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PAGE 1C • PI 4INDEALER - WEDNESDAY. APRIL 21.1M2 ------ Pl.AINDEALfcR Editorial Opinion --j Cut Highway Deaths Two more state legislatures-Maryland and Florida-have moved to increase the legal drinking age from 18 to 21. Since other states which have made that change have seen highway deaths and drunken driving statistics improve, momentum in this dirtSbBon is increasing. Another proposal which has attracted supporters is one to make loss of license mandatory in drunk driving convictions. These efforts plus enforcement of the 55 m.p.h. speed limit, have been shown to reduce deaths on our highways. A Real Bargain In the past 25 years, the American Library Association (ALA) has been reminding us during National Library week that librarians have all the inside information we need to help us come out on top. This year, during the week of April 1&-24, the McHenry Public library is joining the ALA in giving us "A Word to the wise - Library. We think it's advice worth taking. The library can help us with every aspect of our daily lives. In business, the library is the best place to find eveything from up-to-the-minute stock market quotations to assistance with establishing a new bookkeeping system. For home life, we can find classes and information about health and fitness, hobbies, home repairs, child care and much more. Non- readers can learn to read, and avid readers can get their fill of mysteries, science fiction or whatever they like Today's libraries provide books, periodicals, newspapers, tapes, records, computers and more, at less than the cost to you of a book or a subscription to a magazine. That s what we call a bargain. So, the next time you're unsure which direction to take, head in the direction of McHenry's public library, school media centers, business libraries or academic libraries. They have all the inside information you need. Viewing Both Sides Generally speaking, the United States is relatively a woman's world George Bernard Shaw and Winston Churchill declared it the greatest matriarchy in the world. There are still some areas where men are favored but perhaps just as many in which females are favored. It's good to keep this in mind when those who protest and agitate for change, complain loudly of their lot, which of course they have every right to do. But women protesters of the movement are not convincing a majority of Americans that the status of women in this country is necessarily bad. There are many reasons most women ' day are not bitter or agitating for extreme changes. Few are ever publicly discussed. When is the last time a woman was executed in the U.S.? Who is almost invariably rescued first in accidents and fires? Who is served first and accommodated first? Who do gentlemen, at least, defer to in so many ways? Who is excused from combat in the military service? Who now controls most of the wealth in the country? Who often get notoriously light sentences in murder and manslaughter cases in court-from sympathetic judges and juries? And in divorce cases? Who usually wins custody of children in divorces, when neither party is adjudged more at fault than the other? Who usually wins hands-down in getting alimony, even in no-fault and no-guilt divorces? Who often gets polite and deferential treatment from policemen ana highway patrolmen? Who is often protected by men, sometimes at great personal risk, or helped on the highway, or on the street, etc.? On the other side of the coin, men enjoy advantages, sometimes in matters of pay or jobs. And inequality in this area, or others, is unjustified. The point is that it's not all black and white, not all bad-that there's a good reason why the majority of American women don't join the ranks of those who bitterly complain about men's advantages in the United States. One suspects a majority of both sexes like it just about the way it is - with a few exceptions edit roll call Washington - Here's how area House members were recorded on major roll call votes in the days before the :urrent Easter recess. There were no Senate votes. Recess--By a vote of 209 for and 173 against, the House approved a resolution (S Con Res 78) setting two-week Easter recesses for the House and Senate. Senators return April 13 and House members April 20. Supporter Thomas Foley, D-Wash., said: "It is part of the congressional responsibility to go to our home districts to discuss the many important issues facing the country with our constituents. It is an obligation, not a vacation." Opponent Thomas Hartnett, R-S.C., said the Congress has "done nothing this calendar year for the American people and I think if and when we do come back from the Easter recess it is time we go about doing something for the United States of America." Members voting "nay" objected to the House recess, although none remained in Washington for its duration, Rep Robert McClory, R-13, voted "nay." Rep Philip Crane, R-12 and Lynn Martin, R-16, did not vote. Energy--The House adopted, 211 for and 163 against, an amendment to extend for two months rather than 15 months the anti-trust immunity for U.S. Oil companies that share information and strategies as they aid the International Energy agency. The