are very alkaline. A good home-made fertilizer can be made from ashes, blood meal, bone meal and leaf mold-mix in a ratio of 3,1, 2 and 4 parts respectively. This is the same as 5-10-5 fertilizer. Since a cord of burned wood produces only about 60 pounds of ashes, one must burn much wood to accumulate a sizeable ash collection. But then there are those who would gladly part with ashes, if someone were willing to haul them away! Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Washington - Here's how area senators were recorded on major roll call votes March 26 - April 1. The House had no closely contested votes. The following votes dealt with a resolution directing Senate committees to cut spending for programs within their jurisdiction. The so-called reconciliation resolution (S con Res 9) was headed for final passage and the House. Veterans Spending - The Senate rejected, 44 for and 56 against, an attempt to restore $330 million that the Reagan Administration wants to cut from Veterans Administration medical programs in fiscal 1982. Supporter Lawton Chiles, D-Fla., said he is "an enthusiastic supporter" of cutting federal spending but that "I do not believe the American people want us to cut back on those who cannot fend for themselves - disabled veterans, low-income elderly or hungry children." Opponent Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., siad: "As much as I regret to see veterans programs cut even one dollar, I believe that they are willing to share their part in this time of crisis and emergency." Senators voting "nay" supported President Reagan's cut in spending for veterans' medical programs. Sen. Alan Dixon, D, voted "yea". Sen. Charles Percy, R, voted "nay". Indexing Pensions- By a vote of 12 for and 86 against, the Senate reiected an amendment to soften the cost-of-living escalator that automatically increases pension benefits under Social Security, the military and civil service pension system, and other federal annuity programs. Social Security and other federal pensions now rise in step with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which critics say overstates inflation because it measures housing costs. The amendment sought to peg pension increases to the slower- rising federal wage index. Supporters said this would save $17 billion over six years. Supporter Ernest Hollings, D-S.C., said: " I know of no greater financial cancer on the body politic...than excessive cost-of-living adjustments which have overstated by billions and billions of dollars the real impact of inflation." Opponent Pete Domenici, R-N.M., said tinkering with the CPI would slow action on the pending budget measure. He said President Reagan is aware of the CPI's distortions, "but he asked us not to consider it at this time, and I stress 'at this time'." Senators voting "yea" wanted federal pensions no longer pegged to the Consumer Price Index. Dixon and Percy voted "nay". Social Programs - The Senate rejected, 40 for and 59 against, an amendment to restore about $1 billion in proposed fiscal 1982 budget cuts for elementary and secondary education, home-heating payments to the poor, urban mass transit and other social programs. Supporter Claiborne Pell, D-R.I., said that if the $1 billion is not restored "the poor in our country will become poorer and those families struggling to get by will be unable to adequately heat theirnomes, buy groceries... or afford basic health care services." Opponent Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said the amendment represented "too much of the business-as-usual approach that we do not need" in times of fiscal crisis. Senators voting "yea" wanted to restore about $1 billion for fiscal 1982 social programs. Dixon and Percy voted "yea". 'Waste, Fraud and Abuse' - By a vote of 43 for and 53 against, the Senate rejected an amendment directing the Governmental Affairs committee to recommend an For Your Information Dear friends. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a national program that offer* monthly cash benefit* to people over 65 (blind or disabled of any age) who can prove need. Under the SSI program, the federal government guarantees a certain monthly income for every person in the U.S. living alone - a certain higher Income for every couple. Apply at your Social Security office. Respectfully, ' P E T E R M . J I S T E N ft FUNERAL HOME McHENRY, ILLINOIS - M5-0063 . PLAINDEALER ̂ Letter to the Editor ' Public Pulse Ploind*«l*r invito* th# public »o uu th«* column 01 on oaprottion of tHoir vowi on tubfoctg of gonorol intorott in our community Our only roquott ig that •ho writori givo ««fnoturo full oddrott ond phono numbor Wo atfc too thot ono individual not writo on tho tomo tobjoct moro thon onco o month Wo rotorvo tho right to doloto ony motor 10I which wo contidor libolout or in obtoctionoblo THE SCHOOL VOTE "Dear Editor: "As a concerned citizen in District 15, I spent some time last week trying to verify some incomplete information that was dissiminated by the school board and the Legislative Alert committee. "After finding that the our funds through taxes so that we have less in our budgets to live on. "Also, because I had checked my facts with the proper sources, such as, county assessor for McHenry county and the State of Illinois and could back up my thoughts, no one wished to pursue the con- school district was going to ^ versation. Only