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V- J PAGE 18 - PLAINDEAi.. H - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18,1*1 PLAINDEALER Editorial Opinion Church Influence Whether church members or not, most Americans have much to thank their community's churches for. That's important to remember at a time when only TV evangelism and a few denominations seem to be increasing their numbers. Generally speaking, the influence and power of the churches, and their active memberships, have declined for decades. An evangelistic surge in this country of late has not been matched in European countries and even this U.S. surge is viewed as a ug in a long-term trend. The biggest Christian church, the Roman Catholic, is hard- put today. Its priests are growing older and fewer are enrolling in religious schools and seminaries. Great Protestant churches have seen membership decline in recent years. The current turn toward fundamentalism, which has caused an increase in membership in some Protestant churches, has been a regular occurrence throughout U.S. history, but not a permanent trend. Everyone should be aware of the long-term trend, and what it may mean for this country. Already in most western European countries, church attendance is negligible. In America, the great goal of religious freedom, which prompted so many to found this nation, and the faith and virtues of religion have been a uniquely powerful influence in our young nation, its character and strength. If the influence of our church*^ declines, what will replace this influence? Workers-Workers Those who started young, working hard, doing what had to be done, working long hours, often with inadequate pay-with emphasis on doing a good job as a means to better things, marvel at today's so-called workers. In general, there are at least three classes of workers. There are those in the private sector today who expect a good job upon leaving school, with perks and time off, easy wonting conditions and good pay. This for the "me" generation. There are those who have government jobs, and considerable security, whatever their performance. They must often keep regular hours, but the pace of their "labor" is sometimes amusing. And what they call work, many real workers would call vacation. Then there are the producers and workers working their way up in the free economy, those starting or running businesses, those hustling to make a firm profitable. That often takes more than hustle. These are the people who build, who create the tax revenues, who make possible all the federal aid, grant and welfare programs. Reduced to simple terms, the failure of the U.S. economy, unbalanced federal budgets, inflation, a weak dollar, and mo6t other economic woes stem from the increase in the first two classes of so-called workers and a decline in number of the third. The effort now is to put the nation on its feet again, with renewed emphasis on the market place, the traditional free enterprise spirit of Americans and self-pride and individual industry. This is a formidable task, with entrenched armies opposed to the needed reawakening. Whether the plan succeeds will determine whether the United States succeeds in remaining strong. Stop Fraud, Waste Congresswoman Lynn Martin (R-Ill) has called for the help of all private citizens and government employees to stop waste and fraud in government programs. Rep. Martin said, "The Inspector General has established telephone "hotlines" to encourage anyone who has come into contact with what they feel is government waste or fraud, to report the abuse. The participation of private citizens in reporting fraudulent or wasteful ac­ tivity involving government funds is an essential element in deterring government abuses." Following specific reports, the Inspector General will conduct an investigation into the allegations and submit a full report to the c o n g r e s s m a n t h a t represents the area. HOTLINES Agriculture 800-424-9121-Toll Free 202-472-1388 Commerce 800-424-5197-Toil Free 202-724-3519 Community Services Admn. 800-424-8005-Toil Free 202-653-5430 Defense 800-424-9098-Toll Free 202-693-5080 Education FTS 755-2770 202-755-2770 Energy 202-252-4073 Environmental Agency 202-245-3090 Protection For Your Information Dear friends. Tho bereoved need our presence, our llttonlng •or, our caring during the acute photo of thoir grief. So present at tho funoral and othor religious rites, if at all poMlblo. Koop contact-a phono call or homo visit will givo noodod support, ospocially aftor othors havo stoppod coming. Your prosonco and availability aro so important to tho boroavod. Rospoctfully, PETER M.JISTEN fL V)ki FUNERAL HOME Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes Oct. 29-Nov. 4. HOUSE Spending--The House rejected, 63 for and 318 against, a motion to send back to committee a bill funding State department operations in fiscal 1962-63. This was a move against planned budget cuts in educational and cultural programs run by the International Communications agency. The cuts would virtually end Fulbright fellowships, eliminate the ICA's academic exchanges, reduce financial support for some 300,000 foreign students enrolled in U.S. universities, and curtail Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty broadcasts. The cuts are a response to President Reagan's call for an additional 12 percent reduction in spending by all federal agencies in FY 1982. The bill (S 1193) was sent to conference with the House. Sponsor Edward Derwinski, R-Ill., said the motion would strengthen the ICA as an instrument of foreign policy. Some opponents favored the cuts. Most, however, opposed the cuts and favored a strategy of preventing them during a House-Senate conference on the appropriations bill. Members voting "yea" wanted the bill rewritten in committee to force cuts in State department operations other than the ICA. Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "yea." Rep. Lynn Martin did not vote. Cost Overruns--By a vote of 171 for and 224 against, the House agreed with a Senate plan to control cost overruns in major weapons contracts. Members voting "yea" wanted to " ile instructions that the House agree with the Senate. Under the plan, Congress must be warned any time a major weapons system is costing at least 15 percent more than had been estimated. If the Pentagon fails to explain the overrun in writing within 30 days, the funding of the contract is to be frozen. The vote occurred during debate on the $130.7 billion Defense department authorization bill (S 815) for FY 1982, later sent to a House-Senate conference where the cost-control plan was approved by both chambers. Members voting to table said the plan could increase defense contracting costs by disrupting production schedules. Opponent Mary Rose Oakar, D-Geveland, said: "The question really is, why should the Defense department be sacred when it comes to waste and cost overruns? " Members voting "nay" favored the Senate plan for combatting cost overruns in major weapons contracts. McClory voted "vea." Ms. Martin voted "nay." SENATE Cuts--By a vote of 32 for and 51 against, the Senate rejected an amendment to cut the $21.1 billion FY 1982 Agriculture department appropriations bill by an additional 2.6 percent. The bill (HR 4119) was passed and sent to conference with the House. Sponsor Mack Mattingly, R-Ga., said his amendment "provides another chance for us to chip away at inflation and high interest rates...and allow us to keep faith with the General Accounting Office 800-424-5454-Toll Free 202-633-6987 General Services Admn. 800-424-5210-Toll Free FTS 566-1780 Health and Human Services FTS 472-4222 202-472-4222 Housing and Urban Development 202-472-4200 Interior 800-424-5081-Toll Free 202-343-2424 Justice 202-633-3365 Labor 800-424-5409-Toil Free 202-357-0227 Merit Systems Protection Board 202-653-7107 National Aeronautics and Space Admn. 800-424-9183-Toll Free 202-755-3402 Small Business Administration 202-653-7557 State 202-632-3320 Transportation 800-424-9071 -Toll Free 202-755-1855 Treasury 202-566-6900 Veterans Administration FTS 389-5394 202-389-5394 (clip these numbers for future use) McHENRY, ILLINOIS - 385 0063 On averages, more fires occurred between 4 and 5 p.m. on November Satur­ days than at any other time, month or day. According to final 1980 Illinois statistics, released by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fewest fires occurred bet­ ween 6 and 7a.m. Thursdays in January, on the average. November fires totaled 3,847 (14.1 percent); January, 772 ( 2.8 percent). Saturday fires totaled, 4,217 (15.4 percent); Thursday, 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 HONAHAN 385-5475 » Mm WfMM X itt, wt--rMfhun«r* itrii mtnm mmtttn #r ROYAL WELCOME KNOW YOIII /USA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST Small Business Rate Legislative Session economy request and that "virtually every program and every account in this legislation was scrutinized in a very careful and sensitive manner." Senators voting "yea" wanted an additional 2.6 percent cut in agricultural appropriations bill for FY 1982. 0 Sen. Charles Percy, R, voted "yea." Sen. Alan Dixon, D, voted "nay." Amtrak--The Senate refused, 34 for and 53 against, to prevent resumption of Amtrak's Cardinal passenger train connecting Washington, D.C. and Chicago via Cincinnati. Losing several million dollars annually, the Cardinal was discontinued Oct. 1. The amendment was proposed to HR 4209, the Transportation department's FY 1982 appropriations bill. The $10.4 billion measure for Transportation and related agencies was sent to conference with the House. Sen. Bob Packwood, R-Ore., a supporter of keeping the Cardinal out of service, said "it is the wrong route for the Senate to approve Amtrak routes on the basis of political clout rather than cost effectiveness. Opponent Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., said "rail passenger service is important to West Virginia" and that the Cardinal also benefits D C., Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. Senators voting "nay" wanted to put the Cardinal back in business. Percy voted "yea." Dixon voted "nay." Cuts--The Senate rejected, 39 for and 52 against, an amendment inflicting an additional 4.1 percent cut in the $10.4 billion Transportation department appropriations bill for FY 1982 (see preceding vote). The across-the-board cut would have exempted Coast Guard programs. Sponsor Mack Mattingly, R-Ga., asked: "When will we admit the fact that it is time to pay the piper - time to keep our promises - time to act decisively to get this economy turned around?" Opponent Lawton Chiles, D-Fla., said he has already backed