agency is used by the U.S. and Western allies to plan oil allocation and otherwise counter disruptions in world oil supplies. The amendment was attached to HR 5789, later passed and sent to the White House. Supporters generally had no objection to the immunity, but wanted a shorter extension to give them an earlier opportunity to challenge the Adminsitration's energy policies on the House floor. A bill similar to this measure must be considered before the newly-granted immunity expires on June 1. Sponsor Philip Sharp, D-Ind., said "we are only arguing over a change in the dates" and not over whether President Reagan should accept the oil allocation powers many congressmen want to give him. Opponent Tom Corcoran, R-Ill., said the "real reason" for the amendment was to give advocates of government oil allocation during supply shortages an early opportunity "to bring this issue back to the House...." Members voting "yea" wanted a two-month extension of the limited anti trust immunity for U.S. oil companies helping the International Energy agency. McClory voted "nay." Philip Crane and Lynn Martin did not vote. Observe Library Week F o r Your Information Dear friondi, The hop* of any society rests in its children - and the skills, values, and sensitivity we instill in them. Think than of tha graat responsibility that rasts with our taachars, scout, 4-H. and roligious loaders. We need often to express our support and our gratitude to these dedicated people. Sincerely, 2fc-- PETER M.JUSTEN A VMU FUNERAL HOME Additions to the children's reference section, an adult Counted Cross-stitch class and giveaways will mark National Library week, April 18-24, at the McHenry Public library, according to Librarian June Stuart. Ms. Stuart also noted that for the first time in history the U.S. Postal Service is joining in the observance by issuing a Library of Congress commemorative 20 cent stamp. Postal sources say the stamp will be on sale April 22. Thanks to a recently an­ nounced state grant, the Children's room at the library boasts an expanded Reference Book section located next to the librarian's desk. Sets of 1982 World Book Encyclopedias, Book of Knowledge and Childcraft Books will provide easy reading resources for grade school children and child guidance information for their parents. New eye-appealing and stimulating picture books have also arrived according to Children's Librarian Dolores Rogers. More of the popular "Word-Bird" series and a full set of the well known Dr. Seuss books are now available, she said. Mrs. Rogers invites all young patrons to "come pay us a visit and see the 'Cat-in-the- Hat' himself in the form of a darling furry toy." The cat is stationed just above the Seuss shelf as if waiting to greet young readers. For older readers mystery and science fiction books such as "Star Wars," "Spiderman," and "En­ cyclopedia Brown" have been added to the collection. A limited number of "Annie" bookmarks will be given away during the Library week observance. For the adults, a Counted Cross-stitch class will be held April 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Patrons may stop in at the library or call 385-0036 for further information on the class. Adults are also reminded that along with books, the library offers a growing collection of paintings, films and records for their en­ joyment. Looking ahead, the librarians say they're planning a fun-filled sum­ mer program for children centered around story hours and puppet and painting classes. Activities are free to all library card holders. Volunteers are needed to assist in the program and are encouraged to come to the library now to sign up as helpers. TIME FOR A CHANGE 'Multiplier' For Uniformity McHenry county has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.8704, according to J. Thomas Johnson, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve u n i f o r m p r o p e r t y assessments among coun­ ties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local tax districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there was no equalization among coun­ ties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. Under a law passed in 1975, property in Illinois should be assessed at one- third of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently, with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures, but with farmland and buildings assessed at one- third of their agricultural economic value (and are not subject to state equalization). Assessments in McHenry county are at 17.82 percent of market value, based on sales of properties in 1978, 1979 and 1980. The equalization factor currently being assigned is for 1981 taxes, payable in 1982. Last year's equalization factor for the county was 1.6927. The final assessment equalization factor was issued after a public hearing on the tentative factor. The tentative factor issued in December, 1981, was 1.8704. The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county assessor. If this three-year average level of assessment is one- third of market value, the equalization factor will be one. If the average level of assessment is greater than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be greater than one. A