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PAGE X • PLA1NDF41 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, lt§2 ---------- PI AINI>hALI H ""V Editorial Opinion - Spring On The Way It may seem hard to visualize, with February weather outside the window, but spring is on the way One way to make winter less a hardship, mentally and physically, is to think of nature's cycle. With the beginning of winter (Dec. 21) the sun began to shine longer each day, the days began to get longer once more. They had been steadily shortening since June. On the 20th of March the mid-way point will be reached, ana days and nights will be equal in length That will be the beginning of spring, the vernal equinox The sun is already beginning its warming-up process of the earth and each day is a little longer than the one before. We will feel the effects erf long nights and short hours of sunshine for some time yet, but' visible signs are already evident of coming warmer, sunnier days Free On Bond If rising crime is to be checked in the U.S., some reform of present-day bail laws. is necessary. In cities especially, criminals are committing serious crimes and being freed on relatively small bail bonds, or even on their own recognizance, almost immediately. Many-one recent study in Washington, D C. found the percentage to be above fifteen percent-commit other crimes before being brought to trial. Today many citizens' groups and victims are demanding reform of laws which allow easy pre-trial release Some have suggested when a gun is used, or when victims are physically assaulted, bail should not be allowed One of today 's new and unique problems is bail jumping by drug offenders. The Drug Enforcement Administration says almost 3,000 fugitives are currently being sought for prosecution on drug-related matters after having jumped bail. This far-too-easy bail jumping has become an out for drug dealers, who make enough on one load of drugs, or one big sale, to pay bail bonds several times. Our courts should take into consideration today's more serious crime situation in freeing those accused of serious crime. This greater protection is the right of a majority in a democratic society. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen 's Vo te ) Washington - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes Feb. 8-10 HOUSE Poland--By a vote of 152 for and 256 against, the House rejected an attempt to force Poland into default as a result of its inability to pay U.S. banks about $71 million in principal and interest that was due in January. Poland obtained the loans to cover agricultural purchases from U.S. farmers, and the loans are guaranteed by the federal Commodity Credit Corp. (CCC). The Administration decided to rescue Poland's international credit standing by using CCC money to pay the banks It said that to do otherwise would trigger a Western banking crisis. The vote occurred during debate on a CCC funding bill (H Res 355) that was passed and sent to the Senate. Supporter Ron Paul, R-Tex., said that under the Administration policy "**the Communists are being quietly relieved of their burden, the CCC and the U.S. Treasury are quietly shifting this debt onto the.. .American taxpayer, and the big banks a Opponent Henry into default would cause more hunger for the Polish people, big banks are silently nodding in approval." Reuss, D-Wis., said that to force Poland For Your Information Dear friend*, B*caui« the planning of a funeral service is a complex mixture of religion, •motional and social natures, it should never be stereotyped or treated lightly. The funeral is basically a religious rite, hen­ ce its planning is of concern to your clergyman as well as your funeral director. Respectfully, c PETER M.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME Trouble Spots For Business REGULATORY AREAS CONSIDERED HOST CUMBERSOME FOR SHALL BUSINESS HOW SUBJECTS WERE RANKED BY EACH BUSINESS CATEGORY turn Western allies against the U.S., and invite banking chaos. He told colleagues to vote for default "if you want to take the risk of precipitating a world crisis...." Members voting "yea" wanted to send Poland into default by denying a U.S. government bailout of its debts to U.S. banks. Reps Robert McClory, R-13, and Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "nay." Healing Aid--The House passed, 342 for and 62 against, and sent to the Senate a measure (HJ Res 392) appropriating an additional $123 million to help the poor pay home-heating bills. This brings to about $1.8 billion the fiscal 1982 outlay for the program Supporter Richard Boiling, D-Mo., said "this winter has been the coldest ...in this century and it is expected that the states will exhaust the (federal) energy assistance funds before the close of the winter heating season." Opponents said the Administration opposed the additional outlay because states have so far drawn only 25 percent of their allocation for home-heating aid, and because the program is riddled with abuse. Members voting "yea" favored the additional outlay for home-heating aid. McClory and Ms. Martin voted "yea." Crime--By a vote of 289 for and 73 against, the House passed a bill creating a new program of federal grants to help states, localities and private organizations fight crime. Up to $170 million through fiscal 1983 would be granted by a new Office of Justice Assistance, according to a formula based on population and crime rates. The bill (HR 4881) was sent to the Senate.