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11--11 SECTION 2 - PAGK LA!\L»i ALKH - WEDNESDAY.DECEMBERS. 1981 -- P L A I N D L A L E K " " N Editorial Opinion A Young America , One thing Americans must never forget is that the United States is a young country, culturally, and that we still have a lot to learn about living, and the philosophy of living. We have considerable material wealth, one of the highest standards of living in the world as measured by currency standards, and are proud as a nation. But our way of life must yet be refined so that we, as a nation, can boast of a culture and way of life that we have perfected The mad rush for the dollar, with men dying off at a rapid rate after killing themselves in the competitive battle, by age 40 or 50, is a sad commentary on the American system. The lack of appreciation of good books, music and art in so many of our communities, and the tendency of many to view as affected anything not common or average, are indications of too much self-satisfaction and complacency. The frequent abdication of responsibilities by parents has led to a serious breakdown in family behavior, especially juvenile behavior, and to an increase in the number of broken homes. We are a young country, a young people, in many ways still clinging to some of the roughness of the frontier days and the early republic. We should never lose sight of the fact that all of us must strive to build an admirable culture and humane society The Holiday Turkey In a recent edition, the magazine Consumer Reports tested turkeys. The results were generally good as to cleanliness and the absence of harmful ingredients. But they were not too good as to taste. CU's testers found, in fact, that onlv three turkeys tested rated very good and none tested rated excellent The tests indicate that how mom, or grandmom, or chef Rene, cook the bird-the traditional holiday dinner in many U S homes -makes a difference. (CU also found self-basting didn't guarantee better tasting meat.) The old-fashioned way to cook a turkey, of course, was to smoke cook it. And in the old days the turkey was rather skinny-since it was often a wild turkey and hadn't been fed the growth stimulants today's turkeys routinely get to increase their percentage of meat, especially white meat. For smoking cooking, one needs a temperature of about 300 to 324 degrees for about four hours for a twelve-pound bird. The turkeys which contain a temperature guide to tell when they are done can easily be smoke-cooked. Or a meat thermometer can be used, and 190 degrees is the "done" sign for a bird with this device. In general, smoke cooking degrees and times are the same as oven degrees and times. From Washington The minimum social securi ty benefi t has become a hot ly debated and highly controversial issue of la te . Original ly , the intent of Congress in establishing a minimum benefi t was to provide a f loor of income for those individuals who worked many years a t low uages anu, thus, leceived very low social securi ty benefi ts . Over the years, i t became obvious that others were benefi t ing from this minimum benefi t who had worked onh long enough under social securi ty to establ ish their e l igibi l i ty for re t i rement benefi ts . Many, especial ly those re t i red from government employment , have been able to qual i fy for and receive the minimum benefi t and also receive a civi l service pension The f inancial problems of the social securi ty system evoked many proposals . One such proposal would repeal the minimum benefi t . The e l iminat ion of- such minimum would not affect i i t t ier social securi ty benefi ts but would s imply remove the minimum $122-a-month establ ished level . In other words, recipients would receive payments based exclusively upon the amounts they have paid into the system The Omnibus Budget Reconci l ia t ion act , which was passed las t summer, contained a provis ion el iminat ing the minimum benefi t for new ret i rees in December and current recipients next March. While Congress intended to e l iminate the windfal l benefi ts received by so- cal led "double-dippers , ' ' the total e l iminat ion of minimum benefi ts a lso would have affected those low wage earners for whom the or iginal provis ion was intended The House of Representat ives therefore , a lmost immediately passed H.R 4331 res tor ing minimum beneif ts under the Social Securi ty act On Oct 15, the Senate took s imilar act ion bv passing legis la t ion 95-0 res tor ing the ful l minimum benefi t for all three million current recipients except those living overseas and those receiving government pensions of over $300 a month. The Senate measure provides also that those receiving government pensions in excess of $300 per month would have their social security benefits reduced one dollar for each dollar their government pension exceeds the $300 a month level All others would continue to receive monthly benefits based on their earnings while covered by social security. The Senate measure also contained provisions allowing for borrowing between funds, thus the Old Age and Sur­ vivors Insurance fund could borrow from the Disability Insurance and Health In­ surance i Medicare) trust funds. The House and Senate versions of the legislation have gone to a House-Senate conference which will en­ deavor to resolve the dif­ ferences between the two bills and arrive at a com­ promise measure to be approved by both houses. In summary, the social security minimum benefit guarantees to each beneficiary $122 per month regardless of payroll tax contributions. Because the minimum includes a sup­ plement in addition to the earned benefit based