change in ,, the equalization factor does not mean total property tax bills will increase or decrease. Tax bills are determined by local taxing bodies when they request money each year to provide services to local citizens. If the amount requested by local taxing districts is not greater than the amount received in the previous year, then total property taxes will not in­ crease even if assessments may have increased. The assessed value of an individual property deter­ mines what portion of the tax burden a specific taxpayer will assume. That in­ dividual's portion of tax responsibility is not changed by the multiplier. •PLAINDEALER-> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Th« PloindeoUr irwit«s th» public to ut« fhit column as on expression of thoir views on Bub)octs of gonorol interest in our community. Our only roquott is thot tho writers give signature, full oddrott ond phono numbor Wo atk too. thot ono individuol not writ* on tho tamo subject moro thon onco a month. Wo reserve tho right to doloto any material which wo consider libelous or in objectionable teste.) LIBERAL VS. CONSERVATIVE "Dear Editor: "In your editorial opinion, 'Media Bias', you refer to the national circulation media as being very liberal thinking, according to a study done by a research institute. I do wish they would do some research on the small to medium size media, such as the Plain- dealer. Delayed Tax Relief Grants Issued Now Energy Savings Checkup Can you remember when doctors used to make house calls? Getting a home energy audit is a little like a visit from the MD -- except it's your house that gets the checkup. For a very modest cost and two to three hours of the advisor's time, you will get a prescription that can help you save energy dollars. The home checkup is part of a state-wide program now being offered by the Illinois Energy Audit association, a non-profit organization of utilities that was set up to remedy energy waste in the home. The advisor who makes the calls is a specially trained energy professional who will give your home a top-to-bottom evaluation, looking for ways to help you save on energy consumption - and money. He will check caulking and weather- stripping; ceiling, wall, floor and water heater insulation; duct and pipe insulation; storm and thermal windows and doors; thermostats and a number of other items. The advisor will be able to give an installation cost estimate for measures to improve a home's energy efficiency. For example, if ceiling insulation is needed, he can take a few measurements, enter the data into a portable com­ puter terminal and come up with the approximate cost of materials and labor as well as the expected yearly savings in energy use. At the time of the examination, the advisor also will provide you with a state-supplied list of in­ stallers, suppliers, and lenders who have agreed to participate in the program In addition to these measures, the advisor will be able to give information on low-cost or no-cost energy conservation practices to follow, such as reducing energy use when the home is unoccupied, maintaining the furnace at top efficiency, sealing leaks in pipes and ducts, raising the thermostat setting in summer and lowering it in winter, American Viewpoints reducing hot water tem­ perature *nd installing flow restrictors r ho-ver heads • anfc<aucets. By the time tiie energy advisor complete ie house call, your home - and your energy budget - should be in for healthier days. (Additional information about this program is available by writing the Illinois Energy Audit Association, P.O. Box 338, Arlington Heights, 111. 60006, or by phoning (800 ) 942- 6334.) The Illinois Department of Revenue reports that Circuit Breaker tax relief grants are currently being issued at a rate of approximately 25,000 a week. Revenue Director J. Thomas Johnson said that nearly 82,000 checks totaling approximately $20.5 million have been issued so far this year. Applications are being processed and grants issued as quickly as possible, Johnson said. He urged persons who have not yet heard from the department to be patient. "They should be receiving their checks or some communication from the department soon", he said. Legislative changes in the Circuit Breaker program, as well as implementation of new systems to confirm data submitted by applicants, had delayed the first checks somewhat, Johnson noted. However, he added, the new. systems are now in place and checks are being issued. Circuit Breaker is a tax relief program for senior and disabled citizens. It pays up to $700 for property taxes paid by qualified citizens plus a flat grant of $80. An estimated 380,000 senior and disabled households received one or both of these grants last year. To qualify, a person must be 65 years of age or over with a total household income under $12,000 or be totally disabled according to criteria of the Social Security administration. Qualified individuals have until Dec. 31, 1982 to file applications for grants this year. "If national media is biased in the liberal direc­ tion, I have a feeling small to medium size media is biased towards the conservative side. "Neither is fair to the populace, who deserve fair and impartial reporting. Possibly, they