^ - . Supporter Leo Zeferetti, D-N.Y., said "crime is a national problem and our states and localities need some federal assistance." Opponent James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., called the bill a resurrection of the unsuccessful Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA), too expensive at a time of belt- tightening, and he said it attacks the symptoms rather than causes of crime. Members voting "yea" favored creating an Office of Justice Assistance to award crime-fighting grants. McClory and Ms Martin voted "yea." SENATE Poland--By a vote of 39 for and 55 against, the Senate refused to take a hard line on the Polish loan issue (see House vote above). The vote rejected an amendment requiring the Administration to declare Poland in default before it can use Commodity Credit Corp. money to cover the $71 million due U.S. banks, or, failing that, to explain why a no-fault policy serves U.S. interests. The CCC funding bill (HJ Res 389) later was sent to the White House. Sponsor Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y said it was necessary to force Poland into default because the U S and its allies "have McHENRY, ILLINOIS 385 0063 RANKING BY ALL RESPONDENTS OF SUBJECT AREAS FROM MOST IMPORTANT TO LEAST IMPORTANT S E R V IC E S R E T A IL M AN U FA C TU R IN G C O N S TR U C TI O N F IN /I N S /R l E S T W H O LE SA LE T R A N S /U T IL IT Y A G R IC U LT U R E 9 N IN IH O TH ER 1. Illinois unemployment Insurance rules 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 T 4 1 2. W. C. coverage assigned risk plan 2 5 v 2 2 • 4 4 1 6 2 3. Sales & use tax 5 2 4 2 2 3 4. Income tax 3' 4 5 5 3 3 5 6 5. Minimum wage & overtime 4 3 5 4 3 6. Property tax 6 3 7. Deductions from wages 6 5 8. State equal opportunity rules for public contracts 4 9. Uniform disposition of unclaimed property 2 10. Pre-qualification for state purchasing, services and construction 3 6 11. Hazardous waste disposal 3 6 12. Vehicle testing 5 13. Professional licensing regulations 6 6 14. Hazardous material transportation 4 4 15. Water pollution permits 6 5 2 16. Air permits 3 1 •PLAINDEALER1 ̂ Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Th» PlalndaoUf invito public to w rt»l« column « «n •wprotsJon of rtMk vi«w< on tubiom of gonorol inforo«» In our community. Our only nqu»«tl«tfc-- ftio writer! givo signature Ml oddroti end phono number Wo o»k too wot on* individual not write on rite tamo >ub|oct more ttten once • month. Wo rowu* me right to delete ony materiel which we consider libelous or in objectionable tart*.) GOOD GUYS FINISH LAST "Editor: "Did you ever park in a Handicapped section while transporting a handicapped person and still get a ticket? "That's what happend to me Thursday, trying to help a 77-year-old friend who is in a walker. She had to go to the hospital to visit her husband, who had fallen and broken his hip. Her walker was even in the back seat of the car because we had to transfer to a wheelchair to go into the hospital. "People, beware, anytime you transport a han­ dicapped person and expect to park in Handicapped section. You better have a handicap sticker on your, windshield, which the doctor has to fill out a paper for and then you bring it in to have a sticker issued. "Well, everyone who loves to help people should have one on the windshield because talking from ex­ perience, I never knew I'd be transporting a handicapped person - just doing a favor. It's too bad that our friendly town of McHenry can't be friendly enough to explain and issue a warning on the matter. The town sets these things up for the elderly and handicapped and in this matter was defeated, for the lady paid the $10 (a definitely handicapped person) I am, in turn, getting a sticker. "Anyone for a ride? "Lorraine Porshakin •' Annoyed Citizen'* From Washington SHALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION BY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 0-20 -- 51X; 21-50 -- 25%; 51-100 -- 11X; 101-400 - 91; over 400 -- 4* What are the six most t r o u b l e s o m e s