on contributions, many feel that the minimum benefit represents a welfare payment. However, the primary intent of Congress in its efforts to eliminate the minimum was to discontinue the windfall benefits to those with other retirement in­ comes and so-called "double-dippers." The principal goal was to strengthen the basic social security system That goal can and must be achieved by other prudent legislation. It is incumbent that the Congress and the Ad­ ministration cooperate with the findings of the Blue Ribbon Task force in achieving this goal. F o r Y o u r I n f o r m a t i o n Dear friends. The phrase people who need people" most poignantly expresses the need of the bereaved family. They deeply need the relatives, friends, and associates who share their grief and give sup­ port by their presence at the funeral visitation and service, and thereafter. Respectfully. * PETEPM.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHENPY, IlLINOI*. 385 0063 'PLAIN DEALER"^ Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Tho Ploindoolor invites tho public to this column •• an oxprottion of thoir viows on tub)octt of gonorol intorott In ovr community. Our only roquott It that tho writori fivo tignoturo full «ddrots and phono numbor. Wo otk too. fhmf ono individual not writo on tho tamo tub|act mora than onco a month. Wb ratarva tho right to dalata any /notorial which wo contidar liboioui or in objoctionoblo lotto ) DRAINING THE LAKE "Dear Editor, "I think it's time Wonder Lakers wake up and don't let their dollars go over the dam. Sacrifice one summer of lake use for the future of our lake! "Why pay $150,000 plus for the repair of the sluice gates when the cost of installing new sluice gates, without the problem of the lake water, would only be approximately $2,000, leaving ap­ proximately $148,000 to do other work on the dam. "We could legally drain the lake at this time in order to make the required dam repairs, and not lose any of our lake bottom, according to our flowage agreements. At the same time, while the lake was drained, we could dredge the silt away from dam to relieve the pressure. "We also could take care of all the high spots in the lake where we lost numerous boat props, plus give each subdivision an opportunity to clean out and resand their beach areas. "Let's do the job right so we can enjoy our lake for another 50 years, with proper maintenance and with the blessings of the state engineers. "Walter O. Miller, "Past President "Wonder Lake Masters "Property Owners "Association" SHARING AT CHRISTMAS "Dear Editor: "There is an old song - words and lyrics not recalled at this time... 'What this world needs now is Love.' With Christmas ap­ proaching, this is the theme for FISH - Friends In Service Here - for their Christmas sharing program to help the needy of the McHenry area for this 1981 season. "This season is one in which the entire family should share, from the youngest to the oldest. If ihey have little, give little, if they have more, give more! A family might like to take care of a family with children like their own, or a Senior Citizen couple. The FISH telephone is 385-0258, and they will put interested people in contact with a member of FISH, who can answer their questions. "Your Children could help in picking out gifts for like age groups - it will be a great experience for them, creating the real Christmas spirit of giving' instead of 'gimme'. Even Grandpa and Grandma would be glad to join - there would be cookies and breads to bake, plus many other little hap­ pinesses working together. Delivery can be arranged for the convenience of all concerned. "Donations of canned meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as c e r e a l s , m a c a r o n i , spaghetti, soaps, cleaning items, paper goods and other daily necessities of all households, may be left at St. Patrick's Catholic church hall, 3500 W. Washington street - on the landing - west side entrance to basement, all day Saturday, Dec. 19, and on Sunday, Dec. 20, until the Mass at noon. Baskets to be picked up or delivered early afternoon Dec. 20. "The people of McHenry 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 y t »mi wutim F MUSS X --ml I-- r- uw mu*m mmtui M ROYAL WELCOME MOW YOUt JUKA-ffOTAL WELCWE IKS IT KST Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes before adjourning for Thanksgiving recess. Spending--The House passed stopgap FY 1982 budget measure 205 for and 194 against, a (HJ Res 357) to fund the have always come I hrough for us, and we are hoping they will continue. " A p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 0 Thanksgiving baskets were Racked up for our recent oliday for families known to FISH. Folks need to eat 365 days a year, and our Emergency Pantry receives manyv more calls at this time^ V \Manjr folks send a check, money order or a certificate from a supermarket - many regularly and others for the holidays. They should be addressed to FISH, P.O. Box 282, McHenry, 111., 60050 Food items are also taken up by various area churches monthly, and more often, which keeps our pantry stocked. "God gave us one com mandment that covers all -- Thou shalt love the Lord, thy God with your whole heart, mind and soul and vour neighbor as yourself! "May Christmas be the greatest McHenry's ever known, and may its blessings last all year! "Mary L. Gunderson "(385-3052) "For FISH-Johnsburg" DIAL-A-RIDE *'Dear Editor: "Our city council is con­ sidering whether to apply for a Dial-A-Ride system for the City of McHenry. Dial-A-Ride is a bus system, funded by the RTA, which provides tran­ sportation from a person's home to any point within the city limits. "All people will