balance each other out. Hopefully, we are not influenced so easily, that we would let the media, in either instance, stop us from thinking for ourselves. "Sincerely, "Reenie Quantz "4216 Sioux Lane "McHenry" (Editor's note: Ms. Quantz is correct, smaller newspapers tend to be conservative. The difference in fairness is that most small newspapers only inject their conservative viewpoint in editorial columns, which is their role. On the other hand, the major television networks represent liberal thinking and reach into almost every home in the nation. They have an op­ portunity - and use it - to convey their viewpoint in many ways outside editorial comment). Baby Beans Baby lima beans are not an "immature" lima bean, but a variety of the same spe­ cies that includes Fordhook, speckledand dry. Good nature is often a mere matter of health. --Henry Ward Beecher McHENRT, ILLINOIS - MJ-0063 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 305-5475 1 & » utti wiicmi V tsrt 9*0*1 f* nni Micm mtmtut m ROYAL WELCOME mm TIM UUJMU WELCHI MIS n KST fessv°n JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BONDS Fire, Auto. Form. Ufa Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 501SW. Elm S».. McHenry 3*5-33oo DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. LIFE. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 331f W. Elm Street McHenry, l!l. 1AMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Personal Infury/Trials Ivtlnm Corporations Will./Probata Divorce-Real Estote Workman's Compensation 1434 W. Elm Straat, McH.nry III Farm Equipment George P. Freund,Ine Cos*-New Hoi lane 4102 W. Crystal Loko td. McHenry Bus.385-0420 ' Res.385-0227 DR. LEONARD MTTARI '303 Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyas Examlned-Contact Lansas Glasses Fitted Mon., Tues.. Thurs. Frl. 4-4 pm TIM*., Thurs. Frl. 7-* pm Sat. 9:30-3 pm Phone:305-4151 or 305-2243 M chenry county OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE • RENTALS Mon.-Sot. 9-5:30 Friday Ml »:00 93 Grant St.. Crystal lake Phone:459-1224 It Pays To Advertise In The PlaiMiealer r I R E L L I RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europe Motors, Inc. 2318 Rt«. 120 815-385 0700 4 ttfMfit! FINEST QUALITY COPYING WITH OUR NEW 8200 Automated Xerox Copier Saa us, also, for avary kind of printing naed! 3909 W. MAIN McHenry Printing Services 385-7600 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3*5-4300 FAMILY SERVICE * MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Woukegon Road McHonry 335-4400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHonry County 24 hours a day, 7 daya a week Parent* Anonymous meetlnga on Tueaday. Call 315-344-3944 STATE CHAMSER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-3440 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. waak daya (Evor had a problam Involving tha fedoral govarnmant and not known whara to call? And than boan glvan tha runaround or roforrala by parsons who maant wall but didn't know how to halpf Tan apaclallata available at thla cantor.) NATIONAL RUN AWAY SWITCHBOARD llllnoia Phono: 300-972-4004 (For confidontlal conversations on problems dealing with run­ away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phono 300-424-9213 (Complaints about intorstato moving by companios, buses or trains. Sponaored by Intoratoto Commerce commlaalon.) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phono 300-433-2444 (For Quoationa or Complalnta on producta ranging from toya to ovona) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phono 300-424-9393 (Answera quoationa about automobile aafety defecta or whether a particular model haa ever been recalled. Valuable for thoae intereated in buying a used car.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hour Child Abuso Hotline TOLL FREE: 300-252-2373 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 300-433-2444 (Operatoa five national linoa. Answera Inquiries about or repor­ ting on tha safety of products from kltchon appliancas to childron's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 300-523-2929 P.O. Box 1407 Rockvllle, Md. 20050 (Dlspenaea Information on solar ayatoma for hooting and cooling to anyona from architacta to homo ownora looking for a aun- powored hot-water ay stem.) COKiUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3530 Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Pragnantf Need Helpf Counseling Service. 335-2999. 24 hour Answaring Sarvice. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phono: 344-3240 24 hour Criala Intervention and Confidontlal Counaoling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phono: 217-522-5514 Anawor to quoationa on government regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-300-392-3900 Criala Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and profeaslonol staff will anawor your call. Sponaoring agency McHenry County Comprehenaiva Mental Hoalth Servka Syatem NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Poat Office Box 17400 Washington, D.C.. 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER 444 Ruaael Ct. Woodstock, II40093 (315)333-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn, Exoctlvo Director Phono: 344-1230