t a t e regulatory areas facing Illinois small businesses? A majority of small business people responding to a statewide-survey cited unemployment insurance regulations as the number one culprit. Other trouble spots cited most often were, in this order: Workers' com­ pensation assigned risk plan, sales and use tax, income tax, minimum wage and overtime, and property tax. Small businesses surveyed considered these regulatory areas most costly -- in terms of paperwork, staff time, compliance problems, legal and accounting costs, etc. Also listed as causing excessive problems were these regulations: Deduc­ tions from wages; state equal opportunity rules for public contracts; uniform disposition of unclaimed not found a way to apply meaningful pressure on either the military junta in Warsaw or its masters in Moscow" to end martial law in Poland. Opponent Charles Mathias, R-Md., said that for the U.S. to cause Polish default would "be a boon in the Soviet Union by striking a blow at the NATO alliance more devastating than any blow that the Soviet Union itself could strike." Mo6t senators voting "yea" wanted the U.S. to push Poland y into default. Sens. Alan Dixon, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted "nay." Heating Aid--The Senate passed, 85 for and 10 against, and sent to the White House, the bill (HJ Res 392) appropriating an additional $123 million in home heating aid for the poor (see House vote above). Sponsor Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., said "we are facing the serious forces of recession and increasing unemployment that have compounded the problem of families trying to heat their homes." Opponents did not speak during debate. Senators voting "yea" favored passage of the bill. Dixon and Percy voted "yea." Filibuster--By a vote of 63 for and 33 against, the Senate achieved the three-fifths majority needed to end a filibuster conducted by opponents of tougher federal policy against school bussing. The vote cleared the way for further consideration of a Justice department spending bill (S 951) that would virtually end present and future court-ordered bussing to desegregate schools. Senators voting "nay" were opposed to the tougher federal policy against school bussing. Dixon voted "yea." Percy voted "nay." Farmer's Tax Guide Available From IRA Today's modern farmer has many unique tax situations, and a free publication from the In­ ternal Revenue Service can help answer the questions that arise from these situations. IRS Publication 225, "Farmer's Tax Guide," covers a wide range of subjects, such as soil sales, crop destruction, chicken purchases, casualty losses and share farming. Examples of how to prepare the Form 1040 and related schedules, and listings of important tax dates which affect farmers throughout the year are also included. "Farmer's Tax Guide" is written in a clear, un­ derstandable style and can be a source of valuable in­ formation for today's far­ mer, according to the IRS. This handy reference- can be obtained using the order form in the tax package. ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXIEM) A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 i iint miaul 4?, I*t0 mk$n fitt HifMl MMM MIKISift M' ROYAL WELCOME mow row mu mm welcome does it kst property; pre-qualification for state purchasing, ser­ vices and construction; hazardous waste disposal; vehicle testing; professional licensing regulations; hazardous material tran­ sportation; water pollution permits; and air permits. The study was conducted by the McHenry Area Chamber in conjunction with other local chambers of commerce throughout the state, the Small Business Council of the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Office of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs The survey results will help determine where to first begin implementation of Illinois' new regulatory flexibility law, which went into effect Jan. 1, 1982, ac­ cording to ISCC Small Business Council Chairman Roger B. Pogue, Decatur. "This landmark law allows state agencies to adapt rules to the special needs and problems of small business. Illinois is the first state in the nation to put a "Reg-Flex" law into force. These findings will help us work with various state agencies to reduce the regulatory burden and compliance costs imposed on small business," Pogue explained. By U.S. Rep. Lynn Martin The President has un­ veiled what he would like to see the federal government spend in 1983. I received a massive four-volume set of books entitled, "Budget of the United States Govern­ ment 1983." Just paging through this material puts me in awe of how massive and pervasive the federal government has become. As#a member of the House Budget committee, I will be scrutinizing the President's