massive cuts in the bill yet "now I find I am being castigated...because we have not saved enough money. Senators voting "yea" favored an additional 4.1 percent cut in the Transportation Department appropriations bill. Dixon and Percy voted "nay." November Saturdays Worst Days For Fires 3,663 (13.4 percent). Fires from 4 to 5 p.m. were 1,929 (7.1 percent); 6 and 7 a.m., 3% (1.5 percent). "These figures suggest," Jack H. Carter, state fire marshal, said, "that on the late fall days, when leaves are burned, the last bar­ becue of the year is held, Die fireplace is used for the first time and preparations for heat in the winter are made, more people are careless and negligent of fire safety and prevention." Small business came out of Illinois' legislative session in good shape, according to the state's largest small- business group. The National Federation of In­ dependent Business, which has an audited membership of more than 17,000 in Illinois, commended both the General Assembly and the governor for passing legislation that will specifically aid owners of small companies, who are especially hard hit now by inflation and the credit crunch. Small business's greatest reason to rejoice comes from the newly implemented Regulatory Flexibility bill, said Mike Donahue, director of governmental relations for NFIB-I11. This legislation, sponsored by Prescott Bloom (R-Peoria), requires state agencies to investigate the impact of a proposed regulation on small businesses before they can put it on the books. Donahue said, "This law recognizes that in many cases, regulations should not be applied to everyone in the same way. A proposed regulation may be perfectly reasonable for a big business, but when a small- business owner attempts to comply, the cost puts him out of business." The bill will allow agencies to provide alternative methods of compliance for small businesses (having fewer than 50 employees or gross sales of less than $4 million) or to exempt small firms from the regulation altogether. Governor Thompson also signed into law several other bills that small business feels will improve the business climate in Illinois, including an unemployment insurance package, an in­ vestment tax credit, and a bill to help stop bad-check writing. Unemployment Insurance (UI): According to Donahue, this bill, which becomes effective Jan. 3, 1982, reforms sections of the law that have plagued the small business owner for years. Relief came in two areas: (1) Employees who volun­ tarily quit without good cause, are terminated for misconduct, or refuse "suitable" alternative work will no longer be eligible to collect unemployment benefits; (2) Unemployed workers who are eligible will not be able to collect benefits for the first week they are unemployed, regardless of the length of time they are out of work. The small business owner can expect these changes to relieve some of the bur­ densome cost of unem­ ployment compensation, although it won't "reim­ burse them for the thousands of dollarsst^ey have already involuntarfl>vdished out because of previously over- generous lawmakers," Donahue emphasized. He added that these and other changes were needed to help bring solvency to the state's unemployment in­ surance system, which is in debt to the federal Unem­ ployment Insurance Trust fund to' the tune of $1.4 billion. The changes in this session's package alone are expected to save the state fund $256.5 million by the end of 1982. The package was passed after intense negotiations between organized labor and business representatives. Investment Tax Credit: This law will allow manufacturing, mining, and retail corporations a tax credit of five-tenths of a percent for investing in certain tangible properties after June 1, 1983. Eligible property includes such things as fixtures, land, vehicles and structural components of buildings. After July 1, 1985, an ad­ ditional credit of five-tenths of a percent will be added if the employer increases the number of employees by at least one percent. Legislation to Reduce Bad- Check Writing: This law, effective Jan. 1, 1982, will require institutions issuing checking accounts to code personal checks with the month and year the account was opened. Checks issued for new accounts must start with the number "101." These changes are Jm- EARL R. WALSH 4 JACK WALSH INS. Flri Auto f m r m lit* tf HASH COMPANIff 4410 W »1. 1)0 McH*nry MS JMO Of NNIS CONWAY AUTO UM 'III State Fara Im Co. JJItW fflm ' III mj mi JAMES M. MclNTEE. LAWYER AVAIlABlf TO PRACTICC IN: FtrMMl ln|wry Trl«U Builntu Corporations Willi Olvorco Hoolfalato •ijWorVmon i Compensation 1434 W Elm Stroot McHonry. Illlnola For appointment phono: MS 2440 DR. lEOIURO I0TTAJI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHwtry ̂ iyoi oaomlnod-Contoct Lent** Glosses lifted •ton.. Tues.. Thurs. M. 4-4pm Tues.. Thurs., Frl. 7-f pm Sat. t:M-3 pm Phone 305-4151 or 3*5 2242 McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SAKS SftVICI S RfNTAlS Men Sot M M Friday til *:00 tj Grant St Crystal Lata PHane 45*1114 It Pays To Advertise In The Plaindealer. Farm Equipment Ci«'org'o I*. Frcund. In<> Cat* - New Holland 4102 W Crystal I ok e Rd McHenry Bus. 