benefit-- those who do not own automobiles; those who, because of high costs would choose to ride a bus rather than drive their car; also the housewife of a one-car family who is left without transportation when her husband takes the car to work. Students, children, disabled and senior citizens will ride at half-fare. "The people of McHenry should have this service available to them. First of all, it would operate at no cost to the city and second, the people are already paying for it. The V4 of one percent sales tax being collected in the county is intended for mass tran­ sportation in the county. Presently, most of this money goes to the Nor­ thwestern Railroad, which o n l y 2 p e r c e n t o f t h e population of McHenry county use, and the large inter-city buses which are used by even less. "The cities of Crystal Lake, Harvard and Marengo already have Dial-A-Ride; Woodstock and Cary are applying. McHenry will bp the only large city in the county without this service. "Since Dial-A-Ride is an RTA program, there should be no obligation to the city to continue this service if a bankruptcy of the RTA should occur. The program would merely be terminated and we would revert back to where we are now. "Sincerely, "Walter Morris "916 Essex Court" Sugar-Softener Put an apple wedge in brown sugar 10 keep it from becoming hard or 10 restore its softness. temporary patchwork ig< government until regular appropriations bills (already nearly two months overdue) are approved by Congress sometime next year. The vote was a triumph for the Democratic leadership, but victory proved shortlived when President Reagan vetoed the resolution and House Democrats abandoned what would have been a futile attempt to override the veto. Reagan said in his veto message the $428 billion emergency spending bill was about $2 billion too expensive. As the House and Senate try to fashion a stopgap budget more to the president's liking, federal spending will be governed by yet another temporary plan (see vote below). Supporter Jamie Whitten, D-Miss., said that a veto threat notwithstanding, the Congress as an independent branch of government should "discharge its own functions in its own way, because we are right." Opponent Robert Mjchel, R-Ill., said "the president told me quite frankly thai there is no way he can sign this continuing resolution in its present form. "Members voting "yea" wanted to enact the stopgap budget despite likelihood of a veto. V Reps. Robert McClory, R-13, and Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "nay." Budget--On a tally of 221 for and 176 against, the House voted to extend government funding at existing levels until Dec. 15. This was a victory for President Reagan over the Democratic leadership, which favored extending the stopgap FY 1982 budget until Feb. 3. The Democrats wanted to keep their spending priorities - carried over from FY 1981 - in effect as long as possible. By Dec. 15, the House and Senate hope to enact a 1982 budget that budgeting is necessary lt>ecause Congress has not yet passed the full range of appropriations bills for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. When those bills are operative, the federal budget will for the .first time reflect the spending levels and priorities the Administration has been advocating since soon after taking office. This vote occurred during debate on HJ Res 368, later passed by the Senate in a virtually unanimous vote and signed into law by the president. Rep. Silvio Conte, R-Mass., a supporter of the Dec. 15 deadline, said "we are told that we are going to get another veto if we go byond the Dec. 15 date, and I am willing to try anything here to see if we can get the government greased, oiled up, and back to work." Opponent Floyd Fithian, D-Ind., said the threat of another presidential veto is an effort to "district the country from what is at hand, the recession and $80 billion deficit" projected for FY 1982. Members voting "yea" wanted the stopgap 1982 budget, which reflects FY 1981 levels distasteful to the president, to last only until Dec. 1. McClory voted "yea." SENATE 'Veto Bait'--The Senate passeH 4fi for and 39 against, the stopgap FY 1982 budget plan (HJ res 357) that later was vetoed by the president (see first House vote above). , Supporter Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., said "the budget cuts we have made already are too deep. They are written, not in the numbers of David Stockman's balance sheet, but in the tears and pain of millions of our citizens who must bear the brunt of these harsh and unfair budget cuts." Opponent William Armstrong. R-Colo., called the measure "little more than veto bait" ana added that "I do not wish to have it on my voting record that I voted for this monstrosity..." Senators voting "yea" favored the budget plan in defiance of the White House. Sen. Charles Percy, D, voted "yea." fessi°n JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BONDS Fir*. Auto. Form. lif« Rtprtwnllng RELIABLE COMPANIES S01SW Elm St.McM.nry 385-3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO LIFE, FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 331? W. Elm Stroot McHonry. III. JtUUL JAMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAIlAftli TO PRACTICE IN: Porsonol Injury/Trials Business Corporations Wills/Probata Divorco-Rooi Estata Workman's Componsation 3436 W. Elm Straat, McHanry, III. For appointmant phono: 3*5-2440 Farm Equipment George P. Freund,Inc. Cobo-Now Holland 4102 W. Crystal Laka Rd. McHanry Bus.385-0420 Res.385-0227 DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHanry Eyas Examinod-Contoct Lansas Glassas Fittad Mon., Tuas., Thurs. Frl. 4-6 pm