budget along with alter­ native budget proposals that will be offered by different coalitions within the Congress, each putting a different emphasis on where to spend your tax dollars and how much you should pay in taxes for these services. I must tell you this is going to be a very difficult year. The President is asking for additional cuts in spending in order to keep the size of the federal deficit down. This is going to be a monumental assignment. Even if we cut defense spending, as we undoubtedly will, we cannot bring the federal deficit down without also cutting spending in other areas. We must keep the tax cuts in place. There are even suggestions to speed up the second round of the tax cut to invigorate the economy. On the other hand, there are also many suggestions of ways to raise more revenues, such as closing tax loopholes, a minimum tax on corporations, some form of users fee. Each of these proposals have some merit. As these various options begin to take final shape I will count on your views, through letters and cards, as to what can be cut and what is essential. We have many tough decisions ahead, but together we can do what must be done. "4, **i SCri)ice pro |essi° n ol Dire ctory JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BONDS Fir*. Aula, Farm, LIU W*pr*ft»ntlng RELIABLE COMPANIES SOU W. Elm St.. McHonry MS-MOO DENNIS CONWAY AUTO, LIFE, FIRE State Fan IRS. CO. MltW. Elm Str*«t McHenry, III. JAMES M. McMTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Partonol ln|ury /Trial* Business Corporations Wills /Probata Dlvorca-Raol Eilats Work man s Compensation MM W. Elm Stroot. McHonry. Ill Farm Equipment George P. Freund,Inc, Coie-Ntw Hollanc 4102 W. Crystal lafc«Rd. McHonry Bus.385-0420 Res.385-0227 DR. LEONARD BOTTAM 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHonry Eyes Examlned-Contoct Lenses Classes Fitted Mon.. Twos.. Thurs Frl. 4-4 pm Twos., Thurs, Frl. 7-1 pm Sot. 9:30-1 pm Phone:3BS-4ISI or3S5-2M2 McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES, SERVICE « RENTALS Mon.-Sot. 9-5:30 Friday til *:00 93 Grant St.. Crystal Lake Phone:439-122* It Pays To Advertise hi The PlaiMlealer F IRELII RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rte. T20 815-385-0700 (JopyMtl FINEST QUALITY COPYING WITH OUR NEW 8200 Automated Xerox Copier Sm us, also, for ovary kind of printing need! McHenry Printing Services 3909 W. MAIN 385-7600 TRAILERS HORSE 8 CATTIE TRAILERS DUMP FIATBEDS CAR HAULERS TRAILER HITCHES (EXPERT INSTAIl ATION) RUNNING tOAROS tRAOEN WINCHES ADAMS ENTERPRISES 3017 W Rt* 120 McHenry li BIS JI5 59/0 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3*5-4300 ^ FAMILY SERVICE « MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC i- Sft'1 3409 W. Woukegan Road . s McHonry 395-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRCSS LINE McHonry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a wook Paronts Anonymous meetings on Tuasday. Call 815-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-0**0 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. wook days (Evor had a problom Involving tho fodaral govornmont and not known whoro to callf And than boon glvan tho rwnaraund or referrals by parsons who maant wall but didn't know how to help? Ton spoclalists available at this cantor.) NATIONAL RUN AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phono: 800-972-*004 (For confidontiai convocations on probloms dealing with run­ away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 000-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission.) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 000-430-2*6* (For Questions or Complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 000-424-9393 (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 Hotllno TOLL FREE: 000-252-2078 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-630-2*** (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 Rockville, Md. 20050 (Dispenses information on solar systems for hooting an^t cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking * powered hot-water system.) ooklngforasun- VISION CONSUMER PROTECTION DiV! 312-793-3500 . 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 and Confidential Cntinsollng for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-000-892-8900 Crisis Cantor Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency nrnnbsi and professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring igtnry McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Offico Box 17400 Washington, D.C., 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER *** Russel Ct. Woodstock, II *0090 (015)330-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RCTARMD Robert G. Lambourn, Execttve Director Phone:344-1230