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 l i n E i -aT RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc 2318 Rte 120 815 3850700 Capyitl FINEST QUALITY COPYING WITH OUR NEW 8200 Automated Xerox Copier Sm us, also, for every kind of printing needl McHenry Printing Services 3909 W. MAIN 385-7600 TRAILERS HORSI ft CATTli TRAILERS DUMP FLATBEDS CAR HAULERS TRAILER HITCHES (EXPERT INSTAILATION) RUNNING BOARDS BRADEN WINCHES ADAMS ENTERPRISES 3017 W Rl* 170 McHenry II BIS J«5 S1/0 portant, said Donahue, because approximately $400,000 of worthless checks are written every day in the U.S., and 80 percent of those are in the check-number sequence of 101 to 150 or come from accounts that are no more than six months old. Several other small- business issues captured the attention of the legislature only to be vetoed by the governor or put on hold for another session because of fears of taking money away from the state coffers. The equal-access-to-justice legislation would have required the state to reimburse court costs and attorneys' fees to defendants who win in proceedings initiated by state agencies. "Passage of this bill would toave helped eliminate agency - harrassment or unnecessary lawsuits against small businesses," Donahue said. He disagreed with the governor's con­ tention that the bill would have cost the state too much money. Inheritance Tax: While little relief was offered this year, Donahue expects that a complete repeal of the state inheritance tax is imminent after this session. "Several repeal measures advanced to passage stage but were put on the back burner because of the fear of taking revenue away from the state," he said. "The governor proposed a phaseout of the tax in one of his transportation packages, but the political realities of the state budget kept the House leadership from ever calling the bill. It is just a matter of time before this morbid tax is repealed," he added. In summarizing, Donahue noted that this session was a positive one but that the measures passed are only a "slice of the total pie needed to improve working con­ ditions for the number one employer, producer, and innovator in Illinois": the small business owner. fessv°n BUILDING PERMITS Permits were recently issued by the McHenry County Department of Building and Zoning to: Gary Galler, of 1118 Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, to construct a second-story addition to existing residence and an addition to septic tank. Nunda township. Morton Chemical Co., Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, to construct an addition to commercial building. McHenry town­ ship. McHenry State Bank Trust 2234 for construction of a five-bedroom residence, at 1147 Rocky Beach road in McHenry township. Tom and Elaine Sroka, 1924 N. Orchard Beach road, McHenry, for an addition and installation of swim­ ming pool drain at existing residence. McHenry township. Irene Richert, 3002 Walnut, Wonder Lake, to construct a two-bedroom residence, at 3117 Hillside drive, Wonder Lake. McHenry township. Pete Nowell, 7515 Barnard Mill road, Wonder Lake, to construct a two-bedroom residence, at 2811 Benjamin Drive, Wonder Lake. McHenry township. John Iwanski, 603 Mineral Springs drive, McHenry, to build a second-story addition at existing residence. McHenry township. Frustrating Some men have a reputation for truthful­ ness because they can't think fast enough. •Press, Grand Rapids. Don't Look Back Becoming wiser today isn't an unmixed blessing. It causes a person to real­ ize what a fool he was yesterday. -Herald, Bristol, Vs. SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FAMILY SRRVICf 8 MENTAL HEALTH CUMC * 3409 W. Woukegan Ro#d McHenry 385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day. 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meeting* 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 than baan given tha runaround or referrals by parsons who maant wall but didn't know how to help? Ten spacialists available at this cantar.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidantial conversations on problams daaling with run­ away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commarce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800-638-2666 (For Questions or Complaints on products ronging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phono 800-424-9393 (Answers questions about outomobila safety defects or whether a particular modal has ever been recalled. Valuable for thosa intarasted in buying a usad car.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline Toll Free: 800-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800 638 2666 (Operates five national linos. Answers inquiries about or repor­ ting on the safaty of products from kitchan 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 Chicogo III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnont? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999 . 24 hour Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH I -800-892-8900 jCrlsIs Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff will answer your call. Eponsering agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Sarvlca System. National Neighborhood Watch Association . Post Office Box 17400 Washington, D.C., 20041 Phono (788)471-0404 BAcHenrw Cauetw CIT A Owtieadl CmSit 848«hmOI6»! ' " Woodstock, IL 88898 818-888-7188 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RSTARDSD. Robart O. Lamboum, Executive Director Tolapnone: ̂ 44-1230 * ft