Twos., Thurs, Frl. 7-9 pm Sat. 9:30-3 pm Phono:3t5-4151 or 3*5 2262 McHEHRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALE}. SERVICE t RENTALS Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 Friday til *:00 93 Grant St.. Crystal Laka Phona:459-1226 It Pays To Advertise In The Plaindealer I • B E L L I RADIAL JIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rte. 120 815-385-0700 CopuMt! FINEST QUALITY COPYING WITH OUR NEW 8200 Automated Xerox Copier See us, also, for every kind of printing need! McHenry Printing Services 3909 W. MAIN 385-7600 TRAILERS HORSI C CATTLE TRAILERS DUMP FLAT6EDS CAR HAULERS TRAILER HITCHES (IXPfRT INST Al L A T ION) RUNNING BOARDS BR ADEN WINCHES ADAMS ENTERPRISES 3017 W Rte 120 McH*nry II BIS3B5SV0 Sen. Alan Dixon, D, voted "nay." Federal Pay--The Senate adopted, 54 for and 41 against, an amendment providing top executive branch employees with pay hikes averaging 4.8 percent. The top salary for federal executives is now frozen at $50,112. The amendment was attached to HJ Res 357, a stopgap appropriations bill (see vote above), but was later dropped in a House-Senate conference. Supporter Howard Baker, R-Tenn., said "we have to get on ith the business of making it possible to retain competent _ le in the upper levels of government." o opponent spoke during debate. Senators voting "yea" wanted to raise the maximum salary that can be paid top federal executives. Dixon and Percy voted "nay." wi New Auto Rental Tax In Effect January lj Information bulletins explaining the new automobile rental tax to go into effect Jan. 1, 1982, have been mailed by \he Illinois Department of Revenue to nearly^ 18,000 auto rental agents' car dealers and tax preparers. Under the new law, cars purchased for short-term rental are no longer subject to state sales tax. Instead, a four percent state tax is imposed on the gross receipts from rental of the automobile The tax must be shown as a separate item on billings. C o u n t i e s a n d municipalities are also permitted to impose up to one percent to replace revenues lost to them due to the elimination of the sales tax on such auto purchases. In addition, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and the Metro East Transit" district also are empowered to impose this tax, not 10 exceed one^per- cent in Cook county or the Metro East district and not to exceed one-quarterIpf a percent in DuPage, l£ane, Will. Lake and McHenry counties. The new law improves the cash flow of the auto renters; who do not have to pay a sales tax immediately upon purchase of the automobile, but can instead spread out their tax payments as the rental income is earned. The state should also benefit through increased revenues. Estimates are that this new method of taxing rental- leased cars should net the state an additional $2 million in fiscal year 1982 and yp to $6 million in FY 1983. « The new law does' not apply to automobiles renjed- leased for periods of more than one year. Nor does it apply to rentals to govern- m e n t a l , c h a r i t a b l e , religious, educational or senior citizen recreation groups. Building Permits The City of McHenry has issued the following building permits during the month of November. Jack Walsh, 5018 W. Elm street, sign. Ben Yung, 3620 W. Grand avenue, siding. Donald Etten, 1703 N. North avenue, addition-fireplace. Arco, 3602 W. Elm street, replace gas pumps. Bruce W. Klontz, 3603 Waukegan, parking lot. Leroy Alte^gott, 1517 Ramble road, fireplace. Roderick and Kathy Farrar, 1904 Meadow lane, two and one-half car garage. Marie May Thomas, 3103 Charlotte avenue, garage door. Nicholas Freund and Ray Simon, 1308 Park street, sign. Western Nat'l Bank of Chicago, 4212, 4214, 4216, 4218, 4220, 4224, 4226 W. Elm street, commercial buildings. Fred Bole, 4306 W. Clearview avenue, fireplace. Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany, 1512 Millstream drive, addition. Peter Gies, 4219 Crestwood. siding. Richard M. Camara, 1400 Oakwood court, fireplace John W. Dittmer, 4902 Pyndale drive, shed. SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "Z, 3(5-4300 '• ' FAMILY SERVICE A MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry v>.li 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 o.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 help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone 800 972 6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing 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 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline Toll Free: 800-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638 2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries about or repor­ ting 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 Rockvilie. Md 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to onyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun powered hot-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312 793 3580 Chicago III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? 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 ond Confidential Counseling for youth ond families ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892-8900 ^.Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number end professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring agency McMenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. National Neighborhood Watch Association . Post Off ice Box 17400 Washington. D.C., 20041 Phone (703)471-0404 McHenry County CETA Outreach Center Russel Ct. Woodstock, IL 60098 815-338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED. Robert G. Lambourn, Executive Director Telepnone: 344-1230