if they could convince the taxpayer that they really needed the funds, were they willing to continue communicating. "I certainly hope that in the future, those of us who are in opposition to any program in our schools, village, township, state or nation are treated with the same respect that we receive when we are in favor of same. "Sincerely, "Therese A Carrick "2313 N. Fairview Lane "McHenrv" experience a minimum increase of 17.6 percent in tax monies this year, I questioned persons that I thought were responsible, about this "I asked, why if they were going to receive an ad­ ditional $400,000 due to the fact that our real estate taxes were increasing because of the change in the multiplier used to arrive at the assessed valuation, did they need the monies from a referendum" The answer I received from board members. administration personnel and Legislative committee members was. 'because if the money is generated from local tax monies because of a change in the assessed valuation we will lose it dollar for dollar from State Aid funds in the following school year ' "This made no sense to me so 1 verified it with the State of Illinois. Department of Education, Office of Financial Reimbursement, Mr Darrell Elliott. As far as that statement goes it is true; however the rest of the information is.. .The State uses a formula to arrive at the amount of funds made available to the school districts on a dollar figure per pupil If that formula does not change then they will lose those funds generated by local funds from a change in the a s s e s s e d v a l u a t i o n . However, the State says that the formula will change this year by $1 and that is 100 percent positive and will change next year also, as it has done very year since its inception "When I pressed this in­ formation I was informed that 'well no. we won't lose if the State formula per pupil changes, but we can't go on that ' Well, if we can't go on that, why are those funds already worked into the budget? "As a parent and tax­ payer. I just wonder how many others can expect a minimum increase in their salaries or budgets of 18 percent9 When are our school districts going to understand that what we said at the polls in November to the federal government was also directed to them We want them to learn to live within their budgets, not continue to ask for more of WEEI) CONTROL "To The Editor: "Are uninformed "pat- sys' or simply uninformed citizens being used by a billion dollar industry? "The problem with the residents of Griswold Lake not being properly informed about the use of 2,4-D being used in their lake for the weed elimination, is that they are playing into the hands of the billion dollar tax free criminal industry that raises Marijuana < pot) in the United States. Many counties on the West Coast are in the hands of a $30,000,000 per year "Pot" production group "The major tool that law abiding citizens have is 2, 4- D All the POT industry has to do is eliminate 2.4-D use and the world would be safer for the illegal pot growers. "2.4-D, Diesel fuel. 2, 4. 5- T. and Dioxins are the toxic ingredients of agent orange. The Dioxins are the materials blamed tor the p r o b l e m s . C e r t a i n production techniques used in producing 2, 4, 5-T can result accidently in producing amounts of ""Dioxins For this reason, the use of 2-4, 5-T has been restricted to very few uses (provided there are no Dioxins in the material). Esterifying 2, 4-D acid or making 2, 4-D salts, or refining Diesel fuel does not produce Dioxins. "2,4-D has been used for approximately 40 years and its major use is agricultural Without it, our food costs would rise unbelieveably. To date, despite extensive use. there have been no medical problems resulting from the proper use of 2. 4-D. "Weed and Feed" fer­ tilizers use 2. 4-D extensively and no conscientious, caring additional $1.7 billion cut in government spending in areas such as travel, public relations, film-making and advertising. It was said in debate that the Agriculture department has 1,000 PR and press aides and the Department of Defense more than 1,500. The amendment also sought improvement in collection of unpaid debts to the government. Sponsor Dennis DeConcini, D-Ariz., called his amendment "a golden opportunity to vote up or down on whether or not we are really serious about cutting waste in a number of areas that have been well documented as major ingredients in the government's multi-billion dollar waste, fraud and abuse problem." Opponent Pete Domenici, R-N.M., said the pending budget measure already contained cuts in areas targeted by DeConcini, and he added that the language of the amendment was not mandatory but only advisory. Senators voting "yea" urged further cuts in what they see as questionable federal expenditures. Dixon voted "yea". Percy voted "nay". ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 » Mm wnciM & & A* ROYAL WELCOME KNOW YOUR ARU ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST homeowner is trying to poison his neighbors' dogs or children by its use. "The skin rash complaints at Griswold Lake came from the people using the non- treated areas. It has long been known that swimming in and around weedy areas will produce skin rashes of various types. To blame the rashes on the absence of weeds in one area of the lake or on the use of a chemical in another lake area simply does not make good sense. "One of the major causes of skin rashes in inland lakes, historically, has been "swimmers' itch'. Without weeds, one does not get this, since weeds are a necessary habitat for the snails that are the intermediate hosts to 'swimmers' itch' and the snails move to. and breed in, the weedy areas "In any case the weed control work on the north shore of Griswold Lake was done by state licensed operators, using state ap^ proved and federal E.P.A. approved chemicals. If the residents of Griswold Lake, who have not been educated and licensed in the proper use and distribution of this chemical, feel they know more than the experts, then they should take the necessary steps to run the State Department of Con­ servation and the Depart­ ment of Agriculture. "Robert Himel" FOR COMMON CAUSE "Editor: "Those of us who have contributed funds for chemical treatment of weeds in Griswold Lake are suspending treatment for this season, although chemicals are approved and recommended by state and federal governmental agencies. "We will cooperate and contribute to a program of weed harvestation in the hope that this less con­ troversial method of lake improvement can be made financially feasable. "Because of Robert Himel of Midas Midwest's kind­ ness in releasing us from our contract, we will be able to do so. "It is our hope that cooperation can do something for the lake. Two factions working in op­ position cannot accomplish very much. "Yours, "Lloyd R, Rau "Jackie Duke" EARLY SIGNALS OF A HEART ATTACK PAIN in one form or another, almost always accompanies a heart attack. Ranges from a mild ache to one of unbearable sever­ ity. When severe, pain is often felt as constricting, like vise on chest. Pain also often includes the burning and bloated sensations that usually accompany indiges­ tion. Itain may be continuous and then might subside--but don't ignore if it does. Could be in any one or combination of locations shown below. Mid.chct! and inside arms Left arm and shoulder more frequent than right C combtnati mid-chest neck and I Locali most of mistaken indigestion Lower enter neck, both sides ger area of chest k, jaw and inside arms Between shoulder blades r neck, and aw irom ear to ear them weakness Inside nght'arm rom armpit' to below Ibow, Inside ft arm to waist ft arm and shoulder" more frequest than right OTHER EARLY SIGNALS OF A HEART ATTACK None of the i present, Difficulty I and anxiety HOW TO HELP A POSSIBLE HEART ATTACK VICTIM You can best help--possibly save a life--if you know in advance: 1) The nearest hospital equipped to handle heart attack emergencies. 2) How to do Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)* 3) How quickly to call a doctor, the hospital and-or an ambulance. 4) The fastest route to the hospital. Knowing these things, you should: 1. Help victim to least painful position--usually sitting, with legs up and bent at knees. Loosen clothing around neck and midriff. Be calm and reassuring. 2. Quickly call ambulance to get victim to hospital via local rescue squad, police, fire or other available service. Once the ambulance is on the way, notify family physician, if you have one. 3. If ambulance is coming, comfort victim while waiting. Otherwise, help victim to car, trying to keep victim's exertion to minimum. If possible, take another CPR-trained person with you. Victim should sit up. 4. Drive cautiously to hospital. Watch victim closely (or have other passenger do so). If he or she loses consciousness, check for breathing, and feel for neck pulse under side angle of lower jaw to check for circulation. If no pulse, start CPR. Continue CPR until trained help arrives to take over. 5. If victim retains consciousness to hospital, make sure he or she is carried, not walked, to emergency room. * Taught by local chapters of the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Branch Court Cases recently heard in Branch court of the 19th Judicial Circuit include: Associate Judge Haskell Pitluck on Monday found probable cause in several charges of felony and bound over the defendants to felony court. Probable cause was found against S. Peter Nowell of 5310 Elm street McHenry. on a charge of felony theft. Merlyn B. Gertsma of 804 Ridge road, McHenry. was fined $400 and costs for resisting a peace officer. Dennis D. O'Keefe of 311 Hillside, McHenry, was fined $100 and costs for unlawful use of a license. $25 and costs for improper lane usage and $25 and costs in lieu of bail. Alloy Pewter is an alloy of several metals consisting mainly of tin. Smaller amounts of copper and antimony are used for strength and brilliance. SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE M5-4300 FAMILY SERVICE t MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W Woukegon Road McHenry 385 6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-344 3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217 522 5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202 755 8660 Hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not known where to call' And then been given the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn t know how to help9 Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems deoling with run­ away children ) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800 424 9213 (Complaints about interstate 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. 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